LETTER
FROM THE
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THE COVER
A last second location cancellation had us scrambling for a location so we improvised and shot at Casa Martinez. Josh and Grace
are expecting a baby girl in a few months and we thought they’d
be the perfect couple for our HOME issue. Winston is Sculpt coowner Heather Garrigus’ three-year-old Great Dane. The egg
sculpture is by Mexican artist and sculptor Sergio Bustamante,
known for his whimsical creations merging humans with just
about anything. This is his egg head with hands. The giraffe
photo is by local artist Allison Hunter. The atmosphere was light
and easy on set with a side of controlled chaos. In between baby
Carlota squealing in delight and Winston passing some serious
gas, the laughter didn’t stop.
here’s nothing like home. The place we find comfort, warmth, love, acceptance and peace. My little escape is what I like to call my rabbit hole. It’s
a little bubble of perfection where my heart resides.
Design is something so incredibly personal, but it is what gives a home, restaurant,
office or any space its soul or personality. Gin Braverman has done just that over and
over again with spaces like Oxheart, Camerata and Beckrew Wines, to name a few.
Heidi Eagleton’s idealistic concepts of a modern day neighborhood make me swoon.
She’s an amazing woman with a wonderful vision. Jayme Lamm catches up with Texans
player Duane Brown and his wife in their home, and we’ve got a family-worthy-destination a mere two-hour flight away.
If you aren’t going anywhere and instead have guests coming to visit, check out
Houston’s Airbnb offerings. Airbnb is revolutionizing the way we travel and what we
expect in terms of housing.
I hope you’re enjoying your summer as much as I am!
Carla Valencia de Martinéz
Editor-in-Chief
Photography by Gabriella Nissen
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| july 15
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GABRIELLA NISSEN
HAIR AND MAKEUP BY SHERRI EVETT
STYLED BY MARZIFAT