GLAM SLAM
Monica Wilcox was no stranger to deadline pressure from her client. The first time they worked together six years ago, he knew exactly what he wanted. He preferred—no, insisted—that the design, decoration and install be completed in just two weeks, and without input from his wife. “She was away on business in China, and he […]
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
When interior designer Kay Genua suggested hot pink leather chairs for her client’s living room, he said, “I love it!” And just like that, they were off on another design adventure. Genua is a native of Fort Worth, who honed her skills working in the fashion industry in New York City and Dallas. She is […]
HISTORY AND HERITAGE
When designing a room, the last thing that Gene Kerns and Dean Warden want you to do is select a cookie-cutter look from a catalog. The owners of Heritage Antiques & Interiors in Dallas suggest that home design be sewn together with stories and pieces that stretch through time. One’s living room shouldn’t have a […]
AWAKENING
There was never a question, even from childhood, that Michelle Sakhai would make her living as an artist. “Art has been my life since I was born,” she says. “It is part of my being.” She cut her teeth drawing and painting with watercolors, but at the early age of 13 transitioned to oil painting […]
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
Once upon a time, hosts were tucked away in the kitchen, preparing food and drink while their guests enjoyed conversation and laughter in the dining room. These days, the design trends have torn down those walls, and the kitchen has become a place for all to congregate. “It’s almost like blending the kitchen, the living […]
DECORATIVE HARDWARE AND MORE
All kitchen equipment is not created equal—just ask Eric Neel, owner and president of The Jarrell Company, a luxury appliance dealership based in University Park, an exclusive enclave and suburb of Dallas. From its start in 1956, The Jarrell Company has been helping homeowners, builders and designers find the perfect appliances, plumbing options and decorative […]
THE ART OF COLLABORATION
Anchored by main street, grapevine’s historic district is a destination full of food, art, shopping and entertainment, and Holder Dane Gallery & Art Studios sits in the middle of it all. For 12 years, the gallery has introduced the community to a host of both nationally recognized and skilled local artists. “While we represent more […]
A CULINARY SANCTUARY
Seasoned travelers know big cities often hide their best eateries in quiet neighborhoods or nondescript strip centers. Such is the case with Salum Restaurant, an intimate venue artfully camouflaged amid a modest row of retailers on Cole Avenue in Uptown Dallas. “This used to be a doctor’s office,” says the chef and owner, Abraham Salum, […]
MODERN MOUNTAIN
Nestled into a wooded lot near Celina, Texas, this new-construction home is designed to embrace nature, family and life’s simple joys. Interior designer Stephanie Kratz is well known for having an endless supply of ideas, which came in handy when COVID-related supply change challenges required some problem-solving. Through a very thoughtful process, Kratz and her […]
BUILDING A HOME
Just 25 miles from Dallas, Midlothian is a rapidly growing, not-so-well-kept secret. With an innovative and successful school district, traditions such as seasonal festivals and parades, a thriving downtown area, an arts festival, and a community that strives to bring people together, this small city has become a haven for busy families. That sense of […]
