THE RHYTHM OF DESIGN
There’s an inherent parallel between music and interior design believes Esther Boivin of Esther Boivin Interiors in Scottsdale, Arizona. Just as music is the language of the soul, design is the language of the heart. Both bring life to the world around us. A mezzo-soprano, Boivin sees a similarity in their elements. “The opera is […]
EYE CANDY FOR THE SOUL
Barbara kittrell and her husband, david, have long been captivated by the magical art of glassmaking. They opened their first stained glass studio in the Olla Podrida in North Dallas in 1980, where they taught classes, sold supplies and specialized in custom architectural leaded glass. In 1990, expanding on their love for the medium, they […]
LUXURY SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
One of the biggest trends in recent years has been in outdoor living: creating areas that accommodate everything from simple patios to fully furnished spaces worthy of dinner party invites and long days spent out in the fresh air. Naturally, those spaces are designed according to the actual living style of the homeowner, and with the […]
PERFECT HARMONY
WHEN JACLYNN CAUTHORN was a young girl, her grandmother would place her in front of her grand piano each year for an annual birthday photo. Little did young Jaclynn realize that this ritual would imprint a love for pianos in her heart. It was her passion for the beauty of a piano and her love for […]
STEERING CLEAR
FOLKS HAILING FROM THE PANHANDLE in Texas are familiar with a breed of cattle called Texas longhorn, whose signature horns can extend up to 100 inches. In today’s new world they are perfect social-distancing markers, as illuminated in the imagination of native Texan and artist Ginger Fox. She recently found inspiration in the cattle for a new […]
SEAL OF PROTECTION
THE OLD ADAGE “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” accurately describes Fiber-Seal’s mindset when preserving high-end furnishings. Now approaching an impressive 50 years in business, the company has serviced a multitude of homes and businesses across Dallas-Fort Worth and the nation since its inception in 1971. Imagine your favorite local sports hero […]
THE FINEST NATURAL DÉCOR
MICAH GILBERT was raised to have an appreciation for the earth. His mother, Empress Gilbert, has had a deep-rooted passion for nature ever since she was introduced to minerals back in 1982. Soon after, she started collecting different minerals to share with friends and family, which developed into a small, home-based business. Micah Gilbert grew […]
NEW LEVEL OF LUXE
DISCERNING HOME DÉCOR SHOPPERS need look no further than Living Modern Furnishings & Design for exceptional interior furnishings and personalized service. Each visit to the showroom is a curated and crafted experience that connects design with the individuals who seek it. “We enjoy working with all kinds of clients. The services we offer help a […]
WOOD WONDERLAND
IMPRESSIONS FLOORING COLLECTION has many unique flooring options for those looking to update their floor-ing. Having so many options can be a double-edged sword, though, because it can quickly turn into information overload for someone who doesn’t work in the flooring industry. How do you know which details to pay attention to and which options to […]
PITCH PERFECT
SWROTE FRANK E. MORTON in a January 1910 issue of The Diapason, about the man responsible for the stately, single-keyboard 1835 Henry Erben pipe organ that sits proudly in the Edythe Bates Old Chapel (named after an organist and longtime patron of Festival Hill) on the renowned Round Top Festival Institute’s campus in Round Top, Texas. […]
