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CONTENTS JU L Y/AU G U S T 2 0 2 2 VOLUME 23, NUMBER 4

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IN EVERY ISSUE: President’s Letter...10 Editor’s Letter...12 Last Look...88

FEATURES 46

PERSONAL

BLOCK STARS

PREFERENCE

Designer Cynthia Collins loosened the design reins and embraced her feminine side when creating a dream home for her latest client: herself.

Hit the brakes! Our picks for the 10 Most Charming Houses in Dallas shine so bright, they demand a double-take.

LIFE AS A HOUSE

A larger-than-life couple cultivated a one-of-a-kind wunderkammer of treasures in Preston Hollow—which now stands as a tribute to their life and love together. BY KENDALL MORGAN

BY RHONDA REINHART

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TAKE IT OUTSIDE

WHAT THIS BUYS YOU

This summer, upgrade your al fresco dining, score big with locally made lawn games, and trade out your tired patio set for outdoor pieces so plush you won’t believe they can withstand the elements. (They can!)

Dallas’ real estate market continues to be even hotter than our scorching temps. From a $1.5 million Lower Greenville craftsman and a $4 million new build near White Rock Lake to a $10 million Preston Hollow estate, see how far your money can go.

PERSONAL PREFERENCE, LIFE AS A HOUSE: NATHAN SCHRODER; BLOCK STARS: REAGAN JOBE

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Letter from the President GILLEA ALLISON President, D Home Gillea@dmagazine.com

T H E SH A PE OF T H I NGS WHAT IS IT ABOUT A STUNNING ENTRYWAY, BALANCED EXTERIOR, OR even exit-

Dallasites have our built environment, and it is in fact what shapes us. Our homes are also the vehicles we have to express our love and creativity. You will revel in the story of Monk and Pam Scheffey White’s Preston Hollow property (pg. 60), which they built and filled with pieces amassed from a lifetime of adventures. Pam passed away last year, but the house remains as a touching tribute to their 43-year love story. True delight will also be found in designer Cynthia Collins’ tour of her University Park home (pg. 34), which is the definition of charming inside and out. (She also shares her pro tips on how to up the charm factor in your own home!) As eastern religion teaches us, true happiness and contentment is found within. May you find true joy and ease within the walls of your own sanctuary this season—or wherever these summer months take you.

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ing a cab in the heart of your favorite city that makes your heart feel something? Is it a vibration, an innate appreciation of beauty, or the human ability to find joy in simple pleasures? Or just the recognition that someone put thought and effort into creating such beauty? Winston Churchill famously said, “We shape our buildings and afterwards, our buildings shape us.” What I love about this issue and its annual feature—the 10 Most Charming Houses in Dallas (pg. 46)—is that it shows the incredible breadth of Dallas’ architecture, neighborhoods, and yes, taste. I often wonder how “out-of-towners” would react to the collection of homes featured. “Wait, that’s...Dallas?” I hear them saying. (Heck, I imagine they say that every time they pick up an issue of D Home.) We may not have endless oceans or towering mountains, or even many hills. But we

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LUCKY CHARM IF BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER, CHARM IS IN THE HEART.

more opposite in terms of aesthetic. One is a preppy and pristine design lab where interior designer (and mom-of-boysturned-emptynester) Cynthia Collins let her feminine side run wild (pg. 34). The other is Monk White’s eclectic, collected, and lived-in Preston Hollow home in which every surface, trinket, and art piece tells a story (pg. 60). Though they are wildly different, they each are the personific tion of their distinct—though equally delightful—owners. Maybe that’s the biggest lesson to take away from this issue: that it’s not the things we put on or in our houses but the beings and the memories that live within their walls that make them charming. For Monk, that someone was his wife, Pam, who passed away last year but whose presence is still vividly felt in the home they shared for more than 40 years. For me, my pets are a big part of what makes my home a happy one. The same was certainly true for Cynthia, whose beloved pup, Murphy, passed away before this issue went to press. With her permission, he remains prominently featured in the photos—a testament to the mark he left in their hearts and home.

Every year, the process of whittling down our list of the 10 Most Charming Houses in Dallas is one of the most contested debates among our staff. Presenting our respective finds is like a revealing, realestate-based enneagram test. For instance, I have a weakness for dark-colored homes with history and a healthy dose of patina. (Read into that what you will.) Ever the Pollyanna (and a mom of three), executive editor Jessica Otte favors lifesize dollhouses: crisp white with shutters and dormers. And any house with a wrap-around porch is a shoo-in for our newest staffer, associate editor Lydia Brooks, a Kentucky native who comes by her Southern style honestly. (The only intersection on our trio’s Venn Diagram? Good landscaping.) Our list of winners runs the gamut, from a fairytale castle to a modern “space-barn.” See which ones you respond to, starting on page 46—resulting self-analysis optional. Beyond pure curb appeal, what constitutes a charming interior is equally personal, if not more so. This issue’s two featured houses, for instance, couldn’t be

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Take it Outside

Not long ago, options for outdoor furniture were limited to scrolly, wrought-iron varieties that—from a design standpoint—made little impression (save for a distinct diamond pattern on the back of your thighs). Fortunately, homeowners and furniture makers alike have realized the potential of backyards as more than just patches of grass and instead, as grounds for true outdoor living. Read on for ways to upgrade your al fresco summer dining, score big with lawn games, and, yes, trade out your tired patio set for pieces so plush you won’t believe they can withstand the elements. (They can!)

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Everyone will be clamoring for their piece of this pie.

Since opening last December, Oak Cliff’s Neony Pizza Works has become a fast favorite for its inventive topping combinations served on 72-hour-fermented dough. (Try their banh mi pizza and thank us later.) We asked owner Alex Ham for a sweet spin on a DIY-able summer pie—and he delivered.

WE’R E LOVIN’ THIS OVEN

Yield: One 12-inch pizza

INGREDIENTS: 10 oz dough ball Olive oil and minced garlic mix 3 oz Mozzarella cheese 2 oz Gorgonzola cheese 5-6 thin slices of pear Pecans (approx. half a handful) Honey

DIRECTIONS: 1. Drizzle garlic oil sparingly over fl ttened dough. 2. Top with cheeses and pears. 3. Cook until done. (Time will vary based on your oven.) 4. Top with pecans and honey drizzle.

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Slice of Summer

WHITE N SWEET PIZZA

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BLANKET RULE: The bruschetta options at Postino are perfect for a picnic. Add some fancy olives and a nice rosé to round things out.

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Five of our favorite picnic-friendly takeout meals in Dallas—and where to eat them. by D I A N A S P E C H L E R

BRIE AND ROSÉ AT WHITE ROCK LAKE

SUNSET SUSHI ON TURTLE CREEK

In the heart of Deep Ellum, Postino slings bottles of wine to go, as well as charcuterie boards and a dozen bruschetta options to accompany them. Toppings include brie-apple-fig, artichoke spread, and piquillo pepper with goat cheese. Drive out to White Rock Lake with your bounty, and take pity on the runners as you polish off your Azul y Garanza. 2639 Main St., Ste. 130. 972-210-2102

Nothing hits the spot on a summer evening quite like fresh sushi. And if you’re going to splurge, you may as well order from the best. Uchi’s whole “Cool Tastings” menu makes for refreshing picnic fare. Think Japanese sea bream with Asian pear or bigeye tuna with Fuji apple. Round off the feast with your favorite sashimi, and don’t forget the cold sake. 2817 Maple Ave. 214-855-5454

MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE IN LAKESIDE PARK

At Sachet, you’ll find a long list of small plates and shareables to build an eclectic meal. Summery options include fava falafel with mint yogurt, salmon crudo with pomegranates and gooseberries, and fattoush salad with whipped feta, tomatoes, and cucumbers. If you dine in nearby Lakeside Park, ask for a side of lettuce to feed the ducks. (Bread is bad for them!) 4270 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-613-6425

GRINDERS FOR THE TRAIL GRIND

BRISKET BÁNH MÌ AT OAK CREEK PARK

For picnic purists, Shayna’s Place offers classic sammies served on your choice of bread. USA Today named Vinny’s Kitchen the No. 1 grinder in Rhode Island, the home of Shayna’s original location. It’s a classic Italian sub featuring prosciutto di Parma, salami, and capocollo. And it’s perfect to pack in your panniers for a ride along nearby Coombs Creek Trail. 1868 Sylvan Ave. 469-575-3663

For a fun twist on a picnic basket staple, head to Saltlight Station Banh Mi & Pho in Allen for bánh mì with your choice of grilled pork, chicken, tofu, or brisket. Pair your sandwich with a Vietnamese iced coffee or fresh-squeezed lime juice sweetened with local honey. Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve—at 800 acres, the largest park in Plano—is a stone’s throw away. 1501 S. Greenville Ave., Allen. 469-675-3048

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Even the most ho-hum home-cooked meal feels more memorable when it’s eaten outside, which is why we take every opportunity to crank up the outdoor kitchen and break out the melamine dinnerware this time of year. But on those nights you need a break from cooking—and perhaps a change of scenery—an easy, breezy al fresco dining experience is just a takeout order and a short drive away. Grab a basket and a blanket, then follow these five formulas for a tress-free (if sweaty) summer picnic in the park.

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Keep it Together Build your hot tub in with your pool for a cohesive outdoor design.

Great Outdoors Homeowner and architectural designer Patrick Craine dishes on his design choices.

Ship Shape Unsatisfied with Cindy’s 1 “design nightmare” of a storage option, Patrick decided on a quick solution and ordered a shipping container. He had the container cut and glass doors put in, as well as the outside stuccoed and painted, to bring the design of the home and outdoor space together.

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Lip Service The raised ledge around the pool and spa provides a perfect perch for sitting.

Pretty in Pink For Patrick, a touch of pink has 2 become a professional signature. His obsession goes back to

his post-grad portfolio, which he did in the bright rosy shade. “I stick some sort of pink in every project,” he says. “Even if I have to put it in the back of the cabinet, we’re gonna put it somewhere.” For his own home, it was no different. Patrick searched for a unique material to encase the pool and found the retro, ’50s-inspired pink tile from a company out of Japan.

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Architectural designer Patrick Craine takes a page out of his own design book (and perhaps a few from Funny Face, too) to create a backyard space for his Oak Cliff home—a previous Most Charming winner—that’s just as appealing as the front.

by L Y D I A B R O O K S

or Patrick and Cindy Craine, a backyard built for swimming and storage was nonnegotiable. While they fell in love with their Tudor-style abode and the potential to make it their own—something they couldn’t do in their previous Manhattan apartment—the backyard left more to be desired. “We had plans drawn up for the pool before we did the house,” says Patrick, who is the principal at Practice, An Architectural Office. The overhaul has been a labor of love. The shipping-container-turned-backhouse arose out of necessity for the family of cycling enthusiasts, who lacked space to store bikes. “Cindy threatened to go to Home Depot and get a storage shed,” Patrick laughs. The pink steel panels on the backhouse were a means to an end as Patrick realized he needed a way to keep smoke from the countertop grills from staining the shipping container’s stucco facade. But for this creative, finding a solution through a design lens was a fun challenge. “This is what I love about design in general,” he says. “We make mistakes or omissions all the time. Resolving those tensions allows for more opportunities in design iteration.”

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Potential Because of 3 Growth an abundance of ground water, planting in

the backyard has been nothing short of a learning experience. Patrick has experimented with different plants but ultimately decided to incorporate stone detailing instead of grass and opted for Mexican plum trees instead of Texas redbuds.

Isn’t Better 4Bigger Because of the smaller size of the

Craines’ pool and spa, heating takes only a few hours, enabling the family to take advantage of the backyard feature year-round.

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Going Yard

Make your outdoor living space an extension of your indoor one with products that blend design with durability.

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“Cat’s Cradle” dining arm chair (to the trade/ David Sutherland)

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GET IT: 1 Duralex “Picardie” colored drinkware ($6/Crate & Barrel) 2 pandan coaster ($6 for four/ Favor the Kind) 3 melamine plates ($30 for four/ Blue Print) 4 “Pebble” melamine dinnerware (from $5/ CB2) 5 “Emry” placemat ($10/CB2) 6 outdoor plate ($26/Blue Print)

Custom Craft Dallas corian “Dollhouse” occasional tables (to the trade/ ID Collection)

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Get ’Em While It’s Hot! This is the season to sign off from the screens (that goes for you, too, grown-ups!) and go analog. These locally made games and treats provide good old-fashioned summer fun. 1>

Former college athletes and serial entrepreneurs Alex and Taylor Carroll are the brains behind TowerBall, a four-sided weatherproof ball-toss game they developed during the pandemic. The structure is collapsible and comes with a carrying case, making it easy to tote to the lake, pool, or

neighborhood block party. Since debuting TowerBall, the Carrolls—who are parents to three little ones— have gone on to develop an entire line of outdoor games, each intended to encourage shared, in-person play opportunities for the whole family. calibergames.com —S. Holland Murphy

If you needed more proof that thoughtful design can turn good ideas into great ones, consider the “Bags and Boards” set from Dallas-based Autside. Owner Glen Collins enlisted friend and AIA award-winning architect and fabricator Matthew Hufft to reinvent the classic cornhole game. Among many innovations, a magnetic pin that locks the folded legs in place can be used to keep score and serve as a bottle opener. Collins also worked with Flower Mound–based Bagdaddys to make sustainable beanbags filled with recycled tire pellets. Autside also offers a highquality pickleball set, giant Jenga-like set, and more. Best of all, a portion of proceeds go to two autism organizations, in honor of Collins’ autistic son, who inspired the venture. getautside.com —S.H.M.

2 pt Have a Ball Work your way around the tower, throwing balls into color-coded holes of decreasing size for increasing points.

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Easy as Pie Since 2011, Emporium Pies has earned a loyal legion of fans who clamor for their signature and seasonal fl vors. But now the pie pros are making it easy for wannabe bakers to craft delicious desserts at home, with the launch of Dough To Go. Pick up a frozen nine-inch pie crust at any of their four area locations. Fill, bake, enjoy. emporiumpies. com —Jessica Otte

Upper Crust Keep a few in your freezer for DIY pie whenever a hankering hits.

Enjoy your dessert à la mode—or just enjoy a solitary scoop—with these tastebud-blowing fl vors from local ice cream purveyors.

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Shop Talk

Discover what’s new and notable in the world of home decor.

Wall to Wallborn This spring, two Dallas creatives and long-time friends launched Wallborn Collective, a line of wallpaper, fabric, and throw pillows in bold colors and graphic patterns. Marcie Miller and Paula Arroyo met in 2002 while working in corporate retail, but it would take many years for the pair to discover their mutual passion for home furnishings, wallpaper, and color that inspired the partnership. Every aspect of the venture is collaborative, from the name itself (an amalgamation of their hometowns of Walla Walla, Washington, and Dearborn Heights, Michigan) to the creative process: Arroyo, who has a background in textiles, creates the eclectic prints, while Miller, a product

developer, makes the designs a reality. Their debut collection, which is available to purchase through their website, features nature-driven patterns in complementary schemes printed on high-quality, consciously crafted paper and textiles. “When you see [the design] all come together, it really comes to life,” Miller says. “I think that’s what sets us apart.” wallborncollective.com —Emma McRae

Pillow Talk Many of Wallborn’s prints are available in pillows, made by refugee women employed at Vickery Trading Company

Life in Color

Longtime Dallas creative Jill Elliott is, as she describes, “equal parts creative at heart and a process nerd.” That coexistence comes to life in her playful-yet-soothing designs for Color Kind Studio, the wallpaper company she founded after failing to find a satisfactory print for her own bathroom. The act of creation comes naturally for Elliott, who is inspired by nature and architecture and motivated by the artistic process—and the possibility of occasional happy accidents. Color Kind’s future, like its offerings, is bright: Elliott plans to release new large-scale patterns this fall and is working on her fi st fabric line. Available for purchase online. colorkindstudio.com —Ellen Daly

Shopping for a new kitchen island or backsplash can be hard. What if the four-by-fi efoot marble countertop has more veining than its original small block sample? What if it looks different in your home’s natural light than in the store’s bright halogens? Known for its luxe tile andstone offerings, Ann Sacks is answering these questions in the brand’s fi st-ever slab gallery, which opened in May. At Ann Sacks Slabs, customers can run their hands over 60-plus oversized stone slabs from all over the world. The selection includes marble, porcelain, granite, andmore, including pieces from Ann Sacks’ Terrazzo Renata line. The airy 10,000-square-foot, by-appointment warehouse was designed to highlight details in the stone, including color and tactility. There’s special LED lighting and large windows to properly shine a light on the materials. The space also features a small reception area, with a worktable, charging stations, and refreshments. 1403 E. Levee St. 214-543-4285. annsacks.com —Catherine Wendlandt

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3424 S. COCKRELL HILL RD., $1,490,000

6 bedroom, 4.4 bathrooms, 7,556 square feet Neighborhood: Oak Cliff This spacious 1961 home is full of potential for the right buyer. Situated on 5.94 acres with a pool and pergola, the interior features dual primary suites, five fireplaces, and a den measuring more than 800 square feet in size. Aaron Jistel for ListingSpark

5351 MILLER AVE., $1,675,000

4 bedrooms, 4.1 bathrooms, 4,514 square feet Neighborhood: Lower Greenville This craftsman is filledwith light andspace, including a bonus game room and media room. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a luxury garden tub and a walk-in closet leading to a spacious laundry area. Rogers Healy for Rogers Healy and Associates

6710 BRADBURY LN., $1,750,000

5 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms, 4,122 square feet Neighborhood: North Dallas This cozy home features an open floor plan complete with a chef’s kitchen anda built-in breakfast nook. The backyard is fit for entertaining with a covered patio, pool and spa, and built-in gas grill. Jeff Knox for Knox & Associates Real Estate

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3518 ARMSTRONG AVE., $10,375,000

5 bedrooms, 6.2 bathrooms, 7,094 square feet Neighborhood: Preston Hollow Filled with unique d etails, intricate tilework, and charming stained glass, this upd ated home features beamed ceilings and an inviting sunroom. The bookshelf-linedgreat room is perfect for bibliophiles. Courtney Petruska for Dave Perry Miller Real Estate

5 bedrooms, 5.2 bathrooms, 6,010 square feet Neighborhood: Lakewood On a heavily treed cul-de-sac near White Rock Lake, this new buildis floodedwith light thanks to large windows and high ceilings. The stunning kitchen is wellequipped with a double island and a secondary prep space. Kyle Brinkley for Brinkley Property Group LLC

5 bedrooms, 5.2 bathrooms, 7,543 square feet Neighborhood: Far North Dallas This contemporary home has an open living and dining area complete with a wet bar and wine storage. The backyard is fit for fun with a saltwater pool, hot tub, and putting green—perfect for its golf course location. Kristen Scott for Allie Beth Allman & Associates

4 bedrooms, 5.3 bathrooms, 8,789 square feet Neighborhood: Highland Park This tri-story home includ es three living areas, a sophisticated kitchen, and an infinity edge pool. The lower level is perfect for entertaining, featuring a large wine room, billiards area, media lounge, and exercise room. Chris Kimbrough for Compass RE Texas, LLC

6 bedrooms, 8.2 bathrooms, 12,379 square feet Neighborhood: Preston Hollow This expansive estate features luxury amenities and stunning contemporary finishes. The well-outfitted kitchen opens to two living rooms, a wine room, and a media room that all overlook the turfed backyard and pool. Steven Beard for Dave Perry Miller Real Estate

6 bedrooms, 6.2 bathrooms, 12,234 square feet Neighborhood: Highland Park This French-style home features a gourmet kitchen, multiple spacious living areas, anda stunning primary bedroom that overlooks the grounds. Outside, the detailed landscaping and spa pool echo the luxury of the interior. Alex Perry for Allie Beth Allman & Associates

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opening spread (from left): Interior designer Cynthia Collins walks with her dog, Murphy, who sadly passedaway just before this issue went to press. Collins created two distinct sitting areas in her living room, which she further defined with matching Stark rugs. Of the custom mantel by Casci Plaster, she says, “It’s super wild. It’s something that would probably be a hard sell to a client, but for me, I wanted something really whimsical.” this spread (from left): Collins left the Louisiana-style architecture of the house’s exterior as is but added a pickled finish to the formerly pink brick. Collins created the bar area in the entry from a former coat closet and, as an “experiment,” covered the cabinet in wallpaper. “It’s holding up well!” she reports. The designer finished the entry space with an antique Biedermeier chest from Blue Print Store, a custom settee upholstered in fabric by Pierre Frey, and a light fixture from Charles Edwards.

For Cynthia Collins, founder of the 35-year-old design firm Collins Interiors, creating sophisticated residences for Dallas’ discerning homeowners is serious business. But when it came to designing her own home—a 1940s traditional she bought from longtime friends and neighbors in 2019—Collins loosened the reins and let playfulness take over. No matter where you look in the designer’s color-splashed University Park abode, your eyes meet with a visual treat—from the exterior’s decorative wooden gates and antique brick walkways to the interior’s fanciful Chinoiserie-inspired fireplace and whimsical walls dressed in floor-to-ceiling flo als. “Personally, I like a lot of layering of colors and patterns,” Collins says. “I can be a little bit less serious than I can with a client.” Adding to the fun, the project marked the fir t time in 20 years that Collins had embarked on a to-the-studs remodel of her own, this time working with contractor Clay Snelling of Snelling Homes. “That was fun for me,” Collins says, “because I do that for everybody else, but I don’t do it for myself.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 41 >>

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this page: A custom sectional provides comfy seating in the living room, where the decidedly cheerful vibe comes courtesy of the colorful art and accessories. “Since we don’t have a den, I wanted to make the room feel more casual,” Collins says, “not like a formal living area.” The centerpiece of the gallery wall is a Karen Smidth painting from Blue Print Gallery. opposite page: Natural light fills Collins’ kitchen thanks to the multiple windows she added to the space. She brightened the room even more by incorporating shades of blue and purple with a La Cornue range, Ann Sacks tile, leather cushions on vintage counter stools, and Peter Dunham fabric for the window treatments. The light fixture is from The Urban Electric Co.

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CHARM SCHOOL Cynthia Collins’ time-tested tips for a charm-filled hom .

SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF Collins never skimps on trims or upholstery details, the oft-overlooked features that can add big personality to a space. “The feet, the cords, the tapes, the wood finishes, th frame shapes, the cushion styles—all these elements play into the overall look and feel of how a space will live,” the designer says.

PASS THE SMELL TEST Because she cooks dinner from scratch every evening, using fresh herbs from her cutting garden, Collins’ kitchen is often filled with delightful aroma. “Flavorful meals in the oven set the tone for a smellgood entrance,” she says.

GO THE EXTRA-FESTIVE MILE WHEN ENTERTAINING Collins likes to greet her guests with a signature cocktail—served, of course, in a fabulous glass. Her latest go-to concoction: muddled cucumber, mint, vodka, and fresh lime served shaken and ice cold.

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One of the couple’s most transformative decisions was removing a large circle driveway so they could turn the home’s front yard into a cozy courtyard. Enclosed by a low brick wall, the yard essentially acts as an outdoor living room. “The wall is low enough that I can still be friendly, but if I have a cocktail party or have friends over, we can sit in the front yard and we don’t feel exposed to the street,” Collins says. “Instead of it being a yard you just look at it, it’s something we use.” Creating intimate sitting areas was one of the designer’s major goals for the interior as well. At about 2,800 square feet, the house was smaller than her family’s previous residence, prompting her to “reframe” how the house was lived in. “I wanted to make more rooms and more areas to sit,” she says.

To accomplish that goal, Collins separated the large, open living room into two distinct spaces and closed in part of the primary bedroom to create a separate sitting area. She even stuck a sofa and swivel chair in the kitchen, making a casual spot for cocktails or a light meal. The designer also added a screened porch and transformed a small space in the backyard into an outdoor dining area. Collins’ design choices weren’t all about functionality, however. As the mother of three sons who had all moved out of the house, the designer found herself armed with a newfound freedom to embrace her girly side. Her feminine touch is most obvious in the home’s two guest rooms, one of which is a veritable sea of pink—from a canopy bed and custom chaise lounge to CONTINUED ON PAGE 44 >>

opposite page: In the dining room, Collins paired a 1940s dining table with antique English chairs. “They don’t really go together, but that’s way more fun,” she says. this page (from left): In a small office off the primary bedroom, Collins continued Phillip Jeffries grasscloth from the walls onto the ceiling, manipulating the simple stripes to converge at the Urban Electric Co. light fixture. A block-printed wallcovering by George Spencer Designs is a pretty-in-blue backdrop for an antique demilune table in the dining room.

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Once part of the primary bedroom, Collins closed off this space to create a cozy sitting area. The fabric on the custom sectional is by Brunschwig & Fils, and the light fixture is from The Urban Electric Co., augmented with a custom shade.

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this page (clockwise from top left): A custom vanity chair in fabric by Isobel complements the pink walls in this guest bath The brass-knobbed, etched-glass door behind it leads to the shower. Placing the bed in front of built-in bookshelves was a space-saving measure in the primary bedroom. Collins upholstered the custom bed in fabric by Brunschwig & Fils and dressed it in custom linens by Leontine Linens. Collins wrapped this guest room in a floral wallcovering by Schumacher and had custom shades made to match. She added three twin beds to sleep as many people as possible, hanging vintage pencil drawings from England above each headboard.

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this page (from top): The home’s charming courtyards and decorative gates were inspired by a trip to Charleston. “We spent a lot of time walking up and down streets and studying the architecture,” Collins says. The landscaping is by From the Ground Up. Ever the hostess, Collins transformed a small area in the backyard into an outdoor dining room and paved it in antique bricks. opposite page: Collins outfitted the screened porch with furnishings from Blue Print Store and artwork by Marise Maas.

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linen-covered walls and matching window treatments. For the other bedroom, which was formerly a study, Collins traded dark brown bookshelves for a trio of twin beds and wrapped the space in a ladylike flo al wallcovering. “It was the perfect opportunity to put flowers all over the walls since I’ve been doing boys stuff my whole life!” she says. As an entertaining space, though, the Collins house appeals to all comers, evidenced by the home’s steady stream of guests. “This house is smaller, but we’ve had way more people and more functions here,” Collins says, noting her and her husband’s noneed-to-knock mindset. That warm and welcoming attitude, combined with the home’s personality-packed interiors and party-ready front yard, ensures visitors will be vying for invites for years to come. J U LY/AU G U S T 2 0 2 2

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WORD TO THE WISE: SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO TAKE A DRIVING TOUR OF OUR 10 MOST CHARMING HOUSES IN DALLAS, YOU MIGHT WANT TO DESIGNATE A DRIVER. This isn’t a matter of having one too many margaritas.

Rather, it’s to offs t the risks associated with excessive rubbernecking, as houses this downright delightful demand a double-take. So crank up that nav system (and the AC), buckle up, and be prepared to brake for beauty.

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with buying a home built in the 1920s—inherent charm, old-school flourishes classic craftsmanship—there can also be negatives. “Different residents tend to add their personal stamps along the way,” says the current owner of 5358 Montrose Drive. “An older home can end up becoming a bit of a conglomeration of too many styles.” Such was the case for this particular home. When the now-owners fir t laid eyes on it back in 2011, they were less than jazzed by the drive-up. But because they had their hearts set on moving to Greenway Parks, they made the decision to focus on the home’s potential. In addition to gutting the interiors, the owners gave the façade a facelift, adding an entry with depth and a stone surround. Thanks to their efforts—and quite a few coats of crisp white paint—the pleasantly pitched structure now pops among an abundance of mature trees and well-manicured hedges. Thoughtful details like the oversized entry lanterns, white picket gates, and brick-paved driveway don’t hurt either. Says the owner: “Every time I drive up to it, it makes me feel at peace.” —Laura Kostelny

NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenway Parks YEAR BUILT: 1927 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,909 STATS: 4 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms While there are many benefits that come

bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms Once upon a time—1925 to be exact—the Dallas Times Herald sponsored the d esign and build of 6938 Wildgrove to spark interest in an undevelopedparcel of what we now know as Lakewood. Dubbed“the Pasadena Perfect House,” it drew 20,000 people to its unveiling and fueled quick sales of the neighborhood’s remaining lots. For years, the stone Tudor was lovingly caredfor by a series of owners, even being namedto the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. But in 2009, foreclosedupon owners ransacked it. “They even jackhammered the Batcheld er fi eplace out,” laments the now-owner, who has since restored the home, inside and out. (He even found the original fi eplace and had it reinstalled.) The perfect house got its happily ever after, after all. While homes of this vintage are rarely “perfect” anymore, this one has proven sublime in many ways; the owners have logged lots of miles—it’s exactly 10 from their Italian marble walkway, aroundWhite Rock Lake, andback—andraisedtwo children here. “We absolutely love our house,” says the owner. “We plan on staying here for as long as we can.” —Jessica Otte

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4405 WESTWAY AVE. NEIGHBORHOOD: Highland Park YEAR BUILT: 1928 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,386 STATS: 5 bedrooms, 4.1 bathrooms As more than a few Dallasites can attest, good

bones go a long way—but good work goes even further. Take this Highland Park beauty. Though she’s approaching 95 years old, she’s still got it, thanks to assets like signature Fooshee & Cheek tiered brick arches, cast stone, and climbing English ivy. The current owner says she and her family fell in love with all that and more when they bought the home back in 2005. “We were drawn to its charm and all the unique details, like the original casement windows throughout the house that are still fully functional,” she explains. “Even the eaves beneath the roof are beautiful and special.” The owners have taken on a number of beautific tion projects—both large and small—through the years. They created a terrace along the entire front of the home that connects the front porch to the covered side porch. They moved the front door and made it larger for an extra warm welcome. And they cast molds for new balustrades on the terrace that match the originals found in the “church garden.” Thanks to these elegant enhancements—along with lush landscaping, updated balconies, and charming window boxes filled with colorful posies—it’s pretty much a sure thing that passersby will continue to stop and stare for decades to come. —L.K.

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6151 LLANO AVE. NEIGHBORHOOD: Lakewood Heights YEAR BUILT: 1995 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,721 STATS: 4 bedrooms, 2.1 bathrooms Sometimes the simplest thing— say, a modern home with clean lines and zero embellishments—is the hardest to execute. It can also be incredibly difficult to find. “Our real estate agent had absolutely had it with us because we wanted something modern in a very specific part of town,” says the owner of 6151 Llano. “There just wasn’t much on the market that fit those specific parameters.” Undeterred, their agent drove up and down the streets of Lakewood Heights until he spotted the perfect— albeit unlisted—house. A Post-It inscribed with a plea did the trick. “We got lucky—they were willing to sell,” marvels the now-owner. Although the original cottage was built back in the Clinton era, it’s now a totally modern property featuring a pair of black gable roofs that peep over a concrete wall. The less-is-more landscaping, paver-and-gravel-lined driveway, and privacy partition suggest a certain sense of serenity, but don’t be fooled. Just beyondthe confines, chickens and dogs are frolicking beneath pecan trees while friends andfamily congregate on an outdoor deck that wraps around the house. Should guests get lost on the way over, the homeowner offers a handy hack for finding their way: “I say, look for the black house that looks like a space-barn. It never fails.” —L.K.

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6523 ABERDEEN AVE. NEIGHBORHOOD: Preston Hollow YEAR BUILT: 1949 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,400 STATS: 4 bedrooms,

4.1 bathrooms With its weeping willow, stately columns, and trellis work, this stunner is the epitome of Southern charm—and that’s no accident. The owners met in Virginia in the ’70s and traveled extensively up and down the MidAtlantic region. “We fell in love with the Old South architecture and the charm and warmth of the small towns,” says the homeowner. So inspired were they that they built an authentic Williamsburg house and a few Georgian-style residences in the Park Cities while their kids were still young. As their kids fled the nest, they set their sights on this 1940s Preston Hollow home that needed a total redo. Inside, they took the home down to the studs. Outside, they reimagined the entire façade— replacing the columns and adding the diamond-shaped railing on the second story—to reflect a Southern sensibility. And of course, they planted a willow tree as an homage to their travels. “This home makes me think of all the homes and bed and breakfasts that we visited in Virginia and North Carolina,” says the homeowner. “It gives me the old romantic feeling from our earlier years.” —Ryan Connor

6239 NORTHWOOD RD. NEIGHBORHOOD: Preston Hollow YEAR BUILT: 2012 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 5,112 STATS: 3 bedrooms, 4.2 bathrooms This Spanish-style abode may look as if

it has graced Preston Hollow for a century, but in fact it was built in 2012 by a pair of travel enthusiasts. Inspired by Santa Barbara missions, the terracottaroofed home was brought to fruition with love, care, and an exacting attention to detail. The owners took many trips to California to study not only the Moorish architecture but the history behind it. Wanting to stay “true to the land,” they focused on incorporating key mission-style touches, like gothic arches and crawling ivy. The intricate front doors—which are made from wood, wrought iron, and glass and originated from a Mexican hacienda—were found on a trip to Round Top. A cedar crisscross fence traces the edge of the front yard, adding a rustic touch and greeting friends that frequent the intimate affairs the homeowners so love to throw. And for the ultimate custom touch, the owner hand-designed and commissioned the front-facing stainedglass window and gas lanterns. “I was an art minor in college,” she says, “but this house is my greatest piece of artwork.” —Lydia Brooks

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1139 N. CANTERBURY CT. NEIGHBORHOOD: Kessler Park YEAR BUILT: 1936 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3.565 STATS: 4 bedrooms, 4.1 bathrooms Fifteen years ago, when the owners of 1139

North Canterbury Court were looking for a home in which to start their family, they toured just one other house before deciding this was the one. They loved the charm of the 1930s architecture and millwork details, as well as the meticulously landscaped front yard, which they have carefully maintained. (It also sits on a particularly beautiful, tree-lined street, which the editors love so much, they named two of its houses to the list this year—see pg. 57 for the other.) Over the years, the owners have slowly updated the home, making some interior changes and painting the exterior a welcoming white. Today, it’s got just the right level of lived-in feel—design types call that patina—while checking all the requisite curb-appeal boxes, including shutters, a pea-gravel walkway, a round window, a trellis-railed Juliet balcony, and a row of rocking chairs, inviting visitors to sit and stay awhile. Though the house is the reason the owners came, the neighborhood is the reason they’ll stay. “We realized that the community is one-of-a-kind,” they say. “The friendships that we’ve built are truly amazing.” —R.C.

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NEIGHBORHOOD: University Park YEAR BUILT: 1934 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,393 STATS: 3 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms “Every day I look out of my archery windows,

it makes me so happy,” says the owner of this Charles Dilbeck–designed home, one of a quartet of Dilbecks—dubbed the “four sisters”—at the intersection of Shenandoah and Douglas. This one bears the perfect mix of the celebrated architect’s eclectic style: It’s a little Texan, with a dash of European cottage, and heavy on the French influen es. It even has a functioning turret. When the owners purchased it last summer, they weren’t necessarily in the market for an architecturally significant property; they simply wanted a place in a family-friendly neighborhood where they could raise their two girls. They’ve quickly settled in and made it home. The corner lot positioning allows them to drink coffee in the gated courtyard and wave to neighbors. And despite its pedigree, it’s by no means a stuff , museum-like home. “It’s a cartwheel gymnasium,” laughs the owner. “It’s not like this old place with doilies. It enriches our lives every minute of every day.” —R.C.

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1116 N. CANTERBURY CT. NEIGHBORHOOD: Kessler Park YEAR BUILT: 1925 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,696 STATS: 3 bedrooms, 2.1 bathrooms The owners of 1116 North Canterbury weren’t

planning to leave their modern Oak Lawn townhouse. Then the pandemic hit. “We were having wine on our rooftop every night,” says the owner. “We needed a bigger space.” They toured this 1920s Spanish Colonial in Oak Cliff’s idyllic Kessler Park neighborhood at the suggestion of their realtor. They weren’t familiar with the area; they always assumed they’d stay near Oak Lawn. But the stucco house had a feeling of familiarity. The homeowner, who is from the Dominican Republic, andhis Puerto Rican husbandwere remindedof the architecture of their childhoods. “It made us feel like home when we couldn’t see our family,” he says. The home had been updated and expanded in 2017 with careful consideration to its architectural integrity—it even won an award from Preservation Dallas in 2019. Of particular importance to the incoming couple was the outdoor entertaining area, which was large enough to comfortably host socially distanced gatherings. Now they are dedicated to continuing the improvement efforts; they plan to add a pool and expand the home’s outdoor entertaining spaces. Says the owner: “This is the house that keeps on giving.” —R.C.

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4311 RAWLINS ST. NEIGHBORHOOD: Perry Heights YEAR BUILT: 1927 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,988 STATS: 4 bedrooms, 2.1

bathrooms In any other instance, this house would be found in a fairy tale; in Dallas, it’s on Rawlins Street. Noted by the owners as being a “favored walking street” for Oak Lawn residents, Rawlins is ripe with greenery and endearing, early 20th-century architecture. But even among such good company, this home stands out with its pot-accented chimney, slate roof and walkway, and arched entry. (It’s a house so nice, in fact, we chose it twice; it previously appeared on our 2012 list of Most Beautiful Houses in Dallas, but the editors ultimately felt its rightful place was on a list of charmers. Consider the record set straight.) Its classic storybook charm invites onlookers to ponder what its interior might contain, and the intrigue is reciprocal; the owners enjoy spending evenings looking out from the porch-turnedsunroom that’s now enclosed by the cottage’s characteristic leaded glass. The end-of-day ritual developed early in the pandemic as a means of feeling connected. “We had dinner those days in the ‘glass room’ so we all could watch the parade of our friends and neighbors walk by,” say the owners, who have lived in the home for 41 years. “For a special treat they would occasionally hold up a baby so we could get a better look. Yes, there was still a delightful world out there.” —Ellen Daly

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Walking into the beautifully landscaped entryway resembles nothing so much as a stroll through a Mexican village. Owner Monk White rescued the roof tile from the Urshel House in San Antonio, with extra tiles stashed away in a warehouse in Rockwall in case a tree limb falls.

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t ex t by K E N D A L L M O R G A N p h o t o g r a p hy by C O D Y U L R I C H contractor C I C I C A M P B E L L a r c h i t e c t u r e by N I C K G L A Z B R O O K l a n ds c a p i n g by A L E X W I L L I A M S O N s t y l i n g by J E N N Y O ’ C O N N O R f l o r a l by H A I L E W O S S E N

A LARGER-THAN-LIFE DALLAS COUPLE CULTIVATED A ONE-OF-A-KIND WUNDERKAMMER OF TREASURES COLLECTED FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. THE RESULT NOW STANDS AS A TRIBUTE TO THEIR LIFE AND LOVE TOGETHER.   D M AG A Z I N E . C O M

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t first glance, Monk White and Pamela Scheffey White’s Preston Hollow home feels like a time and place apart from the modernist mansions surrounding it. Part Mexican hacienda, part Italian villa, the space draws in the visitor from the moment they open the pineapple-adorned front door and stroll into its intensely personal environs. CONTINUED ON PAGE 66 >>

this page: The king of all he surveys, Monk stands in an archway designedby Bob “Daddy O” Wade between the kitchen and the dining room. “Pam knew she wanted a kitchen like this—big, wide, and open—and a dining room that was big, wide, and open. She drove that openness, and it was a wonderful thing.” opposite page: Once you get past the pineapple-adorned Mexican carved door, the house’s entryway shows off Pam’s effortless mix of objects and eras— including French and Italian antiques, Mexican tile, and 19th-century religious art.

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Seating areas are arranged around the living room to facilitate conversation at the Whites’ many parties. The Venetian glass mirror, religious paintings, and horned trophies convey the Mexican haciendameets-Italian villa vibe the couple wanted to achieve.

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Though Pam passed away in 2021, a dining room chest serves as altar to her memory, covered by photographs, keepsakes, and her ashes. Ultimately, Monk plans on spreading some of them under the Bodark tree in the backyard where the couple was married, as well as in Lake Como, Italy.

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Inside is a layered collection of art and travel mementos—a cavalcade of discoveries gathered around the globe during the duo’s 43 years of marriage. A matador’s suit of lights hangs on the kitchen wall, while Majolican pottery adorns a cabinet in the dining room next to a cage filled with colorful parakeets. Mexican silver ashtrays line the bar across from a collection of J. Frank Dobie fir t editions purchased from author Larry McMurtry. Every corner is stuffed with wonderous finds, including an enviable gallery of work by friends of the Whites, including Ed Ruscha, Julie Speed, and Boyd Elder.   When Monk fir t spotted the remains of a burned-out mansion, he couldn’t have imagined it would someday become such a refle tion of the couple who resided in it. Initially purchased for under $300,000, he could only save one bathroom, a back bedroom, and the living room fireplace from the initial construction. “When I bought the place, I was just buying the land and the footprint, and I was able to buy it because it was in a flood plain,” recalls the 80-year-old Monk. “I had to build on this slab, and Cici Campbell was the builder, and Nick Glazbrook was the architect. I said I wanted thick walls and tile floors, and I wanted it to be completely open. I don’t know why 40-something years ago I loved openness, but of course, today it’s everywhere.”   Monk relied on friends like Cosmic Cowboy Bob “Daddy-O” Wade to help add accents like the ornate arches that divide the rooms. Hard Rock Cafe founder Isaac Tigrett designed the “Indian guru” in gilded tile that adorns the pool floo .   But Pam’s deft touch is what made the 5,200-square-foot house a home. Her quizzical mind and quick wit gave her a collector’s eye as the Whites traversed the globe. The pair explored from Cuba and Mexico to Italy, France, and Spain, gathering rare treasures of mixed provenance along the way. Each piece was sourced not for its value but for the enjoyment it gave the Whites to look upon it. CONTINUED ON PAGE 71 >> The site of many raucous parties, the living room’s array of velvet seating invites guests to sink in and stay a while. A 60-year-old double fireplace in the living room survived the fire that claimed the original house. The Whites added their touch with colorful tile, a carved mantelpiece, and stone figures at either end.

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this page: Anchoring the dining room is a raw-wood table that Monk bargained for on a trip to their favorite destination, San Miguel Allende. “Pam knew we needed a 14-foot table and exactly where we would go [to find it],” Monk says. “This is General Allende’s table. If you saw it at a garage sale, you’d say I’d give you 50 bucks for it, but I love it.” opposite page (clockwise from top left): This rare collection of works by American folklorist J. Frank Dobie is one of Monk’s most prized possessions. Purchased from author Larry McMurtry, he says, “I paid $15,000 for it, and they’re all first editions, a number of them signed. When I croak, I’ll probably give it to the [Dobie Center] in Austin.” A collection of tiny silver trays adorns the bar, which Monk ensured was very large for entertaining. Caged parakeets and finches flitter by Pam’s hand-selected collection of Majolica pottery. Despite quadrupling in value since they were purchased, these ornate plates are not just for show—Monk takes them off the wall and eats on them for special occasions. The cane chaise lounge has the best view in the house of the verdant backyard. Monk had to buy the three-armed Jesus hung just above it because of its quirky flaw. “It was a piece that had obviously been painted over. I said to myself, ‘Boy howdy, I wonder when this was really done?’ I’m not that religious, but I love it.”

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Crafted by contractor Cici Campbell, a longtime friend of Monk’s, the tiled tub for two was finished with faucets sourced from San Antonio’s Urshel House. The double shower and lush plant life give the main bathroom (which once housed a pet parrot!) a spa-like feel.

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“Pam did all the collecting,” says Monk. “She was a curator mentally in her head; she just saw things and said, ‘This goes here.’ We went all over the world and grabbed things we loved. And, if she loved something, I would never turn her down.” An investment broker at Morgan Stanley, Monk was a selfdescribed “bad boy” when he met his future second wife at a concert he was underwriting in Paris, Texas. Although the event wasn’t a financial success, he spotted “the most beautiful girl you’ve ever seen” in the crowd, persuading his friend to give him her number. Divorced at the time, Pam agreed to join him for a burger, and the rest was history. “We started dating, and we dated for five years. That’s when this house was being built, and that’s when we realized it was time to get married in the backyard. It was the simple thing to do, and—needless to say—Pam wanted to show the house off,” Monk recalls. “We ended up with a tremendous number of friends, and we rocked and rolled a lot.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 73 >> this page (from top): Monk designed the couple’s bedroom before they were even married. A Venetian glass mirror tops the tiled dome woodburning fireplace, made to keep the Whites cozy on chilly nights. “Every winter, we’d burn a whole cord,” Monk says. Sweet dreams are assured when sleeping under Bob “Daddy-O” Wade’s photo emulsion on canvas of a savory Mexican meal. Says Monk, “How many houses have an eightfoot enchilada plate over their bed? Not very many! Imagine crawling into bed as you look at that. All I gotta say is, you wake up satisfied.”

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Parts of the glass greenhouse were initially used as a dove aviary. Inside lives a bust of Elvis—gifted by Monk’s stepson, Alex Williamson, who also landscaped the grounds—as well as Monk’s prized tomato plants.

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Designed with plenty of bedrooms to hold the couple’s four children (Alex and Tina on Pam’s side and Liza and Quen on Monk’s), the completed house was finished with custom details and accents the Whites found at estate sales. A tile roof and bathroom fixtures were sourced from the Urshel mansion in San Antonio, while a spa-like couple’s bathroom was designed so the duo could step down into the tiled tub and “just bubble away.”   Although Pam passed away in June 2021, her presence and taste still abound. Monk has constructed an altar of photographs in the dining room honoring her, and the tree where they were married in the backyard is where he eventually plans to spread some of her ashes. These mementos don’t make him feel sad but instead fill him with pride for the beautiful life they built together.   “Every day you wake up, and it’s like paradise,” he says. “It’s reassuring, it’s good. I know what we created together, and it gives me comfort. When I see something like that”—he says, gesturing to a painting on the wall—“it doesn’t make me sad. It’s like a story, a living scrapbook. You look back on it, and you smile.”

this page (from top): White has usedthe same family of gardeners (now in their second generation) to maintain the courtyard , gardens, and vast collective of potted plants for 45 years. He says the tiled outdoor staircase helped abet a bit of sneaking in and out by his kids when they were younger. The 24-karat gold-leafed pool is a work of art with a fond memory. Recalls Monk, “Isaac Tigrett of the Hard Rock Cafe was a great friend of mine. When I said, ‘I’m gonna put a little blue tile in,’ he said, ‘Let me design you an Indian guru.’ He drew that up, and we put it in.”

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Dallas the around the world. Pittet Archiecturals’ 40,000-square-foot for something unique and special for your home—an architectural Cole Avenue showroom has recently become a favored destination element or feature like none other—there’s a good chance you’ll find for its premier selection of reclaimed European stone, limestone, and oak flooring as well. it at Pittet Architecturals. Swiss-born Raymond Pittet opened his first “We have an incredible supply of sources throughout Europe, which Dallas showroom in 1990. From cheese-making to working for the allows our team to hunt and comb our way through Europe in search Swiss government, he has had a colorful career but found his niche selling luxury antique furnishings, tapestries, and carpets. Through the of beautiful architectural elements that will become the inspirational years, Pittet Architecturals has grown to become the leading importer items our clients are looking for,” Robinson Pittet says. “We have exclusive access to recognized master stone carvers and of European architectural elements—hand-carved antiques, custom limestone mantels and fi eplace artisans in France, and our sources enable us to well214.651.7999 surrounds, garden décor, fountains, and elaborate rounded as far as the product we bring in so that @pittetarch pittetarch.com we can assist clients with a wide array of projects.” doors and entry gates—for customers throughout when you or your interior designer are on the hunt

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WHO’S WHO IN DALLAS HOMES AND DESIGN

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Bill Sheahan W ILLI A M SHE A H A N DESIGNS , SNIDE R PL A Z A A NTIQUES

bill sheahan is constantly shopping for jewelry — not a bad gig .

Why would anyone want an older piece of jewelry? Sheahan loves that But not just any jewelry. He is looking to procure precious estate piecquestion. “Ongoing value,” he says. “The pieces are typically in incredes—antique jewelry, older diamonds, and unique settings for clients ible condition with hand detailing you don’t see anymore. These are not who want special jewelry that can’t be found just anywhere. Sheahan’s reproduction pieces that look vintage; they are genuine.” For those wantfine jewel y collection is nestled between antique dealers at Snider ing something brand-new that sparkles, Sheahan also offers a wide array Plaza Antiques. Although Sheahan manages the entire store, he heavof new jewelry. He is also an official agent of Locman Italy watches and ily relies on the dealers who have decades of experience in the antique is currently No. 1 in U.S. retail sales for these exquisite timepieces. While business. While they arrange and rearrange antique perusing jewelry and watches, be sure to browse the vignettes and answer customers’ questions about shop’s collection of high-end gifts, such as watch 214.742.6403 period and value, he is busy caring for exquisite winders, jewelry travel pouches, and antique accents @williamsheahandesigns myhpjeweler.com jewelry mountings, settings, and diamonds. you won’t find a ywhere else in Dallas.

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Life Happens Here. From traditional estates to contemporary homes, the Tatum Brown Custom Homes team is equipped to deliver exactly what you want, exactly how you want it. The vision for each home may be totally unique, but the commitment to fulfilling very single detail never wavers. tatumbrown.com | @tatumbrowncustomhomes

Ann Sacks Slabs

Designer-driven

Ann Sacks fi st dedicated slab showroom just opened in Dallas, less than fi e minutes from their tile showroom. Offering a curated selection of the fin st quality slabs from around the world, their slabs are designed to coordinate with their tile collections. Ann Sacks design associates are able to partner with clients on their surfacing needs for the whole home. Ann Sacks Slabs: 1403 E Levee Street, Dallas, TX 75207 | 214.742.8453 | dallas@annsacks.com

Thoughtfully selected with the design community in mind, Revolution by Feizy are small batch hand-knotted pieces of the fin st materials. Specifi ally created to make a statement, these pieces are primed to evolve with trends creating an avant-garde esthetic in any space. Catch a sneak peek at Dallas Market: June 22-26. 2050 N. Stemmons Freeway Suite 102, Dallas, TX 75207 | See the full collection at Las Vegas Market July 24-28. 455 S. Grand Central Parkway Building C, Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89106

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Last Look

NOMINATED BY: Jan Showers, President, Jan Showers & Associates

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: T H E P E O P L E DA L L AS TA S T E M A K E R S T R U S T

ZARA TAITT

Senior Interior Designer & Executive of Operations, Jan Showers & Associates

IT WAS DURING HER JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL WHEN THE LIGHT BULB WENT OFF (in an antique Murano

chandelier, no doubt) for Zara Taitt. Though she’d always had a love for pattern and color—a result of summers spent in her parents’ native Barbados— design wasn’t anywhere on her radar. But blueprints brought home by her father, a civil engineer for Marriott, piqued her curiosity, as did automobile aesthetics. “I was the weird high school girl who had car posters in her room,” remembers Taitt, who grew up in Irving. On a whim, she took an intro to design class that sealed her fate, and within a year of getting her interior design degree from UNT, she was hired by renowned designer Jan Showers. “I’ve just soaked everything in,” Taitt says of their 16-year working relationship. When she’s not working, busy being a mom, or trying new restaurants, Taitt uses her platform for good. She serves on the board of Dwell With Dignity and was the first featured designer for their Thrift Studio Live initiative, which highlights diversity within design. Here, Taitt shares a few of her favorite things, in Dallas and at home. —Jessica Otte

What she says about Zara:

“Over 17 years ago, Zara walked into my conference room to interview for a position. I had an extraordinary feeling about her very quickly. Her creativity and ability to stay on top of everything that goes on in our businesses has made her invaluable to each of our clients and, of course, to me. I not only consider her my colleague, but also a dear friend.”

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Place not enough people know about but should: Indigo 1745 in Bishop Arts District. Great local skincare, jewelry, and the softest t-shirts for men.

Favorite weekend activity: Family time over food or a good movie. Also, self-care—the pandemic made

Favorite local artist: Desireé Vaniecia. I first saw her work at the Dallas Kips Bay Showhouse in 2020 and it immediately resonated with me. A home can never have too many: Photos of family and friends. Having great memories “frozen in time” is good for the soul.

Favorite scent: Lemon, lavender, and vanilla—I have been using diffusers lately and these essential oils have been in rotation. Favorite serving staple: Trivets by Jill Walker (4) with watercolor scenes of Barbados. They add color and memories to the table. Favorite art or coffee table book: Rihanna (Phaidon) (3)

Accessory you reach for more than any other: Small gold earrings—they go with anything! (2) One thing everyone should have in their closet: A blazer in a bright color—classic, polished, and fun all in one. Favorite apothecary item: Rose Multi-Use Oil. It’s a mix of apricot seed oil and almond with rose. The soft scent lingers all day.

Best hosting hack: White votive candles— quiet candlelight looks great on a table. And hydrangeas— they can fill up a vase with a few stems. Go-to bottle of wine: Black Girl Magic Rosé (1) Favorite travel destination: Barbados. This is where my family is from, and every time I land, I feel at home. I can’t wait to see my

family, go to the beach, eat a Chefette roti and a mango from my aunt’s backyard. Favorite item you purchased in the last year: Beneath Your Mask “Heal” whipped skin souffle (5) . I am into skincare and this body cream is my little luxury. Best advice you’ve ever received: “Many hands make light work.” —My mom

PORTRAIT: ELIZABETH LAVIN; ALL OTHERS: COURTESY

Favorite local restaurant: Hillstone! Second would be Oishii.

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