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Lost, Texas Documents ‘A Reminder of Our Mortality’

By Bethany Erickson | December 31, 2018 |

We make no secret about our love history here on CandysDirt.com and SecondShelters.com, although the bulk of our attention tends to skew toward the adored, restored, and lovingly preserved. But earlier this year, Texas photographer Bronson Dorsey’s book, Lost, Texas: Photographs of Forgotten Buildings, brought to light another dimension of Texas history — the forgotten…

Best Of 2018: Classic French Luxury Living in Highland Park

By Karen Eubank | December 31, 2018 |

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire…

Best of 2018: Community Creates Magic for Merriman Park Teachers Lounge

By Bethany Erickson | December 30, 2018 |

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire…

Best of 2018: Faith Community, Local Leaders Gather To Honor Dallas ‘Hero for Texas Children’

By Bethany Erickson | December 30, 2018 |

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire…

Best of 2018 Suburb Sunday: Soft Contemporary Homes

By Shelby Skrhak | December 30, 2018 |

Shelby: I’m a sucker for 1980s soft contemporary homes, so this year-end round-up of 2018’s best Suburb Sunday features my personal favorite suburban homes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. 1960s Suburban Homes Address: 2885 Meadow Port Drive, Farmers Branch Four bedrooms, three bathrooms 2,302 square feet $420,000 The exterior of this 1962 home looks…

Best of Historical Shelters: Waxahachie 1945 Rambler With Designer’s Touch

By Bethany Erickson | December 30, 2018 |

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire…