Designing Texas

Rest in Peace: ‘Designing Texas’ Host Jocelyn White

By Candy Evans / April 19, 2021 /

This is a tough one to write. I knew legendary Dallas-Fort Worth broadcaster Jocelyn White pretty well. Like so many in Dallas, she touched my life with her sparkling, embracing, warm-as-hot-caramel personality and beauty. My first job in Dallas was as a writer/producer at KDFW-TV. Clarice Tinsley had just moved to what was then Channel…

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Phillip Carter Takes Frisco Custom Luxury Building to a New Level

By Karen Eubank / November 10, 2017 /

When I first laid eyes on this Frisco custom luxury spec home in the Hills of Kingswood at 4012 Starling Drive a few weeks ago, it was still in the final stages of construction. However, from the moment I entered until I left, I had to keep picking my jaw up off the ground. That…

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What’s That Big Huge Thingee Going Up on Inwood Road Near Royal? Dallas Real Estate News, ‘Nother Lucky Sperm Club Member

By Candy Evans / August 26, 2011 /

It’s 20,000 square feet under one roof, about 13,000 to 14,000 of living space, a highly contemporary mega mega manse under construction by builder to the stars Simmie Cooper, interior design by my dear friend Joanie Wyll. But to give you a little preview, consider this: Simmie was the *speculative builder on this 12,220 square foot home at 4512…

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