HOUSE GUESTS & FISH

It’s that time of the year when company graces us with their presence (and presents, hint hint). Here’s a tip: Leave a copy of local etiquette expert Joy Weaver’s book, “How to be Socially Savvy in all Situations” on the nightstand next to the guest bed for night-time reading. Her website is www.justaskjoy.com. Here’s what Joy tells people about being the perfect house guest:
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HOUSE GUESTS & FISH

It’s that time of the year when company graces us with their presence (and presents, hint hint). Here’s a tip: Leave a copy of local etiquette expert Joy Weaver’s book, “How to be Socially Savvy in all Situations” on the nightstand next to the guest bed for night-time reading. Her website is www.justaskjoy.com. Here’s what Joy tells people about being the perfect house guest:
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GETTING CROWDED IN HERE

Feel like you are elbowing your way through town these days? Me too. It’s a fact: more people are moving to Big D, finding home prices in the northeast, west coast and Las Vegas (yes, Vegas baby) too darn high. We’re a bargain, darling. Check it out.

DESIGN JUNKIES AND JUNKETTES

Surf’s up! Go to http://designsponge.blogspot.com/tonight. This is link city — the “Design Sponge,” a self-proclaimed Southern transplant who now finds herself in Brooklyn, does her homework so we don’t have to. She’lll link you to cool stores and tiny design studios all over the country.

BE NICE …..

Just one more bad mannered holiday story and then I’ll shut up. Remember the party that must have the furnishings or the world will come to an end? Well, a client of Walter Culp’s borrowed a $6000 table from the floor for that party, because their table was not in yet. They have had it a month, and now says they don’t want the one they ordered and are holding the table hostage if they don’t get their money back. Send out the vigilantes!

BEANBAG REVISITED

This new generation beanbag is literally walking (or sliding) out the doors at Dwellings Five. Called “Fatboy” (can I say that or is it not PC?), it is made in Germany and comes in bright colors as well as camouflage. The 3 sizes ranging from the 48″ round island to the 30″ dog bed can be shaped in any configuration and is totally waterproof. So, you can have the island out by the pool, the standard chairs in the media room, and Fido has his own matching bed.

GARAGE SALE!

A D Homey and frequent contributor to our magazine passes along this jewel:

Orr-Reed Wrecking Company owner John Hargrove tells me the architectural salvage yard is having its first garage sale in 60 years. On Saturday, Dec. 17, Hargrove promises deals on everything from clawfoot tubs and mantels, to antique doors, hardwood flooring of all varieties, beautiful furniture, columns, tons of architectural elements, even a few cars and trucks they’ve acquired along the way, as well as your garden variety “good old junk.” The impetus? Hargrove says, “This is a chance to say, thank you Dallas, come get a bargain…Every 60 years, you gotta clean up and get organized.” Hargrove is consolidating his spread-out operation (which over the years has sprawled into three buildings) back into the large original store with one big warehouse. “It’s easier to have a sale than move it all.” He promises loyal customers will love the end result: a better-organized Orr-Reed with wonderful inventory you can’t find anywhere else.” Hargrove will auctioneer on Saturday. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The auction gets underway at 10 a.m. sharp and will continue as long as people have an interest. “It’s going to be fun! I hope people will make a day of it–my kids will be there with hot dogs and lemonade.” And if you can’t wait until Saturday, this is preview week. Get in there and make him an offer. Orr-Reed Wrecking is at 1903 Rock Island Street, just south of Southside on Lamar. 214.428.7429.

I can confirm that Orr-Reed is way cool. If you’re into digging for architectural gems, you won’t want to miss out on this special sale.