by Dixie Stark | Aug 13, 2015 | Inspiration
Black is anything but just basic. I love black. I love to see it used in interiors and every time I do I am entranced. From wall coverings, to flooring coverings, to artwork and textiles, I always gravitate towards black. A small dose of black can make other...
by Dixie Stark | Aug 11, 2015 | Trending
I wanted to share my latest experience with quartzite. Why? Because quartzite is all the rage! The properties of quartzite give you the look of marble with the durability of granite in an authentic natural stone…or so it is marketed as such. I do agree, it...
by Dixie Stark | Aug 6, 2015 | Interiors
When I am working on a project, I always consider the “flow” from space to space. I consider the entire house and how each space relates to one another. I try to find the one or two elements that create a commonality so that each room relates to the next...
by Dixie Stark | Aug 4, 2015 | Accessories, Trending
I am crazy for anything in a gold metal finish these days ranging from faucets, hardware, lighting, jewelry, and even my latest iPhone. I’ve always loved a “living” finish on metal. The living finish refers to an unlacquered metal usually bronze or...
by Dixie Stark | Jul 30, 2015 | Inspiration
I typically will not turn to pink as a first thought for projects. Maybe because it seems so feminine and most of my clients are couples or families and I have to keep that in mind. But, pink is one of those overlooked colors that I truly enjoy working with when...
by Dixie Stark | Jul 28, 2015 | Treasures
I’m quite smitten with the vintage Murano glass and have been for quite some time. I’ve always admired the work of Dallas designer, Jan Showers, who has given many Murano glass pieces a new life on her forever glamourous projects. Murano glass dates back...
by Dixie Stark | Jul 23, 2015 | Interiors
Lately, I’ve been experiencing a complete “bog down” of stuff. Personal junk I keep hanging onto that I don’t use, I don’t look at, or even open or wear. It’s ridiculous, really! Have you ever heard the saying, “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”? Well, I...
by Dixie Stark | Jul 16, 2015 | Carpe diem
I chose the interiors industry because I personally believe that when your surroundings are beautiful and functional your life is much easier and more enjoyable. And, it helps that I am energized, inspired, and completely passionate about all things design. As a...
by Dixie Stark | Jul 14, 2015 | Interiors
One of my favorite design tricks when a client is feeling nervous about introducing interest on the walls is to introduce interest on the ceiling. The ceiling can be bold or subtle, it can dark or light, it can be sleek or rustic. It can be almost anything. The...
by Dixie Stark | Jul 9, 2015 | Interiors
One of the most common stumbling blocks I see with clients is scale. Scale, to me, is having the furnishings in proportion to the scale of the space they occupy. Much of this, I suppose, is a subjective opinion, but I find it glaringly obvious when it’s...
