In this episode Alisa and Kim discuss entrepreneurship, parenting, the juggles we all face as we meet the challenges of a new normal post the Covid pandemic. Alisa has been shooting covers for Kim since 1998, and has often written columns about child psychology and etiquette. Life as we know it has indeed changed...
As we all come together virtually for special times with those we love or prepare for our families a magnificent feast in person I hope you will consider trying a few dishes that may not be staples to your regular routine. This holiday starts the busy season for all of us and this year...
Alisa Murray discusses friendship in the wake of COVID and her 50th birthday and surviving a heart attack. Tonight she emphasizes the importance of faith and friendship in her weekly evening talk. Martini Talks is the commentary from her award-wining column LIVING the SWEET LIFE where she gives you a peek into the artist’s...
Yes, you read that title correctly! In the most outlandish time for feasting each year I began to think about what a detox would look like…especially during the holidays. With that in mind I discovered that it’s really 12 days and it’s not scary at all and even may perhaps start off the new...
There’s lots of reasons we send flowers, usually for a celebration of a holiday or season and in all cases when someone dies. Flowers signify a gesture of caring and thoughtfulness but did you know each flower has historical heritage tracing back specific meanings for both the sender and the receiver? During the reign...
Have you ever kept a diary? I remember getting those cute little one’s that had a lock and key back through my teen years. I would actually use mine to make lists and goals for myself and sometimes jot down stuff that I did not want to forget. In college I had to keep...
That was a question that I asked myself recently. By “Him” I mean GOD of course, and my reasons were many. Most of us who are Christians are trained and taught to pray and for the most part...
Well folks I am a southern gal from North Carolina and one thing I know is my fried chicken. Brandani’s located at 3340 FM 1092 Ste 160 not only has the best in Texas but in North Carolina as well. There’s a special sauce Ron co-owner and Executive Chef makes called jalapeno gravy...
If there’s ever been a place that from the moment you walk in you feel like you’ve been there before and there’s a sense of “home” then Turquoise Grill located at Sugar Land Town Square Plaza, 16019 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX is the place. I remember several years ago walking in...
Sugarland has a few hidden treasures and Fernando’s located at 14135 Southwest Fwy is one of them. Fernando, originally from Ecuador began as a teen in the food world and worked his way up from every position to now owner and chef. I visited with him in his kitchen and saw the passion of...
When booking luxury travel, there are several attributes that catapult the 5 stars of fine properties apart .Yes it’s their service and impeccable attention to detail that takes a property experience from a 4 to a 5+, but its also most often exclusivity by the way of seclusion, fine dining and opportunities...
Almost all of my job as a travel designer is to learn what your “Champagne Wishes” are and then find the perfect match in a plethora of choices for each client. You know when you go start to plan a vacation there’s a lot of stress. Budgets and...
You and I are nature. We are not some separate entity detached from it. We are in this world to make a positive impact and it is when we loose our consecutiveness to nature that we essentially loose ourselves and our purpose. I wrote earlier this year about the last of the white rhino...
Have you noticed how different a text or email is from an actual call or face to face conversation? Lately I have been especially keen to pay attention and try to add a nuance or three so that my communication is not misread or worse still misinterpreted! I am always cheerful when I meet...
Top 10 Things to do in the month of May Go to your local garden center or online and purchase some Mexican olive trees, avocados and oranges. Now is the time to get new trees planted and don’t forget to prune the herbs and freeze them in ice cube trays for use later. If...
If your like me, the guest potty is the perfect opportunity to shine as a host. I love to add pressed hand towels that reflect the season coupled with homemade hand soap. It’s a nice touch with a little vase of freshly picked flowers from my garden, to show your guests that you care...
Martini Talks with Alisa Murray tonight we are talking about pivoting into your passion! What gift have you been given and how to find your purpose and live a sweet life. Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips?Please subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlife website: http://www.alisamurray.com713-598-2207alisamurray@yahoo.com...
Martini Talks with Alisa Murray invites over her friends to talk about photography, COVID, projects and more! In this episode Alisa visits with Stephanie and reminds all of us that capturing those loved ones is so important! Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips?Please subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlife website:...
Alisa Murray continues her Martini Talks with her friend and comedian Ben Jackson AKA “Ben a Damn Fool. They talk, mental health, pivoting into their passions and ghosts! Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips?Please subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlife website: http://www.alisamurray.com713-598-2207alisamurray@yahoo.com...
In this episode Alisa discusses the positive emotions of JOY. How we find it and how we know we have found it. Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips?Please subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlife website: http://www.alisamurray.com713-598-2207alisamurray@yahoo.com...
In this episode we discuss living your best life. Finding balance in all that you do. Pivoting during. pandemic and more! I have been Erin’s portrait artist for 15 years and over that time we have become best friends. There’s not a week that goes by that we don’t check in on each other...
Martini talks with Alisa Murray and guest Samantha Valadez. The ladies discuss parenting, mothering, covid and more! Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips?Please subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlife website: http://www.alisamurray.com713-598-2207alisamurray@yahoo.com...
In this episode of Martini Talks with Alisa Murray the artist visits with her friend and personal trainer Melanie Lewis. The ladies discuss mothering, importance of friendships and discovering new paths of pivoting into passions amidst the pandemic and new normals post COVID. Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips?Please subscribe...
In this episode my friend of nearly 20 years, Sonya Brazeal come for a “Martini Talk” where we share and reflect over many topics from arranging a marriage for my son and years of friendship to the most important focus of my show…how we are all pivoting into our passions and shifting during this...
Martini Talks with Jonna my fantastic copyright and patent attorney. We talk about homeschooling. We talk about great books to read. We talk about raising babies and tearing up your house in DIY projects and we talk about installing bidets! It’s a fun night amongst friends and you are invited to watch:) Want access...
In this episode Alisa invites Frank Valderrama with quick passports to discuss what’s nest amongst covid in the travel industry. They talk about how the industry has changed, what’s next and how all of us as entrepreneurs need to make a pivot to survive. If you are a small business and would like to...
In this episode Alisa introduced you to her team at the studio. The girls share stories about pivoting into their passions even more since the pandemic. What we have started… what we are going to accomplish and hopefully inspire others to do the same. This is a time for change and transformation, a time...
In this episode Alisa visits with her friend Brandi who has been an educator for over 25 years. They discuss parenting, family life and all things that are pivoting in the pandemic of 2020. Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips?Please subscribe to the newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlife website: http://www.alisamurray.com713-598-2207alisamurray@yahoo.com...
I can think of no better time of the year to whip up a bowl of soup brimming with fresh veggies than in the spring. When paired with homemade crackers or a applewood bacon cheese melt it is filling and healthy! When Brian and I were first married all he liked was white meat...
My Spring Basil and Pea salad with prosciutto is a light salad that is perfect with a bowl of tomato basil soup. Sometimes I leave off the ham, while others times I add red pepper flakes to make it more spicy. This is such a basic dish that can be manipulated based on what...
Granny used to always put mentholated cream on her lips at night and it kept her from ever having chapped lips. Sometimes I slather on a dollop of ponds cold cream and just let that sit on my face and lips overnight. Often I end up tasting it there next morning! During the spring...
You can brighten up your face complexion by using a Rejuvenating scrub. I love to try new ones each spring and I make them up and then keep them in the refrigerator. They usually keep for a week so you can use more than once or use on all the rough parts that have...
In this episode Alisa gets interviewed by her long time friend and publisher Patti Kaminski. The entrepreneurs discuss small business, covid, pivoting into their passions and paving the way for a new and brighter future as women in business post the pandemic. They say good bye to 2020 and both have their sights set...
In this episode Alisa visits with her friend and hair dresser for over 20 years. They discuss how small businesses have been affected with the pandemic. Plans for what they see is the future of all entrepreneurs and have a few good laughs along the way. Milagro Salons are located in Missouri City and...
