After driving to Lockhart honey Co and being disappointed they were closed, I was so happy to find…read morea jar at this gallery. The gallery was an unexpected surprise with really nice clay pieces. There were some hand woven pillows with interesting scenes and some western paintings. There were also these fluffy drink coozies that I should have taken a picture. If in the Lockhart area this is a great place to peruse.

Stopped here about 30 min before closing and glad I made the super last minute decision to do so!…read moreIt's an old jail, but also the living quarters of the sheriff and his family. The first floor has historical artifacts from the area, and the top three or four floors are the jail. It is super creepy up there but fascinating. It seems so old, and it is, but it was also used up til the 1980s! Absolutely worth the $5 entry (cash only). Take the 5 min walk from the beautiful town square and check it out! It would probably only take you 30min to 45min to see fully.

Before we headed to Lockhart we looked into places to visit. The Pearl, Museum of Clocks, and BBQ…read more This historic site did not come up. The owner of a small but cool store suggested it saying it needs better advertising and the reviews prove that. Lately I have tried to make my reviews a bit more fun and story like but I have to say while I'm glad we saw this is feels wrong to be frivolous or fun. This is a depressing place and thinking that actual people were locked up here angers you or makes you sad. A small heads up we didn't have, there is a monument out front to "Our confederate soldiers". We got caught off guard. Inside we were greated by a kid running the show. Friendly but awkward. He tried to engage conversation but it felt forced. I personally got the impression he either doesn't normally do this or interact with people or he was told to engage more by the company he works for, still he tried. They have T-Shirts for sale. Larger sizes not available. A book of clearer photos of the graffiti in the cells from the time of its use and a book of stories of people who visited that had been locked up there were available. It is all self guided. No signs for tours or even headphones with the story. Everyone can just go anywhere including children. This opens up some issues. The hand railings on the stone and metal steps are adult height. There is debris around, evething is metal so children running free could be easily hurt. Also unless the parent explains to the kid the overall concept may not hit. They have recreations of rooms that cattlemen families or important people in the county. Also maybe family of the jailers. It wasn't very clear and the descriptions are in the rooms where you can't go. Also various other historical pieces which we took pictures of to post here. The stairs going up are crowded, low ceilings. Steps seem smaller then modern ones and it was foreboding looking up where you were headed. As Shana said you felt tall even though you know you aren't. The cells felt claustrophobic even when you weren't locked up. Upstairs are the cells and man is it depressing. Awful to imagine people were here. It's hot,cramped, all metal including the beds and tables. It's hard to convey in words The feeling of hopelessness there. Then through in the graffiti from that time. It all looks ancient but this ran until 1983! There were several floors of two person cells. They had a dumb waiter to deliver food. The top floor had a slight difference in the cells there had a two door system coming out of the cells. I wonder if the more violent offenders may have been locked up there on that floor. Overall a interesting if depressing look at how we treat people who commit any type of crime. I'm glad we came but it would not be for everyone.

A phenomenal clock museum, run by Gene, an orchestra conductor who apprenticed in Austin for three…read moreyears to learn how to build and restore clocks. A great wealth of knowledge about pretty much every clock in the museum. If you get a chance, come learn and talk with him; you'll be happy you did and you'll have learned much more about how various types of clocks work. Lots of cuckoo clocks, grandfather clocks, weight driven clocks, pendulum clocks of different variations, from different eras. Mickey Mouse and Angry Birds to inaccurate water driven clocks from the 1600s to faux-mercury pendulum clocks, which would have been business scam against real mercury pendulum clocks. Many clocks allow you to see how their internal gearing is set up. They do clock restorations and clock repairs. There are some really neat time keeping devices here. Certain devices can also be purchased.

We love learning, history, and unique places so this caught our eye. We stopped in and it has some…read moregreat clocks and watches from all over. The US, England, Germany as well as some cool stories behind many of them. They had a clock from P.T. Barnhem, a saved clock tower, and they take donations to restore other clock towers. It's very cool and interesting. The PT clock was restored to work when cranked. The types ran from grandfather to cuckoo and pocket watches as well as time clocks and sun dial types as well as Egyptian style obelisk. They had a guy who had donated many of the clocks gave tours and were full of knowledge. As Shana noted both the lady at the desk and the guide were enthusiastic and so friendly. She loved how the people made this even better. The enthusiasm spread to us. Overall this was even cooler and more interesting then it sounds. On the outside a museum of clocks and watches sounds like it could be boring but so many types and the backgrounds as well as the restoration project made this place a stand out. They also have quite a few clocks for sale. No where for us to put one but some cool options. Don't let time pass you by. This is worth checking out.

Great Concrete Slabe and Pergola, Patio Extension, but Room for Improvement in Communication…read more We hired 3:12 Custom Exteriors during the height of summer to handle our patio extension, and we are thrilled with the results. After reaching out to multiple companies for bids, Ryan contacted us after finding our info through Facebook marketing--kind of spooky, but it worked out! We quickly scheduled a meeting, and after discussing our needs, we had a solid plan in place. While Ryan wasn't the cheapest option, what initially stood out was that he was the only company to set the pergola's pillars on concrete pillars, ensuring stability. He also handled all of the electrical work, which was a relief since half the bids from other companies would've just referred us to outside electricians after the structure was built. Once the agreement was signed, it was a waiting game for the weather to clear up--Texas weather can be so unpredictable with heat waves and rain. The project moved at an adequate pace, considering the circumstances. Although I didn't interact with the concrete team due to my work schedule, I did meet the pergola build team, and their service was fantastic. We now love our backyard space more than ever! It's perfect for hosting get-togethers, and we spend most mornings and evenings out there. Before, we only had a small 10x10 patio that barely fit our BBQ equipment, so this extension has really transformed the space. My only critique would be the communication. There were brief periods of very poor communication with Ryan. Sometimes, I had to resend questions more than once and waited days for a response. When you're in the middle of a big project, this can add a lot of stress, especially when trying to plan and make sure appliances and fixtures are ordered on time. That said, the end result was fantastic, and we are very happy with the work and all the companies involved. I would still recommend Ryan and 3:12 Custom Exteriors, and I hope he considers improving communication to ease the minds of future customers during big projects.

For some reason yelp is not showing my initial post for Ryan Thurman and 3:12 Custom Exteriors. DO…read moreNOT hire this business. Met at Home & Garden show (reported this to them as well). Paid $5k to start, $5k for outdoor kitchen pieces (still haven't received $1.4k fridge, and then asked for another $7.5k after frame & gas work ($7.5k held for end). Work started in June 25, as of 13 Sept got lawyer involved. After initial post he reached out for explanation which was approved and he didn't contact when he said. I was told he has issues with multiple businesses and some folks have reached out to complain directly to me. Now with continuing work we are finding tons of mistakes and having to hire folks to fix it.

Creative Mind Design did an amazing job staging our home. They were able to meet tight timelines…read moreand deliver a stunning installation. With their help, the house went under contract in 2 weeks in a marked that averages over 2 months.

Sarah listens to your dreams and makes them a reality being mindful of budget, comfort, and how you…read morelive. At times, I was a little nervous of the idea put in front of us, but once I let go of control and trusted the process, the end result was beyond my wildest expectations. Sarah pushed my comfort zone and asked me to try new things, assuring me that if we didn't like it, we could always change it. But there was no need. Everything she did was so beautiful and functional. What started off as a design for one room ended up being the whole house. I am so proud of my home and Sarah I can't thank Sarah enough!

Our group had an AMAZING experience for my sister's bachelorette party! Our teacher, Sara, was…read moreawesome and offered all sorts of creative ways to draw our model... and of course our male model, Brandon, was super hot and had a great personality to boot. Totally classy yet very cheeky, my sister said it was her fav part of the whole day we'd planned for her. Artful was very accommodating, communicated clearly about pricing and how things would work the whole way. Our teacher/model duo brought music and all supplies and took requests for music we wanted to hear. There was no touching and no crazy dancing... just cheeky art, fun banter, a very handsome nude dude, and lots of laughter and good times. The PERFECT event for any bachelorette or special birthday! Can't recommend this experience enough to others looking for a unique, adult way to celebrate with girlfriends!

As an artsy bride who was treated to this special surprise, I was blown away by the creative idea,…read morebeautiful gallery venue, and super professional host and model! 10/10 AND I'D HIT IT AGAIN!! Val was so funny and talented, and Dwayne was so sexy, and so kind. They were an awesome duo, and our bride tribe LOVED it. As for the arts - we actually learned so much, while having fun. Val even got us drawing blind and switching canvases. Definitely give this event a try if your curious and want to have a good time. They'll have you coming back for more!! ;)

Went to the movie the HOA put together and met the team from Freedom Fund USA. Isaac and Ruben…read moresuper helpful and really hard workers. Great experience overall, and I'll definitely be reaching out to them soon!

We had them come out to our school La Petite in Cedar Park and the gentleman was very nice and…read morejoined the kiddos in the foam. The children had lots of fun, for sure weren't ready for it to end. Defiantly booking again!! Thank you for a great time!

Jill and her team were fantastic. We recently were married at the Terrace Club and we selected…read moreMusical Discovery Chamber Players to play during the ceremony. They had a list of wonderful recommendations for the evening and they played each song fantastically. Our recommendation for anyone considering this added touch to their wedding is the following: If you have the money in your budget and you want to add a special touch to the ceremony, definitely select the Musical Discovery Chamber Players. Their pricing is great and it just adds such a special touch to the ceremony. Thanks again Jill & Musical Discovery Chamber Players for making our wedding that much greater!

Musical Discovery truly elevated our wedding ceremony with their exquisite performance, creating an…read moreatmosphere of elegance and emotion that resonated with every guest. We received many compliments about the trio from our guests.