Fitness

Pugville at Creekside

Where Healing Begins Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris There’s something about a pug that captures your heart the moment you meet one. Maybe it’s the round, soulful eyes or the way their entire body wiggles when they’re happy. Maybe it’s that they love so big without asking for anything in return. Whatever it is, the team behind Pugville has felt it from the very beginning. Located inside Creekside Pet Care Center, one of the area’s most trusted veterinary...

Fitness

Move, Smile, Repeat

The Heartbeat of Jazzercise Southlake Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris If you walk into Jazzercise Southlake, you feel it before you even step onto the dance floor. Music fills the room, laughter bounces off the walls, and the energy is contagious. It’s not just a workout: it’s a celebration. A celebration of you, being you.Exactly who you are, no restrictions and no requirements. Just a place you can unwind and be yourself. At the heart of it all is...

Fitness

Sofia Elaine Salon

A Legacy of Love and Style Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris There’s a special kind of beauty that lives inside Sofia Elaine Salon. It’s the kind that comes from more than a great cut or a perfect shade of blonde. It’s born from belonging, connection, and a culture that feels like family the moment you walk through the doors. Every smile, every conversation, and every transformation reflects the heart behind the brand—one built on purpose and passion rather than...

Fitness

Shaken with Cheer

Calabrese’s Signature Holiday Drinks Article by Tony Granados, Bartender at Calabrese | Photography by Samantha Farris Bubbas Old Fashion A smooth Southern classic with a sweet twist. Bubba’s Burnt Sugar Bourbon brings rich caramel depth, balanced by bright orange bitters and a touch of smoky citrus peel. Finished with a Luxardo cherry for a hint of indulgence — it’s bold, warm, and just the right kind of old-fashioned charm.    - 2oz Bubbas Burnt Sugar Bourbon    - 3 dashes orange Bitter ...

Entertainment

Tauren Wells

Faith, Family and Finding Joy in Every Season Article by Jennifer Brown- Thomas | Photography by Amber Fletcher When Tauren Wells speaks, there’s a light in his voice that feels both calm and commanding. It’s the kind of presence that fills a room without effort, grounded yet electric, humble yet full of life. Fresh off hosting the 56th Annual Dove Awards for the third time, the Grammy-nominated artist, pastor, and author doesn’t describe the night as a performance but as a homecoming. “It...

Fitness

Holiday Playtime at Gymboree

Give the Gift of Play This Holiday Season at Gymboree Play & Music Southlake Article by Gymboree Southlake | Photography by Provided by Mandy Calvin This holiday season, skip the clutter and give the gift that truly keeps on giving:  experiences that spark learning, creativity, and joy . At  Gymboree Play & Music Southlake , we’re inviting families to embrace the  Gift of Play —enriching opportunities that nurture young minds, build confidence, and create memories that last a lifetime. Our...

Fitness

Grateful for Gymboree

Southlake is fortunate to offer one of the only Gymboree Baby Labs in the country! Article by Mandy Calvin | Photography by Gymboree Southlake Southlake is fortunate to have one of the most exceptional brain development programs for young children right here at Gymboree – Baby Lab. Baby Lab is designed especially for babies ages  0 –8 months  and their caregivers. Each class offers a safe and nurturing space where babies can explore and learn through play, while parents connect and share this...

Home + Design

Building More Than Homes

John Webb’s Mission to Serve Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris and Heritage Homes The best homes hold far more than walls and windows; they carry the laughter of every story told around the dinner table and the hush of quiet moments that make a family whole. For John Webb, the visionary behind Heritage Homes, that truth runs deep. His life, shaped by adoption, early loss and the later discovery of siblings, has shown him that family is never defined by blood...

Fitness

North Texas Orthopedics and Spine Center

Grateful for the wonderful local doctors that help cure pain. Article by Michael R. Briseño, M.D. | Photography by Provided by North Texas Orthopedics and Spine Center BACK PAIN Back pain is one of the most common reasons people self-treat and/or seek medical care. It will affect approximately three in four adults during their lifetime. It is caused, directly or incidentally, by a significant number of health conditions, which may make teasing out the root cause of back pain exceedingly...

Food + Beverage

Feeding Hope

Inside Grace Grapevine Food Pantry Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Mallard Agency For nearly four decades, Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange, known simply as GRACE—has been a steady hand to hold for families in Northeast Tarrant County. What began as a few churches and civic leaders coming together in 1987 has grown into a trusted community lifeline, offering guidance, care, and hope when life feels most uncertain. The heart of GRACE beats through its people. Every...