Even though our official anniversary is July 22, we took the four-day weekend opportunity for a little getaway. I had a shopping bug that was really itching badly and a palette anxious for some mind-blowing gourmet dishes… so Dallas we went!
Las Colinas scene – love the juxtaposition!
We left Friday morning and went to the mall first (first things first, you know!) I was searching for the perfect pair of summer sandals (a little gladiator, yet flattering to my feet) and was happy and surprised to find them at Steve Madden: 
I picked up a candle at anthropologie and LOVE that my house smells like an anthropologie store! *sigh* happiness in a smell.
I oohed and aahed over handbags, but didn’t find one to my liking and we finished our purchasing with some sale items for both of us at Banana Republic.
After a pretty successful day of shopping, we checked into our hotel in Las Colinas. It’s a cute little boutique hotel called NYLO. After I found out it’s name on hotwire (the best hotel rates, by the way!) I read reviews and lots said it was way too loud – so I called and asked for a quiet room and how stringent were they on the 50 pound pet limit… It turns out they’re not that stringent, but when I called Gus’ Abilene vet to update his bordatella shot, it turns out they had space here in Abilene… and I made his reservation. I was a little sad not to take him to Dallas because there’s a number of pet-friendly places there, but we had planned enough times when he wasn’t welcome that I thought it best to leave him here.
ANYway, here’s our hotel – I’d recommend it in Dallas, just ask for a quiet room.
Neat decor in the lobby
We went to dinner at Bolla Restaurant at the Stoneleigh Hotel. My family has been following Chef David Bull since we found him in Austin. Every meal I’d had before our trip to Budapest I’d compared to David Bull’s “It’s good, but not as good as David Bull…” Since the Gundel in Budapest, that’s been my comparison. But NOW, since the dinner we had at Bolla… I don’t know! It’s a tough call! It was AMAZING! I promise to devote a post to our dinner because it is that deserving.
Saturday, I went to the yoga class at Lululemon in the mall and had a lovely time enjoying yoga while Rob jogged around the neighborhood. We had planned on lounging by the hotel pool, but the rain pushed us inside and we went to the movies instead.
We love the cartoon series that inspired the Last Airbender, but were slightly disappointed in the movie. I just thought ol’ M. Night could have done better… I wonder how it would be for someone not familiar with the characters?
We also caught The A-Team and I loved it! They captured the characters very well and it was just wonderful mindless action with a little light-hearted comedy. I love it when a plan comes together!
Saturday, we watched the fireworks from our hotel room which just happened to be facing the right direction and it was lovely!
We visited the Mustangs of Las Colinas and got some great photos…
Sunday, we HAD to eat breakfast at Ozona! We love eating their tasty brunch on the fabulous patio outdoors. We went many times when we were dating in College Station and the only other location is in Dallas. It’s great!
After breakfast, we drove around the nice parts of Dallas just looking around. And we saw this sight which had to be documented…
Yes, that’s a Cadillac on bricks.
Our Dallas weekend was wonderful! And recommended for future travelers!
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Love the sandals! Looks like you had a great weekend :)
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