Collectibles and Camaraderie Lead to a Texas Renovation

In our new autumn-inspired special issue Southern Style for Fall 2022, a Dallas designer helps a client find her style in the Texas renovation of an architecturally rich bungalow chock-full of heirlooms and other colorful treasures. Enjoy this sneak peek of the feature!

Read the full the story and find inspiration for fall decorating in Southern Style for Fall 2022, available for purchase on newsstands, online, and digital platforms.

Over a shared love of dogs, interior designer Abbe Fenimore of Studio Ten 25 teamed up with Dallas homeowner Courtney Davis. The women met when they used the same veterinarian for their pets, Brittany spaniels. Serendipitously, their friendship blossomed about the time Courtney had begun work on the décor of her 1920s cottage and realized she needed help with completing the project. 

Abbe appreciated that Courtney’s foray into decorating respected the bones of the residence, keeping the original floors and painting the walls throughout a neutral gray with white trim. The homeowner also had a cache of items collected on her travels, like a magnificent Murano glass chandelier purchased on a trip to Italy. An emerald velvet headboard and vibrant botanical pillow lend panache to the main bedroom.

Abbe found spots for the eclectic stash of prints and paintings from Courtney’s travels, reframing them as needed. “If you love something, you figure out how to make it work,” Abbe says, who worked with Courtney to update nearly every corner of the house.

Photography by Emily Hart
Interior design by Abbe Fenimore of Studio Ten 25

Read the full story, “Old House, New Tricks,” in Southern Lady‘s special edition Southern Style for Fall 2022. The issue is available on newsstands, in our online store, and instantly on digital platforms.

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