My first sewing machine came from Waco’s Sew & Quilt Store. One perk of shopping with them: they teach you how to use your machine — for free! I remember coming in for my “machine basics” class; as I was getting set up at the table, I watched as … [Read more...]
Crafting with Care: Waco’s Sew & Quilt Store
It’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (Waco Style)
If your definition of “perfect” is “exploring Waco and supporting local businesses,” you’re in luck - we’ve mapped out a day full of munching + milling around the town. Start your day with something sweet or savory from Baked Bliss Bakery. Their … [Read more...]
Off To See The Wonderful Whizzbang’s of Waco
What do hot air balloons and hamburgers have in common?Long ago, a cross-country hot air balloon trip gone astray landed one fame-seeking, adventure-chasing Captain Billy Whizzbang in central Texas. Too ashamed of his failed attempt to return home, … [Read more...]
Spice Up Your New Year’s Resolutions With Help From These Waco Businesses
With every new year comes a list of resolutions that at times can seem, well, impossible. We’ve all been there – “I’m going to do a triathlon,” “I’m going to cook at home five times a week.” So, for those of us that need a little help sustaining our … [Read more...]
How MC Art Supplies Brings Color + Creativity to Waco
MC Art Supplies, located in Uptown Waco, is a fine art supplies store known for being a haven for the local artist. Shop Owners Aaron and Jessica Williams supply Waco creatives with the tools they need to create beautiful pieces of art. What’s more … [Read more...]
Where to Shop for Your Spaces + Places in Waco
Furniture + interiors, to some, are totally central. To others, furnishings + the things we live on and around, are solely for functional use. But what if we’re allowed to cherish the spaces in which we spend most of our time? Perhaps rethinking the … [Read more...]
Backstage with Chris Cox ( + Co’s) Backyard
In my conversation with one of the four proprietors of The Backyard in Waco, Chris Cox talked about being polite to moms two or three times, redirected the conversation away from himself + his business not once, but twice, giving props to his … [Read more...]
How to Give Local This Christmas: YOUR Waco Gift Guide!
Some of us have a lot of chemis-tree with the holidays, others suffer from Claustrophobia. Wherever you find yourself this holiday season, we know most enjoy the satisfying tradition of gift-giving. Hold on for deer life:We’ve put together an … [Read more...]
Don’t Go Big, Go Home! Shopping Local Waco
When running your weekly errands, it’s so tempting to run by the nearest big box store. While there’s nothing wrong with shopping at a big box store, there are several small businesses owned and operated in Waco that offer the exact same products, … [Read more...]
Your Recipe for the BEST (Waco-style) Thanksgiving EVER
“Happy Thanksgiving” is gonna be rolllling off of our lips in Turkey-minus…no time. But before you let the gourd times roll, we want you to be ready. And by ready we mean: ready for family, fr-amily, or whomever may grace your table this year! We … [Read more...]