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Merry Manor
December 1, 2013 – 9:30 pm | Comments Off
Merry Manor

For more than two decades, Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CASA) has been showcasing homes lavishly decorated for the holidays in the area’s most beautiful neighborhoods as a way of raising money to support their programs and to offer holiday inspiration to visitors who then take the great ideas back home into their own decor. The 2012 tour

More 2012 Casa Christmas Home Tour Highlights!
December 1, 2013 – 9:24 pm | Comments Off
More 2012 Casa Christmas Home Tour Highlights!

Photos by Mary Favre

Happenings
December 1, 2013 – 9:15 pm | Comments Off
Happenings

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA AT CITY CENTRE AT QUAIL VALLEY
DEC 31
Ring in 2014 at the New Year’s Eve Gala at City Centre at Quail Valley. The event is from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at …

MEMORABLE WEDDINGS
Brittany & Travis
December 1, 2013 – 9:05 pm | Comments Off
MEMORABLE WEDDINGS </br> Brittany & Travis

photography by Katy Lamb Photography
B rittany Ann Machacek, a track athlete, and Travis Bradshaw, a football player, fell in love at Cy-Fair High School as sophomores. Over the next eight years they “grew up” (and …

Sugar Land Parties and Galas social column with Cari Middaugh
December 1, 2013 – 9:03 pm | Comments Off
Sugar Land Parties and Galas social column with Cari Middaugh

Cari Middaugh reports on 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

County Judge Hebert’s “Volly” Awards Presented
December 1, 2013 – 9:00 pm | Comments Off
County Judge Hebert’s “Volly” Awards Presented

Fort Bend volunteers honored for service
An initiative of the Fort Bend Chamber, Fort Bend Volunteers! presented County Judge Herbert’s “Volly” Awards at Safari Texas Ranch. The winners of this county-wide search for the top volunteers …

Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair Awards Scholarships
December 1, 2013 – 9:00 pm | Comments Off
Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair Awards Scholarships

Recipients studying hospitality at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
The Sugar Land Wine Food Affair, in partnership with the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel …

Fashion
HOLIDAY STATEMENTS
December 1, 2013 – 8:57 pm | Comments Off
Fashion </br>HOLIDAY STATEMENTS

Holiday Statements from Missoni, Lanvin, Tory Burch, and more.

Business Briefs
December 1, 2013 – 8:57 pm | Comments Off
Business Briefs

DR. DEEPSHIKHA SHARDA
Houston Methodist Primary Care Group announced that board certified family medicine physician, Dr. Deepshikha Sharda, has joined the practice to serve the Fort Bend community. Dr. Sharda has extensive experience in family medicine …

Kitchen Winners!
Outstanding kitchens from the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
December 1, 2013 – 8:55 pm | Comments Off
Kitchen Winners! </br>Outstanding kitchens from the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

Glass in all its glory—hand-cut, hand-blown and LED-lit — was creatively used by the winning designers in both the Best Kitchen and the Best Bath in the 2013 Design Competition sponsored by the National Kitchen …

Arts & Antiques by Dr. Lori
Antique Snow Globes
December 1, 2013 – 8:50 pm | Comments Off
Arts & Antiques by Dr. Lori</br>Antique Snow Globes

Lori Verderame on Google+

Dr. Lori
Star Appraiser on the hit TV show Auction Kings on Discovery Channel.
Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents appraisal events nationwide. Watch Dr. Lori appraise antiques on Discovery’s …

Brighten the Holidays with Amaryllis
December 1, 2013 – 8:45 pm | Comments Off
Brighten the Holidays with Amaryllis

They are easy to grow indoors and outdoors
Winter is not the season most often associated with growing flamboyant flowers – unless the subject happens to be amaryllis. With large tropical flowers that rival anything the …

the Editor’s Picks … Linda Anderson, editor & publisher
December 1, 2013 – 8:35 pm | Comments Off
the Editor’s Picks …  Linda Anderson, editor & publisher

MY FAVORITE :

Cute Adorable Kitten Tries to Steal Dog’s Tongue
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Festive Spiral Cookies

HOLIDAY Gift Guide
December 1, 2013 – 8:33 pm | Comments Off
HOLIDAY Gift Guide

ADA’s Creations
There is nothing more gorgeous than the gift of diamond jewelry this holiday season. Fine customized jewelry at wholesale prices, perfect for any wish list! Call for more information or to begin your initial …

Historically Fort Bend: MISSOURI CITY
December 1, 2013 – 8:33 pm | Comments Off
Historically Fort Bend: MISSOURI CITY

By Chris Godbold
Towns popped up all across Fort Bend County near the end of the 19th century. Many were endlessly advertised by real estate agents and promoters. One of these towns born in the 1890s …

Around The Bend
December 1, 2013 – 8:32 pm | Comments Off
Around The Bend

THOUSANDS ATTEND TEXIAN MARKET DAYS 30TH ANNIVERSARY. More than 6,00 guests explored four historic sites and a plethora of activities at George Ranch Historical Park at the 30th Annual Texian Market Days benefitting the Fort …

Raising Awareness of Alzheimer’s
December 1, 2013 – 8:31 pm | Comments Off
Raising Awareness of Alzheimer’s

As the over-65 population grows, so will the number of Americans dealing with the disease
Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain. It destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior. It is the …

Facelift Fervor
December 1, 2013 – 8:31 pm | Comments Off
Facelift Fervor

When injectables and fillers aren’t enough
By Elizabeth Anthony
In just 15 years, the number of cosmetic surgeries has exploded — from 2 million to 9 million — and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports a …

Fort Bend & Sugar Land Schools, Sports, and Students
December 1, 2013 – 8:30 pm | Comments Off
Fort Bend & Sugar Land Schools, Sports, and Students

WINNING STREAK FOR BUSH HS NAVY JROTC - For the 11th consecutive year, Bush High School Navy JROTC cadets earned the first place Overall award for their outstanding performance at the Fort Bend ISD Drill …

Real Team, Real Wins
December 1, 2013 – 8:30 pm | Comments Off

By Cindy Ziervogel

Ryan Penney always wanted to play a real sport. What the home-schooled senior meant was he wanted to be on a competitive team playing real schools.

Discoveries
December 1, 2013 – 8:27 pm | Comments Off
Discoveries

HEADPHONES BY HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER

These wireless TV headphones earned The Best rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because they had unmatched sound quality and

When Crickets Cease to Chirp, Plant Tulips
December 1, 2013 – 8:23 pm | Comments Off
When Crickets Cease to Chirp, Plant Tulips

Timing is everything when it comes to planting bulbs
Good things still come to those who wait. This is especially true of those who love tulips, daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs. To bloom in spring, bulbs …

Host a HOLLY JOLLY Party
December 1, 2013 – 8:20 pm | Comments Off
Host a HOLLY JOLLY Party

Parmesan Pepper Spritz Crackers
Merry Mushroom Bites
Peppermint Blitz Hot Chocolate
Savory Southwest Donuts
All Aglow Melon-Tinis
Cheery Cranberry Mojitos

Book Reviews
December 1, 2013 – 8:15 pm | Comments Off
Book Reviews

CHAIRS: 1,000 MASTERPIECES OF MODERN DESIGN
Chairs: 1,000 Masterpieces of Modern Design - 1800 to the Present Day by Charlotte and Peter Fiell is a unique source for interior specialists, collectors, set designers and more. The …

The Cliffs of the Carolinas
December 1, 2013 – 8:10 pm | Comments Off
The Cliffs of the Carolinas

By Bill Anderson
with Cheryl Alexander
Whether you enjoy being close to the water, up in the mountains or part of vibrant city life, The Cliffs — an extraordinary collection of resort communities straddling North and South …

Excellent Wines to Enjoy Now
Red, white or sparkling, something for all
December 1, 2013 – 8:05 pm | Comments Off
Excellent Wines to Enjoy Now </br>Red, white or sparkling, something for all

By Denman Moody
TheAdvancedOenophile.com
Here are some suggestions for excellent wines that you don’t have to wait years to enjoy.
 
Sparkling
J Vineyards and Winery J Cuvée 20 Brut Sonoma County — Different vineyard lots were fermented and kept …

Mini Cooper - Chevrolet Impala
December 1, 2013 – 8:00 pm | Comments Off
Mini Cooper – Chevrolet Impala

By Kelly Foss, MyCarData.com
MINI COUNTRYMAN JOHN COOPER WORKS
Starting Price: $34,800
Minis have gone through a wrenching transformation ever since BMW bought them nearly 20 years ago. They’ve become bigger and better; more complex and more expensive. …

Sprawling, Spacious and Stupendous
November 1, 2013 – 9:25 pm | Comments Off
Sprawling, Spacious and Stupendous

Twelve years ago, the homeowners of this Richmond estate met in Houston and were introduced to each other by mutual friends. They embarked upon their life together though they lived in different Texas cities: he in suburban Katy; she in rural Columbus.