GREENS

Hot topic at our editorial meeting: How hot “green” is — not the color, the attitude. More and more people are realizing that we are ruining our beautful planet, choking her off with our insatiable fuel consumption and disposable society. How many of us get take-out daily (I am raising my hand up high!) and toss yet more foam plates, cups, and plastic forks into the landfills where they take 1,000 years to decompose?

Coincidentally, I had lunch at a new Preston Forest restaurant called Snappy Salads and learned it is one of Mayor Laura Miller — and her daughters’ — faves!
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MEDIA SALE?

So we know Starpower is moving, but they are also having a big sale of current inventory. Details to come!

SHANGHAI SURPRISE

Okay, so you go into Peacock Alley to look for sheets, pillows, towels, etc. Not me, I got side-tracked and found this fresh take on the traditional Oriental sideboard in a surprising turquoise lacquer. What style at under $2500!

ORNAMENT OF GRAMMAR

Abbott Miller for Knoll Textiles has created the Grammar Collection of wallpaper using typography as background. “I was seeking a contemporary interpretation of ornament, one not reliant on classic historic motifs. Why not surround ourselves with language?” Miller says. “This is an appropriate theme for any room where there is conversation.” And if the conversation is really boring, you can enjoy this wonderfully graphic wallpaper!

MORE KNOX/HENDERSON CLOSINGS

Something’s in the air, and it ain’t the need for a new sofa apparently. I’ve sighted several closings in the Knox/Henderson area–Dallas’ home furnishings Mecca. Of course, you already knew about Urban Home closing. We reported that two weeks ago. Naturally, nearby sibling Domestic Bliss has gone bye-bye as well. Now, Apothecurious — formerly Avocado Tree — is saying goodbye to its Henderson Avenue outpost and is selling off its scent-tilating collection of handmade soaps, lotions, and balms at deep discounts. The good news? Starpower is moving from its Oak Lawn spot to the old Highland Park Cafeteria location on Cole Avenue. That’s right, men. Satisfy your audio-visual cravings while the wife hunts for that new duvet at nearby Rose Tree. Don’t you love equal opportunity shopping?

UNIVERSAL DESIGN/EASY LIVING

Last week I checked out the very first home in Texas to be certified as an Easy Living house.

What is an Easy Living house? Easy Living is a committment by a builder, in this case, Tapestry Custom Homes, Inc., to create a home that is livable for anyone confined to a wheelchair or with disabilities. OK, don’t tune out on me here. I am not talking about shaving shag carpet for the geriatric set or plastic covers to catch the drools. No hospital hooks for the oxygen tanks. This is Universal Design taken to a thoughtful level with the realization that it’s not only the disabled who need more user friendly homes, it’s all of us!
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