Inside Story: Chrissie Miller's Vintage Rock Tees

The downtown designer gives us a peek at her collection of vintage rock ’n’ roll tees and the first vinyls she ever received.

"Cowgirl Chef: Texas Cooking with a French Accent"

A recipe to remind you of home

A Texas girl moves to France, gets homesick, and starts to cook. Here’s what happened next. (Hint: It involves jalapeno pimiento cheese tartines.)

On the Download: 21 Apps to Keep You in Sync

Want an app for that? Here’s our download on everything from procrastination aids to productivity enhancers.

Quick Weekend Trips from Dallas

Vacation ideas for your next three-day break

Sometimes it feels like your life is on rotation: Work, gym, sleep, repeat. Jump off the merry-go-round and head to nearby Fredericksburg, New Orleans, and the Gulf Coast for a different spin on things.

The Weekend Guide

May 10-13: Gorge on gourmet food truck fare, get your face painted, and adopt a dog all in a day. Or stroll the Arboretum’s new Dale Chihuly glass sculpture exhibit.

Inside Story: Carrie Imberman's Personal Collection

Do you ever suspect store owners keep the coolest stuff for themselves? If third-generation Kentshire curator (and NYC girl) Carrie Imberman is any indication, it might be true. We envy her personal collection.

The Weekend Guide

Dallas events and diversions

May 3-6: A food fest supporting Texas farmers, an Etsy bash with a yarn-bombed photo booth, and a pooch party with swimming pools, obedience classes, and puppy portraits.

Make + Made

You daydream about dresses that will never hit the racks. Realize your modern visions the old-fashioned way: by sewing them into existence. Classes here give needle-wielding neophytes a solid foundation in beginner sewing, while veteran crafters learn new tricks like silk painting and block printing to customize their creations.