Michelle Obama, Green Party Candidate for President(a speculative never-gonna-happen in 3 thoughts)Is this a long shot? Certainly. There are myriad reasons why Michelle Obama will never run… Read More
Well designed living rooms can vary in style from contemporary to southwestern, but they share some common elements. Elegant living rooms display great design without appearing flashy o… Read More
Every other week, I share my latest Design Crush here on the blog. Today, I’m crushing on the Global Views open oval ring contemporary vases.
Part of what makes these contemporar… Read More
My focus is Dallas luxury interior design, both residential and commercial office spaces. But just what goes into it? How can you distinguish it from other types? Here are my thoughts w… Read More
North Texas offers one of the most vibrant design communities in the country. Not only do we have a high caliber of professionals working here, but we also have a community of peop… Read More
With so many spectacular tile options available today, there’s no reason to ever use boring beige squares.
I love using tile in unexpected and marvelous ways in the spaces I… Read More
For this week’s Color Crush, a new bi-weekly feature on the Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog, I’ve found a fun photo of hanging, bright umbrellas. These inspire me with their… Read More
Every other week, I share my latest Design Crush here on the blog. Today, I’m crushing on the Embrace Modern Chandelier from Corbett Lighting.
This light offers a transitional ae… Read More
“I never met a color I didn’t like.” — Dale Chihuly
Every year, major paint companies tell us their predictions for upcoming color trends. These are about more than a… Read More
Every other week, I share a Color Crush color palette here on the Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog. It’s so fun! This week, I’ve chosen a gorgeous hawk as a jumping off point… Read More
For my Design Crush this week, I’ve found the most shapely and lovely thing, the Wiggle Dining Chair from Global Views. She’s a curvy girl! This chair has so much personality an… Read More
Inspiration is everywhere when you’ve got your eyes attuned to it. Every other week, I share a Color Crush color palette here on my Barbara Gilbert Interiors blog. These are… Read More
Dream bedroom design is one of my favorite parts of being a Dallas interior designer. I enjoy creating stylish and relaxing retreats for my clients, tailored for their un… Read More
Sometimes you need something sassy and fun for your space, and the Mitza transitional stool from Cyan Design is the perfect thing! This acrylic and faux fur accent piece is my Des… Read More
The first day of fall is this Friday, September 22, and I’m thinking about interior decorating ideas to make it feel like the season: cozy, comfortable, and intimate with the comforts… Read More
Last year was a huge time for hygge, Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2016. Hygge is the Danish concept for coziness and comfort, creating feelings of warmth, co… Read More
Earlier this week, I wrote about creating a cozy, comfortable home that’s totally “hygge.” One of the elements I suggested is to use lots of candles. So for my Design Crus… Read More
Every other week, I share design finds I love. This week’s Design Crush is the Belladonna six-light chandelier from Kalco Lighting. This gold chandelier is constructed on recycle… Read More
There’s something so special about a beautifully designed chair. It elevates the functional into high style and creates an element of design out of something so simple as a place… Read More
When furniture is elevated beyond function into something beautiful and elegant, you’ve found the kind of pieces that will bring joy for years to come.
That’s exactly my opinion… Read More
The holidays are upon us and if you’re having people over, your holiday centerpiece or tablescape is a beautiful component of entertaining. This can be as simple or ornate as you… Read More
At the end of a long day, what is better than walking into your bedroom and relaxing? Well, I think it would be relaxing with this incredibly luxe four-poster bed that is this week’s… Read More
Are you ready for Christmas in just over a week? I’m planning my holiday menu and the dessert planning gave me inspiration for this week’s Color Crush color palette: Christmas p… Read More
An organized home is a happy home. In my work as a Dallas interior designer, I often recommend a home organizer to make rooms more livable, functional, and beautiful.
I’ve been w… Read More
An entryway is one of your first chances to create swoon-worthy design in your home. The front door is like the front cover of a book, and your entryway design is your first page. Why not m… Read More
I hope you stayed warm this week during Christmas. We had a major cold snap in North Texas and brrr! It was cold outside.
This frosty weather is my inspiration for this week’s Co… Read More
For this week’s Design Crush, I’ve got my eyes on the Whisper Leather Chandelier, a stunning piece with a great story.
Created by Ngala Trading Company, these gorgeous chan… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Travel is a big inspiration for me and I love the colors I find when I’m globe hopping. This photo of a Thai temple is full of rich hues that make a beautiful Color Crush color palett… Read More
1. What to Do When the Bugs Bite
When it comes to enjoying the great outdoors, mosquito bites seem to be an unavoidable evil, especially in warm, humid weather. While bees and wasps inject v… Read More
Last week, the UK cover for A Blade so Black by L. L. McKinney was released on The Book Smugglers. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous cover. I love the nods to Alice in Wonderland in it; the rabbit w… Read More
I've been a reader for around two decades now, and over that time, I have discovered certain things about books that annoy me. They don't necessarily ruin the overall reading experience, but… Read More
So the first half of the year is almost over! Where has the time gone? I really don't know - I'm sure it was only January last week! But with the second half of the year comes more book… Read More
"What are the ripple effects of a U.S.-China trade war?" PBS NewsHour 7/6/2018ExcerptSUMMARY: President Trump set into motion on Friday a 25 percent fee on more than 800 Chinese import… Read More
Yesterday, we had a guest post from Ashley Woodfolk, who spoke about how intersectional YA is important to learn empathy. Today, I thought I'd share with you the intersectional YA novels I k… Read More
Welcome to Once Upon a Retelling! I'm a huge fan of retellings, and I'm really interested in hearing about authors' own love of the original stories, and what inspired them to retell those s… Read More
With roots in custom software programing that dates back to 1985, ProcessPro has grown to be a leading mid-market ERP software solution for the process manufacturing industry. Designed… Read More
Pollyanna McIntosh will join Walking Dead co-stars Khary Payton, Cooper Andrews, Ross Marquand, Matt Lintz, Michael Cudlitz, and Chandler Riggs at NJ’s East Coast Comic Con.
Walking De… Read More
Louisiana House and Senate Committees, on Wednesday, Approved an Emergency Plan that Delays the State’s Presidential Primary until July 11th and Limits Efforts to Expand the use of Abs… Read More
Andy Timmons Andy Timmons Presents ‘A.T. Plays SGT Pepper' In Two-Part Livestream event via Stageit Broadcasting On December 5 at Noon and 5pm Pacific Split Programming Presents Side… Read More
Exploratory Drilling began this week for an Offshore Oil Well just 150 Miles from South Florida, prompting a Warning from 18 Members of Congress, including the entire South Florida Delegatio… Read More
SOLD! Incredible Tahoma Retreat on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe
493 McKinney Rd.
Tahoma, CA 96142
[See image gallery at www.westallrealestate.com]
493 McKinney Rd. Description
Congr… Read More
A Legal Case that affects the Voting Rights of more than 50,000 Minnesotans with Active Felony Records, awaits a Decision from the State Supreme Court, after a Hearing Tuesday, that left Jus… Read More
North Lake Tahoe Luxury Homes for Sale Now!
Owning a Tahoe luxury home is the best way to take advantage of every season, entertain family and friends, and enjoy the dynamic beauty that the… Read More
McKinney, TX – September 30, 2022:
Heritage Pool Supply Group, Inc. (“Heritage”) announced today that it has acquired Pool Builders Supply of the Carolinas, Inc. (&ldquo… Read More
(Alexandria, Va.) – The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is proud to announce this year’s winners of the PHTA Awards of Excellence. PHTA’s International Awards of Ex… Read More