Merry Christmas y’all! I hope you’re having an amazing day with family and friends!
I recently took some holiday photos at the Flower Vault in San Antonio. Their locations close December 31st so don’t miss out!
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Summer Poolside Style: White Party
Summer White Parties are an annual tradition. It’s one of those occasions that makes you get creative with your wardrobe.
Since at a white party everyone wears white (kinda self explanatory), it’s the best time to get creative with your accessories without being too over the top.
If you’re as pasty white as your outfit (like I am), or if you just want to keep the sun’s harmful rays at bay, having a stylish hat is a summer wardrobe essential.
I love the straw hats from Goorin Bros. They roll up easily into my bag, but still hold their shape.
Its important to have a fun statement piece when you’re wearing the same hue head to toe, to keep your look unique and to add a pop of color. 
I’m loving the Aztec Necklace from Grace and Charm, a local jewelry company here in the Hill Country. This delicate light weight necklace won’t weigh you down and is perfect for a breezy summer look.
I’m in LOVE with Amazonite right now, it’s the perfect stone for summer! The stone’s blue & green ocean colors are perfect for poolside style and definitely make this look!
Use Coupon Code: JULY40 to get 40% off your purchase at Grace and Charm!
This adorable ‘Totes Y’all’ tote from Draper James completes my summer poolside look. It’s red interior stripes just scream 4th of July BBQ! 
However you spend your summer, I hope that yours stays sunny and bright!
Summer Solstice Style
It’s June 21 aka the Summer Solstice!
That means it’s the longest day of the year!
To celebrate this ancient tradition, I went with a simple breezy look that had a very earthy feel.
Dress: Koh Koh Fashion
Necklace: Shop Grace and Charm
Sunglasses: Tom Ford
This gorgeous necklace sent to me from Grace and Charm, is the perfect accessory for the Summer Solstice. It is a gold fill chain and natural amazonite stones. It reminds me of those beautiful rough cut pillars at Stonehenge.
The Summer Solstice is also World Giraffe Day! The longest necked mammals celebration is on the longest day of the year!
Head over to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation to make a donation and learn about these incredible animals!
Game Night Fun With Boerne-Opoly
Game night is a serious business. You need the right board games to facilitate the right flow of conversation, competition, and yet still let everyone be at ease.
Enter Boerne-Opoly! Late For The Sky Games gifted me with board game that immortalized our very own little Hill Country haven.
Boerne-Opoly features local favorites like the Dienger Trading Co., Boerne Berges Fest, and more! Each card, property, and photo is something that is uniquely Boerne. 
When your gathering supplies for your next game night don’t just have local beer and bites, pick up our local game as well!
Boerne-Opoly is available from Late For The Sky Games at Walmart. Be sure to pick one up or enter my Instagram Giveaway for a chance to win one Boerne-Opoly game for your next game night!
Boerne’s Dickens on Main Weekend / Weihnachts Parade To Come
Every year on Thanksgiving weekend one of my absolute favorite things to do is attend Dickens on Main. Main Street is blocked off from traffic, and a festive holiday celebration ensues.
There are lights on every shop, vendors with amazing food (my favorite is still the roasted candied nuts), shows, and all kinds of other holiday themed entertainment. 
I hope that you got the chance to visit Boerne and attend this amazing event! If you missed it, don’t worry there is still holiday cheer to be had! The Weihnachts Parade is coming this weekend on Saturday December 2nd! You can come up and experience more Hill Country Christmas cheer and have start off this years holiday season right! It’s also the perfect opportunity to shop locally for any Christmas presents you still need!
A Comfort-able Weekend: Hill Country Distillers, Newsom Vineyards, and Firehouse Fare.
If you’ve been keeping up with my Instagram stories you’ll know that this past weekend I decided to venture a little further up into the Hill Country to explore some of the tastes of Comfort, TX. I woke my boyfriend up (too early for his liking) and dragged him out of the house so that we could make our short migration 20 minutes up to Comfort. Since I was making him get up early on a weekend morning I wanted to take him somewhere he would enjoy, so we headed straight to Hill Country Distillers.
We pulled up and found plenty of parking available and wandered inside of the Hill Country Distillers tasting room. We waited only a moment and were assisted by one of the friendly bar staff. Tastings are free and once you are done you are able to go into the next room and purchase a mixed drink featuring the spirits you just experienced. Our tasting went from the highest proof to the lowest, fair warning the first one packs a punch!
I can honestly say there is not one that I did not like but I have to say that my absolute favorite was the Dulce a coffee liqueur. I decided to go with the staff recommendation and order a Bushwacker which is aptly described as an adult milkshake.. and also ordered a few others as well.
I think it will go perfectly in my Saturday morning coffee to give me a little extra pep-in-my-step for the weekend! I learned that they are pet friendly as well and if your furry friend needs a break, they even have a small fenced in kennel area outside for your pooch! 
Once we finished our drinks and purchased a branded copper mug (for use later), we wandered outside and grabbed some grub at the Firehouse Fare food truck stationed just outside the tasting room. 
I ordered the chicken sandwich and sat down to enjoy the nice weather.
Once I was no longer in a food coma from my sandwich I went next door to the Newsom Vineyards tasting room.
Tastings are $5 per person and offer a selection of 4 different wines. My favorite was their 2015 Orange Muscat and I purchased two bottles which I intend to enjoy over the next week or two.
If you are looking for a great date night/afternoon activity or a girls day out I highly recommend checking out the Comfort area your significant other and experience, some great food, wine, and liquor!
Something to Note:
*You cannot purchase bottles at Hill Country Distillers on Sundays (darn those pesky Texas laws!) but you CAN still purchase individual drinks at their bar.
Jam and Toast Brunch at The Rustic San Antonio
I finally had the chance to check out The Rustic this morning. My SO and I headed down to The Rim at La Canterra to get out brunch on at The Rustic’s Jam and Toast Brunch.
Several waitstaff greatest us upon our arrival and when we were seated Mercy our waitress gave us the lowdown on the menu and told me about the amazing Pumpkin Spice Margarita, that of course you know I had to try!
The best part about brunch at The Rustic is that you you don’t have to settle for sweet or savory, you get to try a little bit of everything… and everything is to die for!
Their bacon is probably the best I’ve ever had and may very well change your life!
The Rustic’s Jam and Toast Brunch runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 10-2 with live music starting at 12:30. If you are member of the military, or are a first responder you also get 25% (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
The Rustic is certainly the epitome of Texas chic and might just be my new go-to brunch spot in town!
Culinaria: Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week is upon us! Running August 12th – 26th, Culinaria’s Restaurant Week has now extended its’ reach into past San Antonio and into the Hill Country, highlighting some of the amazing cuisine in the Boerne and New Braunfels.
While only a few restaurants near the Boerne area participated in Restaurant Week last year, this is the first time Boerne and New Braunfels have had their own official presence with Culinaria, cementing their places as jewels of the Hill Country dining arena.
For those of you unfamiliar with Culinaria’s restaurant week, here is how it works:
There is a pre- fixe menu for each restaurant participating, and is broken down into two tiers.
Boerne Restaurant Week: Tier 1: Lunch is $15 and Dinner is $35, Tier 2: Lunch is $10 and Dinner is $25.
New Braunfels Restaurant Week: Tier 1: Lunch is $15 and Dinner is $35, Tier 2: Lunch is $10 and Dinner is $25.
San Antonio Restaurant Week: Tier 1: $15 lunch and $35 dinner, Tier 2: $10 lunch and $25 dinner
Each participating restaurant donates $1 for lunch and $2 for dinner to Culinaria for programs that promote the restaurant community and funding for education.
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Follow Culinaria to see what some of our local amazing restaurant cook up!
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BlackBoard BBQ
I recently had the opportunity to visit BlackBoard BBQ owned and operated by Chef Jake and Chef Jo. This brand new barbecue spot brings traditional Texas taste with a twist to the Boerne area.
The beautiful blackboard art brings a touch of whimsey to the charming country decor.
Talk to Jake and Jo about their menu for 5 minutes and you can tell how much thought and love have been poured into every morsel. There are all kinds of surprises on the menu. My favorite hands down are the Luckenbach Lollipops aka quail legs followed closely by the 1/2 rack of ribs!
Go check out BlackBoard BBQ for fresh air, great food, and some good old Hill Country fun!
Summer Fun: Evenings On The Edge
This past Thursday I attended the Evenings On The Edge pool party series at La Cantera Resort & Spa on the Topaz Pool deck. This 21+ adults only pool party is the perfect way to spend a summer Thursday evening and to jump start you weekend wind down.
Each summer Thursday evening features a different non profit or charity, to which a portion of your ticket sale is donated. You know that you get to do some good for the community while you party this summer!
Make sure you show up and show out in your best summer chic attire!
I relaxed by the infinity pool and enjoyed breathtaking views of the Hill Country.
This is definitely a party you don’t want to miss! 