How To Style a Mantle www.moderntexasliving.com Copy By: Jessica Johnson @Missjessicanicoleblog Styling a mantle can feel like an overwhelming task. Whether you have a corner fireplace or a TV mounted above your mantle, you may find yourself questioning where to start. Luckily, there are few simple tips and tricks to get you started. How-To: The Basics First, lets start with the basic how-to’s of decorating your…
Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Chocolate Chip Cookies www.moderntexasliving.com PREP: 15 minutes COOK: under 30 minutes COOL: 1 hour Makes about 40 cookies: 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 heaping teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon sea salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips Instructions Position a rack…
If there’s one thing all Texas can agree upon, it’s the appreciation of a good home cooked meal. (Why yes, the jalapenos on our enchiladas do count as a vegetable.) You’ll never go hungry in Waco, and that’s just one of the reasons we love to call this city home. Whether you’re a local who needs a reminder of where to take the family to eat…
Photos by Matthew Niemann Photography Opposite: This beautiful home in San Antonio, Texas, was newly renovated and fully furnished by Haven Design and Construction. The husband and wife, contractor and designer team of Armando Valdez & Jana Valdez, work together to design and renovate dream homes for their clients. The dining room features a pair of sparkling icicle chandeliers suspended from a metallic wallpapered ceiling.
When you’re overwhelmed with a sterile space or a daunting open concept floor plan, you can solve your design dilemmas with the right rug.
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