Designer’s Corner

Barkitecture to Baccarat: Luxury Dog Gifts That Take Pampering to a Whole New Level

By Elaine Raffel / December 10, 2025 /

There was a time when spoiling your pup meant a new squeaky toy and a bag of treats. No more. Now it’s Italian designer apparel, five-star hotel getaways, and crystal dog bowls.

Swoozie’s Returns to Dallas With Color, Joy, and a Whole Lot of Holiday Fun

By Elaine Raffel / December 3, 2025 /

Walk past the windows at The Plaza at Preston Center and you’ll spot it instantly—the happiest burst of color in Dallas. Swoozie’s is back, and stepping inside feels like opening a really great gift: you don’t know what’s in it yet, but you know it’s going to be fun.

Stone, Skill, and Instinct: Meet Dallas Fabricator Delia Larralde

By Elaine Raffel / November 23, 2025 /

Beautiful stone doesn’t become beautiful design on its own. It takes a fabricator with judgment and instinct — and in Dallas, Delia Larraide has become one of the most trusted.

Step Inside the 2025 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas: Intimate Spaces, Bold Statements

By Elaine Raffel / November 13, 2025 /

If you haven’t visited the Sixth Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House, buy your ticket. Once again, 26 of the country’s top designers went above and beyond to create statement-making rooms that represent what’s new and noteworthy in the interiors arena.

John Cullen Lighting: 5 Things to Know About Choosing LED Lighting for Your Home

By CandysDirt / November 7, 2025 /

Today’s expert insight comes from our friends at John Cullen Lighting, who know a thing or two about how good lighting design can completely change the feel of a home. LEDs have been the buzzword in lighting for years — and for good reason. They’re energy-efficient, long-lasting, and can completely transform the atmosphere of your…