Life + Culture

Austin Through a Native Lens

Shelby Sorrel turns storytelling into strategy, helping Austin brands grow while staying true to her roots Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Grace Dupuy Long before she was documenting and sharing Austin-related content, Shelby Sorrel was growing up right here in the capital city. A born-and-raised Austinite, Sorrel has spent more than a decade documenting the city’s evolution through food, design, and culture. What began as a creative outlet for photography has grown into a full-scale...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Instinctive Photography by Stacy Berg

Her bold, intuitive approach to capturing people, purpose, and the moments that matter most Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Stacy Berg Many of our most memorable covers share one thing in common: the instinctive, expressive lens of photographer Stacy Berg. Here, she shares more. Q. For readers discovering you for the first time, how would you describe the kind of photography you specialize in and what draws you to those subjects? A. I specialize in creativity more than anything...

Style + Beauty

Designed for Women Who Play Life Differently

Daniella Rosa on founding AIEA Golf, embracing risk, and finding a home in Austin Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided “I wish I had bought that shirt,” Daniella Rosa says, laughing now, years later. “If it had been in my size, I would’ve bought ten.” The shirt in question — tie-dyed, mesh-sleeved, pulled from the little girls’ rack of a Colorado pro shop — was never hers. But the idea it sparked was.  That instant became the beginning of AIEA Golf, a women’s golf apparel brand...

Real Estate

A Second Career Built on Service

Realtor Barbara Shallue proves that reinvention later in life can lead to purpose and success Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Red Door Photography For Barbara Shallue , a successful real estate career wasn’t part of an early-life plan. Instead, it emerged after decades of work, raising children, and exploring different professional paths. Today, 13 years into her career as an Austin-area realtor with Keller Williams, Shallue has built a business steeped in service, patience, and...

Shopping

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Look no further than Domain NORTHSIDE for all of your Mother's Day shopping Article by Domain NORTHSIDE | Photography by Provided Domain NORTHSIDE, home to the Rock Rose Entertainment District, is Austin’s favorite spot for shopping, dining, and one-of-a-kind experiences, and this Mother’s Day, your place to find the perfect present. The picturesque center in North Austin is home to national favorites like Nordstrom, Apple, Warby Parker, Reformation, Rails, TAG Heuer, OMEGA, Mejuri, gorjana...

Health + Wellness

Austin’s Quietest Luxury Destination

A waterfront spa resort known for calm, consistency, and tranquility Article by Zack Fogelman | Photography by Lake Austin Spa Resort Long before “wellness retreat” became a search term — before cold plunges and sound baths filled Instagram feeds and boutique hotels rebranded as sanctuaries — there was a quiet stretch of shoreline on Lake Austin where people came to slow down. They still do. Lake Austin Spa Resort has long been one of Austin’s best-kept secrets — a place generations return...

Home + Design

Building Homes, Earning Trust

Women-led Austin firm brings transparency, organization, and empathy to an often misunderstood construction process Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Bes Builder Home renovations have a way of revealing just how complicated construction really is. What starts as a simple idea quickly becomes a web of decisions, timelines, and moving parts. That’s where Bes Builder comes in. Co-founders Lisa Doris and Kristy Cloud did not set out to simply build homes. They set out to...

Home + Design

Cabinetry as Capital

Why quality cabinets protect equity and daily life Article by Julie Royce | Photography by UB Kitchens In a housing market where homeowners are staying put longer and scrutinizing every dollar spent on renovations, cabinetry has emerged as one of the most consequential investments in a home. “Cabinetry is typically the largest line item in a kitchen remodel,” said Adam Johnston, founder and CEO of UB Kitchens . “You’re talking anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000. So the real question becomes...

Finance + Legal Services

Protecting Equity Through Smart Coverage

Insurance should evolve alongside renovations, market shifts and regional weather risks, ensuring homeowners safeguard long-term wealth rather than simply chasing lower premiums Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Stacy Berg For many Central Austin homeowners, insurance is often purchased once and rarely revisited. Kyle and Brooke Jones of Goosehead Insurance believe that mindset can leave significant gaps in protection. Below, the experts share what homeowners should understand before...

Life + Culture

The Muny Cup Tees Up Tradition

May 8 tournament and 19th Hole Party support the Save Muny mission Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Provided The Muny Cup & 19th Hole Party returns May 8 at Lions Municipal Golf Course, blending friendly competition with a larger purpose: protecting one of Austin’s most historic public spaces. Hosted by The Muny Conservancy, the sold-out tournament — formerly the Forever Green event — has been reimagined with a permanent trophy and putting competition designed to create a lasting...