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AuctionHaus Open Tomorrow

As if I weren’t in enough trouble with all the money we’ve spent on Peggy’s Folly – the infamous third Friday AuctionHaus sale will be from noon until 4pm this Friday.  The Scott + Cooner Warehouse is packed with modern treasures -  including new floor samples,  classic iconic pieces, and even a full Pedini kitchen!  You can choose from a huge selection of vendors such as Cassina, Flou, Cappellini, and Baleri Italia all at deep discounts – really deep.  I swear I won’t be at  2150 Irving Blvd tomorrow.

One Stop Christmas Shop

I have to admit, I usually put off all my holiday shopping until the last minute. Trust me, NorthPark on Christmas Eve is no fun. Think long lines and messy, picked over stores.  But this year things are going to be different. I plan on avoiding the crowds by doing my shopping early at the Chi Omega Christmas Market. Dallas-area Chi Omega alums have hosted this lux shopping event for the past 32 years in support of local charities. Here you’ll find everything from women’s fashion and accessories to home décor, so you’ll be able to find a gift for everyone (and maybe even yourself). General admission starts today and ends Saturday at the Dallas Convention Center. NorthPark, I still love you. I’ll be back after the holidays.

The Dallas Flea Market Opens Doors Dec. 5

Our very own upscale flea market opens at South Side on Lamar December 5. Made up of rows of Texas-based artists, this flea market will feature all kinds of goodies, like art, home goods, accessories, clothing, furniture, and edible treats. According to the market’s curator, Brittany Edwards, the concept for this flea market was inspired by legendary flea markets in California and New York and will contain a highly edited mix of Dallas’ best jewelry makers, bakers, designers, etc. She’s hoping, she says, to give the public access to some of Dallas’ hidden treasures. So mark your calendars for December 5 and get ready to do some local shopping! Five dollars gets you in the door, and most major credit cards will be accepted. The Dallas Flea. 1409 South Lamar St. www.thedallasflea.com

Mattia Bonetti – I’m Looking for You

I’m currently obsessed with a new book by Rizzoli of Mattia Bonetti’s work that is a somehow cross between Gaudi and modern architecture.  I’m also sure I’ve seen this table somewhere in Dallas – Laura confirms I had this image on my wall at the old office.  So where is it, and where can I see the whole collection? Any ideas from anyone?  A self-described “troublemaker turned traditionalist”, Bonetti’s style was referred to as “barbaric.”  Now. that wasn’t nice, was it?

Halloween Home Decorating Contest at Apples to Zinnias

From Preston Plaza’s (adorable) PR girl:

Apples to Zinnias, located in The Plaza at Preston Center, is challenging Halloween-lovers to deck their haunted houses in ghoulish decor for All Hallows Eve and submit photos of their creations for a grand prize. The head witch at Apples to Zinnias will judge the photos for the most festive décor and the winner will receive a Halloween gift to add to their decoration collection. Please submit your photos by email to appplestozinnias@sbcglobal.net or come by the store located in The Plaza at 4024 Villanova, Dallas, TX 75225. All submissions must be made by October 15.

So get going! Send in your photos! photo grabbed from apartmenttherapy.com

Missoni Home Trunk Show at StellaDallas

Today (Thursday, Sept. 17) through Saturday (Sept. 19) StellaDallas is hosting a Missoni Home trunk show in the store. Check out the pillows, throws, bed linens, and more, and receive 20 percent off any order you make. (And tell me those gorgeous colors and prints above don’t tempt you to make one.) The trunk show runs from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Click on the StellaDallas link above to get more info on the storefront.

The Biggest Chair You’ve Ever Seen Lives Right Here in North Texas

The other day, I got an e-mail from someone at Sunnyland Furniture. The gentleman said the store was home to the world’s largest patio chair. I didn’t fact-check that statement, but I did decide I needed to see the monster seat for myself. So, with Peggy Levinson, Laura Kostelny, and Jamie Laubhan-Oliver in tow, I drove north to the corner of Coit and Spring Valley. And, lo and behold, there it was: the biggest chair mine eyes had ever seen. Then, as you can see, we did what anyone else would have done. Your next road trip has just been planned. Thank me later.

Loyd – Paxton’s Royal Throne

Hey I’m back with the good stuff.  Well, it’s not blue eyeshadow or purple lipstick, but I bet this chair got your attention.  We here at DHome love us some chairs.  We might even be obsessed – the September issue is full of all the things that chairs can be – flowers, birds, and bouquets because it is so last century to just think of chairs as a place to sit.  Not that you would sit on this – unless you were the Last Emperor in China in the Qing Dynasty, 19th century.  This is all that remains of a room completely panelled in cloisonne.  And count on our local antique royalty, Loyd and Paxton to have possession of such a treasure.  Ha, and we thought that we here in Dallas wrote the book on conspicuous consumption and over the top furnishings.

Laura Davis Design Lab Wares

I stumbled across local craftmaster and furniture designer, Laura Davis’ creation’s while I was scoping out Make Shop in Bishop Arts this past weekend. Her colorful pillows made of vintage linen’s, embroidered with assertive statements, caught my eye immediately. Shop owner, Julie McCoullough Kim, directed me to her pretty vintage dish stands. I love these pieces (like the teacup stands pictured at left)…so much you could do with them. Use them to hold knick-knacks, jewelry, candles, candy, or simply as decoration. Check out the rest of her stuff here (free shipping on all orders July 2-6) or stop by Make Shop & Studio to discover a slew of local designer’s like Davis.

West Village a Welcome Haven for Haven

I finally dropped into Haven’s new digs at the West Village the other day. You remember that store, right? Lovely home furnishings boutique in Victory Park. Such wonderful chic finds. Oh that’s right. You probably don’t remember it because hardly anyone shops at Victory. At least that’s what co-owner Jon Tutolo (pictured left with co-owner John Bassignani) told me. “Some days I wouldn’t see a soul. Now, there’s people walking by my shop. There’s such an energy here at the West Village,” he said. Though the new store is a 1/3 of the size of the original, it’s chocked full of candles, linens, lamps, books, furniture, and gifts galore. Couple Haven with Gardens around the corner and you have two of Dallas’ chicest stores (almost) side by side. That’s some good shopping. Photo by Vanessa Gavalya

Shop Like a Dallas Designer at Wisteria

Shhhh…. Carrollton-based Wisteria–much like Z Gallerie, CB2, and the antique stores along Industrial Blvd.–is a hush-hush shopping secret for area designers looking to get the most bang for their oh-so-chic buck. If you haven’t discovered the online and catalog retailer, here’s a great reason to check it out: Wisteria’s “Bigger Is Better” sale. The more you spend the more you save. ($100 = 10%, #200 = 15%, and $300 = 20%) Start shopping!

Cantoni Warehouse Sale this Weekend

Attention modern mavens, don’t miss Cantoni’s annual Warehouse Sale this weekend. Now’s your chance to adorn your abode with contemporary seating, dining, bedroom, entertainment, tables, lighting, rugs, art and accessories for less. Doors open this Saturday at 10 A.M. and will continue through Memorial Day. Be one of the first to shop and receive an additional 10% Off. Get a sneak peek of what’s in store here.

Big Sale at Again & Again May 22-24

One of our favorite stores in the whole world, Again & Again, celebrates its fourth birthday this weekend. What does that mean to you? Up to 75% off Friday-Sunday, that’s what. If you’ve never been to Again & Again, you’re missing out on funky and fun vintage furniture and accessories. All they need is a little TLC and imagination–but that’s what owner Leslie Pritchard is for. So go see her. And tell her we said hi.