LIFE & STYLE
Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrush, and a variety of other native wildflowers have been blooming in yards and all along our Ellis County roads. For blooming plants and perennials (recurring growing season plants), it’s the most wonderful time of year! Spring rains bring consistent moisture that is full of nutritious chemical elements–mostly nitrogen. Nitrogen makes everything “green…
Spring into the floral trend with us at Copper Rose Boutique! We’re obsessing over these looks! A few ways to rock the latest trends this season: Floral denim There are so many fun ways to rock your denim this spring! From zip-up jumpsuits to asymmetrical wide-leg dad jeans – it’s safe to say you’ll find…
FOUR PILLARS Thank you for continuing to join me on this journey of (hopefully!) bringing more balance to life. As I shared in the last edition, the mission of CORE Women focuses on four pillars: Mind, Body, Spirit, and Community. OUR MIND IS THE FIRST PILLAR There are so many different directions we could go when discussing…
The Wander Edit began a couple of years ago with the purchase of a cowhide and leather travel bag, and the idea of celebrating the art of the weekend getaway by curating a destination road trip within a comfortable driving distance to share with our readers. I’ve chosen accommodations in all different price ranges, but sometimes…
I love this time of year because it’s the season to prepare the soil for the growth that I would like to see in my life in the months ahead. It’s an opportunity for a fresh start, a do over, or do better. For me, I would like to do better at finding balance in my…
An integrated program of orchestral works written by diverse composers, the FWSO “Women of Texas” program taught students the stories of notable women in Texas history. This unique performance wove music and history together with spellbinding classical pieces all the while taking students on a captivating journey through the symphony’s diverse family of instruments. “A…
GROWTH THROUGH COMMUNITY WITH CHARLEY DUNCAN In the heart of Ellis County, Texas, Charley Duncan stands as a beacon of community cultivation through his many businesses, aptly named: A Oasis. His journey to entrepreneurship and dedication to enhancing outdoor spaces for families reflect not only his passion for the outdoors, but also his commitment to…
Hi! I’m Alli K! Q: With over 85k followers on Instagram, you are one of the most fun, followed and well-loved Dallas (and far beyond!) mural artists and illustration authors. Tell us a little about yourself and your brand! A: I’m based in Dallas, TX, and am the founder behind Alli K Design. I create custom murals for…
Forever Grateful Nearly a half century ago, I moved to north central Texas to grow new roots, but a big part of my heart still lives in Indiana where I originally grew up on a 400-acre farm, and also in Tennessee where my music really started taking off. All I ever wanted to do was…
Elmo and Thea Harris, the owners of the Dessert Spot opened the sweet corner in downtown Waxahachie in 2018. Both Elmo and Thea grew up in Dallas and have been married over thirty years. They have one son, Jordan, a graduate of Tuskegee University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Becoming entrepreneurs was something that…