A few weeks ago I was involved in an exhilarating photo shoot at our antique showroom in the Dallas Design District for Grand Luxe Magazine. Now the issue is out, so I can show you the amazing results of this project that stretched over three weeks…
I admit that I was nervous when Carolyn Tillery and Tim Miller (editor and president of Grand Luxe Magazine, respectively) first told me about this project. The seven most stylish ladies in Dallas would be coming to our antique showroom on the corner of Dragon and Oak Lawn to take part in this high fashion layout for the September issue. My trepidation was unnecessary, as the experience was both amazing and unforgettable!
Our whole staff dove headfirst into the project; we could not contain our collective excitement. Everyone worked so hard to set up seven different vignettes filled with antique furniture, accessories, lighting and art ~ each creating the perfect setting for the individual honoree’s gown selection. It was truly a joy to work with such a talented team that was assembled by the Grand Luxe staff, which reminded me about my own modeling days and long hours in front of the camera.
The Dallas Stylish Seven are truly beautiful inside and out. These inspiring ladies tirelessly give time, effort and much more to many wonderful Dallas area charities. What’s more impressive is that they make their philanthropy look so easy and stylish! Their commitment to the community was the major focus of this elegant photo shoot, and we applaud the beauty of their generous spirit!
I also want to say thanks to our amazing showroom team at our Dragon Street showroom that spent days in preparation, sharing their ideas and creative styling to help make this all possible. Of course, none of it would have been possible without the wonderful professionals that were such a pleasure to work with:
Wade Livingston, photographer extraordinaire, for his stunning photos and studious attention to every detail.
Kim Rozell, professional make-up artist, who made all the ladies’ makeup and hair look so flawless and glamorous.
Jordan Grimminger, floral artist at Cebolla Fine Flowers for working so close with us to create breathtaking floral displays, beautifully coordinating them with each and every vignette.
Feizy Rugs for loaning us exquisite one-of-a-kind rug masterpieces that added so much to each our settings.
This project was a creative collaboration of all these remarkable professionals, and it was my pleasure to style and coordinate such an exciting venture.
Click HERE to see this Grand Luxe Magazine seven page layout on line (Issue 912).
With French antique containers arriving in Baton Rouge, Dallas and also Italian antique shipment just being unpacked in Texas store, October is shaping up as a busy month for us. The weather is cooler and we had our first cold front, which energized us to prepare for another busy fall season. As new antique shipments from Europe and my new finds from markets are unpacked and displayed we are creating new vignettes, one of the ways we share our passion for antiques and design.
As I write this we are preparing for a Cover Party being held at our Dragon Street showroom, co-sponsored by Grand Luxe Magazine, where we look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones!
S
