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Blog by Jeremy Steckler for Apartment Guide So, you’ve got one day in Houston, TX, and want to make the most of it – you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re exploring the town for vacation or trying to decide on renting an apartment in Houston or even buying a home, ApartmentGuide can help you with planning…

In an age where screen time often replaces face time, finding meaningful ways to connect with loved ones is more important than ever. One surprisingly powerful way to do that? Crafting together. Whether it’s scrapbooking, knitting, painting ornaments, or making DIY gifts, crafting with family and friends isn’t just fun—it’s good for your…

In a fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and burnout have become common, many are turning to creative outlets for relief and healing. One such outlet—often overlooked but deeply therapeutic—is painting. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone who hasn’t picked up a brush since grade school, the act of painting can offer powerful…

Rhonda Turner, a Houston Police Department Sargeant, is preparing to hang up her badge and pick up a paintbrush as the CEO of The Rustic Brush. Watch the full interview on KPRC 2+

Rhonda Turner is the CEO of The Rustic Brush, and Owner of The Rustic Brush – Memorial and Pearland locations. She is also a 29-year veteran Sergeant with the Houston Police Department. Rhonda empowers women by cultivating new entrepreneurs to become business owners and making their dreams a reality. Read the full interview on The…

Rhonda Turner, a dedicated public servant with almost 30 years of experience in the Houston Police Department, is trading out her badge for power tools. With retirement in mind, Turner focused on the next chapter and purchased the Memorial location of The Rustic Brush, a popular do-it-yourself (DIY), home decor studio franchise. Her passion for…

Rhonda Turner, daughter of Helen and the late Phillip C. Turner, grew up with a passion for art and creating. After a visit to The Rustic Brush reignited her love for creativity, she felt divinely guided to open her own studio. Following her father’s passing, Rhonda negotiated the purchase of The Rustic Brush – Memorial….

HOUSTON –To kick off Hanukkah, the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center partnered with Rustic Brush on Nov. 22 for a family craft time, making DIY wooden signs with Hanukkah themes. The workshop brought families together and created a decoration for the home to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Lindsay Peyton at the Houston Chronicle…

The 11 Greater Houston locations of The Rustic Brush participated in the July Bridal Extravaganza over the weekend. This is a bi-annual event held at the George R. Brown every year. It is a one-stop shopping experience to find everything you need for your wedding. There were over 300 exhibitors ranging from wedding cakes, wedding…

WACO – We are learning all about The Rustic Brush-Waco, Tx, a DIY creative wood designing business where you can have fun being creative for several hours. Living Local took a tour of The Rustic Brush Waco and then crafted their own wood sign. Watch the videos in the links below! Nohely Mendoza takes a…

From silhouettes to succulents, mom will love celebrating at these special events around Houston. A MOTHER’S LOVE IS GENTLE, understanding, beautiful and powerful. And while flowers are classic, a recent survey found that more moms want an experiential gift on Mother’s Day. If you’re out of ideas (and can’t get brunch reservations), check out these…

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Reclaimed wood is a huge home decor trend these days. If purchasing reclaimed furniture or flooring isn’t for you, you might just want to make rustic home decor yourself. At The Rustic Brush in Houston, you can get your friends together and create your own work of art! Jonna Lee spent…