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LocalDwelling.com Lease of The Week: Spacious Austin Stone Two-Story in Lakewood Will Start 2014 Off Comfortably

By Joanna England / January 1, 2014 /

Families are moving to Lakewood in droves, and you only have to look at the rapidly improving schools, close-knit community, and beautiful homes to see why. If that’s not reason enough to relocate, consider that you’re within about 12 minutes to downtown Dallas, you’re close to the best Whole Foods in Dallas (sorry, I’m partial!),…

Cleaning House For Good Luck: Resolving to Reduce Clutter and Pare Down

By Joanna England / January 1, 2014 /

(Photo: SaneSpaces.com) No, I’m not ready to liquidate and move into a tiny house like B.A. Norrgard (more on her later!), but in 2014 I am taking a stand against the constant clutter that can overtake a home of any size. It’s somewhat of a tradition in my family (thanks, mom!) to start the New…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Stunning Midcentury Modern on Eustis With Updates And an Absolutely Unique Fireplace

By Joanna England / December 31, 2013 /

Its Dec. 31, 2013 and technically, it’s still the “Year of the Midcentury Modern,” as I dubbed it yesterday. No better way to go out than to feature another great mid-mod on Eustis, an East Dallas street known for its midcentury architecture. 8506 Eustis is a very cool mid-mod that has some really insane features,…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Modern Hill Country-Style Forest Hills Home Designed by Josy Cooner Has Stunning Details

By Joanna England / December 30, 2013 /

Josy Cooner-Collins, co-owner of modern furnishings retailer Scott+Cooner, has her fingerprints on many amazing interiors in Dallas, but her most famous would be the W Hotel in Victory Park. With sleek design and fun details, everything Josy touches turns out amazing. Tons of curves and pops of color make her projects stand out. This design…

Living in Lochwood Has Never Been Better: With Caring Neighbors Who Rally Around Family, It's A Wonderful Place

By Joanna England / December 23, 2013 /

Lochwood is a great neighborhood that has lovely topography, great location, and a stellar collection of midcentury architecture in affordable price ranges. But what’s a neighborhood without great neighbors? If you’ve been dreaming of settling down in Lochwood, well, consider that this neighborhood is full of fantastic homes and fabulous people. For an example of…