A Fashion Fiesta at the Bayou Bend Fashion Show & Luncheon

A day of style and sophistication.

Recently, I had the delight of attending the sixth annual Bayou Bend Fashion Show & Luncheon, part of the 2023 Bayou Bend Weekend. It was a day to remember! A pristine River Oaks estate, an elegant garden tent on the lawn, and the most beautiful light pink and peach garden roses you’ve ever seen were […]

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A Night to Remember: Hermann Park’s Evening in the Park Makes History

Record-breaking fundraising event raises over $1 million for the Hermann Park Conservancy.

V-evening in the park 2023

On a perfect spring evening, Houstonians decked out in their finest cocktail attire descended upon the Molly Ann Smith Plaza at Hermann Park. The occasion? The highly-anticipated Evening in the Park gala. Held on April 28, 2023, this year’s 20th anniversary gala set a new record by raising over $1 million for the care and […]

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“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli Exhibit May 5-August 13

Holocaust Museum Houston Opening Exhibit featuring the Deli-Culture in America.....a retrospective!

As someone who is a deli-diner for years and loves any reason to visit and indulge in all of the treats found in so many of the best delis in the country, I didn’t hesitate when I heard that Houston’s own “Deli-man” Ziggy Gruber was hosting a tasting and preview of the newest exhibit to […]

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The 2023 Met Gala Goes Chic Honoring Karl Lagerfeld’s Lasting Legacy

A stylish soirée honoring Lagerfeld's enduring impact on the world of fashion.

This Monday, the 2023 Met Gala took center stage at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, with celebrities, designers, influencers, and fashion insiders gathering to honor the late, great Karl Lagerfeld. The theme of this year’s event, “In Honor of Karl,” celebrated the iconic designer’s legacy, with the red carpet showcasing numerous […]

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Shop With Heart Card Kickoff: Get Ready for Fabulous Savings and Support Heart

Calling all my Houston fashionistas! Get ready for the Shop With Heart Card kickoff event. This Thursday, April 20, 2023, join us at the Kuhl-Linscomb boutique for an evening of shopping, libations, and lite bites. This annual event is not only a fantastic way to score some fabulous deals at Houston’s finest retailers and restaurants, […]

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Hello to all…..

It’s great to begin to get back towards some normalcy in my life after the past year. As everyone knows, 2022, which was my designated year of “refresh” after Covid did not turn out to be as I had planned. Due to my family health issues, my priorities had to change and thankfully with your […]

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Queen Sofia Spanish Institute is Coming to Houston in a Special Way

NEW YORK-BASED NON-PROFIT WITH A BELOVED ROYAL PATRONESS KICKS-OFF THE UPCOMING 2023 SOPHIA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Steak 48 was all abuzz as they rolled out the red carpet for a V.I.P. gathering of Houston friends of The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, a non-profit based in New York, that will be making its first awards presentation outside of New York in May when it comes to Houston for their 2023 Sophia Awards […]

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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!

oscars 2023

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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