The Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers declined to comment on whether it will provide protection from potential future flooding of the Trinity River. Currently, a significant rise in water level could inundate certain neighborhoods, as well as areas around the Hilton Anatole, the World Trade Center, the Infomart [...]
If you’ve ever wanted to combine your holiday shopping with parties and philanthropy, this is your week to do so. The Kitchen Source, Pettigrew & Associates and the International Interior Design Association are all hosting back-to-back holiday shopping and auction events starting Nov. 17. The Kitchen Source will be hosting its Holiday Shopping Soiree on Nov. [...]
This Wednesday, you’ll have to choose between two compelling talks going on in the Design District: “Preparing for a Studio Visit” with Dallas Contemporary Director Peter Doroshenko or the first lecture from “The Living Love Lecture Series” at Samuel Lynne Galleries. Both will take place on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. The “Preparing for a [...]
Dragon Street in the Design District will be shutting down to traffic Saturday, Oct. 1, for an evening of art, design, live music, food and wine. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. — make sure you stop by! Art galleries and design showrooms will have their doors open for the event, so [...]
An eclectic group of cooks come together in one truck for their colorful and delicious interpretations of the traditional taco. 3 Men and a Taco will be rolling up to the International on Turtle Creek this Friday, Sept. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to, as the truck proclaims, “bring tacos to your tummy.” [...]
Prashe Showroom, the upscale, high-quality Indian wedding boutique with branches in Dallas and Houston, will host a Bridal Show this weekend from Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. Though the showroom hosted a more traditional Indian-American Bridal Show last weekend, this weekend will feature more classic and contemporary styles. The events coordinator side of Prashe, P [...]
Usually thought of in conjunction with tacky, colorful lighting for outdoor fixtures, building facades or large-scale venues, LED lights are now making a classy and contemporary debut in the home. Besides its aesthetic benefits, LED lighting also has many practical benefits as well. First of all, LED lights are environmentally friendly in that they emit [...]
Originally only around for private parties, Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe will bring its gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches to the public this Friday at the International on Turtle Creek. Choose from the menu or create your own grilled cheese mash-up with Ruthie’s selection of meats, cheeses and breads from Empire Baking Company. Then add on Ruthie’s special [...]
Wendy Krispin’s long-awaited Design District restaurant, Royal Sixty, will open for lunch at the International on Turtle Creek Wednesday, Sept. 7 Tuesday, Sept. 13. Originally planned in conjunction with Margaux’s Kay Agnew, Krispin will now continue the restaurant on her own. As far as her partnership with Agnew, Krispin commented that “it just didn’t work out.” [...]
HGTV is looking in the Dallas Design District for designers or designer-lovers to come to their open casting call for Design Star’s seventh season in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 9. The HGTV representative I spoke with said expertise is a plus, but what they’re most looking for is personality, character and a passion for design. [...]
