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Design Ingenuity Transforms a Historic Kessler Park Prairie

By Karen Eubank / December 8, 2025 /

This Kessler Park Prairie is an excellent example of how Oak Cliff is becoming a mecca for beautifully designed homes. When you combine the topography, the historic homes, and the fact that Oak Cliff has become one of the coolest areas of Dallas, it’s no wonder it attracts architects, artists, and interior designers. I was…

This Midcentury-Inspired Elm Thicket Custom Home Is an Architectural Triumph

By Daniel Lalley / November 30, 2025 /

Elm Thicket hosts one of the most eclectic architectural landscapes in Dallas. It’s one of those neighborhoods that encourages progressive designs and inspires imaginative builds. Whether it’s a sleek contemporary, an eco-conscious transitional, or something that defies convention, this community encourages what’s next. It’s no wonder this one-of-a-kind, owner-designed Midcentury homage easily fits the Elm…

This Beautifully Reinvented Lakewood Georgian Shows How It’s Done

By Karen Eubank / November 24, 2025 /

This 1937 Lakewood Georgian exemplifies why restorations and remodels of historic homes are replacing teardowns, preserving character and history. Preventing a historic home from demolition not only saves on material and energy waste but also supports a sustainable, low-carbon future, benefiting future generations. As the past president of the American Institute of Architects famously wrote,…

Hip and Historic: A Ravinia Heights Midcentury Modern Makeover

By Karen Eubank / November 13, 2025 /

Midcentury Modern homes are the most sought-after properties on the market, so we seize every opportunity to showcase this historic style. Not to mention, Ravinia Heights has also become a hot neighborhood.  In 1914, developer Claude Cain was captivated by the area’s beauty. He purchased land from Eli Sanger of Sanger Brothers department store and…

The Most Talked About Cochran Heights Contemporary Is Back on the Market!

By Karen Eubank / October 13, 2025 /

In 2015, Candy called this Cochran Heights contemporary the most talked-about house in the Knox-Henderson area. When it appeared in 2009, it caused quite a stir. The neighborhood is known for historic Craftsman and Tudor homes and even has a couple of Dilbecks, so this Cochran Heights contemporary was the talk of the town. According…