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There’s No Place Like Home THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR HOME IS IT’S THE ONLY ONE EXACTLY LIKE IT. Sure, your neighbors’ may have a similar style or paint color. But the way you decorate each room and the memories you create to make it uniquely yours. Maybe you’re in the market for a new home and are ready to build new memories. We have some fantastic real estate agents to recommend to you, plus beautiful
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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020
FEATURES 14 Solaya Spa & Salon The Houstonian Announces the Opening of Solaya Spa & Salon in Highland Village
18 Luxury and Longevity at Noel Home Customer satisfaction, affordability, and luxury abound at Noel Home
24 Alyson Jon Every home has a story
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34 Lorna Ramsay Houston’s Go-To Realtor and Relocation Specialist
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Travel Destination
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Artist’s Palette
24 Animal Kingdom 29 Realty Report 30 Food & Wine 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Inspired By
GOOD TIMES 1.
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Nan and Company Welcomed Bravo TV's Ryan Serhant To Houston Nan and Company Properties and Christie’s International Real Estate’s Houston affiliate celebrated with the firm’s annual awards ceremony featuring keynote speaker Ryan Serhant, an American real estate broker, bestselling author, producer, and star of Bravo’s two-time Emmy Nominated reality television series, Million Dollar Listing New York, and its spin-off, Sell It Like Serhant. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF EMILE BROWNE
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THE HOUSTONIAN ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF SOLAYA SPA & SALON IN HIGHLAND VILLAGE
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HOUSTON’S FAMED TRELLIS SPA AT THE
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A HOUSE ISN’T A HOME UNLESS IT HAS FURNITURE, AND NOEL HOME HAS POSITIONED ITSELF AS ONE OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS FURNITURE STORES IN HOUSTON. The family-owned business has been transforming homes for over four decades, which is no small feat in the fourth largest city in the nation. Every piece of furniture at Noel is exquisite and one of a kind, but when it comes to affordability, Noel prides itself on being accessible to every price point. “The common misconception of many people is that they can’t afford anything in the showroom,” said owner Todd Noel. “We are a small, family-run company, and although we sell the finest designers and nicest products of any furniture store in the country, we also sell furniture that will fit many different price ranges.”
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Noel Home will continue its legacy in Houston with the
the store. Roman is currently interning with one of Noel’s
addition of Tod’s sons, Westin and Roman, who have grown
top designers and also has plans to bring in keen market-
up in the family’s furniture business. The boys are poised to
ing strategies for internet sales and social media.
follow in their fathers and grandfathers’ footsteps and help
room is visually appealing and very well laid out. The store
shine new light on the brand. “It has been great having the boys working alongside
strives to have the best quality pieces and works closely
me at the store. The customers and the design staff love
with designers to ensure they only stock exclusive and
them,” said the proud father. “A lot of staff have been with
one of a kind products. The arduous process of having
me for 25 or 30 years, so they have known the boys since
unique and opulent products is how Noel has been able
they were babies, and now they are working together at the
to establish itself as a luxury brand not just in Houston,
store. They are the new face of Noel Home.”
but throughout the United States. It is not often that a furrelationships
niture store takes into account not only the product but
between the customers and the designers are the heart of
customer satisfaction and affordability, as well. Couple
Noel Home. It becomes evident to anyone after talking with
that with the inhouse designers, and it is not surprising
Tod for even a short time that those qualities are also some-
that Noel Home has had such longevity in Houston.
Building
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Shopping at Noel Home is a simple process, the show-
and
maintaining
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thing that he will continue to instill in his sons as Westin
Famous interior designer Juan Montoya once said, “A
and Roman carry on the family’s business. Visitors to Noel
room should never allow the eye to settle in one place. It
Home will see both Westin and Roman’s recent influence
should smile at you and create fantasy.” Taking that fan-
on the store. Westin, the eldest son, has been working
tasy and turning it into a reality is exactly what Noel does
closely with the design staff to choose the right pieces for
for Houston homes.
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EVERY HOME HAS A STORY TO TELL Famous American interior designer Albert Hadley once said, "The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live. It is about the realities of what makes for an attractive, civilized, meaningful environment, not about fashion or what's in or what's out. This is not an easy job."Â After sitting down with Gregory Frederick of Alyson Jon Interiors and discussing how he spends his time and the work he does with his clients, that quote had never been more accurate. One of the first things I asked Gregory was what was his official title or primary role at the store, his response was straight to the point. "I do everything," he said, "I am the prodigal son of Alyson Jon." Going back to 1967 when the business first opened Alyson Jon was a family run business. As time passed, an outsider was invited in to help run the company, and 10 years later, Gregory is still there, no
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longer an outsider, and is now the full-time captain run-
A client once told him, "My home is an eclectic over-
ning the ship. Handling everything from the showroom
view of my passage through life." And that quote has stuck
displays, purchasing furniture, meeting with clients, and,
with Gregory throughout his entire career and become
of course, decorating homes, it seems when it comes to
the core concept behind how he works. When describing
an interior designer, there is nothing Gregory can't do.
the process of working with a client, he told me it was
His passion and love for what he does are as clear as a
like marriage counseling. He gets to know his clients on
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such a personal level, understanding not just their likes
Gregory is originally from New York City but has spent
and dislikes when it comes to home dĂŠcor, but what kind
countless years before his move to Houston, traveling
of personality do they have, what their hobbies are, what
the globe and absorbing the history and the culture from
makes them tick. "It's important I get to know as much
every place he visited. From Rome to London, Greece,
as possible about my clients before I begin working with
India and even Moscow, USSR. Gregory frequently
them. At the end of the day my clients have to love the end
visited museums, studied history and architecture, and
result, they are the ones who live in that house, not me."
become fascinated with the stories behind unique pieces
This process seems to be working as Gregory has
of furniture, art, and collectable objects. These valu-
become lifelong friends with so many of his clients long
able years spent traveling have significantly impacted
after his work is done. "Decorating people's homes is very
Gregory's style and aesthetic as a designer.
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come into their private spaces and completely transform it. And since a project can take anywhere from 6-12months, I build strong relationships with them over that time frame. I have even had clients give me the keys to their homes, as they trust me enough to go in there without them to fix a room or add a new piece. When I get the keys, that's when I know I've done it right." But getting the keys is not an easy process. After a consultation with a client, Gregory studies pictures he took of their home and begins to make notes on his plans for each room. "I begin to build a road map in my head about what will and won't work for that client; that way, when I travel and come across a unique piece of furniture or painting, I know the exact home that should belong in." And the pieces Gregory sources come from all over the world, one of a kind pieces that help tell a story about who his client is and the life they have lived. Starting with one room at a time, Gregory begins with learning the history of each piece of furniture a client already has and looks at new ways to use it within that room, mixing the old with the new to create a space his clients love. I asked Gregory what his favorite room was to decorate, and his response was the family room. "The family room is a room for everyone, so it gives me a chance
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to get really creative and bring in colors and objects the clients might not necessarily think would work together, but when they see the final result, they absolutely love it." And having the clients love his work is precisely the results Gregory is hoping for when he starts a new project. "I did a lot of work on homes after Harvey and seeing clients cry with happiness once I was finished really touched my heart. It reminds me how important a home is to a person, and it's humbling for me to know I can bring some joy back to those people who lost so much." So whether you call it interior design or marriage counseling, decorating someone's home is not an easy task. It takes hard work, patience, and someone prepared to put their heart and soul into each project, ensuring that at the end of the day, every home has a story to tell.
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ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
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DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
2943 Del Monte
$4,995,000
$4,300,000
86%
598
5
8
3311 Del Monte
$7,800,000
$6,994,750
90%
216
4
4
3839 Inverness
$4,650,000
$4,550,000
98%
47
4
6
3907 Inverness
$7,425,000
$6,300,000
85%
564
7
7
3643 Knollwood
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
100%
0
4
6
3756 Knollwood
$4,200,000
$3,700,000
88%
82
5
5
4045 Overbrook
$1,625,000
$1,730,000
106%
28
4
4
3640 Piping Rock
$2,700,000
$2,550,000
94%
112
4
4
2408 Reba
$1,350,000
$1,285,000
95%
15
4
3
2407 Stanmore
$2,199,000
$2,000,000
91%
10
4
5
4518 Staunton
$1,690,000
$1,640,000
97%
141
4
4
3870 Willowick
$5,995,000
$5,473,950
91%
547
4
7
3363 Inwood
$8,900,000
$8,900,000
100%
217
5
9
3458 Inwood
$11,000,000
$9,000,000
82%
90
3
9
2203 Brentwood
$4,350,000
$4,330,000
100%
91
4
6
Information compiled f rom First Multiple Listing Service and Georgia Multiple Listing Service f rom dates of 10/1/19 - 10/31/19. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of all activity. *DOM=Days on Market
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Sarah Jane Canion 713.927.1591
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FOOD & WINE
Choos i n g a br a n d
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check your groceries at the door
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cooking
If you’re a little less-experienced in the kitchen, meal kits are great for learning! Read the instructions carefully before you get started so you don’t feel frazzled while the heat is up high, and take your time. If you are a more seasoned chef, feel free to take your own spin on the recipes and add some extra flavor or swap out ingredients to make it perfect for your palate.
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ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER
taste-testing. Make a note tab in your phone for
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tracking what you love and what isn’t your favorite.
let’s eat!
This is the really fun part! It’s time to start
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MARCH
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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under the beautiful oak trees for a fun-
HOUSTON PUZZLE HUNT
beginners, but we encourage yogis
filled time of yoga, and also playtime. The class is 1 hr 15 minutes and is for
Memorial Park
of all levels to come and re-energize
Calling all animal lovers, gamers/puz-
their practice!
zlers, outdoorsy types, and families looking to have fun in the park! The Houston Puzzle Hunt is an immersive live event with something for everyone in beautiful Memorial Park. You and your friends work together to solve puz-
OPENSTAX CREATOR FEST 2020 Rice University
A multi-day hack-a-thon style experience for educators passionate about
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open educational resources. We're
HOUSTON SEAFOOD FEST
materials they need for their courses.
inviting instructors from all over to collaborate in developing the open
Peggy Park
In addition to having hours of creation
zles, riddles, and mini-games. Come
One thing we know for sure is
time to build ancillary resources for
out, have fun, and save dogs and cats!
Seafood is loved by many, and we
OpenStax books, attendees will also
have something to celebrate one of
get to hear from leading voices in
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Houston's favorite foods! Head out to
higher education.
2020 HOUSTON BRUNCHFEST
fun! Over 40 different food vendors
the Houston Seafood Fest and enjoy a day of fresh seafood, music, and
Midtown Park
will be selling traditional and creative
BrunchFest is the ultimate Sunday Fun
seafood dishes. Start clearing room in
day experience for Houston foodies who
your stomach now!
tomless mimosas and delicious Bloody Marys! Houston's best restaurants that make up the brunch scene are taking part in a large variety of brunch dishes to
27 BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL 2020 Memorial Park
300 Artists, Music, Food, Beverages,
know how to Brunch! There will be bot-
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and Creative Zones at Memorial Park!
TABLEONE DINNER SERIES
nization
Established in 1972, the Art Colony Association, Inc. is a nonprofit orgadedicated
to
producing
Royal Sonesta Houston
high-quality art festivals and events to
while enjoying live entertainment in the
TableOne at Royal Sonesta Houston –
provide financial support to local non-
beautiful Midtown Park.
one of the only chef’s tables of its kind
profit organizations. Over the past 49
in the city – offers diners an intimate
years, the Art Colony Association has
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and interactive adventure in the heart
raised 3.6 million dollars in support of
of the bustling kitchen. TableOne con-
local nonprofit organizations.
TEXAS CHILDREN'S FETAL CENTER 2020 FAMILY REUNION
dining experience in 2020, which
sample. Mingle with other brunch lovers
tinues its popular monthly chef’s table spotlights stops on the global culinary
Texas Children's Pavilion for Women
path that brought Executive Chef
You and your immediate family mem-
Robert Graham to Houston.
bers are invited to join us at the 2020 Texas Children's Fetal Center Reunion. The Reunion is located at the Pavilion for Women on the 4th floor, Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch and beverages will be provided. We look forward to seeing everyone!
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At Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, our mission is to honor military service and sacrifice by providing scholar-
Hilton Houston Post Oak
ships to veterans and military family
by the Galleria
members, especially to children of our
An event no makeup artist should
nation's fallen or disabled.
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miss! LimeLife University is about
GOAT YOGA
business. No matter where you are
We are always accepting submissions
on your journey as an artist or Beauty
for events you'd like to see included
Nett Bar
Guide, we have put together a makeup
in our Calendar section. Submissions
You can't start a New Year without a
workshop to meet you where you’re at
are accepted via the Contact Us tab at
goat yoga session at Nett Bar. Join us
and take you where you want to go!
LifestylePubs.com/RiverOaks.
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growing your skills, confidence, and
April
Helen of Troy Nicolle Dhimes River Oaks
art makes life prettier .
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INSPIRED BY
Lorna Ramsay HOUSTON’S GO-TO REALTOR AND RELOCATION SPECIALIST
ARTICLE ABBY STRICKLAND
WHETHER
YOU
ARE
A
LOCAL
HOUSTONIAN LOOKING TO BUY A NEW HOME, A YOUNG COUPLE IN SEARCH OF AN APARTMENT TO LEASE, OR AN EXPAT MOVING TO HOUSTON FROM OVERSEAS, LORNA RAMSAY HAS GOT YOU COVERED. Celebrating her 10th anniversary as a real estate agent with Keller Williams, Lorna has so much to be proud of when it comes to helping anyone who has the pleasure of knowing her. Lorna is not just a top producing agent, she also runs a local epact group called Wednesday Coffee, she is the President of the Houston Aberdeen Grampian Association, and she was recently honored with the Shogun Scottish Samurai Award for her outstanding contribution to serving others. Lorna’s heartwarming personality and her desire to help anyone she meets make her an incredible person and an invaluable member of the Houston Community. Phone: 713-884-9678 Email: lornaramsay@kw.com Website: http://www.lornaramsayrealty.com
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Words are overrated… Say it with stunning blooms
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N AT U R A L B E A U T Y
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4059 Westheimer Road | Valet and Self-Parking Available | 713.263.6500 | www.SolayaHouston.com