Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 8418 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2017 HOME & GARDEN Linens and Upholstery Ifyou’reonaspecialmissiontocompletelyrevitalizeyourhomethisspring,besureto goundercover.Undertheblanketsonyourbed,thatis.Freshsetsofcrispsheetscan give your bedroom a whole new look and feeling. Doris Hart, owner of The Mews, a“collaborative collective”located in Decorative Center in Dallas, is a firm believer in linen. “I love 100% linen sheets,” she says. “It’s strictly for comfort, and linen gets softer and more comfortable the more it is washed.” Hartsayshernewestventureinbedlinensfocusesonwhiteandwinterwhite,mainly because that’s her preference. “I associate white with cleanliness,” she explains. The new line, called Bella Notte, is from California and features the“light, airy casual look” associatedwiththeWestCoast.Itincludessomeplainandsomefrillystyleswithruffles. “It’s a well-known line and is just being introduced in the area,”says Hart.“Only a few stores are carrying it in Dallas and we’re one of them.” The Mews is also selling comfortable, relaxed upholstery pieces in neutral shades and will also be selling headboards, including one that is fully upholstered. While the current trend in upholstery is contemporary styling with neutral tones, Hart says that brighter colors and prints seem to be making a comeback. She closely follows trends in trademagazinesandhasseenmoretraditionalandeclecticdesignsonthehorizon.“The decorators seem to follow the print publications,”she notes. Located in an old warehouse building close to downtown, The Mews is an upscale seller of antiquities and decorations. Hart says that until now most clients have been from the decorator trade, but since the area is drastically changing, they are leaning toward a more retail atmosphere and are becoming more specialized. This year The Mews will celebrate 25 years in business, with Hart as its original founder. For more information, call 214.748.9070 or visit themews.net. “Linen gets softer and more comfortable the more it is washed.” - Doris Hart, owner of The Mews Timepieces Reviving your current home décor or adding finishing touches to a brand-new home? Anytime is the right time for a stunning clock. Fred Bartholomew, owner of Promenade Clocks in Richardson,TX, says the store carrieseverythingfromantiquetomodernoptions,andwhileantiquesarestillindemand, current trends are toward more streamlined looks. “Darker, contemporary styles are popular now,”he says. “Customers are favoring clean lines in grandfather clocks, mantel clocks, and wall clocks.” Bartholomew explains that people are also gravitating toward very large 36”to 50”round wall clocks with simple dials. He says they’re shying away from theornateandtendingtopreferminimalistclockswithonlynumbersandhands,nobezel, and no glass. Established in 1963 and family-owned since 1992, Promenade Clocks is one of the premier clock retailers in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With one of the largest selections of all types of clocks in the area, the store offers grandfather, cuckoo, wall, desk, rhythm, hour glass, mantle, Melody in Motion, and novelty timepieces. In addition, they carry a selection of custom, handcrafted clocks, Italian clocks, and specialty clocks. Bartholomew adds that Promenade Clocks has a complete on-site repair center staffed with experienced professionals that can answer all clock-related questions. Promenade ClocksislocatedatthePromenadeShoppingCenter,300N.CoitRoad,Suite158inRichardson. For information, call 972.644.3979 or visit www.promenadeclocks.com. “Customers are favoring clean lines in grandfather clocks, mantel clocks, and wall clocks.” - Fred Bartholomew, owner of Promenade Clocks