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Houstonia Moves to HDC

Houstonia Moves to the Houston Design Center

Houstonia has been distinguished as one of the best city magazines in the country, and serves the all-greater Houston area as the #1 lifestyle brand across our universe of print + digital + social media. Our content is unrivaled in the market, and we have become a destination for all things Houston in our city:  where to eat, travel, play & more! Visit us online anytime for up-to-date news and city life content at houstoniamag.com, become a subscriber HERE, or pop over to Suite 295 for advertising information.

  Our transition to the Houston Design Center has been seamless. After revisiting the “new norm” for a work environment, we made the decision to look for a smaller, slightly visible retail space, where we have the flexibility to grow our physical footprint over time. After some investigation, it became clear there was only one place we wanted our flagship to be! Right here with you.

  We are thrilled to be a part of the HDC community and look forward to meeting you all!

  For now, please enjoy the digital edition of the recent Spring Issue of Houstonia.

  Cheers!

Stevi Maytubby, Publisher

Get Connected with Houstonia 

Suite 295 in the Houston Design Center

Website: Houstonia Magazine Phone:  713-862-4570

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Protected: Explore Marilyn Biles’s Art at Kitchen & Bath Concepts

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Modern Luxury Interiors Texas ― Fall Design Week 2020

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Get to Know Victoria Sheffield Interior + Exterior Design

New Faces at HDC ― Victoria Sheffield Interior + Exterior Design

Victoria Sheffield is a native Houstonian with over 25 years of design experience. She began her career in commercial design, focusing on the hospitality industry and higher education. Later, she expanded her portfolio to offer residential design and landscape design. As the demand grew, she cultivated a talented design team that help your projects come to life.

Philosophy

The VSD mantra is simple – create functional design that reflects the client’s story and lifestyle. Every client is different but, in the end, their home should be a place of sanctuary and comfort!

We work to discover our client’s unique style and specific needs by collaborating with them throughout the design process and help to create a collected and finished feel to any space.

Design Trends VSD Loves

Bold Kitchens – the all-white kitchen is gorgeous to look at but we’ve had more and more requests for colors! Whether it’s subtle or bold, color can add warmth to this gathering space and cultivate an inviting atmosphere.

“Cloud” furniture – Highly textured fabric on modern rounded furniture pieces, we can’t get enough! Unique sculptural pieces like this can be a great way to incorporate fun and interest to a room.

“We’re so excited to join the HDC family and are looking forward to an exciting 2021 full of opportunity!”      ― Victoria Sheffield, Principal Designer Victoria Sheffield Interior + Exterior Design

Get Connected with Victoria Sheffield Interior + Exterior Design

Showroom 296 in the Houston Design Center

Website: Victoria Sheffield Interior + Exterior Design Email: victoria@victoriasheffield.design Phone:  (713) 816-3580

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Rug Revival with LGI Oriental Rugs

For 43 years, LGI Oriental Rugs has been restoring and cleaning fine rugs. As one of the oldest showrooms in the Houston Design Center, they have a depth of experience and an eye for detail that only time brings. From rugs that need light repair to 200-year-old pieces, they can make your rug look just like new again. They are to the trade only, so have your tradesperson contact them for information on your project.

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LGI’s Tips to Keep Your Rug Looking Great

Maria Wahab, who owns LGI Oriental Rugs with her husband Arif, said an easy way to make sure your rug stays looking nice is to every inspect the binding and the fringe 6-12 months.  It’s easy to repair any damage on the edges of the rug when caught early. However, if damaged binding and fringe get left unaddressed, it will eventually go into the body of the rug, and that’s when the repairs get expensive and more difficult to correct.

Get Connected with LGI Oriental Rugs

Showroom 155 in the Houston Design Center

Website: LGI Oriental Rugs Email: info@lgiorientalrugs.com Phone:  (713) 862-4434

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The HDC Holiday Gift Guide

DESIGN HOUSE | Showroom 115

1. Set of 5 Decorative Books: $95

2. Siberian Fir Antique Silver 4 Wick Candle: $75

3. Grand Casablanca Moroccan Peony Candle: $45

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MAI | Showroom 164 & 166

1. Custom Cutting Boards: $52

2. Shannon Weir Original Art: $65

3. Lucite Sculptures: $275

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CARLA VALENCIA DESIGN| Studio 272

1. Hand-Beaded Purse Strap: $1,000

2. Vintage Army Messenger Bag: $650

3. Initial Key Chain: $125

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Charlotte Nail Antiques| Showroom 165

1. Hand blown Sabino vase

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JAMES CRAIG FURNISHINGS| Showroom 298

1.Interlude Home Clara Grand Bowl: $298

2. Interlude Vivien Box: $525

3. Arteriors Martin Sculpture: $455

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Protected: Envision by Vanguard: The New Benchmark in Luxury Seating and Comfort.

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Mixed Emotions Frame & Art Returns to the Houston Design Center

Mixed Emotions Frame & Art has returned to the Houston Design Center, taking up residence inside of Memorial Antiques and Interiors in showroom 160. Mixed Emotions, led by their president, Paula Siegel, has expertly served the Houston area for nearly 40 years, offering a wide array of fine custom framing and art designed to fit within each of their client’s individual style and budget. With a quick 2-week turnaround time, careful attention to detail on each project, delivery, and installation, they are the designer’s choice for custom framing that is open to the public. Whether it is paintings, posters, architectural remnants, silks, rugs, or photographs, Mixed Emotions can assist you in creating the perfect vehicle for showcasing your art.

We are excited to have Mixed Emotions Frame & Art join the Houston Design Center community and invite you to come out to visit. We are open to the public, open Monday through Friday, with select showrooms open Saturdays.

Visit their showroom location inside of Memorial Antiques and Interiors, showroom 160, in the Houston Design Center, open 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and Saturday by appointment.

Get in touch with Mixed Emotions Frame & Art

Located inside of MAI, showroom 160 in the Houston Design Center

Email: info@mixedemotions.com Phone: 713-861-9666

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June Showroom Spotlight: LGI Oriental Rugs

Read the June Showroom Spotlight featuring LGI Oriental Rugs, and learn about their amazing selection of rugs from across the world. From Kilims to antique and flat weave rugs, they offer a wide array of sizes and styles to fit any space.

Showroom Name LGI Oriental Rugs, Showroom 155

Name and role in the showroom Maria Jaffer, Owner

Can you give some background on LGI Oriental Rugs? LGI started in 1978 as a wholesaler to other dealers, in 1984 it became a Trade Showroom and that is still our business model. We sell only handmade rugs from all over the world including antiques, contemporary, flat weave, and vintage [rugs]. LGI has been family owned and operated since its inception, a fact that gives us a very personal stake on all the decisions and policies of the showroom. We have been at the Houston Design Center since 1993, so a little more than 27 years. 

What makes LGI unique?

We give an incredible amount of attention to service since we consider ourselves the designer’s representative when we interact with our clients.

What is your favorite product in your showroom right now?

It is difficult to choose a favorite product, but the new colors in contemporary rugs from Nepal are wonderful. We are also getting what designers are calling “happy rugs” from India that are bringing a lot of color to transitional pieces. We also have a very extensive collection of Kilims.

What is something you would want someone coming to your showroom to know? We would like designers to know that we have an incredible selection of new and antique rugs…we are to the trade so you have to come with a designer [to shop].

How have you adapted your showroom and business  to help make it a safe shopping experience?  We have very few surfaces but we clean them in the morning and also between clients. We have a small station where we have masks, gloves, wipes and disinfectant. We wear masks when clients visit and we recommend that clients wear them but we do not require them to do so, and we all practice social distancing.

Do you have any LGI news you want to share? We always have free pick up and delivery, and we also clean and repair rugs.

Get Connected with LGI Oriental Rugs

Showroom 155 in the Houston Design Center, to the trade only.

Website: lgiorientalrugs.com/ Email: info@lgiorientalrugs.com

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Carla Valencia Design Facemasks

Hear from Carla Valencia of Carla Valencia Designs on what instigated them to begin making bespoke facemasks and how you can order your custom one today!

Just like most of the nation, when the lockdown started our primary concern the first few weeks was taking care of our family and trying to great a new sense of normal at home, so honestly, Carla Valencia Design took a back seat. However, my ever-restless father was starting to talk about making masks. I wasn’t on the mask making ship at the beginning, but my father researched patterns and started creating his version. I finally gave in, and the minute I posted our samples “BOOM” we were slammed with orders.

We use vintage (unused) European Tea Towels to make our masks, we get about 7 out of each print making them super limited edition. We also use interior design quality fabrics. The masks are double lined with a washable filter sewn in the middle. We use contrasting stitching and ties to make our masks as soft and fun as a mask can possibly be! Add a patch, hand embroidery or any other extra! Just like our purse straps – our masks are customized to each client.

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Studio 272 in the Houston Design Center

Email Orders to: carla@carlavalencia.com

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HDC To Host The 14th International Risotto Festival

Risotto Festival

Sunday, November 10, 2019 2-6 PM

The 14th Annual International Risotto Festival Returns Sunday, November 10

Tickets for Houston’s Premier Food & Wine Event On Sale Now!

HOUSTON (May 15, 2019) – Fans of phenomenal food and wine are invited to an afternoon of fun and festivities at the 14th Annual International Risotto Festival on Sunday, November 10 from 2pm-6pm at The Houston Design Center. The exceptional outdoor strolling event returns with delicious Italian creations from top Houston chefs, fantastic wines, music, entertainment, exotic cars, a charity auction, designer showroom tours, and lively activities for kids.

This year’s festival will benefit BEAR… BE A Resource for CPS Kids, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides hope and help for over 10,000 abused and neglected children along with the caseworkers who protect them within Harris County. BEAR’s programs provide emergency supplies such as diapers, clothes, shoes, car seats and cribs, formula, school uniforms/supplies, and more to ensure the wellbeing of each child. BEAR even provides items needed for those graduating from high school and transitioning out of CPS care.

Serving as the Honoree of the 14th International Risotto Festival is the Texas Business Travel Association (TBTA), the premier professional trade organization providing a forum for the exchange of ideas between managers of corporate travel, travel industry suppliers, and regulatory agencies. TBTA’s Community Outreach Program will grant financial support and hands-on volunteerism to BEAR, allowing the non-profit to provide over 25,000 services annually to abused and neglected children throughout Harris County. These services include but are not limited to, supplying car seats, cribs, and air mattresses to children removed from their homes and offering brand new toys to thousands of children during the holidays.

Serving as Event Chairs are Chef Brandi Key, Chef Jorge Valencia and Kelly Laudadio, owners of LMN Hospitality. With more than 50 years of collective restaurant experience, the trio is a dynamic powerhouse in the Houston culinary community.

Early Bird tickets are available now and can be purchased online at www.risottofestival.com for $75.00 per person or $175 for VIP, both prices will increase after October 1, 2019. VIP tickets include valet parking and access to the VIP Lounge where guests can mingle with participating sponsors, chefs and judges, sip fine wines and enjoy an excellent selection of desserts. Children under 12 are free.

The International Risotto Festival was founded in 2000 and has a rich history as real culinary competition for a good cause. More than 75 of Houston’s finest chefs have competed to help raise more than $750,000 for local charities in the 14 productions of the festival since that date.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, please visit www.risottofestival.com or call 713-864-2660.

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The Best Southern Design Trends For 2019

There’s’ no doubt that the south has its own way of doing things. We are different with just about everything, from our manners to the cars we drive, and even our interior design.  In this post, we are going to look at the top new trends that are southern-inspired and created.

Rustic Chic

In the south, we have our own way of doing chic. A term used with designers is “rustic chic”. The way you pull this off is by mixing high-end design with rustic accents. You will want to mix the materials, but try to have some flow and congruency in the colors.

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Colorful Rugs

Southern interior design is full of color. A great way to add color is through a hand made artisan rug. This is the perfect complement to hardwood floors.

Stand Out Pieces

What’s special about southern design is how sophisticated it can actually be. A lot of designers will incorporate real contemporary art and stand out pieces you might see in a New York loft or gallery just to elevate the whole look.

Bold Patterns

The south has come along way from the pure white look. Designers are leaning more towards colors and the way to makes these colors pop out is through bold and nature-inspired patterns.

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May Showroom Spotlight: Leisure Collections

Read the May Showroom Spotlight, featuring Leisure Collections, and find out their must-have outdoor piece, their favorite product in the showroom right now, and how they can help you get your outdoor space ready to enjoy summer in style.

Showroom Name Leisure Collections, Showroom 152

Your name and role in the showroom Raul Vasquez, Showroom Manager

Can you give some background on Leisure Collections? Founded in 1984 by the Barish Family, the same family responsible for its prolific sister company Chair King Backyard Store, Leisure Collections takes a more customized and commercial approach to outdoor comfort compared to its well-known sibling, carrying products from illustrious designers such as Brown Jordan, Ebel, OWLee, Woodard and more. Thanks to this sizable, curated selection, Leisure Collections quickly became the designer’s choice for outdoor living solutions, boasting access to the largest selection of commercial-grade, high-quality outdoor furniture selection in Houston.

A little about your product/service? Leisure Collections offers over 50 different vendors with thousands of design possibilities. Traditional, Contemporary, Modern to Eclectic. Designers enjoy our wide assortment of fully customizable products at exclusive, wholesale prices.

What makes Leisure Collections unique? We are unique because we are the sister company to The Chair King, we are able to offer each designer a lot more than anyone else when it comes to outdoor furniture. What is your favorite outdoor design trend happening right now? My favorite outdoor design trend has to be the New Rope Collections by Brown Jordan. Other amazing rope collections can be found by Barlow Tyrie, and Ratana.

What is your favorite outdoor design trend happening right now? My favorite outdoor design trend has to be the New Rope Collections by Brown Jordan. Other amazing rope collections can be found by Barlow Tyrie, and Ratana.

What is your must-have outdoor furniture piece right now? Even though I know that everyone is different, to me, my must-have furniture piece is the Walter Lamb Rope Rocker, it is amazing!

What is your favorite product in the showroom right now? The Brown Jordan Walter Lamb collection

  What is something you would want someone coming to your showroom to know? We are now open, practicing social distancing, and here ready to help anyone needing outdoor design help.

Do you have any Leisure Collections news you want to share? Our brand new website is up and running. Drop by and let us know what you think. We are now open. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday by appointment. We have over 35 years of outdoor experience, and we are ready to help you with any of your outdoor dreams.

Get Connected with Leisure Collections

Showroom 152 in the Houston Design Center

Website: leisurecollections.com Email: raul@leisurecollections.com

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