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Cult-favorite Dallas shop helping ladies live their best life heads to The Heights

The buzzy Go Easy is coming to The Heights.

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A self-care shop boasting a cult following in Dallas’ Bishop Arts District is sashaying into The Heights this summer. Go Easy, a women-focused store aimed at alleviating the anxieties of life, will open in the buzzy, mixed-use M-K-T Heights in June, the company announced.

Shoppers can look for Go Easy’s skincare, CBD, vibrators, organic lube, luxury smoking accessories, postpartum products, and “everything in between necessary for a mindful lifestyle,” according to a release. Go Easy will join M-K-T destinations such as Burdlife, Cariloha Bamboo, June & Co., Flower Vault, Common Assembly, Anjouil’s, and Tré Sorelle.

“Go Easy is thrilled to bring our unique brand of self-care to Houston! We are so glad we found a home at the M-K-T development,” said owner Molly Mathias, in a statement. “We have some fun surprises up our sleeves so stay tuned for a summer opening!”

Fun is key in Go Easy’s approach. In conceptualizing the store, Mathias realized that people, especially women needed a haven to talk about “all things sex, anxiety, therapy, and healing,” per a release.

“We are all extra stressed, and I even found myself re-evaluating my self-care routine,” CultureMap previously reported. “I thought, ‘Why don't we have a whole store dedicated to just that?’”

As for future programming, expect activities for kids, yoga, and more: “Health and wellness is a huge component of the M-K-T lifestyle which is evident in our site’s programming with Yoga on the Lawn, KIDZ MOVEZ, M-K-T Sunset Market, and more”, said Lisa Reyerse of Triten Real Estate Partners, in a statement. “Go Easy’s theme focused on accessible self-care and wellness plays perfectly with the M-K-T vibe and their location at Building 1 will only heighten the visitor’s experience we are providing with other unique, female-owned retailers.”

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Eyewear, boys' clothes, and 'splendid' ice cream coming to Rice Village

RIce Village at dusk with shoppers walking around

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Shoppers in Rice Village will have more options, with three new retailers set to open in the coming weeks.

Shoppers in Rice Village are about to have an even broader selection of boutiques and eateries. The Rice Real Estate Company announced this week the arrival of New Orleans-based eyewear brand KREWE, local boys’ boutique ParkerJoe, and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams.

KREWE offers luxury sunglasses and optical frames that draw inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans. Designs blend classic and contemporary aesthetics, creating unique, fashion-forward frames. The retailer will occupy a 941-square-foot store at 5515 Kelvin Dr. Suite 125, and opens in time for shoppers to find great gifts or get a new look for the holidays. The Rice Village location is the brand's first brick-and-mortar location in Houston. There’s a grand opening fête on Saturday, December 7 from 5 to 8 pm with creative New Orleans fare, live music, and other fun.

In January 2025, shoppers can look forward to ParkerJoe. It’s the second location for the mother-daughter-owned shop, specializIng in apparel for boys from newborns to around 12 years old. Shoppers will find a rich selection of apparel, accessories, shoes, toys, and books, as well as specialty items such as golf and tennis apparel, suits, formalwear, and Texas-themed toys and clothing.The new boutique will occupy a 1,975-square-foot store at 5515 Kelvin Drive, between Vuori and Paper Source.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams also joins the mix, opening a 1,603-square-foot location at 5411 Morningside Drive, across from Torchy's Tacos, in early 2025. Jeni's has gained a cult following for its one-of-a-kind ice creams such as Brown Butter Almond Brittle and Brambleberry Crisp.

The new retailers further cement the Village’s reputation as a shopping destination, offering customers a wide selection of eclectic finds.

"Rice Village continues to attract a dynamic mix of local and national brands," said Kenneth Jett, vice president for facilities and capital planning and president of Rice Real Estate Company. "These new tenants reflect our commitment to providing a vibrant, walkable destination for shopping, dining, and community experiences. We are thrilled to welcome these esteemed brands to our community.”

The new additions complement recently opened stores like The Beaufort Bonnet Company, an upscale children’s lifestyle apparel brand located at 5515 Kelvin Drive Suite 120 and Paper Source, a haven for stationery enthusiasts and craft lovers, located just steps away at 5515 Kelvin Dr. Suite 100. Rice Village is also home to a number of restaurants, including Navy Blue, Hamsa, and Sixty Vines.

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Shoppers in Rice Village will have more options, with three new retailers set to open in the coming weeks.

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