Carrie Ann boutique opens in Uptown Park

Nicole Brende — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:02:11 +0100

The Carrie Ann boutique in Uptown Park is quite the buzz for Houston’s finest fashionistas! The store opened on February 27th featuring California inspired designer apparel for the ladies as well as fun accessories for your pets. Owner Carrie Ann says “I have dreamed about this day my whole life. It’s been a long and hard road, but well worth it!”

David Letterman Extortionist: "Guilty!"

Jen Roosth — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:07:58 +0100

The television producer trying to extort $2 million from American talk show host David Letterman by threatening to reveal his sexual affairs with women who worked on his late-night program on CBS plead guilty Tuesday.

Robert Joel Halderman was a former producer for the CBS news program called "48 Hours Mystery”. Yesterday morning, he made a deal with prosecRead More...

Children's Museum Parents and Families Luncheon

Jen Roosth — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:24:11 +0100

The Children's Museum of Houston's 17th annual Parents and Families Luncheon was appropriately chaired by the mother-daughter team of dynamos Suzanna Brener de Stern, Jennifer Stern, and Jessica Stern Meyer. Held at River Oaks Country Club, 460 gorgeous guest filled the ballroom to help raise $150,000. Guest speaker Erin Gruell awed all with a brRead More...

Champagne & Chocolat Gala

Jen Roosth — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:05:17 +0100

The 7th Annual Gala benefiting Gaston Le Notre Scholarship/ Culinary Institute Le Notre, which supports high quality education in the culinary arts by providing financial assistance to culinary students, was an overwhelming success. Entitled “An Evening of Romance”, this year’s Champagne and Chocolat Gala was perRead More...

First Lady Barbara Bush Is Honored by Rotary Club

Jen Roosth — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:58:00 +0100

Last week the Rotary Club of Houston presented its 48th Distinguished Citizen Award to First Lady Barbara Bush in a beautiful ceremony at the Houston Intercontinental Hotel. The event was Co-Chaired by Lavonne Cox and Denis DeBakey with Honorary Co-Chairmen President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. Since it was first presented in 1962, thRead More...

Books & Brunch at the Junior League

Jen Roosth — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:41:23 +0100

Sponsored by the Assistance League of Houston, “Books and Brunch” is designed to showcase Texas authors from different literary genres. Members and guests enjoy brunch while listening to authors share experiences from their writing careers. Books are available for purchase and signing, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Assistance League of HoustoRead More...

Texas Governor Rick Perry Wins Republican Primary

Jen Roosth — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:37:27 +0100

Texas Gov. Rick Perry won the Republican primary Tuesday night with an outright majority (51%), avoiding a potentially costly runoff election against Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who had 31% of the vote.

Hutchison called Perry to concede, when it seemed as if polls were indicating he would win. She noted, “Now we must unite," she said. "We must win Texas for Republicans.&rdqRead More...

Houston's own Bill White gets the coveted Democratic Nomination

Jen Roosth — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:38:35 +0100

Bill White for Texas

Bill White got the Democratic Nomination!!!

Former Mayor Bill White defeated 6 other candidates to get the Democratic Nomination to run for Texas Governor.

White will face off against the winner of the Republican Primary in the November election.

Gov. Rick Perry, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and GOP activist Debra Medina are vying for the RepubliRead More...

Valobra Adds A Little Spirit To The Houston Rockets

Nicole Brende — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:35:12 +0100

Houston Rockets fans can add a little "bling" to their routine thanks to Valobra Jewelry & Antiques. Thursday, February 28th Franco Valobra and his team of fine experts carefully crafted and presented the official Houston Rockets cufflinks to be auctioned off for charity at the 2010 Tux & Tennies gala.

Notable shoppers enjoyed champagne and ligRead More...

Heart Ball 2010

Jen Roosth — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Chaired by Deborah and Stephen J.J. Letwin and Enbridge Energy Company, the American Heart Association continued to “Keep the Beat” with the 2010 Heart Ball. With more than 400 guests and $1.2M raised, the event featured red-frocked Houstonians dining, dancing and bidding (Audi A5 Cabriolet/vacations to Riviera Maya and Napa Valley) at a fabulous black tie event Read More...

Candy Spies: "Did YOU Hear"?

Candy Spies — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:23:16 +0100

Every town needs a Perez Hilton, right? My name is Matt and I am the "Hot Commodity". I promise to keep it semi-clean but share some stuff I hear about town. Are these rumors all they are cracked up to be? It's MY job to report, Read More...

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo: "BBQ Cookoff"

Jen Roosth — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:10:45 +0100

The Bar-B-Que cook-off, just got started last night…which means RODEO SEASON IS HERE!!! LET the crazy TEXAS traditions begin.

Nearly 300 tents/teams are competing for top prizes this year.

To get into the main camp grounds at Reliant Park (right by the Rodeo Carnival), it’s $10 a person (which includes a basic BBQ sandwich, cRead More...

Escada Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus

Nicole Brende — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:42:41 +0100

A flashback from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! Thursday, I enjoyed a premium front row seat along the runway as models strutted their stuff in the salon at Neiman Marcus here in Houston.

Many fine fashionistas came out to view a special fashion show featuring the fitted and flowing designs from Escada. In town from Germany, Escada’s design directRead More...

Oprah's Trainer Visits H-Town

Jen Roosth — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:10:55 +0100

Celebrity trainer Bob Greene (Oprah’s personal trainer) made a stop in Houston this week on his Nation-wide book tour to do a little counseling and book signing. His latest cookbook “Best Life Diet Cookbook” gives some great ideas for healthy living and is an extension of the Best Life Diet brand that has become highly acclaimed through GreRead More...

Ballet Ball "Fashion Police"

Leslie Tyler Fink — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:34:52 +0100

The Houston Ballet Ball was an eye catching & surreal celebration Saturday night! The black tie gala indulged the senses with a complete transformation of the Wortham Theater Center in the "Surreal Movement" theme and raised a significant amount of funds... $784K to be exact. The Surreal evening was creative with details of chandelier clocks dangling from the cRead More...

Sunset Fundae: "Wild Wild West"

Nicole Brende — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:27:01 +0100

Spring is coming and to kick off the excitement I hope you can join us for Sunset Fundae at The District off Washington this Sunday, February 28th. In line with rodeo season, the theme is Wild Wild West so kick up your boots, put on your favorite hat, and boot scoot to our party.

Food is provided by Beavers until it runs out, then there will be aRead More...

"Rodeo Uncorked"

Jen Roosth — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:21:41 +0100

Giddy up Houston, cause Rodeo season is BACK. To kick off this years festivities, last Sunday was the Rodeo Best Bites Food and Wine Competition, otherwise known as “Rodeo Uncorked”. (Pictured: Valentino Vin Bar at Hotel Derek)

This event brings 60 of Houston's best restaurants, and 1761 wines fRead More...

Fab Food Find: "Roka Akor" in Scottsdale, AZ

Nicole Brende — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:40:28 +0100

I have family in Scottsdale, Arizona so I try to get there as much as possible. Being the sushi lover that I am, I recently discovered a Japanese culinary attraction called “Roka Akor” sushi & robata grill. It was listed as a Top 10 Sushi Spot in the U.S. by Bon Appetit Magazine, so I figured this place was worth a visit.

The set up is quiRead More...

Intimate with Erica: "Best of Aspen & Palm Springs"

Erica Rose — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:58:27 +0100

Hello Jet-setters! I’m lucky enough to have homes in both Aspen and Palm Springs! I spent some time in each city this past month so if you’re looking for the perfect get-away this is your guide.

ASPEN
In my opinion, Aspen is a great place for singles!!! Couples can come and play too, but I was there over V-DRead More...

Texas Home & Garden Market 2010

Jen Roosth — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:57:28 +0100

The 2010 Texas Home and Garden Market was a record success. Held Feb. 12 -14 at Reliant Center, 500 vendors participated and 25,000 people attended the 2 ½ day event. The record sales indicate that consumers are investing in iRead More...

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