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DesigningTXHappy Holidays from Jocelyn White and Designing Texas
The Christmas Holidays are upon us! And whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza. It’s a time for Family, Friends, and Fellowship. This COVID Holiday Season may look or feel different on the surface. But in our hearts, the Spirit of the Holidays lives on!...

Jocie’s Christmas Chocolate Crinkles
Jocie’s Christmas Chocolate Crinkles 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 squares unsweetened chocolate (4 oz.) melted 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated...

Fall Days
These crisp mornings have made it a challenge to ride Fabio and I love it! He simply wants to run and run around the arena. That gets me warmed up with my adrenalin rush. My pugs and Webster the Chihuahua are also “feeling their notes". Fabio letting his hair down...
Jocie’s Sanctuary
So who is your Valentine this month? Mine all have four feet! LOL! The humans I love know who they are, so this month I’m officially in ❤️ with Fabio, Cronkite, Aynnie Fanny, Maggie the Brat, and Webster. One horse and four dogs who rule my roost! And speaking of...

Rum Cake Recipe
What you’ll need: Set oven at 325 F. Spray bundt pan with Pam and cover bottom with chopped pecans. 1 yellow cake mix 1 small box of instant vanilla pudding mix 1/2 cup of vegetable 1/2 cup of water 1/2 cup of dark rum 4 eggs Mix all of the above with mixer for 2...

Jocie’s Chocolate Crinkles
What you'll need: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 sq. unsweetened chocolate (4 oz.), melted 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups Gold Medal Flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup confectioner's sugar Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar. Blend in...

Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from My Home to Yours! As my four dogs would tell you if they could, “Momma’s been spending a lot of time at the barn!” And they would be right! The Fabulous Fabio and I have ramped up our Dressage regimen under Trainer Cindy Franchek and we are having...

A Thanksgiving Update
Wow! It's been a busy few weeks! First, a big shout out to PAUL KRAFT, the best cosmetic laser tech in DFW--he is in DR. MARK DEUBER"s office. He is helping this yardbird (as my Daddy called me) REVERSE years of sun damage. From face to arms to legs, it's a process....

Caroline Kraddick’s Recipes
Did you see our segment with Caroline Kraddick? Watch it here! We've got a few of her recipes to share, below. Caroline’s World Famous Steak 8 oz filet 2 tbs kerrygold butter Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Get the filet to room temperature and dry with paper...

The Importance of Pets
Did you know that October is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog month? I am a passionate animal lover and a strong believer in the positive impacts of pet ownership on human happiness and well-being – in fact, my own baby was a shelter rescue! I served on the Dallas SPCA’s...