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TEXAS DESIGN WEEK DALLAS IS A TICKETED EVENT. TO PURCHASE TICKETS, AND FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE, GO TO TEXASDESIGNWEEK.COM. Gracious Gracie: Jenn Gracie, Mike Gracie, Zachary Shea T he compelling 126-year story of Gracie wallpaper co m p a ny i s g l o r i o u s l y catalogued in The Art of Gracie: Handpainted Wallpapers, Timeless Rooms (Rizzoli), written by fifth- generation leader siblings Jennifer Gracie and Mike Gracie and sixth-generation Zachary Shea (Jennifer's son). Jenn and Mike's fourth-generation dad, Brian Gracie, writes in the introduction that "a major factor in the longevity of our family business has been a belief in a gracious transition to the next generation by the present owners." It's a fascinating tale about an American family business that survived the Great Depression and other trials and has brought unparalleled beauty to homes across the world. Of course, the eye candy is limitless, as the book features fabulous rooms by top designers organized by design scheme: Indoor Gardens, Bayou Themes, Shimmering Surfaces, and Panoramic Views. The design of the cover was custom painted exclusively for the book, making it this year's must-have accessory for any coffee table. ALP CV: Gracie began buying, selling, and restoring European and Chinese wallpapers in 1898 in New York City, then slowly began importing hand-painted wallpaper as well and selling antiques and lacquer. Six generations later, the company is still family owned in America and is a trusted top designer source (from Sister Parish to Billy Baldwin) for enchanting custom hand-painted wallpapers gracing even the walls of the White House. What, When, Where: Illustrated talk with three members of the Gracie family (Jenn Gracie, Mike Gracie, and Zach Shea), afternoon cocktails, and book signing Wednesday, October 23, noon to 2 pm, at Laura Lee Clark, 1515 Slocum. For tickets, go to texasdesignweek.com. From top: The living room of a Cleveland home, with Gracie Yellow Bamboo wallpaper. Gracie Olive Silhouette wallpaper in a bedroom. Images from The Art of Gracie: Handpainted Wallpapers, Timeless Rooms, 2024, Rizzoli. "Our hand-painted garden worlds may or may not be botanically accurate. But whether pure fantasy or inspired by reality, is there anything more transporting than a room in full bloom?" — The Gracie family NICOLE FRANZEN JEREMY D. CLARK