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Design Crush: Quinn Agate Coffee Table
I love the trend of the last couple of years toward using more natural elements in design. Agate rocks are everywhere and they are gorgeous, especially when polished to a high sheen and paired with gold or silver-colored metals. The look is truly eye-catching. This week, my Design Crush is the Quinn Agate Two-tier Coffee Table from Michael Studios. Isn't it lovely? This made-to-order furniture piece is customizable with arms or without, with multiple tiers and finishes available and measures approximately 22-by-19 inches. Each agate top is hand selected and positioned to float effortlessly on a modern, thin metal base. This collection piece is signed by...
BGI Wins Top Choice Award
This week, I'm thrilled to announce that Barbara Gilbert Interiors has been named a winner of the prestigious Top Choice Award for 2018 as favorite interior design company in Dallas. This award is based on reputation and the votes of North Texans and I want to thank you for voting for me! My team and I have been blessed to win a number of awards and each one comes with its own happiness. Some of them are based on the opinion of my colleagues in the DFW interior design community. The Top Choice Award is special because it is based on...
Color Crush: Winter Berries
Even in the middle of winter, it is possible to find color inspiration all around us. Case in point, these lovely winter berries, my Color Crush this week. The red and pink colors jump out at first, but there are many soft shades in this image, too. The greens and blues are gentle shades and would work together beautifully. What do you think? What do you think of this week’s Color Crush color palette, inspired by winter berries? Share your thoughts — or your own inspirations! — with us on social media, specifically Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram (don’t forget to tag @bgidesigner)! At Barbara...