Home + Design

Transform Your Home & Life

Improve living spaces with handyman services and SunSetter awning installations from By His Hands, LLC Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by By His Hands, LLC Long before launching his business, Dell Harrington was shaping hands-on skills in a woodshop classroom. By day, he taught students the fundamentals of craftsmanship; on the side, he tackled home repairs and remodeling projects. That mix of leadership and trades opened the door to the oil fields, where Dell ultimately earned the...

Local Services

Storytelling in Focus

Introducing Cedar Park City Lifestyle’s newest photographer on the team, Aaron Cash Article by Aaron Cash Born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, Aaron Cash brings a grounded sense of grit to his work behind the camera. For over 20 years, Central Texas has been home, with the Cedar Park area playing an important role in shaping his creative career. Cash’s photography is built on connection—to people, to place, and to the moments that matter most. Married with two young hockey players, life for...

Food + Beverage

Pump Up the Jam

Elevate your meals with tasty twists on homemade jam Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Fabio Balbi & Jacek Nowak Home isn’t just how a space looks—it’s how it’s stocked and enjoyed. And homemade jam is a simple staple that brings warmth into any kitchen. It’s there for leisurely brunches, quick snacks, and everything in between. You may even want to upgrade your favorite recipe with fun flavor combinations to do a little something different.   Orange Jam Rosemary + Honey: ...

Home Services

Raising Roofs, Raising Leaders

Stay safe and secure with Hall’s Roofing & Sheet Metal Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Myke Toman Shannon Hall loves to soak up the sunshine when she’s off the clock, whether she’s out on the water boating and surfing or exploring new places through her travels. Stepping away from the daily grind gives her the reset she needs to stay energized, grounded, and inspired. That sense of renewal carries straight back into her work at The Original Hall’s Roofing & Sheet Metal, a family...

Home Services

Your Upgrade Done Right

Replace your home’s windows and doors with tailored solutions from the professional installers at Texas Window Store Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Texas Window Store If you want an energy-efficient, high-performance fiberglass window, you choose Marvin. If you want a beautiful, durable front door that makes a statement, you choose iron. And if you want a family-owned, locally-based installation team that understands how to elevate comfort and curb appeal, you choose Texas Window...

Home Services

Rooted in Expertise

How Good Guys Tree Service delivers high-quality, trustworthy, expert-led care for the Greater Austin Area Article and Photography by Good Guys Tree Service Trees are a defining element of the landscapes we inhabit, shaping environmental health, enhancing property value, and supporting our overall well-being. Their impact is profound, and caring for them requires an understanding of each tree’s unique needs. True tree care demands certified expertise, regional insight, and a trusted partner...

Arts + Culture

Canvases Full of Feeling

Meet three talented artists featured at Art Direct, whose pieces you can adorn your walls with Article and Photography by Art Direct artists Olivia Stone Olivia is an American painter, born and raised in Austin, Texas. Originally with a background in marketing and art theory, her passion lies in creating visual stories with custom texture and challenging how perspective can be depicted in paint. Olivia’s art focuses on the relationship between layered texture and challenging color. ...

Beauty

Self-Love is Self-Investment

Take an inside-out approach to beauty with accessible and luxurious treatments from Forever Glow Aesthetics Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Myke Toman Three years into its presence in Leander, Forever Glow Aesthetics is more than a typical medical spa. Under independent injector Danielle Bayer’s leadership, the experience is defined by an approach that feels like working with a trusted friend. From 20-somethings exploring preventative Botox to those in their 50s navigating natural...

Beauty

Your Dream Wedding Look

Feel seen, styled, and celebrated as a bride with Salt + Waves Salon Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Salt + Waves Salon With weddings, every detail matters—including your hair. Having a stylist who understands your vision makes all the difference. At Salt + Waves Salon, the experience starts when you walk through the door, where you’re encouraged to talk through that vision. You leave refreshed, confident, and ready to take on your big day. “Being part of a bride’s wedding morning...

Food + Beverage

Built by Experience, Driven by People

Welcome new restaurant and bar Blue Agave Tex Mex to the community Article by Megan Marshall | Photography by Myke Toman Tasha Miller’s life has unfolded like a perfectly timed series of moments falling into place. After graduating college, she had no intention of entering the restaurant industry. But when a friend asked her to help out at the spot he was managing, everything changed. Once she got a taste of the fast pace, the people, and the energy, what started as a favor turned into a...