For all the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, some of the best attractions in the area are quite unnatural.
From an oasis of large-mouth bass to one of fine dining, from fields of miraculous wildflowers to some of the finest bed and breakfasts of the Lone Star State, it doesn’t get much better than the Highland Lakes in late spring and early summer.

If you love the old stone and stucco villas that are spread throughout the sweeping landscapes of northern Italy, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to purchase your own piece of property beneath the Tuscan sun to have this look and feel for your next home. Just ask Cosmo and Jenny Palmieri. They created their very own expansive abode, exuding all the traditional charm of a Tuscan villa, and updated it with a few modern amenities and Texas accents as well.