Local Services

Caring for Every Smile

Dr. Laura Loftin reflects on how she continues her family’s legacy of compassionate dental care Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Provided With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Laura Loftin brings over fifteen years of experience to the Fort Worth community through Laura Loftin Dentistry. In this month’s Q&A, she shares insight into her background and the values that shape her practice. You're a third-generation dentist. Why did you choose to follow the same...

Event Planning + Services

Rooted in Beauty

Texas Legacy Florals Brings Heart and Heritage to Fort Worth Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Provided Some businesses are born from a business plan. Texas Legacy Florals was born from a calling. "For as long as I can remember, I have been enamored by the beauty of flowers, and moved by God’s creation," says George, the founder of Fort Worth's newest floral and gift shop. "I spent weeks thinking, praying, and dreaming about opening up a flower shop because it felt like my natural...

Arts + Culture

A Vision for Tomorrow: The New Era of The Modern

Dr. Halona Norton-Westbrook brings a world-class perspective and a deep sense of purpose to Fort Worth's oldest art museum. Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Evie Marie Bishop For Dr. Halona Norton-Westbrook, the path to becoming director of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth was a beautifully curated journey rooted in her passion for art. “I have always had a love for art and creativity. It's how I see and understand the world,” she says.  From studying American History and...

Travel

The Fort Worth Hotel Your Next Staycation Deserves

Culture, history, and great cuisine at your fingertips  Article by Gabby Cullen Living in Fort Worth comes with all sorts of perks: a thriving cultural scene, flourishing restaurants, and unique hotels, a trifecta that makes for a perfect staycation. The Kimpton Harper Hotel is one of those hotels. It’s a Michelin Guide-recommended spot that draws on its historic building, a tailored, quietly bold ambiance, fantastic views, and amazing service to create a space that will truly allow you to...

Health + Wellness

Built for You

How Fort Worth Wellness Is Redefining Holistic Health Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Eliza Martinez For Allison Blakewell, healing isn’t just a career – it's a calling born of her own health struggles. As the founder of Fort Worth Wellness, a holistic healing center, Allison has spent years aiming to understand the root causes of her patients’ ailments, including her own.  "It was like a switch had gone off," she recalls. "I didn't understand why I was healthy one day and then...

Food + Beverage

A Fresh Take on Fun

With a bar, restaurant, and mini-golf course under one roof, The Dirdie Birdie offers a fun and innovative entertainment experience Article by Michelle W. Parnell Newly opened, The Dirdie Birdie offers something fresh and exciting for residents and visitors in Fort Worth! This innovative entertainment space designed by Vik and Lina Khasat houses a 12-hole mini-golf course, complete cocktail bar, full-service restaurant, private dining room, and lounge areas perfect for relaxing and visiting...

Finance + Legal Services

Navigating Financial Checkpoints

Financial advisor and certified pilot JD Newton draws parallels between creating financial and flight plans Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Paige Alexis Photography As an independent financial advisor under the LPL Financial umbrella, JD Newton provides financial planning, asset and wealth management, and financial coaching to business owners and individuals who are planning for retirement or a business exit strategy. His independent status allows him to have access to a wide...

Life + Culture

The Inner Shift

Fort Worth business men share the internal shifts, hard decisions, and defining moments that shaped their path forward. Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Macka Photography Progress rarely arrives in bold, defining moments. More often, it unfolds quietly, through shifting beliefs, hard decisions, and truths we can no longer ignore. The journey from Point A to Point B is less about arrival and more about who we become along the way. For this year’s Men’s Issue, we asked members of...

Auto + Marine

Creative Business, Memorable People, Big Opportunities

BSG Wraps owner Skip Madara reflects on the fun and unique connections he’s made throughout his career. Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Paige Alexis Photography Equipped with experience gained at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and a love of classic cars, Skip Madara worked several different jobs before he finally connected with a career that was a perfect melding of two of his favorite things. “I loved doing artwork and I did a lot of drawing, but for so many years cars...

Life + Culture

The History of the Mustache

Article by Brooke Wadsworth | Photography by Macka Photography The mustache has been making statements long before it ever became a trend, showing up everywhere from Ancient Egypt to the Iron Age Celts. Early on, it wasn’t just about appearance—it signaled status, strength, and even desirability. The word itself comes from the French ‘moustache,’ derived from the Italian ‘mustaccio,’ meaning the hair that grows on the upper lip.  By the 19th century, the mustache had become more than just...