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
I’m big on the idea that you deserve to treat yourself with a cute mani/pedi moment every once and awhile (aka monthly? seems fair…) and I have been exclusively treating myself to this beauty and self care routine via ClassPass. Y’all, there’s so much out there to enjoy some R&R with almost any type of … 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 has four bars that feature tiki-inspired experiences — and It’s Not Hou It’s Me and Hot Pink Houston went to all four. 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
Updated for December 2021!! 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. 15 to … 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
The Flower Vault has made its epic return to Houston and it’s something you didn’t even know you needed! Walls and walls of colorful flowers after a year of contentious campaigning, a problematic (to say the least) pandemic, and political unrest? Yes. I’d like something simple to enjoy and take photos in. Get 20% off … Continue reading
God, I love the Heights. No denying it! I’m a lifelong Houstonian and the first time I felt truly at home (other than the House in the suburbs) was when I moved into a tiny townhouse of the bike trail in the heart of the Heights. So, I’ve somewhat dragged my feet on this post … Continue reading