HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR EXPERIENCE BY MIMI GREENWOOD KNIGHT Each farmers market is a unique as each farmer. Different markets have their own vibe and their own special offerings. Find your market(s) by considering what you’re hoping to buy. Are you only looking for seasonal produce, meat, eggs, and value-added items such as breads, cheeses, jellies, pickles, and soaps? Or are you hoping to make a day of it at a market that includes street food you can eat as you shop, ma

LADY BIRD JOHNSON KNEW THESE HUMBLE BLOOMS COULD CHANGE A LANDSCAPE BY MIMI GRENNWOOD KNIGHT “Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” — Luke 12:27 Lady Bird Johnson understood the healing power of wildflowers and made it one of her life missions to advocate for their preservation and proliferation. When she said, “Where flowers bloom, so does hope,” she understood how vi

SMASH KITCHEN BRINGS FRESH FLAVOR TO THE AMERICAN PANTRY Actor and Texan Glen Powell recently launched Smash Kitchen, his new line of affordable, organic condiments born from one simple belief: American families, and the pantries where their meals begin, deserve better. Too many go-to staples are packed with unnecessary additives, artificial nonsense, and things no one can pronounce. With that realization, Powell assembled a team of seasoned founders who set out to fix that —

RECIPES THAT CELEBRATE ONE OF TEXAS' MOST BELOVED INGREDIENTS BY JENNIFER BAJSEL PECAN, FIG, & ORANGE TART SERVINGS: 8 PREP 20 MIN. COOK 2HR 20MIN. TOTAL 40 MIN. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh figs, stemmed and halved | 2 mandarin oranges, peeled, sliced | 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur | ¼ cup packed light brown sugar | 2 Tbsp. cornstarch | ¼ tsp. kosher salt | 1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature | 1 large egg, separated | 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish | ½ cup pecan

HOW TO CREATE THE BEST LAUNDRY ROOM BY KIM ARMSTRONG A laundry room isn’t just a place to wash clothes — it’s a task zone. And, like any workspace, smart design can significantly improve how the room functions. Making it pretty is a bonus that shouldn’t be overlooked. Let’s break down the core elements I consider when planning a laundry room that functions well in the long term. GIVE EVERYTHING A PLACE TO LIVE If things don’t have a home, they’ll end up in a pile. So, we plan

PATTIES THAT PACK A FLAVORFUL PUNCH BY JENNIFER BAJSEL CHILI CHEESEBURGER SERVINGS: 6 | PREP: 30 MIN. | COOK: 2 HRS. 15 MIN. | TOTAL: 2 HRS. 45 MIN. INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. ground beef, divided | 2 Tbsp. olive oil | 1 med yellow onion, diced | 1 poblano pepper, diced | 1 jalapeño pepper, diced | 2 Tbsp. olive oil | 1 28 oz. crushed tomato | 1 28 oz. petite diced tomatoes | 1 6 oz. tomato paste | 2 Tbsp. garlic powder | 1 pkg chili seasoning mix | 2 tsp. kosher salt | 1 tsp. black

BRIGHT SALAD RECIPES MADE FOR SUNNY DAYS BY JENNIFER BAJSEL CHILI LIME GRILLED PEACH & SHRIMP SALAD SERVINGS: 4 - 6 | PREP: 1 HR. | COOK: 25 MIN. | TOTAL: 1 HR. 25 MIN. INGREDIENTS: 4 peaches | 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined | 2 Tbsp. Sambal chili paste | 1 lime, zested, juiced | 5 oz. spring mix salad greens | 1 head romaine | ½ red onion | 2 ears corn, shucked | 1 avocado Chili Lime Vinaigrette: ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil | ½ cup lime juice | 2 oz. Sambal chili paste |

SMOCKING, BANDING, AND OTHER FINISHES WORTH OBSESSING OVER BY KIM ARMSTRONG After years of working on interiors, I can tell you with confidence: the thing that separates a nice room from a room that stops people in their tracks is almost always something small. Not the sofa, not the rug — it’s the contrast band on the drape, the piping on the cushion, the monogram on the pillow. These are the details that signal craft, and they’re harder to fake than people think. SKIRTED AND

BBQ SIDES THAT HIT THE SPOT BY JENNIFER BAJSEL BOURBON BAKED BEANS WITH BRISKET ENDS SERVINGS: 8-10 | PREP: 20 MIN. | COOK: 30 MIN. | TOTAL: 50 MIN. INGREDIENTS: 6 strips thick-cut bacon | 1 medium onion, diced | 1 red bell pepper, diced | 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, diced | 1 cup sweet BBQ sauce | ¼ cup Kentucky bourbon | 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce | 2 tsp. dry mustard | ½ tsp. salt | ¼ tsp. pepper | 3 x 15 oz. cans of white pinto beans | 2 cups brisket ends DIRECTIONS: PR

DESIGN CHOICES THAT MAKE EVERYDAY LIVING EASIER BY KIM ARMSTRONG KITCHEN RENOVATION TIPS FOR A BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL HOME A kitchen renovation is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your home. Whether you’re refreshing a dated space, improving functionality, or creating a warmer gathering place for family and friends, a thoughtful remodel can completely transform the way your home lives day to day. That said, the number of decisions—layout, materials, storage,