From the Deck

Welcome to the stories we’re still living

Every morning at our lake house begins the same way.

Coffee in hand.

A quiet moment on the deck.

The sun slowly rising over Lake LBJ, Kingsland Texas

It's where conversations begin, ideas take shape, and life's distractions seem to fade into the background. It's also where I've come to realize that some of the most meaningful moments in life are rarely the ones we plan.

From the Deck is my journal of this extraordinary season of life.

Here you'll find stories about welcoming friends and family into our home, creating spaces people never want to leave, discovering beautiful places around the world, investing in wellness, embracing unexpected friendships, and finding joy in the everyday moments that so often become our favorite memories.

Some stories will make you smile.

Some may encourage you to try something new.

Others may simply remind you to slow down and appreciate the beauty that's already around you.

Along the way, I'll share the products I genuinely love, the destinations I can't wait to revisit, the traditions that have become part of our family, and the unexpected Chance Experiences that continue to remind me that retirement isn't an ending—it's an invitation to begin again.

My hope is that when you leave The Deck, you won't simply have discovered a beautiful destination, a thoughtfully chosen product, or a new idea for your home.

I hope you'll feel inspired to create a life filled with deeper connections, meaningful experiences, generous hospitality, and memories that will last for generations.

I don't believe luxury is measured by what we own. I believe it’s found in the people we gather, the places that change us, the traditions we create, and the stories we’re still living.

So, pull up a chair.

Pour yourself a cup of coffee.

Stay awhile.

I'm so glad you're here.

Gay