I am happy to say that my trip to Dallas was every bit of successful and so very inspiring. My fashion design roots seem to grasp my mind and heart still very often. I don't think an artist or designer ever loses their connection with things they have once been so passionate about. I was eager to hit the textile warehouses that I used to frequent during my first year in school in Dallas. My eyes were in HEAVEN. I am seriously obsessed with textiles. Somehow I managed to keep my cool and only purchase what I needed. Thankfully having gone to market the day before I was a little shopped out. My eyes were tired. Kincaid was the best sidekick to have along for the trip. He's so easy. He kept the laughing to an all time high. I fell into all of the right places immediately. My list of things-to-do were checked off within the first two hours.
Aaaaaah, York Street. Most of you know Mr. Matt Balke. We had dinner at York Street about 6 months ago for our first time. We indulged in the chef's tasting menu, which each course is paired with wine. This time we ordered straight off the menu. I could not resist ordering "Matt's Gniochi", which a table over from us expressed to his waiter that he thought they were "little pillows stuffed w/ heaven." YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. You must dine at York Street if you are ever in the big D. www.yorkstreetdallas.com I LOVE to read Balke's bio. Check it out.
First the news of Farrah.. and then the news of Michael Jackson. SO sad. It was a big part of the trip.
The first evening we arrived we thought a nice lax dinner and wine would sounded perfect, so we explored Central Market on the way to the hotel. We loaded up on cheese, wine, fruit, dehydrated okra, olives, scottish smoked salmon.. you name it. Well, we checked into our hotel room only to find that all of the mini-fridges were not working. How does a Westin manage to pull that on us!! So, we stuffed our faces and had to chunk the leftovers. :(
A visit to the Style Station was a must every other time I was in-route between Dallas and Austin. I'm not particularly fond of wearing someone's old duds. That's not the fascination. All of the old and funky clothing designs are SO inspiring. The colors, the silhouettes, the fabrics, the prints.. can promote such great design ideas. I have a hefty library full of great finds. I cannot forget to mention that boots are always fantastic finds at the Style Station. The walls are lined with them and once you shuv the front door open lovely and loud music blares from their record player. It sets the mood.
I like this picture, however as a republican I'm a big fan of Bush, so.. you will see the stickers. Those were not the appealing factor of this image. ;
Workspace. This will make you feel like a saint. Love this.
This was today on the way home and as you can tell it was a long week in Dallas. I'm not lookin' so hot. Ruffles, ruffles, ruffles. Can't get enough.
Wednesday, April 7 
