Beauty

Hardly a Housewife

Meet the REAL Cary Deuber and what makes her shine. Article by Bret McKinney Most everyone in town (and out) know Cary Deuber as one of the original "Real Housewives of Dallas".  Cary was an original cast member seasons 1-4 and remains, in my mind the BEST housewife to boot. After Cary's exit, the show only lasted one more season before Bravo pulled the plug on the ladies of the Lone Star State. Needless to say, that portion of Cary's history is just a tiny part of all the things that make up...

Home + Design

Vangaurd Voila!

Laura Michelle presents 30 Vangaurd Way in Diane Cheatham's Urban Reserve Article by Melissa Mullen | Photography by Stephen Reed This custom home in one of the regions most renowned collections of modern homes, Diane Cheatham's visionary Urban Reserve. Spectacular 3200 + s.f. European simplistic style is one of a kind.  It is constructed with 12 foot high ceilings thru out the entire 2450 s.f. first floor living room, kitchen, dining and 3 bedroom suites. Additional spacious 750+ s.f. 4th...

Food + Beverage

Cool Cuisine

Chef Marlene Faulkner brings the best to your next Party or Event Article by Bret McKinney What do most people leave a party talking about?  THE FOOD, was it fantastic, was it terrible, was it memorable leaving guests wanting more?  Chef Marlene Faulkner is the owner, operator, and lead chef for Knife and Faulk, arguably one of the best caterers in the city and one of my favorite people. Definitely one of Preston Hollow's  Leading Ladies. Originating in the Northeast and now proudly...

Arts + Culture

Masterful Madness

Texas Ballet's Tim O'Keefe brings "Giselle" to Dallas this May Article by Bret McKinney | Photography by Steven Visneau Giselle  is one of the most iconic classical ballets of all time.  The tragedy of  Giselle  is told through delicate yet demanding choreography. This performance features intricate pointe work and sweeping, ghost-like movements that evoke an otherworldly sense of beauty. Forsaken by her love, the beautiful-but-bereft Giselle succumbs to madness and a broken heart. Yet even...

Arts + Culture

Creative Collaboration

Cerulean Gallery brings together two of its resident artists for an eclectic new series Article and Photography by Allison Castillo, who is known for her “graffiti love” paintings and Elizabeth Taylor, who is known for her porcelain butterflies came together to create a stunning collaboration when Allison discovered that both she and Elizabeth had been creating a “Fruits of the Spirit” Series in their own styles and mediums for years without crossing paths.  Their styles combined and resulted...

Entertainment

Streaming into the Lone Star State

Texas Investors are ready to start STREAMING Article by Bret McKinney Hollywood is falling, TEXAS IS RISING Sky-high taxes, mismanagement, and suffocating regulations are driving a mass exodus from Hollywood's TV and film industry.  Meanwhile, Texas is stepping up—offering competitive incentives for industry professionals, backed by A-list actors and lobbying efforts to push those incentives even higher. For the first time in history, the entertainment industry has a real alternative.  Texas...

Real Estate

Open House

This Lake Forest gem offered by PHCL partner Laura Michelle with Dave Perry Miller Article by Melissa Mullen | Photography by Stephen Reed We love showing our readers some of the most beautiful homes in Preston Hollow, the most beautiful part of Dallas.  This month doesn't disappoint.  We are featuring this stunning 3665 square foot 3 bedroom plus study stately two story brick home. This beautifully updated home features refined finishes and a transitional touch throughout its expansive...

Home + Design

Solar Savings

Considering the Benefits of a Solar Powered Home Article by Melissa Mullen Benefit 1: Solar panels are increasingly affordable Residential solar is more affordable than ever, especially with the extension of the residential solar tax credit. Taxpayers can claim a 30% tax credit on the cost of solar systems on their income taxes. Consider installing before January 2033, when the tax credit will decrease to 26%. Benefit 2: You can keep the lights on when the grid goes down Generating your...

Finance + Legal Services

Wealth Management Mastery

These Firms are the Ultimate Go -To's for Money Management Article by Bret McKinney 1. Hilltop Securities Hilltop Securities is a unique blend of financial strength, and deep industry knowledge, born out of the fusion of two respected and successful firms, First Southwest Company, a broker-dealer founded in 1946 and Southwest Securities Inc., a full-service broker-dealer since 1972. As part of Hilltop Holdings, a well-capitalized and publicly traded parent company, Hilltop Securities...

Home + Design

Interior Investments

Mark Rafferty has ways to INVEST in your home Article by Bret McKinney 1. Upgrade your home's lighting with new fixtures and more modern design.  Just re-lighting an existing room in your home can make a world of difference in the way a room can look and feel. 2. Giving your kitchen or bath a simple facelift can do wonders for a home's aesthetic and value.  Simply changing out cabinet doors, hardware, and a fresh coat of paint can make a whole new space. 3. Investing in original art for...