For decades Montrose has been a neighborhood where you can come as you are and feel welcome. Now filled with museums, cafes, shops, and dives, you'll often find them shrouded in greenery or intermingled amongst residences. A great escape from the sea of concrete. We feel pride when we support our community, and inspired by the people who work tirelessly to run the places we frequent. We know parking is a nightmare, it's just something you learn to deal with. A sign of a more progressive and welcomed time, Montrose may no longer be the ubiquitous gay community it was once. This doesn't mean it's lost its charm or forgotten its roots. To take a quote from one of the neighborhood's original developers (J.W. Link) a little out of context, "Houston has to grow. Montrose [will] lead the procession."
Minimal home goods and quality wardrobe staples.
We caught Kay right in the middle of a renovation, but it was impossible not to pick up on her incredible eye and vast collection of antiques and eccentricities. Years ago we had the opportunity, on a home tour along with many Houstonians, to see the inside of her beautiful home tucked right behind her shop on the most traveled street in town. In the vein of her redo, we talked about the merits (or distinct lack there-of) of paint color names, and loved on her little black poodle. Tip: Park behind the shop, and bring an open ear. Kay is so friendly, and I think she knows everyone in town. Also, ask her about her new endeavor, it sounds exciting!
