Dixon's Favorite Sources

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Thursday, April 3, 2008

B.Viz Design. Couture pillows hand-stitched in Louisiana and made of antique textiles from all over the world. One pillow can make the simplest sofa special. http://www.bviz.com.

D.C. Big Flea. This five-times-a-year sale of antiques and collectibles by 500 dealers is a secret source for many top Washington designers. Dulles Expo Center, 4368 Chantilly Center, Chantilly, 703-378-0910, http://www.damorepromotions.com.

Floor Gallery. Dixon prefers sea grass to sisal for rugs because it wears better and is easier to clean. Get the nonskid variety. 12108 Wilkens Ave., Rockville, 301-468-1550, http://www.thefloorgallery.com.

Fox Den Antique Mall. A treasure trove of dealers and 700 consignors with a constantly changing stream of vintage kitchenware, children's books and holiday ornaments. 355B W. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, 540-347-1162.

Happy Mango Beads. A Web site for hard-to-find trade beads, seeds, coral and nuts from Peru, Nepal, Ghana, Italy and more. Good for beading light fixtures or screens. http://www.happymangobeads.com.

Wollam Gardens. Bob Wollam sells more than 70 varieties of flowers at his small farm and at farmers markets in Warrenton, Arlington, Dupont Circle and Penn Quarter. Dixon favorites are quince, viburnum, sunflowers and mock orange. 5167 Jeffersonton Rd., Jeffersonton, Va. http://www.wollamgardens.com.