Ever since Drew Barrymore made her directorial debut in 2009 with Whip It, we’ve had derby-fever. Due to one reason or another, we never made it to the Chicago Roller Derby. However, remembering from the movie that the sport has it’s roots in Texas, one of the first things I did after unpacking our apartment … More Whip It, Derby Style
It’s hard to believe that it’s January 8, 2013! We’ve already begun planning our next trip, and I haven’t yet recapped 2012. So, here it goes… 2012, like every other year I suppose, was full of ups and downs. It just seemed like all of our “down” time this past year was spent in a … More 2012 In Review
There are few things that I enjoy more than art and being outside, so when I got wind that there was an outdoor art festival happening this weekend I made sure I was there! Like I mentioned earlier, Houston has been a pleasant surprise, and it’s art scene continues to catch me off guard! It … More Via Colori
While thousands of people descended on Chicago this past weekend to protest the NATO summit, we were in a less hostile mood and headed the opposite direction towards the Northern neighborhoods. Nestled in Chicago’s North Side is one of our favorite places to go for a good time, The Lincoln Lodge… Located in the back … More Hipsters, Unite!
The Wild Rose 