Grab your American flag shorts and your face paint because it’s time celebrate America’s birthday yet again. From BBQing to pool partying, there are tons of ways to celebrate. But Houston’s biggest bash is Freedom Over Texas in downtown Houston. Beer, music, activities — the party is fun for the whole fam. Here’s what you …
If you heard that I was headed to Menorca you probably thought I misspoke and said Mallorca. You’re mistaken. But that’s definitely a point in the column for local af vacation spot. In case you’re geographically lost, Menorca is an island just off the coast of Barcelona, Spain. I spent a few days in Menorca with a …
It all started with an Instagram post — well, for me at least. I remember specifically being in Riva’s (celebrating something?) and someone at the table mentioned Yacht Week. I felt dumb. Was this a reality show? Or….what? I am not used to being out of the loop on pop culture. The first picture was …
Ever since I had my first bite at Bosscat, I’ve been craving its brunch menu. But, as you might have noticed, we haven’t brunched in a while. I know. I’m so sorry. Let it be known that I am the most upset about this. Oh how I’ve missed mimosas and runny eggs. But the brunch …
I’m in adventure mode right now. I spend my days dreaming of exploring the world and evenings finding anything to do — from dinner at new restaurants to new workout classes. But the money pot is going to run out on this traveling lifestyle, so I’ve been seeking a thrill closer to home. Enter: …
I have three priorities when it comes to evaluating and picking a happy hour. 1. There’s gotta be food on the menu. Yes, I love drinks and the drink-only happy hour works at some already cheap bars and restaurants, but wherever I go, it’s gotta have something for me to nibble on. 2. It has …
Photos by Emily Sanchez of Emily 5 Photography I love wine, but I love working out too. To me, it’s like: “Oh I worked out to day, beer me a wine.” Thus, completely undoing my workout, but hey. It’s called balance. I discovered a new brand of wine on Instagram that lets you have your …
Bathing suits, shorts and lightweight dresses, right — that’s all a girl needs on a beach vacation abroad, right? Sorta. For months (and months and months) my friends and I had planned our The Yacht Week adventure (read the recap post!), but packing was low on the radar of things I was worried about. Last fall, … Continue reading
If you’re friends with me on any form of social media, you’ll know that I have a not-so-secret crush on Croatia. Signing up for The Yacht Week and then spending an extra week in the country to explore has got to be one of my best travel decisions to date–and lawd knows I’ve done a … Continue reading
We love Houston. And y’all we’re obsessed with all the fantastic designers and entrepreneurial talent coming out of our hometown. If you’re like us and always looking for opportunities to shop local look no further. Here are some of our favorite Houston-based designers who’s crafts and clothes are amazing and beautiful! Genie Mack Tassel earrings for the win. … Continue reading
Marketed as Houston’s Premier Running studio, RacePace Houston is bringing something unique to the running community here in town. The workout is unique–not only to Houston, but more or less the whole country. It’s also challenging and perfect for anyone who’s training for their first 5K or their 50th marathon. As someone who falls in … Continue reading
Houston has no shortcomings of fabulous pizza options. Seriously, you could pizza from different yummy spots every day for a month without repeating. Not that you should. Actually please don’t do that. But you know a “pizza restaurant” is really good if you go and don’t eat any pizza and still have an amazing dinner. … Continue reading
Under the guise of preparing my face for a make-up-less week on a yacht, I finally did a thing I’ve been wanting to do for a long time: I got eyelash extensions. And boy was I unprepared. I’ve had my eyelash extensions for less than 24 hours, so I have a bit of a journey … Continue reading
Planning a girls weekend getaway? Might we suggest Vegas, New Orleans, Austin, The Woodlands. If you’re skeptical, I hear you. As a city slicker who escaped Houston suburbia after high school to move inside the loop and live it up, I’m not going to lie–I had low expectations. I was expecting sleepy restaurants with high priced … Continue reading
