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Fort Worth Friday: Leave the Sofa Behind, This Home is so Gorgeous I’d Just Sit on The Floor

By Joanna England / March 20, 2015 /

A lot of times I fall in love with the home thanks to the context that furniture of the appropriate size and style provides. And then there are homes that are like Elvis, Barbara Streisand, or Mick Jagger: They need no introduction or context for you to fall in love with their style. This is…

Fort Worth Friday: Secluded Contemporary on Acre Feels Like Treetop Hideaway

By Leah Shafer / March 6, 2015 /

When I was a kid, I really wanted a treehouse. I dreamed of a hidden place in the treetops where I could read books and draw, away from my worries. I badgered and begged to no avail, and to this day, treehouses are objects of fascination for me. Today’s Fort Worth Friday satisfies that part…

Fort Worth Friday: So Much to Love in This Somerset Estates Contemporary

By Joanna England / February 27, 2015 /

  Sure, contemporary architecture and design is an acquired taste, but I do love it when it’s done well. That’s what strikes me about this property is not only the design, but the size of this Somerset Estates property. It is truly grand, and has some fabulous details anyone can admire. Built in 2001, this…

Fort Worth Friday: The Perfect Luxury Ranch in Aledo

By Joanna England / February 20, 2015 /

Despite what it looks like, no, this gorgeous ranch in Aledo is not a dream. It is totally real, and it is truly amazing. This award-winning ranch in Aledo is just a short drive from D/FW International Airport and sits on 176 acres. It is the ultimate equestrian experience, a world-class training facility for those…

Fort Worth Friday: Beautiful Midcentury Modern on Westcliff’s Bellaire Circle

By Joanna England / February 13, 2015 /

There is a treasure trove of untouched Midcentury Modern homes on Fort Worth’s west side, and this one happens to be an incredible architect-designed time capsule on one of Fort Worth’s most sought-after streets, Bellaire Circle. Truly, this home is an amazing specimen of what was contemporary design back in 1951. The former owner commissioned…