25 Ways to Dress Up Blank Walls

Give your bare walls a makeover with these easy, budget-friendly ideas. 1: Washi Tape Pattern If you live in a dorm or apartment, it may be against the rules to permanently affix decor onto the walls. Cue the washi tape. Use a variety of colors and patterns to get a custom look you love, and…

Our 25 Favorite Kitchen Makeovers From HGTV Pros

We’ve rounded up some of our all-time favorite kitchen transformations from HGTV’s Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, Kitchen Cousins and more! Unbelievable Transformations It’s hard to believe this jaw-dropping kitchen was once nothing more than a pile of trash. Don’t believe us? Read on. Fixer Upper Before This kitchen was just plain scary. Covered in trash and mouse…

Hidden Gems Around Dallas

Do you want to help a community thrive?  Are you looking for unique decor to feature in your home?  Or are you seeking a thoughtful and original gift to send to a friend?  Maybe you’re just looking to treat yourself to a new experience?  If any of these applies to you, you should consider supporting…

8 Ways to Stay Warm for Less This Winter

You can save on heating costs by making energy-smart improvements and easy adjustments to your household routine. Here are eight ways to stay warm this winter while spending less green: 1. Seal out drafts: Eliminate air leaks and drafts around the house, and you’ll trim save on heating costs by up to 20 percent. Sealant, caulking and weatherstripping…

2017 Lakewood Home Festival

From the beautiful and treasured six Lakewood homes on the tour to the intimate Saturday evening Candlelight Tour to the Royale Soiree Auction Party, LECPTA’s 41st annual home tour weekend is gearing up to be a memorable event. Auction party and online tour ticket sales close on November 7th at midnight.   2017 Lakewood Home Festival, presented…

10 Things to Know Before Building a Deck

Select Your Decking Materials Wood, either treated or naturally weather- and insect-resistant, is what is traditionally thought of for deck materials. However, composite decking is making inroads into deck building. The initial cost is higher, but over time you can actually save money when compared to cleaning, refinishing and ultimately replacing wood deck boards. Some…

Chefs for Farmers | Nov. 2-5, 2017

Chefs For Farmers is proud to show off the talents of Dallas’s best chefs and food artisans while celebrating the farmers that make great food possible. In one mouth-watering, calorie-filled culinary festival, we pay tribute to Dallas as an emerging food city through incredible events that highlight the entire culinary ecosystem in North Texas and…

Eye-Catching Upcycled Design Inside and Out

Paddle Lounge Chairs The two custom Adirondack chairs that sit on the back deck were made using canoe paddles. The paddle part was used to form the back of the seat and armrest, while the hand portion of the paddle forms the leg and top of the seat. The horizontal seat surface was made from…

6 Food Fests to Attend This Fall

Newsflash, Dallas: not all food festivals are created equal. There are some that are thrown together in a matter of days and others that take a full year to make happen. Here are the six events of fall that go above and beyond the everyday foodie festival. From barbecue to veggies and everything in between,…