Designer’s Corner

No Tree? No Problem. Try These Fast and Festive Holiday Decorating Tips

By Elaine Raffel / December 11, 2024 /

We’ve all heard the warning: this year’s holiday season – the stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas – is tied for the shortest in two decades.

Southlake Interior Designer Goes from Volunteer to Award Winner, With a Little Push from Friends

By Joy Donovan / December 10, 2024 /

From full-time volunteer to professional designer, a Southlake interior designer has surprised herself finding herself at the top of her game, recognized by her peers. Marlene Small of Heritage Interiors recently won two first-place awards in the 2024 American Society of Interior Designers Celebrating Design Texas awards competition. And though she says she got a…

Shopping for Joy this Holiday Season: Designers Offer the Gift of Giving Back

By Elaine Raffel / December 4, 2024 /

This year, Texas Counter Fitters owners Chris Blackburn and Andrew Gilbert are embracing that spirit with extra cheer. The dynamic duo is partnering with two local nonprofits – Dwell with Dignity and After 8 to Educate – to spread goodwill through a pair of seasonal initiatives.

Guest Bedroom Essentials: What Every Holiday Host Needs to Know

By Elaine Raffel / November 27, 2024 /

Expecting visitors this holiday season? You’re not alone. Guest bedrooms get more use between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than at any other time of the year.

Designer-Approved Tips for a Holiday Tablescape That Wows

By Elaine Raffel / November 20, 2024 /

With just a week until Thanksgiving, it’s time to talk turkey – and stuffing and cornbread and pumpkin pie. But what really elevates the celebration? A festive holiday tablescape.