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Monday Morning Millionaire: In an English Garden, Yes, But Walkable in Park Cities

By Candy Evans | April 16, 2012 |

Ohhh, this home. I am going to get you in trouble because you are going to be looking at these photos all day long, breathing in the flowers in that exquisite garden. I have known this home a long time, been in it, in fact, as a guest. 3316 Harvard is really one of the most charming, perfect cottages in Dallas: character, warmth plus bountiful gardens.

Museum Tower Model Homes: 2800 Square Feet of Clean Living With Marco French

By Candy Evans | April 15, 2012 |

Here’s the thing about Museum Tower: you could buy here and never nail one piece of art to the walls because your views are your art! From 1800 square feet to the 9,000 square foot penthouse — who will buy that? Here is the smallest model, 2800 square feet of French art deco from 1930’s…

Do Art & Real Estate Intersect? You Bet, Right Here in Dallas -Dallas Art Fair

By Candy Evans | April 15, 2012 |

I was at the amazing Dallas Art Fair Patron party Thursday night, and while my mouth moved more than my eyes, talking to throngs of friends, one image caught my eye at the booth of Santa Monica dealer Peter Fetterman, Peter Fetterman Gallery. Probably, of course, because it was real-estate-y. It was fine art photography,…

Always Wanted a Peek Inside 5310 Wateka? Tour This Greenway Parks Gem Tomorrow

By Joanna England | April 13, 2012 |

Preservation Dallas has done it again. Listen up, all of you Mid-Century Modernophiles: Cliff May’s award-winning 1948 Pace Setter House design is on display tomorrow.

May, who was a bastion of modern design, sketched up this Greenway Parks abode that was custom built and owned by all of one person, which is almost as amazing as the home itself.

Mark Doty Wants to Save Dallas’ History, One Old, Forgotten Building at a Time

By Joanna England | April 13, 2012 |

Mark Doty is a treasure trove of information. He seems to know the history of Dallas’ architecture backwards and forwards, no small feet from a man who grew up in Abilene.

Doty, who works as a senior planner and historic preservation officer for the city of Dallas, has compiled an impressive collection of photos and facts surrounding some of the dallas architecture that became casualties of progress. “Lost Dallas” is an excellent resource for amateur historians or people who love learning about Dallas’ past.

Of course, we wanted to find out more about Doty, a member of Preservation Dallas, and what made him want to write “Lost Dallas.”

Friday Five Hundred: Vickery Place Craftsman Has The Updates You Want

By Joanna England | April 13, 2012 |

So, I think I’ve already admitted this, but I am a sucker for Arts & Crafts architecture. When I saw this $549K listing from Haley Wagstaff at Dave Perry-Miller INTOWN, well, my heart went all aflutter!