ADLER’S TOTALLY PSYC’D

Ladies, ladies, ladies, I am headed to the fabulous Parker Palm Springs this weekend to experience their brand-spanking new Camp PSYC, 4-night, 3-day “camp sessions” filled with summer camp fun for adults hiking, yoga, nap time, and s’mores (with cocktails) around the campfire.

Interesting to Dallas for three reasons, one being this question: Is the high-profile interior designer-hotel the “new black?” I need your thoughts and feedback.
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DOMESTIC DIVA STEWART IN BIG D

Why anyone would want to be known as a “domestic diva” is beyond me, but thus has been anointed Martha Stewart. Have her sign a copy of her newest Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook at Sur la Table on Travis Street on Nov. 11.

Um…Homekeeping Handbook? Do not, under any circumstances, buy this book for me, ever. Seriously, shoot me first. Seriously.

REALTY AMERICA BOYS AT THE PALOMAR

Just had lunch at Central 214 with Jeff Berry and Kip Sowden of Realty America Group.

The guys told me they started their first biz together at age 10, charging people to drive them in a purloined golf cart to their cars at the Byron Nelson. Nowadays the Palomar isn’t even “our biggest or even our best deal but… it’s a fun deal.”

Read on for why Emerging Trends in Real Estate is wrong about Dallas.
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HONORING EDNA ZALE

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Edna Zale, the Zale family and Jewish Family Service are hosting a unique exhibit of her needlepoint, art, and holiday tablescapes (created by 12 local designers). Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 6 and 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arlington Hall at Lee Park, 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd.

FIENDISH FUN

Just a few Halloween-themed ideas–I’m in the mood after Paige’s horror film post–tomorrow night, 6-9 p.m., stop by State Street Spirits in Uptown (spirits, get it?) for a tasting of Jack’s pumpkin spice ale or Skyy spiced vodka. Or head to the dining room of Hotel St. Germain for a multi-course dinner and have your cards read by an authentic tarot card reader. Call for reservations. Or last one, celebrate fall’s favorite plant at the Great Pumpkin Festival (shown) at the Arboretum.

AMERICAN DREAM AND HALLOWEEN

It’s the day before Halloween so here’s something spooky to ponder. From Psycho to Amityville Horror to Poltergeist to The Shining to Rebecca, American horror films have one thing in common: home ownership. It’s truly a nightmare.

Hit jump if you’re interested.
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RE: THE MANSION

Facelift or not, Todd, the Mansion is on Partner’s Card. 20 percent off, I’m there.

SHOWROOM BAD MANNERS

Any designer in this part of the country knows that David Sutherland has been the exclusive rep for J. Robert Scott for oh, about 25 years. Imagine his surprise when a leasing agreement between JRS and the Design Center came to him by mistake, apparently the deal had been done months before. Yes, they are opening their own showroom in the old Decorators’ Walk space in the Dallas Design Center–just hadn’t bothered to notify David in hopes they could finish their space before telling him. Shame on you, Sally, and shame on the leasing agent who went behind the back of one of her major tenants.

ST. LOUIS WINS WORLD SERIES OF CRIME

Rejoice! Dallas has finally dropped off the list! Welcome St. Louis. Have fun with your new ranking.

RE: ZIPPING UP ZILLOW

Candy, I don’t see the problem. I mean, who wouldn’t trust home “Zestimates” from Zillow? Zrazy!

STEVE BROWN’S REAL ESTATE INVESTORS

Steve Brown takes issue with the annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate report which concludes Texas (except for Austin) is not a good place for real estate investment. Of course it’s a wonderful place for real estate investment, and I know a lot of people who have made a ton of money on it here. But the national “experts,” who compare us to places like LA, NYC, and DC, send people with investment dollars to both coasts and the capital.

Dallas has some serious problems that may contribute to giving out-of-state investors the heebie-jeebies:
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