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Jilly

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Ok, Ida, I just got off the phone with Javi (I call him Javi) and he asked if this Sunday would be good? I said we’d be there and also asked if I could borrow that gold lamp on the kitchen island. He said we’ll discuss it, along with when I’m bringing back a few other borrowed things. That Javi!

Seriously — swoon. Ralph Lauren fanatic here from a young age. The ceiling treatments are cool, but I especially love the plaid. I think my fav room is the bedroom. Oh, and the closet … drooling over the NM mirror. Amazing. I probably saw it as a kid (we were closer to the Fort Worth store, though).

Why are drinking pools not a bigger thing?! Best idea ever.

Thanks, Gizmo! We’ll report back with pictures (if our visiting group gets big, let’s just rent a van).

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Ida
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Well, I think Jinx and I and anyone else in the DFW area who would love this need to wrangle an invitation to Javier's delightful house. I loooove it! He makes me want to layer more.

That dining room ceiling is one of the most unusual treatments I've ever seen. Probably not for everyone, but to me it's very cool.

(Jinx! He has a "drinking" pool! 😄)
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While I am not into layers personally I do love this house. The art is fantastic and I particularly like the ceiling treatments. I dream of cool ceilings but it's doubtful I'll ever have them. I'm still trying to find a house I could do something with in an area of ugly homes. The entertainment yard is to die for.
Ida
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Yes! That NM mirror is absolutely swoon-worthy! 🥰
Feathers11
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Beautiful layers. I love his art--the pieces themselves, and the placement in each room. I really enjoyed the entire tour. Thank you for sharing it, Gizmo.
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Tina Marie
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I follow him on instagram. I am dying to do that concrete square thingy somewhere in our landscaping. Perhaps in front of a new bed we are doing. I love his home for the most part, although it is too much for me.
Ida
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Ummm ... I may or may not have DM'd him on IG and went all fangirl. Couldn't help it. I really love his style!
Jilly
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Ida — ask him about the lamp. I’ll give it back!
Ida
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I know you, Jinx. That lamp would be goner.
Jilly
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Well! I never.

(Did you see it? It’s exactly what I need for my new wicker table!)
lisaam
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Never been a hc RL fan but leaving more spoils for you guys.
Sueb20
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I have that brass lamp! I love it. Sorry to brag.

Also, I looove Janet Hill and knew I recognized her work over the bed.

I love love the living room sofas. To me they are the perfect shape and size. Love the layering too, but the primary bedroom is too much for me. I think he’s got about 6 chairs in there!

I need more art in my dining room.
Jilly
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Sue, um, what room is the lamp in?

Just curious!
Ida
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Watch your back, Sue. I mean, watch your lamp's back, Sue.
Sueb20
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Jinx, uhhh, actually I loaned it to Mtn. It’s in her living room.
Arapaho-Rd
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Modernlantern.com I believe it's cordless Jinx. I love them too. Came up in a discussion for Sueb. Must be she got one!

Sorry my phone was acting up trying to post what's above. I just remember bringing up the Modernlantern.com site before and thought it was for a post of Sueb's.
Sueb20
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Arapaho: what?
Sueb20
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I am pretty sure mine is the same…
Jilly
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Ohhh 😍
nicole___
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Sueb....nice! Love the wallpaper in that photo too. 🎃

RL used to own a ranch here in Colorado. We'd drive around, part of the property has a public road on it, in the Fall. This guy has taste! as does RL! I still own some RL clothing and a set of grey towels. Every trinket in this photo shoot is precious......tons of eye candy!
Sueb20
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Nicole — thanks, it’s actually a stencil. First thing I did when we bought our house. I wanted to do grasscloth wallpaper but I decided to try this first…
Ida
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Javier responded with a kind message to my Instagram DM. He really is a lovely and unassuming person!
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OutsidePlaying
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Such an interesting and beautiful home. I can’t personally do layers everywhere, but loved seeing how well placed everything is in this home. Loved the whole tour and his art pieces. I dont generally ’follow’ any particular designer, but I might follow this guy.
Kswl
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It’s very full, but each item is beautiful and interesting. I also love those sofas, and the way he has incorporated shades of camel and orange into each room to relieve all the dark colors. Another home that suits its owner perfectly.
OllieJane
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I little too much "stuff", but you simply cannot go wrong with RL! Javier seems lovely!
Sueb20
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Something else I saw on his IG that I swooned over…must have this sconce.

And look where I found it! Accessible to mere mortals. Wish I had a spot for it!
Annie Deighnaugh
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It's nice and I love a lot of RL stuff, but his version is just on the other side of too cluttery for me. I'd need each room to have a little more space for the eye to rest than his does. But I enjoy the warmth and the comfort.

It's funny, but for me, entertaining always means work for me...I've never been able to get my head around entertaining and serving outside food. Maybe I should try it just to break that mindset.
OllieJane
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I also love art on black walls! Similarly, in kitchens, I have always thought serving trays of food on black countertops-granite, quartz, ect. always looks so pretty and automatically dresses it up.
mtnrdredux_gw
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It's lovely, but to me it is top to bottom RL! But maybe "RL" is just really him? Either way, so nicely done.

The DR ceiling is fabulous.

I also like that this home and the other Dallas home are small modest spaces on small suburban lots, it seems. It is a testament to what they can do.

BTW I so prefer her to the Quintessence hostess; Kenworthy stays out of the camera and speaks only as needed. The Q woman annoys me.

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