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Exotic Decor at Our Dallas store

Exotic Decor at Our Dallas store

We are fortunate enough to go on several trips a year to such exotic locations as India, China, and South America. During our journeys we stumble across unique items that might be vintage, antiques, or even the last one left. So, every trip, we're sure to bring our empty suitcases to fill with these rare finds so we can carry them back home.

Our Employee’s Home: Paige’s House

Decorative table accent

What is your role at Wisteria? I am the Senior Creative Manager, I manage all the photography for the catalog and web. I direct and edit the photography at the photo shoots and the styling on set.

Handmade Books in Jaipur, India

Making Books by Hand

This company was started when three young friends rented a booth at a trade fair 14 years ago to sell books and bags made of handmade paper. This Indian artisan has grown great lengths since then and now specializes in handmade paper, bags, books, and leather products. They are located in Jaipur, India and also have a small group of designers and workers from a small village outside of Jaipur.

 

Kris, our staff photographer, is what you might expect a photographer to be. He’s hard-working, has an eye for detail, and has that quirky, creative sense of humor. For example, he’s always looking for every opportunity to take an awkward photo of someone else standing nearby.

 

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria?
The potluck lunches we have about once every two weeks, and the characters that work here.

What is one thing about you people probably don’t know?
I’m a sucker for Ice Cream.

What is your favorite place to visit?  
Moss Lake, I’ve always had great experiences on Moss Lake.

What is the one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?  
Machu Picchu

How would you describe your personal style?  
Casually stressed out.

What is your favorite Wisteria item?   
Contemporary swivel chair.

My one indulgence is:  
Cold beer on a hot day while sitting on my back porch.

Favorite spot in my house:  
Back porch

Favorite food:  
Tacos!

My pet’s name is:  
Broseph

Favorite place to watch the sun set:  
East of the Sun.

Additional notes about yourself:
I love orange soda, I’m a big fan of Nativities, I hate the heat of summer, and I really enjoy situational humor.

Britt
 

Nora is one of the sweet faces in our Customer Service Center. I’ve worked with her during one of our warehouse sales and can definitely say she is super nice and calm, two attributes I’d think would be very important in place like the Customer Service Center. She’s worked at Wisteria for 4 years.

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria?
Definitely it’s my co-workers. The girls in my department keep the atmosphere upbeat and fun.

 

What is your favorite place to visit?
That would have to be anywhere with my kids and family. Since moving to Texas four years ago, I miss them all dearly.

What is the one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?
I would love to go to Ireland. I’d like to see the history behind my family background.

How would you describe your personal style?
Casual

What is your favorite Wisteria item?
Hands down, it’s The Moorish Chest!

My one indulgence is:
Reality T.V.! Go Housewives!

What is one thing people don’t know about you?
I’m deathly afraid of roller coasters, and I don’t really know why!

Favorite spot in my house:
That’s easy: Floating in the pool!

Favorite food:
I love all seafood. The one exception is Catfish.

Favorite place to watch the sun set:
Anywhere over water. The reflection can be just beautiful.

Britt
 

Tracy is our Flea Market guru! She knows it all when it comes to the products, stories and pricing of the items that fill our newly opened Wisteria Flea Market in Dallas.  Be sure to go by any weekend to meet Tracy and check out all of the great finds!

What is your job here?

I am the Manager at Wisteria Flea Market.  I help to price the merchandise and get it on the floor for our store hours, which are Thursday through Saturday.

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria

All the great people that I work  with and meet. I love suggesting to customers what they can do with our Objets de Ding (slightly damaged items). These are some of the best deals at Wisteria Flea Market, especially for people who are creative and like a weekend project.

What is one thing about you people probably don’t know?

I was on a children’s show, Miss Fran from Storyland as a child. I  showed  how to properly ride a bike with hand signals. Hollywood was not for me, but it’s funny, because the show focused on stories and crafts, which is what we do here at Wisteria.

What is your favorite place to visit?

Florida. The sun, the ocean and fishing!

What is the one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?

Italy – to cook with the Tuscan people.

How would you describe your personal style?

Casual…

What is your favorite Wisteria item?

All the things in the Flea Market become my favorites for what they are and what they can be.

What is your most treasured item?

My three children and my collection of compacts and wedding bells, which will come in handy this summer. My daughter is getting married in Florida, and we are so excited!

How many languages do you speak?

Two…English and bargain.

Craziest food you have ever eaten?

A strange fish that I try to forget about!

My one indulgence is:

Reading a good book while sipping champagne and eating chocolate.

 Favorite spot in my house:

Our kitchen. It is the center of our house where we do most things with our family and friends.

Favorite food:

Mexican.

My pet’s name is:

My Boston Terrier Moose and Friggett our Amazon Parrot.

Favorite place to watch the sun set:

Any place there is water…

 

Alice
 

What is your job here?

Merchandising Analyst

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria?

I really love the people I work with. It makes a really creative and dynamic work environment.

What is one thing about you people probably don’t know?

I DVR Jeopardy and watch it almost every night.

What is your favorite place to visit?

The Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

What is the one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?

Egypt; I am dying to see the pyramids.

How would you describe your personal style?

Stylish without fuss…with a little color and sparkle thrown in for fun!

What is your favorite Wisteria item?

I love W5997 – Seeing Clearly Lamp. I am also really excited about the new March 2012 products.

What is your most treasured item?

My friends and Family

How many languages do you speak?

Just English, but I’m extremely multilingual in “please” and “thank you.”

Craziest food you have ever eaten?

I ate a fried cricket from the Donghuamen Night Market in Beijing, China.

My one indulgence is:

YSL lipstick & lip-gloss.

Favorite spot in my house:

The pool. It’s great for reading and relaxing or for spending time with  friends.

Favorite food:

Shrimp and Grits from City Grocery in Oxford, Mississippi.

My pet’s name is:

I have a toy poodle named Gumbo.

Favorite place to watch the sun set:

Crested Butte, Colorado

Alice
 

 

What is your job here?
Logistics Coordinator

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria?
During one of our warehouse sales, I met an elderly woman that was ecstatic because she finally got her Biblical Glass bowl. Seeing her smile for that one piece she has always wanted made it worth while.

What is one thing about you people probably don’t know?
As a kid my uncle had a dairy farm so I spent most of my weekends herding dairy cattle, setting hay and upsetting a few of the bulls.

What is your favorite place to visit?
So far I would have to say that little city by the bay (San Francisco)

What is the one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?
Italy

 How would you describe your personal style?
Laid back and witty with a splash of spontaneity
What is your favorite Wisteria item?
W4567- Drumming Up Side Table

What is your most treasured item?
My family, I’d be lost without them

How many languages do you speak?
Two (English and Spanish) but I’m sure my mother wouldn’t include my Spanish as a language.

Craziest food you have ever eaten?
A Korean soup called Budaechigae. The reason it’s crazy to me is because it contains different ingredients every single time I try it (even if it’s at the same restaurant), yet it’s equally as delicious if not better than the previous time.

My one indulgence is:
Chocolate brownies

 Favorite spot in my house:
My kitchen

Favorite food:
Anything fresh off the grill

My pet’s name is:
Duke and Duchess (chocolate and yellow labs)

Favorite place to watch the sun set:
Over any Texas lake

Alice
 

Alice is our marketing manager. She handles all of the PR, advertising, store events/press in addition to writing for this blog and our Facebook pages. You may recognize her from the lovely photograph in our November and December catalogs, as she modeled the Kantha Jackets. She is as nice as she is lovely. Get to know her better:

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria?
Being inspired by all of the creative and intelligent people I am lucky enough to work with.

What is one thing about you people probably don’t know?
After this interview, not a lot.

What is your favorite place to visit?
Aspen in the summer.

What is the one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?
Paris.

How would you describe your personal style?
The look for less.

What is your favorite Wisteria item?
Louis XVI Chair

What is your most treasured item?
My daughter Ryan.

How many languages do you speak?
One. Uno. Une. Ein.

Craziest food ever eaten?
Twinkie – shelf life of eternity? That is crazy!

My one indulgence is:
Just one? Shoes (and sweets).

Favorite spot in my house:
Haven’t found it yet.

Favorite food:
Jackie Spratt Cakes (You’ve got to try them; it’s worth it!)

My pet’s name is:
Daisy, Daisy doo, Daaaisyyy.

Favorite place to watch the sun set:
Surrounded by my friends and family at my best friend’s lake house on Lake LBJ, sipping a cocktail that she concocted…ahhh

Additional notes about yourself:
Despite my picture being all over Wisteria lately, I don’t like a lot of attention…

Britt
 

Francisco CastilloFranco is the truck/delivery lead in our warehouse. So, anything that involves the truck goes through him! He has been at Wisteria for three years.

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria?
Interacting with a large variety of people and seeing them all come together as one.

What is one thing about you people probably don’t know?
I do not like to take pictures because I don’t consider myself very photogenic.

What is your favorite place to visit?
Waikiki Beach in Hawaii.

What is the one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?
Munich, Germany

How would you describe your personal style?
Unpredictable. I like to have fun so I stay positive and energized. Therefore, I always look different from everyone else. I keep things the way I want them and don’t bother with what other people think.

What is your favorite Wisteria item?
Napa Trails Wine Cupboard

My one indulgence is:
Sports

Favorite spot in my house:
Kitchen

Favorite food:
Chicken Flautas

Favorite place to watch the sun set:
The beach

Additional notes about yourself:
I do not like to share much about myself. I usually try and keep my thoughts to myself but every now and again it’s good to share some things.

Alice
 

KameiliaKameilia is our Strategic Marketing Manager. She’s been with Wisteria for over four years, dabbling in everything from assisting at photoshoots to finally bringing her brains and expertise to strategic marketing.

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria?
Hands down, it would have to be the people I work with.

What is one thing about you people probably don’t know?
Growing up, I wanted to be an astronaut. I would still love to go to outer space, then go to the moon to look back and see the Earth.

What is your favorite place to visit?
The beach. I enjoy just sitting and listening to the waves and feeling the sand beneath my toes.

What is the one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?
I love to travel and visit new places. One place I have yet to go that I would love to visit is Europe.

What is your favorite Wisteria item?
The Woven Rattan Club Chair.

Your one indulgence?
Anything chocolate!

Favorite food?
Mexican.

Favorite spot in your home?
My kitchen. I love to spend time with my husband cooking.

Your pet’s name?
Madi.

Favorite place to watch the sun set?
Either in New Mexico because of the beautiful colors, or on the beach.

Britt
 

Christy works in our merchandising department and celebrates her two-year anniversary with Wisteria this month.

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria?
I love the people and the product.

What is one thing about you people probably don’t know?
I was born in Venezuela and speak semi-fluent Spanish.

What is your favorite place to visit?
I love to visit my sister in Sacramento, CA. When I visit, we go to the wine country, San Francisco, or Lake Tahoe.

What is one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?
I would love to go to Australia.

How would you describe your personal style?
I am a very organized person who loves family and friends. I love spending time with my husband and my dog, Hank.

What is your favorite Wisteria item?
The Distressed French Country Bench with the natural cushion – I absolutely love this bench.

Your one indulgence?
Any kind of Mexican food, but especially chicken fajitas.

Favorite spot in your house:
The over-sized chair in the living room for watching tv; it’s so comfortable.

Pet’s Name:
Hank, a weimaraner

Favorite place to watch the sun?
On the top floor of my sister-in-law’s lake house, on Monkey Island, OK.

Mister-Ry
 

Joe Oliver Profile

Joe is our Repair Manager. Not only is he one of the friendliest guys at Wisteria, but he does really amazing work, building product prototypes and repairing existing products.

What are your favorite things about working at Wisteria?
I came here for its proximity to my home, and I have found a treasure chest of nice people that make coming to work every morning something to enjoy.

What is one thing about you people probably don’t know?
I own and operate a small but growing casino party company.

What is your favorite place to visit?
Galveston!

What is the one place in the world you’ve never been but would love to go?
The Everglades

How would you describe your personal style?
I take each moment as it comes and deal with adversity straight on. I don’t worry or care about anything that is out of my control. I leave my problems outside so they never become someone else’s problem.

What is your favorite Wisteria item?
Anything that doesn’t have to go through the paint booth.

My one indulgence is:
Cashews

Favorite spot in my house:
In my work shop.

Favorite food:
Toss up between Mexican and Mongolian Barbecue, although smoked pulled pork has to take honorable mention.

My pet’s name is:
Lucky, my outside cat and Doc, my inside cat.

Favorite place to watch the sun set:
On the beach, about 14 miles SW of Galveston, with my wife Della and my phone somewhere else.

Additional notes about yourself:
I am a direct descendant of the founder of the city of Carrollton. I was born and raised here, as was my wife. I have two grandchildren.

Britt