Houston just got an immersive art experience that would make Willy Wonka extremely proud. Ever feel jealous of little Charlie Bucket or were you known as the kid that forced their friends to play yet another game of Candyland? Well, you’re about to see your sweet dreams come true. Candytopia just opened!! The experience winds … Continue reading
Update 7/18: FOMO Factory closed suddenly after the death of its owner, Rachel Youens. It absolutely breaks my heart to see this happy place where visitors got to be a big kid again end in such tragedy. Rest in peace, Rachel, you created something extremely special to me. <3 Original blog post below. When I … Continue reading
Are y’all ready to have the most Instagramable picnic in Houston? If so, head on over to Picnics in the City for the cutest, most luxurious picnic set up! From the instant I saw them on Instagram, I fell in love. If you haven’t seen their page, definitely check it out! Mention It’s Not Hou … Continue reading
Have you visited your local Houston Museum of Natural Sciences lately? Ya need to! For one, you need to go to the moon ahead of Space City Month in July! And, while you’re snapping away photos of you pretending to hold up the moon, head to InFocus, a new “photographic experience” at HMNS. Here’s what … Continue reading
We’re back for another summer of our #ItsNotHouzie Instagram contest! Enter for a chance to win some fanfreakingtastic Houston experiences and prizes! How to Enter Post a photo to your Instagram featuring one of our koozies (aka the #ItsNotHouzie) Post June 1-July 31, 2019 Include #ItsNotHouzie and @itsnothouitsme in the caption If you have a … Continue reading
We’re living in a time of “treat yo’self” — and what a time to be alive! Picked Flower Co. has brought us a new way to give ourselves some self love with regular flower deliveries. The Houston-based flower truck just opened its brick-and-mortar location in the Heights. The subscription plan is available online. I’ve had … Continue reading
Happy Space City Month!! Did you know that was even a thing? Thankfully, you have us! July 20th the 50th anniversary of making it to the moon, and so this whole month is extra special. Here’s what you can do to get pumped about during Space City Month! 1. Spacey Casey making all the appearances … Continue reading
Y’all know I LOVE the city of Houston! And one of my missions through running this blog is to create an indispensable resource for Houston residents to learn about the hippest places in town. From trending restaurants and new fitness studios to cultural events and art installations, we provide inside tips for readers to fall … Continue reading
Yay! Your bestie is getting hitched! They are probably way to stressed out to plan any part of their bachelorette or bachelor party — and tbh you might be too! Have no fear for It’s Not Hou is here! I’ve been the point person on a few bachelorettes in town. I thought I’d finally sit … Continue reading
The cutest new spot in Montrose popped up to make all your pink unicorn dreams come true! Rainbow cakes, cotton candy, donuts and more are what you can expect from the Unicorn Magical Dessert Bar — but is it worth the hype? My first impression of the eatery is that it’s a lot — in … Continue reading
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