Turtle Island – An Island Paradise
Envision being en-route by seaplane to a remote resort in the South Pacific. Your destination: Turtle Island, located in the Yasawa Island group on Fiji’s northwestern side. The privately owned island is 500-acres of lush tropical rain forest on the edge of the Blue Lagoon, surrounded by rich vibrant coral reefs and powdery white sand beaches. Fiji’s culture flourishes... Continue »
Hard Rock Hotels
Rocking Mexico and the Caribbean, the All Inclusive Collection is shifting the sands of the all-inclusive resort experience through the reflagging of Cancun Palace, Vallarta Palace, Aventura Cove and Aventura Spa Palace, set to become Hard Rock hotels within the year. Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta will be officially reflagged Aug. 1, followed by fall... Continue »
Turtle Creek Association – Home...
The Turtle Creek Association (TCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Turtle Creek Corridor. TCA provides many of the beautiful amenities associated with the Turtle Creek area. The TCA provides the seasonal color in the flowerbeds throughout the corridor and maintains the landscape on the medians in the area. TCA also works to... Continue »
Abi Ferrin – CEO and Designer
Abi Ferrin did not take a predictable career path, but her story proves that the American dream is alive and well. Born and raised in Jackson Hole, Wyoming Abi wasn’t exactly “in line” to become a big hit in the fashion world. While she began sewing when she was 5, and did in fact, win a national McCall’s sewing... Continue »
People To Watch – Chelsea Johnson
“My whole family is involved.” Chelsea has two younger sisters and no family history of Type I diabetes or, as it’s commonly known, juvenile diabetes. She has served as a junior ambassador at the annual fundraising gala in Dallas, attended Camp Sweeney until she was 12 and then became a counselor in training. For the past two years she has served... Continue »
Lynn McBee
“We’re part of The Old 300,” she explained. “Moses Austin – Stephen’s father – brought 300 families to Texas. Allan and I are both so interested in Texas history and are active in the Dallas Historical Society. History’s important; it affects us and helps us understand our communities and where they came from.” Susan Wells, president Junior League of... Continue »
Austin Lake Spa Resort
Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers guests the sanctuary of a world-class spa and the warmth of a best friend’s lake house. Lake Austin Spa Resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages, which include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside guest rooms, three gour- met meals daily,... Continue »
People to Watch – Allison &...
Allison & Lynsey One could say sisters, Lynsey Provost, and Allison Lent, are close. Both graduated from The University of Texas, had destination weddings in the same year – Lynsey in Colorado and Allison in Mexico – moved back to Dallas within months of each other, live within a couple miles and attend the same church. “Our poor mom!”... Continue »
Turtle Island – An Island Paradise
Envision being en-route by seaplane to a remote resort in the South Pacific. Your destination: Turtle Island, located in the Yasawa Island group on Fiji’s northwestern side. The privately owned island is 500-acres of lush tropical rain forest on the edge of the Blue Lagoon, surrounded by rich vibrant coral reefs and powdery white sand beaches. Fiji’s culture flourishes... Continue »
The Spa Castle in Carrollton
Dallas has been anxiously waiting to discover what lies behind the curiously large stone facade of the 140,000 square foot structure which stands guarded by two, even more curious Egyptian pharaohs. Spa Castle, a Carrollton wellness community that elegantly balances facilities conducive to achieving mental, physical and even social revitalization, is now sharing its secret with the South. ... Continue »
Hard Rock Hotels
Rocking Mexico and the Caribbean, the All Inclusive Collection is shifting the sands of the all-inclusive resort experience through the reflagging of Cancun Palace, Vallarta Palace, Aventura Cove and Aventura Spa Palace, set to become Hard Rock hotels within the year. Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta will be officially reflagged Aug. 1, followed by fall... Continue »
Turtle Creek Association – Home...
The Turtle Creek Association (TCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Turtle Creek Corridor. TCA provides many of the beautiful amenities associated with the Turtle Creek area. The TCA provides the seasonal color in the flowerbeds throughout the corridor and maintains the landscape on the medians in the area. TCA also works to... Continue »
Doris Jacobs – Real Estate Queen
Many don’t know that Doris is an excellent cook, regularly trading business suits for aprons – brownies and turkey soup among her specialties. “It’s all good!” daughter Kim raves. “She has a famous cheese dip. My son is now asking me to teach him how so he can make it when he goes to college next year. Whenever there’s... Continue »
Abi Ferrin – CEO and Designer
Abi Ferrin did not take a predictable career path, but her story proves that the American dream is alive and well. Born and raised in Jackson Hole, Wyoming Abi wasn’t exactly “in line” to become a big hit in the fashion world. While she began sewing when she was 5, and did in fact, win a national McCall’s sewing... Continue »
People To Watch – Chelsea Johnson
“My whole family is involved.” Chelsea has two younger sisters and no family history of Type I diabetes or, as it’s commonly known, juvenile diabetes. She has served as a junior ambassador at the annual fundraising gala in Dallas, attended Camp Sweeney until she was 12 and then became a counselor in training. For the past two years she has served... Continue »
Lynn McBee
“We’re part of The Old 300,” she explained. “Moses Austin – Stephen’s father – brought 300 families to Texas. Allan and I are both so interested in Texas history and are active in the Dallas Historical Society. History’s important; it affects us and helps us understand our communities and where they came from.” Susan Wells, president Junior League of... Continue »
Austin Lake Spa Resort
Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers guests the sanctuary of a world-class spa and the warmth of a best friend’s lake house. Lake Austin Spa Resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages, which include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside guest rooms, three gour- met meals daily,... Continue »
Heather Asbury Has a Gift for Design
A lifelong passion for fly fishing and quail hunting became the unexpected springboard for the career of one of Dallas’ hottest designers. Heather Asbury knows a thing or two about both and transformed her passion for outdoor sports into a highly successful design business focusing on high-end luxurious lodges for her outdoorsy clientele. After managing the Beretta Gallery in Highland Park... Continue »
Heather Asbury Has a Gift for Design
A lifelong passion for fly fishing and quail hunting became the unexpected springboard for the career of one of Dallas’ hottest designers. Heather Asbury knows a thing or two about both and transformed her passion for outdoor sports into a highly successful design business focusing on high-end luxurious lodges for her outdoorsy clientele. After managing the Beretta Gallery in Highland Park... Continue »
Telluride
Decidedly, people come to Telluride, Colorado for the breathtaking, adventure-bound winters. But, they stay for the summers—equally breathtaking—when a new kind of playground emerges. The world-class ski slopes of Telluride turn a verdant green, wildflowers bloom and Bridal Veil Falls, the state’s highest free falling waterfall, once again captivates locals and visitors. Tucked into a box canyon in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado,... Continue »
Private Chef Holly Muller Brings it
Living a healthier lifestyle begins with what you put into your body. When people think healthy they start counting calories, eating bland foods or even consider use of harmful substances to expedite the process of slimming down. Fortunately, North Texas has recently gained a talented chef who thrives to cater to the personal needs of Dallas/Fort Worth residents. Holly Muller created an easy way for people to incorporate... Continue »
GrandLuxe Happy Hour at Kravet Showroom
Happy Hour Guests enjoyed live music provided by Steinway Hall as they perused the latest designer fabric samples from the likes of Ralph Lauren and others. GrandLuxe’s January Cover Girl D’Andra Simmons entertained guests along with Health & Fitness expert Laura Lewis. Happy Hour Hosts Brenda Baxter/Custom Drapery Designs and Kravet Showroom shared designer tips and secrets with guests... Continue »
Gum Disease and Your Health
Periodontal disease is not just about keeping your mouth clean anymore. The research linking periodontal disease to cardiovascular disease and diabetes over the last several years is astonishing. Periodontal which means “around the tooth” disease is usually seen as a chronic long term inflammatory disease. If left untreated the disease can lead to bone and tooth loss as well as... Continue »
ASTON MARTIN DBS VOLANTE
Improving on perfection is no easily surmountable task. By its very definition, the term “perfection” implies a lack of flaws and a dearth of comparable peers – simply put, there’s not much wiggle room to make an Aston Martin better. Yet each new vehicle to emerge from Aston Martin’s English factory, where skilled craftsmen and craftswomen piece together each... Continue »
D’ANDRA SIMMONS
“You just have to see this; it just arrived from Africa today!” D’Andra Simmons said as she navigated through a living room filled with books, framed photographs of family and friends, a Christmas tree, art and more books, to the over-sized frames leaning against the wall. “Things are kind of crazy around here right now; we’re trying to have... Continue »
