Kay O' Toole
Kay O’Toole, who runs her namesake antiques business in Houston, likes to say of the items she acquires, “I try to buy things that are dramatic, that make a difference in your home, and that represent a personal connection.” She describes herself as a Texan and someone “who believes that a home should be personal and have drama, with room to breathe.”
Kathryn M. Ireland
A native of England, Kathryn Ireland was raised both there and in Scotland. Prior to launching her interior design business in the early 1990s, Ireland, who established herself in Los Angeles in 1986, was an actress, clothing designer, and filmmaker. Today she is considered one of the most influential interior and textile designers in the world. In addition, she is the founder of "The Perfect…