Dallas - December 24, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You better leaves now.

SHOP
Christmas Flowers by The Corner Market
What: Score a last-minute holiday centerpiece or fragrant gift from the indie deli/coffee shop/florist.
Why: Same-day delivery available today.
When: Thurs., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 3426 Greenville Ave. (214-826-8283).

Main Street Mercantile
What: The new Americana furniture and antiques shop brings old-school oak armoires, farmhouse tables, and oil paintings to Deep Ellum.
Why: You’re a little bit country.
When: Thurs. & Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 2707 Main St. (214-741-4107).

SIGN UP
The Dallas Flea
What: Calling all retro furniture gurus, cowhide rug collectors, and chocolatiers. The new market is now accepting vendors for its Mar. 13 showdown.
Why: Flea your mind.
When: Thru Feb. 5.
Where: For an application, e-mail thedallasflea@yahoo.com.

BOOK
Feather Your Nest
What: Reserve a seat at the new luncheon speaker series, which kicks off with Hutton Wilkinson‘s tome about legendary designer Tony Duquette.
Why: Full lunch from Fearing’s included.
When: Register now. Event, Jan. 11, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, 2121 McKinney Ave. R.S.V.P. at featheryournestspeakers.com.

HEAR
Matthew Glenn Thompson
What: The local hottie singer/songwriter is selling signed copies of his debut album, The Garden and the Arcade (think surfer dude-meets-mellow, alternative tunes).
Why: Game on.
When: The next time you surf the interweb.
Where: Online at matthewglennthompson.com.

Photo: Courtesy of The Corner Market

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