Real Estate

Where Luxury Lives Now

A look at priorities shaping Memorial homes as buyers value wellness, technology, and sustainability. Article by Sherry Campbell | Photography by Courtesy of Energy Realty As we look ahead to 2026, luxury homebuyers are becoming more intentional about how they live and what they’re willing to pay for. In Memorial, where lifestyle and location matter just as much as design, sellers who understand what’s hot (and what’s not) will have a clear advantage.   What’s Hot Seamless smart-home...

Food + Beverage

If You Eat One Thing

The team at Original Ninfa’s on Navigation explains why Ninfa’s “Award Winning” Fajita Burger is a must-try. ​ Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Cooper and Ricca A Houston favorite since Mama Ninfa Laurenzo was grilling her famous fajitas and handmade tortillas in 1973, The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation is one of the few local restaurants that has withstood the test of time. From infused margaritas to tasty ways to serve fajitas, the restaurant is always up for a reinvention, and...

Home Services

A Thoughtful Vision for Elevated Waterfront Living

Seahorse Estates offers waterfront living that immerses families in nature while creating lasting memories. Article by Allyson Straczek | Photography by Courtesy of Sea Horse Estates Drive about one hour south of Houston, and enter a Texas Gulf Coast paradise on Follet’s Island, where John and Amanda Howton, the owners and founders of Seahorse Estates, are intentionally building a luxury paradise for multi-generational families while conserving the natural habitat of the island.  John’s...

Shopping

Spring Fling

A cheerful edit of spring-ready essentials, from polished wardrobe staples to glow-boosting beauty and everyday luxuries worth gifting. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Spring is officially doing the most, and we are happily along for the ride. While the days get brighter, so do our shopping carts, filled with pieces that are perfect for the warm months ahead. This season’s lineup is all about effortless polish and small luxuries, including statement boots that ground any outfit, cozy slippers that...

Home + Design

It’s all about the mix

Designer Emily Spanos combines old and new with color texture and pattern for rooms with style and personality. Article by Diane Cowen | Photography by Claudia Casbarian Rooms that look collected over time, filled with current, vintage and antique furnishings and accessories fill the portfolio of Emily Spanos, founder of Emily June Designs. “My style is timeless and layered. I’m textile-forward and like to get color and pattern early on and let it guide the rest of the project,” said Spanos...

Food + Beverage

A Very Mac-and-Cheesy March

Houston restaurants elevate nostalgic mac and cheese with housemade pasta, luxe cheeses, and indulgent toppings fit for grown-up comfort cravings. Article by Gabi De la Rosa As kids, the hallmark of a great meal was the blue box with bright orange powdered cheese. At Houston restaurants, however, there’s no reason to settle for anything less than housemade indulgence, from hearty pasta and creamy cheese to elevated toppings that turn a nostalgic favorite into a grown-up comfort classic. ​ ...

Life + Culture

Memorial Lifestyle Magazine Celebrates Five Years

An elegant evening honoring community, lasting relationships, and shared success. Article by Memorial Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Daniel Arizpe, Apollo Productions Memorial Lifestyle Magazine celebrated its fifth anniversary with a party that felt as meaningful as the milestone itself. Founded in 2020, the magazine was built on a simple belief: home is where trust is formed, community is strengthened, and sincere connections take root. That spirit was on full display as friends, family...

Home + Design

Houston’s Style Makers

Three interior design tastemakers share how confidence and creativity shape personal style, spaces, and living. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Lily Barfield Founder of Lily’s Vintage Finds and The Marlene lilysvintagefinds.com & themarlene.com What does style mean to you? I think style comes down to confidently standing behind your choices. The most stylish people I know are those deeply rooted in their own point of view and don’t feel the need to constantly explain or justify it. ...

Life + Culture

Leading the Way

These Houston businesses are making ambitious moves with elevated fashion, craftsmanship, wellness, and sports. Article by Allyson Straczek Mirth  Katie McClure, co-founder mirthcaftans.com   Is there a particular collection you are excited about this year? Why?  Spring. We push ourselves artistically each season, and we blew it out of the water with this collection. We worked hard to blend current trends with our laid-back Mirth aesthetic in a way that feels fresh yet still...

Food + Beverage

February on the Rocks

Houston’s February cocktail scene bursts with creative, seasonal drinks and elevated bar experiences. Article by Gabi De la Rosa February hits, and suddenly, Houstonians are reaching for drinks that feel like the season is about to change. Mixologists feel it too, dreaming up cocktails that bridge cool nights and warmer days. Here are a few timely tipples worth sipping this season. ​ Moon (facing page) Moon is a jewel box bar that channels the mystery and shifting energy of the lunar...