Feel the Room

The Interior Design Trend Transforming Houston Restaurants and Homes

Local designers are using light, texture, and technology to build spaces that feel like another world.

11/25/2025 By Diane Cowen

Deck the Halls

How Houston’s Most Festive Bars and Restaurants Get Decorated for the Holidays

Quite a bit of time goes into wrapping 700 boxes and hanging thousands of feet of green fringe.

12/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow and Geneva Diaz

It’s spooky season

10 Ghoulishly Delightful Decorations You Need This Halloween

Shop ghostly decor from local Etsy shops.

10/01/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Party Like a Rock-Stark

Sunday Is Coming: Here's How to Throw Your Own Game of Thrones Finale Watch Party

The night will inevitably be dark and full of terrors—plan accordingly.

05/16/2019 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Party On

Up Your Holiday Party Hosting Game with Marie Flanigan's Last-Minute Tips

Candles, garlands, and oversized balloons can make all the difference.

12/19/2018 By Kirsten Keller

Clutch City

Trim the Tree with These Houston-Inspired Ornaments

Get into the Christmas spirit with these Bayou City baubles.

11/26/2018 By Abby Ledoux

So Salty

Buyer Beware: How to Avoid Being Duped by Fake Himalayan Salt Lamps

Whether or not these lamps actually purify the air is up for debate, but they sure look pretty on a nightstand. Here are our tips for ensuring you get the real deal.

03/19/2018 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Fall Fashion

Velvet: Fall's Most Sumptuous Trend

The production of lighter fabrics is increasing velvet's popularity beyond fall.

11/16/2017 By Layne Lynch

Holly, Jolly H-Town Christmas

Your Christmas Tree Needs This Houston Ornament

The unexpected tale of how a Polish store in Chicago is creating H-Town holiday spirit.

11/29/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Trend Piece

4 Ways to Wear Velvet (When the Weather Won't Cooperate)

Don't let an Indian summer keep you away from the fall's hottest fabric.

10/13/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Home & Design

How to Give Your Little Dorm Room Big Style

Because four years is too long to spend in a room that looks like a prison cell.

08/17/2016 By Miranda Proctor

Back to School

Houstonian Olivia White Wants to Disrupt Dorm Bedding with 41 Winks

Say goodnight to the generic bed-in-a-bag.

08/10/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen