A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST
A staple of the Dallas arts scene since the ’80s, Randy Groden has returned to his roots after extensive time traveling the world, from Hawaii to Portugal and all along the Mediterranean, from Rome to Cyprus. There is once again in Dallas an R. Groden Gallery. Works by the seasoned artist fill the walls, a sumptuous collection […]
SCULPTURAL ART
Our earth has created many incredible beauties that are widely cherished in the form of exquisite crystals and minerals. Homes and offices are often adorned with natural specimens that serve as stunning decorative elements and elevate the aesthetics of any space. Although minerals are often left in their original forms, specimens are sometimes sliced or […]
BEAUDRY’S NEXT MOVE IS BIG
Anyone who has visited Mary Beaudry’s gallery and frame shop on Dragon Street can attest to her talent for identifying and developing indie artists, curating a vast array of framing options and amassing an eclectic collection of artworks over four decades. Even if you know that her collection of more than 5,000 treasures includes a […]
AWAKEN THE WALLS WITH GLASS
There is some real meaning behind the old proverb “You can’t rush greatness.” Artist David Gappa is not in the habit of hurrying through the creation of his glassblowing masterpieces. He purposefully shapes and cuts the glass as he moves it in and out of the furnace and then slowly cools it so as not […]
ROOTED IN RUGS
Arguably, the rug is the foundation of a room’s design elements. Its design, whether minimalist or intricate, sets the tone for the space and makes way for the right furniture, lighting and décor. Keeping this in mind, the nearly 30-year-old business RenCollection is pivoting back to its roots and keeping its focus on where it all started: rugs. […]
A KNOCKOUT
Nestled in Dallas’ Decorative Center, TKO Associates is not a new kid on the block. In business for four decades, it’s become the go-to company for top residential and commercial hardware, plumbing fixtures and more. But, of course, every business has its origin story, and for founder Betsy Hoag, it began with a dictionary. It was […]
FUSS-FREE FURNISHINGS
With relocations to Texas on the rise, the upwardly mobile (or just plain mobile) have found a home furnishings solution in Nickson, a subscription-based service that leases everything you could need in your new home, from TVs to wine keys, pillows to plush sofas. Nickson takes something painful and makes it painless by doing the heavy lifting for […]
VISUAL IMAGING
Marsh King, oil on linen, 48″ x 60″ Charleston artist Wilfred Spoon has always had a love for the visual. Immersing himself in picture books, maps and paintings since youth, he was fascinated with studying how shapes interact. Eventually, he found he had a natural talent for painting and representing visual images. Spoon turned his talent […]
NKBA AWARDS
The 2021 Kitchen + Bath Awards celebrate and honor the winners of a juried design competition that includes kitchen, bathroom and outdoor kitchen designs. The annual awards ceremony was held on October 20, 2021, at the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove showroom in Dallas. The following pages showcase the first place winners. TEXAS NORTH PLAINS BOARD […]
THE CANDY STORE
The John Houston homes design studio puts the dream back into the dream home. After signing on the dotted line, choosing a site, deciding on a floor plan and all the myriad other details that go into buying and building a home, the trip to the design studio gives new homeowners a chance to visualize […]
