Author: Mandy Spivey

Mandy Spivey has been exploring the hidden treasures of Austin since 2007 when she uprooted from her home base in Dallas to pursue a degree in advertising at the University of Texas. Needless to say, she never wanted to leave. This classy lady enjoys a quiet afternoon spent crafting, loves traversing the Texas Hill Country and West Texas, likes teaching her crazy Weimaraner new tricks, and tries to have a nice latte everyday. She studies leather making on the side, proving she is indeed a true Texan. Her website is where she merges her myriad of loves into one place.

Hello 2015: Ways to Stay Motivated in the New Year
ByMandy Spivey January 12, 2015

Happy New Year Lake Travis! I love the energy burst you get on January 1st, even more-so when when I wake…

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Re-Gift or Return? The Fine Art of Purging Gifts After the Holidays
ByMandy Spivey January 6, 2015

We all know the feeling. A longtime friend visits home and brings with her the newest scent from her grandmother’s candle…

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Joy to the Weird: Austin's Best Tacky Lights
ByMandy Spivey December 23, 2014

It’s a yearly tradition in my family to venture out on Christmas Eve to see our town’s best Christmas lights. Over…

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