Lifestyle

We’ve all spent a concerning amount of time scrolling through Netflix for something new to watch, only to fall asleep before we could decide. To help, I’ve listed some hidden gems I’ve uncovered on my rainy days.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and keeping your pets cool while making sure they get daily exercise can be tricky. Here are a few tips I urge dog owners to keep in mind to avoid the risk of heat exhaustion.

If there is a unique space for having a good time, odds are that Gin Design Group had a hand in designing it. Instagrammable elements abound, notably the massive colorful hammock garden at Axelrad, Scandinavian barn interiors at Goodnight Charlie’s, the lounge in the box on a stick that is The Raven Tower, the expansive geometric moss trellis in the dining room of Herb & Beet and Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina concepts, among others.

Nothing says class quite like a custom suit that has been perfectly tailored to fit a man’s personal shape and frame to provide the most flattering fit.

Houston-based Lisa Olsen is saving the planet one Champagne bottle at a time with her Champagne Coconola candles. Since launching her recycled candle business after Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, Lisa has repurposed thousands of Champagne bottles into beautiful handmade candles featured in four unique fragrances: Sea salt & orchid (most popular), gardenia, bamboo and Moroccan amber.

The early bird gets the worm and may be less depressed, too, according to a recent University of Colorado study. That’s the finding from one of the largest studies exploring the link between sleep-wake preference and mood disorders.

Summer is officially here, and what better way to accessorize than with a fresh manicure from Fizz Nail Lounge? With two convenient locations in Houston (Galleria area & Washington Avenue), Fizz will keep your nails on trend for summer.

We recently visited Cinnamon Shore on Mustang Island and felt so inspired by the beauty and welcoming community. I’m from Florida, so being near the water always provides a sense of tranquility and calmness, which we try to convey through our work as an interior design firm.

Many of us transform into gung-ho bibliophiles during summer. For your consideration, how about one of these picks?