Luxe Living and Lifestyle

281.582.3987

14340 Memorial • Houston, TX 77079

Amanda Walsh

Marilyn Jay

Brandey Heckeroth

Marilyn@MarilynJay.com

Brandey@HeritageTexas.com

Susan Chumchal Bishop

SusanCB@HeritageTexas.com

Featured Cover Property 11503 Royal Portico Path

5520 Crooms

12503 Woodthorpe

2 Corwin

J U LY | A U G U S T

LUXE

www.HeritageTexas.com

Amanda@HeritageTexas.com

LUXE LIVING AND

2016

Your personal real estate group for wherever life takes you.

Dress to Impress Rent the Runway

27502 Robillard Springs Lane

2109 Bancroft

5117 Tangle

LD SO

1420 Milford

4744 Post Oak Timber

Remarkable home on expansive corner lot 5 / 4-1 / 3 Immaculate five bedroom home in beautiful Cinco Ranch SW! Beautiful wood flooring and cabinetry, plantation shutters, gourmet island kitchen with stainless steel appliances, water softener, dual staircases, sprawling Master Suite with wood beams, incredible master closet with custom racks/shelving/storage bins and more. Breathtaking outdoor oasis with 21x23 covered living area, sparkling saltwater pool and expansive yard. Many amenities!

www.HeritageTexas.com If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

Produced by DLP Marketing • (877)660-0996 • DLPmarketing.com

Tiny House Big Trend

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Vegan Lasagna

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JULY | AUGUST 2016

The Tiny House Movement

Million Dollar Quartet Miller Outdoor Theatre | July 15 MillerOutdoorTheatre.com | (281) 373-3386 Million Dollar Quartet is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

At NRG Center | July 20-24th NRGPark.com Visit one of the finest indoor dog shows in America held in Houston’s NRG Park. Along with breed judging and obedience, you’ll discover agility dogs racing over obstacle courses, flyball teams hurdling to beat the clock, and four-footed athletes catching Frisbees and dancing to music. Then take in the Mari Jon Filla Student Art Exhibit and buy dog goodies galore at the McScotty Market. There are also practical clinics on dog health, grooming and training or attend a Meet the Breeds seminar to find the perfect pet.

Houston Dynamo vs.

Vancouver Whitecaps BBVA Compass Stadium | July 23rd HoustonDynamo.com The Dynamo moved to Houston from San Jose in December 2005 and played their first season in Houston in 2006. The club won consecutive MLS Cup championships in 2006-07 and has been one of the league’s leading franchises, domestically and internationally, since its inception.

Much Ado About Nothing Miller Outdoor Theatre | August 2nd MillerOutdoorTheatre.com | (281) 373-3386 The original Battle of the Sexes couple—Beatrice, whose quick wit keeps her one step ahead of all suitors, and Benedick, the preeminent perpetual bachelor—mask their true affections with wordplay. Their younger friends Hero and Claudio find love in the first sight of each other. When the malcontent Don John conspires to sour everyone’s happiness, all hope for happy endings lies in the hands of the bumbling members of the Night’s Watch.

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elevision shows have popped up on many of the home and garden networks featuring the tiny house movement. One show even facetiously boasts that “tiny houses are the next BIG thing.”

What is Tiny?

Tiny houses typically range from 100 to 400 square feet and can be built on a trailer. Homes between 400 square feet and 1,000 square feet are usually referred to as small homes and are built on a foundation. Zoning is a challenge for both tiny and small homes, as many communities require houses to be 1,000 square feet or more.

Size limitations for tiny houses are driven by size restrictions for moving the house from Point A to Point B. If you want to be able to pull your house down a highway without a special permit, it must conform to certain size limits. In most U.S. states this maximum size is 13.5-feet tall, 8.5-feet wide, and 40-feet long – 65-feet maximum including the tow vehicle. Since tiny houses are usually constructed with wood and other traditional home building materials, the weight may exceed weights that are towable by a standard pick-up truck.

Why go Tiny?

The smaller footprint drives down building costs, so the investment in a tiny house may make it more affordable for many people. A tiny house could be a perfect alternative for retirees or for those wanting a vacation home or off-grid escape. If your job requires you to move frequently or work at different locations, moving your tiny house with you may be a solution worth considering. Tiny homes come with much smaller price tags, smaller monthly bills and less maintenance. These homes, including materials and plans, range in cost from less than $20,000 to upward of $50,000.

There are some obvious disadvantages to a tiny house - namely lack of space and privacy. A moveable tiny house requires a place to park it. The options include your own land, an RV or trailer park or someone’s backyard.

Availability of water, electricity and sewer are also all limitations as to where the tiny house can be parked and be functional for an extended period of time.

There is something intriguing about extreme downsizing and tiny houses may be attractive for some. However, tiny or small homes represent a very small part of real estate transactions in the U.S. Sales of tiny homes are just a fraction of a percentage point and the National Association of Realtors barely counts them.

Houston Roller Derby Revention Music Center | August 20th HoustonRollerDerby.com | (713) 230-1600 The Houston Roller Derby All-Stars is Houston’s dream team – the league’s most talented and dedicated skaters cherry-picked out of its four home teams. These women train a minimum of three times a week and have played against other cities across the U.S. since 2006.

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f your summer social calendar is filling up faster than you can say soiree, you’re probably fretting over what to wear. And with social media abuzz with pics from every event, you don’t want to show up in feed after feed wearing the same dress twice. Why do men have it so easy, renting or wearing the same formal wear over and over?

If this ladies’ lament sounds familiar, have we got a solution for you! Rather than buying a fancy and pricey dress or suit to wear to each and every occasion — only to have it hang in your closet never to be worn again — why not rent your next party look?

That’s right … just like the men do at places like Men’s Wearhouse.

That’s the idea behind Rent The Runway, a revolutionary wardrobe solution for busy women who always want to look their best, without breaking the bank. After all, the world’s hottest celebrities have been borrowing gowns, outfits, and fab accessories for years, so why not you?

Of course, the best part? The low rental fee. A few recent examples: A white Badgley Mischka sheath dress that retails for $395 is available to rent for $65. A Monique Lhuillier navy lace gown that retails for $798 rents for $70. There are even prom dresses for rent, which is truly a brilliant idea, as we all know those will never be worn again. All you have to do is enter in your zip code, the dates you need the gown, and your size. If you choose a second backup size, the company will send it to you for free.

Also available to rent are separates and a range of accessories.

Sounds too good to be true? It is, really. All we can say, ladies, is it’s about time!

Here’s how it works: Just log onto www.RentTheRunway.com, choose the type of event you’re attending (wedding, blacktie, bache-lorette party, professional event, and many other

IN GOOD TASTE

Houston World Series of Dog Shows

categories), and then browse the collection of dresses or outfits that are recommended. The perks of searching this way? Eventappropriate outfits are suggested, leaving out some of the guesswork on your part. Plus, the “top rentals” are listed first, letting you see the clothes that have worked the best for previous clients. Included are reviews and pics from clients who have previously worn the dresses so you can see how they look on real women, not models. Very helpful!

Vegan Lasagna INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION

4 oz 1 oz 1 tsp 2 oz 1 tsp 6 oz 1.5 oz 2 oz 2 tsp 1 tbsp 1 1 1 6-8

Place the sun-dried tomato, basil, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor and pulse until well mixed then season with salt and pepper. Leave the mixture chunky and set aside to use as the sun-dried tomato pesto.

Place the macadamia, cashew, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, onion powder and sea salt in a food processor and puree until smooth.

Set aside and use as the nut cheese.

Season the squash and zucchini with sea salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out the moisture. Pat the vegetables dry with a paper towel.

Start stacking with the zucchini first, then the squash, nut cheese, basil leaf, slice tomato, then finish with pesto.

Repeat the process to get to 3 inches and garnish with basil and a sprinkle of dried oregano on the top.

sun-dried tomato basil (chopped) garlic (chopped) olive oil pine nuts macadamia nuts cashews water lemon juice apple cider vinegar zucchini (sliced thin) squash (sliced thin) tomato (sliced thin) basil (whole leaves) dash of oregano dash of onion powder sea salt and pepper

Sunfare Sunfare.com

EVENT CALENDAR

Catwalk to Closet...

From

JULY | AUGUST 2016

The Tiny House Movement

Million Dollar Quartet Miller Outdoor Theatre | July 15 MillerOutdoorTheatre.com | (281) 373-3386 Million Dollar Quartet is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

At NRG Center | July 20-24th NRGPark.com Visit one of the finest indoor dog shows in America held in Houston’s NRG Park. Along with breed judging and obedience, you’ll discover agility dogs racing over obstacle courses, flyball teams hurdling to beat the clock, and four-footed athletes catching Frisbees and dancing to music. Then take in the Mari Jon Filla Student Art Exhibit and buy dog goodies galore at the McScotty Market. There are also practical clinics on dog health, grooming and training or attend a Meet the Breeds seminar to find the perfect pet.

Houston Dynamo vs.

Vancouver Whitecaps BBVA Compass Stadium | July 23rd HoustonDynamo.com The Dynamo moved to Houston from San Jose in December 2005 and played their first season in Houston in 2006. The club won consecutive MLS Cup championships in 2006-07 and has been one of the league’s leading franchises, domestically and internationally, since its inception.

Much Ado About Nothing Miller Outdoor Theatre | August 2nd MillerOutdoorTheatre.com | (281) 373-3386 The original Battle of the Sexes couple—Beatrice, whose quick wit keeps her one step ahead of all suitors, and Benedick, the preeminent perpetual bachelor—mask their true affections with wordplay. Their younger friends Hero and Claudio find love in the first sight of each other. When the malcontent Don John conspires to sour everyone’s happiness, all hope for happy endings lies in the hands of the bumbling members of the Night’s Watch.

T

elevision shows have popped up on many of the home and garden networks featuring the tiny house movement. One show even facetiously boasts that “tiny houses are the next BIG thing.”

What is Tiny?

Tiny houses typically range from 100 to 400 square feet and can be built on a trailer. Homes between 400 square feet and 1,000 square feet are usually referred to as small homes and are built on a foundation. Zoning is a challenge for both tiny and small homes, as many communities require houses to be 1,000 square feet or more.

Size limitations for tiny houses are driven by size restrictions for moving the house from Point A to Point B. If you want to be able to pull your house down a highway without a special permit, it must conform to certain size limits. In most U.S. states this maximum size is 13.5-feet tall, 8.5-feet wide, and 40-feet long – 65-feet maximum including the tow vehicle. Since tiny houses are usually constructed with wood and other traditional home building materials, the weight may exceed weights that are towable by a standard pick-up truck.

Why go Tiny?

The smaller footprint drives down building costs, so the investment in a tiny house may make it more affordable for many people. A tiny house could be a perfect alternative for retirees or for those wanting a vacation home or off-grid escape. If your job requires you to move frequently or work at different locations, moving your tiny house with you may be a solution worth considering. Tiny homes come with much smaller price tags, smaller monthly bills and less maintenance. These homes, including materials and plans, range in cost from less than $20,000 to upward of $50,000.

There are some obvious disadvantages to a tiny house - namely lack of space and privacy. A moveable tiny house requires a place to park it. The options include your own land, an RV or trailer park or someone’s backyard.

Availability of water, electricity and sewer are also all limitations as to where the tiny house can be parked and be functional for an extended period of time.

There is something intriguing about extreme downsizing and tiny houses may be attractive for some. However, tiny or small homes represent a very small part of real estate transactions in the U.S. Sales of tiny homes are just a fraction of a percentage point and the National Association of Realtors barely counts them.

Houston Roller Derby Revention Music Center | August 20th HoustonRollerDerby.com | (713) 230-1600 The Houston Roller Derby All-Stars is Houston’s dream team – the league’s most talented and dedicated skaters cherry-picked out of its four home teams. These women train a minimum of three times a week and have played against other cities across the U.S. since 2006.

REAL ESTATE

corner

I

f your summer social calendar is filling up faster than you can say soiree, you’re probably fretting over what to wear. And with social media abuzz with pics from every event, you don’t want to show up in feed after feed wearing the same dress twice. Why do men have it so easy, renting or wearing the same formal wear over and over?

If this ladies’ lament sounds familiar, have we got a solution for you! Rather than buying a fancy and pricey dress or suit to wear to each and every occasion — only to have it hang in your closet never to be worn again — why not rent your next party look?

That’s right … just like the men do at places like Men’s Wearhouse.

That’s the idea behind Rent The Runway, a revolutionary wardrobe solution for busy women who always want to look their best, without breaking the bank. After all, the world’s hottest celebrities have been borrowing gowns, outfits, and fab accessories for years, so why not you?

Of course, the best part? The low rental fee. A few recent examples: A white Badgley Mischka sheath dress that retails for $395 is available to rent for $65. A Monique Lhuillier navy lace gown that retails for $798 rents for $70. There are even prom dresses for rent, which is truly a brilliant idea, as we all know those will never be worn again. All you have to do is enter in your zip code, the dates you need the gown, and your size. If you choose a second backup size, the company will send it to you for free.

Also available to rent are separates and a range of accessories.

Sounds too good to be true? It is, really. All we can say, ladies, is it’s about time!

Here’s how it works: Just log onto www.RentTheRunway.com, choose the type of event you’re attending (wedding, blacktie, bache-lorette party, professional event, and many other

IN GOOD TASTE

Houston World Series of Dog Shows

categories), and then browse the collection of dresses or outfits that are recommended. The perks of searching this way? Eventappropriate outfits are suggested, leaving out some of the guesswork on your part. Plus, the “top rentals” are listed first, letting you see the clothes that have worked the best for previous clients. Included are reviews and pics from clients who have previously worn the dresses so you can see how they look on real women, not models. Very helpful!

Vegan Lasagna INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION

4 oz 1 oz 1 tsp 2 oz 1 tsp 6 oz 1.5 oz 2 oz 2 tsp 1 tbsp 1 1 1 6-8

Place the sun-dried tomato, basil, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor and pulse until well mixed then season with salt and pepper. Leave the mixture chunky and set aside to use as the sun-dried tomato pesto.

Place the macadamia, cashew, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, onion powder and sea salt in a food processor and puree until smooth.

Set aside and use as the nut cheese.

Season the squash and zucchini with sea salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out the moisture. Pat the vegetables dry with a paper towel.

Start stacking with the zucchini first, then the squash, nut cheese, basil leaf, slice tomato, then finish with pesto.

Repeat the process to get to 3 inches and garnish with basil and a sprinkle of dried oregano on the top.

sun-dried tomato basil (chopped) garlic (chopped) olive oil pine nuts macadamia nuts cashews water lemon juice apple cider vinegar zucchini (sliced thin) squash (sliced thin) tomato (sliced thin) basil (whole leaves) dash of oregano dash of onion powder sea salt and pepper

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281.582.3987

14340 Memorial • Houston, TX 77079

Amanda Walsh

Marilyn Jay

Brandey Heckeroth

Marilyn@MarilynJay.com

Brandey@HeritageTexas.com

Susan Chumchal Bishop

SusanCB@HeritageTexas.com

Featured Cover Property 11503 Royal Portico Path

5520 Crooms

12503 Woodthorpe

2 Corwin

J U LY | A U G U S T

LUXE

www.HeritageTexas.com

Amanda@HeritageTexas.com

LUXE LIVING AND

2016

Your personal real estate group for wherever life takes you.

Dress to Impress Rent the Runway

27502 Robillard Springs Lane

2109 Bancroft

5117 Tangle

LD SO

1420 Milford

4744 Post Oak Timber

Remarkable home on expansive corner lot 5 / 4-1 / 3 Immaculate five bedroom home in beautiful Cinco Ranch SW! Beautiful wood flooring and cabinetry, plantation shutters, gourmet island kitchen with stainless steel appliances, water softener, dual staircases, sprawling Master Suite with wood beams, incredible master closet with custom racks/shelving/storage bins and more. Breathtaking outdoor oasis with 21x23 covered living area, sparkling saltwater pool and expansive yard. Many amenities!

www.HeritageTexas.com If your home is currently listed, this is not a solicitation for that listing.

Produced by DLP Marketing • (877)660-0996 • DLPmarketing.com

Tiny House Big Trend

Sunfare’s

Vegan Lasagna

Luxe Living Cover Home

Featured Exclusively by Heritage Texas Properties