The Classic American Style of Wes Anderson

Monday, August 31, 2009

Houston’s own native son, Wes Anderson, is a new American style icon who goes his own way.  He is the perfect example of a well dressed man that understands the benefits of custom…

Ping Pong Fever

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Here’s a surprising prediction for you…Table Tennis a.k.a Ping Pong is going to be arriving onto your radar real soon.  It’s an unexpected trend that is popping up in all sorts of places,…

The Texas Troubadour, Ernest Tubb

Friday, August 28, 2009

The Mark Rothko Chapel

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Far from being a classic chapel known to many Christians, Houston’s Mark Rothko Chapel is not a traditional house of worship.  The ecumenical space is a severe, brooding, modern, minimalist structure.  The Chapel…

Blue Bell Ice Cream

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Named after the Texas blue bell wildflower, Blue Bell Creamery has been in the business of making ice cream since 1907.  Based in Brenham, Texas, this brand of ice cream is one of…

Houston Mod

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

I recently came across an article about a lost Houston architectural gem called The Carousel House or The Cohen House, that was built in 1964 that had been razed to clear its property for…

The Classic American Style of Buddy Holly

Monday, August 24, 2009

Born in Lubbock, Texas, Buddy Holly became the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll.  Originally playing on country music recordings with Bob Montgomery, Buddy easily transitioned from early rockabilly…

iDeposit iWish

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Now if any of us had any money these days with checks to deposit, we might be able to use this very clever new iphone app from Texas bank USAA.  Based out of…

The Midtown Market

Friday, August 21, 2009

Every Saturday in the parking lot of t’afia restaurant is the fantastic Midtown Farmers Market hosted by Houston Chef, Monica Pope.  Nominated as one of the James Beards Best Chefs/Southwest in 2007, Ms….

Dodsworth

Thursday, August 20, 2009

If you haven’t seen the film Dodsworth, go out and buy it immediately.  Starring Walter Huston as an American automobile executive, and Ruth Chatterton as his younger and more free spirited wife, the…