Articles for December 19th, 2007
NorthPark Shopping Update
It brought me true Christmas joy to give my coveted NorthPark parking spot to a cute white-haired couple in a Cadillac this morning. Probably out shopping for their grandkids. But seriously, people, do not go to NorthPark past 10:30 in the morning. There are not spots, not even valeted spots. A Banana Republic sales associate told me that shoppers were reporting one-hour wait times for a parking spot. She said one shopper was bragging about circling for only 20 minutes. 20 minutes! Same goes for Highland Park Village. Don’t do it to yourself. There is still time; shop Amazon.
DWR Gift Sale
Design With Reach just added more items to its gift sale with prices up to 50 percent off. DWR doesn’t have sales all that often. Go. Shop. Now.
Smink Carries Italian Manufacturer MDF
Smink is carrying a stunning new line called MDF Italia. It may stand for medium-density fiberboard; this Random Bookcase is made of fiberboards. Or possibly magnificent, delicious furniture. Or more likely, something in Italian. The bookcase, which will be featured in our Jan/Feb issue, is always white, but otherwise it’s quite flexible. It can stand alone (each unit measures 31 inches wide, 85 inches tall, and 10 inches deep) or form a row to cover an entire wall. Another reason to visit Smink: The colorful arcade glass bottles are 30 percent off.
Elements of Design from Nina Campbell
I just received this new book by Nina Campbell from my friends at ID Collection. I can add it to my collection of all Nina’s books that I have from a previous life - but that’s another story. Nina is one of the most influential decorators in the world - and one of the few that doesn’t “believe her own press.” In other words, she doesn’t take herself too seriously and is one of the wittiest, most entertaining people I know. If you ever get a chance to see her in person - don’t miss it. You will doubtless learn something, and have fun at the same time.
Best Outdoor Lighting
After perusing the many streets of the Park Cities, (in part to find my stolen reindeer), and excluding the energy factor, I’ve decided that the Tolleson family gets top prize for best outdoor holiday lighting. If you haven’t seen it, treat yourself to a drive through Volk Estates - you won’t miss it! Extraordinary. And who knows, maybe the whole thing is powered with LED bulbs.
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