Sweet, Savory, and Southern-Chic … Crisp bacon wrapped around tender green beans, brushed with a buttery brown-sugar glaze that glistens like Sunday dinner—this dish turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy side perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or your next Bougie Grubs spread. … INGREDIENTS … (makes 6—8 bundles) … 1 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed … 6—8 slices of bacon (not thick-cut) … 4 Tbsp butter (½ stick) … 2 Tbsp brown sugar (light or dark) … ½ tsp garlic powder … ½ tsp onion powder … ¼ tsp black pepper … Optional:
At the end of a winding driveway, a Southern home reveals its greatest secret. Here, on two-and-a-half beautiful wooded acres, a family chose reinvention over relocation, and the results are stunning. … Step inside to find rich wood ceilings that draw the eye upward and rooms where traditional Southern elegance meets an unexpected modern sophistication. Plantation shutters filter natural light across rich warmth and texture. Touches of the outdoors flow throughout.
Too Young to Be Old, Too Old to Be Young … John and I gave each other letters on the day of our wedding, November 15, 2008. I’ve kept them in our Bible ever since and just recently reread the one I wrote to him. As I read, I smiled at the 22-year-old version of myself, writing from my childhood bedroom after our rehearsal dinner. I wrote about my dreams for our future, optimistic about what I imagined our life would be like. In most ways, we’re still right on track, and our words remain true.
Five years. It feels a little surreal to write those words. … This month, we are celebrating both a milestone and a season of gratitude. I cannot think of a better pairing. Five years ago, Texarkana Magazine was just a conversation between people who believed enough to try. We didn’t know if we could pull it off. We just knew we had to try. And somehow, with the right people by our side, we did. Every page of this magazine is a testament to the people who showed up alongside me to pursue this dream. None of this is lost on me.
Celebration Table … The holidays come to life around the table, where stories, laughter, and memories are made more special with every meal. Whether you are hosting an elegant dinner party with heirloom china and crystal stemware or a casual gathering with acrylic tumblers and charming paper goods, Texarkana’s local shops have everything you need.
