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.

Chilly Weather in Lake Travis: A Few Ideas for Keeping Warm
ByMandy Spivey November 17, 2014

No matter what weather forecasts are in the future, when the cold hits Central Texas it always seems to come as…

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5 Quick Breakfast Stops in the Lake Travis Area
ByMandy Spivey November 11, 2014

When morning rolls around and you think about the last time you ate something — most likely dinner the night before…

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Giddyup Pickle at the Oasis, Texas: Gifts You Can't Find Anywhere Else
ByMandy Spivey November 10, 2014

If you’ve been around the Oasis on Lake Travis lately, you might have noticed some big changes going on around these…

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