Things to Do in Rockwall, Texas

I live in the cutest little lakeside town in north Texas about half an hour east of Dallas and I thought it was about time I tell you about it. Here are some of my favorite things to do in Rockwall, Texas! The Harbor The Harbor District is really what sets Rockwall apart from the…

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

When my friends Jessica and Ismail invited me on vacation to JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, I jumped at the chance. As a spa enthusiast, it’s long been on my bucket list for having one of the best spas in Texas but it’s probably the most famous for its epic water…

Lantana Spa at JW Marriott Hill Country

Lantana Spa at JW Marriott Hill Country in San Antonio is said to be one of the best spas in Texas and has long been on my list of dream spas to visit so when my friend Jessica invited me on vacation at the resort, I jumped at the chance.  Beautifully appointed with an expansive…

Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma

Last week I took a trip to Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border and thought I’d tell you all about it for Travel Tuesday. Since Tanglewood is dog friendly, I even brought my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Henry along for the trip! If you’re looking for a dog-friendly weekend trip that’s just…

Steak Quesadillas

I make quesadillas every single lunch and yet no recipes appear on The Rose Table. The reason? I never measure! But in an effort to bring you more of my everyday foods, I’m writing this up sans measurements. I especially love making quesadillas for lunch when I have a little leftover chicken or steak. On…

Stonewall Motor Lodge

I had a blast in the Texas hill country last week on a press trip to Stonewall Motor Lodge (which I organized as SML’s publicist). This drive-up motor lodge is reminiscent of old-fashioned Route 66 accommodations. It’s smack-dab in the middle of the famous Hwy 290 wine trail between Fredericksburg and Johnson City and is…

Honey Hollow Ranch

Ever dream of having a truly Texas experience?  Then Honey Hollow Ranch is for you! Honey Hollow Ranch is a 53-acre playground waiting for you just about fifty miles northwest of Fort Worth. It’s best known as a wedding and event venue but you can actually rent the ranch for your family reunion, vacation, retreat,…

Two Nights in New Braunfels

I just love New Braunfels. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend planning a trip, particularly in the summer time when the river is cold and the tubin’ is easy. Home to the original Schlitterbahn water park, New Braunfels has great German food, fantastic coffee, and pastries galore. I spent quite a lot of time…

Summer Travel Ideas as seen on GMT

Is anybody else dreaming of the english countryside right now or is it just me? Good Morning Texas invited me on the show to discuss summer travel ideas. Watch the segment here and get the details below: Europe It’s actually cheaper to fly to Europe than El Paso from Dallas right now! The trick is…