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Behind the Veil: Gary Donihoo of f8studio
In our Behind the Veil and Behind the Scenes series, we get to know the creative, hardworking, and talented individuals behind Dallas weddings. Gary Donihoo of f8studio shares his love of motorcycle jeans and desert blooms.
Jeans Triumph Motorcycle jeans bought at a moto store
T-shirt Every day except Saturday
Shoes you wear on the job Always Doc Martens—quiet and comfortable
Jewelry you wear every day just my wedding band—no fuss
Where do you shop Nordstrom Buy Now, Pick Up In Store
What’s your sign Scorpio, like my buddies Katy Perry and Pablo Picasso
Workouts Cross training and anything with two wheels
Morning rituals Up early and no coffee
Evening rituals Late dinner, stay up later
Guilty pleasure Corndogs with lots of yellow mustard
Who cuts your hair Nothing to see here
Where were you born? Chester Clinic. Dr. Chester delivered 1,000s of Dallasites
Where do you live? Stonebridge Ranch, McKinney, Texas
Favorite artist Carolyn Skei (my beautiful mother-in-law)
Piece of art in your home Shelby Lee Adams print
Local museum Haas Moto Museum
Local restaurant Cavalli Pizzaeria Verace Napoletana (twice a week)
Favorite furniture piece Antique Bakelite Lamp I bought from The Camp House at the Dallas Arboretum
Minimalist or maximalist Maximalist! I’m touchy-feely
Favorite flower Anything in the desert—love when the desert blooms
Favorite hotel Gage Hotel, Marathon, Texas—no cell service or Wi-Fi
Favorite quote “I play honestly and I play to win. If I lose, I take my medicine” —Bobby Fischer
Fashion idol Billy, of course
Favorite beach Are there any beaches in the desert?
Favorite charity The person at the corner of Arapaho and Tollway (unconditional)
Favorite movies Cinema Paradiso—no explosions or car chases, just beautiful life
Favorite photographers Vivian Maier, and Texas fave James Evans
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