Dallas Design

Cantoni Kicks It Up for Thrift Studio Fundraiser To Honor Dwell With Dignity

By Joanna England / September 25, 2014 /

Last week Wednesday we were hopping all over town, from open houses to D Magazine’s Best Doctor at ZaZa to Cantoni, the modern furniture retailer and design studio, on Alpha Road in North Dallas. Cantoni threw open their doors to honor the nonprofit Dwell with Dignity and host its highly anticipated fundraiser, ThriftStudio. Guests indulged…

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Bernadette Schaeffler Offers Tips For a Stylish, Budget-Friendly Bedroom

By Joanna England / September 24, 2014 /

We’re all looking for ways to maximize our style on a budget, but for those who want high-fashion interiors on a dime, it takes some thought and care to do it right. Interior designer Bernadette Schaeffler says that beautiful rooms don’t have to pull on your purse strings. She offered several great tips to achieving…

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Philip Johnson House on Strait Lane Listed for $27.5 Million With David Nichols

By Candy Evans / September 22, 2014 /

Alan Peppard (heart heart) breaks the news on this one: the architecturally significant home of  Naomi Aberly and Larry Lebowitz at 10210 Strait Lane hits the market this week.  This is the home that the New York Times has called a “mega-version of the Lake Pavilion that Johnson designed on the grounds of his Glass House in New…

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Vintage Indian Blanket Lover? Catch Barry Friedman’s Book Debut at Antèks Sept. 20

By Joanna England / September 3, 2014 /

You know how much we at CandysDirt.com love Jason Lenox’s brand of artful rustic decor. My favorite pieces in the store are Jason’s custom-designed silver and turquoise boxes and his impressive collection of Pendleton blankets. If you’re a fan of Indian blankets, then you absolutely cannot miss the new coffee table book from Barry Friedman.…

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More Homeowners Are Staying Put, Renovating in 2014, Says New Realtor.com Report

By Joanna England / July 24, 2014 /

With more than two thirds of homeowners planning home renovations in the next 6 months, it’s no wonder that contractors and builders are busier than a Realtor’s phone come springtime. But why are more homeowners planning to renovate? According to a survey from Realtor.com and Move Inc., besides improving a home’s function and aesthetic (32…

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