Apr 25, 2013
The Design District is experiencing a boom, a fact which was discussed a few weeks ago in a local news story entitled “Dallas Design District becoming new haute spot for residents and businesses.” In the story a Pegasus News writer discussed the similarities between the structure of the Design District and Deep Ellum as well [...]
Jan 08, 2013
For more than thirty years Esmaili Rugs and Antiques has offered clients an unsurpassed selection of exquisite, handmade rugs from around the world. Their Dallas showroom features an inventory of three thousand in-stock rugs, including runners, gallery-size, square, and oversize. How’s that for a big selection?! Exceptional quality, extraordinary value, and outstanding service have earned [...]
Jun 26, 2012
Bernadette Schaeffler’s years of passion for design, color and quality of European and American craftsmanship inspired her to create her own line. Her first showroom in the Dallas Design District features home furnishings, exclusive antique treasures, and breathtaking handmade floral arrangements, designed by Bernadette herself. Let Bernadette’s passion for turning a home into a masterpiece [...]
Dec 15, 2011
Highgate House owners Aimee and Dudley Simms have been importing English and French antiques since their first buying trip to England in 1993. These two have a unique and stylish eye and have a special ability to combine disparate elements — old and new, formal and casual, rustic and fine — in a lovely way. This juxtaposition injects personality [...]
Nov 15, 2011
After ten wonderful years in the antiques business, Hermitage Antiques on Slocum Street will be permanently closing its doors. They plan to wrap things up by the end of the year, so they have marked most items down 50% or more off retail pricing. Though we’re sad to be losing such a great shop, over [...]
Nov 10, 2011
A few weeks ago I journeyed over to Riverfront Boulevard to check out one of the Design Districts newest and most unique antique outfits, Martinie and Altom Architectural Imports. Founders Sydney Perkins and Mikael Martinie met me at their showroom/workshop to show off their first shipment of imports and give me the scoop on their new business venture. [...]
Oct 26, 2011
Looking for unique architectuals to adorn your home? Frenchman Mikael Martinie and Arkansas native Sydney Perkins have done the hard work for you, scouring provincial France for vintage reclaimed stone and unique ironwork and importing their finds to their Dallas Design District shop. From Gothic window surrounds and 17th century terra cotta tiles to limestone fireplaces and [...]
Oct 26, 2011
Leslie Prichard makes consignment chic, offering up fourteen thousand square feet of antique and vintage furnishings in the Design District outpost of her popular concept, Again & Again. From mid-century modern, to Hollywood Regency and designer re-sale furniture, Again & Again is truly a treasure trove of previously-love furniture finds. Again & Again offers in-house refinishing, lacquering [...]
Oct 20, 2011
Design on Dragon has come and gone and Slocum Street Style was fun while it lasted, but this weekend will host the Design District’s latest street side affair: Riverfront Antiques District Streetwide Sale. From 9 am to 5 pm this Saturday, October 22, over 200 vendors will set up along Riverfront, Parkhouse Street, Howell, and Riveredge in [...]
Sep 07, 2011
Developed to provide a source for people “in the trade” this auction house holds frequent auctions and is open to the public. Auctions will normally contain an assortment of items and reproductions from Europe, the UK and Indonesia. DDD Auction also handles estate liquidations and business auctions. They’ve handled everything from teapots to airplanes to [...]
