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Create Your Own Masterpiece at Painting with a Twist

June 9, 2016 by

Unleash your inner Picasso at Painting with a Twist on Fairmont Parkway. At this painting studio, customers are provided with everything they need (canvas, paint, brushes) to paint their very own work of art — even cleanup is provided! Perhaps better still, this painting studio is BYOB, so you can bring along your favorite bottle to enjoy while you paint. The studio even supplies wine openers and cups in case you forgot yours.

You register for classes on Painting with a Twist's website, choosing which painting you'd like to create. The calendar is updated on the 15th of every month and seating is reserved, so if you see something you'd like to paint, get in there quick! Classes are two hours long and cost $35. Family-friendly classes are offered once a month at a discounted rate of $25.

Painting with a Twist
4912 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena, TX 77505
281) 810-9582
www.paintingwithatwist.com

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Salon Avante: Create a New ‘Do at This Upscale Salon

June 9, 2016 by

Since 2009, Salon Avante has offered an upscale salon experience to the La Porte area, complete with highly trained staff of stylists who have been in the industry for many years. The salon is furnished comfortably and luxuriously, with furnishings that feel more like they came from an elegant home than a typical hair salon. The retail area offers all of the latest products from the most respected hair care brands, and the coffee and wine bar adds that extra touch of hospitality that really sets Salon Avante apart from the rest.

Haircuts for both men and women begin with a private consultation to ensure that the stylist knows exactly what you want, and there are also hair color services to help you create a completely new look that you love. In addition to its hair treatments, Salon Avante offers facial waxing, hair extensions, and even makeup application for your next big event.

Salon Avante
11001 Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 842-9770
www.salonavante.net

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Main 101 Grill and Bar: Satisfaction Guaranteed

June 2, 2016 by

Featuring a menu of classic American dishes, Main 101 Grill and Bar is a great casual dining spot for both lunch and dinner. Main 101 creates a laid back dining experience that doesn’t skimp on the taste and flavor of its fantastic fare. From fresh seafood to succulent cuts of meat, everything is prepared with an eye on quality. The lunch menu features many fantastic dishes perfect for a midday work getaway. Shrimp and grits are a popular choice among regulars. This traditional southern pairing comes alive thanks to the enormous jumbo shrimp and beer reduction. Other great options include curried calamari, smoked chicken quesadillas, and a delectable corn and crab fritter. Main dishes are just as sumptuous, with an array of great choices. Duck breast comes with a tasty honey whiskey glaze and is served with sweet potatoes and baby bok choy, while the New York strip steak is cooked to your liking and features spicy Montreal seasoning. Other great dishes include the grilled pork chop, seafood pasta, and pan seared chicken breast with pecan infused wile rice.

Main 101 Grill and Bar
101 East Main Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 470-8484
http://www.yelp.com/biz/main-101-grill-and-bar-la-porte

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Star Burgers: Burgers Are the Stars of the Show at This Local Favorite

May 26, 2016 by

If all you’re looking for is a tasty, no-frills hamburger and a side of classic fries, you won’t be disappointed at Star Burgers. This go-to fast food spot is a tried-and-true favorite in the Pasadena area, and locals love it for its old-fashioned, nondescript exterior and friendly, welcoming interior.

Come in and try the Star Cheeseburger with bacon and jalapenos and an order of perfectly salted fries or onion rings, or go for something totally different with a corn dog or an order of fried shrimp. All of the food is very filling, and the prices are just as low as you’d expect from a fast food spot. Once your order comes out hot and ready, you can enjoy your food at one of the retro outdoor patio tables or even packaged to go to make your day a bit easier.

Star Burgers is open 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.

Star Burgers
2213 Strawberry Road
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 477-0097
www.yelp.com/biz/star-burgers-pasadena

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Large Houseplants That Make a Major Statement in Your Home at The Broadwater

May 19, 2016 by

Adding houseplants to your home adds a pop of green color and a feeling of freshness, but they can also make a decorative statement. Instead of the usual small ferns and succulents, try adding these large-scale houseplants to a bare room in your home at The Broadwater.

  1. Dracaenas. This inexpensive plant comes in many sizes, but its cane form is the largest and most impactful. It features long, curved leaves that extend all the way up the length of the cane, creating a lush look that’s perfect for bare corners of a room.
  2. Palms. If you prefer a tropical look, palm plants are a great choice. These come in a variety of styles, though if you’re worried about how it will hold up, purchasing a higher quality palm is recommended.
  3. Fiddle Leaf Fig. For renters with lots of sunlight, the fiddle leaf fig tree works well in many spaces. This type of tree contains large, green leaves that grow tall and wide to fill those empty spaces.
  4. Norfolk Pine. If you love the smell of pine trees during the holiday season, you can have that in your home all year round with a Norfolk pine. This needle-covered tree grows well in bright or indirect sunlight, and it can even grow to be up to 20 feet tall!

The 15 easiest indoor house plants that won't die on you [Today]
5 Tall Indoor Plants [Ambius]
Large House Plants [Guide to Houseplants]

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Baytown Nature Center: Where Natural Beauty Takes Flight

May 12, 2016 by

Baytown Nature Center offers visitors a chance to relax in the beauty of the natural world in a wetland setting. Here, bird watchers can view some of the more than 200 species of birds that call the area home at different times of the year, including raptors, sparrows, woodpeckers, waterfowl, and songbirds. A wide variety of butterflies—more than 30 species!—also call the park home, so don't skip a lap around the butterfly garden (keep your eyes peeled for hummingbirds!).

Hiking, biking, and jogging on the more than five miles of nature trails in the park provide a chance to get some exercise while observing nature in a pristine setting. Pick up a trail map at the Butterfly Garden parking lot. Fishing and crabbing are a favorite pastime on the pier at the San Jacinto Point Recreation Area. There’s also a fishing pier at Crystal Bay and Burnet Bay. Note that people 17 and older must have a fishing permit.

Baytown Nature Center is open sunrise to sunset daily. Admission is $3 per visitor aged 13 and up.

Baytown Nature Center
6213 Bayway Drive
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 424-9198
www.baytownnaturecenter.org
www.yelp.com/biz/baytown-nature-center-baytown

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Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen: Classic Mexican Cuisine and More

May 5, 2016 by

Since 1993 Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen has been in the business of tasty Mexican cuisine. Gringo’s offers La Porte diners a menu full of classic Mexican dishes featuring fresh and tasty ingredients. From the super friendly staff to excellent dishes, you are sure to fall in love with all Gringo’s has to offer. Happy hour specials include many fantastic drink specials, including margaritas, draft beers, and many fantastic small plates perfect for dining at the bar. These include barbecue pork quesadillas with a great smoky flavor, mini empanadas with your choice of meat, and a sampler platter of Mexican favorites. Entrees at Gringo’s feature just as many good eats. House favorites include fish tacos with chipotle mayo, Andouille sausage in a tasty sauce served on a grilled chicken breast, and roasted peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef. There are even a few non-Mexican items, including fried chicken breasts, juicy burgers, and the so-called Amazon wrap replete with chicken and fresh veggies.

Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
2631 Underwood Road
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 470-7424
http://www.yelp.com/biz/gringos-mexican-kitchen-la-porte

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Imperial Court: A Variety of Cuisines in Deer Park, Texas

April 28, 2016 by

Give your ho-hum dining routine the heave-ho and head to Imperial Court for some delectable fare in a pleasant, relaxed Deer Park setting. The menu features a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean and Thai fare, so you'll have plenty to enjoy!

A tasty appetizer is a great way to get ready for the main course. Get your meal started with Hot & Sour Soup, Papaya Salad, Barbeque Spare Ribs, Spicy Thai Wings, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, or Chinese Egg Rolls. Entrees include Moo Goo Gai Pan, Teriyaki Shrimp, Szechwan Chicken, Shredded Pork in Garlic Sauce, Hunan Beef and Kung Pao Chicken. Pho, the soothing Vietnamese soup with beef broth, bean sprouts, basil, cilantro & lime, is also on the menu.

Just a short trip from The Broadwater in Deer Park, Texas, Imperial Court might just have something to please everyone!

Imperial Court
1703 Center Street
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 476-5686
www.myimperialcourt.com/index.html
www.yelp.com/biz/imperial-court-deer-park

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5 Ways to Dress Up Your Apartment Using Cool, Colorful Wallpaper Swatches

April 21, 2016 by

While you may not be able to wallpaper your entire wall in a rental apartment, there are still a number of ways to use wallpaper to add some color to your space. Check out these creative tips for using wallpaper swatches all over your home at The Broadwater.

  1. Line your bookshelves. Give your bookshelves a colorful makeover by adding colorful, patterned wallpaper to the backs of the shelves.
  2. Create framed art. Fill some small frames with mix-and-match wallpaper scraps to create an eclectic (and budget-friendly) gallery wall.
  3. Line your drawers. Keep drawers clean while also making them more festive by lining them with wallpaper (just make sure that you can remove it once you move out).
  4. Revamp an old lampshade. Cover an old lampshade with a larger piece of decorative wallpaper. Simply cut it to size and attach it using tape or hot glue.
  5. Top a table. If you find a sturdy but scratched table at your local thrift store, give it an easy makeover by placing a piece of wallpaper on its top. Simply cover it with a piece of cut glass to keep the corners from peeling.

Creative Uses of Wallpaper in Any Room [Better Homes and Gardens]
10 Uses for Wallpaper Scraps [This Old House]
Unexpected Uses for Leftover Wallpaper [Real Simple]

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Armand Bayou Nature Center: Go Canoeing in The Great Outdoors

April 14, 2016 by

Nature lovers of all ages enjoy the Armand Bayou Nature Center because it offers visitors the chance to connect with nature along the Texas Gulf Coast. Canoeing is one of the most popular activities here, and it offers an up close and personal view of the center’s natural wildlife. Geese and other local birds frequent the area around the water, and you’re almost guaranteed to see an alligator or two while canoeing (just remember not to get too close!).

A well-maintained boardwalk runs along the bayou for those who aren’t as partial to boating, while a circular nature trail creates a loop from the parking lot throughout the park’s wooded areas and back again. There are also guided tours for those who are interested in learning about the area’s wildlife, and you can even take a pontoon boat tour ride.

There are often events held at the center, so check the website for a full calendar.

Armand Bayou Nature Center
8500 Bay Area Boulevard
Pasadena, TX 77507
(281) 474-2551
www.abnc.org
www.yelp.com/biz/armand-bayou-nature-center-pasadena

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