country living

The New Mullican Place Ranchettes Offers Beauty on the Bluebonnet Trail

By Shelby Skrhak / March 26, 2023 /

Every April, thousands descend on the scenic Highland Lakes region of Ellis County, to celebrate a flower so special it’s inspired one of Texas’ longest-running festivals and even its own urban lore. The 71st annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trail guides visitors along 40 miles of hills and pastures so wildflower-laden that the landscape is positively carpeted…

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Hot Yam! Say Sayonara to The City With This Gilmer Barndominium

By Nikki Barringer / June 21, 2022 /

If you’ve ever wanted to shout, “I am out of here!” with a purpose and dramatically slam the door on city life, then drive away in a car hauling a Uhaul while literally headed for greener pastures, boy oh boy is today your day. Also, super detailed daydream, but glad I can accommodate. Here’s where…

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Find Just The Right Amount Of Space In Van Alstyne

By Nikki Barringer / May 7, 2022 /

Yesterday, I was at an inspection, and you get to chitchatting and there’s a point to this one so hang on tight. The inspector said he does kitchen remodels, too, and that he just completed one on the coolest house in Van Alstyne. We talked a little more about how Dallas and the surrounding suburbs…

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The Latest Trend In Easy Living? Our Barndominium Life

By Nikki Barringer / September 27, 2021 /

Now that we’re all working from home … mostly … most of us? Yeah, most of us. There’s a movement going on. Instead of heading toward the city, families and couples and singles are now heading for the country. Oliver Bell of Our Barndominium Life said the flow is city to suburbs and suburbs to…

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Find Your Country Getaway on 51-Acre East Texas Shoemake Ranch

By Sarah Bennett / June 19, 2020 /
Aerial view of country getaway Shoemake Ranch

We’ve seen that the Dallas real estate market is doing just fine. And with more people working from home, it’s only natural to want a place to escape—enter East Texas country getaway Shoemake Ranch. If you’ve been dreaming of land spreadin’ out far and wide, look no further than this 51-acre property in East Texas. Rusty…

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