Sep 03, 2010
Remember a few months back when I announced that one lucky Camden Design District Resident had been chosen for a free apartment makeover, courtesy of ApartmentTherapy.com and Valspar Paint? Well, the transformation is finally complete! And boy, what an upgrade! The new wall color and furnishings, paired with several pieces Michael already had, mesh to [...]
Jul 14, 2010
The apartment dweller’s ultimate design resource, ApartmentTherapy.com, has chosen 5 men from across the country for an apartment re-design. The lucky dude selected for a room makeover in the Southwest happens to be in Dallas and –icing on the cake — he lives in the Design District! Michael Brandes, a resident of the Alexan Design [...]
Jun 01, 2010
I love seeing LOL residents and businesses supporting other Design District companies, so when I heard that Dallas-based Faulkner Design Group (the firm who designed the model apartments and common areas at the Alexan Design District) utilized product from the Dallas Decorative Center showroom Horizon Italian Tile, I just had to give them a shout [...]
May 13, 2010
Living in the Design District has its perks — great proximity, awesome views and seriously cool apartments. This weekend LOL residents get one more exclusive perk: an invitation to Margaux’s first ever “Welcome to the Neighborhood” party, co-sponsored by Texas Security Bank. Stop by on Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm to enjoy some free [...]
Apr 28, 2010
Despite the recession the Dallas Design District is still buzzing with job activity. Check out three new job opportunities in LOL. If you get the job, don’t forget to shoot me an email. I love having design district neighbors to lunch with!
Mar 24, 2010
I am the queen of multi-tasking. In my mind, doing one thing at a time is just plain inefficient. So when I heard about the Alexan Design District’s Look & Lunch event I was completely on board. Apartment hunting over a free lunch? That sounds like a pretty efficient use of a lunch break to [...]
Feb 22, 2010
Relax and energize your mind, body and soul tonight at the Alexan Design District’s Yoga Chi class. Classes are held on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 7:oo pm in the Alexan Design District fitness center. If you have a yoga mat, bring it! If not, the Alexan stocks a handful of mats for you to [...]
Nov 12, 2009
Head over to the Alexan Design District this Saturday, November 14 from 1 to 2 pm for their FREE monthly cooking class! This month’s lesson: how to make the world’s healthiest (and most delicious) sandwich. With holidays coming up, you could use a little healthy in your lunch box. Who: Residents, friends, or any interested [...]
Oct 02, 2009
Brush up on your downward facing dog and warrior poses at a yoga class Monday, October 5th at the Alexan Apartments. Free for current and prospective residents. Stretch your body and relax your mind in a class suited for everyone from beginners to yoga masters. This two-hour session is a great chance to check out the [...]
Sep 28, 2009
Haven’t had a chance to check out the new apartments in the Design District? You’re in luck. I posted pictures of the Alta and the Alexan in our LowerOakLawn.com photo gallery. Fair warning: pictures don’t do them justice. You need to visit to get the full effect. I’ll be posting more pics of these lovely living [...]
