Posted by Tylerites in Services on November 27th, 2009 | 3 Comments
Belladonna Day Spa
Wednesday was one of the best days of my life.  I didn’t get engaged, married, no huge job offers or raises, and NO I did not find out I am expecting (whew!).  Nope, none of that stuff.  On Wednesday, my life was changed forever when… I got hair extensions.  This may seem shallow or...
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Posted by Tylerites in Restaurants on November 27th, 2009 | 3 Comments
Sonoma Grill
California Style Meets Texas Flavor I love going to Sonoma Grill for the salads and appetizers, but they have a little something for everyone, including half priced bottles of wine every Tuesday.  Their wine selection is pretty good, too – I like the spicy Malbecs.   And for the martini lovers,...
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Posted by Tylerites in Restaurants on November 23rd, 2009 | 8 Comments
Caffe Tazza
What’s the best place to go in Tyler for a light brunch and a specialty coffee or tea?  Caffe Tazza, obviously.  Located in the Harley’s shopping center next door to Garden Style (best florist in town, by the way), Caffe Tazza offers a selection of breakfast pastries, muffins, sandwiches,...
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Posted by Tylerites in Shopping on November 23rd, 2009 | 6 Comments
ULTA
Hopefully everyone has had a chance to drop by Tyler’s new Ulta to check things out, but for those of you who have not, let me tell you what you are missing.  Ulta is a cosmetics, fragrance, and beauty retailer with a full salon and a huge selection of cosmetics and beauty brands ranging...
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Posted by Tylerites in Organizations on November 17th, 2009 | 4 Comments
The Humane Society of East Texas
Puppy Chow for Thought We decided to take a trip out to the Humane Society of East Texas (HSOET).  I’ll admit, part of me was dreading it.  I was expecting to see kennel after kennel of sad faces, deplorable conditions, and I was bracing myself for the probability that all the animals I was...
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Posted by Tylerites in Sports on November 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment
LA Boxing
The kickboxing classes at LA Boxing are awesome. I can hardly type today because my arms and shoulders are so sore, but that’s a good thing, right?  The class last night, taught by the best instructor EVER, Kris Hobbs, is easily one of the best classes I have ever taken.  It’s tough,...
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Posted by Tylerites in Shopping on November 9th, 2009 | 5 Comments
Drug Emporium
So, I thought some of you could be wondering what my favorite place in Tyler is to shop, and you might be surprised at the answer.  Yes, I love Spinout and Dillard’s and Bridgette’s, but the store where I can spend hour after hour browsing and buying is none other than grocery mecca,...
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Posted by Tylerites in Shopping on November 9th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Heart & Soul
This weekend marked the grand opening of Tyler’s newest upscale clothing boutique, Heart & Soul.  Located in the Times Square shopping center right next door to Julian’s, Heart & Soul offers a variety of lines for men and women, including True Religion, Monarchy, Sky, and Betsey...
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Posted by Tylerites in Shopping on November 5th, 2009 | 6 Comments
Tyler Candle Company
Have I ever mentioned how much I like Tyler Candles?  Well, I do.  I absolutely love them, actually.  They come in tons of awesome scents, have adorable packaging, and they are very strong smelling.  Not to mention, the candles are actually made right here in Tyler, Texas. I don’t even...
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Posted by Tylerites in Sports on November 4th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Cowboys Stadium
Since more than just a few of my fellow Tylerites may be interested in making the trip to see the legendary Cowboys Stadium in all its glory, I am reviewing outside of East Texas in an effort to confirm or dispel some of the myths accompanying Jerry Jones’ new palace.  I hope you find it helpful. This...
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Posted by Tylerites in Sports on November 2nd, 2009 | 12 Comments
Wired Zipline Challenge Course
When invited to come check out the Wired Zip Line Course in Canton, we happily obliged.   I had never zip lined before, and neither had my sister nor husband, though we all agreed we wanted to try it out.  We decided to come out on a Sunday, and the weather was absolutely beautiful – 70s...
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Posted by Tylerites in Services on November 2nd, 2009 | 3 Comments
Belladonna Day Spa
Before I just booked my appointment with Debbie Allen at Belladonna Day Spa in Tyler after hearing rave reviews on her expert application of eyelash extensions.  From what I hear she is the best in town.  That being said, I do have some concerns. 1.  Will my lashes look natural enough for...
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Posted by Tylerites in Restaurants on November 2nd, 2009 | 3 Comments
Einstein Bros Bagels
My sister and I decided to grab a quick lunch at Einstein Bros Bagels on Saturday. When we arrived, the dining room was pretty crowded, but the line to order food wasn’t too long. Before we ordered we stood to the side for several moments trying to decide what to order. We both had a pretty...
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