Design

Dallas Real Estate News: With a Hot Market Ahead, Texas Homeowners Remodel to Boost Value Before Listing

By Joanna England / April 4, 2014 /

  Stager Karen Eubank said it best when she told me why some homes were flying off the market and others weren’t: If you’ve upgraded and invested in your home before listing, you’re almost certain to sell. If you haven’t, good luck. Apparently that’s the advice a lot of Texas homeowners are getting from their…

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Legendary Dallas Designer Emily Summers Featured in Architectural Digest

By Joanna England / March 27, 2014 /

Need more proof that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree? Then you’ll appreciate this lovely write-up of legendary Dallas interior designer Emily Summers in Architectural Digest.

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Monday Morning Millionaire: Handsome Estate on Falls Road Deserves a Gander Thanks to Expert Staging

By Joanna England / March 17, 2014 /

Homes of every size and price can benefit from a little staging help, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. That’s the motto of expert stager Karen Eubank, who has helped homeowners maximize profits through strategic design. While the bulk of her clients are selling homes between $200K and $600K, Karen is the go-to gal for Realtors looking to give their clients an edge in a competitive market.

Take this lovely estate for example. Karen consulted on this beautiful property, and while the architecture and finish-out is lovely and high-end, it had several stumbling-blocks that was keeping it from selling.

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Lifestylist Suzanne Felber Offers a Sneak Peek at New Bosch Line Coming to a Luxury Residence Near You

By Joanna England / March 11, 2014 /

By Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber

I’ll be the first to admit it, this Lifestylist is very curious, and I’m always in search of the newest, most innovative products and places.

While I was visiting the Thermador headquarters in Irvine, Calif., I was told there was a room full of Bosch appliances that hadn’t been introduced but would probably be shipping early Summer. Of course I had find it and to take a look as well as get photos that I could share with the CandysDirt.com readers.

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Watercolors Are Soft, Nostalgic, And Perfect For Decor Says Bernadette Schaeffler

By Joanna England / March 11, 2014 /

With soft edges and bright colors, McKinney artist Laura Moore‘s watercolor paintings are inspirational, especially to designer Bernadette Schaeffler. The artist, who painted Schaeffler’s Hi Line Drive storefront in 2012, has a way with color and form. With new digital apps on the market that can transform any photo into a watercolor painting, Schaeffler says the…

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