Glam in Atlanta

A city known as an abundant resource for antiques and with its colonial homes abound, Atlanta is witnessing a new, emerging trend of using touches of glamour to update, freshen, and modernize their everyday surroundings.
Whether the result of a new generation of Atlantans, the influence of transplants, or the nouveau chic mindset of making old [...]

BDG & SAMMinistries Provide a Home for those in Need

On a daily basis, BDG has the wonderful opportunity to create fresh, newly decorated homes and environments for our clients. The combination of various textures, colors and materials create spaces that not only offer shelter, but also provide warmth, security, encouragement and inspiration. As interior designers, we are privileged to enter the sanctuary of our [...]

Trends Through Travel

A Common Link Between San Antonio, Palm Springs & Manhattan
There is something intriguing about creating designs from scissors and paper.
Remember paper dolls and origami? I am reminded of these as I see cut-outs enhancing design from coast to coast.
San Antonio is  always decorated with paper cut-outs called papel picado during the annual Fiesta season and [...]

Artist: David Wiseman

Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 9:00 | Category : Artist Spotlight
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I was amazed the first time I discovered the “Collage” chandelier by young artist, David Wiseman. He’s definitely got scalent.  (Skill and talent combined, because it goes hand in hand.) I love how his vision of a light fixture are pieces of organically shaped metal and porcelain which encompass glowing bulbs of light .
My favorite [...]

Cultural Check

“Keep (Ft. Worth), Austin Weird!”
Let’s leave that one to Austin.
The only thing separating Ft. Worth from Austin, Texas is the bumper sticker on its back. But don’t let it fool you; this Cowtown is “artsy fartsy” with the best of them.
The Gang: The Amon Carter Museum, Kimbell Art Museum and Modern Art Museum of Fort [...]

Old Yeller

Don’t be a Yellow Belly, add some spice to your life with this classic, sassy color to mix up your space and your wardrobe!
Pair yellow with the stark contrast of white and you have a clean, sophisticated palette.  Use yellow with a warm neutral gray and add touch of black for a contemporary twist. Add [...]

The BDG Team is Online

The launch of our new blog is an exciting opportunity to share our ideas and insights into the world of design, fashion, travel and lifestyle in general. Our team at BDG has grown exponentially, and I am thrilled to showcase a few of BDG’s many talented designers and design team.
Each Tuesday Casey, Holly and Melanie [...]