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    living big in memorial

    Memorial mansion boasting massive lot hits the market at $11 million

    Holly Beretto
    Nov 5, 2019 | 11:55 am

    There's an old country song that declares, "Give me land, lots of land." To be fair, the song was talking about wide-open vistas under starry skies. But there's still something about a home on a huge spread, and that's just one of the things that makes 402 Timberwilde Ln. in Memorial so distinct.

    The five-bedroom, six-bath home takes up 9,584 square feet and sits on nearly three tree-lined acres — on a lot that's more than 107,000 square feet. The sprawling estate is offered for $10.9 million by Lisa Kornhauser of John Daugherty, Realtors.

    Built in 1995, its white walls and arched doorways evoke mission-style architecture, while the stunning dark wood beams that accent the ceilings give nods to farmhouse style. Add to that generous room sizes, an art studio, a tennis court, and breathtaking wooded views, and it's clear that whomever next owns 402 Timberwilde might never want to leave this enclave.

    The home's front door opens onto a tiled entry way whose centerpiece is a stunning wood staircase. Formal living rooms and a first-floor library showcase the home's striking attention to detail, with hardwood floors. Wide windows allow for endless natural light. Imagine a space with 12-foot ceilings that feels welcoming and bright — that's the beauty of this home's layout.

    The exquisite downstairs master suite has windows with plantation shutters, wide-plank floors, a ceiling fan, and a fireplace that gives the massive space a cozy feel. The modern bathroom has a long double vanity, a huge walk-in shower, and a soaking tub.

    Upstairs, four additional bedrooms have en-suite baths, and there's a gorgeous, sloped-roof game room with its own fireplace and a view of the backyard. The pitched roof is outlined with 100-year-old wood beams. The home also features a mini-apartment suite with its own kitchenette, perfect for live-in in-laws or visiting guests.

    The property at 402 Timberwilde is a showstopper, with giant trees and artfully done landscaping. The in-ground pool with a brick-tile pool deck is a natural place for outdoor entertaining, and there's ample space for a summer kitchen. A red-brick pathway leads to the tennis courts, and sweeping lawns give the home the feeling of being on an island in a sea of green.

    Just off Memorial Drive near Hunter's Creek Village, 402 Timberwilde is close to everything Houston has to offer, but manages to be a world away from the city's clamor. This is a home that is inviting and made for living.

    White walls and dark wood beams make for a stunning framework.

    402 Timberwilde Lane Memorial Houston
    Photo by TK Images
    White walls and dark wood beams make for a stunning framework.
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    Crafted in Colombia

    Restored Montrose home-turned-store showcases artisan furniture and gifts

    Emily Cotton
    Jan 2, 2026 | 11:30 am
    Casa Amariz
    Photo by Andrea Canon
    Designer Monica Amariz welcomes clients to her new Montrose showroom and decor store Casa Amariz.

    Located in the heart of Montrose, Casa Amariz is the latest interior design showroom to join the growing trend of embracing historic architectural preservation here in Houston. A stone’s throw from The University of Saint Thomas, the 1925 residence on West Alabama recently received a respectful restoration by proprietor and designer Monica Amariz.

    A native Colombian and former structural engineer, Amariz has high hopes for her design space that will also double as a community-first launchpad for local non-profits, artisan pop-ups, and casual workspace for officeless designers who are just starting out.

    Casa Amariz will be the first business to occupy the space, as it has been a private residence since being built 100 years ago. The two-story brick house — complete with 50 original, double-hung, glazed windows — required a not-insignificant amount of work.

    Nevertheless, the restoration saw that the original hardwood floors, doors, windows, banisters, balustrades, and even most of the original plumbing fixtures remained intact. The now light-and-airy interior functions as a beautiful and historic backdrop for artisanal furniture lines, home decor, accessories, and artwork imported from Amariz’s native Colombia — all in a comfy-cozy atmosphere.

    “The house has good bones, but the feeling of a house, you don’t get that with new buildings,” Amariz tells CultureMap. “I wanted a home feeling to it. I want people to come in and feel that peaceful feeling of making it home. I really want it to be a place to create community, give back, and open it to nonprofits to have a space they can use here, for other designers to use, and to small, local brands that want to have a pop-up shop. I want to do that and give back.”

    All of the furnishings at Casa Amariz are handmade from solid oak, organic woven fabrics, supple leathers, and natural stone — all imported from Colombia. Fully-customizable and completely made-to-order artisanal lines Diamantina y la Perla, known for their elegant and sculptural silhouettes, and the more minimalist, industrial brand Quinta Edicion, are the two stars of the showroom. Artworks are by hyperrealism artist Alex de la Torre, who shows in New York and Paris as well.

    “I want to be able to celebrate that [artisanship] and bring back all of the culture that we miss now that we are here, and share this with Americans so that they can see what we are all about,” explains Amariz. “We love creating, and there are so many artisans over there — in Colombia, Mexico, Bolivia, and all Latin American countries — so I wanted to bring a little of that back.”

    Amariz has filled the remaining spaces with accessories and home decor that she painstakingly chose herself. Shop handmade pottery, placemats, candles, baskets, blown glass, china, and more. The plates can be customized with artwork, even the family dog can have its likeness on a dish — whatever can be dreamed, can be done.

    The bold, yet muted, green that now wraps the brick exterior and set back porch lends a sophisticated and modern touch to an otherwise classic facade. “I love green. Green is such a hopeful color, it’s an abundance color,” says Amariz. “I wanted to keep the feeling of the house. It has a nice vibe, a peaceful vibe. It feels like this house has lived, and it feels like it has a history — I love that.”

    In some additional exciting news, Casa Amariz will be designing the living room for the 2026 ASID Showhouse slated to debut in September.

    Casa Amariz is currently open by appointment at 1636 West Alabama St. Keep an eye out for regular store hours beginning in February.

    Casa Amariz

    Photo by Andrea Canon

    Designer Monica Amariz welcomes clients to her new Montrose showroom and decor store Casa Amariz.

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