Shopping

Our Newest Favorite Neighbor! Veronica Beard has Moved to Houston!

Veronica Beard unveils first Houston Store Exclusive to River Oaks District

Saturday, October 12th, 2019

River Oaks District has added to its collection of fine contemporary retailers with the recent opening of Veronica Beard on September 20; this marks the eighth Veronica Beard brick-and-mortar opening in the United States. Since launching the brand in 2016, co-designers and sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard have built a brand known […]

Shopping

Online Shopping: The How-To Of Shopping Easily on My Red Glasses

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

With fall comes back to school, busy schedules, holidays, and oftentimes less time to shop in the stores, which means more shopping online. No, not such a bad thing! While we are all about shopping local, as you know, online shopping can be great, too, and is rather convenient, particularly when things get extra busy […]

Travel

Arrividerci American Friends……We’re On Our Way Back to Italy

Florence and Tuscany bound......October 5 thru 15!

Saturday, October 5th, 2019

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 love both times of the year that we are there but I must say after the torture of the warm months of summer, it is always especially delightful to […]

Events

Tootsies and Diaper Foundation….Celebrate 10 Years in a Fashionable Way

Come to Tootsies...runway show of Sachin + Babi with all proceeds benefiting Diaper Foundation

Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Diaper Foundation with party bites by Monarch Hospitality, sip on a signature cocktail crafted for the celebration and groove to music by DJ Senega as you prepare to view, try on and hopefully purchase the great fashions of Sachin + Babi at Tootsies. It is with such sadness that […]

Fashion

Fall’s Top Talent: The Statement Sleeve

We've got a whole lotta sleeve interest this Fall!

The days of bare arms and sun-kissed shoulders are winding down, but we are ready to take advantage of that glorious transition weather. That just-cold-enough-for-sleeves-but-not-yet-a-jacket weather! It is this season between seasons, so to speak, to take advantage of our dear friend, the statement sleeve! This season, we are absolutely loving the motto “more is […]

Events

Festa Italiana…..Celebrate All Things Italian

Don't miss this fun event.....October 10 thru 13

We are just a few weeks away from what is one of my favorite events of the year, Festa Italiana. Unfortunately, I cannot personally make it as ironically, I will be in Italy at that time but it is an event that my family never misses! I encourage you to go and celebrate 41 years […]

Dining

Much Anticipated Annie Café and Bar Opens It Newly Reimagined Doors

The two nights of preview filled with large energetic crowds....too many for one night!

Saturday, September 28th, 2019

There were so many friends and loyal supporters of both the iconic Cafe Annie and of the new food zsar in town, Ben Berg, that it took two nights of preview parties to get everyone in for a sneak peak before the new Annie Cafe and Bar opened its doors this Thursday night. Welcoming everyone […]

Events

Women of Distinction 2020 Announced at Tootsies

Treacherous rains could not keep friends and family away from cheering on these special ladies

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

The night of treacherous storms did not deter the many friends and family gathered at Tootsies for this year’s ABC 13 Women of Distinction announcement party. It is always a joyous night when 10 women are recognized for their outstanding volunteer and community accomplishments. This year was no exception, as over 250 guests were greeted […]

Events

Razzle Dazzle Luncheon Kickoff Is a Sparkling Event at Tennenbaum’s Jewelers

Celebrating great things to come....Co-chairs for the luncheon are Whitney Crane, wife of Astros Jim Crane and Tony Bradfield of Tennebaum

Tennenbaum Jewelers was the appropriate sparkling place where owner, Tony Bradfield and upcoming co-host with Whitney Crane, wife of Astros’ Jim, invited us all in to celebrate the kickoff party for the Annual Razzle Dazzle Luncheon happening very soon…..October 10 to be exact. The luncheon that occurs once a year and benefits Memorial Hermann’s Memorial […]

Fashion

Oh My, My…Milan Fashion Week Was Magical!

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

As you all know Italy is a place near and dear to the heart of MRG! But for a week each season, the city of Milan takes the spotlight off of pasta and wine and moves it to something else we love to indulge in…fashion! Milan Fashion Week never fails to amaze every year, and […]