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    Texas Twosome

    Dynamic design duo Charles Taylor and Breck Woolsey restyle Dallas one room at atime

    Haley Schultheis
    Oct 15, 2012 | 8:35 pm
    • Charles Taylor (left) and Breck Woolsey met in California, but both have Texasroots.
      Photo courtesy of Breckinridge Taylor
    • A Dallas loft space designed by Breckinridge Taylor.
      Photo courtesy of Breckinridge Taylor
    • Taylor and Woolsey are known for incorporating unexpected and interesting piecesinto their designs.
      Photo courtesy of Breckinridge Taylor
    • Retro-inspired chairs designed by the duo, available at Mecox.
      Photo courtesy of Breckinridge Taylor
    • Breckinridge Taylor restyled the interiors of Osgood O'Neil salons in Dallas.
      Photo courtesy of Breckinridge Taylor

    The more creative the individual, the less he ages. It would certainly be an interesting theory to test. And designer Breck Woolsey would be a perfect candidate.

    Woolsey was born and raised in Dallas and moved to California to attend art school. After living in Los Angeles and San Diego, he returned to Dallas in 2007 to be closer to his family and to work on projects like Cedars Social.

    In 2010, Again & Again owner Leslie Pritchard hired the trendsetter to help her create the ultimate bachelorette pad. A new local design star was born.

    ​“The opportunities in Dallas have been incredible,” Taylor says. “There are lots of open doors for small businesses.”

    Quite refreshingly, rather than molding his signature — though ever-evolving — design aesthetic to the comfortable styles of his new surroundings, Woolsey never steered from his unique vision unless forced.

    Judging by his continued success and the growing recognition of his newest business venture, Breckinridge Taylor, it was a savvy decision.

    Two Texans get together
    The newly wed Oak Cliff resident has launched an interior design firm and furniture line with his business partner, Charles Taylor. Woolsey and Taylor met while working together on projects in San Diego.

    Taylor, another Texas native, who grew up in Fort Worth and Houston, moved to California to open a design store. Like Woolsey, he eventually returned to Dallas to be closer to his family. Those family ties are strong.

    When Woolsey and Taylor found themselves back in Dallas, it seemed a natural fit to begin a business together. The greatest challenge was warding off their personal projects long enough to form the company.

    “We kept delaying the initial launch because we couldn’t seem to find time to simply finish the LLC papers,” Taylor says. “The opportunities in Dallas have been incredible. There are lots of open doors for small businesses.”

    ​“We’re bringing to Dallas what we see happening now — or simply where our tastes are leading us,” Woolsey says.

    Their collaborative style has a vintage appeal, but it’s also an eclectic assortment of traditional, midcentury and contemporary elements punctuated with unexpected shapes and finishes.

    “I mix more contemporary pieces with midcentury modern,” Taylor says. “Breck tends to mix the traditional with midcentury modern and Hollywood Regency. I’m definitely more contemporary.”

    “It can seem Dallas is sometimes around two years behind the coasts on trends,” Woolsey says. “We’re bringing to Dallas what we see happening now — or simply where our tastes are leading us.”

    A blooming business
    In addition to their design firm, which handles residential and commercial projects, such as several local Osgood O’Neil salons, Breckinridge Taylor has collaborated with Mecox to create a furniture line. Woolsey says that Mecox picked up the line as a “pet project.” Now there are 70 wood furniture pieces on the Mecox website available in a variety of finishes.

    “We have also designed a rug collection that we are selling at Interior Resources,” Woolsey adds. “We have been pleasantly surprised at the quick response and are so grateful for it. Everything seems to be moving.”

    In fact, in addition to Mecox and Interior Resources, you can find a dose of Breckinridge Taylor at Plexicraft, for which they designed special edition Lucite furniture, and — soon — Again & Again.

    “People come from all over the country to shop [the Design District],” Taylor says. “We have it all right here when it comes to a designer’s needs — immediate and lofty.”

    “It will be Leslie’s style with updated vintage pieces, while bringing customers something they’ve never seen before,” Taylor says. “We’re ready to take it to the next level.”

    These two must live in a parallel universe where there are more hours in the day, because they also have launched a furniture line called Whilom Inc., which will soon be available at Mecox. On the commercial front, Woolsey and Taylor are excited to unveil the interior of John Tesar’s new Spoon restaurant in Preston Center.

    The design stars attribute their success to bloggers, tastemakers and influencers who have endorsed them. When it comes to their own endorsements, both are inspired by the new Perot Nature and Science Museum, set to open in December.

    “I love the architecture and the thought behind it,” Woolsey says. “It’s so out there, so original. I’d like to see more in Dallas like it — not necessarily similar to the building, but the idea [of it].”

    Their favorite Dallas area to watch right now is — not surprisingly — the Design District.

    “It’s truly amazing,” Taylor says. “People come from all over the country to shop our design center. We have it all right here when it comes to a designer’s needs — both immediate and lofty. And, with the bridge, you’ll soon see more restaurants, living spaces and hotels. We can’t wait.”

    Like so many of us, their fall calendar is filled with charitable events.

    “We’re participating in a Habitat for Humanity competition and a Dwell With Dignity event,” Woolsey says. “We’re going against women. We’re so done.”

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    Cool wine bar and gift shop opens in novel storefront in East Dallas

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 29, 2025 | 10:39 am
    I Want That One
    I Want That One
    Squooshy pillows and rainbow floor mat at I Want That One

    A super-cool wine bar and gift shop is opening in a novel location in East Dallas: Called I Want That One, it'll open at 2410 N. Haskell Ave., where it will combine wine tastings, gift shop, and art space all in one.

    Located across from the Target at Haskell & US-75, the address used to be home to a florist called The Peonies Shop. The unique part is that it's in a row of very nice storefronts on the street level of a public storage facility — a scenario you don't see too often.

    It's slated to open at the beginning of June.

    I Want That One is from partners Graham and David Bond, who share a passion for wine, travel, and art. David is an airline pilot and Graham has a long history in retail, serving in management for companies in Europe, South Africa and the US including Fossil and Macy's.

    "I worked in retail for most of my career, and always wanted to have my own business," Graham says. "I'm passionate about art, wine, and especially 'experiential' retail. For me, the experience you have wherever you are shopping is what makes you go back."

    With a strong focus on customer service, the shop will be a place to find wine, special gifts, and items for the home. Their home décor and gifting selections are sourced from various countries and manufacturers that Graham has met over the years of travel, leveraging the relationships built over his many years in retail and wholesale.

    A preview of their merchandise reveals dreamy overstuffed pillows in bright colors; chic wine glasses with an ombre colored finish; and one-of-a-kind art objects, often rendered with a tongue-in-cheek wit. For example: blue-and-white ceramic tiles that evoke the famous Delftware, but instead of the traditional ornate flowery patterns, the tiles feature modern images like headphones, chihuahuas, Jeeps, and Doc Martens boots.

    They're especially excited about the wine selection they'll offer.

    "We have a wine license and can buy direct from wineries, which means we can bring in small boutique wines not found everywhere else in Dallas," Graham says. "We have some good wine connections, and love the idea of partnering with winemakers to come visit and talk about their wines."

    They'll offer wine by the glass and in flights, as well, at a small, fabulously furnished wine bar painted deep cobalt blue, with a white marble top and tastefully muted orange bar stools, beneath a row of whimsically-placed hanging light bulbs, each with a different colored cord.

    Their other goal is to champion local art, by serving as a gallery for artists, providing an unexpected place to host showings of their work. They'll post their finds on Instagram, highlighting new art, artist events, and wine happenings.

    "We liked the idea of exploring a new area," Graham says. "An opportunity arose in this space, and a good friend has a business in the space next door. That area gets a lot of traffic, with the Target and Kroger and all of the retail there, along with a growing residential population in that part of town. And there's the potential for synchronicity — that little strip has a nail salon and a pet grooming place. You could drop off your pet and come shop or have a glass of wine."

    "It's about having a place where wine lovers can taste some wine, or attend fun, unique events, with the idea of sharing some of the things we're passionate about," he says.

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