Beautiful gardens are not just for those with backyards. If you want to plant a garden that you can enjoy every time you step outside, you can. You can plant a patio garden in your Houston apartment, and it’s easier than you think. You can bring those refreshing scents and spring colors to your patio, and here are some tips to help you do so. Starting... [Read more...]

We all need improvement when it comes to creating a safe and healthy environment. Earth Day, April 22, is the one day that the entire world unites to raise environmental awareness and educate everyone on what they can do to make the planet healthier. Celebrate Earth Day in Houston with nature’s finest at the Houston Zoo. Earth Day at the Houston Zoo... [Read more...]

Have you waited patiently all summer to buy locally grown and organic fruits and vegetables? Well, the time has finally come for the City Hall Farmers Market to reopen. Beginning tomorrow, September 7th, the farmers market which is backed by Mayor Annise Parker to urge Houstonians to grow and buy local will reopen to the City of Houston every Wednesday until... [Read more...]

Ikea is celebrating the release of their new 2012 catalog and in honor of it coming out Ikea has decided to host a fundraiser that gives a non-profit organization a chance to win $10,000. From August 5th-14th Ikea is asking you to bring in your old catalogs in for recycling. Participants are being asked to toss them into the bin of their favorite non-profit organization,... [Read more...]

The easiest and best way to go about bettering the environment is simply by using stuff you already have to create something new. There’s no need to create a whole new wheel when you’re able to just patch it. Save money on apartment decor by repurposing your finds! Paintings: One of the best things to find at a garage sale is old paintings. Old paintings... [Read more...]

It seems like everyone has been hit hard by the recession. So, of course we are all looking for ways to save money. The latest trend among saving money isn't a secret, everyone is "going green." Residents at The Halstead can go green too, you don't have to be a home owner to make slight changes to help you save. As an apartment dweller there are different things... [Read more...]

Since I posted about the Art Car Ball, I thought I would add another related post to our Discover Houston series, and discuss The Orange Show Monument and the The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. The Orange Show began with the vision of Houston postman, Jeff McKissack. McKissack used found objects and common building materials to create an architectural... [Read more...]

This week in our Discover Houston series, we tackle Art Cars. Simply put, an art car is a car that has been modified to reflect an owner’s personal artistic expression. But, there is nothing simple about the art car creations that can be found in Houston. Now, you have the chance to discover the unique car creations that can be found throughout the City... [Read more...]

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term "victory garden," I would like to offer an explanation. During the second World War, American Citizens grew gardens to provide fresh vegetables for their families. This helped offset the shortage of produce that was no longer available due to limited resources and farmers to grow them. This was a way for citizens... [Read more...]

We at the Halstead are asking for your support of Earth Hour by turning off your lights at 8:30pm on March 26th. In doing so, you will be joining millions of people around the world in your support of the fight against climate change. Once you have shown your commitment to Earth Hour, make a commitment to go beyond the hour and look at other ways that you... [Read more...]

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