WORTH THE WAIT
There are many moving parts when building a new home, especially one of grand design, and sometimes compromises are necessary. Twelve years ago, interior designer Esther Boivin was one of two designers working with architect Shelby Wilson and his clients on a 15,000-square-foot house in Scottsdale, Arizona. Though the result was spectacular, the wife had […]
Celebrating Texas Design: Dana Bass
Dana Bass Designs | Dana Bass, ASID Category: Contemporary/Modern Kitchen, 2nd place Category Group: Residential
INTO THE WILD
The South Poles are perhaps one of the most serene places on earth. The panoramic ice sheet stretching to the horizon provides a visual blank canvas for the quietude that hovers over the landscape. The frigid atmosphere is virtually silent. That is, except for the penguins. “Penguins are very noisy,” says nature and wildlife photographer […]
CUE THE COLOR
The main living spaces of this Texas-sized home open to an outdoor living extravaganza. From the dining room, the family pool is on full display. he world turned upside down in 2020 when covid drove everyone home for work and school and life looked just a little different for a while. Take that craziness and […]
URBAN OASIS
When architect Patricia Magadini’s clients decided to move from their traditional Texas Hill Country-style house in Dallas’ University Park, they wanted a more contemporary home in the same neighborhood that would better fit the way they live. Their list included a spacious home gym, a pool, an upper terrace, a downstairs master and a set […]
MITAL PATEL PHOTOGRAPHY
It’s clear from looking at Mital Patel’s photography that he has an incredible eye and a unique sense of perspective. Patel captures his subjects in a way that leaves the viewer staring in awe at this moment—this one incredible moment—that he has forever immortalized through the lens of his camera. That is the mark of […]
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 […]
THROUGH HIS EYES
Fine art photographer Mital Patel also could be called a professional international traveler, having visited more than 200 cities in 40 countries, spanning 18 time zones. He takes three or four expeditions each year in his quest to capture the global beauty many of us never get to see. “Travel is part of my passion—to […]
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 […]
