Life + Culture

A Toast to Katy

In our inaugural issue of Katy City Lifestyle, we want to toast to you, Katy, TX! Our home, sweet home. Article by Lauren Piland | Photography by City of Katy From the historic whispers of Katy Heritage Park,  to the neighborly strolls of Cane Island, to the meandering shops of the historic district,  to the crepe myrtle dotted boulevards of Cinco Ranch,  and everywhere in between.    Katy, Texas has become a quintessential community spurring from our portly neighbor to the...

Fitness

The Making of a Home

Envisioning Home, Envisioning Possibilities for Every Phase of Life Article by Lauren Piland | Photography by Luxury Lens Media & Diaography Many people dream of working hard and owning their own house one day. But making that space truly feel like home, might feel like a daunting task.  As the Founder and Lead Designer of her own studio, Shauntelle Parham designs spaces for clients that feel like an inviting escape, function like a seasoned orchestra, and surround the senses like an...

Life + Culture

Get To Know Katy's Lifestyle Publisher

These Are a Few Of My Favorite Things Article by Shawna Hinman My Pool An outdoor enthusiast at heart, I find my reset in the sunshine, mostly poolside during Texas summers. If my husband were on board, I’d happily trade it all in for a treehouse one day.  Until then, you’ll find me soaking up every moment outside whenever I can. Dogs My family has three dogs, but I am completely obsessed with my German Shorthaired Pointer, Magnolia. If you’ve ever had a “soul dog” or a dog that felt like...

Health + Wellness

Cold Dips & Hot Sips

Cinco Ranch’s one stop wellness spot for all things icy, steamy, chilled or infrared Article by Lauren Piland | Photography by Jeannette Stagg One might think of wellness as an individual commitment, but in Cinco Ranch, both health and community are at the CORE.    Nestled as cozy neighbors on Katy-Gaston Rd, CORE Recovery Lounge, Happy Cactus Coffee Co. and F45 Training Cinco Ranch West are making wellness routines and healthy habits a group effort.    You might have heard of F45 Training...

Food + Beverage

Josiah’s Culinary Adventures: A Cozy Beginning with Hearty Vegetable Soup

Every brand has a heartbeat — and for me, part of that heartbeat lives in my kitchen.If you’ve followed along for any amount of time, you know that design and lifestyle are deeply connected in my world. The comfort you feel in a beautifully layered home is the same comfort you feel when something warm is simmering on the stove. Design elevates the space… but food brings it to life.And that’s exactly why I started sharing more of my son Josiah’s journey into cooking through Josiah’s Culinary...

Shopping

Welcome to Comfortable Luxe: Curated Pieces for a Home That Feels Effortlessly Beautiful

Most people want a beautiful home — but not everyone can hire a full-service designer right away. Many homeowners are instead building their spaces slowly, choosing pieces one at a time, hoping everything eventually comes together.That’s exactly why I created Comfortable Luxe.Comfortable Luxe is my curated collection of home essentials — pillows, candles, greenery, artisan décor, and elevated kitchenware — all selected with the same eye and intention I bring to my design and staging projects...

Home Services

Staging With Emotion: How Buyers Fall in Love with a Home Before They Notice the Details

Most buyers don’t walk into a home and say, “The room is 14x16, the trim is nice, and the floors are engineered oak — I’m ready to write an offer.”What they actually say is:“I can see myself living here.”“It just feels good.”“I love the flow.”That feeling — the instant emotional comfort, the sense of belonging — is what sells homes.In fact, the most successful luxury listings aren’t just staged; they’re felt.Buyers fall in love with a home emotionally long before they start noticing the...

Home Services

Designing Calm: How Comfortable Luxury Creates a Home That Feels Effortless, Elevated, and Truly You

Most people don’t struggle with knowing what they love — they struggle with bringing it all together. They save inspiration photos, pin color palettes, and imagine the feeling they want their home to have… yet somehow, the finished spaces still fall flat. Rooms feel disjointed, choices feel overwhelming, and the home they dreamed of still feels just out of reach.That tension is exactly what inspired my design philosophy: comfortable luxury.Comfortable luxury is the marriage of beauty and ease...