Color photography by Arthur Garcia of Select Studio
What better time to feature a magical vaudeville masquerade-themed wedding than in our October issue? Two creative soulmates, fashion stylist Leslie Rivas and fashion photographer Collin Kelly, tied …

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Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar was born in Louisville, Georgia on August 16, 1798, the second son of John and Rebecca Lamar. From an early age, he was interested in reading, art and poetry. In 1819, he …

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Mason Spider Tack Pin adds a colorful, whimsical note to your attire.

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In a word, changes
A mammogram is an x-ray exam of the breast that’s used to detect and evaluate breast changes. Modern mammography has only existed since the late 1960s, when special x-ray machines were designed …

STUDY SUGGESTS IT GIVES THE BEST CHANCE OF REVERSING HEART DAMAGE FROM OBESITY
In a study of the impact of weight loss on reversing heart damage from obesity, Johns Hopkins researchers found that poor heart function …

By Angela Crissman
Gone are the days of creating a “cookie cutter” room with a suite of matching furniture. Instead, many designers are encouraging homeowners to create an eclectic offering that looks as though it has …

BALIAGE BOOKCASE FROM AMBELLA HOME
The Ambella artisan team has brought clean, simple design lines together with hand-styled finishes to create fresh new designs that can blend seamlessly into virtually any room style. This dramatic bookcase …

Building a pool that fits your lifestyle is the key
By Melanie Saxton
Fall is the ideal time to plan for a swimming pool installation. Construction throughout the winter can ready your backyard for a springtime oasis. …

CREATING YOUR GARDEN’S “LINE”
The dog days of late summer are here: time to order bulbs! That’s right: for gardeners “spring forward” happens in fall, and has nothing to do with daylight savings.
Hans Langeveld, third generation …

Nutella Dracula Denture Cookies
Ingredients
1 pkg (18.25 oz) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough or your favorite cookie recipe
1 13 oz. jar of Nutella Hazelnut Spread
1/2 cup prepared vanilla frosting, tinted red
48 slivered almonds
Recipe Preparation
1. Prepare cookies …

The History of Texas Wine • RSVP: Simple Sophistication, Effortless Entertaining • Uncommon Cards • How To Stencil • Easy Indian Cooking • Talk About Contemporary Gardens

A “Land Of Enchantment” Beckons With Family Friendly Resorts
There’s a reason New Mexico’s nickname is “Land of Enchantment.” New Mexico offers skiing and snowboarding on the slopes of world-class mountains. Favored for some of the …

The New Estate Tour And Tasting Experience Is Not To Be Missed
By Denman Moody
Author, The Advanced Oenophile
While I was travel aide to Lloyd Bentsen on his winning campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1970, Tom …

The Grand Cherokee from Jeep is the flagship of the brand.

Though sold as a Ford C-Max here, in other markets it’s known as the Kuga.

Husband and wife team, Todd and Linda Riddle, are passionate about their home. And they know homes. As a couple with a business (they are real estate professionals) and with children, they have long appreciated …

Villa de Luxe, a 1920s-era Venetian Revival historic Houston estate, was transformed into a stunning design show house earlier this year. The house was originally constructed for hardware magnate F.A. Heitmann, owner of Houston’s oldest hardware store, founded by his father in the 1860s.

FBTSL INFORMATION MEETING – SEPT 4TH
The Fort Bend Teen Service League, a mentoring project of the Fort Bend Junior Service League, is welcoming teens across Fort Bend County to join the FBTSL. Membership is open …

HARVEY ZHU WINS SEVENTH PLACE IN ONLINE CHESS TOURNAMENT - Brazos Bend Elementary School second-grader Harvey Zhu participated in the second annual Online National Chess Invitational Championship. He competed against several other top players from …

Socials, Parties, and Events in Fort Bend!

-Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Leadership Forum
-Fort Bend Residents Having summer Fun Beyond the Bend
-Scene Around the Bend

OR IS IT THE TADEMY “TRIPLETS” WHO TURN MORE HEADS?
By Cindy Ziervogel
If fans at a George Bush High School dance team performance think they’re seeing double, they are. If they wonder if it’s an illusion, …

MISS SUGAR LAND COMPETES IN MISS TEXAS PAGEANT. The 48 Miss Texas contestants completed in a private interview, lifestyle and fitness, talent, evening gown and onstage question during the 78th Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant at …

FORT BEND CHAMBER HOSTS LUNCHEON SEMINAR
The Business and Professional Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon seminar Wednesday, Sept. 4, with Toni Harris from Constant Contact on “Social Media Marketing …

A local single mom and her son embrace a new “norm” after the horrific blasts
By Melanie Saxton
Rebekah Gregory and her 5-year-old son Noah looked forward to her birthday celebration on the East Coast. The plan …

The Sugar Land native takes the stage at the county fair Sept. 27.
By Gabrielle Nguyen
Katie Armiger, an up-and-coming country artist, recently released her newest album, Fall Into Me. Armiger has topped multiple music charts on …

THE CHOICE OF COLOR ACTUALLY AFFECTS HOW WE FEEL IN A ROOM
By Gabrielle Nguyen
Of all the unnoticed aspects in our daily lives, the way that color affects us is at the top of the list. …

Photography by Ileana Ravasio of Brilliant Photography
Jennifer May met Kyle Guidry by chance at an island-inspired apparel store in The Woodlands. Precisely four years later, the couple married on Grace Bay Beach at the Gansevoort …