Professional Services

Celebrating Local Women Entrepreneurs

Meet the Women Behind the Businesses Making an Impact in the Community Article by Angi Burns Our Ladies Issue is a celebration of remarkable women who have not only built successful businesses but have also fostered strong, supportive networks that uplift and inspire others to achieve greatness. These women are challenging traditional norms and redefining what it truly means to be an entrepreneur in today’s world. Their stories are filled with resilience, determination, and creativity...

Professional Services

Capturing Precious Moments

Create Lasting Memories with Maternity and Newborn Photos Article and Photography by Karen Wood: Karen Laine Photography Newborns change at lightning speed. You’ll want to remember every sweet detail--lashes, toes, hair, wrinkles, rolls, and nose. You’ll want to capture who your new little person is, how he/she looks, and who he/she looks like! Newborn portraits capture all of this.  They also tell the story of new parents and building bonds--the wonder of a new family and new beginnings.  ...

Beauty

Make Mom Feel Beautiful

Expertise, Artistry, and Experience Await You at Haute Beauty Aesthetics Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Ty Harper Photography Mom’s the best, right? Then treat her accordingly on this Mother’s Day at Haute Beauty Aesthetics, a boutique luxury med spa located in Allen.  Haute Beauty Aesthetics isn’t your traditional salon or average spa. Aesthetics injectables are performed by an experienced, certified nurse practitioner, Jennifer Adams, while aesthetician Olivia Womack uses...

Style + Beauty

Taylor Davis

Celebrating Allen Resident Miss Dallas 2024 Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Grey Hernandez Sometimes the most impromptu, last-minute decisions we make are the ones that serve us the best. Taylor Davis’s eleventh-hour decision to run for Miss Howard University led to outcomes that still amaze her.  Her pageant journey began in 2021 as a budding college senior in Washington DC. Gaining confidence from her win on the East Coast, she decided to compete for Miss Dallas upon her return...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month: Emily’s Place

Plano Organization Builds a Bridge from Shelters to Community Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Courtesy of Emily’s Place “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women,” argues Maya Angelou. And in a local residence in Plano, women are standing up for themselves each and every day. Since 2002, Emily’s Place has served as a way for women and their children who are escaping abusive relationships to move from...

Professional Services

Collaboration Over Competition

The Power of Women Supporting Women Article and Photography by Angi Burns In today’s fast-paced business landscape, one thing has become abundantly clear: collaboration is key. Now more than ever, women entrepreneurs are proving that success isn't just about individual ambition—it’s about the collective strength of women who uplift, support, and inspire one another. For many, the journey to entrepreneurship is filled with challenges—whether it’s navigating a male-dominated industry, balancing...

Food + Beverage

Local Experience

Discover local gems, create memories, and embrace authentic community experiences. Article by Deborah Dove Tea at the Adolphus : Served in the Adolphus’s elegant French room, Tea at the Adolphus is a storied tradition.  Enjoy a three-course menu of tea sandwiches, scones, and pastries paired with loose leaf teas. 1321 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX DeGolyer Tea Room at the Dallas Arboretum : This three-course tea service includes a demitasse of soup, assorted tea sandwiches, sweet treats...

Life + Culture

EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT

Fighting Hunger One Bowl at a Time in McKinney Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Courtesy of Empty Bowls Project The mission of Empty Bowls is to hold an annual community event featuring local artisans and food purveyors that raises money and awareness to support nonprofit organizations that directly address hunger in our community. This annual McKinney event showcases handcrafted bowls made and decorated by professional and amateur artists. There also are larger bowls that are part of...

Finance + Legal Services

Navigating the World of Legal Solutions

A Local Law Firm with Roots in Allen Invests in Community Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Courtesy of Brad Walsh: B&E Photography For many, traveling through the world of attorneys, probate courts, and complex laws often feels confusing. The team at Allen Texas Attorneys understands how finding appropriate legal representation can be challenging and strives to make their clients’ journey easier and less stressful.    Allen Texas Attorneys represents clients in Allen, Collin County...

Finance + Legal Services

More than Just a Tax Accountant

How the Altland & Harris Financial Group Helps You and Your Business Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia With tax codes getting more complicated, it’s easy for everyone to feel overwhelmed. Thankfully, the team at Altland & Harris Financial Group combines the knowledge, experience, kindness, and guidance that individuals and small business owners need to navigate complicated tax laws. Henry Harris III, owner and CEO of Altland & Harris, took time to...