Arts + Culture

Local Artist Round-up

6 local artists to celebrate Article by Mallory Newell Beth Dilley Beth Dilley has lived in Flower Mound since 2006, and recently retired from teaching art in middle school. Beth paints everything from realistic representational to pure abstraction. Although she doesn't have a particular style, she approaches each canvas like a new opportunity and experiment, letting each one become what it will be as she works.  Beth enjoys taking commissions and original art in oil, acrylic and watercolor...

Life + Culture

Local Service and Hospitality

Q&A with Marty Bryan Article by Mallory Newell | Photography by Pixel Perfect Rose Can you explain the idea of gathering around the table to me? What do you mean by "Southern hospitality"? I always say that sharing a meal across the table from someone is a very intimate experience. Our purpose is to create spaces where people can come together, connect with their friends and family, and celebrate life. Well, it's hard to connect in an environment if, say, the seats are not comfortable, the...

Food + Beverage

The Touring Chocolatier 

Touring Chocolatier owner Kay Thibodeux encourages customers to come for the chocolate, but stay for the adventure.   Article by Isabella Van Trease One bite and Kay Thibodeaux was hooked.  As a jewelry salesperson, Kay had never considered working in the food industry, but after attending a chocolate festival in Wisconsin –  everything changed.  Upon trying a delicious chocolate sample created by the premiere chocolate maker Dove, Kay felt inspired to take action. She inquired about the...

Life + Culture

For the Love of Books

Local authors share their talents of writing right in our own neighborhood Article by Amy Young Amy Martin While browsing in the Highland Village Barnes and Noble, I noticed a display that featured a local artist named Amy Martin. I spoke with the manager and asked if she was in our area. Yes, and she even comes in to sign her books from time to time. Martin’s passion for the earth and its care is evident in her latest publication called Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around...