Susan Dunis and Bettie Ward, 7th in a series
Artists either add the jewelry to an interior or they actually set the stage. I have had projects in the past 25 years that did both. If I had to say which single element in any given space would separate it from another, it would be the [...]
Rudy DeLeon, 6th in a series
There are some basic needs, in the form of human talent, which a professional interior designer MUST have in order to convert creativity into tangible work. Among these requirements is a top notch master upholsterer with an eye for detail and a propensity for transforming designer ideas into logically proportioned [...]
Roy Braswell, 4th in a series
I have always referred to Roy Braswell as “boy genius”. Because the years have just gone by too quickly, and I have no time to sort out dates, I cannot put the year on paper when I began working with Roy on his magnificent architectural designs, but we did begin [...]
Mac Chesney, 2nd in a series
I grew up in West Texas. It is a barren land with few trees and lots of big, open sky. There was not a lot of stimulation there in those years so kids were forced to make their own fun; the imagination was the best escape.
For this reason, many famous [...]
Carlton Church, 1st in a series
arranged somewhat chronologically….
It all began with a funky house on Morningside that had enough natural light to convince me it could be a home for my young family settling here in San Antonio, after 9 moves in 13 years. I had been influenced by the urban-ness of Chicago, the tropical [...]
Man’s best friend, always loyal and forgiving. The dog. They come in all shapes, colors, textures and sizes. Baxter Design Group is a very dog friendly environment. We welcome all dogs. Our clients, visitors, mailmen are greeted by at least one of our fury friends every day at BDG.
Below is a feature presentation of the [...]
On the last stop of her US tour, Nigella Lawson was in Atlanta to promote her new book, Nigella Christmas. The backdrop for the evening was the Atlanta History Center and while patrons tasted delectable spice cake-cupcakes and sipped cocktails, they were abuzz about their plans for the holidays.
The ever-so charming Lawson spoke about her [...]
A street with a mission! Organized by the Dragon Street Association in attempt to get people out on a week night, First Thursday is the once a month event that will ensure you a good time.
Businesses engage the public to keep design alive by extending their hours of operation until 9pm. With doors open, live [...]
With change comes controversy! However, I am not going to discuss the politics behind the new additions to the Dallas Arts District. Rather, I will focus on my experience sitting amongst Pritzker Prize winning architect Norman Foster. Norman Foster of Foster + Partners architectural firm and architect of the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House [...]
Back to the Big Apple!
There are no rules in New York. In fashion, in food, and decorum, and certainly not in design or décor. It is a place where I see a woman dressed in an outfit that would be perceived a costume in Texas, but is cutting edge fashion in Manhattan.
For this very reason, [...]
