What About All Tho$e Bank$ ???

Peggy: there are now more banks than churches or gas stations in Dallas the USA, so what would we do if they had to shutter? You may recall I told you a year ago that Wachovia’s $451,000 monthly land lease at Preston and Mockingbird is one of the highest in the nation… wonder how much traffic they are losing with all that construction? (Now Wells Fargo pays the rent.) Anyhow, Preston Center is only getting busier what with the Staubach building and more development, including rumors that George Bush will office in that building (which have been denied) or in Trammell Crow’s redevelopment of the old Parkland Hospital. But read an article today saying that smaller and mid-size banks may actually weather this economic crisis and — you’ll never guess it — profit.

My House of Horrors!

This week I’ve been blogging about my partner in crime and his obsession with Halloween. Many at work think I exaggerate his condition. I say the proof is in the spider web covered pudding. Take a look at these photos he just sent me. With pride, I might add. The bottom one is how our front yard looks now. (It didn’t look that way when I left for work this morning.) Then he goes inside and props our cat. The look on her face says it all: “Really. You woke me for this?” So, does anyone else have a loved one with holiday decorating disorder?

Auction Haus

You better get up really early to catch up with the ladies at Scott + Cooner, they always seem to be just a little ahead of the game.  Now, they have an online store called Auction Haus which is opening tomorrow with everything in their warehouse at 2150 Irving Blvd, available for you to make an offer.  Remember, this is all authentic brand furniture, not, as Loyd Scott would call “curb fodder.”  Go ahead, make an offer on these cool table from Edra listed for $2900 for the three.

Frighteningly Low Prices

If you want to stock up on Halloween decor, now’s the time to hit the stores, especially the big box retailers. Sur La Table is offering 50 percent off all kinds spooky stuff. Pottery Barn is big on the skull-and-crossbones thing this season and, likewise, is discounting select merchandise. Even everyone’s favorite discount yet stylish store, Target, is getting in on the action.

Weekend Shopping by Holly

First and foremost, if you have not signed up for your Partner’s Card, the deadline for mail orders is today. However, you can purchase it online here or at a participating Tom Thumb. What is the Partners Card you say? Only a shoppers dream. 20% off at all participating stores, spas, and restaurants including At My Table, Anthropologie, Bliss Spa!, Bottega Veneta, Casa di Lino, Eiseman Jewelers, 4510, Grange Hall, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Madison, Paper & Chocolate, Scott + Cooner, Stacy Hyde, Stanley Korshak, Williams-Sonoma Home, Craft, and over 720 more. A card is only $60 (all of which goes to support The Family Place) and is good October 24-November 2. Therefore, do the bulk of your shopping next weekend.

Today, At My Table is hosting a Sabira Collection trunk show. Sabira Collection has the most ornate and elaborate tablecloths (Perfect for that all day eating-fest we call Thanksgiving). The event goes from 10-5.

If there is one thing that is evident about Dallas women, a dog in their arms/purse is a staple accessory. Attention all people that can’t leave home without their precious pooch: Saturday, Highland Park Village is having its first annual Dog Walk from 12-4. Grooming, photography, and dogs available for adoption will all be on site. Pick up a little something something for yourself while your dog gets the royal treatment.