Woman Crush Wednesday

#WCW: Meredith Xavier

The native Houstonian talks starting a business at 24, growing it internationally, and raising small children—all at the same time.

01/24/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Now This Is Living

Look Inside The Wilshire, River Oaks’ Newest Luxury High Rise

The 17-story, 96-unit condominium just opened and is nearly sold out.

01/02/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Architecture

With 'Shotgun Chameleon,' a Houston Architect Designs for the Future

This Fourth Ward home is built to evolve.

12/11/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Quotables

McALPINE Designers Talk Beauty, Permanence and Inspiration in Houston

The architects and designers behind the renowned partnership stopped by Theta Design Weekend.

12/07/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Best Places to Work 2017

Hub Love: What's Changed About Office Design in 2017?

Not every office needs a rec room with ping pong tables and bean bags.

12/04/2017 By Brittanie Shey

What's Old is New Again

Theta Design Weekend is Not Your Grandma's Antiques Show

In its 65th year, the annual Houston event is less Antiques Roadshow and more West Elm showroom.

11/28/2017 By Abby Ledoux

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

Design

In Design, As in Love, Opposites Sometimes Attract

Atelier Domingue shows how perfectly modern steel doors and windows pair with traditional European-style architecture.

08/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fall Arts Guide

Oscar De La Renta’s Designs, On Display at the MFAH

Houstonians will get to see the beloved couturier's breathtaking day- and eveningwear ensembles in person.

08/21/2017 By Chris Becker

Design

It's Wes Anderson's World and We're Just Living in It

A fascinating subreddit seeks out the director's offbeat aesthetic in the real world.

07/06/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Local Love

Send the Right Message With Houston-Themed Emojis

From construction cones to queso, these H-Town Stickers are worth a thousand words.

03/10/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Houmoji

Upgrade Your Super Bowl Texts With New Houston Emojis

From the Astrodome to kolaches, Bayou City staples are included in this must-send set.

01/30/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Space City

Working from Home in Independence Heights

An artist and a commercial developer transform an old warehouse into a modern space.

01/23/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen Photography by Peter Molick and Jack Thompson

Home & Design

Curtis & Windham Celebrate 25 Years of Timeless Residential Style

The firm that has defined traditional architecture in Houston has released its first book, a gorgeous retrospective.

12/06/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Home & Design

How to Design a Vacation Lifestyle Like the Novogratz

A new book peeks inside their bohemian getaway—and shares how to make your home an exotic escape.

11/03/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Art News

The Rothko Chapel Is Getting a Facelift

A New York City firm is heading up renovations to the de Menils' landmark sanctuary.

11/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Design Issue 2016

Room Service: How 6 Houston Designers Created Their Favorite Spaces

We asked these designers to share what they love about their favorite rooms—along with their best tips and tricks.

08/22/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Best of the City 2016

Best of the Bayou City: Shopping

Including where to find the best furniture with a story behind it and the city's best boutique row.

07/18/2016 By Houstonia Staff

Home & Design

Interior Design Gets a Dash of DIY

Houston designer Meg Lonergan has a new stripped-down service for those with tight budgets and expensive taste.

06/30/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Elements of Style

Anika Jackson: the Party Girl’s Party Girl

Jackson is taking her trademark hustle to the philanthropic level—with increasingly giant galas.

06/20/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen