Next door to Gecko Hardware is one off my favorite stores called The Store in Lake Highlands. Stanley Marcus’ book about Neiman Marcus was, “Minding The Store.” Some people who graduate from a major university in Austin refer to their alma mater as “The University” – And in Lake Highlands, they have The Store in […]
As we crossed over the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge that connects downtown Dallas, Texas with Singleton Boulevard in West Dallas, we noticed a retro style diner named Hots – as in hotdogs. (Note to self – that might be a good place to visit.) The building was cute and the parking lot was full. Then… […]
I don’t think we have ever gone to the Dallas Arboretum in August. Too blooming hot! But, was I ever surprised. They actually have flowers blooming in this Texas heat. Sweet Mother of Pearl. Look how pretty this is. The gardens were green and lush. Here is a close up picture. What are these beauties? […]
On June 17, Marsha Christmas – my cheerleader – forwarded me this: “With grace of Southern hospitality Ellen’s Southern Kitchen shines | Dallas-Fort Worth Restaurant Reviews and News – Dining News for Dallas, Texas – GuideLive – The Dallas Morning News.” “Lanabird, Have y’all been here? Sounds very yummy.” NO, I had not been to […]
Shopping at thrift stores and consignment shops could be considered one of my hobbies. The hunt is entertainment, and the fact that quality merchandise can be found for bargain prices makes it even better. Susan is a woman after my own heart. At one time she was the owner of an antique store, and […]
One of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain is right here in Dallas, Texas. This collection of Spanish art is housed at the Meadows Museum on the campus of Southern Methodist University. For years – no decades- Ever-Lovin’ and I have said we wanted to visit the Meadows Museum, […]
Going to a farmer’s market is good. Real good! In fact, it is one of my favorite things to do in the entire world. It is true! Seeing all the fruits and vegetables piled high in the stalls takes my breath away. And then I buy too much because I want to take advantage of […]
I tell you. Life is good. Number Two Son’s precious wife Jenny knew of a seafood place called The Boiling Crab that Lanabird needed to know about. She just knew I would love it, and I did. You have heard the term “hole-in-the-wall”? I do believe The Boiling Crab would qualify. It is located in […]
The Dream Cafe – love the name. The Mrs. knew about The Dream Cafe in Addison, so one morning The Buds met at The Dream Cafe for breakfast. I was impressed. I told Ever-Lovin’ about it, and … he wanted to go. So go we did. . Welcome! The website mentions that there is […]
We went to Talouse Cafe and Bar on our way home from tip-toeing through the bluebonnets in Ennis. We stopped on Knox Street to shop a bit, and it was supper time. (Okay, dinner time since we went to a French restaurant.) I remembered that The Mrs. had mentioned Toulouse was a good restaurant, and […]
