Home Services

First Impressions Start at the Window

A few weeks ago, I walked into a beautiful Hill Country home for a consultation.The kitchen was stunning. The floors had recently been replaced. The furniture was thoughtfully selected. Every detail had clearly been considered.Yet the room felt unfinished.The homeowner couldn't quite put her finger on it."It just doesn't feel like the homes I save on Pinterest," she told me.I smiled because after nearly twenty years of designing window treatments, I've heard that sentence hundreds of times.The...

Health + Wellness

Accelerate Injury Recovery

Accelerate Injury Recovery: What to Expect When You’re Healing (Without Hitting Pause on Life)So here you are. Something hurts.Maybe it’s that shoulder pain that shows up every time you reach overhead. Or the knee pain that tags along during stairs or squats. Maybe it’s back pain that came out of nowhere and hasn’t quite left the building.You’ve tried stretching. Maybe rested it for a while. Maybe even Googled your way into a black hole of conflicting advice.Let’s cut through the noise.Getting...

Auto + Marine

Life in the Fast Lane

From drag strips to dream cars, Ron’s collection runs on nostalgia and American muscle. Article by Kelly Shearing | Photography by Earth Goddess Photography Ron does not just own classic cars. He keeps a whole little world of chrome, horsepower, and memory tucked inside his garage. His collection feels less like a hobby and more like a lifelong love story on wheels. That love started early. “I’ve been a car guy for all my life, really. Ever since I was sixteen years old,” Ron said. His first...

Food + Beverage

Sunset at the Reserve

Article by The Reserve on 1863 | Photography by Earth Goddess Photography Sunshine, live music, and a drink that feels like golden hour in a glass. This bright, citrusy cocktail fits right in at The Reserve on 1863, where the vibe is always relaxed and the seating is always your choice. Maybe you’re perched at a high-top watching the crowd drift in, stretched out at a picnic table with friends, or sinking into patio seating as the band tunes up for the night. Wherever you land, this...

Home Services

The Well-Kept Yard

Kountry Acres Landscaping talks summer lawn care in New Braunfels Article by Kelly Shearing | Photography by Kountry Acres Landscaping LLC When summer rolls into New Braunfels, weeds usually get the head start. With our unpredictable late-winter and early-spring weather, warm days arrive just early enough for weeds to wake up before grass fully comes out of dormancy. That tricky timing can make pre-emergent treatments easy to miss, and suddenly, flower beds, rock beds, and lawns feel like they...

Food + Beverage

Music in the Grove

Where music sparks community at Gruene Grove Article by Kelly Shearing | Photography by The Taproot When Chris talks about Gruene Grove, he doesn’t talk about the business plan. He gravitates to talking about how this historic place offers a sense of home. Of place. That feeling is part of what makes Gruene Grove so special. Tucked into one of the most historic corners of New Braunfels, the venue has grown into a gathering spot where live music, local history, and community spirit come...

Home Services

Beat the Texas Heat

HomeFront: Heating & Air shares real-world advice to help homeowners stay cool and avoid costly surprises Article by Kelly Shearing | Photography by HomeFront: Heating & Air HomeFront: Heating & Air is a locally and veteran-owned HVAC company serving New Braunfels, built around straightforward service and a focus on doing the job right. The team handles everything from repairs and maintenance to full system replacements, with an emphasis on clear communication and helping homeowners understand...

Health + Wellness

Coffee & Your Hormones

Every week, I talk to women who've quietly cut coffee from their routine because they think it's making their hormones worse. And honestly, I understand why. When your energy is all over the place and your body feels more reactive than it used to, coffee is an easy thing to point at. But cutting it out usually doesn't fix anything — because coffee wasn't the problem in the first place. What often is a problem: drinking it at the wrong time, on an empty stomach, or using it to push through...

Food + Beverage

Lavender Lemon Drop Martini

Article by Gruene Tini’s Martini Bar | Photography by Shelby Nicole Photography At Gruene Tini’s Martini Lounge & Bar, every cocktail is designed to be savored. This lavender lemon drop martini blends bright citrus with delicate floral notes, combining Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, lavender syrup, and fresh lemon juice for a smooth sip. A sprinkle of edible lavender glitter adds a touch of sparkle, making the drink as beautiful as it is refreshing. Guests can unwind on one of the cozy armchairs or...

Home Services

Get Your Pink Back

How L&N Residential Cleaning helps reclaim time, energy, and peace Article by Kelly Shearing | Photography by L&N Residential Cleaning L&N Residential Cleaning does more than clean your home. Owner Lori and her team step into lives that are full and often overflowing. Their mission is to lighten the load so people can breathe and, as Lori puts it, “get their pink back.” That phrase captures the joy and relief that come when someone can reclaim energy, space, and peace of mind. For many...