Design Notes

Central Texas design has experienced many celebrated eras. From the Texas Rangers architects of the 1950s to a slew of well-known contemporary architects in the late 20th century from The University of Texas School of Architecture – think Craig Dykers,…

Saturday promises to bring a bright and sunny jump into warm weather making it the perfect day for exploring the diverse residences on the 2023 Houston Modern Home Tour. Doors are set to open on five houses in the greater metropolitan Houston area this…

One of Fort Worth’s most adored design happenings and charity events — Design Inspirations — is taking place this Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2 at Ridglea Country Club. This year, Design Inspirations celebrates 30 years of giving. There will…

Houstonian lovers of modernist architecture gathered for an exclusive talk and book signing highlighting one of the most prominent practitioners of the “Desert Modern” style, the architect’s architect: Palm Springs’ William F. Cody.  Midtow…

Can you imagine working with your spouse? Some people manage to pull it off and others can’t imagine their work-life any other way. For nearly 15 years now, homebuilder Stephen Wilson and his realtor/designer wife Kelly Bowen Wilson have been putting a…

Now that pandemic fears have receded, the time-honored Kappa Kappa Gamma Holiday Pilgrimage Home Tour returns this Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3. It opens the doors on three grand dwellings in Tanglewood, each decorated to the tasteful hi…

This holiday season there is no need to go it alone. Not when you can avail yourself of easy apps, concierge gifting services, power wrapping accessories and stylish party rentals. Here are a few new holiday helpers to know. They can help make you look…

The supernova status of Houston-based design star Nina Magon is being further confirmed with Bergdorf Goodman NYC launching her inaugural home collection in its prestigious Seventh Floor Home division. Consentino, a force in innovative and sustainable …

Kudos to interior designer Alexandra Killion who shared her brilliant fundraising concept — an auction of priceless dollhouses — with A Shelter for Cancer Families founder and CEO Missy Bellinger. The fruits of the collaboration between the two will co…

British-born designer Christopher Peacock began his career in the early eighties working at Terence Conran’s furniture store in London. He later moved across the pond and launched his eponymous Christopher Peacock Cabinetry in 1992. It all sprouted fro…