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Avida Custom Homes Is Launching a Magnificent Mediterranean This Spring

By Karen Eubank / January 27, 2026 /

Something spectacular is happening in Highland Park at the corner of Armstrong Parkway and Arcady. Avida Custom Homes is building an exceptional 8,643-square-foot, six-bedroom, eight-bathroom Modern Mediterranean with design features that will make your heart skip a beat. That’s not surprising, however. Avida is a family-operated custom home building company helmed by David and Rozie…

‘Impressions in Stone’: Exploring Texas’ Oldest Art and the Land It Lives On

By Elaine Raffel / January 14, 2026 /

Texas is a state built on land—measured, bought, sold, and passed down for generations. But some of its most valuable stories were never written into records. They were painted onto stone.

Why One Experienced Lake Builder Chose Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake

By Shelby Skrhak / December 19, 2025 /

Gary Payne has spent more than a decade building on Cedar Creek Lake, which means he knows what works — and what quietly becomes a problem later. That perspective is what led the Cedar Lux Properties founder to Emerald Bay, where he’s now delivering the community’s first spec home. Located about an hour from Dallas,…

Still Searching for the Perfect Gift? Shop Natural Stone Décor From Local Texas Counter Fitters

By Elaine Raffel / December 17, 2025 /

Stone has a way of making even the simplest gift feel intentional. Designers love it for a reason: it’s hardworking, naturally elegant, and impossible to duplicate.

Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake Hits New Milestone as First Home Build Is Underway

By Shelby Skrhak / December 3, 2025 /

When you drive into Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake, the new gated lakeside community is still taking shape, but the buzz of possibility is evident. With streets, curbs, and infrastructure firmly in place, the community’s earliest buyers are now beginning to shift from the planning stages to actual stakes in the ground. Comprised of…