Winter Wardrobe, spread across a wood floor

Get your wardrobe ready for a wet, cold winter

Get ready: Experts predict that the South and Southwest might get drenched this year

Bad news, warm weather lovers. El Niño, the weather pattern that brought hotter-than-hot summers will likely cause colder, wetter winters throughout the South and Southwest, according to predictions by experts. As the jet stream shifts south, more precipitation combines with cooler weather to increase the chances of freezing rain, sleet, snow and ice. 

The good news? While we can’t predict the weather, we can certainly get ready for it. Having the right gear and apparel can make a world of difference when fighting against Mother Nature. Here are a few helpful tips for staying warm, dry and (relatively) happy during a doozy of a season. 

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Create a “dopamine zone” for hits of joy right inside your home

Create a space for items that make you happy — and visit it often

The national mood can optimistically be characterized as Not Fantastic. Perhaps this is why interior design trends have increasingly embraced go-big, feel-good maximalism, with bright colors and unabashed personality taking the place of grey and beige from ceiling to floor. 

Integrating bits of joy is sometimes called dopamine design — and the best part about it is that it’s easy and cheap, with a little intention. Designate areas in your home as your “dopamine zones” – or spaces that you look at often that are dedicated to showcasing the design that gives your mood a boost. 

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11 fall events that you might not have tried – but definitely should 

Experience something new and amazing during Texans’ favorite season

Though fall is a relatively short season weather-wise, DFW comes alive with a variety of festivals, each offering its own unique charm and flavor. While the Metroplex offers plenty of beloved, established fall favorites, there are new, unique, and unmissable events that you might not have experienced yet. Journey with us to find your new fall favorite.