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    Party Watch

    New home pop-up shop in Montrose lures preservation lovers and hip young professionals

    Kate Bentsen
    Jun 29, 2014 | 10:02 am

    What: homeIdentity Pop-Up shop launch

    Where: Pop-Up Shop on Montrose Blvd.

    The 411: Enthusiastic philanthropists and partygoers with a keen eye for design gathered to celebrate the launch of homeIdentity, a luxury contemporary home goods pop-up shop. Guests perused sleek and cozy vignettes of Kartell furniture atop Nani Marquina carpets while bidding on a Kartell Victoria Ghost chair. All funds were donated to Pier & Beam, a young professionals group in support of Preservation Houston.

    On hand to host guests were co-owners Marcelo Saenz and Adrian Dueñas, along with Jim Parsons, director of special projects at Preservation Houston, and Pier & Beam representatives Nicole and Joey Romano. HomeIdentity’s permanent location on West Alabama will open in November, with the pop-up at 4411 Montrose continuing through summer.

    Guests nibbled on light bites from Cordua Catering and sipped on Deep Eddy Vodka and Circulo Tequila cocktails, Saint Arnold Lawnmower and bubbly from Crimson Lounge while enjoying music played by DJ Lewis Grell.

    Who: Spotted in the see-and-be-seen crowd were Yvonne Boustany, Katwing Comby, Karen Lix, Lindsay George, Brooke and Greg Candelaria, Emily Cotton, Todd Fiscus and Ceron, Daniel Dror, Caroline Starry LeBlanc, Tiffany Halik, Amy Johnston, Arliss Newman, Will Miraglia, Catherine Rodriguez, Catherine Sovany, Vasco Galvez, Colleen Wagner, Katie Jernigan, Julia Davis, Katie Green, Scott Seligman, Claudia Jimenez, Evelyn Escobar, Jeff Harrison, Clay Cessna, Dave Morris, Katie Patterson, Paige Johnson, Brad and Vanessa Leedy, Conor McEvily, Thelma Ginsburg, Francys Davis, Tom Pikey and Keri Jo Mccrory.

    Arliss Newman and Will Miraglia.

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    Arliss Newman and Will Miraglia.
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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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