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Getting the Most Out of Your Wine-Tasting Experience
This article was written by Victoria Hittner and was featured in our October issue of Home By Design magazine. To visit the original Home By Design article, click here. The last whispers of autumn signal the end of the harvest season—and one of the best times to go wine tasting. Late fall brings fewer visitors, golden vistas, and specialty tastings. Never been Continue reading...
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Best Parks in the Area
This Saturday, February 8th, is National Kite Flying Day and we thought we would share the best local spots to get outdoors! Parr Park, Grapevine One of our favorite parks in all of the Grapevine Colleyville area is Parr Park, which is located just north of Hall Johnson and Parr Road. Parr Park has two baseball fields, a soccer field, Continue reading...
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Lush Cosmetics Coming Soon to Southlake Town Square
Lush Cosmetics, a popular beauty shop known for its products made from preservative-free organic ingredients, is opening a shop in the Southlake Town Square in early 2019. Excited? We definitely are! Read more here. Continue reading...
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How to Give Back This Holiday Season
Tis the season of giving thanks for what you have and giving back to those in your community. Curious how you can do the latter? Here's a look at some ways to give back this holiday season: Build Thanksgiving Baskets Locate an organization in your community building Thanksgiving baskets with all the items necessary for the perfect Thanksgiving meal (cranberry sauce, Continue reading...
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Sticking Around for Labor Day? Check Out These Local Happenings
If you are still trying to adjust to the back to school routine, Labor Day weekend is like a shiny beacon of hope to recover from all of the chaos. If you are staying around DFW this Labor Day, here are a family friendly happenings to check out. Bedford Blues and BBQ Festival 8/31- 9/2 L Don Dodson Drive Bedford Continue reading...
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DFW Suburbs Shine Among the Most Family-Friendly Cities in Texas
By Brandon Watson DFW Suburbs made the grade in a family-friendly report while larger cities didn't fare so well. When it comes to city rankings, Dallas-Fort Worth is used to being on top. Now, it's time for the suburbs to shine. In late June, personal finance site WalletHub released a report ranking the best and worst cities for Texas Continue reading...
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Calling All Dog Lovers, Dog Friendly Parks and Restaurants
Head out to one of these local dog friendly parks or restaurants for some summertime fun. As pet owners, we know there is nothing better than coming home from a long day at work to slobbery kisses and wagging tail, but how can we return all that love? How about a fun adventure? Longer days and warmer nights, make it Continue reading...
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5 Summer Flower-Growing Tips
Sergey Shmidt By MJ Grenzow Nothing boosts your curb appeal like a bounty of beautiful summer flowers. Most flowers are planted in the spring, but what if you kept putting the planting off and waited too long? Thankfully there are certain varieties of flowers that can be successfully planted in the summer. So what are these miraculously low-maintenance blooms, and Continue reading...
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Master List of 2018 Restaurant Openings Coming Soon to Fort Worth
.Put this Doc B's burger on your list for the future. Doc B's/Facebook By Teresa Gubbins Summer is often the time when restaurants close. But in 2018, the openings in and around Fort Worth keep on coming. The population in the area is growing, and new developments keep going up. The restaurant scene feels unseasonably upbeat! Here's what's coming up: Continue reading...
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How Much Home Can You Buy for $200,000 in Fort Worth in 2018?
Although the prices of homes in Dallas and Fort Worth continue to climb, we’re still getting a lot more bang for the housing buck than folks in cities like New York City or San Francisco. New data from real estate website PropertyShark Continue reading...
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Altitude H2O Opens in Grapevine
The city of Grapevine’s Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Fort Worth-based Vertical LLC. Together they launched its new water park, Altitude H2O at Grapevine Lake. The park opened June 9. The 25,000 square-foot floating water park is the first of its kind in Texas. “We are always discovering new ways to make being outdoors fun for everyone,” Kevin Continue reading...
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DFW July 4 Fireworks, Parades and More
Here’s Minteer Real Estate Team’s list of Independence Day celebrations and 4th of July events around Northeast Tarrant County and beyond for 2018! July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it’s also time to fire up that barbecue, stock up on sparklers, and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. Continue reading...
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Top Outdoor Patios for Happy Hour in Northeast Tarrant County
The top outdoor patios for happy hour in the area will quench the thirst of every lover of craft brews or the sophisticated palate of the discriminant wine connoisseur. No matter your tastes, there is something for you on this list. From the kid-friendly to pets-welcomed to even the grown-up approved, we've got something for you! Esparza's - 124 E Continue reading...
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Best Running Trails in Northeast Tarrant County
Find yourself a running trail. There is no better way to clear your mind and find your center than taking a long walk or run through nature. As residents of North Texas, we are fortunate to have some of the most gorgeous trails around. From beautiful treed trails on the shore of Grapevine Lake to winding concrete paths through magnificent Continue reading...
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7 of the Year’s Biggest Outdoor Design Trends
The days are getting deliciously longer, temperatures are climbing, and the backyard barbecue invites are just pouring in. The seasons, they are a-changin'—and as we swing into summer, there's no better time to give your outdoor space a boost with these outdoor design trends. "This year it's really about making your outdoor space function like an interior space for all things fun, lounging, and entertaining," Continue reading...