Summer is slipping away from us as we speak — so I guess that means it is time to announce the winners of our summer #ItsnotHouzie Contest! We awarded 12 themed winners and 9 runners up! Much of this was random and based off your photo or caption. If you won, YOU MUST EMAIL US to …
Houston Restaurant Weeks is alive and well all around Houston! Who’s down for a great meal? The month-long charitable movement means fabulous prix fixe menus at the best Houston restaurants for lunch, brunch, and dinner that benefit the Houston Food Bank! Eat good, do good! Every year, I sit down and make my HRW hit …
I’ve fallen in love with so many of the amazing picnic parks in Paris! It’s impossible to decide on just one favorite, so I’ve compiled a list of my favorite 10 picnic-worthy parks in Paris! Picnicking aka the “pique-nique” in Paris is the national sport of Parisians during the summer. Upon arriving to the city, …
August means two things to me: White Linen Night and Houston Restaurant Weeks! One’s over but the other is JUST BEGINNING! Here’s what else you can count on this month! Ps. If you do want more on HRW — click here. I’ll be updating this list of events, so stop by later to see what’s new! …
Cinque Terre is a collection of five towns on the western Italian coast: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Originally former fishing towns, the Cinque Terre coast has slowly transformed into a hiking and beach destination. Despite being full of visitors from all over the world, we immediately fell in love with our …
With my Firenze Card in hand and several tours scheduled, I was ready to take on Florence! A visit to the heart of the Renaissance art movement was our next stop on our 9-day in Italy trip. The Tuscan city did not disappoint! Give yourself plenty of time to explore Florence. There is so much …
Whether you call it Uptown or the Galleria Area (like us OG Houstonians), boy have we got a staycation idea for you! It includes: shopping (duh), seafood, rosé all day, and more! Here’s our Houston Galleria Area Staycation Guide! Stay: Hotel Derek Maybe a year or so back, Hotel Derek underwent some renovations. Now, the …
Houston’s definitely evolved into an incredible city that merges socializing with staying fit with having fun — and the coolest new event coming up is the perfect representation of that. The first Houston Scavenger Hunt was on Saturday, May 11, in Eado, but the organization already has its second event planned for the Heights on …
It’s the most magical time of the year. Houston Restaurant Weeks started on Aug 1, and will go through to Sept. 2. It’s time to prioritize which HRW menus you’re gonna take advantage of! Note: Ultimately, every single one of these restaurants and menus are donating to the Houston Food Bank so you can literally …
To avoid tourists in Venice, Italy is hard but not impossible. The natural beauty of Venice is overwhelming with medieval streets, painted houses, and over 118 islands connected by hundreds of bridges crossing turquoise blue water. The island city was a wonderful place to launch my 9-day trip in Italy. I’m a passionate traveler seriously … Continue reading
If you’re looking for the best brunch in Paris, you’re in luck! Paris offers a whole plethora of awesome brunch places that will make your mouth water. Granted the Parisian brunch concept is a bit different from the US. You’ll find more buffets and hardly any mimosas. Nevertheless, the weekend brunch hype is real. Get … Continue reading
What better place to learn French than in Paris? One of my goals when moving to France for the summer was to learn French, and I was able to do that with French classes at the Accord French Language School in Paris! Continue reading
July 13 is no ordinary Saturday this year. The day is 713 Day — Houston’s official unofficial holiday to celebrate itself. Seeing as were Houston’s official unofficial ambassadors, we’re taking this opportunity to guide you through this special day. Check out one of these 713 Day events Hopefully, the whole town will pick up on … Continue reading
Now that we’ve all survived 4th of July, let’s talk about the rest of July, which includes SPACE CITY MONTH celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the lunar landing from the Apollo 11 mission. For all things space celebration, click here! I’ve marked the events I plan on attending with an * so if you go, … Continue reading
I’ve found the best museum in Paris. It’s off the beaten track and it’s more amazing than you might think: The Foundation Louis Vuitton. Despite the fashion house name, the museum houses temporary exhibits of modern and contemporary art. The location, the building, the exhibits, and the events are so incredibly inspirational! Here’s why I’m … Continue reading
“The Best Workout in the World” has a location in Houston now. Barry’s Bootcamp opened one of its famed “Red Rooms” in River Oaks Shopping Center, and I survived a class taught by the CEO. Hold your applause. Continue reading
The Houston skyline is about to be showered with fireworks aplenty at the 2019 Freedom Over Texas. Plus, all around town there will be pops of fireworks shows you have a chance to catch too! Downtown’s fireworks are set to blast off at 9:35 pm, so if you’re near downtown, plan to look up around … Continue reading
Real Simple Energy saves people in Houston hundreds every month. When we’re hitting triple-digit heat waves in Houston, saving money on electricity might seem a bit improbable. This is especially true with how complicated it is to search, sign-up and manage all the nuances and fine print with electricity plans. Ready to turn up the … Continue reading
BEYOGA is a small unheated yoga studio in the Houston Heights. It teaches students mindfulness, proper alignment, patience and strength both on and off the yoga mat. Having discovered this Houston Heights yoga studio through Tidbits last fall, I quickly fell in love with the BEYOGA. While the space may be small, the results are … Continue reading
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