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Home is more than a place—it’s a feeling. Home is where we find belonging, where stories are shared, and where we grow together as a family. For three years, this publication has been a home for inspiration, encouragement and community, and today, I am deeply honored to step into this space and continue its legacy with you.
My name is Satin Pelfrey, and it is with deep gratitude that I embrace the role of Owner and Publisher of Northlake City Lifestyle. As a writer and believer in the power of words, my heart is to cultivate a space where stories continue to inspire us to grow in faith, wisdom, and love.
This publication has been a trusted place of community, and my commitment is to uphold that foundation while also nurturing new ideas, fresh voices, and deeper connections. Like a well-loved home, we will cherish the familiar while embracing the beauty of renewal.
As we move forward together, I invite you to make yourself at home. Share your thoughts with me and my team, engage in the stories, and know that you are a valued part of this community. Thank you for welcoming me into this cherished space—we are just getting started!
With gratitude and anticipation,
SATIN PELFREY, PUBLISHER @NORTHLAKECITYLIFESTYLE
March 2025
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Satin Pelfrey
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Kellie Krevosky | kellie.krevosky@citylifestyle.com
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Michelle Parnell
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Savanna Romano
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1: Lillian Hobbs, local teen, opens her first checking accounting at Lamar National Bank. 2: Sadie Smith owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes and family. 3: Sara Wolfe, owner of By the Books, with her family. 4: A group of locals enjoying dinner together. 5: Savanna Romano on location capturing her favorite subject: cars! 6: Kellie Krevosky & friends Julia Ortiz and Crystal Ambrose having fun at a rage room. 7: A special birthday gift for Pastor Tim of ACC back in January.
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New Song School for the Arts
March 10-14th, the New Song School for the Arts will be hosting its Summer Break Camp. Featuring a full week of themed days such as crazy hat or crazy hair day to help make the learning experience fun. A break from school doesn't mean a break from learning, but make it fun!
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Shop Drop LLC
Shop Drop LLC is growing. Owner Johnny Johnson is ready to offer the first Shop Class associated with his business. This course will be open to everyone and will help educate students about how to repair items, proper tool usage, and even how to trouble shoot common issues. Check out their Facebook page to learn more and stay up to date on any new changes.
Nailed it Roofing - Meet Hammy
It's Hammer Time! Nailed It Roofing is excited to share a new member of their team, Hammy the Hammer Head! He embodies their core values and mission, as well as serving as a source of inspiration and connection. According to the team, "Hammy powerfully represents who we are as a company and the positive impact we aim to make in our industry." We love Hammy and we know that you will too!
HOW TO DESIGN A RELAXING SPACE
ARTICLE BY EMILY FOSTER INTERIORS
INVESTING IN HOME DESIGN CAN GIVE YOU A PEACEFUL SANCTUARY WHERE YOU CAN ESCAPE FROM THE STRESSES OF DAILY LIFE. SO GO AHEAD, TAKE THE PLUNGE AND REVAMP YOUR LIVING SPACES – IT’S WORTH EVERY PENNY!
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There are many things that can help a room feel relaxing, but let’s keep it simple and focus on my top three. I would say that one must incorporate good lighting, great textures, and a decluttered space to truly get the cozy vibes. Let’s tackle each.
GOOD LIGHTING
It’s imperative that there are multiple sources of light in a space. Rooms need a soft warm light, so I always like to use a light bulb between 2,700k and 3,000k. Also, all lights should have the same temperature light bulb to avoid clashing. It’s not enough to just have recessed or pendant lighting. I add a table or floor lamp to a space to truly have ambient light. Candles are a must for me. They can be scented candles (an extra way to add relaxation) or I like to use remote control tapered candles, so I don’t have to worry about cleaning up wax later.
GREAT TEXTURES
Textures are seen in toss pillows, rugs, draperies, throw blankets and furniture upholstery. Textures add color, pattern and visual interest. I like to use at least three different textures to help a room feel lived-in and welcoming.
DECLUTTERING
So many times, a person thinks that every nook and cranny and every wall need to have something, and this is not the case. A decluttered space is actually more relaxing because overcrowding of items doesn’t quiet the mind. Decluttering a space can be overwhelming, I get it, so just do it in stages. You’ll love the outcome when the room is tidy, organized and you are only surrounded with what brings you joy.
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COMFORTABLE HOMES WITH AC TITAN
Andy Crawford began AC Titan 4 short years ago but his background in the industry goes back further. After leaving the grocery industry Crawford needed a career change, so, he turned to the air conditioning
he began working in the warehouse of an HVAC company and just seemed to keep going. He quickly moved to estimations, sales, and eventually ran a division of the company for a while. After being with the company
“I WASN’T GOING TO START OVER AGAIN FOR SOMEBODY ELSE,”
CRAWFORD SAID OF HIS DESIRE TO RUN HIS OWN COMPANY.
and heating world. His story may have started in the warehouse but that is not where it ended.
A native Texan, Crawford has been just about everywhere in the North Texas area. In fact, he had a ranch out in Italy, Texas where he met his wife of 16 years! They moved to the Northlake area to be closer to family and to begin their journey of owning a business.
Crawford has also been through just about every job imaginable in the air conditioning and heating industry. Once he’d left the grocery world,
over 20 years, he left there to work for another HVAC company which he helped grow significantly.
“I wasn’t going to start over again for somebody else,” Crawford said of his desire to run his own company.
AC Titan was born out of a need to have something for himself. His goal was to grow it from the ground up and that’s exactly what he did. He explained that, when he started the company, they had one warehouse in an RV storage unit. Now, they have several warehouses and an
office building, both of which they have already outgrown. Despite these growing pains, Crawford admits these are all good problems to have!
According to their website, the mission of AC Titan is to “become the leading provider of HVAC solutions in our region.” They accomplish this is by staying up to date with technology, trends, and solutions. Though AC Titan has only been around for a few years, they have made a huge impact in the community. Neighbors repeatedly praise their work as efficient, correct, and friendly. It’s easy to understand why!
Crawford is extremely knowledgeable in this field thanks to 30-plus years of experience. With spring right on our doorsteps, we wanted to know if there was a good time to start thinking about our AC units. Crawfords response?
“THERE IS NEVER A BETTER TIME THAN THE PRESENT TO BEGIN MAINTENANCE.”
“There is never a better time than the present to begin maintenance.”
So, what do homeowners need to do to maintain their AC units between visits?
The most important thing that Crawford stressed was to change the filter. Find out if yours needs to be done once a month or every 3 months then follow that schedule. Make sure that the area around your unit is clear from debris, rodents, and ants as this can cause complications. And, of course, schedule regular maintenance twice a year, preferably before extreme heat and cold weather, to ensure that your AC unit works properly all year long.
AC Titan is a mainstay of the Northlake community and you can contact them today for services. Head to their website, www.actitandfw.com or give them a call at 945-228-4826 to schedule an appointment.
Beautiful Designs Captured
ARTICLE BY KELLIE KREVOSKY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAVANNA ROMANO
SAVANNA ROMANO LOVES PHOTOGRAPHING CLEAN LINES AND CARS THAT GO FAST
Neighbors in the Northlake area have likely seen Savanna Romano running around with her camera in hand. At just 22 years old, Romano has been blessed with the opportunity to capture some incredible people, places, and things. Her favorite subject though? Cars! And no, we're not talking about the cartoon movie.
Romano fell in love with photography at an early age. "I was in middle school, 6th grade when I got into photography at a co-op school." She explained.
Her passion for cars comes from her dad. He would take her to car shows where she began to develop her style of shooting. For the next several years, she focused her efforts on capturing the sleek, beautiful, and unique designs of vehicles from every era. If you've had a chance to work with her, then you know that there is something truly special about Romano's work. She is able to bring forth a sense of style and design that can sometimes get lost in a two-dimensional image.
When she's not photographing cars or businesses, Romano is lucky to teach a photography course at a local school. For three days a week, she is helping to guide future photographers through the basics of this art form. She says it's a pleasure and privilege to share her knowledge and excitement for photography with younger students.
Though cars are Romano's favorite subject, she also loves to work on other projects. Since 2021, she has opened her photography skills up to work on weddings, business shoots, product stills, and more. One area that she's often called to work in is portraits including graduation photos, couple/engagement photos, family photos, and more. You've seen her handiwork throughout the Northlake City Lifestyle magazine as she is the exclusive photographer for our publication!
To learn more about her services, or to book an appointment with her yourself, feel free to reach out to Savanna at sr.icemedia@yahoo.com.
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Defending the Home
ARTICLE BY SOPHIE BETZHOLD
PHOTOGRAPHY BY PIXEL PERFECT ROSE
Truly Nolen Pest Control puts relationships first
As the winter frost begins to thaw, the world around us slowly welcomes the transition to spring. Flowers will bud, the days grow longer and the birds return, but unfortunately they aren’t the only creatures to arrive home this time of year. Insects, rodents and a multitude of other pests can become unwanted guests that make houses feel less like home. This season, put your trust in the experts at Truly Nolen Pest Control who will solve your problem quickly and permanently with quality customer service, sustainable practices and a heart for customers and community.
With over 85 years of experience, Truly Nolen has become a nationwide company known for quality service to its customers and their communities. After working for his father’s pest control company for 17 years, Truly David Nolen began his own successful business in 1955 and later merged the two becoming one of the largest family-owned corporations in the country. For generations, the Nolen’s have kept the business in the family as well as their promise to customers: “For you to be protected by proactive pest control that you're proud of and see as a sign of good housekeeping, done in an environmentally responsible way, made affordable by serving neighbors.”
Though the corporation has over 80 locations across the country and has the largest international footprint of any pest control company in the world, its impact is most notable through its work in the community. The company is involved with various Rotary Clubs, CONTINUED >
“With over 85 years of experience, Truly Nolen has become a nationwide company known for quality service to its customers and their communities.”
non-profit organizations and schools around the nation, raising money to support the communities each serves in. The three locations that cover DFW follow suit by participating in local events like the Keller Crawfish Krawl and joining charitable organizations like the Metroport Chamber of Commerce among other engagements.
“It really comes down to our people and the company’s core values,” says branch manager of Truly Nolen, Tom Larabee. He emphasizes the importance of the golden rule, having integrity, being proud and humble and ending with having fun on the job. “We want our employees to enjoy coming to work.”
The passion and work of their employees and partners lead to positive growth in customer relationships. “We really encourage our employees to create a relationship with their customers, to get to know them and what their needs are so that we can build a long-term relationship with them,” Larabee says.
By investing in its employees and those it serves, Truly Nolen has grown exponentially over the years and will continue to do so. High-quality training, environmentally friendly products and carefully selected professionals with a heart for community, make Truly Nolen Pest Control a no-brainer when considering what service to choose for your home or business.
“We’re here for the long run,” Larabee says.
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God Makes All Things Beautiful
Faith gives me strength during tough times by staying active in church and mission trips. I enjoy cross country and completed two half marathons. I’m excited to pursue nursing, because I love working with children. You’ll find me savoring coffee and exploring the mountains. Difficult experiences have shown me that God can make all things beautiful.
THE PERFECT FIT
Deb Siefkin, Broker of Rightsize Realty Associates, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to help clients find the perfect house for each stage of life. Building on her love of teaching and serving, Deb’s friendly demeanor, inquisitive nature, and familiarity with the community ensure her clients make home matches based on their needs and wants.
“When helping somebody buy or sell a home,” shared Deb, “I consult with them on the myriad of items they need to consider as they're making the decision on where they want to live, when they want to make the move, and what it takes to accomplish their goals.”
Although she enjoys working with clients in all stages of life, she has a particular passion for helping empty nesters transition into a new and engaging lifestyle at Robson Ranch. As Robson Ranch residents, Deb and Bill, her husband of over fifty years, love the environment for developing friendships and engaging residents in social activities.
To connect with Deb, visit rightsizerealtyassociates.com, email her at deb@rsra.us, or call/text 940-368-1013. Follow Right Size Realty on Facebook and Instagram.
“When helping somebody buy or sell a home, I consult with them on the myriad of items they need to consider as they’re making the decision on where they want to live, when they want to make the move, and what it takes to accomplish their goals.”
ARTICLE BY MICHELLE PARNELL PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAVANNA ROMANO
Deb Siefkin loves helping clients find their perfect home
events
MARCH 1ST
Hilltop Mardi Gras Party
8150 Thompson Rd Northlake, TX 76247 | 6:00 PM
Mardi Gras is all about celebrating, so don't miss this event at the Hilltop Truck Park! Bring the whole family out in your best Mardi Gras costumes for a night of costume contests, kid-friendly activities, and more. Make sure to grab a slice of King Cake--and hopefully, you'll "find the baby" for good luck this year!
MARCH 22ND
5th Annual Cowtown Crawfish Boil at Horus Hall
208 NW 24th Street Fort Worth, TX 76137 | 12:00 PM
Come down to Historic Fort Worth Stockyards for the 5th Annual Cowtown Crawfish Boil at Horus Hall! Bring the whole family for delicious crawfish, good music from local artists and bands, and tons of shopping from local vendors. Check out the Eventbrite page for more details.
MARCH 25TH
Let It Go (Frozen) Camp - The Hive
The Hive 1485 Commons Cir Suite 200, Northlake, TX 76226 | 9:00 AM
Sometimes you just have to "Let it go!" Kids ages 6 through 11 are welcome to join The Hive for their Let It Go camp this month. There will be plenty of activities, enrichment, and so much more. The Hive is more than a daycare center--it's a safe space for kids and parents. Learn more by visiting www.thehive-northlake.net
Our family’s first experience working with Juline and her team was when we remodeled our home’s primary bathroom The project went very smoothly and the crew was amazing. We were so happy with the final result, the following year we asked her to return to update our first floor This included another bathroom remodel, new flooring and a new fireplace. Again, we were thrilled with the results We just completed our third project with Juline I would highly recommend Juline and her crew without reserve - Melissa Reid
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