OneFourteen Lifestyle September 2014

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Reflecting Your Design in Fashion and at Home

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s a member of the baby boom generation, I have many memories of a wardrobe that was lovingly fashioned at home by my great-grandmother, a professional seamstress, and both of my grandmothers who were accomplished amateurs.

They sewed for my sisters and me, replicating exact dresses for the three of us for special occasions, and for the beginning of each new school year. They also sewed for our baby dolls and our Barbie® dolls. At the time, I thought we were the best dressed crew around and that our Barbie’s® glamorous wardrobe was one to be envied.

It wasn’t until I neared my teen years that I became aware of the world of fashion beyond the walls of my grandmothers’ sewing rooms. I’ll never forget a trip through the local Sears store where I spied a beautiful pair of royal blue, bell-bottom pants that I thought I wanted more than anything. I lusted after those pants and the matching shirt for weeks imagining myself in the stylish store-bought outfit and the splash that it would make when I wore it to school. I’m sure I deemed myself among the fashion divas when my mother presented the coveted outfit to me for my birthday.

Sadly, from that day forward, I turned up my nose and never again wore anything my grandmothers made for me.

Life has brought me a long way since those days. Looking back, I’m grateful that I’ve come to understand fashion and style from more than one perspective. Although I’ve cultivated an appreciation for the finer things in life, the simplicity of those early years taught me how to create my own look wherever I could afford to shop…that a keen eye can spot quality and potential on the rack of any store, and that it is possible to create a beautiful outfit that will look like a million bucks to even the most discerning eye.

The most fun I have today is assembling outfits that pair my bargain-store finds with my expensive investment pieces to create an authentic reflection of who I am inside.

That’s why I love the diversity of the shopping experience here in the OneFourteen community. We have a great mix of options that gives us the perfect paintbrush for our fashion expressions right here at home.

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Messina Hof Winery Opens Grapevine Location

The most awarded winery in Texas announced it will open a new urban winery in the old Wallis Hotel on November 1. The Grapevine location will feature tours and tastings, a full production facility, a retail shop and private event space.

Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate and Messina Hof CEO Paul M. Bonarrigo announced the news.

Messina Hof will call the old Wallis Hotel home opening just in time for the holiday season.

The Bonarrigo Family looks forward to joining the Grapevine wine scene.

Hard at work during Harvest. The winery produces more than 50,000 cases of wine each year.

Grapevine enthusiast Patricia Clarrissimeaux with Messina Hof owner Paul Bonarrigo.

Mayor William D. Tate picks grapes at Messina Hof’s Vineyard in Bryan, Texas.

Nathan Dewitt will serve as the General Manager of the Messina Hof Urban Winery.

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OFL Editor Anne Clarrissimeaux and her mother, Patricia, took part in the annual grape harvest.

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28th ANNUAL GRAPEFEST: A WINE EXPERIENCE Historic downtown Grapevine will host the 28th Annual GrapeFest Thursday, September 11– Sunday, September 14. A celebration of wines, the family friendly event will provide guests with opportunities to sample premium Texas, Washington and Italian wines while enjoying live entertainment, food and craft brews along with the return of popular events such as the People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, GrapeStomp, the Champagne Terrace, KidsWorld, Palate Pleasers at the Palace, GrapeFest Golf Classic, GrapeFest Tennis Classic, Italian CarFest, the Texas Wine Tribute and much more. The event opens on Thursday, September 11 at 10 a.m., and admission is free through 5 p.m. on Friday. Hours are Thursday, 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+) and children (6-12).

Weekend passes are available for $18, and souvenir weekend passes are $23. Admission is free for children 5 and under. For more information, call the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800.457.6338 or 817.410.3185.

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to anyone over the age of 14, the event promises to get you muddy, dirty and tired – and for those needing to push a little further, there’s an extra 1-2 miles of “soul-crushing” obstacles designed to test your grit where you can break free and test your skills on “The Road Less Traveled.” For the under-14 crowd, there’s muddy fun, too! Providing three waves and two separate courses, Dirty Rascals gives kids ages 4-13 a 1.25-mile course that will traverse some of the same obstacles the adults conquer in the Jailbreak. The events will be held in Trophy Club at 2885 Trophy Park Drive on Saturday, September 27. Online registration and event FAQs can be found at RunTheJailbreak.com and at DirtyRascals.net.

in northwest Fort Worth while relaxing to entertainment by rising star Abby Anderson. The event is co-sponsored by Dr. Steve Parker and his staff at DFW Smiles, DFW Honda, Moto Liberty of Dallas, TuckerRocky Distributing, Plains Capital Bank, Orange Theory Fitness Colleyville, Import Car Center Grapevine, Cycle Center of Denton, and Ricky Bobby Sports Saloon and Restaurant. Since 1998, Smiles for Life has raised in excess of $33 million nationwide benefitting hundreds of children’s charities, including Our Father’s Children, Children’s Miracle Network, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, CURE, Smiles for Hope, and the Kids Cancer Care Foundation. Sign up to ride or to volunteer at DFWSmiles.com or contact Dr. Steve Parker at 817.312.8561.

RUN THE SQUARE Run the Square 5K/1 Mile Walk for PKD will be hosted at Southlake Town Square’s Rustin Park on Saturday, September 21.

Benefitting the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, the event is sponsored by Spine Team Texas, and offers events for participants of all ages and skill levels. Registration may be completed online before September 18 for $20 youth/$25 Adults or at packet pickup for $25 Youth/$30 Adult. Teams of four or more may register online for $20 or at packet pickup for $25. No new teams will be registered on the day of the event. The event includes a free pancake breakfast, t-shirts and awards. Register at RunTimeRacingServices.com or contact Murrell Wilson at 972.743.3550.

DFW SMILES FOR LIFE RIDE Whether you go by bike, trike or car, the DFW Smiles for Life Ride promises a good time for a good cause while making the rounds on a Poker Run that can be started at either DFW Honda Grapevine or Moto Liberty in Dallas. Enjoy a fun day collecting your hand, and end with food, drink and prizes at Ricky Bobby’s Saloon

BOOTS, BLING, AND NEW BEGINININGS Visit Grayson Allen Fine Jewelers in Southlake September 18-20 during their “Boots, Bling & New Beginnings” event, benefiting The Gatehouse. Register early to reserve a space for you and your friends to design custom, handcrafted boots by renowned bootmaker Henry Camargo, as well as shop for

premier Grayson Allen jewelry. In addition to extended inventory, there will also be special pricing. A portion of boot and fine jewelry sales during the event will benefit The Gatehouse. Raffle tickets will also be available, one ticket for $50 and three for $125.

Two winners will be selected: one winner will receive a pair of custom boots and the other will receive a diamond cross necklace. One hundred percent of raffle sales benefit future families of The Gatehouse. To reserve a bootfitting slot, purchase raffle tickets or for more information, visit GraysonAllen.com and click on the events tab. Shop for boots and bling to support The Gatehouse, a supportive living community where women and their children in crisis can discover a new path for permanent change.

SOUTHLAKE COMMUNITY REC CENTER After 18 years of planning, the development of the Community Recreation Center for Southlake is underway with Phase 1 of the construction already 100 percent funded. Slated to be located on the southwest corner of Shady Oaks Drive near Bicentennial Park, the facility will include an events hall, a senior center, an events space, an outdoor amphitheater, multipurpose conference and meeting spaces, a club lounge and a catering kitchen. Scheduled to complete in two phases, construction on the first phase is expected to begin in late summer or early fall. Phase 2 is projected to include

plans for fitness, performance training, a gym, an indoor walk/jog track, indoor aquatics, party rooms, early learning classrooms and more.

However, funding for Phase 2 will require voter approval. If approved, Phase 2 will begin construction in the fall of 2016.

RAGAN’S HOPE NIGHT OF SUPERSTARS Night of Superstars red-carpet event honors children that have overcome varying types of disabling conditions to excel in areas such as academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, the arts and community service. A special event of Ragan’s HOPE, a non-profit dedicated to helping parents of children with catastrophic illness or injures endure the initial impact and embrace the future, the night celebrates and lifts up the children and families that have met the challenges of their situation and gone on to live extraordinary lives. Join emcees Teresa Frosini of CBS 11 and Scott Murray of Murray Media along with a host of distinguished celebrities as they honor DFW Superstars for their incredible accomplishments on Saturday, September 20 at the Gaylord Hotel, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. Net proceeds from the event fund the Ragan’s HOPE Superstar College Scholarship Fund and the Superstar Family Emergency Relief Fund. Details can be found at NightOfSuperstars.org.

DRAGON ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY PLANNED The Southlake City Council has approved the creation of a new observatory for the Carroll Independent School District. The move opens up plans for science courses in astronomy to be added at Carroll High School this fall along with opening up star-gazing nights for the public and the formation of campus astronomy clubs. The observatory is made possible through a $98,000 grant from the Hudson Foundation and will be located at the back of Johnson Elementary at 1301 N. Carroll Avenue after consulting with astronomy experts from the University of North Texas for the best location. The district plans to have the Dragon Astronomy Observatory online for the start of the new school year.

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Taziki’s Flavorful Dining Experience Authentic Greek Flavors and Seasoning Shine Through in Delicious Dishes Article and Photography Joseph Daniel

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ure, it’s a franchise, but Taziki’s in Southlake doesn’t feel like one. And while it’s similar in service as other fast-casual restaurants like Chipotle and Zoës Kitchen, operating partner J. W. Mulkin insists that his customers stick around and enjoy their meals. Not difficult to do, considering they also serve beer and wine.

Taziki’s mantra of “creating the deliciously unexpected” is evident throughout their menu of wholesome Greek grub.

Simple dishes with striking flavors make it easy to love this place.

Like the creamy hummus with lemon and cumin, and the cooling Taziki dip with cucumber and dill – both are included with the Mezedes platter, served with crunchy, seasoned pita chips.

Also on the platter are dolmades, grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and herbs.

They’re an acquired taste, but Taziki’s recipe is a friendlier version of a usually strong-flavored dish. The dolmades are also one of more than a dozen vegetarian options, along with a large selection of gluten-free dishes.

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Continuing with rich and creamy, the spicy pimento cheese appetizer of sharp cheddar, mayo, red peppers and tabasco is a lot like a zesty macaroni and cheese, served with soft or baked pita chips.

Those are all deliciously rewarding starters, but when I think of Greek cuisine, I usually think of near-perfect salads.

Taziki’s Mediterranean salad is a perfect example: crisp and tangy, it’s a sizable serving of garbanzo beans, red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, pecans and feta topped with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.

Salads can be ordered with your choice of grilled chicken, turkey, beef tenderloin or grilled lamb. We opted for the turkey, which turned out to be the talk of the table. Seasoned and sliced in-house, it’s juicy and flavorful, the tasty epitome of “deliciously unexpected.”

It doesn’t take long to notice that almost everything at Taziki’s has a lemon-like liveliness to it, even the rice. A trait common in Greek dishes and executed extremely well by the restaurant.

We also gobbled up the grilled beef tenderloin gyro of Taziki sauce and caramelized onions, which had an excellent meat-to-pita ratio; a tomato cucumber salad best described as punchy and bright; seasoned, chargrilled lamb; and lastly, grilled shrimp with lemon juice, another dish that had us nodding our heads with savory confirmation.

Like Mulkin suggested, we stretched our stay at the restaurant, enjoying our time while on the patio. The people around us did the same, and the aura of haste that surrounds similar places was noticeably absent (at least during dinner).

Currently, the Southlake spot is the only location in DFW, with plans to open another in Plano in 2015. The next location happens to be about a mile from my office.

Only a mile away? Now that’s what I call deliciously unexpected.

Taziki’s 2750 E Southlake Blvd, Ste. 100 Southlake, TX 76092 817.203.8296 TazikisCafe.com Hours:

Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Joseph Daniel likes exploring DFW restaurants and loves writing about them even more. Previously, he covered the DFW dining scene for the Star-Telegram as a freelance restaurant and food photographer. Having lived in Mexico for a decade, he has an affinity for Latin American cuisine. He currently maintains DallasPatioFinder.com, a restaurant and bar patio directory.

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FASHION FORWARD Dresses Get New Closets to Hang In, All to Benefit Charity Article Kaleigh Cobb

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senior at Carroll Senior High School, Sydney Colon is extremely involved in the world in which she lives. Her passion for serving the community began with volunteering with Southlake’s teen court program and greeting at Fellowship Church. Inspired by these experiences, Colon says she knew she had to do something with her life to make a difference.

“I fell in love with helping others,” she says.

Inspired by the A21 Campaign, Sydney and her friend Jessica Tunink started a nonprofit organization called Girls Helping Girls. The A21 Campaign focuses on combatting slavery around the world through educational awareness and prevention, the protection of victims by providing services such as medical and psychological treatment, as well as legal and vocational assistance for victims of human trafficking in their crisis centers, shelters and transitional homes.

Through a community-wide donation process, Girls Helping Girls collects high-fashion and designer dresses and re-sells them to raise money to benefit the A21 Campaign. The dresses range from couture to off-the-rack and labels such as Calvin Klein, Versace and Tory Burch are often in the donations. Once the dresses are donated, they are sold during a spring event that Sydney and Jessica run. For a $20 entry fee, anyone can ‘shop’ the dresses and select one to take. All proceeds from the event are donated to the A21 Campaign.

This was the first year the event was held and more than 220 dresses were donated. And the inaugural shopping soirée was as successful.

“It was packed,” says Sydney, with enthusiasm. “Everyone could see that not sharing these dresses and re-using them was wasteful.

If we can use them for a better cause, why not?”

The duo realizes that what they’re doing is a part of an enormously larger effort to help fight the trafficking of young girls and women.

“This problem is relevant to us all,” Sydney explains. “There is a real need to help these women who have no control whatsoever in their lives. We are trying to help other girls get out of horrendous situations.” And that is why they chose to start the type of organization they did. “We wanted it to be something really feminine and girly… because after all, we are really just girls helping other girls.”

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Carroll Senior High School’s Sydney Colon

In addition to helping starting Girls Helping Girls, Sydney has completed more than 100 hours of community service throughout her high school career and is a member of PALS, a group of teenagers at Carroll Senior High School who travel to other schools in the district and act as role models to younger students.

She challenges herself academically and is a part of Carroll Medical Academy, National Honor Society and competes in UIL competitions. Pursuing her creative side as well, Sydney has been on the yearbook staff and now serves as editor-in-chief.

As she looks forward to life beyond high school, Sydney says she hopes to always live life to the fullest and enjoy the time she has with those around her. She hopes to attend The University of Texas at Austin and plans to pursue a master’s degree and work at a major corporation in public relations or marketing.

She looks to her father’s favorite saying for her life’s motto: It’s nice to be nice “He always says it to me and never lets a day go by without reminding me,” Sydney says with a smile. You have to believe with her dad’s good advice floating around her mind along with her kind spirit, Sydney is destined for some great adventures along life’s journey.

How to Help: To find out more information about this program, check out Girls-Helping-Girls-SLC.Tumblr.com. You can donate your gently used formal dresses by contacting Girls Helping Girls at girlshelpinggirls13@yahoo.com. The dresses must be in excellent condition. To purchase a dress through the organization, attend their shopping day, scheduled for Spring 2015.

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Five things you take on a weeklong trip? Workout Clothes, black pants, dress, heels and flats Favorite piece of jewelry? Wedding Ring Favorite brand of shoes? Nike, Charles David

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Off the rack or custom tailoring? I’ve worn custom suits by Steve Humble of Fort Worth for about 10 years. You can’t beat the fit of a custom garment.

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Locally Owned like this and I finally decided to do it. I really wanted to prove to my kids that if you work really hard, you can accomplish your dreams.” A mother of two, DeGracia’s daughter takes classes at the gym.

DeGracia rounds out the Trinity All Stars staff with former NCAA cheerleader Allison Dorman as a coach/gym director. Dorman, as petite and athletic as you’d expect a college cheerleader to be, used to cheer at the University of Oklahoma and now spends her time instilling the same lessons of determination, strength of character and cheerleading fundamentals she was taught by various coaches over the years.

She has coached competitive cheerleading, competitive gymnastics, tumbling, and pre-school ages for more than ten years. Like DeGracia, she is trained in USAG and USASF in safety, rules and regulations.

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The Christian-based gym offers classes for all ages, starting with basics for the little ones, such as ‘Mommy and me’ that helps with early development of body awareness and control. From there, a variety of classes are offered from the ages of three and up that work on basic cheerleading skills that help build a strong knowledge base and ability level as the students advance. Skills taught in these Building more than cheerleaders and classes include basic tumbling: forward rolls, backward rolls, handgymnasts at Trinity All Stars. stands, bridges and bridge kick overs, cartwheels, and round-offs.

In addition, cheer motions such as proper jump technique, flexiArticle Anne Clarrissimeaux bility and body control are taught. Once the students accomplish alking through the teal entrance of the Trinity All Stars gym certain skills, they move on to harder classes that include flips such in Roanoke means more than going to gymnastics class or as back tucks, layouts and front and back twisting and tumbling. learning a few new steps in a cheerleading routine. Here, along with While cheerleading and gymnastics skills often go hand-in-hand, the handsprings and stunts, the lessons of leadership and instilling a classes that focus solely on gymnastics are offered and include work strong sense of self is as much a part of what is on the beam, vault, the bars—and all the skills The Trinity All Stars Motto taught inside those teal doors. required to master those, such as beam walks, “We are cheerleaders. We encourage, mo“We are more than just a gym,” explains vaulting skills, and forward roll dismounts. tivate, and lead others with a smile on our owner Leslie DeGracia, herself once a In addition to the organized classes, Triniface and cheer in our hearts.

We agree to highly competitive and successful gymty All Stars features fun activities such as the learn and grow with each other. We agree nast. “We want to develop strong athletes, popular Friday Night Out events that provides to have fun and enjoy life. We agree to walk but we also want to help build strong young a place for kids to go when their parents want a in grace and forgiveness with each other. women by teaching self-discipline, hard night out. The gym is opened for games, open We agree to show the love of Christ to ourwork and strong morals. We want to help gym time and pizza. For a nominal fee, kids selves, our teammates and the world.” build leaders.” can come and have fun while their parents go And so, the words that float through the out. (Pre-registration is encouraged for these air in the gym and decorate the walls seem fitting: Cheer. Lead. Love. nights, as space fills up fast.) Other activities at the gym include birthThose three words fall in step with DeGracia’s vision for the gym day parties, pizza parties on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, and that she’s always dreamed of opening. DeGracia graduated Grapevine times for open gym tumbling and fun.

High School after spending her childhood and teen years as a competiThe goal of Trinity All Stars is to develop each child into a leadtive gymnast and cheerleader. Her accolades and accomplishments are er as well as an athlete by coaching in an encouraging and positive as impressive as they are numerous —and a photo in the gym provides a environment. DeGracia explains that she and her staff are held to peek into her gymnastic ability. Jumping into a full split nearly six feet the high standards of sportsmanship and integrity and that is exoff the ground, a younger DeGracia looks as though she was perhaps actly what they require of on a trampoline. She wasn’t. the students. “We are very trinityallstars.org She’s coached competitive cheerleading, tumbling, and gymnastics proud of the life lessons we 207 James St., Roanoke for 20 years. She has also judged and been trained in USASF safety, rules, teach here,” she says. “We 817.291.6918 and regulations. In addition, she was on the NCA staff. “I started coach- want to help each and every Multiple-class and sibling discounts are given, ing when I was 15,” she says, as she explains why she decided to open the child grow as an athlete, as well as discounts for military families. gym earlier this year. “I always knew it was my dream to open something teammate, and leader.”

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Giving Back

A Hotel with a Giving Staff How the Embassy Suites in Grapevine Helps our Community Article Anne Clarrissimeaux

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or a hotel with such a big name — The Embassy Suites Dallas-DFW Airport North Outdoor World — it’s fitting that the staff has equally big hearts when it comes to helping out the community that surrounds the hotel. In fact, the collective staff has a charity of record they work with throughout the year, GRACE … and that’s in addition to the many charitable events that are held on the property.

“People don’t naturally associate a hotel with fundraising,” says Jacki Dudding, director of sales at the hotel. “But it’s just how we operate here. We take any opportunity we can to partner with schools or nonprofits in the community.”

One of the organizations the hotel works with is The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation, a nonprofit created to support the educational programs of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. The Foundation provides funds beyond the normal operating budget for educational programs and activities for students and staff. Foundation funds are used to facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence and expand communi-

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ty involvement from individuals, businesses and civic organizations. The group’s 2014 Academic Recognition Banquet was held at the Embassy Suites and honored the GCISD Graduate Laureates, the teachers who influenced them, the GCISD Teachers of the Year, and the year’s Distinguished Friend, Mike Davis.

Each year, the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce hosts The Great Taste of Grapevine at the hotel.

This fundraising community event offers attendees entertainment while sampling food from area restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Spirit and School Supplies programs. Some

of the participating restaurants include Dino’s Steak and Claw House, Ferrari’s Italian Villa & Chop House, Mi Dia From Scratch, Napoli’s Italian Café, Silver Fox Steakhouse, Vineyard Steak House, Weinberger’s Delicatessen, and Winewood.

And each holiday season, members of the hotel staff are part of the 450 volunteers helping nearly 1,000 local families in need through the Christmas Cottage program. Part of the Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange (GRACE) organization, the Christmas Cottage provides families with Christmas gifts for their family at no cost to them. What makes the program unique is the families make their own selections of gifts for their family. Each family is given a budget based on their family size. They “shop” in the cottage among age appropriate items that are given a dollar value that is approximate to Walmart. This way, they not only get to choose the gifts that they know their children will like, but they are learning to budget and understand the value of what they are being given. It helps the parents maintain a sense of dignity since they are able to maintain a level of privacy.

So the next time you pass by the hotel on your way to the mall or as you’re heading into Bass Pro Shops, or if you’re checking in for a staycation or attending a meeting at the Embassy Suites-DFW Airport North, give an extra smile or thank you to the staff… they’re a hard-working group with giving hearts that do a lot of good in our community.

“I think giving back is such an integral part of who we are at this hotel and in this company — it really is that simple,” Dudding says. “Honestly, it just feels good.”

When Family & Friends Visit … or for a Staycation: The Embassy Suites Dallas-DFW Airport North Outdoor World hotel is conveniently located to all-things OneFourteen, including the lake, Southlake Town Center, the airport and dining. Overnight guests at this all-suite hotel are treated to complimentary cookedto-order breakfast and a beverage during the complimentary evening reception hour. Plus, the on-site restaurant, Sportsman’s Club Bar & Grill, is open for lunch and dinner. Two-room suites come in accessible, one- and two-bedroom options. Suite amenities include mini-refrigerators, microwaves, wet bars, wired and wireless internet access, two televisions with on-demand movies and video game access. The hotel also includes a fitness center and pool.

For Corporate or Private Events and Business Meetings: Host a meeting, wedding or event at the Embassy Suites North DFW Airport hotel, offering 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space, perfect for galas and conferences. If needed, the 24-hour BusinessLink™ Business Center features secretarial services, A/V equipment rental and photocopying services.

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Giving Back

High Tea & Conversation Remembering a Fashion Icon Article Debra Caffey

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hanks to local Grapevine and Colleyville volunteers for the American Cancer Society, a very intimate gathering will take place and give attendees an exclusive peek into life at Kensington Palace and into the private life of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Few women have captured the hearts of millions of people across multiple continents like Princess Di did in her short lifetime. A commoner married to Charles, Prince of Wales, in the fairytale wedding of the century, she was loved for her kindness, charity work, quiet beauty and impeccable style. Indeed, she proved that the dream of one day becoming a princess could be a reality to starry-eyed little girls everywhere.

Today, 17 years after her death, she still stands as a icon of the 20th century, and we remain fascinated by her life, her legacy and the mystery surrounding the premature end to her life. Imagine having a few hours of undivided attention with someone who knew her well.

On Saturday, September 14th, the Tarrant County chapter of the American Cancer Society, with the support of Morrison Supply Company, will provide a unique opportunity to experience an event that opens the doors on our curiosity during an afternoon high tea featuring guest speaker, Patrick Jephson, former private secretary to HRH The Princess of Wales and author of New York Times bestseller, Shadows Of A Princess, and Portraits Of A Princess - Travels With Diana.

Born and raised in Ireland, Jephson holds a master’s degree in political science from Cambridge University. Commissioned in the Royal Navy, he served at sea and ashore before being selected for duty in the Royal Household where he served as equerry and as the first and only private secretary (chief of staff ) to Princess Diana. He was also appointed a lieutenant into the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) for personal service to the queen. Following Diana’s death, he became a full-time author, and he has since written widely for newspapers and magazines as well as contributed to numerous television shows in the United States and in Europe.

During his years of service to Princess Diana, Jephson was involved in her daily duties which included contact with officials at all levels of government, organizing her public duties, managing her household, and traveling with her to destinations that spanned five continents.

He had a window into her most private moments that few others had.

The public is invited to join Jephson as he shares stories of life with Diana and a peek behind royal doors at this exclusive event.

Guests will savor a selection of gourmet finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, sweets, and teas, and several raffle drawings will be held for a variety of unique items brought in from England especially for this event. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

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A cocktail dress designed by Gianni Versace worn by Princess Diana at the Apollo 13 film premiere in London in 1995, on display in Kensington Palace.

A SPOT OF TEA ANYONE? High Tea and Conversation A peek into the life at Kensington Palace Sunday, September 14 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.

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Enjoy an hour with girlfriends listening to life coach and author, Valerie Burton, speak on building authentic self-confidence. 11 a.m. in Southlake Town Center.

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Enjoy the final fireworks show of the 2014 season from any Lake Grapevine Park or from atop the parking garage at the Gaylord Texan. Fireworks continue rain or shine. 9:30 p.m.

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Parting Thoughts

Accent Pillows Words Brian Mothersole

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he concept of an accent pillow was foreign to me until I started paying rent. It was like sushi or cricket or Boxing Day … something that other people did. I shrugged my shoulders and then moved on. Other people had them; I didn’t really understand why.

Oh, the naive young man I was. As one tends to do, I grew older. I moved out, grew into a life with a job and other such terribly adult things, and I realized that I could trade this stuff I earned— and when I started out as a teacher, dear Lord, it was earned—for things. Toasters. Shelves. Toilet paper. I became acquainted with the idea of an accent pillow, not that I have one yet.

Perhaps that should tell you something. Accent pillows are showpieces, things to tell others you have style, for better or for worse. They communicate establishment, comfort, even the idea that you are stable enough to have someone over to notice that coral or cerulean splash. The thing is, our things communicate things about us. My home is quite literally littered with literature.

What do I hope that conveys about me? Well, hopefully, that I’m a well-read, self-educated, inquisitive, independent thinker who loves to contemplate. Of course, some might take that one step further for me and write me off as a stuck-up, supercilious shut-in.

But if you were to see one of the many pictures I have of my family and friends, of course you would infer that not to be the case.

Our stuff comes to represent us, or even what we want to be—

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I have been known to leave a toolbox lying around, for the hopeful assumption that you’d make about me being a handy man with a set of tools. Wishful thinking, perhaps.

How we stock our houses with things reveals a lot about us: what we hold dear, what we prioritize. That anniversary card on the kitchen counter you were going to send to friends. That field hockey equipment your daughter dragged to the bottom of the stairs and apparently could not be compelled to carry one inch farther. The iPhone charger languishing alone in a socket by a bedside table. Seasonal gourds gathered in a counter-top bowl. A hand-signed piece of artwork hanging on the wall. The colors of your alma mater. Even that ridiculous Thanksgiving-traced hand turkey magnet from last year, still stuck on the fridge. All of these things say more about you than you realize.

So the next time you’re eating dinner with friends, take a look around. Accent pillow? Shoes popped off by the door? Handsigned original artwork? Newspaper folded on the table? Furniture focusing on conversation, not TV? A collection of pinot in the wine cabinet? A football trophy from playing days gone by?

What about the collection of family vacation photos on the wall?

Take a few minutes to look around, and you might just realize a few things. The things people collect and keep near are the accent pillows of their life.

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