SPRINT? DUH, I DON’T GET IT

Paige, please explain: How can a property tax cut get passed down in a cellular phone bill. I am just clueless, but it’s people like me who get, well, “you know what’ed” as I think, I assume everyone is straightforward. I know the property tax cuts–we are talking homes here–were wiped out by rising valuations.

Honestly, they get us coming and going. And talking.

SPRINT TO PAY YOUR PROP TAXES

WFAA’s Brett Shipp had a great piece on Channel 8 tonight. Apparently that property tax cut that Texas legislature passed has found its way right back to you–that is, if you’re a Sprint customer.
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MOD FURNITURE SALE

Need a little Corbusier knockoff for your crib? Design Gallerie has much of its contemporary furniture on sale. Savings are 20-50 percent off. Good stuff at good prices, even if the sale prices aren’t listed on the web site. (You have to visit the Knox Street store.)

EXHIBITION OF DALLAS ARTISTS

A cultured friend in the know just told me that Andelon Gallery is opening an exhibition tonight featuring Dallas artists Julianne Biehl, Rachel Mostert Davis, Charlotte Flowers, and Lee Ford. This new gallery specializes in hosting only local talent. My savvy friend reports that the last show sold out very quickly, so hussle on over if you’re interested. 3737 Atwell, 6-8 pm.

ARCHITECTS: BEST YEAR EVER

Via Unbeige, the Architectural Bill Index was released this week and in it The AIA “reported that 2006 was the best year on record, ever, for both architectural firms and in the construction field.”

HP LOT SOLD TO HIGHEST BIDDER

Strange/rare real estate deals are afoot in Highland Park today, readers.

THIS JUST IN…

Will Kolb (Covins, The Kennedy Group, Ceylon et Cie) is now the first outside sales person calling on designers and the trade for Sherle Wagner in Dallas area… deets to follow.

HENRY VAN DE VELDE

Here’s a history lesson for you.

Check out this hip chandelier made in 1898 by Van De Velde at Galerie Historismus.

I didn’t know they even had hip at the turn of the century.

RE: HELP

Candy, what your reader needs is the help of Rick Garza and his RPGA Design Firm.

Garza is perfect for work in Kessler Park because he’s synonymous with revitalizing and renovating Oak Cliff neighborhoods, homes, and multi-family projects. Garza played a key role in securing the first conservation district in Dallas, the Kings Highway neighborhood.

With the little I know about Oak Cliff, I do know this: It’s important to the community to use Oak Cliff resources and Oak Cliff talent. Garza is just the guy to talk to. If he can’t take on your project, chances are he’ll know someone who can.