As many of you that have been following me know, I have just returned from 31 days in Europe, with 24 of those days spent in Florence, a city that I have always loved but after a few years and several trips now with bpptours, truly feels like my ‘home base’ while traveling abroad. Well, […]
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Tortellini Kabob – This recipe screams 4th of July with the amazing color combination! With only three ingredients this recipe could not be be easier and looks like you worked all day pulling it together. This collection of recipes will help inspire you to entertain for the 4th of July! Just click on the titles or the […]
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As a native Houstonian, Southern Importers has been in and out of my life for decades. It started for me as a child, who had dreams of being a ballerina, taking 12 years of dance and spending many a day and many a dollar with my Mom purchasing all of my recital gear. It returned […]
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Summer is here…oh yes it is! It is here in full force in Houston (the humidity!!), and that carefree, relaxed vibe is certainly felt. Summer Friday’s, anyone? Julie here today, and I’m embracing summer with all I’ve got. I’ve swapped my lazy weekends for lake days, my booties for sandals, and my chardonnay for rosé. […]
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Tootsies, whose generous giving to various charities around our town, never ceases to amaze us, was once again the place to be last Thursday night when two Astros power players, 2017 American League MVP, José Altuve, and World Series Champion Pitcher, Lance McCullers Jr joined forces for the annual Team Up Event benefiting causes that […]
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It’s been five years since Ignacio Torras, owner and Luis Roger, Chef brought to the Houston dining scene, BCN, a quiet Barcelona-inspired fine dining eatery tucked away in a small charming and very sophisticated bungalow in the Montrose area. Walking distance from the Museum District where I now reside, it has been a jewel in […]
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Good morning….it’s Saturday morning and I am back only hours ago from our most recent BPP Tours trip to Tuscany. During our May trip, John Maguire, co-owner of Cotton Club Collection joined us and visited the studio and boutique of Angela Caputi, as well as spent time with the designer herself. (see Angela Caputi Makes […]
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As I return home from my month in Italy, I must say I am overwhelmed with so much to share. After all I was there for a month and saw many places that I love and return to each trip but was also afforded some time to check out new places that I either had […]
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Although Italy and working for BPP Tours was my mission in jumping across the pond for what has been close to a month now, we could only work so long. So, both M.A. and myself took a breather with our better-halfs and ventured out on our break between the two tours. For me it was […]
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Prepare yourself…the temps are making their transition out of spring as summer fast approaches, so it’s time for your wardrobe to follow suit! This season it’s all about white to keep you cool while looking white hot! We as a society seem to associate each season with certain colors. Warm colors for fall, black and […]
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