http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas Best of Texas Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:09:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Luskey’s | Fort Worth Want a new pair of custom cowboy boots to wear to the first UT football game this fall? Well then, you better get a move-on! It takes a few months for custom boots to actually end up on your feet. This year, we’re ordering ours at Luskey’s in ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-place-to-order-custom-cowboy-boots/ “The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland, the cherry blossom to Japan, the lily to France, the rose to England and the tulip to Holland.” -Jack Maguire The Texas Bluebonnet Trails Burnet-Llano-Fredericksburg-Johnson City Another great Bluebonnet Trail is found near Burnet, known as the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas. ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-place-to-spot-bluebonnets/ Pretty Pastels Get in on the pastel trend by outfitting yourself in the palest shades of pistachio, peach, periwinkle and rose. All the better if the fabrics are light and airy with lots of draping and pleating detail. Remember, it’s a whisper, not a shout. GET THE LOOK HERE GET THE ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-spring-trends/ Makeover Your Stair Risers! Stair risers, an often overlooked feature of your home, are a great blank canvas for adding a little more style and flair to your interior! We love the idea of covering them with decorative wallpaper or craft paper (as pictured above) or simply painting them a bold color. ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-spring-diy-home-project/ Value Days at HLSR All 3 Wednesdays (March 3, 10, & 17) during HLSR are “Value Days”: $10 Value Day Rodeo/Concert Ticket (includes Reliant Park admission): Wednesday March 3: Dierks Bentley Wednesday March 10: Rascall Flatts Wednesday March 17: Gary Allan Upper level of Reliant Stadium $5 Value Day Reliant Park admission (does not include rodeo/concert ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-cheap-tickets-to-the-houston-livestock-show-rodeo/ With Whimsey, of Course! MARCH 31–APRIL 3 It’s no secret that Round Top can be extremely overwhelming, not to mention utterly exhausting. But the ladies of Whimsey have come to our rescue! Founded by sisters Mandy and Meredith Cloud, Whimsey is a service that provides chartered bus trips from Austin to Round Top. ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-way-to-do-round-top/ Austin, Texas This Valentine’s Day, head to Austin, Texas! According to CNN Headline News and Travel & Leisure magazine, Austin ranks No. 2 on the list of U.S. cities with the best people, referring to the personalities and attributes of the citizens (ie: good looking!!). Austin makes for the perfect low maintenance ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-vday-girls-getaway/ The Culinary Art of Seduction Dallas | Fearing’s Celebrity chef, Dean Fearing’s own restaurant is the perfect place to treat someone to exquisite food. The service and southwestern flavor is like no other. Be sure to make a reservation. 2121 MCKINNEY AVENUE (inside the Ritz-Carlton) DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 214.922.4848 MAKE A RESERVATION HERE Fredericksburg | ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-places-for-a-romantic-dinner/ The Artsy Side of Politics If you find yourself at the State Capitol in Austin during February, take notice of the paintings and bronze sculptures on the first floor of the Rotunda. It’s the work of 36 talented Texas artists on display February 15–27. This will be the longest-running art exhibit ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-stampede-at-the-state-capitol/ Love, Texas Style This compilation of 12 short stories by 11 Texas authors focuses on love in The Lone Star State. The publisher offers this description: “Rugged men. Spirited women. Romance as breathtaking as the Texas landscape. From the Boot Scootin' Bliss and Roadside Grill to the slick Dallas skyscrapers and ... http://shopacrosstexas.com/bestoftexas/2010/02/best-texas-love-story/