Luxe Living Properties | Royal Oaks Country Club Lifestyle

Amanda Walsh

281.451.8107 Amanda@agent-email.com

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

ROYA

Keller Williams Energy Corridor 11757 Katy Freeway, Suite 950 • Houston, TX 77079

Lifestyle ROYAL OAKS COUN TRY C L U B

Brandey Heckeroth

713.254.3551 Brandey@agent-email.com

Featured Cover Property

3810 Antibes

3215 Bridgeberry

2830 Tudor Manor

3322 Bridgeberry

Thanks & Giving

FOR A MEANINGFUL SEASON

11610 Montmarte 3323 Bridgeberry

3123 Noble Lakes

11931 Royal Rose

11423 Gallant Ridge

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

Remarkable golf course home with sparkling pool and spa 4 / 3-1 / 3 Stunning home in the beautiful guard-gated Royal Oaks Country Club community. Perched on a small bluff overlooking the fourteenth green this desirable open-concept floorplan features a secluded study, travertine flooring, granite island kitchen, two enormous master closets, two master suite options (1 up/1 down) and a backyard oasis that will take your breath away! Custom designed pool with flowing fountains, lush landscaping, grotto of trees & endless golf course views. Truly a remarkable home!

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

Home Sharing

Hotel Alternatives for the Holidays

Fleming’s Steakhouse Chipotle Mac & Cheese

Royal Oaks Country Club Cover Home

Featured Exclusively By Luxe Living Properties

For a Meaningful Holiday...

EVENTFUL

Houston Zoo | November 18 – January 14 HoustonZoo.org | 713.533.6550 For this special night-time spectacular, the Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland, filled with brilliant displays of colorful lights and festive holiday music. Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the Zoo and take in all the awe-inspiring sights, including thousands of twinkling lights adorning the magnificent live oak trees, whimsical colorful projections over 15 feet tall, and life-size animated animal sculptures.

A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas Alley Theatre | November 20 – December 28 AlleyTheatre.org Houston’s seasonal favorite described by the Houston Press as having “Spectacular London sets... the inimitable Dickens’ tale, spiced with the usual fog and an unusual twist on the ghosts’ past, present and future.” A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas returns this year with a re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic story, which follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the three ghostly spirits that visit him on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Carol instills a powerful message about redemption and the spirit of the holiday season.

A Mozart Thanksgiving Jones Hall | November 26 – 27 HoustonSymphony.org | 713.224.7575 Give thanks for Mozart when veteran soloist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane leads an all-Mozart program this Thanksgiving weekend. Mozart’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor is the perfect foil for his charming and sensuous Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major. His delightful Prague Symphony unfolds like a musical love letter to the Bohemian capital.

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ave you ever wanted to join the millions of people who rent out their second home or portions of their primary home to guests from all over the world? The term “bed and breakfast” has been popular for years, but the digital world has taken this concept to the next level – assisting vacationers in easily finding you and your property.

First, determine whether you want to rent out portions of your residence and act as “host” to guests or multiple guests. The upside to this concept is meeting lots of interesting people and sharing your experience in the local culture with those guests. The downside is opening your private residence to others.

If you own a second home, you may want the home rented out during the times that you choose not to occupy the property. In either case, how do potential guests easily find and rent your property? There are a plethora of vacation rental websites with the most popular ones listed below. You may find that one or several of these fit your needs.

Airbnb With over a million properties around the world, Airbnb.com is probably the largest rental website. Travelers can select whether they want to rent an entire property, a private room, or a shared room. Airbnb also has a social component, where guests can review hosts and vice-versa. Airbnb doesn’t pay the host until 24 hours after guests have checked in to ensure that everything runs smoothly, and there’s also a 24-hour emergency line in case of problems.

HomeAway HomeAway specializes in the traditional private vacation home where guests rent out the entire property for a specific length of time. This service is top ranking on industry-leading search engines like Google. Their advanced web search ability allows travelers to quickly find the property they are looking for. The property owner is allowed up to 24 free photos as part of their subscription. HomeAway provides additional protection options for your vacation rental and provides customer service over the phone, online and via email.

VRBO

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fter the turkey, stuffing, and pies have vanished, wouldn’t it be nice to look back at this Thanksgiving season and feel good about how you have made a difference and helped your community? Why not make this Thanksgiving the one that truly evokes the meaning of the words “giving thanks.” Make this fall season the time you reach out to someone in need and find ways to give back for all your blessings. Here are a few ideas on how to get started.

Many cities and even smaller towns have soup kitchens or food pantries that help feed those in the community in need. If you’re not sure where to find a food pantry, contact local religious groups or community centers to get details on where to volunteer with your time or how to donate food items. Consider giving of your time or through donations year round to make your contributions

INGREDIENTS 1 gal 2 tsp 1 lb

6 oz 4 oz 3 tbsp 2 c 3 c

Water Kosher salt Cavatappi pasta Corn oil, as needed Onions Butter, lightly salted Flour Heavy cream Half & half

2 tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp White pepper, fine grind ¾ lbs Smoked cheddar cheese, grated 4 oz Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tbsp Corn oil 1 tsp Chipotle chili powder ¾ c Panko crumbs

DIRECTIONS In a large pot bring water and salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook 8-9 minutes.

Drain pasta and cool down under cold running water and reserve. Pasta should be slightly firm. Toss in corn oil and reserve.

HomeAway owns both popular vacation rental websites VRBO and VacationRentals.com. All three sites share the same features, provide the same services and insurance and display many of the same listings. Both HomeAway and VRBO are very efficient marketing channels, but you should try both to see which works best for you because performance for each site varies by property location and property type.

Melt butter in a large sauce pot set on medium high heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Do not brown.

Add cream, half & half, salt & pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook until thick for about 5-6 minutes. Grate both cheeses and blend into the sauce. Add cooked pasta and place into separate baking crocks or a 12” X 9” baking dish.

REAL ESTATE

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Other easy ideas? Many grocery stores offer “meals in a box” at the checkout line. The shopper simply pays the cost of a Thanksgiving meal at checkout and that food is delivered to a person in need at the holidays. Couldn’t be easier than that. Or consider sending holiday greeting cards and gifts that give back, such as UNICEF cards, proceeds of which benefit vulnerable children around the world. Even simple acts of kindness—taking an elderly neighbor out holiday shopping, raking their leaves, or bringing them freshly baked cookies—will help spread gratitude this season. The simplest idea of all? Inviting someone who may be alone on Thanksgiving to your dinner table. Now that’s giving thanks.

Chipotle Mac & Cheese

IN GOOD TASTE

Jersey Boys

Zoo Lights

You can also look around for “angel trees” or “adopt-a-family trees” during the holidays, often sponsored by local houses of worship, businesses, and schools. Select one or a few tags off the trees and donate these items in need. Requests are usually small items, such as a toy for a 10-year-old boy or a sweater for a woman in her 70s. Involve the whole family and have your children pick out items that they themselves purchase for another child their age, to teach the true meaning of the season. To further encourage and carry on the spirit of giving, help your children organize a coat, book, or toy drive on their own or via their school. The feeling they get when dropping off their gift for those less fortunate will be the greatest gift they receive all season long.

Home, Sweet Vacation Home

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

The Hobby Center for Performing Arts | November 15 - 20 Houston.Broadway.com This is the true story of how four blue collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! Jersey Boys features their hit songs Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, and Oh What a Night. “The crowd goes wild!” cheers The New York Times. The Jersey Boys creative team comprises two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

count. Get your children involved by setting up a food drive via the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

713.520.5959 | FlemingsSteakhouse.com

In a sauté pan set on medium high heat add oil and chipotle chili powder. Heat for 30 seconds until it starts to smoke. Remove from stove and quickly stir in the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs over the pasta and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until slightly golden brown and crisp. Yields 5 servings.

For a Meaningful Holiday...

EVENTFUL

Houston Zoo | November 18 – January 14 HoustonZoo.org | 713.533.6550 For this special night-time spectacular, the Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland, filled with brilliant displays of colorful lights and festive holiday music. Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the Zoo and take in all the awe-inspiring sights, including thousands of twinkling lights adorning the magnificent live oak trees, whimsical colorful projections over 15 feet tall, and life-size animated animal sculptures.

A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas Alley Theatre | November 20 – December 28 AlleyTheatre.org Houston’s seasonal favorite described by the Houston Press as having “Spectacular London sets... the inimitable Dickens’ tale, spiced with the usual fog and an unusual twist on the ghosts’ past, present and future.” A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas returns this year with a re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic story, which follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the three ghostly spirits that visit him on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Carol instills a powerful message about redemption and the spirit of the holiday season.

A Mozart Thanksgiving Jones Hall | November 26 – 27 HoustonSymphony.org | 713.224.7575 Give thanks for Mozart when veteran soloist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane leads an all-Mozart program this Thanksgiving weekend. Mozart’s dramatic Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor is the perfect foil for his charming and sensuous Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major. His delightful Prague Symphony unfolds like a musical love letter to the Bohemian capital.

H

ave you ever wanted to join the millions of people who rent out their second home or portions of their primary home to guests from all over the world? The term “bed and breakfast” has been popular for years, but the digital world has taken this concept to the next level – assisting vacationers in easily finding you and your property.

First, determine whether you want to rent out portions of your residence and act as “host” to guests or multiple guests. The upside to this concept is meeting lots of interesting people and sharing your experience in the local culture with those guests. The downside is opening your private residence to others.

If you own a second home, you may want the home rented out during the times that you choose not to occupy the property. In either case, how do potential guests easily find and rent your property? There are a plethora of vacation rental websites with the most popular ones listed below. You may find that one or several of these fit your needs.

Airbnb With over a million properties around the world, Airbnb.com is probably the largest rental website. Travelers can select whether they want to rent an entire property, a private room, or a shared room. Airbnb also has a social component, where guests can review hosts and vice-versa. Airbnb doesn’t pay the host until 24 hours after guests have checked in to ensure that everything runs smoothly, and there’s also a 24-hour emergency line in case of problems.

HomeAway HomeAway specializes in the traditional private vacation home where guests rent out the entire property for a specific length of time. This service is top ranking on industry-leading search engines like Google. Their advanced web search ability allows travelers to quickly find the property they are looking for. The property owner is allowed up to 24 free photos as part of their subscription. HomeAway provides additional protection options for your vacation rental and provides customer service over the phone, online and via email.

VRBO

A

fter the turkey, stuffing, and pies have vanished, wouldn’t it be nice to look back at this Thanksgiving season and feel good about how you have made a difference and helped your community? Why not make this Thanksgiving the one that truly evokes the meaning of the words “giving thanks.” Make this fall season the time you reach out to someone in need and find ways to give back for all your blessings. Here are a few ideas on how to get started.

Many cities and even smaller towns have soup kitchens or food pantries that help feed those in the community in need. If you’re not sure where to find a food pantry, contact local religious groups or community centers to get details on where to volunteer with your time or how to donate food items. Consider giving of your time or through donations year round to make your contributions

INGREDIENTS 1 gal 2 tsp 1 lb

6 oz 4 oz 3 tbsp 2 c 3 c

Water Kosher salt Cavatappi pasta Corn oil, as needed Onions Butter, lightly salted Flour Heavy cream Half & half

2 tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp White pepper, fine grind ¾ lbs Smoked cheddar cheese, grated 4 oz Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tbsp Corn oil 1 tsp Chipotle chili powder ¾ c Panko crumbs

DIRECTIONS In a large pot bring water and salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook 8-9 minutes.

Drain pasta and cool down under cold running water and reserve. Pasta should be slightly firm. Toss in corn oil and reserve.

HomeAway owns both popular vacation rental websites VRBO and VacationRentals.com. All three sites share the same features, provide the same services and insurance and display many of the same listings. Both HomeAway and VRBO are very efficient marketing channels, but you should try both to see which works best for you because performance for each site varies by property location and property type.

Melt butter in a large sauce pot set on medium high heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Do not brown.

Add cream, half & half, salt & pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook until thick for about 5-6 minutes. Grate both cheeses and blend into the sauce. Add cooked pasta and place into separate baking crocks or a 12” X 9” baking dish.

REAL ESTATE

corner

Other easy ideas? Many grocery stores offer “meals in a box” at the checkout line. The shopper simply pays the cost of a Thanksgiving meal at checkout and that food is delivered to a person in need at the holidays. Couldn’t be easier than that. Or consider sending holiday greeting cards and gifts that give back, such as UNICEF cards, proceeds of which benefit vulnerable children around the world. Even simple acts of kindness—taking an elderly neighbor out holiday shopping, raking their leaves, or bringing them freshly baked cookies—will help spread gratitude this season. The simplest idea of all? Inviting someone who may be alone on Thanksgiving to your dinner table. Now that’s giving thanks.

Chipotle Mac & Cheese

IN GOOD TASTE

Jersey Boys

Zoo Lights

You can also look around for “angel trees” or “adopt-a-family trees” during the holidays, often sponsored by local houses of worship, businesses, and schools. Select one or a few tags off the trees and donate these items in need. Requests are usually small items, such as a toy for a 10-year-old boy or a sweater for a woman in her 70s. Involve the whole family and have your children pick out items that they themselves purchase for another child their age, to teach the true meaning of the season. To further encourage and carry on the spirit of giving, help your children organize a coat, book, or toy drive on their own or via their school. The feeling they get when dropping off their gift for those less fortunate will be the greatest gift they receive all season long.

Home, Sweet Vacation Home

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

The Hobby Center for Performing Arts | November 15 - 20 Houston.Broadway.com This is the true story of how four blue collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! Jersey Boys features their hit songs Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, and Oh What a Night. “The crowd goes wild!” cheers The New York Times. The Jersey Boys creative team comprises two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

count. Get your children involved by setting up a food drive via the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

713.520.5959 | FlemingsSteakhouse.com

In a sauté pan set on medium high heat add oil and chipotle chili powder. Heat for 30 seconds until it starts to smoke. Remove from stove and quickly stir in the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs over the pasta and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until slightly golden brown and crisp. Yields 5 servings.

Amanda Walsh

281.451.8107 Amanda@agent-email.com

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016

ROYA

Keller Williams Energy Corridor 11757 Katy Freeway, Suite 950 • Houston, TX 77079

Lifestyle ROYAL OAKS COUN TRY C L U B

Brandey Heckeroth

713.254.3551 Brandey@agent-email.com

Featured Cover Property

3810 Antibes

3215 Bridgeberry

2830 Tudor Manor

3322 Bridgeberry

Thanks & Giving

FOR A MEANINGFUL SEASON

11610 Montmarte 3323 Bridgeberry

3123 Noble Lakes

11931 Royal Rose

11423 Gallant Ridge

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

Remarkable golf course home with sparkling pool and spa 4 / 3-1 / 3 Stunning home in the beautiful guard-gated Royal Oaks Country Club community. Perched on a small bluff overlooking the fourteenth green this desirable open-concept floorplan features a secluded study, travertine flooring, granite island kitchen, two enormous master closets, two master suite options (1 up/1 down) and a backyard oasis that will take your breath away! Custom designed pool with flowing fountains, lush landscaping, grotto of trees & endless golf course views. Truly a remarkable home!

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

Home Sharing

Hotel Alternatives for the Holidays

Fleming’s Steakhouse Chipotle Mac & Cheese

Royal Oaks Country Club Cover Home

Featured Exclusively By Luxe Living Properties