FORT WORTH KEY MAGAZINE - SHOPPING

DOMAIN XCIV, Inc. - Founded in 1994 by interior designer A. Tad Watts and Mark Vaughan, Domain XCIV’s eclectic collection of European antiques, distinctive home furnishings and unique gifts has made it a favorite shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. At Domain, an antique buffet loaded with exquisite accessories and lamps may set next to a whimsical painted armoire spilling out luscious down-filled decorative pillows. A large selection of Lampe Berger's and Jay Strongwater frames exist with beautiful beaded handbags and the entire Lady Primroses bathing luxuries collection.

Imported luxury linens and top-of-the-bed ensembles bedeck antique and new beds. Italian sheeting from Matteo, Nancy Koltes duvet covers and Malabar Groove cotton matelasse coverlets, and even down comforters are all available in one stop. Along with all this great merchandise and a knowledgeable staff member, you can put together the bedroom of your dreams.

In Domain’s gourmet area, tables are richly layered with hand-painted dishes, glassware, and table linens from France and Italy. As direct importers of these European goods, Domain offers its clients choices not found at other stores. In addition, Domain has been honored for the last four years as a Vietri’s Best! store. Offering so many possibilities for table top and serving, this extremely popular brand of hand-painted pottery is a bridal-registry favorite.

Domain XCIV's business has been built on providing sincere customer service and an unmatched product mix. Customers shopping here for a special hostess gift, an exquisite antique or a room full of furniture are all given the same personalized attention. 3214 Camp Bowie Blvd., across the street from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, or call 817-336-1994 or visit www.domainxciv.com

THE RODEO SHOP - in Cowtown Coliseum, a collection of bronzes by Frederic Remington is available along with gifts and souvenirs for Rodeo fans. 121-123 E. Exchange Ave., (817)625-1025.

Uncommon Angles - If your decorative bent is toward modern or avant-garde pieces, you must visit Uncommon Angles. A Berkshire glass vase with bumblebee flowers, paintings, blown glass, ceramic & wood pieces and Barrett DeBusk’s wrought iron fish table and chairs are some of the larger pieces you will find here. Smaller accessories, each also a piece of art, include decorative boxes, serving pieces with patterned handles, flowered clocks, & jewelry in the shape of rings, pins, bracelets, & necklaces. An assortment of Kaleidoscopes comes in cylinders of brass on wooden holders and rectangular glass ones resting on metal frames. Uncommon Angles owner, Judy Shelton, uses the work of talented local artists for many of the selections in her shop. Hrs. Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-8, Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-9 & Sun. noon-5. 1616 S. University Dr., 817-335-9933.

University Park Village - is a charming area of twenty-seven stores/shops and five restaurants. Shoppers will find clothing selections for women, men, teens, and young children in its stores. Accessory shops offer numerous choices to decorate all the rooms in one's home while other businesses sell hobby and gift items. When shoppers are hungry, they have the choice of either casual or fine dining. Two blocks south of I-30 at 1612 S. University Dr., 817-654-0521.

Stockyards Station

LONE STAR WINES - Texas wine expert, Chesley Sanders, along with his wife, Debra, have a delightful shop in Stockyards Station where they stock "the largest selection of Texas wine anywhere." If you are unfamiliar with the many vintages produced in the state, Lone Stare Wines is the place to sample and purchase bottles of reds and whites produced in Texas. Wine tasting parties may be scheduled and hosted by Sanders. And there are other wine related items in the shop. A selection of artist Debra Sanders' hand-painted wine bags are displayed in the shop. She orders the jute bags and uses acrylic paints to produce the subject she has in mind for that particular wine holder. The shop also has a large selection of wine racks and crystal decanters and glassware for red or white wines. "Picnic at Ascot," picnic items with all the utensils for an outing and attached, insulated wine holders, are great gift ideas. Lone Star Wine hours are Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-6 p.m. 140 E. Exchange Ave.,Suite 108, 817-626-1601.

LONGHORN GENERAL STORE - In the Longhorn General Store is an assortment of very interesting items for personal use, souvenirs or gifts. While you shop, enjoy a cup of cappuccino or a dip of Blue Bell ice cream. In keeping with its name, the store has a large selection of Longhorns ranging in price from $16.95 to $300. The train section offers caps, clocks and small stone steam engines. For the rock collector, the shopper will find agate and quartz including amethyst, and fools gold. If rattlesnakes are your cup of tea, you will find them in full mount, as part of key chains or a rolled snake skin with the rattler intact. The coin collector will find coins in frames with postal stamps of the subject. Two Buffalo Soldier stamps accompanying the buffalo nickel is an example from this section. Decorative pieces include horsemen and cattle, in large and small sizes, coated with bronze. Replica badges include sheriffs, Pony Express, marshal and the Texas Ranger shield. Gourmet Gift Boxes offer several varieties of D. L. Jardine's salsas and Texas Barbecue Sauce kits. Honey Butter comes in large and small jars. At the Longhorn General Store you may taste before you buy. All items can be packed and shipped to the address you choose. These are just a few of the items available in the Fort Worth Stockyards store. Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10-9 & Sun. 10-6. 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-2422.

Sundance Square

EARTH BONES - Decorative items and furniture fill Earth Bones' space. Furniture pieces are antique reproductions imported from all parts of the world. Bamboo and bead hangings depicting different subjects that break apart when parted and fall back into recognizable shapes when they are still, will be a conversation piece. Rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, hats, beaded bags and Texas Dirt T Shirts (white material turned brownish red by Texas soil) with sayings across them, are wearables from the shop. Either fabric from India, a jeweled lamp from Indonesia, decorative boxes, jeweled picture frames, a huge clock whose face is the Eastern Hemisphere, or a mobile made of large butterflies can become the focal point of any room. Many items are produced by local artists. One of those artists is Carl Crum who does photo collages of Fort Worth. Earth Bones has two Fort Worth locations: 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-763-5427, and 308 Main Street, 817-332-2662.