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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Living Fashionably AMERICAN FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER, BILL CUNNINGHAM SAID, "FASHION IS THE ARMOR TO SURVIVE THE REALITY OF EVERYDAY LIFE." Given what 2020 has thrown our way – I think Bill could be on to something. It’s September and we are excited to bring you our annual fashion issue. We hope you will notice our brand-new cover look. We love the modern, clean lines – a perfect debut this month where we explore ways to live fashionably in our fabulous community.

We are ecstatic to bring you an insider’s look of the gorgeous Lakeside Tower – where

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Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Stephanie Hasbrouck, Peggy Garner CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Sarah Linden Photography, Hannah Ratcliff, Peggy Garner, Montage Resorts, Camille Hero

“Living Fashionably” is a daily achievement. We had great fun showcasing Lakeside fashion forward boutiques – Hello Daffodil and Briesly’s Boutique. Local sisters Lauren and Morgan Maness received five-star treatment from Amber Michelle salon and agreed to be our models behind the scenes. An amazing day spent in one of our loveliest and most hip parts of Flo Mo – if you haven’t been to Lakeside yet – why not?

Editor Stephanie Hasbrouck shares how coffee table books add interest to any space in “Lit Style” and chats up Flower Mound’s Lyons family about their “Signs Worth Saying.”

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

We also investigate the Ranch Water cocktail craze as well as the ever-popular

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Sangria so you can whip up “Simple & Stylish” cocktails at home. Next up, a visit with

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

SmartyPantsKitchen blogger, Double Oak’s Anecia Hero about the “Art of Charcuterie.”

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

“Eat Pretty” has us diving into the science behind the old adage – “You are what you

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

eat.” So many things to try this month!

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And, if you think you might be ready to get back out there and do a little traveling, may we offer the hidden gem of Palmetto Bluff for your consideration?

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 18 Signs Worth Saying Flower Mound Family-Owned Business Offers Mobile Painting Parties and Wooden Decor

22 Living Fashionably The Lakeside Tower Offers Luxury Living at It's Finest

34 The Art of Charcuterie SmartyPantsKitchen Blogger Anecia Hero Shares Tips for Creating A Beautiful Meat & Cheese Board

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42 'Lit' Style Coffee Table Books Add Ambiance and Interest to Any Space

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Travel Destination

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Artist’s Palette

22 Local Limelight 30 Culinary Creations 34 Food & Wine 36 DIY 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Flower Mound Public Library Improvements Continue The new north addition of the Flower Mound Public Library is open to the public and boasts new landscaping. Interior renovations of the building include a new HVAC system, ceiling, roof, carpet, light fixtures, new furniture and book shelving. The southern addition, which includes the adult and teen stacks, study rooms, digital design lab, multi-purpose room and a quiet reading area is anticipated to be completed this fall.

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AROUND TOWN during the summer. The partners donated nearly 3,000 new books to LISD students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. “We are grateful for a strong business community that understands the importance of supporting learning for all of our students. We always love connecting with local businesses to help prepare students for their futures,” says LISD Director of Strategic Partnerships Lindsay Ayers. For more information about how to get involved with LISD, visit lisd.net/Page/11306 or email partnerships@lisd.net.

FLOWER MOUND RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD

PRIMROSE FAMILIES SHOW SUPPORT FOR NEAREST FLOWER MOUND FIRE STATION

Finance Officers Association of the United States

Students at Primrose School of NE Flower

and Canada (GFOA) presented the Town of Flower

Mound spent a few weeks of the Summer learning

Mound with its Distinguished Budget Presentation

about citizenship and emergency preparedness.

Award for the town’s 2019-2020 Fiscal Year bud-

The Flower Mound Preschool showed gratitude

get. In order to receive this award, the town had

to Flower Mound Fire Station No. 1 by encour-

to satisfy nationally-recognized guidelines for

aging families to donate water and sports drinks.

effective budget presentation. These guidelines

Primrose families donated more than 50 packs of

were designed to determine how well the town’s

water and sports drinks to the fire station. When

budget served as a policy document, financial plan,

the truck arrived to pick up the donation, it was

operations guide and communications device.

greeted by Primrose staff and students at the

Congratulations to the Flower Mound Finance

fence of their playgrounds. Students cheered,

staff. For more information about the budget, visit

waved and held posters they had created in class.

flower-mound.com/budget.

For the 28th consecutive year, the Government

FLOWER MOUND OFFERS INTERACTIVE DEVELOPMENT MAP Have you ever driven around Town, seen a construction site and wondered what’s being built there?

The Town of Flower Mound has answers with its interactive Development Map at fmdevmap.com.

Using the interactive features, residents can see projects that are approved, under review, under construction, on an upcoming public meeting agenda and completed for each location. Have questions about a certain project? There’s also staff contact information on each project’s information card, along with renderings and photographs when available for each project. Town staff updates

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the map as new projects are added or a project’s status has changed.

Residents also can sign-up to receive email/text notifications when a development project has been

Thanks to FC Dallas Foundation and Southern

scheduled for review by the Planning and Zoning

New Hampshire University, Lewisville ISD

Commission or the Town Council through its Notify

students received more reading opportunities

Me function. If interested, please visit the NotifyMe

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webpage at flowermound.com/notifyme and

western section of the City of Highland Village and

look for the section titled “Development Projects

will include 73 residential lots and one common

Agenda Notification.” For more information, please

green area with a trail and internal sidewalks. The

visit www.flower-mound.com/dpan.

owner/developer is David Weekley Homes.

FLOWER MOUND WELCOMES NEW BUSINESSES

FORT WILDFLOWER NAMED A BEST PLAYGROUND IN DFW

The following new businesses recently opened in Flower Mound.

Flower Mound's Fort Wildflower playground has been named one of the “Best Playgrounds in DFW

QuikTrip, on the southwest corner of FM 2499

to Take Your Kids,” according to Metroplex Social, a

and Waketon Road, is a gas station featuring an

news source dedicated to Dallas and Fort Worth’s

in-store kitchen serving made-to-order food.

best communities, restaurants, parks, culture and

1845 Taste Texas, 2401 Lakeside Parkway, Suite

more. The article states Fort Wildflower is “hailed

#145, owned by local restaurateurs Marty Bryan

as one of the best playgrounds in DFW for tod-

and Alan Mann, the restaurant features all Texas

dlers,” and features two playgrounds: a tot lot for

inspired food, music and interior design.

2-5 year olds and a main playground for 5-12 year

Egg Farm Cafe, 2401 Lakeside Parkway, Suite #100, offers a variety of skillets, egg benedicts, omelets, pancakes, sandwiches and southern favorites.

SK Arms, 1221 Flower Mound Rd., Suite #140, offers a range of firearms, parts and accessories.

FLOWER MOUND ARTS FACEBOOK PAGE HIGHLIGHTS ART AND CULTURAL NEWS

olds. Fort Wildflower is located at 600 Spinks Rd.

I HEART MAC & CHEESE COMING SOON I Heart Mac & Cheese is coming to Flower Mound. The fast-casual restaurant chain specializes in macaroni-and-cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches. Vegan and gluten-free options also will be available. As of press time, a location

The Town of Flower Mound has created a new

had not been chosen, but Town staff will monitor

Facebook page dedicated to art and cultural news

permits and share a location and expected opening

in Flower Mound. To view the Facebook page,

date when available.

visit facebook.com/FlowerMoundArts/. Don't forget to give it a "like" or "follow."

HIGHLAND VILLAGE WELCOMES NEW SUBDIVISION A new subdivision is moving into the construc-

Would you like to get in touch with us? We

tion phase in Highland Village. The 23-acre Reserve

would love to hear from you! Contact us at

at Chapel Hill Subdivision will be situated north of

CityLifestyle.com/CrossTimbers using the Get

Harlington Drive and west of Millington Drive in the

In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

ARTICLE PEGGY GARNER

EXPERIENCE LUXURY AND SOUTHERN CHARM AT ITS BEST PHOTOGRAPHY PEGGY GARNER AND COURTESY OF MONTAGE RESORTS

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Discover the Ultimate Family Vacation at Palmetto Bluff

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PASSING THROUGH THE PRIVATE GATES

Har-Tru tennis courts, two bocce courts, an

OF PALMETTO BLUFF, YOU IMMEDIATELY

extensive pro shop and four courtside shelters

FEEL RELAXED YET EXCITED ABOUT THE

where you can enjoy a post-match sweet tea

ADVENTURE AHEAD. The long, winding road,

or stronger libation.

lined with large oak trees dripping with live

If clay shooting is more your style, the Palmetto

Spanish moss, eventually opens up to a beau-

Bluff Shooting Club situated on 40 acres has

tiful residential and resort community compris-

a 13-station course with varying difficulty; an

ing 20,000 acres located in the Lowcountry

elevated, covered five-stand station; and a wob-

of South Carolina. West of Hilton Head on the

ble-deck field. You can also test your skills shoot-

mainland across the May River and just outside

ing targets with bows and arrows.

of Bluffton, South Carolina, this hidden gem

For those who love horses or just want to

offers an experience your whole family will

experience them up close, you’ll be blown

enjoy. Known for its historic significance, nature

away by Longfield Stables, Palmetto Bluff’s

conservancy, cultural history and Southern hos-

equestrian facility on a 173-acre farm that

pitality, Palmetto Bluff and its surroundings will

stands out among some of the best equestrian

be a vacation you won’t soon forget.

facilities in the country.

Guests can choose from accommodations

And then there are the 32 miles of waterfront

that include well-appointed antebellum-style

along the May River to discover. Schedule a

vacation homes, riverfront cottages and suites,

fishing expedition; try your hand at paddle

and luxurious rooms at the beautiful Montage

boarding, kayaking and canoeing; or have a

Palmetto Bluff hotel. The hotel was con-

picnic lunch on the river sandbars that reveal

structed to be reminiscent of a historic man-

themselves at low tide.

sion constructed in 1910 by the wealthy New York

Your trip would not be complete without

banker R. T. Wilson Jr. The building, along with

enjoying the 13,000-square-foot Spa Montage

the surrounding property, was the winter resi-

that includes a relaxing outdoor pool, men’s

dence for the Wilson family, one of the wealthiest

and women’s saunas, steam rooms, cold plunge

families of the late 19th and early 20th centuries,

pools and whirlpools. Expect to be pampered

until it burned down in 1926. The front steps of

when you choose one of the personalized

the Wilson mansion have been preserved on the

beauty treatments and spa therapies offered by

property where they stood so long ago.

the professional, caring staff.

Whatever you decide, you’ll enjoy deluxe

Of course, every adventure isn’t complete

accommodations and experience the Southern

without exceptional food, and Palmetto Bluff

charm and congeniality indicative of the deep

is not lacking in possibilities. With five eateries

South. And you will not be lacking things to do

from which to choose, each offering diverse

during your stay.

menus and beautiful views, you won’t go hun-

The property boasts a Jack Nicklaus sig-

gry. Options include exceptionally prepared fine

nature golf course at the May River Golf Club,

dining and casual fare in relaxing atmospheres

which was planned and developed so as not to

featuring signature cocktails, craft beers and

disturb the natural slopes and trees that have

wine by the glass or the bottle. A specialty of

been a part the land for centuries. The par-72

the area is the oysters harvested from the May

course includes bunkers with sand shipped

River, which are a treat you’ll want more than

from Ohio, which was chosen because it holds

once during your stay.

up better to coastal weather due to its angular grain that adheres better to sloped surfaces.

Prefer tennis? Check out the Wilson Lawn and Racquet Ball Club where you’ll find eight

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Your ultimate family vacation is waiting for you at Palmetto Bluff and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. And you will want to visit again and again.

Lowcountry at dusk

River House pool

Wilson Village with chapel

view of May River from golf course

Known for its historic significance, nature conservancy, cultural history and Southern hospitality, Palmetto Bluff and its surroundings will be a vacation you won’t soon forget.

Whatever you decide, you’ll enjoy deluxe accommodations and experience the Southern charm and congeniality indicative of the deep South.

A specialty of the area is the oysters harvested from the May River, which are a treat you’ll want more than once during your stay.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

signs worth SAYING FLOWER MOUND FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS OFFERS MOBILE PAINTING PARTIES AND WOODEN DECOR AFTER YEARS OF BATTLING ILLNESSES, INCURRING MASSIVE MEDICAL COSTS AND HAVING TO DIP INTO THEIR CHILDREN’S COLLEGE FUNDS, THE LYONS FAMILY OF FLOWER MOUND DEVISED A CREATIVE WAY TO REPLENISH THOSE FUNDS AS A FAMILY. Together, they began a mobile sign painting business, creating unique signs and experiences for the community.

“We started our painting party business in 2017 as a way to help pay for our daughters’ college tuition,” Tracey says. Tracey had been ill for several years, and in 2014, she received a life-saving liver transplant. “Actually two,” she explains, “as the first one rejected after a couple of months.”

During that time, Tracey experienced several medical setbacks and spent about 130 days in the hospital.

“As you can imagine, medical bills and medication expenses were high. We ended up using some of our daughters’ college funds to help pay for some of the expenses,” Tracey says. “We had to temporarily move to Indianapolis, Ind., to get the transplant.”

During that time, Tracey and her husband Jeff left their daughters Brittany and Kaylee here with friends to keep their lives somewhat normal. “What we thought would take about three months ended up being over eight months,” Tracey says.

Once Tracey recovered, the family set out to replenish the college funds they had depleted.

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ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY HANNAH RATCLIFF

“As a family, we decided that doing mobile painting parties and making handmade wooden décor was what we wanted to do,” Tracey says.

“Our business has really been a blessing for our family and brought us closer together. We spend a lot of time prepping for and running the parties and also making handmade wooden home décor,” she says. “We are thankful and blessed by all of our amazing customers for supporting us.”

Tracey says community members interested in hosting a party can email her at signsworthsaying@gmail.com

with

their

preferred date and time. Once the party is scheduled, Tracey will set up a Facebook event for the host to invite friends and family. Party guests will be able to view design options and order. Each guest picks their own design, and custom designs are available for an additional fee. All signs are preordered, stained and stenciled prior to the party. Sign prices begin at $30 and range in size.

“We arrive approximately 20 minutes early to set up the party. We bring 60 paint colors and all supplies needed to paint your sign,” Tracey says. “By the end of the party, everyone will leave with a beautiful masterpiece that you will be proud to display in your home or give as a gift.”

In addition to providing guests with a beautiful piece of art, Tracey says, Signs Worth Saying offers guests a memorable experience.“Our parties are perfect for girls night, birthdays, bridal showers, church events,

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holiday parties, fundraisers, corporate events – whatever the occasion, we have it covered,” Tracey says. “We hope our customers have a great time and will use social media and word-ofmouth to share their experience.”

When they are not hosting parties, like during the COVID-19 crisis, the Lyons family continues to make and sell their wooden décor online.

“We do sell wooden décor through Facebook,” Tracey says. “Most of our orders are local, so we can deliver or customers can pick up at our home. We also offer shipping.”

Signs Worth Saying offers many kinds of wooden décor and signs. “Our ‘welcome’ porch signs are very popular along with our lazy susans,” Tracey says. “The porch signs can be made double sided at the customer’s request. We also make round door hangers with last names, ‘hello,’ ‘welcome,’ or whatever the customer would like. We have bunny, pumpkin and snowman cutout door hangers, serving trays, candy corn sets, Solo cup holders, firecracker porch sets and monogram décor.”

For more information about Signs Worth Saying, visit Facebook.com/SignsWorthSaying.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

THE LAKESIDE TOWER OFFERS LUXURY LIVING AT IT'S FINEST

LIVING FA S H I O N A B LY ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY SARAH LINDEN PHOTOGRAPHY, HANNAH RATCLIFF

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EXTRAORDINARY LIVING. There are no better words to describe the new Lakeside Tower. The 16-story high-rise luxury condominium Tower on the banks of Grapevine Lake offers a refined, yet comfortable living option like none other in the area.

“Lakeside Tower offers a unique opportunity for residents who want to enjoy a maintenance-free, lock-and-leave lifestyle while remaining in the suburbs,” says Leslie Bardo, Senior Vice President of Realty Capital Management. “Many of the Tower residents have lived in the area for quite some time raising their children, establishing life-long friendships and want to continue to live in the community but are ready to re-size and enjoy a high-rise lifestyle with luxurious amenities.”

With six floor plans from which to choose, Lakeside Tower has living options for all family dynamics. In addition, four exclusive four-bedroom luxury villas surround the tower.

Tower floor plans include two, three and four-bedroom options, as well as two, two-bedroom bungalows near the Tower’s impressive pool plaza.

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“All of the floor plans offer something different for the

“The comment we hear most frequently from the resi-

buyers, but the St. Tropez floor plan has been a favorite

dents is how gorgeous the lake views are. They just can’t

with two bedrooms and two baths in almost 1,700 square

get over how wonderful it is living with the water views

feet including 350 square feet of oversized balcony,”

from a high-rise perspective,” Leslie says. “All of the res-

Leslie says. “Floor plans range in size from the smallest,

idences have oversized balconies where residents can

Capri at 1,136 square feet of interior space to the largest

enjoy the sailboats on the lake or watch a spectacular

Cap Ferrat with almost 5,000 square feet.”

Texas sunset on the water.”

Residents enter their condominiums through direct elevator access. Each space boasts 10-foot ceilings and

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Beyond the living space, Lakeside Tower offers firstclass amenities for its residents.

elevated finishes, including solid 3/4-inch hardwood

“The third-floor amenities include a fully equipped gym

flooring. The well-appointed chef’s kitchen includes Wolf

with lockers and steam rooms, media lounge, clubroom

Sub-zero appliances, stone countertops, solid-wood

with whiskey bar, private-dining room for your catered par-

cabinetry and Kohler fixtures.

ties conveniently prepared in the chef’s kitchen, billiards

Perhaps the most alluring aspect of Tower living is the

and bar area, as well as a party room that may be reserved

unencumbered view of Grapevine Lake. Nesting glass

for anything from a business meeting to a baby shower,”

doors that lead to expansive balconies accent the view

Leslie says. “The third floor also has three guest suites

and showcase the beauty of the outdoors.

that residents may reserve for their family and friends.

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TOWER LIVING relax

enjoy

recharge

Relax by the Tower's expansive

The Tower residents enjoy resort

Recharge and rejuvenate your

pool. The third-floor Outdoor Plaza

amenities, such as movies in the

mind, body and spirit at SpaVela,

is an oasis for residents. With a

elegant theater room, a game of

the

large, heated lap pool, secluded hot

billiards in the third-floor lounge or

Lakeside Tower or enjoy a workout

tub, private poolside cabanas, pool-

a whisky and cigar on the terrace of

in the state-of-the-art gym.

side bar, fire pit and putting green,

the Club Room.

luxurious

on-site

spa

at

the plaza is the perfect retreat.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED) Arriving in style. Morgan Maness (left) is wearing a black jumper from Hello Daffodil, and her sister Lauren is wearing a blue dress from Briesly's Boutique.

Outside on the third level you will find the perfect lap pool with

“I think one of the major perks of living at Lakeside Tower is

cabanas, lounge chairs and bar, as well as a putting green and

the opportunity to enjoy a more stress-free lifestyle while still

outdoor BBQ grilling area.”

having access to all of the amenities you enjoy in a single-family

Second-floor executive office suites also are available for Tower

home, without the maintenance,” Leslie says. “Also, a walkable

residents to purchase. “Owning an additional office space has helped

lifestyle with immediate access to the Northshore Trail and the

residents find that extra space that they may be giving up when they

shops and restaurants in Lakeside is another advantage of living

down-size from their large single-family homes,” Leslie says.

at Lakeside. Less than five minutes away you’ll find lake access

The Tower is professionally managed by First Service

for kayaking, sailing and other water sports and championship

Residential with a staff of 13, including a General Manager ,

golf as well. The Lakeside boardwalk offers miles of walking and

Facilities Manager and Lifestyle Director. This team offers white-

jogging opportunities around the community too with a huge dog

glove service for the residents and their guests along with round-

park for your furry friends.”

the-clock concierge and valet services.

Outside the Tower, residents can enjoy the convenience of its prime location – surrounded by shops, restaurants and entertainment.

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For more information about The Lakeside Tower, visit Lakesidetowertx.com.

“I think one of the major perks of living a t L a k e s i d e To w e r i s t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o enjoy a more stress-free lifest yle while still having access to all of the amenities you enjoy in a single -family home, w i t h o u t t h e m a i n t e n a n c e .”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

Sisters Lauren and Morgan Maness lounge poolside.

Lauren is wearing a purple dress from Briesly's Boutique, and Morgan is wearing a pant set from Hello Daffodil.

OUR MODELS Morgan Maness is a graduate of Flower Mound High School. She is a senior, majoring in Computer Science at the University of Arkansas. Last semester Morgan participated in Semester at Sea - a multi-country study abroad program. Though the program was cut short by COVID, Morgan enjoyed the experience, and Vietnam was her favorite country. Lauren Maness is a graduate of Flower Mound High School and the University of North Texas. She is pursuing her Masters of Deaf/Blind Education from Texas Tech University. Lauren teaches special education - Life Skills at Shadow Ridge Middle School. Styles provided by Briesly's Boutique and Hello Daffodil, both located in Lakeside DFW. Hair and makeup provided by Stylist Amber Russell, owner of Amber Michelle Salon in Lakeside DFW.

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CULINARY CREATIONS ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

R a n c h Wat e r The simplicity of this classic drink makes it the “little black dress” of Texas cocktails.

INGREDIENTS + 1 to 2 shots of tequila + ½ lime + Topo Chico + Ice + Salt or Tajin seasoning (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS Salt the rim or use Tajin seasoning (optional). Place 1 to 2 shots of tequila (1.5-3 ounces) in a glass. Add the juice of ½ lime. Fill glass with ice and top with Topo Chico. Garnish with a lime slice.

M O C KTA I L M A K E O V E R For an easy Ranch Water Mocktail, simply omit the tequila and add 1 Tablespoon of agave nectar.

Simple

& Stylish TRY THESE REFRESHING CLASSIC COCKTAILS & MOCKTAIL MAKEOVERS

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C l as s i c Sa n g r i a This traditional cocktail is perfect for late summer evenings. Follow the recipe below or make it your own by adding different fruits like pears or berries.

INGREDIENTS + 1 apple, cored and chopped (we like Pink Lady or Granny Smith)

+ 2 oranges, 1 juiced and 1 sliced + 1 small lemon, sliced + 2 Tablespoons sugar (to taste) + 1/2 cup brandy + 1 750 ml bottle of Spanish Rioja red wine + Ice + Sparkling water (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS To a large pitcher, add apples, oranges and lemons. Stir in orange juice and brandy.

Pour in wine. Add sugar to taste. Stir well. Chill in refrigerator for up to six hours.

Serve over ice and top with a splash of sparkling water (optional).

M O C KTA I L M A K E O V E R For an easy Sangria Mocktail, simply omit the wine and brandy and add a bottle of sparkling apple or grape juice.

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The youngest minds deserve the greatest attention.

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Bring in this ad for complimentary registration.

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Healthy Changes Start at Flower Mound Weight Loss Center at Texas Health Flower Mound Texas Health Flower Mound Weight Loss Center offers comprehensive weight loss programs complete with diagnostic, surgical and non-surgical options designed to promote a full and healthy life.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call 469-565-0414 or visit the Center’s website at

TexasHealthFlowerMound.com/weight-loss-center Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is a joint venture owned by Texas Health Resources and physicians dedicated to the community and meets the definition under federal law of a physician-owned hospital. Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital.

The model in these photos is not an actual patient; weight loss results may vary.

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FOOD & WINE

+ Spread the Love ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK

Add a spread to the mix. Try a nice pesto,

PHOTOGRAPHY CAMILLE HERO, CONTRIBUTED

jam or course-ground mustard.

The Ar t of Charcuterie SMARTYPANTSKITCHEN BLOGGER ANECIA HERO SHARES TIPS FOR CREATING A BEAUTIFUL MEAT & CHEESE BOARD

+ Create Depth If the board looks a bit ‘flat,’ tuck in something green to bring it to life. Try adding fresh basil leaves, kale, parsley, cilantro or dill.

+ Say Cheese!

Select three to five types of cheeses with various textures.

Include hard cheeses like parmesan or asiago; soft cheeses like bocconcini or brie and spicy, smoky or bleu cheeses.

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+ Include Proteins Many people include salami or pepperoni, but pastrami, prosciutto, pate and even thinly sliced roast beef can be nice additions.

ANECIA HERO OF DOUBLE OAK STARTED HER SMARTYPANTSKITCHEN BLOG TWO YEARS

+ S o m e t h i n g Ta n g y Add garlic-stuffed olives, grape and sundried tomatoes and even marinated mushrooms for a little zing. Stop by your grocer’s salad/ olive bar to find a few things.

AGO, AFTER STUDYING NUTRITION AND GAINING KNOWLEDGE IN FOOD SCIENCE, FOOD PLANNING AND PREPARATION. “My initial objective was to produce a food blog based on food science, but I quickly realized not many people get excited about ‘why ingredients react like they do,’ so I turned my emphasis on what I know best – Southern cooking,” Anecia says.

From her most popular Tex-Mex Sour Cream Sauce to fried catfish to classic meatloaf, Anecia’s blog contains traditional and contemporary recipes for the entire family. Her site also includes a bit of education – hence the ‘smarty pants’ reference – with an entire section devoted to Kitchen 101 tips.

One of Anecia’s favorite recipes – a charcuterie board - is simple, crowd-pleasing and perfect for hot summer nights, when home cooks prefer to not heat up the kitchen. She says the charcuterie board has evolved into an elegant, yet easy, meal that can serve as an appetizer or entrée.“ This concept has seemingly evolved from the 50s ‘Swedish meatballs in a

+ Serve Creatively Just about anything can be used as a charcuterie vessel. Try pizza stones, decorative chargers, wooden cutting boards or antique framed mirrors.

chafing dish’ through the 70s ‘cheese fondue’ days,” she says. “I think the staying power of the charcuterie board is due to its simplicity, variety and universal appeal. It can be as simple or complex as you like; as minimal or abundant as your budget allows,” Anecia says. “It allows for creativity and what I refer to as ‘food artistry’- the knack for displaying appealing and inviting ingredients as a snack or entrée.”

For more recipes and tips, visit Anecia’s blog at SmartyPantsKitchen.com.

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DIY

E A T

KEEP YOUR PLATE IN STYLE WITH THESE FOODS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOOK + FEEL GOOD

ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER

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VITAMIN A IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING THE CORNEAS OF OUR EYES. By taking care of your corneas, you can extend the health of your eyesight and reduce vision loss with age. An easy way to remember what to eat for healthy eyes is to look for orange foods. Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and butternut squash are all high in vitamin A.

H E A LT H Y EYES

/// CARROTS / / / S W E E T P OTATO E S /// PUMPKIN /// BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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DIY (CONTINUED)

/// FLAX SEED /// WALNUTS /// CHIA SEEDS /// FISH

H E A LT H Y SKIN

Did you know that vitamin A is also imperative for skin health? So while you’re caring for your corneas, you’re also boosting your outer glow. If you want to kick it up a notch, be intentional about eating plenty of foods with omega-3 fatty acids to reduce acne and inflammation and help your skin produce its own collagen. For your healthy fats, go for flax seed, walnuts, chia seeds, and fish.

SALMON /// EGGS /// SPINACH /// BROCCOLI ///

H E A LT H Y

For soft, flowing tresses, make sure you’re getting an equal amount of B vitamins in your diet. We naturally get plenty of B-6 because it’s in most grains, but it’s easier to end up with a biotin or B-12 deficiency if you don’t pay attention. Focus on foods like salmon, eggs, spinach, and broccoli for a healthy balance of B vitamins for your hair.

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SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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6, 13, 20, 27

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FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE FARM

TEXAS COMMUNITY MARKET, HIGHLAND VILLAGE

SATURDAY AT THE CABIN

Highland Village Road & Justin Road

Step back in time when you visit the

reusing from 10 a.m.-noon Friday,

The Texas Community Market in

historic Minor-Porter log house at

Sept. 4 at Nash Farm, 626 Ball

Highland Village is open from 10

LLELA. Visitors of all ages are wel-

Street in Grapevine. For tickets, visit

a.m.-2 p.m. each Sunday at the cor-

come to arrive at any time during the

tickets.grapevineticketline.com/

ner of Highland Village Road and

open house to get a feel for pioneer

event/first-fridays-at-the-farm-2020.

Justin Road.

life. Tour the log home, smoke house,

Nash Farm

Learn old methods of saving and

dugout and homestead grounds

4

10

and try your hand at a craft from the

MAIN & MILL’S FIRST FRIDAY IN OLD TOWN LEWISVILLE

LEWISVILLE TALKS- CITY SPEAKER SERIES: J. RAYN STRADAL

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Main & Mill’s First Friday in Old Town

Lewisville

Lewisville will be held from 6-10 p.m.

Series: J. Ryan Stradal will take

THIRD ANNUAL DUCK DERBY

Friday, Sept. 4. The event will fea-

place from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday,

The Third Annual Duck Derby hosted

ture demonstrations, samples and

Sept. 10, at Medical City Lewisville

by Rhythms at the River Walk will

local artisans in the breezeway and

Grand Theater. For Tickets, visit

be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

along Main Street (just off of Wayne

tix.com.

19, at the River Walk. For more

Lewisville

1870s. Free with entrance to LLELA.

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

Talks-

City

Speaker

River Walk

information, visit Facebook.com/

Ferguson Plaza).

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5

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NATURE WALK AT LLELA

TEXAS TUNES: FLACO JIMENEZ WITH LOS TEXMANIACS

Join

naturalist-led

Texas Tunes: Flaco Jimenez with Los

Nature Walks at Lewisville Lake

Texmaniacs will take place 8-10 p.m.

Environmental

Area

Saturday, Sept. 12, at Medical City

Stable Strides Farm Charity Golf

(LLELA). Hikes last about two hours,

Lewisville Grand Theater. For tickets,

Tournament

and all ages are welcome. For more

visit tix.com.

Strides Farm Thereapeutic Riding

LLELA

the

monthly

Learning

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

information, visit llela.org.

5, 12, 19, 26 FLOWER MOUND FARMERS MARKET

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LLELA

STABLE STRIDES FARM CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Bridlewood Golf Club

benefiting

Stable

Center will be held 1-8 p.m. Thursday,

12 BIRD WALK

Sept. 24, at Bridlewood Golf Club.

To register, visit https://forms.gle/ BA4KtNVzG9Us4dCp7 .

LLELA

Parker Square

Birders of all skill levels are welcome

The Flower Mound Farmers Market

to join an expert birder every second

is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday.

Saturday (except July and August)

For a complete list of vendors, visit

at 7:30 a.m. to explore prime bird-

Would you like to get in touch with

fourseasonsmarkets.com/events.

ing locations along LLELA's nature

us? We would love to hear from you!

trails. Ages 10 and older. Free with

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

entry to LLELA. For more informa-

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

'LIT ' ST Y LE COFFEE TABLE BOOKS ADD AMBIANCE AND INTEREST TO ANY SPACE ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

F O R T H E FA S H I O N LOV E R S

The Fashion Book by Phaidon Editors, 39.95, BarnesandNoble.com | Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style by DK, $50, BarnesandNoble.com | In Vogue: An Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine by Alberto Oliva, Norberto Angeletti, Anna Wintour, $75, BarnesandNoble.com | Chanel Catwalk by Patrick Mauriès, $75, BarnesandNoble.com

F O R T H E F LO W E R LOV E R S

Flowers by Carolyne Roehm, $85, BarnesandNoble.com | The Scentual Garden: Exploring the World of Botanical Fragrance by Ken Druse and Ellen Hoverkamp, $44.99 BarnesandNoble.com | The Book of Flowers by Taschen, $25, BarnesandNoble.com | Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers, by Erin Benzakein, Chris Benzakein, Julie Chai and Jill Jorgensen, $27.95, BarnesandNoble.com

F O R T H E H I S TO R Y & B O O K LOV E R S

History: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day by Smithsonian Institution, $44.99, BarnesandNoble.com | Great Maps by Jerry Brotton, $30, BarnesandNoble.com | Massimo Listri: The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries by Georg Ruppelt, Elisabeth Sladek and Benedikt Taschen, $200, BarnesandNoble.com | Remarkable Books: The World’s Most Beautiful and Historic Works by DK, $30, BarnesandNoble.com 42

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