Beauty

Threading Dreams Into Legacy

Global roots and bridal dreams shape Esé Grembowski’s couture journey. Article by Lauren Stone When Esé Grembowski moved to Dallas to pursue a master’s degree in accounting at SMU, she had no idea the city would be where she’d find her voice, and her future, in fashion. “This was the first time I was on my own, not living under my parents’ roof,” says the Nigerian-born, Canada-raised designer. “I realized it was my chance to take a leap of faith and really pursue my fashion dreams.”  ...

Arts + Culture

Connecting and Resonating

The vibrant ebb and flow of real life is the heartbeat of Dallas painter Laura Petka’s striking fine art Article by David Muscari Laura Petka’s creativity began at a young age and has blossomed over the years. “I’ve been a painter and an artist for as long as I can remember—really, since childhood,” she says. Nowadays, the Park Cities resident is a treasured professional with an impressive list of clients and an impeccable reputation. Petka spent six years of her career as an art gallery...

Style + Beauty

Taking a Consultative Approach to Med Spa Beauty

Preservation Beauty leader Livia Perez helps clients achieve personalized beauty. Article by Kelsey Kosh Growing up, Livia Perez was the beauty guru of her friend group. “I was always doing my friends’ hair and makeup, and I was always that go-to person for all their beauty things, even for weddings, prom, or homecoming,” she remembers. Her mom encouraged her to open a salon, but her love of math and science drew her toward the medical field. She graduated from Texas Christian University with...

Arts + Culture

Where Talent Takes Root

From tiny dancers to future stars, The Dallas Conservatory combines world-class training with joyful creativity to nurture young performers from their first steps to center stage. Article by Lauren Stone In a city brimming with talent, The Dallas Conservatory stands as both a training ground for future stars and a haven where young artists begin to dream big. From toddlers twirling in their first dance class to teens preparing for Broadway stages, the Conservatory offers more than instruction...

Beauty

Style, Service, and Safari Spirit

The Room to Grow Luncheon brings Dallas together to support hospitalized children with compassion and colorful transformation. Article by Lauren Stone | Photography by Tamytha Cameron Every spring, Dallas comes alive with generosity and glamour for one of its most heartwarming and stylish philanthropic events. The 7th Annual Room to Grow Luncheon, benefitting Dec My Room, transformed NorthPark’s South Court into a lush, exotic escape. Surrounded by the mall’s renowned collection of Jonathan...

Arts + Culture

¡hola hp! Fostering a love for learning

How ¡hola hp! sparks a love for learning Article by David Muscari At Hola HP, education goes beyond textbooks and exams—it's all about nurturing a genuine love for learning. Recognized and respected in Park Cities educational circles, this dynamic approach merges personalized instruction with creative teaching techniques, revolutionizing students' engagement with their studies.  Whether tackling math, science, or language arts, Hola tutors instill curiosity, build healthy confidence, and...

Beauty

Meet Dr. Diana Velicu Gardner

She’s the Highland Park orthodontist that everyone is smiling about Article by David Muscari Crafting confidence with patients of all ages is what Dr. Diana Velicu Gardner does best, engineering smiles with purpose and precision, and reshaping lives at LVL Orthodontics. “Our greatest strength lies in delivering high-quality, customized care to patients of all ages, from children to adults seeking complex correction or esthetic refinement,” she says. “We combine advanced digital technology...

Arts + Culture

Making Mammograms More Approachable and Accurate

Sixty percent of women 50–74 years old miss their annual mammograms. The Painless Mammogram hopes new technology will help. Article by Kelsey Kosh As a field, mammography hasn’t changed much until recently, according to Dr. Matthew Reaven. “There've been some subtle improvements over the last half century, but for the most part, it's the same,” says the co-owner of The Painless Mammogram on Lovers Lane. Dr. Reaven’s clinic is breaking the mold in Dallas, leveraging a new machine that uses 3D...

Health + Wellness

REIMAGINED! Banner House at T Bar M

The next-generation private club is blending elite racquet sports with hospitality, wellness, cuisine and culture Article by David Muscari | Photography by Conner Key Texas tennis champions Jack Turpin, Tut Bartzen, and Clarence Mabry founded the legendary T Bar M camps and retreats around the state, opening the Dallas entry in 1972. Since then, it’s become Dallas’ most important destination for tennis and racquet sports, while cultivating a passionate, close-knit community in the process. ...

Beauty

Instilled With Humble Grit

Stanley Korshak owner Crawford Brock says its recent acquisition by Mitchells Stores will mean expanded inventory and ecommerce capabilities. Article by Kelsey J. Kosh | Photography by Carol Vig Longtime Stanley Korshak leader Crawford Brock references Pat Conroy’s novel The Great Santini when he describes the store culture and staff. “They’re Meechams,” he says, “They have humble grit.” That humble grit, he says, is integral to Stanley Korshak’s values and strategy—even as it enters a new...