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    • D Home Celebrates the Best Builders (And The Hottest Home Building Trends)

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      May 24th, 2013 10:00am
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      Every year we reach out to more than 1,000 area home builders and ask them to vote on the best in Dallas. The list is devised from those companies and individuals who received the most amount of votes from their peers. The list is published in the current May/June issue of D Home, so you can pick up your copy or check out the winners in our directory. Go here. Sidenote: we recently threw a soiree at Ferrari’s in Addison to celebrate the winners. That group is fun.

      Back to business. Along with the list of winners, we reported the hottest home building trends. Do you agree with this list?

      Dramatic tile in powder baths

      Floating walnut cabinetry

      Domes over an entire hall or master bath

      Attractive floor finishes in the garage

      Phantom shades for terraces

      House security and entertainment systems controlled by iPad

      Tile heaters for master bath floors

      Wine storage refrigerators (100-130 bottles)

      Media and game room combinations

      Stand-alone tubs

      French doors

      Bigger kitchen nooks

      Cabanas

       

       


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    • Adriana Hoyos Opens in Dallas Design District

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      May 23rd, 2013 10:00am
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      Adriana

      Pieces from the new Adriana Hoyos showroom in the Dallas Design District. Photography by Jill Broussard.

      I had the pleasure of interviewing South American furniture designer Adriana Hoyos for a Shop Talk piece for this month’s D Home. She is a very busy lady. She opened her third U.S. showroom (she has 11 internationally) in Dallas last month. She designs projects for high-end clients and hotels around the world. She jets here and there and everywhere else (her original designs were sketched on an airplane napkin). The best part? She is a very lovely and humble woman.

      Check out her line at the new 3,500-square-foot showroom. It’s chock full of architectural-inspired designs such as tables, beds, sofas, and chairs. Hoyos told me that she pays much attention to the proportion of each piece with each one reflecting a sculpture of sorts. She also keeps the client’s need to customize in mind. The showroom features a Design Your Own program. Every item in the store is customizable with a choice of 11 finishes, five tops and up to 40 fabric options. You do the math. It’s an endless amount of possibilities. You can read more about Adriana and the showroom here.


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    • HESS Is Now Carrying Company C Furniture (And They’re Celebrating By Giving You 20 Percent Off!)

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      May 22nd, 2013 10:00am
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      CompanyCLakewood home furniture and accessory shop Hess is now carrying Company C furniture. The completely customizable furniture line includes sofas, ottomans, love seats, stools, and headboards in a multitude of fabrics, finishes, and trims. The line is known for their playful fabrics that come in a vibrant color wheel. Think punchy reds, deep turquoise and blues, and the perfect kiwi green. If you’re looking to add a splash of color to your home, it’s the furniture brand for you. Bonus: the line is made in the USA.

      To celebrate, Hess is offering 20 percent off all custom furniture orders from Company C. This is for a limited time, so hop in soon and place your order.


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    • Is This Table Crazy or Cool?

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      May 20th, 2013 12:04pm
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      AramWe asked five of our favorite florists and event planners (Todd Fiscus, Minh Nguyen, Jordan Payne, Robin Brogan, and Haile Wossen) to answer the simple question: Is this Vincent table by Michael Aram crazy or cool? You’ll love the responses, but you’ll have to pick up the May/June 2013 issue of D Home to see them.

      But today I’m turning the tables on you, reader. What do you think?

      P.S. If the answer is cool, you can find the table at Nest for $2,900.


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    • The Ultimate Trunk Show Hosted by I.B.C. Design Studio

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      May 15th, 2013 12:40pm
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      The Constantine bedding from Isabella Collections by Kathy Fielder.

      Local high-end bedding designer Kathy Fielder is opening up her I.B.C. Design Studio at 2000 Greenville Avenue for a trunk show and sale next Thursday, May 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. Her luxurious Isabella Collection (you can shop it at Horchow) will be the star of the show. Bedding, draperies, decorative pillows, and fabrics will be available, as well as one-of-a-kind samples at discounted prices. This is a rare opportunity to pick up discounted pieces!

      She has also invited some other locals to be a part of the fun. Glam Girl is selling jewels at affordable prices. Georgia Stuart, medical skincare specialist, is offering mini glycolic freshening peels and deep tissue hydration treatments for $40. Are you an antiques enthusiast? Rue Seven Seventy just got back from Paris and will bring their recently hand-picked selection of 18th and 19th century antiques. On the food front: Nora will be serving up their signature Afghan dishes. If you’re planning on attending, RSVP here: info@isabellacollection.com.

       


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    • Pretty Paper Flowers at Southern Fried Paper

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      May 14th, 2013 3:31pm
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      SFPPartyOne of our favorite stationary gals, Chelsea Carpenter, is throwing an open house and garden party tomorrow night to celebrate Southern Fried Paper’s relocation to the Design District. We’ve got the details over on BridalBuzz.

      She’s decorated the space with the coolest paper flowers to create a garden wonderland. We’re seeing paper flowers pop up in stores (Joslyn spotted some at West Elm) and it’s a fun alternative to the real thing. We all know I can’t keep real plants alive. Maybe I should give the paper version a try.

      Check out the party tomorrow from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and peruse her selection of stationary, art prints, and wine tags. The wine tags make the best hostess gifts.

       


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    • What Do You Serve at Brunch? (I’m Talking Alcoholic Beverages)

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      May 13th, 2013 1:26pm
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      I’m sick of the same ol’ Bloody Mary mix (Zing Zang + Tito’s) and mimosa (OJ +sorta cheap champagne) recipe. I need to mix it up (literally). Do you have a favorite brunch drink? I want to hear from you if so. This post is strictly for personal use. I’m shameless like that.

      Why am I asking? Well, I came across these glasses on sale at West Elm. They will match my new ombre hair color and I think they’d look good with a fun drink in them. Okay, reader. Ready, set, go.


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    • Modern Home Tour: Last Day to Buy Discounted Tickets!

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      May 10th, 2013 10:26am
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      5544 Waneta Drive is one of four homes on the tour. Designed by David Benners Architecture, the Greenway Parks home was built with sustainable features.

      You know spring has sprung when the home tours are in full effect. This weekend is no different with Saturday’s Spring Modern Home Tour benefiting the Dallas Architecture Forum. Tour four modern beauties designed by licensed architects on this self-driving tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Expect various design styles while staying in the modern aesthetic with materials like stainless steel, Lucite, walnut, clerstory windows, and smart use of light and space.

      The advance ticket price of $20 is available until 6 p.m. today. Purchase tickets here. Tickets will also be on sale for $25 each when purchased at one of the homes on Saturday (cash or check only!). Along with the Greenway Parks home (pictured above), two W2 designed homes and a Spun Creative Group house will be ready for your perusing pleasure.


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    • Missoni Trunk Show and Giveaway at Nest

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      May 9th, 2013 9:23am
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      MissoniThis month Nest is hosting a trunk show of Italian fashion house Missoni’s iconic home accessory line on May 16-18. You can expect to see (and shop) the pieces that have made the brand popular including colorful combinations of geometric and zigzag prints on towels, bedding, and throws. New this trunk show is a collection of candles with a signature scents inspired by Italy.

      Stock up at the trunk show: Nest is offering 20 percent off all Missoni merchandise that weekend. Can’t wait for May 16 to think about Missoni? Nest is hosting a giveaway on their blog. Click here to enter to win a Missoni towel!


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    • Save the Date: Five, Six, Seven, Eight at Holly Johnson Gallery

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      May 7th, 2013 4:00pm
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      Undulating Hips, 2013, oil on canvas, 36 1/2 x 62 inches

      Joslyn’s got the details (and a cute story about her hope for her girl’s emerging love of art) about artist David Aylsworth’s latest show at the Holly Johnson Gallery next week. See it here.

      I’m using this post as an unabashed excuse to share the work you see above. It’s pretty great, right?

      If you want to see more, head over to the Holly Johnson Gallery for opening night on May 18 from 6 to 8. Catch the exhibition of Aylsworth’s oil on canvas paintings through the summer. It ends August 10.


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