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Consumers love the gift of laughter

T. Hee Greetings and Gifts — a tiny shop that opened in a relatively rundown shopping strip in Lake Highlands in 2008 — doesn’t carry a thing anyone needs, but shoppers can’t seem to get enough of the fun products they want. If goofy, sassy or sentimental products alone fail to fill customers with good cheer, the charismatic store owners Tony Doles and David Farris, Lake Highlands residents, won’t. Despite opening their first T. Hee boutique on the eve, practically, of the economic slump, the duo has managed to thrive. They opened a second store in Lakewood in 2010, and last month opened a third location in Preston Hollow, on Luther Lane in Preston Center.

Have a seat Lake Highlands resident Jason Moore just celebrated two years in business making custom bicycle seat covers. Recovered Saddle repairs worn seats, replicates styles that are out of circulation and, if you like, will outfit your saddle with funky fabrics or hard-to-find material.

Lake House looks more like a house now Local restaurateurs John Schmitz and Eric Paulsen, with the help of consultant and designer Cory Pope, have updated the façade of the former, shortlived Bicycle Café and plan to open Lake House restaurant in its place this month.

Entrepreneurs roll out new entertainment concept SMU grads and White Rock area-based entrepreneurs

Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz recently opened Bowl & Barrel, an upscale bowling alley, at The Shops at Park Lane. The con- temporary bowlatorium features a menu designed by chef Sharon Hage of York Street fame, 15 lanes, a “modern Americana tavern” and a beer hall.

Free GED prep program Everest College of Dallas recently announced Everest GED Advantage, a GED test-preparation program that is free and open to the public. To enroll in Everest GED Advantage, participants must be at least 18 years old and pass an assessment test. The program is free and there is no obligation to enroll in any Everest degree or diploma program.

Neighborhood hospital has heart expertise Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake received the Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that the hospital has reached the goal of treating heart failure patients according to the guidelines of care recommended by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology. The hospital also recently received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC), an international not-for-profit organization that focuses on improving cardiovascular care. Hospitals that have received SCPC accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack.

More business bits

1 White Rock Abbey restaurant and bar is open at the northwest corner of Peavy and Garland, near White Rock Lake. 2 The longstanding self-serve car wash at East Northwest Highway and Lake Highlands Drive is gone, and Kroger is finishing construction on a fueling station that will take its place.

Get In Contact

T. Hee Greetings and Gifts

9661 AUDELIA

214.747.5800

T-HEEGIFTS.COM

Recovered Saddle

RECOVEREDSADDLE.COM

Lake House

7510E. NORTHWEST HWY.

Bowl & Barrel

8084 PARKLANE #145

214.363.2695

BOWLANDBARREL.COM

Everest College 6080 N. CENTRALEXPRESSWAY

888.201.6547

EVEREST.EDU

Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake

9440 POPPYDRIVE

DOCTORSHOSPITALDALLAS.COM

White Rock Abbey

9909GARLANDROAD

214.321.1065

WHITEROCKABBEY.COM

The Store In Lake Highlands

Candles, Candles, Candles! So many to choose from! Great for gifts to give ... or keep! Featured: Tyler, Aspen Bay and Circle E Candles. 10233 E NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.com to advertise call 214.560.4203

Hospitality Sweet

Open at the London Café inside Timothy Oulton at Potter Square. 4500 N. Central Expressway. 214.534.2241 thehospitalitysweet.com

Painting With A Twist

Express your inner artist! Instructors lead attendees in creating paintings with a featured piece of art, bring nothing more than your imagination, wine or beverage. Perfect for Private Parties as well. 5202 Lovers Ln. 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

T.HEE GREETINGS

Lollia by Margot Elena. Modern and romantic luxury personal care. The perfect gift. Available at all 3 locations. Lake Highlands, Lakewood, Preston Center.

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Mariposa Imports

Dive into Dunes - the classic cotton collection that is perfect for that resort vacation or the mild winter weather. 2813 N. Henderson Ave. 214.826.0069 lamarposaimports.com

Advocate Ornament

The Advocate Foundation’s limited-edition, numbered, and hand-painted ornament; perfect gift for the new home owner or Dallas transplant. Sales benefit neighborhood organizations. 214.292.0486 foundation.advocatemag.com