Ribbon Cutting for Favorite Design Co

Join us for a ribbon cutting celebrating Favorite Design Co's New Home!

Favorite Design Co is excited to be celebrating their new office location in the historic Theis House in downtown Boerne! Favorite Design Co is a Boerne-based interior design business committed to thoughtful design, meaningful experiences and work that reflects the character of its clients and community. The company helps clients bring their ideas to life through creative, personalized design solutions that are both beautiful and purposeful. They offer full-service interior design, virtual design, and even a simple room refresh!

Favorite Design Co is hosting a joint Grand Opening celebration with Boerne Lifestyle, who will also be housed in the Theis House. 

Event details:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
4–7 p.m.
Ribbon cutting at 4 p.m.

WEBSITE: www.favoritedesignco.com
PHONE: (210) 315-0239
LOCATION: The Theis House, 248 S Main St., Boerne, TX 78006

Please read below for the official press release announcing this exciting opportunity!

BOERNE LIFESTYLE AND FAVORITE DESIGN CO MAKE HISTORIC THEIS HOUSE THEIR
NEW HOME

Ribbon cutting and grand opening scheduled for November 10

BOERNE, Texas — Boerne Lifestyle magazine and Favorite Design Co are leasing the historic Theis House, located at 248 South Main Street near Newton Alley in downtown Boerne. The property will become the new offices for both businesses.

The community is invited to celebrate the opening on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a grand-opening celebration and an opportunity to visit the historic property.

Tara Bové, owner and publisher of Boerne Lifestyle, and Donen Kemnitz of Favorite Design Co selected the property because it represents a meaningful blend of Boerne’s history and the fresh, forward-looking spirit of their businesses.

“The Theis House reflects so much of what makes Boerne special—its history, character and strong sense of community,” said Bové. “It feels like a natural home for businesses that celebrate our community while continuing to create something new.”

Built in 1858 by German immigrant Phillip Jacob Theis, the Theis House is one of Boerne’s oldest surviving pioneer homes. Theis was an early Kendall County blacksmith and wheelwright who operated his shop on the property. He was also among those who signed the 1859 petition
requesting the creation of Kendall County.

The home is especially significant because of its rare dogtrot design and palisade, or “chink-and-daub,” construction. Willow branches were woven around cedar support posts, packed with clay and stone, and then covered with stucco. Its hand-hewn beams, wooden pegs and distinctive construction provide a lasting glimpse into the lives of Boerne’s early German
settlers.

Phillip and his wife, Margaretha, raised seven children in the home. Their son August later continued the family’s blacksmithing business and raised his own family on the property. The home was eventually restored by the Bergmann family and designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1984.

For Boerne Lifestyle and Favorite Design Co, the move is about more than establishing new offices. It is an opportunity to work from a place that embodies the distinctive character, creativity and community connections at the heart of both businesses.

“We were drawn to the contrast between the historic nature of the Theis House and the new ideas and creative work taking place within its walls,” said Kemnitz. “We are honored to become part of the continuing story of this remarkable property.”

The new downtown offices will provide both businesses with a distinctive and welcoming setting in the heart of the community they serve.

EVENT DETAILS
Theis House Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
4–7 p.m.
Ribbon cutting at 4 p.m.
248 South Main Street
Boerne, Texas

ABOUT BOERNE LIFESTYLE
Boerne Lifestyle is a locally owned community publication dedicated to shining a light on all that is good, beautiful and inspirational in the greater Boerne area. Through engaging local stories, print and digital content, and community partnerships, the magazine connects Boerne-area residents with the people, businesses and organizations that make the community distinctive.

ABOUT FAVORITE DESIGN CO
Favorite Design Co is a Boerne-based creative business committed to thoughtful design, meaningful experiences and work that reflects the character of its clients and community. The company helps clients bring their ideas to life through creative, personalized design solutions that are both beautiful and purposeful.

MEDIA CONTACT
Tara Bové
Owner and Publisher, Boerne Lifestyle
Tara.Bove@citylifestyle.com
210-784-8936