March Madness

I want to start off by apologizing to my mom, as she thought this blog was going to be about spring cleaning. There is just one thing I can’t get my mind off of these days, and that is NCAA March Madness. If you are aware of the competitive nature of the Fleming Family, you…

My Home Away From Home

Woodrow House – My home away from home   In my job as an astrophysicist, I get to study the Universe, which is really cool. But another perk of is that I also travel and live around the world, meeting new people and making friends.   Without a doubt, one of the highlights of my…

What’s coming up in 2018

The beginning of a new year usually comes with resolutions, goals, and looking forward to the months to come. When thinking about what’s coming up in Lubbock, it might be hard to think of events or activities, but here are some great things to look forward to in 2018! Woodrow House Bed & Breakfast Wonderful…

Month of Firsts

2018 is here! But if you’re like me most dates you write will say something different. The new year brings many opportunities to try new things, even in Lubbock. I’ve lived in Lubbock for 21 years and have compiled a list of things that even I have never done, all of which are conveniently located…

Meet the Owner!

David and Dawn Fleming are the owners of the wonderful Woodrow House Bed and Breakfast. After 21 years of running their own B&B, Dawn has some great tips for people who are looking into starting their own business. She told us some of the struggles but also the triumphs of having a large family and…

Texas Bed & Breakfast Association protects travelers in Texas!

When you are traveling for business or pleasure, do you ever give much thought to the behind-the-scenes activities to go into making your stay at a bed & breakfast enjoyable, relaxing & safe? Probably not! After all, isn’t that why you’re handing the proprietor your hard-earned money – so you don’t have to worry about…

Parents of College Freshmen: Rest Easy!

One of the biggest blessings related to owning my Bed & Breakfast in Lubbock, Texas is being able to have friends & family stay with us over the years. An additional “plus” comes with watching those same people progress through the stages of life with their families – stages such as bringing a child to…

Awestruck over Lubbock’s Moonstruck Nail Salon

Moonstruck Nail Salon was created with a very specific goal in mind – owner Sheryl Keil wanted to carry on the ambience that was established by the previous owner, Kathi Holmes, when the salon was known as Moondance. That goal was to create a salon that was the exact opposite of a large, impersonal salon,…

“A Different Kind of Coffeehouse”

Every morning, you probably drive by a popular chain coffee retailer that has a line of harried Lubbock commuters sitting in the drive-thru line anticipating their venti “half-caff, double whip” latte. Really?! Yes, my coffee may fuel the start of my day at Woodrow House Bed & Breakfast, but once in a while I need…

Manna from Heaven

The modern interpretation of the term “manna” denotes divine or spiritual nourishment. If you’ve spent any time enjoying the delicious food at Manna Bread & Wine or the creative cocktails and extensive wine, beer & spirit menu of Milo’s Fine Wine & Whiskey, then I don’t have to tell you the definition of Lubbock’s Manna…

Keeping Lubbock Beautiful

Artistry comes in many forms, and the next Cactus Alley Courtyard merchant, Marilee Echols Bybee, owner of Bybee Salon & Objet D’Art, is doing more than her  part to ensure visitors leave this eclectic enclave with some personal improvements or some original art to add flair to the spaces they inhabit. Let’s face facts: many people blessed with artistic…

Keeping Company at Cactus Alley Courtyard

Woodrow House Bed & Breakfast will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. Business has been good, but I’ve always imagined a guest’s stay should be more than just a place to rest at night. Each visitor’s trip to Lubbock should be an adventure full of good food, fun shopping & exciting excursions to discover art &…