KT Tubb

About KT Tubb

Katy is a full-time mom, writer, and Austinite. Apart from enjoying sunsets on Lake Travis, she writes novels for middle graders and has accepted the libraries challenge to read 1000 books to her four-year old twins before they start kindergarten. Read more about Katy here.

Eco Estate Jewelry: Antique and Estate Pieces With a Story

Written by KT Tubb | June 22, 2016

If you’ve ever found yourself wandering the shops of Lakeway Commons, chances are the entrancing finds at Eco Estate Jewelry have caught your eye. Their jewelry collections make it impossible to not step into the store.

The shop — which they are quickly outgrowing — opened in June 2015. They recently celebrated their first anniversary with a sensational bang!

Trays of white wine and champagne sparkled like diamonds as lucky Lakeway residents nibbled on hors d’oeuvres and cake pops. Out front a banner from the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce adorned the drive and a ribbon cutting added to the festivities.

Eco Estate Jewelry is jam packed with a plethora of earth-friendly antique and estate jewelry. Earrings, bracelets, and necklaces are just the beginning of the timeless pieces you’ll find beneath the glass counters.

Five Things That Make Me Miss Lake Travis

Written by KT Tubb | May 24, 2016

When you live in a paradise like Lake Travis, it’s hard for some people to believe there’d ever be a reason to leave. Most of the time there’s not.

What’s not to love? With an average daily temperature of 78 degrees, sunshine nearly year round, and views of water surrounded by Hill Country — it feels like a vacation (most of the time) anyway.

So when I’m packing my bags for travel outside of Austin, I can’t help thinking about all of the things I miss when I’m not here.

Lake Travis Community Library: A True Community Library

Written by KT Tubb | April 5, 2016

A little before noon — before lunches, tears, and naps — it’s all smiles for the lucky tots around the lake who listen to Ms. Morgan read her library books.

Ms. Morgan is UT alumni Morgan McMillian, the seven-year director for the Lake Travis Community Library. And the books she’s reading belong there.

With a stone archway as a backdrop overlooking a serene pond, it’s an ideal way to spend a Tuesday morning.

Lake Travis Spring Break: 9 Things To Do Around the Lake

Written by KT Tubb | March 11, 2016

While it may seem like you just rang in the New Year, it’s time to put on the sunscreen. Lake Travis spring break 2016 is upon us!

Many of you will be taking some time off to enjoy spring break activities. Whether you’re staying local or flying into Austin, with an almost full Lake Travis, it’s a beautiful time to be here and enjoy everything the Lake Travis area has to offer.

LTL will be taking a spring break as well. But we’re not going to leave you without a bunch of places to go and things to do for a spring break in the Lake Travis area.

Super Bowl 50 in Lake Travis: Places to Watch Commercials and Football

Written by KT Tubb | February 4, 2016

Whether you’re rooting for Peyton Manning’s AFC champion Denver Broncos or Cam Newton’s NFC champion Carolina Panthers, the 50th Super Bowl should be an exciting game … with the classic commercials.

And if you’re not flying out to Santa Clara, California to catch all the action, LTL has you covered. We’ve searched the Lake Travis area and came up with some ideal spots for this weekends game.

Throw on your SB50 party jersey! The celebration with the most expensive commercials of the year — and some football — will begin on Sunday at 5:30pm.

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