There’s so much happening in the Texas Hill Country this time of year that we needed a convenient place to showcase the cool tidbits that we couldn’t fit into the October and November 2017 newsletters and calendars. That’s how this column, Sundries/Novedades, was born. It’s a little bit of, well, everything else that is noteworthy on our Hill Country beat.
(The November newsletter, by the way, will be out the end of this week. You can subscribe here.)
Read on, Wildflowers!
Secret Suppers
• Ever heard of such a thing as a “secret supper” or “secret dinner”? Here’s the gist: a dozen or so strangers gather for a multi-course meal with wine experienced at a leisurely pace. I Love Aceite, San Antonio-based company that imports Spanish olive oil, is bringing the hot foodie trend to the Alamo City. Judging from the photos we saw of the first event, held in October, the concept was a big hit. The next secret supper is slated for December 7, and the details are here.
Refresh & Recharge
• Many thanks to a savvy Wildflower who introduced us to YouTube’s Yoga with Adriene, a channel full of great yoga poses to help us get through the upcoming holiday season. Whether you need a short and sweet morning routine or a thirty-day action plan for becoming more bendy and chilled out, Adriene Mishler (who lives in Austin) has your yoga routine at the ready online 24/7/365.
• In the mood for something a little less physical but equally rejuvenating? May we suggest the new BusyMind app? “It’s a guided mindfulness mediation app geared towards busy lives,” said designer Kevin Lamping of San Antonio. “It’s designed for busy professionals and parents alike—and especially those who are both—who have trouble finding the time to meditate.” There’s a discernible minimalist vibe happening with the app’s design and the guided meditation itself. We recommend it.
Get Crafty
• Have you heard about the art and craft classes now being offered at Vintage on Main in Boerne? For October, they hosted courses on chalkboard lettering, making zinc buckets and fall signs, and working with essential oils. So fun! We were especially smitten with the class led by Laura of Morning Glory Seed Co. that featured the cute pumpkin farm sign you might have seen in our Instagram feed. To learn about upcoming classes, watch the Vintage on Main Facebook page or call the store at 830-331-2135.
• One of our favorite Wildflowers told us that Paper Napkin Press is scheduled to teach classes on hand lettering at both Vintage on Main and Farmhouse Market in Spring Branch. Details can be found here.
History & Heritage
• Our friend Inga Cotton alerted us to a November 1 book signing at San Antonio’s King William Association. The event honors author Jessie N.M. Simpson and photographer Al Rendon on their update The King William Area, A History and Guide to the Houses. More details on this event are here. (And don’t forget to check out our November 2017 calendar, a curated collection of events.)
Visit Virtual Texas!
• Lone Star State creatives have a gift for sharing great stories, adventures, and ideas. Over the last few weeks we’ve loved learning about: Austin author Chris Barton‘s stunning new children’s book, Dazzle Ships, with illustrations by Victo Ngai; San Antonio journalist Iris Gonzalez‘s Cuban adventure; Shari Biediger‘s story for the Rivard Report on a new wood-fired bagel place; a recipe for pasta primavera by our friend Chef V at Farmhouse Kitchens and French Pears; The Cactus Star‘s succulent-studded plant nursery tour; Dawn Robinette‘s article on the rise of sugar skulls and where to find them; The Texas Standard‘s piece on Texas slang; a Foodways, Texas podcast dedicated to beans; Denise Richter‘s write-up on German influences on downtown San Antonio’s culture; and insights from the Sophienburg Museum staff into 19th century New Braunfels tourism. Phew!
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