Real Estate

Make It Yours

Style as Individual as Your Business Article by Tawney Stedman | Photography by Summer Miles As a long-time commercial real estate broker and a business owner myself, I’ve seen just about every type of commercial space you can imagine. But nothing has sparked as much creativity, personality, and innovation as the Personal Warehouse units at our Dripping Springs location on Fitzhugh Road. What makes these units truly special is the freedom our clients have to make the space their own. With...

Style + Beauty

Aubergine Dreams and Western Revival

Fall’s Must-Have Fashions Article by Elona Appleby As the leaves change from sunlit green to crisp gold, fall 2025 makes its own dramatic turn—with fashion’s full attention on aubergine. Rich, moody, and decadent, this deep purple hue is this season’s crown jewel. From the runways of Paris to the streets of Austin, aubergine is redefining how we dress for fall: elegant yet grounded, timeless yet daring. But color is just the beginning. This season, style is rooted in the rugged romance of the...

Arts + Culture

Beside Still Waters

With Reverence and Oil Paint, Kara Shaw Channels Nature’s Mystery and God’s Grace Article by Melissa Svoboda | Photography by Alexandra Davis Even tucked in among the trees, Kara Shaw’s art studio is drenched in natural light. Wide windows open to the sky, illuminating the soft pinks and earthy golds she has swept over a canvas stretched upon the floor. In the cool, quiet air hangs the weighty scent of oil paint. But something else lingers: God is present here—in this studio, in Shaw’s bright...

Health + Wellness

RIZN Organics

The Extraordinary Story Behind the Brand and Why Healthy Living is on the Rise Article by Angela Aucoin | Photography by Alexandra Davis We live in a world where healthy living and the use of natural products is becoming more necessary and more popular. It isn’t a fad or a short-term diet, it’s a long-term commitment that can be life changing.  According to BMJ Oncology, the incidence of cancer has increased 79 percent in people under 50 in the past 25 years. Today, one in two men and one in...

Home + Design

The Beauty of Restraint

With Haus Collective, Design Finds Its Center Article by Heather Boggess | Photography by Ninth + Main There’s a quiet elegance emerging in modern design. It isn’t loud or overly curated; it doesn’t beg for attention. Instead, it invites you in and encourages you to stay. And at Haus Collective, that has always been the goal: to create spaces that feel as good as they look.  We focus on clean lines, thoughtful flow, and materials that feel welcoming. There’s a warmth in restraint. Our work...

Food + Beverage

Blackberry Mezcal Mule

Article by Drink to Remember | Photography by Stacy Berg and Alexandra Davis As the weather cools and the leaves begin to drop, this smoky, sophisticated twist on the classic Moscow Mule is the perfect fall cocktail. The earthy mezcal pairs beautifully with rich blackberry syrup, zesty lime, and the spice of ginger beer. It’s an elevated yet approachable drink, sure to impress at any autumn gathering. Ingredients: 1½ ounces mezcal ½ ounce lime juice ½ ounce blackberry syrup Ginger...

Food + Beverage

Pretty Delicious

Elevate Your Charcuterie Board with Colorful Layers, Bold Textures, and Photo-Ready Presentation  Article by Marissa Fisk | Photography by Kimber Brown Fall is here, and that means cozy get-togethers, football watch parties, and holiday dinners are just around the corner. What better way to wow your guests (and keep them happily snacking) than with a charcuterie board that doubles as art?  Start with colors and textures that feel like fall: rich reds from plums and grapes, bright green olives...

Finance + Legal Services

Retire in Style

Helping You Design a Flexible Plan for Your Ideal Work-Optional Lifestyle Article by Nick Smith | Photography by Greg Huber Photography and Joy Prouty “Retire" is an interesting word.  Rather than using the term “retirement,” I prefer to talk to my clients about getting to their “work-optional lifestyle.” Work takes on a new meaning when it’s optional. This work-optional lifestyle may be a time for you to start a business, serve full-time with a nonprofit, join a board, or mentor those under...

Local Services

Forged in Fire

Iron Grove Tool Company Article by Micah Wiener | Photography by Summer Miles Just outside of Dripping Springs, in a small barn nestled among the oaks, a roaring forge brings steel to life. Here, Iron Grove Tool Company creates handmade knives, cookware, and tools, equal parts functional and heirloom-worthy art. Founded in 2016 by Daniel Collier, a former Union welder turned bladesmith, Iron Grove’s path from backyard hobby to international artisan brand has been as carefully crafted as the...

Local Services

Well-Suited Spaces

How Fashion and Real Estate Share a Common Thread Article by Betsy Smith and Benée Arndt | Photography by Carrin Lewis At the Eberly Team, we believe real estate is a lot like fashion: It’s about discovering your place, your lifestyle, and your style. And when choosing your perfect house, finding the right fit is deeply personal.  Both fashion and real estate involve a process of discovery. By trying things on, you figure out what fits—not just physically, but emotionally. Sometimes, you have...