Designer’s Corner

Teen Sisters’ Paper For Water — Gifts That Give

By Karen Eubank / November 8, 2020 /

Paper For Water is a shining example of how even children can change lives with something beautiful. In my search for exceptional and meaningful holiday gift-giving ideas for our readers, Elizabeth Mast at Talulah & Hess told me about this absolutely astonishing company. Paper For Water was launched in 2011 by two of the most…

Cozy Up to Seasonal Decorating Ideas

By Elaine Raffel / November 1, 2020 /

With Halloween upon us, and Thanksgiving right on its heels, it’s prime time to think about cozying up to some seasonal decorating updates.

Addison Sloane Art is a Creative Holiday Gift!

By Karen Eubank / October 25, 2020 /

Ok, let’s get serious. If you want a unique holiday gift, it’s time to start shopping. There are precisely 61 days until December 25th. Yep, two months. Not to worry! Your elves at Candysdirt.com are continually researching the most exciting and talented new artists in Dallas who can make your holidays merry and bright— and…

Cavalieri Designs Creates With One Simple Idea: Make Things Beautiful

By Nikki Barringer / October 18, 2020 /

Not everyone has been designing interiors since they were 11 years old. But then again, not everyone is Claire Cavalieri. Her father was a modernist architect in Detroit in the 1950s and 1960s. In those days, Detroit was THE place to be for modern design. Mostly because of the Cranbrook Academy where it seemed like…

Holiday Gift Guide: Jim Olvera Photography

By Karen Eubank / October 11, 2020 /

Christmas morning is exactly 75 days away. I’m starting the CandysDirt.com Holiday Gift Guide now, so we can all avoid the last-minute Amazon Blues. And, I’m only featuring local artists because we’ve already ordered everything Jeff Bezos has to offer. Kicking off our seasonal guide is Dallas is photographer Jim Olvera whose work has been…