Category Archives: Entertaining

An Annual Christmas Tradition

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Design Perspectives LLC

Every December for the last eight years, my client and I have readied her home for the holidays together.  It’s evolved into a highly anticipated fun social event.  We enjoy delicious finger food and mimosas while Christmas music or the Cowboy game plays … Continue reading →

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Gaming Room to Enjoy a Passion at Home

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Design Perspectives LLC

When I meet with a design client, I want to know what’s important to them.  How do they live?  What are their passions?  What do they enjoy in their spare time?  What design will render the best possible use of space? This client is a … Continue reading →

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Decorated and Decked Out

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Design Perspectives LLC

Having reinvented her master bedroom and family room over the last 12 months, my client knew she wanted a fresh take on her holiday decorations.  We planned ahead and  shopped the best Market had to offer in August.  We had fantastic … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Furniture!

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Design Perspectives LLC

As you might expect, this is a great time of year to buy outdoor furniture as Brown Jordan (luxury outdoor furniture) is having a great sale. Perfect timing: the best weather we get in North Texas is around the corner. … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Soon

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Design Perspectives LLC

Planning ahead for Christmas.  It’s never too soon.  Dallas Market Center starts displaying new selections for the upcoming holidays in January.  My client knew she wanted some fresh holiday decorations for her newly updated family room and master bedroom.  We scored … Continue reading →

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Make it Your Space: An Enviable Nook

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Design Perspectives LLC

How do YOU prefer to use your space? With a dining room adjacent to the kitchen and a breakfast bar, yet another dining table and chairs in the breakfast nook felt “redundant”.  This client elected to have an inviting and comfortable space … Continue reading →

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Modern Rustic Dining

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Design Perspectives LLC

This client was moving from Kansas City to Texas to a new job, new home, new friends and new life.  He decided to leave his dining room furniture in KC for future renters and start afresh.  He had always been drawn toward contemporary, … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Gift Idea

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Design Perspectives LLC

For those wine lovers on your shopping list who are hard to buy for. Beautiful hand-painted wine bottles – sold individually or by the case. My artist will customize the bottles per your request with colors, initials, a date, whatever. … Continue reading →

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Dream Kitchen

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Design Perspectives LLC

My client’s objectives for her “dream kitchen”:  lighten, brighten, provide improved functionality, better utilize existing space and create a more “family” and “entertainment” friendly kitchen. How we achieved the objectives: Lighten:  Off-white painted cabinets and trim replaced time-stamped stained cabinets and trim.  A beautiful cream-based Delicatus granite replaced … Continue reading →

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Just In Time for 4th of July

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Design Perspectives LLC

A functional and beautiful new outdoor kitchen… the perfect combination for a 4th of July celebration… conceived and constructed in just under a month. The starting point:  this outdoor kitchen was not built to code and was therefore unsafe and unusable with 4th … Continue reading →

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