Arts + Culture

Where Christa Peyton Finds Freedom

Finding artistic freedom beyond the rules Article by Amy Tucker | Photography by Charity Palmer Pablo Picasso is often credited with observing, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” It is an idea that resonates deeply with Christa Peyton, a self-taught contemporary artist whose “wildly vibrant” paintings suggest that perhaps the path toward creative freedom is not about learning more, but unlearning what adulthood has taught us. Children create...

Beauty

Segner's Jewelers Tradition

A family legacy built one generation, one customer, and one story at a time Article by Kelly Shearing | Photography by Segner's Jewelers & Lindsey Kristian Photography For nearly 90 years, Segner’s Jewelers has been part of the Fredericksburg community, marking engagements, anniversaries, milestones, and family traditions along the way. But behind the jewelry is a family story of its own, one that has grown through several generations and continues today with owners Jennifer Spies and her...

Life + Culture

The Grace Center Gives "Thanks" a Deeper Meaning

Creating space for safety, healing and new beginnings Article by Kelly Shearing You can see pieces of The Grace Center’s work around town, from Schatze Haus to community events and youth programs. What happens behind the scenes, though, is where the heart of its mission comes into focus. It’s in the little things: neighbors who lend a hand, businesses that give back, volunteers who show up, and organizations doing work most of us hope we will never need for ourselves or someone we love. The...

Food + Beverage

Life Is Sweeter at Dot’s Bakery

Frances Money turns a lifelong love of baking into a place of her own Article by Shannon Oelrich | Photography by Ava Snoozy “He’s the talker,” says Frances Money about her husband, Carl, but when she starts talking about baking, she’s off to the races. “I was such a nerd. All I did when I was little was just bake. Every afternoon, my mom was like, ‘Wow, more cookies.’” For Frances, baking has never been simply about following a recipe. It started in her grandmother Dot’s kitchen, where...