Second Shelters

Check In and Explore a Resort-Style Retreat Designed for the Endless Escape

By Daniel Lalley / October 30, 2024 /

We all have priorities when purchasing a home. Whether it’s proximity to the city or features for raising a family, all buyers have an agenda. But what if you’re looking for something a little more imaginative? Something that turns the everyday into its own escape. What if you want resort-style living as part of your…

Red Oak is the Hottest New Dallas Suburb!

By Karen Eubank / October 14, 2024 /

Red Oak, a lovely suburb just 30 minutes south of Dallas, is conveniently located off of Interstate 35E in Ellis County. It’s essentially the same distance from downtown Dallas as McKinney, but you get so much more in Red Oak. With its proximity to major landmarks and amenities, Red Oak offers a unique blend of…

This Whimsical Winnsboro A-Frame Is the Cutest Cabin We’ve Ever Seen

By Daniel Lalley / June 22, 2024 /

Winnsboro has become one of the hottest destinations for North Texans seeking second shelters. Just over two hours from Dallas, this destination allows city dwellers to escape to an East Texas environment that is both peaceful and pristine. Among acres of Pineywoods and placid fishing lakes, the pace of life is easy and energizing. Of…

This Whimsical Winnsboro A-Frame Is the Cutest Cabin We’ve Ever Seen

By Daniel Lalley / June 19, 2024 /

Winnsboro has become one of the hottest destinations for North Texans seeking second shelters. Just over two hours from Dallas, this destination allows city dwellers to escape to an East Texas environment that is both peaceful and pristine. Among acres of Pineywoods and placid fishing lakes, the pace of life is easy and energizing. Of…

Discovering Broken Bow And Hochatown: These Oklahoma Spots Are So Close, And Yet So Far

By Candy Evans / May 7, 2024 /

Our anniversary weekend this year commenced with a rainy March day, reminding me that I might have been a smart cookie to insist we marry in my hometown near Chicago those many, many years ago. No rain on the day, but it was Chicago: cold enough that I could wear a fur! Forty-four years we…