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The Best Gifts for Her

Whoever She May Be

BY Caitlin Clark

Gifts For Art Lovers

10 Inspired Ideas

BY Georgie Miller

Slightly Eccentric Holiday Gifts for the Slightly Eccentric

You Know the Ones

Alex Bregman and injured Astros vet Michael Brantley shared a moment. Brantley didn't play a minute in these playoffs, but he still helped turn around the Astros season with his speech in Philadelphia. (Photo by F. Carter Smith)

How An Epic Michael Brantley Speech Changed Everything For the Astros in the World Series

Even Injured, Uncle Mike Makes a Championship Difference

BY Chris Baldwin // 11.06.22

Jose Altuve could only smile at how happy manager Dusty Baker was. And continue to hug that trophy. (Photo by F. Carter Smith)

Jose Altuve Refuses to Stop Trophy Hugging, Kate Upton Professes Her Love For Houston Fans, Dusty Baker Creates Mosh Pit Mania and Jim Crane Promises More — Inside the Forever Together Astros’ Sweet Family Championship Party

Becoming a Baseball Dynasty's Never Felt So Right and So Nice

BY Chris Baldwin // 11.06.22

Mattress Mack threw out the first pitch before Game 6 of the World Series — and then won $75 million. (Photo by F. Carter Smith)

$75 Million Man Mattress Mack Floored by First Pitch Moment, Unbothered by National Media Ridicule Over World Series Choice

Houston Gets What the New York Times Cannot

BY Chris Baldwin // 11.05.22

Duro Hospitality's latest concept El Carlos Elegante is now open in thee Design District. (Courtesy of Douglas Friedman)

The Carbone vs. Carbone’s Debate is Settled, Duro Hospitality Quietly Expands, and Dallas Taco Spots Star on Netflix

Your Weekly Need-To-Know Dining Dish

BY Megan Ziots // 11.22.22

Chef Nick Badovinus' Brass Ram is now open. (Photo by Luis Martinez)

Nick Badovinus Debuts His 9th Restaurant, Modern American Comes to Mockingbird, and More North Texas Openings

Your Weekly Need-To-Know Dining Dish

BY Megan Ziots // 11.16.22

Escondido Tex-Mex Patio debuts in Preston Royal on November 14. (Photo by Kathy Tran)

A Revived ’90s Classic, ‘Dallas-Style’ Pizza, and Buzzy Tex-Mex — Three Upcoming Restaurants in North Texas to Know

Your Weekly Need-To-Know Dining Dish

BY Megan Ziots // 11.08.22

Introducing the 25 Most Intriguing Art Collectors in Texas

A Powerful Coterie of Vaunted Collectors and Under-the-Radar Connoisseurs

BY Catherine D. Anspon and Billy Fong // 04.21.22

The 100 Design Icons That Define Texas

The People, Places, Architecture, and Objects That Shape Our State's Design Lexicon

BY Staff Report // 04.18.22

Lisa and Stan Duchman (Photo Courtesy of Gittings and jewelry by Valobra Master Jewelers)

This Houston Diamond Duo’s Marriage is Built Upon Mutual Interests and Common Goals

Winemakers Lisa and Stan Duchman Cultivate a Joyful Life Together

BY PC Studios // 11.02.22

Sneha and Nick Merchant. (Photo Courtesy of Gittings and jewelry by Valobra Master Jewelers)

This Houston Diamond Duo Helps Bring Smiles to Children In Need — And To Each Other

Nick and Sneha Merchant Celebrate 20 Years of Love, Family and Philanthropy

BY PC Studios // 09.21.22

Kathryn and Jeff Smith. (Photo Courtesy of Gittings and jewelry by Valobra Master Jewelers)

This Houston Diamond Duo Is Celebrating 25 Years of Marriage After One Love-At-First-Sight Blind Date

The Smith & Sacco Owners Work Side By Side Every Day — The Story of Kathryn and Jeff Smith

BY PC Studios // 08.01.22

Anastasia Gaido, CEO Nancy Almodovar, Ashley Hirsch, Courtney Sapio give Nan and Company plenty of Galveston Island power.

Galveston Island’s Most Exciting New Beachside Community Adds Nancy Almodovar Power — Explore The Residences at Tiki Island

Nan and Company Brings Its Expertise to a Vacation Paradise

BY PC Studios // 10.12.21

L-R Alex Jansen, Nancy Almodovar, Kamila Almodovar, Michelle Arreguin, Rick Moeser - Executive Director of Christie's International Real Estate, Laren Jansen

Must-Know Aspen Secrets From a Houston Real Estate Force — Nancy Almodovar on Summering in the Mountains

Nan and Company CEO Is Always Willing to Share Her Expertise — In Real Estate and Travel

BY PC Studios // 08.19.21

Nancy Almodovar has grown the The Nan and Company Properties team to more than 80 members.

Making Real Estate a Family Affair — Nancy Almodovar Created a Brokerage Firm Juggernaut by Sticking to Her Values

Where Every Client is Special

BY PC Studios // 06.11.21

Netali Nissim black enamel has a captivating presence that will stand out in your bracelet stack.

Holiday Jewels that Shine Bright — 11 Unique Gifts From Ylang 23

When It Has to be Unforgettable

BY PC Studios // 12.01.21

Gifted's Curb Chain Choker by Laude the Label.

The Best Places to Holiday Shop in Fort Worth — Why Shopping Local Rules More Than Ever This Year

14 Perfect Presents to Consider

BY Courtney Dabney // 11.26.21

Photography by Tony Solis. Art direction by Michele Aviña. Styling by Doug Voisin for IAA.

A Texan’s Guide to Holiday Gifting

Thoughtful Gifts Sourced from Houston, Marfa, Austin, and Beyond

BY Caitlin Clark // 11.19.21

Catherine Regehr green cocktail dress with train. (Photo courtesy of Catherine Regehr)

Vancouver Designer With Staying Power Loves the Wilderness — and She’s Embracing a Rare Trip to Texas

Catherine Regehr Knows Nature is Good for Creativity

BY Clifford Pugh // 10.14.21

Victor Glemaud x Target flared sweatpants. (Photo courtesy of Target)

Victor Glemaud is Having a Fashion Moment — and Target Is All In On the Playful Fun

An Up-and-Coming Designer to Know

BY Clifford Pugh // 10.12.21

Adam Lippes and his staff take a bow at the end of his runway show. (Photo courtesy of Adam Lippes)

Adam Lippes Makes the Comeback He Didn’t Know He Wanted to Make — Houston Favorite Embraces a New Moment

Making Fashion Beautiful Again

BY Clifford Pugh // 10.08.21

Taylor Tomasi Hill, creative director of THE YES shopping app.

Taylor Tomasi Hill on Dallas Talent and Rethinking the Retail World

The Creative Director of THE YES Has Long Led the Way in the Fashion Industry

BY PC Studios // 09.09.21

Jenn Eitches, founder and owner of One Lagree

One Lagree Founder Jenn Eitches on the Benefits of Dallas Entrepreneurship and Focusing on One Location

The Popular Oak Lawn Studio Keeps Things Personable

BY PC Studios // 08.25.21

Kris Cormier shows off a few of her creations.

Kris Cormier’s Artful Eye is In Demand

The Dallas Artist Will Hunt Down a Vintage Treasure or Cleverly Deface a Designer Bag

BY PC Studios // 08.23.21

Carrie Engerrand & Bill Kost met cute and enjoyed a dream wedding. (Photo by Paolo Ceritano)

A Bumble Meet and a Dreamy Wedding in a Historic Italian Paradise — Carrie Engerrand and Bill Kost’s Love Story

This Houston Couple Kept It Worldly

BY Jenna Belle Fuhrmann // 08.16.22

Peyton and Hilton Kennington. (Photo by Carter Rose)

Peyton and Hilton Kennington’s Flower-Filled September Wedding

Dallas' Classic Ritz Carlton Hotel Sets A Luxury Wedding Scene

BY PaperCity Weddings // 05.26.22

(Photo by David Sixt Photography)

Jillian Fuhrmann and James Moon’s San Antonio Spring Wedding

Complete with a Pat Green Serenade

BY PaperCity Weddings // 03.28.22

Stephanie Seay, Reed Robertson, and Missy Rogers Peck

Style Etiquette 101 — What’s Current, What’s Over, and How to Keep Invitation Attire Clear

Dress With Confidence

BY Heather Wiese-Alexander // 11.23.22

The Most Asked Etiquette Questions of Summer 2022 — Pool Parties, Parenting, and Vacation Friends

Our Modern Etiquette Ambassador Answers All

BY HEATHER WIESE-ALEXANDER // 07.28.22

There’s No Such Thing As a Silly Etiquette Question in Today’s World — Ask PaperCity Anything

If You're Wondering It, We Guarantee Someone Else Is Too

BY Heather Wiese-Alexander // 05.27.22

Chad Dorsey Design (Photography Douglas Friedman)

The Winning Projects of the 2022 PaperCity Dallas Design Awards

And the Winners Are .....

BY Lisa Collins Shaddock // 11.04.22

Clearview Residence: Residential Interior Design Under 3,500 Square Feet, Amanda Brooke Interiors. (Photos Jack Thompson)

The 2022 Houston PaperCity Design Awards Winners Are…

Gorgeous Projects in 21 Categories

BY Lisa Collins Shaddock // 04.30.22

PaperCity Design Awards 2021

The 2021 Dallas PaperCity Design Awards Winners Are…

The Projects That Push Design Forward in the City

BY PaperCity Dallas // 12.15.21

The exterior of the Laura at East River uses brick and industrial building materials to pay homage to the site, which formerly housed the headquarters for Brown & Root.

New Apartments in Houston’s Buzzy East River Development Embrace the Outdoors — Your Sneak Peek at The Laura

A True Waterfront Land

BY Clifford Pugh // 02.18.22

The newly opened Daily Gather restaurant in CITYCENTRE features lighter fare for healthy dining.

Where to Eat Healthy in Texas — Top Restaurants That Make Food That’s Good For You and Delicious

From CITYCENTRE to Century Square, Midway Keeps It Fresh

BY Heather Staible // 01.25.22

CITYCENTRE's office spaces are about the future of work.

Finding Business Nirvana in CITYCENTRE — Why Amazon, Marathon and Other Major Companies are Embracing This Tech Land

When You Need to be Where Your Employees Want to Be

BY Clifford Pugh // 01.04.22

Brunello Cucinelli.

Partners Card Picks at Highland Park Village — Discounts on Brands That Rarely (If Ever) Go On Sale

Shopping for a Good Cause Has Never Looked So Good

BY PC Studios // 10.18.22

Valentino puts its own twist on the monochromatic trend.

Stunning Fall Finds at Highland Park Village — Get a Fresh Look This Fall

Discover the Season’s Latest Fashion Trends at Dallas' Luxury Shopping Destination

BY PC Studios // 09.01.22

MARKET La Lumiere NYC MAMA Enamel Tile Bracelet ($38)

Highland Park Village’s Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Every Kind of Mom

Show Her You Care With Dozens of Great Gifting Options

BY PC Studios // 04.25.22

Sparkling sublimity: Nearly a carat of round diamonds set in 14K white gold

Special Presents For the Most Important People in Your Life — Diamonds Direct Makes the Holidays Stunning

When a Gift Needs to Go Well Beyond Ordinary

BY PC Studios // 12.15.20

A diamond from De Beers is a thing of beauty, grace, and elegance.

Bringing the Sparkle Back to the Holidays — De Beers’ New Arpeggia Diamond Pieces Will be Treasured Forever

Gifts That Stand the Test of Time

BY PC Studios // 12.04.20

A Texas Guide to Holiday Gifting

Finds from Iconic Designers and Cherished Boutiques That Make Texas One of the Greatest Places to Shop

BY Caitlin Clark // 12.01.20

Deborah Ferguson, Michelle Marlow (Photo by Jonathan Zizzo)

A Breakfast at Tiffany’s Moment at Fort Worth’s Iconic Pioneer Tower

Inside the Long-Held Vision for the 2022 Jewel Charity Ball

BY Billy Fong // 03.28.22

Finding a new home in the current Real Estate market can be tough, but Christy Berry is here to help.

How To Set Yourself Up to Successfully Buy a Home in 2022 — An Expert Realtor’s Six Best Tips

Call On Christy

BY PC Studios // 12.02.21

The Sees Design Kips Bay Designer Show House room took inspiration from Bunny Williams and her potting shed in Virginia. (Photo by Sees Design)

Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas Insider Secrets — a Real Estate Maven Gets Some Behind the Scenes Answers

Industry Scoop From The Experts

BY PC Studios // 08.25.21

The site of this year's Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas at 9250 Meadowbrook Drive in Old Preston Hollow.

The Fight for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas

Forced to Be Shortened to Just Four Days, the Designer Show House and Fundraiser is Focusing on a Weekend-Long Celebration

BY Caitlin Clark // 09.09.22

Honorary chair Jamie Drake, co-chair Jan Showers, Kips Bays' Nazira Handal, vice-chairs Jean Liu and Chad Dorsey (Photo by Jonathan Zizzo)

The Social Side of Kips Bay

The Designers and Rooms are Glorious, But So is the Fashion

BY Billy Fong // 10.03.20

Bar designed by Sees Design. (Photo by Stephen Karlisch)

Sees Design’s Infinite Sadness Bar for Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas

Bunny Mellon and the Smashing Pumpkins Inspired the Tulsa-Dallas Design Firm

BY Rebecca Sherman

Lizzy Chesnut Bentley created CITY Boots when she saw there was a void in the marketplace.

PaperCity Conversations — Dynamic Cowboy Boots Entrepreneur Had Courage and a Guardian Angel on Her Side

CITY Boots' Lizzy Chesnut Bentley Tells Francine Ballard How She Leaped Out of the Corporate World to Create a New Brand

BY Chris Baldwin // 11.11.20

The Story's Eric Huffman is a different kind of pastor.

PaperCity Conversations — Eric Huffman is Getting Joel Osteen Type Buzz, But The Story’s Non-Traditional Church Pastor Just Wants to be There for Skeptics

Francine Ballard Gets Another Fascinating Figure to Open Up

BY Chris Baldwin // 10.28.20

The Center for the Healing Arts & Sciences brings the mind and body together. (Photo by Jenny Antill Clifton)

PaperCity Conversations — Leila-Scott Mitchell Price of The Center for the Healing Arts & Sciences Talks Mind and Body

Francine Ballard Gets Fascinating Figures to Open Up

BY Chris Baldwin // 09.28.20

Dr. Devinder & Gina Bhatia at a Houston Symphony Wine Auction fundraiser at The Astorian. (Photo by Wilson Parish)

Art Loving Couple Yearns to Help the Struggling Houston Ballet and Symphony

Gina and Dr. Devinder Bhatia Know How Crucial the Performing Arts Are

BY Shelby Hodge // 08.04.20

Orchestra musicians Sergei Galperin, Ferenc Illenyi, Michael Gorman perform at the Houston Symphony Wine Dinner in 2018. Performances been canceled due to COVID-19.

Houston Power Couples Step Up to Help the City’s Reeling Performing Arts Scene

Making a Difference is More Important Than Ever

BY Shelby Hodge // 07.23.20

The Houston Symphony Wine Dinner & Collector's Auction held in February on stage at Jones Hall was one of 2020's last festiv events. (Photo by Wilson Parish)

Houston Ballet’s Super Fans Rally to Help Support the City’s Performing Arts in the Midst of Coronavirus Devastation

Arty Couples Making a Difference

BY Shelby Hodge // 07.01.20

Dynamic Houston Entrepreneur Tackles the At-Home Work Juggle — How Allie Danziger Stays Creative and Grounded

Conference Calls, Hollywood Nights, and Raiding the Wine Fridge

BY Shelby Hodge // 05.20.20

Natalie Chu

Exquisite Asian Cooking and Drive-By Graduation Parades — How Natalie Chu Does Shelter at Home

How the Notable Dallasite is Making a Life at Home

BY Billy Fong // 05.15.20

Houston’s Wedding Queen Tackles Coronavirus Concerns by Making Bridal Even More Personal

How Luvi Wheelock is Social Distancing With Style

BY Shelby Hodge // 05.14.20

Bartender Braeden Knight

Houston and Dallas’ Elite Bartenders to Take on The Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience

Bourbon, Bar Stars and Charity Will Make for Special Cocktail Nights Like Few Others

BY James Brock // 03.06.20

Bibhu Mohapatra ivory and onyx sari gown with black and silver gota embroidery. (Photo by Yannis Vlamos/Indigital.tv)

Fashion’s Most Cerebral Designer Puts a Modern Spin on Traditional Indian Dressing — Bibhu Mohapatra Gets Bold

Being Book Smart With Fashion

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.05.20

Anabela Chan (Photo by Jonney Woodward)

Jeweler to the Stars Anabela Chan Turns Recycled Cans Into Fabulous Baubles — Why Beyonce and Taylor Swift Can’t Get Enough

When Ethically-Sourced Gems Make a Beautiful Statement

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.03.20

The most striking gown in the Badgley Mischka collection — a high-neck, sleeveless all-black gown with an intricate lace back and train — doesn't have a sequin or bead on it. (Photo courtesy of Badgley Mischka)

From Updating Downton Abbey to Sailing on Queen Mary 2, Badgley Mischka Redefines Elegance for a New World

A Historic Runway Show at Sea

BY Clifford Pugh // 02.28.20

Bibhu Mohapatra ivory and onyx sari gown with black and silver gota embroidery. (Photo by Yannis Vlamos/Indigital.tv)

Fashion’s Most Cerebral Designer Puts a Modern Spin on Traditional Indian Dressing — Bibhu Mohapatra Gets Bold

Being Book Smart With Fashion

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.05.20

Anabela Chan (Photo by Jonney Woodward)

Jeweler to the Stars Anabela Chan Turns Recycled Cans Into Fabulous Baubles — Why Beyonce and Taylor Swift Can’t Get Enough

When Ethically-Sourced Gems Make a Beautiful Statement

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.03.20

The most striking gown in the Badgley Mischka collection — a high-neck, sleeveless all-black gown with an intricate lace back and train — doesn't have a sequin or bead on it. (Photo courtesy of Badgley Mischka)

From Updating Downton Abbey to Sailing on Queen Mary 2, Badgley Mischka Redefines Elegance for a New World

A Historic Runway Show at Sea

BY Clifford Pugh // 02.28.20

The Main Street space — situated between Traffic LA and The Joule — was designed to evoke a country club, with ivy-covered walls and neon court lines.

The Most Notable Shopping Opportunities in Dallas This April

Cool Spots to Shop — and Experience — the City

BY Caitlin Clark

This Celeb-Loved Aussie Brand Just Landed in Dallas — Inside the Hand-Drawn World of Camilla

The Textile-Filled NorthPark Center Store is One of Three Camilla Boutiques in the U.S.

BY Caitlin Clark // 07.27.21

Greg Kelley, the focus of Showtime's summer docuseries "Outcry," photographed in Hari Mari's new fall collection with his wife Gaebri.

Former Texas High School Football Star and Subject of Showtime’s Outcry is the Face of Hari Mari’s Fall Launch

Stylish Chukka Boots and a Hopeful Story Come Together For This Very Texas Collection

BY Caitlin Clark // 10.07.20

A view of the Chappellet Estate, with Lake Hennessey in the background. (Courtesy Chappellet)

Wine Wisdom — A Beautiful Cabernet Franc and an Italian Restaurant in Los Angeles to Try

Chappellet and the Factory Kitchen Make For a Memorable Combination

BY James Brock // 10.24.22

Houstonian Matthew Massey is the man behind Madame Zèro champagne, a new style of bubbly that is shaking French traditions.

Former Houston Energy Whiz Turns Himself Into a Champagne King — The Unlikely Story of Madame Zéro

Matthew Massey Brings a Progressive, Healthy Approach to Bubbly

BY Shelby Hodge // 08.26.22

DuMol's Jill Davis embraced a move back to California's wine country.

The Most Underrated White Wine, a Wine Picked During a War and Great Wine Books — This Hospitality Guru Shares Her Best Tips

We're Talking Grapes With DuMOL's Jill Davis

BY James Brock // 08.22.22

Moghul Emerald Ring featuring 36.47 ct. natural beryl Colombian emerald-cut emerald, ablaze with diamonds and set in platinum.

The Wow Factor — de Boulle Keeps Pushing for More, Renovating a Showcase Store and Unveiling New Dazzlers

New Collections Bring Jaw-Dropping Color and Creativity

BY PC Studios // 12.17.19

Étoile Earrings with rubies and diamonds in 18K black gold.

Special Jewels are a True Family Affair for de Boulle — Mother and Daughter Collection Brings Holiday Wows

Some Presents Create Extraordinary Moments — and Lasting Memories

BY PC Studios // 12.09.19

A selection of classic emerald and diamond rings; available in store

Dream Gifts Made Easy — Renowned Houston Jewelry Store’s Gift Guides Keep Your Budget in Mind

Tenenbaum Has Presents to be Proud of in Every Price Range

BY PC Studios // 12.19.19

Estate Tiffany & Co. Blue Book tanzanite and diamond drop earrings, set in platinum, circa 2000.

Vintage Masterpieces Take Jewelry Wows to a Whole New Level at Tenenbaum

This Rare Collection is All About the Exceptional

BY PC Studios // 12.16.19

Girard-Perregaux Bridge Collection watch in 18K rose gold

Legendary Swiss Watches Highlight the Timeless Treasures That Can be Found at Tenenbaum

Girard-Perregaux and a Storied Store Make Gift Giving Unforgettable

BY PC Studios // 11.27.19

Jonathan Cohen's fall collection includes pieces made from leftover fabric and recycled fishing net and other plastics. (Photo by Dan Lecca)

Sustainable Fashion That’s Actually Hip and Cool — New Brands Step Up to Make Not Harming the Planet Stylish

Mending the Way We Consume

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.02.20

The Carolina Herrera spring 2020 collection includes shades of yellow — from a dotted party dress to floral looks. (Photo courtesy of Carolina Herrera)

New York’s Super Garden Transforms Into Fashion Wonderland Thanks to Wonder Boy Designer

Carolina Herrera Gets Even Bolder With Wes Gordon

BY Clifford Pugh // 10.09.19

Anna Sui wisteria puff jacquard dress. (Photo by Thomas Lau courtesy of Anna Sui Design Studio)

Anna Sui Finally Gets Her Due With New Museum Exhibit, Pop Culture Moment

Detroit Native Still Embraces the Youth Culture at Age 67

BY Clifford Pugh // 10.08.19

Jonathan Cohen's fall collection includes pieces made from leftover fabric and recycled fishing net and other plastics. (Photo by Dan Lecca)

Sustainable Fashion That’s Actually Hip and Cool — New Brands Step Up to Make Not Harming the Planet Stylish

Mending the Way We Consume

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.02.20

The Carolina Herrera spring 2020 collection includes shades of yellow — from a dotted party dress to floral looks. (Photo courtesy of Carolina Herrera)

New York’s Super Garden Transforms Into Fashion Wonderland Thanks to Wonder Boy Designer

Carolina Herrera Gets Even Bolder With Wes Gordon

BY Clifford Pugh // 10.09.19

Anna Sui wisteria puff jacquard dress. (Photo by Thomas Lau courtesy of Anna Sui Design Studio)

Anna Sui Finally Gets Her Due With New Museum Exhibit, Pop Culture Moment

Detroit Native Still Embraces the Youth Culture at Age 67

BY Clifford Pugh // 10.08.19

Ally Ravnaas, founder of The Petite Party

Event Stylist Ally Ravnaas Shares Her Favorite Fort Worth Gems for the Perfect Party Prep

Shops and Services The Petite Party Founder Swears By

BY PC Studios // 09.01.20

Elizabeth Ward Creel

Fashionable Entrepreneur Creates a Highland Park Dream Store — Getting to Know Elizabeth Ward Creel

Dallas' Ultimate Curated Closet

BY PC Studios // 08.21.20

Jetcraft is one of the oldest airplane transaction specialists in the world.

Private Jet Guru Takes Us Inside the True World of Luxury in the Clouds

Getting to Know Jetcraft’s Chris Hollingsworth

BY PC Studios // 12.18.19

Stewart Manger, Chesie Breen, Richard Mishaan, Philip Gorrivan (Photo by Jonathan Zizzo)

The Importance of Important at Cantoni Trade — With Richard Mishaan and Stewart Manger at TXDW Dallas

Art, Furniture and Objects

BY Lisa Collins Shaddock // 11.26.22

Alex Papachristidis, Jan Showers (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

Alex Papachristidis Glitters at Jan Showers Showroom — Texas Design Week Dallas

A Masterful Mix of Elegant and Modern Interiors From Around the World

BY Lisa Collins Shaddock // 11.21.22

Doniphan Moore, Andrea Schumacher, Christopher Peacock, Laurann Claridge, Monogram's Kennith Miller (Photo by Jonathan Zizzo)

Kitchen Confidential — Afternoon Cocktails and Culinary Talk at Doniphan Moore

Texas Design Week Dallas

BY Billy Fong // 11.16.22

The house Universal Standard took over on Hawthorne Street offers flexible spaces for things like yoga.

Montrose House Becomes Beloved Women Entrepreneurs’ New Store

Inside Universal Standards' Welcoming New Mecca

BY Heather Staible // 10.31.19

Mobile Shoe Closet Rolls Into Houston, Bringing Coveted Footwear and Showy Touches

Tamara Mellon Hits the Road With High Style

BY Heather Staible // 10.30.19

Jenny Packham meadow green sequin embellished mini dress. (Photo courtesy of Jenny Packham)

Royal Fave Jenny Packham Looks to a Scandalous Princess in New Collection, Houston Visit

Napoleon's Racy Reputation Sister Gets Her Due

BY Clifford Pugh // 10.12.19

Black Dove creates digital masterpieces.

New Groundbreaking Art Installation in River Oaks District Shows Another Side of Houston’s Shopping Mecca

This is a Place Where Inventive Art Lives Too

Avant Garden promises exquisite arrangements and immersive experiences.

River Oaks District Unveils Buzzy New Stores With Striking Design — and Plenty of Chic Power

Avant Garden at River Oaks and Veronica Beard are Here

BY Promoted Series Correspondent

Skywaves is a stunning celebration of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

To the Shopping Moon and Back — River Oaks District Celebrates the Apollo 11 Anniversary With Stunning Installation

Skywaves is Unlike Anything You've Quite Seen Before

BY Promoted Series Correspondent

Liv Stribling, Katie Fonseca, India Hicks, James Turner, Emily Hart

TXDW Houston — India Hicks at OKA

Two Brits Team Up for a Charming Evening

BY Lisa Collins Shaddock // 06.24.22

Clearview Residence: Residential Interior Design Under 3,500 Square Feet, Amanda Brooke Interiors. (Photos Jack Thompson)

The 2022 Houston PaperCity Design Awards Winners Are…

Gorgeous Projects in 21 Categories

BY Lisa Collins Shaddock // 04.30.22

Ariel Okin's table with a vintage suzani as a tablecloth is part of the illustrated talk and book signing at Longoria Collection, Thursday, 10 am.

Texas Design Week Houston — Kimberly Whitman and Shelley Johnstone Sign A Loving Table, Plus Kitchen Confidential Hosted by Monogram

Talk and Book Signing at Longoria Collection & Kitchen Confidential at CookChill

BY Lisa Collins Shaddock // 04.22.22

Kimora Lee Simmons and Cesar Galindo pose for a photo in the workroom of the Kimora Lee Simmons studio in New York. (Photo by Clifford Pugh)

Model Turned Fashion Designer Gets Help From an Old School Houston Diva

Two Divas Trump All

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.19.19

Michael Kors closed his runway show with a performance by Barry Manilow, flanked by models Fran Summers and Bella Hadid. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

Top Fashion Designers Bring Back the Debauchery of Studio 54

Disco Inferno Attracts Halstonettes, Barry Manilow

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.14.19

Prabal Gurung embroidered intarsia Ikat ostrich feather jacket|, printed Ikat silk cady and chiffon dress. (Photo by Prabal Gurung)

Major Designers Break All the Fashion Rules, Note That No One Needs to Tell Women How to Dress in 2019

Prabal Gurung, Kate Spade, Anna Sui All Shun the Old Ways in Favor of Bright Ideas

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.12.19

Kimora Lee Simmons and Cesar Galindo pose for a photo in the workroom of the Kimora Lee Simmons studio in New York. (Photo by Clifford Pugh)

Model Turned Fashion Designer Gets Help From an Old School Houston Diva

Two Divas Trump All

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.19.19

Michael Kors closed his runway show with a performance by Barry Manilow, flanked by models Fran Summers and Bella Hadid. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

Top Fashion Designers Bring Back the Debauchery of Studio 54

Disco Inferno Attracts Halstonettes, Barry Manilow

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.14.19

Prabal Gurung embroidered intarsia Ikat ostrich feather jacket|, printed Ikat silk cady and chiffon dress. (Photo by Prabal Gurung)

Major Designers Break All the Fashion Rules, Note That No One Needs to Tell Women How to Dress in 2019

Prabal Gurung, Kate Spade, Anna Sui All Shun the Old Ways in Favor of Bright Ideas

BY Clifford Pugh // 03.12.19

The Ultimate Ocean Retreat Puts Palm Beach’s Best Events in Play — Sand, Surf, Polo, the Kentucky Derby and More

With Eau Palm Beach Resort, a Remarkable Location Guarantees the Wonder

BY Promoted Series Correspondent

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa promises a sophisticated Spring Break like no other.

The Most Luxurious Spring Break Ever — and a Sweet Deal Gives You Even More Paradise

Sunshine, Special Events, Private Beaches and Stunning Boats are All Part of the Eau Difference

BY Promoted Series Correspondent

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa offers an endless array of exciting events.

An Ocean Resort Wonderland Where the Activities Rule

Whether it's Romance, Spring Training or Polo, Eau Palm Beach Has It All — and More

BY Promoted Series Correspondent

Beaded opals are arranged in a circular pattern in these earrings, framed by diamonds in 18K rose gold. (25.99 ctw. opal and 2.59 ctw. diamonds, $31,200)

The Amazing 35 Year Journey of Texas’ Jewelry Pioneers — and New Wonders of Today: History, Royal Ties, Powerful Partnerships and One Designing Woman Mark de Boulle’s Rise

BY Promoted Series Correspondent // 12.14.18

Signataire Ring with de Boulle Hallmark in diamonds in 18K yellow gold, $7,500.

Not Just Another Jewelry Store, Not Just Another Present: The Special Gems and Masterpieces of de Boulle — 15 Pieces to Swoon Over

BY Promoted Series Correspondent // 12.07.18

tenenbaum gift guide emeralds

12 Gifts That Wow — The Perfect Present is Rare as a Unicorn, But This Jeweler Gives You an Edge: The Most Breathtaking Picks From Tenenbaum

BY Promoted Series Correspondent // 12.17.18

Tenenbaum bracelets holiday gifts

The Italian Job — Tenenbaum’s New Offerings Making Gift Giving Stunningly Timeless: 13 Dazzlers That Will Make Her Jaw Drop

BY Promoted Series Correspondent // 12.10.18

Tenenbaum boasts a number of stunning gifts for under $5000.

12 Sparkling Gifts Under $5,000 That Will Wow: The Ultimate Holiday Jewelry Buying Guide

BY Promoted Series Correspondent // 11.23.18

Roka Akor's Dynamite Scallop Maki is dynamite Christmas option.

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