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Guess what is super hot again? The Millenium Mansion. You may know them by their unceremonious but popular moniker—McMansion. These designs were embraced in the late 1980s and ‘90s and favored by builders for substantial custom homes. They typically feature high-pitched roofs, differing tall window sizes and shapes, and lots of space. There is no…
Rockwall is iconic for its lakeside living, affluent subdivisions, and incredible sense of community. Officially platted in the mid-1800s, the town is named after a clastic geological formation discovered while pioneers were digging wells in the area. Since its inception, the town, which is just 22 miles east of Dallas on Interstate 30, has grown…
Prior to a community meeting Saturday morning on the proposed Cypress Creek at Forest Lane Public Facility Corp. apartment project, a developer said to a reporter, “I don’t expect to accomplish anything. People aren’t coming here to have their minds changed.” It’s probably fair to say his expectations were met. Amid shouting about lies and…
Growing up, most of us probably had at least one friend whose house was “it” – where everybody wanted to be all the time. Spacious yet cozy, casual yet luxurious and oh-so-versatile with amenities that grown ups and kids alike appreciated. It could host book club with a guest speaker or a cocktail party for…
The landscape and hardscape leading up to 6325 Vanderbilt Ave. in Dallas hints at what’s inside the modern home of Taylor and Nick Thurmond, one of five fabulous homes on the 15th annual White Rock Home Tour. Their Lakewood Heights residence in East Dallas stands out in a neighborhood of architecturally eclectic homes. One of…
Abilene is a city in West Texas with a rich history. In the beginning it was literally the Wild West with “cowboys, gun fights, and saloon brawls” an everyday occurrence. Oddly enough, it was also a fledgling art scene with “many talented musicians and artists making their home in the city.” Now, it’s a little…
