What we reported  In September, Mark and Krista Pierce opened Nutcracker Market favorite, The Royal Standard, in the Boardwalk at Towne Lake in Cypress. The boutique has four locations in Louisiana and specializes in fashion items, jewelry, totes, housewares and travel goods. Store Manager Saree Anderson said the store sells everything customers need, whether they knew it or not.

The latest In the boutique’s five months of business, customers have given feedback on the kinds of products they would like to see. Anderson said as a result, the Boardwalk location plans to carry more silver jewelry and men’s products.

What’s next Anderson said 2017 will bring more kids items to the Boardwalk location, including a special line of backpacks. The Royal Standard is planning its Easter line, which Anderson promises to be full of rustic items. The Pierces are interested in opening additional Greater Houston area stores but not for several years.

9955 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 108, Cypress 281-324-0377 www.theroyalstandard.com

This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 10 notable business openings here.