This roomy kitchen is a vision with white oak floors, an oversized Calcutta Gold marble island, limestone countertops and an elegant chandelier for a splash of sparkle. French doors lead to the courtyard for open-air living.
A sun-filled home on a corner lot puts a fresh face on tradition
It’s a lovely feeling, entering a home and experiencing that sense of déjà vu. Maybe it’s the porch and the way it frames the sunset just like at your grandmother’s house. Or it’s the dining room that reminds you of family dinners growing up. Whatever the case, the house has that sense of familiarity — in a good way. Read the full story »
HOUSTON ART CAR PARADE
MAY 11
Don’t miss the Annual Art Car Parade. Downtown Houston will come to life when more than 250 “motoriffic” mobile masterpieces hit the pavement on May 11. The Houston Art Car Parade …
Don’t put away the tux and gowns just yet! It may be final month of the spring social season before everyone heads out of town for the summer — or hunkers down in air-conditioned comfort — >>
I recently appraised a vintage carnival game on the season 4 premiere of Discovery channel’s Auction Kings that was picked by Gallery 63’s picker and general manager, Jon Hammond.
By Melanie Saxton
With May comes thoughts of Mother’s Day, a special occasion celebrating family bonds and the special women in our lives. Deborah Duncan adores her mother, who is 90 years old and ornery. “Mom …
Fans packed the Katy Crawfish Festival during a memorable performance
By Melanie Saxton
Photography by Debi Beauregard
March 23 was a big day for country music fans who arrived from all over the state for an appearance by …
By Story Sloane III
It is hard to say when the first moving film was made in Houston. The film Thomas Edison produced from Galveston after the 1900 storm is certainly one of the oldest made …
CHOPIN & BEETHOVEN
HOUSTON SYMPHONY, MAY 9 – 12
Hear the glorious, soaring phrases of Chopin’s masterpiece, and then experience Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony, initially inspired by his admiration for Napoleon Bonaparte. Later, he became disillusioned by Napoleon’s …
Photography by Caleb Fleming, Big Box Photography
There is something magical about military weddings, especially one brimming over with Marines and miracles. It is no wonder Jessica Kelly and Rob Whidby served Thanksgiving dinner at their …
Contestant performs “Defying Gravity” to win Miss Harris County crown
By Don Maines
When a tall, blonde Prince Charming was crowned Mr. Bellaire 2013, his escort and partner-in-crime was Miss Harris County 2013, Niki Noblett, a senior …
Houston Ballet II Dancer Wins At Competition
Houston Ballet II Dancer Joel Woellner was awarded two prizes at the 41st Prix de Lausanne Dance Competition, the prestigious international contest held annually in Lausanne, Switzerland. Woellner placed …
MY FAVORITE :
• Cute Dog & Baby
• Wood Pallet Herb Garden
• Veggie-Packed Smoothie
HIgh blood pressure is on the rise in the U.S., especially among young adults
By Cheryl Alexander
Because today more than 65 million Americans suffer from the effects of high blood pressure (HBP), it is more important …
SMITH’S FINE JEWELRY
From exquisite designer lines such as Bellarri, Alwand Vahan, and the extraordinary bridal line by Kirk Kara, Smith’s Fine Jewelry has exclusive sales territorial rights to exceptionally fine jewelry. Proudly serving greater Houston …
Unique finds for your home and lifestyle
Large Vintage Nandi • Jessica Charles Mid-Century “Mod” Seating • Astron Tri Lighting • VHS Converter From Hammacher Schlemmer • Hen House Linens
Major kitchen and bath trendsetters: gray color schemes, quartz surfaces and transitional style
A s we settle into a seemingly healthier national economy, some kitchen and bath design trends continue to flourish, while consumer budgets for these …
Embellished and dimensional papers lead the trends for 2013
By Angela Crissman
If you are looking for a way to transform your room with something other than a new paint color, consider a wallcovering option that adds …
The Baby Signing Book • The Drunken Botanist • 150 Best Ebelskiver Recipes • Style, Stitch, Staple • The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbook • Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker
By Denman Moody
TheAdvancedOenophile.com
Wine-in-a-Box:
Big House Red 2011 — With a base of Petite Sirah and Syrah this is a successful blend of 10 or so varietals, including some of the Italians. My favorite box red. Three …
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Starting Price: About $24,000
In order to fully leverage the maximum benefit from expensive automotive engineering, manufacturers are now making world cars and multiple variants of a given design platform. European manufacturers have done this …
