We made it to another holiday season and I am THRILLED. I absolutely love Houston during the holidays — a full month of Christmas lights, hot drinks, and spending time with friends and family. Of course, we might not get the winter wonderland weather, but there is SO stinking much to do. I’m overwhelmed just thinking … Continue reading
A new immersive holiday light show has made its way to Houston! Be sure to add the Lightscape at the Houston Botanic Garden to your holiday lights exploration list. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Lightscape at the Houston Botanic Garden. What is Lightscape? Lightscape is an immersive art, sculpture and light experience … Continue reading
OK, the temperature might not scream fall weather (YET!), but dang it! Let’s get festive! Here are some ideas for dabbling in some fall fun around town this season! Spooky times with Nightly Spirits I loooove recommending Nightly Spirits for Houston visitors and natives alike. The tour group has weekend tours that take you around … Continue reading
Houston mural scene is always developing, changing and evolving. Here is a list of Houston murals that are new to town (or just new to us) that we think you should visit. Here is your 2021 Houston Mural Guide. Trends in the murals that popped up coincided with a reckoning of forces with Black Lives … Continue reading
How well do you know Houston — and what are you willing to do to win some free things this holiday season? It’s Not Hou It’s Me has teamed up with Eighteen36 to put on a 10-day scavenger hunt full of amazing prizes. How it works. Every day from Dec. 10 to Dec. 19, Eighteen36 will … Continue reading
Tis the season y’all! And it’s a very weird holiday season indeed. Here are four socially distant ways to celebrate the holidays in downtown Houston! DECK THE TREES Every year The Alley Theatre has designers sponsor and decorate dozens of Christmas trees and this year is bigger than ever with the trees set up in the window … Continue reading
Anyone else reaching their quarantine limit with how many times they can walk around their same neighborhood block for the umpteenth time? Same. I’ve been refreshing my routine and breaking my quarantine habits by getting outside the loop and exploring all the wonderful things the Houston suburbs and surrounding area have to offer–like the Baybrook … Continue reading
Listen, if there’s one thing a pandemic isn’t stopping, it’s my love for Houston artists! So many great murals, so little time. Let’s talk about one specific neighborhood — First Ward. I’m talking the little nook south of I10, north of Washington Ave. and sandwiched between Sawyer Street and downtown. The area is also known as … Continue reading
Looking to travel but don’t want to get on a plane? Head over to First Colony Mall for a trip around the world without having to deal with jetlag. This first class mall in Sugar Land offers a whole host of fabulous dining options and cute boutiques to visit that will help your scratch your … Continue reading
We did it! Regular season is over for the Houston Astros — though, there are a few words I would use to describe that season, but “regular” isn’t one of them. Anyways, we’ve made it to the 2020 playoffs! How about a beer to celebrate? Actually, how about five! I’ve got five Astros-friendly, Houston-brewed beers for … Continue reading