Articles for February 27th, 2006
COOLING MARKETS?
Always good to read this doom and gloom just to keep us humble here in the land of 5 percent home appreciation…
SEXY SINKS
Washing has never been more fun: This is the latest vanities collection from Cole & Co., that award-winning Dallas manufacturer of fine furniture for the bath. This one’s called Urban Theory—a custom collection of bathroom vanities in minimalist undertones and modernist design. Cole & Co. is aiming for the urban loft-cum-condo market, but I personally would like one in my house. Ditto the free-standing vanity, what a great idea! (And they start at $595!) Unfortunately, I already have so many sinks, I have to buy Scrubbing Bubbles by the caseload. Stay tuned for more great news from this company…
GOOD FIT
Fort Worth-based Legare has launched a line of furniture without nails or screws or tools. It fits together the old-fashioned way with dowels (albeit a very modern version of dowels). It comes ready to assemble. Look for desks, book shelves, TV and stereo stands, etc., in espresso and natural finishes.
BLUEBONNETS 2006
After this soggy weekend, talking about the Texas drought may seem velly velly strange, but in fact our overall lack of rain means a sad season for bluebonnet lovers. “The dramatic displays of color Texans are used to won’t be as evident,” says Dr. Wayne Mackay, carefully, as is the custom of anyone predicting Nature. Mackay, a horticulturist with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Dallas, does have some backup though. Check it out.
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