I have a new favorite on-line mag! You’ve got to check out Bungalow Magazine…
I love seeing so many of my creative friends featured! Don’t miss Alexis Pond’s street style, Abbe Fenimore‘s designer picks, Pulp Design Studio’s Carolina Gentry and Beth Dotolo‘s favorite rooms and Peacock Alley‘s anatomy of a guest bedroom. I’m crazy about all of the homes featured and I think you’ll love them too!
Congrats, Bungalow Magazine, on an amazing first issue! Give me more!
Do not even think about missing my friend and oh-so talented designer, Denise McGaha’s curated sale at Joss & Main on Tuesday at 9pm EST. (That’s 8pm for you Dallas peeps!)
Expect to see items with a “rustic modern vibe” like this McGaha designed space…
Sign up here prior to the sale if you’re not signed up on Joss & Main. The sale will likely last 3 days, but you’ll want to be there right when it starts to have first pick! Check Denise’s site to get a sneak peek prior to the sale! Happy Shopping, Ya’ll!
Life just got a bit more grand when I learned about Amy Howard’s revolutionary one-step paint! Use it on Formica, plastic, metal, lacquered wood and everything in between! You have the opportunity to participate in a workshop with Amy, herself, on May 2nd in the Dallas Design District with a $100 donation to Dwell With Dignity. Find all of the details here.
You’ll not only learn Amy’s one-step painting technique, she’ll also be demonstrating how to antique mirror and to transform sheet metal to look like antique zinc. Did you even know that there was a product out there that didn’t involve scary chemicals that could burn your hands off? Who knew?
With your donation, you’re get a cocktail, canapé’s, and meet and greet with Amy and a three hour hands-on work shop that includes supplies, an Amy Howard Aprons, sample boards and a chance to win the piece of furniture that Amy transforms during the workshop.
Word from Dwell With Dignity is that there are a few spots left so sign up fast! Act fast and secure your opportunity to work with Amy and meet the principals of Dwell With Dignity! It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember!
Do you have questions? Email lisanelson@dwellwithdignity.org
Last week I had two of the most amazing days that are sure to be highlights of my year! My sweet friend, Ronda Rice Carman of All The Best Blog, and her sister, Marilyn, came in town to stay with me for a couple of days while we celebrated the release of her book, Designers At Home – Personal Reflections on Stylish Living.
Jan Showers and Kimberly Whitman hosted a lovely high tea, champagne and book-signing at Jan’s glamorous showroom in the Dallas Design District.
A visit to Jan’s showroom, filled with soothing colors and her timeless collection of furnishings, is a treat in itself; but the icing on the cake were the long-awaited copies of Ronda’s book. Personally, I haven’t been able to put it down! (You can find my Amazon review here) This is a book that anyone with an appreciation for design must have in their library. I love that it’s the size of a hardback novel so I can take it to bed with me for some late-night reading and throw it in my tote to read over a lunch break. It’s absolutely delicious in every way, so order your copy here now!
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After the book-signing event, we all headed to the exclusive Preview Party for Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio and the volume was pumped up a notch as we shopped to the beats of DJ Lucy Wrubel. This was the place to be and be seen in Dallas on Thursday night! What a blast! I’m happy to say that I snagged one of the mirrored bedside tables in the Lucy Wrubel/Peacock Alley vignette shown above. What a steal at $95!
I totally lost my sense of “blogger responsibility” and didn’t take pictures. There were many photographers there, so I’m hoping that I’ll get to share more pictures of both events soon on my Facebook page so check back often!
Be sure to stop by Thrift Studio soon! They brought in new products from their warehouse after the party, so you’re sure to find a great deal! This pop-up shop will remain open through May 18th and you can find all of the details about location and shopping times here.
My favorite restaurant in the Dallas Design District is Oak. This was a perfect spot to celebrate the success of Ronda’s book and a smashing Thrift Studio opening! The food and service was divine, but the iPhone skillz of the waiter were lacking, as this was the result…
The next morning, Ronda and I decided that restaurants should use putting their waiters through iPhone picture-taking workshops as a marketing tool…. Just a thought…
I know you can’t really make anyone out, but Marilyn Rice Poole, Rob Lee, Amy Lambert Lee, Shelly Rosenberg, Denise McGaha, Ronda Rice Carman, me, Dana Pugh, Brad Clifford and his mom, Anita Taylor were all there and it was a night to be remembered!
I’m so very thankful for creative friends that inspire me and make my life so colorful! XO to you all!
Who doesn’t love a good “2-for-1″? That’s exactly what you get with my friends at Pulp Home‘s new Two-Way pillow design for Peacock Alley.
The pillows are constructed with beautifully-textured linen and have a reversible “belly band” that wraps around the pillow and buttons with a horn toggle. Brilliant, right?
Now there’s no need to have an extra set of pillows to get a new look for a seasonal change…just flip the belly band! They’re launching TODAY on One King’s Lane! Find all of the cool combo’s here!
Every day is a party in the Currey & Co showroom in High Point with delicious food, live music, distinctive products, sparkling conversations and libations!
Here are the main events that you must not miss!
Friday, April 19 – Preview Day – 5% off all orders placed
Saturday, April, 20 – Celebrate new additions to the The Marjorie Skouras Collection and meet Ms. Skouras from 3 to 5pm.
Sunday, April 21 - Market continues with the launching of Interior Design magazine’s new book: Best of Residential Architecture and Design by Cindy Allen and featuring noted designer, Eileen Dycus. Meet Eileen Dycus from 3 to 5 PM for an exclusive book signing.
Monday, April 22 - More great food, entertainment and dazzling products will be the ticket so join the Currey crew to celebrate the new Rizzoli book: Designers at Home: Personal Reflections on Stylish Living by Ronda Rice Carman with a forward by Martha Stewart. Ronda will be in the Currey showroom from 3 to 5 PM to sign her book and share her insights on stylish living.
I’ll have more info on Ronda’s book tour next week, as I’ll be seeing her in Dallas on Thursday!
Find Currey & Co at IHFC M110 on Main Street, Street Level.
all images via Currey & Co
I’m thrilled to be among the incredible list of hosts for next week’s Thrift Studio Preview Party! Today I got a little sneak peek *shhh!* and this is one that you cannot miss!
This time One Kings Lane is sponsoring the event and you’ll get to meet co-founder and CMO, Susan Feldman. OKL’s design is a beautiful navy blue office with lots of punches of white. You’ll love it!
I have my eye on this gorgeous console in the Horchow-designed space! What you don’t see in this picture is the rest of the beautiful bedroom and each piece is fantastic!
William Christopher‘s space has a retro vibe complete with funky green carpet! I’m dying for that wooden bench! I have a couple of beds that would love to have this at their “feet”.
Peacock Alley is sharing their crazy wild side with this fun DJ Lucy Wrubel-inspired bedroom. And yes…Lucy will be spinning in the bedroom during the Preview Party under the disco balls! It’s dance party time, ya’ll!
I was amazed at the repurposing going on in IBB Fine Furnishing‘s space. Designer Shay Geyer‘s creativity is very clear here. It’s beautiful!
Abbe Fenimore, of Studio Ten 25, knocked it out of the park in this living room space. The wallpaper she used is crazy good and I would take each and every piece of furniture in this room home with me, if given the chance!
The stallion art is the scene stealer in Square Foot Studio‘s living space and you can’t see a really cool zebra rug. **Have I mentioned how bad I want a zebra rug?**
As a special addition to this pop-up shop, One Kings Lane will bring Thrift Studio to life on-line, launching a 72 hour Tastemaker Tag Sale featuring select products from the vignettes, as well as items from participating designers. Go to One Kings Lane on April 19th to shop online!
So…do you see how important it is to go to the Preview Party? Don’t miss your opportunity to get your pick of the cream of the crop!
Check out this edition of Thrift Studio‘s host!
Leslie Bell
Michelle Moussa
Angela Nash
Doug Robison
Keith Schumann
Matthew Simon
Susan Tiner
Leslie Wood
Piper Wyatt
Please join us next week and support Dwell With Dignity while you get to shop, experience the sounds of DJ Lucy Wrubel and have a few cocktails! How can you resist?
This week I had such a great time seeing my sweet and talented friend, Denise McGaha‘s featured bedroom design at Pettigrew Luxury Furnishing‘s showroom in the Dallas Design District.
Denise used the gorgeous Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon fabric as the springboard for her vision. The mix of vibrant colors with the neutral bedding is the perfect balance for this bedroom design. I’m always thrilled to see my favorite linens from Peacock Alley!
Amy Lee of House of Wentworth, Denise McGaha and Mr Beckley of Denise McGaha Interiors, Me
above photo via Amy Lee of House of Wentworth
None of Denise’s designs are complete without the influence and inspiration of Mr. Beckley! The dressing table held a beautiful open book with a vintage Vogue print with one of Mr. Beckley’s posh ancestors and a sweet bowl of dog treats. Great design is personal and this touch is a perfect example of how Denise incorporates her client’s “life” into the beauty that she creates! I love it!
Find Denise McGaha Interior’s contact information and more of her beautiful work here.
Congratulations, Denise, on the success of your Designer Spotlight! XO!
It’s time for another confession from me…
I’m a camera and video app junkie. I just can’t say “no” when I hear about the “latest and greatest” no matter what the ratings say…but the truth is I only use one on a regular basis. That’s Camera+.
I have a really nice camera that is covered in dust because of this app! Here are a few pics I took this afternoon in my house using Camera+ on my iPhone…
I picked up a few bunches of tulips at the grocery store yesterday to bring a little Spring inside my home. I used no special effect on this pic…just a little cropping.
A white background does wonders on almost anything that you’re shooting. This vase of tulips is sitting on my Ikea DOCKSTA table…shot from above.
Like many camera apps, there are many effects to chose from to give your pics a great finish. Instagram is the perfect partner to Camera+, as you can easily save your photos to your library and pull them to Instagram to share. My favorite effect on Instagram is the little water drop icon. This allows you to get the blurry effect around the edges, or at the top and bottom, of your photograph. I used this on the picture above taken in my living room and the jewelry pieces laying on my wooden floor below.
What is your favorite camera app? Do you use Instagram? You can find me on Instagram here. Follow me and I’ll follow you right back!
There’s just nothing better than sharing a latte with your besties and when you get a talented barista that makes your latte a sip-able work of art, it’s even more special!
Please allow me to brag and tell you that I’ve mastered the ability to stir and sip my latte while keeping the foamy design in tact throughout the entire drinking experience…*curtsy*… so perhaps I’ll share my technique via video soon!
My favorite local spot to grab a latte is Oddfellows in the Bishop Arts District. This laid-back restaurant has all of the things that make brunch a favorite part of my weekend…a patio, exceptional lattes, migas, asiago cheese grits and plenty of hipsters and dogs to keep your view interesting. Grab your sunnies and join in the fun!
I’ve recently heard about a barista in Fort Worth that makes fun latte art and I’m ready to make a special trip to try it! These designs are done by Coffee Katie at Caffe di Angeli. It’s interesting that they don’t have anything on their website or FB page about these artistic lattes, but Coffee Katie has quiet a gallery here of her work at the cafe.
How much fun is this grumpy cat?! Coffee Katie, I’m heading west to check out your brew soon!
Where is your favorite place to grab a latte? What would you want to see on your latte? Have you mastered the stir and sip without destroying the design?
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