Some Dallas neighborhoods feel like cities of their own — so vast and developed are they, with every need met — but Highland Park and University Park quite literally are. These two self-governing towns are known collectively as the Park Cities by locals because they adjoin each other, and they are often considered one singular area. They do share a school district, but they each have their own fire, police and emergency departments. True to their Park Cities name, each town boasts [...]

Lets be honest: Decorating your home for the holidays can be one of the most fun annual rituals there is. But while its very tempting to break out the same dcor each year and arrange it in exactly the same way tradition is hard to break there are some simple ways to change it up so that the holidays take on a new, fresh feel. Prepare to wow [...]

Let’s be honest: Decorating your home for the holidays can be one of the most fun annual rituals there is. But while it’s very tempting to break out the same décor each year and arrange it in exactly the same way — tradition is hard to break — there are some simple ways to change it up so that the holidays take on a new, fresh feel. Prepare to wow your family, friends and guests with these creative holiday and seasonal-décor [...]

Ah, the holidays. They are the perfect opportunities to gather with friends and family to enjoy a good dose of merriment together. But times that should be a balm to the soul can turn into nerve-racking ordeals if you’re hosting lots of people in your home. Don’t worry! Things will be different this year — if you follow these very simple guidelines for taking some of the weight off your [...]

Since you probably don’t typically use it yourself, your guest bath may have been near the bottom of your priority list when decorating your home. But, this room can make a huge difference in how welcome your guests feel — whether they have come for dinner or for a whole weekend. What’s more, if you are selling your home, a great guest bathroom or powder room can impress potential buyers who come for an open house or private showing. If you have a ho-hum guest bath that needs an [...]

Congratulations! You have a firm closing date on your new home — and now it’s time to prepare for your new adventures in it. But the excitement of signing on the dotted line can fade in the face of the final daunting task: The Big Move. Numerous surveys indicate that moving is deemed one of the most stressful moments in life — but it doesn’t have to [...]