Articles for October 16th, 2008
Porthault - Not Just for Sheets
D. Porthault in Highland Park Village is one of the most frequented sources for some of the finest, softest cotton linens around. It’s about to show its wild side, and get a little more macho - Patrick Mavros, the world-renowned African sculptor and silversmith will be showing his incredible work at a trunk show next Oct 21 and 22. Christine Allison and I saw this display at the Kappa Kappa Gamma tablescapes and went crazy for it; this is just one of the little animals adorning the table. He’s cute, huh, and so is Mavros.
Thursday Parties
Don’t you love Thursdays when there are cool new openings and events to attend? Especially when they are as compelling as these. JANUS et Cie is celebrating their first showroom here in Dallas at 1525 Dragon St. You will see some of the coolest, newest international designs in outdoor living. The collection is stunning - and the bright white showroom is such a contrast to the old Del Saxon space (but, I do miss him.) When you have been wowed by the originality of some of these pieces, walk across the street to the 40th birthday of Vivian Watson Associates , and meet some of their suppliers that have been along for the whole ride. And be sure and have a few drinks, Vivian (as seen on page 78 of October DHo me ) is there with you in spirit.
Splurge vs. Steal: Yellow Lacquer
Lacquer is where it is at these days. It automatically transforms bland into bold. Even though Winter is just around the corner and suspect colors, such as red, orange, and green, are obviously in, sunshine yellow is right there with them. Say hello to yellow. Nest has a beautiful yellow lacquer desk that makes quite a statement. This desk would be mine in a second if it wasn’t a ghastly $3,500. That is just crazy. If you are looking for yellow lacquer accent piece that is more economically sound, CB2’s Sol Console table is a mere $299. Now that, my friends, is a steal.
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