Life + Culture

A Place to Belong

For 26 Years, The Village Centers Has Empowered Adults With IDD to Build Independence, Purpose, and Lasting Connections Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy The Village Centers What began with two determined mothers has grown into a lifeline for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Greater Houston. The Village Centers was founded in 2000 by Kimberly Brusatori and Linda Schuiten. As their children approached adulthood, they discovered there...

Finance + Legal Services

Financially Fashioned

The Accounting Agency Brings Clarity, Confidence, and Approachability to Personal and Business Finances Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Hung L Truong Laura Milner-Bailey knows that presentation matters. As owner of The Accounting Agency LLC, she has built a brand that feels polished and approachable. Her Instagram reflects an eye for style, but beneath the fashionable outfits is a deeper message: confidence also comes from understanding where you stand financially. For...

Style + Beauty

Kingwood’s Closet

A Boutique Experience Designed With Every Woman in Mind Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Hung L Truong There is something special about a woman who has always known exactly what she wanted to do. For Katie Woodard, owner of Apricot Lane Boutique in Kingwood, that journey began long before she ever unlocked the doors to her own business. As a young girl, she would wake up at 5 a.m. to accompany her mother to Macy’s inventory shifts, soaking in the sights and sounds of retail before...

Professional Services

We Asked ...

What’s One Tip You Can Share for Either Looking Good in a Photo or for Taking a Good Photo? Photography by Provided Hung L Truong Hung L Truong Photography LLC HungPhotography.net @HungPhotography6 Specializing in candid pictures. "To capture someone without knowing it, to get a genius emotion on their faces."   Jen Pisani Jen Pisani Photography JenPisaniPhotography.com @JenPisaniPhotography Creating timeless portrait artwork that celebrates the people you love...

Food + Beverage

Taste of the Town

Lake Houston’s Favorite Culinary Fundraiser Returns Sept. 10 With Food, Fun, and Community Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Inspire ND Some of the Lake Houston area's best restaurants and vendors are coming together for one flavorful evening—and every bite supports a meaningful cause. Taste of the Town Lake Houston returns Thurs., Sept. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Humble Civic Center, where attendees can enjoy tastings from more than 35 local restaurants, bakeries, and...

Style + Beauty

Fashion With Purpose

How One Family's Love Inspired a Custom Handbag Brand Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Breezy Pettit When Gena Smith and her husband, Mike, sat down for dinner in 2017, they weren't searching for their next business venture. They were searching for a way to better support their son, Jackson, who has Down Syndrome. With occupational therapy, physical therapy, reading intervention, and copious appointments, the costs of giving Jackson every opportunity to thrive continued to mount...

Health + Wellness

A Legacy of Lifesaving Hope

The In the Pink Northeast Luncheon Celebrates 25 Years of Project Mammogram Article by Jessica Lawrence | Photography by Courtesy Northeast Hospital Foundation Each fall, hundreds from the community gather in a sea of pink to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and help ensure every woman has access to lifesaving breast health care. This year, the 17th Annual In the Pink Northeast Luncheon will be held Fri., Oct. 30, at the Humble Civic Center. The event, for which triple-negative...

Home Services

August Update

There's something satisfying about fixing a repair that someone else got wrong the first time… This month I redid a sheetrock patch at the top of a staircase where an AC leak had damaged the ceiling. The homeowner told me the previous repair job, done before she and her husband bought the house, had never blended in right. Getting that texture to match seamlessly, so you can't tell any work was ever done, that's the kind of detail that makes the job worth doing right. She was thrilled with the...

Education

The Semper Difference

Personalized Training, Experienced Guidance, and a Community-Centered Approach to Canine Success Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Hung L. Truong At Semper Amici Canine Training, dog training is about far more than teaching a dog to sit, stay, or come when called. It is about building trust, strengthening relationships, and helping owners better understand the dogs they love. Every lesson is designed to create confidence on both ends of the leash, while giving families the tools they...

Fitness

Beyond the Belt

Inside Master David Ahn’s Mission to Help Students Reach Their Potential Article by Nikita Hanif | Photography by Christa McCourt and Hung L. Truong When Master David Ahn first stepped onto a Taekwondo mat at 7 years old, he was simply a child looking for something fun and exciting to do. Like many young students, he had no way of knowing that the sport would eventually become both his passion and his life’s work. Today, as the owner of K Taekwondo in Kingwood, he has spent years helping...