If I had a dollar for every time someone has told me they don’t want to go to Paris (or France, really) because they don’t like French food or they think the service will be terrible, I could probably afford that lovely little Parisian pied-à-terre I’ve always dreamed of. I’d like to dedicate this post […]
It’s entirely possible to be a homebody and still have a social life and travel as much as we do. I guess maybe that’s why we like being homebodies sometimes. It’s nice to actually not have plans. That being said, I am still one for creating moments at home that feel just as special as […]
It’s definitely not the holidays around here without a fun and festive cocktail. Whether you made the naughty or nice list this year, treat your guests (and yourself) to Prancer’s Pear Prosecco – or just “The Prancer” for short – a sweet infusion of pear, prosecco, and rosemary. We always have a ready supply of […]
After such a fun weekend with friends, I’m still a little in weekend mode. That’s why I thought it would be fun to share my wine lover’s playlist. It’s a little snippet of some of my favorite songs to get you through your favorite bottle. It’s a mix of old school and new, from mellow […]
Have you ever punched a grape before? It’s ok…they like it! Grape Punch is the process of “punching down” or pushing down the solid matter (grape skins, stems, pulp, etc.) that rises to the top in the fermentation vessel. In red wine making, it’s especially important to punch the grapes down to achieve more color […]
In spite of all those back-to-school ads, it’s still summer and I plan to squeeze out as much of it as possible. Even the weather knows what’s up (hello, consistent triple digit heat). But with the weather brings a level of laziness, or perhaps heat exhaustion, that means even though I want all the fun […]
When a friend of ours invited us to a supper club, we really had no idea what to expect. Do we need some kind of membership card? Is it held in some super secret location? What and when exactly is ‘supper’? And most importantly, will there be wine? The answers to these first-timer questions are […]
“Wine always tastes best under the sun that ripened the grapes.” No other statement could characterize the vibe better at the Texas Wine Revolution held this past Sunday at Horseshoe Bay Resort. The third annual non-profit festival showcased 49 of Texas’ best rosés and celebrated the beauty of 100% Texas grown wines. I was thrilled […]
My idea of the perfect girls’ weekend involves getting as comfortable as possible, finding a great patio and sipping on my favorite wines while catching up with the ladies I love most. This past weekend I hosted my three closest friends from Houston. Well, technically one lives in New Braunfels now and another might be […]
It feels like I just posted my last Friday favorites list and here we are at Friday again. Happy Friday the 13th! Does that date weird you out? I’ve never really paid much attention to it. The weather this week has been simply amazing. Spring in Texas is my favorite time of year where all […]
Avocado toast, or avo toast as hip foodies (a.k.a. people cooler than me) refer to it, is nothing new but it’s a staple in my house. I love having it for breakfast at least twice a week. I grew up with an early love of avocados because of my grandparents. I can remember a cup […]
My first time at a coffee festival was last weekend. It was a pretty fun day but as a first-timer, there are definitely some things you need to know. I asked a friend of mine to go with me to the San Antonio Coffee Festival and as two coffee lovers (and festival goers) we had […]
If your idea of a great New Year’s Eve is more relaxation than rager (but you still want to pop a few corks), then this little guide is for you. I love a festive celebration. It’s part of the reason why I love the holiday season so much. I’m one of those people who likes […]
How can it be that Christmas is less than a week away? I finally finished all our shopping and have just a couple more gifts to wrap. How is your gift list going? If you have any shoe lovers (or even yourself) to buy for, you might want to check out my style picks from […]
It’s no secret around here. We love our coffee. Although most days mean running out the door with a travel mug in hand, on the weekends we love to savor cup after cup in bed. Sometimes we do breakfast, too, but really coffee is the main event. Our sweet Bella enjoys getting back into bed […]
One of the Christmas traditions that I love most is hanging stockings along the mantel. We even have a stocking for our dog, Bella. As a family grows, it’s fun to see the number of stockings increase. At my in-laws’ house, the entire mantel is covered from end to end with matching red and white […]
Was that a quick month or what? I love the holidays but always feel like they’re over as soon as they begin. I really want to try and stretch out the holiday this year and slow down, if at all possible. You know those cliché things like sipping hot cocoa by the fire and wrapping […]
I have only been to Chicago twice, and both times were for just a few days in the month of October. But that’s all it took for me to fall completely in love with it. I titled this Eat+Stay+Play guide “Chicago, City of Appetites and Architecture” because it was those two things that made the […]
It’s Thanksgiving week and I have all things cozy on the brain. I just want to sleep in, stay in my pjs all day, sip hot cocoa (or wine) and start decorating for Christmas! We usually have a house full of people this time of year, and being snuggled up indoors with family is exactly […]
Happy Halloween, everyone! Are you trick-or-treating, handing out handy, watching the World Series, or all of the above? We will be handing out candy, binge watching Stranger Things season 2 and checking the game (Go Astros!). We hope to have some kiddos come by this year. The last couple of years we have had one […]