Fitness

XAR reigns supreme for Fall fashion

Fall fashion is defined by emotional color, sculptural shapes, and a revival of nostalgic elements Article by Mandy Calvin | Photography by Provided by XAR, Brand Specific Look Books, Samantha Farris XAR brings Fall 2025 Fashion to Southlake. Fall 2025 fashion is defined by emotional color, sculptural shapes, and a revival of nostalgic elements—blended with the elegance of quiet luxury. XAR is showcasing a rich palette of earthy neutrals and moody hues, alongside dramatic silhouettes and...

Home + Design

Atwood Custom Homes

Designing the Heart Behind Every Stylish Home Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris, Mike Lewis Photography There is something sacred about home. It’s where our lives unfold, where laughter spills across dinner tables, where children grow, and where love leaves its mark on every surface. For Jon Atwood, founder of Atwood Custom Homes, building homes has never been about square footage or status. It’s about legacy. A promise to create not just elegant spaces, but...

Home + Design

Falling for Style

Seasonal Design with Semmelmann Interiors Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Semmelmann Interiors Step inside a Semmelmann Interiors home, and you’ll feel it before you see it: warmth, depth, intention. Every space is layered with meaning and curated to reflect a life well-lived. This is more than design—it’s connection. And under the creative direction of Susan Semmelmann, that feeling is no accident. Rooted in the belief that home is a sacred refuge, this design team is...

Style + Beauty

Knot Your Average Necklace

Trend Spotlight from A Velvet Window Article and Photography by Amy Witt One of the hottest trends this season is the charm scarf necklace. A blend of boho, western and silk elegance, this trend morphs into many styles. The removable charms are an extra touch to personalize each one. Mostly worn as scarf necklaces they can also be worn like a wrap bracelet, hat band accessory or a purse scarf. The versatility and stylish nature gives promise of a lasting trend.  The styles shown here by A...

Beauty

Glow Up Season

Hair and Makeup Inspiration from Country Roots by Mandy Article by Samantha Farris | Photography by Keefe Coats For Mandy Puente, owner of Country Roots by Mandy, beauty has always been more than skin deep. What began as a childhood fascination has grown into a full-fledged career of artistry, confidence-building, and connection. “My journey with hair and makeup began 15 years ago,” Mandy shares. “Then, six years ago, I decided to take it to the next level and attended the Toni & Guy...

Fitness

Carillon Parc Builders are Building for Good

Southlake celebrates construction milestone for St. Jude Dream Home Showplace Article by St. Jude and Mandy Calvin | Photography by St. Jude, Samantha Farris The Southlake community and the five Carillon Parc home builders came together in a powerful show of support for a Stud Signing Cookout, a meaningful step towards the completion of five custom homes that will make up the debut St. Jude Dream Home Showplace Community in Southlake’s  Carillon Parc  neighborhood. This milestone marks a major...

Fitness

Newborn Nightingales

The Gift of Rest for New Mothers Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Mallory Shelton Photography, Samantha Farris There is a sacred stillness in the middle of the night, when the world is quiet but a mother is wide awake. Her brand-new baby stirs, and so does she. She’s learning to be everything all at once — healer, feeder, comforter, protector. Her body aches, her eyes burn, and her heart is bursting with a love so big it feels like it might break her. This is the just the...

Fitness

Jellystone Park™ Tyler

Your Family’s Next Favorite Getaway Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Mandy Calvin, Provided by Jellystone Some vacations are relaxing. Some are adventurous. But the best ones? They’re messy, joy-filled, a little chaotic, and completely unforgettable. That’s the kind of trip you’ll find at Jellystone Park Tyler. Tucked away in the Piney Woods of East Texas, this Camp-Resort isn’t about five-star pampering. It’s about barefoot mornings, marshmallow nights, and the kind of...

Travel

The Westin Southlake

Where Rest Meets Remarkable Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris, The Westin Southlake Every now and then, you walk into a place and feel something deeper than design. It’s not just the lighting or the linens. It’s the way your shoulders drop, how your breath softens, how it makes you feel: all without explanation, and leaves you completely at ease. That’s the magic of The Westin Southlake. More than a hotel, it’s a sanctuary of hospitality where warmth isn’t...

Local Services

A Journey Through the Farmers Market

Exploring What’s Fresh, Local & In Season Article by Samantha Farris and MaKayla Allen | Photography by Samantha Farris Once a month, we set aside a Saturday just for us—and one of our favorite traditions is visiting the local farmers market. It all started with a sweet tooth and a charming little macaron stand, Zava Macarons, run by owner Kati Marquez and assisted by her mother Penny DeLuca, the sweetest mother-daughter duo. They greet everyone with a smile, and their macarons are truly some...