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74 DESIGN BONANZA SHELBY HODGE GOES SHOPPING. PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW HEMINGWAY. THETA EXPANDS ITS REVERED ANTIQUES EVENT, AND IT'S A SHOW-STOPPER. Walter & Jennifer O'Donnell Dawn Ginn, Sarah Eilers Leslie & Riley Nelson Paola Neri Blaine Coutant, Alexis Bushong Bill & Waverly Gage Ben Johnston, Suzanne Duin Matthew & Alison Gemp Lexi Fink, Carter Tindall, Sari Imber, David Moore Wes Ramos, Hallie Sims, Allison Poarch Danielle Rollins A nticipation ran high at the Theta Design Weekend VIP Preview Party at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The inaugural expansion of the former Theta Antiques Show drew an enthused cocktail-attired crowd of 600, eager to take in the traditional an- tiques-dealer offerings as well as the added elements of art, architecture, decoratives, lighting, and textiles. More than 80 exhibitors brought their wares from across the country, including newcomers Splendor Collections, McKenzie Dove, and Danielle Rollins, whose ball skirts were a bestseller. Fueling the energy was the Theta Design Week signature cock- tail, Thyme Will Tell Strawberry Lemonade, concocted with Tito's Vodka and fresh strawberries. Kudos to design weekend chair Waverly Gage, preview party chair Deborah Dunkum, and event chairs Vicki Lovin and Jennifer O'Donnell. DESIGNING MEN AND WOMEN: Courtney and Mark Elias, Stephanie and Mark Hamilton, Paloma Contreras, Bill Johnston, Suzanne Duin, Carlton Varney, Matt Camron, Sheri Roane, Lindsey Herod, Sarah Eilers, Judy and Henry Sauer, Sandy Lucas, Ernie Manouse, and Geoffrey Westergaard. See more Shelby Hodge at PaperCityMag.com.