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79 room scenes of the movie Guess Who's Coming to Dinner). River Oaks Glass put Humpty Dumpty back together again." — Hallie Henley J e f f r e y L a k e , 8 3 2 . 6 4 3 . 4 4 9 3 . Recommended by Chelsea Cunningham LAMP AND LIGHT FIXTURE REWIRING AND REPAIR Alcon Lightcraft, owner Maura Cannon, alconlightcraft@gmail.com, 713.526.0680, 551 N. Shepherd Dr. "There is nothing they haven't seen and no issue they can't fix!" — Marie Flanigan "Everyone in town loves Maura Cannon. They repair, rewire, and fabricate. She's a consummate professional and fun to work with." — Courtnay Tartt Elias Also recommended by Lindsey Herod Lighting Treasures, 713.523.5267, The Houston Design Center, 7026 Old Katy Road. Recommended by J Randall Powers, Gin Bravermann, and Lindsey Looke CUSTOM LAMP SHADES Maison Maison Design, owner Suzanne Duin, suzanne@maisonmaisondesign.com, 713.213.7106, 3014 Earl St. "Custom lamp shades of your dreams." — Courtnay Tartt Elias C H A N D E L I E R H A N G I N G, C R Y S TA L REPLACEMENT AND CUSTOM FINISHES Chandelier Experts lighting Services, 713.963.9613, 4330 Richmond Ave. "They make house calls, transport and hang chandeliers. They recently had to re- plaster and replace a chain on a chandelier we ordered, and they did a perfect job." — Courtnay Tartt Elias FURNITURE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, CUSTOM Balinskas Imports, Ray and Lourdes Balinskas, balinskaslourdes@gmail.com, 713.227.7919, 410 Martin Road. "My go-to for just about anything. Not only are they art conservators and gilders, but I rely on their craftsmanship for delicate repair of objets d'art, furniture, etc. They also can fabricate virtually anything I can conceive in stone, clay, tin, iron, etc. They're brilliant collaborators." — Michael Landrum "They have so many wonderful pieces from around the world, as well as custom capabilities." — Gin Bravermann C & G Furniture, 713.863.0257, 619 W. 26th St. Recommended by John Kidd El Dorado Woodworks, owner Richard Loper, rico@eldoradowooworks.com, 713.529.3880. "Richard Loper and his team of craftspeople have an incredible (continued from page 54) eye for detail and excel when the work is challenging. We have had him do small pieces in lacquer and wood stain, and large fitted pieces in stained wood, marble, or caning." — Laura Umansky Javier Gutierrez, 833.969.2113. "He worked in-house at Jas Gundry Antiques for years. He does amazing furniture restoration and offers pick-up and delivery on small items. He can do everything from French polish to intricate carving and gilt." — Chandos Dodson Epley Neal & Company, Mike Neal, mneal@ nealandcompany.net. To the trade. "Great historical knowledge and attention to detail." — J Randall Powers The Joseph Company, Brian Joseph, brian@josephcompany.com, 713.862.7490, 2210 Sandman St. To the trade. "Excellent quality, custom furniture, restoration, and upholstery." — Gin Bravermann "We work hand-in-hand with Brian to create the most incredible pieces." — Marie Flanigan "Furniture upholstery, restoration, re-caning, fabrication, carving, and anything else you can dream up, Brian can make in metal, exotic woods, and lacquer finishes. Full upholstery shop, wood shop, and paint shop all under one roof." — Courtnay Tartt Elias The Reclaimed Wood Shop, sales@ rwshop.us, 832.206.7300, 2102 W. 34th St. "Raul creates lovely one-of-a-kind furnishings, beams, tables, and mantels." — Marie Flanigan CUSTOM FURNITURE AND FIXTURES Dumptruck Studios, Cory Wagner, cory@ dumptruckdesign.net. Recommended by Gin Bravermann Objektfab, Eric Rosprim, eric@objektfab. com. Recommended by Gin Bravermann MARBLE AND PORCELAIN REPAIR, ANTIQUE TUB AND SINK REPAIR Omega Surface Solutions, 713.222.1010. Recommended by Chelsea Cunningham; "Ask for Perry," she says. MIRRORED WALLS, GLASS, ANTIQUED GLASS/ MIRROR Lone Star Glass, lsg1@lonestarglass. com, 713.661.0091, 3804 Bissonnet St. Recommended by Gin Bravermann Dauphin Sales and Glass, Jill Winterhhalter, jill@dauphinsales.com, 713.463.6767, 2314 Blalock Road. "Our go-to for specialty glass. They're always quick to respond, with attention to detail." — Courtnay Tartt Elias Also recommended by J Randall Powers TP Glass, owner Javier Posadas, tpglassposadas@aol.com, 713.201.8252, 114 Weisenberger Dr. "He hand-makes antiqued mirror and sources antiqued mirror in at least 20 styles and colors. He also specializes in shower doors (he hand- plates handles and hinges in any finish) and constructs mirrored furniture. Service is impeccable." — Courtnay Tartt Elias RUG/TAPESTRY REPAIR AND CLEANING PT's Oriental, Evelia Salazar, ptsoriental@sbcglobal.net, 713.939, 7760. Recommended by J Randall Powers River Oaks Rug Cleaners, owner Ken Klewitz, ken@riveroaksrugcleaners.com, 713.802.1000, 4098 W. 11th St. "I've worked with Ken for over 14 years, and he is the best in Houston. They make all of our cut rugs and do all of our carpet and runner installations, rug cleaning, and repairs. Ken personally comes out to measure a job, and they are fast with their turnaround. They know how to gently and magically slip lamp cords through the back of rugs and carpets. We cannot live without this company!" — Courtnay Tartt Elias Also recommended by Laura Umansky and Marie Flanigan Isberian Rug Co (in Aspen and Basalt, Colorado), 970.927.8541. "For your Aspen clients. This is a 100-year-old family-owned company led by Stephen Isberian. They are, hands down, the best in the industry and simply fabulous." — Laura Umansky RUSH AND CANE RESTORATION LJ Cane & Rush, ljcanerush@yahoo.com, 832.889.5466, 7632 Hammerly Blvd. "I use them to fix cane or rush seats. He's done a lot of work for me, and it always turns out beautifully." — Lindsey Herod Neal & Company, Mike Neal, mneal@ nealandcompany. To the trade. Recommended by J Randall Powers (continued on page 80) PHOTO MIGUEL FLORES-VIANNA, FROM THE BOOK HAUTE BOHEMIANS, VENDOME PRESS