Must-Visit Wineries in and near Fredericksburg, Texas (Updated January 2022: Your Guide to Must-Visit Wineries in Fredericksburg) MUST-VISIT WINERIES IN FREDERICKSBURG: OUR FAVORITE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY PICKS Southhold Farm & Cellar: A winery and farm sitting high on top of an expansive ridge providing gorgeous views! Click here to learn about their by reservation only tasting experiences. You can see our experience here on Instagram.  William Chris Vineyards: William Chris Vineyards is one of the must-visit wineries in Fredericksburg, and the people there are amazing! They’re doing huge things for the Texas wine industry and go above and beyond to treat their employees right. Their tasting room(s) and wine experiences are the best around. We’ll be writing a dedicated review all about our must-visit wineries in Fredericksburg experiences at William Chris Vineyards because there’s so much to cover and recommend. In the meantime, here’s a fun review of their amazing virtual wine tastings here.  Lost Draw Cellars: The vision of a grape farmer, a retired oil and gas distributor, and a civil engineer came together in 2013 to make Lost Draw Cellars. They’re in close partnership with William Chris Vineyards and their wines are dynamite! Lost Draw Cellars makes my…

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William Chris Vineyards, An Adventure For The Palette Trending: Virtual Texas Wine Tastings! Fellow wine lovers rejoice! The pandemic can’t keep us from enjoying and celebrating our favorite vineyards and winemakers here in the great state of Texas through delightful and highly enjoyable Texas virtual wine tastings. Over the past six+ months we’ve been very much enjoying and looking forward to Saturday virtual wine tastings with William Chris Vineyards. It’s actually become a family “pandemic tradition” where we can look forward to getting together once a month in a safe setting and raise a glass of cheer. We’ve visited William Chris Vineyards multiple times when venturing through Hye, Texas and the surrounding areas. William Chris Vineyards is one of our favorite wineries and that’s saying something, as Fredericksburg alone has over 50+ tasting rooms and then add in all of the Texas Hill Country wineries and that’s over 100+.  Wow! Texas is holding it’s own with the best of the best and it’s basically in our backyard to enjoy (and support). Fortuitous Foodies WCV Wine Selects Our current family favorites from the William Chris Vineyards collection include: 2017 Artist Blend 2019 High Plains Rosé 2017 Enchanté 2017 Malbec Hye Estate…

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Exciting news! We’ve joined Visit DFW’s team of #DFWTRAVELINSIDERS in efforts to bring you more local content that you love! Let’s continue to explore and enjoy DFW together. The first topic that we’re talking about is our EPIC mural scene we have here.    Exploring DFW’s Top Murals Join us in discovering local murals and public works of art in and around DFW. The amazing artists who create these murals have so much passion and creativity that they use to transform public spaces into beautiful works of art and we love celebrating them! Murals breathe life into cityscapes and are a part of the cultural fabric of the cities in which they occupy. VIEW THE LIST OF MURALS HERE!!! Living in Dallas and Fort Worth, we’re incredibly fortunate to have a plethora of beautiful and inspiring murals all around us! The following murals are some of our favorites in DFW and the surrounding areas that are all definitely worth exploring and snapping pics in front of. Have a favorite mural in DFW that’s not listed here? Let us know in the comments below and we’ll add to the list.  Cheers! Emily & Barbie

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SHOP TRAVEL ESSENTIALS How is it already June y’all?! It’s heating up in Texas and we’re research, planning and booking both our summer and fall travel now. We’re also going to be introducing a new series on the blog surrounding #TexasTravel as we’re traveling all over Texas and have some really exciting trips coming up to San Antonio, Austin, Fredericksburg, Marfa and Big Bend! As we have travel on our minds and wanderlust levels are at all time highs we’re sharing with you our most loved travel content to date in case you missed it! Let us know where your headed this summer and what you’re most looking forward to in the comments below! Most Loved Travel Posts To Date A Gorgeous & Relaxing Getaway In Albuquerque Glamping in Austin at Lone Star Court Must-Visit Wineries In Fredericksburg A Luxurious Stay In Austin At The Four Seasons A Foodie’s Guide To New Orleans Luxe Brunch With Mountain Views At The Four Seasons Rancho Encantado How To Spend A Day In Albuquerque A Beautiful Stay In Santa Fe At La Posada The Ultimate Oklahoma City Weekend Itinerary An Afternoon On Tybee Island   Coming Up Checking In: The Ritz Carlton, Bacara…

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Luxe Brunch With Mountain Views at the Four Seasons Rancho Encantado We were in Santa Fe for a long weekend celebrating a wedding recently. As this was a quick trip we wanted to go somewhere fabulous for brunch on Sunday before heading to the airport. After researching best brunches in Santa Fe we came across Terra Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado and instantly made a reservation. Menu The menu pays tribute to New Mexico culinary traditions and its Southwestern influences. Chilaquiles is one of my favorite brunch dishes and Terra’s came with scrambled eggs, bacon, bell peppers, onion, pico de gallo queso fresco, Christmas chile sauce and black bean puree. This Chilaquiles is the best I’ve ever had and I live in Texas! My husband ordered the elevated Avocado Toast with crab meat, poached egg, watercress, radish and chili oil. Que rico! I’m definitely going to try and recreate this fancy avocado toast at home. You can view the rest of their wonderfully curated Brunch Menu here. Terra is stunning with massive windows letting the natural light stream in. We loved how elegant everything was without feeling forced and one of the main highlights are the most amazing mountain views from…

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This post was created in partnership with Southern Kitchen. All opinions are our own. Southern Inspired Gifts Under $50 It’s our most favorite time of the year and we’ve put together a fun & unique gift guide for you – Gifts Made in the South! These Southern Kitchen essentials are all priced under $50 and make for fantastic gift ideas for family, friends, coworkers and/or hostess presents. Get $10 off your first purchase over $50 with the code WELCOME10 now! People who are passionate about the dishes, drinks, people, places, parties and kitchen essentials that make up the South are the source of the Southern inspired gifts below. That’s exactly why we love all of them and are excited to share them with y’all! 1) Celina Mancurti Indigo Linen Napkins Set // 2) Enamel Small Open Roaster Turquoise Splatter // 3) Q Squared Porto Chalé Melamine Platter // 4) Zassenhaus Kitchen Timer “Retro” Pink // 5) Staub Ceramics 9-inch Pie Dish // 6) 1.5-quart Enamel Small Pitcher in Red Splatter // 7) Bean & Bailey Salt Bowl  These beautiful linen napkins are entertaining essentials and make for an elevated tablescape. We love how you can dress them up or down. Y’all, we just ordered this roaster and are loving…

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There’s something for everyone at Mockingbird Station. It seriously has it all; from shopping, to the movies, to yoga, to restaurants, to bars, and even blow outs and a nail salon. Mockingbird Station is the perfect place to pack in some holiday shopping, spend a weekend afternoon, or go for a date night. Here’s a sample itinerary of how to spend the day hanging out at Mockingbird Station: 1st Stop: Start off with coffee and an extremely crave-worthly croissant from Edith’s French Bistro. They specialize in French baked goods, viennoiseries (light and fluffy pastries with a hint of sweetness) and pâtisseries (delightful confectionery desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth). They also offer full breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Plus, they have all-day $3 mimosas and rosé, making it the perfect spot for brunch or your next happy hour. P.S. Edith’s French Bistro is a Dallas Approved Dog-Friendly Food Establishment, so you can bring your four-legged family member with you! We were lucky enough to meet Edith and learn all about their unique pastry and croissant process. After experiencing the fascinating and impressive demos of creating croissants from scratch and learning about the cake and pastry decorating process, we got to…

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Texas Hill Country Holiday Activities The holiday season is quickly approaching and one of our favorite family traditions is spending time together in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Just thinking about the dazzling, festive light displays amongst the gorgeous rolling hills of Central Texas makes us want to pack our bags and head out right now! We also love that the Hill Country is right outside of Austin because the beautiful scenic views, holiday attractions, delicious restaurants, wineries, and breweries are all within easy driving distance from one another. There are so many fantastic adventures awaiting you this holiday season in and around Austin, so keep reading for a fun-filled festive and foodie Holiday itinerary! What to do {In Fredericksburg} Fredericksburg in December is the best! There’s a three-day Christmas festival and market that boasts a Christmas parade, decorated tree forest, old-fashioned gingerbread houses, and authentic German foods like honey cakes, Pfeffernüsse (a.k.a. “peppernuts”) and mulled wine Go ice skating at the Eisbahn Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Admire the 30-foot Christmas tree at the German Marktplatz Shop along the beautiful historic Main Street and take in all of the holiday décor and endless Christmas cheer Go on the holiday wine…

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La Posada Santa Fe Recently, we stayed at La Posada Santa Fe for a wedding. This luxury hotel was beautiful and we still can’t get over the gorgeous grounds. For those reasons, we thought we’d share a few of our photos so you can see for yourself just how lovely it is! The Spa & Fitness Area of La Posada Santa Fe | La Posada Santa Fe Is Known For Its Art |  Swooning Over The Stunning Natural Backdrop | Santa Fe New Mexico is a quick flight from Dallas and we love traveling here. There’s something absolutely magical about Santa Fe; from the adobes to the art to the delicious Southwestern cuisine and culture it’s a places that wows time and time again. 10 Reasons to Love La Posada Santa Fe Authentic casita style room! The rooms are seriously comfortable accommodations and each one is a bit different. The one we stayed in was multi-level with a beautiful fireplace and patio. This hotel has a lot of history. Some of the rooms are over 200 years old! The property. The grounds are gorgeous with the landscaping being some of the best we’ve seen. Year-round outdoor heated saline swimming pool…

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  1) Women’s Western Cowboy Boots by CITY Boots // 2) Cheer’s Y’all T Shirt (only $16!) // 3) Kate Spade New York Metro Texas State of Mind Watch // 4) Texas Charm Necklace // 5) Texas Longhorn Print (only $25 making it the perfect gift and festive addition to your home!) // 6) Texas Stemless Wine Glasses // 7) Candice Andrea Jewelry These gorgeous (and affordable) earrings are made by a jewelry designer in Texas! c/o // 8) Texas Serving Tray // 9) Love these Modern Map Art Texas city prints! c/o We wrote this Texas themed gift guide post a few weeks ago and have it scheduled to go out today. That being said, we are moved to also talk about what happened over the weekend and is still happening now across Texas. Turning on the news and receiving calls and texts from family and friends has been overwhelming thinking of the dangers and heartbreak so many of our fellow Texans are facing. With this destruction and tragedy comes an incredible display of community, love, strength, courage and kindness. We’re proud of this state that we call home and can’t help but think of all of the many…

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