Home + Design

Staging That Sells: Turning Houses into Homes

Founder of The Staged Collective Elizabeth Schramme uses a tailored, design-forward approach to home staging in the Park Cities. Article by Lauren Stone When it comes to home staging, the right decision can make or break a sale, but it’s more than just filling a property with furniture. According to seasoned designer and founder of Dallas-based home staging service The Staged Collective, Elizabeth Schramme, “Staging is not just about making a home look beautiful—it’s about telling a story that...

Life + Culture

Children’s Cancer Fund’s 35th Anniversary Gala

Article and Photography by On Friday, April 11, the Children’s Cancer Fund Gala will celebrate its 35th Anniversary, an inspiring evening dedicated to raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and care. This year’s event, presented by Dillard’s, promises to be a memorable occasion filled with hope, celebration, and generosity. The gala will take place at the Hilton Anatole and bring together an incredible lineup of supporters, including legendary athletes, community leaders...

Home + Design

Blessed Relief: Damascus Air

With over 70 years of HVAC experience, the Damascus team is a reliable breath of fresh air in the Park Cities Article by David Muscari Weather in Texas can be extraordinarily fickle. Having an experienced, trustworthy HVAC company on speed dial can make all the difference in the world during a cold winter or sweltering summer. Ask owner Dillon Cripps what his clients might say about his company, Damascus Air, if he wasn’t standing in the room with them, and he’ll confidently say: “They’d...

Food + Beverage

The Park Cities Pitmaster

From fine dining to every Dallasite’s’ favorite curbside BBQ, Chef Kent Rathbun knows no bounds. Article by Lauren Stone Chef Kent Rathbun’s story is one of constant reinvention—a journey that has taken him from high-end French kitchens to the backyard BBQ pits of Texas, all while keeping his roots firmly planted in the heart of Dallas. As a decades-long member of the Park Cities community, Rathbun’s impact on the local dining scene has been nothing short of remarkable. Long before Rathbun...

Auto + Marine

Girl Power

North Texas welcomes the new women's professional soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC. Article by David Muscari Dallas-Fort Worth has long been considered a center for soccer. Indoor and outdoor, the sport found its place through youth teams, top-notch high school and college programs, recreational leagues for adults and more. Over the years professional soccer teams have also peppered the region, including the Dallas Tornado, Dallas Sidekicks, Dallas Burn, and, of course, FC Dallas. Founded by...

Food + Beverage

Table for Two

Enjoy a noteworthy New Orleans-inspired lunch this Valentine’s Day at Jack & Harry’s in Snider Plaza. Article by Kelsey J Vanderschoot | Photography by Kayla Enright It’s that time of year again: Time to scour the city’s best restaurants via phone and OpenTable to see which, if any, still have reservations available for Valentine’s Day dinner. What if there was a way for you and your special someone to access the high-quality food and restaurant ambiance that Dallas is known for, without...

Shopping

Subtle and Permanent Accessories

At pop-up events throughout the Park Cities, the Spark Collection offers a permanent jewelry experience. Article by Kelsey J Vanderschoot Longtime friends Shannon Brosseau and Bethany Malone always loved jewelry, but they stopped wearing many of their favorite pieces because their young daughters would always ask to borrow them, and that meant the two moms risked losing their necklaces, bracelets, rings, and more. So, when Brosseau and her daughter came across a permanent jewelry pop up while...

Life + Culture

A Tribute to Heroism

Led by President and CEO Chris Cassidy, the National Medal of Honor Museum opens on March 25th in Arlington. Article by Lauren Stone On March 25th, the National Medal of Honor Museum officially opens in Arlington, Texas—a groundbreaking tribute to the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of the nation’s most decorated service members. Celebrating the recipients’ courage while inspiring future generations to embody the values of service, sacrifice and heroism, the state-of-the-art museum is...

Food + Beverage

So Fresh and So Clean

The Gem’s two locations serve juices, smoothies, and small bites with certified organic and non-GMO ingredients. Article by Kelsey J Vanderschoot Leslie Needleman says that when her friends would visit her during her breast cancer treatments in 2009, everyone had to try the green juice she made. “I had to dive deep into what a healthy lifestyle should look like so that once all of my treatments were over, I was making sure that the environment was a healthy one and that my cancer wouldn't...

Health + Wellness

Texas Swing

In February, The Dallas Open moves to The Star in Frisco with big stars and big plans. Article by David Muscari For years Dallas-Fort Worth cultivated a reputation as a center for professional tennis success. From the 1960s through 1980s, it was the home base of Lamar Hunt’s World Championship Tennis. WCT produced tournaments around the U.S. featuring the sport’s brightest stars, including Arthur Ashe, John McEnroe and Boris Becker. The season ended annually with a marquee tournament in...