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    • When I Met the Calvin Chair, It Was Love at First Seat

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      March 14th, 2012 12:36pm
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      The Calvin chair by Massoud, $1,199 at Neiman Marcus

      Here’s how my furniture shopping has gone this week: I needed a desk. So I looked everywhere. I probably looked at 1 billion places. Couldn’t find an acceptable desk. I thought I might die desk-less. Then, finally, with a little help from my mom, I found a desk. Whew. That was hard. But now I need a chair to go with the desk! Oh, will it ever end? I’ve only looked at half a billion places so far, but I’ve encountered a different kind of problem. I found a chair—the chair, actually—but it’s way beyond my budget. Let me introduce you to the Calvin chair. Isn’t it a beauty? The yellow houndstooth, the black leather seat, the nailhead trim—I love it all. If you love it, too, and you have a spare $1,199 lying around, Neiman Marcus can hook you up.

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    • Organizing Expert Lorraine Brock Tries To Help a Disastrous D Home Desk

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      March 9th, 2012 10:38am
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      Lorraine Brock of Get Organized!

      Laura admits that her desk is a disaster. So I didn’t feel bad when I sent a picture of her cluttered workspace to organizing guru Lorraine Brock and asked for help. Lorraine took a look and replied with a laundry list of tips LK could use to revamp her cubicle. She also had this to say: “Seeing this photo makes me want to get in my car and drive straight to the location of this desk and give it the makeover it deserves.” Well, Lorraine, I’m happy to report that Laura took your advice to heart and has made great strides in de-cluttering her desk. It’s a work in progress, of course, but we’ll get there. I just know it.

      To see Lorraine’s tips and some before and after pics of the desk that dare not speak its name, please jump. And check out Lorraine live and in person when she speaks at this weekend’s Great Big Texas Home Show.

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    • Find Out How Much Your Treasures Are Worth at Antiques at the Alexander

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      March 1st, 2012 2:15pm
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      Here’s one for the Antiques Roadshow fans. On Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., bring your china, art, antiques, collectibles, textiles, and more to the Alexander Mansion for Antiques at the Alexander. Put on by the Dallas Woman’s Forum, the event will bring together a bevy of Dallas-area appraisal experts to help you determine the worth of those family heirlooms that have been passed down throughout the generations. Appraisals are $20 for one item or $50 for three items. You can also attend a series of lectures for $10 each. Topics include “Taking Care of Your Antiques,” “What’s It Worth? How Appraisers Determine Value,” and more. Complimentary Champagne and light bites help sweeten the deal. Call 214-823-4533 for tickets, or purchase at the door.

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    • It’s the Last Week To Vote in the Best of Big D Shopping Poll

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      February 28th, 2012 11:23am
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      Have you voted in the Best of Big D Readers’ Choice shopping poll yet? If so, awesome. But did you know you can vote every single day? Well, you can. You have until March 4 to weigh in with your opinions on the best of the best in Dallas. Categories include best gift shop, best traditional furniture store, best home accessories store, best garden shop, and so many more. Vote now!

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    • Vote Now in the Best of Big D Readers’ Choice Shopping Poll

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      February 20th, 2012 12:10pm
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      It’s Best of Big D time again! And that means you have the chance to make your voice heard in our readers’ choice surveys. The shopping poll opened today, and there are several new categories to vote on. In addition to gift shop, garden shop, home accessories store, etc., we now have categories for traditional furniture store, modern furniture store, and more. You can vote once a day for the next two weeks. Use your laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone — and use it often. You want your favorites to win, right? Winners will be announced in the August issue of D Magazine and the September/October issue of D Home. Vote now right here!

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    • Mark Your Calendar: Great Big Texas Home Show

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      February 7th, 2012 11:45am
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      The Great Big Texas Home Show is coming to great big Cowboys Stadium on March 9 and sticking around through March 11. Besides getting ideas for decorating, gardening, home improvement, and more, attendees will also have the chance to meet several HGTV stars. Chip Wade from Designed to Sell, William Moss of Dig In, and Bryan Baeumler of Disaster DIY will be in attendance. One-day tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Buy them here.

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    • Second Home Spotlight: Martis Camp at Lake Tahoe

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      January 30th, 2012 2:38pm
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      Real Estate

      No matter the season, there’s always something to do at Martis Camp, a private gated community situated on 2,177 acres between Truckee, California, and North Lake Tahoe in the Martis Valley. In winter, you can hit the slopes—the property offers private ski access via the Martis Camp Express. And in summer, try the Tom Fazio 18-hole golf course. There are also 26 miles of trails, a tennis pavilion, a fishing lake, and an all-purpose venue called the Family Barn, where residents can bowl, watch movies, play indoor basketball, attend concerts, and more. These amenities must be paying off because home buyers have been scooping up property. Martis Camp just announced more than 90 property sales in 2011 totaling $90.2 million. Since sales launched in 2006, 50 homes have been completed, 82 are under construction, and 68 are in the design process. Homesites begin in the $500,000s, and custom homes start at $1,995,000. Jump for more scenes from Martis Camp.

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    • Go on a Shopping Spree at the Gypsy Wagon Swap and Flea

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      January 25th, 2012 12:50pm
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      The Gypsy Wagon always has some fun event on the calendar, but the outdoor Swap and Flea that’s going down this Sunday sounds like it might be the best one yet. Carley Seale and Co. have hand selected 20 vendors to set up shop outside the store for one day only. The vendors are mostly just regular people who happen to have some treasures that need new homes. Think vintage goodies and home decor. But these folks aren’t the only ones with “massively crazy deals.” The Gypsy Wagon will have a bargain booth, too. It will be set up inside the store and inside Gertie A Go-Go, the absolutely adorable 1966 Airstream trailer that serves as the Gypsy Wagon on wheels. There will be discounted winter clothes, retired store displays, clearance items, and some surprises from the Seale garage. Besides all that, Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe and Trailercakes will be on the premises from 11:30 am-1:30 pm to serve up some food-truck goodness. The sale starts at 11 am and goes through 5 pm.

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    • Top 10 Things To Know About Gary Riggs and the New Gary Riggs Home Showroom

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      January 19th, 2012 4:12pm
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      Interior Designers

      1. The new Gary Riggs Home showroom, located across from the Galleria, is a whopping 45,000 square feet.

      2. Price points range from $7.50 to $25,000.

      3. All merchandise was hand selected by Riggs himself.

      4. Brands include Ralph Lauren, Baker, Henredon, Sherrill, Century, and more.

      5. You can find everything from gifts and home accessories to artwork, furniture, and bedding.

      6. The showroom also carries Riggs’ private line, Gary Riggs Art in Design.

      7. Riggs and his team offer full interior design services.

      8. Customization is available to fit each client.

      9. There are thousands of fabrics to choose from.

      10. The looks on display range from ultra-contemporary to very traditional.

      *And a bonus No. 11: In a former life, Riggs helped create sets for the likes of Donny & Marie and the original Footloose. I’m pretty angry that I didn’t know this piece of information until now. So angry, in fact, I want to do this. Don’t bother me for the next two minutes and 47 seconds.

      Jump for a peek inside the new showroom (photos by Mark Herron).

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    • Win Tickets to the First Ever Dallas Modern Home Tour

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      January 18th, 2012 2:03pm
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      The Dallas Modern Home Tour includes beauties such as this house at 3602 Hillside Dr.

      I have two pieces of good news for you today. First, there’s an exciting new home tour in town. And, second, the nice folks who are organizing the tour have two pairs of tickets to give away to two lucky D Home blog readers. The first ever Dallas Modern Home Tour is set for Saturday, January 28, from 11 am-6 pm and will feature 12 contemporary homes that exemplify modern living. During the self-guided driving tour, expect to see everything from floating staircases and glass entryways to gourmet kitchens and spa-quality baths, as well as unique ways designers and architects have incorporated eco-friendly elements such as recycled materials, rainwater collection systems, and natural ventilation. Sounds pretty great, right? And even better if it’s free, huh? Well, the first two of you who email me at rhonda.reinhart@dmagazine.com will get to go for free, and you’ll even get to bring a friend. Go ahead, press send. There’s a pair of tickets with your name on ’em! If you don’t win, don’t fret. You can still purchase tickets for the tour. They’re $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event and can be purchased here. Jump for more photos of homes on the tour.

      UPDATE: TICKETS ARE GONE. THANKS FOR PLAYING.

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