Most flea markets make us feel like we need to bathe for a week after we visit them. The Dallas Flea is a very different experience. First of all, local fashion writer Brittany Edwards is in charge of the event, and if you’ve met her, you know how cool and stylish she is. Second, the market features Texas-based designers, businesses, and entrepreneurs, such as Uptown Country Home, Stella Dallas, Haven, House of MacGregor, and Again & Again. Third, wares include everything from midcentury-modern furniture to gourmet popcorn to costume jewelry, so we should be able to check off everyone on our gift list. And, yes, the vendors do accept credit cards—making this pretty much our idea of heaven. $5 admission. Dec 5, 9 am–4 pm. South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar St. www.thedallasflea.com.
