The Trendy Trellis :: A New Take on an Old Classic

Guest PostThis post is the fourth from interior designer, Divine Distractions blogger and LowerOakLawn.com contributor, Sally Hammond. Sally shares her immense knowledge of fine fabric and trimmings with LOL readers in bi-weekly posts in the showroom category.

Have you ever wondered how trends begin? Blogs have started to make design trend spotting much easier. One of the hottest new interior design trends can be spotted in pictures across the blogosphere: the trellis print. Particularly en vogue is Schumacher’s Imperial Trellis by Kelly Wearstler. It’s everywhere!

Trendy Trellis Green

{Imperial Trellis/Trelliage by Schumacher; Photos from: LiveLikeYou,  }

Though the print comes in 18 color ways, most examples I could find featured it in green. Perhaps because that’s how it is used in Wearstler’s own apartment — talk about being a trend setter!

Kelly Wearstler Green Trellis Wallpaper

{Photo via Color Club}

History of the Trellis Print

Though this chic print is particularly in demand today, the popularity of the trellis pattern dates back to the seventeen hundreds. Its origins can be traced to wallpapers designed by textile designer, artist and writer, William Morris.

Morris eventually gained wide notoriety for his textiles and wallpapers, and the trellis print was his first. His designs are still restyled and reinvented by fabric houses all over the world.

{A hand-rendered sketch of Morris’s iconic wallpaper via V&A Museums}

A quick run through the Dallas Design Center and it is clear that everyone is offering a version of this trendy trellis/lattice pattern. Here are a few of my favs…

The Classic Trellis:

Classic Trellis Patterns

{Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Cloe Linen by Kravet Couture; Duralee 15297-206; Rugelach in Fern by Fabricut; Espalier in Goldust by Vervain}

A Modern Twist:

Modern Trellis Fabrics

{Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Treilliage by Clarence House; Duralee 20895/10; Zuri in Granite by Vervain; Galbraith & Paul Trellis in Kiwi}

Some in a category all their own…

Unique Trellis Patterns

{Duralee 72024/170, Alpha Oatmeal by Kravet, Trellis Knot in Java by Schumacher, IheartNorwegianWood on Etsy}

Regardless of your decorating project — or even your style in leggings — there’s a trellis pattern in the marketplace for you! Happy trellis trails!

Find the Fabrics:

Sally J. Designs
620 W. State St.
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-3377
www.sallyjdesigns.com
Duralee
1025 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 742
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 748-7080
www.duralee.com
Fabricut
1025 N. Stemmons Fwy., Ste. 720
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 651-0440
www.fabricut.com
Kravet
1025 N. Stemmons Fwy., Ste. 720
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 761-9131
www.kravet.com
Schumacher
1025 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 748-3331
www.fsco.com
Culp Associates
1025 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 651-0510
www.wlculp.com

Sally J HammondSally Hammond is an interior designer and owner of Sally J. Designs.  She also writes the often irreverent blog, Divine Distractions. Sally is an artist, interior designer, and Master’s level educator with over 12 years of experience in interior design, home remodeling and interior decorating. Blending her expertise in these disciplines, she brings a unique and creative touch to functional design.

Tonight’s Rare Cask at The Moth: Cask-Conditioned Real Ale EBS

It’s that time of week again! Hump day. Or also known as Rare Cask Day at The Meddlesome Moth. This time I’ll let Captain Keith give you the scoop on this week’s beer, Real Ale EBS, brought to you by Real Ale Brewing Co. out of Blanco, Texas.

Still thirsty for more? I thought so. Here’s a little taste of what this cask-conditioned brew has to offer. From the Real Ale website:

Real Ale Brewing ESB (Extra Special Bitter)Real Ale ESB pours a deep copper color and has an enticing aroma of fruit and caramel, with a subtle earthiness. A medium-bodied ale, our ESB showcases the fruitiness of our house yeast, along with the rich toffee flavors of English crystal malt. Added complexity is provided by a generous amount of English hops. Real Ale ESB finishes slightly dry with a mild spiciness that beckons another pint.

With the hints of caramel and toffee, it sound like a great pour for the first day in September!
One quick programming note, today the Dallas Contemporary’s y@161 is hosting their kickoff party (details here) at The Moth. So be ready for a crowd. Cask is tapped at 5:00 pm sharp. Be there or be square.

The Meddlesome Moth
1621 Oak Lawn Ave.
Dallas, TX 75207
www.mothinthe.net

Dallas Contemporary launches Young Professionals Group

Y@161 Happy Hour invite - Dallas ContemporaryDallas Contemporary is always on the cutting edge of the contemporary art scene. And that’s exactly where they’ll stay, engaging younger members and encouraging them to appreciate contemporary art through their new young professional membership group, y@161.

“Programming for the new group is geared toward helping young people develop their sense of philanthropy while expanding their knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art,” explains Y@161 President and Dallas Contemporary board member Lindsey Collins. Membership grants twenty and thirty somethings exclusive access to private gallery talks, studio visits, auction house tours, viewings of corporate art collections, film screenings, parties and other events. Now that’s a pretty sweet deal!

Y@161′s inaugural event will be hosted this Wednesday, September 1, from 5 to 7 pm at The Meddlesome Moth. James Cope of the Goss-Michael Foundation (opening their new location in the Dallas Design District this fall), will speak to members and potential members on the importance of being a young philanthropist in Dallas and the state of contemporary art globally.

Also be looking for information coming soon on the y@161 Book Club. A new book relating to contemporary art will be chosen each quarter, with a cocktail hour reception at the end for discussion. Want to get a head start? Pick up the book club’s first read: Seven Days in the Art World.

For information on membership and to RSVP for Wednesday’s mixer, email events@dallascontemporary.org.

Dallas Contemporary
161 Glass Street
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 821-2522
www.dallascontemporary.org

D Magazine’s SideDish Supper Club to be Hosted at Meddlesome Moth

SideDish Supper Club

D Magazine’s SideDish Supper Club, founded in March 2009, hosts quarterly dining events and was created “to put Dallas foodies up close and personal with the latest dining trends,” so it’s only fitting that this month’s restaurant pick just happens to be one of Dallas’ trendiest new restaurants: The Meddlsome Moth.

Foodies and beer lovers alike have been flocking to Lower Oak Lawn’s hot new restaurant for refreshing brews and unconventional eats. This month’s beer dinner hosted at 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 26 in coordination with D Magazine’s SideDish Supper Club and The Brooklyn Brewery is sure to please both crowds.

Garret Oliver, Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery and author of the critically acclaimed The Brewmaster’s Table is often cited as the foremost authority in the United States on the subject of traditional beer. He will be on hand to dine with Supper Club guests and share insight on some of his favorite brews.

Chef Chad Kelley has prepared an interesting and tasty five-course menu that complements six of Oliver’s Brooklyn beers. Several rare brews will be served, including a cask-conditioned ale.

The $75 price tag is quite a steal, considering it includes includes tax, gratuity, valet parking, a commemorative beer glass, and, of course, a goody bag!

SideDish dinners are the hit of the town, so call now (214-628-7900) to reserve your spot.

The Meddlesome Moth
1621 Oak Lawn Ave.
Dallas, TX 75207
www.mothinthe.net

Lights, Camera, Action! Film Crews take over the Dallas Design District

There sure has been a bustle of some Hollywood-gone-to-Texas activity down here in the District recently. Today, trucks, generators, people and equipment lined Hi Line Drive as camera crews and advertising gurus from the Dallas-based Richards Group descended upon Scott+Cooner in the Decorative Center to film a short marketing piece for one of their large telecommunication clients.

One Richards Group staffer told me the large space and variety of furnishings at Scott+Cooner allow cameras to capture what would appear to be multiple locations in just one area. Trick of the trade, you might say.

And that isn’t the only film industry crew spotted recently in LOL! Week before last, Fox’s new drama, Lone Star, filmed an art auction scene for the series’ third episode at Art Ability on Oak Lawn Ave. Seen spotted on set and around the District include cast members Jon Voight, Andie MacDowell, and James Wolk. Lone Star premieres Monday, September 20 at 9/8 Central on Fox.

If you haven’t noticed, photographers have a love affair with the Design District and routinely bring their clients here for shoots (Check it out here, here and here). Guess Hollywood’s catching up with ‘em.

Get a sneak peek inside both sets by flipping through the slideshows below!

Pics from the Lone Star set…

Inside Scott+Cooner…

Art Ability
163 Oak Lawn Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75207
(214) 741-9959
www.artability.com
Scott+Cooner
1617 Hi Line Drive, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 748-9838
www.scottcooner.com

Now Hiring 6.0: New Job Opportunities!

Now Hiring in the Dallas Design District

Looks like hiring is on the upswing in the Design District! Last Friday I posted a part-time entry level design assistant position and up this week are two openings with great potential!

First up, the folks at Renaissance Tile & Bath in the Dallas Decorative Center are looking for a design/sales consultant.

And, I’m also including a job listing for my fabulous friends at The Matchbox Studio — the creative design firm responsible for the fun & funky design of LowerOakLawn.com! While they might not be in the Dallas Design District, they used to be, and have plenty of roots here, too!

Check out details on both jobs and information on how to apply after the jump.

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Tonight’s Rare Cask at The Moth: Cask-Conditioned Saint Arnold Weed Whacker

Saint Arnold Weed WhackerThis week’s rare cask is hot off the press! Introduced to the public last week, Saint Arnold Brewery’s cask-conditioned Weed Whacker is the first release in their “movable yeast” series. Available in draft only, The Meddlesome Moth is one of the first few restaurants to get the new brew!

According to Captain Keith, “Beers in this {Moveable Yeast} line up are basically everyday beers fermented with various yeast strains to show how big a role yeast can play in making any beer. Weed Whacker is their Kolsch called Lawnmower fermented with their Hefe-Weizen yeast and then dry hopped with Amarillo hops.”

Saint Arnold made only a handful of casks that were dryhopped with Amarillo hops and, of course, The Moth got their hands on one of these rarities!

You can read more about Weed Whacker at the Houston Chronicle’s Beer, TX blog. Also check out their great video of Saint Arnold Founder, Brock Wagner discussing the new brew.

Rare casks are tapped at The Moth every Wednesday at 5:00 pm.

The Meddlesome Moth
1621 Oak Lawn Ave.
Dallas, TX 75207
www.mothinthe.net

Moving on Up: 5 Must-Have Storage Solutions for a Home Dressing Room

This post is the third in the “Moving on Up” series, a set of apartment posts dedicated to creative and practical uses for a second bedroom space.

Jenna Lyons Dressing Room

{Photo by: Melanie Acevedo}

For a woman, a closet is much more than just another room in the house. So much so, that it’s becoming a trend to dedicate a whole room to use as a closet! Upgrading to a two bedroom apartment provides ample opportunity to give your clothing collection a little breathing room and provide yourself with the necessary space to get dressed and paper yourself in style.

Though all of the two-bedroom floor plans include sizable closets in each bedroom space, expanding a closet to an entire room is actually more practical than you might think. Just think, if every last shoe, purse and hat had a place and room to spread out…I’m positive that things would stay much more organized!

Here are six must-have items to turn your extra bedroom into a well organized and designed dressing room!

1. Hanging Clothes Rack – The first and most obvious requirement for a dressing room is a place to hang your clothes. While a second bedroom will also provide you with a second closet with proper shelving for hanging clothes, you may choose to display a garment rack with a selection of overcoats, basics, or your season favorites. Not only does a visible rack give you quick access to your favorite pieces, it also adds design interest to the room! Keep Reading…

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