Dallas

Looking good is one of the things the man in your life does flawlessly—or maybe he needs a little guidance in that arena. Either way, D. Jones is a sort of fairy godfather for the fashionable fellas of Dallas and beyond, offering tailored sports coats, pants, vests, suits and more to their discerning clients.

Saturday night, Lisa Blue-Baron held her annual holiday party at her humble Preston Hollow abode on Deloache Avenue, inviting her closest 1,500 friends to partake in the festivities. Guests entered through the extravagant home, built by architect Robert A.M. Stern, and made their way into the giant 15,000 square foot adjoining tent, divided into three rooms with numerous bars, full elaborate buffets and a large performing stage and dance floor.

The word DUXIANA means so much more than luxury beds here in Dallas. That's because the DUXIANA store in Preston Center is owned by Serena Cole, who not only serves as a sleep consultant and purveyor of fine DUX beds, but also a philanthropist and sophisticated socialite. Cole often transforms her boutique into a posh party space, and this was particularly true Thursday night when she threw her annual holiday party for friends and clients.

A mere four days after his umpteenth arrest for marijuana possession here in Texas, Willie Nelson appeared as the surprise musical guest at the Virgin Airline's Lone Star Launch December 1st, held in the Winspear Opera House here in Dallas' Arts District.

Double latte skim milk, or triple mocha frappucino? You'd rather guzzle gasoline than be caught sipping coffee at Starbucks. That's why you know all the specialty shops around Dallas that deliver you your morning dose of energy- or do you? Travel outside your caffeinated comfort zone and visit one of these great cafes for some extra flavor.

It's not like you need an excuse to go shopping, but 'tis the season to be extra spendy. Luckily Dallas is a mecca for all kinds of fantastic clothiers, jewelers, furniture stores and more. Check out these local shopping destinations to get everything you need on your gift list (a nd maybe your wish list, too).

Inside an expansive old church turned restaurant Uptown, something extraordinary is cooking in the kitchen. Considering La Fiorentina is the newest in culinary juggernaut Albero Lombardi's arsenal, it's no wonder buzz has already begun about this rustic Tuscan eatery.

Holiday season means one thing: parties. You want to be the all-encompassing host or hostess, offering superb cuisine, decor and libations, all the while being spectacularly social and hospitable. It isn't just a Christmas miracle. Even the most seasoned of event hubs know their limit, and no one will blame you if you call in a little help this year to make everything go just as you dreamed. For the best of Santa's little helpers in Dallas, keep reading.

The Dallas Film Society honored screen legend Robert Duvall at its inaugural fall fund-raising event, The Art of Film, sponsored by the Arthur E. Benjamin Foundation, on Nov. 19.



Sunday supper has never tasted better. Henderson Avenue's newest eatery Horne & Dekker, the namesake of restaurateurs Shawn Horne and Flynn Dekker, is now offering Sunday supper after their popular Sunday Hangover Brunch. If you like nothing more than down home Southern cooking, this is your one stop shop for good eatin.

So Thanksgiving is over, and you shopped 'till you dropped on Black Friday. The in laws are out of your hair, and the house is a disaster. What's next for you this week? Here's a hint: get that lovely holiday glow back in your cheeks at Facelogic Spa in Highland Park December 2nd, as they celebrate their 3rd anniversary with a special Paint, Peels and Purses party.

It's not difficult to find a haute home in the DFW metroplex, but this gem, new on the market this week, will impress even the most respected real estate moguls. Built in 2001, this 10,000 square foot, 6 bedroom, 6 bath manor elegantly mixes classic French design with modern accents.