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!

image via southern fried paper

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.

image via sweethead

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.

Mark your calendar for one of my favorite events in Oak Cliff…the annual Mardi Gras Parade!  It’s this coming weekend, Feb. 19th, from 4-6pm.

This even grows bigger and better every year because once you go, you won’t miss it again!  Find all of the info you need for next weekend’s Dash For the Beads (5K and more), Masquerade Ball, and the parade at Mardi Gras Oak Cliff!

Find photos from last year’s event here.

Will I see you there?

It’s time for Jingle Bells On Bishop, ya’ll!!

There’s so much to share about this event…I’m just going to share the whole press release!

Dec. 1-3 the merchants of Bishop Arts District will go back in time to celebrate eras of Christmas past and they’re taking you with them!  In addition to scoring fabulous finds at some of the best boutiques in Oak Cliff,  shoppers will enjoy a plethora of Christmas themed entertainment for kids and adults, as well as well as ample eats and drinks available on the streets!

There will be carolers, dancers, games and pictures with Santa.  In addition to all of the best restaurants, you’ll find Rush Patisserie and Dallas Tamale Company!

It’ll be a jolly good time!  See you there!

Thanks Bishop Arts Marketing for the scoop!

I got a call from Bud, The Pieman, today!  He’s been extremely busy lately making sure that no Thanksgiving table is without a pie…literally shipping out thousands of pies over the last couple of weeks.  He let me in on a couple of really cool things that I’ll be announcing soon, but for now I’m excited to tell you who he chose as having the best blog post after our ‘Lunch On The Prairie’ with Rachel Ashwell and Bud  a couple of months ago!

Thirty-five bloggers gathered at Rachel’s Prairie and learned of her inspiration, took in Lilyput Lodge – the main house, had a delicious lunch prepared by Bud’s Royers Round Top Cafe and learned about how we can all be involved in changing lives through Dwell With Dignity.   As a result, we donated $500 to Dwell With Dignity and created some inspiring posts about our special day.  Bud read all of the posts and loved the story that  Bridget Langdale told of childhood memories in the tough little town of Round Top, Texas  and how it made it through tough times and continues to thrive.  Find Bridget’s post, Round Top, Texas…then and now,  and learn out about her Covered Wagon Guest House in Mason, Texas.

Bridgette will receive the cafe’s 3-Month Pie Plan worth $127!  Just in time for the holidays!!  Sweet!  Congratulations, Bridgette!

Carol Conlee, Rachel Ashwell, Bridget Langdale

Find a link to all of the bloggers that attended ‘The Prairie’ lunch at the end of this post.

photo credits for pics 1 & 4, keelymariescott)

This event was a ‘smokin’ good time last year and this year it will be bigger and better as it’s moving to beautiful Lake Cliff Park!

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