Hey y’all! I’m Kaitlyn, a native Texan and writer at The Big and Bright, where we feature anything under the umbrella of Lone Star Life and Style. I grew up near Austin, so I’m excited to share some of my favorites …
Chocolate Mint Oreo Cups
Rich chocolate meets the center of Mint Oreos for the ultimate easy mint dessert. These mint cups are topped off with a little crushed Oreo cookie and have a center consistency just like fudge thanks to the Oreo filling. Try making this …
Improving Your Space with Plants
Spring is finally coming and here in California flowers are already blooming, people are planting and warm weather is already upon us. But I still wanted to bring that spring feeling inside the home. It's amazing how much a few plants can …
daisy1010 for the Dog
Is your dog a beloved member of the family? Show them how much you care with a new dog collar or leash from daisy1010. Well made products and quality leather is something I really appreciate. When Leslie of daisy1010 emailed me about her …
Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries
A good homemade french fry goes perfect with sandwiches, salads, and soups. These skinny baked Garlic Parmesan Fries are topped with parmesan cheese and fresh basil, talk about tasty. I had lunch the other day at a new spot in Santa Monica …
Winter Blues: Macie Bean Boots
Feeling sick and tired of this drab and cold winter weather? Kick the blues with a pair of blue Macie Bean boots fresh in time for spring. These shades of blue are fun and come in different prints and styles, way to be ahead …
3 Easy Equestrian DIYs
3 Easy Equestrian DIYs Looking for an easy DIY you can do in a weekend? I have three of them for you; Horse Show Ribbon Folders, Glitter Striped Clipboard and Running Horse Stamp Art. These are just a few little projects I did in the last few months …
Cucumber and Grapefruit Juice
It's time to recover from an unhealthy Valentine's Day weekend with some juice. I had too much ice cream, cake and donuts this weekend. A tall glass of this Cucumber Grapefruit Juice is excellent in the morning or afternoon and it really fills you …
Texas Jewelry
There is something about Texas that makes it oh so lovable... maybe it's all the cowboy boots, maybe it's the margaritas or maybe it's the friendly people... I picked out a few pieces of fun Texas jewelry to share. Shop the individual pieces below. …











