January 3, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Variety is the spice of life.

SHOP
Forty Five Ten Sale
What: All women’s fall and winter ready-to-wear and shoes up to 60 percent off.
Why: Treat yourself.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 4510 McKinney Ave. (214-559-4510).

PERSONALIZE
Mongolian Shoe Barbecue
What: The W Hotel and Puma teamed up so you can create your own Puma treads. Choose your custom accoutrements, including special W colors, shoelaces, and insoles.
Why: New year, new shoes.
When: Anytime you need to get your kicks.
Where: Online at mongolianshoebbq.puma.com.

SEE
Friday Nights at the Gallery
What: Weekly soirees feature an array of artists (plus, there’s vino).
Why: True colors.
When: Every Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Reflection Fine Art Gallery, 2925 Fairmount St. (214-965-9027).

COLLECT
Frisco House & Garden Show
What: Shop ’til you drop in the show’s arts, gift, and gourmet center, and catch a glimpse of celebrity guest Sue Whitney of JunkMarket.
Why: It’s a home run.
When: Fri., 2-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Frisco Conference Center, 7600 John Q. Hammons Dr.

DRINK
Fireside Wine Flights
What: Take in the garden view while enjoying wines by Glazer’s Domaines and Estates accompanied by savory menu items like smoked salmon bruschetta and crab cakes with chipotle sauce.
Why: In vino veritas.
When: Thru Jan. 27. Fri.-Sun., 3-5 p.m.
Where: Dallas Arboretum’s DeGolyer Garden Cafe, 8525 Garland Rd. (214-515-6512).