Beer + Tacos = Happy Hour Happy!!!

How many times have you been to a bar for an afternoon cocktail and wanted to get a little snack without getting in the car and driving somewhere else?  Well, now that the Beer House is open........it can happen!  The Beer House has been open a few months and is located at the south west corner of Mosaic Tapas Restaurant.  It occupies the spot where a small bakery was located and the space next to it formerly a ceramics studio has been converted to Senor Lopez, a taqueria..........to add to the mix....the area in front of the Beer House has a patio with chairs and tables and live music throughout the week....

Sit at the 10 person bar and sample from the huge selection!

Side room with cool tables

Happy customers

 With about 30 beer selections including the "high octane" beers, how do you choose?  Select from the menu or try a flight of beers.................

Take a look, four 5 ounce samples for 8 bucks.........and with names like "The Dirty South" and "The Dark Side"  you can drink your way across the USA and venture across to Europe...









Ok, I know all this beer drinking has you hungry..........there are a few munchies available to tide you over...

Now, let's pretend you did NOT go to The Beer House for happy hour, let's say you ended up there after your third cousin's sister's wedding and it is now close to 9:30 pm and you are starving.......(the wedding cake and punch just did not hit the spot).........take a look around.... SENOR LOPEZ is looking at you from the Beer House!!!  Whaaaa?    Tacos 8 feet from my beer?   And there's a door between the Beer House and Senor Lopez, (on the way to the restroom)....IT CAN'T GET ANY BETTER!!!!

Cute dining area for eat in or sit outside and enjoy live music while you eat!

As you can see from the menu below, you can design your own taco, burrito, salad or nachos.

Secret door way is behind the screen...leads to Beer House....

                    I chose the fish tacos with a side of chips and salsa.....pretty yummy!!!

Stop by The Beer House in Ocean Springs..............it is probably "Beer Thirty"  right now....for more information and a music schedule check out The Beer House, Senor Lopez and Mosaics Tapas Restaurant online at:
                                         www.oceanspringsplaza.com

Fashionista Alert!!! Bohemian Boutique Now Open!!

Once again, I have passed this shop repeatedly over the last few months and said to myself...."I have got to go in there and look around."  Well, this weekend my daughter and I decided it was time.........and OMG.........cutest, trendiest clothes I have seen lately....the slogan, "Boutique Items Without the Boutique Price" was right on target.............

The shop is bright, light and stocked with women's clothing, accessories, shoes and some children's clothing as well.....Brandy, the owner was friendly and enthusiastic about her new store that has been open since about April...

Swimsuits?  It is still summer...........

Racks full of cute dresses and tops!

The day we were there, a lot of dresses were marked $17.99..........

Bright summery and cool..........

You know you want those knee high boots...........

If you like the dress below you can order through Bohemian Boutique Facebook page.  Brandy says she has been very busy with online sales and if you like her page...you can keep up with specials and new arrivals.

Brandy, the happy owner

I found the above cotton tunic in purple that fit me perfectly and was a bargain at only $10.00!!! 

The Bohemian Boutique is located on Government Street......conveniently between Poboy Express and Indulge Cupcakes....you can shop for clothes and dinner at the same time!!!  Find Bohemian Boutique or Brandy Wittmer Boutique on Facebook and "like" and you can stay up to date on new arrivals...........

RED......WHITE....BLUE.........RUN!!!

What do you normally do on 4th of July?  Sleep in, lay around, take a boat ride, go on a picnic, cook out and watch fireworks......Well my holiday started a little differently.  I convinced my hubby and 2 adult children that we needed to get up early....(6 a.m.) and participate in a family 2 mile run in 90 degree heat!!  Yeah.....I know what you're thinking........no I am not going to do that........BUT, it really was fun and for a good cause and I was proud that I actually finished the run.

The 32nd Annual Wesson Memorial Fun was held yesterday in Ocean Springs. It is co-sponsored by the YMCA and the Gulf Coast Running Club.  As virgins to this experience, I did not know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by the variety of participants and the general fun feeling. Over 300 people registered to participate. Upon arrival there was plenty of  "pickmeups"  before the race.......

icy cold watermelon.....grab one....

The events were coordinated by a couple of colorful leaders............

Uncle Sam kept us informed.........
















Registration was hectic, so after checking in I looked around and found some interesting running outfits....
(there was a contest for the most patriot dress and it could have been a close one)

Wait.......didn't I just see this guy in "Magic Mike"?

Happy 4th!!

Clearly prepared!!

Ok....so sometime close to 8 a.m. the race began......from where we stood I could not even see the starting line......

The race went South on Pine, left on Shearwater to the little bridge on East beach.....it took me 14 minutes for that first mile......I think I had only jogged a quarter of a mile when I saw the winners returning to the finish line.....HA!  Their 2 mile run lasted around 10 minutes..... Believe it or not....my 27 minute run seemed to be over in an instant  ( I wasn't thinking that DURING the actual run)...it was kinda like having a baby.......when it's over you say well that wasn't that bad!.....and then we waited for the kids 1/4 mile run.

My babies!!!!

Cute couple.....

Uncle Sam gets everybody ready for the kids race!

And they are off!!!!

Early finisher.............

Yep, they're still coming in............

Some little guys needed "dad " help to keep going!

Everyone that completed the races were winners and everyone enjoyed the fun, family feeling and the opportunity to get some exercise....and to top it off the best beverage of all........COLD WATER!!!

For race results....see Gulf Coast Running Club website......

Twisted Anchor Tattoo Shop Now Open!!

I stopped by the Twisted Anchor Tattoo Shop to find out how Matt Stebly's business is going.  You remember, Matt is the great grandson of Walter Anderson and began his tattoo skills at another shop in Ocean Springs.  Well, he has decided to make a go of it on his own and has set up in a small strip mall on North Washington Ave.  Tattoos are not the only thing for sale in his shop.......much of his original art is for sale as well...

Matt painting artwork between tattoos.

Shop rules...............hope you don't cry a lot......

Matt's shop is a spacious, bright, and comfortable place for that special body design that you have been craving..the background colors on the shop walls add a sort of edgy, industrial feel............

Comfy couches and TV to watch while you wait.....Is he asleep?

The chair where it all happens....

Foosball anyone?

Hit of energy available.........

Matt creates original designs for t shirts, coffee mugs, iphone covers, eyeglass cases and framed watercolors. Even skateboard decks................

You have been waiting to buy one of these.....

mouse pads.....water bottles....

a little bit of everything

This is not your grandfather's tattoo shop............this is really a gallery showcasing Matt's wonderful Anderson heritage and his own talent...............fresh art with a twist.........stop by:
                                                    TWISTED ANCHOR
          6819 Washington Ave. Suite G.... Hours:  TUES - SAT.  12 pm - 9 pm.
                                      MON. APPT. ONLY.....228-215-1611...........