It was my Mum who launched us to Fixer Higher. She watched it with the women when minding them as soon as they usually excitedly instructed us about this girl who designed stunning houses.

As we ready to maneuver over to the US from Australia we’d go to Mum and Dad every week for dinner and a Fixer Higher catch up.

We’d snigger at Chip and wow at Joanna’s fashionable and stylish design expertise.

“I need her to do our home at some point … after we get one.”

Fortunately, Qantas flies direct to Dallas, so after I deliberate our one month highway journey with my dad and mom, I instructed them to fly into Dallas so we might go to Magnolia Markets in Waco Texas and comply with the Fixer Higher and Chip and Jo story.

Waco TX is between Dallas and San Antonio, which we deliberate to go to to fulfil my Dad’s dream of visiting the Alamo (extra on that in a coming publish).

We left Dallas simply after 6 am within the morning so we might arrive early, beat the crowds, and slot in as a lot as we might.

We wished to begin our day at Magnolia Desk within the transformed Elite Café, which Chip and Jo solely opened two months in the past.

In the future at Magnolia Market and Fixer Higher in Waco Tx

In case you have no idea something about Magnolia Market, The Silos, Magnolia Desk and Fixer Higher, it’s an especially fashionable renovation present on HGTV.

Chip and Joanna Gaines are a married couple from Waco Texas who take the worst home in the perfect avenue and switch it into their dream residence for his or her shoppers.

Chip is the demo man and the builder. Jo is the extraordinary designer.

Collectively they make a fantastic group and are tremendous cute, candy and humorous.

Though that they had their very own renovation and design enterprise earlier than Fixer Higher, the present has elevated them to celeb standing they usually now have a Magnolia Empire that consists of their very own residence furnishing line, a bakery, eating places, and finest promoting books.

Waco Texas is the place Chip and Jo reside and is the setting for the present Fixer Higher.

They’ve helped put Waco again on the map. It’s now not THAT place you heard about a few years in the past with the cult insanity.

We solely had half a day to spend in Waco Texas following the Fixer Higher Path. And we solely visited for that goal however would love to come back again and discover the various enjoyable issues to do in Waco past Fixer Higher and Magnolia Markets.

We loved it’s younger hipster fashionable vibe.

Magnolia Desk, Waco Texas

“I feel that’s the perfect bacon I’ve ever had” I mentioned after my first chunk.

Dad didn’t waste a lot time consuming his after that.

“Oh that’ is basically good. I feel that’s the perfect bacon I’ve had in a decade.”

We don’t know what they did to it, however it was sensational.

The right mixture of salt, fats, and refined smokiness. The sausage was equally scrumptious: made in home and is flavorful and moist, however not too oily.

And you understand how a lot we love our lattes. Magnolia Desk served up creamy espresso that completely balanced the flavors. It was one of the crucial Australian tasting coffees we’ve had within the US. As a result of we all know Australia does them finest! ?

All of the meals at Magnolia Desk is sourced domestically, and you may inform.

The signature dish at Magnolia Desk are Jo’s Tater Tots sprinkled with chives and parmesan cheese. Though it could not seem like it, the breakfast is filling.

Once we left we agreed that it was top-of-the-line breakfasts we’d ever had.

Magnolia Desk has been touched by the Chip and Jo impact – farmhouse model, sprinkled with class and class.

Each factor is designed with intention – how does it assist create the temper and inform the model story – even all the way down to the picket pencils and coloring sheets that include the youngsters menu.

Indicators in that elegant black and white typography remind you that you’re welcome,

“The place everybody has a seat on the desk.”

There’s an emphasis on group at Magnolia Desk.

The ‘good ole days’ the place individuals gathered across the desk for dialog and hearty, but scrumptious meals made with love from the backyard.

A circled message on the menu invitations you to depart your telephones within the leather-based pouches hanging up on the wall beside the desk.

The conversations flowed for us, notably with the workers. The workers have been enthusiastic and genuine of their engagement and frolicked speaking with us.

It was a pleasant method to begin our day in Waco Texas and indicative of the sort of individuals Chip and Jo are.

We fell much more in love with this Fixer Higher dynamic duo and so impressed by their revolutionary and visionary spirit.

(A few nights in the past we watched the renovation of the Elite Cafe into Magnolia Desk on Fixer higher Season 5. It was so cool to see its transformation figuring out we had been a part of the completed product! )

Magnolia Desk is at 608 Austin Ave, Waco.

Open 6 am – three pm every day. (Additional tips about visiting Magnolia Desk beneath.)

The Silos, Waco Texas

The Silos symbolize what nice visionaries Chip and Jo are.

Should you watch Fixer Higher, you’ll have seen the transformation of the the run down silos into an leisure and retail area.

In the mean time, there’s nothing within the Silos; the points of interest are constructed round it on the block of land.

In line with a police officer securing the property, Chip plans to show the within of the Silos into a person cave so he can provide one thing to his male Fixer Higher and Magnolia followers.

I used to be shocked by the variety of males wandering round trying like they have been having  a incredible time – my Dad included!

Surrounding the Silos is a large open inexperienced area. Jo has added her small touches to it, with a bit for video games and a container filed with soccer balls and corn gap tools.

You’re invited to play and pack up after your self while you’re performed.  Corn gap is one in every of Savannah’s favourite video games so we performed it for awhile.

As soon as once more, the target is to convey households and buddies collectively experiencing good ole enjoyable.

There’s additionally an area off the inexperienced grass with picnic tables and swinging chairs.

Should you arrive early you’ll greater than possible get an opportunity to sit down in it and benefit from the atmosphere. Should you’re hungry, the perimeter of the Silos are various meals vans providing a wide range of choices.

Magnolia Seeds

In the back of the Silo is a backyard to wander by with a small log cabin to buy seeds.

I hope you may replicate one thing comparable at residence. I’m dreaming of it after I lastly get a house … at some point.

Jo and Chip have impressed me to perhaps transfer in that route.

For now, we have been completely satisfied smelling the flowers, consuming water from the previous horse trough after which sitting on the picket mushroom logs within the previous bare tipi.

Magnolia Bakery

Jo’s cupcakes are legendary.

A lot in order that queues could be over two hours lengthy. Fortunately we solely had a 5 minute wait.

Magnolia Bakery is organized with effectivity and vibrant smile. Minute thought of particulars makes all of the distinction within the Magnolia world.

As you be part of the Magnolia Bakery queue, you’re handed an order sheet to make the method circulation. By the point you attain the entrance of the queue you might be able to pay and acquire.

The woman’s cupcakes have been gentle and fluffy. In case you are a cupcake lover, you’ll be completely satisfied to attend for these.

My solely disappointment was there have been no gluten free cupcakes. There have been gluten free cookies, however I don’t like cookies. My mouth watered and my eyes cried these cupcakes.

The bakery constructing is value with out the cupcakes.

The European impressed design feels such as you’ve stepped over into France. It’s minimalistic and welcoming and has beautiful views of the Silos within the background.

There’s a small backyard space to the aspect so that you can relaxation and eat. Attempt to nab the picket stools below the signal for a fantastic photograph alternative.

And in between the bakery and the silos is that this nice hashtag photograph alternative on your Instagram.

I like the women on this one.

Magnolia Market on the Silos

Once I lastly get my very own place, I’m driving to Magnolia Market to purchase all of the furnishings. I’d simply convey again Jo with me to place it altogether!!

What an exquisite retailer the Magnolia Market is. It’s crammed with the model and essence of Jo.

Chip’s essence is just not ignored both. He has his personal part devoted to the boys known as Chip’s Nook.

I usually don’t have persistence to buy, however I cherished looking by all of the homeware items within the retailer.

It’s the sort of residence décor you’ve seen on the present and ranges from kitchen objects to rugs and wallpaper.

The metal wall plaques on show by Jimmy Don have been essentially the most eye catching items within the retailer for me.

There are additionally T-shirts and hats within the retailer with the Magnolia Desk. I couldn’t assist however decide up a tank I’ve admired Jo sporting many occasions on the present.

And my candy women plotted collectively to purchase me a ravishing pocket book and candy smelling Magnolia candle for Mom’s Day. It made my day.

Different Fixer Higher Places

Harp Design Co

Everybody is aware of Clint Harp from Fixer Higher. He creates function woodwork items for the houses Chip and Jo renovate.

He has his personal retailer and workshop in Waco Texas. He additionally now has his personal DIY TV Present!!

I like seeing how Fixer Higher has helped so many different individuals thrive in their very own enterprise. What an exquisite story and optimistic ripple.

Subsequent door to Harper Design is Clint’s Home, which was additionally renovated on the present on season one, episode 11.

You possibly can take photos and admire the featured door, which Clint made. It’s eye catching.

Clint has turned this right into a Mattress and Breakfast you may lease while you go to Waco Texas.

We picked up a ravishing map from Harper Design with the phrases Wander written excessive. And a picket coronary heart formed bowl for Savannah.

822 North 15^th Avenue, Waco

Magnolia Home

Magnolia Home is the Mattress and Breakfast Chip and Jo renovated in season three of Fixer Higher.

It’s a few 20 minute drive south west of Waco Texas within the downtown McGregor space.

We stopped in on our manner all the way down to San Antonio. We have been shocked by how small the block of land is in comparison with what it appears like on TV.

You additionally see the Carriage Home down the again that was fastened up on the present for the managers of Magnolia Home.

It’s a captivating residence. You possibly can lease it out, however is normally booked months, if not a yr prematurely.

Apparently it’s okay to pop over and take a number of images!

323 South Madison Ave, McGregor TX

JDH Designs

You may as well go to Jimmy Don’s workshop, who does all of the metalwork designs for the present.

It’s situated about 20 miles west of Waco so was too far of a diversion for us.

9685 North Lonestar Parkway, Crawford TX

The Brazos River

Wander over the  the pedestrian Waco Suspension Bridge which spans the Brazos River, the longest river in Texas.

You’ll see the bridge and river in lots of the B-Roll pictures of Fixer Higher.

However, the bridge has a narrative of its personal.

It was a part of the Chisholm Path, a commerce route trod by tens of millions of heads of cattle within the 19th century. On the northern shore of the bridge close to Indian Spring Park, is a herd of bigger than life bronze cattle sculpture.

Should you really feel the braided metal cables and stout brick tower look acquainted, then forged your minds eye in the direction of the Brooklyn Bridge.

The cables have been furnished by John A. Roebling from New York, who constructed the Brooklyn Bridge.

There are a number of meals vans scattered across the foreshore of the river.

Different issues to do in Waco, Tx

Sadly, we solely had half a day so didn’t have time to discover the opposite issues to do in Waco, Tx that doesn’t contain Fixer Higher.

Waco has undoubtedly been remodeled due to Chip and Jo and Fixer Higher.

It’s great to see and take a look at what number of native individuals have been employed and the spill over impact for different native companies.

Waco is a vibrant thriving space with a variety of cool issues to supply. We’d like to return and discover extra.

Frequent Grounds

Frequent Grounds is a café that Jo has visited earlier than on the present.

It’s within the Baylor College space and was full of scholars on lap tops finding out for his or her ultimate exams.

The Cowboy Espresso is Jo’s favourite and made well-known due to the present. I’m undecided what it’s. It has a secret sauce and is labelled as candy so I stayed away from it.

I like my coffees robust and bitter – no sweetener allowed.

There’s a stunning outdoors seating space, a small porch within the entrance and loads of cozy couches inside.

There’s a yard stage turning it into an indie live performance venue.

Heritage Creamery

Subsequent door to Frequent Grounds, is an independently owned and domestically operated ice cream retailer, Heritage Creamery.

All the pieces is 100% all-natural and made of their store utilizing recent, top-of-the-line components with no components or preservatives.

We popped in there to seize the women an ice cream whereas we sat within the again backyard of frequent grounds having fun with a espresso.

Suggestions for visiting Magnolia Desk, Magnolia Market on the Silos and the Fixer Higher Story

1. Arrive early. Magnolia Desk, particularly on the weekend, can have as much as four hour wait occasions. The restaurant opens at 6am. I’d arrive not lengthy after that.
2. After breakfast at Magnolia Desk, head straight to the Silos and Magnolia Bakery which may even have strains as much as two hours lengthy.
3. Begin lining up for the bakery instantly. You possibly can simply wander across the Silos and Magnolia Market at any time.
4. Should you’re afraid of the visitors circle out the entrance of Magnolia Market, come off the I 35 and switch onto the frontage highway – test identify – and enter the parking zone from the again entrance.
5. There are many warnings in regards to the visitors circle out the entrance (roundabouts) We’ve them in all places in Australia, so we weren’t frightened about it. American’s aren’t that used to them so usually don’t know drive on them!! There are warnings to not try to cross it on toes if you happen to park outdoors of Magnolia Desk. Parking is proscribed, one other good purpose to reach early. You possibly can park at Gardner M.. which runs shuttles over beginning at
6. When you are ready on your desk at Magnolia Desk, take your images and go to the present store.
7. You’ll get a textual content when your desk is prepared, so have a telephone with you. It turns out to be useful if you happen to do have a 4 hour wait. You possibly can go into Waco and go to the Silos when you wait.
8. Wednesday is the quietest day at Magnolia Desk and the Silos in Waco Texas.
9. All the pieces appears smaller than what you see on TV. So be ready. I assumed the Silo space seemed a lot greater on TV with much less round it. Similar too with Magnolia Home. We have been anticipating it to be on a big block of land.
10. You possibly can keep in various the Fixer Higher houses which were transformed into B&B’s
11. Deliver your digital camera. Seize the fantastic thing about Chip and Jo’s designs, the scrumptious meals, and Silo Selfies.
12. You would possibly wish to learn a number of the Magnolia tales earlier than you go to:

They’re on my studying record. I’m subscribed to the quarterly Magnolia Journal which I like. Mum now has my stack to take residence to her.

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