COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | september 2010
School is in session, which means back to the daily grind. Play with transitional pieces until fall weather makes its appearance. A few slight adjustments and each piece can work for cooler temperatures.
Add a little disheveled edge to your look with a worn-in tee. You’ll find it’s hard to wear a normal one after you [...]
RETAIL WRAP | september 2010
HAYRI GURBUZ | FLORA & MUSE [bistro+bar+coffee+flowers]
years in operation one month!
12860 Queensbury Ln., Houston TX 77024 [citycentre] | www.floraandmuse.com
HAYRI GURBUZ | FLORA & MUSE [bistro+bar+coffee+flowers]
years in operation: one month!
12860 Queensbury Ln., Houston TX 77024 [citycentre] | www.floraandmuse.com
How did you get into the business?
I have always been amazed by the hospitality business since my childhood. [...]
COOL STUFF
Who does not love cool stuff? These days with the social media overload, kids are so trend savvy and avant-garde that you should at least try to attain the title of “Cool Parent”! Here are some pretty cool things I’ve been hording all summer to try and help you attain the status. Now it might [...]
TOOLS + TOYS + GADGETS | august 2010
FreeAgent Theater + HD Media Player
You can have all the photos and movies you want on your computer but it is not too comfortable watching them from that stiff office chair. Transfer that entire digital media from your computer directly to your living room with Seagate’s FreeAgent Theater + HD Media Player. It is a [...]
WISE GUY | august 2010
I was having lunch with a good friend of mine the other day at RDG + Bar Annie (when am I not?) and she was telling me about a recent corporate retreat that was held at her company. The theme was “Acknowledge.” Now, what the hell does that mean? Simply put, acknowledging is the most [...]
DESTINATION | august 2010
If your perfect summer dream vacation includes an exclusive private beach, you might consider putting The St. Regis Monarch Beach on the top of your list. Located between Los Angeles and San Diego, in Dana Point, Orange County, this Tuscan-styled resort overlooks the Pacific Ocean with its majestic beauty. Swirling golf course paths surrounded by [...]
COSTUMES FOR COCKTAILS | august 2010
Take your nautical look into evening wear by simply switching up the colors and adding a few updated touches. Nothing looks better in the summer than a nautical-inspired wardrobe.
Take your nautical look into evening wear by simply switching up the colors and adding a few updated touches. Nothing looks better in the summer than a [...]
RETAIL WRAP | august 2010
BRAD BLUME + SEAN RUDOLPH | TENNIS EXPRESS
years in operation | 2010 is our 10th anniversary
11026 Westheimer Rd., Houston TX 77042 | 713.435.4800 | www.tennisexpress.com
How did you get into the business?
We love tennis. It’s a lifetime sport.
What sets you apart from other sports stores?
We know tennis! Tennis Express is a tennis specialty store with a [...]
IT’S COOL TO… | august 2010
Who better than the woman behind realmeals365 (and modern day renaissance woman) to teach us how to make the perfect shake post-workout! Ivonne Hallard takes time out of her busy day to share some tips! When Hallard isn’t at the helm of 365, she’s busy with her latest venture www.mydailydeals.com, A local version of Groupon [...]
THINGS I LOVE | august 2010
LOVE these pillowcases! I saw them in those super cute emails I get from www.houstontidbits.com (sign up to get them, it’s free) and went straight to the online store for red, the fantastic boutique (so tidbits tells me) in Fredericksburg, Texas. www.redinfred.com
It’s my bday month! I love the Hardy Klub. I get to sneak peek [...]





