Stories by Lydia Brooks
Home & Garden
Find a Retro Aesthetic This Spring with These Funky Home Goods
The ’60s mod aesthetic gets a Dallas-ized makeover.
Home & Garden
Dallas Designers Share Their Favorite Outdoor Dinner Party Recipes
’Tis the season for alfresco entertaining, be it a garden party or backyard barbecue. These six recipes will make it a breeze.
Business
How Influencer Daryl-Ann Denner Built Thriving Fashion Brand Nuuds
After recently celebrating its one-year anniversary, Nuuds has grown from a small collection of T-shirts into a brand boasting 65 product styles and 35 employees.
Holidays
A Dallas Host’s Guide to Stunning Table Settings
From Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's favorite planning tips to the best spots for chargers, here's everything you need to know to stage a gorgeous party spread.
Stories by Lydia Brooks
Holidays
Local Photographers Explain How to Master Your Annual Family Photoshoot
It's almost time to get your holiday cards in the mail. Here's what you should know about taking your family photo ahead of time.
Home Tours
The Simpler Life: Why Amber Venz Box Left Dallas for a Home on the Range
The LTK founder and her cowboy crew settle into life out West (Texas, that is).
Recipes
3 Broth-Based Soup Recipes from Tipps in the Kitch
Lindsay Cola walks us through prepping an easy ham & white bean kale soup, a one-pot lemon chicken orzo soup, and tortellini zuppa Toscana.
Recipes
3 Fall Salad Recipes from My Healthful Life’s Annie Cavalier
The registered dietician and food blogger shares some of her favorite autumn-inspired arugula-based salad mixes.
Publications
3 Sourdough Toast Recipes from The Southern Spoonful
Bloggers and mother-daughter duo Courtney and Stacey Moeslein share their favorite easy sourdough recipes.