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10 years ago

Don’t Leave Home Without…

I travel A LOT. So how do I keep it together, pack efficiently, and make sure I’m chic for each and every event? Answer: I invest in staple pieces. Like my Great.ly Silk & Cashmere Pilar Wrap Cardigan. I don’t leave home without this, especially in … Read more

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10 years ago

Life’s a Journey

“…before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve … Read more

10 years ago

How to Avoid Jet Lag

I travel a ton, and I don’t get jet lag. Here are some of my tips: 1. When you arrive at the airport, immediately turn your clock to the time zone in which you are traveling to. And, start doing the activities of that time. So, if it’s dinner time, plan … Read more

10 years ago

Travel as Therapy

Travel is my therapy. Why? because I feel so free when I travel. My mind is free from the routine. My body is free from familiar surroundings, and my soul is free to wonder, to explore, and to breathe. Traveling doesn’t have to be far, wide, or expensive. You … Read more

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11 years ago

Houston Artists take over New York

A duo of Houstonians took over New York’s Metropolitan Room on Thursday to showcase their talents. Filmmaker and art collector Michel Muylle presented an abridged screening of his Gold REMI Award-winning documentary Collector’s Waltz, which features … Read more

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12 years ago

Barre None: A Fun Meal

“Raising the Barre: A Dinner in Four Acts” gave members of Houston Ballet’s young professional group a tasty spin at Haven. Host chef Randy Evans along with guests Monica Pope (T’afia) and Chris Shepherd (Underbelly) prepped the four-course … Read more

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12 years ago

Barbara Davis Gallery hits a high mark

The art crowd looked both forward and back to start the New Year. On the first night of gallery openings at 4411 Montrose, Barbara Davis Gallery’s Mile Marker show – celebrating her 30 years in the business- hit the high note. Many of her top-notch … Read more

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12 years ago

Houston’s top young professionals take the Wortham stage for Grand Opera honors

Houston Grand Opera calls them the “next generation of volunteers and fundraisers” — the individuals honored each year with HGO’s Ovation Awards. The 2012 crop of eight young professionals, to be honored at the HGO ball’s Encore after-party, … Read more

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12 years ago

Houston Grand Opera Honors

Applause, applause for Houston Grand Opera‘s 2012 Ovation Award recipients, recognized as up-and-coming leaders in the areas of volunteerism, fundraising and philanthropy. All set to take bows at the announcement party at Wortham Theater Center on Jan. 11 are … Read more

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14 years ago

Modern art meets charity for Baylor Teen Health Clinics

It’s an art gallery. It’s a studio. It’s an artist’s home. And recently it was party central for the Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinics and the Foundation for Teen Health. The spacious Heights Boulevard home that artist John … Read more