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Among contemporary movements, Scandinavian design is a modern favorite. With an emphasis on functionality, simplicity, and sophistication, this aesthetic marries quite naturally with minimalism, transitional, and especially Midcentury Modern design. Done right, the hygge ambiance and organic feel of this ethos can bring out the best in these environments. Recently, we came upon a remodel…
Well, there’s a whole lot to run down this Labor Day weekend. Dallas City Hall’s budget business is chugging along, and the operational framework of local government for the next two years is taking shape. Hopefully the weather hasn’t been putting too much of a damper on anyone’s plans this holiday weekend, but if so,…
Historic preservation and creativity will meet this week when the doors open for Preservation Is the Art of the City, a three-day art show and sale event hosted by Historic Fort Worth. The 22nd annual showcase will begin with Party With the Artist on Sept. 4 at First on 7th, located at 500 W. 7…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just got engaged, and while the world is distracted and swooning over their fairy-tale moment, this is the perfect time for someone else to start writing a love story of their own. Only this one comes with panoramic lake views, a private dock, and a custom wine cellar that can…
Mayor Eric Johnson dropped committee assignments on Friday and laid out what he’d like to see council members achieve in the next two years. While we’ll be surveying his appointments in tomorrow’s City Hall round-up, a certain policy priority warrants more attention. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, Johnson proposed renaming the Government Performance & Financial…
If I did not already live in a charming conservation district, I’d be house hunting in Junius Heights. For anyone who values history, character, and community, it’s hard to beat this neighborhood. Developer C.H. Munger was a master of planning, sales, and marketing. When he launched Junius Heights on September 3, 1906, newspapers reported it…
