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Should People Who Live in Glass Beach Houses Post Privacy Signs?

By Candy Evans | September 23, 2014 |

We recently spent some time at our family-owned second home in Maine, at Drakes Island. The community is abuzz over a few things, one of them this sign — fading — posted by one of the homeowners down at the end of the beach.

Crime Report: Several Properties on Potomac and Milton Avenues Targeted by Burglars

By Zachary Dickens | September 23, 2014 |

The evening of Sept. 14 was a busy one for criminal activity on Potomac Avenue in Highland Park and Milton Avenue in University Park. And there was one particular set of incidents that linked those two streets. After 9:30 p.m., a burglar rummaged through two vehicles – a black 2012 Mercedes GL450 and a blue…

Meanwhile, Back at the Vavava Voom Vendome… Hand Carved Wood Panels Even Over the Bathtub!

By Candy Evans | September 23, 2014 |

Welcome to 3505 Turtle Creek, The Vendome, #14 A. Welcome to the private sanctuary of Dallas interior designer Bev Heil, who bought a 4780 square foot shell and customized it 100% ten years ago. Absolutely everything in the home is customized and imported, from the hinges and hardware to the rock and wood panels. We…

Majestic Mediterranean on Audubon Place, a CD FAVORITE HOME, Boasts The Biggest Dang Home Office in Texas

By Candy Evans | September 22, 2014 |

Be still my heart. I have admired 9700 Audubon from afar, always gazed at its beautifully arched doorways and windows, flushed delirious at the grounds. Very classic Nicky Oates floorplan and construction, this is not only one of the most beautiful homes in Dallas, but also one of the most functioning. The home is listed…

More Residential Development in West Dallas is a Boon For The Entire City, Says DMN Editorial Board

By Joanna England | September 22, 2014 |

I have to agree with The Dallas Morning News editorial board on this one: More residential development in West Dallas benefits everyone. How they arrived at the conclusion is another matter. Take this paragraph for example: While this might sound like a chicken-or-egg question — which comes first, housing or residents? — the answer is clear: It’s…

CandysDirt.com is Hiring!

By Joanna England | September 22, 2014 |

  Good morning, readers! With all of our growth, we’re looking to expand our team to include a part-time blogger. Interested? Know someone who’d fit in as a perfect part of the CandysDirt.com team? Read on to find out more!