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Spicy September Style FASHIONISTAS OF ALL AGES, THIS MONTH’S ISSUE IS FOR YOU. In pursuit of the greatest styles in Boerne, our community has impeccable taste and we have the influencers to point the way via social media. It was no easy feat narrowing down the abundant treasures found in Boerne, but we did it and bring you the absolute best. Go ahead and grab your credit card because,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020 FEATURES 8 Pretty Posh Boutique offers prom dresses for teens This not-for-profit assists girls look their best for special occasions

12 Boerne Jewelers a mainstay on Main Street Dazzling arrays of jewelry and excellent repair services available

14 Boerne Blaze Special Olympics team love the spotlight The team models the latest fashions

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32 Boerne abounds in creative artists and artwork From clay to dulcimers to paintings Boerne has it all

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PRETTY POSH BOUTIQUE OFFERS PROM DRESSES FOR TEENS THIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ASSISTS GIRLS LOOK THEIR BEST FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

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“AF TER THAT EXPERIENCE I DECIDED THAT IT WAS RIDICULOUS FOR GIRLS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO SPEND OUTRAGEOUS AMOUNTS FOR FORMAL OC C A SIONS.” IT STARTED WITH A NEED FOR PAGEANT DRESSES FOR MY DAUGHTERS. I don't know if you've ever purchased a formal, but it is NOT cheap! Multiply that times my five children that need sports and other equipment and clothes and it adds up quickly. My husband put me on a strict pageant budget. He said if I could prove that I could spend no more than $100 per daughter then they could participate without him grumbling. So I turned to Facebook. I found several gowns to fit my junior in high school but nothing glamorous for the stage. I couldn't find anything for my fifth grader. I searched various mom sale/garage sale/neighborhood sale pages. One day a gracious heavenly dress angel dropped a size six, hot pink, sequin-covered formal gown only twelve miles away and for $10! I spent $5 on heels (from Hill Country Thrift Store in Boerne) and purchased some thread and a hot glue gun from Walmart for $8. That left me with $77 for jewelry, lashes, makeup and a hair piece. I spent every dime of that $100 limit, but THE DRESS was fabulous. Gentry felt like a princess on that day and it was worth every bit of the burnt fingers and hours spent on my hands and knees removing the lace under

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the dress to add to the top and the reattachment of miscellaneous beads. The dress was eight years old and out of style for a high school student, but perfect for my fifth grader. Daughter Shaelee was not willing to wear a "Facebook" dress and wasn't willing to spend under $350, way over my budget. I looked for deals in department stores but was met with disappointment. Finally my sister offered me a gorgeous black gown with one beaded side. Success! After that experience I decided that it was ridiculous for girls in our community to spend outrageous amounts for formal occasions. I wanted to do whatever was in my power to make sure that ANY teen who needs formal wear, male or female, would have access to do so. A HUGE outpouring of people responded to my requests for formal wear. My closet beneath the stairs had tulle, satin and lace popping out. A kind woman part of a nonprofit in Boerne funded me $200 and I was able to buy racks for the dresses. God was in this from the

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SITUATED ON BOERNE MAIN STREET, BOERNE JEWELERS HAS BEEN A STAPLE OF THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER TEN YEARS. Luis Rocha and his wife Lorena have been running the business since January of 2010, consistently delivering quality jewelry service and products to patrons. Boerne Jewelers’ library of luxury products is as vast as it is high-quality. Capitalizing in sales of jewelry, watches, bridal diamonds, engagement rings, wedding bands, sterling silver, and more Boerne Jewelers also offers a large collection of beads, exotic pearls, and imported jewelry from Mexico, Italy, Indonesia, Italy, India, Japan, Thailand and other locales. Boerne Jewelers also offers a line of gifts including crosses, pocket watches, cuff links, rosaries, knives, and 12

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ARTICLE JANSEN BEAN | PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/COOLEY PORTRAITS even baby rattles, as well as an extensive showcase of paintings and art from local artists. In addition to products, Boerne Jewelers also performs a great number of repairs on anything from rings to necklaces to watches to clocks. Boerne Jewelers can resize rings, replace stones, repair settings, repair broken necklace chains, knot pearls, and even redesign outdated jewelry styles. They also repair watches, from common repairs such as battery replacements to more intricate work like servicing mechanical movements. Luis Rocha has been in the jewelry business since 1997, where he started out working in wholesale. When asked why he enjoys working in jewelry he answered, “What I enjoy the most is when people are happy. When they have a problem with their jewelry and we solve it.” He also pointed out that he enjoys repairs and especially the process of drawing up designs for new jewelry. While he and his wife have run the business mostly alone since 2010, their two daughters briefly helped out for about a year when they were starting out. At the end of the conversation, Luis offered several maintenance tips for luxury items. He highly recommended purchasing the right kinds of cleaning solutions, which are sold at Boerne Jewelers in addition to polishing cloths and dry wipes for their respective items. Pearls, for example, require a special cleaning solution to keep their quality and shine, and they should never come into contact with hairspray or perfume. Silver also requires a special kind of solution that’s so abrasive that it can’t be used on anything but silver. Finally, Luis recommended regular maintenance for grandfather clocks, a common household item in Boerne homes. Too often, they aren’t serviced regularly when they need to be oiled, cleaned, and mechanically regulated. Boerne Jewelers offers these services as well. Whatever kind of jewelry need you might have, whether it’s a product or a repair, travel no further than Boerne Main Street. Boerne Jewelers can take care of it for you. CityLifestyle.com/Boerne

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THE BOERNE BLAZE IS THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN THE BOERNE AREA. Boerne Blaze athletes compete year round in all types of sports including swimming, bowling, cycling and basketball! The program is completely run by volunteers who have a heart for these super star athletes. The Boerne Blaze has several small fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for specific needs. The largest event which raises nearly the entire budget for the year is the Annual Fashion Show. Boerne Blaze athletes select an outfit to borrow from a local retailer and strut their stuff down the runway.

ARTICLE MISTY MCELHANNON STOUT PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/ COOLEY PORTRAITS

+ CARTER AND STASIK WINGFIELD are rodeo ready in their gear from Billyâ€™s Western Wear. They are wearing Wrangler Jeans, Ariat Belts, Cinch Shirts and finish their look with Ariat Vests!

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+ BRODY MCELHANNON is wearing a button down shirt from Cutie Patootie. He was excited about the lightning bolts declaring it made him feel like Shazam! He chose to pair his shirt with his favorite red shorts.

+ LEILA CINTRON is a classic beauty in this lovely white dress from Rambling Rose Online. This dress features a sheer upper bodice and pockets to keep her comfortable and stylish.

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TREND SETTER (CONTINUED) + ADAM CASHION is ready to meet with friends in his polo shirt and hat from The Dienger Trading Co. We think that polo is a great color for him!

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+ TAYLIN PENA was dressed by her favorite local store, Pixie! She is wearing a denim midi skirt paired with a trendy over-sized hot pink top. A black lace bracelet and black crystal jewelry complete her look and we think she looks fabulous!

+ REGINA BOLIO selected this gorgeous dress from the local non-profit Pretty Posh Boutique. This organization hopes to put a formal dress on any girl who desires to wear one!

The 4th Annual Boerne Blaze Fashion Show benefiting

This yearâ€™s event was entirely planned and ready to take

Boerne Special Olympics was to take place in late March

place before being abruptly put to a halt due to Covid. Every

and was unfortunately postponed indefinitely. We are

sponsor, table host and individual was given the opportunity

unable to safely gather our special needs athletes until

to receive a refund as it was unknown if we would have the

given permission by the Special Olympics of Texas. This

chance to reschedule. Not a single person requested a refund.

event not only gives our athletes the chance to own the

While the event makes a great deal of profit on the day of

runway, but to see how very loved they are by our com-

through personal donations and the silent auction, we are

munity. The community support for this event is so strong

still so blessed to feel such support for these kids. In these

that tickets completely sold out the past two years.

pages we feature some of our popular runway models.

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Notice the wooden pulls on the reading lamps above the bed

COLLABORATION OF STEEL AND WOOD MAKE THE DESIGN WORK STEEL IS COLD, SIMPLE, HARD AND WOOD IS SOFT, ORGANIC, AND COMPLEX. In blending the two, it is important to consider every application and how each will affect the other. Examples featured are a lavatory and a master bedroom. Notice, in each of the two applications, that the steel fixtures compliment the wood furnishings and finishings. InÂ the bedroom there are subtle curves and kinks in the lights that mimic the dramatic curves of

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Straight lines enhance the look in this lavatory

the headboard. Inversely, the faucets at the sink basin have sharp straight features, which blend well with both the square wooden medicine cabinet and the straight lines in the tile work. Paying close attention, you canÂ see that we installed wooden pulls on the reading lamps. This promotes a more comfortable feel when the user operates the fixture, touching soft wood in lieu of cold metal as they crawl into a comfy bed. Neither steel nor wood make the design work, the collaboration of the two does. Never forget to involve every detail of the design, as well as the userâ€™s action, when selecting wood and steel mixtures.

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FOOD & WINE Enjoy

fresh

strawberries,

macadamia nuts, brie, and prosciutto with a red blend such as a Tempranillo wine or try combining cured chorizo, goat cheese, and figs with a Pinot Grigio.

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The Ar t of Charcuterie E xplained GETTING CREATIVE TO BRING YOUR TASTE BUDS TO LIFE

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Andrea Noskrent

It is important to cover all of the flavors – as each person’s palate is different, especially depending on the wine that he or she is drinking. Noskrent has a few simple suggestions to get you started. PAIRING DELICIOUS FOODS AND CREATING BEAUTIFUL IMAGERY COMES NATURALLY TO BOERNE RESIDENT ANDREA NOSKRENT. “I love to leave a fun impression with my guests,” said Noskrent, professional caterer with Arts & Crepes. She has catered for local bed and breakfasts, festivals, boutique events, craft shows, baby and bridal showers, and business luncheons. Noskrent defines charcuterie (pronounced “shahr-ku-tuh-ree”) as using finger foods to create a variety of flavors, textures, and colors. Try pairing hard salami with

“Different combinations help make the flavors pop

a Monterey Jack cheese and

in your mouth and take it to the next level, especially

sharp cheddar, hickory smoked

when pairing with the right wine.” Creating the right

almonds, and blueberries, with

accompaniment is all about experimenting.

a spicy jam on your tray. Enjoy with a Chardonnay.

“Pick a fun platter to start. Make sure it looks full and bountiful." Layering fruits such as grapes, strawberries, apples, and pears will add height for visual appeal. When deciding on cheeses, combine something soft such as a brie or goat cheese, with something hard like a Granada or Gouda. Add a sweet or spicy jam when selecting meats. Noskrent is not afraid to get creative when layering meats in various

Dessert boards are really nice for a holiday party. Throw in some pumpkin spice, cinnamon, sweet potatoes, candied pecans, chocolate covered nuts, spicy cinnamon chipotle flavors, and sweet flavored popcorn.

shapes. “For example, prosciutto can be rolled while ham might make triangular shapes.” Empty spaces can be filled with nuts, dried fruit, olives, sundried tomatoes, pork rinds, banana chips, or crackers. The board should also include something salty and tart. Green and black olives, Gherkin pickles, and capers will help deliver this. Sunflower seeds, almonds, and pumpkin seeds add a little crunch. Andrea loves to garden and includes her herbs to add additional color.” Contact@artsandcrepes. com. (Note: Arts & Crepes offers a French authenticity unique to the Hill Country.) CityLifestyle.com/Boerne

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KEEP YOUR PLATE IN STYLE WITH THESE FOODS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOOK + FEEL GOOD

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P R E T T Y

H E A LT H Y /// CARROTS

EYES

/ / / S W E E T P OTATO E S /// PUMPKIN /// BUTTERNUT SQUASH VITAMIN A IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING THE CORNEAS OF OUR EYES. By taking care of your corneas, you can extend the health of your eyesight and reduce vision loss with age. An easy way to remember what to eat for healthy eyes is to look for orange foods. Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and butternut squash are all high in vitamin A.

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/// FLAX SEED /// WALNUTS /// CHIA SEEDS /// FISH

H E A LT H Y SKIN Did you know that vitamin A is also imperative for skin health? So while you’re caring for your corneas, you’re also boosting your outer glow. If you want to kick it up a notch, be intentional about eating plenty of foods with omega-3 fatty acids to reduce acne and inflammation and help your skin produce its own collagen. For your healthy fats, go for flax seed, walnuts, chia seeds, and fish.

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For soft, flowing tresses, make sure you’re getting an equal amount of B vitamins in your diet. We naturally get plenty of B-6 because it’s in most grains, but it’s easier to end up with a biotin or B-12 deficiency if you don’t pay attention. Focus on foods like salmon, eggs, spinach, and broccoli for a healthy balance of B vitamins for your hair.

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ARTICLE EMILY PERRY | PHOTOGRAPHY KATE COOLEY/COOLEY PORTRAITS

MY MISSION IS TO INSPIRE MINDFULNESS IN HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH A VIBRANT AND EXCITING VISUAL NARRATIVE OF LIFESTYLE DRIVEN CONTENT. From exploring Texas’ most epic locations to chilling in the backyard with my gal pals and my dog, I aspire to encourage others to chase new experiences and love with an open and full heart. I grew up right here in Boerne, attending Champion High School. I traveled throughout Texas during college, but I missed home. Thrilled at the opportunity, I moved back to Boerne to make a true impact on our robust and delightful community as the Development Director for Rainbow Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Kendall County, writing grants and fundraising. I am passionate about supporting our neighbors and local businesses, and I love to encourage others to experience the joys of our town through Instagram! The Boerne community is one of a kind, and being so close to San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Comfort and Kerrville, there are many activities to experience and neighbors to support! Feminine and quirky is how I would describe my style! I have really enjoyed partnering with businesses such as Ella Blue, Shopping with Siobhain, La Gloria, Saint Tryphon Farm and Vineyards, Signor Vineyards, Camp Lucy, UNATION and Narcity, but I love to explore new places and encourage others to do the same! When I am not exploring and taking photos, I work to advocate for seniors in Kendall County, encouraging independence and reducing barriers for enriched lives. During these times of social distancing, we are urgently finding new and creative ways to fulfill seniors with value, independence, belonging and empowerment. As seniors are

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unable to attend RSC for socialization, we are committed to bringing our programs and services safely to them in their homes and ensuring no senior feels alone, hungry or forgotten. I am fortunate to feel fulfilled through my work and my hobbies, encouraging others to explore outside of the box, to feel authentically themselves, and to love and support our neighbors.

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Lighting is very important!

Pay attention to where the light

source is. Decide if you want to be directly lit (facing the sun) or

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Dance like nobody is watching!

If you look at my social media feed, you won’t see the same smile or

back lit (sun behind you). How you pose and where the camera

the same pose in every picture. Your social media can reflect your per-

is in relation to you can drastically change the look of your photo.

sonality if you want it to! (I like to have fun and exude positivity!) Don’t

Are you short? Have your photographer shoot you from a low

worry about who is watching! It is SO normal nowadays to capture your

angle. Anything closer to the lens will appear larger and longer.

experiences. I like to dance around when someone is taking my photo;

(I’m only 5’4”! When someone takes a photo of me on an iPhone,

I ask the “photographer” to keep clicking continuously, because you

they have the top of the phone slightly tilted towards me and the

never know what magic the camera will capture!

bottom of the phone towards them, the photographer.)

Pro tip: If you are choosing a location that is indoors, you’re likely going to get asked who you are and why you’re shooting there by whoever manages the location. I usually respond with, “this is for my personal social media.” The key here is to assure them that it isn’t a paid shoot by a brand. Photographers typically need a permit to shoot most places if the images are being used to sell something. You can usually shoot with an iPhone easily so that’s a good backup plan!

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photos as you want and preview your feed before posting! My

and transforms the way we perceive our own capabil-

favorite editing app is “Lightroom Mobile”. I usually change the

ities. I love listening to podcasts for inspirational fuel!

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Some treasures you'll find at COSAS

Pedro & Isabel Hernandez

PEDRO HERNANDEZ AND HIS WIFE ISABEL ARE OF PUREPECHA INDIAN DESCENT AND HAVE CONTINUED THE CULTURAL TRADITION OF HIS FAMILY TO LOVE AND USE CLAY. They create pineapples, candelabras, towers, animals and other vessels. His work is among the finest in his village of San José de Gracia, Michoacán. His pieces are intricately decorated with hand formed clay details representing the nature that surrounds him. He incorporates birds, seeds, agave leaves, corn and other natural elements that inspire his work. Pineapples were originally created to store seeds between the harvests of the nearby farms that grow all sorts of berries. Today they are an art form of their own. Many see them as a sign of welcome. Pedro feels so strongly about the preservation and promotion of the famous Piñas from San José that in spring of 2008 he founded “Tsitsiki” Museo Comunitario. The museum is situated in the courtyard of his home and was built by Pedro and his family. Each spring, master craftsmen from the village are invited to participate in a concurso that is judged by 4 respected “Cultural Center” judges from Morelia. Twelve pieces are awarded cash prizes and are on display in the museum for a year. COSAS buys directly from hundreds of artists all over Mexico and Guatemala. They offer the widest selection of museum quality folk art, accessories, textiles and jewelry, and David Marsh furniture. COSAS is open Friday and Saturday 11-5 and by appointment. You can also shop http://cosasonline.com any time where most items ship free (although many of the larger items are not on the website). COSAS 39360 I-10 West, Frontage Rd. Boerne. 830 249-1500 32

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Pedro Hernandez's creations

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When George Brin retired from fifty years of active litigation practice several years ago to concentrate on work as a mediator and arbitrator, he found himself with considerably more time to pursue his interest in the arts. His son, an industrial designer and luthier in Connecticut, introduced him to the interesting concept of creating stringed instruments utilizing sound bodies that have been part of the American tradition of folk music. Since then, George has made stringed instruments, primarily “necked” dulcimers, with such varied sound bodies as antique copper and brass bowls, vintage candy, cookie and biscuit tins, and several varieties of gourds. In this process, he has “married” these bodies to shaped necks, fret boards and sound boards that he has crafted, constructing them from beautiful hardwoods from all over the world. Each piece is accompanied by information about the wood chosen for its construction. “I love the fact that each of these instruments has its own, unique sound character and that I never know what that is going to be until I string it up and make that first strum. I have favored dulcimers because they employ a diatonic scale that makes them incredibly easy to play, even by people with no musical background.” Plans for the future include building other stringed instruments such as ukuleles, banjos and tenor guitars and exploring new and interesting types of bodies to give each of them

George Brin loves his craft

its own sound signature. “The dulcimers will always be my favorites and I am thinking about growing my own gourd varieties to optimize their sounds.” George is also available to make custom instruments for people who may have a treasured container. “I feel very grateful to have been invited to show my instruments at Gallery 195 on Main Street in Boerne and to see them on display alongside the work of so many so many truly gifted artists”. www.gallery195.com

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George Brin makes music

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Pauly Tamez is an artist residing in Boerne and paints impressionist landscapes and still life, using oils and watercolor. Much of his time is spent doing studies en plein air around Boerne, from the Texas Hill Country to West Texas, and Big Bend National Park. He is available for commissions, and welcomes anyone who paints or would like to paint to join him as he paints around the Texas Hill Country. “My paintings are an impressionist view of the landscape and flora around Texas. I focus on color, light, and shadows, and love to spend time observing the colors of the sky and the way it constantly changes, especially around sunrise and sunset. I am fascinated with the Northern sky at sunset and the southern sky at sunrise. And I enjoy the light the sun will create on the ground when it is low on the horizon.” PauIy also loves water, especially moving water the reflections, as well as shadows and light both on top and underneath the surface. The many creeks and rivers in Texas allow him to observe and paint water flowing slowly in shallow creeks or cascading quickly over limestone shelves. “I have been greatly influenced by my mentors, David Caton and the late Bill Zaner, both accomplished Texas painters. I am also influenced by artists such as Frederick Church, Mark Johnson Heade, Porfirio Salinas, and Julian Onderdonk.” http://ptamezart.com/

Pauly Tamez with his latest creation

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Pauley Tamez hard at work

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