Auto + Marine

Good Vibrations

The Buick Envista ST is perfect for wherever the road takes you. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Photography courtesy of Buick Having the right car makes it easy to plan fun road trips and dash around town quickly and easily. The 2024 Buick Envista ST is just that car – it is small enough to be sporty, but large enough for passenger comfort. The Envista also boasts a range of cutting-edge technology features designed to enhance your driving experience. At the heart of...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

MD2 brings concierge service to healthcare

MD² makes investing in health and wellness easy by offering concierge medicine and a low doctor-to-patient ratio to ensure top-notch care.  Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Photography courtesy of MD² MD² (pronounced MD squared) recently opened its first primary care office in Houston in the River Oaks neighborhood. Doctors Karen Baerenstecher, MD, and Harold Condara, Jr., MD, FACC, each see just 50 families, a luxury in medicine where most primary care doctors see...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Enchanted Evenings at Artisans

Artisans Cuisine & Savoir-faire offers authentic French classics in a modern upscale atmosphere. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Shane Dante Artisans Restaurant, established in 2012 by Jacques Fox and Jason Schickedanz in Houston's Midtown, relocated to the Galleria area in December 2023. Designed with modern French influence, it features an open kitchen led by Jacques Fox and Executive Chef Eric Cruz. The menu offers authentic French classics like Le Tartare de Bœuf and La Poêlée...

March 2024

Style + Beauty

Makeover Magic

Refeci, a luxury repair and restoration company, offers a second chance for high-end goods. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Bryan Anderson Refeci owner Luisa Steckler came into the high-end fashion repair and restoration business out of necessity. As a collector of luxury fashion herself, she realized there needed to be a competent cleaning and restoration business in Houston that followed rigorous European standards. Her father, a businessman, suggested that she start...

March 2024

Home + Design

Lucinda Loya’s Style

Houston interior designer creates glamorous homes using fashion sense and serious design principles Article by Diane Cowen Lucinda Loya’s Louisville, Ky., vacation home is intentionally eclectic, filled only with things that date back to its 1875 origin through 1976, the year her family moved away from that area. Loya, one of Houston’s most glamorous and approachable interior designers and a Houston Chronicle Best Dressed Hall of Famer, combines couture-level style with serious interior...

March 2024

Life + Culture

A Modern Classic

Chip and Joanna Gaines invested in and transformed Waco's landscape with the revitalization of Hotel 1928. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Photography courtesy of Hotel 1928 Nestled in the heart of Waco is the newly opened Hotel 1928, a collaborative venture between Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines and hospitality company AJ Capital Partners. The hotel is a historic restoration and adaptive reuse of the former Grand Karem Shrine Building, a landmark of Waco's historical...

March 2024

Arts + Culture

Leaders in Design

Six Houston interior designers inducted into city’s prestigious program Article by Diane Cowen Leaders In Design, the program that for more than a decade has honored Houston’s top interior designers, is back with six new honorees: Cathy Chapman, Steve Clifton, Connie LeFevre, Micqui McGowen, Teri Pugh and Rainey Richardson. The program was started by the Houston Design Center back in 2012, but ended in 2019 with nearly 90 inductees when it lost its presenting sponsor. It’s now a product of...

February 2024

Home + Design

Indulgent Sanctuary

Winfrey Design Build works with clients to build luxury custom homes in Houston. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Photography courtesy of Winfrey Design Build Winfrey Design Build, a custom home builder in Houston, is known for its meticulous approach. It emphasizes thorough communication and well-established building processes as the cornerstones of successful projects and enduring client relationships. With decades of experience, the focus has been on crafting...

February 2024

Home + Design

Feels Like Home

Find out how LevelTx™ can help make a lakeside second home a reality. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Photography courtesy of LevelTx™ Many dream of owning a vacation home or a weekend retreat. Maybe it's a lakeside cabin or a rustic cabin in the woods? No matter the location, LevelTx™, a luxury custom home builder in the Houston area, is dedicated to innovative design with a focus on functionality. With convenient headquarters in The Woodlands, LevelTx™ is building...

February 2024

Life + Culture

Places We Love: River Oaks Salon

River Oaks Salon is the newest full-service hair salon in the River Oaks area. Owner Casey Clay shares insight into his journey and how he stays at the forefront of style and innovation. Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff | Photography by Lauren Holub Photography Stylist and River Oaks Salon owner Casey Clay, a native Texan, has over 15 years of expertise in the hair industry. Born and raised just an hour outside Houston in Catspring, Casey's childhood was filled with woodland adventures...

February 2024