Dallas - January 08, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Start 2009 with the write stuff.

SCHEDULE
Sprinkles Invitations 2009 Calendar
What: The local stationery label debuts an adorable monthly organizer.
Why: Take notes.
When: You’ve finally stopped writing 2008 on your checks.
Where: Online at sprinklesinvitations.com.

SHOP
End-of-Season Sale
What: Lovers Lane fashion boutiques Lou Lou, Elements, Mine, and Hemline mark loot up to 75 percent off.
Why: Block party.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Lovers Ln., b/t Armstrong Pkwy. & the Tollway.

SUPPORT
Replant Texas Tree Program
What: Half Price Books is donating 10¢ per reusable tote sold to help Keep Texas Beautiful purchase and plant trees that were lost during Hurricane Ike.
Why: The bags are only 98¢ a pop.
When: You feel like branching out.
Where: Locations at halfpricebooks.com.

SCORE
Warren Barrôn Bridal Sample Sale
What: Vera Wang, Elizabeth Fillmore, Oscar de la Renta, Angel Sanchez, Ulla-Maija, and Lela Rose at up to 75 percent off.
Why: Sale down the aisle.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 53 Highland Park Village (214-526-8400).

SIGN UP
Texas’s Next Top Designer
What: Enter to win the contest that supports up-and-coming fashion designers by granting up to $50,000 for business development.
Why: Make it work.
When: Thru Jan. 31.
Where: Online at texasnexttopdesigner.org.