Fashion

The 2023 Met Gala Goes Chic Honoring Karl Lagerfeld’s Lasting Legacy

A stylish soirée honoring Lagerfeld's enduring impact on the world of fashion.

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023

This Monday, the 2023 Met Gala took center stage at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, with celebrities, designers, influencers, and fashion insiders gathering to honor the late, great Karl Lagerfeld. The theme of this year’s event, “In Honor of Karl,” celebrated the iconic designer’s legacy, with the red carpet showcasing numerous […]

Heart

Shop With Heart Card Kickoff: Get Ready for Fabulous Savings and Support Heart

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

Calling all my Houston fashionistas! Get ready for the Shop With Heart Card kickoff event. This Thursday, April 20, 2023, join us at the Kuhl-Linscomb boutique for an evening of shopping, libations, and lite bites. This annual event is not only a fantastic way to score some fabulous deals at Houston’s finest retailers and restaurants, […]

A Special Message

Hello to all…..

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

It’s great to begin to get back towards some normalcy in my life after the past year. As everyone knows, 2022, which was my designated year of “refresh” after Covid did not turn out to be as I had planned. Due to my family health issues, my priorities had to change and thankfully with your […]

Events

Queen Sofia Spanish Institute is Coming to Houston in a Special Way

NEW YORK-BASED NON-PROFIT WITH A BELOVED ROYAL PATRONESS KICKS-OFF THE UPCOMING 2023 SOPHIA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Tuesday, April 4th, 2023

Steak 48 was all abuzz as they rolled out the red carpet for a V.I.P. gathering of Houston friends of The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, a non-profit based in New York, that will be making its first awards presentation outside of New York in May when it comes to Houston for their 2023 Sophia Awards […]

Events

Two of our Towns ICONS Celebrated at Symphony League Luncheon

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

The Ballroom at Tanglewood was the setting for the Houston Symphony League’s Third Annual Conversation with an ICON Luncheon! This year’s ICONS were the power women of our city, Shelby Hodge of PaperCity Magazine and Donna Vallone of Tony’s. The luncheon was held at the Ballroom at Tanglewood on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Ms. Hodge […]

Travel

We’re Heading Back to Italy….Please Join Us…

We've planned our Fall trip and hope you will join us.......October 1-11, 2023 but hurry up, we're filling up!!

It’s time again to join bpptours back across the pond as we head to Florence, Italy and the Tuscan region once again for another awesome visit. I must say after the torture of the warm months of summer, it is always especially delightful to venture there just as the cooler days of the season are upon us. […]

Fashion

Glamour Is Back On the Champagne Carpet at the 2023 Oscars

White for evening owned the night being its biggest fashion idea!

Friday, March 17th, 2023

For many of us, The Oscars are not just about awarding the best films and performances, but also about showcasing the latest trends in fashion on the red carpet, (which this year was changed to a more subdued champagne-colored hue). This year’s event was no exception, as we saw an array of stunning gowns and […]

Heart

The Beat Goes On at White Oak Hall as Friends’ Tribute Benefits American Heart Association

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

As a long time supporter of American Heart Association, prevention of Heart disease and the research necessary to combat it, have become a passion of mine now for many years. For that reason and to call out what will be an awesome evening I am happy to share with my readers what The Fields Companies […]

Heart

Go Red for Heart Month!

Wear Red Day kicks off Heart Month on February 3rd!

Monday, January 30th, 2023

For those of you that know me well, you know that my true passion in life has been to find a cure for Heart Disease. This cause is close to my heart, literally, as Heart Disease is dominant in my family. Every February (Heart Month), my involvement with supporting and raising awareness for Heart Disease […]

Health + Fitness

Eating for a Healthy Ticker

Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Tells Us How to Focus on Heart Healthy Eating As We Celebrate Heart Month

Cardiovascular disease and related conditions, including stroke and heart attacks, cause 40 percent of American deaths. This is more than all cancers combined. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are two of the most effective things you can do to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Here are a few things you can add to […]