Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jan 24, 2012
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Duchess
ID# A14907039
Female
Hi, I’m Duchess and I’m a 1 ½ year old Shepherd mix and I was found as a stray. I’m a sweet girl, but I’m just a little shy at first. You see, I lost an eye while I was out on my own. The great veterinarians at the Houston SPCA took care of me and now all I need is a loving, patient soul to adopt me and let me know that I will be safe in the arms. I hope you will come and get to know me and we can be furever friends. I’m very eager to learn, please and give you unconditional love. The Houston SPCA is located at 900 Portway Drive in the Heights area.
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jan 17, 2012
I like to play around in the kitchen, experiment with new recipes, and sometimes just work off of my crazy imagination. What's even more fun is when I have a new tool or gadget to toy with. Always on the hunt for something new and interesting, I searched the net and came up with a few of my latest must-haves.
#1 Stainless Steel Cookbook Holder
When is the last time you pulled out a cookbook and tried to read a recipe? My experience is when that happens the book usually closes and I lose my page. Well, not anymore with this cool concoction. So simple yet so practical. Why didn't I come up with this? My kitchen appliances are all stainless steel too so this compliments it well. Find this at Target for about $20.
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Dec 26, 2011
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Make your Marque and celebrate 2012 in style! Marque is the newest luxury lounge at CityCentre and their grand opening night is a New Year's bash. Out with the old and in with the new! RSVP Social has an exclusive VIP pass for this special night so book your table and reserve your spot. Go to www.marquehouston.com and enter the promo code RSVP Social for a special discount on bottle service. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Dec 20, 2011
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Dear Friends,
I want to personally wish you a warm holiday season and offer up some holiday home safety tips! In this great time for shopping, travel, and gatherings, keep in mind your surroundings.
1. When shopping, pay attention to where you are and who is around you. Always keep your car clean with any valuables placed in the trunk of your car.
2. If you are home alone and a stranger knocks on the door, do not answer it and do not answer the telephone unless you recognize the number on the Caller ID. Keep doors locked too and gates and garage doors secure. In one split second something valuable can disappear.
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Dec 15, 2011
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Perry
ID# A13659811
Male
Hi, I’m Perry and I’m a 2 ½ year old Chihuahua mix. I’m a little shy at first, but once I warm up to you, I’m one lap loving, happy guy! I’ve been at the Houston SPCA since 7/24/11 and I’m ready to find true love. I was found by the 24-Hour Rescue Ambulance and once they took care of me, I made my way to the adoption floor. I’m very mellow, like other dogs and like cats, I enjoy some quiet time to myself. I hope you will find it in your heart to come and meet me. I promise you won’t be disappointed! The Houston SPCA is located at 900 Portway Drive in the Heights area.
Posted by: Leslie Tyler Fink
on Dec 13, 2011
It's new and YES, this Life Style expert and mother of 3 takes it at the next level and is the first to share her top recommendations --- Virtual!
Insider Leslie Tyler- Fink shares her short list of "Top Picks" with the city's best experiences to shop, eat, play and indulge-- designed with a New virtual twist on the web!
Leslie Tyler recently sat down with designer Alberta Ferratti straight from Milan for an on camera interview at Tootsies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZqG8cFvVrQ
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Dec 13, 2011
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I inherited the nickname "Trende Brende" back in my college days at SMU. From my sense of style to my preferences on always finding the next hip and hot place it suited me well. Today I just wanted to share with you a hot trend for the winter months I adore, which takes me back to my trips to Aspen each year. I am talking about cowhide, fur, antlers, and exotics! Just because Houston doesn't have the mountains, fresh streams, and snow does not mean we can't enjoy some fun mountain-like decor.
#1 Antler Chandelier & Lamps
By no means am I a hunter or huntress. I just learned how to shoot a 9mm last month at an indoor shooting range in Scottsdale. The thought of killing a live being is too troublesome for me. However, bring me back some antlers! I absolutely adore this chandelier and these lamps. To make them more feminine add crystals or make the rest of your space more colorful or go completely opposite and go all winter white!
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Dec 10, 2011
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The holiday season is such a joyous time. The spirit is alive with celebrations almost every evening. From work parties to private parties more of us are spending our time out celebrating and saying cheers to a great year. On that note, it's important to protect yourself when out on the busy roads. A friend of mine passed me a note with some excellent holiday safety tips, so good I must share!
To avoid the possibility of being pulled over keep this in mind:
1. Make sure your inspection and state registration are current, and all of your lights are working properly.
2. If you valet park, make sure your lights are turned back on when you leave. Sometimes valets shut off your automatic headlights when parking your car. (Believe me, I have been pulled over before due to this...it's very easy to forget).
3. Be cautious of your alcohol consumption. Try to drink a glass of water in between cocktails. Don't drink on an empty stomach too.
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Dec 8, 2011
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It's time to spice up your holidays! For those of you who like to dabble in the kitchen and cook up a storm consider adding some Indian food flair to your palette. I recently met Dr. Ramineni of Northwest Diagnostic Center and he told me all about his lovely wife Shubhra and the book she recently wrote "Entice With Spice". I could not wait to learn more about Mrs. Ramineni, her inspiration, her recipes, and to introduce my fellow Houstonian's taste buds to something totally unique and yes she's local!
Q: Where are you from?
Shubhra: I was in Chicago until I was 5 Years old, and then raised in Houston ever since.
Q: How did cooking become a part of your life?
Shubhra: I have always enjoyed cooking and baking for fun. In fact, in college one of my friends called me “Shubhra Lee” since I would bake a lot like Sara Lee! I also remember being in high school and asking my mom to buy a wok so that I could make Chinese food. And as a young child I would enjoy snipping the recipes from the Sunday children’s section of the newspaper and making them, especially all of the cookie recipes! But once I became a working professional, I realized that I did not know how to cook efficiently, and did not know how to quickly have a healthy and wholesome Indian meal quickly ready to eat after a long day at work. After graduate school, I became Manager at my office, and would come home late, tired and hungry with nothing ready to eat. I would often get take-out, or resort to a frozen meal, and then realized that I needed and wanted to learn how to make quick, easy and delicious food like my mom does. So that is when I started learning how to quickly cook Indian food.
Posted by: Leslie Tyler Fink
on Dec 6, 2011
It's new and YES, this Life Style expert and mother of 3 is the first to share her top recommendations at the next level-- Virtual!
Insider Leslie Tyler- Fink shares her short list of "Top Picks" with the city's best experiences to shop, eat, play and indulge-- designed with a New virtual twist on the web!
TOP RECOMMENDATIONS & PICKS OF THE WEEK
With Love, Leslie!
I've traveled the world and have continuously been asked to share my best travel experiences as well as my personal advice on fashion, beauty and fitness, which is why this weekly web creation was born.
One of the most sought after questions I get is, "How do you make it all work, the accomplishment of being a mother of three blessings with your husband of 10+ yrs, lifestyle expert and fashion entrepreneur, all while dealing with life's obstacles, giving back to the community and helping others do the same to find unconditional love and career success?"
My vision and creativity allow me to follow through with my belief in you can do anything and everything, as taught as a young girl.
One of the most important things to me is to empower all women to feel beautiful and strong, which is how my parents made me feel growing up. Feeling good inside and out is my business goal and as you know to inspire you with new ideas and help you find the latest and greatest in products and services out there!
I love challenges which is how I overcome daily obstacles and empower women across the globe!
Enjoy the experience-
LTF!
Click on the top pic for your virtual experience!
