by Dixie Stark | Jul 21, 2016 | Carpe diem
I had such a fun time at Bark Art, an annual charity event held by LUXE magazine, at the Seattle Design Center earlier this summer. Bark Art is the brain child of Pacific Northwest publisher for LUXE, Debby Steiner. The annual event includes a dog themed painting and...
by Dixie Stark | Jan 7, 2016 | Carpe diem, Inspiration
While out and about over the holidays I stumbled upon a small shop where I discovered a new book. It was actually a journal that the owner was particularly excited, and was written by a local Seattle author and fashion entrepreneur, Moorea Seal. I guess a girl that...
by Dixie Stark | Nov 24, 2015 | Carpe diem, Trending
Trend Alert! Coloring books. Yes, for adults! Studies have shown that coloring helps lower the blood pressure and reduce stress. Check out this article from USA Today. We all have those crazy busy days when we can’t think of working in one more task....
by Dixie Stark | Nov 10, 2015 | Carpe diem, Inspiration
This past week I had the privilege be one of three designers reviewing the portfolios of some local interior design students. This was their “Student Career Day” in which the students share their portfolios, talk to professionals, and tour the Seattle...
by Dixie Stark | Sep 8, 2015 | Carpe diem, Inspiration, Seasonal
As we transition our wardrobes in to fall, we transition our homes as well. The changing of the seasons is one of the biggest pleasures in life. Every year, I savor it. I must admit the change from the hot summer sun to the cool autumn air is my most favorite time of...
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...
