Shopping

May Gift Guide

Gifts for everything from Mother's Day, birthdays, and graduations Article by Mallory Newell Beasley’s Fine Jewelry Unique and stunning jewelry from local third-generation boutique  177 W Main St, Lewisville // beasleysjewelry.com // @beasleysfinejewelry Sutera Spa Offers facials, massages, luxury skin products and more 2620 Long Prairie Rd, Ste 200, Flower Mound // suteraspa.com // @suteraspa Brightside Boutique Family-owned and local fashion boutique carrying Brighton, Merle Norman...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Women of Influence

5 women who seek no recognition for themselves, but whose contributions to the community demand celebration Article by Sophie Betzhold | Photography by Pixel Perfect Rose Though chosen for their unique and positive impact on our community, when asked about their accomplishments, each woman highlighted in this issue took no credit for their own, but emphasized how their personal networks were the true reason for their success. By relying on community, these women have devoted their lives to...

April 2024

Home + Design

Blue Jeans & Remodels

The Unstoppable Spirit of Lucie Hasek Article by Amy Young | Photography by Pixel Perfect Rose Imagine a young girl with her whole life ahead of her. Dreams of the future and all that it holds waver before her, like going to college and learning grand ideas, choosing a career she's passionate about, growing up, becoming a wife, a mother, and a traveler of the world. Now imagine that these dreams are taking place in a communist regime. Suddenly her choices are made for her, all paths are carved...

April 2024

Event Planning + Services

A Mother Daughter Tea

An experience gift of quality time and crumpets Article by Mallory Newell | Photography by Pixel Perfect Rose Tea time is all things sweet and peaceful, a time to relax and simply enjoy those around you— making it the most perfect, unique and easy gift for mom this Mother’s Day. This year, whether you are gifting the experience to your mom or hosting it for yourself, invite your daughter, a few girlfriends and their own daughters to dress up and take a seat at the table to share a cup of tea. ...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Barb's Martini

A delicious and vibrant cocktail to savor the freshness of springtime Article by Mallory Newell As Spring finishes her last touches, the world looks so new and bright that the thought of saying goodbye to it feels almost impossible. We’d like to stay all year and revel in all that this season offers. The month of May holds the final few Springtime celebrations of the year, but there’s nothing quite like freshly squeezed fruit juice cocktails such as this one to make you truly savor all that...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Connecting Women

5 local organizations made for women to join and serve with Article by Mallory Newell The WRATH Foundation Women Rising Against The Hurt works to help women survivors of violence and trauma find peace and healing. iamwrath.org   Refuge for Women Refuge for Women is a non-profit, faith-based organization providing specialized long-term housing and emergency housing for women who have escaped human trafficking and exploitation. refugeforwomen.org/    Sparrow Collective  Sparrow...

April 2024

Beauty

Carly's Colors

House of Colour's Carly King shares the benefits and misconceptions of color analysis Article by Mallory Newell and Carly King Do you have those items in your closet that ‘just don’t look right’ when you put them on? In my own experience, I had a sweater that I realized never made it out the door. It was a beautiful garment I loved, yet every time I tried to wear it, I inevitably changed before leaving the house. I couldn’t name what was happening, but something about that color was making me...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Spring Recipes

Article by Mallory Newell and The Nourished Body and Soul Lavender Haze Cocktail Ingredients 1 ounce of Gin ½ violet liquor ½ ounce of luxardo liquor ½ lemon juice Directions Step 1. In a cocktail shaker full of ice, add in the gin, violet liquor, luxardo liquor, and lemon juice Step 2. Shake vigorously until shaker is ice cold Step 3. Strain cocktail into a martini glass Step 4. Top it off with egg white and Empress gin foam if desired Step 5. Enjoy! Jasper's Catering...

March 2024

Travel

Warm Weather and Wildflowers

Celebrate the season at these Texas springtime destinations Article by Sophie Betzhold The smell of fresh lavender in a bouquet. The sweetness of a perfectly, deep red strawberry. The warmth of the sun beaming down on my face. A walking path painted with wildflowers. The condensation of a cool glass of white-wine outside laughing alongside my closest friends and family. These are the senses that came to mind as I pictured my ideal spring day. Though your perfect picture of the season may be...

March 2024

Local Services

April Showers of Kindness

9 local nonprofit events to celebrate National Volunteer Month Article by Mallory Newell 2nd Annual Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser April 5th / 6 pm / Circle R Ranch Eight teams from local rotaries, businesses, book clubs, and educators are competing for the Spelling Bee Championship, a night of fun, games, and prizes all in support of a great cause - aiding Book Drive for Kids with getting books into the hearts and homes of disadvantaged children across our state. // Sponsorships and...

March 2024