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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Attention Houston foodies and tex-mex lovers, alike! The newest incarnation of iconic Tex-Mex restaurant, The Original Ninfa’s, is here AND featuring Happy Hour and new cocktails! I may still be working across the pond but am anticipating my trip back to Texas and as a break from my month of delicious Italian fare, cannot wait […]
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Hey there rocket man, it’s time to take your wardrobe out of this world! For decades now, Elton John, has been a household name as synonymous for his magical melodies as he is for his outrageous outfits. A man with such a rich history and total one-of-a-kind personality, it’s no surprise he is now the […]
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This summer, go camping at the Met! The Costume Institute’s exhibit, Camp: Notes on Fashion, is a wild wonderland as soon as you step inside! Attention: Camp Met is officially the new Club Med! Rachel, here, and this past weekend I took advantage of the extra day off to make a trip to the big […]
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