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CONTENTS NOV EMBER/DECEMBER 2023 VOLUME 24, NUMBER 6

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IN EVERY ISSUE: President’s Letter...20 Editor’s Letter...22 Last Look...112

40 SEASONAL BLEND

Designer Lindley Arthur decks her halls in ways that complement her sophisticated year-round aesthetic—with plenty of good cheer to go around. BY RHONDA REINHART

HOLIDAY S.O.S.

COMMON GROUND

A WELL-DRESSED HOLIDAY

If you’re feeling more manic than merry this season, we’ve got easy ways to knock out your to-do list or—better yet—hire help so it really can be the most wonderful time of year.

Two living legends of Dallas architecture— modernist Max Levy and traditionalist Wilson Fuqua—come together to talk shop.

Designer Emily Hewett’s charming Lake Highlands home is an homage to her love of travel and beautifully designed spaces.

BY JESSICA OTTE

BY RYAN CONNER

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THE HOT LISTS

Find 100 great gifts for everyone on your list as the D Home staff shares what we want to give (and get!) this season.

DIGGING DEEP

A beautiful spring garden is simple if you plan—and plant—ahead. Here’s a North Texas gardener’s guide to planting bulbs that will return year after year.

SHOP TALK

WHAT THIS BUYS YOU

Discover what’s new and notable in the world of home decor, from debut showrooms hitting Dallas to new locations, lines, and expansions for local favorites.

From a Melshire Estates charmer to a sprawling Hillcrest Forest estate, see how far $3 million, $4 million, and $5 million will get you in Dallas.

LINDLEY ARTHUR, EMILY HEWETT: NATHAN SCHRODER; HOLIDAY S.O.S.: ELIZABETH LAVIN

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ON E SSE N T I A LISM TWO PEOPLE WHOM I ADMIRE FOR THEIR ABILITY TO FOCUS ON THE ESSENTIALS IN LIFE—and in

design—are the renowned Dallas architects Wilson Fuqua and Max Levy. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know them both through various D Home initiatives over the years, and while their styles could not be more different, they are absolutely committed to their craft, to preservation, and to essentialism in the space and structures that they create. You’ll find a conversation between these living legends on pages 62–67, as part of our 2023 Best Architects in Dallas program. Wilson will also be receiving the “Prestige Architecture” award at D Home’s Visionary Awards on November 9; Max was our inaugural honoree in that same category. They are both such humble men who do not actively seek the limelight but deserve all the recognition. It’s an honor to have their talent in our midst. I also found such pragmatism, intentionality, and

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beauty in this edition’s featured homes, including designer Lindley Arthur’s, with her sophisticated, colorful approach to holiday decor on pages 40–49. On pages 68–77, Emily Hewett of A Well Dressed Home welcomes us into her Lake Highlands charmer—of which she painstakingly planned (and has decked) every single detail. For proof, consider the window seat that, come Christmastime, she easily removes (thanks to built-in casters) to make the perfect spot for their tree. Genius! Haven’t started thinking about your plans this year? Don’t fret: We have tips, tricks, and hacks for how to DIY or outsource your holiday to-dos, starting on page 50. And of course, no holiday issue would be complete without a robust gift guide, which you’ll find beginning on page 25. With so much happening in our world, I hope you can find time this season to pause and reflect on our many blessings and the beauty that surrounds us. How did we get this lucky?

Merry merry, BETHANY KEMPFE

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From the Desk of: JAMIE LAUBHAN- OLIVER EDITORIAL DIRECTOR jamie@dmagazine.com

HOLIDAY YOUR WAY IN THIS ISSUE, WE CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AND THE BEST ARCHITECTS IN DALLAS. It may seem like

an odd mix, but in actuality, it couldn’t be a more relevant pairing. How we mark the season and how we build our homes should both be extremely personal endeavors. No two houses or holiday celebrations are (or should be) the same. I grew up in the plains of the Texas Panhandle. “Holiday decor” for me was the change of landscape. When the grass went from green to brown, hay bales dotted the horizon, and snow dusted the ground, I got a festive feeling inside. We never really decorated for the season—my mom is a perpetual decluterrer, so knickknacks never stood a chance. And as ranchers, my parents didn’t get time off from work either—cattle still need food and water, even on Christmas. Needless to say, light tours, Santa visits, and

shopping sprees weren’t high on our priority list. What we did do was make time to gather for a great meal—usually a traditional turkey mixed with the recipes of our German ancestors. And it was perfect. In this issue, we take a peek inside the distinctly decked halls of designers Lindley Arthur (pg. 40) and Emily Hewett (pg. 68). The D Home staff gets personal with our holiday gift guide (pg. 25), sharing items we’ll be buying this season—like the custom boot skates from Good Foot Skates below. And in honor of our Best Architects in Dallas 2023 list, enjoy an intimate conversation between Max Levy and Wilson Fuqua, two local legends of the industry (pg. 62). So don’t compare your home or holiday with anyone else’s. I may not have had the most traditional of either by many people’s standards, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way.

JAMIE LAUBHAN-OLIVER

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Turn the page for gifts that the D Home staff wants to give (and get!) this season

The Hot Lists The giving and receiving of gifts is an inherently personal practice. Aside from the various schools of thought on wrapping (Just say no to stick-on bows!) and opening (One at a time? Shudder...), there’s the topic of your buying philosophy. Do you like to give extravagantly? Prefer to err on the side of practicality? Or are you of the experiences-overthings mentality? No matter your stance, the D Home staff has 100 great gifts—from stocking stuffers to fine jewelry— to delight everyone on your list. (The thought-that-counts camp will have to look elsewhere.) by J E S S I C A O T T E

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JAMIE LAUBHANOLIVER EDITORIAL AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

“My mantra is to give beautiful or elegant versions of things you use every day. They bring a smile to your face each time you use them and make mundane tasks special.”

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STUDIO MATCHBOX

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“I’m into meaningful gifts—things with a positive message that people will remember. Like me, most of my friends are nearlyempty nesters, so it’s about extravagances and enjoyment for us.”

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A retrospective told through jewelry. ($100/Taschen Library)

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GA RDENING

A beautiful spring garden is simple if you plan—and plant—ahead. by C A L L I E WO R K S - L E A RY

HE BEST GARDENERS IN NORTH TEXAS SHARE ONE SECRET: They grow plants that have a big payoff for minimal effort. If you’re searching for an easy way to take your garden from an exhausting disappointment to an effortless dream, spring-blooming bulbs are the answer. Bulbs are marvelously easy, and many will return for years—sometimes even decades. Though tulips tend to get top billing in most landscapes, I prefer to grow the less fussy supporting players, like daffodils, ornamental alliums, grape hyacinths, and snowflakes. Unlike tulips, which need to be replanted each year, these bulbs reliably return each spring.

TULIPS

There is a never-ending debate as to whether or not tulip bulbs should be chilled. The late founder of local bulb importer Abbott-Ipco swore that they did not. But bulbs can be a considerable investment, and in my book, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. To pre-chill tulips, refrigerate them for six to eight weeks before planting. You can also buy pre-chilled tulip bulbs from places like North Haven Gardens. Single late or double late tulips are the most reliable for our area. Some of my favorites include “Menton,” “Renown Unique,” “Maureen,” “Dordogne,” and “Bleu Aimable.” Other standbys include “Mrs. John T. Scheepers,” “Pink Impression,” “Queen of the Night,” and “Kingsblood.”

DAFFODILS

Unlike tulips, most daffodils will reliably return. Dependable varieties include “Carlton,” “Ice Follies,” “Double Play,” “Thalia,” “Avalanche,” and “Grand Primo.” To encourage daffodils to come back the following spring, leave foliage in place for at least six weeks after blooming is finished. Older plantings of daffodils benefit from occasional division to maintain a strong bloom.

ORNAMENTAL ALLIUMS

The giant alliums you see in gardening magazines will grow here, but they don’t look the same as they do in cooler climates. They bloom a shade of maroon instead of the intense violet color you see in catalogs. I grow Allium schubertii for its pink starburst bloom, which can reach up to 12 inches in diameter and Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumsticks)— a favorite of legendary Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf, whose work influences my naturalistic garden style. Alliums can also be planted as late as January here, so if you miss the fall planting window, you still have time to add them to your garden.

ONE-OF-A-KIND BULBS

Less common bulbs that deserve to be used more in North Texas landscapes include Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata), Naked Lady (Lycoris squamigera), native Texas Spider-lily (Hymenocallis liriosme), and Summer Snowflakes (Leucojum aestivum). All of these bulbs and other heirloom bulbs that perform reliably here can be found at The Southern Bulb Company.

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Callie Works-Leary is a Texas Master Gardener and founder of The Dallas Garden School (thedallasgarden. com), which offers classes and resources for North Texas gardeners. She is a native of Dallas.

When to Plant It’s easier to remember planting dates when you associate them with holidays. For bulbs, just remember to plant them between Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you plan to order online, shop early for the best selection.

How to Plant The general rule is to plant a bulb to a depth three times deep as it is tall. For most tulips and daffodils, I plant them six inches deep. If you have heavy clay soil, amend the area with compost and expanded shale before planting to improve drainage and prevent bulbs from rotting. The trick to a visually beautiful bulb display is to take a cue from the Dallas Arboretum and plant as many bulbs as possible. To make this easier on the budget, choose one or two varieties and order in bulk. I order large quantities from Colorblends. Most spring-blooming bulbs need full sun to do best, but you can also plant bulbs under deciduous trees that are just starting to leaf out in early spring.

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Lakewood gift shop Talulah & Hess has expanded, taking over the adjacent space previously occupied by Scarlet Reagan. The new 1,622-square-foot space, dubbed Je Ne Sais Quois, has allowed owner Elizabeth Mast to expand the store’s offerings of furniture and home accessories. Retail customers can shop designer lines, including Thibaut (pictured below), Jonathan Adler, and more. 5810 Live Oak St. talulahandhess.com

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Following in the footsteps of clothing retailers like H&M and Zara, Banana Republic has launched its own home furnishings brand. BR Home dropped a soft-goods line in the spring, with furniture following in September. Shop the organic, modern pieces at Banana Republic’s Galleria Dallas location. 13350 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 2010. 972-776-4760. bananarepublic.gap.com

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Front and Center

Throughout the 20th century, Herman Miller and Knoll paved the way for modern American design. Now the legacy brands, which merged in 2021 as MillerKnoll, have opened their first joint showroom. The 14,000-square-foot space is like the “host who makes the introduction” to the brand’s products, says Tim Straker, MillerKnoll’s chief marketing and communications officer. While the space features other brands—including Maharam, Edelman, and Muuto—the namesake brands have dedicated suites. “The entire showroom is planned as a real workplace setting,” says Knoll design vice president Jonathan Olivares. There’s a central conference room with samples and customization opportunities, as well as vignettes of other workstations, private spaces, and lounges. 2811 McKinney Ave. 214-855-0200. millerknoll.com

showroom is staged in cozy, home-inspired vignettes. There’s a seasonal product vestibule and an outdoor furniture atrium that’s meant to “truly mimic the outdoor experience.” Beebe’s most excited for the store’s new design studio, where customers can work with Frontgate’s staff designers. 5959 Royal Ln., Ste. 616. frontgate.com

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Frontgate is ending 2023 in a new location. The home furnishings showroom is moving from Plano to a 9,263-square-foot showroom in Preston Royal this November. The sweeping new space will be “a better holistic shopping experience,” says Kate Beebe, Frontgate’s retail and trade marketing manager. Inside, the new

Off the Rack

Branching Out Staying true to Texas’ “everything’s bigger” reputation, in October, the luxury bedding and home decor brand Boll & Branch opened a 3,300-square-foot store—the New Jersey–based retailer’s largest to date—on Knox Street. The two-story flagship will carry not only the sheets for which they’re known but also bath essentials like robes, rugs, and their debut furniture collection. 3213 Knox St. bollandbranch.com

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5 bedrooms, 5.2 bathrooms, 5,474 square feet Neighborhood: University Park Walk-in wine storage, a game room with a wet bar, herringbone floors, a large covered patio, and five bedrooms with en suite baths await in this brand-new modern transitional home. John Thompson for Compass RE Texas, LLC

4 bedrooms, 4.2 bathrooms, 6,796 square feet Neighborhood: North Dallas Located in the Los Arboles gated community, this 1994 home sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac and boasts updated interiors, including an oversized commercial-grade kitchen with a full wet bar. Bridgette Harrington for Rogers Healy and Associates

6657 LAKEWOOD BLVD., $3,200,000

4 bedrooms, 4.1 bathrooms, 4,136 square feet Neighborhood: Lakewood This circa-1930 Dines & Kraft home, featured on our 2014 list of the 10 Most Beautiful Homes in Dallas, offers the best of old and new with its renovated interiors and original charm. Lauren Farris for Compass RE Texas, LLC

5 bedrooms, 5.3 bathrooms, 7,136 square feet Neighborhood: Preston Hollow This home offers fully updated interiors while maintaining its storybook charm. The open kitchen-living area opens to the resort-style backyard—which features a firepit, pool, and spa—with 12-foot collapsible glass panels. Alex Perry for Allie Beth Allman & Associates

6 bedrooms, 5.1 bathrooms, 6,707 square feet Neighborhood: Preston Royal This new build sits comfortably in one of Dallas’s most coveted neighborhoods. The estate is complete with a fountain-lined pool, zoysia lawn, Japanese maples, and ample windows. Nadia Black and Amie Buentello for Douglas Elliman Real Estate

5 bedrooms, 4.3 bathrooms, 5,513 square feet Neighborhood: Highland Park Built in 2004, this Highland Park home has a fully updated kitchen, large living and dining areas, a wine grotto, a grilling station, spacious bedrooms with en suite baths, and a first-floor office. Susan Bradley for Allie Beth Allman & Assoc.

5 bedrooms, 6.3 bathrooms, 8,292 square feet Neighborhood: Hillcrest Forest A sprawling estate in a tree-lined neighborhood, this 2005 home was fully renovated in 2023 and—with its pool, spa, game room, and home theater—offers the best of Dallas luxury. Ryan Streiff and Laura Michelle for Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

4 bedrooms, 4.2 bathrooms, 8,382 square feet Neighborhood: Melshire Estates This North Dallas home is fresh out of a fairy tale. Inside, find a grand foyer, a custom fireplace, and wood-beamed cathedral ceilings; outside, a private pool, fountain, walking trail, and pond await. Bridgette Harrington for Rogers Healy and Associates

5 bedrooms, 5.1 bathrooms, 6,267 square feet Neighborhood: University Park Recently remodeled, this corner-lot luxury home features a pool, fireside study, and game room that doubles as a bar. The first-floor primary and guest suites are also a plus, as are the upstairs and downstairs laundry rooms. Becky Frey for Compass RE Texas, LLC

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previous spread: (from left) Designer and homeowner Lindley Arthur and her husband, Stroud, along with their teenage sons, Leighton and Benton, spend most of their time in the family room. The mostly neutral space features pops of peach and blue, a color combo that inspired the choice of ornaments for the Christmas tree. Arthur had the petite brass side table custom made, and she found the vintage French leather-topped table through an antiques auction in New York City. The basket holding flowers on the coffee table is from Blue Print. Much like Arthur’s Christmas decor, her holiday dinnerware features a palette that complements the home’s year-round color scheme. this page: When the Arthurs moved in, the exposed brick in the family room got a fresh coat of white paint, and the fireplace got a sleek new cast-stone surround, here bedecked in garland and Christmas ornaments. Beside the fireplace, a brass mirror from Vaughan tops an antique French Louis Philippe chest.

When you buy a home on the same block as the “Santa house,” you have to be prepared to keep up with the Clauses.

That’s what local interior designer Lindley Arthur discovered when she and her family purchased a Paul Turney–designed traditional down the street from a University Park house that turns into a tourist attraction come Christmas. Every December, a sea of vintage light-up Santa Clauses take up residence in the home’s front yard, drawing hordes of onlookers to the Arthurs’ stretch of Southwestern Boulevard. Since the Arthurs—including husband Stroud and sons Leighton, 17, and Benton, 15—moved in a couple of years ago, folks who turn up to get a glimpse of the plastic CONTINUED ON PAGE 45

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Christmas Eve dinner traditionally takes place in the Arthur dining room, where a Gracie wallcovering is the undisputed focal point. The floral wallpaper and paired abstract painting by Otis Huband create a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary, as do the 1940s English table and surrounding by Lillian August chairs upholstered in a custom-colored Galbraith & Paul print. “I love layering old and new,” says Arthur. The chandelier is Murano glass, the Abaca rug is from Patterson Flynn, and the marble fireplace is by Materials Marketing.

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Once consisting of brooding dark paneling, the Arthurs’ festive peacock-blue lounge is now a favorite spot for family and friends alike. “This is where we have drinks with friends,” Arthur says. “We call it the adult lounge.” For an unexpected touch, the designer had the top of the midcentury Jansen coffee table covered in a chartreuse leather. “Popping in color injects a little bit of fun and keeps things from being too serious,” she says. The chandelier is also midcentury Jansen. N OV E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

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“Popping in color injects a little bit of fun and keeps things from being too serious.” —HOMEOWNER AND DESIGNER LINDLEY ARTHUR

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Santas have been in for an extra treat: On Christmas Eve, after 5 o’clock church service and a home-cooked spaghetti dinner (an Arthur family tradition), Leighton dons a Santa suit and brings a bit of the North Pole to the Arthur abode. “They make the street one-way during the holidays because of all the traffic to see this other house, so all these cars are coming down our street,” Arthur says. “Then they end at our house, and there is my son, who spends all Christmas Eve out there, taking pictures with little kids.” Inside the Arthur house, however, you’ll see no sign of Santa Claus figures or the typical red-and-green color scheme synonymous with Christmastime. Instead, Arthur opts for holiday decorations that complement the cool blues and peaches that populate her home throughout the year. “I think your decor needs to make sense with the colors in your home,” she says. “All different colors can be holiday.” An antiques dealer and avid art collector, Arthur filled the house with a mix of contemporary pieces and vintage finds, which she also takes into consideration when decorating for Christmas. “I don’t like a lot of tchotchkes and things out on the table, because I think they take away from my collections,” she says. “For me, it’s all about the beautiful tree and fresh greenery.” With help from fellow designer and Christmas tree whisperer Billy Milner, Arthur begins the decorating festivities in the entry, where the sleek iron-and-brass stair rail gets wrapped top to bottom with greenery. The holiday spirit continues in the cozy “adult lounge,” a studylike space complete with a bar area and plenty of built-ins to house Arthur’s collections of Chinese black lacquerware, English wooden tea caddies, and antique English tortoiseshell boxes. Arthur covered the lounge in a custom peacock-blue lacquer from Fine Paints of Europe, and during the holidays, she CONTINUED ON PAGE 48

H AV E Y O U R S E L F A L O V E LY L I T T L E CHRISTMAS Lindley Arthur’s holiday must-haves for a harmonious yuletide SCENTS-ICAL ✓ BE “I think scent is very important [in setting the holiday mood],” Arthur says. “If you have a real tree in the house, that usually takes care of it, but if you have to have a fake tree, like me, I love the Nest ‘Holiday’ candle. Everybody needs at least two or three of those in their house during the holiday season.”

IT PERSONALLY ✓ TAKE For a personal touch,

Arthur recommends adding a separate, smaller tree in the kitchen or breakfast room for special ornaments that might feel out of place on the main tree. “That can be

this page: Arthur found the entry’s old English console on an antiques buying trip to Atlanta, then filled it with her collection of antique Chinese ginger jars. She purchased the Henry Finkelstein painting through Valley House Gallery.

a place where you hang all of your kids’ precious craft ornaments they’ve made over the years that you’ve saved and just couldn’t throw out,” she says. TO MATCH ✓ WRAP “I am really big into

your wrapping paper matching your home decor,” the designer says. “You have these wrapped presents under your tree for a month, so choose colors that look good in your home.” Arthur’s go-to place for wrapping paper is Paper Source, but she also suggests getting creative by wrapping gifts in old wallpaper remnants.

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When the family bought their 2002 house two years ago, Arthur wasted no time putting her interior design skills to good use. Though no walls were moved during the home’s revamp, it did get a major cosmetic makeover, including in the kitchen. Here, she painted the formerly green cabinets white, added a backsplash made of pale blue-green tile by Pratt + Larson, and chose honed Calacatta marble for the countertops. The reclaimed wide-plank floors, which came from a New England church, were installed by the original owners. The counter stools are custom, the island light is from The Urban Electric Company, and the vase and tray are from Blue Print.

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this page: Catching up on work comes easy in this office nook off the breakfast room. The built-in desk features the same Calacatta marble as the kitchen countertops, and the peach slipcovered chair adds a dose of color in the otherwise white room.

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this page (from top): The home’s charming courtyards and decorative gates were inspired by a trip to Charleston. “We spent a lot of time walking up and down streets and studying the architecture,” Collins says. The landscaping is by From the Ground Up. Ever the hostess, Collins transformed a small area in the backyard into an outdoor dining room and paved it in antique bricks.

“I think your [holiday] decor needs to make sense with the colors in your home. All different colors can be holiday.”

opposite page: Collins outfitted the screened porch with furnishings from Blue Print Store and artwork by Marise Maas.

—LINDLEY ARTHUR

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adds greenery to the clean-lined black marble fireplace from Materials Marketing. But it’s the Arthurs’ family room that gets most of the Christmas attention. Here, walls washed in Benjamin Moore’s creamy “Glacier White” provide a quiet backdrop for a tree trimmed in a palette of saffron, tangerine, and peacock blue. The perfectly complementary faux fir (Stroud’s allergies preclude the real deal) happily coexists with the family room’s regular residents—custom upholstery pieces, antique chests, brass accents, abstract artwork, and a cast-stone fireplace that also gets gussied up for the season. “The family room is the heart of our home,” Arthur says. “This is where we hang out. It’s our TV room, and it’s where my boys are usually.” And, on Christmas morning, it’s where everyone gathers to open stockings and exchange gifts after a traditional breakfast of sausage bread. The family also partakes in one more Christmas tradition that would make a certain set of neighbors very proud: “Even though the boys are in high school,” Arthur says, “Santa still comes.”

this page: Arthur harnessed the power of pink in the powder room. She even had The Urban Electric Company sconces done in a custom color to match the pink “Berri” wallpaper by Penny Morrison, purchased through James Showroom. “I live in this house full of boys, and I wanted a fun, pretty powder bath,” she says. The brass-accented vanity is a custom design. opposite page: The “Handira Cloth” wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries adds texture to the serene primary bedroom. The nightstand is custom, as is the bed, which is upholstered in outdoor leather for durability and softened by Leontine Linens bedding. The vase is from Blue Print.

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Navy Blooms’ Keely Vendig trims one heckuva tree

spot up north where they’re able to fill Santa sacks with finery all year long: Plano’s HOLIDAY WAREHOUSE (holidaywarehouse.com). The 30,000-square-foot store has everything you could possibly have on your “nice” list—exclusive pre-lit trees, fanciful garlands in every hue, an abundance of ornaments, colorful strings of LED lights, stockings and tree skirts in a flurry of fabrics, and so much more. Hoping to make the neighbors green with envy but crave a more curated selection? Look to interior design firm DUNBAR ROAD (dunbar-road.com), who, for the fourth year in a row, is offering a holiday collection of faux wreaths and garlands. The designs include nods to Telluride; Palm Beach; and Jane Austen–era Essex, England.

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TREE SERVICE ’Tis the season to be jolly, but for those who want someone else to bring the boughs of holly, you’re in luck. Dallas-based BAKER DESIGN GROUP has a team of designers who provide a free in-home consultation and then create a concept that complements your home design and budget. Bonus: If the holidays sneak up on you, they also offer Christmas In A Box all year round. baker-designgroup.com

GET IT: (from left) “The Charleston Collection” wreath ($800/Dunbar Road); ornaments (from $8/ Holiday Warehouse)

NAVY BLOOMS’ owner Keely Vendig specializes in mixing your decor with new finds for your tabletop, mantels, banisters, trees, exterior, and anything else needing a bit of holiday magic. A word to the wise: Vendig’s client list fills up fast, so make note to sign up for a consult in mid-June if you’re not already a client. navybloomsdallas.com

BILLY MILNER is another highly in-demand and highly worth-it Christmas miracle (see his work in “Seasonal Blend,” beginning on page 40). The stylist will happily add a big dose of cheer to your entire home—inside and out—and even come by to take it all down when the party’s over. Milner’s enthusiasm also adds a little something extra to his ho-ho-haute displays. @christmasbillytx We’ve already sung the praises of the sheer volume of good stuff at HOLIDAY WAREHOUSE, but if you don’t have the time or the patience to select stocking hangers and tree toppers, they have a team who will deliver a turnkey wintry mix. holidaywarehouse.com

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CLASS IT UP Family, friends, and faith aside, sometimes a sweet treat is the greatest gift of the holiday season. This year, roll up your sleeves, trade your Santa lid for a chef’s hat, and try your hand at holiday baking with these area classes.

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A LITTLE SOMETHING COOKIES Owner Kelsey Dussault will teach you to pipe like a pro at holidaythemed classes held around Dallas and Fort Worth. With options appropriate for adults and kids, her classes include cookies, icing, and tools to take home with you. alittlesomethingcookies.com

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THE CUPCAKE EXPERIENCE Beginner bakers and MasterChefs in the making alike can learn to frost Christmas florals, make a holiday cupcake bouquet, or create Christmas monogram cupcakes at one of baker Ginger Taylor’s classes, which are held at her Deep Ellum shop. thecupcakeexperience.com

SUR LA TABLE You can learn to create most any culinary delight at your local Sur La Table, with workshops ranging from macarons and yule logs to festive breads and croissants. surlatable.com

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If you prefer your treats ready to eat, try these local bakeries for a little something sweet this holiday. With breakfast, cookie, and allergen-friendly options, finding something you like will be easy as pie.

SOCIETY BAKERY Little bakers don’t always have the patience for the mixing, rolling, cutting, and cooling that sugar cookies require. Enter: Society’s holiday-themed cookie kits, which come complete with pre-baked cookies and everything you need to decorate them. societybakery.com

Make a list, and check it twice: Some of our favorite stops to stock your party pantry

KESSLER BAKING STUDIO Give Mom the gift of not having to cook breakfast on Christmas morning, thanks to Kessler Baking Studio. The signature cinnamonsugar-ginger swirl and European-style butter in their fluffy and flavorful cinnamon rolls make the gooey treats one of our seasonal staples. kessler bakingstudio.com

EATALY Rosemary sugar cookies and beautifully wrapped candies JK CHOCOLATE Chocolate Chip Microchip and Pumpkin Pie Microchip cookies WILLIAMS SONOMA Peppermint bark and peanut brittle

Holiday cookies from A Little Something Cookies and cupcakes from The Cupcake Experience

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HUMBLE PIES The Garland Road shop’s crusted creations could make a convert out of even the staunchest cookie devotee (looking at you, Kris Kringle). Stop by their shop for a fresh-baked slice, or order ahead for holiday entertaining. Be sure to check out their minis and glutenfriendly options, too. humble-pies.com

UNREFINED BAKERY Our go-to for gluten-free, Unrefined offers the best allergen-friendly holiday sweets. Try everything from vegan coffee cakes to seasonal rusks and keto pecan pies, or pick up some cookie dough for a beginner-friendly baking activity. unrefinedbakery.com

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Whether you need a dozen cookies or just one, THE FESTIVE KITCHEN’s frozen dough balls make it look like you baked. Try any of their dozen-plus flavors, including red velvet (our favorite!). festivekitchen.com

EMPORIUM PIES Merry Berry and Melted Snowman pies

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GET IT: (clockwise from top left) Estelle decanter ($160/Ivy House); Estelle low balls ($225 for 6/Ivy House); Mottahedeh “Rose” tureen ($620/Madison); coupes ($55 for 4/Talulah & Hess); Baccarat “Harcourt My Fire” candlestick ($1,300/ Ivy House); Swarovski “Signum” vase ($225/ Madison); Fenwick Fields napkin ($56 for 2/Ivy House); Southern Tribute napkin ring ($498 for 4/ Ivy House); Haviland “Oasis “ china (from $260/ Ivy House); Herend Christmas Plate ($595/Ivy House)

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PRIDE OF PLACE (SETTING) Lifestyle author and entertaining authority KIMBERLY SCHLEGEL WHITMAN is gearing up for the holidays with the launch of online tabletop shop Trunk Curated. Not only does Whitman offer everything you’d need to outfit your gathering, she also mixes and matches brands to create inspiration collections. She shares her tips for designing a memorable and out-of-the-ordinary tablescape.

Contemplate your centerpieces. Whitman suggests using decor you may have around the house—vintage pushpin ornaments, glass trees, or oranges with cloves. Fill the gaps with candles and flowers in small bud vases. But remember: “Candles are only meant for meals that happen after dark. Candles on a lunch table are a big no-no!”

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Layering is everything. Layering plates with complementary shades and patterns adds color and dimension, as does incorporating textiles like tablecloths, place mats, and napkins. Hint: Dinnerware should always be based on what you are serving (i.e., if you’re not planning to serve a salad, don’t lay salad plates on the table).

More favorite stops for chargers, china, and serveware galore

In with the new. Whitman loves finding new and unusual pieces to create a unique tablescape. She cites crescent salad plates, which, she notes, are “designed to tuck right into” the dinner plate. She also loves setting up each guest with their own salt and pepper shakers. “It saves the whole ‘pass the salt’ disruption,” she says.

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5029 W. Lovers Ln. Shop preppy plates, cute cups, and, of course, luxe linens, which you can have personalized.

Remember guest experience. If your dinner party has a guest list of more than four, Whitman suggests assigned seating and place cards to enhance comfort levels. “There is nothing more awkward than when you don’t know where to sit, and the host is frantically trying to come up with a table arrangement as everyone stands around,” she says.

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5810 Live Oak St. This Lakewood gift shop specializes in colorful glassware, vases, and bowls worthy of being specialoccasion centerpieces.

Preparation is key. “I want my guests to feel loved and welcomed by the time and energy I am putting into their visit,” she says. “I think that is the key to having fun while you have guests.” And remember: When it comes to entertaining, practice makes perfect. “Making memories around a table is totally worth it!”

BLUE PRINT

2707 Fairmount St. Their vast selection—which goes down to the details, like placecard holders and salt-andpepper sets—is only outshined by their service (see pg. 55).

When you’re an expert at mixing Pantones, patinas, and patterns, the holidays are the right time to grace the table with your gifts. Gather your carefully curated collection of linens, silver, and crystal, and then head to THE IVY HOUSE on a quest for new classics. The Snider Plaza stalwart has been serving up servingware to discerning Dallas hosts and hostesses for more than 50 years. Today, the store remains positively packed with items from more than 100 premium brands—and the staff is happy to help you find treasures to perfect your place settings, including dainty Juliska goblets, modern Jan Barboglio vessels, traditional Raynaud chargers, regal red-wine glasses by Baccarat, and so much more. Make your selects, and you’ll be on your mark and ready to get set. theivyhouse.com

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72 Highland Park Village Score crystal, barware, and tabletop items from high-end lines like Baccarat, William Yeoward, and Herend.

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TABLE SERVICE Prefer to delegate all things decor? BLUE PRINT has a team wholly dedicated to creating the feeling of a collected-over-time table on the spot. Simply set up an in-store consultation to peruse their impressive selection of tabletop pieces and to share any family heirlooms that deserve a place of honor. “We love mixing colors and patterns, and if you have silver flatware that was passed down to you, the holidays are the perfect time to use it,” says marketing director Kate Iwanski. Clients with a particularly full plate don’t even have to set their own table—the Blue Print dream team will pop by to arrange everything from chargers and champagne flutes to forks and fresh flowers. blueprintstore.com

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1. assorted wrapping papers (from $10/ The Container Store) 2. “Big Green Bow” wrapping paper (from $11/Audi + Alf) 3. “Holiday Thin Stripe” wrapping paper (from $12/Joy Creative Shop) 4. “Poinsettia” and assorted gift wrap ($16 each/Gloster Road Co.)

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OUTSIDE THE BOX These local gift-wrap sources will help you transform ordinary packages into pièces de résistance.

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For vastness of selection, it’s hard to beat this Dallas-based staple, which stocks a treasure trove of papers, boxes, ribbons, and creative accessories to make your presents presentable. Bonus: You’ll find Hanukkah-friendly options as well. containerstore.com

WE LOVE THESE VELVET RIBBONS ON WOODEN SPOOLS

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AUDI + ALF Featuring winter scenes, holiday greens, and more North Pole–approved patterns, the watercolored wrapping sheets created by Dallas-area sisters-inlaw Audrey and Stephy Gustafson come in two handy sizes. audiandalf.com

JOY CREATIVE SHOP With apologies to Julie Andrews, it takes more than brown paper and string to make us swoon. Paper-goods doyenne Steph Weibring gets us. Her striped, squiggled, dotted, delightful, and vibrant holiday collection would’ve surely had Maria singing a different tune. joycreativeshop.com

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You have 37 people to shop for, holiday magic to orchestrate, and a full slate of pageants and parties to attend. The absolute last thing you have time for is wrapping that growing pile of presents taking up space in your closet. Instead, leave it to the experts at ST. MICHAEL’S WOMAN’S EXCHANGE. Their wrap stars will tape, tissue, tie, and tag any item, regardless of where you purchased it. Choose from 20 designs, and allow up to four days for turnaround. Their services come at a fee (prices start at $8), but you can feel good about dropping your dollars here—the volunteer-run store’s proceeds go toward local charitable efforts. smwexchange.com

You’ve got the paper—now get the gifts! Find

A sampling of St. Michael’s 2023 holiday gift-wrap combos

of our favorite local gift shops by scanning the QR code above.

GLOSTER ROAD CO. Watercolor artist Lauren Jopling Smith’s holiday collection showcases more than 20 original strokes of genius on repeat—from classic nutcrackers to potted citrus trees. Her gift wrap, tags, and cards are a timeless way to show your holiday spirit. glosterroadco.com

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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED Let these local paper people design a Christmas card that’ll have the whole neighborhood talking.

B E L L’ I N V I T O Owner Heather Wiese Alexander has a wealth of customizable ready-toorder holiday options on her website, but of course, the stationer is happy to create something completely bespoke for a minimum order of $1,000. “It’s really only limited by imagination; budget; and of course, time,” she says. “[We’ve done] Star Wars theme, music theme… I’m working on one now that’s designed to look like the movie The Shining.” bellinvito.com Should you send a Christmas card to loved ones who practice other faiths? HEATHER WIESE ALEXANDER: “A kind gesture is always kind. It’s not unkind to send seasonal greetings to someone who practices another religion. Most people would rather be included than excluded, but you will not find a universally agreed upon consensus on this. You can always err on the side of thoughtfulness and reaching out in a spirit of genuine inclusiveness. How it’s received isn’t up to you.”

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Should everyone who sends you a Christmas card receive one in return?

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RHONDA CAMP WARREN: “I personally feel you should spread your own holiday cheer and not expect anything in return. It is nice to reciprocate—but it shouldn’t be expected.”

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A Note About Pluralizing Apostrophes are handy little punctuators, but they have their place—and that place is not on your Christmas card. Consider this our editors’ PSA (or desperate plea): To pluralize your surname, you need only add an “s”—or an “es” if your name ends with “s,” “x,” “z,” “ch,” or “sh.” So Mark would send a card from The Cubans, and Jerry from The Joneses. Or when in doubt, simply insert your last name between the words “The” and “Family.”

Whether you prefer letterpress, engraving, or flat printing, and whether you need two cards or 200, your paper wishes are Rhonda Camp Warren’s command. Simply set up a meeting to discuss the deets, and in four weeks’ time, her team can whip up a one-of-a-kind design. In a rush? Check out her new DIY options— with slots to insert your own photo prints—that ship quickly. colorboxletterpress.com

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Jason McDaniel knows you’re not cookie-cutter. Using a range of printing techniques and decorative flourishes (embossing, beveled edges, die cuts, and more), his team can create custom cards to suit your style. He’ll even digitally address your envelopes for you. All it takes is a minimum order of 50 cards and two weeks. Need them even faster? Shop their quick-print semi-custom line—which are sans photo or allow you to add onw later—online. missingqpress.com When should you mail out your Christmas cards?

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Procrastinators, fear not: These local stationers all offer ready-made cards or invites that’ll take you from just plain late to fashionably so. Add a photo or event details, and throw ’em in the mail.

JASON McDANIEL: “Personal opinion: Anything before Thanksgiving is too early. If you can have them in the mail by December 20, go for it. If you can’t, send a New Year’s card. [But] the fact that people are sending something is more important to me than the timing.”

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LIFE OF THE PARTY

BELLE OF THE BALL

DINNER WITH FRIENDS

Stylist Sonya Woods Rose

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SONYA WOODS ROSE has been dressing fashionable Dallasites

GET IT: (this page, clockwise from left) Cult Gaia “Taryn” rhinestone bag ($558/Market); Coperni “Bridge” boot ($860/Market); Cult Gaia “Gia” feather bag ($530/Tootsies); Rene Caovilla gold-embellished platform ($2,080/ Tootsies); Marie-Hélène de Taillac earrings ($ 2,500/Canary); Marie-Hélène de Taillac necklace ($ 3,500/Canary); Rupert Sanderson “Hellcat” heel ($855/Canary); Cult Gaia “Rina” clutch ($388/Market); (opening spread, from left) Amina Muaddi “Begum” slingback ($1,220/Tootsies); Rupert Sanderson “New Nada” heel ($815/Canary)

for more than 20 years. Her signature style of classic, chic looks layered with vintage finds and gold jewelry has earned her a loyal clientele who rely on her to keep their closets current. Have a fashion emergency? Stop in to Stanley Korshak, where she assists customers on a walk-in or by-appointment basis. If you need her help for the long haul, she can consult more in-depth through her independent service, Knowing Your Style. Here, she shows us her takes on holiday looks for three different occasions. knowingyourstyle.com EIY

SHINE ON The right accessories can do wonders to dress up a simple shift. Shoes, bags, and jewelry from these area boutiques will have you frockin’ around the Christmas tree in no time. MARKET

26 Highland Park Village Carrying brands such as Staud and A.L.C., Market is perfect for those searching for fun and funky (but still festive!) looks.

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4609 W. Lovers Ln. One-third of Merry Vose’s Lovers Lane trifecta, Canary houses trendy pieces from lines like Ulla Johnson for all ages.

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8300 Preston Rd. Tootsies has long been revered by well-heeled Dallasites for their top-notch selection of luxury brands and apparel.

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Most photographers will be fully booked by the end of November, so schedule your holiday session early!

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READY TO FROCK Woods Rose chose a silk-and-feather Sally LaPointe dress styled with opaque tights and black pumps for a monochromatic, elegant cocktail-party look. “Feathers are a trendy way to dress up for your after-5 p.m. events,” she says.

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GET IT: LaPointe dress ($1,650/ Stanley Korshak) FESTIVE & FORMAL If the invite calls for black tie, Woods Rose says, “Rich jewel tones and winter white always raise the bar.” She opts for this Rianna + Nina gown with a standout pattern and a touch of silver thread. “This is ballroom drama on a grand scale,” she says. GET IT: Rianna + Nina gown ($2,925/ Stanley Korshak) TAILORED WITH A TWIST This daytime look packs a festive punch (hello, bow detail!) and can easily transition to an after-work affair. “A classic suiting of gray, black, or blue can also make this look more appealing and effortless,” she says. GET IT: L’Agence blazer ($795/Stanley Korshak); L’Agence trousers ($595/ Stanley Korshak); Leo Lin blouse ($595/ Stanley Korshak)

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OH, SHOOT! For occasions when selfie mode won’t do, it’s best to enlist a professional who knows a thing or two about lighting, framing, and posing. Here, four local photographers share their best tips and favorite DFW locations for creating beautiful holiday photos. Whether you lean lifestyle or prefer personality-driven portraits, your recipients will be oohing and aahing over your Christmas cards in no time.

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Renee Streett’s timeless style and heirloom-quality prints bring a special touch to family photography. While Christmas portraits tend to be on the formal side, she advises clients to keep spontaneity at the forefront. “My clients appreciate the relaxed, natural, and easygoing atmosphere of my sessions,” she says. reneestreett.com

With nearly two decades of experience, Kate Marie has a knack for capturing the authentic personalities of her subjects—especially the little ones. “Rushing through a session only leads to forced smiles,” she says. “When you take the time to connect with the kids, you’ll capture much more natural expressions.” katemarieportraiture.com

Lauren Peterson’s top tip for an authentic family photo? Let your kids do their thing. “Yes, they might scrape their knee running around in circles or playing games, but we’re going to capture that, too,” she says. “In 15 years, you’ll be able to reminisce on just how tiny that knee was.” lauren petersonphotos.com

Xmas Marks the Spot: Flippen Park “The morning light there is so dreamy! Prather Park is also great, with ample shade and beautiful backdrops.”

Xmas Marks the Spot: Her Lewisville studio “I have everything to accommodate busy moms: a full client wardrobe with over 100 outfits to choose from.”

Former wedding photographer Jessica Price is now known for her “personality sessions”— black-and-white studio shots that showcase kids’ true selves. “It’s a great alternative for a Christmas card if you only want to showcase your little ones,” she says. “It’s simple and less complicated but still something you’ll cherish.” jessicapricephoto. bigcartel.com

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Xmas Marks the Spot: Sunnyvale’s Samuell Farm North Park “It has a bunch of evergreen and cedar trees, so it gives you that look of a Christmas tree farm.”

Xmas Marks the Spot: Downtown Prosper “It’s almost a rite of passage now to have family photos taken in front of the silos!”

If being in front of a camera makes you feel like pre-Christmas-gratitude Scrooge, Studio Ambient has the solution. The Plano photography company’s newest venture, SELF. BY STUDIO AMBIENT, allows you to become the model and photographer, all in one. The aptly named Self. is a self-service photo studio: Simply book your session, pick your outfits, and show up—then the Studio Ambient team will have various props and backgrounds ready upon your arrival. The best part? You control the camera yourself with a clicker—perfect for camera-shy adults and kids alike. studioambient.us

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Gift in a Pinch

MENDOCINO FARMS’ KALE AND APPLE RAINBOW SALAD

Be prepared for unexpected guests or gifting needs with GRANGE HALL’s new Grab & Go Gift Box, featuring prettily packaged baked goods, granola, pesto, and more. urbanflower grangehall.com

STREET’S FINE CHICKEN’S WHOLE BIRD A LA CARTE

Grab & Go Gift Box ($300/ Grange Hall)

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PHONE A FRIEND When faced with the million-dollar question of what to serve this holiday season, consider phoning a friend—in this case, a private chef with experience prepping dishes of all cuisines and quantities. “The beauty of hiring a personal chef is the versatility and customization,” says Dallas-based personal chef ADAM ROSS. Prior to an event, Ross meets with a client to assess their kitchen setup and consult on the menu. Whether you want haute cuisine or Grandma’s recipes, he says, “We’ll make it happen.” While Ross doesn’t require a minimum, he notes that many private chefs do—and that booking early is always in your best interest, as holidays tend to be their busiest times. @chefadamross

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PECAN LODGE’S WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Of course, you could make the meal from scratch, but why fire up that double oven if you don’t have to? Order these D Magazine staff-favorite dishes from local restaurants for the ultimate Dallas holiday spread.

MAINS: TAMALES FROM THE TAMALE COMPANY “Being from South Texas, these are the closest I can get to the true taste of home. I’ve been to so many places looking for that homemade tamale feeling just like I get in the Valley, and theirs are the best in Dallas.” —Lisa McLaren, D Magazine advertising director

WHOLE BIRD A LA CARTE FROM STREET’S FINE CHICKEN “For an alternate take on a holiday bird, I love this fried chicken and the ‘Sin Killer’ hot sauce they serve it with. Perfect when warm but even better cold the next day as a late-night snack.” —Jamie LaubhanOliver, D Home editorial and creative director

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BREADS:

KALE AND APPLE RAINBOW SALAD FROM MENDOCINO FARMS “I have tried to clone this the last several Thanksgivings. It’s a bright contrast to our heavier and more traditional vegetable sides.”—John Gay, D Magazine Partners production director

BAGUETTES FROM OAK CLIFF BREAD “I get bread from OCB when I find myself at the [Dallas] Farmer’s Market, so I’m super excited for their space that just opened in Tyler Station!” —Mia Carrera, People Newspapers digital and production assistant

BOLILLOS FROM DEL NORTE BAKERY “Our favorite alternative to rolls—just slice and lightly coat with butter.” —Aileen Jimenez, D Magazine managing editor

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COOPERS MEAT MARKET’S BRUSSELS SPROUTS

DEL NORTE BAKERY’S BOLILLOS

EATZI’S MACARONI AND CHEESE

EVAN’S MEAT MARKET’S BROCCOLI AND RICE AU GRATIN

THE TAMALE COMPANY’S TAMALES

BILLY CAN CAN’S DEVILED EGG FLIGHT

SIDES: PRO TIP:

Plate it on your serveware, and your guests will be none the wiser!

BRUSSELS SPROUTS FROM COOPER’S MEAT MARKET & STEAKHOUSE “They stay on the right side of tender, and the house-cured bacon, crumbled into bits, is the right amount of smoky.” —Kathy Wise, D Magazine editorial director

WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES FROM PECAN LODGE “Their ‘Hot Mess’ sweet potato—topped with brisket, bacon, cheese, and chipotle crema—has my heart, but for large gatherings, their catering portion of sweet potatoes does the trick.” —Jessica Otte, D Home executive editor

BROCCOLI AND RICE AU GRATIN FROM EVAN’S MEAT MARKET “It perfectly melts into a gooey casserole once heated.” —Aileen Jimenez, D Magazine managing editor

MACARONI AND CHEESE FROM EATZI’S “Always a crowd pleaser! And Eatzi’s is the best for quick, on-the-go grabs.” —Lydia Brooks, D Home associate editor

DEVILED EGGS FROM BILLY CAN CAN “Matt Ford is easily my favorite chef in town. His deviled eggs are worth skipping your grandma’s 150-year-old family recipe for.” —Elizabeth Lavin, D Magazine Partners staff photographer

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Best Architects 2023

COMMON “The thing I have loved about modernism is that it allows you to stay in the here and now and magnify the joy of being alive.”

—MAX LEVY

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“You never quit thinking of something that can be better. You’re always having to outdo yourself. It’s kind of like opera: You’ve got to go out there and hit all the high notes.”

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Best Architects 2023

Residential architects give shape to our lives in the most intimate of spaces: our homes. The good ones turn our amorphous wants, needs, and habits into corners, cutouts, and curves; the great ones elevate that practice to an art form. Dallas is fortunate to have had many masters of this craft call it home. Wilson Fuqua and Max Levy are two of them. We invited the preservation-minded traditionalist and the modernist, respectogether for an enlightening and inspiring conversation* about their processes, their points of view, the state of architecture in Dallas today, and their own legacies. Plus: Discover which firms made the list of Best Architects in Dallas 2023. *This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.

On Finding Their Calling & Points of View

MAX LEVY: “I was 7 years old. I was out on Lake Michigan, in a relative’s cabin cruiser, looking back at the skyline of Chicago. This is back in the 1950s, and the skyline at that time was uniformly sort of brownish masonry buildings. Except for one. It was a brand-new Mies van der Rohe high-rise, the Lake Shore towers. Classic. It was a little black painted grid of steel. And it was like the architectural Cupid’s arrow. ... I’ve known since I was a little kid that that’s what I wanted to do.”

WILSON FUQUA: “I worked for [the late modern architect] Frank Welch for a year, and then he let me go. He said, ‘Well, we’re redoing our offices, and we just don’t really have plans. And besides that, you’re not really a modernist.’ I later went back to him, and I said, ‘I have these two former roommates that are starting this firm, and they’re doing traditional architecture in Dallas. What do you think of me going out and doing traditional architecture?’ He goes, ‘Wilson, that’ll never work. Nobody spends enough money to do it right.’ I obviously didn’t take his advice. But taking advice is more than doing what somebody tells you to do—it’s to cause you to think about why you might not do it or what you should do. And so I just decided, ‘Well, this is something I’m going to do.’ But I had enough respect for Frank that I wanted to know his opinion.”

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ML: “Oscar Wilde said— I’m going to paraphrase it—the best work of any historical era is forever modern. He said this back in 1890, so modernism back then didn’t mean what it means today. But he meant that the good work of any era is forever good, and they’re all cousins. That’s the way I feel about it. I think the foundation of [traditional and modern] have similar values. The difference is that traditional gets into elaboration and modern tends to edit, edit, edit. ... There’s a spectrum of modernism. ... At one end, there’s what I call poetic modernism. And at the other end, there’s what I call cut-and-paste modernism. Poetic modern-

ism is created with almost a meditative patience of adjusting and refining the proportions, ... and it also takes great pleasure in the plain-spoken beauty of natural materials. It shows a great allegiance to the lay of the land and to the weather that it happens to be standing within. And then all of that is sort of washed in the spiritualizing effects of natural light. At the other end of the spectrum—that cutand-paste modernism— it is rushed; it can’t be methodical or meditative at all. The marketplace is pushing it, and it’s pushing it so fast that there’s no conceptual framework for it. And this is why this stuff that people

call modern, the cut-andpaste stuff, does seem just sort of scattered. And as a result, they generally don’t make good neighbors in more traditional neighborhoods. ... I think of traditional design as classical music, and I think of modernism as jazz. Jazz will take an old standard or tune that everybody knows and fool around with it and bring to it an emotional dimension, or a psychological or conceptual dimension, that allows you to hear that tune like you’ve never heard it before. For me, that’s what happens with modernism—the standard that I start with is the idea of a floor plan, but you can kind of play around with

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Estate home by Wilson Fuqua

it the same way jazz plays around with a tune.” WF: “You can say the same thing with classicism, where you have the four orders of the different kinds of columns, and all the proportioning systems, and that kind of thing. As a young architect, you learn what the standard is. And then you learn: If I want to have this effect, I change the standard—I break all the rules. I make this column taller and thinner than you normally would. And that becomes Federal or neoclassical or whatever. There’s sort of a starting point that’s a generally accepted right thing, but it’s the interpretive quality to it that makes it really come alive. What’s so interesting is to see different cultures building the same thing at different times, all the different revivals of architecture. Greek revival, neoclassical—they all have an imprint of a time and what was considered beautiful at that time. So it’s interesting to see all those different manifestations. So you can make all sorts of little historical interpretations that can completely change the way a house feels.”

ML: “I cannot imagine working with that kind of encyclopedic rule book. ... I’m more or less in the improvisation, and it is so hard, because I don’t have that set of rules. But I like the freedom.” WF: “You’ve created probably your own set of rules.” ML: “In a way, yeah. The thing I have loved about modernism is that it allows you to stay in the here and now and magnify the joy of being alive. I’ve discovered that architecture has this marvelous capacity to reframe our appreciation of nature in our midst. By that, I mean, literally, it can frame your attention to certain phenomena. ... Architecture can frame a view of a wall in a way that when the sun casts shadows across it and the shadows slowly move, the whole building becomes a sundial. You can design a building to heighten the occupant’s awareness of the passage of time or the presence of nature. All this is to say that the reason I love modernism is it gives me the freedom to articulate these things, so that you can bring moments of relief to people’s hectic, crazy lives.”

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On Architectural Philosophy, Process, & the Never-Ending Pursuit of Perfection

WF: “One of the things that I remember from architecture school was [Swiss-French architect Le] Corbusier said that good design’s a patient search. And the other was the design theory of [Finnish architect Alvar] Aalto. The idea was: When you’re designing a building, you go to the site, you see everything there is to know about the site, you get surveys, ... you cram all these different things into your head— as much information as you can. And then, he said, you get a twoo’clock-in-the-morning feeling, and you draw a childlike drawing. ... The way that it works is, at least among architects, is that you go through this process, and then at some point, it all comes together, and it just kind of blurts out. And so that’s kind of the start of a concept. One of my clients said, ‘You know, Wilson, you have the reputation for being the slowest architect in Dallas.’ And I should have said, ‘No, I’m not. Max Levy is.’ [Laughs]” ML: “[Laughs] You should have said, ‘Thank you.’ ” WF: “I should’ve said, ‘Thank you.’ I lived in this world where all my competitors were doing a lot of spec houses, and I was just trying to get work. They were feverishly putting out all these drawings, designing all these buildings, and they were doing it really quick. And I’m going, ‘Gosh, what’s wrong

with me? I can’t do this.’ Then I started getting some clients that really loved architecture, and the clients that really loved architecture were very patient. I asked one of my friends, [architect] Cole Smith, ‘When is the last drawing that you do for a project?’ And he said, ‘Wilson, the day when they move in.’ He draws the whole time. It takes refinement, because no matter what you’re looking at in a building, you study it, and you think, ‘Well, I think I’ve done this!’ You pat yourself on the back, and you come back a week later and you go, ‘That doesn’t look quite right, this isn’t really balanced right, this isn’t the right color.’ You live with this sort of gnawing thing that you haven’t done it yet, that it’s not right, and that it can be better. And that’s what it takes to have good architecture—to have that thing inside that it’s not finished yet, that you’ve got to do more. I was working for Frank Welch, and we were doing this project, and the drawings were supposed to go out. He came in the studio, and he goes, ‘No, no, no! Stop everybody! We need to redraw this; we need to redesign this part of the house.’ I thought, ‘Wow, this is really wild. What are we going to do? We’re not going to meet our deadlines.’ And it’s like, no, you’ve got to do it right. That had a big effect on me, because it’s not really finished until it’s finished and

until you’ve got most of those gnawing things addressed. ... ”

ML: “Early in my career, I noticed that all the architects I was familiar with, their credo was to do more work in less time. When I went out on my own, I attempted to do less work in more time. It’s just the only way I knew how to work. I found that by doing less work in more time, the quality and the projects that emerged were better, and that brought in more work. And that, for 40 years, has been my business plan.”

WF: “I try to do a little bit of both. [Laughs] I did a little bit of trying to get work out so that I could do more work on better projects.” ML: “Of course, there’s an element of that.” WF: “And there’s a lot of going back and forth, depending on who’s out there wanting. It’s whoever’s calling on the phone.” ML: “Designing involves this unrelenting cycle of elation and despair— it’s just exhausting. But you have to learn to hang in there when the despair shows up and just keep on methodically moving through the problem. Usually, you get to an answer. It’ll tell you.”

On Architecture in Dallas Today ML: “Dallas is determined to wind up at the end of its life and be brandnew. It has done such a good job of tearing itself down. At the same time, from my perspective, Dallas seems to express its artistic and cultural aspirations through its houses much more so than its civic buildings. ... I find that fascinating. ... But I’ve just always been very troubled by how Dallas just keeps tearing it all down. If Dallas still had a fraction of the buildings that were here, say, around the turn of the century, it would be literally one of the most interesting cities in the country right now. ...” WF: “My mother raised me to be a preservationist. She loved historic architecture ... , so she kind of primed it so that I would be a preservationist. ... They say that a bad economy is the friend of the preservationist, because there’s not as much tearing down going on. ... You come in these neighborhoods, and the values of all these houses just keep going up and up and up, so the relative value of any particular house— especially in Highland Park—just becomes worthless. So when people start looking for

houses, they don’t look for houses; they look for lots. Houses become invisible. It doesn’t matter who the architect was or when it was built. Highland Park is the absolute worst place anywhere for preservation. And I say that having worked for clients that love historic houses, they love their neighborhood, and they do something that makes an old house look like a new house. ... But there’s just not that many people that want that. There’s a lot more people— especially with the influx of people moving here from other states—that have no framework or context of what should come or what should go. They just want to find a lot; they just want to build.” ML: “It’s feverish. ... I’m often asked, ‘What’s the latest trend in residential architecture?’ And, honestly, the trend is more square footage, more volume, more energy consumption, more water consumption, more stuff, more stuff, more stuff. It’s unsustainable. And hopefully, at some point, society will come to its senses, at least enough to start thinking about a building being less into having and more into being.”

WF: “The worst thing, though, is when it’s finished and you go, ‘Gosh, I should’ve done [this or] that.’ You see all the things that could have been better. Because you never quit thinking of something that can be better. You’re always having to outdo yourself. It’s kind of like opera: You’ve got to go out there and hit all the high notes the best you can every time you go out, because people have high expectations. And it doesn’t matter what you did yesterday— it’s, What are you doing today?”

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On the Greats of Dallas Architecture

On Their Own Legacies ML: “I would be happy if people said that my buildings lifted them above life’s complications.” WF: “I don’t think of legacy so much. I guess I’m maybe too much in the present.” ML: “Well we know in Dallas, all of our buildings will be torn down. [Laughs]” WF: “They’ll be gone. [Laughs] ... I just really want people to enjoy living in the houses that I create for them. Like what you said, it makes life easier to live. Life is hard, and houses are places where people celebrate birthdays and have Christmas. My roommate from architecture school said, ‘One of the most important things about designing a house is having a really good place for a Christmas tree.’ ... So yeah, one good Christmas tree [spot].”

ML: “I was fortunate to work for Bud Oglesby. He was an early modernist in Dallas. Tragically, probably most of his houses have been torn down, but they were extraordinary. ... Working for Bud was like graduate school. I’ve never seen anyone more sensitive to the lay of the land. ... It’s little known that Bud actually worked for Aalto. And he brought back to Dallas this sort of Scandinavian, modern quality—it’s very edited, it’s very minimal but very warm. It’s a form of modernism that is rare. If there was more of it, more of the general public would have a fondness for modernism and understand it more. ... All of Bud’s projects made good

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neighbors. They could fit into any traditional neighborhood—they were so gentle, so easy on the eye. That’s the kind of modernism I wish we could get back to today, particularly in Dallas, with the mentality of bigger, bigger, more, more. ... If a neighborhood is an orchestral piece of music, you don’t want to be going down the block and all of a sudden get some loud trumpet blasts that are a little off key. That’s what a lot of this bombastic modernism is doing—and what’s giving modernism a bad name. ... Slightly preceding Bud was Howard Meyer. His work was beautiful. I think probably most of it’s been torn down. But again,

WF: “If someone asked me to do a modern house, I would do something probably that would look more like [Texas architect] O’Neil Ford— like Tom Slick’s house that has a roof that’s six inches thick that’s a slab of concrete, and then just windows all the way up.” ML: “His houses always explained how they were built. When you saw a brick wall in an O’Neil Ford house, it was a load-bearing brick wall. He never did veneers. In fact, he called houses that had

veneer ‘veneer-eal architecture. ...’ ” WF: “Modernism gave us the ability to do all sorts of things with materials. ... You could treat brick like it’s wallpaper, so all of a sudden, brick loses its meaning. One of the things that I love about [Dallas eclectic architect Charles] Dilbeck is the way he [used] brick. He thought of brick as a craft. He has basketweave brick, which undulates in and out; he has crazy brick that goes up and down, where the joints aren’t flat; and he has crazy flatwork, and all the bricks are skewed. But there’s this joy of life. I say he [taught] bricks how to sing and dance.”

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Owner and designer Emily Hewett created a living room that is both classically beautiful and livable. Custom sofas and chairs by JC’s Upholstery are covered in durable Perennials fabrics and accessorized with Samuel & Sons trim as well as throw pillows from Quadrille, Thibaut, and Schumacher. A Made Goods coffee table sits atop a DFW Textile Sourcing rug, and custom Roman shades match the Thibaut wallpaper. The vase and bowl on the coffee table are from Blue Print, and the gifts are wrapped in paper by Audi & Alf. N OV E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

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D previous spread: The Hewett family—which includes Emily, husband Chris, and 11-year-old twins Stella and Beckham—loads up gifts in a vintage car rented from Vinty. Hewett was inspired by East Coast architect Patrick Ahearn for the exterior of the home, which features shutters and siding painted in Benjamin Moore “Boothbay Gray” and “White Dove,” respectively.

riving up to the Hewett home in Lake Highlands, guests are greeted by a crunchy gravel motor court. White trellises arch over the manicured gardens, and hydrangeas bloom in the front yard. Babbling fountains mute the city’s hustle and bustle, and French doors open to views of a sparkling pool and a charming pool house. You almost expect to peek out a window and see a Cape Cod–style marina or hear waves crashing on the rocks. “I just wanted this house to be calming,” says homeowner and designer Emily Hewett. “I needed this to be my retreat.” Hewett is the principal of A Well Dressed Home, a Dallasbased interior design firm consisting of 18 employees, all of whom collaborate on the packed roster of projects the firm has at any given time. Hewett added her own project to the mix in early 2020, when she spotted a home and an adjacent vacant lot for sale just down the street from her house. “Every morning, I would turn left at this corner and see the sunrise,” she says. “I would think, ‘Oh, the people that live on this street are so lucky.’ The skies were orange and purple. It was always a truly unbelievable sunrise.”

this page: (from left) A pair of vintage marble and brass flamingos from Scout Design Studio greet guests in the entryway. Adorned with an art piece by Jill Pumpelly and Visual Comfort sconces, the two-way fireplace is open to the entry and the living room. The marble floors are from Material Bespoke Stone + Tile.

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Hewett designed a classic white kitchen but added a few modern updates, such as white oak cabinetry by Douglas Cabinetry and a Palecek “Seychelles Coco” chandelier. “When I moved in, I thought, ‘This room needs more. It needs another layer,’ ” she says of the decision to add floral Thibaut wallpaper throughout. The hardware is Alno, the faucets are Waterstone, and the countertops are Calacatta marble from Triton Stone. A runner from DFW Textile Sourcing completes the space. The cutting board is from Blue Print.

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“I just wanted this house to be calming. I needed this to be my retreat.” —HOMEOWNER AND DESIGNER EMILY HEWETT

>> CONTINUED FROM PAGE 71 With a rare double lot in the middle of such a desired neighborhood, one might think a massive McMansion would fit the bill. But Hewett held strong to her design credo. “I did not want to overbuild,” she says. “I see so many houses with unused space. I wanted to be able to furnish every nook and cranny and to be able to layer.” After trading plans with architect Jerry Coleman for eight months and hiring builder Coats Homes, she landed on a New England–inspired exterior (thanks to her muse, Massachusetts-based architect Patrick Ahearn) with a 4,400-square-foot floor plan and a large outdoor living and entertaining space. That’s in addition to a side courtyard, which Hewett playfully refers to as the “champagne garden.” Hewett came up with a U-shaped design, which allowed her to create intentional sightlines from every angle—beginning the moment you walk in. “I started with the front door, knowing that the pool would be right in the center of the backyard,” says Hewett, citing the ocean-centric views of resorts in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico—one of their favorite vacation destinations—as CONTINUED ON PAGE 76

this page: (clockwise from top) Hewett utilizes this space as both a pantry and a bar. Cabinets by Douglas Cabinetry are painted in Benjamin Moore “Boothbay Gray” custom mixed at 25 percent saturation. The Calacatta marble countertops are from Triton Stone, the hardware is Alno, and the faucet is Kingston Brass. Hewett displays her beautiful barware on French bistro shelves by Wa Hoo Designs. A Thomas O’Brien “Hulton” sconce for Visual Comfort is dressed with a bow for the holidays. D M AG A Z I N E . C O M

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opposite page: Atop the custom table by Scout Design Studio is a matching Lazy Susan, which was originally the top of a table in Hewett’s office. An Aerin “Cristol” Visual Comfort chandelier hangs above, and Palecek chairs covered with Perennials fabric surround the table. Phillip Jeffries “Jack’s Jungle” wallpaper covers the room and complements the drapes, which are made from Fabricut fabric and custom created by JC’s Upholstery. On the console from West Elm is a set of lamps from Talulah & Hess with shade trim from Etsy. The vase on the dining table is from Blue Print. this page: In the mudroom, a Dutch door from Wilson Plywood & Door creates a pretty place to hang a holiday wreath. Each cubby and cabinet has a purpose. “We have a package station here, because I hate having packages sit on a countertop,” says Hewett, who also created distinct spaces for returns and gift wrapping, as well as stations for the dogs and kids. Cabinets are painted in Benjamin Moore “Boothbay Gray” at 25 percent saturation and feature Alno hardware. Hewett commissioned a custom bench by JC’s Upholstery and covered it in Schumacher fabric to coordinate with the Schumacher “Bo Leaf” wallpaper on the ceiling. The “Gerard” pendant is Cyan Design, and the rug is from DFW Textile Sourcing.

M E R RY ( A N D BR IG H T ! ) Designer and homeowner Emily Hewett shares a few of her brilliant holiday decor hacks.

SPACE-PLAN FOR YOUR TREE. When designing her house, Hewett created a cove for her Christmas tree but made sure the area was pretty in the offseason, too. “I didn’t want a corner of the room to sit empty 10 months out of the year,” she says. “So I designed a bench on casters, and it rolls out to the garage to make room for the tree.”

KEEP EXTRA FABRIC TO USE AS TREE SKIRTS. For the primary bedroom’s Christmas tree, Hewett saved scraps of fabric from Supply Showroom that were used for an upholstered chair and draped them around the base for a coordinating tree skirt.

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TREE. Hewett commissioned a custom tree riser from Scout Design Studio to prop up her tree. “It gives additional height and room for gifts,” she says. She also recommends a spinning stand: “You can have a full display of all of your ornaments, not just the ones on the front of the tree.”

USE HAIR CLIPS AS EASY-TO-HANG ORNAMENTS. Hewett found velvet hair-bow clips on Etsy and affixed them to her tree branches. “Instead of tying bows to your branches, clip hair ribbons that coordinate with your color scheme,” she says. “They are pre-tied and easy to remove.”

LAYER IN FRESH FLORALS. Even if you don’t use real greenery in your holiday decor, you can still have the fresh smells of holly and pine. “Put real florals and stems in your faux greenery for a punch of color and fragrance,” says Hewett.

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>> CONTINUED FROM PAGE 73 inspiration. The primary bathroom looks out to a spa with fountain features. Even the laundry room and powder bath have pretty views of the champagne garden. And when she hosts parties, her guests like to sit at the custom round burl wood table in the dining room and look out. “I wanted it all to be windows so we can sit here and see everything that is going on outside,” she says. “When it’s storming, those views are worth a million bucks.” As for the interiors, she laughs when describing her personal style as “granny chic,” pointing to her affinity for layering a room with floral wallpaper, fabric drapes, chinoiserie vases, and upholstery trimmings. “My team makes fun of me because I love floral fabrics and fringe details,” she says. For instance, in the living

room, she custom designed sofas and chairs with indestructible Perennials fabric that holds up to her 11-year-old twins, Beckham and Stella, and two dogs, but she added a touch of Samuel & Sons fringe to the bottom of each piece. A floral wallpaper by Thibaut covers the walls, and Quadrille throw pillows add on more pattern. And she wasn’t kidding about wanting to design every inch of the home—most of the walls are covered in wallpaper, trim, and molding details. Most recently, she added a lattice design to the primary bedroom’s ceiling for a touch of Palm Beach. But if you ask her, even though her home is as close to a resort-like escape as you can get, it’s still missing one thing: “My dream house,” she says, “has an ocean view.”

this page: (from left) The primary bathroom features a Maidstone Supply bathtub, a Palecek mirror, and a Julie Neill “Lucia” sconce for Visual Comfort. Hewett topped the sconces with scalloped shades from Etsy. The Thibaut drapes are carried in from the bedroom, and the commode room is covered in Pepper Home “Ginger Moss” wallpaper. She chose hardware from Design Elements and tile and marble countertops from Triton Stone. Benjamin Moore “Cushing Green” sets the moody tone in son Beckham’s bedroom. A mix of high-low pieces and family heirlooms fill the room, including an antler chandelier made by Beckham’s grandfather, bedding by Target, and throw pillows in Schumacher and Romo fabrics. A Made Goods “Everett” desk chair adds a moment of natural texture. The bed is Four Hands, the sconces are Thomas O’Brien “Elkins” for Visual Comfort, the drapes are Erika M. Powell Textiles, the rug is from Dallas Rugs, and the gifts are wrapped in paper by Audi & Alf. opposite page: Hewett designed her and Chris’ primary bedroom as an ultimate escape. “This is truly a space where we can come and relax,” she says. A custom bed by JC’s Upholstery is dressed in custom bedding with Thibaut and Fabricut fabrics and Peacock Alley linens. Nightstands from RH Baby & Child are accessorized with mirrors from Home Goods, lamps from Wayfair, and shades from The Lamp Shoppe. An Arteriors “Tilda” chandelier hangs from a custom latticed ceiling installed by Daniel Bouchard. The vases and bowls on the side tables are from Blue Print.

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A. Michael Architecture, founded in 2020 by Andrew Stiglmeier, creates exceptional, crafted, memorable spaces that are accessible, inspiring, and extremely livable. Stiglmeier’s goal was to create a modest-size firm that is focused and adaptable to clients’ needs. “The vision is centered around a client’s dream to create unique legacy homes for their families,” Stiglmeier says. “We work closely with each project partner to manage the vision, budget, and project cohesiveness. Our mantra is ‘Start with cool, and you’ll end with cool.’” AMA’s style is often driven by its clients. The firm’s work spans from the Park Cities and North Dallas to Fort Worth and surrounding lake communities. “We love to pull back on ornamentation where possible,” Stiglmeier says. “The experience of a home starts at the street, from the approach through the front door.” In 2023, AMA added Derek Klepac as its director of architecture. Both Stiglmeier and Klepac have worked under notable Texas architects, contributing to more than 60 projects during the last decade. In that time, they both developed an appreciation for a client-centered approach to architecture and the importance of comfortable, classical forms. Knowing the traditional rules allows some agency to develop new, exciting ideas. The result is a comfortable, contextually relevant, client-centered project ready for a lifetime of memories. “Working with the families that will live and grow in these spaces truly fills our cup day in and day out,” Klepac says. “We want our clients to love their homes. In the end, this is all that matters.”

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ARCH HOUSE COLLABORATIVE The team at Arch House Collaborative, an established industry leader, has a passion for creating spaces that blend functionality, aesthetics, and environmental consciousness. Scott Watson, principal, founded the boutique design firm in 1996, which has grown to become a mid-size, award-winning firm known for innovative and sustainable design solutions. Led by a team of highly skilled architects and designers, Arch House Collaborative is appropriately named, as team members take a collaborative approach to every project. They believe the best designs emerge from a combination of expertise, creativity, and client input. By actively engaging with their clients throughout the design process, they ensure that the final result reflects the unique vision and needs of each project. With a diverse portfolio that spans residential, commercial, and public spaces, Arch House Collaborative has garnered recognition for excellence in design. Watson says a Texas vernacular can be found in most projects, but he doesn’t want to be pigeonholed into one specific style. Today, some of the firm’s projects are architecture only and handed off to designers and builders, and others are their own full-scale design/build projects. “With so many people moving to Texas from all over the country, we get requests for a variety of designs,” he says. “Construction experience sets our firm apart. We love the creative aspect of residential work—every project we are challenged with is different, and each home is unique with its own character.”

817.882.8882 archhouseco.com @archhouseco

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“CHOOSE A SPOT IN YOUR HOME WHERE YOU WANT A WOW FACTOR, WHETHER A KITCHEN, THE FIREPLACE, OR A FOCAL POINT OF A ROOM. FOCUS YOUR DESIGN AND MATERIALS BUDGET WISELY THERE.” TRICY MAGADINI AND BRUCE BERNBAUM

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Not long ago, a friend asked Bruce Bernbaum and Tricy Magadini, principals and founders of Bernbaum/Magadini Architects, how they have remained partners and friends for a quarter century. “We have different personalities and different skill sets, so we don’t run over each other often,” Magadini replied. “We work together really well, and as our firm has evolved, this has become more apparent.” Now celebrating 25 years in business, Bernbaum/Magadini Architects continues to design some of Dallas’ most exemplary homes and iconic, contemporary living spaces that have earned them a place among the top architectural firms. Their extraordinary work has consistently found imaginative ways to unify space, light, and life. “There is beautiful work out there from great architects in Dallas who set a high standard, and we try to elevate that standard in our work,” Magadini says. It all begins with detailed plans guided by their clients’ vision and created through the architectural philosophy of both Bernbaum and Magadini. From initial sketches to construction, they meticulously conceive each room as a unique, Zen-like environment, unifying comfortable and contemporary with a magnificent palette, resulting in a significant space that lives and breathes the natural elements of distinctive living. “We respect a project’s sensitivity to its surroundings,” Magadini says. “We maintain scale and proportion so there is no wasted space. That’s the value of an architect—to design an efficient home scale-, energy-, and materials-wise. We love to hear our clients say, ‘I never would have thought of this!’ Our job is to look at a project in a different way for an unforgettable living space.” N OV E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

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“SUCCESSFUL ARCHITECTURE COMES FROM THE WILLINGNESS TO NOT ONLY EXPLORE NEW THINGS, BUT TO TRULY LISTEN TO THE HOMEOWNER.” ERIC LAPOINTE

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ERIC LAPOINTE, ARCHITECT StudioEL73 aspires to create innovative and unique spaces for homeowners. Eric LaPointe, Architect AIA, NCARB, describes the process of design as an interactive collaboration that brings the homeowner along the journey of discovery, while behind the scenes obsessing with creating spaces tailored to the needs of the family. “I like to create a series of events that unfold as you experience the house,” he says. “Small, unexpected moments can oftentimes have a large impact on those who spend time in the spaces. Every part of the design has importance; details matter.” LaPointe spends time asking questions and reaffirming what his clients have said to ensure everything is accounted for. “Oftentimes, I uncover needs the homeowners were not even aware of as we go through the process,” he adds. This creative discovery is the basis for all of LaPointe’s designs. LaPointe believes good design can be applied to any style of architecture. “I enjoy a challenge and get great satisfaction designing homes that represent the people who will occupy the space,” he says. “A family’s life can greatly be enhanced through well thought out design.” The ability to design in all styles is energizing for LaPointe and keeps his work ever evolving. A side mission to great design is the desire to help those with smaller projects who oftentimes get left without access to talented professionals, he says. “There is nothing more disappointing than spending dollars on poor design, and I see it happen to homeowners all the time! I describe myself as somewhat of an anomaly, as I enjoy large-scale projects but also am willing to tackle smaller ones,” LaPointe says. “I truly believe that everyone should have access to good design.”

414.477.9402 ericlapointe.org @studio_el73

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“CREATING ARTFUL STRUCTURES ENRICHED WITH HARMONY, BEAUTY, AND ELEGANCE.”

Alex Eskenasy, lead designer and principal at Eskenasy Ferguson Architecture, specializes in classical, traditional, transitional, and modern homes. Locally, you’ll find most of his high-end home designs in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, but it’s not uncommon for him to be called away to design homes in Aspen, Sea Island, and Los Angeles. For Eskenasy and his team, all beautiful designs begin with building solid client relationships. “We add value to their projects through inspiring design,” he says. “We achieve this through our understanding of the common principles and precedents of many architectural styles.” Eskenasy was mentored by some of the best architects and designers in the field. His clients are always in awe as he expertly quick-hand sketches their home’s design to suit their vision during their initial meetings. He also offers artistic renderings using the latest 3D technology so his clients can visualize what their dream home will look like upon completion. Creative, talented, and inspirational, Eskenasy Ferguson Architecture is the name to know for homeowners who seek artful structures enriched with harmony, beauty, and elegance. 214.789.8715 eskenasyfergusonarchitecture.com @eskenasyferguson

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“MY LIFELONG PURSUIT HAS BEEN THE STYLE AND LIVABILITY OF AMERICAN HOUSES.”

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FUQUA ARCHITECTS At an early age, Wilson Fuqua yearned to capture the style and livability of traditional houses. His interest in the evolution of various home styles led him to study art and art history at Trinity University. Later, at The University of Texas at Austin, Fuqua earned a Master of Architecture degree, combining historic preservation and architectural history. His first job was with Frank Welch, and in 1984, he started his own residential architecture practice in Dallas, working with Rick Robertson and Hobson Crow and focusing on the eclectic houses of the early 20th century. His dedication to detail in design has provided opportunities to incorporate his work through renovations and additions with that of great architects, including Charles Dilbeck, John Staub, and Hal Thomson. Fuqua Architects places a focus on classical techniques combined with current technology in new construction, historic renovation, and addition/renovation projects. This is critical to creating a space that utilizes traditional beauty and today’s modern amenities. The evolution of the design process includes conceptual hand-drawn sketching for early visualization, 3D construction detailing with computer-generated CAD drawings for quick adaptations, and beautiful watercolors to highlight the artistic result of the collaborative project.

WILSON FUQUA

214.528.4663 wilsonfuqua.com @wilsonfuquaarchitects

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“TAKE YOUR TIME ABSORBING THE DESIGN, THEN GIVE FEEDBACK. TOO OFTEN, KNEEJERK REACTIONS WILL RESULT IN WHEEL-SPINNING REVISIONS WITHOUT REAL PROGRESS.” SARAH M. HARPER, AIA , LEED, AP

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Sarah Harper, AIA, LEED, AP, grew up as an artist and was encouraged by her parents to pursue architecture. While studying abroad in Italy, her love for this craft was solidified. In addition to passion for her career, it was training in programming and her work in a 3D environment that set her apart in her services to clients. “When I work through the programming for a project on paper, before any floorplans have been derived, the square footage result is within about 100 square feet of the final result, once drawn,” she says. “Having the ability to provide clients with that sort of information prior to getting attached to drawings is invaluable in meeting expectations throughout the design process. When I’m presenting the design, the capability to show 3D exterior—and even interior images—during the presentation also adds to the assurance that what I’ve designed is what they are envisioning.” Due to various industry changes, it is more important than ever to deliver to expectation. Since 2020, Harper has been particularly busy with clients wanting to remodel to include home offices—new builds that required two home offices, multiple living areas and getaway spaces, and vacation homes—as the pandemic shifted her clients’ priorities and wants. For Harper, this is a way to help clients even more. “I’ve been guiding families to be more sustainable in terms of multi-use spaces as opposed to specific use rooms, allowing for flexibility as families grow, develop, and acquire new needs over time,” she says. A combination of talent, skill, and genuine investment in the wellbeing of her clients is what makes Harper Designs among the best in the business. N OV E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

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“I LOVE HOMES WITH A QUIET, UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE, BUT UNDENIABLE IN THEIR PRESENCE.”

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L. LUMPKINS ARCHITECT, INC.

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In 2007, Lloyd Lumpkins formed L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc. to pursue his passion of creating architecture based on classical principles of design. With a successful career spanning more than 30 years influenced by historical European architectural styles, Lumpkins has provided designs for some of the finest residences and estates in the region—homes that exude a quiet elegance. It is a teamwork approach, merged with collaborations from some of the area’s finest designers, craftsmen, and artisans, that results in the creation of homes with timeless appeal. “My passion is helping my clients put form to their definition of home—their hopes, dreams, and desires,” he says. “I design my houses to be homes that integrate the personalities of my clients and their families. Done right, it becomes that joyful place that perfectly reflects who they are—that place they call home.”

214.730.0112 lumpkinsarchitects.com @llumpkinsarchitects

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“WE HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF SUCCESSFUL CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS.”

RICHARD DRUMMOND DAVIS ARCHITECTS

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214.521.8763 rddavisarchitect.com @rddavisarch

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Designed by Richard Drummond Davis Architects, this modern symmetrical villa on the Crespi Estate in Preston Hollow has a classical composition and proportions made modern with floor to ceiling glass walls and interwoven horizontal roof planes. The gently pitched metal seam roofs slope down to perimeter flat-roofed eaves which project four feet out from the glass walls. Now occupied by the owner, the landscaping is being completed by Britt Johnson of Britton and Associates. The interior designer is Dallas Design Group Interiors. The general contractor is Sharif & Munir Custom Homes. Richard Drummond Davis Architect, Inc. is known for designing traditional, period eclectic, and modern homes.

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“I AM EXCITED TO BUILD UPON THE FOUNDATION AND LEGACY OF THE COMPANY AND BRING A FRESH, NEW TAKE ON OUR DESIGNS.” HARRIS BRIGGS

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WILLIAM S. BRIGGS, ARCHITECT For William Briggs, AIA, NCARB, ICAA, the architecture firm he founded 27 years ago in Dallas has become a family business. His son, Harris Briggs, now leads the firm after working alongside him for the past eight years. Known for architectural excellence for nearly three decades, the firm has never been associated with any given style, and Harris intends to maintain this reputation. “I have added a sense of playfulness to the new designs we have created lately,” Harris says. “We still find freedom in being collaborative with our clients and enjoy investigating what makes them happy and fulfills their vision.” Harris works with four fellow architects at the firm who create artful designs that may range from a new front door design and screened-in porch to a remodel of a 20,000-square-foot estate. Clients love the firm’s approachable, collaborative demeanor. The team is hands on in all aspects of each project, from general planning concepts to the finishing touches— down to what goes in each kitchen drawer. Harris believes good architecture can exist within any style, and the firm is known for its attention to architectural order, clarity, proportion, and authenticity. He is primarily inspired by his clients’ vision and descriptions of how they want to live in their homes and considers each project a new adventure to explore. Harris is particular about creating good relationships between spaces and within the home. His designs are reposeful, comfortable, and feel easy to move through. “I am excited to build upon the foundation and legacy my father established for the company and to bring a fresh, new take on our designs,” Harris says.

214.696.1988 williamsbriggs.com @william_s_briggs

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JERRY L. COLEMAN DESIGNER LLC

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Jerry Coleman, AIA, delights in building lasting connections with new clients and guiding them through the design process. Each project begins with a quick sketch, floor plans, and design details. Coleman enjoys the art of bringing each client’s unique vision to life. He infuses a lifetime of passion for design into their dream home, drawing inspiration from diverse historical architectural styles.

Jessica Stewart Lendvay, AIA, NOMA, is a registered architect and owner of Jessica Stewart Lendvay Architects. The firm is known for its collaborative spirit and thoughtful process which creates work that is sensitive to place and refined in detail. The firm’s work focuses on renovations and new construction of single and multifamily residences. Lendvay serves on the board of the Architecture and Design Foundation at the AD EX, which fosters access to architecture and design for all.

214.437.8903 | jerrylcoleman.com @jerry.coleman

JENIFER MCNEIL BAKER

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MAESTRI STUDIO Maestri Studio, founded by Eddie Maestri in 2008, is a high-end residential full-service architecture, interior, and landscape design firm based in Dallas. Maestri’s bespoke approach to design and landscape ensures each project fits the needs and styles of each client. Throughout the course of 15 years, the Studio has fostered a collaborative and thoughtful vernacular that establishes a connection and challenges the status quo. 214.823.1000 | maestristudio.com @maestristudio

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The following interior designers and builders have been named the best in their field for 15 or more years. The well-respected Hall of Fame honorees on the following pages are sought after for their expertise and for continually being among the best of the best in Dallas-Fort Worth. When you are ready to elevate the design of your home, these are the experts you should know.

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timeless homes in some of Dallas’ most prominent neighborhoods. A third-generation builder, Tony Visconti often crafts each home as if it was his own. “Bella,” beautiful in Italian, aptly describes homes by Bella Custom Homes. And the word “dedication” describes one of the many reasons for the company’s longevity in Dallas. “We are a transparent company and work closely with our clients,” Visconti says. “Our clients see the quality, attention to detail, and value in our homes; we even have repeat clients. Also, we attribute our success to the talented team that we collaborate with on every project.” Bella Custom Homes has grown throughout the past three decades by word-of-mouth referrals and a stellar reputation. Visconti considers it a smaller, boutique company because they limit the number of projects they accept each year. “We are hands-on and have a lot of interaction with our clients,” he says. “We love what we do, and it feels like we have never gone to work a day in our life because of our passion for custom homebuilding.” Visconti, along with vice president Stacy Brotemarkle, credit their collaboration with a team of talented craftsmen, architects, designers, and landscapers for much of the company’s success. They not only design and build extraordinary homes, but they pay attention to the property the house is built on— for example, a custom home on 2.5 acres with a professional golf course in the back. “When it comes to building homes for our clients, the sky’s the limit,” Visconti says.

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love of collecting Japanese artwork and antiquities. Still a teenager, he would pore through Christie’s and Sotheby’s catalogues and frequent major galleries in Chicago and New York. “My eyes were opened to the love of art, the beauty of objects, and the refinement of craft,” he says. Draper went on to study architecture and design at the University of Oregon, with further studies at Waseda University in Tokyo before moving to San Francisco to begin his career in interior design—a career that took him to a myriad of fascinating places around the world. Now, four decades later, Draper leads an award-winning interior design firm that beautifully integrates interior design and architecture in homes throughout Dallas and beyond. Current projects include the design for a home on the central coast of California, which is composed of a cluster of interconnected structures that are sited atop a hill overlooking the family’s vineyards and the vast landscape spreading out before them for miles. Draper is sought after for his unique vision and creativity, his expertise in bespoke furniture and understanding of spacial design, his keen eye for aesthetics, and the ability to blend functionality with beauty. In each project, he strives to provide a cutting-edge quality to his work, while maintaining a classic and timeless style. “I prefer designs that stand the test of time, building in ways to be refreshed through the years,” he says. Draper has worked with such notable architects as Frank Welch, Max Levy, and Overland Partners. “When possible, I prefer to be a part of the design process at an early stage with the architects,” Draper says. Whether working with new or existing architecture, Draper seeks to seamlessly integrate his designs, creatively enhancing the space’s aesthetics and functionality using a palette of rich natural materials, finely crafted furnishings, and lighting to complement the architecture while addressing the specific needs and desires of the occupants. The result is a home that looks stunning while offering a sense of harmony and comfort. A home that aligns perfectly with the lifestyle and personality of its owners.

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214.824.8352 pauldraperdesign.com

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Laura Lee Clark Falconer

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residential design, Dallas-based and award-winning interior designer Laura Lee Clark Falconer understands that a truly successful design blends a collection of high-quality pieces from various periods and styles—all while also using tasteful restraint. A student at the Parsons School of Design in Italy, she offers her clients decades of experience in high-end residential design. Her work layers an unexpected combination of finishes, fabrics, and custom-designed furnishings that balance with curated antique elements, amalgamating into the palettes and configurations that her eponymous studio, Laura Lee Clark Interior Design, Inc., is now fondly known for. Accolated as “Best Home Accessories Showroom” and “100 Best Shops in Dallas,” the showroom features a finely curated collection of off-the-floor luxury furniture, lighting, and décor showcased alongside local artists and one-of-a-kind antiques and vintage furnishings. With projects from California and Telluride to Dallas to the Highlands of North Carolina, Falconer’s work has been published in Betty Lou Phillips’ Inspirations from France and Italy, The French Room, and in esteemed design and lifestyle publications. She has proudly served as the co-chair of Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas for three consecutive years and has been named Best Designer by her peers in D Home since 2005. Falconer’s global vision and refined design sensibilities have been recognized with the ASID Silver Style, ASID Legacy of Design, ASID Design Ovation, Luxe RED, and PaperCity design awards.

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Linda Fritschy OWN E R , LI N DA F R IT SC H Y I NTE R I OR DE S I G N

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Fritschy, you’ll immediately realize what lies beyond are rooms that reflect the homeowner. When visiting Fritschy’s website, you will similarly experience each home’s individual interior. Linda Fritschy Interior Design garners inspiration from each unique client’s vision. Excelling in a diverse range of styles, from modern to traditional, her highly respected design philosophies are always applied. Fritschy believes in the benefits of teamwork. With an understanding that client-inspired interiors are created only through a collaborative process, she respects the vision of each team member on a project, whether the team is simply the client or one that includes an architect, contractor, and craftsmen. The ability to listen to what is said—as well as what is not said—is critical in design. “I am acutely aware that holding the client’s vision is my delicate balance to navigate,” she says. Fritschy believes it is her creative duty to bring everything together to design a home that is client-driven and functional, while being visually inspiring. She also considers it her responsibility to make the project fun. “I feel my role is to not only be creative but to keep the process fun and light,” she says, “When selecting a fabric or designing a custom bathroom, if things become tedious, we must take a step back and re-evaluate. This way, our clients will enjoy the experience.” For the past four decades, Fritschy’s effective flexibility has produced aesthetically balanced, skillfully edited, clientinspired understated interiors.

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David Goettsche OWN E R , DE SC O F I N E HOM E S

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has upheld his commitment to quality and integrity. Operating under the Desco name since 1992, Goettsche, a Dallas native, is known for his in-depth construction knowledge, superior customer service, and attention to detail, whether he’s working on new construction or a remodeling project. “When someone hires Desco to build their house, they get me,” Goettsche says. “I check jobs frequently, because I know how important this investment is to my customers. Every home I build is like a child—I get to raise it see it go on its way to happy life!” Goettsche, a Dallas native and University of North Texas alum, has worked in the construction industry for nearly 48 years. He didn’t know what he wanted to do for a career and took classes ranging from religions of the world to insurance and business to figure it out. When he owned a landscaping company, one of his customers was a homebuilder. He learned the trade from him and not long after, built his first house. “I decided to stick with it, and it’s all I’ve ever done,” he says. Desco Fine Homes builds in the area’s most distinguished neighborhoods and creates functional, beautiful spaces that are designed to bring the family together. Customers appreciate the way Desco can capture all the details in Mediterranean, traditional, transitional, and modern–style homes. “We don’t have a particular look,” he says. “It’s all about proportion and paying attention to detail. After all these years, it’s still amazing to see our homes go from grass to glamour—something that started out as a vacant lot winds up on the cover of a magazine. Our success all starts with doing things right the first time and a commitment to keep our customers happy.”

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972.381.8995 | @descofinehomes DescoHomes.com

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Hoffmann Homes

AL AN HOF F MAN N , FO U N DE R ALI SON C HAR LE Y, PRO J EC T MANAG E R C HAR LE S C HAR LE Y, S ITE MANAG E R throughout dallas, whenever the term

“sustainable home” is mentioned, Hoffmann Homes likely comes to mind. Founder Alan Hoffmann has led this family business for nearly 30 years and is a leader in the environmental building movement. His homebuilding career has been a series of firsts; he was the first builder to introduce the building method using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to North Texas for completely new homes. He was also one of the first builders in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes pilot program and was the builder of the first home in Dallas to receive a LEED for Homes Platinum certification. Hoffmann Homes builds award-winning green homes that are as healthy and environmentally friendly as they are beautiful, with modern finishes and engaging details throughout. His highly experienced building team with their trusted trades men and women uses an innovative construction process to produce high performance, energy efficient homes. “We are cognizant of all elements that make a home beautiful, comfortable, and safe in order to bring a balanced approach to design,” Hoffmann says. “And by integrating our designs with high-performance and sustainability, we also include construction resiliency with our weather resistant concrete homes.” Named a D Home Best Builder for the past 16 years, Hoffmann Homes is currently completing the Abode @ White Rock in East Dallas, which is a community comprised of single-family detached green homes designed and constructed to last for generations. More Abode communities are planned for Dallas and surrounding communities. “We love the challenge of these new projects,” Hoffmann says. “As a design/build company, we love the design process as well as seeing the beautiful custom homes and communities for our clients come to life. We love bringing thoughtful design to an undeveloped building site or also reimagining a site in an existing neighborhood. This is our commitment to being stewards of our community and good neighbors.”

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Allen Kirsch

OWN E R , ALLE N K I R SC H & AS SOC IATE S , I N C . a l l e n k i r s c h h a s b e e n r e d e f i n i n g s pac e ,

light, and form for more than 30 years. Whether transforming large residential estates, designing Oprah’s favorite Chicago restaurant, or reinventing a Park Avenue apartment, he is known for his clean, sophisticated lines and architectural approach to design. A Dallas native, Kirsch graduated from the University of Texas where he studied both fine art and architecture, but he first became interested in interior design as a child. “As a second grader, I was designing floorplans at my grandmother’s house,” he says. “I was always meant to do this work.” To ensure the highest level of aesthetics and artisanship, Kirsch is personally involved in every step of the design process and its execution, from conception to installation. His designs are modern, contemporary, and internationally classic—nothing is overworked or contrived, and each design has a sense of naturalness to it. “There is huge pleasure in turning chaos into order,” Kirsch says. “I enjoy watching the transformation of the space, then seeing the client’s joy in that transformation. You work and work, and the big payoff is the day of installation when you bring in furnishings and art and see it all put together. That’s worth everything.” In addition to interior design, Kirsch is a sought-after painter of multilayered abstracts, metallics pieces, and a new series of black-and-white pieces. These oversized pieces can be found in private collections throughout the world, from Australia to Abu Dhabi. Whether designing a room, an entire home, or painting a commissioned piece of art, Kirsch says he remains focused on what the clients wants. “Every job is completely different based on their preferences,” he says. “I like to get a feel for the spaces they are living in. My design firm is intentionally small—just me, a draftsman, and a bookkeeper. I do all the design work, which allows me the opportunity to be fully involved from the design stage to installation day—the grand finale.”

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John Phifer Marrs

OWN E R , JOH N PH I F E R MAR R S I NTE R I OR S john phifer marrs is honored to be inducted

into the D Home Hall of Fame. Let’s celebrate with a dry martini, ice on the pond! Marrs, known as JPM, thanks all the talented design industry professionals who voted for him to be a D Home Best Designer 19 times. Cheers! Interior design is all about great relationships. It starts with the clients, and John Phifer Marris Interiors is fortunate to have the most inspired clients with the best projects. Of course, JPM couldn’t do it without his colleagues through the years at John Phifer Marrs Interiors, his family, the architects, contractors, workrooms, trade showrooms, craftspeople, vendors, and his esteemed design industry peers. JPM loves “Big D” and is thankful to have a flourishing career based here and for the abundant resources available in the Dallas Design District. JPM is also thankful to D Home for regularly featuring his work and for promoting the deep well of design talent in North Texas for so long. “One’s good, two’s better, and three’s a collection,” JPM often says. Throughout his career, he has been recognized as a master of editing, organizing, preserving, and displaying his clients’ wonderful and varied collections of art, furniture, and mementos. His love of collecting led to his eponymous antique shop, alas now closed, and culminated in his popular book from Gibbs Smith, Interiors for Collectors, which has taken him across the nation in an ongoing tour talking about the joys of collecting, from the humblest to the grandest objects. In Interiors for Collectors, JPM shows readers how to live happily with their beloved collections. John Phifer Marrs Interiors is busier than ever. JPM believes the design process should be fun! He can work in any style, so bring it on!

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Lynn Sears

OWN E R , LY N N S E AR S I NTE R I OR S I N C . ly n n s e a r s i s a n e x p e r i e n c e d i n t e r i o r d e s i g n e r

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and interior decorator. Every job she works on is unique, and the owners appreciate the creative solutions with personal attention to their lifestyle, special needs, and wish list. An extensive traveler, she combines ideas—both traditional and contemporary—from many regions. An artist at heart and a designer by trade, Sears’ interiors are original. She owns copyrights on exclusive items that are not on the marketplace. Having completed jobs throughout the country, she can furnish and deliver furniture to existing spaces or work on teams with architects, contractors, and landscape architects for consultation on space planning, furniture plan, televisions, electrical, interior finish schedules, drawings for floors, tile, natural light, and incorporating indoor and outdoor spaces. Sears produces original designs that are timeless—not trendy. The spaces are not only easy to live in, but beautiful to experience.

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Shaddock Homes

PE TE R S HADDOC K J R . , VI C E PR E S I DE NT & C O - OWN E R ; B E TH S HADDOC K , VI C E PR E S I DE NT & C O - OWN E R ; PE TE R S HADDOC K S R . , C E O shaddock homes, a name synonymous with

been a family tradition for generations. The Shaddock team is comprised of dedicated professionals who work diligently to build dream homes for every buyer. “We know that your home is the foundation for your family’s lifestyle, and we make sure your new home meets your expectations,” says Peter H. Shaddock. “Our homes and communities are designed to reflect the way families and individuals live today. We stand behind every home we build with a solid warranty program. We would value the opportunity to turn your dream of a new home into reality.” Shaddock Homes continues to flourish throughout DallasFort Worth with communities located in Allen, Carrollton, Celina, Dallas, Fate, Forney, Fort Worth, Frisco, Lewisville, McKinney, Parker, Plano, Prosper, St. Paul, and Wylie. These homes are not only leading in design but are also built for families who want a taste of luxury and fine craftsmanship.

quality and integrity, has been creating a luxury lifestyle for families for more than five decades. Shaddock Homes not only delivers breathtaking home designs but exceeds expectations in building homes that are energy efficient and environmentally conscious. Peter H. Shaddock has been building homes for more than 55 years throughout Dallas-Fort Worth. His company, Shaddock Homes, has become an award-winning builder that cares and takes pride in its homes. Shaddock Homes has earned a reputation for distinctive designs, superior craftsmanship, and homeowner satisfaction. Throughout the years, Shaddock Homes has remained a family owned and operated company under the leadership of Peter H. Shaddock, Peter Shaddock Jr., and Beth Shaddock. Building homes throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area has

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Sharif & Munir Custom Homes M I C HAE L M U N I R AN D M I C K E Y M U N I R , OWN E R S

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to delivering a world-class homebuilding and renovation experience to hundreds of satisfied homeowners. Celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2023, Sharif & Munir Custom Homes has been named a D Home Best Builder every year since 2005 and earned the D Home Legacy Award in 2019. Mickey Munir started the company in 1978, and Michael joined the company 25 years ago. Michael says it’s an above-and-beyond approach that has set Sharif & Munir apart in the Dallas-Fort Worth area homebuilding industry for the past four decades. “Our passion is creating homes for people—we truly love it,” Michael says. “Our tagline has always been ‘Uncustomary Custom Homes,’ and that’s for a reason—we have never built the same home twice. We are very diversified in the types of homes we build. Our signature is quality, no matter the style.” Mickey and Michael take pride in the fact that there isn’t an identifiable Sharif & Munir look. Mickey is a licensed architect and Michael is a licensed interior designer. This strong design background means that each home will have an individual look that is built to suit for the client. Sharif & Munir takes a collaborative approach with each project and works with some of Dallas’ premier architects and interior designers to match each home to a homeowner’s personality, style, and budget. “The clients we serve are what make this job so fun,” Michael says. “They are just as passionate as we are about their homes, which is why we become so invested in our work. Many of our clients become friends. This is why we go above and beyond for every client—it’s the right thing to do.”

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Jan Showers

OWN E R , JAN S HOWE R S AN D AS SOC IATE S “ d e s i g n s h o u l d r e l a t e t o t h e w ay w e l i v e .

It also should be beautiful, glamorous, comfortable, and luxurious—even when very casual.” This is the design philosophy of Jan Showers, known for her chic, timeless designs that exude an approachable and at-ease feeling. This is also how clients describe Showers, who has been gracing homes with her glamorous designs for nearly three decades. Named a Best Designer in D Home 19 times, Showers is the author of three books on glamourous living. She has also received many of the profession’s highest honors. She serves as the honorary chair for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Dallas, and her magazine credits alone place her in the highest echelon of designers. D Home named her the Queen of Design, and she is a recipient of the D Home Prestige Award for the Visionary Awards. She was named to the Luxe Gold List and is a 32nd Annual Arts Awards winner for Interior Design. Architectural Digest has named her firm to the AD100. Aside from her interior design business, Showers has a showroom open to the public in the Dallas Design District—curated vintage and antique items as well as her to-the-trade furniture collection, the Jan Showers Collection, may be directly purchased from her showroom.

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214.747.5252 | @janshowers JanShowers.com

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Debra Stewart OWN E R , DE B R A S TE WAR T I NTE R I OR S

d e b r a s t e wa r t wa s b o r n i n to a n a r t i s t i c , i n n o v a t i v e f a m i l y . Her parents owned a bronze

foundry, and her grandfather was a craftsman who built homes, among other things. Growing up, Stewart’s life was filled with creativity and an appreciation for art and construction, which is why it’s no surprise she found her true calling in interior design. A native Texan and TCU alum, Stewart furthered her education by studying English architecture at Oxford University and English furniture and antiques at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London. Today, Stewart combines her education and 30 years of experience to serve clients in her full-scale interior design firm she founded in 1991. Debra Stewart Interiors is an American design firm known for its intelligence and unique sensibility. Her mission is to create meaningful spaces filled with beauty, inspiration, and artistic integrity. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Stewart embraces art and architecture in her interior schemes. The true virtuosity of her work comes from meaningful collaborations with her clients, architects, and contractors to bring each project to life. “We believe in creating spaces that make every day extraordinary,” she says. “We are privileged to work with trusted architects, contractors, showrooms, and tradespeople who are extraordinarily skilled and well respected. During the past 30 years, we have established relationships with premiere craftspeople and artisans to ensure a seamless process with stunning results. Our team is family to us—just as our clients are.” Stewart is a Registered Interior Designer, is a professional member of American Society of Interior Designers, and has obtained the National Certified Interior Design Qualification Certificate. Named a D Home Best Designer for nearly 20 years, her work has been featured in D Home, Home Improvement Dallas, Dallas Home Design, Dallas-Fort Worth Design Guide, and on “Kitchen Invaders,” a BBC England television program.

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Bob Thompson OWN E R , BOB THOM P SON HOM E S

bob thompson, a texas christian university

graduate, has deep roots in the Dallas area. He has worked in the custom homebuilding industry for more than four decades—experience his clients have come to appreciate as they purchase one of their most important investments in life. “We understand a custom home is more than a structure; it’s a reflection of its owners, a place where memories are made and traditions are honored,” he says. Bob Thompson Homes specializes in high-end technical construction and meticulously crafted luxury homes throughout Dallas and the surrounding areas. Adept in modern technologies and sophisticated modeling systems, Bob Thompson Homes’ award-winning team has mastered the complexities that are beyond the scope of other builders— all while providing original architecture and design, unparalleled craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service. Named a D Home Best Builder for the past 16 consecutive year, Thompson says he is honored to be recognized for his work, but measures his success in customer satisfaction. Says Thompson, “Our passion for excellence has led the company to win numerous industry awards, yet I’m most proud of our repeat clients and glowing referrals.”

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972.931.9595 | @bob_thompson_homes BobThompsonHomes.com

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Cheryl Van Duyne

OWN E R , C H E RY L VAN DU Y N E I NTE R I OR DE S I G N c h e r y va n d u y n e , a s i d , r i d , h a s c r e at e d

functional, uncluttered homes for her clients ranging from contemporary to traditional styles since she became a registered interior designer in 1993. For more than three decades, her beautiful designs have graced homes throughout the country, from Texas and Tennessee to the East Coast and Kauai, Hawaii. She enjoys the freedom to design a new home from the ground up, but also relishes the challenges of renovation projects. Van Duyne is known for her ability to balance space planning, lighting, finish selections, and custom furnishings to create stylish and comfortable rooms. Her innovative designs have led to industry accolades and awards, including selection for 19 years to D Home’s annual Best Designers issue.

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Deborah Walker

OWN E R , DE BOR AH WALK E R + AS SOC IATE S w i t h m o r e t h a n 30 y e a r s o f e x p e r i e n c e i n

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high-end residential and commercial design, 18-time D Home Best Designer award-winner Deborah Walker is known for turning each client’s personal vision into reality. She takes pride in her interior design skills, but also her ability to run a company that has decades of proven success. “My goal from the very beginning of my career was to address and elevate the professionalism of an interior designer,” she says. “Talent, as well as a strong business acumen, are incredibly important in the interior design field.” The team at Deborah Walker + Associates creates a unique mix of traditional and modern looks with soft tones and found objects from Walker’s many shopping trips around the world. These pieces bring distinct uniqueness to each project, and the collaborative process helps bring their clients’ ideas to life. “Building relationships, consistency, and creativity sets our firm apart, as does our ability to help our clients invest in design that will stand the test of time, rather than sticking to current trends,” she says. “We have also built strong relationships with architects, contractors, vendors, artisans, and other professional trades who are vital to our work.” Walker’s clients are the reason her passion for interior design continues to grow each year. “We never recreate a design,” she says. “It’s fun to work together to design something for them that is special and timeless.”

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T Santa Baby!

A pair of McKinney artisans have given St. Nick a new image— and designer luggage. by J E S S I C A O T T E

Last Look HIS TIME OF YEAR, SANTA HAS A WELL-DOCUMENTED HECTIC SCHEDULE. But come January 1,

ing—and have graced the homes of celebrities like Bill Gates and Johnny Carson. The whimsical figures were the brainchild of St. Nick sets his out-of-office reply Brian’s late father, Al, a Corcoran-trained artand hits the links, saddles up a polar ist and found-object sculptor who created the bear, or treats himself to some first Santa in 1984. Since then, they’ve grown in retail therapy in the way of designer luggage. complexity and extravagance under Brian and (Stars, they’re just like us!) Cynthia’s artistic direction, thanks in part to AddiThat is, if Brian and Cynthia Kidwell’s rendison Green, principal buyer at Holiday Warehouse, tions of Father Christmas are to be believed. For through which the figures are exclusively offered. 40 years, the lifelike (and sometimes life-size) It was Green’s idea, for instance, to incorporate handcrafted creations of the McKinney-based vintage Louis Vuitton leather into the designs. “I husband-and-wife duo have had a fervent follow- was a nervous wreck,” Brian laughs of deconstructing his first piece of LV luggage. “I think it took me a couple of days just to take scissors to it.” The resulting Santa sold within hours. Now Green helps source vintage jewelry, antique textiles, and tapestry remnants for the Kidwells to work into Santascapes. He also facilitates custom orders, which might see Santa trying his hand at a favorite hobby (golf is a popular request) or can include sentimental treasures if so desired. “Bring in your mom’s mink stole, her old Ferragamo bag, her pledge pin,” says Green, “and we can make a custom piece that is heirloom quality.”

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The Kidwells’ Santa figurines start at $2,000 and are available exclusively at Holiday Warehouse.

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