Arts + Culture

Rooted in Texas

Creating Beautiful Landscapes with Native Plants that Give Back to our Local Ecosystem Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Chelsea Humphreys If you have lived in South Texas for any amount of time, you know there are certain challenges when it comes to gardening around here. It’s very hot most of the year. Water use is restricted for months at a time. We live on top of limestone, and sometimes we look outside to see deer eating our gardens. All of that can make us wonder if it’s worth...

Education

Successful, Smart… and Still Unprepared

The quiet financial wake-up call no one talks about Article by Sydney Leever and Amanda Webb | Photography by Haley Johnson From the outside, everything looks right. Your business is thriving. Your career is established. Your house, your vacations, your calendar packed with commitments. Isn’t this what success is supposed to look like? And yet, beneath the surface, many high-achieving professionals carry a quiet unease about money and the future. Most people simply aren’t taught how to handle...

Arts + Culture

Furnished With Care

A family-owned furniture store redefining service through education, affordability, and genuine care. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Chelsea Humphreys Buying a new piece of furniture can be stressful. It’s easy to find yourself in a high-pressure situation with expensive price tags and confusing terms getting thrown at you. At Venta Furnishings, owners Erica and David Bogran want you to have a different kind of experience in their showroom. They focus on making clients feel educated...

Home + Design

Glass With Intention

Glass queen Cris Trueba Redefines the Most Important Room in the House Article by Sydney Leever | Photography by Chelsea Humphreys For women, your bathroom is your sanctuary. But did you know that most bathrooms are fully designed and installed by men? Shower Doors Today of San Antonio is the city’s only woman-owned business that can bring your bathroom to the next level. Their family business is headed by matriarch Cris who creates custom showers fit for a queen.  Cris grew up in the Rio...

Arts + Culture

Built On Trust

How Antonio “Tone” Gonzalez eliminated contractor horror stories for homeowners Article and Photography by Antonio Gonzales Have you ever needed work done on your home and realized you did not have a go to person you truly trusted? An AC issue. A drywall repair. New windows. A deck. A kitchen remodel. Every homeowner eventually needs help with maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. The real challenge is finding a company that checks all the boxes. Toned Homes is that company. And Antonio “Tone”...

Arts + Culture

Love Is Wild

Congo Falls and The Ralston inspire learning and conservation in the next generation of San Antonio Zoo visitors. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by S&L Photography In order to care about something, you must understand it. And it’s much easier to understand something if you can see and learn about it. For 35 years, the San Antonio Zoo has been without gorillas, leaving entire generations with less opportunity to understand this critically endangered species. Congo Falls and its...

Arts + Culture

Where Confidence Is Baked In

Inside Over The Top Cake Supplies and The Bake Lab Article and Photography by Chelsea Humphreys Walk into Over The Top Cake Supplies and you immediately understand this is not just a shop. It is a place built for possibility. Shelves are lined with tools and ingredients that feel both exciting and attainable. Whether someone arrives with years of experience or a quiet curiosity they have never acted on, the message is clear. You belong here.   At the heart of Over The Top Cake Supplies is a...

Arts + Culture

Date Night Magic

Hopscotch, San Antonio’s top immersive art gallery, turns date night into an unforgettable experience. Article by Gage Martin | Photography by Chelsea Humphreys and S&L Photography Date nights can be boring. Some are about checking a box, others igniting sparks. Hopscotch falls into the second category. This immersive art experience invites couples to step out of the ordinary and into something colorful and a little magical. Inside the gallery, each exhibit feels like a new adventure. You...

Fitness

Strength, Balance, Power, and Peace

Lakoa Fitness creates realistic fitness plans for busy people. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by S&L Photography Many people have a negative perception of exercise. Perhaps past experiences felt too hard, or they didn’t see results, so continuing felt pointless. Laurena Mitchell wants to change that perception, and she has created something unique at Lakoa Fitness. She wants to meet people where they are at and create realistic plans that help them reach their goals. Laurena’s love for...

Fitness

A Spa That Loves You Back

Rediscover your confidence inside The Fountain of Youth Spa Article by Chelsea Humphreys | Photography by MK Park Photography There are places you walk into and instantly feel your whole soul unclench. The Fountain of Youth Spa is absolutely one of them. Owner Denise Sanabria created this space for the person who has been doing everything for everyone else and finally needs a moment where someone says, sit down, breathe, we’ve got you. From the moment you step in, the vibe is calm but alive...