PETPAUSE firm dog

Townsend & Jones law firm in Preston Hollow has some extra personality around the office with its firm dog, TAYLOR, a 13-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. She’s friendly to everyone and almost as active as a pup, says tax lawyer LARRY JONES.

WANT YOUR PET FEATURED? Send a non-returnable photo to: PetPause, 6301 Gaston, Ste. 820, Dallas 75214; or email jpeg to launch@advocatemag.com

Lovetennis

means nothing in tennis, everything in life find the love of your life dallas’ only boutique everything tennis. snider plaza

214.691.1540

Once Upon A Child

Buying and selling used kids clothing, furniture and along with new. spot is paid for items. 6300 Skillman (@Abrams) 214.503.6010 onceuponachildlakehighlands.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, a bottle of wine or beverage. Perfect for Private Parties as well. 5202 Lovers Ln. 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

The Finer Touch

Don’t forget your Valentine! Save 20% on SKINCEUTICALS. Gift certificates available. 399 W Campbell Rd., Ste. 412, Medical Plaza II, Richardson 972.388.1555 thefinertouch.com

Dc Boutique

Celebrate Valentines Day the month 25% off! jackets collection mixture of colors and see our “young colors” toddler to tweens! Garland Rd.

Dallas Antique Mall

great shopping for vintage, furniture, fashion, jewelry, much more.

Marsh Ln. @ Forest Ln. 214.366.2100

Artist In Residence

Blake Davis spends most of the workday jamming out with his 18-month-old son, Brooks. “If I play something, and my kids are dancing to it, I know it’s good,” Davis says. “Children are the most honest people on the planet.” The stay-at-home dad pursues music full-time, and will record his first album this month with local producer Shannon Barrett. With influences like Neil Young and Willie Mason, Davis’s music spans alt-country and folk-rock genres, focusing on positive themes. “It’s a lot easier to write about something that’s depressing. It’s just human nature to focus on the negative things.” Davis grew up in Tulsa, Okla., and later studied at Dallas Sound Lab. After playing in several bands that have broken up over the years, he decided to go solo. “When you’re in a band, you have to make everyone happy. Now that I’m solo, it’s so much freer.” He thinks of his songs as a soundtrack to his life, something he can leave behind for Brooks and his 4-year-old daughter Layla, who attends Preston Hollow Elementary. “All my music comes from a single memory, ranging all the way back to high school,” Davis says. His wife Angela, an active member of the Preston Hollow PTA, works in advertising, providing a way for him to pursue his music without struggling to make ends meet. “My wife has been the bread earner,” he says. “Behind every successful musician, there’s a strong, dependable woman. She’s definitely been that for me.” After seeing one of his live shows or listening online, you’ll notice his stage name, Davis Blake. “There’s another guy named Blake Davis, and I didn’t like his stuff,” he says, laughing, and simply switching his two names was a quick fix. —Emily Toman

LISTEN Check out Davis Blake’s music online at davisblake.com, or find him on Facebook.

SEE A vIDEo at prestonhollow.advocatemag.com/video

CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY

Comprehensive Dentistry

Diane Colter, DDS allaboutkidsdentist.com

At All About Kids Dentistry, Dr. Diane Colter believes that happy kids have healthy smiles. Dr. Colter specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, teens and children with special needs. Dr. Colter wants children and their parents to feel comfortable about their visit to the dentist and designed a warm, caring, and inviting office to meet this goal. She and her professional staff look forward to providing exceptional care to each and every child who entrusts them with their oral health.

ALL ABOUT KIDS DENTISTRY

5211 FOREST LANE, SUTIE 127, DALLAS, TX 75244 972-233-4439

Optometrist

See and Believe! The new Hoya ID, High Definition digital lens.

1. It provides the best vision for all of your needs, near, intermediate and distance.

2. Hoya Super EX3. A no glare product that is more resistant to scratching than glass. Come by today and talk to one of our specialists who will help you attain your best vision ever!

Dr. Cothern is one of a small distinguished percentage of dentists who have invested in postgraduate training at one of the world’s premiere continuing education institutes, The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. We care about you as a unique individual and examine you in a way that together we can understand every aspect of your oral health. In our office we love what we do. NOW THAT IS SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT!

What gives?

Small ways that you can make a big difference for neighborhood nonprofits

Make a donation attend an event

... to the Souper Bowl of Caring by Feb. 6 and get involved with one of the biggest food drives in texas history. d rop off nonperishable foods to your neighborhood k roger, a lbertsons or tom thumb to help the north texas Food Bank reach its goal of collecting 1 million pounds of food for the hungry. For details, visit ntfb.org.

... and help support the J early Childhood Center at the Jewish Community Center. the JCC will present the ka-Ching Fling at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Zale auditorium, 7900 northaven. the casino-style event has several sponsorship levels from $250 to $10,000. General gaming is $50, which includes admission; food from Simcha kosher Catering; and $50 in chips for the Blackjack table, Roulette prize wheel or slot machines. You can buy additional chips on site. For more information, call 214.239.7117 or visit jccdallas.org.

KnoW of Ways that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@ advocatemag.com.