2024: Magnolia Silos, Waco, TX
After sharing all the other Magnolia spots I visited, I’m finally taking you to the heart of it all—the Magnolia Silos. This was one of the last stops on my trip before heading home to Oklahoma, and it felt like the perfect way to wrap up my time in Waco. The energy, charm, and creativity woven into every corner of the Silos made it a memorable send-off.
The Magnolia Silos in Waco, Texas, are more than just a shopping destination—they’re the heart of the Magnolia experience and a celebration of home, community, and creativity. Created by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the Silos span two city blocks and include a curated marketplace, a sprawling lawn for picnics and play, food trucks, a garden, and even a historic church that’s been beautifully restored. Whether you’re browsing home goods in Magnolia Market, grabbing a bite from the ever-rotating food truck lineup, or just soaking in the charming, laid-back atmosphere, the Silos offer a place where visitors can slow down, be inspired, and feel a little closer to home.
For this spread, I went with a soft blue and white theme to echo the colors from my visit to the Magnolia Silos—the bright Texas sky paired so beautifully with the crisp white buildings and those iconic silos. I added a white border on either side of the layout, and to bring in a little handcrafted charm, I stitched a simple vine pattern in black thread using my sewing machine. On the left-hand page, I arranged four photos of the Silos property in one of my go-to square grid layouts. In the center, there’s a Magnolia logo I imported and had my Cricut Maker draw with a pen—and I have to say, I just love how it turned out. I also included a photo of me enjoying an iced tea from the Alabama Sweet Tea Company, served in a Mason jar, of course—because it’s those little touches that make a memory stick.
The right-hand page features two more photos from the property: one of the silos themselves and another of the beautifully restored church that’s been relocated to the site. I placed them on a custom mat shaped like a silo to tie everything together. To get that rusty, weathered look, I used distress inks on plain white paper before cutting it out with my Cricut—it really brought out the character and color of the silos. I finished the page with a few Magnolia flowers, a sweet mix of drawn and cut pieces that add just the right touch of softness. If you’d like to watch how it all came together, just click the video below—I’d love to share the process with you.
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