We suppose that the concept of a green flea market isn't as far off the mark as the idea of a "normal" flea market.  They both function as places where people can get together in the spirit of commerce and buy or sell items that they want or want to sell. The Discovery Green Flea works under the premise that "everything old is new again", and it works to distribute older... [Read more...]

Trader's Village has been voted Best Flea Market in Houston by Houston Press and Houston Chronicle and the Number One Free Attraction by Houston Business Journal seven years in a row. So, you know it's going to be a great time every time you head out to Trader's Village! Even if you missed the Cindo de Mayo celebration, there are still plenty of great events... [Read more...]

This week in our Take Control of Your Kitchen series, I want to discuss something that will be both fun and educational. The in-store events at the Williams-Sonoma on Westheimer (about 10 minutes from The Halstead) are a great way to get control of your kitchen. You can take in a product demonstration to find out what new tools are available and what will... [Read more...]

Your Halstead apartment is spacious and the views are stunning, but sometimes you just need to add an ambient touch. Whether you are looking to add some extra light to your home workspace or create a new effect in your bedroom, you can find the perfect lamp or lighting accessory at The Shade Tree. The Shade Tree’s wide selection of lamps and accessories... [Read more...]

Your apartment at The Halstead should reflect your personality. So, when looking for the perfect finishing touches to your decor, you will want to find items that reflect your own personal style. Which leads me to Surroundings. Located on Sunset Blvd in Houston, Surroundings is a family owned business that specializes in eclectic furnishings, accessories,... [Read more...]

Grocery shopping is more difficult than it was years ago. People try to eat healthier. They are learning what type of fat is terrible for their body. They are figuring out how to pack more vitamins into their daily lives by eating properly. People are reading the food labels. Do they read them correctly? Thedailygreen.com offers you the tools to read them... [Read more...]

I know Christmas is over, but there's never a bad time to give a gift from the heart especially if it's unusual. I was browsing the web one day and I came across a website called Vat 19 that sells unique and unusual gifts for all ages. You can find anything your heart desires (just about) from a giant gummy bear on a stick to a wine cork candle. And it gets even... [Read more...]