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Month: December 2019

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Project Gnome

Adventures of a Retired Torso Mannequin: Project Gnome

December 23, 2019 Denise Holguin

I don’t know how it’s possible that I have not blogged about Stella Jessica Dillard, my torso mannequin.  Here’s the first of a new series. I purchased the torso in 2013 when Dillard’s at Collin Creek Mall was closing.  Absolutely … Continue reading Adventures of a Retired Torso Mannequin: Project Gnome

Dying Malls, Holidays, ventriloquist's dollsLeave a comment
Midway Mall

Christmas at Midway Mall in Sherman

December 15, 2019 Denise Holguin

I’ve blogged about Midway Mall earlier this year. It’s a mall that is mostly dead with the exception of Dillard’s, Burlington, Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works (plus a few independent stores). This afternoon my friend Tore and I … Continue reading Christmas at Midway Mall in Sherman

Baker Hotel Mineral Wells, Dallas History2 Comments
Baker Hotel Mineral Wells

The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells

December 10, 2019 Denise Holguin

I saw a post on Facebook during Thanksgiving week:  The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells is letting individuals take a peek inside the hotel on November 30, 2019. Tore Bellis and I packed our camera bags and drove an hour … Continue reading The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells

Dallas History, Holidays, Hotels, The Adolphus Hotel2 Comments
Gingerbread Adolphus Hotel

December at The Adolphus (home)

December 7, 2019 Denise Holguin

I sent a text to my friend Tore on Friday: “there’s nothing to do tomorrow.” Tore’s reply: “Let’s go to The Adolphus to see the gingerbread display!” And so the adventure began. I donned my new blue jacket and Tore … Continue reading December at The Adolphus (home)

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