Design That Inspires

Design VIPs get first dibs at Dwell With Dignity Thrift Studio preview party

Design That Inspires

Design VIPs get first dibs at Dwell With Dignity Thrift Studio preview party

Elizabeth Showers, Jan Showers, Susanna MoldawerPhoto by George Fiala
Vicki Roy, Julie Young, Amee Calloway, Ashley TiffanyPhoto by George Fiala
Susan Tiner, Jennifer ClarkPhoto by George Fiala
Richard Graziano, Erin MatthewsPhoto by George Fiala
Michelle Moussa, Matthew Simon, Tina HaleuinPhoto by George Fiala
Lisa RobisonPhoto by George Fiala
Laine Kritser, Robin DanielPhoto by George Fiala
Kari Schlegel Kloewer, Kimberly Schlegel WhitmanPhoto by George Fiala
Jason Needleman, Leslie NeedlemanPhoto by George Fiala
Andrea Navarro, Molly Thompson, Jennifer LongPhoto by George Fiala
Through May 10, the Thrift Studio will be refreshed with new products from notable lines such as Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Peacock Alley and Arteriors.Photo by George Fiala
The high-end home decor in each vignette is sold at a significant discount, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting Dwell with Dignity.Photo by George Fiala
Dwell With Dignity is a nonproft group of interior designers and volunteers dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty.Photo by George Fiala
Dwell With Dignity Thrift Studio pops up for 30 days in the Dallas Design District every six months.Photo by George Fiala

Dwell With Dignity founder and president Lisa Robison has struck gold in the world of philanthropic fun, thanks to her semiannual Thrift Studio, open through May 10 at International on Turtle Creek Design Center. When giving back involves shopping for chi home furnishings and accessories, who wouldn't want to support the cause?

Naturally, someone had to get first dibs on the inventory donated by participating designers. During the preview party, VIPs — including Kari Schlegel Kloewer, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Erin Mathews, Leslie and Jason Needleman, Michelle Moussa, Matthew Simon, Tina Haleuin, and Elizabeth Showers — perused the high-end decor that was presented in beautiful vignettes and sold at significant discounts.

Designers for this pop-up shop include the following:

Jan Showers
Julio Quiñones along with Culp Associates
Mecox
Sarah Pickard along with Robert Allen Design
Swoon the Studio
Tompkins Lloyd Interiors along with the David Sutherland Showroom

Couldn't make it the first week? Never fear, friends: The Thrift Studio will be refreshed with new products from notable lines such as Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Peacock Alley and Arteriors for the duration of the pop-up. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm, and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit Dwell With Dignity.

Dwell With Dignity is a nonprofit group of interior designers and volunteers dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty. They provide and install home interiors for families that include furnishings, art, bedding, kitchen supplies and food in the pantry.

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Matcha News

Dallas TikTok star Keith Lee crafts matcha drink for flood relief

Keith Lee hoists his special matcha drink. Instagram

The devastating floods that swept across Central Texas on July 4 are bringing out all kinds of charitable endeavors — and that includes a limited-edition beverage from Dallas' favorite TikTok food influencer Keith Lee.

Lee, a social media sensation whose online food reviews have benefited hundreds of small restaurants, is partnering with Dallas-based La La Land Cafe on a special drink: Called the La La Land X Keith Lee Latte, it's a matcha drink in which 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards Kerr County flood relief.

La La Land is the coffee chain founded in Dallas in 2019 with a mission to provide opportunities for fostering youth and individuals in need. It now has 10 locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, plus three in Houston and six in Southern California.

The new Keith Lee Latte will consist of double ceremonial matcha, with secret syrup, matcha cloud, a whole fresh strawberry, flaky salt, and matcha powder. (Lee can be seen enjoying the beverage in this video.)

Matcha is the Japanese green tea powder that has experienced a surge in popularity, appearing in everything from drinks like the matcha latte to desserts like matcha mousse.

Keith Lee Latte is a matcha drink.Instagram

Lee, who relocated to Dallas in 2024, has been on a matcha kick ever since he tried it in Chicago, which he says "led me down a rabbit hole," and it has become his trademark drink. In May, he visited seven cafes across DFW in search of the perfect matcha in town, and that included La La Land, where he ordered a matcha with almond milk.

He also has a charitable history, including a special visit he made to Taste Project in Fort Worth to donate $4,000 to support the nonprofit's mission to fight food insecurity.

The Keith Lee Latte will be available at all La La Land cafes beginning Friday July 11, for a limited time only. From July 11-27, 100 percent of all proceeds will support flood relief efforts in Kerr County - "a community in our home state that’s hurting," La La Land Cafe says.

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