Articles for May 22nd, 2006
MY WEEKEND IN MCKINNEY
In our July/August issue of D Home, we’ll be writing about the historic charm and fantastic shopping to be found in downtown McKinney. It’s so much more than just tea rooms and antique shops. The downtown square is full of hip merchants and interesting art. One of my new faves, alas, is closing shop. Owner Misty Wiebolds French Dressing (cute name, yes?) is having a big sale: 50 percent off everything. You’ll find mod mid-century furnishings, tragically hip lamps, and great buys galore. Wiebold is an interior designer and is closing her storefront to focus all of her time on her projects. That, and her cool new office at a nearby historic cotton gin. (Very Soho loft-like.) Check out her wares at 213 N. Kentucky (972-547-4416).
SHOWERS AT SUTHERLAND
Jan Showers hosted a seated luncheon at David Sutherland’s last week to show pieces of her latest collection. This Daphne chair is adapted from the original Showers bought in Paris–acid green silk piping shows off the lines of the chair that floats on acrylic legs. Very glam, and comfortable. Top designers Richard Trimble and Cheryl Van Duyne chatted with John Bobbitt, Jane Manning, and Bob Wagnon. Very civilized, especially when you think about competition among designers.
RARE, EARLY HERMAN MILLER DESK RESTORED
A friend from college, Sally-Page Stuck, bought the local ’50s and ’60s legend,Century Modern, with her husband several years ago. She’s been telling me about this extraordinary desk, which they found and have been restoring. After much anticipation, a photo and description arrived this morning. The desk was designed by Gilbert Rohde, design director for Herman Miller, who is credited with introducing the Modernism movement in this country during the 1930s. It has original pulls, metal tag View image, leatherette, and measures 55″l x29″h x 32″d. $2,600. Additional View:View image Back View:View image
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