Home + Design

Precision Wine Cellar Craftsmanship

A Highly Specialized Craft Where Engineering, Construction, and Patience Connect to Protect Wine Collections Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Timber Creek Carpentry Custom-built wine cellars sit at a rare intersection of construction, engineering, and precise environmental control. They are not decorative afterthoughts or upgraded closets; they are carefully calibrated environments where even a small error can compromise an entire collection. According to William Thomas...

Fitness

Your Martial Arts School Home Away From Home

Kung Fu Academy of North Texas Blends Traditional Kung Fu with Strength, Mindset, and Movement Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Mallory Gilbert In a crowded market, Kung Fu Academy of North Texas stands out through authentic, traditional Chinese Kung Fu taught in a modern, structured system. Founded two years ago, the academy is one of the few in the area dedicated solely to traditional Chinese Kung Fu, focusing on long-term student growth. The academy serves students ages four...

Home + Design

DFW Turf Pros

Premium Artificial Turf Solutions Designed for North Texas Living Article by Alexis Jacobs In North Texas, where extreme heat, stubborn soil, and unpredictable rain make lawn care a constant challenge, maintaining natural grass can feel like a full-time job. DFW Turf Pros was created to offer homeowners and businesses a smarter, more reliable alternative. Based in McKinney and serving the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area, the company has quickly become a trusted name in premium artificial turf...

Food + Beverage

Hutchins BBQ Feels Like Home

Built on Faith, Served with Purpose for the Community They Love Article by Sarah Wyatt | Photography by Hutchins BBQ In Texas, barbecue is more than food—it’s a gathering place. It’s where families mark big moments, neighbors catch up, and life slows down over a shared plate of perfectly smoked meat. Hutchins BBQ has embraced that tradition for decades, proudly serving as a home for Texas barbecue—a place built as much on relationships as on craftsmanship. At Hutchins BBQ, that welcoming...

Finance + Legal Services

News from Farmers Bank & Trust

Farmers Bank & Trust names Madison Haltom as Commercial Loan Officer in Prosper Article by J.D. Bailey | Photography by Farmers Bank & Trust Farmers Bank & Trust (FB&T) is excited to announce the appointment of Madison Haltom as Commercial Loan Officer. She is based in the Prosper branch and will serve the greater North DFW region.  Haltom brings five years of financial experience and has been with FB&T since 2020, where she previously served as Mortgage Loan Originator. In her new role, she...

Style + Beauty

Expert Lash Extensions and Beauty Services for Everyone

The Lash Lounge provides personalized treatments, boosting confidence and simplifying your daily beauty routine. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by The Lash Lounge, Sharon Thomas The lash and brow industry in DFW has grown rapidly as clients look to simplify their beauty routines. At The Lash Lounge both in McKinney and Prosper, that demand is met with a focused approach prioritizing customization, professional training, and consistent standards over quick fixes or one-size-fits-all...

Event Planning + Services

The McKinney Flour Mill

A historic North Texas landmark thoughtfully restored into a wedding and events destination rooted in legacy and community. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by James Bresnahan On any given weekend, The McKinney Flour Mill feels alive in a way it didn’t generations ago. Where grain was once milled, you’ll now hear glasses clinking at cocktail hour, music filling the reception hall, and guests making their way down McKinney’s original Main Street. For James Bresnahan, part owner and...

Wellness

Starwood Med Spa

Starwood Med Spa Brings Thoughtful, Medical-Grade Aesthetics to McKinney Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Lorena Balaguer - Lovelyn Photography When Starwood Med Spa opened in McKinney in 2024, the goal wasn’t to follow a trend. It was to bring a focus on medical integrity, education, and natural results to a community that values trust and long-term relationships. For more than a decade, Starwood Med Spa has been a trusted name across North Texas, known for combining advanced...

Wellness

Healing Beyond Traditional Psychotherapy Methods

Marci Patton combines evidence-based therapy with spirituality to guide clients toward meaningful recovery. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Focused Creative When Marci Patton, LPC, founder of Ketagenics Psychotherapy, looks back on how her practice began, she starts with a season of major personal change. “About a decade ago, I was in my first year of substance-use recovery,” she explains. “Even though my life was full of accomplishments, multiple degrees, marriage, children, and a...

Life + Culture

The Dallas PULSE

North Texas’ first professional volleyball team brings energy and excitement. Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Dallas Pulse A new team brings a wave of energy to a city. With The Dallas PULSE, that energy feels even stronger. It’s part of who they are—built into their name and their focus. Their mission centers on sparking genuine excitement, and that presence will become real across North Texas starting January 10. As Major League Volleyball’s newest franchise and the...