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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

Sharon Duffy | sharon.duffy@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Spring Cleaning + Renovations in McKinney & Prosper DOES YOUR LIVING SPACE NEED AN UPDATE? This month is the perfect time to

Maria Lucé | maria.luce@lifestylepubs.com ACCO UNT E XECUTI VE

Tom Bridges | tom.bridges@lifestylepubs.com ACCO UNT MANAGERS

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shop for homes or begin a renovation project that you’ve had your mind on for a while.

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Home projects can feel overwhelming, but just take it one step at a time. If you have multiple rooms that you want to remodel, which one will make the biggest difference in your overall life? Start with that, and you can always pause before beginning the next thing.

If you want to move to a new house, whether to downsize or expand, check out some of the real estate agents featured in this month’s issue to help you find exactly what you are looking for.

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While you’re cleaning things out, you may find that you can repurpose some of your old stuff into furniture and decor that matches your new look. Browse through some of our DIY projects from past issues online at CityLifestyle.com.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021

FEATURES 14 Alyssa Carman Photography Through the Lens – A Vision Comes to Life

20 Embrace Texas Providing a stable, loving home for every child

24 Shelley’s Corner Are you feeling lucky?!

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26 Homes Go High Tech With a Military Background and Offers Clients Top-Notch Customer Service It all started in the military.

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Good Times

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Artist’s Palette

26 Tech Savvy 30 Trend Setter 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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McKinney and Prosper and CT Provisions Cocktail Parlor & Kitchen McKinney and Prosper Lifestyle held a "Business Networking Event" that was open to everyone in our community looking to form strong business connections. CT Provisions Cocktail Parlor & Kitchen graciously hosted this event and served delicious appetizers prepared by chef Carlos Mancera. This is the happening American Restaurant where the locals go to dine, drink, and socialize.

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AROUND TOWN a keepsake wine glass, a wine walk map, and tickets to redeem for glasses of wine at participating wine walk restaurants. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.

FARMERS MARKET AT CHESTNUT SQUARE Come on down and enjoy an old time market The McKinney Farmers Market! Runs every Saturday in March 8am-12pm. We work hard to re-create the feel of bygone market days held in the old Jockey lot in downtown McKinney. Meet friends, share local news and bring a chair and sit a while!

Most every Saturday there’s a special tour, event, music or demonstration. Local and organic meat,

MCKINNEY BRIDAL SHOW - MARCH 27TH Everything for Your Unique Wedding in One Uncommon Place

dairy, honey and produce vendors offer their wares every Saturday at Chestnut Square near downtown McKinney. Market vendors also offer baked goods, artisan & specialty foods, wine, plants & flowers, craft items and more!

Join us for one of the premier boutique bridal shows in North Texas on March 27, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McKinney Performing Arts Center.

From cakes to bridal gowns, calligraphers to venues, peruse the two levels of the historic courthouse in beautiful Downtown McKinney and find top wedding professionals to make your day one of a kind. McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee Street

MCKINNEY SHAMROCK RUN 5K AND ST. PATRICK'S DAY BEER WALK Saturday, March 13th The McKinney Shamrock Run 5K kicks off at TUPPS Brewery at 9am!

The McKinney St. Patrick’s Day Beer Walk is from 11am-6pm in Historic Downtown McKinney!

Enjoy sipping and strolling through the streets of

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downtown McKinney tasting 20 unique craft beers!

There’s something fun at the social distanced event for everyone including live Irish music throughout the day, an outdoor vendor market, St. Paddy’s dog costume contests, delicious Irish cuisine, a St

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MCKINNEY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS A TRIBUTE TO ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM

MURDER MYSTERY AT CHESTNUT SQUARE The year is 1936. Music store owner James

Antonio Carlos Jobim is known as the father of

Couch is found murdered. Did he hit a wrong note

Bossa Nova. With songs like Girl from Ipanema,

with someone? Period dress encouraged! New

Desafinado, How Insensitive and Wave. The

format for your safety – instead of a sit down din-

McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra will dazzle and

ner – heavy hors d’oerves – cocktail type reception

sooth the souls or every listener with the smooth

style. You will be free to mingle at your comfort

Bossa Nova sounds of JOBIM. The evening will

level, visiting the different stations for clues to the

feature two of Dallas' brightest stars in Jazz, the

mystery. March 27, 2021, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, 315 S.

incomparable Miss Candace Mahogany Miller and

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Miss Tatiana Mayfield. March 12, 8:00pm - 9:30pm,

Contact: 972-562-8790

First McKinney Baptist Church, 1615 W. Louisiana McKinney, www.mckinneyphilharmonic.org Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/ McKinneyandProsper using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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Tenacity, trust and impeccable standards are the cornerstones on which Linda Baker has built her real-estate career.

She has extensive knowledge of the residential market, with proven success as a multimillion-dollar producer and luxury real-estate specialist. Her core values are what her clients value most, plus integrity and putting their needs first. She offers solutions to those needs, big or small.

Whether it’s tailoring a marketing program to sell a house or customizing searches to find the right one, Baker listens to her clients - and is with them throughout every step of the buying and selling process. This has earned her a reputation as an outstanding agent with an exceptionally loyal clientele of personal referrals and repeat business.Most agents listen to what you are looking for.

Linda listens for the WHY. Her in-depth knowledge of communities, engaging personality and work ethic helped make my dream a reality.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

ARTICLE MARIA LUCÉ | PHOTOGRAPHY BLAKE CARMAN AND ASHLEY STEIN

Blake, Alyssa, Dave and Lisa Carman

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THROUGH THE LENS – A VISION COMES TO LIFE

IT ALL STARTED FROM A DREAM AND A VISION. It is now truly a dream come true. “I can’t believe how much we have gone through to get here,” Alyssa Carman says, “it really is amazing the journey we have been on to actually get where we are today.”

You know that whole, ‘making lemonade out of lemons’? Alyssa Carman and her husband have not only made lemonade, but have created an entire entity and an empire beyond just any lemonade stand.

Literally creating something from the ground up, a brand new, state-of-the-art studio in downtown McKinney is coming to life.

“It’s a vision I have had for so long,” she says. “To create an entirely new space that has never been done.” Her passion for her photography business is palpable – but now, with the new studio opening, it’s beyond just a dream and a desire – it literally is being built.

“I can’t begin to explain how excited I am about bringing my vision to life,” Alyssa continues, “this is for everyone to enjoy and there is nothing like it anywhere.”

They took on the idea of this studio and photography space with everyone in mind. “People need a place that is a one-stop shop, that lends itself to brides, to seniors, to babies, to girl’s nights, to the whole family. We offer everything here.

Dressing rooms, make-up rooms, studio space for other photographers to use, scenic space outside in our expansive outdoor area, to changing rooms – literally, anything anyone can think of anything they need. We wanted to provide a safe, comfortable home, with all the convenience – but also all the needs like backdrops, lighting, set-up space and anything you could possibly imagine. We can do on-sight photography, but can also accommodate location photography shoots.”

This go-getter doesn’t let anything stop her, despite her sweet manner and kind personality, Alyssa doesn’t let anything get in her way.

“I have never done anything like this. But I knew McKinney and other communities and other photographers needed this.” So, did they have a construction and

Rendering of Lemon Drop Studios

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background experience? “No, but I just knew

Alyssa

what I wanted and I was determined to make it happen.” And this creative, intelligent and very determined businesswoman made it happen.

“It hasn’t been easy, but nothing that is really worth is ever actually easy, is it?”

And that tenacity continues. What is important is much the families and the community of McKinney and beyond will benefit from this.

Remember that whole making lemonade out of lemons?

Lemon Drop studios is a complete lemonade fountain. Now it is an entire studio, building, backyard, photography and event venue that McKinney has been needing. The doors open soon and it will bring a world of such diversity and opportunity that no family will ever want to go anywhere else.

Complete with dressing rooms and family rooms and make-up rooms, no details has been left undone.

“My focus is capturing the spirit of the people through my lens.” With incredible insight she continues, “it’s important to me to make people as comfortable as possible. I want them to be who they are and my camera catches their spirit, their smile, the joy in their eyes. To me, that’s what matters.”

Alyssa sees beyond just what is in her camera’s view finder. She looks at the entire vision, what people want, what they see beyond just photo. “It’s beyond just a moment in time, it captured memories that last forever.”

And with Lemon Drop Studios, the possibilities are endless.

“It’s a dream come true not just for me, but for my boys and for my family,” Carman explains, “and to be honest, it’s for every family, every per-

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“It’s for our entire community. I want to make it all picture-perfect.”

As picture-perfect as McKinney is by having Lemon Drop Studios part of the picture of the community.

Lemon Drop Studios will be opening its door soon and you can reach out to Alyssa and to book the studio by contacting them directly.

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embrace texas PROVIDING A STABLE, LOVING HOME FOR EVERY CHILD

ARTICLE MARIA LUCÉ PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN

Rachel Myers, Haley Conner, Denise Kendrick, Mimi Bracey, KarisMarie Chambers.

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"In addition t o our loc al efforts, we create best practices for programs solving issues in child wel f are, t hen equip individuals, churches and organizations across t he U nited S t ates t o develop and sust ain minist ries of t heir own."

IT STARTED AS A GRASS ROOTS

A majority of our clients are low-income

EFFORT, “TO HELP EVERY CHILD, TO

children and families, and their caregivers.

HELP EVERY FAMILY, TO FIND LOVING

Most of our services and programs are pro-

HOMES FOR ALL THESE CHILDREN

vided at no cost, low-cost, or with the possi-

THAT NEED HELP.”

bility of scholarship based on need.

Their mission? Provide a stable, loving home for every child.

Foster parents can face a difficult and lonely journey without support. Embrace

Embrace, at its core connects willing

changes all that. No more disconnection,

hands with opportunities to help children,

no more isolation or feeling alone. Family

families and out community as a whole.

is the core of their mission. Directed at

Embrace connects willing hands with

caregivers, Embrace focuses on the entire

opportunities to serve children in foster,

family unit. Offering families more tools,

adoptive and kinship care.

more

resources,

more

opportunities,

“And it may not be the same way for

ongoing training, retreats, and accessible

everyone”, says Denise Kendrick, Executive

family outings. Everything takes place in

Director of Embrace Texas.

the context of the family.

She explains their goal, their mission, their

Organizations and ministries linking arms

vision, “We provide a safe and stable home

with Embrace to make Collin County a safer

for every child. We provide direct services

place for children:

to children and families in Collin County, Texas. In addition to our local efforts, we

+ Treasured Vessels (human trafficking victim recovery/housing program)

create best practices for programs solving

+ Direction 61:3 (housing for teens who

issues in child welfare, then equip individu-

age-out of foster care, located in McKinney)

als, churches and organizations across the

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United States to develop and sustain minis-

In whatever way you and our community

tries of their own,” Kendrick explains.

need help, we are here to serve you .

She continues, understanding that, “Not

“Excellence in all things and all things to

all are called to serve as foster or adopted

the Glory of God” remains their foundation.

children but all are called to serve.”

Embrace proudly serves foster and adop-

Embrace Office: 100 1/2 S. Tennessee St.

tive families licensed with any child placing

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agency, at-risk children and their caregivers,

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kinship care providers, and foster care alumni.

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While our primary focus is Collin County, we

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McKinney fam, we miss you!

Rest assured, we are rebuilding from the fire and invite you to visit us at our Frisco location in the meantime.

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SHELLEY’S CORNER ARE YOU FEELING LUCKY?!

ARE YOU INTENTIONAL WHEN IT COMES TO PREVENTION AND STAYING ON TOP OF YOUR HEALTH? Or do you think it’s just luck?

As a nutrition chef, I believe one of the most powerful ways to stay in front of a healthy lifestyle begins in our kitchen. What we cook directly affects how we feel, think, and act. When you cook a meal or eat a snack, do you consider the ingredients? Are you mindful in choosing good ingredients for your recipes?

Eating healthy isn’t so much about the big rules you hear like “don’t eat big portions” or “stay away from all sugar”. For me and what I encourage my clients to do is pay close attention to the small choices. What are you snacking on at 3 pm? What ingredients are in those “gluten-free” crackers you are so proud of finding? What kind of oil is in that can of peanuts?

I encourage you to not depend on luck when it comes to your health and really depend on the foods you eat to give your body the tools it needs to stay healthy and strong.

Be intentional with every meal, snack, and beverage you pick up. You may see food as a treat, but your body sees it as a tool to use to keep you healthy.

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LET US HELP YOU DESIGN THE ROOM OF YOUR DREAMS

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TECH SAVVY

H O M E S G O H IGH T E C H W I T H A M I L I TA RY BAC KGROU N D A N D OF F E R S C L I E N T S T O P-NO T C H C U S T O M E R S E RV IC E

IT ALL STARTED IN THE MILITARY.

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Owner Bryan Worthen and wife Breanna Worthen

ARTICLE MARIA LUCÉ PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN

OWNER BRYAN WORTHEN EXPLAINS, “MYSIGHT

The business, that opened in October of 2020 actually

INNOVATIONS WAS STARTED ON THE SAME PRIN-

started years and years ago with Worthen’s love of technol-

CIPLES THAT THE US COAST GUARD INSTILLED IN

ogy. His expertise also comes from his years specializing in

ME: HONOR, RESPECT, AND DEVOTION TO DUTY.

overt and covert surveillance for the United States Secret

Our clients are who we serve, and we pride ourselves

Service. He has transferred those skills, expertise and

with the due diligence of being available and willing to

knowledge into his business and what he offers his clients.

help our clients at any hour and day.”

“It’s not just the coolest, newest high-tech toy, this not

His years of service to his country extend to his

only makes your life easier, but also can definitely increase

McKinney-based company, “We pride ourselves in

the value of your home. So, when you go to sell your home,

the years of knowledge that we have acquired. Which

you have what people are already expecting in homes of

includes striving each and every day to be willing,

the future. It’s an investment in your home that will pay

prepared, and qualified to complete any and all tasks

you back.” Worthen says excitedly, “We absolutely LOVE

quickly, safely, and within your budget.”

what we do and what we offer our clients! Keeping you

Certified as a disabled veteran business, Worthen

and your family safe and protected by offering the highest

takes those same traits from the military and applies them

available cutting-edge technology and at the same time

to not only his life, but certainly as a tenet to his business.

providing the absolute TOP-NOTCH Customer Service is

“We make it all easy and convenient.” Worthen offers.

core of our business foundations.”

“Instead of several different apps, our systems consoli-

Mysight Innovations provides a wide range of Smart

date it all. Offering you ease of use and easy to under-

Home automation services for your home that can

stand, yet the highest smart technology available.”

remotely control and automate household systems like

“From lights, music, climate, security, and door-

lighting, doors, heating & air conditioning, entertainment

bells to whatever comes next, we make interacting

systems, security alarms, surveillance cameras and

with all of your smart devices simple by building

other connected appliances.

controls that are easy for everyone to access and use right in the walls of your home.”

Worthen and his experts can create whole home scenes anyway to fit your lifestyle from a single-app.

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They deliver solutions such as:

Beyond Home Automation, Mysight Innovation

+ Smart Door Locks

extend specializing and automating your business so

+ Smart Thermostats

you can concentrate on the business of your busi-

+ Smart Lights

ness. The specialists at Mysight focus on helping

+ Smart Ceiling fans

your business run at its peak capacity.

+ Smart Shades

Mysight Innovations provides a wide range of

+ Smart Sprinkler System

Smart Business Automation services for your busi-

+ Smart Cameras

ness that can remotely control and automate sys-

+ Network Solutions

tems like lighting, doors, heating & air conditioning,

+ Audio & Video

entertainment systems, security alarms, surveillance

+ Home Theaters

cameras and other connected devices.

+ Smart Garage Doors + Whole home Automated Security (motion, glass break, Door & Window Sensors) + We can create whole home scenes anyway you want From dinner party to date night, Mysight Innovation

We can create whole business scenes anyway to fit your business style from a single-app. We deliver solutions such as: + Smart Door Locks + Smart Thermostats + Smart Lights

provides you the ability to ‘set the scene’ with what-

+ Smart Ceiling fans

ever mood you want all programmed and serviced

+ Smart Shades

for you in the palm of your hand on your phone – or

+ Smart Sprinkler System

any smart device. Pool party in the plans? Plan the

+ Smart Cameras

temperature, lights, music all with one app. Control

+ Audio & Video

the TV, the locks, allow special codes, turn the TV

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get the look WITH HGTV + DIY NETWORK’S ‘BARGAIN MANSIONS’ DESIGNER TAMARA DAY

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DESIGNER TAMARA DAY IS A PUR-

skill set comes from growing up on a

VEYOR OF THE GLAM AND COZY.

farm. Growing up, she learned all of

This busy wife and mother of four styles

her hands-on skills from her dad, Ward

for the spirited home, mixing glam, com-

Schraeder. After getting married, Tamara

fort, and family. Tamara’s sense of style

and her husband took on old, dilapidated

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them into beautiful spaces.

expertise, furniture and décor. Tamara

One home in particular made Tamara

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Salina,

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PARENTS' NIGHT OUT: FLOWER POWER

ADRIATICA VILLAGE BLOOD DRIVE

MCKINNEY BRIDAL SHOW

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ADRIATICA WINE WALK & SHOP

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person receives a keepsake wine

us? We would love to hear from you!

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