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Ah, February! While we teeter between the chill of January Winter and the excitement of Spring, February immerges to inspire us to love and come together with the people in our lives. The ones in our homes and in our community. “Love local” means our local businesses, and the arts, plus, those under our own roofs. So, grab the one you love and head out for a special evening or planned adventure or just stay in and cook dinner, snuggle up and read a book. In “Local Experiences,” we’ll highlight some places to connect with the one you love or just hang out with friends. For more ideas, Editor Stephanie Hasbrouck rounds up local date night options in “Valentine’s Date,” then turns her attention to “The Real Hanky Panky.” You’ll be eager to try this witty and dry century-old cocktail. Or, maybe “Chocolate and Wine” are more your style. Read along for some decadent ideas. If you are hunting for a new read, in “Local Literary Treasures,” Sue Ridnour, Flower Mound Public Library Director of Library Services, recommends books by North Texas authors. Next up, “Building an Art,” shares how local business owner, Lyndon Jenkins, realized his artistry by creating charcuterie boards. We’ve always believed what we can do together is so much more than what we can do apart. And we continue to see that demonstrated through the many stories told in these pages month after month. A perfect example is, “Going Above and Beyond,” where we celebrate and thank the outstanding Flower Mound Citizenship Award recipients. Thanks for letting us be a part of the life you’re building, whatever that may look like. Our hope is that we inspire you to love it just a bit more than you did before. Happy February!

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inside the issue The Love Local Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

16 Local Literary Treasures

Lifestyle Letter

Sue Ridnour, Flower Mound Public Library Director of Library Services,

City Scene

Recommends Books by North Texas Authors

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

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Inspired By

Culinary Creations

Hot Spot

Chef ’s Selection

How To

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Local Limelight

26 Valentine’s Date

A Round-Up of Local Date Night Ideas

20 Building an Art

In Creating Charcuterie Boards, Lyndon Jenkins Realizes His Artistry

38 Going Above and Beyond

Flower Mound Celebrates Outstanding Citizenship Award Recipients

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Photography: Dawn Michelle Photography Lyndon Jenkins, Owner of Home Star Construction, hand crafts stunning charcuterie boards.

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1-7: Cross Timbers Rotary Christmas Luncheon was held on Dec. 9 at Courtyard by Marriott. The luncheon theme “Every Journey Begins with a Dream,” gave a seasonal nod to The Polar Express and benefited the local non-profit Journey to Dream. Aptly, Denton County Transportation Authority was the title sponsor. Photography by Murray Media

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8-10: Primrose School of NE Flower Mound families collected 93 toys during its annual Holiday Toy Drive and donated them to CCA Lewisville. The Preschool students were excited to help pack up the toys as they practiced how to give without expecting anything in return. What a blessing provided! Photography Contributed CONTINUED >

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11-17: On Dec. 3, our community gathered for the annual Flower Mound Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade. Photography by Brian Maschino

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Trailhead Running Supply Opens in Lakeside Trailhead Running Supply has opened in Lakeside DFW. Trailhead accommodates everyone from the rookie runner to the veteran ultra-marathoner. For more information, visit trailheadrunningsupply.com.

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Dutch Bros Coffee has Successful Opening Flower Mound recently welcomed Dutch Bros Coffee to 1501 Justin Road. The shop serves a variety of favorite hot and cold coffee drinks, teas, lemonades and energy drinks. See the full menu at dutchbros.com.

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Flower Mound named Safest Place in Texas Flower Mound was named the Safest Place in Texas by screening service GoodHire, a Chekr company. GoodHire compared FBI data on property, violent and society crime in cities across the United States. In Texas, Flower Mound received an exceptional rating and was considered one of the safest places to live and work. For more information on the report, visit bit.ly/3Vjop3Y.

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Guitars & Growlers Opens on Flower Mound Road Guitars & Growlers has opened in Flower Mound. Check out this one-stop shop for hand-built guitars and craft beers at 400 Flower Mound Road, Suite 160. The restaurant offers a menu full of good food, including cheesy paninis, handcrafted charcuterie boards and flatbread pizzas. To learn more, visit guitarsandgrowlers.com.

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Flower Mound Parks and Recreation Releases Special Events Calendar It’s going to be a busy 2023 in Flower Mound! Flower Mound Parks and Recreation’s 2023 special events calendar is full of fun upcoming events, including Independence Fest, the Arts Festival at Heritage Park, Dorothy’s Dash and more. Visit flower-mound.com/events and start marking your calendar for a fun year!

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Flower Mound Now Using CivicClerk for Meeting Agendas The Town of Flower Mound is now using CivicClerk to create and post agendas, agenda packets and minutes for all town council, board and commission meetings. Be sure to sign up to receive email or text notifications when new agendas, agenda packets or minutes are posted. Visit bit.ly/3Bam901.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

From restaurants, shops, artists, nature and more, show your love and support for our area. Enjoy these local establishments that you’re sure to fall for while giving back to our city’s economy simultaneously.

Our Picks to Show Your Local Love LAKESIDE DFW : From spa days to shopping to dining with outdoor entertainment, Lakeside DFW has it all. Visit lakesidedfw.com for more information. 2412 Lakeside Pkwy, Flower Mound, TX THE SHOPS AT HIGHLAND VILLAGE: Take in a movie, enjoy a meal or a leisurely stroll through The Shops at Highland Village. 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village, TX FLOWER MOUND PUBLIC LIBR AR Y : The Flower Mound Public Library is a local treasure. The beautiful facility houses an extensive collection for youth and adults and hosts crafts, entertainment and art exhibits. 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound, TX LLELA LEWISVILLE LAKE: LLELA features 2,600 acres of prairies and bottomland forests, with the Trinity River running through it all. It truly is a lovely learning experience. 201 E. Jones Street, Lewisville , TX FLOWER MOUND CAC : Whether you are hoping to get into shape, learn something new, or relax by the pool, the Flower Mound CAC has something for everyone. 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound, TX

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Local Literary Treasures Sue Ridnour, Flower Mound Public Library Director of Library Services, Recommends Books by North Texas Authors

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and apparently, that applies to the writing talent in our great state. In fact, North Texas boasts several famed authors. This month, Sue Ridnour, Flower Mound Public Library Director of Library Services, showcases four winter must-reads penned by local authors. Be sure to check them out!

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The Big Finish by Brooke Fossey Brooke Fossey is a former aerospace engineer. She’s a past president and an honorary lifetime member of DFW Writers’ Workshop. Her debut novel, The Big Finish, is about the unlikely friendship between a curmudgeonly old man and a desperate young woman. Warm and funny, the book packs a powerful message about the power of human connection and how it’s never too late, or too early, to change your ways. Fossey lives in Dallas with her husband, four kids and their dog Rufus.

The Lives of Diamond Bessie by Jody Hadlock After studying journalism at Texas A&M University, Jody was a television news reporter and anchor in Bryan-College Station; Charleston, South Carolina; and San Antonio. For several years, Jody served on the board of directors of North Texas Special Needs Assistance Partners (SNAP), a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live the fullest lives possible in their communities. Her debut novel, The Lives of Diamond Bessie, is based on a true story. Sixteen-year-old pregnant and unmarried Annie Moore is sent to live at a convent for fallen women. When the nuns take her baby, Annie escapes, determined to be reunited with her daughter. After failing to find a respectable job, she resorts to prostitution in order to survive. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning women’s rights movement in the late 1800s, The Lives of Diamond Bessie is a haunting tale of betrayal and redemption. Hadlock lives near Fort Worth with her husband.

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We are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin Julia Heaberlin is the bestselling author of six thrillers. Before writing novels, Heaberlin was a journalist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News and The Detroit News. Her latest, We Are All the Same in the Dark, won the 2020 Writers’ League of Texas award for Fiction. Her books feature troubled but tough women. A native of Decatur, she currently lives in Grapevine.

Tigers, Not Daughters by Samantha Mabry Samantha Mabry is the author of three books for young adults. She grew up in Dallas and is an SMU alum. Her short fiction has been published in D Magazine. Her latest book, Tigers, Not Daughters, received six starred trade reviews and was the winner of both the Reading the West award and Writers’ League of Texas award. Tigers, Not Daughters is a magical realist story of a group of sisters trying to get out of their San Antonio neighborhood that will appeal to adult as well as teen readers. Mabry lives in the Dallas area.

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Building an Art

In Creating Charcuterie Boards, Lyndon Jenkins Realizes His Artistry ARTICLE BY STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAWN MICHELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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For the past six years, Home Star Construction Owner Lyndon Jenkins has been remodeling homes in the community. His work requires creativity and great artistry, but he never considered himself an artist until he began handcrafting and selling his popular charcuterie boards. This month, we asked Lydon to tell us more about his work and art.

giving them a more natural look. I use a pencil to sketch out the final shape of the board. After I cut the board down, there’s a lot of sanding before finishing with a coat of oil. For the cutting boards, I’ll mill each species of wood down to the necessary sizes, depending on the pattern. After laying out the pattern, I glue it all up, then it’s more sanding and oil.

TELL ME ABOUT HOME STAR CONSTRUCTION. WHEN DID YOU BEGIN IT AND WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE?

DO YOU CUSTOMIZE THE BOARDS OR DO YOU HAVE PRE-MADE BOARDS THAT CUSTOMERS CAN PURCHASE?

I started Home Star Construction in 2016 as a parttime venture. It took off rather quickly, and I was able to begin running the business full-time within a year. I provide full-service residential remodeling services. This includes built-ins, custom cabinetry, kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, siding, fencing, roofing, outdoor living, etc.

Both. I’ll always take orders to make custom boards. I can source almost any type of wood, but some species are better suited for food-safe projects such as cutting/serving boards. Occasionally, I’ll have some cut-offs and remnants from other woodworking projects that I’ll use to make boards. During the holidays, I make a batch of them since they are such great gifts.

WHEN AND WHY DID YOU BEGIN CREATING CHARCUTERIE BOARDS?

WHAT OTHER SPECIALTY ITEMS DO YOU BUILD FOR CUSTOMERS?

I made my first boards in 2019 for Christmas presents. I really enjoyed experimenting with different patterns and combinations of wood. They turned out great, and people seemed to love them, so I’ve continued making them.

I’ve built large items such as vanities, desks, entertainment centers, kitchen cabinets, tables, beds, mantles, benches, barn doors and decorative beams/columns. I’ve also created smaller items like signs, shelves, wall art, frames, kitchen storage and vent hoods. I have even outfitted someone’s pop-up camper with a portable custom kitchen. I really enjoy working with customers in problem-solving to come up with creative solutions to increase the functionality of their spaces.

WHAT HAVE CUSTOMERS’ RESPONSES BEEN? My boards have been well-received. I’ve had customers come back and buy additional boards to give as Christmas, birthday and wedding gifts. I’m also able to offer laser-engraving, which has been popular for gifting. I know that when I donated one with personalized laser engraving to our sons’ elementary school for a faculty/staff raffle prize, it was well-received!

TELL ME ABOUT THE BOARDS. WHAT WOODS DO YOU USE AND HOW DO YOU CRAFT THEM? The most common woods I use are maple and walnut. However, I’ve also used padauk and purple heart to add some color and character. For the charcuterie/ serving boards, I cut them from a single slab of wood,

IT SEEMS YOU ARE BUSY WITH HOME RENOVATIONS AND LARGE PROJECTS. WHY TAKE ON SMALLER PROJECTS LIKE CHARCUTERIE BOARDS? For one, I enjoy making them. I get to have more creative freedom with these boards. Second, I always have cut-offs laying around the shop. I hate throwing away good pieces of wood, so I try to make something out of them. Cutting boards and charcuterie boards have been a great way to make use of this extra material and keep it out of our landfills.

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DO YOU FIND THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO REALLY SHOWCASE YOUR ART THROUGH THESE BOARDS? It’s funny, but I’ve never really thought of myself as artistic. I can’t sing or draw very well, but in creating charcuterie boards, I’ve found an area where I can express myself artistically. With that being said, I always strive to showcase the natural beauty of the wood above anything else.

I think the versatility of the cutting boards makes them a favored option since they can be used for food prep and for serving.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO CRAFT EACH BOARD?

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR BOARDS YOU SELL?

If I’m making a custom board for a customer, I would say it takes about three hours of hands-on time, depending on the complexity of the design. If you add in dry time for glue and oil, then about three days for each one. These boards can last a lifetime if properly cared for and maintained.

The cutting boards are typically what my customers buy, but lately, the natural slabs that I make into charcuterie boards and becoming increasingly popular.

For more information about Lyndon’s charcuterie boards or Home Star Construction, visit @HomeStarConstruction on Facebook.

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The Real Hanky Panky ARTICLE BY STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

The Hanky Panky ingredients • • • •

1 ½ ounces gin 1 ½ ounces sweet vermouth 2 dashes Fernet-Branca orange twist to garnish

directions 1. Add gin, sweet vermouth and Fernet-Branca to a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice and stir or shake until chilled. 2. Pour into a cocktail glass. Pinch the orange peel to express its oils into the glass and add the peel to the glass for garnish.

Try This Witty and Dry Century-Old Cocktail Legend has it that this dry and witty cocktail was concocted in London by the Savoy Hotel’s head bartender Ada Coleman, or Coley, as she was known by her patrons. London papers reported that in the mid-1920s, silent film actor Sir Charles Hawtrey requested Coley make a drink just for him, which she did, and which Hawtrey dubbed “the real hanky panky.” And no, he wasn’t being suggestive. In those days, “hanky panky” meant “hocus pocus.” He was complimenting her on her magic concoction. This perfectly sophisticated cocktail will impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day with its depth of flavor and cheeky history.

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CHOCOLATE and WINE February brings celebrations of love which frequently include the timeless treasure of wine and chocolate. Whether it’s over romantic dinners for two or between female friends at “Galentine’s” parties, wine and chocolate will be making lots of appearances this month. Use this as your guide to creating an exquisite experience for your loved ones this month. These aphrodisiacs have a lot of similarities to each other. For one, they both contain flavanols (antioxidants) and polyphenols (compounds found in plant-based food) that are good for you and have anti-inflammatory properties. But because these characteristics affect flavor, it’s somewhat challenging to pair wine and chocolate together. The more polyphenols, the more pronounced the bitter taste. For example, if you sip a delicious dry red wine alongside a hunk of dark chocolate, the wine will start to taste bitter and sour. The taste imbalance is coming from the heightened levels of flavanols (different types of tannin) found in both chocolate and wine that end up clashing against each other on your tongue. While it might sound counterintuitive, a good rule of thumb is to pair a wine that is “sweeter” than the chocolate itself. “Sweet” doesn’t refer to dessert wines alone. In the wine world, the term “sweet” is often used to denote ripe, fruit-forward flavors in a wine. These characteristics provide a nice balance to the bitter flavors of cocoa. Both wine and chocolate can have intense, dry flavors. In order to find the right balance, it’s best to choose wines that are a little bit softer and juicier than the chocolate you’re pairing it with. Fortunately, we’ve done the footwork to find several wines that partner well with chocolate. Here are our guidelines for matching chocolate with wine and a few of our favorite wine and chocolate pairings. We hope you’ll try them and then get inspired to experiment and create your own.

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T I P 1 : M AT C H S U G A R WITH SUGAR What’s true of relationships is not true of wine and chocolate: opposites do not attract. When it comes to pairing chocolate and wine, you don’t want to strike a balance, you want to match sugar to sugar. Sweeter chocolate like white chocolate does better when consumed with sweeter wines and bitter chocolate like dark chocolate enjoys being paired with dryer wines. Think of it as matching sugar with sugar. Sweet white chocolate pairs well with sweet wines high in residual sugars and bitter darks with dry wines with just a hint of residual sugar. A good rule of thumb is to always pair wines that are equally or slightly more sweet than the chocolate being eaten with it.

T I P 2 : M AT C H I N T E N S I T Y WITH INTENSITY If you pair an incredibly delicately flavored dark chocolate with a full-bodied, heavy red, the intensity of the wine will destroy any of the subtlety that might have been present in the chocolate. The opposite is also true: strong-tasting chocolate will blow a delicate wine out of the water. Keep this rule of thumb in mind: light-flavored chocolates enjoy being paired with light-bodied wines and intensely flavored chocolates prefer being paired with full-bodied wines.

TI P 3: PAI R FL AVORS WITH FL AVORS Wine and chocolate both carry their own intense flavors. If your chocolate contains other ingredients such as nuts, fruit, or caramel, consider how these flavors will play with the wine. This is especially helpful to remember when enjoying truffles with wine. To avoid creating a palate power play between the two, do your best to match fruity or floral chocolates with fruity wines like Moscato or White Zinfandel. Enjoy chocolate-covered nuts alongside a nutty wine like a Madeira or Marsala. Chocolate studded with dried cranberries might pair well with a fruit-forward red with berry undertones.

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ON SERVING WINE AND C H O C O L AT E F L I G H T S : Just as you would with any other tasting, it’s best to start with light chocolates and wines, increasing the intensity as you go along. Start with white chocolates and light wines and save the richest, dark chocolates and wines for last. By doing this, you will keep your palate from starting out too strong and missing out on the subtle sensations found in more delicate chocolate and wine selections.

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W I C K E D B O L D C H O C O L AT E

This Valentine’s season, we encourage you to embrace the ageold love of chocolate by enjoying confections from some of our favorites in and around town. Be sure to pair them with the perfect wine for the ultimate decadent experience.

Wickedbold.com

Handcrafted in Flower Mound using just three simple ingredients, Wicked Bold Chocolate can be found at Whole Foods or purchased from the company’s site.

K AT E W E I S E R C H O C O L AT E

Kate Weiser Chocolate specializes in stunning artisan chocolates, confections and more.

SHELLMAN’S FINE WINE & SPIRITS

Locally owned Shellman’s Fine Wine & Spirits offers a wide variety of wines with wine tastings from 5-8 p.m. every Friday.

3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 115, Dallas Kateweiserchocolate.com

2300 Highland Village Road Shellmans.com

SEE’S CANDIES

T O TA L W I N E & M O R E

7775 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving Sees.com

For wine enthusiasts, Total Wine & More is truly a treasure. Total Wine & More also offers free weekly tastings, classes and events. 2325 S. Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville Totalwine.com

See’s Candies has been making quality chocolates for more than 95 years.

K I LW I N S G R A P E V I N E

Kilwins offers homemade fudge and other mouthwatering confections. 338 S. Main Street, Grapevine Kilwins.com

C H O C O L AT E H A N G O V E R

Visit Chocolate Hangover in Historic Downtown Grapevine for beautiful Chocolate Moonshine Co. truffles and fudge. 520 S. Main Street, Suite 207, Grapevine Chocolatehangover.com

T H E T O U R I N G C H O C O L AT I E R

Chocolatier Kay Thibodeaux offers truffle-making classes, tastings and chocolate-and-liquor pairing events. Touringchocolatier.com

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CREATING THE

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W H I T E C H O C O L AT E

Bitter to semi-sweet dark chocolates, that are 50 to 100% cacao, have intense, bitter flavors, and earthy to fruity undertones. Match the intensity without adding more dryness by pairing these chocolates with full-bodied, yet fruit-forward wines.

Milk chocolate is typically creamier and sweeter with flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, and cream. It requires a wine that is light to medium in body, with a ripe fruit character.

White chocolate, which is made with sugar, milk and cocoa butter has a sweet, buttery flavor with notes of cream and honey. Sweet white and rosè wines help cleanse the palate of the rich flavors from white chocolate, as does sparkling spumante like Moscato d’Asti.

Pairs well with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Port, Merlot, Shiraz, Barolo

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Pairs well with: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sweet Riesling, Ice-Style Wine

Pairs well with: Sweet Riesling, Moscato, Semi-Dry Sparkling Whites, Gewurztraminer

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ELEVATE YOUR CLOSET 5 WAYS TO O R G A N I Z E A N D

Every woman dreams of an organized and beautiful closet space, but it often comes last on the list of places that get their time and attention. Follow our five tips for transforming and elevating your closet as you Spring clean and declutter for a more peaceful, inspired space you absolutely love. A sneak peek inside the closet of active mom and entrepreneur Keri Tarantino of Leawood, KS reveals a dressing room that rivals celebrity homes in Beverly Hills. But it didn’t come easily. Keri painstakingly planned, designed and curated the space with care. When we first stepped inside, we gasped as our eyes beheld the glory. No detail went unnoticed in this dreamy dressing room. Here are some guiding principles that can be drawn from her exquisite taste and vision. How you organize your closet will of course differ based on the size of your space, the size of your wardrobe, and the kind of life you lead. But applying the guidelines Keri used in her space will result in a much more organized and aesthetically pleasing space.

USE R EAL ESTATE W ISELY Reserve the front and middle of the closet for clothes worn most often. For someone who gets dressed for work each morning at 6 a.m., work clothes should be at the front of the closet. Store lesser-worn items like formal wear and out-of-season clothes toward the back and on the upper shelves. The large mirror and counter with chair provides the perfect spot to select jewelry and finalize finishing outfit touches. While every closet is different, the key here is everything has a home.

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INJECT ST YLE INTO YOUR SPACE

ORGA NIZE BY K IND A ND COLOR

Group clothes by kind first and color second. This ensures quick location of that favorite shirt when it’s needed. Bonus - it’s easy on the eye. Group like with like: Gather belts, sweaters, long-sleeve shirts, work pants, dresses, button-down shirts, jeans, shorts, etc., and decide the best place to store each item as a group (e.g., hang pants in the closet, fold and stack sweaters in a bureau). Working with groupings will help you figure out how much space you need and the best way to store each type of item.

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Using space efficiently is important, but keep in mind every good design includes some negative space. For instance, consider adding built-ins on the long wall of your closet but keep the short wall open with a mirror.

FACE CLOTHES THE SA ME DIR ECTION

It may seem silly, but when dealing with a small space, little things count. Hanging all clothes the same direction is a no-brainer for continuity in your closet.

UPGR ADED HA NGERS

The simplest and fastest way to make a BIG difference in your closet organization is to get matching hangers that go beyond the traditional plastic or wire hangers. And for sure ditch any with paper from the dry cleaner! Here’s a few of our favorite elevated hangers:

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Flower Mound Farmers Market

PA RKER S QUAR E | 10:00 AM The Flower Mound Farmers Market is held Sundays in Parker Square. For a list of vendors, visit fourseasonsmarkets.com.

Texas Tunes: Jackie Venson

LEWIS VILLE G R AN D THEATER | 8 :0 0 P M Jackie Venson will take the Huffines Performance Hall stage at the Lewisville Grand Theater Saturday, Feb. 11. She is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known for her beautifully complex music and guitar skills. Visit LewisvilleGrand.com for tickets.

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Straw Bale Gardening

5000 PAR DR IVE | 6:00 PM Join the Flower Mound Garden Club as Joyce Connelley from Marshal Grain Nursery discusses straw bale gardening, a technique that uses straw bales as natural containers for plants.

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ECO Talk: Vegetable Gardening

T H E REC OF G RAPEVIN E | 7 : 0 0 PM Have you always wanted to plant a vegetable garden but don’t know where to start? Learn the step-bystep process of preparing the soil, choosing the plants and other details at ECO Talk: Vegetable Gardening.

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Free Musical Theatre Workshop for Adults

LE WISVIL LE G RAN D THEATER | 2: 0 0 PM Lewisville Grand’s Productions Theatre Co. and Young Artist Training Program will offer a free Musical Theatre Workshop for Adults from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 25.

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Drew Kennedy and Josh Grider

LE WISVIL LE G RAN D THEATER | 6: 3 0 PM Drew Kennedy and Josh Grider will share the stage for an intimate Black Box Songwriter Series concert Feb. 26. The two also will lead a songwriting workshop from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. For more information, visit LewisvilleGrand.com.

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Going Above and Beyond FLOWER MOUND CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

Through its Outstanding Citizenship Award Program, the Town of Flower Mound recognizes residents who go above and beyond for their community. Congratulations to the 2022 Outstanding Citizenship Award recipients! Thank you for all you do. Jeff Fisher received the Outstanding Citizenship individual award for his work in bringing the Miracle League North Texas to Flower Mound. The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. The league also promotes making new friends and building self-esteem. Rohan David Ahuja received the Outstanding Citizenship youth award. For the past two years, Rohan has organized a bike drive collecting more than 55 bikes and more than $2,500 in donations for the Chosen One foster agency. Rohan also started a buddy-based mentorship program called Connections at Flower Mound High School. The program partners juniors and seniors with freshmen and sophomores to help them choose classes, manage their schedules and extracurricular activities, prepare for the SAT and ACT and find tutors. The Flower Mound Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (FMCPAAA) received the Outstanding Citizenship group award. Each year, the FMCPAAA volunteers spend thousands of hours supporting community programs. They also assist the Flower Mound Police Department with child seat safety checks, the Junior Police Academy, the Neighborhood Watch program and much more. All recipients will have their names added to the perpetual wall plaque at Town Hall. They also will receive an engraved brick at the Flower Mound Public Library and a community spotlight on the town’s website and other community perks. To learn more about the award and nomination process, visit flower-mound.com/outstanding citizen. Information provided by the Town of Flower Mound.

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