Mandy Spivey

Angel’s Icehouse in Spicewood: The Lake Travis Area’s Best Roadside Fare

Written by Mandy Spivey | February 1, 2016

You never know when you’re going to be out on the road and get “the hanger.”

You know the feeling. The result of waiting so long to eat and you’re so hungry that you’ve moved past mere frustration and now you’re actually angry.

When that sensation hits, it’s best to get food pronto, which is how I first came across Angel’s Icehouse in Spicewood.

I was on my way back from Krause Springs when I saw the first sign of the famous Lake Travis area restaurant. Bikers had begun a formation in front as I found my way inside the property, hungry and ready for whatever foods they had to offer.

But what I found inside was not some mere roadside attraction. Instead I was greeted with some of the friendliest Texas service in the Hill Country. And plenty of delicious food options for a car full of hungry Lake Travisites.

Sage Threads & Co. – Bringing the Latest Fashion Trends to Lake Travis

Written by Mandy Spivey | January 12, 2016

You don’t have to look over far to notice just how much the Lake Travis area has been growing lately.

The Oaks at Lakeway is being built out, the new and spacious HEB went in this year, even Lucy’s Fried Chicken made a new lakeside home this year.

But amidst all of the commotion and construction on 620, you might not have noticed the small shop that went in Lakeway Plaza just before the holiday shopping season.

Sage Threads & Co., one of the newest shopping ventures by owner Kenna Johnson, is making a huge splash in the little town of Lakeway. Tucked away next to Santa Catarina, the women’s clothier and accessories shop packs a huge fashion punch, whether you’re looking to dress up for a night downtown or just a comfy outfit to wear around on the weekend. The girls at Sage Threads & Co. have you covered.

El Gaucho Winery: A Taste of Argentina in the Heart of Texas

Written by Mandy Spivey | January 5, 2016

In the Lake Travis area, we’re spoiled with a great selection of wines made right in our backyard. From Merlot to Chardonnay, all styles are fermented here, making for delicious wine trails just down the road from us.

And while you may be more acquainted with wineries in nearby Fredericksburg or Dripping Springs when you tour and taste, there’s a new winery on the scene in Spicewood that is looking to change the game when it comes to making wine in Texas.

Lake Travis Lifestyle New Year's Resolution Ideas for 2016

Written by Mandy Spivey | December 30, 2015

We are quickly approaching that special time of the year again — a new year — when you get to reset your calendars and start off 2016 with a new set of resolutions.

Get going on the right foot with a goal or new outlook that will leave you feeling better, healthier and happier in no time.

Lake Travis Lifestyle Day Trip to Fritztown

Written by Mandy Spivey | December 1, 2015

It’s a time of the year when Main Street is transformed into a wreath-covered avenue, complete with glittering lights and a German Christmas Pyramid — it’s Christmas Time in Fredericksburg.

Take a day trip or spend the weekend in Fritztown. You’ll be able to learn a great deal about Fredericksburg’s German heritage while taking in some of the best shopping and entertainment in Central Texas.

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