Preston Hollow, TX May 2024

Ladies Lead the Way

Mother's Day Musings

I don’t know about you but I love any opportunity to recognize the women in my life who just make life more rich and beautiful. Sisters, mothers and daughters are some of the most influential women in our lives.

And of course with Mother’s Day this month, all eyes are on moms… But it’s not just the biological mothers but the mother figures in our lives who have made an indelible impact on us. It’s the family members, teachers, friends and neighbors doing awesome things in our communities, pouring into our lives - making themselves unforgettable and irreplaceable.

While it’s always important to shop local and support our area businesses, this month is the perfect time to patronize businesses owned by women in our communities. That’s one of my favorite parts of this role - connecting with and championing the best of the best when it comes to Dallas women.

They are movers and shakers, builders and makers. They are both seen and unseen. Their silent service blesses those who are under their care. Their attention to detail shows us something about beauty that can’t be seen or understood any other way.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to send a text, make a phone call or get your kids on a video call with the women in your life who deserve recognition. It only takes a minute to brighten someone’s day and remind them how much you love them.

Thanks,

BRET MCKINNEY, PUBLISHER

@PRESTONHOLLOWCITYLIFESTYLE

May 2024

PUBLISHER

Bret McKinney | bret.mckinney@citylifestyle.com

MANAGING EDITOR

Melissa Mullen | melissa.mullen@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Rod Patten | rod.patten@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Bret McKinney, Melissa Mullen

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Meg Cochrane, Justin McAfee

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Josh Klein

AD DESIGNER Matthew Endersbe

LAYOUT DESIGNER Jamie Housh

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Mother’s Day Musts

THE PERFECT GIFTS FOR THE PERFECT GAL

Not sure what to get for the woman who has everything? We've got you covered. Explore this list of big and little luxuries for the amazing mothers in your life, including an assortment of floral options available at Loro Lino and The Interior.

for Mom

1/ Choose from a variety of luxury robes from Loro Lino, a provider of premium linens meant to last a lifetime, so that Mom can feel like she’s at the spa every day. You can even monogram it for an extra-special touch. 2/ Don’t get her a bouquet that will fade in a few days - get her a scent diffuser from The Interior Dallas. Go the extra mile and get her one for every room in the house, so she can experience as many different scent-scapes as she wants! 3/ Grab a gorgeous cashmere pillow at Loro Lino to add a touch of luxury to her sacred oasis. 4/ Throw in a little fun with an embroidered throw pillow featuring playful sayings that will have Mom smiling all day. Choose from a number of different sayings, or customize!

Clotheshorse Anonymous was an original startup before the word "startup" was even a hashtag on the digital horizon. Founded in 1974 as a clothing swap in the suburbs of Dallas run by two moms, Jan Kennedy and Nancy Ungerman, Clotheshorse Anonymous today serves over 40,000 consignment clients and has become an international destination for consignors and shoppers alike.

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For the last 50 years, Clotheshorse Anonymous has been dedicated to sourcing premium consignment pieces from luxury brands like Gucci, Prada, Celine, and Valentino just to name a few. These days, you can also expect to find unique jewelry from fine and precious to costume and creative and designs from benchmark names such as Tiffany and David Yurman.

And if you're ready to do some consigning yourself, you can bring in clothing in good condition no more than four seasons old, and CHA has a tiered incentive program that is far superior to other reselling outlets online or in-store.

Don't hesitate - visit Clotheshorse Anonymous today to peruse their incredible collection or gift your closet to someone else!

Above: Contemporary and Current Opposite: Hard to find Handbags are a hot commodity

HANDMADE

BREAKING BREAD

Making homemade bread is coming back, and while the convenience of buying a pre-made loaf is readily available, there is nothing like the taste of a warm, homemade loaf right out of the oven. This easy-to-follow recipe is exploding with flavor and is simple to make.

FOCACCIA

This recipe is quick and easy to make with just a few simple steps. It tastes great on its own, but dipping it in olive oil infused with fresh herbs adds an extra level of flavor.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ¾ cups warm water

• 2 ½ teaspoons sugar

• 1 package active dry yeast

• 4 cups flour

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

• Optional:

• Fresh rosemary

• Coarse sea salt

• Fresh pressed garlic

INSTRUCTIONS:

Use a stand mixer with a fitted dough hook, and stir together the water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and stir again. Set mixture aside for 5 minutes. Mixture should be foamy. Next, add the flour and salt and mix on low until a shaggy dough forms. Increase speed and mix for an additional 4-5 minutes. Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Set aside for about 1 to 1 ½ hours until the dough has doubled in size.

Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of oil. Uncover the dough and rub hands with olive oil. Slide your hands under the dough and fold it onto itself. Continue to work your way around the edge of the bowl, folding the dough onto itself until there is a ball that you can lift from the bowl. Place the dough in the prepared pan and press the dough to the edges. Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a damp towel and set aside to rise for about 45 minutes until the dough has doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the dough. Rub your hands with olive oil and use your fingers to make indentions on the surface of the dough. Sprinkle it with salt and rosemary and any desired toppings. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Leading Ladies

These Women Are Blazing Trails in Dallas

Reigning Ritual

WHEN DID YOU FIRST HAVE THE IDEA TO START RITUAL ONE? WHERE DID THE CONCEPT/IDEA STEM FROM?

I first had the idea to start Ritual One in 2019. I wanted to create a yoga studio and incorporate strength training to sculpt the whole body.

We are the first in Dallas to have infrared offerings. We believe that the cardiovascular component is so important.

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER FITNESS STUDIOS IN THE DFW AREA?

We really hone in on detoxification, body movement, and community. We strive to have some of the best teachers in Dallas.

ARE THERE ANY PLANS TO EXPAND YOUR CONCEPT IN DALLAS?

We’re always looking at expansion opportunities. Stay tuned, because we’ll have exciting news coming soon!

CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS ABOUT YOUR UNIQUE CLASS CONCEPTS AND ENVIRONMENT, ESPECIALLY SPEAKING TO SOMEONE COMING TO RITUAL ONE FOR THE FIRST TIME?

One of our favorite classes is the Inferno Flow, which is a slightly warmer and more focused yoga movement as opposed to traditional ashtanga poses. It focuses on the use of breath and is great for balance. We also offer power vinyasa classes for all levels, as well as Power Sculpt. On top of that, there’s also Inferno HIIT, which is amazing for targeting abs, glutes, and back strength.

Most of all, we’re really proud of our incredible community. I want to give a huge shoutout to our manager, Kay Vargas, for creating such a welcoming and authentic culture at our studio. And speaking of our studio, it’s a truly luxurious experience as well, with showers, cold towels, and fresh pressed juices.

Back to Health Physical Medicine

Physically Phenomenal

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BECOME A CHIROPRACTOR?

When I was a child I suffered from scoliosis. Some patients in my position would have gone the surgery route. Thankfully, I was able to avoid surgery through chiropractic care. That experience heavily influenced my beliefs about holistic medicine at a young age. As I grew older, I would notice that those around me were not responding well to traditional care.

Knowing how well chiropractic worked for me and my severe case sparked a desire in me to help others heal without drugs or surgery and sent me on my journey to become a Chiropractor.

Later in life, I began to struggle with plantar fasciitis. The normal treatments weren’t working and, once again, I was fortunate to find a holistic solution with Clinical Nutrition and chiropractic care. I experienced benefits far beyond relief for my pain! As I continued to study clinical nutrition,  I realized how many of my patients could benefit. The moment I made it a part of my practice, I was blown away by the results!

WHEN DID YOU START YOUR CURRENT PRACTICE BACK TO HEALTH AND WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER PRACTICES?

I started Back to Health Physical Medicine about 14 years ago. My goal then and now has always been to be a leader in Integrated Health. Patients can come to us knowing they’ve reached experts who are dedicated to helping them feel their best. We go beyond chiropractic care because we know that treating only the symptom is not enough. We treat the whole patient and continuously avail ourselves of new research and technology to do so.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS TO STARTING A TREATMENT PROGRAM AT BACK TO HEALTH AND WHAT WOULD YOU TELL NEW PATIENTS TO EXPECT FROM THE PROCESS?

We offer so many exciting treatments and services for a variety of concerns. Listing the benefits would take all day! The best way to describe the “Back to Health Method’’ of treatment is through our healing framework-THHRIVE. Total Health and Holistic Rehabilitation for Inspired Vitality and Empowerment. Each patient’s care plan is thorough and unique to them alone--every body is not everybody. Our Comprehensive and integrated treatment strategies are designed to educate, empower, and inspire each patient to live a life full of energy and vitality.

WHAT INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS OR TECHNOLOGIES ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT BRINGING TO PATIENTS AT BACK TO HEALTH PHYSICAL MEDICINE?

Summer is around the corner and, just like everyone else, we’re focused on sloughing off the heavy winter vibes. Some treatments we’re excited to be offering (to help patients feel refreshed and summer ready) are red light therapy in our TheraLight 360 bed, medically supervised weight loss along with customized nutrition plans, Shockwave Therapy, and Regenerative Medicine options. Our expert team has the skills to make this the best summer ever!

Bold Brushstrokes

TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOMING A PAINTER AND DESCRIBE YOUR INSPIRATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNIQUE.

I never planned on becoming a painter as I was growing up, but looking back now, it was evident that being a creative was what I was born to do. As a kid, all I wanted was to sing, dance, draw, put on makeup - pretty much anything that created beauty and entertainment. Not that anyone would have dubbed me a child prodigy in any of these areas, but as I reflectively observe my younger self, art brought her joy. I never realized being an artist was an option - that is, if I ever wanted to make a decent living. I had no interest in the starving artist archetype, not even as a child.

After working in medical marketing through my 20s and 30s, I realized my profession wasn’t aligned with my authentic desires. This prompted me to attend graduate school, where I obtained a master’s in counseling. As I finished my program and started a small therapy practice, my life turned unexpectedly. Enter JD Miller.

JD is a highly respected master artist and co-owner of Samuel Lynne Galleries in Dallas. He introduced me to painting with oil, and as it turned out, I had a natural talent. With JD’s mentorship and support, I pretty much became an oil painter overnight and have been a

professional artist for the past 12 years. There isn’t a day that passes that I do not recognize how fortunate I am to have had JD as a teacher, friend and champion of my art career.

As part of my training with JD Miller, I learned to create my work under the philosophy of art, Reflectionism, founded by JD in 2001. There are two primary components of Reflectionism: following the law of attraction and translating that experience into art on the canvas by implementing the 3-dimensional oil technique. It is such a beautiful experience to create utilizing this underlying philosophy. Reflectionism allows me absolute freedom to express myself without constraints, which I believe is vital to my artistic experience.

YOUR “SELF PORTRAIT” SERIES TOUCHES ON SO MANY EMOTIONS AND LEVELS FOR ANY ART ENTHUSIAST. WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE SEEING THESE AND MEETING YOU AT THE SAME TIME?

I wish that as one observes this particular body of work, they sense my humanness and recognize it in themselves as they cultivate compassion for our shared similarities. I also hope that it inspires curiosity and allows for thoughtful questions deserving of honest answers, void of shame.

As for the actual paintings, these self-portraits do not generally represent me in a literal sense. They are more of inner self-portraits that depict my emotional voyage. Each portrait may embody a thought, an emotion, or my experience of an essential person in my life. They are the pictorial representations of my mental landscape with all its ups and downs and unexpected detours. They are reflections of my subconscious beliefs and programming, bubbling to the surface of my current existence, originating in my history of growing up in a challenged household and my recovery journey.

WHAT ARTISTS AND LIFE EXPERIENCES INSPIRE YOU TO PAINT AND ULTIMATELY CREATE ON ANY LEVEL?

In my earlier work, the abstract expressionists were highly influential. I was particularly drawn to female artists such as Joan Mitchell, Hellen Frankenthaler, and Lee Krasner. I would also look to Georgia O’Keeffe for inspiration. Lately, I’ve been referring to anime and Picasso for direction in my portraits. I love being inspired by simplicity and oddity.

As far as life experiences, well, I use it all.

WHAT DOES LEA FISHER HAVE IN STORE FOR US? ARE YOU WORKING ON ANY UPCOMING PROJECTS?

It has been such an extraordinary ride so far, and I hope to keep up the momentum!

As for painting, in addition to continuing with my 3D oil abstract work, I’m expanding my self-portrait series and have ventured into doing commissioned portraits for select clients. It’s been such an interesting artistic experience to translate other’s emotional energies while collaborating with my collectors. I’m super excited about this next evolution.

I will also continue working on my podcast, “The Art Of…” which discusses healing resources that nurture creative energy.  As previously mentioned, my passion for human growth and development was my first love, and I am so fortunate that I am able to blend my creative pursuits and the healing arts through “The Art Of…” podcast.

And lastly, I have also decided, as of this spring, I will officially start seeing limited clients again as a licensed professional counselor (LPC), helping clients personally heal from trauma that blocks them from their unique creative pursuits as we are ALL creatives creating the very lives we lead. It is my time to pay it forward and help others.

My intention is to demonstrate through my paintings, communicate through my voice, and provide support through my counseling as I accompany others as they create meaningful lives. Knowing my purpose and sharing it is my greatest honor.

LAURA MICHELLE

Renowned Real Estate

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING A HOME RIGHT NOW ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER?

Be prepared to act on NOW opportunities. There will always be some unpredictability in the market and sitting out for whatever reason does not necessarily make for a smarter investment opportunity later on. Do your research and utilize an experienced agent as your ambassador that has specific geographical knowledge, a good work ethic, the right connections, and is proficient at contract negotiations. Poor (or no) representation can sometimes hinder what could have been an otherwise successful transaction.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE CURRENT REAL ESTATE LANDSCAPE IN DALLAS AND THE METROPLEX THIS YEAR AND GOING FORWARD?

Dallas is trending as an economic and cultural hub and remains a focal point for both investors and homebuyers. Real estate in Dallas and the Metroplex offers a diverse range of opportunities. The city’s continued growth reflects its steady economic progress and appeal, and the Dallas housing market trends suggest a resilient and appealing climate for real estate.

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