Style + Beauty

Texas Style Makers

Meet four boutique owners across the Hill Country Photography by Ava Snoozy, Gabe Rene Brands They spend months discovering collections, interpreting trends and helping buyers find pieces they’ll love long after the season ends. As buyers, stylists and business owners, these women help shape the Hill Country style landscape. Here, they answer our questions to share what’s catching their eye and what belongs in your fall wardrobe. Keri Kropp Keri Kropp is the founder of Keri Kropp Goods &...

Arts + Culture

Every Stitch Tells a Story

Textile artist Beth Cunningham turns clothing into a medium for storytelling Article and Photography by Amy Tucker Every dress begins with a story. For Fredericksburg artist Beth Cunningham, clothing itself becomes a canvas for storytelling. Her sculptural paper dresses and textile art explore memory, identity and the stories carried across generations. “Style involves everything; the way you lead your life, the values that you have, the dress you’re wearing and how you’re presenting...

Home + Design

Designed for Gathering

Kitchens inspire connection through timeless design Photography by Matthew Niemann, Ava Snoozy For interior designer Amy Slaughter, style begins long before selecting finishes or fixtures. It’s about creating a home that reflects the people who live there. Nowhere is that more evident than in the kitchen. While its purpose is practical, it’s also where conversations unfold, meals become traditions and guests gather. Whether preparing a holiday feast or sharing coffee with friends, the kitchen...

Style + Beauty

25 Years of Haberdashery

The story behind the style Article by Kimberly Giles A haberdashery is a shop that traditionally sells clothing and accessories, particularly men’s goods, but Jill Elliott has made the name distinctly her own. For 25 years, her Fredericksburg boutique has reflected her love of well-made clothing, thoughtful details and pieces with a story.  Jill moved to Fredericksburg after college in 1996 and met her husband, Danny, soon after he arrived the following year. When she decided to start...

Style + Beauty

Inside Fredericksburg's Style 208

Arts, Boots and Vintage Finds Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Ava Snoozy Style 208 combines a furniture showroom, art gallery, design studio and boutique under one roof. Located on Jenschke Lane just outside Fredericksburg, the business reflects owners Gabriel and Litsa Folse’s background in home design, fine art and craftsmanship. Rather than following a single decorating trend, the showroom brings together furniture, original artwork, antiques, pottery and home décor.  The...

Travel

Wine Country Weekends Meet Family Fun

Gastehaus Schmidt blends Fredericksburg vineyard adventures with kid-friendly vacation rentals Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Photos provided by Gastehaus Schmidt While Fredericksburg may be the beating heart of Texas Wine Country, its vacation rentals are becoming a destination all of their own. Vineyard weekends cater to adults only, but a growing number of stays are designed with families in mind–complete with bunk rooms, pools and endless entertainment. Parents can slip away...

Arts + Culture

The Yellow Door

Inside Camille Cohn's studio, children build confidence through creative exploration Article by Amy Tucker | Photography by Ava Snoozy Step inside The Yellow Door Studio; paint, clay, fiber, paper mache and works in progress fill the room, but the real focus is not on the finished product. It is the child making it. The space is alive with color, movement and possibility.  At the center of it all is Camille Cohn, an artist and educator who has shaped her work around the belief that art is not...

Home + Design

Designing for Dogs

Dog baths, built-in beds and playful design details are turning everyday mudrooms into hardworking spaces for pets and people Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Danielle Lochte Gone are the days of washing the dog in the driveway with a hose, or sacrificing the family bathroom only to watch one good shake send water across every surface. As dogs become increasingly integrated into family life, homeowners are carving out dedicated spaces designed around their needs.  Dog rooms are...

Travel

To Understand an Elephant

Learning through care, connection and conservation at The Preserve Article by Caroline Heiberg Many people understand the basic care required by dogs and cats. Grooming, vaccinations, nail trims and routine veterinary visits are familiar parts of pet ownership. Across the Texas Hill Country, residents may also know the needs of horses and livestock. Caring for an elephant, however, introduces an entirely different scale of responsibility. At The Preserve outside Fredericksburg, visitors...

Local Services

From Crisis to Coordination: Building an Animal Response Plan

What began as a flood response evolved into a long-term effort to create a coordinated disaster plan Article by Caroline Heiberg When floodwaters receded, Kerrville Pets Alive found itself doing work that continues after the visible emergency clears: helping animals stay safe and helping people keep the pets they love. During and after last year’s flood, the organization connected families with pet food, supplies, medical support, foster care and other resources while working alongside animal...