Last weekend Chris and I made it out to the Texas Renaissance Festival, with his friends Omar and Jefferson. If you don’t know what a renaissance festival is, it’s like a little town going back in time. There’s a big gathering of vendors who sell their Medieval-to-Renaissance themed wares including clothing, jewelry, home, and gifts. Even the food includes medieval-style… View Post
To help conjure up the spirit of Halloween this year, I’ve been playing the spookiest podcasts of the season. I listen to a lot of podcasts during my hour commute to and from work and these all make the trip so scary good. 5 Scariest Podcasts My Favorite Murder This is, hands down, my favorite podcast right now. Hosted by… View Post
Is surfing season back yet? Things might be looking up for this October Surfside. When most people think of going to the beach, and even surfing, they usually imagine a balmy paradise. But as people who surf know, the best waves come in with the cooler temperatures. The warm summer doldrums yield mostly flat water, especially in the Gulf, and… View Post
Who has time to go to the grocery store anymore, anyway? Blue Apron is a meal delivery service that sends a weekly box with exactly enough fresh ingredients for 3 meals. This was our first time trying Blue Apron out, and it was actually pretty awesome! When I came home from work on Friday, we had a cardboard box sitting… View Post
Chris and I caught Kusama: At the End of the Universe last weekend at the MFAH by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. The exhibit is comprised of two main installation pieces, Love is Calling and Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, as well as a series of paintings and a big Kusama sculpture that looks like a pumpkin. Love is Calling Here’s… View Post
It’s a little late, but my September Moon Calendar is finally done! As late summer rolls in, so do the hurricanes. Hopefully something will bring some waves our way. There hasn’t been much lately. A few weeks ago Hermine brought a little wave into the Gulf, but it was closer to Florida than Texas. The impact near us was fairly minimal…. View Post
Last weekend was marked by an amazing time on the lake in SUP Yoga Teacher Training! Friday through Sunday, I joined 11 other yoga teachers for SUP yoga teacher training through the BIG SUP yoga program. It is so awesome to spent 3 days in the outdoors on the water, surrounded by other yogis with their varied yoga backgrounds. What’s… View Post
Looking for a silver lining? These sleek silver-plated agate coasters are so easy to DIY. Agate slices come in so many beautiful colors. This marine tone works perfectly with our dining and living room, but turquoise and natural stone tones are also a lovely choice. Chris says the silver plating makes it look like they came from the moon. Or… View Post
Welcome, August! Per this August moon calendar, catch the new moon early in the month for a little stargazing. Most of the United States is probably preparing for fall, but here in Texas we are entering the throes of summer. They call this the “dog days” of summer, and temperatures are well into the 100s. My boyfriend and I are… View Post
Day 2 of Float Fest in San Marcos! Chris and I went down pretty early to float the river before the sun climbed to high. But really, the river cools everything off anyway. Floating was so much fun! It’s been a few years since I floated the river, and never with Chris. Just toss your tube in, hop on and… View Post