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New Dallas startup connects spa-goers with discounts, deals, and perks

Dallasites looking to save on self-care have a new resource in Spaflash, a free website that provides members with access to appointment availability, special events, and discounts at spas and salons throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.

Launched in March, Spaflash is the brainchild of Lucia Rodriguez Amasio and Julie Duncan, women with decades of experience working in luxury spas.

“As a longtime spa director, I was always trying to think outside the box as to how to market local events, seasonal treatments, and new treatment experiences,” says Duncan, who worked as spa director for the Ritz-Carlton Spa in Dallas for 11 years. “Spaflash works with spas, beauty locations, and wellness studios to be a one-stop shop for consumers who’d like to easily log on and find current events, deals, and perks in their area.”

Massages, facials, body treatments, specialty therapies, nail, and hair services can all be booked directly through the site at participating locations.

The roster is rapidly growing and includes acclaimed Dallas-Fort Worth spas such as The Ritz-Carlton Spa in Dallas, Spa Adolphus, The Spa at The Joule, and Serendipity Day Spa.

Listings are updated by the day, and include deals like discounts up to 40 percent off treatments, gifts-with-purchase, exclusive services, and deals on skincare and beauty products.

"My dream is to support our area spa locations through Spaflash so they can reveal their own hidden shopping treasures," says Duncan. "Truly, if you're looking for a spa, salon, or wellness experience, just visit the site, view the offerings in your area, book, and go."

The Spaflash owners have plans to expand to California, Hawaii, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Washington, D.C., later this year. For now, the founders are focused on broadening their reach around DFW.

"Spaflash is for everyone," says Duncan. "It's for the businessperson in a rush to book an appointment and needing it right now, the stay-at-home mom who needs a break, and the person in need of an all-day wellness retreat. Spaflash can guide you through picking the best spa destination for you."

Spaflash membership is free. You can sign up and search deals at spaflash.com.

Spa Adolphus is one of the participating spas.

Photo courtesy of Spaflash

Spa Adolphus is one of the participating spas.

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Sparkle and shine

Luxury jeweler Bachendorf's polishes plans for new Knox Street boutique

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Rendering of the interior of Bachendorf's on Knox Street.

Bustling Knox Street is adding another luxury gem: Longtime Dallas jewelry retailer Bachendorf's will open a new boutique in the neighborhood this winter, according to a release.

The new store will be located within the Knox Street mixed-use development and will serve as the fifth North Texas location for the family-owned jeweler, joining its stores at Preston Center, Galleria Dallas, The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth, and the Rolex Boutique in Highland Park Village.

The new boutique will span more than 2,200 square feet and introduce a new retail format for the company: The store will feature rotating residencies showcasing exclusive collections, rare designs, and custom pieces available only during those limited engagements, the owners say.

"For nearly fifty years, our family has focused on building relationships with our clients and bringing them exceptional pieces that stand the test of time," said Bachendorf's president Lawrence Bock in a statement. "This new Knox Street concept allows us to honor that legacy while offering unique collections in a more dynamic environment, one where guests can experience rare designs, meet remarkable brands, and return often to discover what's new."

Storefront rendering of Bachendorf's on Knox Street.Courtesy rendering

The boutique, designed in partnership with Droese Raney Architecture, will function as both a retail destination and event space. Plans include a full-service bar and a schedule of designer appearances, collector events, and brand activations.

Renderings show a storefront framed by a series of arches that continue throughout the interior. The design incorporates warm wood finishes, natural stone, bronze accents, and freestanding display cases intended to encourage browsing and discovery.

The opening adds another notable name to Knox Street, one of Dallas' fastest-growing retail and dining districts. The walkable neighborhood near the Katy Trail has attracted a steady stream of high-profile retailers and restaurants in recent years.

Founded by the Bock family, Bachendorf's has been a fixture in Dallas luxury retail since opening its first store in 1977. The company specializes in diamonds, designer jewelry, luxury watches, custom creations, and repair services.

An exact opening date has not yet been announced.

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