Beauty

Rooted in Confidence

Drybar Allen Helps Clients Elevate Their Style through Healthy Hair, Confidence, and Expert Blowouts. Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Zaharra Hemani: Blue Gem Portraits Whether it's soft waves for date night, a sleek style for the office, or a voluminous blowout before a special event, hair elevates confidence and ties an entire look together. And Drybar Allen has been creating this experience since opening its doors in 2024. "Everyone has their own personal style, and your hair...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

The Art of Coping Supports Kids’ and Teens’ Mental Health Through Art and Dance Expression Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Gracelyn Baggett: Sun Kissed Imagery When life starts to overwhelm us and we’re unsure where to turn, ideally, a professional therapist can offer guidance, or a trusted friend can lend a listening ear. But for some children, visual and performing arts can bring an immediate source of peace. That’s where a local nonprofit, The Art of Coping, is working to make...

Life + Culture

Good Human of the Month

Meet Julie Brown Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Provided For Julie Brown, serving others has never been about recognition. It has simply been a way of life. Whether volunteering in the community, supporting coworkers, or serving through her church, Julie believes small acts of kindness create lasting impact. Julie and her husband, Jeff, have been married for 42 years and are proud parents of their daughter, Amanda, who lives in San Diego. They also share their home with two beloved...

Home + Design

Style Starts Right Beneath Your Feet

Alliance Direct Brings Family-Rooted Craftsmanship and Commercial-Grade Coating Standards to the Overlooked Floors that Shape How Spaces Feel Every Day. Article by Ken G. Crawford | Photography by Ty Harper Photography Style in a home rarely stops at the walls. It shows up in the rooms we use, the routines we repeat, and the surfaces underfoot. Alliance Direct comes to flooring from a family place: owners Amanda and Craig Martin represent four generations in the trades, years in construction...

Style + Beauty

The First Outfit

Jennifer Dodson of Haute Beauty Aesthetics Discusses Why Looking and Feeling Your Best May Be the Most Important Style Choice of All. Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Macy Alex Photography A great outfit can make a statement and inspire confidence. But according to Jennifer Dodson, founder and owner of Haute Beauty Aesthetics in Fairview, true style begins long before someone opens their closet. “Our body is our first outfit,” Dodson says. “We were born in that one, and we’ll die in...

Shopping

Workin’ It

Young Professional Fashion Fit for the Perfect Pitch to the Happiest Hour Article by Roxanne Carne | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia Call it the One-Piece Rule: one of this fall's most popular fashion trends, and also the smartest way to get dressed while somehow still being the simplest. Instead of piecing together five brand-new looks from scratch, real style now hinges on a single, deliberate anchor - one bold piece, worn with confidence, everything else kept quiet around...

Life + Culture

Don't Tell Mama Band

Twenty Years of Music, Memories, and Bringing People Together Article and Photography by Patti Faulhaber For nearly two decades, the Don't Tell Mama Band has been proving that great music has the power to unite people. Since its founding in 2006 by husband-and-wife team Glenn and Maria Lightford, the Dallas/Fort Worth-based band has grown into one of North Texas' premier live entertainment acts, earning a loyal following through exceptional musicianship, high-energy performances, and a...

Life + Culture

Good Human of the Month

Karin Saucedo Educates Her Community About Coyotes with Song Dog Watch Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Karin Saucedo In the Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve, something special is happening. A wildlife photographer turned nature advocate is doing her best to support an often misunderstood species: the coyote. Local resident Karin Saucedo has made it her mission to educate others about these special creatures through her work with her organization, Song Dog...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Bowe's Buddies Helps Animals with Special Needs Thrive in Foster Care before Finding Their Forever Homes Article by Elizabeth Felker | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Bowe’s Buddies Bowe’s Buddies was founded on one simple belief: every animal deserves a second chance. And no one embodies that more than Bowe himself. Bowe’s story began in July 2020, when his mother—young, sick, and heavily pregnant—was brought into a local shelter. She gave birth to seven kittens in the safety of the...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month-Kids!

Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. Fosters Student Success through Mentorship and Connection Article by Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. (Consider How One Individual Changes Everything) is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping students discover their path toward college, career, and life success through mentorship, career readiness, and meaningful community connections. Founded on the belief that one...