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    Shelby's Social Diary

    Billionaire developer swoops in from NYC to present Decorative Center Stars of Design awards

    Shelby Hodge
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    May 3, 2013 | 10:35 am

    It's been two decades since New York-based billionaire developer Charles Cohen embraced the design field by orchestrating the first Stars of Design awards program at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. On Wednesday, he hosted the sixth annual Stars of Design and Stars on the Rise event at the Decorative Center Houston, which is part of his vast real estate holdings nationwide.

    Nominated and selected by their peers, eight individuals with established careers received the top honors and an additional five designers were recognized as up-and-comers in the field.

    The CEO of Cohen Brothers Realty presented the awards in ceremonies that preceded a cocktail reception attended by several hundred design aficionados.

    Interior design leader, blogger, TV star Bill Stubbs, head of William W. Stubbs and Associates, took bows for receiving the Stars of Design Lifetime Achievement award.

    Stars of Design award recipients were Jay Baker for architecture, Terrell James for art, Deuce Creative for graphic design, Mark Scioneaux for landscape design, Julie Soefer for photography, Gina Cartwright for jewelry design and Eleanor Cummings for interior design.

    Stars on the Rise awards were presented to Ashley Goforth, Kristen Nix, Nadia Palacios Lauterbach, Mark Schatz and Sally Wheat.

    Design fans and friends of the award recipients included Hiram Butler, Lee Nix, Sheridan and John Eddie Williams, Laurie Dykoski, Josh Pazda, Britttany Cassin, Emily Duff, John Lauterbach, Sam Abraham and Leo Jaimes.

    Interior designer Bill Stubbs, left, and developer Charles Cohen at the Decorative Center Houston Stars of Design event.

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    Interior designer Bill Stubbs, left, and developer Charles Cohen at the Decorative Center Houston Stars of Design event.
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    Swedish meatballs are coming

    Affordable furniture giant IKEA picks Webster for second Houston store

    Eric Sandler
    Oct 31, 2025 | 2:15 pm
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    Billy bookcases and Swedish meatballs are coming to the Clear Lake area. Swedish furniture giant IKEA will open its second full-service Houston-area store in Webster, the company announced.

    Slated to open in summer 2026, IKEA Webster will be located at the Center at Baybrook (19801 Gulf Freeway). It will be the company’s 10th store in Texas and second in the Houston area, joining its familiar Spring Branch location and a design-focused “Plan and Order” store in Katy. The store is known for its affordable, ready-to-assemble furniture, accessories, and other home items.

    “We are thrilled to continue our expansion across Texas to bring the dream of a better home within reach for more people across the country.” said Javier Quiñones, CEO & chief sustainability officer, IKEA U.S. “The opening of IKEA Webster highlights our commitment to bring IKEA closer to the many people and make it easier and more affordable to access our home furnishing products and solutions.”

    Coming in at an impressive 93,000-square-feet, the store will offer 7,000 products, including 4,800 that can be taken home directly from the store. Larger items, such as sofa and beds, may be ordered for in store pick-up or delivery.

    IKEA’s “As-is Department” fosters sustainability by selling used products, discontinued items, and other products at lower prices to prevent them from being discarded.

    In addition to purchasing products, customers will be able to meet with IKEA staff for help designing kitchens, bedrooms, and other spaces. Of course, the store will also offer IKEA’s signature cafeteria, loaded with hot and cold items such as meatballs, plant balls, hot dogs, veggie dogs, cinnamon buns, and more.

    “I’m excited to bring the IKEA experience and stylish, functional, and affordable home furnishings to more customers in Houston!” said Fredrik Rabe, market manager, IKEA Houston. “We are meeting the many people where they are, and I’m thrilled that we are continuing to grow our presence across Texas.”

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