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Live Like Eloise at The Plaza in this Mansion Residences Art Deco Masterpiece

By Karen Eubank / January 19, 2026 /

Anyone who has read “Eloise at The Plaza” has wondered what it would be like to live in a luxury hotel. The Mansion Residences on Turtle Creek Boulevard deliver that experience and more. Owners have access to all of the amenities the Mansion offers, including room service, 24-hour security, dog walkers, the pool and gym,…

A Funky Little Forest Hills Cottage With an ADU!

By Karen Eubank / December 27, 2025 /

Are you looking for a cool, quirky house with serious income potential? I have just the property for you in funky Little Forest Hills! This home perfectly captures the neighborhood’s unique vibe and its unofficial slogan: “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky.” Even before White Rock Lake was filled in 1914, the undeveloped farmland and hunting…

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,…