Arts + Culture

Sara Drescher

Centering Women through Objects, Absence and Care Article by Amy Tucker Some inheritances are not passed down as objects, but as language.    They move across generations in familiar forms—phrases repeated at kitchen tables, in classrooms, in workplaces. Instructions disguised as observations. Judgments softened into habit, into expectation. Over time, they shape not only how women are seen, but how they learn to see themselves. Sara Drescher’s work gathers these inheritances and holds...

Professional Services

The Ladies Who Lead

Fredericksburg’s WIN Women’s Innovation Network Article by Amy Tucker What happens when a room fills with women who are not competing, but collaborating? That is the quiet force behind WIN — Women’s Innovation Network.    Founded in September 2021, WIN was created with a clear belief: in a world defined by rapid change the power rests with those who act with independence, persistence and self-motivation. Its mission is to provide a networking community for women in business to embrace the...

Food + Beverage

Blazing Bourbon Trail

Nancy Garrison brings first premium bourbon to Texas Article by Brent Ryan Burgess Visitors to Kentucky often participate in a popular experience called the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a recommended series of distillery stops within the state’s multi-generational family bourbon production operations. Bourbon is so deeply rooted in Kentucky’s cultural history that many partakers of the uniquely American whiskey misconceive that bourbon is only made in Kentucky. But Nancy Garrison of Garrison...

Home + Design

Breaking Down “Custom” in Cabinetry

Paloma Cabinets keeps the homeowner in mind Article by Caroline Heiberg When people hear the phrase custom cabinetry , they might assume it simply means cabinets designed for a particular house. That definition only tells part of the story. For the women behind this local custom cabinetry company, “custom” begins long before a cabinet door is installed and continues through the final build and beyond.     Both owners, Jaclyn Felts and Kelli Cunningham, come from homebuilding backgrounds...

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...

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

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...