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To Do This Weekend: Shopping, House Ogling, And More Shopping

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By Joslyn Taylor
Post date:
April 27th, 2012 12:43pm
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Events

Whether you’re hankering for some house ogling or itching to get your shop on, there are weekend happenings aplenty for all you design obsessed peeps out there…

First up, Calyspo Home in The Plaza at Preston Center is in the midst of its “Friends and Family” sale. Through this Saturday, their nearest and dearest will score 20% off everything in the store (yes, all the metallic cowhide rugs, and fluffy pillows, and art books, and sculptural furniture, and vases…).

Just tell them we sent you.

Then pause for some peeking into pretty houses at the 21st annual Hollywood Home Tour.

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For All You Planners Out There, Some Design Goodness…Next Weekend

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By Joslyn Taylor
Post date:
April 13th, 2012 6:42am
Category:
Events

I am not a fly by the seat of my pants kind of gal. I long to be, I do, as spontaneity is just so much cooler than being all buttoned up and organized, but I’m just not wired that way. Occasionally I do throw caution to the wind… but I usually schedule exactly when I’m going to do it.

For those of you kindred planning spirits, I present you with a couple of activities for next weekend (giving you ample time to plan ahead…I know how you roll). Also, my crew is hitting the road shortly for a week of planned spontaneity at the beach, so it was now or never.

But, if I wasn’t going to be busy frolicking in the sun and sand, I would definitely be hitting up The Dallas Flea and checking out that house above (among others) slated to be on the White Rock Modern Home Tour next weekend. Yep, both things would be on my calendar. In Pen.

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Joseph Minton Antiques Launches Its Borgias Unveiled Window Installation

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By Laura Kostelny
Post date:
April 5th, 2012 3:44pm
Category:
Design

Everyone knows how much I love television. And as mentioned yesterday, I like telling you what to do. So let’s combine the two, shall we? Big things are happening over at Joseph Minton Antiques tonight. Here’s the story: the second season of Showtime’s The Borgias will begin on Sunday night. In honor of its return, Showtime has enlisted 10 shops around the country to produce window installations showcasing the 10 themes from the show using select items from Vand M.com. Justin Seitz is leading the charge here in Dallas, and I can’t wait to see it!

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Go See Pretty Photos by Allison V. Smith (and Many Others) at Art Galleries at TCU

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By Laura Kostelny
Post date:
April 4th, 2012 3:26pm
Category:
Art

I have some ideas about what you should do tomorrow night, and going to see the Color Pictures exhibit at the Art Galleries of TCU is one of them. “Don’t boss me around,” you’re saying. Well, I’m sorry. I would be remiss if I didn’t order you to point the car in the direction of Fort Worth to see works by Allison V., John Baldessari, Sarah Charlesworth, Stephen Shore, and more. This exhibit—organzied by Francis Colpitt— chronicles “the merger of art and photography from the 1970s to the present.” The opening reception is from 6 to 8 pm. Have fun. Photo by Allison V. Smith.

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

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By Rhonda Reinhart
Post date:
March 9th, 2012 10:38am
Category:
Events

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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Last Night We Celebrated the 101 Best Designers in Dallas with Tiny Blue Horses, Fuchsia Orchids, and Celadon Glass Rocks

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By Joslyn Taylor
Post date:
March 9th, 2012 10:22am
Category:
Design District


And that was just the decor dreamed up by the über cool team at Avant Garden. (As captured on my iPhone…Sorry for the less than stellar photos, but the scene was so good I just had to share.)

Last night’s party at The Dallas Contemporary celebrating the city’s top design talent also included a kickin’ band, witty remarks from our fearless leader Laura K, a formidable cheese spread, a room full of immensely creative and stylish peeps, and gift boxes brimming with warm chocolate chip cookies from Tiff’s Treats for the ride home. (Oh Tiff, how did I ever live without you?)

It was a good time.  So good in fact that I might be sporting a bit of a hangover this morning.

Maybe.

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

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By Rhonda Reinhart
Post date:
March 1st, 2012 2:15pm
Category:
Events

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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Mark Your Calendar: Great Big Texas Home Show

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By Rhonda Reinhart
Post date:
February 7th, 2012 11:45am
Category:
Events

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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Feed and Furnish at Nest

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By Peggy Levinson
Post date:
February 1st, 2012 6:41pm
Category:
Events

Furnish and Feed Invite

There are so many good things about this event—let me count the ways. First, it’s a good cause simply because hunger in our fair city is not seasonal and doesn’t end when we put away the Christmas decorations. Second, if you take canned goods, baby food, diapers, etc. to Nest you get a discount on purchases up to 20%—the best part being that if you are the bringer of the most, you get a sweet $500 gift certificate. Third, Nest always throws fun parties (I know because I’ve been to all of them), with great energy and interesting people. The party is February 9 and benefits City Square. But, don’t be the Scrooge that only brings an old dusty can of turnips. Nobody wants them, and besides their “use by” date was probably 2008.

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

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By Rhonda Reinhart
Post date:
January 25th, 2012 12:50pm
Category:
Events

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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Get 10 Percent Off a Treasure at Nest

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By Laura Kostelny
Post date:
January 18th, 2012 4:27pm
Category:
Design

It’s after 4 p.m., and you need a treat. Good news! Nest is offering 10 percent off any regularly priced item. So go here, hit “print,” and then get in your car and point it in the direction of McKinney Avenue.  You’re welcome!

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Win Tickets to the First Ever Dallas Modern Home Tour

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By Rhonda Reinhart
Post date:
January 18th, 2012 2:03pm
Category:
Events

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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Super Sidewalk Sale at McGannon and Scott + Cooner This Weekend

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By Laura Kostelny
Post date:
January 17th, 2012 3:01pm
Category:
Design

Do you have some money burning a hole in your pocket. Neither do I, but that will not stop me from heading down to the Design District for some great bargains at the sidewalk sale this weekend. McGannon Showroom and Scott + Cooner do this only twice a year—so you should make it a point to get down there, too. The sale is to the trade only on Thursday and open to the public on Friday and Saturday. Hope to see you there!

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Mark Your Calendar: 3rd Annual Collin County Home and Garden Show

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By Rhonda Reinhart
Post date:
January 13th, 2012 9:06am
Category:
Events

More than 150 vendors are set to gather at the Allen Event Center the weekend of February 17 for the third installment of the Collin County Home and Garden Show. Exhibitors will highlight the latest in gardening, landscaping, kitchen and bath trends, remodeling, and more. Plus, Donna Moss from Donna Decorates Dallas, of whom you all had quite a bit to say right here, will be in attendance. Tickets are $7.50-$9.50. Go here for a coupon for $1 off admission.

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Beauty on the Brain

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By Peggy Levinson
Post date:
November 9th, 2011 11:47am
Category:
Art

Dallas Institute

Last month DHome featured 10 Most Beautiful Houses in Dallas, next month DMagazine celebrates the 10 Most Beautiful Women in Dallas. This weekend the Dallas Institute is hosting a three day seminar called “Longing for Beauty.” Not only do I love, love the Dallas Institute but this title really makes me think, simply because long is such a strong verb—almost meaning something between need and want. The idea that Gail Thomas has written about and will be speaking about is really as fundamental as humans’ need for beauty. If everything we built was not only functional, but beautiful also, how much more pleasant would our city be? My description of this principle is lame at best, try to get a ticket to Friday or Saturday to hear the real deal. “Beauty is truth, truth beauty–that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.”  John Keats

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