Fort Worth Friday
A perfectly placed palazzo would be on Lago di Como. I confess to obsessing about Italy a lot these days. It’s only natural with the world on lockdown and another long, hot Texas summer before us, that the mind wanders even if we cannot. Tell me I can’t do something-like travel, and the prohibition becomes…
I admit I have a bias towards older houses, as charm and architectural literacy is so often lacking in new construction. And this exquisite 1923 vintage mini-villa in Berkley Place is a stellar exemplar of abiding heirloom excellence. Observe how the narrow French doors appear to press the triple arched central bay forward. Or the…
The literal translation of pied-à-terre is “foot on the ground,” and in this respect, the term couldn’t be more inaccurate in describing this 23rd-floor aerie with stunning unobstructed views of the cultural district and the Trinity River. The other connotation of the term is a small abode, perhaps even a secondary residence, and in this…
Pictures don’t do justice to this Fairmount cutie with an easy to remember address at 1111 West Arlington Avenue. And this is a great time of year to visit Fairmount, with seasonal paired American flags up at every intersection for the Fourth of July holiday, underscoring the small-town, long ago atmosphere of this quaint, ever-popular…
I’m so grateful to Renee Eiband from the Briggs Freeman Mira Vista office for bringing to my attention this spectacular Overton Park residence on Tanbark Trail that is nothing short of lavish. Constructed in 2015 by builder Dan Hatley, this modern chateau with five bedrooms and six-and-one-half baths clocks in at over 6,200 square feet…
