All Scoops by Carolyn Sutton in Dallas

The Neiman Marcus 2010 Christmas Book came out this week, and as always we’re totally obsessed with it—while wondering who the hell would actually spend $4,500 on a Tory Burch electric tricycle for the whole family or $15,000 on a 6-foot-tall edible gingerbread playhouse from Dylan’s Candy Bar.

We know how you Southern mamas love smocking, and how you Southern papas love your college football. So we figured you'd flip over Viva La Fete's new Smocked NCAA Collection: dresses ($62), boys' shortalls ($70), and bibs ($30) featuring team logos. Available at bestdressedchild.com.

We're a little obsessed (okay, a LOT obsessed) with Pout, a new line of precious-chic girls' dresses designed by two Dallas moms. GORGEOUS. Hostess-with-the-Mostess types can host their own Pout Parties, too. Details at pout-baby.com.  

NorthPark Center is the only shopping mall in the U.S. with a public library—a children's one, to boot. Bookmarks is a cool space (literally) to hang out on beastly hot days. Check out their Baby Bounce Basics class for moms and kids under 2, Tues/Thurs @ 12:30.