The happiness of the holidays was evident everywhere as almost every room of the home was transformed into a Christmas wonderland, each displaying a distinctive theme that transformed the ordinary to the extraordinary with holiday magic, leaving guests inspired with the wonder of the season.

Classic design inspired this habitat

Text by Cheryl Alexander | Photography by Felix Sanchez

When Jim and Cynthia Winton decided to build their dream home, they were enjoying life in the city from a garden home in Memorial Heights. It was large enough and convenient to everything they desired, so their impetus for change was not because they needed more space for kids or because they wanted a change of scenery. Quite the opposite, in fact.

Text by Cathy Gordon | Pictures by Bookwalter Photography
When this homeowner sought to downsize from a larger golf-course property, definite needs came to mind. Easy access to the highway was a …

Text by Cathy Gordon | Pictures by Bookwalter Photography | Builder: Rohe & Wright
Some families look back and regret leaving out certain details while building their home. But in the case of Rob and Kelly …

Text by Cathy Gordon - Pictures by Bookwalter Photography - Village Builders
She had circled past the chair three times, a sweet, timeworn piece with a broken cane back and seat that had been kicked to …

A small 1950s Ranch goes uptown with a harmonious mix of contemporary elements and antiques
The Ranch house, warm and inviting, became a symbol for relaxed living in the 1950s, a suburban phenomenon conducive to raising …

Tynewood Home Takes a Modern Turn
It only took one visit to the property for the clients to become the owners. They admit, “Though the home on the lot was a dated, one-story, flat roof …

Once upon a time, there was an interior designer who envied her neighbor’s house. Not that she was unhappy in her own home, but there was just something special about the house across from her …

Schacht McCollum has a keen eye for detail when it comes to his family’s home.
After all, he’s the builder.

There’s not much chance that Kaye and Schacht McCollum will disagree on their preference of home. No, …

When Cary and Veronica Benson decided to move from North Carolina, they set their sights on the Houston area. Relatives lived within close proximity to the community. Cary, former part-owner of American Leather furniture company, …

House hunting can be an exercise in patience as Shawn and Eric Nitcher discovered a few years ago. “We were losing hope that we were going to find a house, but I kept thinking, ‘No, …

Sweetwater Home Shines On Christmas Home Tour

Todd and Laura Taylor’s home in Sweetwater is stunning year-round, but especially during the holidays. Last year, though, was special as the residence was one of several homes …

When most people visualize big city Houston living, they think of the mansions of River Oaks, the quirky abodes in Montrose, the hometown feel of the Heights or the estates of Bellaire. Few of us …

When creative minds collaborate on well-planned projects, the combined efforts will likely produce a masterpiece. Such is the case at the home of Aimee and Wynne Snoots. Their home is the result of their own …

These homeowners need look no further than home
for relaxation and views
This couple needn’t trek hundreds of miles to an exotic location to tap that vacation spirit. It starts at their front door.
“That was a big thing …

INTERIOR DESIGNER BLAIR GORDON HAS, BY HIS OWN ADMISSION, NOT ALWAYS BEEN ON THE CUTTING EDGE.
This self-defined “Life Stylist” came to “cool” (and to Texas) in a round-about kind of way. Born in North Carolina …

CREOLE INFLUENCE DEFINES THIS HOME WITH SOUTHERN CHARM
Kelly and Matt Malatesta need look no further than their familiar stomping ground in Louisiana to find inspiration for their home. “I’m pretty much crazy about all things …

THIS SINK-IN COMFORTABLE ADOBE HAS THE AIR OF AN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOME
Helen Stroud surveys the warm, green-colored den of her beautiful home, explaining the design …