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...

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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...

Home + Design

Claffey Pools

Legacy in the Water Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Claffey Pools In 1987, masonry contractor Paul Claffey carved a turquoise ribbon of water into a quiet Southlake backyard, convinced that a pool could pull a family together the way a kitchen table does. He pictured cannonballs, midnight swims, and birthday candles reflected on still water. More than three decades later, over 10,000 backyards shimmer with Claffey craftsmanship—each one a tribute to a dream—and now carried...

Food + Beverage

Where Passion Meets Prime

Rosebud Steakhouse Brings Elevated Dining to Southlake Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris and Rosebud Steakhouse In a city brimming with dining options, Rosebud Steakhouse in Southlake has managed to do something rare: set a new standard for what a steakhouse can be. With its roots in the original Rosebud Restaurants group dating back to 2000, the new Southlake location is the fourth in a growing collection—and the crown jewel of a brand renaissance led by...

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KeyCity Capital

Connecting Capital to Wealth and Rooted in Family and Community Article by Jennifer Brown Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris In Southlake, Texas—a place where ambition is grounded in integrity and community is more than just a backdrop—two brothers are living proof that building a thriving business and raising strong families aren’t mutually exclusive. For Tie and Boone Lasater, legacy isn’t what you leave behind—it’s what you bring to life: every day, in every decision, in the quiet...

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Beckett Graham Luxury Homes

Brick by Brick, built on faith and framed by family, creating a legacy of craftsmanship and community. Article by Jennifer Brown Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris, Sara Richardson Photography, Sarah Nixon Some foundations are poured with concrete. Others are poured with conviction… Southlake isn’t just where the Moss family builds—it’s where their values resonate, their vision takes shape, and their homes leave a lasting impact. For Paul and Kyle Moss, building in this community—and the...

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A Family of Talent

Jurgita and Her Two Creative Daughters Article by Jennifer Brown Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris Behind every masterpiece is an artist—one whose hands create beauty, whose mind envisions beyond the surface, and whose heart breathes life into their work. For Jurgita Januseviciene, artistry has never been just about aesthetics; it's been her way of transforming lives. As a permanent makeup artist, she has spent nearly a decade restoring confidence, redefining beauty, and giving people a...