Fitness

North Texas Orthopedics and Spine

Grateful for the wonderful local doctors that help cure pain. Article by By Michael R. Briseño, M.D. | Photography by Provided by North Texas Orthopedics and Spine 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...

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...

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...

Food + Beverage

Beyond Breakfast

Why Urban Egg Is the Talk of the Town Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Urban Egg and Samantha Farris The best mornings begin with more than food on the table. They begin with connection, with kindness, and with a sense of belonging. That’s exactly what guests will find at Urban Egg, now open in Fort Worth’s Alliance neighborhood. This marks the restaurant’s very first Texas location, a milestone that feels especially meaningful for founder Randy Price, a fifth-generation...

Food + Beverage

Cultivating Flavor

A Turkish Gardener’s Harvest Article by Jennifer Brown-Thomas | Photography by Samantha Farris When you sit down at Calabrese, one of Southlake’s most beloved Italian restaurants, bold flavors arrive before the first plate even touches the table. Warm bread emerges from the kitchen, its crust soft enough to break by hand, and alongside it comes a dish of butter so fragrant it almost speaks for itself. A waitress leans in with a smile and offers a secret: “This butter is infused with herbs...

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...