Everyone loves a good surprise party, if it’s done right. Make sure your secretive soiree goes off without a hitch with Camille Styles Moore’s expert event planning tips.

Enjoy San Sebastian like Spanish royalty as Paul Bradshaw chronicles his wining and dining extravaganza through Spain’s northern coast.

For a getaway of luxury, decadence and extravagance, look no further than Le Hotel Bristol in Paris.

Brilliant’s comprehensive guide to the top restaurants, shops, hotels, amenities, and more in Texas.

Be warned that this chic collection of wallets, coin purses and money clips will transform anyone into a pickpocket.

Suzanne Droese is Dallas’ answer to the modern mom about town. Married to an architect and loving mother of twin boys, this Rest + Revolution Public Relations exec divulges all of her favorite things from travel essentials to chic charities.

Can’t wait for Spring Break? Let Jason Z. Guest steal you away on a mental vacay to the pristine shores of Las Alamandas, Mexico.

Brilliant catches up with event and style guru Colin Cowie and learns about what it takes walk in his shoes.

Party planner Camille Styles offers valuable insight on how to the throw fabulous festivities, and how to be a happy host while doing so.

Only at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas will you find the best in contemporary art and a speaker series of cultural icons providing many evenings of sophisticated conversations.

Journey to the border of Texas to commemorate a beloved tradition to celebrate our first president’s birthday.

Brilliant’s Socialebrity Sip ‘n Spin celebration undeniably lit up the Austin sky and kept everyone on the dance floor with perfectly mixed beats.

Texas couple Philip and Donna Berber teach us all that it’s better to give than to receive.

Stephanie Marichal highlights Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that fills the hearts of children with each granted wish.

Houston art guru Carolyn Farb captures our attention as she names her favorite artists on the rise.

Author of Bullet Points, Kevyn DeMartino, dishes on how to make the most of your professional time in an age filled with chaos and stress.

Valerie Hausladen offers exclusive insight on sailing to success with tips on how to find your Professional Destiny.

Learn one of life’s most important lessons through the power of ripples.

A well-behaved child is a well-loved child. It’s never too early for youngsters to mind their manners.

Discover Texas’ best places to start and end the work day from power breakfasts to powerful happy hours.

‘Tis the time to cleanse. Reset your body before the sweltering months to come.

Mary Schneider reveals how loving yourself and those around you can help you get the most out of your New Year resolutions.

Geoff Connor commemorates two presidential libraries and museums in Texas and the legacies behind them.

For decades, Bernardo sandals have livened the steps of the many women who flaunt them. Get the full story on their rich history from the beginning.

Natalie Bond exposes L.A.’s hottest spots, where anyone who’s anyone is sure to be seen.

Vivid and vivacious like a warm summer’s day, Consuela’s chic totes and home accessories will brighten your mood and your room.

Annie Kreighbaum gives a fashion forecast as she relives her experiences during New York Fashion Week.

Discover why “downsizing” is “in”, and how MINI Coopers are making their mark as a global phenomenon.

Warm up with some of the most sought-after reads this spring season.

This retrospective piece on designer and artist Enid Collins shows how handbags continue to make a statement about the person donning them.

Graydon Parrish explains why art really is in the eye of the beholder.

Sip some champagne as we invite you to the most lavish parties and philanthropic events throughout Texas.

Publisher’s Letter
Brilliant casts its own votes during Oscar™ season, highlighting the many facets of Texas and its most deserving winners.

Editor’s Picks
The ladies and gents battle out the season’s must-haves, ranging from trendy threads to sultry scents.