Life + Culture

EARTH DAY EFFORTS

Earth Friendly In Celina Article by Niki Carbajal | Photography by Courtesy Earth Day celebrates its 54th national birthday on April 22nd marking the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. Earth Day began on college campuses as public awareness of the link between pollution and health increased. Events were promoted across the United States and 20 million Americans participated in peaceful demonstrations against the last 150 years of industrial development’s effects...

March 2024

Life + Culture

PLAN FOR RETIREMENT

Retire From Work, But Not From Life Article by Christine Clark | Photography by Melissa Hatcher Planning for retirement can seem overwhelming. Where do you start? Financial planning seems like a logical place. But what about your health, activities you enjoy, goals you have yet to accomplish? Retirement seems a long way off in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, but now in your 50s, you realize you are getting older, and you are probably unprepared in one category or another.    A post-COVID trend is...

March 2024

Shopping

SAFE IN CELINA

Browning Safes Offers Security And Peace Of Mind To Homeowners Article by Jennifer Haveman | Photography by Melissa Hatcher & Provided Having a safe in your home provides an immediate sense of security and peace of mind. Safes serve as guardians of our most valuable possessions, offering protection not only against theft, but also safeguarding important documents, heirlooms, and sensitive information from unforeseen disasters. Browning Safes in Celina offers their customers that security and...

March 2024

Beauty

INVEST IN YOUR SKIN

C3 Aesthetics Offers The Newest Beauty And Anti-Aging Services Article and Photography by Diamond Glow Facial The Diamond Glow Facial focuses on three critical skincare needs. The diamond-tipped wand glides over the skin’s top and exfoliates dead cells from the surface. It also removes tissue damage, resurfacing the skin and giving it a more even tone.   Virtue RF Microneedling The most sophisticated RF microneedling tool currently on the market is the VirtueRF Microneedling Platform...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

TOASTED WALNUT TABLE AND MARKET

Refresh For Spring Promises Great Taste And A New Look Article by Roger Ireland | Photography by Melissa Hatcher From its humble beginning as a lunch counter in the back of Annie Jack, Toasted Walnut Table and Market has evolved into a culinary mainstay of Celina’s downtown square. Much as our beloved town continues to grow and change, so do its businesses. We sat down with owners Amy Hager and Audrea Weimer to learn more about what we can look forward to.  First, for the uninitiated...

March 2024

Real Estate

BOIS D'ARC LAKE

Realtor Kathy Corey And Her Piece of Paradise in the Sweetest Town in Texas Article and Photography by Katelyn Briscoe It wasn’t too long ago that Celina was a small town that most people drove through, with not much but fields and cattle to admire. For local Celina resident and real estate broker Kathy Corey, the small town of Honey Grove is reminiscent of old Celina: a sleepy little square and people who wave from behind the wheel of their pickup truck as they drive past you on the two-lane...

March 2024

Life + Culture

TEXAS-TULIPS

A Family's American Dream In Bloom Photography by Courtesy and Nicole Wierick Texas Tulips began as a dream for Pieter and Petra Koeman. Working in the tulip industry in their native Netherlands, they set their goal to bring a tulip farm to America.  The couple researched soil conditions and weather history to find just the right conditions for their blooms to thrive. Their tulip fields now grow in Pilot Point, Celina's neighbor to the west.  Every year, the farm imports thousands of fresh...

March 2024

Life + Culture

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

Article by Roger Ireland North Texans are anticipating a celestial spectacle as a solar eclipse graces the region. On April 8th, the moon will position itself strategically between the Earth and the Sun, casting a captivating shadow that will sweep across the sky. This cosmic event is eagerly welcomed by both seasoned astronomers and casual sky gazers alike since a similar alignment isn’t expected in North America until August 2045 and in our region until June 2169! Observers in the Celina...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

THE ART OF COLLECTING

Article by Megan Hoban As consumers, we are constantly being enticed to buy. Whether it’s the jewelry we can’t live without, concert tickets to a show we don’t want to miss, or that favorite pair of shoes that’s calling our name. We buy what we love, and art should be no different.  If you are new to acquiring original art, you may find it daunting, but it shouldn’t be. It is a special purchase that forces you to dig deep and discover a bit more about yourself. At first, many people shy away...

March 2024

Home Services

Daystar Landscapes Celebrates 40 Years

Four Decades Of Creative Outdoor Living Spaces And Community Support Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Lucy Thornton Beautiful outdoor transformations: Since 1984, Daystar Landscapes, Inc., professionals have provided landscape design and installations throughout North Texas. The Prosper-headquartered team specializes in landscape design and installation services for new homes, multifamily developments, residential renovation, commercial landscape design and commercial grounds...

February 2024