House Candy

Should People Who Live in Glass Beach Houses Post Privacy Signs?

By Candy Evans / September 23, 2014 /

We recently spent some time at our family-owned second home in Maine, at Drakes Island. The community is abuzz over a few things, one of them this sign — fading — posted by one of the homeowners down at the end of the beach.

Forest Hills Home Has Classic Exterior, Gorgeous Living Spaces, And a Very Attractive Price!

By Joanna England / June 4, 2014 /

I have been watching this amazing home for a little while. A reader sent me a link to this incredible Forest Hills home a couple of weeks ago when it first hit the market, and I was in love. Really, the “Father of the Bride” exterior — classic white with pillars flanking the front door…

Slopeside Retreat in Crested Butte, Colorado Gets You On the Mountain in Less Than Five

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 8, 2014 /

Imagine a place where you can mingle with Olympians and extreme athletes, be surrounded by panoramic views, fish off your sailboat in the summer, throw on your skis in the winter, and warm yourself by the fire at night – all without ever leaving the mountain or the comforts of home. Of course we find…

Ranch of the Week: European Charmer in Fort Worth, TX

By Kathryn Roan / May 2, 2014 /

Welcome to your beautiful chateau tucked away in the hills of… Fort Worth? Hidden behind an automated-gate entry, this home is so far beyond what you would expect to find in Texas. It is simply a stunning oasis of charm and class, with an out-in-the-country feel while only minutes from the city.

Monday Morning Millionaire: This 1976 Masterpiece Overlooking White Rock Lake Can Say Frank Sinatra Was Here

By Candy Evans / April 14, 2014 /

As I was driving to the Mad hatters luncheon at The Dallas Arboretum last week, I passed by this house and stopped dead in my tracks on West Lawther Drive. In fact, it was the reason why I missed half of Jam Strimple’s fabulous fashion show. Entirely worth it. I was driving in front of…