New retail is popping up all over Houston. One area we’d like to point out is West Ave. The walkable urban village located at Westheimer and Kirby. The Design Source is one of the retail hot spots that’s slated to open a two-story, 12,000 square-foot flagship store. The three gorgeous showrooms will feature Ligne Roset, a European home furnishings company; Houston @ Home, fine home furnishings from around the world and Varenna, a luxury kitchen line. Two more showrooms will be announced at a later date. Visit West Ave. to get a glimps of what’s to come!

All this week, receive 20% off a single purchase at Gabby B’s Boutique. All three locations apply: New Braunfels, San Marcos and Schertz, TX. Print this post and bring it with you to get 20% off!

Gabby B’s
264 West San Antonio St
New Braunfels, TX 78130

Gabby B’s
118 S LBJ Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666

Gabby B’s
3820 FM 3009
Schertz, TX 78154

The Big Sale Dallas is going on today (Thursday) and Friday!
Locations: The Apartment
Get 50-85% off designer clothing, accessories, shoes, and handbags.

On your mark, get set, go!

Last night, Neiman Marcus (the original location, of course)  hosted a fashion event and I am reporting back to go buy berry tights right now! I have mine on with a navy dress and gray flats. The fashion show inspired a list of what to buy for fall and for starters, berry tights are what you need. You can pair your colored-tights with this printed dress, animal print, red, a navy suit or magenta shoes!

The Texas Stampede at the American Airlines Center has a special offer of $10 off each ticket by using the password CHUTES when you buy through Ticketmaster.com.

Fri., Nov. 7 - 7:00 p.m. ProRodeo Tour Championship followed by THE RANDY ROGERS BAND

Sat., Nov. 8 - 7:00 p.m. ProRodeo Tour Championship followed by BLAKE SHELTON & MIRANDA LAMBERT

Sun., Nov. 9 - 2:00 p.m. ProRodeo Championship Finale featuring 4th GENERATION CHARRO JERRY DIAS

November 7 & 8 only, Neiman Marcus will mark down designer duds up to 40% off!! Go there now before the word gets out, what an amazing start to the weekend!

Happy Friday!

Get your Six Flags 2009 Season Pass now and attended the 2008 Holiday in the Park for FREE! A season pass includes so many benefits like unlimited visits to any Six Flags Theme Park, free concerts & events, five free tickets for your friends and more!

Buy your Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX  Season Pass

Buy your Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Season Pass

A season pass also makes a great gift for that hard-to-buy for teen!

A “Recessionista” can be defined as someone who is price conscious without the loss of good, fashionable taste. Find her shopping all the sales but still ahead on the fashion curve. It’s totally doable. And in Texas, luxury taste and fashion go hand in hand. So here’s how we’re doing it. We’ll give you a list of places that have designer duds at discount prices. But don’t wait. Get out there and shop before you miss out!

Neiman Marcus Last Call:

• Premium Outlets, Allen
• Brodie Oaks, Austin
• Premium Outlets, San Marcos
• Grapevine Mills, Dallas
• Katy Mills, Houston

Horchow Finale:

• Mockingbird Lane, Dallas
• Inwood Village, Dallas

Nordstrom Rack:

• Preston Shepard Place, Dallas
• The Rim, San Antonio

Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th:

• Rio Grande (Mercedes)
• Grapevine Mills, Dallas
• Katy Mills, Houston
• The Fountains, Stafford (Sugarland)
• Premium Outlets, San Marcos

Find other luxury discounts at:

Prime Outlets in San Marcos.

Premium Outlets in Allen, Houston, Rio Grande Valley and Round Rock.

In this economy, being a Recessionista is a must. Not only are these place great for your own shopping but fabulous for the holiday gift-giving season. More place to shop like this to come. But, if you have a secret place for luxury discounts leave us a comment!!

After 60 years of Contemporary Fine Crafts, the Craft Guild of Dallas is still going strong in their stride to be the place for local artists to create, mingle and share ideas. Next week (November 6-9) you can’t miss the Craft Guild’s Contemporary Fine Arts and Crafts Show. Located at:

14325 Proton Rd.
Dallas, TX 75224
Map it

Tell us what you buy!

Gifts, apparel, jewelry, handbags, toys, children’s, home accessories, furniture and manufacturer samples at unbelievably low prices! The Dallas Market Center kicks off the holiday season with its once a year sample sale, open to the public. We’re telling you, this is huge. Take the day off and drive to Dallas for this! And don’t worry about the gas, there is a chance to win a $100 gas card when you bring a can of non-perishable food benefiting Resource Center Dallas.

Go to DallasMarketCenter.com for hours, directions and more info.
P.S. the parking is FREE.