2011 December Preston Hollow

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TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING

A few years ago, we wound up about 20 driving hours from home the day after Thanksgiving.

Destined as we were for a lengthy car ride, I thought I would brighten the drive by locating holiday-song-only radio stations and flipping from one to another, making this an all-holiday-tunes exercise, something my family could look back on and fondly remember someday.

Well, I’m happy to report that we do look back on this trip, but the word “fondly” isn’t part of the story.

All I was doing was replicating my personal pattern between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, when I give my daily diet of Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen and Boston a six-week rest in favor of holiday tunes. It’s a plan that seems to keep both genres fresh year-round.

But there’s a difference between listening to holiday tunes for 20 minutes at a time and listening to them for 20 consecutive hours. As we wound through the hills of Missouri and Arkansas and across the relative flatness of East Texas, it dawned on me that there are only about 30 actual holiday “favorites,” and once those have been played, the radio stations start looping them again. And again. And again.

Given enough repetitions, even Springsteen’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” begins to sound like fingernails on a chalkboard. If you don’t believe me, just ask my wife or sons, who spent a good portion of what should have been a restful drive for them (after all, I was behind the wheel throughout) complaining so loudly about this cruel and unusual punishment that I

finally gave in and switched the channel.

We survived, of course, although one son still barks irrationally when a holiday song dares flash its title on the radio screen. But that ill-conceived idea says something about the unintended consequences of the ever-expanding holiday season.

We all know that within minutes of clearing the shelves of Halloween candy, many merchants fill their stores with holiday stuff. It still seems odd to find Santa waving hello when Thanksgiving is nowhere in sight.

I’m not pointing a finger at stores that start the holidays early; they are entitled to do whatever is best for their bottom lines, particularly in these curious economic times.

But I do wonder about the cumulative “damage” we’re doing to ourselves by allowing the holidays to become an overexposed part of our lives.

Our pastor used the term “extravagant generosity” during a recent sermon, and his point seemed to be the importance of giving generously to others from both our pocketbooks and our time.

The holiday season, more than any other, is a time when most of us feel an emotional pull to dig a little deeper to help each other.

Yes, we should feel that way every day of every year. But sadly, most of us just can’t operate that way. We need a special time to give in a special way, and the holiday season offers that opportunity.

Or at least it did. Now, with the season stretching from Nov. 1 to Jan. 2, that’s a long time to keep the flame burning without scorching someone, most likely ourselves.

Are we stretching the most wonderful time of the year beyond recognition?

Given enough repetitions, even Springsteen’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” begins to sound like fingernails on a chalkboard.

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Q&A: Nicole Musselman

For fashion designer Nicole Musselman, it was a trip to bangkok that changed the course of her life. The delicate fabrics and unique, unstructured handbags she saw there set into motion a fashion whirlwind that began with designing bags for friends and culminated with the launch of Koch, musselman’s clothing line that is now carried worldwide. The Preston Hollow resident has a boutique in Oak cliff. We recently caught up with this globetrotting fashionista to see what’s inspiring her now.

Where are you originally from?

I’m from California, but I went to high school in Ohio. When I came to Dallas for SMU, I loved it, but I thought to myself “Can this weather be healthy?” But, I love the people, and I want to stay here.

How did Koch get its start?

Koch [Musselman’s mother’s maiden name] started when I returned from my trip to Bangkok and wanted to recreate the unstructured handbags everyone would carry in the markets. I began making accessories, small leather goods and hand-printed textiles, and it just took off from there. I asked a lot of questions to my friends in manufacturing, and Koch was born. It’s all about pushing forward and persevering.

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As business increases, is Koch still made by domestic artisans?

Yes, all of the clothing is made in Texas, and we recently added a highly skilled group in L.A. who does sweaters; it’s a family company. The process begins with my drawings or paintings, and they bring them to life.

Which designers do you find inspiring?

Diane von Furstenberg … I love her “anything is possible” mentality toward women working and finding their way. I find her very inspiring.

Describe the woman who wears your clothing.

She can be in her 20s or in her 70s, but she wants to look put together, sexy but still pretty, and be comfortable at the same time. I use flowing fabrics, so women can move around and get things done. This is functional clothing.

Which collection are you working on now?

I’m just finishing spring 2012, which was inspired by a trip to Udaipur, India. That is where James Bond’s “Octopussy” was filmed, and the collection is full of fish, octopuses and golden guns.

What’s next for you?

I would like Koch to continue evolving into a lifestyle brand, including jewelry and accessories. We’ll keep moving in that direction. I would love to have bikinis, or fun boots, and more one day.

And the ultimate goal?

To make beautiful pieces that are made well and resonate with people. If the quality is great, people are attracted to it.

—Meghan Riney

Above: PTA garden coordinator Lisa Gewax works with students Sergio Alvizo, Kevin Chavez, Yahir Parra and Jasmin Martinez in the Kramer garden.

Right: Garden coach Catherine Southwick’s portable already is lined with flowers and shrubs. Photos by Benjamin Hager

how to grow a school garden with bleach

Catherine Southwick retired from teaching after 37 years, but one project brought her back to Kramer Elementary. The school has launched an effort to rebuild its learning garden, which has fallen into disrepair due to budget cuts. Principal Menay Harris recruited Southwick as the part-time garden coach. “We’re trying to become a green school,” Southwick says. “We’ve raised enough money to start the garden, but it’s going to take a lot more.” That’s because there’s a much bigger vision behind this one. The new garden will include about 15 to 18 4-by-20 concrete block beds. It also will feature a greenhouse, a chicken coop, rainwater barrels and a nature trail. To fund the project, Kramer has applied for corporate grants, including the Clorox Power a Bright Future Program grant for $25,000-$50,000, which uses an online voting system. The schools with the most votes receive a grant. “If everyone in Dallas voted once, we could probably win it,” says Lisa Gewax, the Kramer PTA garden coordinator. In addition, the company chooses its favorite among the schools that did not receive enough votes, and Kramer already has been noted as a “Clorox pick.” The garden will supplement curriculum in every class from earth science to literature. “With herbs, students can learn about using descriptive words to describe the senses,” Southwick says. “In math, it can teach them how to calculate area and perimeter.” Students can take their lessons beyond the eco-classroom, she says. “I’m trying to help them understand where food comes from — it’s not just the grocery store — and why it’s important to eat healthy.” —Emily

THE CLOROX POWER A BRIGHT FUTURECAMPAIGN ENDS DEC. 9.

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POLLY DUPONT

Taken from the classic Christmas Tree dinnerware pattern, Jolly St. Nick is a unique and charming centerpiece for Christmas celebrations! 7989 Belt Line Rd. - Suite 154 972.991.3689 pollydupont.com

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Express your inner artist! Instructors lead attendees in creating featured art. Bring nothing more than your imagination, wine or beverage. Perfect for Private Parties as well. 5202 Lovers Lane 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

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Holiday dresses for you and gift cards for your luckiest loved ones!

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Christmas jam made with jalapeños and bluegrass

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After years of performing at huge festivals like Kerrville and South by Southwest, folk musicians Milo and Rachel Deering decided to settle down in Preston Hollow. “It became more about family,” says Milo, an accomplished instrumentalist who toured the country with famous artists such as LeAnn Rimes and Jack Ingram. “It’s hard to do both. There are a lot of break-ups.” Milo and Rachel chose family and, to satisfy their musical appetite, they started a holiday tradition, the Christmas Jam. For the past nine years, they’ve been performing sold-out shows with their two daughters, Scarlett and Savannah. They’ve recorded three volumes of Christmas songs in their own folk and bluegrass style. For instance, the typically dramatic “O Holy Night” takes on a more upbeat tone. “It’s not what you’d expect,” Rachel says. “It’s a family tradition. The holidays are about family. We argue about who’s going to sing what harmony.” Milo has mastered every country and bluegrass instrument available, includ-

ing the guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, pedal steel guitar and harmonica. Rachel does most of the singing. “I never tried to sound like anyone,” she says. “I just tried to find my own voice.” Milo grew up watching old cartoons from Warner Brothers and Looney Tunes and inadvertently drew some musical influences from them. “A lot of the cartoon music is really creative,” he says. “I’ll write something and then realize I got it from a Popeye cartoon.” Although the American music landscape has changed over the years, old-time folk music still has its place, Rachel says. “Milo is really great because of the complexity of the instrumentals and how they harmonize so well with each other. And when performed for an audience, it’s absolutely relevant to today’s music.” —Emily

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TO FIND OUT WHERE MILO AND RACHELDEERING WILL PERFORMTHIS SEASON, check their schedule at acoustickitchen.com. There, you also can buy a CD or a jar of Rachel Deering’s cranberry-jalapeño Christmas Jam.

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Out & About

December 2011

Dec. 3, 10 and 17

Santa Days

The Plaza at Preston Center will host Santa’s annual visit 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each Saturday. The event, which also features live reindeer and free professional photographs by John Hudson Photography, is free to attend. However, visitors are encouraged to contribute to The North Texas Food Bank.

8300 Preston, 469.232.0000, theplazaatprestoncenter.com, free

THROUGH DEC. 23

Storytime with Santa Claus

Each day Santa Claus will share his adventures from the North Pole with children of all ages. Stories about elves, reindeer and venturing around the world will entertain the audience, just as they have for the 20-plus years that Santa Claus has visited NorthPark Center. Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday and noon Sunday, and will continue until Dec. 23.

8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free

DEC. 10-11

Annie, Jr.

J Youtheatre presents Annie, Jr. 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Zale Auditorium at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas. The musical, directed by Linda Leonard, follows the adventures of a spirited orphan as she finds her new home.

7900 Northaven, 214.739.2737, jccdallas.org, $10-$16

DEC. 13

Patricia Cornwell

Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Park hosts Patricia Cornwell at 7 p.m. Cornwell will be signing copies of “Red Mist,” the latest novel in the Kay Scarpetta series in which the heroine attempts to discover what

happened to Jack Fielding, her former deputy chief.

7700 W. Northwest Highway, Suite 300, 214.739.1124, bn.com, free

DEC. 22

Menorah lighting

NorthPark Center welcomes Rabbi Dubrawsky from the Chabad of Dallas to help celebrate Chanukah Wednesday at 6 p.m. on Level One near Nordstrom. Complimentary refreshments will follow the lighting of the menorah in the Festival of Lights.

8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free

DEC. 28-29

Celebrating 10 Years

The Cambridge School of Dallas is “Celebrating 10 Years” in December with Cambridge Sports Day on Wednesday and the Celebrating 10 Years Reunion on Thursday. The events are open to faculty, students and families — both former and current. The sports day will pit current and alumni Lions against one another from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the school’s gym. The next evening, attendees should eat dinner and then head to Off the Grid, 1723 Kelly, for the Celebrating 10 Years Reunion.

3877 Walnut Hill, 214.357.2995, cambridgedallas.org, $20

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Dec. 20

Carols & Candlelight

The Orpheus Chamber Singers perform a concert of popular and obscure holiday carols in a candlelight setting at 7:30 p.m. at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. 9800 Preston, 214.546.1252, orpheuschambersingers.org, $5-$30

DEC. 2-DEC. 20 Holiday performances at NorthPark Center

NorthPark Center hosts various neighborhood music groups this month as part of its “Sights and Sounds of the Seasons.” Performances will take place either near the fountain near Dillard’s or on the lower level beneath the food court, called NorthCourt:

Episcopal School of Dallas Lower School

ESD Singers, 2 p.m., Dec. 2, Dillard’s

Preston Center Dance, 2:30 p.m., Dec. 4, NorthCourt

Winston School Eagle Band, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 4, NorthCourt

The Hockaday School Upper School Dance Students, 12:30 p.m., Dec. 6, NorthCourt

Episcopal School of Dallas Middle School Choir, 2 p.m., Dec. 6, Dillard’s Court

The Hockaday School Lower School Choir and Orchestra, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 7, NorthCourt

The Hockaday School Middle School Orchestra and Choir, 1:30 p.m., Dec. 8, NorthCourt

Episcopal School of Dallas Upper School Concert Choir, 2 p.m., Dec. 8, Dillard’s

The Hockaday School Voices in Harmony Gospel Choir, 3 p.m., Dec. 10, NorthCourt

The Hockaday School Upper School Orff Ensemble, 3:30 p.m., Dec. 13, NorthCourt

The Hockaday School Upper School

Concert Choir, noon, Dec. 14, Dillard’s Court

St. Marks School of Texas Choir, 11:45 a.m., Dec. 15, Dillard’s St. Alcuin Montessori School

Troubadour Choir and Knights Choir, 2 p.m., Dec. 16, Dillard’s

Preston Hollow Dance, 2:30 p.m., Dec. 17, NorthCourt

Temple Emanu-El Adult Choir and Junior Choir Concert, 6 p.m., Dec. 20, Dillard’s 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com, free

Delicious Italian Princi

Italia has a modern, upscale look and authentic dishes prepared by renowned chef Kevin Ascolese, but this isn’t just for the rich crowd. “We’re trying to be very value-driven,” owner Patrick Colombo says. “We’re not dealing with big corporate expense accounts. This is for the neighborhood.” The moderately priced entrées feature pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven, homemade pastas and artfully prepared bruschetta (the fig and gorgonzola is heavenly). Colombo’s Italian inspiration comes from a culinary tour with his family of Venice, Tuscany, Florence and the Amalfi Coast. “I was struck by how simple everything was. There was not a big focus on presentation as much as using a ripe tomato.” Chef Ascolese’s extensive résumé includes his role as an opening chef at The Mansion in 1980 and the mind behind Cru wine bar. Princi Italia incorporates a rustic Tuscan farmhouse design with charming chandeliers made from wine barrels. “It was a very dark space, and we wanted to open it up and make it more lively,” Colombo says.

—EmilyToman

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1 Ruggeri’s

From plain old spaghetti to veal Parmesan, everything is good at this fine dining spot.

5950Royal, 214.750.0111 ruggerisrestaurant.com

2 Zio Cecio Cucina Italiana

Don’t let the fancy name fool you. This is a casual spot but with upscale taste from chef Francesco Farris. 4615 W. Lovers, 214.351.1100 ziocecio.com

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Aboca’s Italian Grill

This slice of Italy opened a few months ago at Meadow and Central and offers Italian staples on the cheap with most pastas under $10. 10455 N. Central, Suite 118 214.346.1700, abocas.com

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five ways to dine out

A selection of live music, wine tastings, social events and other happenings in Preston Hollow.

1 Holiday Happy Hour

North Haven Gardens hosts a Holiday Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2 with wine and h’orderves. The event features the garden center’s Terrarium Holiday Ornaments with several giveaways. Admission is free.

7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com

2 Forest Lane Band

Two local lawyers perform in the Forest Lane Band 7-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at Neuhaus Café. The restaurant features live music every Friday and Saturday night. Admission is free. 626Preston Royal Shopping Center, 214.739.4600, neuhauscafedallas.com

3Treats of Christmas

companies on Level One near Macy’s and on Level Two near the NorthPark Cafés. Proceeds benefit the North Texas Food Bank’s Cooking Matters.

8687N. Central, 214.363.7441, northparkcenter.com

4 Hill Country Herb & Produce Festival

Blue Mesa Grill has launched its Hill Country Herb & Produce Festival through the end of December, featuring a special festival menu of Texas-grown grub. Items include smoked tomato soup with fried herb mozzarella, churrasco steak and grill salmon. 7700 W. Northwest Highway, 214.378.8686, bluemesagrill.com

5Sevy’s wine dinner

Sevy’s Grill hosts its monthly wine dinner Dec. 12, featuring four courses of flavors from the southwest. The cost is $65 per person, and reservations are recommended. 8201Preston, 214.265.7389, sevys.com SEE PAGE 12 for a list of community events this month.

Texas Chefs Association presents a grand holiday bake sale 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 17 at NorthPark Center. The event features dozens of the best local chefs and catering

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bit of bubbly

Segura Viudas brut rosé, Spain

Sparkling wine has traditionally been something the wine business loved to hate. Save for expensive Champagne — bubbly from the Champagne region of France, and the only stuff allowed to be called Champagne on the label — sparklers are hard to sell except at this time of year.

But a funny thing has happened since the recession started in 2008. Lots of producers from some odd places are making sparkling wine, and it seems to be selling. Barefoot, the massive subsidiary of the Gallo empire, makes bubbly. So does Yellow Tail, the Australian wine behemoth. Each has recognized that there is a market for sparkling wine that is a little sweet and doesn’t cost a lot of money.

Which shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who regularly reads this part of the magazine. I’m not a huge fan of those wines, because I think you can find better quality for more or less the same price. But the Barefoots and Yellow Tails, which are solid wines, have opened the sparkling market to people who never would have tried a $45 Champagne — which is a good thing.

So as you look for something to toast the holidays, keep in mind that bubbly doesn’t have to cost a fortune:

This cava (what the Spanish call sparkling wine) may be my favorite bubbly, even more than my beloved Cristalino. It’s cheap, it’s got lots of tiny, wonderful bubbles, and it pairs with all sorts of food.

Unusual Australian bubbly made with sauvignon blanc, with sweet tropical fruit but not as much citrus as one would expect. Less tight and bubbly than cava, but not as soft as some Italian sparklers.

This is the real thing — Champagne at about as reasonable a price as you’re going to find. Look for yeast and crème caramel aromas and some apple flavor. It’s very straightforward, but not as simple as it seems.

JEFF SIEGEL’S WEEKLY WINE REVIEWS appear every Wednesday on prestonhollow.advocatemag.com

Ask the wine guy

—Jeff Siegel

I see the word “brut” on sparkling wine. What does that mean?

B rut signi f ies that the wine is dry. If the wine is sweet, it will say “extra dry.” No, t his doesn’t make sense, but it’s one o f the c harms of Champa g ne and sparklin g wine.

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with your wine

Acadiana pralines

If pralines aren’t the perfect holiday treat, what is? These are a little creamy, but not as much as those you’ll find in Texas kitchens or Tex-Mex restaurants. And if they aren’t easy to make, they’re worth the trouble — and they do pair nicely with bubbly.

GROCERY LIST

3 c light brown sugar, packed 1/8 tsp salt

1 c milk

2 Tbsp white corn syrup

2 Tbsp butter

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 c pecan halves

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix sugar, salt, milk and corn syrup in a heavy 3-quart saucepan and cook to soft ball stage (about 235 degrees on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat and work quickly, since the caramel hardens quickly. Add butter and vanilla, and mix well. Finally, add pecans as the mixture hardens.

2. Drop the mixture by tablespoons onto wax paper or parchment paper. Cool until firm.

Makes about two dozen, takes about an hour

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’Tis beTTer To give

Shopping with a positive impact

Sure, you love unwrapping gifts as much as the next person — we do, too. But watching a loved one open the perfect present, courtesy you, ranks among the top warm-fuzzy winter feelings.

Kick that charity-inspired cheer up a notch with these gifts that give — and give again.

Story by emily Toman | Photos by benjamin Hager and can Türkyilmaz

Buying a suit? Donate a toy

Ken’s Man’s Shop is known for hosting huge fundraisers, donating portions of sales to worthy causes year-round. But come Christmastime, it’s all about the kids as the store begins collecting hundreds of toys for Scottish Rite Hospital. “We focus less on the featuring merchandise and more on the toy drive,” says co-owner Kory Helfman. Established in 1964, Ken’s is an old-fashioned shop for fine men’s clothing and accessories, carrying major brands like Eton, Alberto and Mulholland. So, when you stop in to find a gift for your dapper dad, bring a new and unwrapped toy to add to the collection. On Christmas Eve, the Helfmans deliver the toys to children at the hospital.

The shop: Ken’s Man’s Shop, 6025 Royal Suite 309, 214.369.5367, kensmansshop.com

The cause: The Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn, tsrhc.org

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Mosaics for Make-a-Wish

To take the stress out of holiday shopping and still knock out a few one-of-akind gifts, duck into Smashing Times at Preston and Royal, where you can create handmade decor. The walk-in mosaic studio has projects big and small, starting at $15. With about seven different types of materials and 25 boxes of color variations, you can churn out vases, wall ornaments, decorative furniture — all with that personal touch. “It’s limitless,” says owner Robin Oldham. “We try to keep it fresh.” Each year, the shop hosts a fundraiser for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of North Texas. Stop by Nov. 28-Dec. 11 when 10 percent of sales from all projects benefit the cause. The organization used to pay Smashing Times to create items for its auctions. “I finally was just like, ‘We need to give that to them,’ ” Oldham says. Small projects take about an hour and a half. Be sure to say “hi” to Mini, the lovable shop dog.

The shop: Smashing Times, 6025 Royal, Suite 308, 214.363.2088, smashingtimes.com

The cause: Make-a-Wish Foundation of North Texas, ntx.wish.org

Beads for Ugandans

Just one look at the disease and devastation in Uganda, Africa, can be overwhelming, says Preston Hollow resident Annie Mack. “We had no idea. There’s a lot of poverty, and a lot of it was sad.” But Mack and her boyfriend, Jeff Hawkins, found a way to make a difference. In June 2009, the two launched UgaBeads, purchasing handmade jewelry from Ugandan women. One hundred percent of sales benefit the organization Empower African Children, which builds schools for orphans. It all started when Mack and Hawkins embarked on a spur-of-the-moment trip to Kampala, Uganda, with EAC. There, they met a woman who creates and sells beads made from recycled paper. They decided to support her business, buying large quantities to sell back home. Now they work with 30 to 40 women, most of whom are HIV-positive. The women work full-time making beads, which is better than most other jobs available in the town. “What we’re trying to do is create a work-from-home situation where women can have their children with them,” Mack says. “It’s a social thing for them. It’s communal. It’s fun.” UgaBeads also has participated in fundraisers

Annie Mack is a Preston Hollow resident and co-founder of UgaBeads.

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The shop: Uga Beads, ugabeads.com, 469.585.9475

The cause: Ugandan artists and Empower African Children, empowerafricanchildren.org

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The Family Place Resale Shop is stocked with one-of-a-kind gifts just waiting to be uncovered. “We are an above-average resale store,” manager Carla Ochs says. “We are comparable to high-end consignment stores.” The difference here is that everything is donated, and 100 percent of sales go toward helping domestic violence victims begin new lives. “We only accept items that are clean and in good condition. We make sure to keep our inventory not looking like a thrift store out of respect to the community and out of respect to our clients.” For 30 years, the neighborhood nonprofit has been providing support to domestic violence victims who are forced to leave dangerous homes. Each month, The Family Place helps four to 10 families lease new apartments, beginning with almost no possessions. Clients can shop at the store for free, collecting clothes, furniture, lamps, house wares, décor and other home necessities. Leftover items are sold to the public at discounted prices. Clothing ranges $7-$12, sofas are $150-$300, end tables go for $50-$75. A recent visit yielded a cherry wood crib without a scratch on it for just $150 and a perfectly functional Baldwin piano for $275. The store is volunteerpowered with only two full-time employees. “Our first priority is to provide clothing and resources for our clients,” Ochs says.

The shop: Family Place Resale, 11722 Marsh, Suite 3572, 214.358.0381

The cause: The Family Place, familyplace.org

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More gifts that give back

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics inside NorthPark Center features the Charity Pot Body Lotion ($21.95) made with Fair Trade and organic cocoa butter. All proceeds benefit more than 100 different animal rights, environmental and humanitarian charities, including Fundy Bay Keeper, Odd Squad, Camp Summit and Reach for the Rainbow. 8687 N. Central, 214.696.5874, lushusa.com

Facelogic Spa offers its Spa for a Cause package ($119), which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The deal includes a dermaplane treatment, a 50-minute massage, image Vitamin C or Ormedic organic peel, airbrush tan, lash extension fill (20 lashes per eye), a body wax for any area, a body peel for the upper or lower body and makeup application. Twenty dollars from each package sold goes toward the cause. 4518 Lovers, 214.696.3223, facelogicspa.com

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Build-a-Bear Workshop inside NorthPark Center features several stuffed animals that benefit a variety of causes. One dollar of each sale of the Fennec Fox ($25) goes to the World Wildlife Fund to protect endangered animals. The Read Teddy ($18) and Champion Fur Kids ($18) bears support the Builda-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation for literacy, health and wellness. 8687 N. Central, 214.987.1624, buildabear.com

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Conspira Cy theories

Conspire to take back the holidays

It’s hard to believe that the Christmas/Hanukkah season is upon us already! Where has the year gone? It seems like just yesterday we were complaining about the record heat of summer. Halloween and Thanksgiving have whizzed by, and here we are in the season of lights.

Every year, our family gives lip service to the idea of a simpler, kinder season. We

into a season of stress, traffic jams and shopping lists. And when it’s over, many of us are left with presents to return, looming debt that will take months to pay off, and this empty feeling of missed purpose. Is this what we really want out of Christmas?”

Advent Conspiracy asks us to focus on four themes (which we are going to adopt for the four Sundays of Advent): Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More and Love All.

How is it possible to spend less but give more? Here’s the key: We spend less money, but we give more time — time to write that long awaited letter, time spent with the kids, time to bake “really good cookies and sing really bad Christmas carols.”

complain about holiday advertising that begins before Halloween (kudos to Nordstrom’s, which has made the decision to wait until after Thanksgiving). We discuss the increasing commercialism of Christmas and wonder whether there is a way of making this more truly a time of giving — not so much things as love, and we wonder how to do that. In our family, we have agreed to take the pressure off each other, because we want our celebrations to be less about spending money and more about spending time and attention on the special people in our lives.

In planning this year’s Christmas season at church, I have discovered a wonderful new movement called “Advent Conspiracy.” Its goal is to make Christmas less commercial and less frenzied in order to concentrate on the true meaning of the season.

According to adventconspiracy.org, “what was once a time to celebrate the birth of the savior has somehow turned

In other words, this season can be a time to spend more love on each other, and on those less fortunate. The kids may complain about the idea at first, but my guess is that together you will end up making memories they will take long into their adulthood — memories of parents, family and friends who actually had time for them in this otherwise fast-paced world.

Maybe I’m idealistic. Maybe I’ve got too many sugarplum fairies cavorting in my crowded cranium. But I like the idea. I really like it — enough to give it a try.

Yes, it’s sort of countercultural. My friends may think I’ve lost it, quitting the Christmas Merry Go Round. They’re right it is countercultural. That’s why it’s a conspiracy. A conspiracy of love, a conspiracy of time.

Have a blessed season — one that brings you closer to the people and the ideals that matter most.

Listen to an interview with the rev. BLair Monie explaining why his church has joined the Advent Conspiracy movement, and how congregants are putting its tenets into practice. Visit prestonhollow.advocatemag.com/podcast.

Maybe I’ve got too many sugarplum fairies cavorting in my crowded cranium.

Blair Monie is senior pastor of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church (phpc.org). The Worship section is a regular feature underwritten by Advocate Publishing and the churches listed on these pages. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202.

Festival fun

Dressed as “international beauties,” Annalise McGovern , Ella McGovern and Campbell Frazier enjoy festivities during the Halloween party held by the North Dallas Early Childhood PTA at Peter Pan Park.

Sold!

Louis Murad , a fast-talking auctioneer and Preston Hollow resident, helped raise $770,000 for cancer research at this year’s Cattle Baron’s Ball live auction, the largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, held at Southfork Ranch. The annual event has raised $43 million in 37 years. Murad graduated from Jesuit Preparatory School and Southern Methodist University.

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A message of support

In October, the Franklin Middle School Student Council held a breast cancer awareness fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. They recognized seventh-grade language arts teacher Karen Puckett, a breast cancer survivor, by decorating the outside of her classroom with posters of support. “What a moment for me,” Puckett says. “I was so very touched upon seeing their beautiful artwork.” Pictured: (first row) Adrianna Clark and Giselle Rodriguez ; (second row) Yahaira Calderon , Ashley Gomez , Stephanie Alvarado , Jordan Contreras and Alyssa Estrada ; (third row) Taph Hernandez , Johanna Gonzalez , teacher Karen Puckett and Alexis Escobar

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HONEST, SKILLED SERVICE With a Smile. General Repairs/ Maintenance. 214-215-2582

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Since 1977. Kirk Evans. 972-672-4681

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25% OFF TREE WORK Trim. Dead Tree Removal. Roberts Tree Svc. Insd. 10 yrs exp. 214-808-8925

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CERTAPRO PAINTERS

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PHILLIPS PAINTING Interior & Exterior; 14 Years Serving Dallas. Free Estimate and 3-year Warranty. We Do Faux! PhillipsPainting.com 972-867-9792

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

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WHITE ROCK PAINT & REMODEL References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280 Painting · Remodeling

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City Pet Life to add veterinary care

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A complete renovation is underway on the City Pet Life space at Preston and Royal. The store has temporarily moved next door but will reopen in its original location Dec. 15, adding a full-service veterinary clinic with City Vet, the parent company of City Pet Life, says store manager DeOayne Andrews. The expansion will also include a pharmacy, prescription pet food and holistic products. The store will continue to offer grooming services and pet supplies such as crates, carriers, toys, collars and specialty food.

New at NorthPark

Stores are opening, moving and reopening at NorthPark Center, says Kristin Gibbins of media relations. Originally scheduled to open this fall, the Yumilicious fro-yo shop has been delayed to December. LaMadeleine has opened in its new space, formerly occupied by Lilly Pulitzer. HelenFicalora jewelry store has begun construction, relocating to La Madeleine’s old space, says owner Helen Ficalora. An opening date has not been set.

Our sign is up … you can see it from Louisiana. —Mariel Street, Liberty Burger

a gourmet twist. This is the first and only Liberty Burger location so far. “It’s the first of many, we hope,” Street says.

Central Market receives alcohol permit

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Liberty Burger now open

LibertyBurger is now open on the northeast corner of Forest and Inwood. The concept comes from Mariel Street and her two older brothers — the offspring of Dallas restauranteur Gene Street who started BlackEyedPea, CantinaLaredo and GoodEats, to name a few. “Our sign is up,” Mariel Street says. “You can see it from Louisiana.” Liberty Burger is a fast-casual yet upscale restaurant where the meat is never frozen. The menu also includes bottled beer, milkshakes, handmade pies and other burger-joint staples — but all with

More business bits

The new Preston Royal CentralMarket, currently under construction, has been granted its request for a variance to the city’s rule that prohibits stores from selling alcohol within 300 feet of a school. Central Market, located near St. Mark’s School of Texas, can now breathe easy knowing its concept won’t be derailed by the stringent city rule that applies to stores 30,000 square feet or larger. This is the fourth grocer that has applied for a variance to this rule. To date, all have been granted.

—Edited by Meghan Riney

Charming Charlie has opened at The Shops at Park Lane. The women’s fashion accessory and handbag boutique is located near Whole Foods Market. Zio Cecio Cucina Italiana is now open in the former Café Italia space on Lovers Lane. The menu features dishes inspired by owner Francesco Farris’

Sardinian roots: wood-fired pizzas, beef and pork ragu in a San Marzano sauce. Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory is set to open this month at NorthPark Center on level two near Nordstrom. This will be the candy franchise’s second location in Texas.

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THE JEWELRY WAS CLEANED OUT.

Lorna Stanard couldn’t believe it. She stood looking at the destruction and chaos caused by a burglar who had kicked in the front door in the middle of the day. Along with televisions and a handgun, the burglar made off with several thousand dollars in jewelry.

“Don’t leave jewelry out where it’s easy to find,” she warns residents.

And don’t assume you’re safe during the daytime.

Stanard says she came home in the middle of the day, and saw that the door was open. As she peered into her home, she immediately felt something was wrong. Some drawers were turned upside down, and a closet had been ransacked. She

The Victim: Lorna Stanard

The Crime: Burglary

Date: Wednesday, October 19

Time: Between 10:15 a.m. and 2:25 p.m.

Location: 12600 block of Sunlight

quickly fled the house in case the thief was still inside, and called police.

“They were very methodical,” she says. “They even walked across the room to get the remote controls to the TVs they stole. It was horrible. Thank God I didn’t get home when they were still here.”

Along with the obvious feelings of in-

vasion, crimes like this are nuisance for homeowners. Stanard had to take a day off work to have the door replaced and sort things out with her insurance company.

“None of it’s easy,” she adds.

Dallas Police Lt. Richard Dwyer of the North Central Patrol Division says the majority of crimes take place during daylight hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

“The reason is most people are away at work and the kids are in school, so few people are in their neighborhood during this time. Suspects will often check the home by knocking on the door or looking through the windows first to see if anyone is at home,” he says. “Depending on how the homes are laid out, they may park their getaway car in the alley or back in the driveway. Kicking in a door or breaking a window is the most common way a suspect will force their way into the home.”

Dwyer says residents should write down the license plates of any suspicious vehicles in neighborhoods plus anything else that stands out about the car. Things such as missing taillights, dents and cracked windshields are very helpful to officers when searching for suspect vehicles.

He also offers one more tip — keep a folder with serial numbers of electronic items and photos of any expensive jewelry.

Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer and editor of pokertraditions.com. If you have been a recent crime victim, email crime@advocatemag.com.

The Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society meets at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at University Park United Methodist Church, 4024 Caruth, for its annual holiday luncheon. Doc Gibbs performs a musical program. Reservations are required; call 972.620.7600.

Foster Kids Charity needs donations to prepare packages for needy foster children in Dallas County. The nonprofit urgently needs clothing for boys and girls ages 6-10, as well as toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks and underwear. Only new items are accepted. Drop of donations at 12830 Hillcrest, Suite 111. For more information, visit fosterkidscharity.org.

development

Construction has begun on the 2.2-mile section of the Northaven Trail that extends from Valleydale near the Jewish Community Center to Preston Road. The trail eventually will continue west to Denton Drive. For more information, visit northaventrail.org.

education

Kramer Elementary hosts a technology recycling fundraiser to dispose of electronics properly while raising money for school programs. Bring items such as old computers, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, cell phones and GPS devices during two collections dates Dec. 2 and April 20 at the school, 7131 Midbury. For details, call 972.794.8300 or visit kramerelementary.org.

Le’Shai Maston, head football coach at Providence Christian School, received the Baylor Legends Award from his alma mater, Baylor University. The Baylor Lettermen’s Association presented the award, which honors an outstanding former athlete. Maston played football for the Baylor Bears and was a twotime all conference linebacker and four-year letterman, helping the team get to two bowl games — the Copper Bowl in 1991 and the Sun Bowl in 1992.

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Year end planning. Clean out your garage for donations. Advice: It’s a good idea to take pictures for your tax records.