We visited South By Southwest in Austin this week to help out with The Buffalo Lounge, our great state’s showcase of talent in the areas of interactive media, film and music. So many great events happening in one spot – be assured that our state is really getting some glory right now!

We had some spare time to visit the Etsy venue, just a couple doors down from The Buffalo Lounge. It was cool to craft with the people who make so many connections possible. Did you know that JD and Sara met through the Oklahoma Etsy street team? Aww…memories!

Our winner for the February giveaway is Liz Jordan Ross. Liz gets a signed copy of Black Heels to Tractor Wheels, and gift cards to Lollipops Sugar Shoppe and The Wedge Pizzeria.

We’ll have another prize to share with you next month, so keep checking our blog. Thanks for playing!

If you are a hopeless romantic, you’ll love our giveaway – today is the last day to enter! We’re giving away a signed copy of The Pioneer Woman’s new book “Black Heels to Tractor Wheels” along with a $25 gift card to The Wedge Pizzeria and a $25 gift card to Lollipops Sugar Shoppe.

Comment here for a chance to win!

If you’re a fan of spending evenings downtown but don’t enjoy crowds at Bricktown, you need to experience the patio at Pachinko Parlor – and EatAroundOKC is offering a deal today! $20 worth of delicious newfangled sushi-esque food for just $10.

Located in the Ninth Street district with cool restaurants and the lovely Shop Good, Pachinko Parlor is one of our favorite places to take out-of-town guests for an evening of casual dining. Their Sammy Jones roll is so addictive.
Check it out, and let us know what you think!

Deluxe loves you! We want to give you a special treat on Valentine’s Day.

This is no ordinary romance novel. It’s a true story, it’s a hardcover and it’s written by Oklahoma’s own beloved Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman.

Yes, thousands of women and a few dedicated men wait in line for hours and hours to have Ree’s books signed. First the cookbook and now her true-life account of how she met Marlboro Man.

Deluxe knows you might not have all day to wait in line at your local bookstore. You might have your own ranch to tend. So we did it for you. But it gets better.

You know how Ree sometimes brings the family along, and they wait patiently while she engages and charms readers all the livelong day? We asked them to sign the book, as well.

Because you, dear Deluxe fan, are not an ordinary person, and an ordinary romance novel just won’t do.

Our lucky winner will also receive a $25 gift card to The Wedge Pizzeria for what will probably be the best pizza of your life.

In true delicious, high-calorie Pioneer Woman style, the prize pack is topped off with sweet treats from Lollipops Sugar Shoppe, in the form of a $25 gift certificate.

Lollipops is an Oklahoma City company specializing in show-stopping treats for special occasions and every day celebrations. Like them on Facebook here! They might even deliver your treats for free! How’s that for decadent?

How can you win this lovely collection?

Just Like us on Facebook, then leave a comment on our page, sharing your best idea for how we can invite Ree to Deluxe 2011. Don’t you think she’d love it? We think it’s a great event for the whole family.

We’ll select one comment at random and that person will win this super-signed copy of Black Heels to Tractor Wheels and two gift cards. Drawing will be held on Monday, February 14.

A great cure for your cabin fever – First Friday Art Walk at The Paseo! Tonight from 6-10: Free fun for the family!

See over 75 artists in more than 20 galleries, 3 Great Restaurants, many unique shops, wine tasting, live music and more. All Within Walking Distance!

For more information call 405-525-2688 or visit ThePaseo.com.

Hello Deluxe friends! We know you are aware of some amazing, progressive and creative things happening in our great state. Please tell us about them! We love guest bloggers, and would be happy to link back to your site.
Tell us your story! Email sara@deluxeok.net and include a couple photos of your topic and one of yourself if you want. Thanks for your contribution!

The joy of Deluxe won’t disappear just because the doors of the Centennial building have closed! We’ll continue to bring you updates on our artists, shoppers and nonprofits throughout the year, as well as profiles of the amazing things happening in OKC. Many Deluxe artists have already submitted their applications for the 2011 show and we’re brainstorming fun ways to make it even better for you, the shopper! First up? Organize that unruly line at the door! We had no idea there would be a stampede for those goodie bags – word is getting out about Deluxe!

We’re also thinking of more fun ways to get you involved in the Deluxe experience! For example, did you dance to the music? Did you have a cyclops portrait made? Did you pose for a photo? Vernon Deas of GroupFly Clothing did:

photo by So Darn Happy Photography

Please share your stories and images with us, and we’ll put them on our blog! Email sara@deluxeok.net with your Deluxe stories and photos.

Wow! What a great show. Some very dedicated shoppers waited in the cold for the doors to open, and a steady stream came in all day. This was, by far, our best show yet! We will continue to grow each year.

If you drove from another state to shop or sell at Deluxe, please comment! We like to know where you’re coming from, and thank you for your enthusiasm!

Can’t wait for next year’s show? Go ahead and apply! Our applications are online now!

We also have sponsorship guidelines if you are interested in having your link on our sidebar, along with many other sponsorship opportunities. Thank you for supporting Deluxe artists!

Remember, the earlier you commit to a sponsorship, the more people will see your ad on our site!

Did you take pictures at Deluxe? Please join our Flickr group and share them! Over the coming days we’ll be sharing your images and stories of your Deluxe experiences. Have a great story to tell? Please email sara@deluxeOK.net and we might put it on our blog.

Once again, thank you for shopping local and supporting Deluxe artists!