Health + Wellness

In Every Smile

With Pearl Periodontics thriving, a growing family, and strong community ties, the Brummerhops are creating a life in Boerne filled with love and purpose. Article by Connor Mullins | Photography by Jessi Edison Empathy, curiosity, and creativity guide Jason and Dr. Alexandra Brummerhop in their daily lives. Those are virtues they learned from their families and values they strive to live out at home, in the workplace, and in the community in Boerne. They even played a role in bringing them...

Life + Culture

The Waters Rose, But Compassion & Unity Carried Us All

Amid July’s devastating floods, ordinary neighbors became heroes as we recovered and restored together. Article by Rey Lopez | Photography by Jessi Edison, Paula VM, Daniel Gertson When the floods swept through the Hill Country in July, the destruction was swift and overwhelming. Roads vanished, families were displaced, and entire communities felt the weight of devastating loss. In those first hours and the long days that followed, local departments answered the call without hesitation. In...

Life + Culture

Healing Found On the Guadalupe River

Dondi Persyn Reflects on Her Mission to Reverently Return What Remains Article by Tanesha Dillard | Photography by Paula VM The river. The land. The people. Those were three themes, Dondi Persyn, Boerne resident and perfumer, selected as inspiration for an order commissioned by Kerrville’s Economic Development Corporation a few years ago. Little did she know that she would revisit these themes when she stepped into the role of co-founder and initiating steward of an effort to reconnect people...

Life + Culture

On Blue Skies & Birdsong

Amid loss and lament, gratitude can carry us to higher ground. Article and Photography by Michael Oakes My memories of July 4th are mostly darkness, interrupted by bursts of lightning and confusion.  Seven of us fought to keep the water at bay until it was clear we needed to abandon our home for higher ground. We found refuge nearby: a group of waterlogged refugees huddled together in a screened-in porch, waiting for daybreak. Dawn was strange after all that darkness and confusion. The day...

Food + Beverage

Making Holidays Dolci

Celebrate the season with sweet Italian treats made to be savored and shared. Photography by Paula VM The holidays are sweeter with a little Italian flair, and Dolci Momenti Italian Home Bakery delivers just that. Meaning “sweet moments” in Italian, this Boerne-based gem is the creation of Elena, a talented cake artist who honed her craft in Italy and continues to perfect it through hands-on workshops all across the Boot. Known for her Neapolitan pastries and elegant cakes made with organic...

Travel

Where Heritage & Elegance Are Welcome

Historic charm and natural luxury come together at two of the Hill Country’s finest escapes. Article by Daniel Gertson It’s impossible to ignore that Boerne is changing. It’s no longer just a quaint Hill Country berg; the city is maturing into a destination of luxury, comfort, elevated design, and stellar hospitality. At the same time, it holds onto the kind of small-town, traditional charm that makes it feel like a special place. Two local stays that capture this tension beautifully are The...

Wellness

Strut Before You Stuff

Work up an appetite while you lace up, run or walk, and give back this Thanksgiving! Article and Photography by Thanksgiving morning begins with tradition, joy, and community at Tara’s 19th Annual Turkey Trot. Hosted by Boerne Lifestyle Magazine publisher Tara Bové, this just-for-fun race welcomes families, friends, and neighbors to walk or run three or six miles before partaking in the holiday feasting. There’s no fee to participate, although donations to the Hill Country Pregnancy Care...

Home + Design

Your Favorite Cozy Things

Warm up your spaces with layered neutrals and cherished heirlooms this season. Article by Daniel Gertson | Photography by Cate Black The holidays invite us to pause and make our homes feel both welcoming and refined. Think clean colors that refresh the senses, cozy textures that encourage gathering, and carefully chosen pieces that hold meaning beyond their beauty. Donen Kemnitz of Favorite Design Co. shares how to layer style with sentiment, creating spaces that celebrate the season while...

Finance + Legal Services

More Than Money

Attorney Shawn Lovorn says finances are only a part of crafting an enduring legacy. Article by Shawn Lovorn | Photography by Jessi Edison Every day, we meet with clients who want to create an estate plan to ensure their worldly goods are directed to their loved ones when they pass. We typically discuss homes, bank accounts, investments, and life insurance—all money and possessions. But when we’re preoccupied with financial gains and material possessions, it's easy to lose sight of what truly...

Arts + Culture

Grow Where You're Planted

Artist Rex Hausmann and family are building a creative legacy from the Hill Country to Rome. Article by Taryn Tipton | Photography by Joshua Aldama Behind a nondescript black door in San Antonio's Midtown neighborhood lies a thriving community that pulses with life, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of art. Hausmann Millworks represents more than just affordable studio space; it embodies a family's commitment to nurturing artists. At the heart of this ecosystem is Rex Hausmann, a painter...