Urban Living in Dallas

Build it And They Will Come: Knox Street Redevelopment Will Include Trader Joe's, More Retail, And Tons More Apartments

By Joanna England / February 4, 2014 /

We just can’t build apartments fast enough in Dallas, it seems. Apparently Sarofim Realty Partners and Lincoln Property Company agree, as new plans reported by Steve Brown of the DMN include 165 luxury rental units for the mixed-use development at 4501 Cole. Greater density in the area has left residents craving a real grocery store,…

Decor to Fall For: Don’t Miss Jan Showers’ First-Ever Showroom Sale Today Until Feb. 14

By Joanna England / February 4, 2014 /

One of the not-to-be-missed sales of the year! If you’re a fan of Jan Showers’ understated glamour, then you’ll want to head down to her Dallas Design District showroom at 1308 Slocum St. for her first-ever showroom sale. You’ll find many pieces of Showers’ legendary collection for 30 to 60 percent off retail. Honestly, these…

Decor to Fall For: Don't Miss Jan Showers' First-Ever Showroom Sale Today Until Feb. 14

By Joanna England / February 4, 2014 /

One of the not-to-be-missed sales of the year! If you’re a fan of Jan Showers’ understated glamour, then you’ll want to head down to her Dallas Design District showroom at 1308 Slocum St. for her first-ever showroom sale. You’ll find many pieces of Showers’ legendary collection for 30 to 60 percent off retail. Honestly, these…

Dean & Deluca, Apple, Nike, H&M and More: What Mehrdad Has In Store for the Statler

By Candy Evans / February 3, 2014 /

I had to stop myself from making yet another one of the 20,000 editing mistakes one (I) makes when blogging 3000 to 5000 words per day. I almost typed “Has in Store for the Stoneleigh” instead of Statler, as in Statler Hilton in downtown Dallas. He owns the Creeks of Preston Hollow, too. Mehrdad just…

Thursday Three Hundred: To Cluck, or Not to Cluck — This Cute Hollywood Heights Home Has Everything You Want AND a Chicken Coop

By Joanna England / January 23, 2014 /

I can understand the limited appeal of chickens for some people. Most think they belong on farms, or on their dinner plates. Not many people think of chickens as backyard pets. Well, except for me. I have three of them and I honestly can’t imagine not having a coop in my backyard. Which is why I…