Arts + Culture

WHERE CELINA'S STORY LIVES

Rachel Baty and the Celina Museum Preserve the Past While Looking Toward the Future Article by Hannah Irby | Photography by Provided By Celina Area Heritage Museum As we continue to honor Celina’s 150 years of rich history and heritage, there is a person and a place that honors it well. Rachel Baty and the Celina Museum are striving toward just that. Located on West Pecan Street, the Celina Area Heritage Association and Museum holds the story of the beginning, the then, and the now of Celina...

Life + Culture

THANKFUL FOR CELINA

Celina Chamber Leaders Share What Makes This Growing Community Feel Like Home Photography by Provided By The Celina Chamber Alexis Jackson President What are you most thankful for about living and doing business in Celina? I am most thankful for the relationships I have built while living and working in Celina over the past seven years. It has been incredibly rewarding to have a front-row seat to our city’s remarkable growth and to play a small part in preserving the strong sense of...

Home Services

DESIGNED FOR LIVING

Cambridge Companies Creates Thoughtfully Planned Communities Where Nature, Connection and Elevated Design Come Together Article by Christine Clark | Photography by Provided by Cambridge Companies Turn any corner in one of Cambridge Companies’ master-planned communities, and you will experience a level of design and thoughtfulness not normally found in most communities. Matt Alexander, Chief Visionary and Marketing Officer at Cambridge Companies, subscribes to the philosophy that when people...

Food + Beverage

WHAT'S ON MY TABLE?

Celina Lifestyle Publisher Barbara Ireland Shares Her Favorite Finds for a Festive Thanksgiving Table Article and Photography by Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table with the people we love, and a beautiful tablescape makes the celebration feel even more special. This year, Celina Lifestyle Publisher Barbara Ireland is sharing a few of her favorite finds for creating a Thanksgiving table that feels warm, festive and effortlessly stylish. From rich autumn colors and natural...

Life + Culture

WITH HONOR AND GRATITUDE

Reflecting On The Service And Sacrifice Behind Veterans Day Article and Photography by Each year on November 11, communities across the country come together to recognize the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to pause, reflect and express gratitude to those who made the commitment to serve our country. The day has its roots in the end of World War I, when fighting ceased on the eleventh hour...

Arts + Culture

PARTNERS WITH PURPOSE

Local Businesses Give Back to the Causes and Community They Call Home Photography by Provided Giving back is about more than making a donation. It’s about recognizing a need, stepping in to help, and investing in the community you call home. Local businesses are doing just that, using their time, resources, and talents to make a meaningful difference. For many of our City Lifestyle partners, supporting local charities and causes is simply part of who they are. Whether they are lending a hand...

Life + Culture

GRATEFUL FOR GIFT OF CHRISTMAS

Cornerstone North Central Texas Spreads Joy Article by Niki Carbajal | Photography by Provided by Cornerstone North Texas There is something magical about choosing a Christmas gift. It’s the thought that goes into finding a gift that will make someone smile when they unwrap it. For 350 local children, Cornerstone North Central Texas hopes to make that feeling part of their Christmas this year. On December 12, Cornerstone will transform a local church into a Christmas store, welcoming...

Professional Services

HOMETOWN PAWS

Providing Celina With A Thoughtful Approach To Pet Care Article by Hannah Irby | Photography by Kristi Murry For Celina dog owners, finding a trusted place to care for a beloved pet is about more than convenience. It’s about knowing your dog will be safe, comfortable and cared for like family. Hometown Paws, a locally owned dog daycare and resort, was created to provide Celina families with a thoughtful approach to pet care right here in their own community. At the heart of Hometown Paws is...

Real Estate

DEEP ROOTS, NEW HOME

Coryann Johnson Brings Texas Home And Land To The Heart Of Downtown Celina Article by Christine Clark | Photography by Kristi Murry Coryann Johnson, a real estate professional and owner of Texas Home and Land, recently moved into her new office in downtown Celina at the corner of Pecan and North Ohio Street on the square. Her brokerage specializes in residential, commercial and land properties across North Texas. Coryann shared that it had been her dream for years to open an office downtown...

Food + Beverage

GATHERINGS AND GUITARS: TEXAS EDITION

Jennifer Taylor's Latest Cookbook Blends Texas Flavors, Red Dirt Music, And Gatherings Into One Collection Article by Sharla Davenport | Photography by Provided by Jennifer Taylor Making memories one meal and song at a time.  That is the heart behind the  Gatherings and Guitars  cookbook series by Jennifer Taylor, owner of Old Quail Run Farm. Gatherings and Guitars  is more than a cookbook. It is a collection of moments, flavors, and melodies inspired by the unforgettable gatherings hosted...