COUNTDOWN

March 01, 2014Paige Hull

The countdown has begun! Marburger Farms Spring 2014 Antique Show begins in exactly 31 days. The show starts Tuesday April 1 at 10:00 AM and ends Saturday April 5 at 4:00 PM. 

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS - PART 4

February 21, 2014Paige Hull

This section of the house was the back porch. We added-on when we purchased the property and gained approx 330 sq feet of living space and a huge amount of natural light from the full row of new windows.  

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

February 15, 2014Paige Hull

On this day I'm reminded of the many blessings in my life. LOVE of friends and family is the most important to me.  I thank GOD every day for the gift of sharing this life with my extraordinary husband and our three precious children.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS PART 3

February 06, 2014Paige Hull

This photo of our family was taken on the last day of the Country Living shoot. The photographers, Max Kim-Bee and his assistant Kevin, were really patient with us. Having run a modeling agency for 22 years, photo shoots have been a part of my life for a long time. I can tell you that I definitely enjoy being behind the scenes much more than in front of the camera.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS PART 2

January 29, 2014Paige Hull

One of the most talked about features in the house is the numbered stairs. Smoot wasn't too sure about this idea until he saw it completed. They certainly are a conversation starter!    

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS PART 1

January 24, 2014Paige Hull

Besides Country Living, another one of my favorite magazines is Jo Packham's Where Women Create. Several years ago, she featured the Santa Fe studio of artist, Gail Rieke. I was mesmerized by the full size suitcase wall that she stores her art supplies in.

THE COUNTRY LIVING STORY

January 23, 2014Paige Hull

Smoot and I have been overwhelmed with the well wishes we’ve received from our family, friends, and Country Living fans alike. We still have to pinch ourselves to make sure we haven’t dreamt this experience, that it's real.

GRATEFUL

January 16, 2014Paige Hull

Life has been going at the speed of light lately. I finally had a chance to sit down and read the entire magazine cover to cover. When I was done, I put it on top of the stack of Country Living magazines that I've been saving for years. It was a surreal experience.

A DAY TO REMEMBER

January 07, 2014Paige Hull

Seeing the Country Living issue sitting on the news stand at our local HEB next to Drew’s cover was a moment to remember. It hit me that in fact this was all real and not a dream.

A NEW YEAR

December 31, 2013Paige Hull

What a year it's been! We feel immensely blessed for all of the exciting experiences and all of the people that have touched our lives this past year. We are excited for what 2014 will bring!

WHERE IT ALL STARTED

October 11, 2013Paige Hull

God has a way....Our story starts over seven years ago when hard times fell upon us when a business partnership failed. In trying to do the "right thing", we packed up our one year old and three-year old and temporarily said good-bye to Smoot's daughter who was eleven at the time. We headed to

SHE WOULD BE PROUD

September 28, 2013Paige Hull

MY MOM

Tomorrow will be 5 years since my Mom passed away. The words still sound impossible.She was a crafter, a baker, and an amazing cook. She kept Hallmark in business! 

SIFTING FOR RUSTY GOLD

May 23, 2013Paige Hull

If you were given the "pickin' gene", you know the feeling of exhilaration you have when your eyes land on something that speaks to you.  At that moment you are not exactly sure of what it will become, you just know that you have to have it.  

PATIENCE AND PROVENCE

May 15, 2013Paige Hull

My trip to Provence was many things; a leisure vacation was not one of them.  I was there to learn, to work, to start a new business.  My only regret was that Smoot was not on this part of the venture with me.  

GIVING PROPER CREDIT

April 13, 2013Paige Hull

In my haste of getting my blog out before I left, I used photos that were taken of Carol and Tim' s store but did not know the proper way to credit them. As technology can prove to be tricky while in another country, I am unable to edit my previous post until I return home.

AM I DREAMING?

April 10, 2013Paige Hull

I'm catching a plane in 6 hours to Provence, France to meet Tim and Carol Bolton on an antique buying trip. If that isn't a dream come true, I don't know what is.

NOT SO STANDARD

March 15, 2013Paige Hull

We were turned on to a beautiful on-line design magazine called Standard. However, it is anything but standard. Its editorial director and founder, Kelly LaPlante and publisher, Kelly Truesdell lead a group of young and hip staff members to produce a bi-monthly feast for your eyes. The magazine is based out of Austin, Texas and features local artists, gives trend predictions, and delivers crisp content that inspires. You can see the magazine at www.standardmag.com. 

THANKFUL HEART

January 11, 2013Paige Hull

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a great 2012 and will have an even better 2013. We had a significant year with a lot to be thankful for. After health and love of family, the blessing of our new home rental business tops the list.

TRADITIONS

December 20, 2012Paige Hull

Family Memories-In Our Hearts and On Film

Having worked at a modeling agency for the first 22 years of my career, it was natural that I gravitated towards elaborate photo sessions for my family. It all began ten years ago, right after I left Page Parkes Models to become a full time Mom. It was the first Christmas after we had Pierce.