Life + Culture

Rising Above the Waters

A Kerrville family of nine with a storied history shares their escape from the Guadalupe River floods. Article by Brent Ryan Burgess | Photography by Keri Wilt, Brent Ryan Burgess, Emma Miller Penny Deupree is the great-granddaughter of legendary author Frances Hodgson Burnett, who penned the novel A Little Princess in 1905 and The Secret Garden in 1911. Burnett’s stories have become classics and have stood the test of time. But after the July 4th flood in Hunt, Penny and her family found...

Food + Beverage

The Harvey's Limon-arita

Elevated cocktail for any occasion Article by Chef Ashley Odom Harvey’s Limon-Arita • 2 oz. Lalo Tequila (or tequila of choice) • 1 oz. charred lemon juice (recipe below) • .5 oz. Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur • .5 oz. Meletti Limoncello • 1 tbs. black lava salt • Dehydrated lemon slice Ice Prep your glass by running a fresh lemon wedge around the rim or down one side of glass. Place an even mixture of black lava salt in a low dish and press the juice-rimmed glass into the salt to...

Style + Beauty

Kenyan Inspired Handbags in Fredericksburg

Local explorer and retail visionary creates custom handbags Article by Kimberly Giles | Photography by Brent Ryan Burgess Jill Elliot possesses both style and adventure in her brick-and-mortar locations Haberdashery Boutique and Blackchalk Home & Laundry. Upon entering both you will link the two as a synergistic blend that Elliot has refined with her keen eye. Each boutique offers unique and simplistic beauty that relies heavily on texture and encompasses beauty in its most natural form.   ...

Food + Beverage

JerriLynne Clifford's Zucchini with Pepitas

Hill Country Bon Vivant founder shares tasty treat Article by JerriLynne Clifford | Photography by Edit Crabtree My favorite part of Summer is definitely the produce. Bushels of zucchini, summer squash, and tomatoes are everywhere. When I was a cooking instructor at a local cooking school, I was tasked with creating a Hill Country summer meal. The surprising touch of heat from the jelly, the saltiness of the cotija cheese and crunch of the pepitas make it a delightful dish. If you can't find...

Food + Beverage

Signor Vineyards on Orange Street

New in-town location Article by Andre Boada | Photography by Erica Falbaum Nestled in downtown Fredericksburg awaits the newest elevated wine experience fused with a historical landmark. The Patton Home, located at 107 North Orange Avenue, is now intertwined with the elegant landscape charm of Signor Vineyards, a signature essence also found on US Highway 290.      The Patton Home, a four-room limestone house built in 1880, housed Fredericksburg business leader Albert Lee Patton and his...

Real Estate

Vista Creek Modern

A Gentle Dialogue with the LandPerched quietly in the Texas Hill Country, the Vista Creek Residence offers a thoughtful and grounded approach to custom home design. From the beginning, the vision was shaped not by trends, but by the contours of the land, the character of local materials, and the rhythm of daily life. The result is a home that feels both natural and intentional—one that tells a story through its architecture and craft.This project may resonate with professionals for how it...