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

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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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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