Designer’s Corner

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…

Behind the Façade: 26 Designers Reimagine Turtle Creek’s Storied 2025 Kips Bay Decorator Show House

By Elaine Raffel / October 26, 2025 /

With less than two weeks to go, anticipation is running high as 26 designers race toward the finish line at this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas. Now in its sixth year, the celebrated event opens to the public on November 7, returning once again to the storied French Renaissance estate at 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard.

Can’t-Miss Dallas Events for Design Lovers: Rocktoberfest & AIA Tour of Homes

By Elaine Raffel / October 8, 2025 /

On Thursday, October 23, Rocktoberfest returns to Texas Counter Fitters — the 4.5-acre design destination in Richardson that, for one night, merges slabs with spotlights.