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Dorsch Interiors, LLC Receives “Best of Houzz 2015” Award

Posted on January 20, 2015 at 3:41 am.

We are excited and honored to receive Best of Houzz 2015. I’ve always known we have the best clients! Thank you, we are extremely grateful for your continued faith and support of our talents.

“Houzz connects people with the best home professional for their project by providing the only 360-degree view of a professional, from their portfolio, client reviews, awards and accreditations to their work style and expertise based on their participation in the Houzz community,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to join our community in recognizing the talented professionals on Houzz who are delivering incredible designs and delightful customer experiences.”

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2014 Designs – Dorsch Interiors

Posted on December 28, 2014 at 10:01 pm.

Written by Alba Dorsch

Looking back at 2014 fills me with excitement and anticipation for the coming year. It has been a year full of amazing projects, for both old clients and new friends. The diversity of styles made for delicious opportunities to design, create, learn and grow.

Yes, it has been an amazing year! Of course, I have the best clients in the world, and I am keenly grateful to them for continuing to trust and promote my talent. We are ready for 2015!

Hope I’ve Inspired!

Florida Summer Homes

Posted on November 11, 2014 at 4:44 am.

Written by Alba Dorsch

If you’ve lived in South Florida, you’re probably familiar with the “snow birds”. Every year flocks of Northerners descend by the thousands on the Florida coasts, turning typically sleepy beach towns into vibrant, bustling beach destinations. For many this is an annual migration and most have summer homes ready to inhabit between the months of December through April.

Last August I spent a few days in Bonita Springs located on the west coast. My sister has a condo there so it’s a familiar destination for me. Bonita is a relatively small beach town with it’s fair share of summer homes. This particular street is lined with Royal Palms and flanked on both sides with amazing Florida homes, each as unique as the next one. Some have permanent residents, but most are boarded up and serve as the summer homes of the snow birds! I share with you some of my favorites.

Sherwin Williams Colormix 2015 at Dallas Market Center

Posted on September 25, 2014 at 8:43 pm.

Written by Alba Dorsch

On September 23, Sherwin Williams and 10 Sponsors presented the design community with a special color forecast event: Colormix 2015

Hundreds of designers showed up for the event at Dallas Market Center. The speaker was Jackie L Jordan, Director of Color Marketing for Sherwin Williams. Wine was served as the guests mingled and viewed several stunning vignettes from select showrooms, then a sit-down lunch followed by the presentation.

McKinney Airport Decorating Project

Posted on July 2, 2014 at 1:58 am.

Written by Alba Dorsch

Earlier this year, I was offered the opportunity to decorate the lobby area at the McKinney National Airport. As a pilot, you can only imagine my joy and excitement at the chance to decorate an airport…but especially the airport I fly out of!

In November 2013, the Collin County Regional Airport was bought by the City of McKinney and the name changed to McKinney National Airport. The City also took over the FBO operations. An FBO (fixed-base operator) is a commercial business granted the right by an airport to operate on the airport and provide aeronautical services such as fueling, hangars, tie-downs, etc. To run the FBO the City also hired a new General Manager.

Under this new leadership, plans began taking shape for the renovation of the entire space. This is what we started with..

A Visit To Lake Texoma

Posted on April 14, 2014 at 12:47 am.

Written by Alba Dorsch

If you live here in north Texas, you know all about how low our lakes have been. Usually, I get to see the receding shorelines from the air, this weekend however, I got to see them close up and personal.

I always enjoy spending time with friends near Kingston, Oklahoma on Lake Texoma. Strategically placed, the back of their home sits on a cove overlooking the lake.

My Upside-Down Christmas Tree 2013

Posted on December 25, 2013 at 5:01 am.

Written by Alba Dorsch

Here we are, Christmas Eve and I finally get around to sharing some pictures of my tree this year. It’s hanging from the ceiling, of course, as it has for the last 4 years. This year, it’s silver and white with splashes of red.

My Upside-Down Tree…A peek at my Christmas decor

Posted on December 17, 2012 at 7:56 pm.

Written by Alba

For the last few years, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with my Christmas decor…forgoing the traditional fare for a more glitzy, and simple Transitional look. It started 3 years ago with the hanging of my tree, the beginning of a new tradition. That first year the decor was strictly silver and white, then last year I added chartreuse to the mix.

This year, I’ve decided to change things up again…I’ve brought out my old, familiar ornaments that I’ve collected throughout the years…and I’ve infused the house with color in the traditional hues of reds, golds, and greens.

I must say, the room looks totally different. Continue reading…

My Sister’s Garden

Posted on May 25, 2012 at 6:45 pm.

Written by Alba

On a recent visit to Miami, I had a great time taking photos of my sister’s garden. It’s a colorful and versatile garden…full of beautiful flowers, vegetables, fruits, foliage…the variety is incredible! All delicately loved.