Events

A Beautiful Night at Hermann Park for the Conservancy

Hermann Park Conservancy’s Evening in the Park Raises $825,000 for One of Houston’s Most Treasured Spaces

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

There are certain places in Houston that truly belong to all of us…and Hermann Park is absolutely one of them. Whether it’s afternoons at The Commons with family, walks through the Japanese Garden, paddle boating on the lake, visits to the Zoo, or simply enjoying a beautiful day outdoors, Hermann Park has long been one […]

Events

Join the Celebration: 10 Years of Shop With Heart Card Giving Back to Houston

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

Hard to believe this is already our 10th official year of Shop With Heart Card… it truly feels like yesterday when this all began for the Houston Heart Guild, when a group of hard-working, heart-minded ladies combined efforts to start this campaign. And yet here we are again, ready for another wonderful season of shopping […]

Events

Round Top Revisited: Brunch, Boots, Boutiques and Antiques

Friday, April 3rd, 2026

It had been far too long since I had been out to Round Top, and I was truly excited for a full day of shopping and exploring…and a rare chance to pull out some of my western wear from the closet, which I don’t do nearly as often as I’d like! \We started with a […]

Shopping

Luxury for Less: The Chic Boutique Sale Returns This Spring

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

There are certain Houston events that quietly become part of your routine, and for me, theSalvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Chic Boutique sale is one of them. It comes around every spring, and every year I think the same thing—I’ll just stop by—and somehow, I always end up staying longer than planned because I usually marvel […]

Travel

We’re Heading Back to Florence……and This Time A First…….It’s Eas...

Buona Pasqua to all from John and I plus friends for our first adventure for Curated Journeys

So hard to believe that we are on our way back to Florence for our first trip as (click here) Curated Journey and we could not be more excited. First of all, it’s Easter, which has always been, next to Christmas, the most beloved holiday in Italy. All of our research, especially in chatting with […]

Events

Art Car Parade Returns: One of Houston’s Most Colorful Traditions

Houston streets becomes a vibrant canvas filled with color, creativity, and plenty of personality

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

One of Houston’s most colorful and wonderfully creative traditions is gearing up once again! The 39th Annual Houston Art Car Parade Weekend returns April 9–12, transforming our city streets into a rolling celebration of imagination, creativity, and community. Produced by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, the beloved event culminates with the iconic Houston […]

Travel

Welcome to the New Year……

A slightly belated wish to all!

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Hi to My Readers and Followers of MyRedGlasses……. So the new year has started, actually a few weeks back, I know, but it has begun with a bang for me as I am starting a most interesting year! Alot going on for me personally and professionally. I’ll let you in on the craziness what will […]

Fine Arts

Step Into Frida’s World: The Stunning Making of an Icon

Museum of Fine Arts Houston Hosts Collection of Archival Treasures

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

Nickolas Muray, Frida with her Pet Eagle, Coyoacán, 1939, printed 2024, inkjet print, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, gift of NickolasMuray Photo Archives. © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives Alright, Houston, it’s time to get your art-loving hearts ready—because Frida has come to town in a way you’ve never experienced before. This month, the Museum […]

Events

Rendezvous With Dress For Success Houston Honors A Decade of Collaboration With The Arts

Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Dress for Success Houston (DFS Houston) brought together acommunity of more than 550 champions of the cause to Rendezvous with Dress for Success Houston. This year’s sold-out celebration honored 10 years of collaboration with Houston’s leading arts organizations through the agency’s Creative Works programming, raising $600,000 for this worthy cause for women. The evening also […]