Home + Design

Where Waters Run Blue

Ensuring Your Pool Is Swim-Ready at All Times Is an Investment Worth Taking Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by TinTin Wynn Photography & Films In Texas, outdoor living is a year-round experience. And nothing defines a backyard retreat more than a beautiful pool. Imagine crystal-clear blue water, smooth rocks with cascading waterfalls, and native stones that mimic the feel of your own private lagoon. Shade from tall plants or pergolas and cabanas help create distinct zones for cooking...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Where Love Lives: Ally’s Wish Redesigns What “Home” Means for Families Facing Life-Threatening Illness Article by Missy Phipps | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Ally's Wish Home is more than four walls. It is where laughter echoes, where children feel safe, and where memories quietly take root. For families facing a life-threatening illness, home can also become a place of fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty. Ally’s Wish exists to gently redesign that experience—creating intentional...

Home + Design

Changing Spaces

As Life Evolves, So Can Our Homes Article by Ayesha Durrani | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Landon H Williams Home is where the heart is. And there’s no better way to breathe new life into your living space than through remodeling, whether it’s transforming an outdated kitchen into a modern and functional culinary space, renovating an old bathroom with a spa-like shower, freestanding tub, and smart storage, or brightening rooms with fresh paint and lighting that enhances the ambiance...

Travel

Home Is Where You Are

Treating Places Like Home, Even When Traveling Article by Olivia Barr | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Olivia Barr There’s a moment that happens when you travel enough—not when you arrive, but when you slow down. When you stop seeing a destination as a backdrop and begin noticing how it functions. How people live. How they move through their days. How your presence fits into their world. That’s when travel shifts from consumption to consideration. The most meaningful journeys begin...

Home + Design

Outdoor Living Reimagined

Enhancing the Value of Your Home Through Landscaping, Outdoor Living, and Thoughtful Design Article by Courtesy of Hope Freeman | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Chad Hatcher In North Texas, outdoor spaces aren’t an afterthought. They are a defining part of how a home is experienced and valued. Given the area’s long, warm seasons, a population with an active lifestyle, and a competitive housing market, thoughtfully designed landscapes and outdoor living areas can significantly enhance...

Event Planning + Services

The Perfect Place to Say “I Do,” Again

A Romantic Getaway Close to Home - Hotel Crescent Court Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography There is something irresistible about a romantic escape that does not require traveling far. Less than an hour from home, Uptown Dallas offered everything we wanted for our anniversary weekend: elegance, intimacy, and the feeling of being truly away. At the heart of it all was Hotel Crescent Court, a place that made celebrating our love effortless and unforgettable. ...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Heart of the City Lewisville Lives Out Compassion Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Heart of the City Lewisville In our local community, a purposeful nonprofit is redefining what it means to care for one’s community. Heart of the City Lewisville stands on a simple but transformative belief that love requires action. Rooted in service, integrity, and local impact, this organization continues to strengthen neighborhoods by meeting real needs with dignity...

Home + Design

Love Where You Live

Chateau Realty Helps Texas Residents Find Their Footing Article by Courtesy of Chateau Realty | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Chateau Realty In Texas, “loving where you live” means different things to different people. For some, it’s a family home close to good schools. For others, it’s a ranch with room to breathe, a luxury estate overlooking the lake, or a commercial space where a dream business can grow. Flower Mound and its residents have all of the above at their fingertips, and...

Food + Beverage

Local Experience

Discover local gems, create memories, and embrace authentic community experiences. Article by Deborah Dove Tycoon Bar - 811 International Parkway, Flower Mound, TX Located in Lakeside Village, Tycoon Bar offers a luxurious speakeasy vibe for an unforgettable date night. Sip a craft cocktail in the unique Glow Bar before or after enjoying an upscale dining experience. Painting with a Twist - 5810 Long Prairie Road, Ste 600, Flower Mound, TX Channel your inner Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera...

Arts + Culture

Beyond the Body

How Somatic Movement and Dance Movement Therapy Support Whole-Person Well-Being Article by Averly Burns | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Erin Price I didn’t just discover somatic movement in a dance studio. I found it years into performing, during a period when stress felt louder than my own thoughts. As someone who grew up expressing myself through performing, I understood movement as art, yet I had never understood movement as communication. Of course, your body is the most...