Behind The Scenes of Our October Issue

Every time we work with Leslie Castro and Ryan Gray of Deux Boheme we know we are going to get something spectacular. It all starts with a concept meeting where Leslie explains (and sometimes acts out) her vision for the upcoming cover shoot. After these meetings, we’re left wishing we had 12 covers to do … Continued

Traveling Fit

Photo via Bodybuilding.com   Summer is right around the corner and that means road trips and long plane flights. Whether you are traveling to see your Nana, float the Frio or see the sights in the Big Apple, I have few strategies that will help you stay fit and ready to look beautiful on your … Continued

Dinner by Design

Imagine preparing food service for 1000+ guests in one day. Think about spring salads presented with jicama wrapped in a thinly sliced cucumber drizzled with raspberry vinaigrette. Think about grilling 500 beef tenderloins to perfection to be stacked over rich, cheesy dauphinaise potatoes. Seems like quite an undertaking right? Well, Philip Ferry, the Executive Chef … Continued

Marital Advice

Image via 100 Layer Cake When most couples get engaged and are about to take the next step, they feel like they know each other pretty well. After all, aren’t you supposed to marry someone who knows everything about you? Someone who is your best friend? Some would even say their soul mate. You spend … Continued

Simply Elegant

New brides: never fear. Bling is still here. At least according to Raymond Sauceda, owner of Simply Elegant by Raymond, one of the region’s premier wedding and specialty cake shops. As the baker of former First Lady Laura Bush’s birthday cake for her past three birthdays (George loved the cake!), Sauceda knows what is on … Continued

Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Cover Shoot

Every cover shoot of The One offers up its own set of unique experiences and challenges. Our latest endeavor at the Texas State Aquarium was no exception. But the private dolphin show waiting for all of us made dealing with the chilly weather and unforeseen last minute changes completely worth it. Of course, so did the fantastic cover photo … Continued