Home + Design

Curating Elegance Through Organization

Through refined organization and design expertise, Carol Applebaum transforms high-end homes into elegant, functional spaces. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Angi Lewis Carol Appelbaum, founder and lead organizer of Luxury Pro Organizer, has built her career on transforming high-end homes into functional, elegantly structured spaces. Her approach to organization is not just about decluttering. She enhances her clients' homes while maintaining a beautiful aesthetic.   ...

Life + Culture

Supporting Moms & Building Families at the Motherhood Center

A trusted Houston resource supporting mothers, families, and parenting journeys for 25 years. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Courtesy of the Motherhood Center Known as the "New Mommy Country Club," the Motherhood Center has been helping Houston moms and families for 25 years. It was founded by Gabriela Gerhart, a baby nurse who noticed a lack of resources for new mothers and hoped to become a hub of education and information. Fast forward 25 years, Gerhart's vision has...

Beauty

Redefining Luxury

Houston Based Nina Magon Studio's bold rebrand and global expansion Article by Alison Kartevold | Photography by Nina Magon Studio The Nina Magon Studio's client list encompasses individuals and companies from Conroe to Dallas and Houston to Milan. Now Nina Magon, an internationally renowned designer in Houston celebrated for her visionary collaborations with luxury brands such as Balmain and Saks Fifth Avenue, has unveiled a complete rebranding of her namesake studio. This comprehensive...

Food + Beverage

If You Eat One Thing

Aiko's thinly sliced scallops are bursting with flavor making them a perfectly light dish for summer. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Studio Rivera Uchi-trained chef Patrick Pham, co-founder of Aiko, prepares and serves some of Houston's freshest and most innovative sushi. Although there isn't a bad seat in the house, guests to Aiko, the Japanese word for love-child, clamor to sit at the sushi bar to get an up-close look at the sushi being prepared.     Chef de Cuisine, Michael...