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HELLO, AND WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE ISSUE OF MEMORIAL LIFESTYLE— WHERE WE’RE INSPIRED BY COMMUNITY AND HOPE THIS MAGAZINE INSPIRES YOU TOO! We’re thrilled to be your source for all things local here in Memorial. As you flip through these pages, you’ll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call Memorial home. From the carefully crafted food being served up at local restaurants like Killen's STQ and Taste of Texas, to beautiful homes in Hunter's Creek and Piney Point; from start-ups and successful businesses such as Hotel Zaza Memorial City and Title Boxing Club to local artists, designers and fashionistas, our goal is to share the stories of everything and everyone Memorial has to offer—and the things that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we produce this magazine each month. Thanks for inviting us into your homes and sharing your lives with us; we can’t wait to see you around.
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FEATURES 13 Women in Real Estate Meet Eija Watson, Owner of Houston Luxury Properties
18 Heaven on Mott Lucious Landscaping in Piney Point Village
24 Zaza in the City A Closer Look Inside Hotel Zaza Memorial City
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30 It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere A Delicious Margarita Recipe to Quench Your Thirst
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The house itself is 5,268 square feet per HCAD, sitting on an impressive 40,400-square-foot, lot which is certainly no small place to call home. But with its neutral colors and home-y features, this five-bedroom property feels warm and cozy and perfect for any growing family. Described as French Mediterranean with a mix of traditional, this style home is very common in the Memorial area and is appealing
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to many buyers. The home boasts some incredible features such as
The doors open up to a grand foyer featuring marble floors and a
a spiral staircase, a private study and a downstairs bathroom fit for
towering spiral staircase with two-story-high ceilings and a crystal
royalty, but the tranquility from the garden and its surroundings are
chandelier that radiates the entire entrance of the home.
what really steal the show. The home's grandeur begins with its curb appeal. A circular driveway opens up to steps guiding you to double front doors via a treelined walkway. 20
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The kitchen, the heart of any home, features double ovens, a
With 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths, there is ample room for a family
breakfast bar and a center island as well as a built-in wine fridge.
with young or older children with room left over for guests to come
The stone flooring, white cabinets and stunning granite countertops
and visit. Its location means Spring Branch is the nearest school
make it a home cook's dream.
district as well as being conveniently located only 10 minutes from
The master suite is located on the ground floor and features a seating area, crown molding, custom cabinets and a built-in marble fire-
Memorial City Mall and 15 minutes from the popular City Center and Town and Country shops and restaurants.
place as well as French doors which open up on to the patio and pool.
This elegant family home offers so many amazing features and is so
Outside is a patio area that overlooks the private pool and spa,
ideally located in the heart of Memorial, it certainly won’t be on the market
and beyond that is the terraced yard with views of the bayou and
for long. One look outside the windows to the bayou and the mature trees
greenery for as far as the eye can see.
is certain to make any interested home buyer sign on the dotted line.
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HOT SPOT
ARTICLE ABBY STRICKLAND | PHOTOGRAPHY BEN GARRETT
THE TERM "ZAZA" MEANS “BELONGING TO ALL,” AND HOTEL ZAZA MEMORIAL CITY HAS CAPTURED THE ATTENTION OF HOUSTON BY BRINGING TOGETHER HOME COMFORTS AND LUXURY HOTEL AMENITIES TO CREATE A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER. Perfectly situated in the heart of Memorial City, this trendy and unique hotel has made a lasting impact on both visitors and local Houstonians. Even a year after opening its doors, it remains one of the hottest spots in town. 24
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“WE ARE ALWAYS STRIVING TO BE TEXAS’ TOP BRAND, AND WE HOPE EVERYONE WILL COME AND EXPERIENCE OUR HOSPITALITY.”
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HOT SPOT
(CON TI N U ED)
The entrance of the hotel has been
need during their stay. From a business
designed to create the perfect balance
center with free Wi-Fi to outdoor dining and
between a hotel reception area and a fam-
a poolside bar in the summer to a facial or
ily game room. A roaring fire, comfortable
massage in ZaSpa, the hotel has it all.
seating and a large bookshelf greet me in
For events and meetings, guests have
the lobby whilst a young couple laugh and
more than 11,000 square feet of space to
joke around as they play a lively game of
work with, providing options for everything
table tennis right behind me. From the
from small board meetings to elaborate
candy dishes on the reception desk to the
weddings or parties. The rooms them-
complimentary bikes available for guests,
selves are named after famous books
its clearly the little quirks Zaza is known for
such as Great Expectations and The Velvet
that add to the whole experience.
Hammer, and the decor keeps within
The hotel artwork instantly grabs my attention. Every piece is vibrant and unique, and as I tour the hotel, I am drawn in, wanting to pause every time and take a closer look.
I conclude my visit with dinner and drinks in The Tipping Point restaurant. Live
The artwork continues through the hall-
music on Friday and Saturday night draw in a varied crowd of guests from the birth-
cover that every piece here is done by British
day celebrations of a 90-year-old woman
artist David Hockney. It’s a real conversation
to a casual date night for a young couple.
starter, and it’s this type of design that
Spoilt by choice on the cocktail menu,
creates a lasting memory for the visitors—
I find myself keen to try many. The food
myself included.
menu offers a great selection of contemporary American dishes.
between sophistication and comfort—from the
Upon leaving the hotel, it’s now easy to
butterfly headboards to the black corner sofas.
see why so many guests stay loyal to the
The Magnificent Seven suites, well-
Zaza brand and how this young hotel is
known among the Zaza brand, are a must-
quickly making a signature name for itself in
see for anyone who visits the hotel and
the Memorial community.
remain the sought-after choice for guests
“Has it been a year already! We have been
when booking their stay. From the exotic
bringing our unique Zaza personality and
statues in Asian beauty to the bright col-
style to the Memorial City area, and we will
ors and patterns in Passage to India, each
continue and have great success with our
suite has been uniquely designed to reflect
Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace, spa
its name and provides guests with the
offerings and weekend staycation packages
opportunity to travel the globe without ever
for local Houstonians. We are always striving
leaving the hotel.
to be Texas’ top brand, and we hope everyone
Hotel Zaza hasn’t missed an opportunity to provide its guests with anything they might
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functionality and practicality.
ways leading to the guestrooms, and I dis-
The guestrooms have the perfect balance
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Zaza’s signature style whilst still providing
will come and experience our hospitality.” —Ian Bush, area general manager
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
ASHTON TAYLOR INTERIORS REDECORATING HOUSTON ONE HOME AT A TIME
DID YOU ALWAYS KNOW YOU WANTED TO
New York Fashion Week, but it can also be as ordinary as
BE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
a piece of broken glass that’s cracks are just proportioned
I wish I had been that decisive! My mother was an interior
awkwardly enough that I find it interesting. I’ve been lucky
designer, and at the peak of my “teenage independence,”
enough to travel extensively, and the textures, scents and
I decided to go a different route. I originally majored in
motifs from those trips typically get inventoried in my brain
pre-law but quickly realized that my birth-given desire for
until the perfect project comes along.
creativity couldn’t be ignored. I loved art but also logic. Interior design was the perfect combination, so I changed
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE
my major and never looked back.
IN YOUR CAREER SO FAR? Navigating a new city in tandem with building a new
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO START
business—but I couldn’t have asked for a better city to do
YOUR OWN COMPANY?
it in! Houston has been welcoming and overwhelmingly
At my previous job at Gulfstream Aerospace, I designed the
supportive. The people are open to giving feedback and
interiors of private aircraft. This put me face-to-face with
happy to share their experiences. These conversations
some of the most influential people in business from all
have been so beneficial for a new business. It’s made
over the world. Hearing their stories of success and how
Houston truly feel like home.
they have risen to the top was a constant motivator. Those experiences and the longing for true creative freedom is
WHICH PIECE IN YOUR PORTFOLIO
what pushed me to found Ashton Taylor Interiors.
ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? I am in the process of completing a ski house in Big Sky,
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER AND WHY?
Montana, with incredible views of the mountain. My client
My list is constantly changing, but the one designer
collects art, and the design for the interior is eclectic and
that pops into my mind immediately is the late fashion
contemporary. Curating the art and the interiors in a style
designer Alexander McQueen. He was tenacious in his work
that is unique compared to the typical ski chalet design while
and made sure it was executed like his imagination envi-
still giving a nod to the outdoors has been an exciting chal-
sioned with no compromise. I admire how true he stuck to
lenge. I can’t wait to show the photos after installation!
his vision even when the world didn’t always agree. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEAS/INSPIRATION
YOUNG ASPIRING DESIGNERS?
FOR NEW DESIGNS?
Always stay true to yourself, and no goal you ever set for your-
My eyes are always open to receiving inspiration. Sometimes
self is ever too high. Soak up all your experiences, and remem-
it is in the form of a fabulous gown shown on the runway at
ber to be flexible and humble in the early stages of your career.
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I’VE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO TRAVEL EXTENSIVELY, AND THE TEXTURES, SCENTS AND MOTIFS FROM THOSE TRIPS TYPICALLY GET INVENTORIED IN MY BRAIN UNTIL THE PERFECT PROJECT COMES ALONG.
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CULINARY CREATIONS
ARTICLE ABBY STRICKLAND PHOTOGRAPHY MONICA RODRIGUEZ
ZIHUATANEJO MARGARITA 30
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TEQUILA
WITH THE TEXAS SUMMER HEAT FAST APPROACHING, THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN A MOUTHWATERING MARGARITA TO QUENCH YOUR THIRST ON A HOT SATURDAY AFTERNOON. Bartender Antonio Hernandez from La LIME JUICE
Fisheria has kindly shared with us one of their signature and most popular margarita recipes for you to try at home.
ZIHUATANEJO MARGARITA INGREDIENTS + 2 ounces Don Julio Silver Tequila SIMPLE SYRUP
+ 1/2 ounce lime Juice + 1/2 ounce triple sec + 1/2 ounce simple syrup + 1 ounce blood orange liqueur + 1/2 ounce Gran Gala Orange Liqueur + 1 slice of lime
BLOOD ORANGE LIQUEUR
+ 1 slice of lemon + 1 slice of orange
DIRECTIONS In a glass, mash together the slices of lime, lemon and orange. Add all the remaining ingredients to the glass. Mix with 3/4 ice in a cocktail shaker. Pour all ingredients plus ice into a SALT
tall cocktail glass. Top off the glass with grapefruit juice or soda. Garnish with orange. Salt around the rim is
SLICE OF
optional. Enjoy!
LIME, LEMON, ORANGE
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MAY
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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tastings from some of Houston's top
Campus presents Parachute Play
restaurants and chefs as well as a
Time with Gymboree Play & Music
HOUSTON BITCOIN MEETING
variety of wine tastings from local
for children and toddlers to enjoy.
brew makers and wineries. Tickets
The Ranch Office
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are $35–$60 per person.
On the first Wednesday of every month, the Ranch Office hosts a monthly Bitcoin Meeting where individuals join together to trade Bitcoin, discuss the current market and digital currencies as well as keep up to date
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PULL FOR PUPPIES DOG WALK AND FESTIVAL
CINCO DE MAYO
City Center Plaza
The City Center Plaza will host
Discovery Green
on all the latest news both locally and
Celebrate
at
the Pull for Puppies Dog Walk and
internationally related to Bitcoin.
Discovery Green. This free event
Festival. The event will include a
is fun for the whole family and will
dog walk and parade, face paint-
include live music and performances.
ing and a dog adoption station. A
4 THE 2019 MARGARITA, TEQUILA AND TACO FESTIVAL Downtown Houston
With everything from a mechanical
Cinco
de
Mayo
portion of the proceeds from this
11 BATH BOMB WORKSHOP Love and Make's
event will go toward helping the Friends for Life, the Pet Adoption and Rescue charity.
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bull to all-you-can-eat tacos, the
Love and Make's is hosting a bath
2019 Houston Margarita, Tequila
bomb making workshop on Saturday,
and Taco Festival is a great way to
May 11 at 11 a.m. This creative and fun
spend a Saturday afternoon with the
two-hour workshop will teach you
entire family. Tickets are available on
the basics of making your own bath
Love and Make's is hosting a can-
Eventbrite.com. Early bird tickets
bomb including the construction and
dle making workshop on Saturday,
are free before May 1.
how to add essential oils and bright
May 25 at 3 p.m. This creative and fun
colors. Tickets are $55 per person.
two-hour workshop will teach you
4 JJ WATT CHARITY CLASSIC Minute Maid Park
The annual JJ Watt Charity Classic softball game will take place at Minute
CANDLE WORKSHOP Love and Make's
how to make your own candle with
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your own personalized fragrance. Tickets are $45 per person.
SIXTH ANNUAL HOUSTON WHISKEY FESTIVAL Bayou Place
Maid Park. All proceeds from this
The ballroom at Bayou Place will host
event will go toward the Justin J. Watt
the Sixth Annual Houston Whiskey
Foundation which helps support after-
Festival. This swanky event will include
school sports programs for children.
tastings of whiskey, scotch and bourbon as well as live music, light bites and
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a cigar lounge. Tickets start at $45, and
TASTE OF MEMORIAL CITY FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
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The Lawn at Memorial City will host
PARACHUTE PLAY TIME
Memorial City
the inaugural Taste of Memorial City
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cocktail/business attire is required.
We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included
City Centre
in our Calendar section. Submissions
Food and Wine Festival on Saturday,
On the third Friday of every month,
are accepted via the Contact Us tab at
May 4. The event will feature food
the Texas Children’s Hospital West
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MY FAVORITE THINGS 5.
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WHO PHILLIP TAYLOR WHAT DIRECTOR OF SALES WHERE THE BUCKINGHAM HOUSTON,
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1. Mexican food from El Tiempo Restaurant 2. Horse racing
A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
3. The novel Wild at Heart
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4. The movie Seabiscuit 5. A cup of coffee 6. Red velvet cake 7. The Aggies, Texas A&M University's football team
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