Home + Design

Heart of the Home

Helmut Kitchens are the Essence of Craftsmanship and Art Article by Bret McKinney | Photography by Liz Helmut The kitchen is often called the "heart" of the home and that is more accurate and ever during the holiday season.  The kitchen becomes the gathering place buzzing with activity when the family is all home and serves the place where wonderful meals are made, cookies and pies are baked while creating lifelong memories as friends and family gather.  When it comes to kitchens, Albert...

Food + Beverage

Holiday Healthy

Lauren Gillan's Roasted Mediterranean Cauliflower adds some zest to your seasonal fare. Article by Lauren Gillan Ingredients:  1 medium head cauliflower, stem removed, cut into bite sized florets (about 2lbs, or 4 cups) 1/4 tsp sea salt 3 tbsp creamy tahini, more to taste 1/8 tsp Harissa spice blend  1/4 cup shelled pistachios, crushed  8 large dates, pitted, diced 1 tbsp olive oil  3 tbsp fresh mint  2 tbsp fresh dill  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with avocado, or...

Arts + Culture

Objects of Desire

Akim Monet fine Arts opens a marvelous new show Article by Melissa Mullen | Photography by Akim Monet Tucked away in a quaint little corner on the edge of the design district is a hidden gem of an art gallery owned and curated by Swiss and German native Akim Monet.  Monet relocated to California from Berlin in 2016 and then to Texas in 2021. Born into art in 1968, Akim’s earliest childhood visual memory is a vast expanse of blue offered by an important Yves Klein painting titled “California,”...

Home + Design

Home for the Holidays

The Interior has everything for you and your home and everyone on your gift list. Article by Melissa Mullen | Photography by Sarah Blaze As the holiday season falls upon us again, there is no better time to revisit the Interior on Lovers Lane for a remarkable selection of home accessories and gifts to either spruce up your home for the holiday season or help you check off your gift list.   Owner and designer Mark Lafferty shares some of the unique items and fashionable finds that are...