Shelby Skrhak
Shelby Skrhak is executive editor of CandysDirt.com and producer of the Dallas Dirt podcast. She loves covering estate sales and murder homes, not necessarily related. As a lifelong Dallas native, she's been an Eagle, Charger, Wildcat, and a Comet.
Every April, thousands descend on the scenic Highland Lakes region of Ellis County, to celebrate a flower so special it’s inspired one of Texas’ longest-running festivals and even its own urban lore. The 71st annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trail guides visitors along 40 miles of hills and pastures so wildflower-laden that the landscape is positively carpeted…
My parents were fond of the Sunday afternoon drive — an aimless wander done well before cell phones and Google Maps. This was the ‘70s. It was a vehicular form of people-watching, with interesting landscapes and pretty homes. Years later, my dad and I took similar aimless drives around town, meandering over to Bachman Lake…
Dallas’ jet set of the early 1960s lived in and positively loved trendy, newly-erected luxury dwellings like Turtle Creek North in Oak Lawn, as well as others throughout Preston Hollow, and of course, “behind the pink wall.”
This story has been updated with new information about the mall’s demolition and asbestos abatement. Valley View Center is finally being torn down. After Thursday morning’s structure fire that injured two firefighters, exterior demolition began Thursday afternoon on the troubled commercial property that’s been vacant for years. Two Dallas Fire-Rescue firefighters sustained injuries while battling…
Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has unveiled its latest, and perhaps most significant custom market home, the “Vestige” residence. Named for the magnificent vistas of the nearby Flat Tops Wilderness, this showcase property highlights modern living in an exquisite mountain-contemporary design. Featuring clean modern lines with a touch of rustic inspiration,…
