Celina, TX March 2024

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At Snellings Law, we’re not just lawyers. We’re also your neighbors and friends. We live here, and we work here. You can rest assured that we are invested in this community. We are not a high-volume personal injury firm. Instead, when you hire Snellings Law, you get personal treatment from our entire team. We want to do everything we can to ease your stress through the personal injury process and help you get through this difficult time by ensuring that you get the best medical care possible and a fair resolution.

If you or a loved one have suffered a serious or catastrophic injury due to the negligence of someone else, we can help you recover past and future damages, including:

Medical Expenses - Lost Wages - Pain And Suffering - Impairment

Call us today or visit our website to schedule a free consultation with our team at Snellingsinjurylaw.com

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Welcome Home

To me, home is family. It's comfort. It's a place to relax, think and rejuvenate. It's the space I created for myself and my family. It is an expression of who I am and what I love.

What does your home mean to you?

If you are looking for inspiration to turn your house into a home, our Home & Design issue is for you. Here we showcase decor tips, new space additions, and backyard renovations. We introduce you to local and trusted home service providers that can assist you with your home upgrades and renovations. Visit the home of Lori Vaden West, featured on our cover, and see how decades of selling real estate has led her to create the home of her (and our!) dreams.

Find new and old places to explore in our home town. Visit the local Celina Library for National March Into Literacy Month. Check out fresh new communities like Sundance Celina and Legacy Hills! Celina is growing, so let's take the time to appreciate what is here and what is to come.

As you flip through the pages of this issue, we hope you'll feel encouraged and connected to the people around you - in your city, your neighborhood, and most of all, in your home.

As always, thank you for letting us be a part of it. We'll see you around town!

Happy March!

BARBARA IRELAND, PUBLISHER @CELINA.LIFESTYLE

March 2024

PUBLISHER

Barbara Ireland | Barbara.Ireland@citylifestyle.com

MANAGING EDITOR

Danielle Poché | Danielle.Poche@citylifestyle.com

AREA DIRECTOR

Roger Ireland | Roger.Ireland@citylifestyle.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Jennifer Haveman | Jennifer.Haveman@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sharla Davenport, Kimberly Blaker, Christine Clark, Tricia Clifton, Amanda Gaumer, Kelsey Huber, Nicolette Martin

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Melissa Hatcher, Nicole Wierick

Featuring 78 distinctive paired homes by Olivia Clarke Homes

With the look and feel of a single-family home

Located one block from the intersection of W. Maple St. & N. Louisiana Dr.

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1: Melissa Cromwell celebrates first deposit for the Greater Celina Chamber Foundation at Lamar National Bank 2: Racers bundle up for the Celina 5K & Fun Run presented by Run Celina 3: The Celina High School Cheer team wins the 4A Division 1 UIL State Championship! 4: Traci Miller attends the Dallas Market to find the hottest products to bring to Terramania 5: Honoring Shain Hunn as he retires from Director of Organizational Leadership at City of Celina 6: Celina Superintendent, Dr. Tom Maglisceau, presents to attendees at the State of the City luncheon 7: Celina FFA members celebrate awards at the Collin County Junior Livestock Association Ag Mechanics Show

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REAL PRODUCERS TOP AGENT CINDY PETERS

Cindy Peters of Compass Real Estate is recognized as one of Real Producers Top 500 Agents for 2024. She is a stand out among 15,000 agents in our RP territory. She credits the trust and support of her clients as the driving force behind this achievement. Cindy Peters, host of the monthly Celina Lifestyle Realty Report, can help you buy, sell and invest in real estate. Learn more at CindyPetersRealEstate.com

SPRING CLEANING WITH SORT HOME DESIGN GROUP

Sort Home Design Group offers professional home organizing services and interior home design. Local owner, Shay Morgan, provides a oneon-one structured approach to all of your organizing needs in any area of your home to not only clean your space, but ease your mind. Virtual consultations available to discuss your needs and budget. Services offered include closet organizing, home staging design, home decluttering and more. Learn more at SortHomeDesignGroup.com

DONKEYS AND DIAMONDS GALA

The inaugural fundraiser, Donkey and Diamonds Gala supporting the Donkey & Equine Haven USA, will be hosted on Friday, March 22nd. The Gala will be at One Preston Events ( 50 Whispering Winds, Gunter, TX).  This is a ticketed event offering music, food, locally-made desserts, cash bar, raffle prizes and silent auction. Proceeds from event support this non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of abused, neglected, and abandoned donkeys, mules, and horses. DonkeyandHorseRescue.org

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JOSHUA SERVIN JOINS PRESTON FAMILY HEALTHCARE

Joshua Servin, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC joins the team of health providers at Preston Family Healthcare. The team welcomes Josh as they assist patients in leading a healthy lifestyle. Preston Family Healthcare provides weight management, sports physicals, tele-visit appointments, wellness annual visits, and more at their office located at 1050 S. Preston Rd, Suite 119 in Celina. Joshua Servin is now accepting new patients. Call for an appointment at 972.382.8520 or visit PrestonFamilyHealthcare.com

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INTRODUCING 1876 COUNTRY CLUB

ARTICLE BY SHARLA DAVENPORT | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CENTURION AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Luxury generally refers to experiences or lifestyles that are considered high-quality, elegant, and often associated with comfort, refinement, and class. Nothing aligns better with this definition than Celina’s very own 1876 Country Club, located in the heart of the Legacy Hills development.

LUXURY MEETS LEISURE ON THE GOLF COURSE IN LEGACY HILLS

While North Texas has no shortage of places to play golf, none will personify luxury more than this oneof-a-kind, upscale country club. In addition to an exceptional golfing experience, the club will also offer tennis, swimming, fine dining and exclusive social events.

Because of Celina’s rich history, Centurion American Development Group engaged Native Texan and renowned golf course designer, Lee Singletary, to design the 18-hole course. It will be next to the Little Elm Creek and its tributaries, with beautiful trees like Live Oak and Cedar Elm throughout the grounds. It will consist of a driving range, practice facility and short-game area. The Championship tees will play 7,337 yards and include five sets of tees for each hole, allowing for an assortment of handicaps. The course grasses are made of TifEagle Bermuda and TifTuf Bermuda on the tees, fairways, and roughs.

Following the opening of the golf course, a lavish, full-service clubhouse facility with a state-of-the-art exercise area, men’s and women’s locker rooms plus saunas, a group fitness gym and private member rooms will be developed. Both fine and casual dining opportunities will be available at the property to suit all occasions.

While 1876 is tentatively scheduled to open in November 2024, now is the time to obtain Founding Memberships. A very limited number of highly sought memberships are currently available to individuals and businesses. Benefits include preferred access to tee times, partial rebates of initiation fees and private events. Presently only golf memberships are available, but eventually, the club will offer tennis and social club memberships. Sandy Lewis, Director of Sales, Operations and

Membership states the memberships have been in high demand and will sell quickly.  “We’ve already had amazing interest,” notes Lewis. “Since Centurion American broke ground on the Legacy Hills development in April 2022, we’ve had inquiries from people enthusiastic about the potential for this beautiful golf facility.”

Centurion American designed the deluxe country club to celebrate Celina’s history while maintaining a sophisticated, modern resort ambiance. Named after the year Celina was founded, “1876 will offer Celina and surrounding areas a truly unique and special place to gather unlike any place in North Texas,” said Mehrdad Moayedi, CEO of Centurion American. “It will be the central hub for the Legacy Hills development.”

Legacy Hills is located near the intersection of Legacy Drive and Celina Parkway, near the future extension of Dallas

North Tollway. The development has an array of onsite amenities including walking trails, numerous amenity centers, potential Celina ISD schools, plus a first responder station. Mehrdad Moayedi states, “Legacy Hills offers something for everyone seeking the experience of living in Celina.” Also noteworthy, a sports park comprised of 27 acres of land donated to the City of Celina from Centurion American is planned which will pass through the center of the development and the 1876 Country Club.

If you are interested in a Founding Membership, contact Sandy Lewis at sandy@1876countryclub.com or 214-458-5501 for more information about this fabulous opportunity.

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“LEGACY HILLS OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SEEKING THE EXPERIENCE OF LIVING IN CELINA.”

ARTICLE BY CHRISTINE CLARK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE WIERICK

As a successful real estate agent for 18 years, Lori Vaden West has helped countless families find their dream homes. Two years ago, Lori had the opportunity to turn her home design dreams into a reality for her own family.

Lori shared that, “when you work in real estate you see features you like, and it makes you want to incorporate those into your own home.” A lover of design, Lori would collect inspiration from the different properties she saw while working with clients.

After finding the perfect oversized greenbelt creek lot in a beautiful McKinney cu-de-sac, Lori had a vision of a Modern Hill Country house surrounded by nature.  Pulling together her favorite designs with a goal to make it her forever home, Lori's modern home with a sophisticated country flair was built.

Driving up you are greeted with a sprawling single-story home. The front lawn is landscaped with raised planters, ornamental trees, and a fountain to welcome you to beautiful double metal and glass front doors.  Entering the home, you are greeted with the perfect mix of sophisticated design and cozy comfort.  She took her time with each detail making sure it was right, seeing the home as a work of art.

This home has a calming sense of peace about it. Each room flows together with a nod to creamy whites, taupes and blues with under tones of aegean and jade. Unique brushed brass light fixtures and hardware extend throughout the home. But this home is designed for everyday living with light-colored hardwood floors that allow the pets to have the run of the home. Every room is bright and airy with views of the lush treed landscape inviting you to pause and wonder. Lori’s favorite room is a large den on the east end of the home. It has a gabled wood ceiling and a stacked stone hearth fireplace that gives the feel of a Colorado lodge.  This room had many uses including a game table for puzzles, a desk for Lori’s husband, and two Italian arm chairs for them to start their day together over coffee while watching the sunrise.

No detail was left out in Lori's home and landscape design. From the unique mid-century modern linear tiled fireplace that is the focal point of the sprawling living room, to the "space-ship" play center they built in the media room for her future grandchildren, this home is truly something out of this world.

Years of touring clients' homes has given Lori the opportunity to see many amazing properties and gather ideas. Her dream home is now a reality, and she and her husband look forward to making memories in it for many years to come. LoriVadenWest.com

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The UPS Store Celina Community Spotlight

LOCATION: Located in southwest Celina off FM 1385 just south of FM 1428, Sutton Fields is conveniently placed just minutes away from major highways and convenient shopping and entertainment options.

OVERVIEW: Sutton Fields is a beautiful, meticulously master-planned community boasting access to the thriving city of Celina, TX and award-winning Prosper ISD schools. With quick access to all that DFW has to offer, this idyllic community offers limitless opportunities to explore the outdoors. Whether in the community pocket farms, on the nearby trails, or relaxing poolside, plenty of activities are offered in and around this community waiting for you to call it home!

EVENTS: With an incredibly active social committee, there are events for everyone! From seasonal festivals hosted within the community, concerts, pool parties, food trucks on rotation, “Wine Down” Wednesdays, goat yoga, to our personal favorite, Texas Fest – a Texas Independence Day celebration – Sutton Fields has something for everyone.

GIVING BACK: Given the active nature of the HOA, committees, and members of the community, there are always opportunities for giving. Events like National Night Out and other calls for neighbors in need are met with overwhelming support.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Community members and guests alike comment on how “walkable” and beautiful the community is year-round. As a sustainable and “bee friendly” neighborhood, the design was made with nature in mind, offering pocket farming and a farmer’s market!

From our doorstep to yours, The UPS Store Celina with Andy Hopkins is connecting neighbors. We are looking forward to meeting you in Sutton Fields.

COURT APPOINTED

SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF Collin County

NON-PROFIT OF THE MONTH

ARTICLE BY TRICIA CLIFTON AND AMANDA GAUMER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASA AND KRISTIN JEWELL

Advocating for a Safer Tomorrow: The Importance of Child Abuse Prevention and the Vital Role of CASA

Child abuse is a persistent and tragic issue that can have devastating and long-lasting effects on the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of a child. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Collin County, or CASA, is a local nonprofit agency that plays a pivotal role in preventing child abuse and ensuring the safety and welfare of our youngest community members by training and supporting court appointed volunteer advocates to provide powerful, best-interest advocacy and meaningful connections for children impacted by abuse, abandonment and neglect.

CASA volunteers are specially trained to meet the unique needs of children who have entered the child welfare system at no fault of their own. Appointed by judges as the Guardian ad Litem, CASA volunteers protect the best interests of their assigned children in court and in collaboration with the myriad of professionals working on the case. A CASA volunteer ensures their assigned children's well-being remains paramount.

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“CASA's commitment to serving these vulnerable children extends beyond the courtroom.”

Unlike often overtaxed caseworkers, volunteer advocates typically work with one child at a time. This allows CASA volunteers to provide each child with the individualized attention they need and deserve. By forming personal connections with these children, CASA volunteers can better understand their specific needs and make the best recommendations to the court for appropriate services, interventions and placements.

CASA's commitment to serving these vulnerable children extends beyond the courtroom, as volunteers often become trusted mentors and positive role models in their lives. CASA of Collin County has been a beacon of hope for children impacted by abuse and neglect with unduplicated advocacy for over 30 years.

Sierra (4 years old) and Casey (6 years old) entered the child welfare system after their biological mother passed away and their father was struggling with substance abuse. Sierra and Casey were placed with a relative to ensure their safety. During this time, their father would attend supervised visits under the influence, failed weekly drug tests and was not completing courses ordered by the court. The girls and their family were losing hope until Linda, a CASA volunteer, was assigned to their case. Linda developed a trustful bond and became someone the girls could confide in. She was a resource and support for their family, and eventually their father. She became a light in the girls’ lives when they felt all hope was lost.

The court granted Sierra and Casey’s dad the opportunity to turn his life around. Through the support of his daughters, his family, and CASA volunteer, Linda, he was motivated to maintain his sobriety, hold a job, and was able to fight for his family. After continued success, dad reunited with Sierra and Casey, and mended family relationships that were once strained and broken. CASA volunteer, Linda, remains a family friend.

Child abuse prevention is a collective responsibility that requires the active participation of individuals, communities and organizations. CASA of Collin County needs your support to continue making a positive impact in our community: learn more about becoming a volunteer advocate, make a tax-deductible donation or volunteer your time in other single events, by yourself or with a group.

For over 30 years, CASA of Collin County has provided unduplicated court-appointed advocacy for children removed from their homes and placed into the child welfare system due to abuse and neglect. Court Appointed Special Advocates is a national association in the United States that supports and promotes court-appointed advocates for abused or neglected children. CASA are volunteers from the community who complete training that has been provided by the state or local CASA office.

For more information about CASA of Collin County and to donate today, please visit www.casaofcollincounty.org.

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY

CELEBRATE NATIONAL MARCH INTO LITERACY MONTH

ARTICLE BY KIMBERLY BLAKER

What better day to celebrate Read Across America Day than on March 2nd, the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss? It's the perfect kickoff to March's National March Into Literacy Month, both of which are dedicated to the promotion of reading and literacy.

Read Across America Day was first introduced by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998.

The NEA's goal for the celebration is to motivate kids to become lifelong readers, thereby improving student performance. Every year, schools, public libraries, and other organizations celebrate this day by holding reading events for kids.

WAYS PARENTS CAN PROMOTE READING

There are many ways parents can promote a love of reading and encourage their kids to read not only during this celebration but year-round.

Read to kids. Begin reading to your child very early. The NEA suggests infancy is a good time to start. As your child grows, encourage your child's participation in reading the story with or to you.

Although your child may not be ready to read, kids often have some of their favorite books or pages memorized. By making your child an active participant, it will help develop their love for reading.

Visit the library. Think of the library as a big free educational toy store. Help your child choose some books but also encourage your child to look through shelves and select some on their own. Your child can also take home audiobooks, video games, videos, and music CDs.

Help your child build a collection. One thing common among reading lovers is how much they

enjoy having their own book collection. Help your child build a personal library of your child's favorite series, author, or genre. Then give your child a special shelf to store and display the collection.

Play word games. Look for board, computer, or phone games that help kids develop their reading and spelling skills and vocabulary.

Sign up for Goodreads. Through this Android and iOS app, kids can track both the books they've read and those they want to read. They can also check out what their friends are reading.

Subscribe your child to a magazine. There's a host of kids' magazines on the market and something for every age group. It will give your child something to look forward to each month and build enthusiasm for reading.

Read in front of your kids. Show kids that reading isn't just a school requirement, but rather a lifelong activity. Let them see you reading both to learn and for pleasure.

Form a kid's book club. If your child is interested in it, this is a great way to build excitement for reading. You'll want to find kids who are all about the same reading level. You'll need to decide where to hold the weekly or monthly meetings, which could be at your house, or perhaps your school or public library will provide you space. You might be able to advertise it through your child's school or public library as well.

Set up a reading room or corner. Find a quiet distraction-free area in your home to designate as the reading area. It should have comfy seating, perhaps even a bean bag or two, pillows, blankets, and good lighting. Celina-TX.Gov/379/Library

“One thing common among reading lovers is how much they enjoy having their own book collection.”

FOUND DOWNTOWN

March Events

ARTICLE BY JENNIFER HAVEMAN PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY & BRIARLAND MEDIA

1.FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET

MARCH 1ST

DOWNTOWN CELINA AND THE SQUARE

Friday Night Market season starts up this month! Support local and purchase unique handcrafted items, seasonal produce, artisanal pastries, fresh eggs, and free-range meats. Downtown Celina’s restaurants and local food trucks bring you ready-to-eat meals while you enjoy shopping. Live music is provided by local talent, with a new artist each month. Connect with your neighbors, local artisans, and farmers this year at Celina’s Friday Night Market. Celina-TX.gov

2.CELINA DOWNTOWN WINE CRAWL

MARCH 23RD

DOWNTOWN CELINA AND THE SQUARE

The Celina Downtown Wine Crawl uncorks an evening of indulgence and fun! Grab your friends to taste local wines, shop at local businesses, listen to live music and stroll Celina’s beautiful downtown Square. Get ready for a delightful evening filled with wines from Eden Hill, Valley Vines, Hidden Hangar, and more! Wine tastings and light appetizers are included with the purchase of tickets. CelinaChamber.org

3.SHAMROCK RELAYS

MARCH 17TH

LITTLE WOODEN PENGUIN

Once again Little Wooden Penguin is teaming up with the Celina Runners Club for the Beer Mile Shamrock Style - beer-mile team relay or individual event. What’s a beer mile? Great question! It’s a run that consists of four laps (.25 each / 1 mile total), kicked off by the drinking of a 12oz green beer! Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring Hobo Giant Yard Game and Karaoke!  Yes, it’s just as fun as it sounds! LittleWoodenPenguin.com

UIL

State Champ Cheer Team | Celina HS

It is with great pleasure to announce the Outstanding Student Athletes of the Month as selected by the Celina Independent School District (CISD) Athletic Coaching Team. This month’s selection is the UIL State Champion Cheer Team! The team consists of cheerleaders from all three CHS squads. Out of the 28 girls, nine of them were also on the 2022 State Champion team. Cheer Coach Julie Hall says, “In 2022, our goal was to make the top ten, and we knew that we had performed our best. However, I don’t think any one of us went into awards thinking we had won. This year, we knew that we had performed our best, and we knew that we could be the state champions.” To achieve this goal, the team begins working right after Spring Break - building skills, learning

choreography, and team building. It requires late nights and even some weekend sessions. Hall says, “Winning comes from hours and hours of practice but also from the heart of each of these girls. There isn’t a group of athletes that love Celina and the Bobcats like these girls!” Coach Hall acknowledges that in addition to the girls hard work, they could not have done it without the support of sponsors and the community, and thanks the families, friends, and administrators that showed up to cheer them on! We are excited looking at the future of CHS Cheer. Congratulations to the UIL State Champion Cheer Team on their selection as the March Outstanding Athletes of the Month!

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KMI A/C & Heating

Celebrating twenty years in Celina, KMI A/C & Heating is family owned and operated. They offer air conditioning, heating, and VRF installation and repair with services that are second to none. When it comes to the comfort of your business or family, you deserve nothing short of the best. KMI A/C & Heating offers senior, veteran, first responder and teacher discounts.

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NCS Roofing & Solar LLC is a proud, locally owned and operated roofing company in Celina, TX.  From restoring roofs to installing brand new ones, you can trust their roofing contractors when it comes to a job well done. NCS Roofing & Solar offers complimentary roof inspections and quotes. Now providing water mitigation and restoration services.

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Puente Construction Services

Puente Construction Services offers general contracting and remodeling services. Firefighter owned and operated, Daniel Puente, is a Celina local you can trust. Reach out to him for your home renovation needs. From fencing to full home remodels, Puente Construction Services does it all. Financing available.

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TRISHA PUENTE, OWNER OF HUMBLE HOME DESIGNS

Humble Home Designs

Trisha Puente, owner of Humble Home Designs, will turn your design dreams into reality. Whether it is a full remodel you are looking for or you just need help shopping and accessorizing your home, Trisha is ready to help. Nothing excites her more than walking into a space with her clients for the first time after a redesign and experiencing genuine excitement with them. Humble Home Designs offers interior design, home improvement, remodels and commercial finish out.

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SUNDANCE CELINA

APARTMENT LIVING THAT FEELS LIKE HOME

“They offer an assortment of apartment home styles to provide you exactly what you need for your next home.”

Located in a quiet residential setting, Sundance Celina provides everything you need to raise a family, retire in comfort, or just enjoy life. Featuring a wealth of on-site amenities including a 24/7 fitness center, outdoor sun deck and pool, community playground, clubhouse and more, Sundance puts you just steps from your own resort-style getaway anytime you need it. They offer an assortment of apartment home styles to provide you exactly what you need for your next home.

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BLUE NOVA (825)

ARTICLE BY DANIELLE POCHE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BENJAMIN MOORE

BENJAMIN MOORE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2024

Inspired by exploration, Benjamin Moore named Blue Nova (825) as its Color of the Year 2024.The cosmic, blue-violet blend encourages adventure, beckoning everyone to indulge in new experiences.

Elevate the everyday and expand horizons through juxtaposed color that is sure to inspire. With Blue Nova leading the way, depth and intrigue are balanced by an undercurrent of reassurance. This alluring mid-tone features an enchanting duality, capturing the spotlight with endlessly classic appeal.

When deciding how to use Blue Nova in your home, the options are endless. The paint brand recommends juxtaposing the grounding blue with dynamic, contrasting colors like orange to create an ethereal atmosphere. You can also use it to create a statement-making painted ceiling or cover every wall of a powder room.

Explore this paint color and more at BenjaminMoore.com

TONE + TEXTURE

STYLE YOUR HOME IN TONES AND TEXTURES WITH DESIGN HELP FROM HOUZZ INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERTS

ARTICLE BY NICOLETTE MARTIN

WOVEN + KNOTTED

LIVING BOHO-CHIC WITH WOVEN TEXTURES AND MACRAMÉ

Decorate your space with handmade textures such as the modern, maker revival of 1970s macramé and year-round tropical feel of wicker. MACRAMÉ Made through knotting instead of weaving, macramé can add a unique touch in many various ways. Houzz contributor Laura Gaskill suggests incorporating it as nursery decor, plant hangers, wall hangings and modern fiber arts. WICKER According to Houzz contributor Yanic Simard, “the best way to really embrace the luxury-cottage appeal of wicker and rattan is to combine different forms of the two in one space... Look for other unexpected places to add a natural twist to your home with a new material woven into your palette.”

AGAINST THE GRAIN

TIPS FOR DECORATING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS

Houzz contributor Katie Treggiden offers many ways to incorporate natural materials and natural-state timber into your home, including using wood to cover one wall in a home for a pleasing accent wall; featuring your firewood as a striking, stacked display; and mixing different types of wood and different finishes in the same space. “A simple way to incorporate the wood trend is to expose structural wooden beams already present in your home,” Katie says. “Instead of painting them or boxing them in, leave them raw or give them a coat of wax to enrich the tones.”

MARCH 2024

events

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

MARCH 1ST

Friday Night Market

DOWNTOWN CELINA AND THE SQUARE | 6:00 PM

Celina's Friday Night Market is back! Celina hosts the Friday Night Market once a month from March through November. Join your neighbors in the Square for live music, local produce, wine, handmade & homemade goodies, plus activities for the kids and more! Learn more about this local favorite at LifelnCelinaTX.com

MARCH 2ND

Big Easy In Little Elm

LITTLE ELM PARK | 5:00 PM

Join Run Celina as they team up with the Town of Little Elm for the Tenth Annual Big Easy! Register for the Mardi Gras 5K and Fun Walk and enjoy live music from Le Freak, themed games and contests, and, of course, CRAWFISH! The race and walk are open to all ages. For more information and to register, LakefrontLittleElm.com/The-Big-Easy-in-Little-Elm

MARCH 6TH

Baby Storytime

CELINA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 10:30 AM

Bring your littlest ones out to the Celina Public Library as they host a weekly Baby Storytime. Focusing on early literacy for babies up to 18 months, the library will guide parents through lap play, building memory, motion and vocabulary skills.  Join the Celina Library for March Into Literacy Month! For more information, visit Celina-TX.gov/379/Library

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MARCH 16TH

The Garden Show 2024

MYERS PARK AND EVENT CENTER | 10:00 AM

This event by the Collin County Master Gardeners will be held the weekend of March 18th at Myers Park & Event Center in McKinney, TX. The Garden Show showcases Earth-Kind gardening principles for North Texas. Local vendors offer plants and garden-related products. With educational and hands-on presentations, you will not want to miss this Spring event! COMGATX.org/TheGardenShow

MARCH 16TH

Branoofunck St. Paddy's Block Party

ROLLERTOWN BEERWORKS | 2:00 PM

Head over to Rollertown Beerworks for a St. Paddy's block party of epic proportions! Enjoy the hip hop sounds of Branoofunck while you devour Jazzy's Tacos and challenge your friends to yard games. And, of course, your favorite Rollertown pints will be on tap! RollertownBeerworks.com

MARCH 17TH

Shamrock Relays

LITTLE WOODEN PENGUIN | 6:00 PM

Join the Celina Runners Club at the Little Wooden Penguin for their Fourth Annual Shamrock Relays. Take part in the races and then quench your thirst with the Green Beer Palooza! Enjoy American Gothic Pizza and your favorite pints with friends! For more information and to register your team, go to LittleWoodenPenguin.com

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MARCH 22ND

Donkeys and Diamonds Gala

ONE PRESTON EVENTS | 6:00 PM

Please join Donkey and Equine Haven USA for their biggest ticketed event of the year and kick up your heels and let your hair down! Get ready to put on your cocktail attire for a delightful evening of music, food, cash bar, prizes and silent auction. Get your photo taken with the evening’s guests of honor - the donkeys! DonkeyandHorseRescue.org

MARCH 22ND

Celina Police Association Poker Night

TWO 29 ON THE SQUARE | 6:00 PM

Calling all High Rollers! Come support the Celina Police Association at their fifth annual Poker Night with barbecue provided by Tender Smokehouse. No winnings/money will be paid out; however, each reservation will qualify for giveaways throughout the night. All proceeds will benefit the Celina Police Association FOP Lodge #123 and its efforts. CelinaPoliceAssociation.com

MARCH 23RD

Celina Downtown Wine Crawl

DOWNTOWN CELINA AND THE SQUARE | 6:00 PM

Join us downtown to sip, shop and taste wines at local shops and businesses while enjoying live music and special discounts! Featured wineries include Eden Hill Winery, Valley Vines, and Canyon River. Hosted by the Celina Chamber of Commerce, the Eighth Annual Celina Wine Crawl tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite. com with more info on the event at Facebook.com/CelinaWineCrawl