Put a Pen to it……Personalized Stationery is Making a Big Comeback

Family-owned Animal Kisses and Well Wishes newest on the scene of this trend

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Not sure what has been driving this return to the written word, maybe it’s been the pandemic where many of us have had a little more time to not just think of others but to act on our thoughts. I have called this pandemic time that we have all been through, for me, as a […]

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Love the Skin You’re In

Summer's Special Care for all of your skin

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How can it already be August?  This year and Summer have flown by, but luckily, we live in Houston where the warm months extend well past what the calendar tells us. With our warm, ok, ridiculously hot, weather, the fashion goes accordingly…short or no sleeves, rising hemlines and low necklines (check out some of Roz’s […]

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Houston Restaurant Weeks is Well On Its Way to Being One of the Best Ones Yet

Still many days left and many restaurants to try.....some of our favorites are here

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Houston Restaurant Weeks is HERE, and we couldn’t be more excited. It always feels good to support our local restaurants and food bank, but this year in particular feels even more special. HRW kicked off on August 1st and it’s going through September 6th. As always, HRW benefits the Houston Food Bank, and all our […]

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Summer Entertaining: Our Favorite Kind of Entertaining

We’re at the halfway point of summer, and we wish it would slow down! Before the end of the season, we’re trying to get the most of our outdoor entertaining in. Because what is better than dining al fresco with your favorite people? Nothing! It’s simply the best! We’ve rounded up some inspirational photos for […]

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Its White Hot Summer Fashion….

While we don’t believe in rules in fashion, and we will wear white after Labor Day if we want to, we absolutely love white before Labor Day, too. Nothing screams summer more than a crisp white dress, top, shorts, shoes, bag, or sunglasses. White is fresh, and we can’t get enough of this timeless staple […]

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Summer Beach Reads

No trip to the beach is complete without the perfect book!

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When you have that literary escape in your hands, you hardly remember the busy life you left at home. We’ve gathered together a list of everything from romantic comedies to life changing biographies. No matter where you’re sticking your toes in the sand, you’ll surely have the perfect story by your side. People We Meet […]

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Is Back…..

It’s time to start prepping your wishlist......Preview now, Early Access begins on Monday, July 12th

ICYMI the news…..The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale preview launched last week! Click here to visit the homepage for the sale and start building your wishlist. So what does the sale preview mean? Nordstrom’s giving us a sneak peek of the items that will be included in the Anniversary Sale. With over a hundred new brands added […]

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Dinner Is Served……at Agnes Café & Provisions

Recently Opened Agnes Cafe & Provisions Begins Dinner Service on July 13

The newly opened neighborhood hotspot, Agnes Café & Provisions, which has been serving up breakfast and lunch since June 8th, will finally begin dinner service starting Tuesday, July 13th! Located at 2132 Bissonnet on the corner of Shepherd, Agnes will seamlessly transition from all-day dining menus into a comfortable and romantic candlelit, table-side experience. I […]

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