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Podcast: How to Repurpose Old Estate Jewelry Into Something You’ll Love

By Shelby Skrhak | February 11, 2024 |

In this bonus Valentine’s edition of the Dallas Dirt podcast, host Candy Evans sits down with Lyn Skibell, owner of Skibell Fine Jewelry to talk about trends in bridal jewelry, how to repurpose old estate jewelry into something you’ll love, and offers some practical advice for getting your fine jewelry appraised and covered by insurance.…

A Unique Location and Flawless Layout Made This Iconic Design District Home Sell In A Second

By Nikki Barringer | February 11, 2024 |

Not that long ago, Compass’ Angela Downes met with the owners of 1517 E. Levee Street. She’d helped them snag this incredible, whoop-whoop-sound-the-alarm-because-if-anyone-is-looking-for-THE-house-this-is-it home two years ago. This amazing, converted warehouse space is off the beaten path, urban living at its most refined, and one of the legitimately coolest houses in Dallas. We’ve been drooling…

City Hall Roundup: Development Code Change Would Protect Tenth Street Historic Homes From Demolition

By April Towery | February 11, 2024 |

The Dallas City Council is expected to vote Feb. 28 on a code update to protect historic homes from demolition when they fall into disrepair.  Neighborhoods such as Southern Dallas’ historic Tenth Street are watching closely. A code amendment would repeal a 2010 ordinance that they say has had a disproportionately negative impact on Black…

Dallas’ Capera Ryan of Christie’s Dishes On This Month’s Elton John Auction

By Elaine Raffel | February 11, 2024 |

The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road is eclectic and extravagant – think timeless jewels, fabulous fashion, blue-chip art, and lavish home décor.

Let Amy Timmerman Set You Up with This Good-Looking Lake Highlands New Build

By CandysDirt | February 10, 2024 |

In this week leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’ve been inundated with messages of love and passion at every turn. (Thanks Target, Walmart, and friends, for getting that ball rolling at midnight on Dec. 26.) But our sources tell us the chubby, winged angel is branching out and has his eye on real estate this year.…

Bazaldua: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Remodel is Good For Tourism, But What’s The Actual Benefit For South Dallas? 

By April Towery | February 10, 2024 |

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center project is moving from concept to reality, and while elected officials are supportive of the plans, the District 7 councilman urged tourism officials to stop touting the benefits to South Dallas and Fair Park residents — because, he said, there aren’t any. During a Feb. 5 briefing of the…