So what do you do when you’re going to a Halloween party and you’re finishing up your costume that morning and have zero time to prepare and transport a food item to bring? Asking for a friend…actually, that was me over the weekend right before my friend Miranda’s (Spooky Little Halloween) annual Halloweenie Roast . I saw […]
Holidays
Trick or Treat Yo Self: A Candy & Wine Pairing
If eating candy, drinking wine, and watching Practical Magic is wrong, I don’t want to be right! Katy, Christen from Short Sweet & Lovely, and I had an impromptu wine pairing recently and gave little thought to rules and pretentiousness…and it was lovely! Here’s what we paired… Prosecco & Sour Candy Our appetizer […]
Halloween Wine: Casillero del Diablo
Yes, the one with the devil on it. I love beautiful, funny, and themed wine labels. I represent the average wine drinker perusing the grocery store or liquor store aisles for something fun to bring to parties. And the most wonderful time of the year is upon us: Halloween, All Hallows Eve, Samhain, and Day of […]
Trick or Wine: Casillero del Diablo
I’ll admit that I love beautiful, funny, and themed wine labels. Wine, like music, is mood setting. So here we are in the middle of the most wonderful time of the year: Halloween, All Hallows Eve, Samhain, and Day of the Dead. I recently enjoyed samples of Casillero del Diablo (which translates to The Devil’s […]
Houston Top Picks for Locals and Tourists
I live and work in the fourth largest city in the United States, and I’ve been here all my life. The sprawling city, the surprising number of trees, the bayous, the traffic, the heat & humidity, the mosquitoes, and the unlimited food options are all a part of every day life for this Houstonian. So […]
Channeling My Inner Child at Houston Zoo Lights
Do you remember driving around neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights when you were a kid? Those are some of my fondest childhood memories, especially during the holidays. Now that I’m a grown up (groan) and sit in traffic 10 hours per week, I’d rather not add another couple hours looking at lights. As a nice […]
Christmas Cards Upcycled/Repurposed into Gift Tags (DIY)
Don’t throw away those Christmas cards! Not to hoard or anything (that’s what we tell people, but really, this is a judge-free zone), but those cards with the pretty fronts can be reused next year as gift tags. I saw the idea on Pinterest and was happy to find that I already had all the supplies […]
Wine Cork Christmas Ornaments (DIY)
I’m a wine cork hoarder. I collect wine corks from home, restaurants, wine festivals, and winery trips. I love making wine cork crafts with these little wooden memories. The holiday season is no exception, so I have about two dozen wine cork ornaments on my Christmas tree. Wine makes everything more festive! This is a […]
Making Mulled Wine Your Way
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Thanksgiving Wine: What to Bring & What to Serve
You can’t escape it: Thanksgiving is upon us. Whether you’re hosting a formal family dinner, joining a casual Friendsgiving, or just wanting to keep it classy while watching sports ball…wine is on the menu! So what do you pull from the cellar or buy from the store? As always, you can do whatever you like, […]