Design

Art And Decor Collide as SMINK Presents “Art of The Chair” in Dallas Design District Showroom

By Joanna England / January 21, 2014 /

Celebrate excellent design in a gallery setting at SMINK right now, as this Design District showroom celebrates “The ART of the Chair.” The exhibition is a brief introduction of incredible chair designs, including two classic pieces from Arflex and a few new designs from Tacchini. Mårten Claesson, Eero Koivisto, and Ola Rune joined forces to develop the…

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Need a Fancy Staycation? CultureMap Finds The Swankiest Hotel Rooms For Your In-Town Getaway

By Joanna England / January 17, 2014 /

Photo: Extreme Wow Suite, W Dallas Hotel Credit: W Hotels I showed this CultureMap slideshow to a friend who lives in Seattle and she said (rather predictably): “That’s in Dallas? That doesn’t look like Dallas at all!” What is it with people having this internal stereotype of what looks “Dallas” and what doesn’t. Do these…

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San Antonio Real Estate News: HuffPo Features 1970s Time Warp in Castle Hills Listed by Kuper Realty

By Joanna England / January 13, 2014 /

This listing from Diana Gonzalez of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty out of San Antonio is making the rounds at HuffPo and Curbed. It’s an incredibly preserved 1970s mecca that will have you doing the “Time Warp.” Inside 1410 Grey Oak Dr. you’ll find swag lamps, wood paneling, and a kitchen that could be straight out…

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Need Inspiration For a Superbowl-Worthy Home Theater? These Amazing Homes Deliver

By Joanna England / January 10, 2014 /

It happens every year: People scramble to buy huge big-screen TVs ahead of the most anticipated football game in America — the Superbowl. Instead of doing that, why don’t you buy one of these amazing homes that already has a home theater with a projector? They are an excellent way to watch America’s biggest game.

Not only are they large and offer amenities like wet bars and plush seating, but home theaters are great investments for year-round enjoyment. Soak up these amazing ideas for your personal theater before the big game on Feb. 2, or just buy one of these listings and negotiate in the great furnishings (and maybe an order or two of hot wings).

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Friday Four Hundred: You Could Own HGTV ‘Design Star’ Contestant Jany Lee’s Merriman Park Home

By Joanna England / January 10, 2014 /

You know how much we love HGTV here at CandysDirt.com. We’re tuned in pretty much ALL THE TIME. Are there any other channels?

So when we got a little ring from Maribeth Peters about a cool new East Dallas home from a former HGTV Design Star contestant, our ears perked up and we were champing at the bit!

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