LIFE & STYLE
There are few things as satisfying to me as seeing paper filled with heartfelt words in ink. Dragging a rollerball pen across carefully chosen stationary, watching the ink spread and becoming lines of beautiful sentiments seems to have fallen out of practice. Putting thoughts to paper shows intention in a world so consumed with technology…
HOW ROSANNE BECK TURNS EVERYDAY MOMENTS INTO ARTFUL CREATIONS For Rosanne Beck, life has always been about gathering around the table—whether it was a bustling kitchen full of Greek dishes and cousins growing up in Dallas or the watercolor-strewn surfaces of her design studio decades later. No wonder her namesake company, Rosanne Beck Collections, has made…
WHERE YOUR COMEBACK BEGINS There’s a moment many of us face—but rarely talk about. You look in the mirror and wonder, When did I start feeling this…off? You’re not sick, exactly. But you’re not vibrant, either. You’re tired. The weight won’t budge. Your skin feels dull. Your spark feels buried beneath years of showing up…
That’s a mouth full! If you are like me and always looking for something new to try on the grill, look no further. Barbecue season is technically 24/7/365, but in Texas we all know there’s a short span of time we like to call Spring and if you blink it’s gone. So, while you are…
Whether you’ve called Waxahachie home for generations, or you’ve just discovered its charm, this year is the perfect time to celebrate 175 years of rich history, traditions, and community spirit. As Waxahachie gears up for its milestone birthday, we invite you to be part of the fun, the memories, and the pride that makes our…
Tucked just outside the shadows of old downtown Red Oak is where Texas Caramel Pecan Turtles share the glass-cased spotlight with exotic Dubai Bars. It’s a place to indulge without regret and practice a little “self-care” in chocolate form. Enter Good Golly! Chocolate. This cozy, small-town boutique chocolate shop is where imagination meets indulgence and…
In a world where texting and email dominate communication, handwriting can feel like a lost art. It’s faster to send a quick message than to put pen to paper, and in many situations, that efficiency is necessary. But there’s something truly special about slowing down and creating something with intention—something personal, lasting, and beautiful. Calligraphy…
Built on a series of hills, like its larger sister Lisbon, sits the historic city of Porto with the Douro River winding through the city dividing the populated right bank of Porto from the opposite Vila Nova De Gaia. Porto is home to some of the world’s largest port wine cellars. If you haven’t tasted…
As we explore balance in life, we’ve already discussed the importance of balancing the Mind, Body, and Spirit. Now, let’s address the final pillar: Community. I recently spoke with two young women in their 20s who shared their feelings of awkwardness when meeting new people. One said she would like to improve her communication skills…
BY BETSY GOODMAN, FOUNDER OF B-GOODS LETTERING KEEPING THE ART OF HANDWRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE ALIVE In our fast-paced digital world, where texts and emails rule the day, there’s still something beautifully timeless about receiving a handwritten note. It’s not just the message—it’s the intention. The act of slowing down, picking up a pen, and thoughtfully crafting words…