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11/24/2008

Acquire a taste for France's Champagne district

JOHN CALDER/Special Contributor

The Café du Palais cafe offers authentic French food in an inspired, artistic setting.

A tour through France's Champagne district shows off some of the bubbly's high-profile producers, tasting rooms, caves, the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims and fine dining.
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12/03/2008

Fairmont Hotel debuts revamped Pyramid restaurant

CARTER ROSE/Special Contributor

Pyramid executive chef J.W. Foster is building a fresh-market menu.

The revamped Pyramid restaurant in downtown’s Fairmont Dallas hotel is indeed a natural wonder. The interior has gone from old-school stuffy to organic modern. And new executive chef J.W. Foster has brought his fresh touch to the longtime Dallas eatery’s massive redesign this fall.

11/21/2008

Tradional University Park home goes mod

TERRI GLANGER/Special Contributor

The fireplace in Heather Wiese-Alexander's University Park home is set off by a marble surround.

Heather Wiese-Alexander, owner of Snider Plaza's Nest, and husband Scott Alexander give their two-story 1930s traditional home in University Park a thoroughly modern makeover while keeping it in line with their buttoned-up neighborhood.
Photos: Glam makeover

12/02/2008

High-style Proximity Hotel wins green design award
If you thought eco-friendly design couldn't be luxurious, book your room now at the PROXIMITY HOTEL in Greensboro, N.C. The year-old overnight and its Print Works Bistro earned LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council this fall, making it the highest-rated green hotel and restaurant in America.

3 new Paris-inspired fragrances
For years, Paris has inspired a river of scents, from Evening in Paris (don't laugh) to Paris, Yves Saint Laurent's crepuscular rose. There have been literal representations and abstract concepts, and here, for your delectation, are three more.

11/24/2008

Black Tie Dinner

STEVE FOXALL/Special Contributor

Black Tie Dinner co-chairs Randy Ray, Laurie Foley, keynote speaker Kenneth Cole and honoree Bishop V. Gene Robinson

It was a sea of tuxedos and glam gowns. Over 3,000 attendees dined at the annual Black Tie Dinner at the Sheraton downtown on Sat. Nov. 22 for the nation's largest gay and lesbian fundraiser for AIDS charities and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

11/25/2008

Legacy Books brings an independent seller to Plano
Christmas came early for bibliophiles this year when Legacy Books opened its doors Nov. 7. The 24,000-square-foot store, located in the new north side expansion of Plano's Shops at Legacy, is a rarity in the region: an independently owned and operated bookstore with size to compete with corporate chains dominating the market.

11/24/2008

7 ski resorts with new runs, rooms and entertainment

DAN LEETH/Special to DMN

Telluride Ski Resort

After last year's epic snow season, alpine resorts are gearing up again, opening new runs and resorts to entice travelers to come out and carve. Here's a rundown of the best.
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Snow report

11/18/2008

Holiday dressing

SAM GRANADO/Special Contributor

Ostrich and peacock feather satin pumps, $255, Karen Millen

With party season in full swing, get decked out in bright items with attention-getting details.

11/20/2008

Past winners praise Texas' Next Top Designer
Indie design darling Alexander Wang recently snagged the coveted CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award, winning $200,000 and mentorship opportunities to expand his line. Here's a smaller opportunity in our back yard: The Texas' Next Top Designer competition is calling for entries as organizers seek new stars.

11/14/2008

High style: New stores, fashion events and hot items to watch this week
{TriRight}Calvinists rejoice! Nearly three years after the Calvin Klein store closed in Highland Park Village, the understated underwear king makes a Dallas comeback at Victory Park's LFT (214-635-2150), where you can currently check out the resort collection (right). Dallas minimalists may breathe a sigh of relief.

11/11/2008

Designers recommend what Michelle Obama should wear to the inauguration events
Whatever Michelle Obama wears first to the ceremony and then the ball celebrating her husband Barack as the 44th president, she and her outfits will instantly become two of the longest-lasting images of modern history. Here is advice from fashion designers on what she should pick.

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11/07/2008

What to know, buy and see this week
{TriRight}Senior skip day, everyone. Catch a showing of High School Musical 3 and then head to Target to get duds from the movie. Champion provided the Wildcat wear for the Disney film and is selling a limited-edition range of active wear inspired by the singing and dancing East High grads.

Datebook: John Loring's 'Tiffany Style'