Food + Beverage

Stockyards to Stovetops

A Taste of Fort Worth’s Finest Chefs and Their Cookbooks Article by Hannah Barricks Fort Worth's culinary scene is as diverse as it is dynamic, with many passionate chefs sharing their knowledge and expertise inside cookbooks after years of traveling the nation, honing their skills, and gleaning new techniques to bring back home. West Fort Worth compiled a list of four such culinary masters, local legends Scotty Scott, Grady Spears, John Bonnell, and Tim Love, who penned cookbooks that reflect...

September 2024

Travel

The Boutique Hotel in Scottsdale Blending History with Modern Fun

Hotel Valley Ho's mid-century vibe is perfect for a chic getaway Article by Gabby Cullen Imagine entering a hotel lobby and feeling like you’ve entered an episode of Mad Men or wandered into 1960s-era Palm Springs. Hotel Valley Ho, a family-owned boutique property, nestled amongst the shopping and fine dining of Old Town Scottsdale, offers guests exactly that. Originally opening in 1956, and returning to its glory after an impressive renovation in the early 2000s, this urban oasis is now...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Destination Nowhere

A Fort Worth couple finds abundance in Alaska Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Macka Photography In a remote corner of Alaska, far from any vestige of city life, Fort Worthians Amy and Kemp Laidley maintain a unique existence. The couple, who spend their summers in the isolated mountains among the bears and bog, find refuge in their rustic lodge on the serene shores of Lake Clark near Port Alsworth, accessible only by plane or boat.  Amy and Kemp's lakeside lodge is simple without...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Fitness Director of Vigor Active Provides 3 Easy Recipes

Article and Photography by Kelsey Salton, B.S. Kinesiology & Health, Precision Nutrition L1 Coach, ACSM-CPT, NASM-CES and WHS, is a certified nutrition coach and fitness professional who emphasizes the importance of not only physical but mental health in daily practice. Her approach to nutrition focuses on creating sustainable healthy habits for every individual’s lifestyle. As the Fitness Director of Vigor Active she effectively coaches her clients to healthy lifestyles while leading her team...

September 2024

Home + Design

Five Tips for Organizing Your Home

Yes, it gets worse before it gets better. Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Macka Photography An organized home helps families feel settled, but many find the process stressful. Starting small and enlisting an expert can mitigate any pesky, overwhelmed feelings telling you to sell your house as you stare at an overflowing craft drawer or teenager's closet. Kami Ford, a professional organizer from Fort Worth's Deklutter with Kami, takes us room-by-room, sharing her trade tips and...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

The Sparkling Wine Bar Raising a Toast to Fort Worth

The Coupe is a bubbly addition to South Main Village  Article by Gabby Cullen | Photography by Macka Photography When you walk into The Coupe, the female-owned sparkling wine bar in the South Main Village district of Fort Worth, you may feel as though you’ve entered a different world. Its Boho-chic vibe is apparent everywhere from the Palm Royale-like decor to the inviting sense that there is no rush; you can take your time and simply… relax.  This is exactly how owners Lauren Badgett & Scott...

August 2024

Shopping

Who is Charlotte Olivia?

The inspiration for a Fort Worth boutique enjoys dressing up and afternoon prosecco. She's also a complete fabrication. Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Macka Photography In the heart of Fort Worth, fashion has always mattered, but with a newly minted Fashion Week, Cowtown's creatives have the support they've always needed. Geordian Abel, a former sales executive raised with bows in her hair by an acutely Southern mama, dreamed of carving out a corner of that fashion world for the...

August 2024

Local Services

Beauty is Power

A Fort Worth makeup artist is building an empire while giving back to the community Article by Hannah Barricks The pastel world of the Fort Worth beauty and makeup scene is electric, with makeup artists proving more often than other Cowtown creatives why the city is called "Funky Town." Among them is local makeup artist Halley Hamer, who has worked with the entertainment and media industries, applying a signature dewy glow to the faces of campaign models and recording artists. In 2016, she...

August 2024

Fitness

A Night Out

Fashion inspiration for a night out on the town. Photography by Macka Photography Grab clothing items from these stores for your night out! Gavrel Furs @gavrelfurs   Ramblin Trails Custom Boots @ramblintrailscustomboots Whatchamacallit @ whatchamacallitboutique Q Clothier @qclothier   Photoshoot Credits Photography - Macka Photography  Location - The Sinclair, Autograph Collection Flowers - Camellia Farm Flora Drinks - Wicked Butcher  Wardrobe - Q Clothier, Whatchamacallit...

August 2024

Professional Services

Canine Communication

Building relationships between humans and the dogs they love. Article by Gail Baker Nelson | Photography by Macka Photography For George Matheis, dog training is less about training the dog and more about teaching their humans. As the founder of MCS Dog Training in Fort Worth, Matheis has worked with over 3,500 dogs and people since 2017 in Pennsylvania. He and his family moved to Fort Worth in 2023, but it took some time, an updated logo and website to begin developing a following here. To...

July 2024