Modern craftmanship combined with sleek, mininal design and eco-friendly materials, Environment produces a one-of-a-kind line of furnishings made from reclaimed, recycled and repurposed wood and canvas, that are making an impact in the global realm of sustainable living. With high-profile Hollywood clients like Leonard DiCaprio and Julia Roberts, designers and homeowners alike are scrambling to get their hands on this collection.
What's the first thing people see when they walk into your home? The entryway! It's a first glimpse into your world, your style and your design personality, so it's important to have your walls mirror who you are. Take some inspiration from these beautiful rooms from talented designers across the country.
Bright pops of color, a mixture of metallics and finishes, and unique patterns come together by Jonathan Berger.
There's a time to be subtle and there's a time for a little drama... and your bedroom is one of the best place to add a little pizzaz. Oversized, overstated furnishings are fun and command your attention, allowing for minimal details and softer decor. I love the idea of a majestic bed, with a ceiling reaching poster frame or an enormous headboard, bold colors, and interestings finishes. Check out some of my favorite pieces below!
This November, the Dallas Convention Center will open it's doors to the International Art, Antique & Jewlery Show. Annually presented in Palm Beach, Baltimore and Washington DC, this traveling display is making it's innaugural appearance in DFW. With an expected 100 exhibitors and over 2000 historical, one-of-a-kind items for sale; think Antique Road Show meets an exclusive Christie's Fine Art auction... Translation: a serious collector's paradise. Another bonus?
Elle Decor, one of the best national home design publications, is always packed with vivid, dramatic and detailed design ideas...and much to my pleasure, the mag recently featured top American fashion designer, Jill Stuart's (who's ready-to-wear collections can be found at Neimans, Bergdorf Goodman, Barney's and Saks) magnificent, luxury high-rise that overlooks all of Manhattan.
The continually-growing Dallas Design District is buzzing about it's newest resident, Anteks Fine Furnishings. After 20 years at their Lovers Lane location, Anteks headed south, opting for an 8,000 square-foot, eco-friendly space in the heart of the Design District. Filled to the brim with collectables, heirmlooms, antiques and custom furnishings, Anteks is a hot spot for feathering your nest with rustic, western-chic style. Stop by their new digs at 1135 Dragon Street, at the corner of Howell.
Local designer Amy Gibbs is known about town for fresh design schemes and modern-visionary sense of style. Cool, crisp color palettes reign supreme in Gibbs realm, along with her affection for refurbishing great vintage finds. (One person's trash is another's treasure, right?) This week, Gibbs is debuting her furniture line at Kacky & Karl, a well-known Uptown jaunt for sophisticated style-seekers.
Every once-a-while, I run across a designer who really grabs my creative attention... and due to my personal fancy for modern design with a hint of vintage influence, Spanish designer/artist Jamie Hayon's BD Showtime Chairs & Table Collection struck a cord with my "old & new" passion. These whimsical chairs, oversized coffee tables and buffet remind me of cozy, at-home entertaining with a flare.
Relocation, delivery and storage specialists, Delivery Limited, just announced plans for the first Fine Furnishing and Antiques Resale event, set for Tuesday, September 15th from 9am to 7pm. Visit their new digs while pouring over unique, top-condition, luxury furnishings from some of the most discerning "Who's Who" collections and estates in the city. Have a gorgeous piece of your own that you're ready to part with? Bring it!
Antique Love in a Modern World: Trends, they come and go, but furnishing homes with priceless and meaningful antiques will remain a culturally affluent affection both here in Dallas and abroad. However, scouting the world for well preserved fine furnishings from centuries past has turned into a modern sport, explains Bruno de la Croix-Vaubois of Country French Interiors, thanks to the World Wide Web.