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It’s been a hell of a couple of weeks at Dallas City Hall, with the fate of 1500 Marilla St. and potentially the Mavericks’ new arena hanging in the balance. But just because that storyline has been dominating headlines doesn’t mean there hasn’t been other important news coming out of the building. New Farmers Market…
After covering thousands of homes, highlighting countless features, and celebrating an array of styles, one thing is clear: ceilings are often overlooked. We’re always dazzled by original hardwoods and admire artistic moldings. However, how often do we look up and appreciate the upper echelon of the home? More importantly, how often do we have the…
In some places, the phrase “country club lifestyle” gets tossed around loosely. At Vaquero Club, it’s less an idealistic phrase and more a way of life. This California-inspired residence at 1402 Fountain Grass Ct. sits within the guarded gates of Westlake’s most exclusive neighborhood, where architectural elegance meets a community known for privacy, prestige, and…
You know you need a sauna and a cowboy pool, don’t you? That’s certainly what I thought when this reimagined Merriman Park Estates ranch-style home popped up. I was charmed, and you will be too. The Merriman Park Estates neighborhood is part of Lake Highlands in Northeast Dallas. Although it is within Dallas city limits,…
When you have spent as much time poking around in other people’s homes as we have, you become familiar with all the common problems that emerge. In this column, where we get to share knowledge from the rarified world of home inspection, sometimes we like to show you the weird and the wacky, sometimes the…
At the turn of the century, the current Kidd Springs Lake on the north side of Oak Cliff was the center of society. The natural spring set the stage for an elite country club where influential figures would enjoy afternoons out boating and fishing. Today, it’s open to the public as Kidd Springs Park and…
