Possibly one of the best ways to enjoy fruit is in a smoothie sangria. Obviously, we love a nice cocktail here at It’s Not Hou and are pretty much always down to try out fresh, new recipes. What I’m currently crushing on right now is super uber fruit-filled sangria. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and can even … Continue reading
Barcelona felt instantly different from Madrid. Like a whole different country (which it basically is, Catalonia). And some described the difference in a very Texas way: Madrid is Dallas, and Barcelona is Austin. I HATE this description bc I love Madrid and would not compare it to Dallas, ew. Just kidding. But, I still … Continue reading
This past weekend, I celebrated my one-year anniversary of becoming a homeowner! It’s not every day you choose to spend all of your savings and become hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt–so if that isn’t a reason to celebrate I don’t know what is! I live in an adorable lime green townhouse that I fondly … Continue reading
Your friends who moved to “New York City” but actually live in New Jersey aren’t necessarily living a lie. New Jersey is so much more than the Jersey Shore. Everything is walkable (and New Jersey locals walk just as damn fast). Newark is only a 20 minute cab ride away (and they have Uber pool … Continue reading
I recently got back from one of the most amazing beach trips ever–the glamorous island of Puerto Rico!! Since it’s part of the US, it’s a breeze to get to from Houston (only a 4 hour flight!) and is a popular cruise ship destination. My four days in Puerto Rico probably had an edge on … Continue reading
Although none of my friends will agree with me–for lack of knowing or reasons to be obstinate, I firmly believe that Big Eyed Fish, the American Southern cuisine restaurant on Washington Ave. is wildly reminiscent of a pub in Ireland. It’s cozy with wood paneling, a friendly bar, plenty of benches for seating and with the … Continue reading