Elizabeth Mast
As the seasons shift and brisk evenings turn into chillier days, you might find yourself craving a fall refresh for your home. Bring layers of warmth into your space just in time for the cooler temperatures with soft yet substantial fabrics. One of our favorite materials? The luxuriously versatile velvet, of course! Sumptuous yet inviting,…
Ok, let’s get serious. If you want a unique holiday gift, it’s time to start shopping. There are precisely 61 days until December 25th. Yep, two months. Not to worry! Your elves at Candysdirt.com are continually researching the most exciting and talented new artists in Dallas who can make your holidays merry and bright— and…
Virginia Savage McAlester was legendary in the historic preservation of our city. Without her, there would be no Swiss Avenue Historic District. There would be no Historic Preservation League resulting in the birth of Preservation Dallas. And Realtors would have no idea how to describe their historic listings without Virginia’s A Field Guide to American…
There is something about a historic Tudor. Owners hang onto them as long as they can. That’s why this charming beauty in the Swiss Avenue Historic District has belonged to only five families in 97 years. As you’ve seen me write, many times, it’s a testament to a home’s livability when it seldom changes owners. …
I’m going to let you in on one of my secret sources, Talulah & Hess. This is a fantastic neighborhood one-stop shopping experience. Whether you need a great gift, a perfect piece of furniture, incredible new artwork, or flowers and champagne, this is your go-to store. A word of warning, however — once inside, you…
