Perfect Retreat

Today on SecondShelters.com: Need a Getaway? Say 'Oui!' to This Beauty in Paris, Texas

By Joanna England / February 21, 2014 /

Paris is an excellent Texas town for your ranch getaway, as it’s a short drive from Dallas/Fort Worth, has some great shopping, and the scenery is just splendid. And you can tell everyone you have a second home in Paris! Oui oui! Well monsieurs and madames, this lovely ranch with a total of seven —…

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Today on SecondShelters.com: Need a Getaway? Say ‘Oui!’ to This Beauty in Paris, Texas

By Joanna England / February 21, 2014 /

Paris is an excellent Texas town for your ranch getaway, as it’s a short drive from Dallas/Fort Worth, has some great shopping, and the scenery is just splendid. And you can tell everyone you have a second home in Paris! Oui oui! Well monsieurs and madames, this lovely ranch with a total of seven —…

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Monday Morning Millionaire: Fabulous Fort Worth Traditional is Remodeled, Shows Like Pages From a Catalog

By Joanna England / February 3, 2014 /

One of my guilty pleasures is this hilarious Tumblr blog “Catalog Living.” It follows the life of Gary and Elaine as they live in their Pinterest-worthy surroundings that are often so perfect they’re absurd. Absurdly perfect is how I’d describe this gorgeous remodeled traditional in Fort Worth’s Overton Park subdivision. This neighborhood is so sought…

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A Gracious Home Base For World Travelers, D'Andra Simmons and Jeremy Lock Open Their Highland Park Home For ABPA Tour

By Joanna England / November 13, 2013 /

D’Andra Simmons hopes you’ll get a glimpse at her and Jeremy Lock’s personalities when you tour their incredibly chic Highland Park contemporary during the Armstrong Bradfield Preschool Association Homes for the Holidays Home Tour. The eclectic two-story modern has an open floorplan with a global vibe injected with a shot of old-Hollywood glamour. And Simmons, founder…

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Monday Morning Millionaire: What Dad Wouldn't Be Thrilled With a Putting Green Just Outside His Study?

By Joanna England / June 10, 2013 /

Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you’re looking for a special way to surprise Dad and house hunting at the same time, this home will make any father flip his lid! This Southern Traditional at 6414 Deloache — one of the most coveted streets in Preston Hollow — has a private study full of rich…

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