Model Unit-Astor

Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 9:00 | Category : Interior Transformations, Lifestyle, Textiles
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(Part one of two)
There has been a decorative invasion at The Broadway and BDG is the guilty party.  We were asked to design two of The Broadway’s model units to give prospective condo owners a better idea of how their space can be used.  To showcase the dramatic transformation of going from an empty box [...]

Estate Sale Steals

Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 9:00 | Category : Interior Transformations, Textiles
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Sometimes you can run across that diamond in the rough while rummaging through the local garage and/ or estate sales.  I never start the day expecting to find that fabulous jewel,  but when I do it turns out to be a real gem.  Below are two pieces that were rescued and revamped to create spectacular [...]

Trash to Treasure

Tuesday, 19 January 2010, 9:00 | Category : Interior Transformations, Textiles
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Many things today are not made quite like they used to be, so when you spot that little something hidden in an estate sale you can’t help but want to revive and resurrect it.  These two little antique relics were found in a Dallas salvage yard.  They once served as feet for an old cast [...]

Fab Rehab

Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 9:00 | Category : Interior Transformations, Lifestyle, Textiles
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Not the kind of rehab that plagues the tabloids, but rehab for your furniture.  It is only natural that our style, taste and ideas change with the seasons, so what does that leave us with?  It leaves behind pieces that are still in great condition but seem to be stuck back in time, or out [...]

Bed-Head on the East Coast

Thursday, 30 July 2009, 9:00 | Category : Interior Transformations
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There is a new strain of bed-head alive on the east coast. It is creatively liberating, it is unpredictable, and it is highly contagious. More importantly, this case of bed-head is making designers and homeowners alike re-think their traditional approach to the bedroom’s crown jewel, the headboard.

Photo Courtesy: www.nymag.com
In Richard Christiansen’s Bowery Hotel apartment, he [...]

What do I do with my shelves?

It seems so simple, but is ironically one of the most common questions I get when helping to accessorize a client’s home. The obvious answer would seem to be an arrangement of proportional books, pictures and coordinating accessories. But, why not make functional beautiful as well?
More and more, I find that designers and homeowners alike [...]

Lights On

Urban Electric is my favorite lighting company in the whole world.  Hands down. For you guys out there that do not know about Urban Electric, I’ll be more than happy to give you a little background information.
Urban Electric is a high-end lighting company based out of North Charleston, South Carolina. They have a staff of [...]

Refresh into Summer: Dallas, Texas

I love to change my home accents with the season. This summer is off to a HOT start, so what better way to cool things down than to start with your home? Pack away those heavy linens and drab accessories and unveil refreshing accents full of color.
Dallas is thriving with shops for home décor (both [...]

Plum Perfect

A rich, sophisticated, electric color, Plum is a dramatic statement in both traditional and modern décor. This derivative of purple is full of energy and holds hints of pink and raspberry in its body. Plum is perfect as a room’s overall color or as a punch of power in decorative accents.
(1) Gia Graham’s pairing of [...]

Light Your Fire!

Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 9:00 | Category : Artist Spotlight, Interior Transformations
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Let’s face it, we all need a little bit of help and inspiration sometimes; especially when it comes to decorating. Whether it’s that “to die for” new rug or the “greatest accessory ever” from the local antique store, something inspires you to move forward and start planning your space.
I happened to stumble across photographer Paul [...]