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Archives for December 2017

Ode to Moms: Away in a Range Rover

Written by Cathy Hale | December 21, 2017

Away in a Range Rover,
because the Escalade’s in the shop.
We’re road trippin’ for Christmas,
to see Nana and Pop.

A 10-hour car ride,
I’d rather stay in my bed.
I just had a glorious fantasy —
Can I binge watch Netflix till I’m dead?

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Steel Magnolia Marketplace Celebrates Women, Friendship & Southern Charm

Written by Cathy Hale | December 14, 2017

Just in time for holiday shopping in the Lake Travis area, Lakeway’s newest gift shop, Steel Magnolia Marketplace is officially open for business. The boutique is beautifully curated with all sort of swoon-worthy gifts from jewelry and baby clothes to soy candles and stationery.

Oh, the storefront window with those crystal chandeliers! Uh-maze-ing.

What makes this store unique is the movie that inspired it — Steel Magnolias — is subtly woven throughout. Think of it as a living tribute to the 1989 classic. Just like the movie epitomized the bond of female friendships with a twist of timeless humor and a love of all things Southern, so does Steel Magnolia Marketplace.

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Spreading Holiday Cheer: Tips for Decorating Roadside Trees in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | December 7, 2017

“Is that cedar tree on 620 draped in a glittery metallic substance, or is my gluten-free eggnog too strong?”

If you’re new to the Lake Travis area, you may be puzzled by the magical appearance of roadside Christmas trees. Relax, you’re not hallucinating. It’s an Austin tradition.

Every year after Thanksgiving, trees along the busiest highways in the Lake Travis area start to get more festive as Christmas approaches. By the time December 25th arrives there are literally hundreds of brightly colored, cheery trees lining roadways in and around Austin. It’s a rather spectacular sight to see.

If you’re feeling inspired to decorate a tree yourself, you might have a few questions swirling around in that jolly head of yours.

Is this an organized thing? I bet there’s a virtual sign-up sheet on Shutterfly somewhere.

Is it legal? Getting arrested could be a major buzz kill.

Are there rules? Because there are always rules.

Can I advertise my company? Why spend marketing dollars when you have trees.

If you’d like to add this tree-tastic tradition to your holiday To-Do list, we’ve got the answers you seek.

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