Highlight Home of the Week Presented by Lisa Peters

Lofty Ceilings and Open Spaces Show Off Details of This 1970s Soft Contemporary

By Joanna England / October 13, 2015 /

The curb appeal on this house is just unreal! From the terraced concrete planters to the expert landscape lighting, this is one of those houses that was made for twilight photo shoots. It looks like a jewel box from the outside, and is gorgeous on the inside, too. Not only that, but it has all…

Gorgeous Ellen Grasso Transitional Has The Fixtures and Style You Crave

By Joanna England / October 7, 2015 /

If you want a builder with bold, transitional style that goes all-out on finishes, you have to consider Ellen Grasso & Sons in your short list. The lines are clean from the curb to the cabana, and everything inside is smooth and luxurious. The attention to detail with this custom build  in North Dallas is…

Thoughtfully Planned Craftsman in Winnetka Heights Feels Open and Bright

By Joanna England / September 30, 2015 /

Is that not the cutest little Craftsman you’ve ever seen? Seriously. The. Cutest. It seems like David Griffin Realtor Crystal Gonzalez is getting all of the cutest listings in Winnetka Heights, where this adorable blue bungalow is located. From the  color scheme to the wrap-around porch to the lovely French doors, this home is just…

Tall Trees and Big Spaces Make This Midcentury Ranch in Kessler Park a Gem of a Time Warp

By Joanna England / September 23, 2015 /

I’m often asked how we select homes to be featured on CandysDirt.com, and this house is a great opportunity to give our readers a little peek behind the curtain. Located in Kessler Park, this 1957 ranch looks rather unassuming from the outside, but its real appeal is within. It has a fabulous combination of location,…

Prairie-Style JLD Custom Home in Belmont Addition Blends in With Neighborhood

By Joanna England / September 16, 2015 /

Time and again, Jeff Dworkin has proven that you can build a new home in a mature neighborhood and still respect the surrounding architecture. His homes don’t look like cavernous, lot-gobbling McMansions. Instead they are charming, hearkening to the days when front porches were made for gathering, when neighbors traveled down sidewalks out of necessity,…