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Best of Everything 2012

In a special editorial series, CultureMap looks at the finer things in life – at any price. CultureMap writers and contributors select the things they would love to own or visit if money were no object and explain why they made those choices. And they pick the best values on a host of items, from salads to costume jewelry, because everyone loves a bargain, particularly now.

Falcon 900 EX, jet, private plane

Private air travel just doesn't get any better than the Falcon 900EX

By Shelby Hodge - June 25th, 2012

If money were no object and the quest was for the best private jet in the skies, aircraft broker Janine Iannarelli would cash out on a Falcon 900EX, a sleek French bird that can soar 4,500 nautical miles without a refill ...

Cartier, Best Of, pearls, June 2012, Trinity pearls necklace, Yellow gold, pink gold, white gold, freshwater pearls, diamonds

Pearls of wisdom: Cartier Trinity collection offers a fresh take on a time-honored classic

By Clifford Pugh - July 4th, 2012

In her classic guide, A Southern Belle Primer, Dallas author Maryln Schwartz wrote: “My dear, this is something you must always remember. Your bosom can be fake. Your smile can be fake and your hair color can be fake. But your pearls ...

Best of Everything 2012

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Food with a view: The most scenic restaurants in Houston

By Marene Gustin

Jun 30th, 2012 at 5:15 PM

I love the outdoors. OK, for everyone who knows me, if you can please stop laughing for a moment, I’ll explain. I love the beauty of nature, the city ...


THE MAHARAJA WOULD APPROVE

The best jewelry in Houston? Step inside this opulent lair and gawk at rare beauties

By Shelby Hodge

Jun 30th, 2012 at 5:55 AM

Entering Wayne Smith Jewels in some ways is like entering a pasha's lair — so many treasures within, each a rare beauty unlike anything we've seen before. Credit for ...


BOOZY NEWS

A fine wine: Houston spot named one of the best wine restaurants in America

By Sarah Rufca

Jun 29th, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Who's the hottest wine guru in Houston? That would be Vanessa Treviño-Boyd, beverage director and sommelier at Philippe Restaurant + Lounge. First Treviño-Boyd was named one of the ...


FASHION FORECAST

What you should be wearing: Neiman Marcus fashion guru pulls together his favorite fall looks

By Shelby Hodge

Jun 29th, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Neiman Marcus fashion guru Ken Downing shared the best in fall fashion trends at a Recipe for Success benefit dinner at Neiman's in the Galleria. 


BOTTOMS UP VIDEO

Freshening up the mojito: Anvil's Alba Huerta creates the perfect cocktail for our sweltering summer

By Marcy de Luna

Jun 28th, 2012 at 2:15 PM

The Houston heat is sizzling and has me dreaming of a refreshing cocktail. I want a summertime drink that's delicious, of course, but also light and not too sweet ...


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