Snowbirding

Winter is upon us

Life of a Chameleon

Hiding in plain sight. You come and go...

The Original Miracle Melting Snowman

Looking for any last minute gifts? OMG, the Original Miracle Melting Snowman is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

Fun for people of all ages, you build your snowman, wait, and watch him melt. Build him again, and he melts again. Keep building, take turns, have fun with it. Leave him over night and he really turns into a puddle. It can last for hours and days, so fun!!

Filson Dog Leash

With the new addition to our family, I have found, like many Filson products, this dog leash to be unstoppable. Run, don't walk, to get yours now! #madetolastalifetime

Best Thing about this Sign is that there is No Lobby Furniture

A Flower in Bermuda

Zen from Yogi Tea

Oktoberfest 2016

Today marks the start of Oktoberfest and Real Ale has the perfect beer to celebrate.

The Guenther House in San Antonio

A recent trip to San Antonio found us having brunch at The Guenther House.

Carl Hilmar "C.H." Guenther migrated to America in 1848 and soon found himself in the great state of Texas. Shortly thereafter he built a flour mill in the town of Fredericksburg, but in 1858 drought depleted the grain crop and water was scarce to drive the wheel, so he moved his business to the city of San Antonio right along the San Antonio River with hopes of an abundance of water.

The mill, renamed Pioneer Flour Mills, stills stands today right along the River Walk and continues to run as a family owned and operated mill.

In 1860 Guenther built his family a home right next to the mill, where he and his wife raised their seven children. Known today as The Guenther House, the family's preserved historic home serves as a restaurant, museum, store, and banquet site.

Open for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, The Guenther House is a great place to meet, mix, and mingle with family or friends.

All made in-house from scratch, starting off is a welcoming basket of warm bread and freshly baked mini muffins that are fluffy and delicious.

For breakfast, the waffles made with sweet cream are some of the best I have ever tasted, and although served with a side of syrup, I didn't even need a single drop - it was that good. The biscuits and gravy are also a must.

Lunch options are all house specialties like the champagne enchiladas, the Pioneer taco salad, and the chicken salad plate.

* Images courtesy of the Guenther House *

Downton Abbey Series Finale

Tonight marks the beginning of the end, it's the last season of PBS's Downton Abbey.

It'll be a bittersweet time, from start to finish.

Cheers!

Vera Bradley Sunscreen Organizer

No, Vera Bradley doesn't make something called a "Sunscreen Organizer", but they easily could market it as such. I've been using one of my Vera Bradley Cosmetic Bags to hold all of my sunscreen (lotion, sprays, face sticks, etc.) and it has worked like a charm. Not only is it cute, of course, but it is totally practical with the plastic interior to prevent any accidental spills.

* Image courtesy of Vera Bradley *

Shiner Birthday Beer

To celebrate its 106th birthday, Shiner has come out with a remarkable treat. They call it a chocolate stout, but really they should call it liquid birthday cake, because that's how it tastes. And smells. It's truly unbelievable. 

** Available only for a limited time **

Shiner Holiday Cheer

It only comes once a year, but I surely love that Shiner Cheer!

Hot Drink Season

Cold comes quickly in my beloved Washington, and just shy of a month ago Martin's came out with their Fall Cocktail menu, featuring the Autumn Delight. According to the menu, it's a warming blend of apple cider, galliano, and cinnamon vodka. Sounds delicious, Washingtonians rejoice.

Well, my new hometown of Austin is just now catching up to the 30/40 degree temperatures of the season and I am reaching for anything in arm's way to keep warm, inside and out. And what's better than warming up with a hot cup of tea? Well, if it's after 4 o'clock...

Hot Buttered Rum. Hot Cider and Rum. Hot Water, spices, and Rum. They're all a win, win. Serve it right up in a lovely latte mug. Now how's that for Grandma's cough medicine?

It's Fall, again

We have come up once again upon my favorite time of year... the Fall!

It's so heartwarming when the leaves start to change to different colors of red, yellow, orange, and green.

Karma Chameleon

A song to get stuck in your head... TGI Friday!

Happy Summer!

If you like Piña Coladas...

America, the Beautiful

Happy Fourth of July!

Shiner's Ruby Redbird Summer Beer

They aren't kidding when they call it the perfect Summer brew. Just as it sounds...

a Ruby Red Grapefruit bubbly with a hint of ginger to perfectly offset the tartness.

Stay thirsty.

Decorative Recycled Glass Jugs

Nice looking, and useful!