Food + Beverage

New Cafe Brings Love and Lattes to Fort Worth 

Go for the La La Latte, stay to make a difference Article by Gabby Cullen | Photography by La La Land Kind Café What started as one man’s vision to spread small acts of kindness—buying bikes, donating money—evolved into the bigger dream of what the CEO and founder Francois Reihani calls “embracing the ‘teach a man to fish’ philosophy,’” became something entirely different when the first La La Kind Cafe opened on Bell Ave. in Dallas, TX in 2019. It was an instant hit; when you take your first...

Beauty

From Summer Days to Summer Nights

2025 Fashion Trends Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Macka Photography Kristen Barbee is a lifelong lover of Western and bohemian styles. After working in marketing for her family's cattle and horse ranch, she launched her online boutique in 2021, Honey Loves Boho, and this May, she opened her first brick-and-mortar store on Camp Bowie Boulevard. The boutique is full of bold colors, playful textures, and inclusive fashion, with sizes XS to 3X and the newest addition to the brand, a...

Travel

A Weekend Getaway 

Milk & Honey Ranch finds the perfect balance between nature and luxe lodging Article by Gabby Cullen | Photography by Provided by Milk & Honey Ranch Imagine 54 acres of land lucked away somewhere between Houston and Austin. A working farm with over 400 animals, hiking and dirt bike trails, pools, tennis court, spa, and farm-to-table dining options, it’s the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and modern amenities. Milk & Honey Ranch is a family-owned property that aims to help guests connect...

Home + Design

McClymond's 2025 Design Trends

Timeless Style with a Modern Twist Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Chet Bell Photography Fort Worthians increasingly require interior designs that accommodate classic and modern style elements. Courtney McClymond of McClymond Interiors has made a name for herself among those in the know as a trusted and reliable designer with a knack for blending new and old. After an unconventional career journey, Courtney launched her design firm, bringing her signature style into Fort Worth...

Style + Beauty

And The Winner Is... Collins + Conley!

Get to Know the Winner of our Women in Business Contest Article by Hannah Barricks Regarding style for little ones, Fort Worth families know Collins + Conley is the place to go. The local small business received overwhelming support during West Fort Worth Lifestyle's community-driven Instagram competition, securing the nomination for Fort Worth's favorite small business by a majority of online votes. In the heart of Clearfork, three women founded this charming children's boutique: Ashley...

Life + Culture

They're Ready For Their Close Up

Fort Worth's Leading Ladies in Business Explore Life Through Film Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Macka Photography Fort Worth's skyline sits motionless behind the Worthington Renaissance Hotel. Several of the city's businesswomen and female entrepreneurs meet at the hotel's rooftop theater for a photo shoot. Adirondack chairs fill the space in neat rows across lime-green turf, a reminder that this is the Rooftop Cinema Club's territory most nights. Movies can connect people, help...

Arts + Culture

The Soul of Elle Caerbert

A Working Artist Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Macka Photography In a sunlit Fort Worth studio, the light mineral scent of oil paints mingles with the indiscernible but pleasant-sounding song lyrics softly playing nearby. Large portraits lean against the wall in every shade and tone. The browns are showstopping, in values so deep and rich that they appear endless, like the soul of the work itself or, maybe, its artist. Elle Caerbert made them all, a lithe woman with clear, cool...

Arts + Culture

Faith, Family, and Future

How Southwest Christian School Shapes Tomorrow's Leaders Article by Hannah Barricks Tucked away on the scenic shores of Benbrook Lake, Southwest Christian School has been cultivating young minds and hearts since its founding in 1969. What began as a grassroots initiative by a group of dedicated mothers at West Berry Church of Christ has grown into the region's largest non-denominational Christian private school, boasting two campuses on 90 acres and over 1,000 students. Despite its size, the...

Arts + Culture

Your Wellness is Worth It

Forte Wellness Believes In Stronger Healthcare Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Macka Photography It's been nearly an hour, but you remain patiently seated in the exam room. You saw every specialist leading up to this visit, diligently followed each instruction, and endured the recommended tests. No matter your discomfort, you swallowed the prescriptions. "It was worth it," you think. You'll get answers today, and the road to recovery will begin. When the doctor finally enters...

Beauty

Masters of Mane

A Fort Worth Hair Salon is Redefining the Industry Standard Article by Hannah Barricks On Fairmount Avenue, nestled within the vibrant Fort Worth cultural district, is Maven Fort Worth Hair Co., an art deco duplex-turned-salon catering to a growing list of the city's rising power players. Wunderkind hairstylist Whitney Kilpatrick founded Maven to reinvent salon culture and resolve industry pitfalls she experienced firsthand. Her innovative business model relies on stylists' collaboration to...