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Dallas Architect Transforming Architecture Conversations, Focusing on Big Questions

By Leah Shafer | December 22, 2016 |

When hiring an architect, a lot of people think mostly in terms of the style of their home and details they want in the house. Makes perfect sense, right? But a truly successful relationship between architect and client begins with a different way of thinking, says William Briggs, founder and owner of William S. Briggs…

Sit Pretty in Sunroom, Hot Tub Of This Greenville Wood Renovated Traditional

By Leah Shafer | December 22, 2016 |

Sunrooms are not particularly common features in North Texas homes. I suppose the oppressive summer heat makes people think they’re not useful, but we have many months of the year when a sunroom is perfectly delightful. That’s particularly true if the sunroom has a hot tub in it, like the one at our Thursday Three…

Swoon-worthy: Houzz Lists Top 10 Design Trends For 2017

By Joanna England | December 21, 2016 |

I think we’re all ready for a change of pace, right? If you’re directing that energy toward refreshing your home, Houzz was kind enough to point out to us just what is hot these days. Naturally, we fell through the rabbit hole with these bold and bright new interiors. Take a look at these beautiful…

Selling Your Home During The Holidays? You Need These 10 Tips

By Karen Eubank | December 21, 2016 |

[Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2014, but it’s just as relevant today. Have your own tips? Leave them in the comments!] Selling your home during the holidays can be easy! The potential buyer base at this time of year is generally serious and ready to seal a deal quickly. It doesn’t have…

This Design District Retailer Has The Perfect Last-Minute Gifts

By Joanna England | December 21, 2016 |

You already know how much we love the gorgeous Czech crystal at Bernadette Schaeffler Collection in the Dallas Design District, especially the exclusive Dallas skyline collection, which is 30 percent off from now until Christmas. But if that’s not a fit for your recipient, this store has so much more. From custom, hand-painted ceramics to…

The National Hardware Show: Everything You Never Knew Existed But Now Can’t Live Without

By Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber | December 21, 2016 |

That’s it Candy! I quit. You keep sending this Lifestylist to shows like the International Builders Show, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, and now the National Hardware Show.  This sounded like it would be a lot of fun, but it’s costing me a lot of money. Now all I can think about is how…