Josh Needleman, VP of product development (and the man behind Steel Magnolia), shares his top 10 moments from last weekend as the Peacock Alley family supported Homestead Antiques & Home Furnishings and the Texas Steak Cookoff.
- Homestead. The traffic through the store (Steel Magnolia was stationed outside) was incredible.
- Steak. The amount of participants entering the contest increased this year. There were 102 contestants.
- The Simple Life. There were so many great new and existing friends that share the same passion as we do; living a simple life and having a great time while being together. I love living in the moment!
- 300. Easily 300 people visited and toured the airstream. Not only did they tour, they stayed, made themselves comfortable and used this home as though it was theirs.
- Crowds. The crowds of people who came in this year versus previous years was amazing. This was the first time Hico has ever had traffic coming in from all sides.
- Raising Support. Hico cheerleaders, who volunteered for serving dinner at Homestead’s private dinner, earned more than $1,100 in tips that went towards their high school.
- Model Behavior. The beautiful folk who unexpectedly accompanied our group to the Homestead dinner.
- Cheers to Homestead. I thoroughly enjoyed being able to toast to the Homestead store and its owners, Mike and Brenda James, who hosted the dinner. A salute to the unbelievable meal served by the landmark restaurant in Dallas, The Grape (Brian and Courtney Lischer - owners) and Wiseman Chocolates (Chocolatiers based out of Hico).
- Camp Out. I slept in the trailer both nights. It feels like heaven when the great breeze comes through open windows!
- Hammock. The hammock outside the trailer was a hit! Everyone wanted one and Peacock Alley slip covers to go along with them.
