As a chick originally from the north, it's been hard getting into the Christmas spirit since moving…read moreto Miami. Cue Miracle in Miami, combining 2 of my wintertime favorite things: drinking and kitschy Christmas activities. It's located in the back room of Gramps. They've got it all decorated up and your fav Christmas tunes are pumpin'. The only thing missing is some fake snow and mistletoe. They've got a list of fun, albeit pricey, holiday cocktails to choose from. It's open until Dec 26 if you need an extra dose of adult Christmas spirit.

I was in Miami for my birthday which happens to be right before Christmastime. I was at a little…read moredive bar when I somehow learned that the popup Christmas bar was in the back. Sweet! Even better, it was a weekday and they were slow so there wasn't a wait. I've seen these Christmas bars in other towns and it's always a shitshow. Well, there were like 2 people in there when I went. Kind of hoped for more, but the bartender was cute so I stuck around for a Christmas cocktail and some 'grams. The sample of the frozen 'nog I had was super good, I kinda wished I had ordered that instead of the gingerbread Old Fashioned I got, which was still good. :)

I love Britto's artwork. It's fun and colorful with a modern twist. It makes me happy whenever I…read moresee his art. My husband gifted me a Britto mug set and I love it. We stumbled into this store by accident. It's new to the mall and located next to Toku restaurant and across from Bella Luna restaurant on the Macy's side of the mall. Before you walk into the store, you'll see a Britto "LOVE" sign in front of the store. Totally Instagrammable. The store itself is beautiful and colorful, of course because BRITTO! Loved browsing and just admiring all the cool stuff. What really caught my attention was the Limited Edition Monopoly set. More so the $4k price tag!!!! OH. EM. GEEEEEE!!! It's #488 out of #2000 total sets. So crazy but mad cool too. But for $4k, I don't think I would let anyone touch this game if it were sitting in my house. Lol. The chess set was so beautiful too. Ahhhhh. The two gentlemen working at Britto were very professional, attentive and answered any questions I had. They were great!

This store is so nice clean and actually has art for people to afford. There's also a location of…read morehis fine art on Lincoln Road. That location is not something for the average person to buy. This store is so fun and you can even bring your kids to it and have some thing for them. There's items like backpacks for back to school & kitchen things like aprons & dinnerware. All the staff was very attentive, clean cut and happy to help. He's a very well-known artist. I love going there!

Showed up at the Boca Flamingo Flea arts and crafts event hosted by Crazy Uncle Mikes Brewery in…read moreBoca Raton, FL. Twenty- six booths here with an array of artistry. "Exraordinary Oracle" booth had very unique candles, art and oracle cards for sale. The Pet Rescue booth was here and showed off about 10 dogs for adoption, including a one-eyed Frenchie who was a perfect three year old companion dog. Very cool event and the weather was great.

From the owner: *The Flamingo Flea is hosted ONCE every other month at Crazy Uncle Mike's (Boca Raton) and on the…read moreopposite months, at Tarpon River Brewing (Fort Lauderdale). See instagram.com/theflamingoflea for upcoming dates. Flamingo Flea is the perfect Weekend Funday with a modern spin a your grandma's Flea Market! Hosted with 30 local vendors, craft beers, live bands, brunch and more. All of our vendors are handmade, upcycled, vintage or locally sourced. Dive a little deeper into South Florida's creative community. Find latest details at FlamingoFlea.com and follow @theflamingoflea Learn how to apply at flamingoflea.com/participate

Me and my girlfriend went to Smorgasburg in the Wynwood area while in Miami, and decided to try the…read moreLobster roll at the TheLazyOyster. We wanted a snack and decided to split it. Let me tell you, we should have gotten one each hahah it was delicious and very tasty. We proceeded to try the oysters and I'll leave it to you to try them when you go there!! I would recommend this place. Scale is 5/5 !! BOOM BOOM !! Check it out. When my girlfriend said it's BOMB !!!

We've been enjoying The Lazy Oyster since the COVID lockdown days. These guys were amazing at…read moregetting delicious fresh oysters to you wherever in Miami! We also had them at Smorgasburg and this weekend was our 2nd time at The Lazy Oyster's Gramps Getaway location. I love this location, it's a great place to sit and enjoy the fresh oysters, the Lobster rolls (the hot brown butter is our fave) and crab dip. All this and you can also get some great drinks at Gramps with a terrific view. Make sure to say hi to Alex at the Gramps location, he's the best!!! If you enjoy oysters, Lazy is a must!!!

The New River Marketplace is a pop up market hosted by History Ft. Lauderdale. It's held on the…read morelast Saturday of every month in front of the historic New River Inn along the New River. There is limited street parking which can be a bit of a challenge but the setting is so lovely that it is worth it. Admission to the market place is free. It was advertised as having 52 vendors and I would guess there wasn't even half of that. The vendors that were there sold sunglasses, clothing, second hand items, home services like gutters, and jewelry. My favorite vendor was Carolyn who sold second hand jewelry on the porch of the New River Inn. I loved poking through her treasures. She got all my money and I left with an opal ring, silver chain, and two pendants. Bring cash with you because some vendors like Carolyn do not accept cards.The event was advertised as having food and the only vendor I saw was Taco Baja selling tacos. There are a ton of restaurants in the area if the on site food is not to your liking. The museum is open during the market and adults can tour for $15. The New River Inn was built in 1905 and was one of Ft. Lauderdale's earliest hotels. History Ft. Lauderdale operates several historic buildings in this one area. The New River is very picturesque and it is a great place to take a stroll even if there is nothing going on. I enjoyed my market visit. These types of outdoor markets are very popular now and I think the great location has the potential to make this market a major event, especially if they add some more food and merchandise vendors.

Tried this amazing vendor at the Palmetto Bay Thursday Night Market and was blown away! I ordered…read morethe Passionfruit Probiotic Juice, and it was incredible. I'm usually not a fan of bubbly drinks, but this one was perfectly balanced, refreshing, flavorful, and just the right amount of fizz. Excited to order again :)

BANH Loves You, located inside a bookstore in Coconut Grove, is such a cool hidden gem. The vibe is…read moreunique and cozy, making it a great stop for coffee or a casual bite. I had the Vietnamese iced coffee, and it was really good--smooth, bold, and refreshing. We also tried the short rib sandwich with pho broth and the lemongrass grilled chicken sandwich (which I prefer), and both were packed with flavor. Fresh ingredients, great sauces, and definitely a spot worth checking out.

Books and books is a terrific bookstore. Their selection of local books is like no other…read more They have great service and even a small cafe in this location.

Despite having lived next door to the Bergeron Rodeo for several years back in the 90's this was my…read morefirst visit. I won't go to a rodeo because I don't find abusing animals entertaining but a craft show on the other hand is right up my alley. This is an annual event sponsored by the town of Davie. The event was advertised as having 100 vendors. I don't think there were quite that many but they had a lot. Admission and parking were free. The tents filled the rodeo arena and outside it as well. People were selling plants, floral arrangements, zombie soup mix, jewelry, lights in alcohol bottles, soap, dream catchers, a tiny fairy garden, woodwork, stained glass, baked goods, clothes, bags, and a myriad of other hand made goods. They also had food and drink vendors and bounce houses and kids corner activities for children . The grounds were perfect for the craft show. There were plenty of clean bathrooms. The weather was gorgeous, the vendors were varied, and with the upcoming holidays it was the perfect time to shop. It is good to support the local arts community. This is a nice hometown event perfect for kids and adults.

There's a lot of whacky stuff to wander around and browse here, though most of it is exactly as…read moretacky as Canal Street wares; there are a couple of antiques vendors there that have some actually interesting and/or beautiful items, and of course there's New York Pickles. A smell comes down off the neighbouring trash mountain sometimes, but the building is decently climate controlled.

The Vintage Fair is an ongoing outdoor event at the Festival Flea Market. Admission and parking is…read morefree. It is located in the parking lot at the end near the Hillsboro Antique Mall. Items include handmade, vintage, antique, re-purposed and salvage. DJ Mike Locke provides the entertainment. On the day I visited I got there close to closing. I am not sure if some of the vendors already packed up but it looked like it. There was one huge tent and then one line of vendors outside. I mainly saw jewelry but here were also hummel figurines, depression glass and other assorted odds and ends. The vendors that were there were ready to wheel and deal. A lot of them were asking people to just make an offer and one women was offering and entire box of baubles for a dollar each. I was looking for some vintage pyrex but I didn't see any. If you want the best selection come when they open at 9 AM. I overheard some of the vendors say that they sold a lot of things earlier in the day. If you are just looking to perhaps snag a deal come close to 4 when the vendors are looking to sell rather than pack it up, The next fair is February 16th. Check the Festival Flea market's website under events for further dates.

Sanguich in Little Havana was clearly a popular place, and I really enjoyed the croquettes during…read moremy visit. I was not exceedingly hungry, but my husband enjoyed his sandwich. I liked the vibe and fast service. There is not a slew of seating, but it's worth a stop for some good eats.

Sanguich in Little Havana was clearly a popular place, and I really enjoyed the croquettes during…read moremy visit. I was not exceedingly hungry, but my husband enjoyed his sandwich. I liked the vibe and fast service. There is not a slew of seating, but it's worth a stop for some good eats.