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76. ROMANCING THE STONE

Both precious to the beholder, art and jewelry are a delightful proposition when pared to showcase their most sparkling attributes. Join us as we marry canvas and carats to create a whirlwind of colorful culture. Artwork by Anarte Gallery, Anna Hernandez Burwell, Richard Diebenkorn, Brad Ellis, Estancia Norte, Allison Gregory, Kenneth Noland, Kelly O’Connor, Sarah Palmer, Carlos Rosales-Silva, Ruiz-Healy Art, Kathy Sosa and Tracy Williams. Jewelry by Calvin’s Fine Jewelry, Korman Fine Jewelry, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, The Menagerie Fine Jewelry & Gift Salon, Nicole Mera Fine Jewelry, Nini Jewels, and Sotheby’s New York

86. IN LIVING COLOR

In an exclusive excerpt from the new book, Expressive Interiors: Designing an Inviting Home (Rizzoli), we go inside the heart of a colorful Houston home that is as individualistic as its owner. If you’ve ever been afraid of using powerful color, this will embolden you to start seeing hues together that you never imagined. By Sandra Lucas and Sarah Eilers Photography courtesy Rizzoli USA Books

94. SETTING THE STAGE

Dallasite Kimberly Schlegel Wittman is known professionally for many things: eternal style-setter, consummate hostess, and author of many successful books on entertaining. We take a look inside the beautiful, rarified world of her KSW Home Collection of curated tablescapes to inspire your own home hosting. WONDER AS I WANDER Dress by Afffair, $850. Available at Afffair.com. Earrings by Flutter Statement Jewelry, (price upon request). Available at Flutter Statement Jewelry.

By Lance Avery Morgan Photography courtesy of KSW Home

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26. contribute

It takes a village to create this magazine and our digital media platform, SocietyTexas.com. Here’s a look at some of the many talented dynamos who make it happen, as we dive into the summer days of 2021.

30. editor’s letter

Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director Lance Avery Morgan shares his always optimistically sunny disposition for the summertime.

33. introduce

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A brief look at this exciting issue full of robust spirit and the unbridled abundance ahead.

34. pursue

There is always something new to discover in Texas...in spite of the pandemic. Join Lance Avery Morgan as he chooses the best things in life to know and experience right now.

36. glow

Our beauty insider, Ana Bribiesca Hoff, recommends the best new make-up and beauty trends as warmer weather sets in for awhile.

38. recall

Chic maternity style is something we take for granted these days. Still, it wasn’t always the case, as Lance Avery Morgan shares the story of three Dallas sisters who had a mission to make mothers-to-be more stunning with their company, Page Boy Maternity.

42. browse

The best books for summer? Here we share our very favorite recommendations to add to your own stylish collection...to enjoy anywhere you go.

44. inspire

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Things are heating up as Eleanora Morrison, of Eleanora.co, recommends some of her favorite finds that will awake, excite, and motivate your innate stylish senses.

46. present

Our new Etiquette Guy, Jay Remer, is on hand to solve some of our greatest conundrums of today’s modern social life in his wonderfully approachable way.

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Sexy can be exuded in the Art of Jewels

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We’re ready to go anywhere this summer, especially with the newest style picks from Rank & Style CEO Jamie Chandlee, who makes it easier to choose from the best of the best.

50. thrive

Austin-based Resonance Repatterning expert Mary Schneider shares her views on how we can expand and grow, just like the seasons do.

52. drive

It’s time for a top-down drive to enjoy the warmth of the sun, don’t you think? Join us as we adventure with The Gentleman Racer’s Mike Satterfield as he takes out a new favorite for a spin.

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54. create

Xitlalt Herrera Photo by Jorge Cano

Ever wanted to design your own fashion collection capsule? Who wouldn’t? Take a look at how savvy style maker Xitlalt Herrera has teamed with Limatus Bespoke in San Antonio to do precisely that.

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56. marketplace

Poet and Stacy Schlegel’s entrepreneurial and creative endeavors will surely raise the bar for others.

100. savor

Our editors Lance Avery Morgan (Austin), Cynthia Smoot (Dallas), Jennifer Roosth (Houston), and Eleanora Morrison (San Antonio), are on the scene to recommend their favorite eateries across the state.

104. exhibit

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Curbed Vanity- A Contemporary Foil by Chris Schanck, Courtesy of the Dallas Museum of Art

We are always seeing more culture as summer begins. Take a look at some offerings from our state’s finest museums and cultural institutions, according to our arts arbiter, Leanne Raesener.

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61. SAN ANTONIO Melanie Vaughan and Hannah Bakke

67. HOUSTON Heidi and Marcus Smith & Allison and Troy Thacker

THE VERY BEST EVENTS ACROSS TEXAS 61. SAN ANTONIO The Fiesta Duchess event

64. HOUSTON The Museum of Natural Science event

66. AUSTIN The Dell Children’s Medical Center event

67. HOUSTON The Houston Ballet event

68. DALLAS The She’s Got The Look event

70. SAN ANTONIO 68. DALLAS Donaji Lira and Cindi Ellis

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72. HOUSTON The Houston Symphony Orchestra event

74. DALLAS The Dallas Women’s Forum event 66. AUSTIN Kirstin and Joe Ross

70. SAN ANTONIO Sharron Batchelor and Christi Tidwell

72. HOUSTON John and Lindy Rydman

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ANA BRIBIESCA HOFF

As a busy working mom of two, Rank & Style CEO Jamie Chandlee developed a strong passion for technologies that simplify consumer experiences, so people have more time for the parts of their lives not behind a screen. She and her team contribute our List column in each issue, and her vision for Rank & Style is to give people back the time they waste digging through endless fashion resources to find the products they like. Chandlee is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and is grateful to be able to help people outside the office through her participation in numerous socially impactful organizations.

Writer and enthusiast of all things beauty, fashion, travel, and healthy livingrelated, our Glow beauty contributor Ana Bribiesca Hoff is currently working in the higher education non-profit sector and has also launched AnaBribs.com. In this new lifestyle blog, she shares her passions, experiences, and special tips along with sneak peeks inside her life while also hoping to share large doses of inspiration. This month she reveals the most alluring spring beauty secrets yet.

LORI DURAN

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Lori Duran has had a diverse career and currently researches interesting historical stories of social changes. This has been her life-long passion. Duran serves on the board of directors for the Austin History Center Association, where she is involved in coordinating volunteers and helping the Oral History Committee. She also writes articles for Society Texas and other publications and recently authored the book Austin’s Travis Heights Neighborhood. She has currently released her second book, The University of Texas at Austin: The First One Hundred Years.

Our very fashionable Texan-turnedNew Yorker-turned-eternal-Southerner contributor Gordon Kendall is always on the go and on the scene. He is a freelance fashion author and educator, and in this issue, he offers. He is also an executive member of the Fashion Group International/New York, a member of The Couture Council, and The Museum at F.I.T.

ELEANORA MORRISON

Our Digital Director Eleanora Morrison, who is also our Inspire and Savor columnist, is a content creator, editor, and creative consultant currently based in San Antonio. She has over a decade of print and digital media experience as a writer, editor, content producer, and creative director. Entering the content creation space, initially as a lifestyle blogger, Morrison has since grown to manage an award-winning digital media platform and creative consulting company. Connect with her on social media @eleanoramorrison and explore more of her work at Eleanora.co.

JAKE GAINES

Whether finding the best restaurant in Rome overlooking the Colosseum...or taking a private tour of the Queen’s art collection at Buckingham, our cultural enthusiast and arbiter Jake Gaines, a native Texan, is always on the go. Our very own James Bond on the social scene, he will gladly wield his saber to pop open a bottle of Champagne before advancing into a masked ball. His motto? Bring your passport and wear the tuxedo since one never knows what can happen. He’s a beloved guest at any dinner party and is known for his disappearing tablecloth trick. When in doubt, he recommends everyone into the pool for a midnight game of what else? Marco Polo.

LEANNE RAESENER Our Associate Editor Leanne Raesener was formerly the city editor for both Brilliant and The Society Diaries magazines. A fifth-generation Texan raised in Austin; she spent most of her career in Manhattan before we were fortunate to have her back in the Lone Star State. After working at Goldman Sachs in Charitable Giving for many years, it only deepened her interest in philanthropy. She supports many charities but holds most near and dear to her heart, her brother, Jack Frederick Raesener’s Scholarship Fund, Ballet Austin, and NYU FACES. Her love of life, generosity, creative style, and wordsmithing are a winning combination.

ROB GIARDINELLI

Certified professional life coach and branding expert by day, social commentator by night, and author of the book Being In The Room (available at Amazon.com), Associate Publisher and Senior Social Editor Rob Giardinelli is a man of many interests. He loves sharing how Texans so generously and passionately give back to the community they love. Giardinelli weaves his interesting social commentary to showcase those who work tirelessly to raise awareness of important issues in the state and beyond. EDY HERNANDEZ Edy Hernandez, Beast Creative Agency’s founder, decided to take the idea of the traditional agency and turn it on its ear... or better said, let the problem speak for itself. The Beast addresses your marketing challenges with creative thinking. Solving such issues is our jam. They have frequently helped their clients with their own nonmarketing related internal processes derived simply through a fresh perspective and ideation.

JAY REMER

Our new Evolve columnist, Jay Remer, Canada’s Etiquette Guy, catered his first dinner party at the age of 14 and hasn’t looked back since. Raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Remer emigrated to Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, where he owns and operates The Windsor House, an 18th Century residence. Remer produces several shows, which can be viewed on YouTube, for CHCO-TV, New Brunswick, Canada’s only community channel. His bi-weekly newspaper column is published in the Telegraph-Journal in Saint John, NB, Canada. Remer also happily speaks, writes, and teaches civility. His book, The Six Pillars of Civility, is scheduled for release later this year.

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Our talented and terrifically connected Associate Editor Jennifer Roosth is a Houstonbased writer who never ceases to be amazed by the wonderfully generous spirit of the Houston philanthropic community. “It’s nice to live in a city where so many are excited about giving back,” she says. “In the process, they throw some mighty fine parties.”

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MICHAEL SATTERFIELD

Our Drive section contributor is Michael Satterfield, an award-winning journalist, traveler, photographer, and lifelong automotive enthusiast who has been featured in Forbes, Hot Rod Magazine, A-Cars, Easy Riders, and many other publications. He founded popular men’s lifestyle site TheGentlemanRacer.com as a blog in 2002, which has grown to become an online and print magazine reaching hundreds of thousands of readers every month.

MARY SCHNEIDER

Mary Schneider, who contributes in this issue to our Thrive column, has been a student of energetic medicine for 30 years. She has been a Certified Resonance Repatterning Professional in private practice in Austin for the past 20 years (RePatternIt.com). Schneider is also an ordained minister and has studied numerous alternative modalities such as homeopathy, the Chinese 5 Element Acupuncture System, Ayurveda, and the Chakra System, to name a few. She loves regularly speaking in the community about how we heal.

CYNTHIA SMOOT

Meet Cynthia Smoot: publicist, freelance lifestyle and travel writer, Dallas influencer, and Southern Belle. Her passion is being a connector, and whether it’s through her role as a Publicist for Gangway Advertising, through social media, or her freelance work, she loves to shine a spotlight on the people, places, events, and services that give Dallas its flavor. Connect with her on all social media platforms @OhSoCynthia.

ROSE BETTY WILLIAMS

Wherever there is a wonderful party, there is usually Associate Editor and social chronicler Rose Betty Williams. She also leads symposia, plans events, serves on boards, and supports organizations from OperaAmerica to the Helping Hand Home for Children. Williams also facilitates networking for project and product development. Williams is a longtime Austin resident, freelance writer, and photographer with a passion for fine art, music, wine, books, tennis, food, and life…as well as a deep love for her family and community.

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UPLIFT, MAGNIFY AND AMPLIFY. RINSE AND REPEAT. IT’S OUR MANTRA AROUND HERE WITH THE Society Texas team and all that we do to create each issue especially tailored for you. We agree with Oprah: Take your good fortune and lift your life to its highest calling. Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in the possibility. Boom. It sounds so simple, but it’s a joy, as we begin summer, to dwell on the infinite possibilities ahead for all of us. We’ve risen from the depths of both the pandemic and the political and racial strife that has captivated this country... for what seems like eons now. We’re stronger, more agile, and ready for the next everything. It reminds me of the stories my grandmother would tell me as a child. She was a woman of her era, born at the beginning of the 20th century. Neat as a pin (I vividly recall her ironing dollar bills under parchment paper so they would be crisp in her wallet). She had tremendous style, beyond being a terrific cook and doting grandmother who always wore a scent of cinnamony Estée Lauder Youth Dew. A native of Fredericksburg, the Central Texas oasis that seems to be the perfect hamlet in just about every American’s mind, she’d pursue a career and family in San Antonio. She would recount to me how Fredericksburg didn’t have electricity until 1937 after she had returned there, thanks to the Depression-era WPA Project that brought power to many rural U.S. communities. As a result, she never assumed a light switch could be turned on in any room and automatically have electricity―the service was spotty until perfected. Her motto? Never assume anything, yet prepare for the best of the future―and help it transpire however you can. Edging in on a century later, I think we can all agree that being upended recently by COVID-19 and its topsy turvy vaccine rollout coupled with the severe weather and mass power outages across the state has instilled a sense of unknowingness of what the future might have in store for us. It has led all of us to have lives that are, shall we say, a bit more nimble to respond to evolving conditions of the greater scope that affects our personal world? Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know. As a media company, we march forward to create more ways to share the best of the best that can uplift, magnify and amplify with everything you see here on these pages and on our digital platform. It indeed takes a village, and we are so proud of our villagers―both those who create this and you, who participate in gleaning from our storytelling. From our art-meets-jewelry cover feature to a profile of a stunning Houston home, to a profile on the talented hostess and entrepreneur Kimberly Whitman in Dallas, and all our other original editorial surprises in store for you, we are here to enliven your world. We realize there is an abundance of stories to tell, people to know, organizations to support, and grand Texas feats yet to be discovered, so count on us to bring them to you in a vibrant and energizing way. And, always know that we are on board to share the best that Texans―and those with Texas ties―have to offer, and we look forward to being a favorite connection for you. s

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JEWELRY: Earrings are white and rose gold emerald cut ruby & double pave diamond halo drop, $15,000. Diamond necklace: White gold 21.51 carat graduating round diamonds, $80,000. Sapphire necklace: Oval sapphire and diamond necklace. $29,500. All jewelry by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. At LMFJ.com.

calm, cool & collected As we approach the other side of the pandemic, we have learned that we love our surroundings more than ever. Grateful and thankful, let’s approach a serenely sensational summer ahead gathering with family and friends, shall we?

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Where to go and what to do right now around the state and beyond? Look no further since we’ve assembled the new and different to try and enjoy, according to our cool culture hunter, Lance Avery Morgan.

GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE... Sotheby’s presents the private collection from the estate of one of America’s greatest philanthropists, Anne Marion of Fort Worth. Estimated to fetch over $150 million, the American Visionary: Fine Jewels from the Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion sale reflects a gathering of objects that range from coveted modern and contemporary art to Old Master paintings, sculpture, and important jewelry. Born into the Four Sixes ranching and oil fortune in King County, Marion’s largesse was responsible for the distribution of more than $600 million worth of grants to a variety of institutions and causes, many of them in her native Texas. May 10-18, 2021. At Sotheby’s.com.

Anne Marion on her Four Sixes Ranch, Texas

Elvis 2 Times by Andy Warhol

RARIFIED AIR The Texas-based health and lifestyle brand, Meli Hands, founded by Maria Sideris and Vanessa Thanos, has launched a new collection of diffusers and hand sanitizers with two new delectable scents: Lemoni and Aegean Sea Salt. Enjoy a fresh and cleansmelling home with these scents in sustainable glass bottles with the cheery bright yellow and blue design. $10.99– $38.99. At MeliHands.com.

Hostess dress by Pucci. Courtesy of UNT Texas Fashion Collection

HOME-STYLED FASHION NorthPark Center’s south wing will sit back and relax when The University of North Texas presents Fashion in Residence: At-Home Styles from the Texas Fashion Collection. The exhibition will present selected pieces from its collection of over 20,000 garments that have been curated to represent fashion’s greatest casual moments. Through June 6. At TFC.CVAD.UNT.edu.

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BUSINESS SENSE A briefcase for any professional makes a statement. Why not make a colorful and creative one while you’re at it, with a new Franki Ray piece? Dallas-based founders Stacey George and Sasha Spivey are setting the style world on fire with their bags and accessories for both women and men. Prices vary. At FrankiRay.com.

Dallas Silk Art. Photos by Thomas Garza

FOLLOW THE SILK ROAD Want to create your own wearable fashion statement? After a year-and-ahalf of e-commerce and successful workshops with beloved local brands like FleaStyle, Dallas Silk Art has opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar location in the Homestead section of Grandscape in Dallas. It offers safe, sociallydistanced yet intimate workshops. And, for the first time, they sell one-ofa-kind retail products such as marbled silk scarves, coasters, and more. At DallasSilkArt.com. s

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Sunshine, blooming flowers, and fresh air breathe new life into our beauty routines. After everything we have experienced, it is no wonder natural faces command both the catwalks and everyday makeup looks this season. As we shift more into effortless and low-maintenance makeup that accentuates natural beauty, try these products that can transform your beauty routine, according to our resident beauty expert, Ana Bribiesca Hoff.

FLUTTER THOSE LASHES

Eyeliner and mascara will continue to be a staple in any makeup routine. This season, fluttery long lashes will keep looks clean and sweet. Try the Hourglass Cosmetics Curator Realist Defining Mascara, a silky jet-black formula for buildable volume. $36. At NeimanMarcus.com.

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GLOW BIG OR GO HOME

Let’s be reminded of the power of a well-placed glow for a dewy, otherworldly look. Try Gucci Éclat De Beauté Effet Lumière, a multi-use gel gloss that creates a luminous light effect on bare skin or on top of makeup. $33. At Sephora.com.

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CHERUBIC CHEEKS

Cherubic blush makes an appearance this season, draped across the apple of your cheeks all the way up to your cheekbones for a youthful, lifted appearance. Try Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable in Nearly Neutral, a liquid-like cream blush. $21. At Sephora.com.

FAB FUCHSIA

Time to swipe on one of the hottest lipstick colors of the season. Refresh your look with a colored lip balm in a vibrant fuchsia hue for the perfect bite of color. Try Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Tinted Lip Balm in plum. $34. At NeimanMarcus.com.

Opt for a lighter coverage foundation that lets skin breathe and enhances your natural complexion. Try Nars Sheer Glow, a weightless, glowing foundation with sheer and buildable coverage that allows your skin’s natural beauty to shine. Mix with Nars Radiance Primer SPF 35. $47 and $36. At NeimanMarcus.com.

FRESH AIR

Sunny days are here, and the aroma of freshly cut grass and our gardens blooms fill the air. What else do we need? Two hundred and fifty freshly bloomed roses from Grasse offer their unequaled richness to every bottle of Maison Francis Kurkdjian À la rose Eau de Parfum. $275. At BergdorfGoodman.com.

UNTAMED BROWS

It’s time to rock an untamed brow with a bit of messy. This low-maintenance look still requires the perfect product to achieve a strong arch with a few natural-looking strays. Try Marc Jacobs Brow Wow Duo Brow, a twoin-one brow pencil and tinted gel. $39. At SaksFifthAvenue.com.

EMBRACE THE RAINBOW

Pinks, yellows, blues, and greens shift into joyful colors to create beautiful eye looks. Our favorite duo? A dusty rose on the top eyelid paired with a rusty orange along the bottom lashes. Add the Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette to your makeup bag. $45. At Sephora.com. s

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sisters who soared Texas, always known for its spirited fashion sense, led the way in how women dressed in another era. In fact, at an important time of their lives, most of those stylish women dressed and looked as if they had walked off a runway just like movie stars. That was thanks to Dallas-based Page Boy Maternity Fashions, founded by three dynamic Frankfurt sisters. Here’s a look at how their entrepreneurial spirit created an entire industry, according to our ardent Texas style chronicler, Lance Avery Morgan.

The Frankfurt Sisters of Dallas, founders of Page Boy Maternity, 1940s. Courtesy of Archival

Photography courtesy of archival collection DALLAS STYLE STAR IT WAS A COMBINATION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS and engineering that made Page Boy Maternity Fashions, based in Dallas, a tremendous success. In fact, film stars like Lucille Ball, Elizabeth Taylor, Loretta Young, Princess Grace of Monaco, as well as future First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy, were just a few of the famous Page Boy clients. They also happened to be public figures who had to carry on with their busy, pre-natal public lives looking gorgeous.

Page Boy maxi dress. 1967. Courtesy of UNT Digital Page Boy maternity dress. 1960s. Courtesy of UNT

In 1937, when Page Boy Maternity Fashions went into business, soft idioms like with child, in a family way, or the more exotic, enceinte were often enlisted. Whatever it was called, the previously hidden component was a fact of life before and during the Baby Boom years after the Second World War. Now, fitted mother-to-be clothing is the norm for women, but then a pregnancy was thought to be something to camouflage. It was a different world then...when working women unfortunately often had to quit their jobs in the professional realm once their maternity state started to show. Enter the Page Boy founders Elsie Frankfurt, Edna Frankfurt, and Louise Frankfurt–three sisters who set out to design and market their attractive, comfortable, and affordable maternity clothes with just a $500 investment (less than $10,000 in 2021 dollars, adjusted for inflation). According to legend, in 1937, Elsie told her sister, a pregnant Dallas secretary Edna Frankfurt Ravkind, that she looked like “a beach ball in an unmade bed.” Elsie had studied accounting and design at Southern Methodist University, so she used her ingenuity to dissect one of Edna’s pre-pregnancy suits and remade it as a maternity ensemble in a more flattering, slimmer silhouette of the day. They felt their beautifully fashioned dresses could enable women to maintain their public and professional lives, even while pregnant. They were right. Their initial stroke of genius was opening the first shop on the ground floor of an OB-GYN doctors’ building, so the exposure to the targeted market going in and out of the offices daily was ideal. The youngest of the trio, Louise, was a fashion design major who joined the family firm in 1941. With her, she brought the engineering

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recall skills to streamline the Page Boy line. Engineering had plenty to do with the brand’s success. Thanks to sister Elsie’s patented skirt design; it fit snugly around the hips without hiking up in front. The scoopedout window in the front accommodated the expanding abdomen, and a long jacket covered that, so flexibility and comfort could be had at any stage of a pregnancy. LADIES FIRST Ads of the era promoted Page Boy’s skirts as “not wrap-around.” Plus, for the first time, maternity clothes resembled current fashion trends. As Elsie was fond of saying: “You can’t hide the fact that you’re expecting a child.” With the catchy name and logo, the Frankfurt sisters were bound for success. According to Kay Goldman’s Dressing Modern Maternity: The Frankfurt Sisters of Dallas and the Page Boy Label (Costume Society of America Series), “The company’s name came from its logo of a page boy blowing a trumpet to announce the birth of an heir to the throne.” From top clockwise: Page Boy silk maternity top, 1950s. Courtesy of UNT Digital. Maternity fashion, 1950s. Page Boy ad, 1950s, Maternity cocktail dress by Pageboy, 1990, Page Boy maternity suit, 1950s. Courtesy of UNT Digital, Page Boy cocktail dress, Courtesy of UNT Digital, Page Boy ad, 1970s. Courtesy of University of North Texas

Many of the children who were pre-natal while in a Page Boy outfit would not be born to aristocracy, yet the customer client base grew to include all women who wanted moderately and well-made clothing. For five decades, chic design and strong business practices propelled the brand to the top of the heap in the specialty fashion world. The sisters wisely focused on offering maternity clothing incorporating the latest trends in their line rather than setting them. Changing attitudes regarding fashion trends, the rise and fall of hemlines and birth rates, and employment trends for women affected the business venture. Outspoken in terms of women’s rights, Elsie focused on the professional woman and providing clothing for the working woman, the most significant employment trend of the twentieth century. It was a woman they knew well since the Page Boy factory was owned by the three sisters, and a majority of workers were female. The congenial workplace even had an innovative daily factory-wide yoga break. CHANGING TIMES Even though the sisters’ individual commitments varied over the course of the business, Elsie was the most dominant sister in the company by actively studying fashion trends and being the company’s public face. Not only was she the president of the company, but she also was the first woman admitted to the Young Presidents’ Organization in 1952. She became a celebrity of sorts appearing in magazines and on television as the primary spokeswoman for Page Boy. Sophisticated as the day was long, and thanks to her trips to the fashion capitals of Europe to keep up with the latest style changes and new fabrics, Elsie provided valuable design insights, which propelled their high style maternity line well into the ’70s. Like all businesses, Page Boy Maternity Fashions evolved with the times. Within five years after its founding, the company-owned shops from coast to coast and were selling in fine clothing stores. During World War II, the company maintained a low profile due to fabric rationing. They managed to continue manufacturing, and by the time the firm was ten years old in 1947, they were a household name and dressing Hollywood stars. Until it was eventually sold to Mothers Work in 1994, closing the chapter on an everlasting time in history. Looking back at Page Boy Maternity ads and catalogues, the Frankfurt sisters–and the company’s primary goal of making women look and feel beautiful for several generations was accomplished. And it all happened here in Texas as a close-knit family business. s

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Summer reading is something we all look forward to this time of year...at home, on the beach, or anywhere there is a quiet space. May we suggest these to pique your interests, according to our bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan? HOTEL DU CAP-EDEN-ROC: ATIMELESS LEGEND ONTHE FRENCH RIVIERA By Alexandra Campbell The secluded resort, located between Nice and Cannes, has always been a favorite haven on the French Riviera for A-list celebrities and private Jet Set family holidays. The hotel’s storied history is full of romance, humor, mystery, and legend. $85. At RizzoliUSA.com.

THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN By James Sherwood Now in a compact edition, this lavish publication celebrates the gentleman’s search for the perfect sartorial detail or ideal accessory. It features and inspires with six historical chapters, from the Regency period to the present. $39.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

SCARVES By Nicky Albrechtsen and Fola Solanke Indispensable accessories and sought-after collectors’ items, scarves were an important innovation in twentieth-century fashion. From Art-Deco through 1950s Hollywood, the Swinging Sixties, and beyond, scarves have been represented in every major decorative arts movement and personal style. $40. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

COME FLY WITH ME: FLYING IN STYLE By Jodi Peckman From Frank Sinatra dressed to the nines in the golden age of Pan Am to celebrities snapped in luxury leisurewear in the lounges of today, airports have always afforded the most glamorous glimpses into that most enviable aspect of celebrity life—jet-setting in style, as seen here. $29.95. At RizzoliUSA.com.

NATY ABASCAL: THE ETERNAL MUSE By Suzy Menkes, Mario Testino, Christian Lacroix, Valentino Garavani, and Vicente Gallart This delightfully chronicles the styles and stories of the boundary-breaking Spanish socialite, model, and muse of couturiers such as Valentino and Oscar de la Renta and former duchess of Feria...demonstrating the making of a fashion icon. $50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

A CENTURY OF COLOR IN DESIGN By David Harrison From the Bauhaus to Memphis and beyond, this tome explores the origins and rationale behind the design and use of color in the most iconic furniture and objects of the 20th century. $34.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

A ROOM OF HER OWN By Robyn Lea Go inside the homes and lives of creative women who are making a difference in the world. Their lives are a canvas for their artistry, and it can be fully seen in their homes and studios, on their tables, and in their wardrobes. $45. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

LITTLE TARTS By Meike Schaling Discovering the joy of homemade tarts has never been more effortless. Even the most rudimentary of bakers can learn the skills to create beautiful tarts in an endless variety of colors and flavors, all with just one core recipe. $19.95. At RizzoliUSA.com. s

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bright, bold & boisterous Summer is here...and we plan to make a sartorial splash. Our style chronicler, Eleanora Morrison, of Eleanora.co vivaciously shares a bounty of bold looks inspired by the vibrant colors that accompany warmer Texas temperatures and simple poolside pleasures.

FLOWING AND FREE

Whether you’re dining al fresco on vacation or in need of a flowy frock during a warm and balmy summer night at home, this ViX crepe halter neck maxi dress is your best answer. $228. At Net-A-Porter.com.

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WALKING ON A DREAM

BOTANICALLY BRIGHT

After a year of simplicity, it’s time for our manicures to make noise again. This award-winning Londontown Lakur delivers long-lasting, highshine wear while infusing nails with moisturizing and strengthening botanicals. $16. At NeimanMarcus.com.

ONE-PIECE, PLEASE

When it comes to fun in the summer sun, this retro onepiece is a staple that never goes out of style with this classic Hunza G seersucker swimsuit. $175. At Net-A-Porter.com

Style doesn’t always have to be sacrificed when it comes to comfort. These Versace sandals will have you walking on a dream while turning heads at the same time. $350. At NeimanMarcus.com.

BELTED IN BERMUDA

Belted, high-waisted, and breezy, these STAUD summer shorts are just the statement piece that will add both comfort and creativity to your summer ensembles. $215. At Net-A-Porter.com.

HUES OF BLUES

For a summer full of outdoor socializing ahead, why not add some hues of blues to your backyard spaces? These stylish Roche Bobois outdoor sofas will do just the trick. $7990. At RocheBobois.com.

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SO EASY BEING GREEN

As we begin to emerge into normal life again, combatting toxins while remaining radiant is paramount. Tata Harper’s Refreshing Cleanser, made from all-natural materials, makes it extra easy to be green. $84. At NeimanMarcus.com.

CLUTCH ME TIGHT

We love a good python print as one of nature’s neutrals. You’ll want to clutch this one tightly no matter where you’re toting it, as a colorful complement to your daytime or evening look. By Parker & Hyde. $186. At GardenRoomBoutique.com.

LOVE IN BLOOM

Part of Zimmermann’s Resort ‘21 collection, the Lovestruck dress evokes a sense of whimsy and joy. This summer you’ll be feeling fun and flouncy at the pool or walking down the beach in this billowing, breezy frock. $1150. At NetA-Porter.com.

STRAP HAPPY

When in doubt, more is more. These Kate Maconie wavy strap sandals will add a pop to any summer look...and they’re sure to pack quite the punch. $330. At NeimanMarcus.com.

SPARKLE AND SHINE

The finishing touch to the perfect summery ensemble is the sparkle and the shine. And as they say...everything’s bigger in Texas. Baubles included–the bigger the statement, the better. By Mignonne Gavigani New York. $295. At GardenRoomBoutique.com.

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TURQUOISE ON TOAST

When it comes to morning rituals, why not brighten your day with pops of colorful pieces from the Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana appliance collection, like this turquoise toaster? $950. At NeimanMarcus.com. s

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social momentum Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It’s a familiar sage we all grew up with and try to live by, right? Here, we introduce our new Etiquette Guy, Jay Remer, who will be sharing his fearlessly flawless insight on modern social conundrums.

Dear Etiquette Guy, I have friends and colleagues who have received honorary doctorates for their service to a university, as well as friends who have been ordained online to officiate a relative’s wedding. They insist on being referred to as Dr. and Reverend. Please advise. Title Quandary Dear Title Inquirer, One of life’s greatest joys is achieving a milestone. Honorary degrees signify an extraordinary contribution to one’s chosen field. The honorific (title) that comes with such a degree should only be used when addressing an audience about your specific area of expertise. Otherwise, using the title is braggadocios and best avoided. Obtaining online ordinations usually requires minimal effort. Titles should only be used for ordinations. No one should rest on false laurels since they can often diminish the accomplishments of others. Dear Etiquette Guy, You’ve always said that times change, but good manners are timeless. I’m concerned about when people I’ve never met before (a doctor’s office receptionist, restaurant hostess, or a store clerk, for example) call me by a pet name like honey, or sweetheart. I don’t think it’s acceptable for someone younger (or anyone I don’t know) to speak to me in this manner. What can I say to these people that won’t offend them? Naming Rights Dear Call-You-By-Your-Name, Correcting people for using these off-putting greetings is awkward at best. The service industry has developed a less formal approach, especially during the challenges of COVID-19. If we focus on the intention of these greetings, our sensibilities may be more forgiving. Often these remarks are automatic responses that reflect cultural differences. As with most things that cause us discomfort, self-reflecting on why they affect us can be revealing. However, if a correction is necessary, a phrase such as, “Please don’t call me honey,” should suffice. It is up to us to decide which rabbit holes to enter. This one may be one to avoid. Dear Etiquette Guy, As a man, I often forget when I should stand if a lady enters a room. Or, should I not stand at all in keeping with modern and equality manner standards so as not to offend her? Standing At Attention Dear Stand and Deliver, Your confusion is as mysterious to you as to many men during these changing times as we finally recognize women as equals. Since the days of women’s liberation, men have become too shy to show deference to women lest they rebuff their intended good manners. As a result, two standards have evolved: one for business and one for social occasions. In business situations, men and women deserve equal consideration. Therefore, unless everyone stands when anyone enters the rooms, refrain from standing at all. At social affairs, men still show deference to women, although with less fanfare. If you feel more comfortable standing when a woman or an elderly person enters the room, feel free to do so as no one should be offended, and many will show their appreciation with a smile. Someone once remarked, “No one can offend you without your permission.” This implies taking full responsibility for our feelings–a lofty goal–but one worth pondering. s

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in the swim of things

From poolside to the beach, you’ll want to be prepared with the season’s choicest must-haves, according to our chic tastemaker and Rank & Style CEO Jamie Chandlee.

KALEIDOSCOPIC KNIT Short and care-free, this Missoni Mare knit chevron mini polo dress is the perfect cover-up or impromptu lunch outfit. Semi-sheer, it uses color and pattern as an asset. $980. At Intermix.com.

HERE, OVER THE RAINBOW This luxe float’s unique tri-color and clear design creates a fanciful ombre effect on the water. The extra-thick, smooth, transparent material allows you to see through the chair and into the water in comfort. $70. At Funboy.com.

HOW DRY I AM With the proliferation of color everywhere this season, a beach towel is the perfect way to make a stylish, plush statement, like this striped one from Weezie. $68. At Weezie.com.

HELLO, SUNSHINE The Coconut Swimsuit In Seven Wonders is a showstopping one-shouldered swimsuit with dramatic ruffle detailing in a dreamy pastel print. Pair it with oversized earrings to set the beach aflutter. $269. At Paper.com.

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THE FUTURE’S SO BRIGHT Gucci’s horse-bit motif is nothing short of iconic, right? These sunglasses are made from gold-tone metal and have square wireframes. The tortoiseshell acetate tips complement the deep-brown shade of the lenses. $450. At NetAPorter.com.

ROPE TRICKS This season, accessories designer Johanna Ortiz, working with natural fibers like Iraca palm, collaborated on these bohemian earrings with artisans around her native Colombia while championing their generations-honed craftsmanship. $250. At ModaOperandi. com.

SLIDE INTO THESE Freedom Moses’ two-banded rubber molded slides in a calico print are prettier than most water-wear sandals. The decorative buckles add even more flair to what will surely be your most comfortable shoe this summer. $50. At ShopBop.com.

MISTY JUST THINKING ABOUT IT Dr. Barbara Sturm’s colorless and refreshing Hydrating Face Mist doesn’t just give tired complexions a revitalizing boost. It also contains a host of active ingredients that tackle visible signs of aging. The lemon and aloe vera scent, with prickly pear additives, will leave you invigorated. $95. At NetAPorter.com.

STAY PUCKERED UP The lips, always prone to premature aging from the sun, just found a new friend. Clé De Peau Beauté’s new UV Protective Lip Treatment Broad Spectrum SPF 30 assures luminously healthy lips, plus it’s a fan-favorite from socialites to beauty experts. $65. At Nordtrom.com.

TIME TO ROMP Emerging designer Terry creates elevated loungewear, like this romper, inspired by classic American ‘70s poolside attire. This playsuit, crafted from 100% cotton terry, is detailed with snaps that fasten along the front and a tie belt to cinch your waist. $265. At ModaOperandi.com. s MAY/JUNE 2021

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ascend into wellness

With summer here, there’s an anticipation of what is ahead, according to our intuitive self-help expert, Austin-based Resonance Repatterning Practitioner, Mary Schneider, who explains the importance of anticipating and planning for the future. A SUMMER PLACE SUMMER IS MOST DEFINITELY HERE, YET FOUR DAYS AGO, I told an out-of-town friend how gloomy and grey it had been. I fully expected our infamous spate of winter weather to have killed all the local plant life, yet today verdant summer green is everywhere. It is safe to say Mother Nature probably handles change better than the rest of us. And despite her constant changes, we are also still pretty resilient. As we move into the season most beloved by a large segment of the population, we are offered tremendous hope. Nature is a most important aspect of healing in Chinese 5 Element Acupuncture. Hope is what has carried us through when we were hit this last year with the pandemic and severe weather. The most interesting aspect of hope is it’s the only virtue that shows up in bad times. Hope inspires us to stay focused and strong. It ushers in creativity, enabling us to find new solutions to the problems that confront us. Just like the summer green we see everywhere right now. Hope sees us beyond to the promise of change, bringing us to where we are today. This summer heralds much more than its typical pledge of potential growth. Gazing at the foliage and blooms on the trees, we are reminded of our imminent foray into society again. So, there is much transformation ahead. Of course, we want to remember all of those who have passed and those who have been left behind. Our hearts go out to all of you experiencing grief, which is immense. The changes you encounter at the precipice of this summer are of another kind, like no other in recent memory. The growth potential is also of another nature. When reflecting on nature, try to focus on change or transition and how we can best help this process along. In the Ayurvedic chakra tradition, change is associated with the Earth or Root chakra. Home, family, tribe, security, and mother are the main issues with this chakra. This past year, much of these influential aspects have been upended in one form or another. We all know

that the usual outlets people engage in, such as sports and dining out, have been sidelined. All of this has created the feeling of continuous adaptation. This may be seizing upon the obvious with a sense of discovery, but it has also created layers of stress and a ton of grief. COPING CAPABILITY We have lots of coping mechanisms to deal with stress such as exercise, which improves our focus, while drinking alcohol numbs us, or taking drugs to help us sleep–just to name a few. This stress is hard on the body and does not do any better with the psyche. There is nothing wrong with these activities...but the stress still multiplies. What would be something we all could do to beat the stress? Taking care of ourselves will help the most during these times and we now have an opportunity to learn more about this important lesson. Learning to take care of oneself is somewhat of an art. It is like taking dance lessons. At first, you are a little self-conscious, and then you start to feel how much fun it is. It is the same with self-care. It may seem aa bit wonky in the beginning, but when you have that moment of realization about how important your well-being is, you wonder why you did not commit to this a long time ago. A helpful way to start the process is to make a list of all the things you have wanted to do for a long time. Cull out what is reasonable for your lifestyle and put them in your calendar. It might be something as simple as giving yourself a facial. Or calling a loved one or perhaps, cooking yourself a lovely dinner. Do one a day and see what starts to happen. And, then for the pièce de résistance, do one for another person in your life who might appreciate the gesture. It is a powerful thing to take care of oneself. We as a culture are not oriented in this direction, and so much has changed. In the middle of this pandemic, we have had the time to learn this expression of self-love better than usual, so today’s a great day to anticipate the future. s

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When it comes to the open road, summer is the best time to pop the top, aim for your future destination, and enjoy the sunny skies from above, according to our manabout-globe, Michael Satterfield of TheGentlemanRacer.com, who shares the exhilaration of the new Maxda MX-5. Photography by TheGentelmanRacer.com Michael Satterfield THE SUMMER WIND THERE IS NOTHING LIKE EXPLORING A WINDING COAST road in an open top sports car, the smell of the sea air, wind in your hair, and the joy of a purely visceral driving experience. You may have noticed that the sports car has been slowly disappearing since the 1970s and each year there are fewer and fewer of the impractical two seat, smile-generators, from which buyers can choose. Forty years ago, buyers had a wide range of affordable choices when it came to sports cars, MG, Triumph, Alfa Romeo, and many more. Nearly every manufacturer had at least a small sporty drop top for two. But today the affordable two-seat sports car is all but dead... except for the Mazda MX-5. To really experience the MX-5, Mazda invited me out to San Francisco to take the MX-5 on some of the greatest driving roads in the world along California’s coast. The MX-5 is offered in two styles: the soft top roadster and the RF with a power targa hardtop. Both come with the same 181 hp four-cylinder engine and are offered with a six-speed manual or automatic with paddle shift. There were several other automotive writers who were invited on this trip, but surprisingly, some writers can still only drive a manual transmission. So, I was given a White Pearl Mica MX-5 RF with a 6-speed manual gearbox and Brembo/BBS/Recaro package. If I was going to order a RF, this is exactly how I would spec it. The $4,670 Brembo/BBS/Recaro option is a deal–with it–the RF is elevated to the level of sports cars that cost far more, featuring Brembo

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brakes, light weight BBS wheels, Bridgestone Potenza S001 performance tires, and beautifully trimmed leather Recaro sports bucket seats. It is the most expensive option on the list, yet well worth it. To put it in perspective, a base model Porsche Boxster starts at over $23,000 more than the fully optioned MX-5 RF. Driving the RF through the twisty roads in the mountains, I really felt the Mazda philosophy of “a horse and rider as one,” connecting to the road through the car. From the way the Recaro seats kept me firmly in place, to the throw of the shifter as I downshifted into a corner, I could feel that the car was designed around creating an incredible diving experience. THE OPEN ROAD Pulling out of downtown San Francisco and heading across the Golden Gate Bridge is always magical, but it is even more special with the top open the sun burns its way through the fog. My plan was to stay on the Pacific Coast Highway through Point Reyes, stopping along the way to take in the sights and snap some pictures before stopping for lunch in Mendocino. At this point, I was able to switch over to the MX-5 Roadster, still with a manual transmission, to explore more of Northern California. The Roadster is one of the purist sports cars on the market today, simple, fun, with a manual soft top, and starting MSRP of just $26,830. With that price point many pick up a MX-5 for a weekend car, or a second or third vehicle. Ripping along the coast with the top down the Roadster is more akin to

the classic sports car experience, more wind, more noise, but all in a good way. At under 2400 lbs., and with near perfect weight distribution, the roadster was built for canyon carving and is a joy to drive. Unlike the RF, the Roadster is offered in three trim levels: Sport, Club, and Grand Touring. The Grand Touring version is the most well-appointed and there are a few more options from which to choose. After spending the rest of the day in the Roadster, I must admit I am torn over which one I like more. I find the RF is more pleasant to drive, with the roof up, and more quiet and refined. The soft top, when down, is more exciting and brings back fond memories of my classic sports cars. In both cars, the trunk space is adequate for a road trip for two, so long as you have soft luggage, all’s well. I think that the RF looks sportier with the top closed than the roadster. The creature comforts are nice as well: including heated seats, a Bose premium sound system, and Mazda’s excellent infotainment system all make the cockpit a nice place to be. It comes down to deciding if the RF is worth over $6,000 more than the soft top. While the MX-5 might not be the fastest sports car on the market, in the real world with speed limits and traffic, the MX-5 has plenty of power. After a spirited drive in the canyons, the MX-5 settles down and becomes a comfortable cruiser. Pulling back out on Pacific Coast Highway, top open, music playing, it is hard to think of a better place to be than the open road enjoying the sunshine. s

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captivatingly chic A collaboration in fashion can be a delicate thing. Yet there’s no delicacy in the partnership of Limatus Bespoke X Xitlalt, only strength. Here, we go inside the business–and the creativity–of what makes a synergistic creative partnership.

WITH THE TAILORED SILHOUETTES AGAINST AN ARRAY OF feminine touches, the Limatus Bespoke X Xitlalt (pronounced zee La lee) collection showcases the most sought-after fabric mills in bespoke tailoring such as Loro Piana, Dormeuil, and Thomas Mason. Inspired by a woman’s take on menswear, this collection features a classic colorway and may be worn year-round for work or pleasure. “We wanted the collection to be an easy wear for all women, from the office to date night, any time of year. It’s a fusion of masculine and feminine. We have structured jackets paired with feminine touches like gold buttons and high-waisted wide-leg pants,” shared Nicole Abrego, lead stylist, and designer for Limatus Bespoke.

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“I was honored that Limatus Bespoke came to me to design their first capsule collection,” shares Xitlalt Herrera. “Our collaboration is for the fearless woman that knows her strength comes from within, and these suits are like armor that can easily transition from day into night. We know we can conquer any obstacle that is in our way. Our superpower is being a woman, so I wanted menswear fabrics to accentuate our united feminine force. We are individuals who love a power suit because we are then suited for all life’s facets. I was inspired by both powerful women and men who wear suits beautifully, and most importantly, I loved showing my nieces that princesses also like to wear pants.”

“Partnering with Xitlalt is a natural for us. She represents the empowerment, passion, and fearlessness we love, and you can see those attributes in the clothing she has designed. Not only does she have phenomenal personal style, but Xitlalt also understands fashion and can convey the value of using textiles from high-end mills to an audience of women who might not be familiar with the bespoke process,” noted Limatus Bespoke’s Creative Director, Haley Rico. Key pieces in the Limatus Bespoke X Xitlalt collection include a white Dormeuil-inspired tuxedo pantsuit, an oversize Loro Piana glen plaid jacket and vest, as well as trousers and a skirt. These pieces are paired with classic shirting and presented as interchangeable to showcase their versatility for all seasons.

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The collaboration is the perfect blend of talents. Xitlalt Herrera has powerful professional roots. Founded in 2020, her company, X Level, Inc., is committed to growing talent and brands to the X Level by taking on a strategic approach. Led by Herrera, X Level, Inc. leads a team of diverse talents through three branches of the company. XL Agency scouts for actors, influencers, models, public speakers, and entertainers. X Creative focuses on Herrera’s consulting as a creative director, and their Happy Empowerment series is on YouTube. Her X Studio also focuses on production services...from wardrobe styling and headshots to commercial photoshoots and fashion show production. The goal is strategic and successful placement for the talent and clients. Follow her at @xitlalt and @xlevelinc. s

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The action begins here for the best galas, balls and events in Texas.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. - Arthur Ashe

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french follies Can Can-Themed Party Honors Melanie Vaughan By Jake Gaines Photography by Jenna Beth Lyde, Parish Photography

THE SETTING: A Touch of Folly was the theme for

An Evening in The Moulin Rouge recently, with pandemic protocol in place for honoree Melanie Vaughan, hosted by her parents, Karen and Curtis Vaughan. Guests arrived at The St. Anthony Hotel to discover massive red windmills in front welcoming them a la Moulin Rouge.

Spencer Shaw, Melanie Vaughan, Curtis and Karen Vaughan, Morgan Vaughan, Mallory Wright and Mikey Vaughan

The party celebrated the Queen, Princess, and Duchesses named as part of the Court of Parisian Splendour, Fiesta 2021. The Fiesta celebration was cancelled last spring due to COVID-19, so the Vaughan family hosted a party in honor of the girls this April, post-vaccines. Triple and Joy Fuhrmann

THE STYLE: Everywhere guests looked, French

flair was abundant. The event was produced by San Antonio-based Billinda Wilkinson of Wilkinson Rhodes Events, who designed and orchestrated the party with her team from Dallas, Las Vegas, and beyond. The balcony in the Anacacho Ballroom of the hotel was covered in red and black ostrich feather fans accented with black and white butterflies. Rouge performers, brought in from Las Vegas, performed four choreographed dances throughout the evening worthy of the French theatrical landmark. The buffet stations were designed in the Art Nouveau style of the famous French architect, Guimard. The Peraux ballroom featured a stunning rotating red windmill bar while Roonie G, a video D.J., performed throughout the evening to keep the action going.

Melanie Vaughan

Liecie Hollis and Cynthia Collins

Andrew and Caroline Price & Elizabeth and Matt Koehler

THE PURPOSE: Fiesta San Antonio, through the

support of its participating member organizations, presents a safe, educational, annual celebration of the diverse heritage, culture, and spirit of San Antonio for its residents and visitors. s

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Emily Carrington and Sophie Aliece Hollis

Hannah Bakke, Jenna Belle Furhmann, Kate Dehlinger, Emily Carrington, Isabel Rosser, Ian Brusenhan, Cecelia Newsom and Lee Caldwell

Melanie Vaughan and Hannah Bakke

Julia Collins and Margy Stewart

Matt Koehler, Jessica Bakke, Webb Sellers and Joe Bakke

Claire Vaughan, Abigail Kampmann and George Vaughan

Jenna Belle Furhmann and Katie Dehlinger

Camilla Kampmann

John and Libby Williams & Lisa and Pepo Carrington

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Houston Museum Of Natural Science Celebrates With Gala By Jennifer Roosth | Photography by Daniel Ortiz and Mike Rathke

THE SETTING: Wide open spaces of the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Morian Hall of Paleontology and the second-floor Paleontology Overlook provided the perfect socially-distanced pandemic protocol setting for the museum’s annual fundraising event. The theme of the evening, Tour the World, offered guests an extraordinary variety of exhibits. The Hall of Ancient Egypt, stunning Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, George W. Strake Hall of Malacology, and the Frensley/Graham Hall of African Wildlife, to name a few, delighted guests as they were able to explore the museum throughout the evening’s event. Helena and Greg Mendez Bas and Courtney Solleveld

Terry and Tommy Smith

Tony Bradfield and Kevin Black

THE STYLE: Houston Museum of Natural Science’s gala was a smashing success. Guests celebrated the organization on a beautiful evening, exploring the vast exhibitions and bidding on one-ofa-kind treasures in the evening’s silent auction. The auction boasted magnificent fossils, rare gems and jewelry, and unique HMNS experiences. The most popular items ranged from a 6-feet long Komodo Dragon skeleton, one of the heaviest and deadliest lizards on Earth, to an exceedingly rare 2.34-carat red emerald ring to a Murder Mystery dinner party in the HMNS Death By Natural Causes exhibit. The auction also showcased five vintage automobiles, including a pristinely restored 1966 Shelby GT350 and a sleek 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. City Kitchen provided the night’s delicious fare, and The Events Company adorned the museum spaces and presented brightly-colored floral arrangements on the tables for a beautiful, inspired look. Complementing the after-dinner musical entertainment provided by Hybrid 7 were late-night treats–brandy freezes and sweets. Macaron party favors were passed out on floating balloon trays as guests left for the night.

Al Walker and Emelie Black

Brett and Kim Williams

Vicki West, Bobbie Nau, Elizabeth Stein and Denise Monteleone

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THE PURPOSE: Chairman Bobbie Nau greeted nearly 250 guests and broke all prior HMNS records, bringing in over $2 million in proceeds. The museum took thoughtful measures to ensure the evening’s success. These included the option to valet or selfpark; contactless check-in and temperature reads; asking all guests to wear masks; providing additional on-theme masks as party favors; and ensuring that hand sanitizer was readily available throughout the museum with individual hand sanitizers also given to each guest. s

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Stuart and Gaye Lynn Zarrow

Trish House and Jennesa McBride Maria Bush and Sarahbeth Bush

Hallie Vanderhider and Fady Armanious

Michael and Ellie Francisco

Christopher and Andrea Dvorachek & Callie and Andy Gaines

Denise Rhodes, Bob Sergesketter and Barbara Vilutis

Diana and Russell Hawkins

Craig Wakefield and Shawna Shaw

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a lifeline for children Dell Children’s Medical Center Virtual Gala Raises Over $1.6 Million

By Rob Giardinelli

| Photography by Ben Porter Photography and Dell Children’s Foundation

THE SETTING: The top philanthropists in

Austin and beyond recently enjoyed an evening of fundraising for one of the capital city’s most influential and beloved organizations. This year’s Dell Children’s Ball went virtual and featured over 2,000 philanthropists from 96 Texas cities and 42 states who accessed the occasion. The event included touching tributes and dazzling musical performances, which resulted in an incredible experience that those on hand will not soon forget.

THE STYLE: The fun commenced before the event even began courtesy of the city’s celebrity florist David Kurio, who provided a gorgeous Ball in a Box to the sponsors’ homes and VIP attendees. Guests dressed for the evening with a wide array of styles from Austin casual to fine cocktail attire that allowed revelers to bring the ballroom to them, even in a virtual environment.

Jordan and Katie Jaffe

Elizabeth Fredeboelling, Chris Born and Deb Brown Lisa Earp and Andrew Kosko

The evening began with a virtual cocktail hour followed by the evening’s main program. Due to the generosity of the event’s lead sponsor, AT&T, guests were able to view the program from their homes at no charge, which created a welcoming space for all who attended. Highlights of the event included testimonials from two families whose children’s lives were saved due to Dell Children’s Medical Center care and a spirited fundraising appeal. The evening was capped off by a soulful, inspiring performance by Grammy® award-winning artist, Lukas Nelson.

The Smith Family

THE PURPOSE: This year’s event, steered

by a committee featuring 21 of Austin’s most influential and philanthropic couples, raised over $1.6 million for Dell Children’s Medical Center. At Dell Children’s, 70% of children who receive care are uninsured or underinsured. The funds raised from the event help ensure that no child, regardless of income level, is turned away from receiving the world-class care Dell Children’s offers. s

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disco ball

Houston Ballet Hosts Virtual Home Edition Ball By Jennifer Roosth | Photography by Michelle Watson and Wilson Parish

Frank and Stephanie Tsuru

Albert and Anne Chao

THE SETTING: The 2021 Houston Ballet Ball’s

Heidi and Marcus Smith & Allison and Troy Thacker

Home Edition: Having a Ball event was held as a virtual soirée for the nearly 250 guests to “have a ball” at home. Prior to the organization’s virtual program, each guest received dinner, drinks, and a holographic, retro-inspired gift bag, which included disco ball cups, a tie-dye kit, sequin face masks, and more to get them in the themed spirit of things.

THE STYLE: The program kicked off with a SatFady Armanious and Hallie Vanderhider

Dr. Julia Andrieni and Dr. Robert Phillips

Harper Watters, Natalie Varnum and Oliver Halkowich perform

Edward and Deborah Koehler

Phoebe Tudor

urday Night Fever inspired mashup by Houston Ballet Company Dancers outside the Wortham Theater Center. The Events Company brought the retro theme to life for the top underwriters, some of whom hosted “Ballet Ball Watch Parties,” featuring disco balls and neon color table decorations. During the program, guests enjoyed an exclusive viewing of In Good Company’s premiere, an original work by Stanton Welch filmed during the pandemic. The disco fever carried until the closing with a special surprise appearance featuring the organization’s Executive Director Jim Nelson and Artistic Director Stanton Welch.

THE PURPOSE: Throughout Houston Ballet’s

Leigh and Reggie Smith

Nick and Beth Zdeblick

Richard Flowers and Tony Bradfield

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2020-21 Season, the organization completed a $5 million campaign to help offset lost revenue due to the pandemic. Proceeds from this year’s Ballet Ball were directed towards supporting the ongoing crisis relief efforts and raised nearly $850,000 to support the Ballet’s dancers, staff, musicians, and academy faculty. s

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like, totally tubular Galleria Dallas Hosts 1980s Fashion Exhibit By Cynthia Smoot | Photography by Thomas Garza

THE SETTING: A high style vintage exhibit, She’s Got the Look: Fashion from the ‘80s, was recently presented by Galleria Dallas. The fashion and accessories exhibit transported lucky attendees back in time with rad fashions, immersive multimedia displays, and music from the decade–all curated by Ken Weber of Martini Consignment. A VIP preview was held the night before the exhibit opened to the public. Among those in attendance were Mindy Cohn from the hit 80s TV show Facts of Life, Cameron Silver, Susan Posnick, Heidi Dillon, Real Housewives of Dallas stars LeeAnne Locken and Cary Deuber, Jan Strimple, and Chuck Steelman.

THE STYLE: More than 60 stellar looks from top Ken Weber, Mindy Cohn and Chuck Steelman

80s Cocktail Dresses

Heidi Dillon and Roshawnda Foster

Cynthia Smoot

Kimberly Alexander, Hamilton A. Sneed and Susan Posnick

Holly Quartaro and Jan Strimple

designers of the ‘80s, including Thierry Mugler, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Bob Mackie, Emanuel Ungaro, Givenchy, and Valentino were showcased. The exhibition was divided into two sections. The main room showcased the decade’s elegance and extravagance. It included party, red carpet, Ladies Who Lunch, and Working Girl attire. A second room featured Valley Girls, Rocker Chicks, Club Kids, and, some menswear. A wall of iconic ’80s hairstyle images paid homage to TONI&GUY and its history in Dallas. The exhibit also featured original costumes from 80s megahit TV shows such as Dynasty, Dallas, Hart to Hart, and Charlie’s Angels.

THE PURPOSE: As with all museum-quality Donaji Lira and Cindi Ellis

LeeAnne Locken and Cary Deuber

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fashion exhibits, the purpose is to enthrall and entertain by providing a look at the past and how it informs the present and future of fashion. s

Jonathan Herzog and Andrea Reich

Cameron Silver

Marilyn Stewart and Catherine Slaughter

Megan Townsend, Laura Acosta and Christina Salas

80s Dynasty Display

Zak Mascolo, Richard Rivas and Samantha Finley

80s Evening Gowns

Phyllis Comu and Elizabeth Smith-Theis

80s Ladies Who Lunch Outfits

Deborah Brown

Greg Kelly and Ken Weber

Yasmeen Tadia and Cole Moore

Jamie Singleton

Jason Znoy, David Andrews and Dora Chu

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afternoon of style

San Antonio Gardenia Club Luncheon Celebrates With Mozart And Margaritas Theme By Jake Gaines | Photography by Jenna Beth Lyde

Niti Volpe, Veronica Boldt, Elizabeth Leyendecker Greenblum and Christina Gutierrez

Sharron Batchelor and Christi Tidwell

THE SETTING: With social distancing protocol in place, Mozart & Margaritas served as the fashionable theme that inspired a current event to support the San Antonio Gardenia Club. The fundraising luncheon, colorfully decorated by Feather, Fluff & Flings, and style show featured Julian Gold models adorned in fashions from the elegant boutique as they paraded down the catwalk, inspiring guests for their future stylish looks. In fact, this luncheon was the last Julian Gold style show in 2020 before the pandemic, and this is the first style show they did in 2021. THE STYLE: The San Antonio Country Club was

Melissa Gonzalez

Chandler Simpson

Siobhain Anders Buckley

the setting for the event where guests were transported back to the days of Mozart, minuets, wigged styles, and glorious music. Victorian glamour and decadent floral centerpieces, along with mini margaritas, greeted the masked guests while the symphonic harmonies of Mozart’s piano concertos filled the ballroom. Then, the costumed Melissa Gonzalez channeled her inner diva, and serenaded the audience while accompanied by the Woodlawn Theater Academy performers, ushering the lucky guests back to the days of the Majestic Opera House.

THE PURPOSE: This year’s annual luncheon Sharron Batchelor, James Glover and Christi Tidwell

Joy Furhmann, Pam Embry, Lisa Blonfist and Tawana Timberlake

Melissa Rubiola, Debi Flume, Jan Briley and Marnie Atlas

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was chaired by Sharron Batchelor and Christi Tidwell, with Laura Humphries serving as the president of the non-profit organization. Emcee Siobhain Buckley helped to steward the event’s proceedings. The proceeds of the annual fundraiser raise funds for local fine arts students. The San Antonio Gardenia Club was founded in 1960, with the mission of providing fine arts scholarships to deserving students who graduate from Bexar County schools, enabling young scholars to continue their education at local colleges. The club also participates in the annual Fiesta Battle of Flowers, Texas Cavaliers River Parade, the Annual Holiday Parade, and the King William Parade. s

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Coco Kleberg and Greta Tidwell

Katherine Howie and Nancy Woodall

Carla Sankey and Tenchita Flores

Chelsea Simpson

Laura Humphries and Denise DeGeare

Melissa Marino, Nancy Woodall, Heather Miller, Jill Martinez, Donna Seiler and Tara Allman

Savannah Brown

Tesa Gonzalez

Taylor Losack, Annalese Smolik and Mary Barker

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rising to new heights

Houston Symphony Gala Celebrates Season By Jennifer Roosth | Photography by Wilson Parish Daniel and Mahalia Doughty

THE SETTING: The 2021 Houston Symphony

Beth Wolff, Bill Stubbs and Cheryl Byington

Ishwaria Subbiah and Vivek Subbiah

Royal Phoenix Ball was hosted at the celebrated Post Oak Hotel in Uptown Houston. With pandemic protocols in place, the event immersed guests both in-person and virtually into its theme of the Royal Phoenix. Upon entering the venue, guests’ temperatures were taken to comply with the event’s health and safety protocols. Once cleared, attendees were greeted by the living phoenixes, visited the Dragon Fly Bar, and sipped on the event’s signature cocktail, The Singapore Sling. More than 114 in-person guests attended the limited capacity, socially distanced occasion and over 70 households (over 140 attendees) supported the event virtually.

THE STYLE: The décor, created by Richard Flow-

ers of The Events Company, transformed the main ballroom at The Post Oak Hotel to this season’s ravishing theme. As the dinner chimes rang, masked guests made their way to their tables covered with magnificent floral arrangements. Phoenix murals, inspired by the theme, hung on the walls and were draped with red curtains. Executive Chef Jean-Luc Royere prepared an exquisite dinner including a light and delicate heirloom tomato salad with marinated feta, pickled onions, watercress, micro basil, and balsamic vinaigrette, accompanied by a savory combination of filet mignon and roasted red snapper with corn and smoked bacon polenta, roasted sweet peppers, asparagus. It was finished with a flaming piquillo pepper sauce, and the Flaming Phoenix dessert, an almond tart topped with strawberry ganache with strawberry jam and gold leaf.

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Alejandra Ruedas, Hector Villareal and Anna Dean

Jesse and Betty Tutor & John Mangum

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THE PURPOSE: The event was chaired by Rini and Edward Zeigler and honored Robin Angly, Miles Smith and John Neighbors. It raised more than $800,000 for the Houston Symphony’s Education and Community Engagement Programming. Phillips 66 served as the presenting sponsor for the seventh year in a row to support the artistic organization. s

Cynthia Wolff and Leslie Siller

Dee Dee Hanson

Stephanie Von Stein and Dr. Mark Schusterman

Robin Angly and Miles Smith

Mary Lynn and Steve Marks

Eric and Lisa Lindsey & Lindy and John Rydman

Quinn Herbert and Fran Fawcett-Peterson

John and Lindy Rydman

Mary Ann and Robert Wilkins

Bobbie Nau

Rita and Hans Graf

Ralph Burch and Vicki West

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queen of hearts

Vintage Fashion Show And Tea Benefits The Alexander Mansion By Cynthia Smoot | Photography by John Brady and Deborah Brown

Steven Porterfield and models

THE SETTING: The Queen of Hearts Vintage

Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea was presented by the Dallas Woman’s Forum Fashion and Style Department. Steven Porterfield, of the Antiques Roadshow, traveled from his home base in Midland to produce this unique style show featuring fashions from the 1950s to the 1980s. To add to the evening’s festive atmosphere, with pandemic protocol in place, many guests came dressed in their favorite vintage frocks and accessories.

Venise Stuart and Margaret Chambers

Patty-Joan Hines and Camille Liebbe

Orlette Schumaker

THE STYLE: The Ms. Senior World winners were

in attendance and opened the program with a special segment emceed by Sherry Strother, the pageant’s executive director. The models were all members of the Fashion and Style Department of the Dallas Woman’s Forum and had visited Porterfield’s store, The Cat’s Meow in Midland, a few weeks prior to pick out their fashions for the event. The dresses were perfectly accessorized with hats, gloves, and beautiful jewelry, speaking to the elegance of the era.

Karen Warren

Sandy Bassett and Ruth Linhart

Sheree Koester

THE PURPOSE: When a severe winter storm

blanketed the city, the show’s original date and location had to be changed due to the Alexander Mansion’s suffering severe damage from burst water pipes. The Chocolate Angel Café and Tea Room in Plano stepped up to host the event, and the fashionable proceeds went to help repair the beloved Alexander Mansion. s

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Denise Miller Veliz, Joyce Brown, Cindy Payne and Alice McKinnon

Aileen Brady

Dee Ann Krier

Jacqueline Elliott

Sharon Allen and Mary Kate McRaney

Lizette O’Reilly and Wendi Macon

Rose Gault and Paty Parish Pitts

Sherry Strother

Jana Thompson and Cassandra Hall

Steven Porterfield and Deborah Brown

Wendy McNeil and Renee Adcock

Patti Flowers and Sherwood Wagner

Karen O’Reilly Sulzman

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The art and precious jewelry worlds are simpatico: canvas meets carats. Both very collectible, they tell of stories of its collectors and their journeys together. It’s a match made in heaven. Here, we pair some of the most dynamic art and exemplary jewels that we love most. So colorful and captivating, let them inspire you and your own collecting.

Artwork by Anarte Gallery, Ana Hernandez Burwell, Richard Diebenkorn, Brad Ellis, Estancia del Norte Hotel, Allison Gregory, Kenneth Noland, Kelly O’Connor, Sarah Palmer, Carlos Rosales-Silva, Ruiz-Healy Art, Kathy Sosa and Tracy Williams.

Jewelry by Calvin’s Fine Jewelry, Korman Fine Jewelry, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, The Menagerie Fine Jewelry & Gift Salon, Nicole Mera Fine Jewelry, Nini Jewels, and Sotheby’s New York

ART: Too Much? by Ana Hernandez Burwell. Private Collection. Courtesy of Anarte Gallery, San Antonio. At AnarteGallery09.com. JEWELRY: One-of-a-kind necklace is sapphire beads, 29 emeralds, 433 diamonds, $295,000. One-of-a-kind bracelet with 9 blue sapphires and 575 diamonds, $120,600. Invisible pink sapphire Geo ring has 90 pin sapphires and 92 diamonds, $33,000. Invisible violet sapphire Geo ring has 100 violet sapphires and 230 diamonds, $33,200. Opposite: Royale necklace with Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Peridot, Kunzite, and multi-color Sapphires, $148,000. Royal necklace pendant has one aqua marine, 111 diamonds, 40 blue sapphires, 31 Tsavorites and 46 pink tourmalines., $95,000. All by Nini Jewels. At NiniJewels.com.

ART: Rocker by Kenneth Noland. From American Visionary: Fine Jewels from the Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion. Sale is May 10-18, 2021. Sotheby’s New York. At Sothebys.com. JEWELRY: Gold necklace by Bulgari. Estimate: $8,000-12,000. Diamond clip brooch. Estimate: $15,000-20,000, by David Webb. From American Visionary: Fine Jewels from the Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion. Sale is May 10-18, 2021. Sotheby’s New York. At Sothebys.com.

ART: Blue Garden by Tracy Williams, San Antonio. At TracyWilliamsContemporary.com. Price upon request. JEWELRY: ALTR Created Diamonds necklace comprised of 30 carats of fancy shape lab grown diamonds set in 18K white gold, $46,125. Earrings of 6.08 carats set in 18K white gold, $11,306. Ring of 3.18 carat lab grown diamonds set in white gold, $8.604. All by ALTR Created Diamonds. Available at Calvin’s Fine Jewelry, Austin. At CalvinsFineJewelry.com.

ART: Aqua Terra #4 by Brad Ellis. At BradEllisArt.com. Price upon request. JEWELRY: Carolina Bucci multi-color rainbow sapphire Twister Luxe bracelet, $19,200. Estate treasure with demantoid garnet and diamond lizard brooch, $13,500. Temple St. Clair diamond angel pendant, heart charm, and amulet, price varies with size. Temple St. Clair color wheel pendant, $4,500. All available at Korman. At KormanFineJewelry.com.

ART: No Man’s Land #5 (2016) by Kelly O’Connor. At Feliz Modern. Price upon request. JEWELRY: Multi-colored sapphire dangle earrings, $4,375. Green Gemstone Stackables, prices start at $832; Pink Gemstone Stackables, prices start at $787: and Blue Gemstone Stackables, prices start at $1,012. All handmade by Nicole Mera. At NicoleMera.com

ART: 52 Faces Series, 22 by Kathy Sosa at Estancia del Norte Hotel and Anarte Gallery, San Antonio. At AnarteGallery09.com. Price upon request. JEWELRY: White gold aquamarine, blue sapphire and diamond drop earrings, $10,250. Larger diamond necklace: Platinum double row with 25.76 carats, $110,000. Single strand diamond necklace: White gold 20.67 carat graduating round diamonds, $70,000. All from Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. Available at LMFJ.com.

ART: Lillies At Sunrise by Sarah Palmer. At SarahPalmerStudios.com. Price upon request. JEWELRY: Harry Winston estate earrings from the 1960’s featuring 15 carats of Columbian emeralds and 13 carats of diamonds. Set in platinum. Certified by the American Gemological Laboratories. Price upon request. Magnificent platinum estate emerald and diamond necklace from the 1980’s features 33.73 carats total weight of Columbian emeralds and 36.75 carats of diamonds. Certification by American Gemological Laboratories. Price upon request. Both from The Menagerie Fine Jewelry and Gift Salon, Austin. At TheMenagerie.com.

ART: Diablo en el Jardin, 2019 by Carlos Rosales-Silva. Crushed stone, acrylic paint, and acrylic plastic on custom shaped panel. At RuizHealyArt.com. Price upon request. JEWELRY: Single Stone one-of-a kind hexagonal diamond ring named Odette $99,000. Henry Dunay Sabi gold, diamond and pearl drop necklace, $38,250. Temple St. Clair Lunar Phase amulet, $3,950. Carolina Bucci signature Florentine finish yellow gold Tutto Per Te Ring, $5,520. All available at Korman. At KormanFineJewelry.com.

ART: Ocean Park No. 40 by Richard Diebenkorn. From American Visionary: Fine Jewels from the Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion. Sale is May 10-18,2021. Sotheby’s New York. At Sothebys.com. JEWELRY: Pair of gold, emerald and diamond earclips, Estimate: $8,000-12,000, by David Webb. Sapphire, emerald and diamond clip- brooch. Estimate: $15,000-20,000, by David Webb, Turquoise, enamel and diamond Bastille cuff-bracelet. Estimate $15,000-20,000, by David Webb. From American Visionary: Fine Jewels from the Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion. Sale is May 10-18, 2021. Sotheby’s New York. At Sothebys.com.

IN LIV The client’s second house incorporated as many pieces as possible from her first home. For a spirit of contemporary glamour, that living room combined new kidney-shaped coffee tables, slipper chairs, and a Lucite chandelier with refreshed upholstery and existing draperies.

VING Color In the new tome, Expressive Interiors: Designing an Inviting Home by Sandra Lucas and Sarah Eilers (Rizzoli), two Houston dynamos are taking the world by storm with their point of view toward classically contemporary design. Here, in an exclusive, we get a glimpse into an art collector client’s dream home that is both serenely comfortable and powerfully dynamic.

Inspired by vintage wallcovering and blown up for scale, a stencil pattern gives the walls of her previous powder room a graphic presence.

A custom ombré carpet from Stark introduces an artistic element in the entry hall of the client’s third home because spatial constraints make hanging art impossible.

This page and right: All three of her dining rooms have included this table and chairs, by Barbara Barry for Baker. In this last move, we reupholstered the chairs in fabric that complements all the blues in the room, from the bold ceiling to the new rug’s watery hues to the multi-paneled painting by Daniel McFarlane. Also purchased for this iteration are the very contemporary Flos pendant light and the sideboard.

In homes, as in life, needs and tastes evolve. When the time comes to move or renovate, some choose to start over with a blank slate. Others want to bring the past into the present, refreshing existing pieces but also introducing new ones to create an expressive mix that represents them now. This calculus is always interesting for interior designers. The rooms shown here, from two successive houses, document solutions we have created with one of our clients, a single mother with three children. Designed not quite a decade apart, the interiors chart consistency and change with pieces from previous residences and new selections. (We also worked with her on her first home, which was traditional.)

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The results reveal her developing preference for furnishings that complement her eye for contemporary

art and photography, as well as her love for classic forms that endure. In choosing the earlier residence, she prioritized walking distance from school because her children were young. She also wanted spaces that offered a beautiful, blank palette for her rapidly growing art collection. (Shortly after we finished, she opened her own gallery.) Reusing as many of her existing pieces as possible, including her draperies and classics from Barbara Barry’s collection for Baker and Holly Hunt, we gave them a smart refresh with selective reupholstering, integrated pieces such as kidney-shaped coffee tables and slipper chairs for contemporary spirit and glamour, and added a few new rugs. We also changed the house’s existing decorative lighting (far too traditional for her taste), brightened the kitchen, and created serene yet lively sanctuary spaces for her in the master bedroom and bath.

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Right: Her previous family room was the perfect place for more of her then-existing pieces, including other classic designs from Barbara Barry’s collections for Baker and Holly Hunt. Above: Her current library looks out to a courtyard, a green space echoed in a commanding painting by Cleve Gray. Using contrasting fabrics on chair backs and interior seats, as with these wing chairs from her previous library, can enhance the awareness of sculptural form and give it a greater presence. The light fixture overhead adds a very contemporary element. With a tray, any ottoman can do double duty as a coffee table. Below: Every move and every renovation offer an opportunity to explore evolving tastes. Classic designs are classic for a reason. They endure. And they mix beautifully with the new. The kitchen in her prior home called for brightening. Replacing a brick backsplash with an oversized glazed tile and refinishing the island, formerly painted black, accomplished that goal.

This page: Her master bedroom welcomes all the furnishings from her prior home. A strié grasscloth from Phillip Jeffries, the Holland & Sherry trim on the draperies, and a new rug from Stark add to the room’s symphony in blue. The standing mirror, purchased when she lived in London, comes from her first, more traditional home. Opposite top: In her master bath, a beautifully figured slab of quartz centers the tub and provides an interesting background for a piece of contemporary art with a floral theme mimicked by the lamp and the fabric on the surrounding walls. Opposite bottom: The game room in the new home has a controlled explosion of fun, playful color and pattern. Sarah’s daughter needlepointed the bargello pillows just for this space.

Photography by John Caine Sargent Kimberly Schlegel Whitman wears clothing from her Dillard’s collection

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LANCE AVERY MORGAN: KIM, I’VE KNOWN YOUR GREAT STYLE as long as I’ve known you, for decades now–in fact, and you’ve always had great style. How did it all start? Kimberly Schlegel Whitman: That is so sweet, but I’m not sure it is true. I know I have made style-mistakes before, but I like to try new things and experiment. I’m also “moody” in my style, so sometimes it changes. I’ve always been drawn to the classics...and I like to give them a little twist. LAM: One thing that many other folks and I know is that your entire family has amazing style. How has that helped you hone your own stylish point of view? KSW: This is what my next book is about–celebrating the things we learned from the women in our lives and thinking about how we incorporate those things into our entertaining and personal style in a modern way. We are featuring 25 women who embody this respect for tradition but have their own take on it. For me, it was all about being bold and vivacious. My mother, as you know, doesn’t shy away from bright colors or dramatic statements in her fashion and in the way she decorates and entertains. She is always looking for fun, festive, new ways to celebrate, yet has a great appreciation for the traditions that are meaningful to her. I’m so lucky that she remains a strong influence on my family and me. LAM: You’ve been such a successful, entertaining author, and a busy wife and mother. Tell me why you decided to move into tableware and home goods? KSW: I love setting the table, and I wanted to make it fun and easy for everyone. My book, Tablescapes, was my favorite one to write and style because I find setting the table so relaxing and joyful. I posted photos of my simple family tablescapes almost every day during the early parts of the pandemic. Although, it felt frilly when there was so much going on in the world, it gave me comfort to be a little bit creative every day and set a place for my family to sit down together. It was a small part of the day that I could control when so much seemed out of control. I received so many questions on my social media about table settings and people asking if I could help them coordinate something to match things they had or help them pick out something new. It dawned on me,, with some nudging from my husband, Justin, that I could be selling my favorite curated items directly. That’s when I launched the digital platform, ShopKSW, to make it simple to find a curated tablescape that could be ordered, collected, and set easily. My favorite thing about the site is that I get so many messages from viewers who send me a photo of a set of china or glassware or linen they inherited, and we work on finding them additional pieces to give those antique treasures a fresh look.

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LAM: I love the heritage point of view you have incorporated, combining the older with the new. What are some of your personal favorite pieces? KSW: Everything on ShopKSW is a favorite, or I wouldn’t have it on there! I will say that when a set of Herend multi-colored Chinese Bouquet Dinner Plates was shipped off to a client in New Orleans, I was a little bit sad to say goodbye to them, so I immediately ordered more. I have always loved linens from D. Porthault, and I’m thrilled to be able to offer their unique products on the site. I’m also crazy about the traditional patterns such as Tobacco Leaf, Blue Canton, and Famille Verte by Mottahedeh. I love setting them in unexpected ways. The resurgence of Gio Ponti’s design for Ginori, Oriente Italiano, has been so exciting too. It is so much fun to set a table with all of those wonderful colors at my fingertips. I could go on and on about my

favorites, but, actually, I love it all. LAM: Your taste certainly reflects how you live on a daily basis. I always love seeing the beautiful environments you create for yourself and your family. What are some of your personal favorite tableware themes? KSW: I always love a blue and white table. It reminds me of home and my mother’s blue and white breakfast room that I find so very comforting. LAM: Beyond color, does tableware have a seasonal theme? KSW: Absolutely. I think that cold, weary winters call for cozy and comforting settings while the vibrancy of spring calls for a vivid and colorful mix. LAM: For spring, so our readers can be inspired by you even more, what are you loving most within your product line offerings? KSW: This spring, I’m planning some tablescapes that all seem to have a lot of green, which represents new life. I think we all long for a colorful, joyful, and refreshed season ahead. I have quite a bit of Bordallo Pinhero’s Cabbage Leaf, Mottahedeh’s Famille Verte, and all of the vibrant colors from D. Porthault and Ginori 1735.

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LAM: I know you also love and offer vintage pieces. Tell me about the appeal of pieces that have a story behind them and why this is attractive to buyers? KSW: We have a wonderful exclusive with Opaline Atelier, two Canadian artists who describe their pieces as re-enhanced glass. I love that word for vintage and antique pieces, re-enhanced. Whether they are altered, as Opaline Atelier does or simply set in a new way, I love that we can bring new life to items that were treasured by someone before. We have an exquisite collection of vintage Gucci, Hermes, and Dior on the site as well. They are so unique and special, and I am thrilled to be able to offer them. LAM: You really do offer an array of selections for anyone’s refined tastes. How do you source for new products to offer on your platform? KSW: I only offer products that I do or would use, myself, so most of the products are from brands that I use regularly. When I find something unique that I want to try, I always give it a test run before purchasing it for ShopKSW. LAM: Do your travels inspire you? I recall you found some great pieces in Paris when we were there at the same time for Becca Cason Thrash’s American Friends of the Louvre gala. KSW: Great memory, and yes, travel has always been an inspiration. When I was young, my parents took my siblings and me on a trip around the world. We learned so much and met so many wonderful people along the way. Among other things, we saw how others entertained and dined in different parts of the world, and that was very inspiring to me. I am sure it shaped the way I love to entertain more than I realized it would, even as a child. LAM: Never underestimate the power of a stylish child, I say. What advice would you give to any budding lifestyle expert, based on what you have learned so far? KSW: Don’t be afraid to try something unique, and remember that there is so much to learn from traditions. I think a mix of the two is always best. LAM: I know how important philanthropy is to you and your family. KSW: Working with NorthPark Center on their incredible Ambassador Program has been such an honor for me. The program has been an excellent way cont’d...

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for NorthPark Center to make the most of its resources to help the community. As its chair for the last five years, I have had the privilege to work with so many inspiring community volunteers and non-profit professionals. Beyond the financial support that NorthPark Center often provides, there are so many other ways that they can lift up these worthy causes. From exhibitions in the shopping center to in-store events to hosting gatherings, the incredible team at NorthPark makes the most of the resources they are able to share. This year, I also continue to serve on the Children’s Cancer Fund’s advisory board. We are working on ways to continue raising funds for support and research. As so many galas and fundraising events have been canceled, it is so heartwarming to see all of the creative ways that non-profits continue to meet the needs of their beneficiaries. I also am the owner, once again, of the RSVPCalendar.com. The previous owners returned the website to me in

January of 2020, and I’m working on other ways to support the non-profits that we are designed to lift up through our blog and social media. Plus, I am doing some corporate collaborations. The Kimberly Schlegel Whitman in collaboration with Antonio Melani for Dillard’s–the dress and footwear collaboration launched on May 14th. Then, there is the Kimberly Schlegel Whitman in collaboration with CasaMia. CasaMia curates tablescapes in a box. The is for a garden party and features the Bordallo Pinhiero plates. LAM: Fantastic. Part of your entertaining finesse includes your cuisine that is such a crowd-pleaser. Any favorite recipes that you’d like to share? KSW: I would be happy to share a couple. These have always been a success.... s

FROM PARTIES AROUND A PUNCH BOWL PINEAPPLE SPICE BARS I have many happy recollections of my grandmothers opening Tupperware containers filled with a variety of “squares” that they would set out on beautiful silver trays or tiered tea stands. I had so many favorites and loved their small size and precise cuts because I knew that I could sample a few! For an adult party, the rum glaze is a scrumptious alternative.

SAVORY TOMATO TART I love to serve my guests comfort food, and this take on a tart is just that. I guess you could call it the cousin to a pizza, but the buttery and flaky phyllo dough makes it feel fancy! 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 sheets phyllo dough 1/3 cup melted butter or olive oil, For brushing 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated Swiss cheese, Divided 4 tomatoes, sliced 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 10 basil leaves MAKES A 9 X 13-INCH TART In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400° F. Layer the phyllo sheets flat in a jelly roll pan, brushing the top of each sheet with butter or olive oil. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Swiss cheeses over the pie crust, reserving 1/4 cup cheese. Next, spread on the onion and garlic mixture. Then place tomato slices side by side, covering the tart completely with tomatoes. Whisk the egg and milk together and paint the edges of the tart with this mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese over the tomatoes and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove tart from the oven and sprinkle the basil leaves over the tart. Cut into mini squares. TIPS: • This tart is extremely easy and very versatile. At the end of a long week, when you don’t know what to do with your leftover tomatoes, this tart is the perfect answer for a supper at home. • Don’t be afraid to try different cheeses if Swiss isn’t your favorite. • Use any variety of tomatoes with this tart. • For an alternative that is more pick-up friendly, try filling phyllo shells with the ingredients instead of layering phyllo sheets.

3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup crushed pineapple 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt GLAZE: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons milk 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla RUM GLAZE: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup dark rum Grated zest of 1 lemon MAKES A 9 X 13-INCH PAN, OR THINNER BARS IN A JELLY ROLL PAN Preheat oven to 350° F. In a bowl, cream the sugar and shortening together. Stir in the crushed pineapple and molasses. Add the egg, beating well. Mix the soda, spices, flour, and salt together in a separate bowl, then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. If your mixture appears too dry, add a scant amount of milk until just moistened. Spread batter into a 9 x 13-inch pan (for thicker bars) or a jelly roll pan (for thinner bites). Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool about 1 hour before glazing with one of the two options. For the glaze, melt the butter, brown sugar, and milk together over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Pour glaze over the cake, adjusting the thickness of the glaze by adding milk or confectioners’ sugar as needed. For the rum glaze, mix all ingredients until you have a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the spice bars. TIPS: • For an extra flavor of the islands, try adding 2 teaspoons of dark rum to the bar recipe along with the wet ingredients. • These bars are an easy transition into fall and Christmas if you substitute the pineapple for brown sugar. • We like our bars extra soft. For a firmer bar, bake a bit longer. • If you don’t have a strong sweet tooth, I recommend the thinner Rum Glaze alternative, which includes an extra kick. • Flowers stuck into a leafy pineapple top makes a festive decoration.

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We love that our statewide local eateries offer a true sense of community wherever we go, no matter what city we call home. Join our editors Jake Gaines in Austin, Cynthia Smoot in Dallas, Jennifer Roosth in Houston, and Eleanora Morrison in San Antonio as they share their statewide selections that are perfect for summer.

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ASIAN DELUXE At Otoko, this exclusive 12-seat dining destination is about as rarified a sushi experience gets in this city The chef ’s choice multi-course tasting menu runs $175 per person, so expect both expertise and innovation. Before dinner, begin with drinks at Watertrade, attached to the restaurant. Online reservations only. At OtakoAustin.com.

FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY Located on the 49th-floor of The National and alongside the new Thompson Dallas, Monarch is a dazzling restaurant with intimate seating offering soaring views of the city. Featuring 280 seats with skyline views of Dallas, you can wander up a spiral staircase, and you’ll find private dining spaces. The menu consists of handmade pastas, fish, and the Butchers Reserve section of cuisine slow-roasted over a wood fire. At MonarchRestaurants.com.

BONJOUR, PARIS A Parisian-inspired bakery that also imports Swiss chocolates? Sign us up. Those, along with Champagne, macaroons, and French-pedigree baked goods, have never seemed so delicious in the heart of Texas. At ParisInABite.com.

ALL HAIL THE SAINT The Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar recently debuted a newly renovated space with a refreshing menu influenced by the Pacific Northwest and seasonal Texas ingredients. The venue features a garden-inspired atmosphere, a spacious patio for dining, crisp pre-Prohibition-style cocktails inspired by their 1920’s roots, and impressive wines. At SaintAnnDallas.com.

WITH A TWIST For old school cocktails with a new school twist, try The Cavalier, a new destination. The east side eatery is a favorite for the current frozen drink craze that is sweeping the state. We recommend trying them all with the small and large bites they offer. At TheCavalierTex.com.

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TRULY TEXAN Texas Twinkies, the BBQ delicacy made famous by Hutchins BBQ , can now be shipped by the dozen ($65 per dozen) to anywhere in the U.S. The North Texas BBQ joint’s most requested item is a large jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese and Hutchins’ famous brisket, which is then wrapped in thick-cut bacon. Online orders are available whenever you’re ready for a taste of Texas at home. At HutchinsBBQ.com.

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HERE’S THE DISH Dish Society has quickly become the favorite of the who’s who in the city. The all-day diner turns out a seasonally changing menu with healthful modern twists on traditional favorites. They are also dedicated to using the highest quality and freshest ingredients possible and source a majority of its items locally. At DishSociety.com.

PARISIAN VIBE Recently opened in the Historic Pearl by the Southerleigh Hospitality Group, Brasserie Mon Chou Chou is just the escapism we all need when traveling to Paris for a très chic French culinary experience is off the table. Be sure not to miss out on ordering the main attraction during your dining event: the Sandwich au Fromage Raclette...melted live onto your plate from a large wheel of piping hot Parmesan. Bon Appetit to all. At BrasserieMonChouChou. com.

MEET ME AT THE PALACE A brand new family-friendly addition to the West University/Bellaire community, Palace Social is slated to open in June. Formerly, the historic Palace Bowling Lanes, the completely renovated space is located in the Southside Commons Development, and we expect it to be a terrific destination this summer. At PalaceSocial.com. FOUR STAR-WORTHY Brunch on the Riverwalk at the four-star Mokara Hotel? Yes, absolutely. Omni Hotels has acquired the Mokara Hotel & Spa that serves up a stylish and delicious dining experience with a view at its new delectable restaurant, Ostra. At OmniHotels.com.

LUCKY THIRTEEN The new restaurant, Thirteen, created by former Houston Rockets star James Hardin, combines a unique, upscale dining experience with exceptional food. Plus, amid a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere and the entertainment and first-class service, it’s the place to be this summer. At ThirteenHOU.com.

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BEYOND THE MORNING RITUAL A local favorite, Revolucion Coffee + Juice, has been supporting a balanced wellness lifestyle since 2012 with innovative coffee, juice, and plantforward food. They’ve just opened a new location at the RIM for dwellers in and near Boerne and for The Dominion diners who like to venture outside of the loop for an adventure. At RevolucionSA.com. s

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The best plays, musical performances, and exhibits in Texas are enjoyed by record number crowds, according to our cultural adventurer Leanne Raesener, who shares our favorite recommendations for what to enjoy this summer across the state.

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Ludwig van Beethoven, portrait by Josef Karl Stieler. Courtesy of ASO

UNDER A SUMMER MOON The Austin Symphony Orchestra presents Moonlight Moods, a live outdoor concert at the stunning new Moody Amphitheater. Beethoven’s euphoric and exquisite Symphony No. 7, often referred to as the “Apotheosis of the Dance,” is sure to move you. May 13―15. At AustinSymphony.org.

Curbed Vanity: A Contemporary Foil by Chris Schanck, Courtesy of the Dallas Museum of Art.

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL Chris Schanck’s premier DMA exhibition, Curbed Vanity: A Contemporary Foil by Chris Schanck, pairs the late-19th century Martelé dressing table in the DMA’s collection with Schanck’s contemporary interpretation of the piece. One is a grand example of the Gilded Age’s craftsmanship, and Schanck’s is a tribute to the urban landscape. Through August 29. At DMA.org.

STRUMMIN’ FROM THE SPHYNX TO TEXAS From its origins in the Nile Valley to today, the guitar has rocked the world for more than 5,000 years. GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World takes visitors on a fascinating exploration of the science, sound, history, and pop culture behind the world’s favorite instrument. Through August 15. At TheStoryOfTexas.com.

2020 Nasher Prize Laureate Michael Rakowitz, The invisible enemy should not exist (Room F, section 1, panel 10, Northwest Palace of Nimrud), 2019, Courtesy of Jane Lombard Gallery, photo by Arturo Sanchez.

Gibson Harp Guitar, ca. 1912. Courtesy of the Bullock Texas State History Museum

ARTIFACTS GONE, BUT HISTORY REMAINS The Nasher Sculpture Center presents two works by the 2020 Nasher Prize Laureate Michael Rakowitz, part of his series of sculptures, The invisible enemy should not exist, and his film, The Ballad of Special Ops Cody. Each examines the connection between present-day conflicts in the Middle East and the region’s ancient history. Through April 18. At NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Exterior of the Meadows Museum and its sculpture plaza with Santiago Calatrava’s Wave (2002) in foreground. Photo by Hillsman Jackson.

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GONNA WEAR MY GOLDEN CROWN… Zach Scott’s Theatre’s Songs Under The Stars: Spring Series presents Gospel Down by the Riverside. The stellar cast of Zach’s hit Crowns once again raises the rafters in celebration of gospel music made famous by Shirley Caesar, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, and others. April 1―11. At ZachTheatre.org.

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CELEBRATING HOME SWEET HOME The Meadow’s twentieth anniversary will be marked with a commemorative exhibition: Building on the Boulevard: Celebrating 20 Years of the Meadows New Home, which in 2001 was a defining moment in the museum’s over 50-year history. Through June 20. At MeadowsMuseumDallas.org.

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David Hockney’s The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011. Credit. Collection Société des Amis du Musée national d’Art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Richard Schmidt.

NATURE TIMES TWO Two visionary artists, separated in time and space, are united by a shared fascination with nature. View David Hockney and Vincent van Gogh’s work side-by-side in the MFAH’s exhibition Hockney–Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature. It premiered at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, and the MFAH will be the only U.S. venue. Through June 21. At MFAH.org.

Frida’s Oasis Entrance. Courtesy of the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

OASIS IN THE GARDENS San Antonio Botanical Garden’s newest exhibition, Frida Kahlo Oasis, brings a captivating rendition of the artist’s iconic blue home, Casa Azul, and lush green sanctuary that profoundly influenced her timeless art. This exhibition uncovers Kahlo’s deep connection with Mexican native vegetation and the natural world. Through Nov. 2. At SABOT.org.

A pristine Pompeii sculpture showcases the intricacy of artifacts. Photo courtesy of Houston Museum of Natural Science.

NOW AND THEN Pompeii: The Exhibition tells the tale of the city buried in ash and volcanic debris after Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted some 2,000 years ago. Visitors discover how people lived, loved, worked, worshiped, and found entertainment through the over 150 artifacts preserved in the ruins. Through September 6. At HMNS.org

Tony Straiges, Maquette. for Into the Woods, painted board and paper, with found objects. Collection of the McNay Art Museum, Gift of Robert L.B. Tobin.

IS IT LIVE, OR IS IT MAGICAL? The new Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts exhibition, Is It Real? Staging Nature explores the technical side of recreating nature in performance. The show presents artwork that highlights nature as depicted in stories from opera, ballet, and musical theatre to illustrate examples of these designs. April 22―September 30, 2021. At McNayArt.org.

Willard Metcalf (American, 1858–1925) Poppy Field (Landscape at Giverny), 1886, Oil on canvas, Collection of J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director, Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair, Courtesy of the Houston Symphony.

A GRAND OVERTURE OF GREATS Houston Symphony’s Iconic Overtures: Andrés Conducts Mozart, Beethoven & More breaths life into some of music’s all-time great overtures—dramatic and evocative curtain-raisers that capture us from the first note. May 14―16. At HoustonSymphony.org.

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IMPRESSIVE IMPRESSIONISM As American artists—often having trained in France—returned home in the late nineteenth century, they put a distinctly American twist on Impressionism. America’s Impressionism: Echoes of a Revolution explores this history with European origins. June 11―September 5, 2021. At SAMuseum.org. s

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The Dara Luxury Group is a real estate group affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by federal, state and local laws. Equal Housing Opportunity.