Magnolia Market

On my home from Dallas, I decided to stop in Waco and visit the Magnolia Market, the retail shop from the Fixer Upper people on HGTV. I arrived at 9:20 a.m. and parked in their (free) parking lot. It’s a big parking lot, but it was almost full when I left just after 10:00 a.m. If you decide to visit, go early or be prepared to pay for parking. Several businesses around them charge a fee to park. Even at 9:20 a.m. on a weekday, it was very busy in the store. I didn’t photograph anything inside, as I was trying to check out all the doo-dads on the shelves. There are several food trucks along the rim of the courtyard. Some open early for those wanting coffee and such.

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This green space is a big area for the kiddos, with some toys always available from a nearby bin.

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You can relax in the striped bean bag chairs while your kids run amok.

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A Muggle’s Troubles: Fiction Friday

The Friday Fictioneer Challenge: Write a 100-word story based on the photo.

FF 172 Rochelle Wishoff-Fields

Photograph copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

A Muggle’s Troubles

Jeremy was going through a Harry Potter phase, taking up residence in the closet.

Sandra peeked inside. “Harry was never a slob. You couldn’t find anything in here, Jeremy, much less an invitation to Hogwarts. Clean it up or I will tell every single owl that comes by that you are not fit to be a wizard.”

Just like magic, Jeremy started straightening things up.

Retreating to the living room, Sandra looked at the clutter. On a whim she whispered, “Accio earring!” Nothing moved, no earring appeared. Sandra sighed. Things sure would be easier if I weren’t such a muggle.

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This week’s photographer is our own Friday Fictioneer leader, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Check out Rochelle’s blog here.

To read other Friday Fictioneer stories based on this photo, select the smiley blue frog.