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.

Heroes of Harvey

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.

10/02/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Best of Houstonia

The Heroes of Harvey

How a devastating storm brought out the best of Houston during the worst of times.

10/02/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian, Jeff Balke, Morgan Kinney, Alice Levitt, Sarah Rufca Nielsen, Catherine Matusow, Brittanie Shey, Katharine Shilcutt, and Scott Vogel

Happenings

Space Montrose Is Throwing an Artsy Harvey Benefit

Help Harvey victims by bidding on some local art at A Night for Harvey.

09/29/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Heroes of Harvey

Our Long List of Hurricane Harvey Heroes

Many, many people and organizations rescued lives and gave their time and money to help Houston—these are just a few.

09/29/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Reppin' H-Town

Being a Hostess Just Got Way Easier with Mostess

Have more fun IRL with this Houston-based party in a box.

09/28/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Menswear News

Local Retail Legend Al's Formal Wear Sold to Iowa Company

Al and Lillian Gaylor opened the first Al's in Houston in 1957, renting tuxes for $5.95.

09/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen and Nick Bell

Retail

6 Exciting New Shops for September

Heights Mercantile stores are up and running, a pure Houston-based beauty source and—hold my spandex—a Lululemon outlet approaches.

09/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Breaking News

Nothing to See Here, Just Some Sexy Male Dancers Holding Kittens

The Thunder from Down Under stopped by the Houston Humane Society, with adorable results.

09/19/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fashion

Behind the Scenes with Hunter Bell's New Spring Collection

The Houston-based designer was in a mood to celebrate for spring.

09/19/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Home & Décor

This Houston-Designed Rug Is a Real Winner

After earning lots of Instagram love, Cedar Hill Farmhouse blogger Anita Joyce's vintage grain sack design will debut in 2018.

09/18/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Architecture

To Repair or Rebuild? One Local Architect's Advice

StudioMET spent two years designing a modern, elevated house to replace a flooded Meyerland property. This is what they learned.

09/15/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Reppin' H-Town

Solange Slays at New York Fashion Week's Coolest Show

How to steal the show: introduce platinum blonde braids.

09/13/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Green Space

What Will Happen to the New Buffalo Bayou?

The status of the Cistern, the trails and the other destinations, post-Harvey.

09/12/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Bey Good

Beyoncé's Super-Personal Houston Visit

The star returns to her hometown to spend a day with Harvey survivors—and savor a neighborhood fave.

09/11/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Yes We Can

We Will Rebuild It: Advice on Choosing A Contractor

You have questions. The Texas Association of Builders has answers.

09/11/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Lean On Me, Houston

Houston Gospel Choir Goes from Harvey Shelter to Tonight Show

Jimmy Fallon picked an inspiring way to announce a major Harvey donation.

09/06/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

#Harveyhmag

The Best Cleaning Products for the Giant Mess That Is Houston

When it comes to flooded homes, Mr. Clean and other grocery store cleaning products don't cut it.

09/01/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

#harveyhmag

Wear Your Big Houston Heart On Your Tee

It's just a little way to show your Houston pride while helping the relief efforts.

08/31/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

#HarveyHmag

What To Do Before Throwing Out Your Ruined Furniture

The task of recording and compiling all your losses can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. Here's some experienced advice on how to get through it.

08/30/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

#HarveyHmag

How to Make the Most of Your Harvey Donations [Updated]

And what's needed now.

08/29/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen