Designer’s Corner

Jan Showers Design Sale: Deep Discounts on Fabric, Lamps, Mirrors, More!

By Candy Evans / February 20, 2018 /

There is nothing I like better than a bargain, unless it’s a design bargain. Or a real estate bargain. Thus I hit jackpot Monday when I walked into Jan Showers Interior Design showroom at 1308 Slocum Street, in the Dallas Design District, and found out about her fabulous February sale. Amazing fabric rolls selling for……

A Gift-Worthy Tome from Interior Designer Meg Braff

By Valerie Jarvie / December 22, 2017 /

Looking for gift ideas for anyone with an eye for beautiful interiors? Check out the first book by notable interior designer Meg Braff, a Mississippi-born, Long Island-based designer who’s known for chic timeless style. Braff visited Dallas recently, presenting a program for the Dallas Woman’s Club on her modern take on traditional design fusing bold…

Scott & Cooner Warehouse Sale Just in Time for Holiday House Spruce

By Candy Evans / December 12, 2017 /

Those purveyors of the best contemporary furnishings in town, Scott & Cooner, have a great present for all of us: a holiday SALE just in time to outfit the house for the holidays. It’s at the warehouse location, 2150 Irving Blvd. 10 am to 4 pm until Friday. We told you all about it last week…

With a Passion For European Style And Neutral Palettes, Designer Stacy Brotemarkle Builds Luxe Interiors

By Joanna England / October 20, 2017 /

Stacy Brotemarkle remembers when she was a 12-year-old, tagging along with her parents while house hunting. For most kids, hours and hours of showings and trekking through home after home can be boring and tedious, but Brotemarkle remembers it all fondly.  “I said, ‘Mom, I want to be an interior designer,’ ” Brotemarkle recalled. “She…

Stone of the Week: Calacatta Riviera Gives You the Look of Marble, Performance of Steel

By Candy Evans / October 18, 2017 /

Let’s start with a Maestro Color from Allied Stone, shall we? Calacatta Riviera. It’s an awesome color featuring naturalistic veining that looks like the real deal of marble. But it performs like a champ! No sealing is required EVER!!! Today everyone wants the marble look, but no one wants the hassle and maintenance. Natural marble…