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🍁 Impress your guests with seasonal styles
Rotating images of fall furniture from Wayfair.
From cozy fire pits and themed bakeware to seasonal statement pieces, Wayfair has countless finds for fall.  | Photos by Wayfair
Fall is here. Read: It’s officially hosting season. Whether you’re throwing football watch parties, a spooky Halloween soirée, or a festive Thanksgiving feast, now’s the time to refresh your home with the steals of the season.

Today, Oct. 7 is the last day to shop Way Day — aka Wayfair’s huge sale — and you won’t want to miss the thousands of limited-time deals on all things home goods. We’re talking up to 80% off, free shipping, and flash deals.

So without further ado, let’s get party planning. Here’s what we’re eyeing:

Kitchen essentials

  • Autumn treats cake pan: Leaves, pumpkins, and acorns adorn this charming nonstick pan.
  • Modern bar cart: Perfect for displaying your favorite Deep Ellum brews, this bar on wheels can be easily moved.
  • Bar tools set: While we’re talking special drinks, you’ll probably need this, too.
  • Le Creuset baking dishes: Cook your favorite family recipe in style with this must-have trifecta.
  • Chips and dips platter: Assemble your go-to game day snacks to cheer on the Cowboys in this sleek porcelain dish.

Dinner with a view

  • Vintage-inspired globe chandelier: They say a new light fixture can transform a room, and this three-light pendant looks like it will do the trick (or treat).
  • Upholstered dining chairs: Modern style meets supreme comfort with this set of ergonomically designed seats.
  • Stoneware pumpkin trio: Adorn your mantle with these harvest-hued decorations to add a bountiful burst of fall color to any room.
  • Extendable dining table: Need more space? This solid wood table comes with a leaf to help accommodate extra guests and plenty of home-cooked dishes — or takeout from Loro’s.

Outdoor entertaining

Pro tip: Give your guests something to talk about with this revolutionary smart bidet, complete with four cleaning modes + a heated seat.
 
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What’s most likely to impress you at a party?
A. Stunning table settings
B. Themed food and drinks
C. Comfortable places to sit, soft blankets + fluffy pillows
D. Outdoor seating with a fire feature
E. Vibes (think: seasonal decor, warm lighting, and good music)
 
 
Events
Monday, Oct. 7
  • Orville Peck -Stampede Tour | Monday, Oct. 7 | 6 p.m. | House of Blues | $52+ | Listen to cowboy outlaw Orville Peck and his band rock out, complete with big hats and his signature mask that he wears both on and offstage — keeping his identity a mystery.
  • THE FRAY - “The Fray is Back” | Monday, Oct. 7 | 7 p.m. | The Echo Lounge & Music Hall | $40+ | Jam out to the early 2000’s band and learn “How to Save a Life” at the band’s “The Fray is Back” tour.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
  • Crochet for a Cause | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 1-3 p.m. | Audelia Road Branch Library | Free | Use “plarn,” plastic yarn, to create portable, weather-resistant mats for those experiencing homelessness in Dallas.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Earth Day Every Day - Bats! Dallas and Beyond | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 10-11 a.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Free | Learn about the important role bats play in maintaining the balance of Dallas ecosystems with bat rescuer and Dallas Animal Services Officer Jacqueline Sutherland.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Dallas officials announced that Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo will serve as interim chief of police, replacing Chief Eddie Garcia. Igo will begin the new position on Friday, Oct. 18. (WFAA)
Traffic
  • Dallas City Council approved a speed reduction from 70 mph to 65 mph on US 75 in an effort to reduce crashes and fatalities. The stretch of highway between Mockingbird Lane to Woodall Rogers Freeway downtown now features signs with the new 65 mph speed limit. (WFAA)
Biz
  • Director Peter Jackson, of “Lord of the Rings” and “King Kong” fame, invested $10 million in Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences. The company aims to resurrect extinct species such as the wooly mammoth and Tasmanian tiger. (Dallas Business Journal)
List
  • SMU football is in the AP Top 25 for the first time this season, at No. 25. Other Lone Star State teams on the list include Texas at No. 1 and Texas A&M at No. 15.
Ranked
  • Dallas (No. 5), Fort Worth (No. 9), and Plano (No. 33) rank highly in a nationwide study measuring the amount of real estate development. In the past 43 years, Dallas has added 237,000 multi-family units, which earns the city fourth place behind New York, Los Angeles, and Houston. (Local Profile)
Trending
  • A trendy local restaurant is now “Real Housewives”-approved. Bethenny Frankel, founding cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” posted a rave review of Knox Henderson’s Mister Charles to social media, calling the spot “superb.” (The Dallas Morning News)
Festival
  • A free festival is coming to downtown Dallas on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Deep Ellum Block Party will feature a full line-up of artists, including Dallas band Polyphonic Spree and Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan. (WFAA)
Weather
  • While the 14-day weather forecast is looking comfortable in the mid-80s, WFAA Meterologist Mariel Ruiz said there’s also no rain in the forecast, which is “great for outdoor plans, not great for the increasing drought concerns.”
Opening
  • A new co-working space, Office Evolution, is popping up in Oak Lawn. The site is currently under construction, and the office is slated to open in mid-October. (CultureMap Dallas)
Listen
  • Texas A&M defeated Missouri 41-10 on Saturday. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas A&M Aggies with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
     
    Food

    Chefs For Farmers

    Chefs For Farmers returns to Dallas for 14th annual festival
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    You know it’s summer when you’re heading to Pecan Creek Strawberry Farm for a bucket of sweet strawberries. | Photo via @pecancreekstrawberryfarm
    Calling all foodies — Chefs For Farmers is returning for year 14 at Old City Park. Since its founding a decade ago, the event has become a full-on foodie festival that connects the community.

    Through its program, Chefs For Farmers has donated over $50,000 to its charity partners in Dallas and Houston, and Dallas’ charity partners include The Seed Project Foundation and Giving Tree Acres.

    The three-day wine and food festival will take place in Dallas the weekend of Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3 and culminate in The Main Event that Sunday at Old City Park.
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