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Defining Luxury With a Mediterranean Revival Estate

By Karen Eubank | May 31, 2021 |

Mediterranean Revival architecture is a perfect fit for Texas. With our historic Spanish roots and warm climate, it’s no wonder it has become so popular and immediately recognized as being synonymous with a luxury lifestyle. This luxurious Mediterranean Revival estate is one of only nine custom homes on an intimate, gated, cul-de-sac in Bent Tree.…

From Start to Finish, This Lochwood Meadows Flip Was Kismet

By Karen Eubank | May 31, 2021 |

This Lochwood Meadows ranch home is the epitome of kismet. From the investors to the stager, it was all meant to be. I spotted the house a few days ago on my friend Karen Otto’s Instagram page. Otto and her husband Eddie own Home Star Staging in Plano and are known for creating a unique…

Wondering Why Will it Take So Long to Build Your Swimming Pool?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | May 31, 2021 |

By Duke Loper of Hobert Pools & Spas Building a swimming pool is an exciting process, and if you’re like many homeowners, you want it finished fast so you can start enjoying your new outdoor oasis. While build times used to average a few months, today’s “new normal” has pushed extended build times out even…

Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Lecture From Socially Conscious Architect Alan Ricks

By CandysDirt | May 31, 2021 |

From Staff Reports The Dallas Architecture Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public education about architecture, landscape architecture, design, and the urban environment, will present leading architect Alan Ricks in person on Wednesday, June 2, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Alan Ricks is the Founding Principal and Chief Design Officer of MASS Design Group,…

Green Acres Making Green: The Financial Rewards And Benefits of Farmland

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | May 31, 2021 |

By Sarah ZubiateFounder and Farmer, ZUBI’s Globally, about 36 percent of farm operators are women, making us one of the fastest-growing sectors of farmers. As a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and interior design hobbyist, life gets to be overwhelming and seemingly too much. Thankfully, gardening just twice a week improves well-being and relieves stress and it’s…

Treat Dad To A Gift That Keeps On Giving

By Elaine Raffel | May 30, 2021 |

This Father’s Day, give a gift that keeps on giving—literally. Just in time for Father’s Day, we’ve rounded up a wide array of subscription boxes guaranteed to not only make his day, but his year.