I LOVE RATTAN

This weather just makes me feel like having a garden party (no teenagers) and this good-looking outdoor furniture caught my eye. Guess where you can buy it? Go ahead, guess? (You won’t believe your eyes…)

MANGO MADNESS

If you’re looking to transform your backyard into a tropical getaway, check out the sale at Big Mango Trading Company. Very cool patio furniture, planters, and Indonesian oddities for not a lot of cash.

WARNING: TAX DAY

The tax man cometh to get your house if you do not pay your taxes by tomorrow!!!

TO MARKET, TO MARKET TO DRINK A VAT OF GIN

Anyone who has motored past the Dallas Market Center during the past week has surmised that the January Super Market has been in full swing. And anyone who was out on the town this past Saturday night (that would be me) now knows that those Market kids know how to have a good time. Oak Lawn was awash with vodka-soaked out-of-towners, and I had ringside seats to the delicious debauchery. Some observations:

1) Martinis and cosmos were the drinks of choice followed quickly by Midori kamikaze shots. Followed quickly by much heaving.
2) Yes, black is slimming. Head-to-toe black is just unimaginative. I expect more.
3) Louisianna women can hold their liquor and cut a mean Cotton-eyed Joe.
4) Accessory of choice for Californians: bottled water and a bored-of-it-all, forced smile. (Lighten up and have a drink. Sheesh.)
5) Song that made the kids wave their hands in the air like they just don’t care: “Hung Up” by Madonna. Naturally.
6) Surprise of the night: Arizona ladies are really strong. (Don’t ask. I’ll show you the bruises later.)

Market might be a boon for our local economy but it’s even better for our nightlife. I’m still recovering. Can’t wait for the gift show in late March. I’ll start drying out my liver.