July/August Intown Magazine

intown July/August 2012

Beach Retreats

War veteran and businessman

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Designer Stores

Texans Kubiak

interview

Rusty Hardin Speaks Arts & entertainment

CONTENTS

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GAME

Kubiak on Improving Texans

14 THE GAME Rusty Hardin Speaks

20 HOUSTON

RENOVATOR 10 Designer Stops before remodeling

16 Beach Retreats 9

24 FINANCIAL FOCUS

Must-have estate planning documents for now and the future

THE BUZZ

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10 LIFE

ARTS &

entertainment

West University Vietnam War veteran and businessman takes a stand for community and country

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Publisher M.A. Haines Editor Lisa June

Production Web Design: Melaroo Art Director & Layout Design: Alona Preskovsky Web Design: Jay Ford

Contributors Buddy Bailey Marene Gustin William Hanover John Granato Roseann Rogers Sean Pendergast

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EDITORIAL

Hot Fun in the Summertime I came to Houston via Denver and never, ever remember Denver reaching 100 degrees in all the many summers I went there for vacations with my family.

In fact, many people from Houston and Dallas travel north, not only to ski, but to escape the summer heat and humidity.

Maybe there are some problems with the earth’s temperature continuing to rise; remember last summer’s drought in Texas?

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Houston and BG Group have taken baby steps to do their part by implementing the new BG Group natural gas buses in downtown Hopefully, more companies will move toward this plentiful and less toxic resource. Houston should be the leader in new energy sources that will combat the escalating price of gasoline and decrease our dependence on a limited polluting resource.

The movement toward natural gas has been slow due to the “Catch 22” of not enough natural gas pump stations because there are not enough natural gas vehicles to build the necessary stations.

For those staying in the great state of Texas this summer, we have a bevy of coastal options to explore. The new Pleasure Pier in Galveston, which replaced the old Flagship Hotel demolished shortly after Hurricane Ike, will likely create as many memories as its predecessor.

Baseball is in full swing and the Astros are an exciting young team with new ownership and thankfully, Minute Maid Park is air conditioned. It won’t be long however, before it’s time for football and you can get an early read on the Texans Super Bowl prospects from head coach Gary Kubiak in our interview

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THE GAME

By John Granato

Kubiak on Improving Texans John Granato: You own this town right now.

This is a Texans town, coach. Is it not, with the love that’s flowing in this town for your Houston Texans?

Gary Kubiak: Well, it’s amazing. Last year at this time, everyone was disappointed last season with the lockout. [But then] we make the playoffs, win our first playoff game. That’s why we’re all here. You know that, John. We’ve got our work cut out for us. We’ve got some people to replace, and we’ve got a tough schedule, but we’re going to have a dang good football team and I’m looking forward to getting started.

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JG: You talked about that, coach, you got some people to replace. That’s kind of the nature of the business; it’s a function of being a good team is that you’re going to lose

The first couple of years I had him, I probably spent as much time with him as I did any player trying to turn him into a pro. guys. How different was that this offseason, seeing a lot of guys leave and then having to replenish that depth?

GK: You know what? To be honest with you, it was very tough, but it’s part of the business. We have to replace those guys.

They were not only good players but great guys. They tell coaches they’re not supposed to get close to players, but [I was] very close to those guys and I appreciate what they did. A lot of them ended up in some great

situations. It’s time for us to...find some new “Mike Brisiels,” “Joel Dreessens” and “Demeco Ryans.” We’ve got to find new leadership from that standpoint and that’s starting to happen throughout the course of our offseason program. Our players have been working extremely hard. I’ve been very impressed with what they’re doing.

JG: It was nice that [Wade Phillips] let you take an offensive guy with the second pick.

That was awfully nice of him, wasn’t it? [laughs] GK: You know what, as long as we play defense like that, we’ll keep taking them.

I’m an offensive guy by trade, that’s the way I was raised, but if you play good defense in this league week in and week out, you’re going to be in every ball game, and boy did we play well last year.

JG: Talking about Wade, I don’t know if you hear it but we hear it all the time – the love for him in this town that he gets. Some people have asked, “does Gary Kubiak mind how much credit Wade Phillips gets?” You just want wins, you don’t care who gets the credit, right?

GK: I want to win. We’ve got a great coaching staff, and Wade’s a very good friend of mine. I was a player, actually, in Denver when Wade was coaching. I have

great respect for his dad; I worked for his dad as a kid. Wade had opportunities last year, could have went a lot of places, but he came to us. He had opportunities at the end of this year. He could have been possibly a head coach again in this league, but he loves this city. One thing Wade really loves is his defense. We got a bunch of young players playing hard and I think we’re heading in the right direction and the reason we’re heading that way is because of him. I’m just very fortunate and I appreciate him coming to Houston and it’s great for me to be around him on a daily basis.

JG: How hard was the decision to release Jacoby Jones? I’m sure you’ve seen or heard the amount of vitriol towards him after the playoff game (versus the Ravens). How tough was that whole ordeal to go through, not only letting him go but the weeks leading up to it?

GK: You know, it was very tough because the guy came so far. The first couple of years I had him, I probably spent as much time with him as I did any player trying to turn him into a pro. He really responded and he’s been excellent over the past couple of years. Andre (Johnson) missed games and Jacoby played well. But, drafted a couple of young guys and we’re gonna go young. Rick (Smith) and I sat down and said, “Let’s be fair to Jacoby,” and give him a chance to go somewhere and get going again. He gave me

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a big hug the other day. I’m going to miss him. He’s a great personality to have around. And he’ll go and play well. So we wish him all the best and now we’ve got to get these young guys going.

JG: How worried are you about those young guys?

They’re going to have to contribute, and they’re bound to make mistakes. Are you a little bit worried about [the offensive] side of the ball?

GK: Well I’m not worried; I’m excited. Obviously, you’re always concerned [with having] guys who have played in this league and been successful. If you look at our group right now, there’s not a lot of those guys around, but we feel like we’ve got a lot of good young talent. Nobody knew J.J. Watt, Brooks Reed, or T.J. Yates would do what they did last year, either. We’ve got a lot of confidence in building young players and it’s our job to go get that done.

JG: You gotta make tough decisions, don’t you? What about Eric Winston?

GK: I thought he played well, John. Our group up front played as good as the top five in the business. Like I said, every year’s a different year and you have to make tough decisions. Eric’s getting a great opportunity in Kansas City. Mike (Brisiel) went from a free agent kid just trying to find an opportunity, to making a lot of money playing for the Oakland Raiders. So we’re happy for those guys.

I’m very close with them; I talk to them all the time.

JG: There’s obviously hard decisions to make every offseason. One of the first things you guys did was sign Arian Foster to a contract. How neat was that day to watch him and his reaction to finally getting that contract?

And how do you think he’s going to handle not being the underdog anymore?

GK: We’re happy for him. He came in as an undrafted rookie, had some baggage hanging over him, he worked through all that stuff, and earned his keep. He stepped up last year. He came off a great year, came right back and did it again, and that was very impressive. We’re all happy for Arian, but now there’s a lot expected of him.

He’s working extremely hard. I tell you what, Ben Tate’s having a great offseason, too. Between those two guys, we expect to run very well. Arian has to lead the way.

JG: How excited are you to work with Case Keenum?

GK: It’s pretty cool. I watched him in Indianapolis, watched him two weeks after that when he did his private workout, and then when he came and worked out for me.

I’ve said this about three or four times, but if people had seen that workout, he would have been drafted and we wouldn’t have him right now. That’s how much progress he’s made. [He’s] a very bright young man and he can move. I think the pressure is kinda off. It’s like, “Hey, let’s go relax and go play” and he gets to do that right here in his hometown. We’re excited. Matt (Schaub) is excited, T.J.’s excited, and they know him very well. It’s a nice fit and we’ll go to work.

JG: Has J.J. Watt taken over as a leader?

GK: No doubt. Come watch him work out. He and Chris Myers lead the way every day in what they do. A matter of fact, just standing on the wall, he was talking to (Dan) Pastorini and I told Dan, “Don’t corrupt him.

Leave him alone.” [laughs] He’s a fine young man, he’s a great player and he’s going to be a leader around here for a long time.

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BUZZ

by Roseann Rogers

I Can Go Forward: The Spirit That Inspires Luncheon.

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1 Ed Jones and wife Brenda Love 2 Shannon Miller, Beth Sanders-Moore, Dee Dee Ricks

3 Ed Parker and Jane Parker 4 Rev Suzette Caldwell and Arvia Few Photo Credits: Kim Coffman and Priscilla Dickson

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Opening night event for Miller Outdoor Theatre at Hotel Zaza, “It’s Dark and We are Wearing Sunglasses.”

A Tribute to the Blues Brothers.

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Cissy Segall Davis (MTAB Managing Director), Board Chair Rodney Nathan with Linda Wise.

6 Event co-chairs Dorothy Caram and Norma Mendoza

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Minnette Boesel, Hon. Norberto Saul Terrazas Arreola-Consulate of Mexico in Houston, Dorothy Caram event co-chair and emeritus board member

Photo Credits: Anthony Rathbun

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Raju Adwaney and Jack Meyers

LIFE

by Marene Gustin

West University Vietnam War veteran and businessman takes a stand for community and country

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“I don’t know why I survived Vietnam and a lot of better men didn’t,” muses John Carloss in his office in West University.

He picks up a photo of his platoon, young men in fatigues, smiling at the camera.

“Four off these men didn’t come back.”

Carloss was studying at Vanderbilt University, intending to be a medical missionary, when the war was in full swing.

But he felt called to duty when he saw the young men who were going off to war.

“I felt guilty,” he admits. “Sitting in college while the poor white, black, Hispanic and Puerto Rican poor kids were drafted and going to Vietnam. And it’s the same thing now; rich kids don’t serve but the poor ones do.”

So he left school and spent seven years in the Army, doing two tours to Vietnam and being severely wounded before ending his military career as a captain in the Green Berets.

Today he owns Venetian Blinds Carpet One, a company his mother and father bought in 1952. The business turns 60 this year and recently received the 2012 Pinnacle Award of Excellence from the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston. The company has never received a BBB complaint, in part because of the lifetime installation guarantee offered to clients, and because of the dedication of its employees.

Pictured at Left: Carloss took this picture in 1967 of his 1st Platoon Charlie Company 2nd battalion 502 parachute infantry regiment.101st Abn. Div, Carloss in Design Studio Above: Top left clockwise 2nd tour in Vietnam Special Forces camp-Bu Prang, Carloss in 101st-1st Tour, 2nd Tour Special Forces captain, parents and Venetian founders in 1952

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I felt guilty, he admits. Sitting in college while the poor white, black, Hispanic and Puerto Rican poor kids were drafted and going to Vietnam.

And it’s the same thing now; rich kids don’t serve but the poor ones do.

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The elegant showroom in Rice Village has thousands of samples of flooring and fixtures, some 40 employees — many who have been with the company for decades — and dozens of awards and accolades from satisfied customers from River Oaks to Kingwood.

As part of his dedication to the community Carloss started a philanthropic program in which he donates 5 percent of the purchase price to customers’ favorite charities. Six percent if the customer pays by check. The Holocaust Museum of Houston recently received a check for $1,200 thanks to a Memorial couple’s purchase.

“We don’t need to do a lot of advertising,” Carloss says.

“Because 93 percent of our business is repeat or referral. I had rather redirect my advertising budget toward Houston area Philanthropic gifting. Houston has blessed my family and I want to say thank you and give back.”

A successful business and helping charities may seem to be every man’s dream, but it wasn’t enough for Carloss, who felt compelled to do more.

“I was very much against going to war in Iraq in 2003” he says. “It cost me dearly, but I knew what war was, I knew what was going to happen to those kids. And when I read about all this young people coming back traumatized and wounded, all the suicides, divorces, homelessness and unemployment, I knew I had to do something.”

And he did. He created Operation American Heroes, a nonprofit that raises funds for service organizations that help our country’s veterans and first responders.

“I looked around and saw that there were already a lot of great organizations providing support services to our heroes, but they lacked funding,” says Carloss. “I guess it was a dream from God, I woke up at 2:30 a.m. on September 17, 2008 and wrote down the name of the organization Operation American Heroes its mission and a business plan. I have no doubt my dream was divinely inspired .”

He went back to sleep, but woke up a few hours latter and drew the logo for OAH, a medal featuring a bald eagle painted as the American flag.

OAH was granted nonprofit status in 2009 and began raising funds. And while the all-volunteer organization hasn’t achieved its goal yet, it has some lofty ideals.

Last year the West University Rotary Club and the Southwest 59 Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort Bend County made significant donations and a major fundraiser held in November this year added to the total. This year on November 9th will be the 12

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major event with keynote speaker Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North.

“Our board of directors is vetting service organizations now,” Carloss says. “But ultimately I want this to be a national organization with businesses across the country contributing to help our heroes.

The government can’t do everything so it’s time for American business to help out.”

Carloss envisions a national American Heroes Week around 9/11 where businesses donate a small percentage of their total sales to OAH. “I think we could raise $500 million for a permanent endowment,” he says. “And then we’ll have the 21-Gun Saluters where individuals can show their support by donating $21 annually to the Forever Fund.

The interest from this endowment will be given as grants to service organizations.”

Underwriters will cover the cost of OAH’s administration expenses.

Venetian Blind Carpet One’s motto is We Honor Your Trust and for Carloss that applies to American heroes.

“I’m an independent, very patriotic American,” Carloss says. “A global humanist. I think we can all give a little for the few who have given so much.”

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By John Granato & Sean Pendergast

Rusty Hardin Speaks John Granato: Rusty, this was a huge national victory for you. What do you think [the Roger Clemens acquittal] means for you and your career? For you and for Roger?

Rusty: Well, I would rather look at it as a victory for Roger and the team that I had with me. The irony of it is that Roger spent 24 years working with teams and thinking of team-play and he was very comfortable with what happened here. I have a group of lawyers from my firm and Mike Attanasio from San Diego that were unbelievably good. I don’t really take much credit for it, I was just the person out front.

What really happened though, was over that two month period, we saw Roger under the worse kind of pressure in the world which was, if he lost, he was going to the penitentiary. The guy never, ever blinked...he was incredibly supportive of everything. I could do a commercial for Roger after all this.

Sean Pendergast: Was there a point along the way where, as Roger's attorney, you were concerned that you weren't going to get the verdict that you wanted?

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Rusty: No. The funny thing is, I was concerned in reverse. I've done this for 37 years and I've never had a case where I’ve felt as good at each stage. Part of the problem was is that we didn't [present] our case until the seventh week and that's when people started noticing a turn.

One of the misconceptions publicly was regarding the jury. The jury was actually an incredible jury but there was this public perception that they were sleeping and not paying attention. In reality, they were one of the two most attentive groups I have seen in any trial I've ever had. They asked incredible questions. They came into it on a clean slate.

Nine of them had never even heard of Roger Clemens. None of them were baseball fans and they came into it with an open mind. We always said if we got twelve people with an open mind, they would reach a unanimous conclusion that Roger didn't do this.

John: After the first mistrial, were you amazed that the government tried to prosecute Roger again?

Rusty: Yes, I was. I thought the mistrial last year gave them the perfect excuse to walk

away, and we thought naively that maybe they would. Instead they just doubled down, added three more people to their team, and went after it again. Part of the problem is they never really carefully vetted Brian McNamee (the key witness), and they always misunderstood Andy Pettitte. Andy was never sure that he heard Roger [correctly] back in '99 (conversation regarding use of HGH), and when Andy gave his deposition...he told them that. Then the congressional [committee] got Andy to turn around and say he was more certain than he really was. The public was surprised

by Andy but we weren't surprised.

Since the trial, we talked to four of the jurors. They've become paranoid. What they said to us was "one reason we don't want to talk to the media is that we don't want to be targeted by the government. None of them want to call attention to themselves.

Sean: The perception from the outside is that the relationship with Roger and Andy is in tatters, and this has been really hard on both guys. From someone who's been around Roger, is that an accurate perception just from your observation?

Rusty: No. Here's the interesting thing: one of the many things I love about Roger Clemens now is, not only does he not hold grudges, but in four and half years, in the most private of conversations, he has never said anything bad about Andy to any of us. In spite of the way it looks, in spite of the perception, he said before congress, and he would tell you now, Andy and he were friends before this happened, they were friends during it, and they'll be friends after it. Their relationship is not in tatters, it’s just been put on the shelf.

They’ve had no contact with each other since the congressional hearing, or since really before the congressional hearing, and I hope now they will (remain friends).

Andy got on the stand and told the truth as he believed it, we always knew that's what he would do, and that's why we never said anything bad about Andy.

John: Obviously you represent Roger Clemens, but you honestly believe he did not do steroids. There are those that say, though, he might have won this trial, but in the court of public opinion he is still guilty.

What do you tell those people?

Rusty: I just wish they would not have formed judgments when they haven't heard evidence, seen the witnesses, and listened and talked to Roger. I understand that's the way it’s going to be and Roger always has. Roger said before congress, no matter what happenedn he didn't think he'd get his reputation back. We probably hotboxed this guy more than anyone we've represented because clearly, if he had done it, ending it was the right way to go; admit it and move on. I bet you we had 25-30 conversation that first 6 months, using different forms of asking “Roger did you do this? Just tell us, we can deal with it. We'll admit to the public and that's it.” Not only did he deny it, but his stories, explanations, and facts never, ever changed. I'm more convinced than anything I can think of that he did not do it. Now, are we going to be able to persuade the public? No.

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Having said that, one of the things about Roger that made him such a great pitcher, is he's so incredibly positive, and he's going to move forward. He's going to continue to raise his boys with Debbie, be as active with them as he can, and do a lot of the charity of stuff he's been doing all of his career. At the end of the day, Roger Clemens, not only was not guilty, but had the courage to stand up and say "I didn't do it" when it would have been much easier to just stay silent.

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Beach Retreats

By William Hanover

Rockport Fulton Why Go There

You simply must see for yourself this charming seaside paradise located in Aransas County. They have great art, shopping, food and their Blue Wave beach is a one of a kind swimming lagoon. They also host the annual Rockport Art Festival in July.

What You Should Know

Located in the state’s second smallest county, Aransas County is nicknamed The Texas Riviera. They host an annual Hummer and Birding Expo. You can download their new mobile app at www.rocportfulton.org.

Attractions

Fisherman’s Wharf Birding Towers and Deep Sea Charters, great inshore fishing, birding, art galleries, and over 30 restaurants.

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Where to Stay

Pelican Bay Resort Features England-style cottages and poolside mini-suites right on Aransas Bay. They offer military, senior citizens and group discounts.

Port O’Connor Why Go There

The designated sportfishing capital of Texas is an island that is a natural preserve where visitors come from all over the world to view the variety of endangered migratory birds.

What you should know

Birthplace to the CCA (Coastal Conservation Association)and home to their annual fishing tournament, one of the largest of its kind, the Poco Bueno Invitational started by the late Walter Fondren, JR . The area has been hit by four hurricanes.

Attractions

Have we mentioned the fishing? King Fisher Beach in central Port O’Connor features a park like setting and includes pier fishing. A few miles away is a the more secluded Sunday Beach

Where to Stay

The Lodge at Port O’Connor Not much to look at but everything you need for your 20 closest fishing buddies. Don’t plan on room service you are on your own to catch your food.

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South Padre Island Why Go There

This slender island located at the southern tip of Texas features the prettiest beaches and water the Texas coast has to offer. Very popular spring break destination.

What You Should Know

Part of the Brownsville Harlingen area that has the Valley International Airport. A very long drive (over 8 hours from Houston).

Attractions

The beaches first and foremost.

They also have a Schlitterbahn Water Resort and the South Padre Island Golf Course will not leave you disappointed. They host the annual Ladies Kingfish, Hooters, and Redfish Rodeo fishing tournaments

Where To Stay

Las Marinas- Mediterranean style condos located on Cactus Cove Waterway. They feature boat slips and an outdoor dining area.

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Galveston Why Go There

It’s close. In less than two hours you can be aboard a Carnival Cruise to some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet.

If you miss the boat there is plenty of parking on the Galveston beaches and you can camp and shoot fireworks until you are blue in the face.

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What you should know

Galveston is home to over 40,000 people and the first European settlements were in the early 1800’s. It was the capital of the Republic of Texas and has over 60 structures in the National Registry of Historical Places. Glen Campbell’s most famous song is about Galveston

Attractions

Moody Gardens and Moody Gardens Golf Course, The Strand, and The new Pleasure Pier

Where to Stay

The Galvez Not only did Frank Sinatra stay there back in the day, they recently celebrated their 100th anniversary and underwent major renovations.. This hotel is one of the Gulf Coast’s best kept secrets.

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10 Designer Stops before remodeling

by Rob Hellyer

AV Audio Vision

In this Upper kirby shop you can get an idea of what a real man cave can be. They have expertise in all types of electrical audio video components and installation.

In addition they offer the I Control home system for total control of your home from your Ipad or iphone.

5213 Kirby, 713-526-0022, www.avaudiovision.com

Brown

It is kind of hard to figure out what is in store at Brown, but if you wondering about llghting it seems to be the place. Timeless lighting and other qiurky design ideas will come from the eclectic designer owner Jill Brown 2940 Ferndale, 713-522-2151, www.shopbybrown.com 20

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Cabinets & Designs, Inc.

Family owned since 1972 with over 40 years of experience. Their beautiful Wood-Mode and Brookhaven Lifestyles Showroom features custom cabinetry for any room in your home. Their professional staff has had their designs featured in Better Homes and Gardens, The Art of Kitchen & Bath Design, and more. No appointment is necessary.

4200 Westheimer@Mid-Lane, Ste. 102, 713-627-8970, www.cabinetsanddesigns.net

Circa Lighting

Located in the heart of River Oaks this small three store chain out of Savannah, Georgia has maintained its mix of traditional and classic designs along with many modern lighting offerings that will

GIVE US A CURTAIN CALL • Custom drapery, upholstery & bedding • Huge selection of fabulous fabrics • Designer services available • Please call or visit us online to schedule a complimentary consultation www.frogathome.com/windows

“W

ith our Expertise, Your Custom Draperies Will Receive a Standing Ovation.”

Seamus Kraham, Director - Furniture & Home Décor Sales

www.frogathome.com 2427 Westheimer, Houston • Phone 713.840.0844 or 713.909.2897 Galveston Island • 2701 Broadway at 27th St. • 409.762.3764

make any remodeler look good.

The importance of lighting aspects to your project whether they be in the walls, ceilings, floor or exterior cannot be overlooked in your design.

2001A West Gray, 713-526-4100, www.circalighting.com

Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery

The size and scope of their showroom is impressive They provide product

summer in our

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Brown

713.957.0449 www.ajslandscaping.com

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Thermador

knowledge and customer service.

They stay on top of things from selection to installation. If there is any issue with anything, they handle it.

They not only support the building industry, but they give back to the community as well. They are always donating product to charitable endeavors of the home building associations Very employee oriented company.

4235 Richmond 713-626-3300

The Frog at Home

With three locations, this familyowned business offers their expertise in room design and window treatments. They have four designers,three of whom have over 20 years of experience in working with furniture, kitchen and bath design, in addition to aging in place certification. Owner Lynne Averett is active in the Galveston and Houston communities with projects for women, pets, and The Baylor College of Medicine.Their designers will develop themes, make selections, and oversee your project working with your general contractor to complete your remodeling.

2427 and 2415 Westheimer,Houston and 2701 Broadway, Galveston.

K & N Sales

Starting out peddling appliances out of a truck, owner Ed Bajorek has more than persevered and is now expanding his former “designer only�showroom. Located just south of !-10 on Shepherd, this store and its employees store a wealth of knowledge. They specialize in

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appliances, Bosch and Thermador primarily, and will occasionally feature closeouts on discontinued or slightly damaged appliances. Most will still come with a warranty.

They have a full time design staff and a great file of different styles of kitchen and appliance configurations to review.

1401 Shepherd 713-868-3611

Poggenpohl

This sparkling showroom just across from the Galleria on the corner of Post Oak and Westheimer offers some of the most beautiful modern kitchen designs this side of the former Berlin wall. Poggenpohl Kitchen Design Studio offers some of the highest quality cabinetry, manufactured in their factory in Germany. They will design a custom kitchen to reflect their client’s budgets and desires.

Visit designers Tatiana Bacci and Cheryl Carpenter and prepare to be inspired.

5002 Westheimer Ste.B, 832-582-2620

Restoration Hardware

Located in beautiful Highland Village this 25,000 square foot flagship store was designed by Architectural Digest Top 100 architect Howard Backen and Jim Gilliam.

Browse through furniture, textiles,bathware and decor.

The lighting inside the building and the rooftop deck is enough to inspire any bit of designer in you.

4040 Westheimer Rd. 713-850-8838 www.restorationhardware.com

Venetian Blind Carpet One Floor & Home

One of the largest showrooms in Houston located in West u on Bissonet. Long time employees are proof of a successful and knowledgeable staff. They have samples of most types if not all floorings. They provide a lifetime installation guarantee. They work with a lot of designers and are open on Saturdays 2504 Bissonnet, 281-766-4737, www.vbaf.com

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FINANCIAL FOCUS Garrick Behelfer Vice President Frost Wealth Advisors

Must-have estate planning documents for now and the future What would happen to my home, car, bank account, investments and other assets if I die?

Who would care for my children if I weren’t around any longer?

What would I want medical professionals to do—or not do—to keep me alive if I was critically injured or gravely ill?

Who would make decisions about my medical care if I couldn’t speak for myself?

Who would take care of my finances if I couldn’t do it?

Chances are, you have definite feelings about how you would want these “what ifs” and others like them to play out in real life. But unless you have specific estate planning documents in place that clearly spell out your wishes, your intentions would have little effect on what actually happens.

Take control Typically, these issues surface at stressful, time-critical points when clarity of thought isn’t easy. Without your direction, your family and friends could struggle to figure out what you would want. That could make an already difficult time more confusing, traumatic and costly for them.

In fact, in the absence of estate planning documents, state law has a backup plan for you, and it may not be what you have in mind. Laws, interpreted and administered 24

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by strangers, would determine who gets your assets and personal items, who cares for your minor children, which medical treatments you get and how your financial affairs are managed.

It all comes down to a choice: either take control or relinquish control of some of your most important lifetime decisions. So, what do you need now to take control of your own future? Four (and, in some cases, five) legal documents are “must haves.”

The four essentials for everyone A will designates who will get each of your assets when you die, whether they are valuable such as your home or purely sentimental such as your grandmother’s china. If your children are minors, you also use the will to name their guardian.

Some assets, such as life insurance, 401(k)s and IRAs, have their own beneficiary designations that override the will. These documents, not your will, determine who gets the accounts when you die, so you’ll want to make sure they always reflect the beneficiaries of your choosing.

A durable power of attorney names a trusted person or institution to manage your finances (such as file your taxes and pay your bills) if you can’t do it for yourself—for example, when you’re incapacitated or out of the country for an extended period of time.

Think of this document as a companion to the will. The power of attorney stays in effect as long as you’re alive (unless you revoke it) and ends when you die. The will picks up where the power of attorney leaves off: as long as you live, it is not in effect but becomes operative when you die. There is no overlap between the two.

A living will (in Texas, a medical directive) specifies the medical treatments that you want and don’t want if you are critically injured or gravely ill and can’t make decisions for yourself. In other words, this document enables you to decide what life-saving measures you want medical professionals to take in clearly defined circumstances.

A medical power of attorney gives someone you trust the legal right to make decisions about your medical care and endof-life issues, such as burial, if you can’t make those decisions for yourself.

to stay safe. Grow over time. And be managed with prudence. A bank, after all, shouldn’t be a risky place for your funds. You work hard for your money. We believe your bank should, too.

One addition you might need A revocable living trust appoints a person or a corporate entity to act on your behalf even while you’re alive and well; it transcends the will and the durable power of attorney. You fund the trust by placing your assets—real estate, investments, valuable collections, anything—in it. Depending on your circumstances, you may or may not want or need a trust. One particular benefit appeals to many people: a trust enables your heirs to bypass the probate and court costs associated with wills.

frostbank.com/switch River Oaks (713) 388-1059 2443 Westheimer Houston, TX 77098

Other types of trusts also exist to help manage your affairs if you have specialized needs, goals or circumstances you want to address in your estate plan.

In addition to these must-have documents, also consider how you set up financial assets, such as bank and investment accounts, annuities and safe deposit boxes, that are controlled by how they are titled or styled. Accounts set up with more than one account holder are generally accessible to any party on the account. If one of the account holders is unable to act, another account holder can take action, when necessary.

Best advice: Get started on estate planning sooner rather than later. Talk with your wealth advisor for guidance, then consult a qualified attorney who will prepare the necessary documents according to current state law.

Garrick Behelfer is a wealth advisor for Frost Wealth Advisors in Houston. www.intownmag.com 25

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Decorative Center Houston’s Spring Market showcasing the top interior designers from all across the country 1 Windsor Smith, Karen Pulaski 2 Bobby Contini, Bill Stubbs 3 Scott France, Charles S. Cohen 4 Courtney and Jason Fertitta

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There was huge hatitude in Houston at the Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation Kentucky Derby party at Mo’s in the Galleria area.

350 people came in elaborate hats, to drink juleps, help the uninsured with cancer, and eat sushi, steak, and cool bites.

5 Franklin Cindi Rose 6 Charles Ward, Carolyn Farb 7 Rudy & Debbie Festari

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Pearls To Support Women & Girls

Benefit for the Tahirih Justice Center A non- profit organization that protects immigrant women and girls seeking justice in the U.S. from violence including trafficking, forced marriage, torture and rape.

Event hosted by Lynne Averett of Frog At Home

Pearl Party People

Pearl Party Winner

Gabe Mena, Robert Satcher

United2Cure Children Foundation and its board of directors along with Chef Robert Del Grande and Palmaz Winery hosted a fundraising dinner for some of Houston’s leading doctors and trendsetters at RDG + Bar Annie.

Photo Credit: Eric Hester

Stephen Tolerico, Daniella Giglio

THE STARS WERE SHINING BRIGHT AT THE “STARRY NIGHT BALL” HOSTED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON, INC.

John & Catherine Rentz

Courtney and Jason Moniger

Randall Wong, Tiffany Wong

Wiesedeppe, Reed, Hilpert

Arts & Entertainment

Edwin Landseer, Enlish, 1802-1873 | The Hon. E.S. Russell and His Brother | 1834 | Oil on canvas | Kenwood House, English Heritage; Iveagh Bequest (88028791) Photo courtesy American Federation of Art

Museums Museum Of Fine Arts

Museum Of Fine Arts Houston Ongoing-July 8 Drawings by Rembrandt, His Students and Circle Ongoing-August 5 Modern and Contemporary masterworks from Malba-Fundacion Costantini Ongoing - September 3 Jennifer SteinkampThe Mike Kelly Video installation using 3D digital animations charting the cycles of the seasons and the passage of time.

June 3-September 3 Rembrandt,van Dyck,Gainsborough:The Treasure of Kenwood House, London Public Dress-June 20-October 8 A collection of 20th century photography exploring the many styles of everyday dress.

June 10-September 23 Unrivalled Splendor: The Kimiko and John Powers Collection of Japanese Art June 20-October 8 Public Dress June 24-September 9 - Duncan Phyfe: Master Cabinetmaker in New York.

The Art of Exaggeration July 1- September 23 graphic works on paper from the 15th through 20th century including such artists as Pablo Picasso and William Hogarth.

American Made - 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - July 7 through September 16 Over 220 objects from the 19th to the mid 20th century including American paintings, sculptures, Native American art, photography and works on paper

Contemporary Arts Museum Ongoing - July 8 Perspective 178: Cineplex Ongoing - July 29 It Is What It Is.Or is It?

Perspectives 179: Alvin Baltrop July 20 through October 21 The African American photographer’s works from his beginnings in the 60’s through his enlistment into the United

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States Navy and later the decaying urban New York landscape.

Company OnStage

Jane Alexander; Surveys (From the Cape of Good Hope) August 11 through November 4 The artist explores the borders between humans and other forms of animal life through sculptures, installations, and photo montages.

Main Street Theatre

Holocaust Museum

Ongoing- 8/19 The Impact of Racist Ideologies: Jim Crow and The Nuremberg Laws 2/17-8/12 - Returning: The Art of Samuel Bak

The Menil Collection

The World is Not My Home; Danny Lyon Photographs ongoing through July 29 - A leader in the American street photography movement of the 1960’s Silence -July 27 through October 21 from the Menil Collection and Berkley Art museum and Pacific Film Archive features paintings, sculptures, film, and video exploring the spiritual, existential, and political aspects of the absence of noise and speech Dear John & Dominique: Letters and Drawings from The Menil Archives- August 10-January 6 Commemorating the 25th Anniversary

Houston Museum Of Natural Science

Paleontology- 2012 Year of the Dinosaur New football size Hall Ongoing -September 12 Warriors, Tombs and Temples: China’s Enduring Legacy Ongoing - Spring Gemstone Carvings: The Masterworks Of Harold Van Pelt

Arts & Events A. D. Players Theater Charley’s Aunt July 4- August 26

Androcles And The Lion June 30- July 28 June 29-July 28 Black Coffee

Pinkalicious - Ongoing- July 29 Red Hot Patriot- The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins -July 1

Broadway Across America

The Hobby Center Disney’s The Lion King July 10- August 12

Theatre Under The Stars

Miller Outdoor Theatre Free Show Yankee Doodle Dandy July 17-22

Toyota Center

Coldplay June 25-26 Joan Sebastian & Pepe Aguilar July 14 Aerosmith July 30 Maze August 4 WWE Smackdown August 7 Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks August 9 Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez & Wibin Y Yandei August 26

Bayou Music Center

Adam Corolla July 12 Kaskade July 20 Nicki Minaj July 28 The Wiggles July 29 Houston International Jazz Festival August 4-5 George Lopez August 10-11 Bill Maher August 19

Houston Symphony

A Star Spangled Salute Free at The Miller Outdoor Theatre July 4 The Legend of Zelda July 6-7

Three Dog Night July 13 Chronicle Dollar Concert July 15 The Wizard of Oz July 21 Orbit Plus Star Wars July 28 Sixties Hits August 31

Sports Ice at The Galleria

Summer Camps June 4th- August 17th Public Ice Skating M-T 10am -5pm 6:30pm -10pm F 10am-10pm Sat. 12:30am-10pm Sun. 1pm -8pm Junior Hockey Camp Beginner Learn How to Skate and Intermediate Classes www.iceatthegalleria.com For more info call 713-621-1500

Houston Astros Baseball Home Games Minute Maid Park July 6-8 Milwaukee Brewers 23-25 Cincinnati Reds 27-29 Pittsburgh Pirates August 6-9 Washington Nationals 10-12 Milwaukee Brewers 17-19 Arizona Diamondbacks 28-31 San Francisco Giants August 31-2 Cincinnati Reds

Houston Dynamo Soccer Home games BBVA Compass Stadium July 3 Chicago Fire 15- D. C. United 18- Sporting Kansas City 21 Montreal Impact August 3 NY Red Bulls 19- Columbus Crew 25- Toronto FC

Leading the Team

Restoring his Strength

He got his throwing arm back.

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub knew that his shoulder injury would require expert attention to get him back in the game.

So he entrusted his care to Methodist, national leaders in orthopedic surgery and recovery. To learn more about Matt’s recovery and Methodist’s network of sports medicine centers, call 713-790-3333 or visit methodisthealth.com/journey.

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