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Calypso Home St. Barth

At Calypso Home it's all about layering, says Jennifer Lubner, who manages the store at the Plaza in Preston Center. Known for the breezy, luxurious accessories that inspire its island name, Calypso Home St. Barth has brought in new hides from France (some with incredible silver leafing, and others in unexpected jewel tones like emerald, or with delicate laser-cut patterns), which Lubner has layered over patterned, woven rugs. Fur, ostrich, Tibetan goatskin, and tie-dyed silk pillows are piled everywhere. These glamorous pieces are designed to liven up traditional rooms -- the kind found in many Park Cities homes where their core customers live, she says. "Emerald and oxblood are great colors to layer in traditional interiors," she adds. "And it's fun to layer in something with a bit of contemporary edge to elevate the room."

Tibetan goatskin rugs and pillows paired with printed hides

at Calypso Home St. Barth

Hand-made in America: a stunning mercury glass lighting

pendant at Calypso Home St. Barth

Saturated colors and a mix of textures are freshened with

white tables and gold accessories at Calypso Home St. Barth

Just one of these pillows in a neutral room gives the space

a whole new vibe, at Calypso Home St. Barth

I'm crazy about this table made from reclaimed parquet

flooring at Calypso Home St. Barth.

40% off everything at Stella Dallas, including Missoni Home

At Stella Dallas everything is 40% off, including Missoni Home and Lilly Pulitzer Home, in preparation for Stella Dallas' move to Market Street in the Dallas Design District in March. Owner Amber Davidson says the new location will focus on their best-selling upholstered pieces and pillows, especially Lilly Pulitzer Home, which is sold exclusively in Dallas through the store.

Rousseau shoe ottoman by Lilly Pulitzer Home, at Stella Dallas

Lilly Pulitzer Home furnishings that will be carried in the

new Stella Dallas location in March. Left to right from top: Petra Sofa;

Boulevard Wing Chair; large Rose Ottoman; and Lauren Chair

New at Vintage Living

At Vintage Living owner Lisa Luby Ryan opened a new design room in January inside the stylish store known for its pale French antiques and crystal chandeliers. Ryan, who just got back from a buying trip to Paris, erected two sets of antique glass doors inside Vintage Living to create an airy, chic space to meet with clients and go over their interior design projects. In the past, Ryan had to usher them into a cramped back room. In the design room, everything has its place, including metal bins with fabric samples and bins labeled with the names of clients -- some of the most recognized names in the city. Ryan had to put up signs to keep the general public out after some people were discovered rifling through the bins taking pictures and making notes (wasn't me, promise). It's such a beautiful work room, who wouldn't be inspired to go in and steal ideas?