Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Sarah may be a native of Dallas/Fort Worth, but today she’s loyal to Houston. (She still loves the Cowboys.) She joined the Houstonia team in October 2014, heading up fashion, style and design coverage and covering other beats including the local drag queen scene and all things Matthew McConaughey.

A Rice alum, she previously worked for CultureMap and the Houston Chronicle.

The Ultimate Houstonian Holiday Table

Switch up your traditional holiday fare with these recipes from Houston chefs.

The 5 Handbags Every Woman Needs

In honor of National Handbag Day, which should honestly be every day.

It’s Not A True Selfie Unless You Can See Your Aura

Amber is the color of your energy—or is it blue? Find out at MOODxMOSS’s Houston pop-up.

Jewelers for Texas Is the Sparkliest Harvey Fundraiser

An online jewelry auction is hoping to raise serious funds for hurricane victims.

Pinto Ranch’s Boots Just Got a Little More Baller

The Houston-based Western store is collaborating with Black Jack Boots on an exclusive, exotic-heavy line.

What in the World Do You Give a 1 Year Old?

We asked the experts—parents—and came up with over a dozen fool-proof ideas.

Let’s Tip Our Hats to These Houston Officials

Nobody’s perfect, but our local leaders deserve a thank-you for staying calm and clear-headed in the midst of disaster.

Susan Brock: The Cleanup Crew

How one woman in Meyerland forged a path through destruction

Elements of Style: Jeff Shell, Face of the Neal Hamil Agency

Chickens, metallic platform shoes, coconut oil, and other essentials for the modern Houston man.

Put a Pin In It With These Houston-Made Designs

Enamel pins are having a moment, and local artists and designers have taken notice.