Memorial Lifestyle

Meet Kripa Shenoy, owner and pastry chef of EaDough. Inspired by a love of dessert and science, her approach to baking is rooted in precision and consistency. Her favorite? The croissant, a technical process that makes every perfect layer worth it.
From delicate French entremets to pastries infused with flavors like black sesame and garam masala, each bite at EaDough is thoughtfully crafted and globally inspired ✨

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Article by Gabi De la Rosa

An evening celebrating excellence, connection, and the women shaping our community ✨ Join us for the second annual celebration of The TEN! on Thursday, May 14 from 6:30–9 PM. Enjoy a champagne toast, light bites, wine, and music in an elegant setting, all while we honor inspiring women across Houston. A portion of proceeds will benefit The Women’s Home. Early bird tickets are available for $70 through May 11, with regular pricing at $85 beginning May 12. Reserve your spot and be part of an unforgettable night. 🖤✨

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The final days to experience Frida: The Making of an Icon at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston are approaching before the exhibition travels to London’s Tate Modern. Organized by curator Mari Carmen Ramírez, the exhibition traces Frida Kahlo’s evolution from a relatively unknown painter to an enduring global icon. Featuring 35 works by Kahlo alongside pieces by artists across five generations, the exhibition offers a thoughtful examination of how her image and narrative have been continuously reinterpreted, while reaffirming her significance as an artist and her lasting influence on contemporary art and activism. ✨🎨

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Photography by Courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Starting before you feel ready is often the first step toward meaningful impact, but clarity is what sustains it. Dress for Success Houston President Lauren Levicki Courville encourages women to lead with purpose, be intentional about their “why,” and stay grounded in strategy. While passion may open the door, it is structure, collaboration, and community that allow the work to grow and create lasting change. 💙
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Article by Allyson Straczek and Gabi De la Rosa

For Beth Braniff Harp, CEO of Kids’ Meals Inc., success is measured by impact. It’s seen in the children who go to bed nourished, the families who feel supported, and the stronger community being built each day. It’s also rooted in living with integrity, leading with compassion, and finding gratitude in the work and the people around her. Above all, success is grounded in the love of family and close friends, the foundation that continues to inspire everything she does. 💙

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The Tox Uptown is a space rooted in healing, intention, and holistic wellness. Through lymphatic body sculpting and facial treatments, clients come to reduce water retention, support digestion, and feel lighter, sculpted, and restored. With treatments performed largely by hand, the experience is both results-driven and deeply intentional. Now thriving in Houston, with new locations on the way ✨

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Article by Allyson Straczek
Photography by Courtesy of The Tox

Houston’s dining scene welcomes The Henry, an all-day concept that blends elevated dining with an easy, come-as-you-are feel. A standout on the menu, the Korean Prime Skirt Steak is marinated for 12 hours, seared to perfection, and served with rich double egg fried rice, seasonal vegetables, and a house-made Korean butter that ties it all together. 🍽

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Article by Gabi De la Rosa
Photography by Courtesy of The Henry

Our annual Women’s Issue is here, and it’s one we look forward to creating every single year. This edition is a thoughtful celebration of the women who shape, inspire, and elevate our community in so many ways. From curated features to powerful stories, every page was designed to both inspire and delight.

Inside this issue:
• A curated gift guide dedicated to all things hair
• A feature spotlighting Houston’s incredibly talented women pastry chefs
• The TEN! 2026 honoring ten extraordinary women making a meaningful local impact cindyruzicka999
• A look at the natural therapies designed to sculpt, detoxify, and restore at
And so much more!

Here’s to celebrating the women who continue to shape our community in meaningful ways. Find it in your mailbox or online at citylifestyle.com/memorial. We hope you enjoy!

The Consuela x James Avery Enamel Consuela Rose Ring brings a fresh take to a timeless symbol. Crafted in sterling silver and finished with hand-enameled detail, each piece is available in classic rose hues of red, pink, and yellow. It makes a thoughtful gift or a meaningful addition to your everyday jewelry collection. ✨

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Article by Gabi De la Rosa

L. Pearson Design is a Houston-based firm specializing in luxury residential interiors, known for its refined simplicity, timeless design, and effortlessly livable spaces. Each project is thoughtfully curated with a mix of art, antiques, and modern elements, creating interiors that feel both sophisticated and enduring. ✨

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Houston Ballet unveils its highly anticipated 2026–2027 Season, a lineup that honors its legacy while continuing to push artistic boundaries. Audiences can look forward to the return of beloved productions like Pecos Bill, Madame Butterfly, and Swan Lake, alongside works by acclaimed choreographers Lar Lubovitch and Justin Peck, plus a new creation from emerging voice and company member Jacquelyn Long. ✨

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