Driving through Dallas the other day, I noticed an exceptional home built by a renown architect that was for sale. I became absolutely giddy with excitement, the outside had beautiful boxwoods, both potted and planted, as well as an exterior setting that would make anyone automatically take out their check book and three mortgages. I quickly

Hosting guests in your home is not something that is ever considered an easy task. Guests can alter your sleeping patterns, eating preferences, and daily routine in various ways. For these very reasons, it is important than when you are invited as a guest into someone’s home that you demonstrate proper appreciation and gratitude. The best

While my escape to the cold Colorado air was wonderful, it is time to go back to Dallas. Before I rush off to the airport, I thought I would give you a glimpse at the wide range of Aspen homes that I saw during my stay. From the well-known Victorian style homes to the contemporary

Being on vacation should automatically put you in a state of zen. There is something about the stillness of the mountains in summer and winter that brings a calming and serene presence to your being. When a friend of mine told me about an Aspen home that described the very essence of a calming mountain

As I have mentioned before, I love a modern mountain house. If you are going to have a vacation home, you may as well keep your space clean, simple, and refined. Everyday life brings enough clutter as it is! The home in Aspen, which I am currently staying as a house guest, took a modern

Growing up in Florida, every winter would bring a flux of people from the North coming to the sunshine state to escape the snow. Floridians somewhat-kindly refer to these people as “snowbirds.” This term is used not only to describe what they are fleeing, but often the color of their well maintained hair. Traffic is

I once heard someone compliment a house by saying that they loved how they could open the front door and see straight through to the back. I was 11 years old when I heard that remark and I distinctly remember thinking that it was anything but a compliment. While open floor plans seem to be a

Coming home from any vacation always means lots of dirty clothes, which also means lots of laundry! I am going to drop off my little Emmie the Pug at day care (don’t judge- she needs it!), and then spend the rest of the day separating whites, colors, delicates, and dry cleaning. My mother is incredibly

I am heading back to Dallas today. As much as I love Florida, Dallas has me hooked on it’s sophisticated charm, fantastic food and fabulous shopping. You frankly can’t go wrong in a city that is the birthplace of Neiman Marcus! Today, I want to tell you about a different Marcus and my obsession with a home

Orange is the New Black may be a hit television show (that frankly gives me anxiety), but it is also a color, that when used properly, can be a great addition to any room. I know one Dallas woman who loves orange in her home and in her fashion. She uses it in such a