Life + Culture

One for All, All for One

Fort Worth Ranchers band together to fight cancer. Article by Hannah Barricks Founded in 2011, The Black Dog Foundation sometimes struggles to establish its identity in Fort Worth. "At one point we called it, 'The Black Dog Shootout,'" laughs Lance Thompson, one of the organization's founding committee members. He's seated in Summer Moon Coffee in South Main with a fawn-colored cowboy hat on. "Someone called the cops on us that year." Unfortunate marketing aside, the group is named after...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

The Diesslin Group Is All About Long-Term Client Sucess 

It’s never too early to invest in your future. Article by Gabby Cullen | Photography by Nancy Farrar What comes to mind when you hear the term financial planning? Do you think of the stock market, mutual funds, or a high-yield savings account? That’s a good start, but there’s so much more to long-term financial success. We spoke with Olivia Partin of The Diesslin Group, a financial planning firm that provides unbiased, fee-only advisory and wealth management services for individuals...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Invest in Residential Property like a Professional

Experts share their tips for financial success. Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Paige Alexis Photography So, you're thinking of investing in property?  In today's often unpredictable real-estate market, single-family homes remain a safe option for investors because of persisting demand, an attraction for long-term residents, and retained or appreciated value over time.  Ryan Mahan, the owner of Real Property Management Trailhead in Fort Worth, suggests investors consider price...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Be our...Host?

A travelling restaurant is redefining the dinner party Article by Hannah Barricks | Photography by Macka Photography Launching in 2021, Heshima is a traveling four-course dinner party and culinary experience brought to life by Micah Labrosse, a born and raised Fort Worthian. Labrosse fell in love with cooking at an early age, influenced by the tastes and smells of his immigrant parents' culture.   "We grew up on a farm   with goats and chickens. So, it was common for us to eat fresh produce...

February 2024

Home + Design

Bottling Sunshine

Can solar panels lighten your energy bill? Article by Hannah Barricks Only in Texas is the sky deeper and bluer than any ocean and more expansive than any prairie, where clouds roll through like tumbleweeds, running off in the summer when even the hardiest Texans pray for shade.  But in those blistering months, solar panel companies see potential, and the industry has significantly grown in the Lonestar State over the past decade.  Solar panels generate energy from the sun that homeowners...

February 2024

Education

Spring Fun

Activity Ideas for Kids over Spring Break Article by Lisa Van Horne | Photography by Kelsey Huffer Spring Break is here, and the opportunities for fun activities for kids of all ages are endless. Dive into these ideas for hands-on projects that will inspire creative, playful learning for kids—and their adults too! Build a Junk Robot Recommended Age: 3+ with adult support, 5-11 independent Materials: 8 Pieces of Scrap Wood Size accordingly to use for the robot’s head, body, arms...

February 2024

Arts + Culture

The Modern Continues to Connect Communities with Art

The Fort Worth institution welcomes people from all walks of life Article by Gabby Cullen The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, located in the heart of the Cultural District, is an imposing yet delicate building designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Surrounded by outdoor sculptures, ponds, and grassy lawns, you know you’re entering a special place as you walk into the high-ceilinged galleries filled with light.  Founded by 25 women in 1892, Texas’ oldest museum focuses on...

February 2024

Home + Design

Rich Hues and Tiny Details Make This Custom Design Project Shine

A master suite renovation combines classic taste with modern amenities  Article by Gabby Cullen | Photography by Lindy Hudman Photography While interior designer Courtney McClymond has always found inspiration in modern classical architecture, she also loves what happens underneath a project, the things people might not notice at first glance. “I love to elevate spaces to reveal good color texture and layering and to bring out the space in the most beautiful way. There is a certain alchemy to...

February 2024

Fitness

Meditation, Mindfullness & How Yoga Helps in Both

Article by Gabby Cullen | Photography by Macka Photography When was the last time you did nothing? Sat alone with your thoughts, focusing on each moment as it’s happening—just being present. Not recently? Welcome to the club. Beginning a meditational journey is no easy feat, but research shows the practice has various life-improving benefits. Want to reduce stress in your life? Meditate. Want to increase your attention span? Meditate. Want to sleep like a baby? You guessed it, meditate. The...

January 2024

Travel

A Piece of Heaven

A Spanish-colonial boutique hotel near a popular staycation spot is now accepting visitors. Article by Hannah Barricks If you drive West on Highway 67 and cross the Brazos River via a small, reed-plagued bridge, there's a sprawling hotel quaintly nestled in a clearing, surrounded by Pecan trees.  The plot hides in plain sight on the outskirts of Glen Rose, a popular migratory spot for Fort Worthians looking for a river-side art district with surprising ties to Elvis Presley, killer antiques...

January 2024