East Dallas

Dallas Arboretum Parking Saga: Officials Say 6-Story Garage Across Garland Road From Arboretum Won’t Impact Neighborhoods, Traffic

By Joanna England / June 19, 2013 /

It was just a year ago that public outcry from neighborhoods surrounding the Dallas Arboretum put the kibosh on a parking lot planned for Winfrey Point. That project would have paved over a significant portion of the restored prairie and baseball fields inside one of White Rock Lake’s most popular areas.
It was protracted, dramatic, and thankfully short. It sent Arboretum officials back to the drawing board to formulate a parking plan that won’t impact neighborhoods, views, and traffic on Garland Road — a major East Dallas thoroughfare.

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Tuesday Two Hundred: This Austin Stone Bungalow in Hollywood Heights is All Value

By Joanna England / June 18, 2013 /

This is another installation in the “everything in the $200K range is under contract” saga. Seriously. I cruise MLS on a daily basis, looking for amazing homes to feature here on CandysDirt.com. They have to have a little something special, they have to really catch my eye to make it on here. The problem is,…

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Saturday Seven Hundred: This Lakewood Two-Story Has The Media Room Dad Craves

By Joanna England / June 16, 2013 /

Happy Father’s Day to all those great dads and grandfathers out there! You deserve to kick up your feet, enjoy a beverage and a homemade card, and maybe a little barbecue while you watch the Rangers try to shake off this funk that’s keeping them from scoring. What better place to enjoy Father’s Day than…

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Lush Backyard of Couple Behind Dallas' Blue Lotus Featured in July Better Homes & Gardens

By Joanna England / June 13, 2013 /

Need some inspiration for you garden this summer? Go pick up the July issue of Better Homes & Gardens, which features Dallas designers Brianne and Trey Denton, owners of Blue Lotus Floral and Gardens. Brianne handles the floral design part, while Trey is known for his water-wise landscaping and trademark waterfeatures. Why do I love…

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Lush Backyard of Couple Behind Dallas’ Blue Lotus Featured in July Better Homes & Gardens

By Joanna England / June 13, 2013 /

Need some inspiration for you garden this summer? Go pick up the July issue of Better Homes & Gardens, which features Dallas designers Brianne and Trey Denton, owners of Blue Lotus Floral and Gardens. Brianne handles the floral design part, while Trey is known for his water-wise landscaping and trademark waterfeatures. Why do I love…

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