Hey, D Magazine Readers!

Kendall — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:51:32 +0000

Yes, I’m talking to you! If you’ve checked out D Magazine’s latest Special Edition on the upcoming Superbowl XLV, you might have noticed the colorful and eclectic spread that features all-things Design District. (It’s kinda hard to miss!)

For LowerOakLawn.com subscribers and followers, the pictures in the spread should look pretty familiar. Almost all of them come from our Flickr photostream and featured posts that can be found right here on the blog!

For all you LowerOakLawn.com newbies, I’ve compiled a quick guide that will explain some of the images and give links to more interesting posts and pictures you might want to check out to get you caught up on on the LOL goodness! Don’t forget to subscribe to our email list or RSS feed so you can keep up to date on all the latest Dallas Design District gossip.

Click the links below to navigate the post. Click on the image above for a larger version. More after the jump.

1. Welcome to the Dallas Design District
2. The 411 on LOL
3. Calatrava and the Trinity
4. High Tech Homes at Alta 1900 Lofts
5. Lofty Living at Alta Design District
6. Dining in the Design District
7. Terrific Trails

8. Doors of the Design District
9. A designer’s best friend
10. Snow Day in the Design District
11. Love in LOL
12. Getting around LOL
13. Tile Tuesday & More Design Goodies
14. Find Yourself Here.

1. Welcome to the Dallas Design District!

If you’ve been down to the the Dallas Design District lately you’ve probably noticed the striking decorative artwork that adorns the entrances on Hi Line and Oak Lawn Ave. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you certainly won’t forget them! Check out the links below for tons of great pics and an insider’s scoop on the inspiration for the colors, design and typeface.

photo courtesy of {tbg partners}

Related Posts & Pictures:
» Behind the Scenes: Designing the Entrances to the Dallas Design District
» Photo Album: Welcome to the Dallas Design District

2. The 411 on LOL

LowerOakLawn.com is your destination for all-things Dallas Design District. We showcase the area’s hottest artists, galleries, showrooms, and designers. Filled with gallery openings, sales and more, our upcoming events calendar is filled with exciting opportunities for Dallasites to get out and explore Dallas’ trendiest new neighborhood.

(a) Decorative Center Dallas in the Snow – See #10 (b) Doors of the Design District – See #8 (c) Photo Courtesy of {scott + cooner} (d) Photo Courtesy of {scott + cooner} (e) Photo Courtesy of {brown jordan}

Related Posts & Pictures:

» Upcoming Events

3. Calatrava Bridge & the Trinity River Corridor Project

It’s no coincidence the Dallas Design District is revitalizing ahead of the long future of the Trinity redevelopment, including the Margaret Hill Hunt Bridge that is now under construction. The loft apartments in Lower Oak Lawn will offer some of the best views of the bridge in Dallas.

Related Posts:
» LOL Apartments

4. High Tech Homes at Alta 1900 Lofts

Alta 1900 Lofts is located at the heart of the Design District, steps from LOL’s first restaurant, The Meddlesome Moth. Offering units equipped with iPod docking stations, flat screen HDTVs, surround sound, and free Wi-Fi, 1900 Lofts caters to hyper-connected media lovers.

photo courtesy of {loweroaklawn.com}

Related Posts & Pictures:

» Your High-Tech Haven: Home Entertainment Systems at Alta 1900 Lofts
» High Tech Rec: Get Fit in Style at Alta 1900 Lofts
» Free Internet at Alta 1900 Lofts in LOL
» 5 Essential Amenities within 5 Miles of Lower Oak Lawn
» Photo Album: Virtual Tour: Alta 1900 Lofts
» Photo Album: Happy Hour Fiesta at Alta 1900 Lofts

5. Lofty Living at Alta Design District

One of the three new apartment complexes in the Dallas Design District, the Alta Design District boasts unique lofty floor plans and incredible views from it’s Sky Deck.

photo courtesy of {alta design district}

6. Dining in the Dallas Design District

LOL is the newest destination restaurant and nightlife hot spot in Dallas. LowerOakLawn.com has the skinny on everything from new restaurant openings to happy hours specials.

Related Posts & Pictures:

» LOL Dining
» D Sidedish: Interview with Shannon Wynne
» Bleu Artichoke Cafe: Eat Your Heart Out

7. Terrific Trails

This shot, taken on Hi Line Drive facing downtown, marks a future connection point between the Katy Trail and the Trinity Strand Trail. Apartment dwellers at 1900 Lofts (left) and the Alexan Design District (right) take advantage of LOL’s well-lit sidewalks to run, bike and walk their dogs.

photo courtesy of {tbg partners}

Related Posts & Pictures:

» Dallas Design District Art Installation: Two New Sculptures for Lower Oak Lawn
» DMN <3s LOL
» Photo Album: Around the Dallas Design District, Landscapes & More!

8. Doors of the Design District

From the showrooms of the Design Center’s luxury showrooms to the galleries of Dragon street and the antique shops on Slocum, the Dallas Design District is nationally known for its eclectic mix of high-end furnishings, art and antiques.

photo courtesy of {loweroaklawn.com}

Related Posts & Pictures:
» Doors of the Design District
» Photo Album: Doors of the Design District

9. LowerOakLawn.com – A designer’s best friend

LowerOakLawn.com.com is a designer’s best friend! We bring you the District’s best sales, specials and exclusive finds on everything from fabric to furnishings. This unique table was sold at McGannon’s recent sample sale.

photo courtesy of {mcgannon showrooms}

Related Posts & Pictures:

» Upcoming Events
» McDreamy Deals at McGannon
» Scott+Cooner = Warehouse Sale
» Sales & Cocktails: Winter Sidewalk Sale this Week
» SALE ALERT: Check out Kreiss’s Nice Prices

10. Snow Day in the Design District

The picture kinda speaks for itself, but if you weren’t in Dallas this winter, it was the snowiest any of us can remember. Some of the first residents in the Dallas Design District had fun making snow angels and having snow ball fights, and we couldn’t resist making a few memories ourselves.

photo courtesy of {loweroaklawn.com}

Related Posts & Pictures:
» Photo Album: Snow Day in the Dallas Design District

11. Love in LOL

The area’s vintage warehouses and cool old buildings have made it a popular destination for photo shoots. Check out pictures and details of one Dallas couple’s Design District engagement shoot.

Photo Courtesy of {nine photography}

12. Getting around LOL

Check out our maps page for updated maps, aerials and directions so you can check out the design district without getting lost!
photo courtesy of {focus egd }

» LowerOakLawn.com: Maps & more

13. Tile Tuesday & More Design Goodies

From tile to fabric to furniture, LowerOakLawn.com’s showroom category keeps designers and decorating enthusiasts up to date on the latest trends in interior design.

Photo Courtesy of {ann sacks}

» Showrooms on LowerOakLawn.com
» Lilly Pulitzer Fabric for Lee Jofa
» Spotted: Lee Jofa Fabric in Sex and the City 2
» Black and White Inspiration: Chairs
» Tile Tuesday: White Done Right

14. Find yourself here.

If you’ve enjoyed reading about all the great shopping, restaurants, apartments and events in Lower Oak Lawn, you’ll have even more fun experiencing it in person! Check out the links below or our maps page where you can find a collection of directions and maps to help you navigate to and around the Design District area.

Photo Courtesy of {nine photography}

» LowerOakLawn.com: Maps & more
» 5 Easy Ways to get to Lower Oak Lawn
» Finding the 75207: Dallas’ Hottest New Zip Code
» Making a Fast Break: How to Beat Post-Game AAC Traffic
» Photo Album: Design District Aerials and Maps

Still wondering what you’re doing here? Read a little more about the blog. Or get in touch and ask me any questions you have!

Back to the Basics with Color Theory at Ann Sacks

Kendall — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:57 +0000

Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment. – Claude Monet

Ann Sacks Tile & Stone in the Dallas Design District is hosting a Color Theory class on Wednesday March 24 from 10-11:30 am. And the good news is that the class counts towards continuing education credits! Architects will earn 1.0 learning units and interior designers will earn 0.1 CEU. The event is free and open to the public, so you don’t have to be a designer to attend; so come and enjoy a morning filled with color!

RSVP by March 19 to evelyn.dewitt@annsacks.com or (214) 742-8453.

Ann Sacks Tile & Stone
1616 Oak Lawn Ave.
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 742-8453
www.annsacks.com

What’s in a Name?

Kendall — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:20:32 +0000

Sacks, Miele, Kreiss, Artemide, Kisabeth, Miller — No, these aren’t just names of prominent showrooms in the Dallas Design District. Thanks to the new apartment complex The Alexan Design District they are also the names of the newest apartment floorplans to hit the Big D.

After about three days on the job I had an “aha” moment while browsing the Alexan’s Web site. I realized that the clever folks over at 1551 Oak Lawn had used area businesses as inspiration for the names of their units. More fun and easier to remember than the industry standard “E1″ and “B2″ nomenclature, it impressed me that the developer would take the time to incorporate its new neighbors into its complex.

After checking a few other properties’ Web sites I learned that this name game is constant among the other Alexan properties. My favorite: the Alexan Southwestern in the medical district just up the road, which names its units after the character of Grey’s Anatomy! Really, who wouldn’t want to live in a unit called “The Shepherd?” How McDreamy!

Which is your favorite Alexan floorplan?

Lower Oak Lawn » Ann Sacks

Hey, D Magazine Readers!

1. Welcome to the Dallas Design District!

2. The 411 on LOL

3. Calatrava Bridge & the Trinity River Corridor Project

4. High Tech Homes at Alta 1900 Lofts

5. Lofty Living at Alta Design District

6. Dining in the Dallas Design District

7. Terrific Trails

8. Doors of the Design District

9. LowerOakLawn.com – A designer’s best friend

10. Snow Day in the Design District

11. Love in LOL

12. Getting around LOL

13. Tile Tuesday & More Design Goodies

14. Find yourself here.

Back to the Basics with Color Theory at Ann Sacks

What’s in a Name?