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How to Build Your Bed—from the Magnolia Blog

Few pieces embody the comforts of home like a cozy bed stack. Light linens, warm covers, and soft pillows come together as the focal point of the bedroom. A well-made bed offers a welcome retreat—layers of intentional hospitality within your own space or a guest room. It’s an invitation to settle in and stay a while.

Each element lends unique textures, patterns, and warmth to a space, setting up a relaxing and restorative room that feels unique to you. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of each layer of the bed—in proper stacking order.

A Collection of Recipes to Share with Your Neighbor—from the Magnolia Blog

There’s nothing like the gift of a great meal—the rich combination of good food and goodwill. The holiday season presents us with added opportunities to share joy alongside favorite fare. By intentionally making a double batch of a well-loved recipe or setting aside a small portion of a big dish, cooking can become a delicious offering of community, love, and hospitality.

Many of the following recipes are beginner-friendly, and some can even be made with ingredients you already have at hand. Each makes a minimum of six servings—but any of these can be doubled (or tripled) to fit your needs and share with those around you.

Grab your apron and cue the Christmas music… Let’s get cooking!

Celebrating the Holidays Waco Style—from the Magnolia Blog

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Waco!
Snow days and red-nosed reindeer may be rare in Central Texas, but Christmas cheer is abundant all around. Whether you’re booking a getaway for the holidays or are a local looking for a festive way to spend the day, Waco is teeming with the tradition and nostalgia of the season.

From our very own event at the Silos to unforgettable experiences like lights at the zoo, we invite you to celebrate the holiday season with us here in our hometown.

How to Add Warmth to a Space—from the Magnolia Blog

Home. A place to return to.
There’s nothing more inviting than a warm atmosphere—a well-loved, practical place to rest and connect. Warmth goes beyond thick layers and restful colors. Like many qualities, it’s something intangible that you just know when you feel it.

As the air cools and nights grow longer, it is this idea of warmth that we’re looking to capture at home, a welcoming embrace of comfort that nurtures and restores us. There are a variety of ways to make a space feel warmer, but here are a few favorite tips to start curating a cozy room that’s unique to you.

A Collection of Squash Recipes—from the Magnolia Blog

*2nd top performing blog article of fall/winter 2024*
Some meals capture the essence of autumn in every bite—comforting, nostalgic, and warm. Casserole. Soup. Pumpkin pie. The flavors of fall.
As the seasons change and we begin craving cold-weather comfort food, squash is a staple ingredient to keep on hand. Hearty and warming, different varieties can be a great way to add antioxidants, fiber, and other nutrients to a meal while embracing the best of autumn’s harvest.

Ways to Stay Cool in Waco—from the Magnolia Blog

Summer is about simple moments, reconnecting with nature, family, friends, hobbies, and adventure. Our corner of Waco, Texas, is especially beautiful during the summer months. It’s marked by vibrant, lush greenery, long days of sunshine, a lively community—and the tendency to get hot. However, our little city is also full of fun ways to cool down. Beat the Texas heat with this list of activities, restaurants, and tips for staying comfortable in town.

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