Style + Beauty

Color me Confident

Discover Your Best Self Through Color Analysis Article and Photography by Katie Cox Do you ever feel overwhelmed when shopping for clothes or trying to pick the right shade of lipstick or foundation? Have you ever put something on and just felt like it was “off”? The solution is color analysis!  Personal color analysis is the process of analyzing your natural coloring (hair, eye color, skin pigment) and undertones to discover your most harmonious colors. Using the science-based TCI 12-Tone...

May 2024

Style + Beauty

The Story of Rosewood

Childhood Dreams to Reality Article by Laura Wylder | Photography by Ninth + Main I always knew I would have my own brand one day. At nine years old, I remember visiting my family in Mexico, with fabrics in one hand and sketches in the other. My grandmother’s neighbor was a dressmaker, and she would bring to life the dresses that danced in my head.  As a Texas girl, I moved to Los Angeles and pursued a career in fashion design, and before I knew it, I was knee-deep in designing for a high-end...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Blooming French 75

Article by Allison Woodward | Photography by Kristen Hafner Two parts gin infused with butterfly pea tea  One part lemon juice One part simple syrup  Pour a few ounces of the mixture into a coupe or champagne glass and top with Prosecco.  Garnish with edible flowers from the Dripping Springs Farmers Market.

April 2024

Home + Design

Empowering Confidence

Breaking the Stigma of Facial Aesthetics Article and Photography by Kristen Hafner Courtney Deavers, a nurse practitioner and owner of the new boutique med spa Face Alchemy, holds firm to the belief that confidence is the cornerstone of success in all spheres of life. Her heartfelt mission is to uplift individuals by nurturing the self-assurance they rightfully deserve. Deavers’ medical journey began as a firefighter paramedic for Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. While working for the department...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

SwigCheeseHaus

Redefining Texas Gastronomy through Food and Wine Education Article by Christina Thompson | Photography by Kristen Hafner Imagine a charcuterie board laden with jams, meats, and cheeses sourced exclusively from the Lone Star State, a testament to Texas’ rich gastronomic heritage. SwigCheeseHaus will soon have a stationary location in Dripping Springs. Owner Jill Johnson created this grab-and-go concept, featuring everything from packaged meats to international delicacies and wines from around...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Rescue One More

A Voice for the Voiceless Article by Sarah Lambie It’s one of humanity’s greatest mysteries—how people overcome extreme adversity and change the world.  Albert Einstein, Alexander Hamilton, and Ludwig Van Beethoven overcame significant hurdles to make lasting impacts in science, economics, art, and culture. But this display of resilience isn’t reserved for men alone.   Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, and Malala Yousafzai are among the more notable women who’ve overcome unspeakable trauma and...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Letter to My Younger Self

Four Women Share Their Stories to the Top Article by Andrea Vick, Mindy Laird, Leah Durton, & Christina Caster | Photography by Kristen Hafner Within our community live women as diverse and vibrant as the Texas wildflowers. Dripping Springs is not only a place of nature’s beauty but also a haven for remarkable females whose stories of resilience, passion, and grace run deep.  We proudly highlight a handful of trailblazers whose wisdom illuminates our pages with letters addressed to their...

April 2024

Fitness

A New Perspective On Self-Care

Article by Angie Lyngso When you think about self-care, what comes to your mind first? Getting your nails done, taking a lavender-scented bath, or a spa day? What is the next thought that enters? “Oh that would be nice when I have more time, when things slow down with the kids, when work isn’t as busy”?   We've somehow collectively convinced ourselves that self-care is a luxury, something topping off an already jam-packed day of childcare, errands, work, and everything in between. Every time...

April 2024

Travel

Wildflower Roundup

Hill Country Mom’s Network Shares Its Favorite Picks Article by Nikkie Hancock Willow City Loop:  Bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, coreopsis, phlox—13-mile loop, one hour away Bluebonnet Trail, Marble Falls: Vibrant wildflowers such as bluebonnets, Indian blankets, primroses, sunflowers—45 minutes away  Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg:  Acres of blooms, including bluebonnets, poppies, sunflowers, cosmos, black-eyed Susans—50 minutes away LBJ State Park:  Historic charm, featuring...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Building Community

The Remarkable Rise of the Dripping Springs Women’s Club Article by Dripping Springs Women’s Club In Dripping Springs, a remarkable social club has grown to almost 300 members, ranging in age from 25 to 90 and embodying the spirit of community, friendship, and volunteerism. The Dripping Springs Women’s Club (DSWC) was founded 17 years ago by women from local civic groups and businesses who came together to share resources and find a way to connect new and long-time residents. No one could have...

April 2024