Home + Design

Building Your Oasis

Landscape architect Tal Thevenot and AquaTerra Outdoors have led high-end outdoor residential projects that include everything from moving floors to underground water slides. Article by Kelsey J Vanderschoot Tal Thevenot says he’s wrapping up a project in which an outdoor patio with a firepit transforms into a spa. “The floor actually goes up and down. You can have it up and walk out, and it looks like a patio space with the firepit. Then, with one push of a button, that floor slowly goes...

Arts + Culture

The Selby House

Designer Cat Carothers is merging past and present through a collection of furniture and art in her Design District studio. Article by Dave Muscari | Photography by Grant Miller A well-educated professional with years of experience, Cat Carothers received her college degree in Art History at the University of Kansas, and an MFA from the prestigious New York School of Interior Design. After graduation, she went to work in 2016 at a new company just ramping up called WeWork. “It was a good...

Home + Design

The Quarterback for Home Management

Dallas-based Manorly Concierge Home Management handles essentially every household need. Article by Lauren Stone Owning a home comes with an endless set of responsibilities and to-do lists. From electrical work, to hardware upgrades, to general recurring maintenance, it seems like a new property need arises as soon as the last one is met.  Homeowners are then burdened with finding reliable handymen, specialized service providers, and contractors to complete these projects. Enter Manorly, a...

Style + Beauty

In Bloom

All Occasions Florist is a family-owned business that brings creativity and natural beauty to its customers. Article by David Muscari | Photography by Grant Miller Photography The celebrated French impressionist painter Claude Monet said it best: “I must have flowers, always and always.” The delicate beauty, captivating aromas, and vibrant hues of the flora that grace our gardens and transform our homes are among life’s most joyful pleasures. For more than 35 years, All Occasions Florist has...

Education

A Club for a Cause

Highland Park High School club 65 Roses benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation while spreading love. Article by Cate Young | Photography by Photography Courtesy of 65 Roses February is here, love is in the air, and the local 65 Roses club from Highland Park High School is gearing up for their annual rose drive. Students attending the high school can purchase roses with notes to be delivered to their friends during class on Valentine’s Day, all proceeds directly benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis...

Food + Beverage

Food for Thought

The 14th Annual Symphony of Chefs event will benefit KidLinks, a nonprofit using music to help children. Article by Christiana Stephens | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Chefs For 40 years, Dallas nonprofit KidLinks has helped children with special challenges through the use of therapeutic music, media, and music therapy programs, as they believe music has the profound ability to transform and heal. This month, on February 26, the 14th Annual Symphony of Chefs event, chaired by Beanie...

Life + Culture

My Favorite Things: Local Edition

These shops, restaurants, and destinations are quintessentially Dallas—and we love them for it. Article by David Muscari | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Places Dallas and the Park Cities have so many wonderfully unique, local things to see and do that, at times, the hardest part of deciding where to go is figuring out where to start. My wife, Amy, and I live “behind the pink wall,” a small strip of real estate situated between the Park Cities and Preston Hollow off Preston Road and...

Style + Beauty

Veiled in Luxury

At Iconic Bride, owners James Brown and Jair Torres provide brides a personalized experience with exclusive dresses. Article by Kelsey J. Vanderschoot | Photography by Grant Miller Photography “Department stores don’t really understand bridal,” says James Brown, owner of luxury bridal boutique Iconic Bride in Dallas’ Design District, minutes away from the Park Cities. Brown and his husband, Jair Torres, opened their shop in September 2022, aiming to provide a personalized and high-end shopping...

Food + Beverage

Salad Days

Origin Kitchen + Bar's ahi tuna salad is a healthy pick-me-up—and easy to recreate. Article and Photography by Christiana Stephens For years, Park Cities staple Origin Kitchen + Bar has been serving seasonal fare with an emphasis on local, fresh, and healthy ingredients. For instance, the only oil they use while cooking is olive oil; they make all their dressings in-house; they only sweeten dishes with honey, maple, or coconut sugar; and they use pasture-raised, grass-fed meats. One of Origin...

Health + Wellness

Presence of Mind

HeadFirst Counseling uses evidence-based treatments to boost mental health and holistically help clients work through trauma. Article by David Muscari | Photography by Chin's Photos For the professionals at HeadFirst Counseling, fostering healthy lives through treatment and counseling is their priority. Child and adolescent therapist Laura McLaughlin is the company’s founder, and she began her career working with child survivors of domestic violence and abuse. “My heart has always been drawn...