Fifty home brew teams will bring their over 150 types of beer to sample and enjoy this Sunday, May 20th in the Bishop Arts District!  Who’s going?

Let’s celebrate the new home of one of my favorite home design stores…StellaDallas!

Will I see you there?

Mother’s Day is around the corner, so you need to start thinking about what you can do for the girl who gave you life!  This year I’m giving my mother a “selfish gift”…that’s a gift that I get to share!  I saw “Jersey Boys” a couple of years ago on Broadway and couldn’t stop thinking about how much my mother would enjoy the show the whole time I danced in my seat to the music! I was really excited to hear that the show will soon be in Dallas, so I got her tickets to the June show.  I’ve already told her what her gift is so she can put it on her calendar, so I’m not spoiling a surprise if she’s reading this post…

I think theatre tickets are a great gift for Mother’s Day.  This means that you have set aside a time for the two of you to get together and make a memory.  I can’t wait!

Here are a few other suggestions for treating your mom this year!

Another way to make a memory is to participate together in the “Run Like A Mother 5K”!  This year Dwell With Dignity will be one of the beneficiaries and that makes me very happy!

Before the race, give your mom the FitBit Ultra.  It’s the coolest new tracking device that automatically transfers your progress to an on-line account.  Any active mom will love this!

You’ll find tons of great personalized jewelry ideas at this Etsy shop!

What are you giving your mom for Mother’s Day this year?  Are you planning to make a memory?

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Happy Friday, everyone!  The weather has been “California-like” this week in Dallas!  My plans this weekend are to spend as much time outside as possible and enjoy it before the Texas heat begins to burn!

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I love planting herbs this time of year.  In the past I’ve stacked terra cotta pots for herb and flower gardens, but I’m loving the look of these galvanized buckets for a more industrial look.  Perhaps this year’s basil will get a new look for it’s home!

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I really want to do a pallet garden like this one that’s been pinned on Pinterest a bagillion times!  If you have any old wooden pallets in the Dallas area and want to get rid of them, give me a shout!

OK…I’ve decided to try a new Friday series and I would welcome your feedback.  During my romp around the web during the week, I find many exceptional things that I don’t share, simply because I don’t have time to put together a complete post, so I thought I would share several links that I feel are highlights from my web travels…

This sweet kitty is ready to come to your defense!

I’m swooning over Eden & Eden’s vintage folk cushions!

Wallpaper that looks like scrap wood  - Check out a similar look on the walls of Highland Park Village’s new Five and Ten

Could possibly be the perfect dress for this spring and summer

Anyone care to join me at this retreat?

Hmmm…Where shall we brunch in Paris?

Easy changes for less toxins in your home!

It’s on!  Cover the night today! 

Let me know what you think about the quick links and if it’s something you like, I’ll continue every Friday…

Have a great weekend, ya’ll!  XO!

I’ll gladly admit that I’m Gilt-y…and that means tonight I get to attend the exclusive Gilt-y Pledgers Preview Party at Thrift Studio!

Michelle Nussbaumer/Ceylon et Cie vignette

Our favorite pop-up shop, benefiting our favorite charity, Dwell With Dignity, is back for another 30-day exclusive shopping event, featuring luxury room vignettes styled by some of Dallas’ top interior designers and select retailers.

Wisteria vignette

Thrift Studio opens to the public on Saturday, April 14th at 10am and will run through May 12th.  Find it at 1250 Slocum Street, Suite 550, inside the Dallas Design Center.  Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm and Sunday, noon to 5pm.

Horchow vignette

Each room vignette is created with at least 50% of the products coming from the Dwell With Dignity warehouse inventory which is donated from the general public or high end showrooms, retailers, designers.

Container Store vignette

Since I didn’t make it to Round Top last week, I’m really excited about the Marburger Farm room vignette styled by Uncommon Objects in Austin, TX.  Many of the our favorite dealers at Marburger donated goods and Jody, from Dwell With Dignity, bundled them up and carefully brought them to Dallas so we can experience a bit of Marburger Farm here in the city!

TLC Contract Group vignette

Don’t expect to pay retail prices here, friends!  Everything is deeply discounted and priced to sell!  Their warehouse is full, so they’ll be re-stocking throughout the month.  All proceeds from the event go to benefit the growth and work of Dwell With Dignity.

Amy Thomasson and Courtney Catalfano for Cadwallader Designs vignette

If you’re like me, you don’t want to wait until the general public shops on Saturday…  Here’s how you can get to the goods before they do!  Tonight’s Gilt-y Pledgers Party will kick off this month’s Thrift Studio with food, drinks, music and incredible deals!  The party is from 6:30 to 9:30 and tickets are $125.  For information go here.

Melissa Woody/The Lamp Shoppe vignette

On Friday night Thrift Studio will host another party for the public before the official opening on Saturday morning.  Tickets are $25.  Friday night’s party is sponsored by TLC Contract Group, Horchow, The Container Store, Michelle Nussbaumer/Ceylon et Cie, Meso Maya and Luxe Interiors and Design Magazine.

Peacock Alley vignette

Are you planning to attend one of the events prior to the Saturday opening?  Which vignette looks like it may be your favorite?

Check out the last Thrift Studio here.

There’s nothing more precious than a little girl with a great hair accessory.  Check out Silla Soup for one of my favorite places to find unique clips and pins that both mother and daughter can enjoy!  Most of her products can be used as a brooch/pin or hair clip!

Clip Sila’s creations on your shoes, sweaters or pony tail to dress it up a bit!

Find all of Sila Soup’s products here.  You can also see all of her products at this weekend’s Urban Street Bazaar!

Do you wear hair accessories?  Are you headed to the Urban Street Bazaar this weekend?  Be sure to tell Sila the you saw her on THL!

Allow me to fill your weekend with spring markets!

First up… McKinney, TX brings their annual Arts in Bloom festival on Saturday, April 14th to their beautiful historic square. Over 150 artists will bring their works and line the streets!  While you’re there don’t miss my friends Kaci and Luann at Patina Green.  Kaci’s husband, Robert, will make a lunch for you at their in-store cafe that will have you asking for an extra serving to take home for dinner that night!  He’s an amazing chef!  Eating and shopping under the same roof!  What more can you ask for?

Another one of my favorite stores is Cotton Hearts.  I love Dorie, the owner, and every stitch of cool clothing that she brings in her uber cool clothing boutique!  She carries my favorite brands… Odd Molly,  Johnny Was and Farrah B jewelry…so I always get in trouble when I make it to McKinney to see her.  (That’s trouble in a good way!)  Don’t miss her vintage laundry baskets and shopping carts outside the shop door full of great deals!

After you spend your morning and early afternoon in McKinney, head over to the Bishop Arts District for more shopping!  The Urban Street Bazaar  that we all know and love is back…just as it began…a modern craft fair on the streets of the Bishop Arts District in North Oak Cliff!  This bazaar runs two days…Saturday and Sunday!

Don’t leave without stopping in to see Denise and Keith Manoy at Indigo 1745 for a little uptown fashion inspiration!  You’ll also be surrounded by several of the hottest restaurants in Dallas.  Take your pick!  You can’t go wrong!

Last, but CERTAINLY not least, is a very special market on Sunday that my Stash {vintage finds} girls and I are involved in over at Random at Hillside Village in Lakewood.  Owners, Mark and Shelly Hearne have planned a Fresh Picked Vintage Market.

We’ve unloaded a fresh crop of the season’s freshest vintage picks and they’re yours for the pickin’ from 2 to 5pm this Sunday afternoon!

Find your invitation to this market here.   We sure hope to see you there!

What’s your favorite spot to shop to brighten up your home for spring?  What’s your favorite spring market in your area?  Do you plan to check out one of these events this weekend?

Don’t miss it!

Find more information on The Dallas Flea website.  ‘Like’ their Facebook page for updates on vendors that you’ll see!

My friend at Grass Roots Eco Cleaners is doing something really great during the month of April.  They are joining with the National Autism  Association of North Texas to raise awareness of autism in their community.  Owner Courtney Benson said, “Several of our clients have children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and find our toxin free dry cleaning services helpful when it comes to keeping their families healthy.  Because we are a company that likes to support small businesses (we sell really cool items made by small businesses here in DFW), we enlisted the help of a local business, The Umbrella Girl Shop, to create Hero Capes. The Hero Capes have been a really popular item that we have been carrying in the store, so we thought it was a perfect match for this great cause!”

For all Hero Capes sold during the month of April, Grass Roots Eco Cleaners will donate 20% of the proceeds to the National Association of Autism of North Texas.  Very cool!

For more information about Grass Roots Eco Cleaners, check out their Facebook page!

Amberly Washington (Jr League Event Coordinator and Sweethead accessories designer) has planned a different type of wedding market for all of you brides-to-be!  She’s rounded up 40 of the best earth-friendly vendors to create “The Swoon” that will take place on March 24 at South Side On Lamar from 4 to 9pm.

Join others for sips, music and bites to see vendors including Anna Routh Photography, Southern Fried Paper, Blue Eye, Brown Eye, Vera Green Productions, F is for Frank, Sweethead and more!  Oak Cliff’s Oil and Cotton will be on hand hosting wedding themed DIY craft sessions!

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You’ll want to stay for the fashion show at the end featuring The White Gown Showroom  and Cooper by Courtney Bridal, but don’t come late because the first 50 event shoppers will receive a swag bag full of goodies from the vendors that includes Emergency Bridal Kits and handmade jewelry by Cardinal House.

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Tickets can be purchased here through March 23 for $8 and at the door for $10.  Complimentary parking is available in Lot A.  For additional information visit http://theswoonevent.com.