HOST A DELICIOUS (AND BEAUTIFUL) SUMMER MEAL WITH THESE TIPS BY SYDNI ELLIS Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most fun. The sweet and savory mid-morning meal is iconic for a reason — it combines delicious food with boozy drinks, and you don’t even have to wake up early for it! (Plus, post-brunch afternoon naps are the best!) Skip your next happy hour or dinner party with friends and host a brunch at your house instead. Follow these easy ti

Mother’s Day celebrations and gifts she will treasure By Kimberly Blaker Mother’s Day is just around the corner. So, this year give her a gift from your heart and your undivided time to make it a special day she will treasure. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH – Serve your mom a tasty breakfast or take her out for Mother’s Day brunch. If you prepare it yourself, the following menu will be sure to please — waffles or pancakes with her favorite toppings, fruit salad, omelets, eggs benedict,

OPTIONS, NEW MATERIALS, AND MAINTENANCE BY CHERYL ALEXANDER Fences have always been the best way to ensure privacy and deter unwanted visitors. Whether you’re making sure pets stay in the yard or keeping the neighborhood children out of your flowerbeds, there’s a fence for you. First, check with your local zoning office and homeowner’s association to take the correct preliminary steps. Once you’ve received approvals, the next step is selecting the right fence material. Hire a

A GUIDE TO MEDICAL MASSAGE BY MIMI GREENWOOD KNIGHT Massage therapy is nothing new. In fact, it’s thought to date back as far as 3,000 BC in India. For thousands of years, massage has been used throughout the world to promote relaxation and cure illnesses. But in the US, it was often still considered a luxury or indulgence. Fortunately, over the past few decades, the American medical community has become increasingly aware of the benefits of therapeutic massage to alleviate a

HIGH IMPACT, LOW DOWNTIME AESTHETIC PROCEDURES BY ANNETTE BROOKS Nonsurgical aesthetic services are accessible to nearly everyone these days, and their popularity continues to climb as technologies and results improve. Below are some of the most sought-after procedures that deliver noticeable results with little to no downtime when performed by a highly trained and experienced provider with the proper licenses and certifications. POUT PERFECTION Injectable fillers, including

Meet this months #LMpetclub members! Buck, Coco, Luna, Bailey, Gord D, Kira, and Nick. We love when our readers share their furry friends with us! To join the club, visit LivingMagazine.net/pet-club. Send your pet’s name, your name, your address, and a clear photo of your pet. They might just turn up in a future issue of Living!

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20 YEARS OF SERVING, LEARNING, AND GROWING By Mimi Greenwood Knight | PHOTOS By Lauren Medean Living Magazine Publisher Misty Morgan Daniels remembers well her first days with the magazine. “I had three kids, a dog, and a two-bedroom condo, and I desperately needed a home office to work in,” she said, “A friend offered me an old door and two file cabinets. So, I balanced the door on top of the file cabinets to fashion a desk. Later, I found a dresser someone was throwing away

PARISIAN DETAILS IN DALLAS DESIGNER URBANOLOGY DESIGNS PHOTOGRAPHY MATTI GRESHAM This home designed for Ashley Robertson, creator of The Teacher Diva, and her husband and two boys needed to be a space that was livable and comfortable for the whole family while also being on-brand with her style and business. The theme for the home – romantic, elevated Parisian – was carried over into every corner to create perfect places to use when telling stories about her life and communic

PACK YOUR BAGS FOR THE PERFECT GIRLS’ GETAWAY BY ANNETTE BROOKS There’s nothing like a girls’ trip to revitalize your spirit, boost your happiness factor, and elevate your sense of well-being. Research shows that taking a trip with your gal-pals supports these benefits. So, start planning a girls’ getaway weekend now that warm weather has arrived. Your heart, soul, and psyche will thank you for it. Choosing the right destination is essential. The Victorian-era village of Eure