East Coast Cuisine Comes Down South With the Opening of Ouzo Bay & Loch Bar

Ouzo Bay

Restauranteur brothers Eric and Alex Smith have more than made a name for themselves in Baltimore, South Florida, and D.C., and now they have their sights set on Houston. The much-anticipated Atlas Restaurant Group‘s restaurants arrived just in time for the depths of summer dining, with Loch Bar and Ouzo Bay. This week I had […]

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Spend Saturday in The Heights for White Linen Night 2019

White Linen Nights 2019 is just around the corner and we simply cannot wait to pull out our best whites and eat, shop and party the night away!

white linen night

And in the blink of an eye, we have reached the month of August! This summer has flown by, but the one good thing about this is that it’s time again for White Linen Night 2019 in the Heights! Mark your calendar for Saturday night, August 3rd from 6-10 p.m for THE party of the summer. This […]

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Fashion’s Top Shoe Trend Sneaks Into Summer and Beyond

This mega trend can be found at all retail stores and sites now......

Sneakers

Ahhh, Summer is slipping away. Hard to believe that the season of traveling the world or even short weekend trips have been happening and so much more that requires being on your feet all day. All of these activities are why we are SO happy that fashion sneakers have been on the top of the […]

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The Midi Skirt- Your Mid-Summer Style Staple!

A mid-summers dream! The midi skirt is our new best friend as we transition from summer to fall!

Midi Skirt

We all have those favorite pair of jeans we simply cannot live without. But with the summer temps reaching an all-time high, those skinny jeans just won’t cut it. We are women on the go, and we need the free flowing freedom of a skirt. While those teeny little mini skirts are perfect for showing […]

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Raise Your Glass…It’s National Tequila Day!

Cheers, Houston! Today is National Tequila Day and this year, we are doing it in style!

National Tequila Day

Ah…the refreshing first sip of a crisp-cold cocktail. There is simply nothing like it! The perfect balance of sour and sweet created by artfully and carefully mixed ingredients. Honestly, is there anything better after a long day of work than kicking back with a cold glass of good libations! Lucky for us, the world recognizes […]

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MFA Houston Iconic Photography Exhibit…A Second Look

Once was not enough to take in this awesome exhibit.....plus such a great escape from summer heat!

photography exhibit

This past weekend as the deep heat of summer has really made its mark, we decided to take in a favorite pastime of ours and make a breakaway from the stifling heat. That is for us, a visit to the cool, comfortable interior of a museum. In this case, it was MFA Houston. I had […]

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It’s Now Open to the Public….the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Calling all Nordy lovers and loyals! Some celebrate Christmas in July, but we have a completely different shopping-centric holiday on our minds here at MRG! You guessed it…the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is FINALLY HERE! Early Access has ended and now this special sale is open to the public through August 4. If you aren’t holding […]

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How to Be the Best Dressed Guest at Every Wedding This Summer!

As our weekends fill up with summer wedding plans, so must your closet with the perfect dress!

Summer wedding

Summer…the season of no school, vacations and of course…LOVE! Every summer, it seems like the wedding invites start piling up in our calendar. Weekend after weekend fills up with plans to celebrate the happy couple and dance the night away. But with plans of celebration, comes the need for the perfect summer wedding outfit! Whether […]

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Mendocino Farms…A New Dining Destination for Foodies and Families

Opening this Thursday, July 18 in Rice Village

Mendocino Farms

What a delightful time last week when Mendocino Farms previewed its newest step outside of California with Houston’s first restaurant opening in the Rice Village coming this Thursday, July 18. This first expansion for the restaurant group is opening several locations here to follow, with a vision of creating a welcoming neighborhood gathering place for […]

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