Salata: Salads and Wraps in The Woodlands

Salata is a restaurant where you can build yourself a wrap or salad from a flavorful array of super-fresh ingredients. The salad option features several lettuce choices, plus fresh veggies, fruits, nuts and cheeses. Add on one of their signature dressings and some bread, and you’ve got yourself a healthy meal. Chicken or seafood can also be added in flavors like Spicy Chipotle, Herb Marinated, or Pesto.

Wraps have the same ingredient options and come with chips. Yummy soups include Broccoli, Tomato Basil and Tortilla. Got gluten allergies? No problem, they can create a tasty sans-gluten meal. You can also take home a bottle of their salad dressings that include Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Ranch, Ginger Lime, and Chipotle Ranch.

Salata is open every day in The Woodlands.

Salata
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 465-0775
www.salata.com
www.yelp.com/biz/salata-the-woodlands-2

Cisco’s Salsa Company: Tacos, Tequila and a Tiki Bar in Tomball

With a sunny outdoor patio and a menu filled with delicious Mexican fare, there’s a lot to love about Cisco’s Salsa Company. This Tomball favorite serves authentic Baja-style Mexican cuisine in a colorful, lively space, complete with a spacious indoor dining room, rustic cantina-style bar and covered patio area that is frequently voted one of the best in town.

Cisco’s has been family owned since 1971, and it still uses many of the same recipes made with fresh, local ingredients and old-fashioned Mexican cooking techniques. From the zesty tacos to the quesadillas, sopa de pollo, and platters of sizzling fajitas, there is something for just about any taste and appetite. Order a homemade margarita or a cold cerveza from the extensive drink menu, or stop by for the $3 happy hour or Live Jive on the tiki bar patio.

Visit the Cisco’s Salsa Company website for a list of upcoming events.

Cisco’s Salsa Company
209 Commerce Street
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 351-7572
www.ciscosalsa.com

How to Give Your Rental Home More Pizzazz and Personality

You want your home's surroundings to reflect your personal style, but this can sometimes prove difficult as a renter. Follow these tips to help give your rental home more life and character!

  • Keep fresh flowers and potted plants around to add warmth and life to your space.
  • Change out the hardware on your kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers. It will make a big impact, and it's easy to change back when you move out.
  • Add area rugs to help define your space and to add warmth and color.
  • Use temporary wallpaper to create a statement wall and bring some color or bold patterns into your space
  • Changing out your light switch plates is such a small detail but can really make a difference. Plus, this is also something you can change right back when you leave.
  • Hang your favorite art pieces around to brighten your mood and inspire you. Instead of hammers and nails, use 3M hooks to hang framed photos and posters.

How to Decorate a Rental [Style Me Pretty]
Dos and Don'ts of Decorating a Rental [HGTV]
5 Easy, High-Impact Rental Decorating Ideas (That Can Move With You) [Apartment Therapy]

Public Domain/Flickr/Anna Bieniek

Whistle Stop Tea Room: A Charming Pit Stop for Tea and Sandwiches in Tomball

Back in the 19th century, when railroad travel was transforming America, the largest cities and towns had grand, ornate train stations. Between those major points on the railroad, there were “whistle stops,” small stations that trains only stopped at upon request. Like the whistle stops of days gone by, the Whistle Stop Tea Room in Tomball is a small place to rest and relax in the middle of a lazy afternoon or to pick up some food to go while you’re out running errands.

The Whistle Stop is located among the antique and gift shops of Tomball’s charming and historic commercial district, making it an ideal spot for a quick bite after a busy morning of shopping. The menu features soups, sandwiches, salads, and desserts, all served in reasonable portions. Favorites include the tortilla soup, chicken salad sandwich, and yum yum pie.

Whistle Stop Tea Room is open for lunch only, Mondays through Saturdays.

Whistle Stop Tea Room
107 Commerce St.
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 255-2455
www.whistlestoptomball.com

Style a Catalog-Worthy Bed With These Pro Pointers

Styling your bed can be a little difficult. There are so many different color and pattern options for bedding, not to mention the wealth of options available for pillows and decorative accents! Follow the tips below to create a unique bed that fits your style.

  • Follow guidelines on how to layer your pillows depending on the size of your bed. For example, a king bed should have three Euro pillows, then two king pillows, then two standard pillows, and a few accent pillows on top of that.
  • Use a simple, neutral color for your comforter or duvet cover and add a splash of color with your pillowcases or accent pillows.
  • Place a throw or blanket at the bottom of your bed. Make sure the texture or color matches the same as your pillows at the head of your bed.
  • For a sophisticated look, be sure to make your bed tight with little to no wrinkles.
  • Style up your bed with a traditional wooden, upholstered, metal, or neutral headboard.
  • If headboards aren’t your style, hang a piece of art or a large mirror on the wall above your bed to create the illusion of a headboard.

How To Make a Bed [Pottery Barn]
How to Style a Bed [The Everygirl]
Dressed to Snooze: 20 Ideas for Styling a Bed [Apartment Therapy]

Happy Fourth of July!

Wishing you a Fourth of July filled with pride, honor, and lots of fun!

Hubbell & Hudson Market & Bistro: A Gourmet Market at The Woodlands

Have a dinner date at home and pick up something special from Hubbel & Hudson Market & Bistro in The Woodlands. This upscale market has a wide selection of specialty items, local and organic produce, quality meats and seafood, and more.

At Hubbell & Hudson you can gather all your ingredients in one stop, pick up a loaf of artisan bread and pastry for dessert at their in-store bakery, a wedge of imported cheese from their dairy case, and a nice bottle of wine or craft beer from their walk through cooler.

If you're a kitchen novice, the Viking Cooking School offers a wide variety of culinary classes from learning specific techniques like knife skills to preparing a complete meal. If you prefer to eat in, there are several dine-in options including a burger and sandwich shop, as well as an in-store bistro with a full menu of new American cuisine!

Hubbell & Hudson Market and Bistro
24 Waterway Avenue
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 203-5600
www.hubbellandhudson.com
www.yelp.com/biz/hubbell-and-hudson-market-and-bistro-the-woodlands

Happy Father’s Day!

Today is a chance for us to recognize some very important people in our lives. May this day bring you many reasons to smile!

Happy Father’s Day!

4 Affordable Online Stores With Bedding So Comfortable, You’ll Want to Hit the Snooze Button

Even if you're unable to splurge on the fancy Egyptian cotton sheets favored by four-star hotels, that doesn't mean that you can't create a hotel-quality bedding setup in your own bedroom. Here are a few great sources where you can shop affordable, stylish bedding online.

IKEA
Everyone's favorite affordable home goods store also offers an equally expansive selection of bedding for children and adults. From bright, colorful patterns and traditional floral prints to knitted throw blankets and even plump pillows, you'll find everything you need for any budget.

Overstock
Budget-conscious shoppers love Overstock for its ever-changing selection of furniture and home goods, but the site also sells complete bedding sets that make it much easier (and more affordable) to invest in new bedding. You'll find name brand bedding for up to 80% off of the original price.

Target
With stylish bedding from designers like Nate Berkus, Target's selection is one of the best bangs for your buck. Purchase a complete bedding set or mix and match affordable separates on your own.

Wayfair
With its popular "bed-in-a-bag" selection, Wayfair offers one of the best deals on bedding that you'll find online. This is also great for those pressed for time, as it makes it easy to cover your whole bed in one step.

Theis Attaway Park: Explore Tomball’s Best Nature Preserve

Whether you’re a nature lover or more of a city slicker, people of all walks of life agree that the Theis Attaway Park is a beautiful sight to behold. This sprawling nature preserve in the Tomball area covers four full acres of land, offering just enough space for an afternoon of exploring.

The grassy amphitheater is a unique feature that’s ideal for teaching classes outdoors, and it offers rows of bleacher-style seating built right into the earth. For walkers or joggers, there’s also a six-foot-wide walking trail surrounding the grounds. The trail averages about 1/4 mile long, and it features two shaded picnic areas for taking breaks. The preserve’s pond is home to unique wildlife and vegetation, and there’s even an observation blind built over it so that visitors can watch the animals and birds without disturbing their natural habitat.

For more information about the Theis Attaway Park, including how to reserve the park, visit the Tomball city website.

Theis Attaway Park
13509 Theis Lane
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 351-5484
www.ci.tomball.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=342
www.facebook.com/pages/Theis-Attaway-Nature-center/173406456040813?rf=319365261505724

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