Blues Jean BarTrying on a pair of blue jeans is not for the weak. With hundreds of different styles and fits — hell, when did wearing your mom’s pants become cool? — it’s no wonder you need a beer to get through it. Head to Blues Jean Bar in Snider Plaza from 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays […]
West VillageWanna get outside and still shop? Maybe have a margarita when you get tired of all that outdoor shopping? We thought so. West Village off McKinney Avenue is where you need to be if you are looking to shop and soak up some vitamin D. There’s a Kendra Scott store for your dangly earring needs, […]
LululemonIf you want to look chic while sweating your ass off — and we know you do — then your best option for athletic clothing is Lululemon. We all know working out is a chore, but if you feel great and presentable while doing it, you might have a little bit of extra motivation. There […]
Royal Blue GroceryThey say to never grocery shop while hungry, but there is no such rule about grocery shopping while tipsy. Honestly, grocery shopping while drinking is probably the only way to do it. Otherwise, you’ll never be self-indulgent enough to buy that pack of Double Stuf Oreos. This is why Royal Blue Grocery in Highland Park […]
Madison 214Shopping for a friend or in-law who has everything is why everyone hates the holidays. Or birthdays. Or shopping in general. But Madison 214 makes shopping for gifts easier. What do you get the mother-in-law who hates everything? Might we suggest a pink flamingo candle from Madison 214? And what do you get the bachelor […]
SwooziesEverything is better with a personalized touch. Koozies look so much better with monogrammed initials on them. We can’t even think about a palm-leaf pillow without initials on it. And why write anything on stationery if it’s not personalized to the sender? There’s really no point. Swoozie’s is the perfect place to buy those things […]
Sample HouseA nice scented candle can change your entire day. Whether it’s next to you while you’re taking a relaxing bath or sitting on the dining room table freshening up the entire home, a candle can do a lot. And easily the best place to buy a candle in Dallas is Sample House. With seven locations […]
Saint BernardIt might not become cold often in Texas, but when it does, we can barely handle it. Snow might not be falling from the sky, but we are still running from our heated cars to the heated indoors anytime we are forced to get outside in the winter. That’s why jackets are imperative, and Saint […]
Baby Bliss/miniMeYour best friend is knocked up. Scratch that, you are knocked up. What to do? Go shopping. It alleviates the stress of the larger question: What will happen to my life? Answer: It doesn’t matter because you get to design a cute nursery and pick out adorable baby clothes and toys. Baby Bliss in Snider […]
Jacksons Home and GardenHey, no one said being outdoors in Texas was enjoyable. Most of the time it’s unbearably hot, and when it’s not, it’s still not exactly pleasant. But some things are just better outside. Like a Fourth of July party. Or a family reunion cookout. Or a pumpkin-carving contest. And when you gather family and friends […]
Competitive CamerasThe era of the camera store has ended for the most part. Dallas is lucky to have held onto a few stellar shops that serve specialists and the analog market well. One of those institutions is Competitive Cameras. The family-owned store has kept its inventory relevant to the specialty (lenses and bodies for medium- and […]
Gaston MadeSometimes, the smallest accessories in a home draw the most attention. In this case, it’s coasters — geometric cuts of plywood that sit on our tables and stop house guests in their tracks. Gaston Made, a husband-and-wife duo who operate a little wood shop off Gaston Avenue, combines a modern and sleek design aesthetic with […]
Sol and SucculentIf you’ve long maintained a black-thumb status, you probably just haven’t met the right plant. Succulents are what plant killers come to for redemption: If you can handle putting them in good light and watering them when the soil dries out, you can keep them alive despite your shady houseplant past. And if you think […]
Spark of Change Crystal Prescriptions & JewelryEven as Spark of Change die-hards since day one, we’re still amazed by the energy that local stylist Lisa Slusher’s jewelry designs give us. Solo crystals dangle from elegant chains or nestle among charms. But somehow, they’re transfixing. People stop you on the street to ask about them, and when you wear them, you can’t […]
Haute Dog HaircutsWhen our arthritic pooch came home from a traditional grooming shop unable to walk from being crammed in a crate after her beauty session, we knew we had to find someone who made house calls. Local vets recommended Haute Dog Haircuts, which dispatches an experienced groomer to your home for a curbside glamour session that […]
Condom SenseEstablished in 1990, Condom Sense claims it is the largest and oldest novelty and sex toys store chain in Texas. Its a selection of more than 35,000 products to help liven up your sex life makes it hard to argue. The store has a large collection of massage oils and party supplies to make your […]
McBride Music and PawnFor 47 years, McBride Music and Pawn has been operating in downtown Denton as a family-owned business. A fixture on the square since the late 1960s, it is one of the oldest and best recognized independently owned pawn shops in North Texas. The inventory consists of typical items found at a pawn shop — electronics, […]
Four SeasonsGood hotels might not be hard to come by, but great ones that exceed all your expectations are. Four Seasons is that hotel. It’s kid-friendly, it’s adult-friendly, it’s wedding-friendly and it’s the kind of place you seek out if you just want a nice spa day alone. Four Seasons has dive-in movie nights during the […]
The Photo BusFew things draw smiles out of people like a photo booth. It’s closed off, so you’re not worried about looking like a doofus in front of a whole group of people. The Photo Bus has taken this concept, usually seen in malls and boardwalk carnivals, and put wheels on it. The Photo Bus, a creation […]
VeloFix DallasSo you finally did it: ditched your car and become a bike commuter. We’re proud of you (but unless your workplace provides showers, we probably wouldn’t want to get a whiff of you). Then the totally expected happens: a derailleur gets out of adjustment, a wheel out of true or, Dallas streets being what they […]
BungoboxNothing about moving is pleasant. Sure, if you’ve got bucks, you can hire packers to load your stuff, deliver and unload it, and haul away the empty boxes. If you’re like most people, the process begins with that sad, humiliating hunt for cheap boxes — begging friends on Facebook, furtive dumpster diving for retail stores’ […]
Eye Doctor's Office & Eye GalleryAs catchy names go, Eye Doctor’s Office & Eye Gallery isn’t going to win any marketing awards. But as some dude once wrote, what’s in a name? What’s inside the plain-looking Preston Center shop is Dr. Bob Consor and his skilled staff, who’ll take the time to give you the most thorough, high-tech, informative eye […]
