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Aubrey Sellers has begun carrying the Kama Sutra
product line—which includes edible oils,
creams, and potions as well as luxury bath products—and
the new line of Motel Deluxe adult-oriented cards
at his store, Aubrey Sellers Flowers & Gifts
(314 Gray, 713/807-1919. “In addition to
our many beautiful gifts and accessories, we are
starting to carry more items that appeal to sensuous
tastes,” says Sellers, who opened his Midtown
retail location in May 2002 after more than 12
years in business.
Al’s Formal Wear has again launched its
annual Ultimate Tuxedo Sale with special values
on men’s evening clothes. The sale ends
December 31. There are 29 Houston-area locations.
More info: Dial your area code, then 730-4ALS.
Gingiss Formalwear offers special discounts on
tuxedo rentals for the November 15 Houston Black
Tie Dinner. The nine Houston-area locations include
the Galleria 2 store (5175 Westheimer, 713/626-3318).
GOOD JEANS. On October 7, M2M Fashion owner Michael
Malik opened his new Jeans Couture (5000 Westheimer,
713/626-JEAN) with the kickoff party for the DIFFA
Holiday Collection Gala. The Design Industries
Foundation Fighting AIDS event will take place
on November 7 at the Hotel Derek.
Tila’s (1111 S. Shepherd, 713/522-7654)
now offers a VIP membership. Diners can obtain
a frequent-visit card and receive a choice of
a free margarita, vodtini, or appetizer on their
10th visit. The Mexico City continental cuisine
restaurant now also features Tila’s Tuesday
$2 Tea, with $2 specials on margaritas, vodtinis,
and appetizers.
Business and sales coach Mattison Grey, M.Ed.,
will present a workshop “Reality Selling:
Are You Getting Everything You Want in Your Life
and Career?” on November 14, 8:30 a.m.–4:30
p.m., at the Warwick. The fee is $149. To register:
832/283-2476 or Mattison@prosperitypeople.net/.
Karpas Properties has named George Renfro sales
manager. The real-estate firm is located at 3355
West Alabama (713/850-1777, 866/877-5230). The
website is www.karpas.com.
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