David griffin & Associates
Not that long ago, a friend texted me “Holy Mackerel.” First, I had to double-check how to spell that, and second, never has an expression truly captured the essence of all my feelings looking at the latest listing from David Griffin & Company’s David Collier. It’s a bittersweet listing for Collier. It’s the end of…
Read MoreWhen we last left off, Erick and Chelsea Sigmond had just listed their adorable East Dallas home with the open floorplan and picture-perfect finish out. That was three years and one baby-on-the-way ago. Now, they’re in a new home and they just completed their most ambitious remodel to date. And it is, no lie, so…
Read MoreWhy do you love your neighborhood? That’s the question my lovely editor Joanna England asked me recently. It got me to thinking about what draws us to our ‘hoods and what keeps us there. It’s an especially important question when you have chosen to live in a conservation or historic district. So, I thought it…
Read MoreWhat could be better than growing up in a home you love, and years later returning to that family house as the owner? There’s a lot of satisfaction in coming full circle. Gary McDonnell grew up in the close-knit neighborhood of Lake Park Estates in this 1950 ranch at 1015 Erin Drive. In 2001 he and…
Read MoreRemember yesterday’s post with a little blurb by Wilson Fuqua? The renowned architect talked about how some homes just need the deft, artful touch of an architect to be transformed from ugly ducklings into sleek swans. I like to think that this home at 10830 Hayfield is a stunning example of this idea. Built in…
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