Wellness

Whole, Healthy & Bright for the Holidays

Simple (but Powerful) Nutrition, Cooking, and Lifestyle Tips to Support Your Health While Enjoying the Season Article by Sara Barthel | Photography by Mary Giacona  I’ve always loved the magic of this season filled with twinkle lights, Christmas music, and family recipes. But as adults, it can bring stress, sugar comas, and stretchy pants.   Here’s the good news: you don’t have to choose between joy and celebration or health and wellbeing. A series of small shifts can add up to massive...

Style + Beauty

A Season to Shine

This winter, bask in the magic of seasonal trends, timeless glamour, and finding your beauty. Article by Lesli Dacy | Photography by Leah Thomason Photography I love beauty and I love art—the aesthetics, the meaning, and the way they intertwine. I believe I am capable of seeing beauty in everything because everything carries its own purpose, its own story. What I love most about my work is the moment a client walks into the boutique and begins to share her needs, her hopes, or even her...

Life + Culture

Five Generations, One Promise

90 Years of Family, Faith, and Floors Built to Last Article by Rey Lopez | Photography by Joshua Aldama Walk into Hicks Flooring in San Antonio, and you don't just step into a showroom; you step into a 90-year story. It's the story of families preparing for holidays, couples finally tackling a tired hallway, and homeowners restoring rooms after floods. For five generations, the Hicks family has quietly guided those stories, turning houses into homes one floor at a time with craftsmanship that...

Travel

Cruising to Connection

Tiffany Fleming of Dream Vacations Explains Why a River Cruise Is the Journey Everyone Loves Article by Tiffany Fleming After the joy and bustle of the holidays, many Hill Country families start dreaming of their next getaway, a chance to slow down, reconnect, and truly savor the journey. Increasingly, that dream is taking the form of a river cruise, a style of travel that replaces crowds and chaos with intimacy, culture, and a smoother ride.   Imagine unpacking just once and waking each...

Local Services

The Gift of Giving

This holiday, support local nonprofits making a difference for children, health, and community in Boerne and beyond. Article by Taryn Tipton Giving during the holidays is about more than gifts for loved ones. As the year draws to a close, we invite you to consider investing in organizations that strengthen our community from the ground up. These nonprofits represent a sampling of the incredible work happening across the Hill Country. Your year-end giving creates lasting impact right here at...

Wellness

Presents Galore

So many handpicked ideas to choose from that blend local charm, luxury, and a touch of holiday magic. Photography by Paula VM, Jessi Edison    There’s something magical about the art of giving during the holidays. The joy begins long before the ribbon is tied: it’s in the search for that perfect something, the discovery of a treasure that says, “I know you,” “I see you,” “I thought of you.” Whether it’s a luxurious candle for her, a finely crafted keepsake for him, or a whimsical toy that...

Home + Design

Stringing Up Cheer

Turn wooden beads and ribbon into adorable ornaments, gift toppers, or handmade treasures. Article by Staci Adams | Photography by Jessi Edison Looking for a festive family craft that’s fun for everyone? This easy Christmas DIY is the perfect blend of simple, stylish, and budget-friendly. Little hands can help with the basics, while older kids and teens can get creative by adding their own flair, from sparkly accents to modern minimalist touches. The finished pieces double beautifully as...

Food + Beverage

Sunlight In Love

Inspired by Provence, artist Rex Hausmann shares a pear jam recipe that sweetens every holiday season. Article by Rex Hausmann | Photography by Paula VM Jams first caught my eye in Provence, France, where I taught next door to a candy shop. In the windows, bowls of fruit glistened in the sunlight as they slowly candied. When I returned home, I wanted to teach my nephews, Justice and Judge, to make something that says, “I love you.” Remembering my grandmother’s Mustang grape jam, my time in...

Local Services

In the Luxury Lane

RCLLC Transportation Services transforms travel into an experience where luxury, safety, and personal attention power every mile. Article by Connor Mullins Duane Roundtree has had an affinity for cars his whole life. It makes sense, then, that he turned this passion into a thriving business that’s redefining how people travel throughout the Hill Country. The holidays are a particularly busy time for Roundtree and his company, RCLLC Transportation Services, as holiday parties, galas, weddings...

Health + Wellness

Cherishing Holidays Together

Making Your Season Meaningful for Every Generation Photography by Jessi Edison  The holidays are a time for connection, laughter, and creating memories with the people we love most. Yet as loved ones age, it can take extra thought and care to make sure everyone feels included and comfortable. To help families navigate this season with warmth and intention, we turned to Chelsea Moreno, Chief Operating Officer at Morningside Ministries, which operates a retirement community at Menger Springs...