You have that friend. She always knows the perfect person to call—the most creative florist, the right caterer, the coveted framer, and the best upholsterer. If only you had access to her little black book of local resources. Well, now you do. We’ve scoured the city for the best industry experts—the top designers, builders, chefs, landscapers, architects, and more—and asked them to share their trade secrets. We compiled them into 100 tips to help you live a beautiful life in Dallas.
Find entertaining hacks like how to stock the bar courtesy of the cocktail experts at Bowen House. Pick up some design pointers for buying a lamp from designer Jan Showers. Have you ever wanted to whip up a DIY floral arrangement for a dinner party? Debby Jewesson from Branching Out tells you how. Before you paint your walls, check in with our Best Designers—they spill the paint and tell us which hues cover their most coveted projects. Plus: our favorite silver polish, estate sales, fabric stores, and dry cleaners.
With this guide, we believe it’s possible to make your life easier and more beautiful. Keep an eye on D Magazine‘s Home & Garden channel over the next few months as we roll out the tips, or pick up a physical copy (with all 100 tips!) on newsstands today. Keep it at the ready for whatever design conundrum comes your way.
