So Much to Do, So Little Time

This Weekend in Design: Bridal Inspo, Home Decor, and Good Vibes

What's popping up in our city from April 26-29?

04/26/2018 By Abby Ledoux

smelly time

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, April 27–29

Love triangles, wine festivals, and a very stinky flower.

04/26/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Purse Envy

A River Oaks Painting Party Transforms Luxury Bags Into Works of Art

The Vintage Contessa teamed up with Houston artist Hanh Tran for a custom handbag collaboration.

04/26/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Q&A

Meet the Fashion Blogger Documenting Houston's Diverse Street Style

With Styles of Houston, Bayou City native Ryne Williams wants to put his hometown on the map.

04/25/2018 By Abby Ledoux and Julia Davila

Go Greek

My New Gyro: JCI Grill’s Greek Dog

Gyro meat and a hot dog are a winning combination.

04/25/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

Slideshow

The Thread Alliance's Blue Plate Special Kickoff Party 2018

04/25/2018 With Laura Tracy

Turn down for this

The White Oak Music Hall Noise Dispute is Finally Over

A long-running dispute between the Near Northside venue and local residents has finally reached a settlement.

04/25/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Spring Shopping

Find Martini Tables and DIY Workshops This Weekend at DASH

Houston's biannual home decor market takes over Spring Street Studios from April 26–29.

04/24/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Slideshow

Women of Wardrobe 13th Annual Spring Fling

Owl Bar, stocked food and drink, served as the fundraising location for Dress for Success Houston.

04/24/2018 With Marianna Corcoran

New Place to Drink

We're All in on Mike Raymond's Cottonmouth Club

The man behind Reserve 101 may have just opened your new favorite bar.

04/24/2018 By Lauro Rojas

triple threat

Prepare Yourself for Opera's 'Ultimate Love Triangle'

Mezzo soprano Jamie Barton talks Norma, the soon-to-open HGO production featuring all the lusty passion you could ask for.

04/24/2018 By Holly Beretto

100 Best Shops

7 Shops That Don't Mess With Texas

These purveyors offer the true Lone Star State experience.

04/24/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Thrills from the Hunt

A Field Guide to Antiquing in Round Top

Some people see trash; we see treasure.

04/24/2018 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Amazon, Shmamazon

Houston's 100 Best Shops

From dresses to denim, pillows to purses, boots to bracelets and beyond, the best of the best in the Bayou City.

04/24/2018 Edited by Abby Ledoux

100 Best Shops

7 Places to Find the Finer Things

Are people still buying monogrammed stationery and crystal decanters? Absolutely.

04/24/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Q&A

Events Owner Regina Garcia Has Learned How to Evolve or Perish

"Retail is cyclical, so what didn’t happen five years ago is happening now, and it’s all coming around."

04/24/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Q&A

Elaine Turner's Secret to Success: 'Perseverance and Commitment'

"You’re going to fail—we’ve had stores open, and we’ve had stores close. Everything is not going to be a home run. But you have to stay above that; you have to react and be agile to what the consumer is doing and saying. "

04/24/2018 By Abby Ledoux

100 Best Shops

18 Shops to Satisfy Your Pinterest Fantasies

Don’t just add it to your Dream Home board—go find it at one of these swoon-worthy stores.

04/24/2018 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen, Laura Furr Mericas, and Abby Ledoux