Ten years ago, I went to a training class in the parking lot of a city park, and almost every dog was wearing a choke chain. The focus was on obedience, and the instruction was militantly delivered. Yet, if asked to describe the experience, the word “fun” would not enter my mind. The dogs responded, … Read more
According to the 2016 Women-Owned Business Report commissioned by American Express, “Between 2007 and 2016, the number of women-owned firms increased by 45%, compared to just a 9% increase among all businesses. Therefore, women-owned firms have grown five times faster over the past nine years than the national average.” This means that women are now … Read more
Dinner and a movie are dating staples, and while the traditional is always nice, it can also be fun to stray off the beaten path and find date ideas in Houston with a more novel way to spend time together. Whether you’ve been together for years or are trying to woo a new romantic interest, … Read more
Houston may be home to NASA, but it also serves as the first home to many Hollywood stars. First, we talked about the movies filmed in Houston, and today we will talk about the Houston Celebrities you may or may not have known who hail from our great city. Besides yourself, here are 30 Houston … Read more
Houston’s thrift stores are the perfect place to visit if you want to support local companies, get a sense of the city’s spirit and save several bucks. There are countless reasons to thrift, including saving money, reducing your environmental impact, curating a vintage closet, or keeping clothes from the trash dump. Houston has you covered … Read more
Over the past years, flea markets have developed and become unique shopping markets all over the globe. Flea markets are known for unique, second-handed, and vintage products. Some of these items include household items such as dishes, typewriters, retro furniture, phones, antique sewing machines and many others. Flea markets are necessary for today’s society for … Read more
Have you saved all of the discount codes from Shutterfly, Snappish, and Minted? Have you Pinned coordinating outfit selections for the whole family? Have you promised your brother-in-law, who owns the nice camera, a dozen homemade cookies for an hour’s worth of his time? All you need now is to find the perfect location for … Read more
Since Mother’s day is approaching, most families are looking for ways to treat their moms and show them how much they mean to them on this special day. However, without mom planning an event can be a little tricky, right? So, if you are stumped on where to go or what to do for Mother’s … Read more
We call it beautiful street art, graffiti, tagging, whatever you call it. We believe that graffiti walls in Houston enhance the city’s beauty, natural environment and add value to the surroundings. Houston has been very busy making the city even more beautiful recently by implementing well-placed street art with the Mini Murals. However, what about … Read more
Wonder what makes Houston’s fashion scene buzz? Or perhaps you’re looking to add a little local flavor to your wardrobe. Here’s a list of some Houston fashion designers that you need to know about. Whether you’re new to the fashion scene or a seasoned veteran, check out these talented individuals. These designers have something for … Read more
“Lakers lost! This SUCKS!!!!!!” -diary entry, June 12, 1984 I was thirteen years old. My handwriting in red marker matched my anger about the NBA Finals Game 7 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. My first record of sports writing wished that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson had kicked the butts of Larry … Read more
IMPARTING WISDOM > GIVING ADVICE Imparting wisdom is like baking a delicious dish, taking it to a potluck, and leaving it on the table with a serving spoon next to it amidst the other dishes. Imparting wisdom is inviting. It is intriguing. The choice of whether or not to try to the dish is left … Read more
Daniel Anguilu’s artwork gracefully demands my attention as I drive past Midtown. Shattered with gestural swoops and slashes, lines and shapes morph around an apartment complex like a luminous vine. His signature angular and geometrical abstract work stands out in an area of otherwise muted, dull colors. Bold and vibrant–the murals resemble colorful stained glass … Read more
When I walk into a department store and see a sea of cosmetics, I get a little excited. Makeup is fun, and when it is applied correctly, it should enhance and accentuate. However, I tend to lose a bit of the self-confidence it has taken me over 40 years to achieve when I am confronted … Read more
When you think of movies and films, you tend to think of LA or NYC as being the hubs of cinema. But what about Houston? Regardless of what Hollywood may predispose you to believe, Houston does have a lure that filmmakers have been attracted to for the past 40 years. So, let’s take a look … Read more
YOU’VE MOST LIKELY SEEN IT, AND MAYBE YOU’VE WONDERED ABOUT IT THE MAN BEHIND THE WALL, HOUSTON IS INSPIRED MURAL GONZO247, IS HIDING IN THE DARK NO MORE. There is a tendency toward ambivalence when we see street art, most commonly known as graffiti. Explosions of colorful words and figures are commonly seen behind conveniences … Read more