“Where is everyone, this is downtown Houston, right?” When most people envision living in Downtown, they picture a bustling metropolis, packed with coffee shops and restaurants, and people walking around the streets of the city under the shadow of skyscrapers and urban lofts. Take a walk around Downtown Houston and you will see a very […]
Category: Houston Living
Cool facts, things to do, places to visit in Houston.
Houston’s Montrose Real Estate Outlook 2014
Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, which occupies the majority of the 77006 zip code, has been in the Houston spotlight for most of the last 50 years. It is known as an edgy, trendy, eclectic, free-spirited sort of place (as William Broyle illustrates so well in his recent piece in the Texas Monthly). The increased media attention […]
Marry Go Round – Blog Series: Women Owned Businesses in Houston
“What does your dress look like?” It is the question that every bride gets asked before her wedding day. And although most men think the answer to this question is “white”, we females know there is a lot more that goes into “The Dress” for “The Big Day”. From huge billowing gowns, to sweetheart necklines, […]
Marie Flanigan Interiors–Blog Series: Women-Owned Businesses in Houston
Meet Marie Flanigan – the founder of Marie Flanigan Interiors. At 31 years old, she is an award-winning interior designer with a decade of experience under her belt. Marie Flanigan Interiors has been in business for nearly 4 years thanks to Marie’s hard work, dedication, and passion for design. Without a doubt she is a […]
Houston Weekend Getaway Series – Woodlands!
If you have had enough of the concrete and steel jungle for the week then maybe heading north to the Woodlands hidden amongst sprawling pine trees is just the answer. The Woodlands is not far from downtown Houston along I-45 and it can provide both a fun and relaxing weekend. Some hotels in the area […]
Houston Bayou Kayaking
Kayaking in Houston? You bet there is. Here’s a glimpse of some attractive kayaking locations that Houston offers! Discovery Green Nestled in the heart of downtown rests Discovery Green’s Kinder Lake, which offers scenic kayaking and kayak rides provided by the Buffalo Bayou Shuttle Service. This Inner Loop kayaking experience costs a small fee of […]
Houston Coffee Shops – The Best
Morning people–they are an interesting bunch. You know the type–their alarm goes off and they spring out of bed with rainbows and birds chirping– ready to go! I, sadly, am not one of those people. I drag myself out from under my covers and the first thing I do is make a double Americano. It’s […]
Best Pizza Places in Houston!
Are you in the mood for a slice of pizza? Here are the top pizza places around Houston that you should try! Pink’s Pizza This pizzeria is one of the best in Houston. The way to order here is by the slice, not by the whole pizza. Well, actually since one slice of pizza fills […]
Top Inner Loop Houston Farmers Markets!
Farmer’s Markets are an increceasilngly popular trend in Houston as there has been a growing number popping up all over Houston the past few years. Here are some popular ones around some of Houston’s great neighborhoods: Central City Co-Op in Downtown This farmers market is very different from the average market. It is a self-serve […]
Houston Hackathon 2013
Have you ever wondered where to go for green services in Houston? What if there was an app for it? This past May Houston held its very first Open Innovation Hackathon at Houston Technology Center. This event was a day-long process that was devoted to creative collaboration and coding to address many of the City […]
