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.

Lake Travis Pizza: The Top Ten
ByMandy Spivey April 17, 2014

Where do you find the best pizza in Lake Travis? With so many delicious pizza options around Lake Travis, a girl…

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Jester King Brewery: The Farmhouse Style of Brewing Beer
ByMandy Spivey April 8, 2014

In the past five years in Central Texas, the craft beer scene has experienced unexpected growth in a number of ways….

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Spend a Day in Blanco: The Lavender Capital of Texas
ByMandy Spivey March 31, 2014

Blanco, the little Texas Hill Country Town that sits about 45 miles West of Lake Travis and 45 miles North of…

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