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MEET SIX LOCAL WOMEN IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY

GAL PAL TRIPPING WITH THE ‘PIONEER WOMAN’ & FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

GRANTING WISHES TO TERMINALLY ILL MOTHERS

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MAY 2018 PUBLISHER

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To Strong Women

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THOUGH MAY IS TRADITIONALLY A TIME TO CELEBRATE MOTHERS, AT CROSS TIMBERS LIFESTYLE, WE WANT TO TAKE THIS CHANCE TO RECOGNIZE ALL THE STRONG LADIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. From activists, entrepreneurs and CEOs to artists, teachers and, yes, mothers, these women are changing our community’s landscape and influencing its future. In this month's feature article, you’ll meet six local ladies who are impacting the community daily, and you’ll learn what challenges and inspires them. ​You may even catch a few of them around town!​ Since May days usually usher in warmer weather, you’ll also find the perfect place to take a girl’s getaway to make the most out of bluer skies​. Instead of heading to Waco, we recommend you head north for a new adventure! Round up the women who make life fun and hit the road—it’s good for the soul and some belly laughs. Our guide will help you plan the perfect trip and make sure you have fun—and plenty of things to do—while you're away.​

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2018

FEATURES 12 Spa Retreat Sutera Spa has been a Flower Mound Fixture for 14 Years

16 Ally’s Wish Granting Wishes to Terminally Ill Mothers

20 Local Female Movers & Shakers Meet Six Local Women Impacting the Community

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24 Oklahoma!

Gal Pal Tripping with the ‘Pioneer Woman’ & Frank Lloyd Wright

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Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Open House

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Local Limelight

24 Road Trip 30 DIY 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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He and his wife, Cristy, have two children, Taylor and Jackson, who are students at Liberty Christian School.

AVANTI SENIOR LIVING HONORS BEST OF THE BEST PHYSICIANS Avanti Senior Living honored several local physicians on March 27 at a celebration reception: Best of the Best Physicians in Flower Mound. The honorees were Cherry Chandi, MD, internal medicine; David Cooke, M.D., neurologist; Hardeep S. Dhaliwal, M.D., internal medicine; Washim A. Haque, M.D., endocrinol-

For more than a year, Jillian Rash, a junior at

ogist; Saira Jamal, M.D., family and geriatric medicine;

Flower Mound High School, worked to increase

Fareha A. Kazi, M.D., internal medicine; Najam Khan,

awareness about heart disease in women and to

M.D., internal medicine; Shirirang S. Neurgaonkar,

raise funds to purchase and donate an Automatic

M.D., internal medicine; Raul Santos, M.D., cardiolo-

External Defibrillator to Twin Coves Park. Her Girl

gist; Dale G. Swanholm, M.D., family medicine; and

Scout Gold Award journey concluded when she

Bryan L. Wasson, M.D., internal medicine.

made a presentation to members of city council.

BLAIR MCCULLOUGH NAMED PRESIDENT OF LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL The Liberty Christian board of directors is delighted to announce Blair McCullough as the newly appointed president of Liberty Christian School, only the second in the school’s history.

With McCullough’s leadership, the school will

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The Lewisville ISD Education Foundation is

innovation, and continue to create exceptional

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student experiences. McCullough brings an

to its board of directors.

extensive knowledge of and passion for leadership development on all levels.

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A Florida native turned Texan, she has worked with small businesses nearly 20 years. Currently, she is a

McCullough came to Liberty in 2014 as the Upper

business performance advisor with Insperity where she

School vice principal. He later served as headmas-

introduces small businesses to solutions that help them

ter/vice president of academics.

mitigate risks, minimize distractions and maximize talent.

Before coming to Liberty, McCullough worked in edu-

Polyak and her husband, Zack (an ICU nurse at

cation at the university and high school level, including

Arlington Memorial Hospital), have one son, Sawyer,

positions such as recruitment coordinator, special edu-

who was diagnosed with high-functioning autism in

cation teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal.

2016. After searching for the right school district and

McCullough received his bachelor’s in psychology

discovering that Lewisville ISD excels in education in

at Lee University, his master’s in special education

the special needs community, the Polyaks purchased a

at Regent University, his education specialist degree

home in Flower Mound in 2017.

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LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS WIN TOP AWARDS AT MATH OLYMPICS Students from area schools who qualified from the more than 3,000 math tests submitted to the Association of Christian Schools International in December com-

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Competing against more than 10 area schools in either computation or reasoning, fourth-grade student Trey Stickl won first place and a superior ribbon in reasoning, and third-grade student Noah Spinks received third place and a superior ribbon in computation.

ACSI hosts the contest in each of its 11 areas across the country every year to stimulate interest in math and recognize the achievements of students in grades 3–8.

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WRESTLING WARRIORS RUN THE TABLE IN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS The Liberty Christian Warriors wrestling team capped another strong year with two team state titles and six individual state crowns during a monthlong tour across the nation facing the best of the best at four different events. Leading that charge was a trio of stars, including two freshmen, who all won multiple state titles.

Junior Karston Johnson and freshmen Skylar Smith and Braeden Baller took home individual state titles at the Texas Prep State Wrestling Championships meet in Houston. All three would double down on their first-place finishes by winning state titles at The Texas Association

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Overall, five Liberty wrestlers finished in the top two of their respective weight classes at the TAPPS meet.

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SUTERA SPA HAS BEEN A FLOWER MOUND FIXTURE FOR 14 YEARS ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY KALI HIRST

FOR THE PAST 14 YEARS, SUTERA SPA HAS BEEN PAMPERING THE RESIDENTS OF FLOWER MOUND. “We were the first and only spa in Flower Mound for years,” owner Stacey Maness says. “We like to be the neighborhood spa where you go every week or month.”

She says providing a friendly environment has been a key to her full-service spa’s success.

“We try to treat customers the way we want to be treated.”

Stacey says she strives to maintain an atmosphere that is soothing and relaxing.

“We update continuously,” she says. “We repaint and redo everything every couple of years.”

Her goal, she says, is to keep Sutera’s seven treatment rooms neutral— with no bright colors or loud noises—to promote a relaxing space.

“Sutera is just a great little spa,” Stacey says. “We’ve won Best in Denton County for 14 years in a row.”

Thanks to Sutera’s continuing success, Stacey is opening a second spa in Lakeside Tower.

The new spa, Lakeside Spa at the Tower, will be nearly twice the size of Sutera and offer high-end, luxury treatments.

“The new spa will compliment Sutera. It’s going to be very grand and luxurious,” she says.

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“WE TRY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS THE WAY WE WANT TO BE TREATED.”

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To turn your space into a spa retreat, Stacey suggests going with simple colors to promote relaxation. She also suggests “a good-smelling candle and soft music.”

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Stacey says it’s important to stock up on soothing spa products. Sutera offers many face and body products for to pamper oneself.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY KALI HIRST

A L LY ’ S W I S H

GRANTING WISHES TO TERMINALLY ILL MOTHERS WHEN THEIR CLOSE FRIEND ALLYSON HENDRICKSON WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TERMINAL CANCER, MISSY PHIPPS AND MELISSA CARY DID WHAT FRIENDS DO— THEY REACHED OUT TO HELP. However, their act of kindness spread far beyond Allyson.

Missy and Melissa, along with friends Holly Reed and Heather Bryan, created Ally’s Wish, a foundation that grants wishes to terminally ill mothers from across the country. And the first wish they granted was Allyson's.

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On March 31, 2014, Allyson wrote in her 3 Little Cowboys

to be on a shelf in every Barnes & Noble across America, but

blog: “A few weeks ago, I met a group of friends for dinner. I

I want it to be published at least so that each of my boys can

had no idea why we were gathered, but I quickly found out that

have a copy of their own—a way for them to remember that

it wasn’t just to talk about hedgehogs, our kids and shampoo.

their mom loved them with every inch of her heart.”

No, they had something much bigger and more important.

Allyson lost her battle with cancer in July 2014. But her

Something that made me forget for awhile that my life is

legacy lives on through Ally’s Wish, which has granted

not what I want it to be: Ally’s Wish is a new foundation put

77 wishes so far. More than 93 percent of the money the

together by my amazing friends. The purpose of Ally’s Wish is

foundation raises through its annual Boots & Blessings

to grant wishes for other mothers with terminal illness. Spread

Gala and other fundraisers goes toward granting wishes.

joy. Give hope! I cannot think of a more fantastic way for my

“We thought of what we would want if we were in these

legacy to live on,” she wrote. “… I am thrilled to tell you that my

moms’ shoes, and it would be to make memories with our

wish is for this blog to be published. I don’t necessarily want it

children,” Missy says.

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To be granted a wish, mothers must have a note from their physician stating they are terminally ill. They must have at least one child younger than 18. And they must be healthy enough to travel.

Currently, Ally’s Wish is operated by Missy, Melissa and new board members Kelly Wolgamott and Nicole Notagiacomo. The foundation has grown so much that it now has a waiting list. Melissa says the foundation grants wishes according to need.

Most wishes are for special family vacations.

However, two wishes granted this past December to two mothers in Dallas did not involve travel and were extremely emotional for all involved. Both of the mothers passed away within days of their wishes being granted.

“One mother was in a hospice facility,” Melissa says. “She told me she knew she couldn’t make it to her child’s 10th birthday party, so she wanted us to help plan her a party.”

Melissa says they threw a huge party at the hospice facility, complete with “big decorations, the biggest candy bar, a big cake, karaoke and presents.”

“Her daughter was so surprised. She said it was the best party she had ever had,” Melissa says.

Another mother wished for a special Christmas with her five children. So Ally’s Wish board members gave her an early Christmas celebration.

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“We had a snow machine, Christmas dinner and carolers,” Missy says.

“She gave us a Christmas list, and we were able to give her kids gifts she wasn’t able to. And we took pictures of the family,” Melissa adds. “We got to get involved with those two wishes. It reminded us of why we do this."

Though often heartbreaking, Missy and Melissa say granting wishes to terminally ill mothers has been extremely fulfilling work.

“God has provided. He has done immeasurably more with this than I thought could be done,” Missy says. “It’s so rewarding. It’s a blessing for us to get to do this.”

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t h e n e t w o r k e r Christi Beca REAL ESTATE AGENT, FOUNDER OF FLOWER MOUND WOMEN IN BUSINESS What inspires you?

My children inspire me. I know it sounds cliché, but as a single mom, I wake up daily driven to succeed, to lead by example, and instill in my children that anything is possible if they set their mind to it, regardless of what life throws at them.

What challenges you?

My fear of being average. Life's too short to play it safe. I thrive on taking risks. Not all my risks work out, but you never know until you try. Don't fear failure, fear never trying.

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Amanda Drinkwater LISD DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS What inspires you?

I have been privileged to have been surrounded by individuals who have given of themselves freely and passionately, and I am indelibly imprinted and inspired by the students and families I have served during my tenure as band director at Marcus High School.

What challenges you?

Hearing that something can't be done really ignites my warrior spirit! In almost all cases this means it just hasn't been done yet. Every challenge yields opportunity for creativity and growth.

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Charlotte Wilcox MAYOR OF HIGHLAND VILLAGE What inspires you?

My inspiration comes from my parents. They both led by example, and, while very different, they recognized their strengths and weaknesses and were very inspirational to so many.

What challenges you?

My challenge comes from people not willing to think outside the box when it comes to issues. My strength is to bring a group together and respectfully work through the differences until we have created a positive outcome.

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t h e r e l a t i o n s h i p b u i l d e r Mary Jacoby FLOWER MOUND CHAMBER 2017 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR DATCU CREDIT UNION COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR SOUTHERN DENTON COUNTY What inspires you?

Watching my daughter grow and mature into the person she is now. You become such a different person watching your child navigate life, trying to give them support where needed and having the strength to let them try things on their own.

What challenges you?

Living in the moment and not trying to juggle too much at once.

It’s always important for me to stay focused and prioritize tasks.

I’m also blessed with a great support system at home and work, allowing me to get it all done.

Kristen Howell CEO OF CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER What inspires you?

Every day, I see the best and worst of humanity. But each day, I also spend time with the most incredible people who are in the fight against abuse. Words can’t describe how inspired I am by the professionals, volunteers and donors who stand up for children.

What challenges you?

I’m challenged by a sense of urgency to ensure that every child who has a crime committed against them has a safe place to tell their truth and that we can deliver on our promise to secure justice and healing for those children.

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Megan Condrack OWNER OF MEGAN’S LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE What inspires you?

What inspires me the most are the people connections made through the store. Lifelong friendships are made here. There is a lot of laughter, sometimes tears and always a lot of hugs. Life is hectic, and I hope I provide a small getaway for my customers.

What challenges you?

As a small-business owner, you wear many hats trying to keep everything going— home, family, friends, business—and still have a little “me time.” The challenge is balancing it all because I love being at the store!

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OKLAHOMA!

GAL PAL TRIPPING WITH THE ‘PIONEER WOMAN’ & FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

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PLOTTING A QUICK GIRLS ROAD TRIP? Turn your eyes northward to the tall grass prairies of Oklahoma, the "Pioneer Woman’s" playground. Pawhuska, Oklahoma, is on the map due to one redhead’s affinity for chronicling her penchant for beagles, butter, cowboys and tasty recipes. Ree Drummond, the self-proclaimed "Pioneer Woman," lives with her family on a 433,000-acre cattle ranch now open in limited fashion to the public. The feverish following of "Pioneer Woman’s" blog spawned cookbooks, cookware, the immensely popular Food Network show, the Mercantile store/ restaurant and the newly opened Boarding House hotel.

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skyscraper in existence, The Price Tower. Originally envisioned

tecturally important buildings in the region. A docent-directed tour of

to be part of a four skyscraper series in New York City, Wright

the private upper floors provides a peek into the H.C. Price company

described the copper wonder as “the tree that escaped the

corporate apartment and Price’s personal office. You’ll feel as though

crowded forest” when it was completed in 1956 to house

you fell through the looking glass into a Doris Day movie.

the H.C. Price corporation. This National Historic Landmark includes the Inn at Price Tower, designed by acclaimed architect Wendy Evans Joseph and just 25 miles outside of Pawhuska.

To properly explore, a two-day trip is recommended, but if you need a quick fix, you can pull off a caffeine-fueled day trip.

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The Drummond’s eight-room “cowboy luxury” hotel steps away from the Merc delights with the Butterfly Room, Ranch Room, etc. Several Pawhuska historic bed-and-breakfasts and homes via Airbnb or other Bartlesville hotels round out your lodging options.

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Price Tower - Copper Restaurant & Bar 510 Dewey Ave. Bartlesville, OK 74003 918.336.4949 | PriceTower.org/Dine

Award-winning chef Jimmy Sanabria serves up his to-die-for Copper Shrimp + Smoked Gouda Grits, among other culinary gems. Dinner and drinks on the 15th floor is a foodie’s dream, but, for an intimate treat, ask for dinner at the chef’s table, if available.

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The Pioneer Woman Mercantile (The Merc) 532 Kihekah Ave., Pawhuska, OK 74056 918.528.7705 | TheMercantile.com

+ EAT AGAIN!

The Pioneer Woman Mercantile (The Merc) 532 Kihekah Ave., Pawhuska, OK 74056 918.528.7705 | TheMercantile.com

Breakfast or lunchtime will find lines winding down the block outside the Merc. You’ll want to take turns with your posse standing in line. Of course, Ree’s famous cinnamon rolls are a must, but the extensive menu will tickle your taste buds and satisfy you until it’s time for coffee break upstairs in the bakery. The Spicy Cowgirl pairs nicely with the Cowgirl Crème Brulee or Blondie.

DO The Lodge Tour, Drummond Ranch TheMercantile.com/Pages/Lodge-Tours

Step into this 100-year-old building lovingly renovated to include a

The Lodge is the Drummond guest house where much of Ree’s

destination restaurant, bakery and store owned and operated by the

Food Network show is filmed. Check the website for a list of tour

Drummonds. Cookware, fashion, you name it—you will love browsing

dates. Pick up your free ticket at the Merc. See the props and behind

this huge collection of funky, practical and whimsically designed goods.

the scenes all while taking in the breathtaking beauty of the ranch.

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Lifestyle Hack

DIY Duotone Statement Earrings SHAKE UP YOUR JEWELRY BOX WITH THESE HANDMADE GEOMETRIC EARRINGS— PERFECT FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT FOR YOUR BEST LADIES ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLETTE MARTIN

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+

SUPPLIES

them in the order you want your earrings to

+ 2 half-circle stamping blanks

consider switching up the placement of each

+ 2 large gold bars + 2 medium gold bars + 2 ear wires + Jump rings, assorted sizes + Embroidery thread + Metal punch + Bent nose forceps

Use both your bent nose forceps and needle nose pliers to secure each end of the jump ring. Gently twist the jump ring to open the gap, and place the jump ring through the holes in the pieces you are connecting. When securely through both pieces, gently twist the jump ring in the opposite direction to close the gap and secure the pieces.

flow. You can see how we arranged ours, but item for varying earring styles.

3. Mark where each of the holes line up on the individual pieces. These spots are where you’ll be creating holes with the metal punch to connect each item with jump rings.

+ Needle nose pliers

4. Once you have your spots marked, care-

DIRECTIONS

dividual pieces. Once all of your holes are

1. Make sure to have all of your materials

PIECE BY PIECE

fully and precisely punch holes in your inpunched, connect each piece with the desired size of jump ring.

gathered before starting the project for easy assembly.

5. For an added touch, punch extra holes in the bottom piece and finish off with

2. Take your half-circle stamping blanks, large

knotted embroidery thread for a bohemian

gold bars and medium gold bars and arrange

tassel effect.

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M AY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

4, 11, 18 & 25

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CONCERTS IN THE PARK

2018 DENTON MUD BUG BOIL

Heritage Park, Flower Mound

Friday nights in May feature a variety

of

family-friendly,

live

music for you to enjoy, free of charge! All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Please note that glass and alcohol are prohibited on park property. Overflow parking for the event is at the Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Road.

Flower-Mound.com/Concerts

5 HIGHLAND VILLAGE ART FESTIVAL The Shops of Highland Village

strations, live music and entertainment, and interactive children’s art activities. Musical performances will be held in the south courtyard next

with Jon Christopher David and Maylee

Thomas 8

p.m. May

12 at the Medical City Lewis-

Lucky Lou’s

ville Grand Theater,

Join for the 22nd Denton Mud Bug

tickets

Boil featuring live music, silent auc-

or in-person at MCL Grand Theater,

tion, vendors, beer, charities, crawfish

100 N. Charles St. in Lewisville.

at

Purchase

MCLGrand.tix.com

and fun. Noon to 6 p.m.

11 HIGHLAND VILLAGE MOVIES IN THE PARK: "NUTTY BY NATURE"

18 HIGHLAND VILLAGE MOVIES IN THE PARK: "COCO" Doubletree Ranch Park

Doubletree Ranch Park

Movies in the Park will feature

Movies in the Park will feature “Nutty

“Coco," beginning at dusk. Bring a

by Nature," beginning at dusk. Bring

lawn chair or blanket. Concessions

a lawn chair or blanket. Concessions

will be available for purchase cour-

will be available for purchase courte-

tesy of the Flour Shop.

sy of the Flour Shop.

Enjoy displays from more than 30 gallery-quality artists, artist demon-

will feature A Rockin’ Evening

11 VINTAGE MARKET DAYS OF MCKINNEY SPRING MARKET

18 CRAFT BREW EXPERIENCE Downtown Grapevine

The 34th Annual Main Street Fest -

Myers Park & Event Center

A Craft Brew Experience will be 10

benefits the Children’s Advocacy

Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May

a.m. to 11:30 p.m. May 18, 19 and 20

Center of Denton County. Free ad-

13. Vintage Market Days is an upscale

in Grapevine. Guests can "Texperi-

mission and parking.

vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor mar-

ence" more than 75 craft brews from

ket featuring original art, antiques,

36 breweries across 15 states, boo-

clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures,

gie down to live music on three stag-

home décor, outdoor furnishings, con-

es, sample delicious festival food

sumable yummies, seasonal plantings

and much more. Tickets available at

and a little more. Tickets are available at

GrapevineTexasUSA.com/Main-

VintageMarketDays.com.

Street-Fest.

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to Chico’s. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Event

5 VIBHA DALLAS KITE FESTIVAL North Lake College

The 15th Annual Kite Flying Festival is for children to learn about the science and history behind flying kites and the art of making kites. You can buy kites, make

talent show, raffles, performances, bounce house, balloon animals and

MCL Grand Theater

2018 will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets

more. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Texas Tunes Concert Series

are available at QueRicoFest.com.

to the event. It will feature a kids

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¡QUE RICO! DFW LATIN CUISINE FESTIVAL 2018

A ROCKIN’ EVENING WITH JON CHRISTOPHER DAVID AND MAYLEE THOMAS

your own or bring your own kites

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Lisa Dubberley + Her Daughter, Alle McKinney ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY KALI HURST LISA DUBBERLEY, OWNER OF BEASLEY’S JEWELRY IN LEWISVILLE, AND HER DAUGHTER, ALLE MCKINNEY, REPRESENT THE THIRD AND FOURTH GENERATIONS TO OPERATE BEASLEY’S, WHICH HAS BEEN SERVING LEWISVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR THE PAST 70 YEARS. “We have been so fortunate and blessed to be able to continue to do what we love for so many generations,” Lisa says. “It is truly a gift.” Here, they share their favorites.

Alle’s List Favorite place to grab a coffee: Starbucks

“MY MOTHER IS MORE LAID-BACK AND ECLECTIC WITH HER STYLING—IN BOTH HER JEWELRY AND BUSINESS SENSE—WHERE I AM Favorite fragrance: Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne Nordstrom, $65

A LITTLE MORE RIGID AND CONSERVATIVE.” Favorite Beasley’s Pieces: McKinney’s classic solitaire and emerald-cut diamond engagement ring and anniversary band, and yellow gold baguette diamond bar pendant

Favorite vacation spot: “Anywhere with a nice beach!”

Secrets Papagayo resort in Costa Rica is one of her favorites.

Lisa’s List

Favorite vacation spot: Colorado mountains—either the Beaumont Hotel & Spa or the Broadmoor resort.

“I love them both, and they are on the opposite side of the mountain from each other.”

“ALLE AND I ARE VERY SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT, AS WELL. I FEEL SHE IS A LITTLE MORE CONSERVATIVE AND SIMPLE AND I AM A TOUCH BOLDER AND ECLECTIC.”

Favorite Fragrance: Elixir des Merveilles by Hermes Nordstrom, $124

Favorite Beasley’s pieces: Diamond stack rings and bracelets Can be worn together or separate for a different look each day.

Favorite place to grab a coffee: Perc Coffeehouse in Lewisville 34

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