Dallas Designer

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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Decorating For The Holidays: Bernadette Schaeffler Brings Germany to Dallas With Glitzy, Glamorous Results

By Joanna England / December 17, 2013 /

Of course, with a design repertoire like Bernadette Schaeffler’s, you know that when Christmas comes around, she pulls out the stops. Still, her decor is both traditional and glamorous, with metallic accents adding to the wow-factor of her bright red ornaments. Considering her home’s palette, this is a natural combination. Christmas in my home country…

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I'm On a (House) Boat: Life on The Water Can Inspire, Says Bernadette Schaeffler

By Joanna England / August 12, 2013 /

I spent last week in San Diego, and the gorgeous weather was just the balm my poor over-heated brain needed. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to live close to the beach, or on the water, even. Turns out I’m not the only one who wants to seek refuge from the heat and…

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Is An Interior Designer Worth The Investment? If You Value Your Time And Money It Is, Says Margaret Chambers

By Joanna England / June 28, 2013 /

In this world of HGTV and do-it-yourself reality shows, many homeowners may have the misperception that hiring an interior designer is not valuable. And while there is a range of interior designers doing business, the benefits of hiring a skilled, recognized and certified ASID interior designer will have big dividends for the homeowner in the long run. Be on the lookout for unskilled, amateur “decorators” who lack training and certification.

Let’s go through some of the most common myths about hiring an interior designer.

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