Posts with tag 'Shop Local'
Subscribe and receive email notifications of new blog posts.
RSS Feed
24
Celebrating Community and Culture: The Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown, TX
Welcome to the vibrant city of Georgetown, Texas, where every spring, the streets burst into a riot of color and festivity with the annual Red Poppy Festival. This beloved event, steeped in local history and charm, celebrates the beauty of the iconic red poppy flower while bringing together residents and visitors alike for a weekend of fun, music, and community spirit. This year is the 25th annual Red Poppy Festival so the city of Georgetown is gearing up for three days full of red poppy fun!
The Origin Story
During World War I, seeds from poppies in Europe found their way to Georgetown, Texas, thanks to Henry Purl Compton, affectionately known as "Okra," a member of the American Expeditionary Forces. He sent them to his mother, who planted them at her home on 507 East 7th Street. From there, the poppies spread naturally...
24
Small Business Saturday: A Central Texas Roadtrip Guide for Small Business Shopping
Hello, fellow Central Texans and friends from afar! It's that time of the year again - Small Business Saturday! Forget about those big-box stores because we're about to embark on a fun-filled road trip, showcasing some of the best local businesses in the Greater Austin area. Grab your shopping buddy (and your wallet), and let's hit the road to support some of our favorite local gems!
Our first stop takes us to one of our favorite local boutiques, Ruffles and Rust. Located in the heart of Pflugerville, this little spot is surely to find it's way into your hearts as it has ours. As we step through the doors, we're greeted by an array of eclectic and chic finds that scream personality. From gourmet food items to adorable home decor, it's impossible not to fall in love with something here. Don't forget to check out their uniq...
Each office independently owned and operated.
Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information on this site was last updated 03/20/2026. The listing information on this page last changed on 03/20/2026. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Delta Media Group MLS (last updated Fri 03/20/2026 12:59:39 PM EST) or Austin MLS (last updated Fri 03/20/2026 12:52:42 PM EST) or CTXMLS (last updated Fri 03/20/2026 12:58:30 PM EST). Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Realty Capital City may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy / DMCA Notice / ADA Accessibility
