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President George W. and Laura Bushes’ Holiday Card was Painted by the Former President

By Candy Evans | December 15, 2013 |

Recall that last Monday, while hanging out aboard Air Force One en route to Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, George W. Bush “whipped out an iPad and showed off his famous painting skills to Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and other members of the Obama inner circle” — this (and photo) from New York Magazine’s blog. (Official White House…

President George W. and Laura Bushes' Holiday Card was Painted by the Former President

By Candy Evans | December 15, 2013 |

Recall that last Monday, while hanging out aboard Air Force One en route to Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, George W. Bush “whipped out an iPad and showed off his famous painting skills to Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and other members of the Obama inner circle” — this (and photo) from New York Magazine’s blog. (Official White House…

Top-5 Friday: Dreaming of The Perfect Jackson Hole Ski Lodge

By Joanna England | December 13, 2013 |

I found myself dreaming of being inside a cozy lodge, next to a fire, watching fresh snow fall outside. Immediately I decided to see if I could find the perfect ski cabin in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Here’s my top-5 list for this incredible winter destination! 1) Singing Trees I dare you not to fall in love…

Decorating For The Holidays: Chambers Interiors Instills Timeless Design In Old Preston Hollow

By Joanna England | December 13, 2013 |

  These stockings were hung by the chimney with the utmost care, considering that this Old Preston Hollow living room was decked out by Chambers Interiors. Headed by interior designer Margaret Chambers, this firm works hard to infuse clients’ homes with tasteful and timeless design. When a design client asked Chambers Interiors to decorate her…

Redfin Says Winter is The Best Season to Sell, But Who Wants to Have Wet Boots Tromp Through a Freshly Staged Home?

By Joanna England | December 13, 2013 |

OK, visualize a brutal Chicago winter. Snow, slush, and gray everywhere, no parking so you have to hike to and from the El everywhere. Boots and coats and a monochromatic landscape that has been known to drive some people up the wall. Now, imagine you’re selling your home. Would you want tons of people tromping…

Friday Four Hundred: Soft Contemporary in Town Creek is a Fabulous Floorplan With Great Value

By Joanna England | December 13, 2013 |

Go ahead and sit down, because we here at CandysDirt.com don’t want to be held responsible if you go weak in the knees and keel over when you get a gander at this incredible soft contemporary in Town Creek. Located just west of Skillman Street in Northeast Dallas, this beautiful four-bedroom, three-bath stunner (and really,…