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Contents HOUSTON LIFESTYLES & HOMES August 2014
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THE ARTS & HAPPENINGS Mark your calendar for upcoming activities and charitable events
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ON THE TOWN Parties, galas and social occasions with Jan Carson
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DISCOVERIES Unique finds for your home and lifestyle
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CITY SCOPE Civic and residential news developing in our city
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HISTORICALLY HOUSTON Slowing Down
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Ripple by Hazel Fricke.
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HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS’ GROUP SHOW AT JUNG CENTER
Every year, The Jung Center presents a juried show of work by Houston’s young artists from the High School for Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA). The exhibition will feature works by students in grades 9AUGUST 12 who work in a variety of media. This tribute to the creativity and accomplishments of HSPVA’s visual art students is always fresh, innovative, and lots of fun. Admission to the gallery and opening receptions is free and open to the public. This exhibit will be on display from Aug. 1-29 at The Jung Center, 5200 Montrose Blvd. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 5-7 p.m. The Exchange by Allison Rathan.
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ARCHWAY GALLERY PRESENTS THE CUTTING BRIDLE
Archway Gallery presents The Cutting Bridle featuring paintings by member artist Allison Rathan. The exhibition will be on view Aug. 2 through Sept. 4. The artist will be at the exhibition’s opening reception SEPTEMBER on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 5-8 p.m. to visit with guests and provide insights about her work. The Gallery is located at 2305 Dunlavy, Houston. The tools for taming animals are well known and the terms are concrete: cages, chains, yokes, and the cutting bridle. The bonds of humanity are not so simple: language, laws, politics, religion, education, architecture. In this exhibition, Allison Rathan explores the struggle of domestication, and praises a spirit so powerful that it can never truly be expressed or contained. Allison Rathan was born in Nuremberg, Germany to Czechoslovakian and SerboCroatian translators. She paints emotive portraits and figures using watercolor, acrylic and resin. She studied Japanese at the University of Minnesota and fine art and economics at the University of Houston. She currently paints out of her studio in the Ozark Mountains.
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HOUSTON RESTAURANT WEEKS EVENT, STARTING AUG. 1 The delicious month-long food odyssey known as Houston Restaurant Weeks (HoustonRestaurantWeeks.com) returns August 1st and runs through September 1st. Founded in 2003 by Cleverley Stone, Houston Restaurant Weeks has raised over $4.3 million for the Houston Food Bank. This has enabled the Food Bank to provide almost 13 million meals for Houstonians who are food insecure. The largest restaurant weeks of its kind in the United States, Houston Restaurant Weeks is the largest annual fundraising event for the Houston Food Bank, which is the largest food bank in the nation. Houston Restaurant Weeks is run by volunteers and 100 percent of the donations raised from area restaurants go directly to the Food Bank. For 32 days, diners will enjoy specially priced multi-course prix-fixe menus. Participating restaurants make donations to the Food Bank based upon their HRW sales. In addition to the ever-expanding contribution made to the Houston Food Bank, the month-long event has grown to include not only the trendiest eateries in Uptown Galleria, bustling downtown and vibrant Midtown, but also popular eateries in outlying communities such as The Woodlands, Sugar Land and Galveston, Texas, among others. The Houston Food Bank partners with the Montgomery County Food Bank and the Galveston County Food Bank. All donations from restaurants operating in those counties will go to their respective food banks. The estimated economic impact of HRW 2013 on the greater Houston area totals more than $13 million. A complete listing of participating restaurants and their respective Houston Restaurant Weeks menus will be announced and posted on HoustonRestaurantWeeks.com. Reservations are required for diners seeking to take advantage of Houston Restaurant Weeks, however participating restaurants may take walk-ins at their discretion.
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The Great Divorce stars Tom Beckett, Christa Schott-Reed and Joel Rainwater.
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THE GREAT DIVORCE AT CULLEN THEATER
Max McLean, Artistic Director of Fellowship for Performing Arts, announces that C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce will be presented at the Cullen Theater at Wortham Center, 501 Texas Avenue, on Friday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, AUGUST Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. This journey to Heaven and Hell is a provocative exploration of human nature, featuring vivid characters drawn with Lewis’ trademark wit. "This is Lewis at his imaginative best," says McLean. “In The Great Divorce , several of Lewis' quirky, hopelessly-flawed characters take a bus ride from Hell to Paradise. But the bizarre question the play asks is: Will they like it? Will they prefer Hell to Heaven? Are the doors of Hell really locked from the inside?” Over a dozen witty characters tell this fantastical morality tale about human choices. On the bus is a man who is going to Heaven to demand his “rights”, a woman who can't stop grumbling, a gentleman who “likes” Heaven but staying there means giving up his precious pet lizard, and a carpetbagger who has seen it all and believes Heaven and Hell are just a propaganda stunt run by the same people. As each ghost is welcomed by a celestial spirit, the choice of staying or going back brings vivid clarity to the “great divorce” between Heaven and Hell. Tickets range from $29 to $59. Student seats are $25 (student ID required). To buy tickets, visit CSLewisOnStage.com or call 832-487-7041. For groups of 10 or more call 866-476-8707. Godspell will be the final presentation of the company’s 2013-2014 season.
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GODSPELL AT A. D. PLAYERS
A. D. Players announces that Godspell will run through Aug. 24 on the Grace Theater stage at 2710 W. Alabama, concluding the company's 20132014 season. AUGUST Intensely moving and effective, the musical Godspell, one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time, uses parables from The Gospel According to St. Matthew to tell the story of Jesus and his disciples. An unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz including songs such as such as 'Day by Day,' 'Prepare Ye the Way,' and 'Light of the World,' combined with a variety of storytelling techniques create a powerful musical that has continued to electrify audiences. Performances are Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. There will be one Saturday matinee on Aug. 9 at 2:30 p.m. There is no show on Aug. 5. Tickets may be purchased online at adplayers.org, at the Box Office, 2710 W. Alabama, or by calling 713-526-2721. Ticket prices range from $22-$43 for single tickets. Group, student, and senior discounts are available. Following each Thursday performance, the audience is invited to stay and visit with the cast and creative team about the play.
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TOOTSIES HOSTS SIZZLING SUMMER SOIREE, AUG. 12 On Tuesday, August 12 from 6:308:30 p.m. join Tootsies and Women of Wardrobe for the 11th annual Sizzling Summer Soiree, an evening of haute fashions and cool entertainment. Designer Laurel Berman of Black Halo will personally debut her Fall 2014 collection at the event. Well known for its incredibly popular “Jackie O” dress, Black Halo features flawless construction and impeccable tailoring with beauty and modern-day style. Guests will mix and mingle their way through contemporary fall styles while enjoying cocktails and light bites by Jonathan’s the Rub and Green Plate Foods. A percentage of the evening’s sales will benefit lower income women through Dress for Success Houston. Tootsies is located at 2601 Westheimer at Kirby. Individual tickets are $45 for non-members and free for WOW members. One hundred percent of ticket sales will benefit Dress for Success Houston. For more information, contact Nikki Rosenberg at wow@dfshouston.org or 713-337-0888.
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY MEETING, THIRD SATURDAYS Are you interested in genealogy? Do you have an ancestor who fought or supplied assistance in the “War Between the States”? If so, consider joining the The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Varina Howell Davis Chapter 2143. The group meets the third Saturday, September through May, at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church (Hollister and Kempwood) at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Cynthia Hardy at 281-851-0525 or cintex08@hotmail.com.
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Chefs John Sheely, Randy Evans, Kevin Bryant, Mike Puccio, Hugo Ortega and Claire Smith will cook up incredible cuisine at Come to the Table benefiting The Beacon.
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Houston’s most acclaimed chefs will be cooking up incredible cuisine and raising awareness of the plight of Houston’s growing homeless population Sept. 24 when The Beacon presents Come to the Table – Serving Hope to SEPTEMBER Houston’s Homeless, Body, Mind, and Soul. The two-part culinary evening will begin at 6 p.m. at The Beacon Day Center, 1212 Prairie Street. Proceeds will support The Beacon, a nonprofit organization that provides services to Houston’s poor and homeless. Under the guidance of Host Chefs Randy Evans of Haven/Cove, 2014 James Beard Award Nominee Hugo Ortega of Hugo’s/Backstreet Café/Caracol , John Sheely of Mockingbird Bistro and Claire Smith of Shade/Canopy this unique culinary experience will feature some of Houston’s most acclaimed chefs and will include a cocktail reception, seated four-course dinner and auction. Individual tickets for reception and dinner begin at $500; tables of 10 begin at $5,000. For reservations or more information, contact Scott Stuckey at 713-220-9736, sstuckey@BEACONhomeless.org, or visit BEACONhomeless.org.
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2014 HOUSTON ARTS PARTNERS CONFERENCE
The 2014 Houston Arts Partners Conference, “The Global Classroom: Cultures and Communities” will be held Sept. 5-6, at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Co-Chairs are Rozie Curtis, Theatre Under The Stars, and SEPTEMBER Larry Matysiak, Cy-Fair ISD. Now in its fourth year, The Houston Arts Partners Conference combines inspiring arguments for the power of the arts from national arts-in-education leaders with dynamic and fun presentations on how the fine arts can supply tools to teachers of core foundation subjects. The Panel Spotlight subject is “Arts As A Career Choice” on Friday, Sept. 5. When thinking about a career in the arts, what often comes to mind is the stereotype of stardom — or the stereotype of the "starving artist." However, artists find innovative ways to make a living while remaining in their field, often in higher education, arts administration, teaching, and entrepreneurship. Based on their experiences in diverse arts fields, Houston artists will discuss what best prepared them for their careers, how they responded to unexpected challenges, and how they make an arts career work for them. Panelists will be Emanuelee "Outspoken" Bean, performance poet and Writers In The Schools educator; Autumn Knight, an independent performance/video/installation artist; David Rainey, Alley Theatre Company Member and Artistic Director of the Landing Theatre Company; Sophia L. Torres, Founder and Artistic Director, Psophonia Dance Company; and Betsy Weber, University of Houston Choral Director. For more information, visit hapconference.org, call 713-552-9345, or email info@houstonartspartners.org.
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HOUSTON SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT CONCERT AND GALA, SEPT. 13 On Saturday, Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. at Jones Hall and The Corinthian, the Houston Symphony invites you to their opening night concert and gala benefiting Music Matters! - The Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement Programs. This black tie event chaired by Chairs Barbara and Pat McCelvey will begin Andrés Orozco-Estrada's Inaugural Season as the Houston Symphony's 15th Music Director. Enjoy a sensational opening night concert at Jones Hall followed by dinner and dancing at The Corinthian, catered by Jackson and Company with entertainment by Richard Brown Orchestra Contact Alexandra Yates at specialevents@houstonsymphony.org or call 713-238-1485. Visit houstonsymphony.org for more information.
COMMUNITY ARTISTS' COLLECTIVE, SEPT. 19 Houston educators will describe how the arts benefit the learning process at a luncheon hosted by the Community Artists’ Collective (The Collective) Friday, Sept. 19, at the Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane. A conversation between art historian Marcia Brennan and Dr. John Lienhard, moderator of “Engines of Ingenuity” will highlight this annual event. The Friday luncheon, which benefits the community outreach programs of The Collective, a nonprofit organization, is themed “The Art of Learning, a conversation about the creative process.” Artist HJ Bott will be honored at the luncheon. Honorary chairs are Lester Marks and Dr. Penelope Gonzalez. Gayle DeGuerin and Mary Ashley are luncheon chairs. Individual tickets for the 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. luncheon are $75, and individual sponsorship packages are available from $1,000 to $5,000. For more information contact The Collective at 713-523-1616, or visit thecollective.org.
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(L-R) Trish Hayes, Tricia Georgiou and Megan Hotze are chairing the Neiman Marcus Stiletto Strut and Luncheon benefiting breast cancer research at the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor.
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Baylor College of Medicine and Neiman Marcus Houston Galleria announce the Neiman Marcus Stiletto Strut and Luncheon, Wednesday, Sept. 24 benefiting the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor. Now in its SEPTEMBER fourth year, the 2014 Neiman Marcus Stiletto Strut will be presented by Sterling Relocation, Inc., and will honor true champions for the cure, Jane and Ed Parker, and Dr. C. Kent Osborne, Director of the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at Baylor. The event will begin at 11 a.m. with a champagne toast in the Shoe Salon at Neiman Marcus followed by a short strut to the Westin Galleria Ballroom for a luncheon and style show, “The Art of Fashion.” Anchor Dominique Sachse of KPRC Local 2 will serve as event emcee. Individual tickets begin at $250; tables at $2,500. To register or for more information, call Sanah Haque at 713-798-1649 or visit bcm.edu/giving/get-involved/breast-cancer-volunteers/stiletto-strut. Barbara Pierce Bush (left) and Jenna Bush Hager will be featured speakers on Nov. 21 at the Theta Charity Antiques Show.
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62ND ANNUAL THETA CHARITY ANTIQUES SHOW
For four days at the George R. Brown Convention Center (Hall A, 1001 Avenida de las Americas), shopping enthusiasts and antiques aficionados will be able to peruse the best of antiques from fine art to furniture featuring over NOVEMBER 50 premier antiques dealers from around the world. Featured guest speakers, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, will host a presentation during the Theta Show. Other speakers include William Seale, American historian; Robert Wittman, former FBI special agent and creator of the bureau’s Art Crime team; and Cornelia Guest, philanthropist, animal activist and entrepreneur. 2014 Theta Show chair, Lisa Schwartz, invites you to the Gala Preview Party, sponsored by Comerica Bank, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7–10 p.m. Preview Party tickets are $200 per individual, or for Theta Alumnae 35 years old and younger, tickets are $35 per individual. Show hours are Thursday – Saturday, Nov. 20-22, from 11a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and tickets are $10 at the door for all four days. Valet parking is available with alternate nearby sites available for self-parking. The Theta Charity Antiques Show has brought together world-renowned dealers who sell the finest antiques and decorative arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries and has donated over $6.5 million to the community. Founded in 1952, The Theta Show raises funds for local educational, art, medical and community assistance organizations while providing a cultural experience for the City of Houston and surrounding areas. Visit ThetaCharityAntiquesShow.com for more information.
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POP-UP IN THE PARK MARKET, FOURTH SATURDAY Pop-Up in the Park is a curated market, featuring products made or designed in the Greater Houston area that will be held the fourth Saturday of each month from 1-4 p.m. at Evelyn’s Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd. The monthly market will showcase the creativity of the local community with jewelry, clothing, art, furniture, toys and more. The goal of the event is to bring the local community together, offer a wide variety of merchandise, and raise funds for Evelyn’s Park Conservancy. A portion of proceeds from the market will benefit the Conservancy. Admission is free and open to the public. Pop-up in the Park will also feature local musicians and food trucks.
ROCO ANNOUNCES 10TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON, BEGINNING SEPT. 27 River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) celebrates its 10th Anniversary Season in 2014-15 with the announcement of nine more world premiere commissions, a whole new concert series, new names for its existing series and the return of some its most revered musicians and collaborators. The season is titled “Great Expectations,” referring to the high expectations for ROCO since inception and the higher goals set for in its second decade. The title also refers to a number of literary themes that will run throughout much of the season. ROCO will kick off the season Sept. 27-28 with Once Upon a Time. This includes a premiere commission by Maria Newman based on the children’s book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Serious Fun premieres Nov. 8-9 with the premiere of a work by Emmy Awardwinning composer Anthony DiLorenzo based on the Lewis Carroll poem Jabberwocky. For information, visit rocohouston.org.
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2ND ANNUAL UNICEF AUDREY HEPBURN SOCIETY BALL, OCT.14
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The U.S. Fund for UNICEF has announced the second annual UNICEF Audrey Hepburn® Society Ball to celebrate outstanding humanitarian leaders. The black tie gala will raise critical funds for UNICEF’s lifesaving work. Gala chairs are Penny and Paul Lloyd; Alicia and Lance Smith; and Tiffany and Rick Smith; and award presenter is Margaret Alkek Williams. This year’s honorees are Janice and Robert McNair, residents of Houston since 1960, and extraordinary philanthropic leaders committed to improving lives. They have given generously to a wide array of charitable, scientific, literary, educational and religious organizations through the Robert and Janice McNair Foundation. Robert McNair is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of the Houston Texans. The event will be held on Oct. 14 at the Wortham Center, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $750 to $1,000 for individual tickets and from $7,500 - $50,000 for group tickets. For more information, email Daley Von Wenckstern at dvonwenckstern@unicefusa.org, call 832-463-2421 or visit unicefusa.org/help/events/audrey-hepburn-society-ball.
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Houston Junior Woman’s Club is holding its 31st annual Holiday Happening fundraising luncheon and style show on Oct. 29 at 9:30 a.m. at The Omni Houston Hotel at Riverway. Holiday Happening 2014, “Bless a Child; Believe in Miracles,” will honor Amerisource Funding, a longtime supporter of Houston Junior Woman’s Club and many other organizations throughout Houston and the state of Texas. Over the last 31 years, HJWC has raised more than $5.5 million for local children’s charities. Funds raised by HJWC will benefit Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Texas Children’s Cancer Center at Texas Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House Houston and other local children’s charities. Holiday Happening is open to the public. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Nina Lambright at 713-789-5676 or by visiting houstonjuniorwomansclub.org for more information. Individual tickets are $175 and reserved tables start at $1,750.
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Fleurs de l’Opera Houston Grand Opera PHOTOS: MICHELLE WATSON/CATCHLIGHT GROUP; WILSON PARISH PHOTOGRAPHY
Fragrant, exotic blooms filled the Grand Foyer of the Wortham Theater Center, creating a kaleidoscope of color for the recordsetting “Fleurs de l’Opera” Ball. Under the dynamic leadership of philanthropist Margaret Alkek Williams more than 600 guests helped raise $2 million to support HGO’s performances and community programs. It was an enchanting evening, capped by sensational performances by Houston Grand Opera dancers, and Grammy award-winning soprano Ana Maria Martinez.
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How do you celebrate the historic 100 year anniversary of the Houston Symphony? With a glamorous white-tie Centennial Ball exceeding everyone’s expectations, chaired by a beloved Houston family - Cora Sue and Harry Mach and Joella and Steve Mach. Every detail was magnificent, from a 5-tier stage enabling guests to sit at ball tables while enjoying a Symphony performance, to a hugely successful auction chaired by Betty Tutor and Diane Gende,l to a rocking after party orchestrated by Divya and Chris Brown. The historic ball raised a record $2.6 million
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“Kick Out Kidney Disease” 1) Joanne Herring and Dolly Rana at the “Pump-A-Licious” fashion show benefiting the National Kidney Foundation. 2) Honoree Dr. Stephen Fadem with “Pump-A-Licious” luncheon chair Merele Yarborough, who helped raise $150,000 for the National Kidney Foundation. 3) Dr. Melicia Tjou, Courtney Teshoian and Nancy Mathe were in the fashionable crowd of 400 guests. 4) Alissa Maples served as PR chair for the fashion show fundraiser, supported by her husband Kevin. 5) Longtime supporter Rosemary Schatzman with Tracey Moore at “PumpA-Licious”
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gas engine is to generate electricity and store it in the lithium ion battery for the electric motor. The car is not propelled by the gas engine. Therefore, while in EV or electric mode where the car is running on pure electric power coming from the battery, you use zero gasoline and get ridiculously high fuel economy ratings. When the battery power is depleted — after about 40 miles — the gas engine runs as a generator of electricity. The life time average “fuel economy” of my test car was 37.4 miles per gallon of gasoline. So, if you drive less than 40 miles per day, you can harvest the efficiency of the car. The more you drive per day beyond that or between battery charges, the less efficient the system is and the less benefit you’ll derive from this plug-in hybrid vehicle.
On my standard 110 volt household current wall plug, it took 8-10 hours to fully recharge the battery in the ELR. And even though the car emitted no pollutants while driving in EV mode, the power plant that generated the extra electricity that I used to charge the car probably did, and, I’m not sure what the actual cost of the electricity was, but clearly it wasn’t free. All of these are the same trade-offs accompanying all plug-in hybrid vehicles. Those dynamics change as battery technology improves and as range-extending onboard gas or diesel engines generating electricity become more efficient. In addition to all that, I found the vehicle very engaging and fun to drive. The styling is stunning and my Crystal Red test car really was an attention-getter. Notwithstanding the car’s striking shape, I found it to be a very solid vehicle. The driving dynamic was shockingly good. The ELR loves a twisting back road and rewards the driver handsomely. The electric-based powertrain delivers strong acceleration and very linear, no-drama power. The ELR is also very quiet, adding pleasure to miles spent both on freeway cruises and in-town driving. The interior is also luxurious and up to Cadillac standards. Kudos to General Motors for being willing to push the EV envelope just a little bit further with this car.
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new from the ground up. It’s actually a bit longer than the previous model and after some rearranging, the interior is noticeably more spacious. The vehicle skillfully combines luxury, quietness, comfort and prestige in a sleek modernlooking package. Exterior styling is reminiscent of the previous generation. A signature Acura design element is the use of LED headlights which the MDX has. They illuminate the road with surprising clarity. The interior, however, is the main beneficiary of the vehicle’s reshaping. Access to the second and third rows has been enhanced, plus the space is larger. The second row seats now have five-position reclining seatbacks and a new Extended Slide feature provides 5.9 inches of total fore-aft seat travel. A new One-Touch Walk-In feature further eases third row entry and exit. On the technology front, to keep the interior ultra-quiet, the MDX uses Active
Noise Control (ANC) and Active Sound Control (ASC) technology which emits background sounds similar to noise cancelling headphones. The Multi-Angle Rearview Camera gives you several views of what’s behind you while backing up. Acura’s GPSLinked, Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control can tell by your GPS location which side of the car is getting direct sunlight and automatically adjust the climate control to compensate for the heat gain. You can get perforated and ventilated front seats but they’re buried in a package that requires you to buy all the MDX’s unrelated technology and entertainment gadgetry to get them. Additionally, Acura offers the Acura/ ELS® Studio 12-Speaker Audio System plus the SMS Text Message Function which will read you your incoming texts and allow you to give limited responses, all while keeping your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.
Even though the vehicle has grown in size it has shed a significant 275 pounds of unnecessary weight. The suspension has been recalibrated for improved comfort and handling. The new MDX is powered by a thoroughly modern 3.5 V6 engine and a 6 speed automatic transmission. The engine can actually shut off three cylinders and run on the remaining three while cruising down the highway. The MDX has an EPA fuel economy rating of city 20 mpg and highway 28 mpg, delivering an average of 23. The engine produces 290 horsepower and is capable for pushing the MDX to 60 miles an hour in just 6.7 seconds. In addition to its traditional SH-AWD all-wheel drive system, the MDX will also be available in front-wheel drive for the first time. The MDX is a fine, reliable machine that offers upscale style and creature comforts that owners predictably fall in love with. For more information on these models, visit MyCarData.com. l
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obert McNair, a Texas billionaire Forbes Magazine named as one of the wealthiest men in America, is a leading businessman, sportsman, philanthropist, and founder, chairman and chief executive officer of the Houston Texans NFL football team. He is also helping to change the face of healthcare throughout the Texas Medical Center. In 2007, Robert and Janice McNair’s gift of $100 million to Baylor College of Medicine has been and continues to be used to recruit the most leading and elite scientists and physicians from around the world to assist in transforming healthcare through translational research and personalized medicine. Medical professionals agree, it is through research that the healthcare industry moves forward and finds the answers to diseases and illnesses. Humble Beginnings Robert McNair, 77, was born in Tampa, Fla., but grew up in Forest City, a town of about 7,500 in the foothills of western North Carolina. His father worked for Sunshine Biscuits for 32 years, first as office manager and then in sales. “We were a middle class family, trying to make ends meet. We were active in our church and my parents supported the church. My mother was a homemaker, and with three boys, we kept her busy. She was the glue that held us all together,” McNair said. McNair is a 1959 graduate of University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. He was also president of the student body. “I started college in civil engineering and then switched. I had a great experience in college,” McNair said. During McNair’s freshman year, the Methodist all-girls college, Columbia College, was hosting a dance, which he attended and met his future wife Janice. “We married during our junior year
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Robert and Janice McNair at a Texans game at Reliant (now NRG) Stadium.
Article 8 in a year-long series of profiles on the people who have shaped Houston’s Texas Medical Center. By Rebecca Maitland of college, and it has been a wonderful 57 years. We have two daughters and two sons, all of whom work with the foundation, and in different family companies,” McNair said. The McNairs also have 15 grandchildren ranging in age from three months to 25 years. “Being grandparents is great, and we really enjoy spending time with our family,” McNair said. A History of Hard Work While in college, McNair’s first job was selling life insurance. After college, an agent with an advertising company out of Houston offered him a job selling advertising to the major bottling companies such as 7-Up and Dr. Pepper, which he did for over a year. “A Sigma Chi fraternity brother started
an auto leasing company in Charlotte, and I worked with him as sales manager for six months, before the company ran out of money. I thought it was a great idea, so I obtained a line of credit, and started an executive car leasing company in Houston, leasing cars to professionals, doctors, and lawyers,” McNair said. The auto leasing company struggled with having enough capital, so McNair sold the company in the early 1980s. In 1984 he moved on to establishing Cogen Technologies Energy Group, which grew to be the largest privately owned cogeneration company in the U.S., with customers like Exxon and the City of New York. McNair sold the company to Enron and CalPers for $1.5 billion in 1999, two years before the Enron scandal. Today, McNair retains ownership of power plants in New York and West Virginia. A cogeneration plant is a power station to simultaneously generate electricity, steam, and useful heat. McNair now serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The McNair Group, a financial and real estate firm headquartered in Houston. He is also the owner of Palmetto Partners, Ltd., a private investment company that manages the McNairs' public and private equity investments, and is Chairman of The McNair Foundation. “Many people say I was an overnight success, and I was, after 20 years of struggling,” McNair said. Gifts That Change Lives With the $100 million gift from the McNair Foundation, Baylor College of Medicine is able to recruit many stars to an already world-recognized team of scientists and physicians. The McNair Scholars, as the program is known, strives to accelerate research initiatives that will become more quickly available to patients. "Janice and I discussed what we might do that would have the most meaningful impact, and we decided that the most
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important thing is intellectual capital. With intellectual capital, you can attract outstanding students to the medical school and you can attract capital for building programs if you have an outstanding faculty," McNair said. Accordingly, the McNairs established two programs: McNair MD/PhD Scholars for outstanding medical students who will pursue a M.D. and Ph.D. degree, and the McNair Scholars to recruit exemplary faculty members in the four areas of focus: breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, juvenile diabetes and the neurosciences. Currently there are 11 McNair scholars, with each receiving approximately $500,000 to $2.4 million, to kick-start their research program, set up their lab, and hire assistants. With full implementation of the program, 20 world-class scientists will have been maintained, initiating and finding major breakthroughs in those four areas of interest.
Janice McNair, Dr. Ben Arenkiel and Robert McNair. Dr. Arenkiel was the first McNair Scholar.
“Many people say I was an overnight success, and I was, after 20 years of struggling.” - Bob McNair With a focus on collaboration among those who have been named McNair Scholars, an annual McNair Symposium is held at BCM featuring lectures by McNair Scholars and guest speakers, supported by the McNair Foundation and managed by the McNair Medical Institute, with Dr. Charles Neblett as the Medical Director. The McNair Scholars program benefits a number of different institutions since Baylor collaborates with many institutions in the Texas Medical Center, where they can share in the benefit that these scientists bring to Baylor. BCM has primary affiliations with Texas Children's Hospital, Ben Taub General Hospital, the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute, The Menninger Clinic and Memorial Hermann/The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. The College also has affiliated programs with The Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center and
The 35-acre McNair Campus is home to the Lee and Joe Jamail Specialty Care Center, and the new Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center.
Memorial Hermann Hospital, as well as academic programs with Rice University, The University of Texas Health Science Center–Houston and the University of Houston. In appreciation of their gift, the 35-acre site of the Baylor Clinic and Hospital was named the McNair Campus of Baylor College of Medicine. Also, the main street through the campus was named McNair Boulevard. The McNair Campus is located adjacent to the DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and in close proximity to the Texas Medical Center. The Campus is also home
to two outstanding healthcare facilities: the Lee and Joe Jamail Specialty Care Center, which is fully occupied with seven adult practices, and the new Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center occupied by four adult practices. Baylor and CHI St. Luke’s recently announced that a new hospital, the Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, part of the CHI St. Luke’s Health system, will be built out on the McNair Campus, in the same location as the outpatient clinics. The hospital will be co-owned and operated by Baylor and CHI St. Luke’s. The outpatient clinics are Baylor College of Medicine owned and operated.➝ HOUSTON LIFESTYLES & HOMES | AUGUST 2014 |
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The McNair Foundation The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation was established in 1988 and supports medical research, education and educational programs, health and human services, arts and culture and faith and values. The McNair name, through major gifts, is also seen on a number of other buildings throughout the city, such as The McNair Hall at Rice University. Joanie Haley, executive director of the Janice and Robert McNair Foundation, has been with the foundation for 19 years, and notes, “I consider it an honor and a privilege to work with the Foundation and the McNairs. They are such caring and compassionate visionaries who truly want to create opportunities for deserving individuals. They are attuned to the many needs in our community and are proactive in addressing those needs. They want to extend a hand up, not just a hand out.” Working with the Foundation is also very rewarding for Haley. “It is a unique opportunity to witness the impact of the McNairs’ extreme generosity. The number of students
now graduating, having received assistance in basic academic skills, extra tutoring, character development, artistic enrichment, career opportunities, nutritional instruction, and athletic encouragement is indeed impressive! The recent accomplishments in medical research are inspiring and will impact future generations,” she said. The Texans Team In 1996, the Houston Oilers moved to Tennessee. During this time, McNair was still active in Cogen Technologies. “I was working with a major company and a man asked me what was wrong in Houston, if we could not support an NFL team. I thought this was a black eye for Houston. Then I heard the NFL was going to add expansion teams, and I thought it was important for the city, so I looked at it as a civic project,” McNair said. On Oct. 6, 1999, the NFL announced that the 32nd NFL franchise had been awarded to McNair. He brought Super Bowl XXXVIII to Houston in 2004 and will bring the 51st Super Bowl in 2017.
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“It has been great, and much more than I ever envisioned. We have sold out the stadium every game since 2002. I love the coaching staff, we have great players, and we are looking forward to an exciting year,” McNair said. Mrs. McNair is also involved with the Texans. “My wife is very much engaged in the football team. The players are like her kids, and the players ask about her too. She is also very active in the foundation, making many decisions,” McNair said. Always of Service McNair is the recipient of so many awards they are too numerous to name, in areas of leadership, education, and his entrepreneurial spirit. McNair is also current or past member of many boards of trustees, such as Rice University; Baylor College of Medicine; the Texas Heart Institute; the Greater Houston Partnership; Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau; the Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Houston; and the World Presidents’ Organization. This brief article cannot begin to note all the McNairs have done and continue to do for Houston. There are so many programs and nonprofits, awards and honors, plus simple acts of kindness they have shown our city, individuals and students, that they are simply too numerous to include. Houston is blessed to have the very active McNair family, which continues to set an example and make a difference in so many ways, to so many. Robert and Janice McNair are very giving and sincerely care about their fellowman, and take a deep interest in all areas of Houston, their hometowns and the country as a whole. The McNairs are a true class act, a witness for their Christian faith, and true leaders in every sense of the word. In his elegant voice, McNair answered the question so many people ask: “Why?” “Many people ask us why we engage in giving, and to us it is important. As Christians, we believe all our assets belong to God. We are only stewards, and feel a responsibility and a respect for being good stewards to help other people. We serve by serving our fellowman, which is our motivation.” l
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From the Manor to Memorial Couple finds familiar European ambiance in new home Text by Cheryl Alexander | Photography by Mike Willcox, EMOMEDIA | Home Developer, Pool by Bastide Homes Architecture by George Tracy | Interiors by Maria Tracy, R.I.D. | Landscape by Dwight Rozier
The entry features an arched steel front door. Coat closet is enclosed with a repurposed antique pine door. Plaster inset ceiling with antique wood lantern lends a uniquely authentic European touch. The stairwell features a limestone wall and the limestone treads are sanded in the middle to convey a sense of wear. Reclaimed antique doors open to the library. | The exterior facade is balanced with authentically applied stone and stucco, setting the stage for the French Provenรงal design throughout the home.
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The dining room groin vault ceiling resting on cornerstone columns enhances the romantic ambiance of the space. The arched antiqued mirror doors conceal an ample china cabinet closet. | Arched gates open into the porte cocherer.
or the past decade, the professional couple (both physicians) whose home is featured here, lived, worked and started their family in France. Both Texas natives, they met while in medical school in Houston and married after dating a few years. To add some excitement to their lives and to add some variety to their careers, they both took jobs in a hospital in the countryside of the Provence region of France. “We both learned the French language at an early age,” the wife explained, “and we traveled in Europe during college. We fell in love with the French culture — and each other — so when the opportunity to live and work there presented itself, we grabbed it.” The couple flourished there and
started their family, relishing and immersing in the lifestyle, architecture, food and community of their adopted home. Declared the husband, “No less than the food and art of the region, we really loved the architecture of Provence, especially the country homes.” Though this couple lived in a townhouse, they were able to emulate some of the style and ambiance they admired so much in the large, country manors they visited and toured. He continued, “There are no such things as ‘built-ins’ in most authentic European dwellings, and antique or vintage is the norm. Everywhere has a little wear-and-tear, something reclaimed or re-purposed, which is what we found so charming about the buildings.”
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Though the couple loved living there, they both knew that they’d eventually move back to Houston to raise their children and return to the proximity of their families, so when their contracts were finished, they began preparation for a move back stateside. “I connected with a family friend/realtor from Houston and began online searching for a home we could love, and though I saw lots of great, amazing spaces, none really tugged at me,” the wife said. The couple was driving through Piney Point one day, actually looking at another house for sale on the same street and passed one under construction. They liked the look of the façade, the placement of the home on the lot, the size of the home and the name of the builder. “We had friends who had used this company to build their home.” They made an appointment for a showing, and that was all it took. What they saw when they toured the home took them right back to the village in France in more ways than one. The team of Ben Crawford and Tracy Design Studio has made perfecting the expression of a Provençal Manor House – a bastide – the cornerstone of their business, Bastide Homes. Together the team works to produce a casually chic, understated elegance through the use of authentic regional repurposed materials and
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Library with antique Belgian sphere light pendants. Rug from Madison Lily. Art from Dean Day Gallery. Upholstery provided by Custom Creations. | Original chromone on antique door leading to library. | The “keeping room� adjacent and open to the kitchen allows for interaction between cook, guests, and family members. Custom fireplace and plush seating options provide a warm aesthetic and comfort. | Repurposed hardware fits perfectly with the antique pine door leading into the powder room. | Gray blue plaster in the powder room complements the found vessel used as the sink. HOUSTON LIFESTYLES & HOMES | AUGUST 2014 |
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This cosmopolitan couple never dreamed they would find a home with the European style, elegance and architecture they’d loved and grown accustomed to while living in the Provence region of France. But they did. exquisite, uniquely European design. “The word ‘Bastide,’” explained Ben Crawford, the developer, “means ‘fortress.’ It provided protection in the Medieval Ages. The County Seat was later governed in a Manor, a large freestanding house. The connotation of the word ‘manor’ evolved to evoke images of gracious living in a large, inviting and comfortably aged setting. These are the cornerstones of our mission at Bastide Homes — to build homes which infer a sense of pedigree, a certain status in the community, about the people who live there.” “We also want to include an aesthetic,” added Maria Tracy, Bastide Homes’ interior designer, “that is not showy or ostentatious, but rather casual in its setting and rich in its use of materials and how they are put together.”
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Several features of the home’s design make it uniquely European, which is the specialty of this team. One such component is the use of local, native materials and the repurposing or reclaiming of antique and vintage finds. All over the home, native Texas limestone is used—on the floors, the walls and elsewhere. In the kitchen, for example, the oversized island is hand waxed limestone; the fireplace in the billiard room with its 72-inch box is made of and surrounded by limestone; the stairs are also limestone and beautifully sanded in the middle to create a nicely worn, old world authentic feel. Several walls in the home are clad with 8 x 12 limestone, and where there isn’t stone, there is smooth, timeless, cool plaster — distinctively old world and luxurious. Additionally, mixed northern hardwoods are utilized on floors and for built-ins. “We
THESE PAGES: The comfortable assembly of antique beams and random sizes of limestone stones cover the island and range top. Beadboard face cabinets contribute to the authentic collection of materials. Chateau Domingue antique concrete tiles were used as the backsplash. Bar stools by Custom Creations. | The Billiard Room runs east to west and allows the room to engage visually with all the exterior spaces. Art from Dean Day Gallery. |The grand foyer features an axial architectural design. No matter which way you look–right, left, even upward– there is symmetry of design that is dramatically appealing.
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also repurposed the wood from an old barn in Wisconsin,” explained Crawford, “and sawmilled the beams to one-inch thick to use on the floors wherever possible. This allowed us to authentically create that worn, distressed wood finish that makes even a brand new home immediately feel so comfortable.” George Tracy, the architect, used an axial architectural design for this home, another distinctively old world European design concept. Simply put, axial architecture is the symmetrical layout of a building, part of a building, or a group of buildings, or of spaces in each case, around or along an axis — in this home’s case, the grand foyer. No matter which way you look, to the right, left or even upward, you find symmetry of design that dramatically appeals to the eye. And before you think such symmetry might be monotonous or boring in any way, rest assured that is not the case. Though you can stand in the foyer and see from one end of the home to the other, each space is defined distinctively from the others by the height of the ceilings as well as the unique features of each ceiling. In the foyer, for example, the ceiling is domed, plastered and painted in the same fresco style used by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. In the dining room, the ceiling is groin-vaulted with stone on the corners to further define the space. The billiard room includes plaster and exposed beams, while each bedroom has a different ceiling, with a dramatic barrel arch in the master. The floors, too, in the bedrooms are definitive — all sea grass. The master suite also offers a uniquely European feature — a Roman bath. This entirely “wet” room is completely enclosed by stunning tile walls and fabulous glass doors. The tub, showerheads, benches, steam are all contained here and the effect is utter luxury. Provençal ambiance is additionally attained through the use of certain reclaimed elements throughout the home,
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THESE PAGES: The baker’s island in the kitchen is topped with carrera marble, and the window sill is clad with a zinc top. Antique cabinet doors were built into the kitchen staple pantry while a baker’s hutch was custom built to the left of the steel back door. | The butler’s pantry provides ample storage. Antique windows were used as doors for custom cabinets. Linen drapes add softness to the space. | Mud room lockers were outfitted with antique shutters for a clean uncluttered look. The caterer’s kitchen has a large Shaw farmhouse sink, zinc counter top and antique wood floating shelves. | Outdoor dining area overlooks pool and other outdoor living spaces.
as well as the use of furniture, rather than traditionally American “built-ins.” Maria explained, “In Europe, the buildings are old and come ‘as is,’ so you’ll find that families will bring in furniture for storage, even in the kitchen and bathrooms. To lend authenticity to this home, that’s exactly what we did.” Not only are all of the interior doors reclaimed antiques from France and Belgium, but in the bathrooms and in the kitchen, there is antiqued or custom built furniture rather than cabinetry. The lighting throughout the home, too, is reclaimed antique or made authentically in an Italian Atelier. The exterior doors and all of the windows downstairs are steel as done in Europe; the beautiful picture windows in the dining room were influenced by the acclaimed designer John Saladino. Additionally, a truly Provençal home offers its inhabitants and their guests a plethora of outdoor spaces to enjoy along
with all of the grandeur indoors. This home is no exception. There are no less than five outdoor spaces, each as lovely as the other and each as inviting as any of the rooms inside. Comfortable furniture, interesting accessories, essential shade and lovely landscaping beckon from every window in every room. If history makes a home feel comfortable, then this team of experts, along with this particular family, has hit the mark on this newly constructed Old World abode in Memorial. This cosmopolitan couple never dreamed they would find a home with the European style, elegance and architecture they’d loved and grown accustomed to while living abroad. But they did. With a little bit of fortuitous intention and the right team of developers, they managed to find the familiar ambiance of the charming Provençal village they left behind right here in Houston to welcome them back home.l
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Function and Flair in Your Kitchen On-trend sinks and faucets make for easy updates
With its sleek look and innovative features, this KOHLER Bellera pulldown kitchen faucet combines an elegant, versatile design with exceptional ergonomics and functionality. The high-arch spout rotates 360 degrees and reaches over the tallest pots, while the compact, three-function sprayhead pulls down into the sink for up-close tasks, or out of the sink to fill pots. KOHLER's new docking system, DockNetik™, secures the pull-down sprayhead to the spout using magnetic force.
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By Florene King very kitchen needs a sink and faucet, of course — but these two elements also can provide your kitchen with a relatively quick and easy makeover. Making the right choices about your kitchen mini-makeover will be easier if you keep a few things in mind.
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SUPER SINK OPTIONS When selecting a kitchen sink, your first thought should be your countertop, as your sink options are somewhat defined by your countertop: • A solid surface countertop of manmade material, natural stone, concrete or wood allows for under-mounted sink installation creating a cross-section view of the countertop and a clean, simple line. • A “tile-in” edge sink is designed to mount flush with a tiled surface, offering a built-in, grouted sink edge. • Self-rimming, drop-in sinks work well with any countertop material but have a raised lip that may interfere with cleaning, depending on the sink material. Additionally, when choosing kitchen staples, function is primary and style is secondary. Select a sink that is efficient and will endure years of daily use. Consider how you plan to use the sink. Stainless steel sinks Kitchen sinks are typically made from stainless steel, enamel-coated cast iron, solid surfaces and composites. If you have granite or engineered stone countertops, most experts recommend stainless steel sinks because of their undermount capability. Also for families who may be hard on sinks, stainless is a great choice, and remember lower-gauge stainless steel makes for a better quality sink. If you’ve previously found stainless sinks noisy, thanks to modern technology that problem can now be addressed by choosing a design featuring sound-absorption technology.
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Another concern about stainless sinks is the worry that over time, denting or scratching will mar the surface. Most manufacturers now utilize new technology for stainless sinks which creates a scratch barrier, protecting and maintaining the pristine look. Cast iron sinks Once the standard in kitchen sinks, enamel-coated cast iron still occupies a big place in today’s kitchen sink market. They’re considered one of the most beautiful sink options available today. However, be aware that enamel can scratch and wear over time, which may not make this sink the best choice for people who are tough on sinks. Solid surface sinks If ease of cleanup is important, a solid surface sink that’s an integral part of a countertop is the option to investigate. Solid surface sinks create a much smoother
clean-up area to deal with. While minor scratches can be buffed out of a solid surface sink, the material is prone to chip, and transferring hot pots and pans directly from the cooktop to the sink can damage solid surfaces.
New pullout kitchen faucets are the ideal choice for homeowners wanting to create a sleek and chic statement at the sink. There are several types of composite sinks, a newer style solid surface sink, on the market. You’ll find that the polyester/acrylic variety comes in at a lower price point than granite. With many colors to choose from, this sink might appeal to homeowners on a budget, but be aware that polyester/acrylic sinks aren’t as durable as other options and can be more difficult to clean.
FAUCETS WITH FINESSE The faucet facelift is an update everyone should indulge in, and one that can instantly add style and flair. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), contemporary styling is the fastest-growing kitchen style in 2014, so the group encourages consumers to go bold with fixtures. To easily obtain this look, the new pullout kitchen faucets are the ideal choice for homeowners wanting to create a sleek and chic statement at the sink. Many collections of stylish, modern faucets encompass a slim, sleek design, including an innovative, integrated pulldown wand which neatly docks inside of the spout, and most are available in both single-handle pulldown kitchen and bar/prep pulldown models. Choose the faucet finish and shape option that will match or complement the other fixtures in the kitchen. Most designers these days steer clients away from brass finishes. Brass works well for a low-use area, but in a HOUSTON LIFESTYLES & HOMES | AUGUST 2014 |
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The essential complement to commercial-grade kitchen appliances, the GROHE K4 dual-spray pullout faucets for main and prep sinks offer chefworthy tools that will appeal to people who are serious about both cooking and creating a beautifully functional kitchen. The K4 spray head is comfortable in your hand meeting the latest ergonomic research findings, while variable body positioning allows the faucet handle to be placed conveniently for optimum functionality.
high-use area like a kitchen, opt for chrome, polished nickel, brushed nickel or pewter. If your kitchen is more contemporary, you may opt for a more geometric angular design; if your space is more traditional, then a curved, embellished faucet may be more appropriate. Along with style, also consider your new faucet’s function. Again, like your sink, select the faucet that will make your kitchen tasks more efficient. A faucet with a ceramic disk valve and solid brass base materials will be the most durable. Many experts steer clients toward single-lever faucets in the kitchen and recommend spray arms—whether the sprayer is part of the spout or a separate piece. From preparing meals and washing dishes to watering plants and filling pitchers, you’ll quickly notice the difference made simply adding the spray arm. The sink area is among the most hardworking of kitchen spaces, and the faucet in particular, gets the toughest daily workout. Because of their constant use, updating the sink and faucet will immediately improve the function and flair of your prep space. l
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High quality construction and extensive selection come together in Moen’s 1800 Series. Strong 18–gauge stainless steel serves as a solid base for a wide array of design options. Exceptional sound deadening and a wear–resistant uniform brushed finish, and a deep round shape make this sink a perfect fit for a bar.
This double-bowl drop-in sink from Moen’s 2000 Series delivers design and functionality at a value. A variety of configurations and mounting options in quality 20–gauge stainless steel give you choices that fit almost any countertop material.
An innovative fit for a variety of kitchens and tasks, this KOHLER Simplice kitchen faucet features a high-arch swing spout which rotates 360 degrees, while the smoothly maneuvering sprayhead pulls down into the sink for up-close tasks, or out of the sink to fill pots. Sculpted buttons on the sprayhead ensure simple operation even with wet, soapy hands. Sweep™ spray creates a wide, forceful blade of water for superior cleaning.
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ç By Lori Verderame
Yard Sale Don’ts Buying or selling, make the most of the event
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ave you ever spent a Saturday morning going to yard sales? Here are some tips for making the most of your yard sale shopping spree. Don’t Forget the Cash Yard sales are not like a quick trip to the convenience store. You will need more than just your keys, cell phone, and credit card. You will need coins, money in small denominations/small bills, and an open mind in order to take home the best from a yard sale. Don’t force a yard sale seller to break a $100 bill, it could be the end of your negotiations to get a bargain. Don’t Sell Everything Some things aren’t supposed to be sold on the front lawn. Don’t sell original art, jewelry, solid wood furniture, or precious metals at yard sales. These objects need a strong market to reap their true value. There are not enough people shopping at a local yard sale to attract high prices that these objects deserve. Yard sales are NOT the place where you will get big bucks for your heirlooms. Don’t Get Up Early! I have made it a lifelong rule that there is no good reason, other than a house fire, to get up before 8 a.m. Plain and simple, don’t get up at the crack of dawn to try to beat everyone to a yard sale. You won’t miss a thing. Shop During Lunch You can get the best prices around lunchtime as most yard sale hosts are ready to call it quits.
Don’t Let It Go Until You Know What It’s Worth! As an antiques appraiser with a Ph.D. and decades of market and appraisal experience, I know that most hosts don’t bother to find out what their objects are worth before they schlep them from the attic or basement out to the front lawn. That is the best way to lose a bundle. Know the value, get an appraisal first, and make the most of yard sale season. l
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By 12 noon, sellers are exhausted. They have been up since the crack of dawn putting out stuff for the yard sale and the morning is the busiest time for them. By lunch time, they don’t care what you pay for that Wedgewood cachepot as long as you take it with you. It is a great time to negotiate or even get extra stuff for free. Tag It! Some things should be tagged and some things like oversized items should be left untagged to leave room to negotiate with a potential buyer. Some people like to have a $1 table or a $5 table at their yard sale but this opens up the temptation for some buyers to
Don’t Buy Parts I always say that buying parts is for auto mechanics not yard sale shoppers. Don’t buy incomplete sets or games with missing pieces at yard sales. Buy objects with all of their original parts and their original boxes whenever possible. Instruction booklets, packaging and original boxes increases the value of a board game by as much as 15 percent.
get a bargain price just by moving an item from a higher-priced table onto a lower-priced table. Don’t Buy Damage Condition is a key to value. If you pick up a completely tattered linen from a yard sale thinking that it is some great 19th Century quilt made by a group of Amish seamstresses, you are probably paying hard earned money for the same rag that you’d let your husband use to wax the car. Just because it’s someone else’s tattered piece, doesn’t make it a wonderful antique. Don’t fantasize about a yard sale find. If a yard sale item is in poor condition, leave it on the lawn.
Dr. Lori Celebrity Ph.D. antiques appraiser, Dr. Lori hosts antiques appraisal events worldwide. Dr. Lori is the star appraiser on Discovery channel. Visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, Lori Verderame on Google+ or call (888) 431-1010.
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Bathroom Winners!
1ST PLACE POWDER ROOM
BEST BATH WINNER
“Dramatic Asian Flair” took the overall Best Bath award as well as 1st Place Powder Room for designer Sol Quintana Wagoner and co-designers John Kavan and Vanessa Tejera. The room makes a memorable, dramatic impression, especially the stunning arced onyx sink with gold fixtures and a rustic Asian-themed wood frame on the curved mirror.
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he National Kitchen & Bath Asso -
“This year’s winners offer a stunning variety
cast, the designs were viewed more than five
ciation (NKBA) revealed this year’s 18
in themes, styles and finishes,” says 2014
million times, and the images were re-pinned
category and 11 specialty award win-
NKBA President John Petrie, CMKBD. “From
on Pinterest more than 7,000 times.
ners at an exclusive awards ceremony on the
English Cottage to Farmhouse styles and
A panel of seven certified industry experts
eve of the 2014 Kitchen and Bath Industry
Contemporary Asian to Coastal themes, these
evaluated nearly 400 entries for projects from
Show (KBIS®).
winning designs demonstrate creativity, pre-
across the United States and Canada in the
Sol Quintana Wagoner from Jackson
cision and versatility! I’m very proud of my
2014 Design Competition. Each judge was
Design and Remodeling, San Diego, Calif.,
fellow member designers, who are indeed a
either a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath
earned the Best Bath Award for her contem-
vital part of our association.”
Designer (CMKBD) or both a Certified
porary, Asian-themed powder room. It fea-
While expert industry designers served on
tured an elegant black pocket door with
the judging panel to select the top designs of
Shoji-style panels, an ochre wall, sensor-acti-
2014, consumers had a say as well. The NKBA
While each winning designer embraced
Kitchen Designer (CKD) and a Certified Bath Designer (CBD).
vated lighting system, and an arced onyx sink
People’s Pick Awards, featured on HGTV.com,
myriad styles, materials and finishes, they
with gold fixtures — a meticulously planned
declared two winners, selected solely by con-
conformed to one common motif: excellence.
room with glamour and sophistication galore.
sumer votes. More than 15,000 votes were
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Outstanding bath designs from the 2014 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
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the following sponsors: Platinum: JennAir, Waypoint Living Spaces, DuPont Surfaces, and GE Monogram; Gold: Delta Faucet and Hafele; Silver: 20-20 Technologies, Miele, SieMatic, The Home Depot, Mode, Danze, American Standard, Rev-A-Shelf, Wellborn Cabinet, HGTV Remodels.com, and True Professional Series; and Bronze: Hansgrohe, Joneca Corporation, and Pixi. This month, Lifestyles & Homes features the NKBA’s Bathroom design winners. The 2014 Kitchen winners were featured in the July issue. The Bathroom design categories were: • Powder Room (must contain a sink and a toilet, no tub or shower) • Small Bathroom (less than 55 square feet) • Large Bathroom (more than 55 square feet) The judges scored on: 1. Safety and Ergonomics; 2. Elements & Principles of Design; 3. Design Planning; 4. Creativity; and 5. Presentation.
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Best Bath Winner and Powder Room, 1st Place Sol Quintana Wagoner Jackson Design and Remodeling San Diego, Calif. Co-Designers: John Kavan, Vanessa Tejera
Dramatic Asian Flair — Catering to the clients’ affinity for Asian and contemporary themes in an alluring atmosphere, this powder room makes a memorable, dramatic impression. The original powder room dwelled in colors, materials and fixtures that were run-ofthe-mill. A sliding window above the toilet was covered with shutters, creating extra clutter; a swing door made the space feel even smaller; and the room had very little storage. While the new design called for a free-standing vanity, an exhaust vent com-
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2ND PLACE POWDER ROOM
“Rising From the Ashes” earned designer Lori W. Carroll the 2nd Place Powder Room award. After a devastating fire that destroyed the clients’ home, some materials were saved, including tile, wall sconces and a ceiling pendant. The tumbled Sienna Travertine mosaics on the feature wall convey a warm, antiquated look for a colonial ambiance perfect for this powder room renaissance.
1ST PLACE SMALL BATH
“Off to the Beach” is the theme for the 1st Place Small Bath winner designed by Tim Scott. The simple color palette of driftwood-hued floor tile, seafoam colored walls and blue/sand glass backsplash evokes the feeling of a tranquil day at the beach.
ing up through the vanity could not be moved.
illuminated by gold-leaf lighting. The sensor-
meticulously planned room, with a touch of
Incorporating contemporary and Asian-
activated lighting system is designed on a cable
Asian-inspired glamour and sophisticated
inspired elements, improving functionality,
system housing height-adjusting weights – a
design discipline is bound to inspire!
making the powder room seem more spacious
functional solution with Asian roots.
without adding square footage, and bringing in
A curved mirror with a rustic Asian-themed
more light and texture to the room were the
wood frame is the backdrop for a stunning
Tim Scott, XTC Design Incorporated
top priorities of the clients, a couple who fre-
arced onyx sink with gold fixtures, which
Toronto, Ontario
quently entertain guests from their profes-
appears to glow with creamy luminescence.
Co-Designer: Erica Westeroth, CKD, NCIDQ
sional circle. In order to address these
The sliding window above the toilet was
Off to the Beach — This bathroom’s drift-
concerns, this space underwent a major reno-
replaced with a fixed window with obscure
wood hued floor tile, blue/sand glass back-
vation that conveyed a glittering sense of
glass, reducing clutter and adding natural light
splash and seafoam colored walls evoke a
drama in a small area, featuring a simple, ele-
to the room.
Small Bath, 1st Place
feeling of a tranquil day at the beach. Designed
gant black pocket door with Shoji-style pan-
A natural stone floor in dark black with
for a family of three, the space feels natural
els. An ochre wall, designed with a strip of
metallic gold sparkles provides a striking foun-
and comfortable, and is easy to maintain. The
flowing niches, displays treasured collectibles,
dation to this extraordinary room. In the small
designer incorporated a small foot-print from
concealing the venting system and allowing
hallway, located directly outside the powder
an adjacent bedroom closet to allow enough
the addition of a free-standing vanity. Behind
room, an impressive bamboo linen closet with
depth for a walk-in shower. The sink area was
the vanity, an impressive expanse of tile gleams
an Asian motif provides generous storage, also
relocated to the opposite wall to provide ample
in deep hues of ebony, gold and dark brown,
making a statement as a piece of art. This
counter space and storage for three users. The
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“A Shoreline Stroll” earned designer Leslie Lamarre the 2nd Place Small Bath award. The lovely pool bathroom is conveniently located steps from the family pool, is accessible inside and out, and has a beach-like feel. The tumbled glass mosaic looks and feels like beach glass.
large expanse of framed mirror visually expands the space and helps bounce the light. Other special features such as the wood-like tile floor and the exposed thermostatic shower valve blend into the bathroom’s simple color palette and subtle texture.
Large Bath, 1st Place Laura Stein, Laura Stein Interiors, Inc. Toronto, Ontario Co-designer: Natalie Graziano
Contemporary Sophistication— This dated condominium bathroom underwent a major renovation, with the designers working within the constraints of using the original plumbing and footprint of the space. In order to meet the challenges of providing a large storage area in a relatively small bathroom, bringing in good lighting in lieu of natural light, and catering to tall clients when the bathroom’s
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The 2nd Place Large Bath winner, “The Stay-cation Spa”, also earned The People’s Pick award for designer Janice Stone Thomas and codesigner Alia Richards. It caters to the contemporary yet meditative simplicity the clients sought. Soft curves create relaxing visual lines — a floor-to-ceiling concave wall creates the boundaries of the shower.
2ND PLACE LARGE BATH
1ST PLACE LARGE BATH
PEOPLE’S PICK AWARD
“Contemporary Sophistication” garnered the 1st Place Large Bath award for designer Laura Stein and co-designer Natalie Graziano. Two large storage toweres were installed in a new space above the vanity for the tall clients.
large tub area was converted into a shower
The Stay-cation Spa — This profes-
the theme with an elegant ellipse. Doors over
with a bench, and the existing shower stall
sional couple craved a spa-like retreat to help
the vanity create the minimal look of all drawers, hiding asymmetrical pullouts and plumb-
was transformed into a linen closet. One of
recall memories of relaxing vacations.
the two existing sinks was removed, allowing
Catering to the contemporary, yet meditative
ing traps. Large, beige directional texture tile
two large storage towers to be installed in this
simplicity that the clients sought, the reno-
creates a basket weave pattern, and a beau-
new space above the vanity.
vated bathroom truly enhances the experi-
tiful pebble floor adorns the shower area. A collective whisper of respite from the world!
Double sconces on either side of the sink
ence of luxury. Soft curves create the flow of
provide ample light for make-up and shav-
space and relaxing visual lines — a floor to
ing. Three additional recessed lights were
ceiling, concave wall creates the boundaries of
installed in the main part of the room, and a moisture-resistant recessed light was installed in the shower. The ductwork, relocated to the perimeter of the room, allows the ceilings to be raised. The detailed striped tile work in the shower sports three different types of tiles, expertly installed to create an interesting and
Budget-Friendly Bath Winner Cheryl Kees Clendenon, In Detail Interiors
“This year’s winners offer a stunning variety in themes, styles and finishes,” says 2014 NKBA President John Petrie.
Pensacola, Fla.
Beauty on a Budget— In need of a big change on a small budget, this space, previously an upstairs hall bathroom for kids, needed to be transformed into a beautiful, welcoming bath for guests. The main challenges of the space were the dated materials,
dramatic focal point. the shower. This partition supplies storage
a 1980s glass block window, and rotting floor.
People’s Pick Bath Winner and Large Bath, 2nd Place
niches on one side while the outside curve
The painted, custom cabinetry creates a
creates a tiled accent where sheeting water
neutral backdrop from some stunning finish
Janice Stone Thomas, ASID, CKD
flows, kindling the therapeutic sound of cir-
options. Subdued yet efficient, double sconces
Stone Wood Design, Inc.
culating water.
found at a floor clearance sale replaced the
Sacramento, Calif. Co-Designer: Alia Richards
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A sliding door glides easily over the toilet
harsh vanity lighting. An elegant, dark gray
room for privacy. The sculptural tub repeats
quartz countertop (bought as yard stone)
BOB GREENSPAN
GREEN DESIGN WINNER
SUKI MENDENCEVIC
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UNIVERSAL DESIGN WINNER
“A Haven at Home” earned the Green Design award for designer Elina Katsioula-Beall. Below the tub deck, a water pump feeds the greywater to the garden, and a natural tapestry of grey pebble rocks behind the tub offers a spa-like backdrop. The streamlined cabinetry is gray-washed bamboo.
adorns the painted cabinetry. Fun, jeweled knobs add a dash of color and a hammered nickel vessel sink works with the overall aesthetic. The rustic
“Graceful Appeal With a Purpose” - This gorgeous Universal Design winner by designer Shawn McCune was planned for a disabled client and pleases on an aesthetic level as well. A concealed ceiling track lift system moves the resident from his bed into the bathroom.
round mirror, found in an unused bedroom, works perfectly, finishing off the space with an eclectic look. The existing tub was retained, but the surrounding, dated fiberglass was
style of this stunning bathroom are special features like the silvertray ceiling with crystal chandelier, the Calcutta marble floor laid
changed to Calcutta gold marble, running in a classic subway pattern. The
on a herringbone with inlaid tile rug, a niche for art or flowers
focal point of this shower is the beautiful custom glass tile in the center,
behind a free-standing tub, frosted glass French entry doors and
sitting under the new rectangular transform window. A colorful and whim-
a unique toilet storage/ display cabinet. Fresh and revitalizing, like
sical shower curtain serves as a beautiful canvas, and new, modern, gray
a step into the savannas!
floor tiles ground the space and complete this updated look. A fun and inviting space to enjoy for many years to come.
Universal Design Winner
Before & After Bath Winner
Lenexa, Kan.
Shawn McCune, CKD, Kitchen Design Gallery Inc. Paul Knutson, Knutson Residential Design, LLC Saint Paul, Minn.
Graceful Appeal with a Purpose— This master bathroom was meticulously designed for a paraplegic client and his girlfriend to make them feel at home, yet accommodate the medical
A Step into the Savannas — As a remedy for the existing master
issues. Understanding the client’s physical capabilities, a 42-inch
bathroom that lacked sophistication and attention to detail, the clients
wide pocket door was designed, allowing it to pocket in 36 inches,
wanted a spacious, well-lit bathroom that connected to the master bed-
leaving a 36-inch clearance and 6 inches to attach a large handle
room and resonated with its more refined architectural style.
to both sides so the client could push it open and shut.
Introducing a layered lighting scheme and light colored, reflective surfaces
To accommodate a ceiling track lift system, a ceiling that
brings a bright, refreshing feel to the space. A glass shower door replaces the
included the radius features of the rest of the house was designed,
original solid tub/shower wall, enabling an open feel to the room. Bathing,
concealing the track. The system would lift the client from his
washing and toilet areas are treated as individual, formal, symmetrical
bed through the bathroom door, over the tub, the hat box toilet,
compositions, connecting to one another for a unified architectural expres-
the new artistic bidet, into the shower, over the wall and into the
sion. The addition of a second 30-inch door provides for a more generous,
changing table, and then into his wheelchair.
open “suite” connection to the bedroom.
In order to make this system functional, a Control 4 system
A palette of classic forms and materials unifies the space and connects it
was integrated for the client to run all the lights and smart home
to the similarly refined forms of the bedroom. Adding to the distinctive
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needs, this sophisticated bathroom is fully functional and ready to serve!
Green Design Winner Elina Katsioula-Beall, CKD Dewitt Designer Kitchens Pasadena, Calif.
A Haven at Home — Aficionados of natural elements as well as recycling enthusiasts, the clients desired their bathroom suite to bring forth a soothing feeling, with a material mix evoking the outdoors and a hidden system to recycle greywater. The layout accommodates an open plan featuring the couple’s long vanity, with the water closet to the right and shower to the left. Across from the shower, the large deck features a bath tub, big enough to accommodate two. Below the tub deck, a water pump feeds the greywater to the garden. Gray pebbles and bamboo, resting on a bed of quiet “anticato” travertine, are the key materials evoking a nature’s retreat. The recycled glass mosaic appears on the shower walls and shampoo
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Adults, Brace Yourself! Orthodontic treatments are not just for kids anymore
By Judy Latta side from being prominent celebrities, what do Faith Hill, Katherine Heigl, Gwen Stefani, Tom Cruise, Kate Middleton and Katy Perry have in common? They all opted as adults to treat their orthodontic problems with corrective braces, and according to the American Association of Orthodontists, these celebrities are part of a growing trend. Today, one in every five orthodontic patients is over the age of 18, and many are in their 40s, 50s and beyond. Academy Award-winner Faye Dunaway was 61 years old when she elected to get braces. A report issued by the Harvard Medical School suggests, “Although childhood is the ideal time to make changes in the positioning of the teeth, more adults are opting for orthodontic treatment and coming away with excellent results.” In addition to boosting your confidence
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and self-esteem, orthodontics can correct a variety of dental problems, including misaligned teeth, overcrowded teeth, bite abnormalities, and jaw problems. Without proper treatment for these conditions, you could be at higher risk for cavities, gum disease, ear pain, headaches, and chewing and speech problems, and some of these problems worsen as you age. For this reason, braces can be an important part of maintaining your oral health, no matter how old you are. In the past, many adults would not even consider orthodontic treatment because they could not imagine walking around with a mouth full of metal. Fortunately, however, several options for straightening teeth exist today that are more aesthetic and discreet than traditional stainless steel braces. In some rare cases, only a removable retainer is necessary to make slight changes. In other rare cases, surgery may be necessary. Most often, however, the treatment
will consist of braces or aligners, followed by ongoing use of a retainer. TREATMENT OPTIONS Orthodontic treatments work by applying continuous pressure to your teeth over time to move them slowly into alignment. As the teeth shift, they loosen from the gum line and move into place, and the bone around the teeth also changes shape to support the new positioning. The process is gradual, generally taking between one and three years, because if the teeth move too quickly they could become unstable. There are several different orthodontic appliances available from which to choose. Conventional Metal Braces—For metal braces, your orthodontist will attach metal brackets to your teeth connected by wires that apply pressure to your teeth to cause the movement needed to move them into proper position. While conventional
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metal braces are efficient and relatively inexpensive, adults tend to prefer treatments that are less noticeable. Clear Braces—Ceramic braces are similar to traditional braces, but their brackets are made of clear composite materials or tooth-colored porcelain so only the connecting wires are plainly visible. It is possible to coat the wires with a tooth-colored coating, but coated wires are typically less efficient than uncoated wires so they are not often used. The composite materials of clear braces are weaker and more brittle than metal braces, but this is generally not a significant problem for adults who tend to be more conscientious with their orthodontic investment than younger people. Because clear braces are discreet and more affordable than some other options, they are a popular choice among adults. Lingual Braces—Lingual braces are custom-made and attached to the back of the teeth, facing the tongue, so they are not visible when you speak and smile. Your orthodontist constructs these braces by making an impression of your mouth and scanning it into a computer program that designs a plan for braces specifically to fit your mouth. The downside of this option is that, since they are on the backside of the teeth, they can interfere with the movement of the tongue, which can be irritating and uncomfortable, and cause difficulty with speech. Because these braces are custom-made and more challenging to adjust than other methods, this is generally the most expensive option. Clear Acrylic Aligners—Acrylic
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aligner treatment, the final step of the process is the retainer, an appliance designed to hold the teeth in their new position while the bones around them stabilize. It is critical to wear the retainer as directed to prevent your teeth from regressing to their original positioning.
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aligners are clear, removable appliances custom-made from a mold of your mouth that apply pressure to your teeth to move them into alignment. You wear each set for a few weeks, and once your teeth have adjusted, your orthodontist will fit you for a new set. The advantages of aligners are they are nearly invisible, easier to clean than
Today, one in every five orthodontic patients is over the age of 18, and many are in their 40s, 50s and beyond. braces, and are removable during eating. The disadvantages are that they can be costly, often take longer to work than traditional braces, and some people still need a short period of regular braces following the aligner treatment. While this type of treatment can be effective for aligning the teeth, it is not effective for correcting bite problems. Additionally, patients of this type of treatment must be significantly motivated and self-disciplined because they face the constant temptation to remove the appliance, which can greatly slow down the treatment process. Retainers—After the orthodontist removes the braces or completes
FACTORS TO CONSIDER If you may be interested in orthodontic treatment, there are factors specific to adults to consider going in to the process. • The bones of adults have stopped growing, so the realignment process may take longer than it does for younger patients. • Some structural oral changes in adults are not possible without surgery. • Adults tend to enter the process with pre-existing dental work and conditions so orthodontics can be more complicated than with younger patients. If you wish to receive orthodontic treatment as an adult, you will likely need to start by seeing your general dentist and a periodontist to ensure that factors such as existing dental work, gum disease or other conditions will not adversely affect your treatment. If you are considering orthodontic care, your first step will be to schedule an appointment with an orthodontist who will recommend a treatment plan and discuss your options with you to determine which might be best for meeting your needs, timeframe and budget. Keep in mind that some medical and dental insurance plans cover at least a portion of orthodontic work, so check with your provider regarding your benefits before you initiate the process. l
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any seniors think that new glasses and a stronger prescription is all they need to get back the vision of their youth. The fact is that cataracts may be the cause for the decline in vision. The condition is the leading cause of vision loss among adults 55 and older. In fact, more than half the people over age 65 have some degree of cataract development. Moreover, a recent study out of the Universityof Texas Medical Branch in Galveston indicates that seniors suffering from poor vision have shown evidence of a premature mental decline. The results of this study clearly bring to light the importance of routine eye care for older adults, who are at increased risk of eye conditions that cause severe visual impairment such as cataracts. In honor of “Cataract Awareness Month,” taking place in August, EyeCare America, the public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, encourages people to call the EyeCare America Seniors EyeCare Program. This year-
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tain point, however, surgery may be needed to improve vision. Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States. More than 90 percent of the people who have cataract surgery regain useful vision. EyeCare America’s Seniors EyeCare Program bridges the healthcare gap for the aging U.S. population. Through the program, those who are eligible receive a dilated medical exam and up to one year of treatment at no out-of-pocket cost. EyeCare America is able to provide this no-cost care through its network of volunteer ophthalmologists who waive patient co-payments and accept Medicare as payment in full for their services. Patients without insurance are not charged. EyeCare America’s Seniors EyeCare Program is designed for people who: • Are U.S. citizens or legal residents • Are age 65 and older • Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years • Do not belong to an HMO or the VA For a Seniors EyeCare Program referral, those interested may call the toll-free help line 1-800-222-EYES (3937). The Seniors EyeCare Program help line operates 24 hours a day, every day, year-round. To supplement its award-winning referral program, EyeCare America has recently created a new website specifically designed to assist online users in learning more about eye problems such as cataracts. The site, eyecareamerica.org, contains up-to-date clinical information about cataracts reviewed by certified ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) with links to current treatments and even an interactive tour of the eye’s anatomy. Visitors can share important health topics with family and friends through a convenient email forward function and order free pamphlets that give indepth information on treatment, tests/ diagnosis, causes and risks factors for a wide variety of common eye diseases. Other easy to use functions include online tools such as a vision simulator, which allows users to see how vision would be affected from common eye diseases, and informative videos, created by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, that will provide visitors with a complete interactive experience.l
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THE PERFECT WORKOUT Many people – especially women – have a fear of “bulking up” like a bodybuilder if they were to start strength training. In reality, if you’re older than 25, it’s much more likely that too little muscle is the problem rather than too much muscle. The research studies indicate that adults who don’t strength train lose an average of a half pound of lean muscle tissue each year starting at age 25. Over time, this results in arms and thighs that are softer and less firm, a slower metabolism, and buying larger clothing sizes. Effective strength training changes all of this. It increases your metabolism, as well as sculpts your legs and arms. And since muscle is denser than fat, strength training helps make your body smaller, firmer, and more shapely. The Perfect Workout’s personal trainers specialize in a revolutionary strength training method that stimulates all of these remarkable changes throughout your whole body from just two 20minute training sessions a week. And they guarantee you’ll get results. Four Houston area locations: Sugar Land 281-201-5309 River Oaks 713-999-5182 Memorial 281-724-5147 The Woodlands 281-245-0478 ThePerfectWorkout.com
KELSEY-SEYBOLD CLINIC Yes, it’s back to school time. No matter what grade your child is about to enter, there’s the required back-to-school medical checkup. This yearly physical exam is an important part of your child’s healthcare, checking on their physical development and getting them current on required immunizations. “A back-to-school checkup gives us a chance to give a thorough physical exam that meets school requirements, as well as an opportunity to address a young person’s nutritional, emotional and social concerns,” says Marina Ramirez, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician at Kelsey-Seybold’s Meyerland Plaza Clinic. Children involved in school athletic programs are often required to have sports-specific exams. An exam by a pediatrician will usually exceed school-sports requirements with the added benefit of being more in-depth than the typical schoolsponsored mass physicals. So don’t delay.
Schedule your child’s exam today at KelseySeybold’s Meyerland Plaza Clinic with Jessica Lewis, M.D., F.A.A.P.; Magda Ragab, M.D. F.A.A.P.; or Marina Ramirez, M.D., F.A.A.P. Appointment scheduling is available 24/7 at the phone number below, or go online to schedule your own appointment. 24/7 Scheduling: 713-442-KIDS Kelsey-Seybold.com/NOW
HOUSTON METHODIST PRIMARY CARE GROUP Healthcare today can be confusing, and you may wonder “Who is the right physician for me at this stage of life?” Research shows that having an established primary care doctor is a reliable predictor of long-term health, which can make a family medicine physician a sensible choice. “I see people of all ages, including children, teenagers, adults and seniors,” said Linda Porter-Tucci, M.D., a Houston Methodist Primary Care Group physician. “From routine wellness exams to treating chronic conditions and even hospice care, I chose family medicine so I could help others preserve their health for a lifetime.” Family physicians provide continuity of care, referrals to trusted specialists if needed, and act as the “medical home” overseeing you and your family’s health for every age. Dr. Porter-Tucci likens her role to that of a coach. “Caring for multiple generations of the same family is common in my practice, so it feels very much like a team approach,” she said. To find a primary care physician for you and your family, visit the website and schedule online today. houstonmethodist.org/primarycare
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throughout the body — including hard-to-detect load pressure points, deformities and stress and fragility fractures in the lower extremity before they become a crisis management or limb salvage (in the case of a diabetic patient) situation. A podiatrist is a doctor of “podiatric” medicine (DPM), not a Doctor of Medicine. Completing four years of training in a podiatric school and variable amounts of hospital residency training, they are qualified to diagnose and treat certain conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. They can effectively manage certain localized conditions such as callosities, diseases of the nail and diabetic foot ulcerations. Call or visit the website to learn more. 888-530-4494 sandersclinic.net
HOUSTON VIR Do you have leg pain, night cramps, varicose veins or poor circulation? Houston Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) is Houston’s premier vein and interventional center. It was established to bring the most advanced, minimally invasive procedures to Greater Houston residents without the hassles of going to a hospital. Their procedures are performed by Interventional Radiologists, physicians who are specialty trained in using image guidance. With their expertise in interpreting and utilizing x-rays, CTs and ultrasound, they are able to pinpoint the exact location in your body to effectively deliver treatments. Therapies are administered mostly though small needles or catheters so that you leave with no more than a small incision, allowing for a speedy recovery. They tailor your treatment specifically to you. If you want the best potential result you can get, then choose Houston VIR. Call to schedule your free vein screening. 832-548-9424 houstonvir.com 1213 Hermann Drive, Suite 255, Houston
THE COMPOUNDING SHOP With more than 80 years of experience among its pharmacists, the Compounding Shop offers bioidentical hormone therapy and other customized prescriptions. Locally owned and operated since 1982, they are one of the first and most experienced compounding pharmacies in the Houston metropolitan area. The friendly, multi-lingual staff is certified and licensed, and they specialize in com-
pounding. Providing exceptional customer service is their main goal, and they proudly stand by their products. In addition to bio-identical hormone replacement, the pharmacy offers pain management; veterinarian medicine; dental preparation; saliva hormone testing; nutritional and dietary support; consultation; and many other medications and products. The Compounding Shop is a member of the Professional Compounding Centers of America and the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. The Shop is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come by and see what they can do for you! They now accept all Major Medical and Prescription Insurances, including Medicare Part D, for both compound and legend drugs. Note: Medicare Part D may not cover compounds. Please call for more info. 281-495-2230 compoundingshopinc.com 11851-A Wilcrest Drive, Houston
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CY-FAIR HAND AND WRIST NICHOLAS FIORE, M.D. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition caused by the compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, resulting in numbness and tingling in the ring and small fingers. It is not uncommon to be awakened in the middle of the night with the ring and small fingers “asleep” because many people sleep with the elbow in flexion (an action which compresses the nerve). It is diagnosed with a combination of history, physical exam, and nerve study. Early treatment consists of behavior modification, such as avoiding pressure or prolonged flexion of the elbow. When the condition advances untreated, however, it can result in permanent loss of hand muscle, clawing of the ring and small fingers, and numbness. Thanks to technological advances, this condition can be treated “endoscopically” with a 2-3 cm incision as opposed to the historical 10-15 cm incision. Dr. Fiore utilizes the AM surgical system with a clear tube so that the nerve can be visualized AT ALL TIMES and minimize potential injury to the nerve. Patients are moving in the recovery room and typically have no restrictions at 7-10 days. Come see Dr. Fiore today for an evaluation. 281-970-8002 nicholasfioremd.com 11307 FM 1960, Ste. 270, Houston
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Refreshing Summer cocktails Organic Green Margaritas • 2 ounces silver tequila • 1ounce of Harney & Sons Organic Green w/ Citrus & Ginkgo Iced Tea • 1 ounce of lime fresh lime juice • 2 tablespoons light agave nectar Mix ingredients and pour over ice. Garnish with lime wedge and salt.
Darjeeling Unlimited Mix 1 oz. bourbon with 6 oz. of Darjeeling Iced Tea. Add a splash of simple syrup to taste and pour over rocks.
Peach Bellini • 4 ounces champagne • 2 ounces Harney & Sons Peach Iced Tea • 1 ounce peach puree Pour peach puree and iced tea into a chilled champagne flute. Slowly pour champagne over peach mixture and enjoy.
Raspberry Champagne Cordial hen the days are long and the nights are hot, Harney & Sons Iced Tea is the perfect way to cool down. Add a few more ingredients and you have a unique and refreshing summer cocktail. Harney & Sons Fine Teas created their Fresh Brew Iced Teas so tea drinkers could enjoy their favorite Harney blends iced. Thirty years ago, Harney & Sons founder John Harney learned about teas from his mentor, Stanley Mason. And Stanley, an Oldschool British tea man, only wanted black teas and traditional blends. However,
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one day when Stanley was not looking, John began making delicious fruity blends. And when John was not looking, John’s two sons, Michael and Paul, made an iced tea. Today, Harney & Sons offers several Iced Tea Blends: Black Currant, Organic Green w/Citrus & Ginkgo, Green with Coconut, Organic Plain (Black), Peach, Pomegranate Oolong, and Raspberry Herbal. This summer, Harney & Sons puts a fresh twist on classic cocktails. These summer cocktails are great for entertaining or a quiet evening on the porch.
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A light champagne cocktail with three layers of color that is as festive in the glass as delicious in your mouth! Try with the Peach tea for a fun twist. Bring 1/2 cup of water just to boil. Stir in tea leaves and sugar, steep for 3-4 minutes. Strain liquid into a small spouted measuring cup, pressing to extract liquid. Pour champagne into 6 flutes, then carefully pour 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chilled tea into each glass. Top with 2-3 raspberries.
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1.5 ounces vodka 1 teaspoon sugar ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 1 cup of Harney & Sons Plain (Black) Iced Tea Mix vodka, sugar, and lemon juice in a tall glass. Fill glass with ice and fill with iced tea. Stir ingredients together and garnish with lemon.
Jasmine London Lemonade Infuse 10 teaspoons of Dragon Pearl Jasmine into 750ml of a gin of your choice for 2+ hours. Mix in 1 part gin and 5 parts Harney & Sons Lemonade and enjoy! A great twist on a traditional London Lemonade.
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Indoor S’mores
CHRISTINA LANE
Girl Scouts celebrate National S’mores Day August 10
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After more than 100 years, it's no secret that the Girl Scouts have perfected the art of making s'mores. From summer nights under starry skies to roasting marshmallows in the microwave, the s'mores recipe has come a long way since it was first documented in the 1927 Girl Scout Handbook. As a toast to this tasty treat, Girl Scouts everywhere will celebrate National S'mores Day on August 10. Although the original graham cracker-chocolate-marshmallow layered method will forever be a classic, unconventional s'mores mirror the imaginative girls of today.
Ingredients: Makes:2 servings • 1 cup chocolate chips • 8 large marshmallows • graham crackers for dipping Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 450˚. 2. In a cast iron skillet, add the chocolate chips. Snip the large marshmallows in half and top the chocolate chips with them. (You could also use a scoop of mini marshmallows alternatively.) 3. Once the oven is up to temperature, add the skillet to the oven. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the marshmallows turn golden brown. 4. Serve with graham crackers for scooping.
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ç By Denman Moody
author, The Advanced Oenophile
Marchese Piero Antinori, Tignanello and Antica Possibly the most important wine luminary on the planet
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he Antinori family began making wine in 1385—that’s 107 years before Columbus discovered America! Marchese Piero Antinori, possibly the most important and accomplished wine luminary on the planet, is the 26th generation leader of Villa Antinori, headquartered in Tuscany. And his three daughters (Albiera, Allegra and Allesia), all in the family business and primed to take the reins some day in the future, are the 27th. I shall not even attempt here to describe the scope, depth and impact worldwide Antinori has made on the world of wine. Several facts will have to suffice. Antinori literally transformed the Italian wine scene. According to the 1967 DOC law (similar to appellation controllée in France) for Chianti, and in effect until 1984, Sangiovese accounted for between 50 and 80%, blended with 10 to 30% Canaiolo and 10 to 30% Trebbiano and Malvasia (two white grapes). Up to 5% Colorino and certain other grapes were allowed. If this pattern were not followed the wine could not be called Chianti, Chianti Classico or Chianti Classico Riserva. In 1971, Antinori produced a wine with Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon and called it Tignanello after the great Tignanello Vineyard. He hired the top French wine consultant Emile Peynaud to help his wine maker Giacomo Tachis breathe new life into the winemaking scene: more skin contact, riper grapes, no more long aging in large chestnut barrels, but use of small French oak for a short duration, etc. Peynaud went on to help bring Chateau Margaux into a renaissance after it was purchased by the Mentzelopoulos family in 1977. The first commercially produced Tignanello was in 1975 — 80% Sangiovese; 20% Cabernet Sauvignon — to great acclaim. The “Super Tuscan” era began!
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A rare shot of Marijo Moody (usually her husband’s photographer) and the author on the Winery Terrace at Antica.
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The author (left) and Marchese Piero Antinori.
Although visiting California and thinking about making wine there since 1966, it was in 1986 that Antinori, with another investor, purchased 1,200 acres on Napa’s Atlas Peak. Antinori now owns the entire property, called Antica, and in 1998 purchased another prime 24 acres from which comes the exclusive, limited production Townsend Vineyard. It is not a happenstance that Townsend is approximately the same elevation as the Tignanello Vineyard in Tuscany. Also, the considerable presence of rocks in both vineyards are beneficial to the ripening of grapes — reflective light at Tignanello and radiant light at Townsend. With the fabulous weather, soils, elevation, vine spacing (2,400 vines/acre) and best root stocks, the goal for Townsend is about 3 tons/acre or one bottle per vine! On June 23, 2014, an historic tour/tasting/luncheon event took place at Antica for a select group of journalists. The tasting consisted of two flights, with commentary by Antinori and his estate manager Glenn Silva: 1st flight: Tignanello 1997, 1999, 2004, 2007 and 2011 2nd flight: Antica Townsend Vineyard 2008 (inaugural vintage),
The Antica winery across the vineyard.
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Tignanello, the revolutionary wine of Tuscany.
2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013 (barrel sample). I could produce a documentary about this one day, but in the confines of this article, I’ll just give a brief look at each of these world-class wines: Tignanello (all but one 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc): 1997 — One of the greatest vintages of the last 50 years. Incredible grip and persistence. 1999 — Finesse with complexity and structure. Beautiful red fruits. 2004 — California vintage. Slightly overripe grapes. Gorgeous wine of “clove, black cherries and expresso.” While great at release, Antinori is not sure it will age as well as the others. 2007 — Perfect vintage for Sangiovese. Exceptional balance. Intense aroma. Great aging potential. 2011 — Difficult vintage, but excellent wine of plums, cherries and a hint of mint. Supple tannins. Antica Cabernet Sauvignon Townsend Vineyard, all with gorgeous, deep purpleblack color: 2008 — Only 22% of the grapes used. “Stunning concentration and purity of fruit.” 2009 — Ripe flavors of black currants and notes of mocha. Full-bodied. Long, memorable finish. 2010—Almost perfection. Only 50 cases produced. “…depth, length and persistence.” 2012 — Must be tasted to be believed. Stunning. Reminded me — and I said so — of tasting the stupendous 1986 Chateau Margaux in its youth (and mine) with Paul Pontallier at Chateau Margaux. Elegant. Sensational. Perfect. 2013 (from barrel) — Following 2012, a successive “fairy tale” vintage in Napa Valley. Even smaller berries that add color and dimension. Very rich, yet soft. To be released around May 2015. Possibly another perfect wine. The tasting was followed by a 5-course Italian luncheon overlooking the panoply of lush, green vines that cover approximately half of the other-worldly Antica
You can visit anticanapavalley.com, and if you click on “Wines” and scroll down, you can find locations, including restaurants where you can purchase Antica wines locally — a decent number in the Houston area. And the retail prices are more than reasonable, with the Chardonnay around $35, the Cabernet $55 and the amazing Townsend $95. Tignanello is $105.l
Antica Townsend Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley.
Estate. The pairing Antica Estate wines were: 2013 Sauvignon Blanc; 2012 Chardonnay; 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon; and 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon — all excellent, with the Chardonnay and 2012 Cabernet being my favorites.
Denman Moody is the former publisher of Moody’s Wine Review, which the Washington Post said was “...certainly the best publication in this country for tracking the state of rare and exotic wines.” He was also the contributing editor on rare wines for the International Wine Review in New York from 1984-1990. He is an author, freelance wine writer and wine consultant. Denman is the Texas broker for the wines of Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes, N.Y. TheAdvancedOenophile.com.
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Danielle
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Wes Text by Melanie Saxton Photos by Carlino’s Photography
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ecause distance makes the heart grow fonder, it is no wonder that the hearts of Danielle Hope and Wes Bily overflowed on their journey to the altar. Not even an international separation could keep them from tying the knot. Danielle hails from Fort Bend and is a recent graduate of The University of Texas, where she earned a BBA in finance. She works for Edward Jones as a financial advisor in Richmond. George Wesley “Wes” Bily also graduated from UT and received a BS degree in mechanical engineering. He works as an engineer for Schlumberger.
Introductions Danielle graduated from high school in June 2008 and could not wait for college life at The University
The couple share a kiss in front of a Texas flag barn in Needville, Texas. • The Bily sign was a gift from a guest. • A tender moment for the future bride and groom. • The bride twirled in her dress during the bridal shoot.
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of Texas. Over the summer, she traveled back and forth between Richmond and Austin for Texas Cheerleading duties. Meanwhile, Wes did some traveling of his own. As a mechanical engineering major at UT, he had an internship that summer with Fluor Daniel in Sugar Land. On weekends he returned to Austin as the Social Chair for Beta Theta Pi fraternity. The couple met at a frat party involving a foam bounce house. Danielle caught a glimpse of a tall, dark and handsome guy holding not one, not two, but three beers. Rather than the colorful Polo shorts worn by the other frat guys, he was dressed in a Columbia fishing shirt and Wranglers. Danielle was decked out in camouflage – not exactly the theme of the party. But according to Wes, she was a
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vision! He went straight for her. There was no wavering. He had to talk to her. Then duty called. Wes asked Danielle to wait while he rushed a fraternity candidate. He made a joke about his great “jeans,” so she cooperated. He returned and they talked for hours. Afterwards, Danielle stalked him on Facebook (of course).
First Date After finishing her cheerleading duties for the week, Danielle drove to Sugar Land from Austin for a romantic lunch date at Chick-fil-A. She was excited and didn't want to be late, and subsequently got pulled over by a police officer. She complained about her ticket all during lunch, but that didn't stop Wes from asking her to dinner that evening.
Courtship The couple dated long distance after Wes graduated in December 2008. He moved back home to Houston and was eventually transferred to Calgary, Canada in February 2011. Danielle moved to St. Louis, Mo. in May 2012, then back to Richmond in October the same year.
Proposal Bridesmaids in pink dresses. • The bride showcases a special brooch on her bouquet while wearing her University of Texas ring. • Mother of the bride and bridesmaids assist Danielle with her gown. • Shoes by Betsey Johnson.
Maintaining a long distance relationship and conducting any sort of personal business across international borders was a challenge. Wes “finally” proposed to Danielle on January 1, 2013. However, their engagement
story started much earlier while Wes was stationed on a rig in Fort Nelson, British Columbia. In January 2012 Danielle visited Wes – and the Calgary Jewelry store. She favored a three stone design in a platinum setting. “Note to self,” Wes thought. “Save money.” He secretly managed to have a custom ring made in Houston and had his best man store it for safekeeping. Fast forward to December 2012. Danielle flew to Canada to usher in the New Year with Wes. She had no idea he planned to propose. Luckily, Wes’ Kiwi roommate was visiting a girlfriend in Houston and was able to bring the ring back to Calgary just in time. Then the East Coast was hit with crippling snowstorms, cancelling the flight for Wes’ replacement on the rig. Worse, Wes was fighting a fever and couldn’t eat or sleep. Not only did he have to deal with illness, but it seemed like he would never get to see Danielle! All three of his roommates met Danielle at the airport – without Wes. That night they took her to her first hockey game – the Calgary Flames. Meanwhile, Wes’ replacement arrived, and he was finally able to reunite with his love. He wanted to propose to her at Banff/Lake Louise where they had one of their first dates in Canada. But between being sick and almost not making it home, they opted to stay in. Still, Wes was determined to reach his ideal spot for the proposal. Unfortunately, he discovered that all HOUSTON LIFESTYLES & HOMES | AUGUST 2014 |
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the hotels in Banff/Lake Louise were either booked solid or astronomically expensive. Since Danielle refused to let him travel with a fever, he had no choice but to pop the question on his gold chenille sofa overlooking a picture window in his ’60s era house. Wes retrieved the mahogany box from its hiding place under an Astros cap in his roommate’s bedroom. As Danielle was unpacking groceries, he coaxed her from the kitchen. In one swift motion he pulled the ring box from underneath a cushion and rolled onto one knee. Then he stumbled over the phrases he’d rehearsed for over a year. The next few seconds were a blur, but Danielle remembers Wes saying, "be your husband," "rest of my life," and "Will you marry me?" Then she realized why he was so adamant about going to Banff. She could not be more excited to marry this man, regardless of where he proposed!
Engagement The week she got home from Canada, Danielle and her parents booked a venue and attended the Bridal Extravaganza. Then she and Wes signed the contract to build their first house in August 2013. They got the keys in March 2014, just in time to say “I do” on April 5.
The Wedding Danielle wanted her own glamorous touches, which included rustic florals and
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her favorite hues of pink. She envisioned a ceremony and cocktail hour followed by an indoor reception. Attire: The bride’s ivory silk taffeta and silk washed organza sculpted strapless gown by Watters had a layered bodice and full skirt adorned with ivory handmade silk taffeta, silk organza flowers and a 60-inch sweep train. A beaded crystal sash was sewn on at the waist. The cathedral length veil was beaded around the edges and adorned with crystals along the bottom. Her “something new” was her bridal attire. Her mother’s garter served as “something old” and “something borrowed.” The bottom of her shoes were her “something blue.” Bridesmaids wore long blush strapless chiffon dresses by Amsale embellished with beautiful rosettes. The groom wore a black Vera Wang tuxedo and an ivory shirt, vest and bowtie. His Larry Mahan black boots were made of full quill ostrich. Groomsmen also wore black Vera Wang tuxedos with ivory shirts, light pink vests, and light pink ties. Floral: The bride carried a medium, multi-level, hand-tied bouquet composed of Vendela roses, white O'Hara roses, white ranunculus, white hydrangeas, and white stock, all wrapped in ivory ribbon. The bouquets for the maid of honor and bridesmaids were composed of white hydrangeas, Vendela roses, white O'Hara roses, white stock, and snowflake spray roses
The groom with his groomsmen and ushers. • The groom wore his future father-in-law’s dress shirt studs. • The groom reads the inscription on a handkerchief made by the bride’s grandmother. • A bucket of beer in the groom’s quarters showcasing the custom koozies.
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The groom’s cake was a complete surprise — shaped like the state of Texas and included a Texas flag and the UT tower. • The wedding cake featured design elements from the bride’s dress • Longhorn chocolate-covered strawberries — a nod to the couple’s alma mater. • Personalized Hershey Kisses by the groom’s mother. • Signature drinks at the open bar included “Blushing Bride” (pink lemonade and vodka) and “Man & Wife Margaritas.” • Centerpieces composed of Esperance roses, hydrangeas, and curly willow were featured on the tabletops sprinkled with Esperance rose petals.
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wrapped in blush ribbon. The flower girl carried a pomander ball composed of stock, hydrangeas, and pink Majolika spray roses. The groom wore a single white ranunculus boutonniere with greenery accents. The best man, groomsmen, ring bearers, and ushers wore clusters of pink Majolika spray roses with greenery accents. Ceremony arrangements included large floral tiebacks of white hydrangeas, white stock, blush stock, pink Majolika spray roses and Vendela roses with pearls and crystals spilling from the floral. The aisle décor of blush pink hydrangea floral clusters were tied with ivory ribbon. Chapel doors were adorned with heart-shaped wreaths composed of white cushion poms, white hydrangeas, white stock, and pink Majolika spray roses. The Wedding Party: Pastor John Lockhart of First Baptist Church in Richmond officiated as parents of the bride, Holly Hope and Ruben W. Hope III, and the mother of the groom, Rachel Bily, looked on. In their thoughts was George Gerald Bily, the groom’s father, who had passed away when Wes was young. Blythe Hope (sister of the bride) served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Lindsey Holifield (cousin of the bride), Bree Bily (sister of the groom), and friends Natalie Webb, Veronica Adamcik and Hailey Hanson. Lexi Hope, cousin of the bride, was the adorable flower girl. Devin Bily (cousin of the groom) served as best man. Stephen Saenz (cousin of the groom), Ben Hope (brother of the bride)
and friends Dustin Creek, Jess Randall and Bobby Vaughn were groomsmen. Two ring bearers, Connor Judge and Holden Judge, were also cousins of the bride. Top Wedding Moment: The bride recalls that the groom cried like a baby during her walk down the aisle. Then he started laughing. “In the pictures, everyone is looking at him!” she notes.
The Reception Guests were first treated to an outdoor fireworks display after they watched the couple dance to “My Best Friend” by Tim McGraw. Father and daughter danced to “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw. Mother and son danced to “Then They Do” by Trace Adkins. Everyone enjoyed the photo booth and a “well wishes camera” by the bar, where guests left a video clip of advice for the newlyweds. A silver hammered vase was displayed on the reception guest book table. The floral arrangement consisted of blush dendrobium orchids, Esperance roses, pink Majolika spray roses, blush hydrangeas, white stock and willow branches. Centerpiece No. 1, a princess vase with curly willow, sat on a crystal drop tray. Apple blossom snapdragons, Esperance roses, blush hydrangeas, white stock, curly willow and pink Majolika spray roses were set off by petals on the tables. A trio of cylinder vases with submerged apple blossom snapdragons, floating candles, and river rocks comprised centerpiece No. 2, also with scattered petals.
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Centerpiece No. 3 was a 6x6x6-inch vase with curly willow and florals of blush hydrangeas, Esperance roses, pink Majolika spray roses, white stock, apple blossom snapdragons and petals scattered on the table. The Wedding Cake: A vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream icing (no filling) soared five tiers and mimicked the bride’s gown. Rosettes adorned the bottom three tiers, with a “layered” look on the top two tiers. The cake topper was by Waterford. The groom’s cake, shaped like the state of Texas, was decorated with the
Texas flag and bordered with chocolate covered strawberries, some dipped in white chocolate as longhorn decorations. It displayed the UT tower in Austin where the couple met, and an oil rig in South Texas to represent the groom’s career. Boots were placed in Dallas (location of the Texas state fair), and a house in Richmond to commemorate the couple’s new residence. Departure: Mr. and Mrs. Bily took off in a Rolls-Royce, leaving behind Whataburger taquitos for guests to enjoy! The Honeymoon: The couple stayed nine nights in the beautiful Maldives. l
A proud father walks his beautiful daughter down the aisle. • The groom awaits his bride. • Ecstatic, the newlyweds celebrate the anticipated words, “Mr. & Mrs. George Wesley Bily.” • A special first dance as husband and wife. • The getaway Rolls-Royce had “BILY” license plates. • Whataburger bacon and egg taquitos were available to hungry guests as they exited. • A departing kiss for the guests.
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Pelican Hill is SoCal’s Own Tuscany All Photos Courtesy of PeliCAn hill
Festa dell’Autunno welcomes Fall with Italian flair
The Resort at Pelican Hill
By Elizabeth Anthony ome October, most Houstonians are ready for a respite from Summer and her tendency to stick around after the love is gone. Come October, we pant for Autumn and her cooler temperament. Come October, we’ve earned a short get-away, anyway. Come October, come to Pelican Hill on the coast of California’s Newport Beach. Come celebrate life at the Festa dell’Autunno.
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The Resort at Pelican Hill Aside from the cooler climate — which in October ranges from lows in the 60s to highs in the 70s — the resort’s aesthetic alone is enough to get your mind set on cool. Situated on 504 acres on the Pacific Ocean and built in the style of Italy’s Andrea Palladio (the most acclaimed architect of the High Renaissance and celebrated for his churches, villas, palaces and other grand edifices), Pelican Hill has been internationally heralded for its emphasis on detail unprecedented in the resort world. Just as in Tuscany, Pelican Hill nestles into the hillside along the sea, both engaging and complementary of the natural setting. The resort’s full range of distinctive Palladian elements include rows of arched porticos, barrel-vaulted ceilings, multi-story entry rotundas, graceful corniced columns and courtyards, flowing fountains and archways framing vivid vistas of the sea. Pelican Hill boasts numerous awards for its consistent reputation of indulging guests with
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the finest of everything. The resort features villas with magnificent coastal views and an unparalleled array of appointments, luxurious bungalow guest rooms and suites with private terraces, an iconic “Coliseum Pool” with tiered decks and luxurious cabanas, and more. Festa dell’Autunno Over the weekend of October 10-12, visiting guests and locals will experience authentic Italian cuisine, live entertainment, art and children’s activities at The Resort at Pelican Hill like nothing they’ve experienced before. The Resort at Pelican Hill, So Cal’s very own Tuscany by the Sea, celebrates its fourth annual Festa dell’Autunno and you and your family and friends are invited. The highlight of the three-day series of events, an Italian Street Festa on Saturday, Oct. 11, features regional Italian cuisine, wine tasting, live music, traditional flag performances, visual arts and “Motori Italiani” automobile exhibitions. Open to locals and Resort guests alike, Pelican Hill’s festive autumn series of events, dining and entertainment includes: Guest Chef Wine Dinner at Andrea Ristorante, Friday, Oct. 10, 6–10 p.m. — Savor a multi-course dinner inspired by the freshest autumn ingredients, paired with Italian wines and presented by guest chef Massimiliano Mascia from Ristorante San Domenico, one of Italy’s finest Michelin Star restaurants in Imola; $195 per person
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Festa Executive Chef
Festa Stilt Walkers
Festa Flag Performer
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Festa Pizza Maker
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Ocean North Course 17th Hole
Italian Street Festa, Saturday, Oct. 11, noon–5 p.m. — From regional Italian cuisine and wine to live music and visual arts, experience a traditional celebration of the harvest season along the Resort’s olive tree-lined Bungalow lanes; $120 per adult, $55 per child under age 12 Festa dell’Unitá, Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 –10 p.m. — Celebrate the flavors of autumn with a festive al fresco dining experience, with lively music and dancing in a rustic outdoor setting; $140 per person. Carnevale dei Bambini at Camp Pelican, Saturday, Oct. 11 — Pelican Hill’s children’s retreat presents Festa dell’Autunno weekend activities for locals and guests alike. Designed for ages 412, Camp Pelican’s Children’s Carnival includes special afternoon and evening sessions: • Afternoon Session from noon–5 p.m. — Children learn traditional Italian dancing, create their own artistic masterpieces of hand-decorated flags and Venetian masks, and dress up in classic Renaissance-style costumes for a Street Festa procession under the guidance of Italian flag performers; $95 per child. • Evening Session from 6–10 p.m. — Resort chefs teach the art of pizza making, from rolling dough and making sauce to grating cheese and adding toppings. This interactive evening of fun with food also includes popcorn and a movie; $75 per child.
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Spa Treatment Room
Under the California Sun Jazz Brunch, Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — Festa weekend concludes with an ocean-view outdoor brunch, including endless Prosecco mimosas and performances by a jazz trio; $100 per adult, $40 per child under age 12. Festa Weekend Bungalow Package, Available Oct. 11, 2014 — Enjoy the complete Festa dell’Autunno experience with a Bungalow stay along Via Capri, two adult tickets to Saturday’s Italian Street Festa and two adult tickets to Sunday’s Under the California Sun Jazz Brunch. Receive a special Festa dell’Autunno weekend welcome amenity with their compliments; starting from $775 per night, plus applicable taxes, for double occupancy garden-view Bungalow guest rooms. Pelican Hill is a sanctuary of beauty and sophistication that sets a new standard and gives guests the perfect place to play. “Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report recommends Pelican Hill as an ‘Opulent Seaside Retreat,’ ” said Pelican Hill Resort Managing Director Giuseppe Lama. “If you prefer the best summer escape available, then look no further than ‘Newport Beach’s own Tuscan Seaside Village’ for luxury and value.” Event tickets and accommodation packages are available for purchase at pelicanhill.com/festa. For reservations and information by phone, please contact Pelican Hill’s Festa reservation specialists at 855-55-FESTA. Advance purchase recommended, as ticket quantities are limited. All pricing is inclusive
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ROAD TRIPS
Crystal Cove Beach Experience
of tax and service charges, unless otherwise noted Golf. For golfers, there’s the acclaimed Tom Fazio-designed Pelican Hill Golf Club, offering 54 holes of golf unlike any that you’ve ever played before. The course encompasses 36 championship holes on the Ocean North and Ocean South courses and 18 holes at nearby Oak Creek Golf Club. To further enhance your game, add Pelican Hill’s unmatched service and amenities: professional forecaddies, luxurious locker rooms, practice facility, shoe attendants, club cleaning service, golf shop and golf academy. Special golf offer: If you’re traveling with a junior golfer, the resort offers a complimentary junior golfer (ages 8-18) evening round with each full-paid adult evening round, exclusively for same-day tee time bookings. And your golf cart is included; $90 per evening adult round. Spa. The Spa at Pelican Hill — Newport Beach’s only Forbes Five Star Spa. Evoking a 21st century wellness philosophy, this 23,000-square-foot retreat echoes the same distinctive Palladian accoutrements and refinement as the resort itself. Guests encounter a 28-foot-high Palladian rotunda; flowing water and a tranquil relaxation room; 22 private treatment rooms; men’s and women’s Acqua Colonnades with herbal steam rooms, saunas and a regal Roman bath. Full service salon services, a boutique, a spacious fitness center and yoga room. The Spa at Pelican Hill recently introduced the Spa Suite. This luxurious Suite
offers a sumptuously appointed relaxation room, where couples and small groups may unwind in their own personal lounge. Available for reservation by the hour or for a full day, the Spa Suite is the perfect escape for romance, celebration or special occasions. Lodging. Accommodations at Pelican Hill also are extraordinary and lavished with luxury. Aside from the 204 Bungalow guest rooms and suites which offer relaxing and comfortable spaces, including wood-beam ceilings, Italian limestone fireplaces, deep soaking marble tubs and more, there are 128 awe-inspiring Villas which take inspiration from the charming hillside villages of Italy. Dining. For foodies, treats abound for any and every impulse or occasion, but at Andrea Ristorante, the resort’s signature restaurant, guests can enjoy classic Italian cuisine and al fresco dining. Andrea sources the perfect ingredients and implements timehonored practices and preparations to recreate the best of Italy. Diners savor salads made with 100-year-old Balsamic vinegar, delicate milk-fed veal dishes, exquisite pastas made in a one-of-a-kind temperature-controlled Pasta Room, sublime artisan-style gelato made in the Laboratorio del Gelato, and wine from a 2,000-bottle collection predominantly from Italy and notably a number of vintages exclusive to Andrea. l All photos courtesy of Pelican Hill
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If you’re one of the millions of people considering a road trip this summer, choosing the right vehicle can virtually assure a successful journey. Toyota has demonstrated their complete understanding of road trip dynamics with their current Sienna minivan. The new Toyota Sienna is sleek, comfortable, roomy, efficient and oh so versatile. You can load one up with 7-8 people in three rows of seats and still have almost 40 cubic feet of cargo volume available. Accessing all those seats is made easy with large sliding doors and enough headroom for the youngsters to literally walk into the vehicle. For golf outings they are great. Roomy captain’s chairs allow for four adults and the rear cargo area can easily handle four sets of clubs plus luggage. Entry and exit is convenient yet the front seats sit high enough to give the driver excellent all around visibility. The seating is both roomy and comfortable and features like cooled leather seating is available.
Occupants love the access to mobile technology, the dual screen entertainment center and wireless headphones for rear seat passengers. Touch screen navigation technology provides driver information and premium audio systems can fill the cabin with high quality sound. The Toyota Sienna is one of the best cruising vehicles available. The car has good power plus a refined ride, low noise levels and excellent vehicle control. Starting price - $26,900. Whether you are buying or renting consider Sienna for your Summer Road Trips. HOUSTON LIFESTYLES & HOMES | AUGUST 2014 |
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(L-R): Keith Mosing, Dr. Richard Smalling, Alice Mosing. Patrick (second from left in back row, wearing a spotted tie) with his fellow Portfolio Gold Medalists and celebrity performer Nick Cannon (center.)
Houston Teen Honored at Carnegie Hall in NYC
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Houston high school senior Patrick Zapien traveled to New York City in June to take a bow onstage at iconic Carnegie Hall. He received recognition for winning a Scholastic Art and Writing Portfolio Gold Medal Award for his outstanding artwork, the highest honor in the Scholastic Awards, which comes with a $10,000 scholarship. Patrick met entertainer Nick Cannon, artist Kay WalkingStick and Emmy Award–winning actor David Strathairn at the Carnegie Hall National Awards Ceremony. His artwork is currently on display at Parsons The New School for Design in Manhattan. In the fall, Patrick will attend School of the Art Institute in Chicago.
Dr. Octavio Martinez, executive director, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health with Susan Fordice, Theresa Redburn and board director, Dr. Ira Colby at the Mental Health America of Greater Houston "Celebrate 60!" Annual Meeting and Reception.
Mental Health America of Greater Houston Mental Health America of Greater Houston celebrated its 60th Anniversary with an Annual Meeting and Reception on June 5 at the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center at Bayou Bend to commemorate its six-decades-long commitment to shaping the mental health of people and communities in Greater Houston through collaborative education and advocacy. The event also acknowledged the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health for its leadership and longstanding support of strong, innovative partnerships in Houston and in Texas that have advanced the vision of the founder, philanthropist Ima Hogg-to care for the mental health and wellness of all people. The Hogg Foundation has awarded millions of dollars in grants and scholarships to fulfill this vision and to continue the Hogg family's legacy of public service. St. Joseph Medical Center and Ethicus Management Company, LLC provided generous event support.
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UTHealth AMICO Project Reception On June 12, an intimate gathering of Houstonians dedicated to dramatically improving cardiac care helped Dr. Richard Smalling launch the next phase of a program that can treat heart attacks in the ambulance, saving critical time and lives. Tony’s catered the elegant reception for 58 guests hosted generously by Keith and Alice Mosing. Among the crowd were grateful patients of Dr. Smalling, UTHealth professor and director of Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine, including Page Southerland Page’s John Cryer III, who was successfully treated during a pilot study of the program, AMICO (Alliance for Myocardial Infarction Care Optimization). The first phase of the study showed that by using ECG machines in ambulances, paramedics were able to diagnose heart attacks earlier and give a small dose of a clot-dissolving drug immediately, dropping the mortality rate. The group’s goal is to create a paradigm shift in how heart attacks are treated. Among guests were Alice and Keith Mosing, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Smalling, John Cryer III and Edna Ramos, Eddie Glasscock, Florence and Mike Rutherford, Dr. Frances Jones and Woody Holland, John Sinders, George Dodge, Jeanette and Jim Woods, John Kirksey, Dr. James McCarthy, Nancy Morrison, Susan and Dick Hansen, Barry Wallace, Martha Adger, Jim Madget, Jim Braniff, Pete Van Horn, Emily Capps, Mickie and Ron Huebsch, and Dorothy and Ray LeBlanc.
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“Houston: The City With No Limits” Campaign Launches The Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) unveiled its new community image campaign highlighting the vibrancy of the Houston region and its position as a great place to live and build a career. The “Houston: The City With No Limits” campaign features fresh, exciting imagery highlighting all that the community has to offer including great restaurants and a dynamic cultural scene along with boundless public green spaces all the while coupled with a booming business environment that delivers great jobs. The campaign, designed to span multiple years, will address numerous objectives, supplementing work already being done by GHP to attract trade and capital investment and facilitate business recruitment and retention. A primary focus of the campaign will be to strengthen Houston’s ability to attract top young professional talent to the 10-county Houston region. “Houston has a well-deserved reputation as a great place to do business with a thriving economy,” said Jamey Rootes, president of the Houston Texans and GHP board member. “Houston is a vibrant, diverse and welcoming community with an amazing array of entertainment and cultural amenities that make it a fun place to visit, raise a family, and call home. This community-wide effort will allow us to tell the full story of Houston as the great American and global city that we know it to be." Key message points center around the area’s confidence, ambition, supportive nature, harmonious spirit, openness, and forward-looking perspective. The messaging highlights characteristics of the region that were identified through an extensive research process based on
Houston entrepreneur Reva Verma is one of the initial faces of the new campaign.
focus group data, interviews, surveys, and quantitative studies. As part of the campaign, a new website (TheCityWithNoLimits.com) has launched to discover the boundless opportunities available in the Greater Houston region. Key features include area facts and statistics, a neighborhood quiz matching user personalities to communities, real Houstonian profiles, links to campaign social media pages, and a brand hub for widespread community adoption. The site also houses the “Best Day of My Life” video, a threeminute feature depicting Houston’s limitless activities, careers, culture, and quality of life. The campaign evolved from the work of a GHP task force led by Rootes in 2013 with the mission to enhance the
image of the Greater Houston area, attract talent, and continue the region’s robust economic growth. The group had participation from the Houston Mayor’s Office, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Houston First, multinational corporations, area chambers of commerce and other community leaders. Two Texas firms — Houston-based MMI Agency and Austinbased Avalanche Consulting — conducted extensive market and brand research, created the brand architecture, and developed the creative elements. “This has been an exciting, collaborative effort involving numerous community partners,” said Bob Harvey, president and CEO of GHP. “This campaign encapsulates everything that makes our region limitless. We are proud of this effort and hope the commnity will embrace it with open arms.” Hosutonians will see campaign content through a number of vehicles — including TV, online, outdoor, print publications, and on Facebook and Twitter — through the fall, when promotion efforts will extend beyond the region to increase awareness of Houston’s limitless opportunities. GHP represents 10 counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Waller. With more than 2,000 member organizations it represents about one-fifth of the region’s workforce.l HOUSTON LIFESTYLES & HOMES | AUGUST 2014 |
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ç By Story Sloane III
Slowing Down
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t is hard to think of Houston as being anything but one huge metropolis comprised of multiple cultures from around the world. We are a great city that offers our citizens a wide variety of goods and services designed to fit their needs. However, the growing congestion of life within a 700-plus square mile boundary often leads one to look nostalgically at a time when things were not so hectic.
The growing congestion of life within a 700-plus square mile boundary often leads one to look nostalgically at a time when things were not so hectic. During the Depression years, Houston had several local dairies that offered fresh milk (goat milk too) that was free of chemical additives. Area truck farmers brought in produce harvested at the peak of flavor, freeing us from the guessing game of how our vegetables would taste. For many folks a trip to the backyard chicken coop yielded eggs for breakfast and a fat fryer for dinner. In the early 1930s the Houston Livestock Show was a great place to buy meat from the participants and show support for an organization that would grow into a world class event. The blending of country life and city life provided the atmosphere of a town where dealing with one’s problems was more tolerable than it is today. Now, when that little speaker over the gas pump screams at me to “pay first” before I pump, I close my eyes and fondly remember when there was a time of actual customer service at a gas station.l
The farmers market on the Northwest side of town was built during Oscar Holcombe’s term as mayor and offered only the freshest of produce. v Pure Milk Dairy off of Almeda Road gave local Houston children the lowdown on how to milk a cow. They also offered goat milk. v In 1932 if you had chickens you needed feed for them. Moers Feed Company on Preston Ave. sold Happy Feed to keep those hens laying. v These two Humble Oil service station attendants were happy to clean your windshield and fill up your car at a time when gas was only 20 cents a gallon.
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