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An icon of urban style and efficient living, the condominium is perhaps one of the most versatile dwellings in modern American culture. From the high-rises of Manhattan to the shores of San Diego, with Dallas nestled in there, these chic home styles bring residents the best of all worlds — a low-maintenance residence, lock-and-leave living,…
When you fly over Lakesong, it’s easy to see the vision: rolling lakes, parks, and neighborhoods stretching across 2,700 acres in Ellis County. Last week, Huffines Communities officially broke ground on the master-planned community, giving dignitaries, builders, and industry partners a first look from above — gold shovels in hand and helicopters hovering overhead. Nearly…
I ran into a colleague interior designer extrordinaire Barry Williams at a funeral I attended last week. “I’ve been thinking about you lately,” he said.“Oh, how so?”I replied“I’ve been spending a lot of time on I-30. I’ve got a job in Weatherford,” empathizing with my D/FW commutes.“Oh, yeah. There’s a lot going on out there…
Looking to get a scare in before Halloween season draws to a close? Depending on how much time you’ve got on your hands, you might want to work Cutting Edge Haunted House into what’s left of your October calendar. Cutting Edge has been in business since the early 1990s, and it’s been regularly recognized as…
This Saturday, you have an extraordinary opportunity to discover the homes, architects, and history of the Midcentury Modern enclaves of Mediterranean Gardens and Sylvania Dells. The guided tour, led by Michael Thomas, Director of the Highland Meadows Preservation Foundation, and Jessica Stewart Lendvay, AIA, promises to be an enriching experience. For those unfamiliar, Sylvania Dells…
An upscale Preston Hollow home known for going over the top when it comes to holiday decorations is once again garnering significant attention, this time for its Halloween display. The decked-out house has officials mulling new code violations to clamp down on properties that become neighborhood nuisances. No doubt readers will remember the extravagant Christmas…
