Wrap Up: The Final Three Days of Texas Design Week Dallas
With Amanda Lindroth, the Gracie Family (Mike Gracie, Jenn Gracie, and Zach Shea), Alison Kenworthy, Jean Liu, Jordan Winston, Elizabeth Bolognino, Josh Young, Doniphan Moore, Gonzalo Bueno, Jonathan Savage, Andrew Uihlein, Darren Henault, Lisa Fine, Carolina Irving, and Pierre Sauvage
Mike Gracie, Jenn Gracie, Laura Lee Clark, Zach Shea at Laura Lee Clark
Wednesday, October 23
Amanda Lindroth at Sherle Wagner
Melanie Turner, Amanda Lindroth at Sherle Wagner
What: Master of the Lyford Cay Design Aesthetic, Amanda Lindroth: Salon Talk, Morning Mimosas and Book Signing
Where: Sherle Wagner showroom
Who: Designer Amanda Lindroth (Bahamas, Palm Beach and Charleston)
High Point: Over champagne cocktails, Amanda Lindroth told stories of growing up in South Florida — picture Slim Aarons’ iconic photographs of the leisure class. The next time I hold a seashell up to my ear, I hope to hear not the ocean, but Amanda’s voice, as she is all things that entail oceanside island living. Her recently published book, Island Dreaming: Amanda Lindroth Design (Vendome) features 20 recent projects, from cozy cottages to grand houses in Lyford Cay, New Providence in the Bahamas, and Baker’s Bay on Great Guana Cay in the Abacos, as well as The Dunmore hotel on Harbour Island; the Bahamas hideaway The Potlatch Club; and The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection hotel on Johns Island on the Kiawah River.
Takeaway: If you dream of the houses in Lyford Cay and Harbour Island with a splash of Palm Beach, it’s Amanda you’re dreaming of.
Spotted: Sherle Wagner’s Melanie Turner, Jane Talley Hodges, Nazira Handal, Lance Scott, Charlotte Carr, Will Massie, Lindsey Stone, Amber Perley, Ed Hill, Scott Cook, Jennifer Clarke, Holland Wiles, Andrew Young, Chad Ham, Elaina Fagan Darden, Ginger Hartford, Ellie Hamm, Abby Weigand, Barrett Dyke, Christy Doramus, Christy Pederson, Addison Greene, Katie Pearson, Hannah White, and Shawna Kuykendall. Billy Fong
Mike and Jenn Gracie, Zach Shea at Laura Lee Clark
Mike Gracie, Jenn Gracie, Laura Lee Clark, Zach Shea at Laura Lee Clark
What: The Fifth and Sixth Generations of the Legendary Gracie Wallpaper Family Unveil a Stunning Book — Salon Talk, Cocktails, and Book Signing
Where: Laura Lee Clark showroom
Who: Mike Gracie, Jenn Gracie, and Zach Shea, with a book signing of The Art of Gracie (Rizzoli)
High Point: Simply put, this is the wallpaper to the stars (and true connoisseurs of heritage wallcoverings). With prices not for the faint of heart, Gracie has a cult-like global fan base. Founded more than 125 years ago (1898, to be exact) by James Gracie, it has been lovingly steered by six generations. The images shown at the salon talk included charming family portraits spanning decades. An interesting anecdote shared by the progeny was that the wallpaper designs depicted in black-and-white photography from the archives could have been difficult to reinterpret, but thankfully their grandfather would note on the photos: “This was blue.” The lesson in history was also a reminder that wallcoverings were actually utilitarian, since they were insulation — to which Mike Gracie said, “Home Depot take note — insulation used to be pretty.”
Takeaway: Gracie prices have risen a bit since the days when an invoice was sent to famed interior designer from the early 20th century, Elsie de Wolfe: 200 panels for $200.
Spotted: Julian Chichester in from London, Janet Gridley, Andrew Gonzales, David and Ann Sutherland, Ellett Miciotto, Rupal Dalal, Sara See, Adriana Juarez, Bryan Yates, Billye Turner, John Bobbitt, Stephen Karlisch, Kara Goss, Pete West, Will Massie, Taylor Espinoza, Nancy Markham, Melanie Turner, Laura McElroy, Elise Rucker, Marie Weit, Eduardo Garcia, Krystal Hunter, and Donna Riha. Billy Fong
Elizabeth Bolognino, Jean Liu, and Jordan Winston at Hästens
Alison Kenworthy, Bradley Belen, Elizabeth Bolognino, Jordan Winston, Jean Liu at Hästens
What: Morning Mimosas and Salon Talk: Is it Time to Cross Over to Restaurant and Hotel Design — The Journey
Where: Hästens Beds
Panel: Moderator Alison Kenworthy, NYC, founder Homeworthy; Jean Liu, Jean Liu Design, Dallas (Sasetta at the Joule, Dallas; her own NYC apartment, Elle Decor April 2024 cover); Elizabeth Bolognino, Elizabeth Bolognino Interiors, NYC and Connecticut (global flagship stores for Ralph Lauren; L’Artusi Supper Club, NYC); Jordan Winston, Oxford Design, Tampa (Michelin-recognized Predalina, Tampa; Southeast Designer of the Year by Veranda and ADAC.
Takeaway: Jean Liu: “My approach — creating comfortable luxury, layered interiors that are functional and can evolve.” • “Practical advice: “Always have a backup option available, in case a component of the design does not show up on time.” • “My goal: Visitors should feel transported. And I like to create play lists, to make a total experience.” • “Office projects now feel more like residences — with kitchens, gyms, mediation spaces, and even pickleball courts.”
Elizabeth Bolognino: “It’s about adding a little bit of magic. How do we make someone feel. A commercial space should feel special, like a home. Come up with a narrative.” • “Accessories play a big part in the experience. You have to trust that they’ll not be taken.”
Jordan Winston: “I like to develop a story for a commercial client.” • “A reward for our work: being able to enjoy the space we create when we visit that particular restaurant or place.”
Spotted: Hästens Beds’ Bradley Belen and colleagues Sadie Baker Stubhart and Mason Haunschild; Lloyd Lumpkins, Dani Grande, Christy Doramus, Amber Perley, Ginger Hartford, Joy Pedroza, Angeline Guido Hall, Dustin Ward, Stephanie Mathews, Ashley Gordon, Jennifer Sullivan, Layton Campbell, Beth Holman, Amy Andrade, Sheila Morris, Rori Williams, Chad Ham, Andrew Young, Dana Miller Horton, Courtney West, Dionne McKnight, Avery Omar, Dylan Rayburn, Jenna-Claire Asibelua, and Jill Muggleston. Catherine D. Anspon
Josh Young, Doniphan Moore, and Gonzalo Bueno at Allan Knight Showroom
Billy Fong, Doniphan Moore, Gonzalo Bueno, Josh Young at Allan Knight Showroom
What: Lunchtime Cocktails and Salon Talk: Design + Art, Hand in Hand
Where: Allan Knight Showroom
Book: Artful Home by Josh Young(Rizzoli)
Panel: Moderator Billy Fong, PaperCity Dallas editor in chief; artist, designer, and tastemaker Josh Young, Washington, D.C. and Virginia (just-launched collab with Williams Sonoma Home); Doniphan Moore, Dallas; architect and designer Gonzalo Bueno, Ten Plus Three, Dallas, Mexico City
Takeaway: Josh Young: “I’m often asked what is most important when grouping and curating pieces for a room. The answer is always the same: form. Whether I’m painting or designing an interior, I consider how forms, lines, and silhouettes interact.”
Doniphan Moore: “Sourcing art can be an incredible experience with a client. It makes the space — without it, an interior is lifeless.”
Gonzalo Bueno: “I like to grow together with a client, to feel like I’m taking them on a journey. Visiting art galleries is part of that relationship.”
Spotted: Allan Knight Showroom’s Allan Knight and Cearan Henley; Chesie Breen, Zoe Bonnette, Nazira Handal, Lance Scott, Kara Goss, Lloyd Princeton, John Bobbitt, Robinson Pittet, Nancy Larkin, Rhea Ann Chamness, Joyce Fox, Elizabeth Hudson, Yvette Gonzalez, Russell Webb, Tanner Moussa, Mackenzie Moussa Lewis, Janet Gridley, Shawna Kuykendall, Hannah White, Carla Sanchez, Monica Galicia, Fallyn McDougal, Bryan Yates, Stephen Karlisch, Anna Garner, Tim Clement, Krystyna Jasinski, Abier Alkhouri, Melanie Turner, Mark Curtis, Sydney Warrington, Reagan Phillips, Lydia Haley, Natashea Mutuma, Adrienne Wheatley, Jasmine Chávez, Katherine Watts, Maddie DeCastro, and Gina Zucchet. Catherine D. Anspon
Cathy Kincaid, Chad Dorsey, Kristine Paige, and Josh Pickering at Elegant Additions
Kristine Paige, Cathy Kincaid, Josh Pickering, Chesie Breen, Chad Dorsey, Julie Koch at Elegant Additions
What: Afternoon Cocktails and Panel Discussion: Best Practices
Where: Elegant Additions
Panel: Designers Cathy Kincaid, Dallas; Chad Dorsey, Dallas, L.A.; Kristine Paige, Joannides | Paige, L.A.; Josh Pickering, Dallas. Moderated by Chesie Breen, Niven Breen, NYC.
Book: The Well-Adorned Home by Cathy Kincaid (Rizzoli)
Highlights: Best Practices: Iron-clad rules for dealing with designers’ little headaches: clients, billing, first meeting, communication, and more.
Takeaway: All the things you hate to think about — and, worse, hate to talk about — were answered by design-industry pros with years of experience.
Spotted: Elegant Additions owner Julie Koch, Bentley Tibbs, Theresa Gappa, Doniphan Moore, Lloyd Princeton, Margaret Chambers, Allen Keith, Bryan Yates, Alison Kenworthy, Marcella Moss, Tori Ross, Sheila Morris, Ashley Stock, Chrystie Trimmell, Marie Viet, Ed Hill, Beth Bender, Ruth Ann Janson, Suzzi Parry, Michelle Green, Neve Polavarapu, Valerie Wood, and Sanaa Sahi.
Darren Henault, Jonathan Savage, and Kelli Ford and Kirsten Fitzgibbons at the new Madison Showroom
Darren Heanult, Billy Fong, Kelli Ford, Jonathan Savage, Andrew Uihlein
What: Building a Design Empire and Becoming a Brand, With a Masterful Panel of Design Industry Pros and Afternoon Cocktails
Where: Madison
Panel: Darren Henault, NYC; Jonathan Savage, Nashville, Palm Beach; Andrew Uihlein, Casa Branca, L.A., Chicago, Palm Beach; Kelli Ford, Dallas, Greenwich, CT; moderated by PaperCity Dallas editor in chief Billy Fong
Book: The Savage Style by Jonathan Savage (Gibbs Smith)
Highlights: The panel provided strategies for all who dream of opening a retail store, launching a product line, and creating a coffee-table tome.
Takeaway: Over pre-Kips Bay cocktails (many guests were heading straight from Madison to the VIP opening of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas), each panelist offered insights into building their globally recognized brands.
Darren Henault gave the backstory on his brick-and-mortar projects, as well as the thought process behind Tent, his showrooms in Upstate New York and in Manhattan at the Interior Arts Building. The secret to his own success: Showcase craftsmanship.
Andrew Uihlein, son of designer Alessandra Branca, discussed their wildly popular Casa Branca product line. What has assisted those ever-increasing sales? A vibrant and engaging social media presence, including the @casabranca Instagram account.
Jonathan Savage discussed his creative process in producing his recent book, The Savage Style.
Kelli Ford shared the fruition of the dream of creating a business with her sister, Kirsten Fitzgibbons, in 1990, then opening their first Madison showroom in Highland Park Village in 2003, which has grown and moved to a much larger space in the Dallas Design District.
To end the lively discussion, all had participated in past Kips Bay show houses and gave guests tips on navigating that design adventure with its short turnaround schedule. The most sage advice: Be prepared for numerous challenges and rely on your fellow designers for last-minute assistance. Cheers to camaraderie.
Spotted: Cathy Kincaid, McKenzie Beckham, Salley Story, Alison Kenworthy, Ginger Hartford, Margaret Chambers, Erica McLain, Esti Tuchschneider, Jeffrey Michael, Brad Kelly, Nazira Handal, Julie Dodson, Pete West, Kara Goss, Dana Garner, Courtney Price, Lauren Hays, Tomi Moore, Alex West, Avery Omar, Drew Hamner, and Christy Doramus. Billy Fong
Mirador Dinner
Mirador Dinner
What: An Intimate Dinner at Mirador at Forty Five Ten
Where: The riveting penthouse restaurant designed by Swoon The Studio founders Samantha Sano and Joslyn Taylor
Takeaway: Inspiration for the restaurant design was taken from Viennese decorative arts movement Wiener Werkstätte, an early-20th-century collective of artists and craftsmen in Vienna that produced luxurious furnishings and textiles favoring curved lines, foliage, and other references to nature.
Highlights: The luscious menu devised by chef Travis Wyatt.
Spotted: Many Texas Design Week speakers, including Alison Kenworthy, Jonathan Savage, Doniphan Moore, Gonzalo Bueno, Kristine Paige, Chad Dorsey, Andrew Uihlein, Joslyn Taylor, and Samantha Sano, as well as Peter Touma, Kips Bay’s Nazira Handal, Tanner Moussa, Laura Lee Clark and John Falconer, Jeny Bania, and Calvin Miller.
Carolina Irving, Lisa Fine, and Pierre Sauvage at JAMES Showroom
Hunter Ellis, Lisa Fine, Pierre Sauvage, Carolina irving, Meredith Ellis at JAMES Showroom
What: Morning Mimosas, Book Signings, and Salon Talk: Then and Now — Designers and Places Throughout History That Have Influenced Design and Continue to Influence Today
Where: James Showroom
Panel: Moderator Hunter Ellis, co-owner James Showroom, Dallas, Houston, NYC; Lisa Fine, Lisa Fine Textiles, Dallas, NYC, contributing editor Town & Country; Carolina Irving, Carolina Irving Textiles, Paris; Carolina Irving and Daughters handmade artisan tableware; Pierre Sauvage, owner Casa Lopez, Paris, focused on the handmade (tableware, furniture, fabrics, rugs, lighting).
Books: Near and Far: Interiors I Love by Lisa Fine (Vendome); How They Entertain: At Home with the Tastemakers by Pierre Sauvage (Flammarion).
Takeaway: Lisa Fine: “Many collections begin with the love of an object or objects. I am drawn to the rich colors and patterns found in Indian and Persian miniature paintings and textiles.”
Carolina Irving: “India’s beauty is so intoxicating. And the Ottoman world and its sense of romance is a huge inspiration.”
Pierre Sauvage: On entertaining — “To draw up a table plan, you need a dash of psychology, a measure of intuition, and a pinch of recklessness.”
Spotted: Chesie Breen, Justin Van Breda, Andrew Uihlein, Craig O’Dell, Nancy Markham, Susan Boisvert, Chad Ham, Andrew Young, Lloyd Lumpkins, Phil Harrison, Kim McCloud, Katie Turner, Paxton Little, Amber Perley, Gillian Stinson, Janelle Burns, Eduardo Garcia, Lauren Holden, Anna Barber, Fallyn McDougal, Rupal Dalal, Sharon Lee Clark, Peggy Fagan, Elaina Fagan Darden, Margaret Chambers, and Krystyna Jasinski. Catherine D. Anspon
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