Fitness

Escape, Relax, and Recharge In Style

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Offers Elevated Daycations, Dining, Kids Zone, Golf, Celebrations, Events Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Whether seeking recreation or relaxation, a luxurious retreat that blends effortless style with Texas Hill Country's natural beauty awaits at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, all inspired by nature and rooted in meaningful connections. Tucked within 4,000 acres of rolling hills, nature preserves and scenic...

Home + Design

Your Home’s Personality

Transforming Spaces into Something Meaningful and Personalized Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia As the weather starts cooling down and families start planning for winter holidays, one important thing to take stock of is your home decor. After all, it’s easy for time to pass by, and suddenly those incredible drapes designed in the 90s are looking old but not quite vintage. For a fresh change to your home without the need to paint or renovate...

Health + Wellness

Honoring Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Heroes for Children – 21 Years of Hope for Families Battling Childhood Cancer Article and Photography by Courtesy of Heroes for Children For 21 years, Heroes for Children has provided critical support to families in Texas navigating the unimaginable—a child’s cancer diagnosis. Through their core programs—financial assistance, social assistance, and comfort and care—Heroes for Children helps bridge the gaps left by insurance, ensuring parents can focus on their child’s healing instead of...

Style + Beauty

Bold and Beautiful

Something Pretty, Something Blue Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Gracelyn Baggett: Sun Kissed Imagery Inspired by the blue waves of the ocean, by all that sparkles and shines, and all things beauty, an ambitious East Texas entrepreneur has made a name for herself amongst the bustling and busy vibes of Plano. Karri Graves’s core philosophy stands behind the creation of her salon, which is helping women feel beautiful. Without care and compassion (and a touch of pampering), impacting...

Style + Beauty

Freedom in Fashion

Juneteenth Runway Honors Legacy and Style at Legacy West Article by Ken G. Crawford | Photography by Gracelyn Baggett: Sun Kissed Imagery & Joseph Rivers: Jay Sonata Photography Under the Texas twilight, fashion, freedom, and Black joy took center stage at Legacy West. The 2025 Juneteenth Fashion Show, held in the Lexus Box Garden and produced by Leah Frazier and Think Three Media, honored 160 years since emancipation with the powerful theme: We Are One.” The event united the community in a...

Shopping

Shop Around Town

Plano's Most Stylish Local Boutiques Article by Deborah Dove 1. Lyla's Clothing & Gifts : Home decor, unique gifts, and women's clothing and accessories. 2. Keeks Designer Handbags Preloved and new luxury handbags. 3. Cotton Island Adorable jeans, shoes, clothing, and accessories with a fashion-forward focus 4. Consignment Crush Crush the home décor game with unique furniture, art, glassware, and more 5. Ella Bleu Casual elegance and trendy styles for women.

Style + Beauty

Stones with Soul

Kristin Hiett’s One-of-a-Kind Jewelry Pieces Are Art to Wear Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Aranza Perkovich: Jamileth Photography Kristin Hiett was never without a creative outlet. She painted. She wrote poetry. She played guitar. And for decades, while building a career in the corporate world, she quietly made jewelry. After retiring, she faced the question, “What now?” Today, Hiett is the artist behind B Stoned Jewelry, a line of handmade pieces crafted from natural stones...

Education

Student of the Month

Sponsored by Talamantez Therapy Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Courtesy of Sara Ellis We love to highlight the exceptional students in our community. This month we are proud to showcase student and entrepreneur Aditi Karthik.  A rising ninth grader at Greenhill, Aditi is not your average student. Brimming with curiosity, creativity, and determination, she is already leaving a meaningful mark far beyond the classroom walls.  When she isn’t pouring over one of the countless books in...

Local Services

Local Experience

Discover local gems, create memories, and embrace authentic community experiences. Article by Deborah Dove Karen Laine Photography –  karen-laine.com or (469) 927-0225 Capture the first precious weeks with newborn photos you’ll cherish forever, from stunning color-saturated artistic shots to first smiles to black-and-white photos of ten perfect, tiny toes. Amma Lactation Services – (972) 439-5412 or ammalactation@gmail.com Certified lactation consultants are available to support...

Health + Wellness

More Than Man’s Best Friend

Service Dogs Offer Lifeline for Children with Special Needs Article by Ken G. Crawford | Photography by Courtesy of Craig Hanna Children living with autism, severe allergies, or psychiatric conditions know everyday life can present extraordinary challenges. But with the help of specially trained service dogs, many of these children are gaining safety, independence, and the confidence to navigate their world in ways that once seemed impossible. According to experts at United K9, a Texas-based...