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Midtown Park, Houston’s newest mixed-use development, opened to the public in October 2017. A successful soft opening, coupled with a range of services and amenities and exciting future plans, bode well for Houston’s Midtown Park. Here are some of the activities you can experience on Midtown Park’s six acres of prime Midtown Houston real estate. Open-air concerts, performances, and dance classes Midtown Park’s Camden Pavilion promises to have one of Houston’s most happening outdoor stages. The […]

New Year’s resolutions are notoriously hard to keep. Smartphones are notoriously addictive. But when you use your smartphone to help you keep your resolutions, you’ll find it easier to do so. Even if you’re resolving to use your smart phone less in 2018. Here’s a look at common New Year’s resolutions and smartphone tools and apps that can help you keep them. 1. Reduce stress Depending on your lifestyle and the ways in which you use your phone, using it less may reduce some of the stress in your life. Spend less time on apps that tend to cause stress. […]

South Florida is known for its remarkable natural beauty. But the southern part of the stunning Sunshine state is also home to a bounty of artistic, cultural, historical, and scientific treasures. Here are six museums every resident of Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County should visit at least once. A post shared by THE BASS (@thebassmoa) on Nov 20, 2017 at 5:03pm PST 1. Bass Museum of Art Miami Beach’s premier contemporary art museum closed for major renovations in 2015. Since reopening at the end of October this year, the space is more amenable and impressive than ever. Housed in a […]

New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep. One reason for this is that people tend to make unrealistic or exceedingly ambitious resolutions. If you like setting attainable goals and care about the environment, why not make a green New Year’s resolution for 2018? Here are 10 eco-friendly resolutions that require little discipline, yet can still make a difference. 1. Adopt greener laundry habits If you don’t already only run the washer when you have a full load of clothes to wash, start doing so. If you really need to wash an item individually, try hand washing. And, unless you plan to wear […]

The arts are alive and well in Los Angeles. They’re also well-preserved, thanks to the city’s world-class art museums. From the seasoned, household-name Getty to the stunning new Broad, here’s a look at the City of Angels’ most tremendous art repositories. A post shared by The Broad (@thebroadmuseum) on Nov 26, 2017 at 1:53pm PST The Broad Philanthropists Eli and Edyth Broad are committed to the notion that art should be accessible to all. And at the shining new(ish) contemporary art museum founded and funded by the art-collecting couple, it is. General admission to The Broad’s permanent galleries is free every day […]

No living room feels complete without a comfortable, design-appropriate couch or sofa. The right couch varies from apartment to apartment. Factors to consider when selecting a couch include budget and space limitations, the presence of pets or small children, current design scheme, and style preferences. Depending on your budget and degree of comfort with previously-owned furniture, you may benefit from browsing lightly-used couches. If you’d prefer a brand new seating arrangement, here are nine stylish options to consider. Latitude Run Calla Mid-century Fabric Loveseat Latitude Run produces several mid-century modern love seats. This model, currently available for less than 00, offers an affordable and […]

Chicago features heavily as a setting in the Western literary canon from the late 19th century to today. This blog post spotlights 16 worthwhile books set in Chicago that capture the essence of life or particular aspects of life in the city at various points throughout its history. Each of these books is written by an author with 21st-century perspectives and knowledge of the Windy City and its history. 47th Street Black Bayo Ojikutu, 2003 Teenagers JC and Mookie stumble upon the body of a media informant in their violent, underserved South Side neighborhood. This propels the duo to local […]

The holiday season has arrived. As we’re rushing to fill our stockings with knickknacks and gifts, it’s important to take a break. Remember, this is also one of the best times of year to indulge yourself when you’re done (or while) you’re shopping for family and friends. This December’s events are all about the coming holidays. Atlanta Dec. 1-23: Christkindl Market Atlanta Atlanta has a Teutonic holiday celebration of its own. This Christkindl Market brings a traditional German holiday shopping experience to Central Park at Atlantic Station. Authentic German food and beverages are served and many Christmas- and holiday-themed knickknacks are […]

If you live in an apartment rental, you probably can’t make structural changes to your bathroom without violating your lease agreement. But just because you can’t renovate your bathroom doesn’t mean you can’t make it more luxurious. Here are several easy, affordable upgrades to make your apartment bathroom look and feel nicer. High-end towels If your bathroom towels have seen better days, or they look like they have, it’s time to bid them goodbye. Invest in softer, more luxurious towels that will improve your post-shower experience and freshen up your bathroom’s look. For an especially refined look, roll and stack your new […]

The Seattle area has been continuously inhabited for more than 4,000 years. That’s a heck of a lot longer than most parts of the United States. With four millennium’s worth of occupation, development, and betterment behind it, it is no surprise that the Emerald City is an interesting one. Here are 13 fascinating facts about Seattle you may or may not know. Seattle is one of America’s most well-educated cities More than 50 percent of Seattleites over the age of 25 have a university degree. Using undergraduate college degrees as a baseline for comparison, Seattle has the country’s most well-educated populace. It’s […]