Give Your Home (and Closet) a Hicks Kick

A graphic dress in black and avocado ($326) adds pizazz to a boxy-cut jacket in ecru ($450), both by Milly of New York, from the fall 2006 collection at Macy’s. For the latest in Milly’s resort wear and spring 2007 styles, visit Macy’s in downtown Minneapolis. 612-375-2200

A simple shoe keeps the focus on the dress. Reva Ballerina flat in black patent leather ($198), by Tory Burch, from the fall 2006 collection at Pumpz & Co., will be available in black and brown leather and black suede in January. Galleria, Edina, 952-926-2252

Out-of-print David Hicks books courtesy of the Minneapolis Public Library.

Hicks’s Hexagon wallpaper in black and gold ($104/11-yard roll), by Cole & Son, from Lee Jofa, available through Cy Winship Design. 612-379-4070.

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We had a hard time choosing what to include from Tory Burch’s collection, but knew this coconut stretch-canvas printed trench ($450) would make an easy transition from resort wear to spring thaw. Arafina, Galleria, 952-925-1565

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In addition to reintroducing many of his father’s textile and wallpapers patterns, Ashley Hicks has written David Hicks: Designer ($55)—the only Hicks book still in print. The book works as a source of constant inspiration and its bold cover makes great coffee table eye candy.  Barnes & Noble

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Turn any room into a jewel box by upholstering a few pillows or papering a single accent wall in one of these designs. From left: vintage Trifid wallpaper, by Osborne & Little ($112 for a double roll); David Hicks by Ashley Hicks Certosa Grid Weave in orange/red, by Groundworks for Lee Jofa ($118 per yard); David Hicks by Ashley Hicks Chinese Fret Chenille in ecru/camel, by Groundworks for Lee Jofa. All available through Cy Winship Design, 316 W. 38th St., Mpls., 612-379-4070

Photo by Mike Hendrickson