Health + Wellness

Healthy for the Holidays

Dr. Priya Patel shares her holistic approach to women's health Article by Melissa Mullen When it comes to health and wellness, no two individuals are the same. That's the mindset Dr. Priya Patel brings to her practice, FeminologyMD. "I really wanted to take more of a preventavive, proactive approach," says Dr. Patel. "Sometimes that's lost in traditional healthcare. But if we can look at the body as a whole and try to be more thoguhtful and preventative in our approach as opposed to reactive...

Shopping

Luxe List

Loro Lino has the gifts for those seeking something SPECIAL Article by Bret McKinney Tucked away in the iconic Crescent complex in uptown Dallas is one of our favorite resources for the ultimate unique gifts and the most luxurious lines available in the country.  Loro Lino is the storefront for the talented designer Michelle Henderson.  Michelle is usually working and re-designing homes in Aspen and Palm Beach although her home base and headquarters are right here in the heart of Dallas, Texas...

Food + Beverage

Best of Preston Hollow

Some of our favorite things in Preston Hollow Article by Bret McKinney The holiday season is a time for family gatherings and reunions.  Many of us will be hosting friends and family from outside of Dallas and our wonderful neighborhood community.  This month, we compiled a list of some of our favorite things for our readers to share with friends and family during this festive season.

Entertainment

December Dances

Texas Ballet Theater presents The Nutcracker like never before Article by Bret McKinney | Photography by Steven Visneau and Amitava Sarkar The Nutcracker  is one of the most beloved ballets of all time. With its shimmering snowflakes, gallant Nutcracker Prince, and ever-growing, enchanted Christmas tree, there’s no shortage of magical moments to capture your imagination. Choreographed by former Artistic Director Ben Stevenson O.B.E.,  The Nutcracker  is a timeless classical ballet filled...

Home + Design

Home for the Holidays

The Interior has everything for you and your home and everyone on your gift list. Article by Melissa Mullen | Photography by Sarah Blaze As the holiday season falls upon us again, there is no better time to revisit the Interior on Lovers Lane for a remarkable selection of home accessories and gifts to either spruce up your home for the holiday season or help you check off your gift list.   Owner and designer Mark Lafferty shares some of the unique items and fashionable finds that are...

Food + Beverage

Holiday Healthy

Lauren Gillan's Roasted Mediterranean Cauliflower adds some zest to your seasonal fare. Article by Lauren Gillan Ingredients:  1 medium head cauliflower, stem removed, cut into bite sized florets (about 2lbs, or 4 cups) 1/4 tsp sea salt 3 tbsp creamy tahini, more to taste 1/8 tsp Harissa spice blend  1/4 cup shelled pistachios, crushed  8 large dates, pitted, diced 1 tbsp olive oil  3 tbsp fresh mint  2 tbsp fresh dill  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with avocado, or...

Home + Design

Heart of the Home

Helmut Kitchens are the Essence of Craftsmanship and Art Article by Bret McKinney | Photography by Liz Helmut The kitchen is often called the "heart" of the home and that is more accurate and ever during the holiday season.  The kitchen becomes the gathering place buzzing with activity when the family is all home and serves the place where wonderful meals are made, cookies and pies are baked while creating lifelong memories as friends and family gather.  When it comes to kitchens, Albert...

Arts + Culture

Objects of Desire

Akim Monet fine Arts opens a marvelous new show Article by Melissa Mullen | Photography by Akim Monet Tucked away in a quaint little corner on the edge of the design district is a hidden gem of an art gallery owned and curated by Swiss and German native Akim Monet.  Monet relocated to California from Berlin in 2016 and then to Texas in 2021. Born into art in 1968, Akim’s earliest childhood visual memory is a vast expanse of blue offered by an important Yves Klein painting titled “California,”...

Food + Beverage

Entertaining With Ease

Let Chef Marlene make your holiday entertaining tasteful and delicious Article by Bret McKinney 1. Let Knife & Faulk cater your holiday feast so you can enjoy more time with family and friends. 2. Holiday parties on a larger scale.  Chef Marlene and her team can make your corporate holiday event the one that everyone will rave about. 3. In Home parties are one of the specialties that Knife & Faulk can create for you at any service level. 4. Savory passed hors -d'oeuvres can make any holiday...

Home Services

Kitchen Concierge

The Family Concierge can take the chaos out of your kitchen Article by Melissa Mullen A local hero is emerging in Preston Hollow—not with a cape, but with a ladle and a label maker. Meet Leigh Daugherty, the force behind The Family Concierge, a business that's revolutionizing how people like you approach meal times and kitchen organization. As a mom of three, a doting Nonna (grandma) to many, and a retired Marine wife, Leigh understands the chaos that can reign in a busy household. She's seen...