Two of our Towns ICONS Celebrated at Symphony League Luncheon

Icons 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 […]

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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!!

Tuscany Travels 2022

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. […]

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Glamour Is Back On the Champagne Carpet at the 2023 Oscars

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

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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 […]

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Go Red for Heart Month!

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

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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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Pantone Color of the Year 2023: Viva Magenta

The time has come again to welcome another calendar year, and with it a fresh start…….and for the design/fashion world that means a new Pantone Color of the Year! Every year around this time, we are on the lookout to see what Pantone will announce as the next year’s color. The chosen hue provides inspiration […]

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A look back at H-town’s last great party of the year……..

The Social Book's Annual Event.......Celebrating This Year's True Treasures in our City!

The Annual Event thrown every year by The Social Book team to celebrate the movers and shakers of our city, that through their philanthropy and social contributions to our community are recognized by their peers (other past honorees), media and good friends as this year’s true Treasures of Houston was held at Hilton Americas Hotel […]

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A Holiday Message from My Red Glasses to YOU!

We realize we're earlier than in past years......here's why!

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As we approach the weeks before our big holidays I must explain that this has been a very challenging year for our family, as I’m sure it has been for many of you out there as well. I am reaching out early with my holiday message, to briefly explain our upcoming absence from the blogosphere […]

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Aaron Bludorn’s Highly Anticipated New Restaurant, Navy Blue Opens

This newest restaurant brings elevated dining to the Rice Village

The much anticipated new seafood restaurant, Navy Blue made its debut on November 18 in the ever-growing dining scene in Houston’s Rice Village. As a Rice Village regular over many years for all of my needs, it is exciting to have this newest addition as an elevated dining experience for this destination. At the helm […]

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