The Woodlands, TX September 2022 by City Lifestyle

NATIVE TEXAN RUSTY ARENA IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL ARTISAN the style issue SEPTEMBER 2022

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Real estate economists tell us that less than six months of inventory is considered a sellers’ market. At the close of June, there was less than 1 month of inventory in The Woodlands market alone. This is great news if you’re ready to sell. Buyer demand is still high and a sellers’ market lasts as long as demand outweighs inventory. However, buyers are very educated during this shifting financial market, so it’s important to price your home aggressively within the market range for your area. As we move closer to fall, more sellers will be listing their homes. If you’ve been going back and forth about whether or not to sell, now is absolutely a great time to capitalize on this seasonal uptick in activity. Give me a call at 936.238.7122 if you have any other questions. Hope this helps!

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Dear Haley, I’ve been thinking about selling my home for some time now. Is it still a sellers’ market? If so, how long will it last? I’d love to know your thoughts.

MikeThanks,W., The Woodlands Dear Mike, Yes, The Woodlands remains a strong sellers’ market!

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The Woodlands' home design styles are changing with the times too. Today's architects are updating the community's older traditional golf course homes with transitional and modern looks framed in glass. Take a Withtour inside. somanyfast-moving trends, discovering a personal aesthetic may mean stepping beyond the conventional to make your home comfortable and well-appointed while you live in the moment. Most require expert guidance to achieve this, so following their advice, we searched out design ideas that will stand up to the here, now, and tomorrow while being a mean ingful representation of the family.

Our cover story provides a look inside the creative style of native Texan Rusty Arena. You can find his work at Restoration Hardware, but we spoke to him at his local workshop, where ideas become things you can touch and admire. He is not your typical artisan. After being intro duced to textiles by his mother as a child, Rusty Arena formulated a method to design and produce artisan textiles, canvas framed art, and his famous hand-painted and hand-printed wall coverings and fabrics. Just like Rusty, they are one of a kind. I hope you enjoy reading this month's issue as much as we enjoyed cre ating it for you!

Welcome to The Woodlands Style issue, filled with the artisans and art that connect us to our homes to create a haven. Step into Fall with our great on point fashions that you can find at your own local shops.

PUBLISHER Tonya Butler | tonya.butler@citylifestyle.com PUBLICATION DIRECTOR Laura L. Green | laura.green@citylifestyle.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Jo Hammon | jo.hammon@citylifestyle.com COPY EDITOR Melanie Saxton | melanie.saxton@citylifestyle.com AD DESIGNER Hunter Richie LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Laura Green, Jo Hammon, Melanie Saxton, Amy Reynolds CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Chris Spicks, Becca Wood, Rick Frank, Tonya Butler September 2022 Scan QR code to visit our Instagram LIFESTYLE LETTER Corporate Team CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Randy Radosevich DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell LIFESTYLE LETTER Proverbs 3:5-6 Learn how to start your own publication at: citylifestyle.com/franchise CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/THEWOODLANDS | The Woodlands City Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Woodlands area’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in The Woodlands City Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.10

Our experts also weigh in on how best to navigate design options and curate color choices, fabrics, finishes, and other elements. Their insights will warm you with organic hues, natural woods, and the richness of tex tured wall coverings.

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inside the issue The Style Issue SEPTEMBER 2022 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 10 Lifestyle Letter 14 City Scene 16 Business Monthly 18 Must See STYLE + BEAUTY 26 Local Limelight ARTS + CULTURE 32 Open House HOME + DESIGN 40 Home Update HOME + DESIGN 48 Fashion Forward STYLE + BEAUTY 55 Realty Report REAL ESTATE 56 Events 32 18 40 48 Photography: Chris Spicks Our own native, Rusty Arena, legendary artist and designer of artisan textiles, famous hand-painted wall coverings and fabrics such as jute, velvet, silk, and one-of-a-kind pillows. Photographed in his Houston studio surrounded by his own beautiful unique designs. FEATURED 18 In the Arena: Amazing Textile Artisanship Rusty Arena’s hand-painted fabrics and wall coverings have made a splash for 30-plus years 32 This Modern Moment Where is architecture headed in The Woodlands? 40 Above the ThoughtfulTrends:Interior Design A spotlight on meaningful aesthetics and custom flair in The Woodlands 48 Fall Ready Fashion Inspirations for classic fall styling, where to buy, and designers we love 12

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1: Capturing our most precious memories in time... essence of pure innocence. 2: Beautiful perspectives to an otherwise normal setting gives you a larger than life look. 3: Professional photos with personality is one of Chris’ specialties. 4: Family portraits are a favorite for Chris to help bring out your own personal style. 5: The fire station is a meaningful setting for these two swept up in the moment. 6: Captivating in an underwater photo session brings out the most interesting version of ourselves. 7: Stunning portraiture of a Houston celebrity highlight ing her true personality with glitter and bare feet Photography by Chris Spicks

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Twelve Conroe ISD schools received 4,320 summer school art kits for K-6th grade students thanks to $25,000 raised by The Woodlands Arts Council, the Judith K. Wren Memorial Fund, and the Fidelity Investments Waterway Arts Festival. Market Street—The Woodlands provided space for The Council to build the art kits with the help of the Magnolia Chapter of the National Charity League.

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RUSTY ARENA’S HAND-PAINTED FABRICS AND WALL COVERINGS HAVE MADE A SPLASH FOR 30-PLUS YEARS MUST SEE | STYLE + BEAUTY SPICKSCHRISBYPHOTOGRAPHY|SAXTONMELANIEBYARTICLE IN THE AR E N A : A M A Z I NG TEXTILE ARTISANSHIP The legendary artisan in his studio. 18

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“Many treatments yield atmospheric reactions to light ing, whether sun, moon, candle, or artificial,” says Arena. “Clients often request this same treatment on their walls or panels trimmed in ornate molding, very much like a framed piece of artwork.”

ACCLAIM AND ADVENTURES Arena recalls his earlier days of being part of a 12 showroom collective in Chicago, New York, Houston, and Dallas. His com pany, Arena Design, earned a ROSCO award nomination in 1981.

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What followed was an immersion into painting and sculpt ing, and an entirely different approach to mediums, murals, furniture, and furnishings. It led to an illustrious career. “I declined scholarships to Parsons and Cal Arts because I had already gained a world-class education,” Arena explains. He moved to California and New York to paint abstracts and soak up the art scene, and then formulated a method to design and produce artisan textiles, canvas framed art, and his famous hand-painted and hand-printed wall coverings and fabrics — jute, linen, velvet, silk, and paper varieties galore.

“All of our fabrics are unique, luxurious, tactile, washable, and heat set for durability. If you have pets as I do, frequent launder ing only makes it prettier. The fabrics last for decades,” he says.

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Unlike a mass-produced endeavor, the painstaking pro duction is strictly manual and originates from Japanese silk screening techniques — gloriously updated but still incredibly labor intensive. The result is that none of Arena’s prints are identical. The embossing is impossible to replicate. Yet when yards of the material are installed on walls or ceilings, or used in fabric applications, the subtle variances flow together.

Arena papered his living room ceiling with warm and cold colors and matte and gloss-like elements that mimic tile work. Intentionally crude yet playfully chic, the juxtaposition seems celestial — silvery gold on brown craft paper, an interplay of soft blues, greens, and browns, and irregular edges of gold leaf.

“ALL OF OUR FABRICS ARE UNIQUE, LUXURIOUS, TACTILE, WASHABLE, AND HEAT SET FOR DURABILITY.”

Hard work pays off. Flash forward to today, and you’ll find Arena’s line of pillow covers at Restoration Hardware. The collection of hand embossed Velvet Brushstroke Four Square covers and Oushak Vine covers (square or lumbar) is quite pop ular and available in the store, in the catalogue, and online.

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A sampling of hues and patterns from jute to linens, velvet, and more. Arena’s collection of print screens is vast, accumulated over decades.

Native Texan Rusty Arena is not your typical artisan. His intro duction to textiles occurred as a youngster at his mother’s knee, creating collages from the scraps of her sewing machine. From there he set his eyes on The High School of Performing Arts in Houston, which opened while he was in junior high. An instructor asked him to assist with a summer silk screening project, and in return helped him gain admittance to the prestigious campus for gifted young artists in 1973 — the first of its kind in the state.

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TOP LEFT: Arena and Riglee pose upon pet-friendly, washable fabrics.

TOP Arena’sRIGHT:inks and emulsion techniques are carried out on 100 foot printing tables and result in world-re nowned hand-painted and hand-printed creations.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Rusty Arena’s impressive collection of pillow covers is available at Restoration Hardware.

BOTTOM LEFT: The Arena Design team: David Ramirez, Riglee, Adonis Mejia, Rusty Arena, and Tina Sloan.

was fascinated with his use of iri descent ground powder (from mica), and matte and super flat paints to create depth, contrast, and even a slight glimmer. She noted that one particular pattern was favored in environments as diverse as the River Oaks Country Club ballroom to bath rooms and kitchens. Cloris Leachman, who sadly passed away last year, adored him. “I had the pleasure of body-painting Cloris from head to toe for the fitness cover of Alternative Medicine Digest in the late 90s. She was 70 and wanted some thing unusual. So I adorned her with images of fruit, which took 14 hours. She looked like a cornucopia and had such a sense of humor.” Eventually, Arena closed his show rooms to focus on his Houston stu dio. Still, glimpses of his work crop up in unusual places. One of his wall coverings appeared in a five-minute segment of the 2015 movie “Self/less” starring Ryan Reynolds. “Most of my family hails from New Orleans where the movie was filmed. How cool is that?” he says.

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey flooded Arena’s Houston facilities with five feet of water. He was able to save 200 prints and happened to be exper imenting with digital printing at the time. He felt his machine-made products were flat and soulless, and thus the storm had a silver lining. The printer was ruined and Arena returned to his artisan roots, not ing that his clients preferred the long-lasting charm of his one-of-akind handmade prints. After 30-something years and many incarnations, he has no plans to retire and welcomes visits to his studio by appointment. Visit arenadesign.us to learn more.

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This past July, Charon was diagnosed with breast cancer and having a community to turn to during her cancer treatment was a huge comfort. Charon explains, ”not only have I been a volunteer, but I have also received some services for myself and they’re amazing.” Returning to Canopy as a client, “I went there and they gave me the welcome bag that we always gave out to other people.”

Charon has recently completed radiation treatment and has plans to return to Canopy soon. Once again as a volunteer.

CHARON EDGINGTON VOLUNTEER & CLIENT

Charon Edgington has found a home in Canopy first as a volunteer, and more recently, as a client.

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A heartbreak no parent should ever have to go through, in 2008 Charon lost her six-year-old daughter Carlie to neuroblastoma cancer. After a long-fought threeyear battle, Charon turned to volunteer-work. Canopy’s mission of providing services to anyone going through cancer called to Charon. Her favorite way to give back is by helping with the kids cooking classes. Charon says, “I miss having my daughter to do that stuff with so I enjoy volunteering for that class especially.”

A one-of-a-kind cancer service center is in The Woodlands. Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center provides assistance for those with cancer, caregivers, and family members. From cooking and exercise classes, coffee chats, and more, Canopy offers a homey feeling in the heart of The Woodlands Medical Center.

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Welcoming to all, Canopy is tucked away in Memorial Hermann and is a free center mainly run by volunteers.

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ARTICLE BY ANNETTE PALMER BY RICK FRANK AND TONYA BUTLER

Kristine Schneider, Local Artist, highlights the beauty in simple pleasures. As we’ve adapted to the challenges of the last couple of years, our homes have become sanctuaries and safe havens. We’ve had to rethink and reinvent our living spaces turned working environ ments, and if you’re like me, you’ve won dered how best to merge a sense of pro ductivity and rest in the same habitat. Art is a powerful tool, creating peace, sparking energy, stirring emo tions, and evoking thought. It helps us process the tasks at hand, visually stimulating as a conversation piece or something that motivates. Case in point — I recently visited the Archway Gallery, Houston’s oldest art ist-owned and operated gallery at 2305 Dunlavy Street in Houston. A collective of 34 artists share space and create monthly art exhibitions and events. WHY AND HOW DO WE BUY ART?

The “&” series symbolizes inclusion, equality and acceptance.

“Art is a powerful tool, creating peace, sparking energy, stirring emotions, and evoking thought.”

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Harold is preparing for a solo show at Archway in late 2024, and I have marked my calendar.

Harold Joiner is a visual artist and member/owner of Archway Gallery.

Harold Joiner, a visual artist and a member/ owner, was influenced by the sights of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he grew up. The wide, horizontal works in his “Invented Landscape” series of oil paintings reveal nuanced lay ers that unfolded before my eyes, revealing the character of landforms and mesas in the southwest terrain.

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These atmospheric earth tones have proved popular in commercial and residen tial spaces. In a memorable commissioned work, he recreated four large paintings in the style of a smaller gallery piece. This lin ear painting in blues, golds, and ivory tones achieved the desired result in a sizeable commercial conference space.

A former architect, he uses color, line, and shape, suggesting a view of the world as an abstract experience inspired by specific places or memories. Research suggests that a connection with nature — such as artwork of clay, stone, cloth, and oil mediums — reso nates deeply. Harold’s palette includes soft, contemplative colors punctuated by brights, reminiscent of Native American culture.

“Artists have been inspired by nature since time began, creating from clay, stone, cloth and oil, working with their hands using the elements provided by the earth.”

The Woodlands resident Kristine Schneider paints to highlight the beauty in the moments we treasure in our daily lives. The simple pleasures, being together, honesty, humility, truth, hope, love, and spontaneity — Kristine’s narrative paintings connect us as people. Her brushstrokes and compositions bring magic to the everyday.

Kristine’s latest “&” series is a collection of faith-inspired oil paintings. The ampersand symbolizes inclusion, equality, and acceptance, and Kristine encourages us to be our “own messy selves” through her work, a further development of her “Wilderness” series. Kristine is known for exploring solitary time spent in different environments and considers relationships and friendships as a way forward. During the pandemic, Kristine painted large works of encouragement and hope displayed out side her home. These paintings captured family life and forever memories in familiar surroundings and lifted spirits in the neighborhood. It resulted in a few commissions. She recently donated two original large works to Family Promise, a shelter in Conroe, to share hope, joy, and inspiration. An exhibitor at Conroe Art League, Kristine has a full schedule of festivals and fairs planned for fall, including The Bayou Art Festival in Houston and Artoberfest in Galveston.

From the “Invented Landscape” series

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Joiner’s artwork is inspired by the southwest terrain.

Both Harold and Kristine agree that finding the most suitable art can be achieved through buying with our hearts, finding meaning and emotion, or simply finding a piece that works within our home and work environments.

It’s a rewarding experience to talk to artists, learn their stories, and visit open studios, exhi bitions, fairs, and festivals in person. Online gal lery shopping, too, is an option. Art elevates the human experience and is as varied as its audience. Find yours and enjoy.

WHEN DID YOU REALIZE THE IMPACT THE WOODLANDS HAS MADE ON YOU? We are continuously molded by our surroundings and the community in which we live. The Woodlands is where I met my husband, where we share countless conversations with friends at Lovebeans Coffeehouse, and now where we are raising our family in Creekside. After living here for over a decade, I am proud to say that I am made of The Woodlands because The Woodlands made me. Cindy Rendon REALTOR® THE WOODLANDS, TX | 713.557.1741 | CINDYRENDON.COM ©2022 Corcoran Ferester Realty. All rights reserved. Corcoran® and the Corcoran Logo are registered service marks owned by Corcoran Group LLC. Corcoran Ferester Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Made of The Woodlands

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“My dad moved us here in 1992,” says Greg Burkett, owner and principal architect of Burkett Architecture, a custom design firm in The Woodlands. “The population was around 33,000, and Panther Creek was the center of activity. There was a small town feeling.”

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You didn’t know it, but the drive through the streets of your neighborhood each day is a trea sure trove of hopes and dreams. Every house along your route to work, to school, to the grocery store, is telling you the story of The Woodlands and the people who’ve called it home.

One style of home that became ubiquitous in The Woodlands for a few decades, beginning in the late 1970s, was from the building com pany Life Forms. They were homes designed to blend with the surrounding untamed land scape, says Greg, almost as if they had sprung from the forest floor. As The Woodlands con tinued to grow in population and prestige, the red brick, white-columned elegance of Georgian and Federal-style homes became popular in the 1990s, he says. Architectural historians say that when we build our homes, we’re reshaping the landscape and creating a new perspective. In some eras, that has meant a modest presence. In others it’s meant going big and bold. Aaron Harris came to The Woodlands in 2000 to work as the real estate agent for The Woodlands Development Corporation on the sale of the initial lots in Carlton Woods, Sterling Ridge. “I started out in a construction trailer at Woodlands Parkway and Carlton Woods Drive,” he recalls. Buyers were squired around in 4-wheel-drive trucks to look at homesites. The lots sold like hotcakes, he says, mostly to Woodlands homeowners who wanted to upgrade.

A new home for sale in Carlton Woods, Creekside. Of the remaining lots under development there, almost half will be modern homes, says realtor Aaron Harris.

More people in The Woodlands are joining the O’Neills in choosing modern design elements when they build a new home. “Transitional and modern, that’s the trend we’re seeing now,” says Greg Burkett. Aaron Harris agrees, estimating that of the remaining lots being developed in Carlton Woods, Creekside, almost half will be modern-style homes, with lowpitched and flat roofs, clean lines, bright interiors, and a regular, rectangular lay out. There are fewer arches, less molding, “ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS SAY THAT WHEN WE BUILD OUR HOMES, WE’RE RESHAPING THE LANDSCAPE AND CREATING A NEW PERSPECTIVE. IN SOME ERAS, THAT HAS MEANT A MODEST PRESENCE. IN OTHERS IT’S MEANT GOING BIG AND BOLD.”

A modern home in Carlton Woods, Creekside, by architect Greg Burkett Clients are looking for clean lines and tranquil spaces, says designer Kevin Spearman. “Transitional and modern, that’s the trend we’re seeing now,” says Greg.

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Around the same time that Carlton Woods was coming into being, Lisa and Tom O’Neill were on the cusp of buying two older houses for sale in Grogan’s Mill, the original “village” of The Woodlands. Their daughter was 2 weeks old at the time, and they were looking far into the future, hoping to lease the homes out as an investment until the day they were ready to use one of the lots to build their dreamFlashhouse. forward to 2019: With their older son heading to college, and their daughter and younger son not far behind, the O’Neills set to work planning their “empty nest,” a modern-style home that would take them into retirement. They enlisted the services of Houston architect Greg Swedberg to design a modern home that fit their lifestyle and the surrounding environment.

The Mediterranean Revival style of the Nicklaus clubhouse set the tone for homebuilding for years to come in Carlton Woods and other neighborhoods of The Woodlands, says Aaron, homes with tiled roofs, stucco exteriors, and portico entries.

(Fittingly, Greg’s grandfather worked for George Mitchell on planning and growing The Woodlands in the eighties, says Lisa.)

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says Greg, and lots more windows, with the intent of living in the view.

The new Aria Isle at East Shore will con tinue the emphasis on timeless design, says Greg Burkett, with homes that are more transitional and modern in style. He has two homes in the works there now. Build a house, and it becomes a can vas for the way we interact with a place and with each other: After many COVIDrelated slow-downs, the O’Neills finally settled into their new, modern home, and it wasn’t long before they realized they’d accomplished something special.

“We felt like celebrities, so many people would take pictures. They were stopping and knocking on the door. I felt like a trend setter. So many people said to me, ‘This is so refreshing. I love what you’ve done—something different!’”

“GOOD DESIGN PRINCIPLES MAKE A HOME TIMELESS—PROPER PROPORTION AND SCALE, USE OF NATURAL LIGHT TO ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL, SPACES THAT BRING OUTDOOR BEAUTY INTO A HOME.”

RIGHT:windows.TheO’Neill’s new home drew lots of attention. “We felt like celebrities, so many people would take pictures,” says Lisa O’Neill.

The Modern movement is big right now, says Kevin Spearman, a home designer and longtime resident of The Woodlands. He prefers, however, to steer away from such terms. “Your home shouldn’t have a time label stamped on it.”

So against convention, the cou ple designed the second story as the heart of their new home and incorporated an elevator into the plan. With kitchen, den, and primary suite on the second floor, they would be living in privacy, among the trees, with loads of natural light and a magnificent treetop view.

In the O’Neill’s case, Lisa learned from their previous homes that some of the best views are found in upstairs rooms that have limited use. “The best views in our last home were in the kids’ playroom upstairs!”

Good design principles make a home timeless–proper proportion and scale, use of natural light to its fullest potential, spaces that bring outdoor beauty into a home. Think of the most recent hotels in Las Vegas, says Kevin. “The new hotels don’t remind you of France, the Congo River, or Italy. They’re just cool.”

He points to the homes of East Shore, which he says was conceived as a pedes trian-friendly community with time-hon ored home styles based on sound design principles: Charleston rowhouses, Georgian, Spanish mission, French eclec tic, Southern colonial.

Rear view of the O’Neill home The clean lines of an open-tread staircase are a striking focal point. A trickling fountain outside of the downstairs game room can be viewed from the home’s many floor-to-ceiling

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Alicia Nicholas of Alicia Nicholas Design notes that trends used to have a five-to-seven-year cycle. That’s changed due to instant access to Instagram, Pinterest, and Houzz. Today, homeowners are inundated with a certain look … until there is a pivot. Then it’s off to the newest fad.

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Alicia Nicholas Design is renowned for custom wall treatments in a variety of textures and aesthetics.

Thoughts of cooler weather and a new fall season bring opportu nities to re-envision our living spaces. A good question is, “Where to start?” We invited two experts to weigh in on how best to nav igate design options and curate color choices, fabrics, finishes, and other elements. Their insights might surprise you!

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“Thoughtful design moves away from instant gratification, impulse purchasing, and disposable décor,” says Alicia. “Find a professional designer who operates above the trends to achieve a timeless ambiance that can be enjoyed for years.”

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Room décor should be arranged around large items, purchased with quality, func tionality, and longevity in mind. Furniture can be reoriented to freshen a space, tak ing into account the family dynamics of children, pets, or retirement.

WARMTH AND DEPTH At the height of the pandemic, many families hunkered down within grey and white walls (trending at the time). Recently, Alicia has noticed a preference for the opposite. Homeowners are grav itating toward warmer tones of gold, brown, bronze, and desert hues of sage and coral — not necessarily a trend, but perhaps an organic response to happier times in the present. Natural wood ele ments are increasingly popular, and she foresees a strong interest in wood-stained cabinetry, alongside black cabinets, to bring contrast and depth to kitchens.

According to Micah Tipler of Monarch & Maker, a home is a reflection of person ality and experiences. The key to interior design is to make it meaningful — a repre sentation of the family. Several years ago, she became a staunch advocate of individuation. “There should never be a moment when someone enters a room and says, ‘Oh, I know who designed this.’ We don’t strive for a ‘house look’ that presents the same things over and over again.”

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“Find a professional designer who operates above the trends to achieve a timeless ambiance that can be enjoyed for years.”

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WALLS AS ART Original artwork can significantly impact living areas, as can floor-to-ceil ing wall treatments. Alicia points clients past traditional wallpaper to more natural options such as cork, grass cloth, and silk, which are artful in themselves. Textured paper is another exciting alternative with endless possibilities. Vinyl wallpaper is quite durable and can incorporate inter esting graphics, perfect for dens and home offices. She also recommends murals, a popular choice that can be created from digital prints to exact dimensions and specifications. “Murals are great for state ment dining rooms, game rooms, and even interesting ceiling applications.”

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TOP LEFT: A cozy corner with just the right pops of color against a view of an outdoor kitchen. By Monarch & Maker

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TOP RIGHT: Dream design for wine: Imagine storing your collection in this stunning floor-to-ceiling space. By Monarch & Maker. |

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Another option is paint. A black accent wall in a neutral space might not be a homeowner’s first go-to thought, but this pop of individuality can serve as a stunning backdrop for a wall covering or collection of art.

— Monarch & Maker Team

“Absolutely, there can be a theme of unique pieces, décor, and style through out a home. As a whole, the design aspects should tell a story and make sense, but above all, evoke a feeling that ‘home is haven,’” says the Monarch & Maker team. This leads to the question, “Why wait?”

“There can be a theme of unique pieces, décor, and style throughout a home. As a whole, the design aspects should tell a story and make sense, but above all, evoke a feeling that ‘home is haven.’”

Some families reside in a home for decades and only contemplate renovations when they plan to sell. The best advice, accord ing to the team at Monarch & Maker, is to make the home comfortable and well-appointed “in the now.” For instance, upgrading the heart of the home — the kitchen — for flow and utility makes every day experiences more pleasurable year after year. Beautifying bathrooms, styling communal spaces, and decorating with a personal flair brings joy to the journey.

IT TAKES AN EXPERT Discovering a personal aesthetic may mean stepping beyond the conventional into the unexpected. Often homeown ers have a concept but lack the tools and know-how to execute the full vision. With a design professional’s help, an atmo sphere that maximizes comfort, nuance, and customization can be attained. For instance, a full spectrum of fin ishes might involve a tasteful mixing of metals. Handcrafted chandeliers, extraordinary sconces, and interesting light fixtures can function as pieces of art in kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas, pulling these spaces together and flowing from room to room.

TheLEFT:sky's the limit with this soaring black and gold modular art installation. By Monarch & Maker.

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She notes that in The Woodlands, interi ors are trending towards more contempo rary with very edited spaces. Accessories are specifically chosen based on what the homeowner loves. Personal preferences can be tastefully incorporated when a cli ent is drawn to a particular hue, pattern, or texture. Art, accenting, and layering are emphasized, with colors building off of that.

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Inspirations for classic fall styling, where to buy, and designers we love ready Enjoy creative options and wardrobe assets catering to various tastes, lifestyles, and budgets. The apparel translates into a multitude of uses — work, school, and social — and becomes a peren nial closet staple. So imagine yourself journeying through the season and beyond, styled in this beautiful couture.

Aesthetic: classic. Maxi skirts, too, have returned in a variety of forms. A sleek, structured Enza Costa option from Pell 1990 can be glamorized with a sequined top (big this season) or styled casually with a halter or blouse. Formal, semi-formal, and date night — add a small purse and kicky heels for run way-worthy sophistication. WORTHY runway

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The magic of fall brings a change of pace with fashion flair and styling options that are sure to inspire. From edgy to elegant to back to basics, enjoy head-to-toe insights from some of our favorite "shop local” sites — The BLVD, Pell 1990, and Jj's Closet — and our picks from impressive collections. If you need a nudge (or an excuse) to make a trip to these unique boutiques, look no further than Grandparents Day and Wife Appreciation Day in September and National Handbag Day in October!

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS SPICKS

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“It’s cute tucked in the front as well,” says Amy Smith, “and per fect over leggings or a pair of Liverpool skinny jeans in indigo.” WILL GET YOU EVERYWHEREflattery

PICTURED: Anine Bing Brigitte Bardot Ida tee in white/black and The Max Split pant in black, Billini black Toniro Heel, and The Cassett green handbag. Pell 1990. Frame of mind: happy. Revel in wearing the colors you love. Bright prints and flattering silhouettes are year-round treasures, espe cially with dolman sleeves. Blouses connected from the shoulder to the wrist to the waist are some of the most forgiving attire for any figure. Add this amazing piece to your collection — it will remain in vogue for years.

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Vibe: fun. Graphic tees are the ultimate feel-good wear, generally worn off the clock. But consider an Anine Bing Brigitte Bardot Ida tee from Pell 1990. The black/white graphic, paired with slim pants and the right purse and heels, is a higher-end presentation that works on casual Fridays.

PICTURED: Transition to fall with this brightly colored hi-low paisley blouse with fabulous dolman sleeves. The BLVD.

PICTURED: Lightweight mustard tie-front tiered maxi dress with flutter flare sleeves, a semi-plunge neckline, and a soft elastic band at the waist. The BLVD.

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Faux leather is an exciting option this season, supple and luxe and perfect for dresses, trousers, and coats. The BLVD owner Amy Smith notes that it’s not as heavy as you might think. “We carried faux leather summer tanks and shorts and have segued into transi tional pieces with fall colors.”

Fit: flirty. The BLVD carries a two-tiered faux leather mini dress (featured) that’s versatile enough for the office or lunch with friends. “Cowgirl chic,” “garden party,” “autumn festival,” and “game day” also come to mind.

PICTURED: Smoky blue two-tier’d faux leather dress. So versatile with booties and a quilted saddle bag. The BLVD.

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Mood: nostalgic. Hemlines hit the floor this fall and will likely trend for several seasons. The maxi dress, an ultra-popular fashion state ment in the 1970s, gets a modern update for fall 2022. Voluminous and floor-sweeping, consider pairing this silhouette with simple accessories. Available at The BLVD. MIZING maxi-

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PICTURED: Enza Costa dark cedar stretch silk halter tank and Anine Bing The Max split pant in black. Pell 1990. Louis Vuitton purse by Jj’s Closet.

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Up next: 9 to 5. You’ll immediately feel put together in a detailed blouse tucked into tailored trousers. The BLVD fuses this look with flutter sleeves, earth tones, animal print, and a subtle blue. Then off to work in faux leather wide-leg pants and heels. Add a black sheered sleeve faux leather bomber jacket and consider a purse from Jj’s Closet such as a Louis Vuitton Alma Monogram (pictured in hand) or a Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 25 (pictured on the ground). Enjoy a well-appointed autumn as you ponder the possibilities!

PICTURED: Short sleeve cheetah print blouse, faux leather high waist pants, a lightweight faux leather jacket. The BLVD. Louis Vuitton purses by Jj’s Closet.

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Statement: shoulders. Some form-fitting attire is meant to move with you, and the Enza Costa stretch silk halter tank does not dis appoint! This edgy, fitted, bare-shoulder look is one of the most striking this season. Styled with The Max Split pant, both from Pell 1990, it’s minimalistic. But add heels and a high-end Louis Vuitton Tuileries hobo bag and voila! — the outfit becomes bolder. Jj’s Closet is the go-to store for preowned, authentic luxury purses such as the bag featured in the image and Gucci, Burberry, Prada, and more. “Our slogan is beautifully preowned, 100% authentic,” says the owner. “As a bag collector who shares your love for original luxury designer purses, I am most happy to help.”

Undertone: boho. From summer to autumn, an abovethe-knee dress is a great transitional look. A shorter hemline can run the gamut from back to school to the office to casual cocktails, especially in Pell 1990’s whimsical Plumeria Nina Dress by designer Ulla Johnson. It checks several boxes — comfortable and eclectic with a look that just might start a conversation.

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“The organic essence of Ulla Johnson’s designs appeals to customer’s shopping for a blend of femi nine and cool,” says Courtney Pell Wilkerson, owner. “She was in my closet before I ever opened Pell 1990.” Johnson Nina 1990.

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THE WOODLANDS RESORT, 2301 N MILLBEND DR, GROGAN'S MILL VILLAGE CENTER | 6:00 PM Join the Lone Survivor Foundation in supporting service members, veterans, and their families. The semi-formal VIP Reception begins at 5 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. En joy auctions, dinner, and Keynote Speaker Johnny "Joey" Jones, Fox News Contributor. The Master of Ceremony is two-time Academy of Country Music Award Winner, Cowboy Dave Bayless. See more at lonesurvivorfoundation.org

SEPTEMBER 4TH Labor Day in The Woodlands 31 WATERWAY SQUARE PLACE, THE WOODLANDS, TX | 5:00 PM Celebrate Labor Day at Waterway Square! Enjoy the last holiday of the summer season on Sunday, September 4, 2022, from 5 to 9 p.m. more at thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

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THE WOODLANDS WATERWAY MARRIOTT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER, 1601 LAKE ROBBINS DR., THE WOODLANDS | 7:00 PM Buy your tickets for the best Hal loween party in The Woodlands! The Woodlands Charities is raising awareness and funds for nine char ities — Angel Reach, Community As sistance Center, Dancing Thru Life, Keep Us Fed, New Danville, Rotary of The Woodlands, Special Angels of The Woodlands, The Woodlands Family YMCA, and Yes To Youth. See more at thewoodlandscharities.org

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receive a T-shirt, participant med als, breakfast, and games for the kids! 100% of proceeds go directly to fund Love Fosters Hope’s pro grams supporting children in foster care. See more at run-for-hopenetworkforgood.com/events/43287-lovefostershope.

KIRBY'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE, 1111 TIMBERLOCH PL., THE WOODLANDS | 1:00 PM Scotch enthusiasts are invited to a second Tuesday of every month tradition — Scotch Tastings from 1-3 p.m. at Kirby's Steakhouse. En joy three to four tastings at $25 per guest in the main bar area. Compli mentary hors d'oeuvres. See more at kirbyssteakhouse.com

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