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Last month, we issued a call for all of your favorite gifts for mom for Mother's Day, and I have to say, it was one of our most popular posts. Such great products from both well-known retailers and small, independent businesses (who we know can take all the business we can throw their way!) So, to be fair to Dad, we asked again for your favorite gifts for that special man in your life. And while the overwhelming answer was "he just wants to take a nap", we did get some great gift ideas that can be COMBINED with time for a nap to make his day even that more special. STYLIN DAD--he can always use a little helping hand when it comes to the wardrobe. Colorful summer shirts from Bonobos and the Anson Belt Gift Box with an assortment of adjustable belts and buckles keep him presentable on date night. Workouts are also way more chic with the Pace Short from Lululemon.
 SELF CARE DAD--They all love the gadgets, and the Theragun Therapy Gun checks all the boxes. And help him keep his side of the bathroom tidy with a stylish Dopp kit from Jon Hart. CHEF DAD--Specializing in all things cooked outdoors, the Ooni pizza oven will be the star of the next neighborhood cookout. Grill Trays from Williams Sonoma make it easy to safely prep and cook that big ol' steak.   HARD TO SHOP FOR DAD--He likes the eccentric, different, special stuff that he would never spend the money on himself. Coles Woodworks is a local artist who makes trays, shelves, coasters and probably anything else you can dream up. For hanging in the pool, spend the money on these virtually indestructible Pool Floats from Frontgate that will last well beyond this season (model not included). And for scooting down to the wine store, the micro-scooter from Sidewalker USA will seriously make all the guys in the neighborhood jealous.    For more great gifts, check out our previous Father's Day Gift Guide, and our Gifts for Him page on the website.
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If you've been following the progress on Shauna's house, you'll know that the renovation of the courtyard was a last-minute, lightning-fast process that was completed with the goal of being included in the HGTV Magazine story. Sadly, the courtyard didn't make the cut but not to worry. We have it on inside information that it will be featured in a publication near you very soon. The highlight of this amazing space, which serves as Shauna's very own private cantina, is the mural that covers 2 of the walls. And when Shauna was planning this space, we knew the perfect person to execute this colorful masterpiece, Mariell Guzman. If you live in Fort Worth, chances are you've seen Mariell's work around town. And if you haven't? Be sure to jump in your car the minute you finish reading this and GO CHECK IT OUT. We caught up with Mariell after a recent photo shoot in her studio to give you a peek behind the curtain at this talented artist.   SGD: Can you briefly walk us through your story? How did you get started and how did you get to where you are today? MG: As far as my creative journey, I’ve been doodling/painting ever since I can remember. I grew up always falling asleep with my journals full of drawings and continued throughout my upbringing, whether on canvas, napkins, receipts, or even doodling all over my arm in class. I never really stopped creating. It’s always been very therapeutic to me to escape in my creative process. I’m also very lucky to have grown up in a very creative family; my mom, sister and brother all paint and have their own style. So yeah, overall being an artist has always been deeply intertwined with my identity. I went to The University of Texas at Austin to study Studio Art and then moved back to DFW in 2018. I’ve basically been developing my art career since then and figuring out where my art belongs and the audience that responds to it. It hasn’t been an easy journey at all and it’s been a lot of trial and error, but I’ve just persevered because there’s no other way I’d rather build a life for myself other than being able to be creative everyday. SGD: Has it been a smooth road? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way? MG: Overworking myself because I took every opportunity that came my way. This led to very unhealthy habits, such as sleep deprivation, lacking social life, always being anxious, and overall forgetting I’m a human being at the end of the day and I need to rest and refuel my brain and body. To be honest, I’m still gradually getting better at learning how to balance my work/personal time. I’ve undervalued my self and my work a fair amount of times with the hopes that it would lead to something better down the road. Some of my biggest projects when I was starting out, I actually did for free solely for the exposure I would get at the events. Which is crazy to think about now, because no one should expect an artist to spend 50+ hours creating something for free. Yet, so many young or “emerging artists” accept this as the standard because we simply want our work to be seen.    SGD: What are you most proud of and what sets you apart from other artist? MG: To be honest, I’ve been working almost non stop for the past 3 years. I’ve struggled to slow down and really reflect back on my accomplishments in my career so fast. In a way, I haven’t really even dedicated time to let them all sink in. I truly never imagined that I would be able to be a full time artist in my mid 20’s and to have painted over 30+ murals in various states and Mexico. I’ve also had the honor to work with various big brands such as Dickies, IBM, Pepsi and more. Overall, I’m genuinely the most proud of the fact that I get to live my dream this early in my life. I’m beyond grateful to feel the pure joy of creating everyday and continue to have opportunities to add colorful experiences to people’s lives with my works of all scales.  SGD: What advice would you give to someone at the start of his or her career? MG: General career advice
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MG: So many, I could go on another rant for this but I’ll keep it short and choose one. Helen Frankenthaler is a big one for me. She was one of the first women artists I was introduced to from the abstract expressionism period. I admire her tenacity, experimental/playful painting process and overall bravery to make huge scale paintings and make room for herself in the art scene in that time period when the scene was male dominated. Her story was extremely inspirational to me and motivated me to challenge myself with scale and enter the mural scene. SGD: If you weren’t an artist, what would you be? MG: If I wasn’t an artist, I would definitely be a marine biologist. I’ve been continuously fascinated by ocean life since I was young. Where to find Mariell:
Once again, we've been shown favor by the Home Design gods and had Shauna's home featured in HGTV Magazine. The June 2021 issue which came out last week was just shot in February. Meaning we didn't have to wait 10 months for the issue to come out like we did the last time. Also, we are pros now at staying out of the way of stylists and photographers. Unless we are grabbing some behind the scenes shots to share with all of you. Be sure to grab your very own copy at any newsstand because it's just way better to see it in person than on the screen.      Behind the Scenes Ahh, the magic of photography! The team that came to do the shoot was so amazing to work with. Shoutout to Photographer Molly Culver and Stylist Jenny O'Connor for making your home invasion a walk in the park!     Get the Look Click on the links below to shop select pieces in the story and also check out parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Shauna's entire home reno for more info!  Snake Table
Round Mirror Red Chandelier Stripe Baskets Heart Art Leather Sofa Stripe Rug Orange Lamp Boucle Swivel Chair Solid Pillows, Black & White Pillow, Stripe Pillow Leather Bench Refrigerator This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensating for purchases made via these links. We have learned over the years that if you want something very specific and amazing for your birthday or Mother's Day, you might just be better off getting yourself. Sometimes the things on the wish list get lost in translation, or in the Inbox, or it's magically the day before and holy crap they forgot and so here's an Amazon gift card. So, in the spirit of giving to others the things that we love, we reached out to y'all, our amazing circle of followers for your most favorite things to get and give. From the surface, it seems we are all toxic and dehydrated, but anything that gives mom a few minutes of pampering is an A+ gift in our book. Here are some of the beauty picks on the top of your list.       1. Erno Lazlo Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar 2. Mer Sea Coconut Sugar Shea Lotion 3. Bathing Culture Outer Being Face & Body Oil 4. Destiny Boutique Charcoal Facial Detox 5. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate 6. Dior Lip Glow Oil Champagne and coffee appear to be the beverages of choice, so ditch those wedding flutes and chipped mugs for these amazing picks. And if you know anything about us, we LOVE a charcuterie, and these gorgeous boards need a home in your kitchen. 1. Estelle Blush Champagne Coupes 2. Suede & Honey Charcuterie Board 2. Ember Mug Finally, there's your favorite clothing and accessories. Seems appropriate that joggers and comfy sweaters are at the top of the list along with fun jewelry, casual totes and a swanky fedora for those bad hair days. Throw in some fab sneakers and all of you mommas are looking relaxed and chic. 1. Kris Nations Badass Bracelet
2. Mer Sea Catalina Sweater 3. The Original Bogg Bag 4. Momma's Jewels Sterling Teething Necklace 5. Clay Market Miami Delica Earrings 6. Bungalow Hand Dyed Fedora 7. Vionic Gemma Mule Slippers 8. Vuori Performance Jogger Thanks to everyone who contributed to our crowdsourcing, there were WAY more great ideas than we could ever include in one post. Remember, Mother's Day is about ALL of you amazing moms out there. So show your favorite people some love this year; the last 14 months have been a doozy and they deserve to be pampered. We can't ever decide so will be buying one of everything. Love to all of you, and Happy Mother's Day! As we continue through Shauna's home and all the ongoing renovations, (seems there's always SOMETHING in progress!) we are focusing this post on the new addition. To refresh your memory, Shauna and her husband Jeff bought the mid-century home in Fort Worth back in May 2020. The house was transformed in 6 short weeks including entry way, family room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. After living in the house for a while and realizing the potential of the empty old carport, the decision was made to open up a wall and create a new living space. The old living room became a dining room, but you'll have to wait to read about that project. Carport space before:    Living Room Addition After      Anytime you can add more storage to a home is a good day. These built-in cabinets were done by our favorite carpenter, Colby Armstrong, and jazzed up with hardware from Modern Matter by Addison Weeks. A clean white quartz countertop provides the ideal surface for art, books and other décor.
The custom Oushak rug was designed by Shauna specifically for this space and plays perfectly with the vintage inspired striped wallpaper. Side note; our wallpaper installer was not happy when he was told the stripes needed to go horizontal instead of vertical. One of our favorite design techniques is to buy inexpensive upholstered furniture from places like Wayfair or Overstock and have them reupholstered in something fabulous. Everyone deserves a custom piece of furniture in their home! We are hard core followers of the reviews so be sure to check those out before you buy. These ottomans were bought from Wayfair and upholstered in this amazing cut velvet fabric from Osborne and Little. Lastly, this magic thing on the wall is a Samsung Frame TV. Framed out like a real piece of art, it comes with an assortment of art that can be displayed on the screen while not in use. You even have the option to upload your own images. Way cool, way fancy, and super casual and relaxed all at the same time. Resources: Leather sofa: Article (similar here) White sofa: Restoration Hardware (similar here) Swivel chairs: Scout Design Studio (similar here) Chandelier: Hudson Valley Lighting Coffee table: CB2 Snake side tables: Overstock Ottomans: Wayfair (fabric from Osborne and Little) Blue lamps: West Elm (no longer available, similar here) Wallpaper: Wallpaper from the 70's Marble tile floor: The Tile Shop Wood wall tile: Indoteak Design Abstract art: Beth Gandy Book tower: Design Within Reach Rug: Oriental Rug Galaxy (custom, similar here) Etagere: Wayfair Chest: Anthropologie Brass mirror: Pottery Barn Teal lamp on chest: Wayfair Round wood side table: CB2 Wall sconces: Dutton Brown TV: Samsung Frame Read more about Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 in our previous posts. This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensated for purchases made via these links. We are big fans of Drew Barrymore here at SGD. Her Flower Home collection is a perfect blend of boho chic, vintage-inspired florals and some mid-century furniture thrown in for good measure. And if you didn't know it was from Walmart, you'd swear it was part of Justina Blakeney's Jungalow line. Yes, you read that right, it's from Walmart.  Image courtesy of Walmart So, when we heard about her new line of kitchenware, Beautiful, we knew it would have just the vibe that we would love to infuse into the sea of stainless steel of our kitchens. From small appliances to cookware and kitchen accessories, Beautiful brings colors to the kitchen without them being so loud that they can't play nicely with your other decor. Besides, when was the last time you were giddy about pulling out your toaster to make avocado toast?  Image courtesy of Beautiful Kitchenware So, clear out some counterspace and upgrade that toaster you've had since your first marriage to some chic pieces that'll make you happy you know your way around a kitchen. We know your blender is on it's last leg from all those margaritas you drank in quarantine anyway. If you know any brides-to-be this might just be a reason to add Walmart to their registry. Like the collaborations Target has done with Missoni, Lily Pulitzer and other high-end designers, this brings a modern, youthful energy to a retailer known better for their "interesting" clientele than stylish fashion and decor. We can't wait to see what else Drew Barrymore has in store for her Walmart lines.
This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensated for purchases made via these links. I don't know about you, but my feeling is that Spring 2020 deserves a serious do-over. Yes, for kids it was the Spring Break that never ended, but we grown ups have some different feelings about that. So, in standard do-over fashion, there's no settling for "good enough". You deserve a proper do-over. A grown up do-over. A serious investment of a do-over. And that should start with your home. I know, you've spent a LOT of time there. But that's precisely why it deserves a little TLC. This patio, for instance was the last space in our client's house that we had to tackle; but boy was it worth the wait. This is a space the family of 5 (triplets!) is going to be spending countless hours in, and with both fans and heaters installed, it's now a space that can be used almost year round. Except for, you know, those once-in-a-decade winter storms.     SHOP THE LOOK Check out our Outdoor shopping page for more great patio finds!
This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensated for purchases made via these links When we were planning our next installment of Artist Spotlight we realized that one of our favorite artists had not yet been featured! The tragedy! Beth Gandy is an artist based in Dallas who does amazing large, colorful (shocker) abstract pieces. Her work is featured in galleries all over the US including DFW, Santa Fe, North Carolina and California. One of the places she sells her work, Park & Eighth here in Fort Worth, was where we discovered her and since then she has become one of our favorite artists to recommend to clients.   SGD: Can you briefly walk us through your story? How did you get started and how did you get to where you are today? BG: I started painting in high school, but I didn't paint much after that until I had kids. I painted wall murals for several years, then children's portraits. I started painting abstracts about 11 years ago using figures as my base or starting point. SGD: Has it been a smooth road? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way? BG: As we all know, it has been a long process of learning and growing. I think the quote from Derek Fordjour says it best, "Artists are people who work hard to get lucky."   SGD: What are you most proud of and what sets you apart from other artists? BG: I am proud that people actually enjoy my work and that so many support my art. I would say my use of color sets me apart. SGD: What advice would you give to someone at the start of his or her career? BG: I say to paint as often as you can, keep learning from as many others as possible and give back when you can.   SGD: What artists do you admire and why?
BG: Joaquin Sorolla for his use of color, Willem de Koonig for his style, everything about Joan Mitchell and the figures from Richard Diebenkorn. SGD: If you weren't an artist, what would you be? BG: LOST! How to find Beth Gandy: Website: bgandyart.com Instagram: @bgandyart Facebook: Bgandyart Email: bgandy@bgandyart.com Catch up on all the other featured artists here. All photos courtesy of Beth Gandy We have had the amazing fortune of catching the eye of the editors of HGTV Magazine in the last couple years. You may remember the feature they did on Shauna's house back in May 2019. Since then the relationship has blossomed, yet we are always humbled and excited when they take the bait on a project we submit for consideration. The Caraway project was one of Shauna's first and really the one that sparked the concept of "shop your house". Since then, one of the first questions we ask new clients is, "where is the closet/drawer/box/chest where you've stashed stuff you bought or inherited but don't know what to do with?" And most of the time, the found treasures end up being the launch point of the whole design concept.       Check out the digital edition of the magazine here.
Resources Breakfast nook: Table: Vintage, similar here Chairs: Vintage, similar here Counter stools: Wayfair (reupholstered) Cowhide: Wayfair Dining Room: Arm chair: Vintage, similar style here Pendant: West Elm (discontinued, similar here) Table Runner: CB2 Rug: All Modern Kitchen: Light fixture: CB2 Island: El Paso Import Co. (vintage, similar here) Rug: Wayfair Family Room: Sectional: Haverty's (discontinued, similar here) Ottoman: Simple Things, similar here Chair: World Market Rug: Vintage Oushak, similar here Main Bedroom: Bed: Ralph Lauren Home (similar here) Bedding: Serena & Lily Lamps: Shades of Light Rug: Oriental Rug Galaxy Guest Room: Headboard: Pier 1 Imports (discontinued, similar here) Bench: Wayfair Rug: RugsUSA Lamps: Joss & Main Art: Gray Malin This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensated for purchases made via these links. So, it's been a minute since we've shared Part 1 and Part 2 of Shauna's MCM house renovation. So many minutes in fact that rooms we shared with you in Part 1 and Part 2 have already changed, so you might want to go back and review for all the details. Today though, we are bringing you the main bedroom and en suite bathroom. Main Bedroom Before    We like to call this a perfect blank slate. Great floors, white walls, simple recessed lighting, the ideal canvas to create magic. AND bonus, a fireplace in the bedroom! Construction wise, that was the only thing that was updated in this room, the tile on the fireplace. Now it's a cool 3-D black tile with black marble hearth. The other finishing touch was a pale aqua paint on one wall and it's move in ready! Main Bedroom After     Resources: Bed: West Elm Bedding: Orange Coverlet from Annie Selke, Duvet Cover from Missoni Home Bedside tables: West Elm (sold out, similar here) Lamps: Wayfair Mirrors: CB2 Art over bed: Amy Young Large art: Beth Gandy Fireplace tile: Tile Shop (discontinued, similar here) Armchair: CB2 Inlay end table: Home Goods (similar here) Curtains: Custom made with Schumacher fabric Bathroom Before     You probably won't be shocked to know that this bathroom has already gone through a second evolution since Shauna moved in. Thanks to COVID and almost a month of quarantine, she had a LOT of time on her hands. That, and a fab wallpaper that was meant for the new living room that was just begging to find a new home. Bathroom After     There are two vanity areas, so definite "His" and "Hers" spaces made it easy for Shauna to be a little more playful on her side. Which is everything you see here. We try not to force Jeff to endure our styling his side of the bathroom. If you listen carefully, you can hear the birds in the trees.
Resources: Flooring: Tile Shop Wall tile: Tile Shop Wallpaper: Wallpapers To Go Mirror: CB2 Vanity light: Wayfair Light over tub: Dutton Brown Towels: Missoni Home Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of the reno adventure and stay tuned for the exciting reveal of the new living space. This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensated for purchases made. |
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