Sports + Recreation

The Summit Within

Explorer And Speaker Alex Harris Brings Lessons From The World’s Harshest Environments Into Everyday Life, Redefining Resilience, Leadership, And Success. Article by Lauren Stone Long before Alex Harris stood atop Everest or crossed the Arabian Desert unsupported, he was a curious child growing up in South Africa with his sights set on becoming an astronaut. The path, however, was anything but straightforward. His plan, to join the South African Air Force and eventually make his way to the...

Sports + Recreation

Dallas Stars’ Matt Duchene

The Pro Hockey Star Shares What He Loves About Living In Park Cities Article by Kelsey Kosh Professional hockey player Matt Duchene moved to Dallas in 2023, the same year he played his 1,000th NHL game. Duchene has played with teams including the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, and Columbus Blue Jackets. He has also played in the Olympics for Canada. Last year, the Stars announced they had signed Duchene to a four-year extension contract that runs through 2029. Here...

Sports + Recreation

GAME ON, DALLAS

DFW loves its soccer, and a bold new club, backed by sports icons Abby Wambach and Brandon Aubrey, wants to raise the bar even higher. Article by Dave Muscari | Photography by James Smith No doubt about it: when it comes to soccer, North Texas is an undeniable mecca. Professional franchises like FC Dallas in Frisco and Dallas Trinity FC, based at the historic Cotton Bowl in Fair Park, powerhouse college programs, dynamic high school rivalries, elite club circuits, and even the youngest players...

Beauty

Serving Style Beyond The Court

Lady of Leisure blends tennis heritage with effortless polish for life in motion. Article by Lauren Stone In the Park Cities, days rarely follow a neatly structured schedule. A morning tennis match can easily lead to school drop-offs, errands, lunch in Snider Plaza, and evening plans in Highland Park Village. For Brooke Noffsinger, that constant motion became the inspiration behind her new brand, Lady of Leisure. “I reached a point where yoga pants and predictable tennis skirts weren’t...

Food + Beverage

Star-Studded Hollywood Glamour

New Design District restaurant Delilah combines luxury nightlife and 1920s aesthetic. Article by Kelsey Kosh | Photography by Chase Hall Photography Los Angeles-based The h.wood Group recently opened its fourth location of luxury nightlife concept Delilah in Dallas’s Design District. At 15,000 square feet, the location is the largest yet for the roaring 20s-inspired concept, which combines high-energy nightlife with touches of Hollywood glamour. It follows openings for venues in Los Angeles...

Health + Wellness

Strength, Confidence, Celebration, All Yours.

When it comes to local fitness options, SESSION Pilates stands out in a sea of sameness Article by David Muscari | Photography by Sean Berry The Park Cities has its fair share of fitness options, which, according to Brittany Grignon Hays, “means people truly value movement and community.” As the founder and owner of SESSION Pilates, she should know. In April, Hays’ company celebrated 10 years in business with a special fundraising and recognition event at the Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum. But...

Beauty

Investing in Impact

The McCauley Foundation Invitational champions strategic philanthropy in melanoma research. Article by Lauren Stone | Photography by The Unlisted Co. When Sean McCauley set out to launch The McCauley Foundation Invitational, he approached it the same way he approaches his business: with long-term vision and disciplined execution. “I wanted to make sure quality was felt from start to finish, hopefully turning this into an annual event that raises more money each year,” he said. The result? All...

Life + Culture

Raising Funds for a Cure

The Children’s Cancer Fund Gala combines fashion show with fundraiser. Article by Kelsey Kosh The annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala is so much more than its finale fashion show, in which children battling cancer model their favorite looks from Dillard’s alongside those whom they look up. The planning process begins much earlier and works to perfect details that not only draw A-list celebrities and Park Cities elite, but that provide a personalized and life-changing experience for each of the...

Home + Design

Achieving Curated Collected Design

Mary Lu Quick and Mary Bryan are creating award-winning interior design concepts with their firm, MMaison Interiors. Article by Kelsey Kosh | Photography by Nathan Schroeder Childhood friends Mary Lu Quick and Mary Bryan both grew up dreaming of becoming fashion designers. “Something that we all know now is how connected fashion and interiors are,” says Bryan. “When you have that love of putting together an outfit with this type of texture or material and pairing it with a pant that has a...

Home + Design

A Warm Community Awaits at Caruth Haven Court

Comfort and connection converge to create a proactive, personal, and relationship-centered retirement experience for residents Article by David Muscari Caruth Haven Court is a well-established assisted living and memory care community located on the edge of the Park Cities off the North Central Expressway on Caruth Haven Lane. Set on land that once belonged to one of Dallas’ earliest pioneer families, Caruth Haven Court carries a deep historical legacy while providing modern senior care. It...