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We’ve found the perfect home for anyone that longs for the era of gracious lawn parties, jazz drifting through the air, and the ever-present champagne glass in hand. Wait, that’s what the CandysDirt.com staff longs for. Wonder if we pool our resources … Seriously though, this Georgian mansion on Gaston Avenue was built in…
There’s something truly charmed about a historic home in Dallas. We don’t have that many of them (with more disappearing every year), and many haven’t been kept in good condition over the years. That’s just two reasons why today’s Thursday Three Hundred was such a pleasure to discover. The home at 211 N. Edgefield Ave. is a…
If the name Barry Williams comes to mind, you have a nose for haute design. He is one of the most exclusive interior designers in Texas. He has created exquisitely appointed interiors for a highly select register of clientele. In fact, his nickname is “the billionaire’s decorator”, because he has worked for six. He has…
Can you live La Vie Boeheme in Dallas anymore? It seems like, with all of the increases in property valuation, it’s getting harder and harder for artists to live in Big D. Rents are up throughout the city, but in areas with high levels of walkability that are close to transit, shopping, and jobs demand even higher…
We’ve been closely following the progress of the Dallas Midtown District after Scott Beck first announced his dream of transforming the neglected Valley View Mall area into a thriving mixed-use development. That was 2013, y’all. Of course, we’re thrilled to hear that Dallas Midtown will feature a huge park as the keystone of the development. To…
In the heart of University Park, there’s a wonderful community of homes that offer low-maintenance living that’s all luxury. The Courtyards at Normandy was created by Crescent Estates Custom Homes and it offers just about the perfect situation: lock-and-leave living, upscale amenities, gorgeous architecture, and ideal location. I think these homes are probably the best…