Mandy Spivey

Affordable Art in Lake Travis: Adams Galleries of Austin

Written by Mandy Spivey | September 23, 2015

New families come to the Lake Travis area everyday. When the movers leave and the furniture is all squared away, it’s time to decorate those bare walls.

The art gallery scene in Austin and the Hill Country is pretty spectacular. But what impresses some will price others out of a store, which is why Adams Galleries of Austin has stepped up to the challenge. Starting from the premise of offering hand-painted originals at affordable prices, Ryan Adams is following in his family’s tradition one client at a time.

A second generation art dealer, Adams is always ready to help you source the art of your dreams. Large spaces that need a pop of color, or smaller rooms like closets that can use a touch of style all become fun projects for the energetic art man, from choosing a piece to deciding the size and custom framing.

Hudson Bend Incorporation: How To Preserve Life On The Bend

Written by Mandy Spivey | September 14, 2015

You may have already heard the news around Hudson Bend, but there are some big changes going on around these parts.

With so much expansion happening in the Lake Travis area, several neighborhoods are experiencing growing pains that come along with it. As more and more businesses seek to call the area home, people and families come with them from all parts of Texas and the country.

Everyone has their idea of what life in Lake Travis should be like, and how it should continue for years to come. It would be a mistake to let go of the unique and cherished Texas history that permeates the area — that is why it’s so important to protect the special essence that thrives out here on the lake.

So many passionate Texans live out on the Bend, as they call it around here, and it’s no wonder that discussions get heated when questions arise about the future of the coveted cove.

Garrison Brothers: Texas' First Legal Whiskey Distillery

Written by Mandy Spivey | August 31, 2015

Around Lake Travis and the Hill Country, you have your fair share of spirits to wet your whistle. Between the beer brewers, tequila and moonshine distilleries, our fine state brings big flavor to the thirsty drinkers out here.

Hye, Texas, a city where time moves slower and the people are a bit more scattered, is home to a fast-growing distillery looking to make a name in the business of bourbon, Garrison Brothers Distillery.

Dan Garrison, the man behind the plan, starting out by challenging the very idea that the drink could only be made in Kentucky.

Dulce Vida Tequila: Organic Spirits from the Heart of the Hill Country

Written by Mandy Spivey | August 6, 2015

Texas has a reputation for bringing the heat during these summer months.

Some days you get a chance to venture out for an afternoon, hopefully in the comfort of some shade, but there’s just no getting around it. Some days are just hotter.

A Little Village Near Tequila

Founder and CEO of Dulce Vida Spirits, Richard Sorenson, knows the heat well. On his many trips down to San Ignacio to visit the organic tequila farms and distillery down in Jalisco, Mexico, he is reminded of this.

5 Reasons to Retire on Lake Travis

Written by Mandy Spivey | July 16, 2015

It’s no secret that the Lake Travis area is exploding with growth lately.

We have the future development of The Oaks at Lakeway, promising some of the finest in entertainment, shopping, and dining all in one place. North on 620 and all along Highway 71, many neighborhoods are still growing and developing, along with businesses to serve Lake Travis area residents.

With more and more people moving to Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country, it’s tempting to get a taste of what everyone is drinking when they visit the glittering shores of the highland lake.

And it’s not just families making their way out here; just as many people are choosing to retire on Lake Travis and make it their permanent abode on the water. We get to see and enjoy some of the best living around, so we have a pretty good idea of why people would want to get here as fast as they can.

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