Entertainment

Texas-Sized Fun

24 Days of Fun (and Food) at the State Fair of Texas Article by Cynthia Smoot | Photography by State Fair of Texas. Cover photo by Erin Kiel, @deepfriedintheheartoftx This year’s State Fair of Texas extravaganza began September 27 and will run through October 20. Within those 24-days, hundreds of activities are spread throughout the fairgrounds, free with your admission ticket to help your family create new memories and traditions at the most Texan place on Earth which is why this year’s theme...

Food + Beverage

Park Cities' Favorite Food

No other American metropolitan region can boast the quality and variety of cuisine more than Big D. Article by David Muscari We live in a city that is built for foodies. With an international reputation in culinary circles, Dallas is a favorite with critics and fans of fine dining. The Park Cities in particular overflows with discriminating tastes, fine-tuned by travel experiences and a legendary desire to sample cuisine from around the world, serving a population that continues to explode...

Beauty

Calling the Shots

As owner of Botox Bar & Aesthetics, Brentney Blair aims to educate her clients around improving their health through aesthetic treatments and functional medicine. Article by Kelsey Vanderschoot | Photography by Grant Miller Brentney Blair’s dream of working in aesthetics began while watching Beverly Hills plastic surgeons on Dr. 90210 . “I thought ‘I wonder how I can get into that industry without being a physician,’” the now registered nurse and laser safety officer remembers. She was...

Home + Design

Redefining Luxury

Rutherford’s artful interiors take a refreshing approach to interior design. Article by David Muscari | Photography by Grant Miller For over three decades, Rutherford's has been an indispensable resource for all things home related. Whether restoring a treasured heirloom, reimagining special living spaces, or an entire home, savvy designers bring a personalized, detail-driven experience to their clients. Rutherford's represents a rare combination of expert design services and boutique...

Home + Design

From Dubai to Dallas: Caitlin Wilson’s Design Evolution

Marked by timeless influences and innovative style, Wilson shares the story behind her flourishing textile brand. Article by Lauren Stone | Photography by Katie Nixon at katienixonphotography.com Rooted in a passion for textiles and a quest to find unique fabrics for her interior design projects, Caitlin Wilson’s journey began unexpectedly on the other side of the globe. “The story really goes back to 2009 when I was living in Dubai and designing for local clientele,” Wilson says. “I’ve always...

Life + Culture

Symphony Leads to Love

Music lovers Laura Harris-Means and Patrick Means to co-chair the DSO 2024 Gala Article and Photography by When NBC5 anchor Laura Harris Means and business leader Patrick Means learned to play the violin as children, neither could have dreamed that their love of classical music would eventually provide a connection to their life partner. The couple had one of their first dates at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and married at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in December 2023. The pair...

Education

Learn. Explore. Discover. Succeed.

TutorVille’s mission is fostering a lifelong love for learning. Article by David Muscari One-size-fits-all approaches to education don't click with every child. That’s why TutorVille customizes each student’s educational plan to fit their specific needs and learning style. Since 2009, TutorVille has served over 10,000 students by providing personalized one-on-one educational support all in the comfort of their clients’ homes. Chad Thibodeaux became a strategic partner in 2023. He handles...

Wellness

Brighter Days Ahead

Look inside the inspirational work of a North Texas woman paying it forward in a heartfelt fashion. Article by David Muscari Many of us know children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Medical personnel work hard to cure their patients, but families need more help just to get them through so many difficult circumstances surrounding the illness. That’s where Leia’s Kids Foundation comes in, a Dallas nonprofit founded in 2017 by 22-year-old Leia Hunt. The two-time cancer survivor who...

Beauty

Carpool Cool

Megan Flanagan from Dallas Style Maven is keeping moms stylish in the carpool lines this school year. Article by Megan Flanagan 1.   Denim Update: A new school year is the perfect time to try an updated denim silhouette. Investing in a new pair of jeans is one of the easiest ways to up the cool factor in your wardrobe. My favorite brand is R13, founded in 2009 by former Ralph Lauren designer, Chris Leba. They are distressed with a looser fit. I love wearing R13 because they are super...

Life + Culture

From Home Grown to Home Run

Ann Higginbottom's journey from Hyer Elementary to Bigger Than Me author intertwines family, baseball and community leadership. Article by Lauren Stone Ann Higginbottom’s story begins right where she is today, give or take a couple of blocks. Long before she became the successful author of Bigger Than Me, executive director of Kershaw’s challenge and PTA president, Ann grew up walking distance from Hyer Elementary. Now, living across the street from her alma mater elementary school and leading...