Do Dallas with Patty

Do Dallas with Patty

A friend in Dallas who received my e-mail about our Dallas Girls' Trip said her husband was afraid to open the e-mail because he thought it was a porno site. Not!

Our group of 8 had a wonderful time in Dallas. A highlight was a visit to a ribbon shop and a trim shop in Dallas to gather materials (for several hours) to make our very own shaggy boas. We had seen them at Allie Coosh and decided we could invent our own. Mine is spectacular with ribbons and feathers, but Dennis says it looks like fishing lures. ha Girls like it. Marka Bennett says, "You will be seeing me wearing one of those."

Saks Fifth Ave had a one-day 50% off sale almost all chic merchandise, so many of us took advantage of that serindipitous finding. We stayed at the Westin Galleria so we were next door to the best shopping in Dallas. The night we arrived we went downtown for a cultural experience, the Nasher Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art, both spectacular venues for the arts. The Nasher family gave their private collection to Dallas, funded the museum and continues to contribute as board members of the museum. Dinner at Javiars' at 8:30 was an experience. Busy, hot spot for late nighters. Great food, a little over the edge, not your tex mex regular fare.

On Friday, we had private showings at Allie Coosh's designer shop, found some wonderful items to add to our winter wardrobes, placed special orders, bought some designer jewelry pieces, then to Walker Row, an upscale boutique in Highland Park Village. They served lunch for us and it was delightful. We weren't as fortunate here, as the clothing wasn't exactly what each guest expected, but delightful to visit. Then to shop the shops of the Village, including the Women's Exchange, everyone's favorite. Then, tea and dessert at the Bakery. Back to our hotel to get ready for the Dallas Symphony.

The symphony was in Meyerson and was lovely. We had excellent seats and loved the performance.

On Saturday, we went downtown to the convention center to the Chi Omega Christmas Market for a few hours, then to the Victorian Gallary, then to the Primrose Tea Room, but it was too early for tea, so we just walked around the block for a good old hamburger and fries.

Saturday, we were guests of Polly and Ray Gilbert's Topics Group at the Bent Tree Country Club and we met Polly's friends for dinner and a presentation on Argentina by a couple who had just returned from their trip there. Nice.

On Sunday, we went to the Mansion on Turtle Creek for Brunch in our own private dining room, then to Neiman Marcus at Northpark for one more little stop before going to the airport.

Yes, we shopped until we dropped, we enjoyed each other's company and we laughed a lot. We even absorbed a little culture along the way and came away with a sense of Dallas' positive, friendly air.

This was our itinerary for Dallas:

Thursday, Nov 4 Arrive at Memphis airport by 5:45 AM morning of departure. Fly to Dallas at 6:45 AM on Delta Flt #4240 arriving Dallas at 8:l7 AM.

Car Shuttle Service comes for us when we arrive in Dallas and we return driver and continue on our way to the Westin Galleria.
Check In. Only Hotel Porterage coming and going.
We have 4 double rooms reserved. We will be arriving way before it is normal check-in time, so we’ll see if we can get into our rooms or will need to check luggage until we can check in. Shop beginning at 10 AM. Meet at 12:30 for lunch (on your own), if you wish, at Nordstroms.

Leave Westin Galleria at 5:30 arrive at Nasher Sculpture Garden at 6:l5
7:l5 Dallas Museum of Art across the street from Nasher, jazz music will entertain us. . (Tickets are included for museums) Leave there at 8:l5 to drive to Javier’s
8:30 Javier’s Mexican Dinner (included). Fix
ed menu, but you may have a choice of chicken or fish.
Home to Sleep

Friday, Nov 5 8:30 am leave for Allie Coosh where we will have coffee, meet Paulette and have little breakfast bites (included). Sheek Casual Dress, comfortable shoes.
10 am Highland Park Village
12:30 Grazing lunch at Walker Row (included). This is an expected visit, as they have prepared a snack lunch for us and plan a little show.
2:00 or 2:30 optional Horchow Collection Finale visit not far from Highland Park Village.

Back to Hotel for rest, snack, dress for Symphony
Leave at 6:45 PM for the Symphony
8 Symphony Performance at Meyerson (included) Dressy (Wear the same outfit for Friday and Sat nights, as no one but us will know)

Saturday, Nov 6 10:00 Leave Hotel for Downtown Chi Omega Christmas Market (Casual Dress, comfortable)
10:30 – 2 Chi Omega Market (ticket is included)
2:00 Leave for Victorian Art Gallery and Lady Primrose to shop and have tea
3:00 Tea Reservation at Lady Primrose (not included as you may order what you wish)
4:00 Back to Hotel
6:15 PM Leave for Bent Tree Country Club for Dallas Topics Group Dinner/Program about Argentina (included ) Dressy, but not necessarily glitzy.

Sunday, Nov 7
Leave hotel at 10:l5
Brunch at the Mansion on Turtle Creek at 11 AM (included) We will have time to tour the property after lunch.
Leave for Airport, Return Car
Check in for our flight home Delta # 3915 Departing at 5:13 PM arriving Memphis at 6:40 PM

Please remember that wine/liquor is not included in tour cost. Porterage is included only for the hotel (not airports). Pack a smile and patience and a helpful spirit and develop a buddy system. We will have a great time in this very hospitable city.-

Patty’s Cell 901 485 1162
Dennis’ Cell 901 485 4333
Dianne Baskin’s Cell 239 229 7615
Polly Gilbert’s Phone # 972 680 9279 (patty’s sister)
Dennis’ Cell 901 485 4333
Mason and Barbara Brown 972 233 8936 (hosts for Topics)
Dallas Museum of Art 214 922 1200
Celebrity Café (Highland Park Village) 214 528 6612
Horchow’s Finale 3046 Mockingbird Lane 214 750 0308 (Next to SMU Bookstore)
Nordstrom’s Special Events 972 702 0055 ext 2350 Laurie Yayn
Westin Galleria 888 625 5144
The Mansion on Turtle Creek #EJA131902 214 559 2100
Women’s Exchange 214 521 3862
Primrose Tea Room 214 871 8333
The Victorian Gallery 214 871 2474 Bob Potts, Jane Sheldon
Sue Chaney’s Cell 561 809 2139
Walker Row – Phillis Walker and Nancy Klompus 214 373 6866
Jane Rickett’s Cell # 277 0500