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Home. It is meant to be a place of retreat, rest, love, and a shelter from the outside world—a place where you can let your guard down and just be. No matter the state of your home, its never too late to create change. This year, my family and I began organizing, repainting and redoing parts of our home to create new energy and welcome a new year. It did wonders to clear the mind and soul. In a world that can be stressful, let the home be a place where we build each other up. Make a continual effort to teach with love, correct with love and express love everyday. Take time to enjoy all the small moments with family instead of getting caught up in all the daily tasks that can steal our attention away—to be truly present when spending time with our family instead of splintering our attention with technology or to-do lists. Although we usually aren’t perfect at accomplishing these things, it is worthwhile to try. March is our Home and Design issue. Creating a home that you want to spend all of your time in isn’t easy. The memories that are made within the walls of our home are what lasts regardless if our home has the latest trends or if it hasn’t been updated in years. While it’s fun to look at beautiful homes and dream about renovations, we all know the love we share in our homes is truly what matters most. In this year’s Home issue, we hope to leave you inspired. From our home to yours, we wish you love, peace and happiness.
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City Scene
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Business Monthly
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Our Town
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Open House
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Artist’s Palette
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Interior Designer Tish McLemore Designs Home Offering Both Function and Beauty
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Cypress Optique’s Dr. Celesta fuses personalized patient care with stylish eyewear
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MARCH 2022
business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.
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Cy-Fair Helping Hands Names New Executive Director
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Experienced non-profit leader, Janet Ryan, recently joined the ranks of Cy-Fair Helping Hands as the organization’s new executive director. Janet comes with a distinguished record of business and non-profit leadership roles. Cy-Fair Helping Hands helps the homeless become more self-sufficient and will soon launch its Help Build Hope Campaign to raise money for a new building and property. CyFairHelpingHands.org
Sports fanatics and other collectors can show off their favorite memorabilia in a custom, professionally designed space with help from Bob Tinn, owner of Deluxe Fan Caves. Bob creates collectible-themed spaces for the ultimate “fan cave” using your keepsakes and souvenirs or he can source pieces for you. He and his team can also install home theaters, interior lighting, wall murals and more. DeluxeFanCaves.com
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Opening Soon—Voodoo Doughnut The specialty doughnut chain, Voodoo Doughnut, will soon open its doors at 9320 Barker Cypress Road—the former home of Slim Chickens. The shop offers more than 50 sweet creations on its ever-growing doughnut menu and allows its doughnut artists to create one-of-a-kind treats upon request. VoodooDoughnut.com
Now Open—Black Rock Coffee Bar Get your caffeine kick at Black Rock Coffee Bar’s newest location at 8552 Highway 6 North. The shop serves modern coffee favorites like white mocha lattes alongside more creative, high-caffeine concoctions such as its I.V. drink, six shots of espresso mixed with vanilla breve and Irish cream. BR.coffee
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Now Open—Andy’s Bar and Grill Restaurateur Andy Correa is adding another venture to his already successful neighborhood eatery. Andy’s Bar and Grill is now open at 27200 Highway 290, Suite 160. Andy hopes the new eatery will be a neighborhood watering hole with a classic full bar, popular American dishes and live entertainment. Andys.Kitchen
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Whether you are wanting to spruce up your home with new décor and finishes or just appreciate the beautiful homes in our area, we have you covered with what our city has to offer from design studios, shops, home tours and more.
Home Decor & Design A|R WOR KSHOP CYPR ESS: Complete a one-of-a-kind home decor project with all of the supplies and guidance you need right in the studio at A|R Workshop. 16718 House & Hahl Road Cypress BOARD & BRUSH: Show off your creative DIY skills at Board & Brush. Create a custom, painted wooden sign in a group or private class. 13215 Grant Rd, Cypress MIMI'S VINTAGE AND DECOR : Find quaint accents to add character and style to your home at Mimi’s Vintage & Décor. 12307 Jones Rd Houston VINTAGE GIFTS & ANTIQUES: Shop among the weird stuff and cool junk at Vintage Gifts & Antiques which carries specialty items from different vendors. 11503 Jones Rd Houston STAGE MY NEST: Find furniture with flair or modern decor for your home or space. Stage My Nest offers pre-sale home staging, consultations and move-in decorating. 11321 Cypress North Houston Rd Suite B1, Cypress
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SCHOO L SPIR I T FIND OUT WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING IN CFISD ARTICLE BY STAFF WRITER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGEL VERDEJO AND ABBIE GEVESHAUSEN
K AHLA MS STUDENTS AND STAFF CONDUCT “BEARS FOR THE BLUE” SERVICE DRIVE Kahla Middle School students and staff members came together for an act of kindness while showing their appreciation for law enforcement this month with “Bears for the Blue,” a campus wide collection drive of new and gently used stuffed animals to donate to the CFISD police department and other local departments. In total, 160 stuffed animals were collected. They will eventually be donated to deserving children or others in need.
BRIDGELAND HS STUDENT MEDIA NAMED FINALISTS FOR PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS Bridgeland’s yearbook and news magazine staffs were named finalists for a National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) Pacemaker Award and a Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Crown Award. Both awards are the highest national scholastic journalism awards a high school publication can receive. In addition to the Pacemaker and Crown finalist nominations, Bridgeland junior Macie Gunn and Bridgeland 2021 graduate Joleigh Underwood both won NSPA individual awards for environmental photo and newsmagazine spread and cover, respectively. Bridgeland junior Blake Beaver also placed fourth in the NSPA individual awards competition for his sports action photo.
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CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS COMPETE IN FIFTH CFISD CUPCAKE BATTLE Jersey Village junior Ananda Stephens and Cypress Ranch junior Kiersten Vincenti won first place in their respective competition divisions at the fifth annual CFISD High School Cupcake Battle held at the Berry Center. The competition featured more than 70 entries from all 12 CFISD high schools. Vincenti placed first in the Culinary I division, Cypress Creek junior Miranda Gray finished second and Cy-Woods junior Olivia Cecchini placed third. Stephens placed first in the Advanced Culinary, Jersey Village junior Mikayla Kirkland finished second and Cy-Springs senior Ofelia Valle placed third. Winners in both divisions received prizes including KitchenAid mixers, decorating kits, baking accessories and gift cards.
CY-FAIR AND CY WOODS WIN DISTRICT 17- 6A SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Cy-Woods boys’ swim team and the Cy-Fair girls’ swim team claimed the District 17-6A titles. Cy-Creek senior Hayden Miller and Cy-Woods junior Benjamin Scholl were named the 17-6A Swimmers of the Meet. Cy-Woods junior Chloe McKnight and Cy-Woods sophomore Benjamin Romig were named the 17-6A Divers of the Meet. Cy-Fair Head Coach Hannah Doré was named the 17-6A Girls’ Coach of the Year, while Cy-Woods Head Coach Michael Marucci was named the 17-6A Boys’ Coach of the Year. Coach Marucci was also selected as the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association Texas Boys Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year.
BRIDGELAND WINS DISTRICT 18- 6A SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP Bridgeland boys’ and girls’ swim teams claimed the District 18-6A championships at the district meets. Bridgeland junior Emma Kinsey was named the 18-6A and Cy-Lakes sophomore Joel Nace were named the 18-6A Swimmers of the Meet. Langham Creek freshman Jailen Cervantes and Cy-Springs sophomore Caden Feith were named the 18-6A Divers of the Meet. Bridgeland Head Coach Bob Perkins and Cy-Ranch Head Coach Richard Carnicle were named District 18-6A Co-Girls’ Coach of the Year. Cy-Ridge Head Coach Amanda Chow was named the 18-6A Boys’ Coach of the Year. CONTINUED >
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ELEVEN CFISD DANCE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR ALL-STATE HONORS Eleven CFISD dance students representing 11 high schools were selected to the All-State Dance Team for the 2022 Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) Convention: Macy McClosky, Cy-Fair Brigade; Natalie Iruegas, Cy-Springs Panteras; Lillian Mathis, Cy-Lakes Sterling Stars; Adrienne Countryman, Cy-Creek Silverados; Samantha Escobar, Jersey Village Gold Dusters; Ellie Eugenio, Langham Creek Bailadoras; Kaylee Gibson, Cy-Woods Crimson Cadettes; Berenice Alfon, Cy-Ridge Dazzlers; Melissa Gonzales, Bridgeland Belles and Alexandra Cowburn, Cy-Ranch Classics. Cy-Lakes High School senior Lillian Mathis was selected to receive the TDEA Founders scholarship worth $2,500.
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INTERIOR DESIGNER TISH MCLEMORE DESIGNS HOME OFFERING BOTH FUNCTION AND BEAUTY These days, a home is more than just a nice place to eat and sleep. More than ever, our home is our office, our gym, a place for entertainment and a refuge for rest. Since the pandemic, Tish McLemore, owner and lead designer of McLemore Design Group, has seen more and more homeowners choosing to remake their space into a place they enjoy. “People are turning their homes into their retreat space,” Tish says. One of her latest endeavors is a modern, four-bedroom custom home in Bridgeland which she began designing when her clients had only the blueprints.
Owners Clayton and Shanna Clark wanted a home with a contemporary, elegant look that still felt cozy. Together with Tish, they created a space full of clean lines, eye-catching accents and practical features that fit their everyday lifestyle. Tish worked with inspiration from the owners and detailed conversations to establish the look and feel of the home. “All the decisions were very carefully made to make sure it was a reflection of them,” Tish says. The kitchen, the heart of the home, is a fine entertainment space with a sea-pearl colored quartzite island, matching countertops and ample room for
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guest seating. The kitchen’s backsplash–a dark stone set in a herringbone pattern–provides an attractive contrast to the kitchen’s light and airy ambiance. The walk-in pantry, done by Closet Concepts HTX, is a tidy, organized storage space for grab-and-go snacks, cooking essentials and chilled beverages inside the Clark’s antique-style refrigerator. The kitchen opens into the home’s spacious living room where family and guests can gather around a striking 60-inch tiled electric fireplace. Around the corner, the Clark’s wanted a spacious bar with room for multiple TV sets. The couple, avid sports enthusiasts, wanted to be sure they and their guests could catch whatever sports game might be playing. “It’s an entertaining house for sure with lots of great spaces for people,” Tish says. Perhaps the biggest highlights of the home are the primary living quarters. The bedroom
was designed as a relaxing retreat filled with plenty of windows to allow for natural light. Custom bedside lighting fixtures give an added romantic and practical feel to the space. The primary bathroom, however, is certainly the place to unwind. Designed as a spa-like environment, the room features a free-standing soaking tub with a floor-to-ceiling antiqued mirror offset by gorgeous accent lights. Behind the bathtub is a car wash-style shower with two huge entrances and floor-toceiling, warm-grey colored wall tile. Further inside the bathroom is a his-and-hers main closet, also from Closet Concepts HTX, complete with a revolving shoe rack, island and vanity. Whether relaxing or entertaining, the home has everything one might need. McLemoreDesignGroup.com 832.684.3436
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It was an uncle’s illness that inspired Dr. Celesta Ferreira to make eye health her life’s work. Years ago, her uncle was an active, hard-working man, until he had a stroke and went partially blind. Soon after he developed multiple sclerosis and needed constant care. Dr. Celesta, who was at the time applying to her medical program, found out that with a comprehensive eye exam, doctors have the ability to detect potential strokes and other diseases. When she learned this, she decided to do everything she could to help others improve their eye health and avoid a lifetime of disease. “The health of the eye gives insight to the body, far beyond your vision,” Dr. Celesta says. “It’s the key factor in preventing other diseases.” Dr. Celesta is now the owner and optometrist of Cypress Optique in Bridgeland, where she shares her passion for eye health with patients. She is enthusiastic, detailed and approaches patient care with kindness and expertise. Her office houses some of the latest medical imaging systems allowing Dr. Celesta to show her patients microscopic happenings in the back of the eye. Using retinal imaging, she can see things like swelling or color changes that could indicate diabetes, neurological or genetic disease. She can also see things like oxygen loss or cholesterol build up. Once she even predicted a woman was about to have a stroke. Using a highend camera, she creates vibrant visuals of both the surface and back of the eye. She also documents her microscopic
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exam with video. The visuals help her patients to visually see the full picture of what’s really happening inside their eyes. “I want my patients to feel that I am more than just another physician speaking in doctor jargon,” she says. “My goal and my passion is to educate and motivate my patients to care for their eyes beyond simply updating a prescription.” Dr. Celesta also fuses her passion for quality eye health with her love for stylish eyewear. Cypress Optique carries a unique selection of hand-crafted, trendy glasses which Dr. Celesta picked herself. The frames are versatile and diverse, some made here in America and many handmade by Italian and Spanish designers. There are eco-friendly and environmentally conscious brands as well as classic, luxury and bold, funky styles. Dr. Celesta comes from a family of entrepreneurs and hopes to pass on her dedication to hard work and business onto her two boys, two-year-old Gabe and sevenmonth-old Danny. She envisions to eventually have them as regular visitors at Cypress Optique, adding to the family-focused atmosphere of her practice. “We’re here for our patients, and for their families,” Dr. Celesta says. “We want them to be excited to come see us. That’s truly the ultimate sign of success.” CypressOptique.com 10920 Fry Road Suite 550 281-942-8520
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Life is a Festival ARTIST GUILLOUME CELEBRATES ABUNDANCE AND OUR COMMON BONDS ARTICLE BY LAURA GREEN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Anticipation is growing among local art lovers as this year’s Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival draws near. Consistently ranked as one of the area’s most popular events, the festival is also recognized nationally as a premier celebration of art and artists. “I love the festival. You in The Woodlands are very unique in holding festivities that bring it all together—community, music and art,” says featured artist Guilloume. “The festival is unique. It belongs to everyone. When they called me for 2022, I was very honored.” The Columbian-born minimalist artist has created his own unique style which he calls “Bolismo,” a technique that makes use of simple, rounded shapes, along with texture and color, to convey the human form, emotions and relationships. Eighty-five percent of everything that exists in the universe is circular in shape, explains Guilloume. “I’ve spent 42 years playing with circles. They symbolize unification and completeness.” He quotes the Hindu adage, that “What goes around comes around.” What you give is what you receive, he says. Guilloume works in a variety of mediums, from oils and ink to bronze and steel. An arresting characteristic of his human figures is that they have no facial features. “I like to emphasize what we have in common, not our differences. We are unique, yet we have so much in common. We should embrace those similarities.” Festival-goers can enjoy Guilloume’s work, along with original art from over 200 other talented regional, national and international artists, in a variety of mediums and styles, says Jenny Carattini-Wright, executive director of The Woodlands Arts Council, which organizes the annual event. There is something for everyone at the Waterway Arts Festival, says Jenny.
The theme of this year’s festival is abundance, explains Jenny, an appreciation for all The Woodlands has to offer its residents in the way of art. She says the inspiration for the theme is Guilloume’s featured piece, “Celebrating Abundance.” Guilloume says the piece is meant to express that “We can all celebrate what we have in common, our abundance and our abiding prosperity.” The process of choosing the festival’s featured artist is intensely competitive, says Jenny. It starts in the fall, many months before the festival takes place. Artists are invited to apply, and a panel of judges consisting of gallery owners, art teachers and business professionals review the art and interview the artists, resulting in a “best-of-show” group of finalists. From this group, the featured artist for the festival is chosen. Each year, the featured artist donates a piece of art to be auctioned off at the annual Art Dash Party, which will take place this April 8th at 6 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Guillome’s 2022 winner, “Celebrating Abundance,” is a striking 72-by 48-inch oil on aluminum triptych, consisting of three panels. Jenny says that during the judging as everyone viewed Guilloume’s artwork, “We all were all struck by his talent and the beautiful messages his work conveyed.” For Guilloume, the reaction is what makes his work so worthwhile–the ability to make an emotional impact through art is a powerful way to bring people together. “When we notice what we have in life rather than what is missing, we begin feeling gratitude,” says Guilloume. “We should express our unity with each other, and I do that through art.”
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ROY CAMPBELL
From rescuing baby squirrels as the self-proclaimed “squirrel-whisperer” to growing the 5th largest roofing company in the state of Texas, Roy Campbell is a busy man. Not too busy to give back to the community, however. When Roy read Candace Segall’s heartfelt letter requesting a new roof for her mother, Donna Shipley Hughes, “I knew I had to help,” says Roy. Roy and his colleagues launched a contest to give away a free roof. When asked why he’d commit to such a costly undertaking, he says, “We’ve been blessed with over 44,000 satisfied customers. I just feel like I needed to do something to give back because we’ve been given so much.” Telge Roofing put out an open call to applicants to submit a personal letter with photos if they were in need of a new roof but could not afford the cost. Out of more than 300 submissions, Roy and his team selected Donna Shipley Hughes. Donna’s story was compelling. A disabled single mother in her mid-60s on a fixed income, the letter spoke of Donna’s selflessness and desire to always help others in need instead of helping herself. “Honestly, it wasn’t an easy decision,” says Roy. “There are so many people in need. I did award gift cards to some of the other applicants because I felt I needed to do something.”
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Daphne Oz: Beautiful Evenings at Home Emmy-winning TV Host & NY Times Bestselling Author Shares her Dinner Hosting Favorites
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MARCH 2022
events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
PLAY HOUS E 1960 Miss Brodie is a teacher, a formidable figure who molds young minds to her form and the girls admire her above all else. But Miss Brodie is not honest. She is having an affair with the music teacher and has had one with the art teacher. A fantastic letter which some of her students write in her name to her lover falls into the headmistress’ hands. Get tickets at Playhouse1960.com
St. Patrick’s Day at Misfit Outpost
MIS FIT OUTPOST The craft brewery and eater will offer specials on beer, tasty food specials and live music at night from Tyler Hodgson and Montana Nagy. MisfitOutpost.com
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Tomball Honky Tonk Music Festival
DEPOT PLAZA Enjoy an afternoon of live two-stepping honky tonk style music along with award winning chili from some of the state’s top cooks. Scheduled to perform are Jeff Woolsey and the Dance Hall Kings, Palomino Moon, and The Country All-Stars. The Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) cook-off and margarita pour-off will feature two divisions: CASI members and local businesses/organizations. Admission and parking are free. 11AM - 2PM
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The Cake
STAG EWOR KS THEATRE Della makes cakes, not judgment calls - those she leaves to her husband, Tim. But when the girl she helped raise comes back home to North Carolina to get married, and the fiance is actually a fiancee, Della's life gets turned upside down. She can't really make a cake for such a wedding, can she? For the first time in her life, Della has to think for herself. Get tickets at StageWorksHouston.org
Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Show
BER RY CEN TER The Annual Cy-Fair Home and Garden Show is the first event of its kind in the Cy-Fair area and features appearances of some of the top names in home and gardening and over 100 exhibitors with the latest in home products and services on the market. Hottest Remodeling, New Home-Products and Services on view at the Cy-Fair Home & Garden Show. TexwoodShows.com
Shield Bearer’s Mental Health Heroes Golf Classic
GL EAN N LOCH PIN ES G OLF CLUB | 1 1 :30 A M Come out and take part in the competition with friends or to meet new people. Dinner after the competition. $500 for foursome or $125 per person. Registration starts at 11:30AM. A chance to win awards, take part in crazy competitions and support a great cause. Get sponsorship info or register at ShieldBearer.org.
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