Blog — This Is Mel Drake

Get Hooked on These TV Shows (And Maybe Even Watch Them All)

Life SkillsMelissa "Mel" DrakeFebruary 4, 2022what to watch, tv shows, netflix, hbo, hulu, disney plus, amazon primeComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Gold Rush Cocktail

This cocktail tastes like a million bucks

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeJanuary 20, 2022cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, summer cocktail, easy whiskey drinks, easy bourbon drinks, damn good gold rush cocktail, classic cocktails, whiskey drink recipes, bourbon drink recipes, whiskey cocktail recipes, bourbon cocktail recipes, whiskey, bourbonComment

The Best Instagrammable Places in Houston

50 ways to take your Instagram game to the next level!

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeJanuary 13, 2022houston, murals, art walls, instagram worthy houston, instagram photo spots houston, city guidesComment

40+ Fun Things to Do in OKC

Looking for something cool and unique this weekend in OKC? You're going to love these ideas.

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeJanuary 10, 2022united states, travel guides, okc, oklahoma, oklahoma city ok, oklahoma city, oklahoma city oklahoma, fun things to do in okc, oklahoma travel guide, okc travel guide, oklahoma city travel guide, okc attractions, best things about oklahoma city, visit okc, city guidesComment

Visit: The Momentary

It's not a museum, it's an experience!

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeDecember 8, 2021united states, travel guides, arkansas, bentonville, arkansas travel guide, must do things in arkansas, art museum, ozarks, sponsored, girls trip, visit arkansasComment

How to Make DAMN GOOD Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This is the only brussels sprout recipe you'll ever need!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeDecember 2, 2021damn good oven roasted brussels sprouts, side dishes, vegetable, vegan friendly, vegatarian, healthy recipesComment

Visit: Traveling to Pigeon Forge

Discover the best family vacation destination in Tennessee

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeDecember 1, 2021sponsored, united states, travel guides, tennessee, pigeon forge, tennessee travel guide, must do things in tennessee, visit tennessee, great smoky mountains, family vacation, city guidesComment

Visit: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

A hidden gem in Arkansas and the best part, it's FREE!

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeNovember 30, 2021united states, travel guides, arkansas, bentonville, arkansas travel guide, must do things in arkansas, art museum, ozarks, sponsored, girls trip, visit arkansasComment

Photoshoot: Paseo Arts District Oklahoma City with Prisca L.

Editorial fashion magazine – minimalism with a big impact

PhotographyMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 19, 2021oklahoma, oklahoma city, oklahoma photoshoot locations, okc, oklahoma city photoshoot locations, oklahoma photographer, photography portfolio shoot, oklahoma city ok, oklahoma city oklahoma, okc photographerComment

12 Things EVERYONE Assumes About Oklahoma City

Find out what's true and what's not!

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 14, 2021united states, travel guides, oklahoma, oklahoma city, sponsoredComment

Photoshoot: Edmond Oklahoma Ivy Building with Courtney G.

It doesn't get much more magical than this...

PhotographyMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 13, 2021edmond, edmond ok, edmond oklahoma, oklahoma, oklahoma city, oklahoma photoshoot locations, okc, oklahoma city photoshoot locations, oklahoma photographer, edmond photographer, photography portfolio shootComment

How to Make a Damn Good Lemon Drop Martini

This is how you make the best lemon drop martinis in town!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 12, 2021cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, summer cocktail, damn good spicy margarita, damn good margarita, vodka cocktail recipes, vodka cocktails, vodka drink recipes, vodka recipes, easy vodka drink recipes, easy vodka drinks, vodka Comments

10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Getting My First Mammogram

A List of Tips Every Woman Should Know Before Getting Her First Mammogram

HealthMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 7, 2021womens health, mammogram what to expect, getting a mammogramComment

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Cinnamon Whiskey Jack Fire Mule

The Perfect Mule Cocktail, Reinvented with Cinnamon Whiskey and Ginger Beer

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeOctober 5, 2021cocktail recipes, easy cocktail, essential colors this fall, whiskey, sponsoredComment

The Truth: Does Microblading Hurt

15 Things to Know Before Getting Your Eyebrows Microbladed

HealthMelissa "Mel" DrakeSeptember 29, 2021microblading, microblading vs tattoo, does microblading hurt, what is microblading, everything you need to know about microblading, microblading eyebrows, truth about microblading Comments

How to Make a DAMN GOOD Easy Watermelon Margarita

Now, this is how you make a watermelon margarita!

EntertainingMelissa "Mel" DrakeSeptember 1, 2021watermelon margarita, summer cocktail, easy cocktail, fresh cocktail, cocktail recipes, best margarita, easy cocktail recipes, damn good margarita, craft cocktails, tequila, sponsored Comments

Bucket List Dream Places in the United States: My Travel Wishlist

A collection of my dream travel destinations within the U.S. Get inspired by these beautiful locations!

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeAugust 9, 2021united states, travel guides, bucket list travel ideasComment

Where to Stay: Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf Resort

Truly, one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever experienced.

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeJuly 13, 2021travel guides, best places to travel, bucket list travel ideas, solo travel, new caledonia resortComment

The Ultimate Guide - Driving the Hawaii Road to Hana

Planning a trip to Maui and want to drive the famous Hawaii Road To Hana?

TravelMelissa "Mel" DrakeJuly 6, 2021travel guides, united states, road to hana, hawaii vacation, things to do in maui, things to do in hawaii, must do things in hawaii, must do things in maui, waterfall, beach vacation, dream vacation, bucket list travel ideas, hawaii Comments

Fashion We Love: What to Wear for Spring with Nichols Hills Plaza

Have you heard the news??? Spring is officially not canceled this year.

StyleMelissa "Mel" DrakeApril 28, 2021oklahoma, oklahoma city, sponsoredComment