Arts + Culture

Art as Community Capital

Liza Proch "artfully" invests in Texas Hill Country Article and Photography by Amy Tucker In conversations about investment, the language most often turns to growth curves, returns and expansion. Yet in creative communities, some of the most meaningful investments are quieter, measured not in acceleration, but in commitment. In Fredericksburg, artist Liza Proch represents this long view: An artist who has chosen to stay, to build and to allow her work to evolve in direct relationship with...

Home + Design

Investment Hiding in Plain Sight

Kerrville Window Fashions protects homes, reduces costs and elevates living Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Kerrville Window Fashions Team  In a home renovation world dominated by big-ticket upgrades – kitchens, flooring, additions – window treatments rarely headline the budget. But according to Teresa Carosella, owner of Kerrville Window Fashions, that oversight can quietly cost homeowners far more in the long run.    “People think of them last,” she says. “But the right window...

Real Estate

Realtors Discuss Planting Fredericksburg Roots

Justin and Amy Cop of Fredericksburg Realty share value and vision of real estate investing Article and Photography by Purchasing property is one of the most significant investments a person can make - not just financially, but personally. In a town like Fredericksburg, that investment carries even deeper meaning.    Justin and Amy Cop, owners of Fredericksburg Realty and Texas Ranch Realty, understand that investment isn’t simply about timing the market, it’s about building something that...

Arts + Culture

At Home With Art

Cara Hines on Living With Story, Energy and Human Expression Article and Photography by Amy Tucker For Cara Hines, art is something to live with; something that carries energy, memory and human presence into the spaces people inhabit every day.    Hines, an artist, owner of MixHaus Gallery and co-owner of the historic Hotel Giles in Comfort, approaches art not as decoration, but as an active participant in daily life. Her curatorial philosophy centers on work that feels physically and...

Food + Beverage

William Chris Brings International Wine Award Home

Gilelspie County winery keeps it Texas, keeps it home Article by Andre Boada | Photography by William Chris Vineyards “Hear Ye – Hear Ye”, good people of Texas, there’s a movement in the wine industry where Texas is getting recognized as a top region destination of the world. Yes, indeed, the world ! And leading the charge, a white knight with sword drawn named William Chris Vineyards.    William Chris Vineyards, founded in 2008 with its first release, was a vision of two men, William “Bill”...

Local Services

Home and Property Guardians

Fredericksburg Fire & EMS stand strong to protect us Article and Photography by Brent Ryan Burgess Gillespie County’s homes and surrounding areas have felt the fear of natural disasters in recent years. Wildfires, hailstorms, high winds and, most recently, devastating floods have all taken their toll. But the steady guard of our local fire and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) teams keep our homes safe and us feeling a little more secure when these dangers show up.    Gillespie County fire...

Home + Design

Perfecting Your Home

Design team listens first, then creates your space Article by Amie Nemec Homeowners can be hesitant to hire an interior designer. Perhaps they fear the services are purely aesthetic and frivolous. Or they might feel concerned the process will take too long and cost too much. A designer might completely take over with their own style and preferences. Not to mention, home design television shows often reveal drama and frustration in designing, or redesigning, a home. These concerns can create...

Arts + Culture

Hill Country Hues

How Marcy Vreeland Brings the Hill Country to Life Article and Photography by Amy Tucker When artist Marcy Cook Vreeland relocated to the Texas Hill Country, she discovered a landscape that reshaped both her creative process and her connection to the Fredericksburg community.    Currently immersed in a love affair with the irises she cultivates in her artist’s garden, she continues to draw from the region’s flowers, grasses and wildflowers. These elements appear throughout her paintings...

Food + Beverage

Sparkling People

Couple brings bubbling businesses to town Article by Amie Nemec | Photography by Brent Ryan Burgess Sometimes a place conjures dreams of a new future. A town evokes the vision of a different lifestyle. Strangers eventually become friends, and a new place begins to feel like home. Fredericksburg had this effect on Melissa and Bobby Humphries.    The two met on eHarmony in 2008. A long, late-night phone call soon led to a hunt for the perfect wedding venue. As wine lovers, Fredericksburg’s...

Arts + Culture

Little Live Music Town

Locals enjoy a rich music culture Article by Brent Ryan Burgess Fredericksburg is a live music town. Just a short drive from Austin, a city nationally dubbed the “live music capital of the world,” Fredericksburg would rival the nearby metro with the vibrant sounds of singing and guitars ringing throughout downtown. Here we mention three local performers sure to entertain. Mike Blakely    Combination cowboy poet, novelist and songwriter, Mike Blakely has built himself a gathering family of...