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National Preservation Month Focuses on Historic Dallas with Slate of Public Events

By Leah Shafer / March 30, 2016 /

Preservationists in Dallas have had plenty of opportunities to get outraged in the past few years as building after building of historic significance have faced the wrecking ball and lost. These treasures are gone forever, and this rash of destruction has inspired a reinvigorated, community-wide focus on preserving the older structures that make up part of Dallas’ vibrant and rich cultural…

Designer Barbara Gilbert Uses Psychology of Color to Create Breathtaking Spaces

By Leah Shafer / September 4, 2015 /

Dallas interior designer Barbara Gilbert is an expert in the psychology of color, creating carefully curated spaces that not only work visually, but positively impact function and use. Her attention to detail means you’ll find every inch accounted for in her designs in ways that often surprise and delight. One exampleL LED toe kicks in the kitchen,…

Russell Ross Creates Harmonious Interiors with Artist’s Eye, Set Designer’s Skills

By Leah Shafer / February 4, 2015 /

When Russell Ross took on his first interior design job, his bosses only let him make 50 percent of the design decisions and the pay was zero, but he was hooked. Turns out it was an addition to his family’s home in Oklahoma and his parents were in charge, so getting about half his design…

Sean Payton’s Vaquero Mansion Got a Lot of Buzz in 2014

By Joanna England / December 29, 2014 /

What didn’t we love about 2006 Brazos, Sean Payton’s beautiful and opulent Vaquero mansion that hit the market in January of 2014. This incredible home really has it all, from a disco with a lighted dancefloor that you wouldn’t believe, a luxurious garage, and a master suite you’d never have to leave. Five bedrooms, four full…

Countdown to Southlake: Hold On Video Girl, You Could Keep it Real in The Jonas Brothers’ Vaquero Mansion

By Joanna England / November 12, 2014 /

Hey You, we’re not in L.A. Baby. This will be the First Time you’ve thought to yourself “This is What I Go to School For — a mansion in Westlake’s exclusive Vaquero neighborhood owned by those sibling heartthrobs, the Jonas Brothers.” That’s what I thought, and it’s Got Me Going Crazy. We couldn’t Take a…