Every summer we make a trip to Fredericksburg, the peach capitol of Texas. I have so many great memories of going on peach picking trips...

On April 13th our youngest son, Guy proposed to his girlfriend here on the ranch. We are thrilled that she said YES and in the spring of...

We finished up Shearing 2024 on Easter weekend and it was an extra special time this year. If you are new here, we live on and run a...

You might have noticed that the tag line to my business name, The Lone Star Barn, is FAITH, FAMILY, HERITAGE, HOME. Those aren't just any...

This is my favorite biscuit recipe. It is easy, quick and has never failed me. 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (plus more for dusting) 1...

This is a ranch hand favorite on the X7 Bar.. Over the years I have tweaked this recipe until I have it just the way we like it. It is a...

Well, our tree is trimmed, our packages are wrapped and we are elbow deep into baking treats to share with friends and family. How is...

One of our favorite Christmas treats is Peppermint Bark! I buy all the supplies in early December and make batch after batch throughout...

What a wonderful weekend we had! Two full days of fun and Christmas celebrations! Saturday a group of my very dearest friends hosted a...

Check out the recent Redfin article I was featured in Stunning Wreath Decorating Ideas to Adorn Your Home All Season Long When it comes...

It has been a long while since I’ve done a “Gratitude In Pictures” post. I originally started this series because I’d always scroll...

Last weekend Taylor and I picked up the newest member of our family, George. George is Taylor’s 10 week old Miniature Golden Doodle....

YA’LL!! Meet Sam! Sam will soon be the newest addition to our family and my only son-in-law, forever! Isn’t he handsome? More...

Did you know that The Lone Star Barn is not only the name of my blog, but also of my custom wreath business? I thought it might be time...

Today the sun is shining and our weather is back to normal in West Texas, and by normal I mean, sunny and 70 degrees! What we experienced...

Cage-free? Free-range? Organic? Pasture-raised hens? Find out what each of the egg labels on a carton mean for the beautiful chickens that l

Last year I posted several gift guides for the different types of people that are on my gift list and may also be on yours; gifts for the...

3 Easy Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes The year is rapidly drawing to a close, and Thanksgiving is HERE – the holiday season is...

Simple, elegant Thanksgiving table decor and centerpiece ideas.

I can't believe it has taken me FOUR MONTHS..but let me share with you one of the happiest days of our lives. On June 22nd the Lord...