In full transparency, I wasn’t sure I was going to share this experience. The main reason is I’ve always had major skepticism when it comes to any sort of treatments or products that offer “quick fixes.” My dad taught me long ago when something seems too good to be true, it usually is. But in this case […]
Not all Fridays are created equal, so let me tell you about my Friday at Four Seasons Spa in Houston— here’s a spoiler alert for those with a short attention span – the Tata Harper Serenity Ritual body treatment/massage (with Tristan) was one of the best I’ve had in Houston. Another spoiler alert: comment on […]
Summer is here and if you’re in Texas, you know finding any sort of refreshment (a pool, a vibrant and fresh drink, a car with properly working air-conditioning, etc.) is an absolute must. I always love sharing my favorite drinks (y’all already know I’m a big fan of rosé), but this summer I have fallen […]
I love Aspen and how it makes me feel unlike any other city I’ve visited over my years as a travel writer. And yet, no matter how many times I visit Aspen, I fall more in love each time. Though I’ve always heard good things, I hadn’t ever stayed at the Limelight in Aspen until this […]
It’s certainly not a secret I love all things Denver. It’s just a fantastic city, especially during the summer. Last month, I spent a week at Halcyon Hotel Cherry Creek (pronounced Hal-see-uh n) and I could not have been more impressed (not just with the hotel and all its uniqueness, but the overall vibe and amenities around Cherry Creek). Check-in […]
We all need to get away with a gal pal every so often, and sometimes jumping on a flight or going into full-on planning mode chockfull of itineraries and Internet searches defeats the purpose. Last month I decided to take a last-minute road trip from Houston to Baton Rouge (277 miles), and I was pleasantly […]
[Updated 6.1.18, original post 10.5.16] It’s been made very clear that I have an obsession with donuts. Donuts are my love language, remember? One of my absolute favorite things about living in a big, sprawling city like Houston are all the dining options, which of course, includes donuts. Without further ado, here is your ULTIMATE […]
Finding the time, patience or even the knowledge to get all dolled up and keep my makeup fresh and glam isn’t really my thing. It’s not that I don’t like looking like I have my life together and care about my appearance, but some gals were blessed with a steady hand for eyeliner and the […]
Houston’s original premium cycling studio rides into new downtown digs With temperatures already well into sweltering summertime numbers, the popular and next-generation indoor cycling studio RYDE has rolled into downtown at the perfect time for locals looking for a premium, air-conditioned spin studio. The new RYDE location is the only dedicated indoor cycling studio in […]
If you have commitment issues or FOMO when it comes to finding that perfect place to sweat, burn, tone, and tighten, be sure to check out these hot spots that promise a sweat-inducing workout and deliver results, all while letting you give them a trial run. Orangetheory Fitness With 14 studios in Houston and six […]
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