Cross Timbers, TX May 2024

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More than 2700 kids received services at Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas last year.

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Price & Associates is a highly respected wealth management team, one of the largest in Texas. With an understanding of your unique priorities and financial situation, we can help you plan for the life you’ve always envisioned. Supported by the global resources of Merrill, our team comprises talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service. From the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you. We want to be your first call for financial advice and guidance and offer you customized, proactive, professional service.

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Welcome to May Friends and Neighbors!

What a gorgeous time of the year to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives!

Thank you to all the women...Mothers, Bonus Moms, Daughters, Bonus Daughters, Grand Mothers, Grand Daughters, Sisters and Friends who are truly precious gifts in our lives. Or, maybe you are like our family…. we just adopt all the sweet women God puts in our path along the way and call them extended family!

Think for a moment about all the incredible women who have made an impression (great or small) on your life and how that positive impact shaped, molded, taught, guided and steered your path in life. We don’t always know at the time what a profound impact someone will make on our lives and when we look back, realize how important that person or their encouragement and support was to our journey.

We all have at least one special woman in our life who has given so much of themselves to us or their family. The women in our lives who act out of love, are selfless, great examples, inspire us to do better and be better and those who are always there to support and be your cheerleader! Let’s show these important pillars how much they are appreciated, loved and honor them this month!

Our team has an incredible compilation all about women this month…from the unstoppable Spirit of our sweet Lucie Hasek to local women moving mountains to help other women through non-profit missions, to the benefits of color analysis, the GIFT in Tea Time and our inspiring Women of Influence and the uplifting work they do to make a heartfelt impact on our beautiful community!

Cheers and blessings to all the amazing Moms and Women who have made our world better by being part of it!

With Love,

RACHAEL

FENTON, PUBLISHER @CROSSTIMBERSLIFESTYLE

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May 2024

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Amy Young

STAFF WRITER

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WO M EN

Though chosen for their unique and positive impact on our community, when asked about their accomplishments, each woman highlighted in this issue took no credit for their own, but emphasized how their personal networks were the true reason for their success. By relying on community, these women have devoted their lives to putting others before themselves and the world around us is better off for it.

5 WOMEN WHO SEEK NO RECOGNITION FOR THEMSELVES, BUT WHOSE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY DEMAND CELEBRATION

ARTICLE BY SOPHIE BETZHOLD | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIXEL PERFECT ROSE

Sandra Sims

After deciding to retire from her career in training and management for large retailers, Sandra Sims found herself searching for her next endeavor. One day while volunteering at Christian Community Action, a non-profit that supports income-restricted households in various ways, her charismatic nature led her to a conversation with the Director of Operations who mentioned she should apply for an open management role at one of CCA’s thrift locations. Her answer at the time was “No.” Sandra, the fourth child of ten siblings, had grown up on hand-me-downs, so “working in a non-profit had never crossed [her] mind.” One visit to the location convinced her otherwise and has kept her busy in the twelve years since. Sandra leaned across the table, grinning as she explained, “When I got in there and found out what they do, I thought, ‘Wow, this is a store I can work in and be proud of.”

Her passion is apparent in more than just her smile, but in her dedication to serving the community in her role as Corporate Relations Manager as well. Her unique background, charming personality, and devotion for giving back has greatly contributed to the organization and all those it supports.

Kristen Howell

For many, college is a time to explore a newly-found independence: a period in life where free-time is spent doing absolutely anything you want. For Kristen Howell, that time was often spent indoors, voluntarily listening to stories of victims through a land-line at a crisis hotline - the extra-curricular activity that would lead her to become CEO of the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas over 25 years later.

Though she may not have directly known where she would end up in her career, her deep passion and determination for helping others led her to become the third leader of the 26-year-old Lewisville nonprofit that aims to break the cycle of child abuse by being first responders to crimes against children, educating the community about child safety, offering therapy services so kids can heal and supporting victims each step of the way.

The combination of Howell’s lively personality and drive for success fits perfectly into her role of not just CEO but the backbone of the organization for her team, her coworkers, and the victims. Her passion is infectious and has impacted countless lives as the non-profit continues to expand under her management. “I wanted to spend my life serving victims,” she says, and she continues to do just that.

Nicole Woodard

One of the most notable service organizations, Rotary International has worked to improve the world by focusing on community for over a century. The global network wears many hats in its ambition for positive change, just as this year’s Cross Timbers Rotary Club President, Nicole Woodard, does in her own life.

Though women were allowed to join Rotary International only recently in 1989, Cross Timbers Rotary embraces women members and leaders. In fact, Woodard is the fifth female president selected out of the nine that have served since the Cross Timbers club’s inception in 2015. As President, she oversees and assists in the coordination of the club’s many events, fundraisers, and projects in between its weekly meetings all while running her own real estate business, serving on the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce, and running the Around Flower Mound Facebook group among other activities. Since we all share the same 24-hour day, Woodard chose to dial back her other endeavors to prioritize her voluntary, nonprofit role that has helped to donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to local and international charities, provide grants to numerous Denton County organizations, and serve the local community in any way possible. Her generous and out-going personality has allowed her to seize every opportunity to positively impact others.  CONTINUED >

Sue Ridnour

Of all the memories made walking between the bookshelves of the Flower Mound Library in her 24 years of work there, Sue Ridnour reminisces on her time spent with the children of the community as one of the best parts. Ridnour had worked as a corporate librarian earlier in her career, so when she joined as the children’s librarian in Flower Mound, the interactions she had with them kept her in the role for the next 13 years. “Working with kids, there’s just never a dull moment,” she says.

In 2013, she took over as Director of Library Services, furthering her passion for serving all ages and people in the community. Her face lights up when recalling memories of getting feedback from the public at local events. Whether good or bad, Ridnour appreciated these exchanges and learned the importance of patience and listening first. “There’s a reason we have two ears and one mouth,” she says.

Though she has retired this year, her positive impact on the library will last generations as will the relationships she made while there. After rest and a long vacation, Ridnour plans to continue doing what she has long encouraged others to do for themselves - “never turn down an opportunity to get more learning.”

Shelley Connell

In the years working to become the fourth woman in her family to complete a Doctorate degree while employed, Dr. Shelley Connell always had one thought in mind - “The one thing I was never going to do was be an educator,” she admits with a laugh.  One teaching practicum later, she knew she was called to share her abundant knowledge with others. Growing up, her family support system inspired many of her decisions in life, including the choice to enroll her daughter in Primrose, a private, early education school that provides premier child care for kids between six weeks and pre-school. Connell had admired the school’s foundation so much so, that, fast forward years later, she jumped at the opportunity to buy two locations in the area. Connell served in just about every role at her schools, making sure her gentle, yet driven nature could touch each child, administrator, and parent that walks through the front doors. Now serving in an ambassador role, she recently added dual-credit biology teacher and Dean of Students at Coram-Deo to her resume. By living life with “integrity, competence, compassion, and excellence,” her actions inspire others to never cease to learn and serve the community.

Our entrepreneurial, team-oriented approach means that you always have access to the resources that you need. We believe that every client has unique goals which is why we believe in collaboration. Our end goal is the same as yours – to help you achieve your life’s ambition. By planning now, you can dream of a bigger future.

SPIRIT OF LUCIE HASEK

Blue Jeans & Remodels

ARTICLE BY AMY YOUNG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIXEL PERFECT ROSE

Imagine a young girl with her whole life ahead of her. Dreams of the future and all that it holds waver before her, like going to college and learning grand ideas, choosing a career she’s passionate about, growing up, becoming a wife, a mother, and a traveler of the world. Now imagine that these dreams are taking place in a communist regime. Suddenly her choices are made for her, all paths are carved in a certain direction and a young life is under strict control. Where are those dreams now? For Lucie Hasek, this was reality.

Lucie was born in The Czech Republic in the small town of Pilsen. We know it as where the name of Pilsner beer originated, but Lucie knew it as home. Her father escaped the country in 1968 when she was 3 years old in a sailboat and sailed across the Atlantic. She was not aware of his existence until she was 11 years old. Lucie, her mother, and the extended family stayed behind in an environment of strict rules, a harshly structured society and heavy expectations of high performance

for its citizens. Lucie’s mother was strict and structured. As a disciplined citizen, nurse, avid skier and mother, she was an example of grit and perseverance and a role model for Lucie’s “go-getter” take on life.

At the age of 13, Lucie’s father came back to meet his daughter. He spent two weeks encouraging her to come to the United States and pursue an education and a new way of life. With few educational opportunities in her homeland due to her parents not being members of the communist party, Lucie applied and waited for a visa to America. Two years went by until a letter came in the mail from the president. “Your visa has been granted. You have 2 weeks to leave this country and are only allowed to take a duffle bag.”

And her journey across the ocean began. With a yellow duffle bag on her shoulder and visions of blue jeans and a cold Coca-Cola waiting for her in the US, 15-year-old Lucie waved goodbye to her entire family, long lines at the food markets, strict government rules and the only home she had ever known. Emotions ran high and confidence ran low. In her mind, she repeated, “I can do this.”

In Seattle, Lucie lived with her father and his wife. Lucie was given expectations: straight A’s, tennis team champion, make dinner each night, work in her father’s construction business and be home each day by 5:30 pm. She had traded strict government rules for equally strict parental rules. It was a lonely existence with no friends, broken English and a bleak home life. After a strained high school relationship with her father, Lucie graduated and left for college. She found her way to California and graduated from the University of Redlands with a BA in management. She met her first husband and they began a life and a family.

Eventually, the family moved to Double Oak, Texas. It was important for her to be home with her small children, but when her youngest began kindergarten, Lucie decided it was time to go back to work

and do something with her hands. While she’d worked with her father in Washington, Lucie gained a love for remodeling and creating beautiful spaces, so with her desire and knowledge ready, she began interior painting with a friend. While working on homes, clients would ask “Can you get a new faucet for the kitchen?” or “Can that light switch be moved?” The answers were of course, “yes”, and her business, Creative Elements, was born. Today Lucie is the proud designer/remodeler/contractor for clients in North Texas and beyond.

Her business model is having strong relationships with her staff and clients, valuing loyalty and a family feeling with those with whom she works and crediting God for having His hand on her journey each step of the way.

When asked what brings her joy, Lucie stated “Making people’s dreams come true.” She certainly knows about dreams and making them happen. From a young girl under the confines of communism to an American citizen with a successful home and business, Lucie is an inspiration to dream and dream BIG.

Good times & great food

From ramen to ribeyes, sushi to lasagna, merlot to margaritas, from Asian to Argentine, nibbles from Lakeside’s 17 eateries will satisfy any appetite.

Dine al fresco at 11 establishments and bring Lakeside’s street life right to your table. Come and join the fun.

ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIXEL PERFECT ROSE

Tea Time

Tea time is all things sweet and peaceful, a time to relax and simply enjoy those around you— making it the most perfect, unique and easy gift for mom this Mother’s Day. This year, whether you are gifting the experience to your mom or hosting it for yourself, invite your daughter, a few girlfriends and their own daughters to dress up and take a seat at the table to share a cup of tea.

“Sit down and enjoy a perfect afternoon of relaxtion, enjoying friends, spending quality time with your daughter, and a delicious, tiny cucumber sandwich.”

Barb's Martini

ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL

A delicious and vibrant cocktail to savor the freshness of springtime

As Spring finishes her last touches, the world looks so new and bright that the thought of saying goodbye to it feels almost impossible. We’d like to stay all year and revel in all that this season offers. The month of May holds the final few Springtime celebrations of the year, but there’s nothing quite like freshly squeezed fruit juice cocktails such as this one to make you truly savor all that Spring was, is, and will always be. It’s like holding the entire season in one small martini glass… tart fruits, pastel colors, and soft winds in new leaves.

ingredients:

• 1 ½ ounce of grapefruit-infused vodka

• ¾ ounce of St. Germain liqueur

• ¾ ounce of fresh ruby red grapefruit juice

directions:

Step 1. Add ice to a shaker.

Step 2. Measure and pour ingredients over ice, and shake until combined.

Step 3. Strain and pour the mixture into a sugared-rim martini glass.

Step 4. Garnished with grapefruit wedge

Recipe by Tim Goodwin // Jasper's Catering Richardson // https:// www.jaspersrichardson.com/

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MAY guide GIFT

Gifts for everything from Mother's Day, birthdays, and graduations

ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL

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1. SPARROW AND CO.

Unique and handmade products that benefit women  105 East Main Street, Lewisville //sparrowandco.com // @sparrowandcotexas

2. BEASLEY’S FINE JEWELRY

Unique and stunning jewelry from local third-generation boutique  177 W Main St, Lewisville // beasleysjewelry.com // @beasleysfinejewelry

3. SUTERA SPA

Offers facials, massages, luxury skin products and more 2620 Long Prairie Rd, Ste 200, Flower Mound // suteraspa.com // @suteraspa

4. MONOGRAM ON THE MOUND

Beautiful custom embroidery, specialty monogramming & personalized gifts +1 817-266-9857 // monogramonthemound@gmail.com // @MonogramOnTheMound

5. BRIGHTSIDE BOUTIQUE

Family-owned and local fashion boutique carrying Brighton, Merle Norman, Ivy Jane, and more 1400 Shoal Creek #150, The Shops at Highland Village // https://www.brightsideboutique.net // @Brightsideboutique

Carly's Colors

HOUSE OF COLOUR'S CARLY KING SHARES

THE BENEFITS AND MISCONCEPTIONS OF COLOR ANALYSIS

ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL AND CARLY KING

Do you have those items in your closet that ‘just don’t look right’ when you put them on? In my own experience, I had a sweater that I realized never made it out the door. It was a beautiful garment I loved, yet every time I tried to wear it, I inevitably changed before leaving the house. I couldn’t name what was happening, but something about that color was making me look tired and sallow.

We typically wear 15% of our clothes 85% of the time. That’s a lot of unworn or rarely worn clothes in our closets, which shows a lack of clarity on what works best and what fits our lifestyle. Color Analysis is an investment that will clarify all of those ongoing investments and purchases, helping you avoid a graveyard of unused makeup products, paying for hair color you don’t like, or a closet of clothes you don’t wear.

THE PROCESS

A Color Analysis happens in a 1-1 appointment or in groups of 2-4. In the analysis, we use our precision-dyed drapes to analyze your skin tone to determine your season. The process evaluates your skin undertones (that underlayer of skin that’s invisible to the eye), and we assess various factors, including warm, cool, clear, blended, bright, muted, rich, and splashy. Sound confusing? It isn’t! Your studio time with the drapes will bring all these values into focus for you. Your season gives insight into the best colors for your face, so we analyze your skin without any additions or filters in natural lighting.

BENEFITS

When considering a color analysis, most people think all about clothes. Tell a client who has completed a color analysis that “that color looks great on you!” and she’s sure to respond, “I know! I’ve had my colors done!”. But your clothing is just the start. Knowing your season impacts hair color, makeup, jewelry, and more!

MISCONCEPTIONS

Myth #1: Virtual Color Analysis is as accurate as in person… sorry TikTok filters, it simply isn’t true! Think of all the light filtering that happens through the camera, a Color Analysis is analyzing your undertones and requires a process that is in person, without any filters, in natural light.

Myth #2: Your season is based upon ____ (eye color, hair color, vein color). All people with a particular trait do not fall into the same season. Name one of the four seasons, and I can find someone with blonde hair or blue eyes in every one. Even redheads can fall into a variety of seasons!

Myth #3: Your season can change. Your season is yours - forever! Even as you tan throughout the year, your hair color changes (or grays!), or as you get older, your season will never change!

FOR EVERYONE

Color Analysis is for everyone! For both men and women, the right colors can enhance your presence and elevate your confidence. I also see clients from school age and beyond; any stage of life can find it valuable because we all have to get dressed every day! I love having middle and high school students in my studio – the confidence they gain in seeing their unique beauty at such a transitional time is amazing. Boys and girls have all kinds of investments, from a pair of Air Force 1s to homecoming and prom attire or senior photos.

We are investing a lot of money in hair color and makeup, and trends can be confusing. Let’s make sure you’re making the best choices for you!

The right colors can enhance your presence and elevate your confidence. Confidence naturally follows when you feel and look your best in the right colors.

COLOR ANALYSIS & BEYOND

As an Image Consultant, I provide a full suite of services to help you clarify and refine your style and wardrobe. Most clients start with a Color Analysis to find their best colors, then return for a Style Analysis, which we consider to be the “second half of the puzzle”.

Round out the whole experience with a Closet Edit and Personal Shopping. What to do next can feel overwhelming to many, but there’s help to clean out and refresh your current closet, find the gaps in your wardrobe, and help you shop for those pieces that will fill your closet with clothes you love and wear.

Carly King is an Image Consultant and has been the House of Colour franchise owner here in North Texas for two years. At House of Colour, we are celebrators of individuality and curators of confidence! Our mission is to help clients build a lasting, easy-to-manage, sustainable wardrobe that represents each client’s authentic self. www.hoccarlyking.com // carly.king@houseofcolour.com // @houseofcolour.carlyking

ARTICLE BY MALLORY NEWELL

Connecting Women

5 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS MADE FOR WOMEN TO JOIN AND SERVE WITH

The WRATH Foundation

Women Rising Against The Hurt works to help women survivors of violence and trauma find peace and healing. iamwrath.org

She Supply

She Supply serves impoverished women of all ages through service and friendship and changes the trajectory of their lives. shesupply.org/

Sparrow Collective

Sparrow Collective’s Restore program aims to communicate dignity and worth to women through the sharing of food, experiencing the restorative work of art, and learning about identity in Christ. sparrowcollective.org/about

Refuge for Women

Refuge for Women is a non-profit, faith-based organization providing specialized long-term housing and emergency housing for women who have escaped human trafficking and exploitation. refugeforwomen.org/

House

Loreto House works to provide caring and compassionate aid for those with an unexpected pregnancy through advocacy and education. loretohouse.org

Loreto