Taelor La Venia at Mod Coffeehouse in Galveston. Makeup by Desa Polivka, a Mary Kay independent sales director, 409.682.1113, www.marykay.com/desa. Hair by Rebecca Rivera, of Total Technique Salon, 3226 13th Ave. N., Texas City, 409-945-9542. Photo by Stuart Villanueva

Meet our February cover model

Name: Taelor La Venia

Hometown: Santa Fe/Houston

Occupation: College student studying for a biotechnology degree.

Photo by Stuart Villanueva

What’s your favorite way to stay warm on a cold day? I enjoy layering warm winter clothes, and a cute pair of boots. A hot beverage, and a cozy blanket always seems to do the trick.

Tea or coffee? I enjoy them both equally.

What’s your favorite thing about living on the Texas Coast? The warm weather is one of my favorite things about living on the coast, along with great food, and the ability to see hundreds of stars at night when you look up into the sky. Being so close to the beach is another plus; it’s very tranquil.