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LIFESTYLE LETTER
SEPTEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
John Rutherford | john.rutherford@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
LET'S FIND SOME STYLE ON OUR HILL COUNTRY MILE! BOERNE, IT'S TIME TO GET READY TO GET YOUR STYLE ON! This month's issue is all about style and where to find it. With the weather starting to cool down, hopefully, we need to start looking at that fall wardrobe and making some much-needed upgrades. September brings some color changes to our landscape as well as changes to our lifestyles. We will look at places to enhance our looks, places to shop for all occasions, beautiful open houses, lifestyle goods, a new shopping experience in Boerne, and much more …
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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2021
FEATURES 16 The Kendall Welcomes You To A Charming Boutique Inn
20 Curated High-Quality Lifestyle Goods Embodying The Spirit of Men’s American Heritage
22 Twin Sisters: A Winning Combination Reflection Of You In Every Detail
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24 Architecture, Style And Stories Can We Save The Hill Country?
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Trend Setter
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Locals Only
22 Renovate & Refine 24 Open House 30 Local Limelight 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Artist’s Palette
GOOD TIMES 1.
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How Did You Spend Your Summer In Boerne? Spending time with the family on vacation or enjoying the sights and sounds that this historic town has to offer is always a blessing. Boerne Radio hosts a monthly networking event at local businesses to connect the community. Special events like luncheons, receptions, art and music are always fun to attend. Check out the calendar for September happenings.
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1. Boost Boerne Business Networking at Texas Treasures | 2. Brunchin’ at the Bevy in July | 3. RBI Elite Team Place 7th in World Series (10 and under) | 4. July Outdoor Reception at Mainly Vintage | 5. Fun Family Time at the Boerne Art Market | 6. 259 Brantley’s Bistro Features Live Music | 7. Adventure Expo by A Signature Productions | 8. Ministry of Dance Grand Opening Salsa Class - photo by Sarah Lyons | 9. HCCArts Tuesday Art Classes - photo by Paula Horner
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AROUND TOWN
BOOTS N BLING CASINO NIGHT
BOERNE BOOK & ARTS FESTIVAL
The 9th Annual Children's Benefit for Ferrari Kid
On Saturday, October 2nd join us on Main Plaza
is a dress to impress Boots n Bling Casino Night.
for the 2021 Boerne Book & Arts Festival! Featured
Tickets for the November 6th event will sell out fast.
authors include: John Erickson (Hank the Cowdog),
Go to https://www.tfkgala.org/ to purchase tick-
Diana López, Katherine Sharp Landdeck, Tammie
ets or to sponsor. Held at Hyatt Hill Country/San
Jo Shults, Bruce Shackelford, and more! Go to
Antonio, registration is at 6:00 p.m. with the event
www.boernebookfest.com for more details! The
lasting until 11:00 p.m.
event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
The Mission of The Ferrari Kid is to provide a
The Boerne Book & Arts Festival is produced
“Celebrity” for a day experience for kids coping
by the Patrick Heath Public Library, each year. For
with cancer, and other severe medical issues. The
more information contact Caren Creech, Festival
Ferrari Kid was created by Manuel (Manny) Diotte.
Director. creech@boernelibrary.org
Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle. com/Boerne using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.
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TREND SETTER
LOOKING STYLISH IN SAVVI ATHLEISURE WEAR DRESS IT UP OR DOWN FOR A FABULOUS LOOK
WOW! I think we found a new brand of clothing we can love! Yvonne Faldyn discovered Savvi when she attended an open house where friends were displaying Arbonne and Savvi products. She was instantly drawn to the Savvi clothes. They felt like they were of good quality and she needed some
smart,
comfortable
workout
clothes. She tried them on and loved the feel, the fit and the price! She was sold! As a Brand Rep Yvonne is offered different levels of achievement based on sales or recruitment. There is a one-time startup fee of $99 and she gets products at wholesale. Monthly Style Boxes are $99 with a 15% discount. Yvonne is not required to carry inventory but will display her own purchases for customers to see. Go to the website for more information and how to reach Yvonne: www.savvi.com/yvonnefaldyn.
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ST YLISH
ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK
PHOTOGRAPHY PAULA VM PHOTOGRAPHY
Savvi launches in September and carries three
lines of clothing: Everyday, Luxe and Fit. The clothes are comparable to Lululemon and Tory Burch Active in quality but less expensive. Savvi clothes are sold via eCommerce. Yvonne has her own website app that Savvi provided for her. On Fridays the clothing line drops new releases and restocked high-demand products. Customers can shop via the Savvi Shop brand app on a laptop or phone.
Yvonne has been married to Anthony for seven years and have a blended family of five ranging in ages from 30 to 14. She is blessed with one grandchild. And we cannot forget Luna, a half wolf/half poodle puppy. Yvonne is very active in Hill Country Women in Business as Membership Chair.
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LOCALS ONLY
the kendall welcomes you ARTICLE NICOLE CHAPMAN AND DEREK VALADEZ
TO A CHARMING BOUTIQUE INN
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FOR OVER 160 YEARS, THE KENDALL HAS BEEN
“Ye Kendall Inn” is ready to serve top-quality hospitality
EMBEDDED IN THE LOCAL CULTURE OF BOERNE,
to a new era of Boerne travelers and residents.
SERVING AS THE HOSPITALITY DESTINATION FOR
The history of The Kendall begins April 23, 1859
VISITORS TO THE AREA. This rich history of service
when Erastus and Sarah Reed purchased the land for
to the Boerne community is still what is driving The
$200. During this time there weren’t regular hotels for
Kendall forward today. Following a significant renova-
travelers. However, the few homeowners of the town
tion, this charming boutique inn formerly known as the
shared their spare rooms. This is where the Reed’s hotel
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tradition began - renting out their spare rooms in the Old Reed House. The grounds around the house served as a wagon yard for ranchers who penned their cattle in what is now the City Park, awaiting other cattle for a big drive up the trail. Today, The Kendall still sits upon this gorgeous location along Cibolo Creek in the heart of Boerne’s downtown historic district.
assortment of log cabins, cottages, and other historic buildings
Located just steps away from the now bustling “Hill Country Mile”
that have been repurposed into beautiful boutique lodging.
section of Main Street, The Kendall has the ideal location to share the true “Boerne Experience” with their guests. In 2018 the new owners of The Kendall renovated the 34 his-
The Kendall offers private event venues including ballroom and meeting space in their newly renovated Kendall Halle, as well as two must-see outdoor venues in the Courtyard and Creekside Gazebo.
toric rooms on the property. Each room is uniquely decorated,
The Kendall is proud of their contribution of service to our com-
blending contemporary hill country style with their singular
munity with a mission to accommodate guests’ desires through
historic charm. Not only do these selections include the ele-
care, kindness, and sincerity. “We welcome you to The Kendall - the
gant rooms and suites of the historic inn, but also a delightful
ultimate hill country experience.”
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EMBODYING THE SPIRIT OF MEN’S AMERICAN HERITAGE THE BUILDING WHICH HOUSES DIENGER TRADING COMPANY ON MAIN STREET HAS BEEN PROVIDING GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE THE MID-1880S. The historic building, turned bistro and boutique, offers a wide array of products for hill country residents. In curating the men’s line at The Dienger, Michelle Ernst says she looks for, “Quality-based clothing; items that will last longer and remain staple items through many fashion trends.” She advises that these clothes will stand up during hunting trips and everyday basic wear-and-tear.
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The brands featured in the men’s section racks include clothing by Filson as American Heritage Wear and a UK brand, Barbour, popular with the Royal Family. Also on the shelves and racks is Austin-based Criquet, offering modern and timeless designs. Clothing is carefully selected with intention and purpose to create a men’s wear section that dedicates itself to the function and form of men’s fashion. In addition to clothing, accessories and self-care items for men are available: Highland laces for shoes, apothecary items, and accessories like the hand-made Krewe sunglasses made in New Orleans. Men can also find a variety of bath and body products, including beard oils. Durable and attractive luggage and unique coolers are also available. Michelle notes, “This curated space is meant for the Texas hill country man.” Given the dedication and detail at the Dienger Trading Company, shoppers are sure to enjoy the experience.
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RENOVATE & REFINE
T WIN SISTERS:
A WINNING COMB INATION REFLECTION OF YOU IN EVERY DETAIL
YOU DON’T ALWAYS KNOW HOW BUSINESS PARTNERS ARE GOING TO WORK OUT; HOWEVER, THESE TWIN SISTERS HAVE MADE IT WORK SINCE 2018 AT TWIN SISTERS INTERIOR DESIGN & FLOORING. “We’re stronger together than separate,” explains Cheryl. Cheryl Green and Theresa Naramore have business degrees from ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL
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do for friends and family and the requests grew so much that they obtained an ASID certification. “With our experience and degrees in business we built our company and grew organically.” Both sisters are artists: Cheryl in oil paints and acrylics and Theresa in woodworking. The twin team is now so busy they work on separate design and decorating projects. They are contracted by both builders and
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homeowners and also do commercial projects. Riverview Nursing Home requested their assistance in a remodel; the twins are currently selecting furniture, flooring and lighting. Recently they provided all the accessories for Kupers Realty office at the Dominion. They were the general contractors for Cibolo Creek Community Church. Twin Sisters Interiors’ catchphrase, “Reflection of You in Every Detail”, speaks to their desire for every client to get their dream home. All projects are unique and personally-tailored to the client’s personality. "As we grow we are honing in on what part of the business we enjoy doing; we have the luxury of choosing projects. We plan to grow our interactions with custom home builders, using a blank slate to create something from nothing and watching the process. We are a design center with 3,200 square feet of flooring choices, quartz countertops, furnishing and accessories. We are a one-stop-shop curating the newest, finest, prettiest unique, upscale boutique offering leading-edge design ideas to Boerne.” Cheryl’s and Theresa’s competitive spirit spurs them to operate a very successful business and mentor students to do the same. https://www.twinsistersinteriors.com/
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OPEN HOUSE
architecture, style
and stories
CAN WE SAVE THE HILL COUNTRY? ARTICLE DAKOTA DURDEN, FOUNDER + CEO OF GRIT CO.
THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY IS ON FIRE! That may not sound opti-
Architecture can save the Texas Hill
mistic as you read it, and I don’t intend for it to. Reminiscing back to
Country. Sure, architecture can affect the
an old favorite Texas Country song by Randy Rogers:
visual. But it can also honor the historic, tell tales, invoke the distant feelings of the
“The hills of cow gap stood rugged and awesome
past, and summon the senses of a place.
But you have to have fill dirt when you're building a road
Architecture is as much in a highway as
And the hills of cow gap, they weathered the ages
it is in a home. Take GRIT Co.’s Historic
Got wiped off the map for 12 dollars a load
Homestead project, a fabulous collaboration of historic architecture and modern
They call it the hill country, I call it beautiful
luxuries completed in 2019. The project is
I'd call it progress if it could be saved
designed into a fictional story spanning 200
They call it the hill country I call it home
years of German heritage and settlement
But what will they call it
in the Texas Hill Country. The mastermind,
When it's levelled and paved?”
author, and architect of the place is highly sought after, and is the locally famous Randy
As a designer-builder of all things, the massive growth and influence hitting the Hill Country is both exciting and dismal. As
Stehling of Stehling Klein Thomas Architects in Fredericksburg.
newcomers arrive, escaping conflicted cities and states around the
The highest priority on the project was
country, the folks of this place have no choice but to wonder: what is
to honor a fictional story that fits the heri-
this place destined to become? Inversely, we are all blessed to keep
tage of this historic place at the confluence
working and attending schools during a pandemic, and fortunate to
of Block Creek and the Guadalupe River, a
take in the massive amount of business hitting our regional economy.
homestead that factually replaced Native
Looming over the politics and the economics though, remains Randy
American camps and eventually a watering
Rogers’ lament that with the blessings of success and progress, we
station along the Old No. Nine Railroad. The
may lose our identity and heritage.
fictitious story goes like this (in summary):
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Chapter 1
CONTINUED >
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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED) Chapter 2
CHAPTER 1 German settlers arrive in the early 1800s from Germania,
hand-split cedar or cypress shingle. The small porch would face
establishing a tent camp and eventually building a pine or
South, to catch the southern breeze in the hot Texas summers,
cypress log cabin to set their claim amongst the Native
and the north wall would stand unyielding, with no windows or
Americans. The log cabin would be simple, likely hand-carved
doors to the cold North winter winds.
logs and rough-sawn floor boards. Shelving and timbers would have to be mortise and tenon, and dove-tailed together due
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to the lack of steel product like nails. Local stones would likely
After some hard fought years, maybe decades, the settlers
be carved for a foundational wall, with the chipped masonry
would become tenants of the land, and let’s hope, friends to
pieces discarded into the inner foundation as hard fill ... nothing
the natives. God willing, some of their children finally grow and
to waste. Windows and doors would have to be handmade, and
so the homestead as well. With more security and more time,
the very few glass pieces charily conveyed from San Antonio
and the progress of the new Texas Republic, the family estab-
de Bexar, forty-five miles to the South. Roofing would be a local
lishes a stone home nearby. The stones are frustratingly pulled
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from the fields across Block Creek as the tenants plow.
across the creek, but are instead shipped in by oxen from
With not a wantin’ for wastin’, the stubborn Germans,
nearby Sisterdale or Waring. Large hand-carved blocks
married now to Scots-Irish or Polish immigrants, haul the
that reside square and firmly on the landscape are as
stones across the creek and erect a strong, square, but
immovable as the families’ determination.
larger and more comfortable home. Same floor boards, but sawn and sanded to a finer finish, and more windows
CHAPTER 4
and doors from the larger markets available in the region.
Some two hundred years have passed. The settlers’
Reluctantly, this home’s porch faces East, embracing the
grandkids are now great grandparents. As the German
shade from the hundred-fifty-year-old oaks, catching a
language disappears, so too does the dependency on
bit of breeze, but able to cautiously keep an eye on the
local materials and craftsmen. The two-toned homes
grandkids budding at the old cabin next door.
and an old stable wall between have now been converged into one massive home. Concrete poured, gor-
CHAPTER 3
geous steel windows from floor to ceiling (can’t miss
The grandkids have grown now, along with the United
those views), beautiful millworks, plumbing, and air
States of America, and the Old No. Nine Railroad.
conditioning now grace the home. The porch still faces
Materials and labor are now obtainable. Carpenters and
South, can’t change the winds of summer in Texas.
masons arrive for months of work on the new, two-story,
Finally, today, three all masonry Rumford fireplaces
much more refined home. Scrolling porch railings and
embrace the home in warmth during cold winters.
decorative consoles (corbels) adorn the front of the home
Double-hung Marvin windows look and feel proper to
... a clear statement of strength and success in this place.
the period and maintain the highest qualities of present.
Entering the handmade long leaf pine doors, guests are
Steel window walls and French doors visually bring the
awed by a twisting handrail on a switchback staircase,
millennia oaks and landscape right into the home. Smart
well-trimmed newel posts, and turned balusters. The
lighting, wireless sound, and highest-grade HVAC sys-
stone walls are no longer transported by the grandkids
tems make the entire home comfortable and manageable CONTINUED >
OF GE R
“THE P
ROJECT IS DESIGNED INTO A FICTIONAL STORY SPANNING 200 YEARS
MAN HERITAGE AND SETTLEMENT IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY.”
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Chapter 3
at the lift of a smart phone. An entertaining home, with plenty of options for an ol’ cowboy to kick up his heels and tell tall tales of the roving bands of native Comanche and Apache that camped here; or, where the Old No. Nine Railroad once hustled through the dramatic hills of the Edwards Plateau. The architecture, styles, interiors, and especially craftsmanship necessary to tell this story require dedication, time, and financial backing. But the story has now been written. And it will be told for a hundred years more. Perhaps in a hundred years, this ranch will be as Randy tells it, “Uncivilized pagans drank untreated water Right out of our rivers back in their day Now those streams bubble with clean treated sewage While they sit in their hotubs and they sip perrier. Scrape off the hilltops, build look alike houses Move in some people and turn on the TV After the ball game turn on some old movies They'll smile when they see how things use to be.” But if it is, the neighborhood will wonder at the story and the architecture of that old homestead. And let’s hope they will reminisce of old times, marvel at the struggle, and hold on to the heritage. Who knows? Maybe the kids will even find a way to keep it, the Texas Hill Country.
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A New Boerne Shopping Experience IN THE HISTORIC THEIS HOUSE ARTICLE CONNIE MCFALL CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/COOLEY PORTRAITS 30
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IT IS ALWAYS INTERESTING TO HEAR THE
law enforcement, first responders, and their
uncle, cousin and aunt all in four years,
STORY BEHIND A BUSINESS NAME. And
families! Linger on their lush and spacious
Lauren contemplated her career path.
this one is no different. Lauren Watson, owner
patio for a relaxing shopping experience while
The mourning, long hours of the job, and a
of Under The Fig Tree Boutique, explains that
you enjoy a beverage of your choice.
stressful atmosphere took its toll.
she had a neighbor in Austin whose fig tree
Lauren began her sales career at the
When she left Dell, Lauren moved to
branches shaded her yard by the fence line.
age of twelve in her home town of Dripping
Boerne and started planning her next
They became friends while visiting under the
Springs. That continued when she worked
career. She has a strong belief in our Lord
fig tree and sharing the luscious fruit.
part-time in a boutique while she attended
and knows that without Him, she would
Located in the historic Theis House behind
Southwest Texas State University in San
not be living her dream. Under The Fig Tree
Flashback Funtiques, Under the Fig Tree is
Marcos. After college graduation she
Boutique is wonderfully full of treasures
home to women's fashions, gifts, jewelry,
worked in wholesale and retail in Dallas.
with a comfortable atmosphere where you
home goods, and more. They offer "More to
Lauren took a break for seventeen years
just want to enjoy the ambience, visit with
Love" sizes, complimentary cocktails, popcorn,
to work for Dell in Austin, doing inside and
Lauren or her nieces, and shop! https://
as well as a ten percent discount to military,
outside sales. After the deaths of her dad,
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KENDALL COUNTY FAIR
EASTON CORBIN AT THE ROUNDUP
The 115th Kendall County Fair is
The Roundup Music Venue on FM
MOONDANCE OUTDOOR CONCERTS - BLAKE TORREY
held on September 3, 4 and 5 at the
3351 north of Bergheim welcomes
From 7:00 until 10:00 p.m. enjoy the
Fairgrounds in Boerne. Celebrate
Easton Corbin on Friday, September
music of Blake Torrey. Grab your lawn
Kendall
agricul-
17th from 6:00 until 11:00 p.m. Corbin
chairs, coolers, and picnic, and head
music,
has popular hits such as "All Over
on over to the Cibolo Nature Center for
ven-
The Road", "Are You With Me", "A
some music and fun under the majes-
dors, and more! Details: Queen's
Little More Country Than That"
tic oaks! Tickets on sale that night.
Pageant- Thursday; Rodeo- Friday
and MANY MORE. Tickets on sale:
thru Sunday; Livestock Show &
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Kendall County Fairgrounds
tural
rodeo,
County's
culture fair,
with stock
rural
The Roundup Music Venue
live show,
Homestead Heritage Exhibit HallSaturday and Sunday.
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Cibolo Center for Conservation
25 BOERNE BIERFEST Main Plaza Park
BOERNE RETAILER'S STYLE SHOW & SHOPPING EVENT
Come out for the 4th annual Boerne
Don Strange Ranch
p.m! Your ticket gets you 10 pours in
The 2021 Boerne Retailers' Style
your sampling stein from 25+ of the
Kuhlmann-King House
Show and Shopping event will
best craft breweries in Texas. We will
From 12:00 until 3:00 p.m. tour the
raise money for the Kendall County
also serve up great food, live music,
Kuhlmann-King House Museum. The
Women's Shelter! We are combining
games, art displays, and an auction
venue gives the public the opportu-
this event with their Sip & Savor!
of beer-related art from professional
nity to step back in time to see what
You'll get the best of both events all
artists--all benefiting Hill Country
a historic Boerne home looked like
under the same roof. Come join some
Council for the Arts.
"way back when". Learn to brew beer
of your favorite stores in the Boerne
from the Boerne Brewing Club!
area as they strut their stuff down the
KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR + PROST! BREWING BEER
Bierfest from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00
runway! Tickets: www.eventbrite. com/e/boerne -retailers-st yle show-and-shopping-event-tickets-144903216421
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ARTIST’S PALETTE
discover many ways to dress up t hose eyes TRENDS FOR LASHES AND EYEBROWS ARTICLE CONNIE CLARK/KENDALL LACY
2020 WAS A YEAR FULL OF CRAZY UPS AND DOWNS, AND FOR CHELSEY SHAW IT BROUGHT WITH IT A NEW AND FABULOUS TREND! LASHES! Eye enhancements have become increasingly popular due to Covid-19, placing special focus on our eyes and
building, but has now expanded to two. She has five estheticians, a
brows! Lip gloss is out, ladies, and lash extensions are in! You can
nail technician, and a trainee, all exceptionally talented and ready to
find this service and many more at Chelsey’s Lash Loft of Boerne. Her
serve you. Better hurry up, though! Their schedules are filling fast!
shop is on East Blanco where she started in 2018 with just one small
Lash Loft offers lash extensions, lifts and tinting. Chelsey is also able to discuss skin treatment plans and provide facials and Botox injections. They even offer organic spray tans! A lot of young women come in for lash lifts, one of the latest trends. The estheticians also specialize in brow tinting and waxing. “My passion is eye enhancement services with my main specialty being eyelash extensions and lash lifts. I am always focused and dedicated to perfecting my craft.” In the near future Chelsey may offer microblading: a semi-permanent tattoo technique to create the illusion of fuller brows. Expecting her second child in September, Chelsey is looking to the future. She would like to expand to Kerrville and Fredericksburg, hoping to reach as many clients as possible ... or potentially move into a larger building in Boerne. From San Antonio originally, Chelsey and her husband Joe live in Boerne with their family. She plans to commute initially if she opens a shop elsewhere – at least until she hires women to run it. “What sets me apart is my attention to detail, thoroughness, and creative ability to specifically customize what works for each client, especially to provide education on lash health." https://lashloftofboerne.com
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