An Affordable Second Home in France? Oui! Says Kelly Nyfeler, and Hers is a Chic Airbnb

By valeriejarvie | October 12, 2016 | Comments Off on An Affordable Second Home in France? Oui! Says Kelly Nyfeler, and Hers is a Chic Airbnb

A second home on the coast of France? It may sound out of reach for most of us, but, believe it or not, it’s actually not that much of stretch in certain areas not as well known as say, Nice, Cannes, or Saint-Tropez. Kelly Nyfeler, the director of sales for the Uptown Dallas office of…

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Boat Haven and Heaven: Long Cove on Cedar Creek Lake’s New Marina and Buxton Boat Location

By valeriejarvie | October 10, 2016 | Comments Off on Boat Haven and Heaven: Long Cove on Cedar Creek Lake’s New Marina and Buxton Boat Location

Fall is here. Winter’s coming! Does your boat have a home for the winter? Or perhaps you need a new vessel? Here’s news from East Texas: This past month, Long Cove on Cedar Creek Lake opened a new marina complete with dry dock storage, and it’s open to the public! Even if you’re not a homeowner…

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A Second Home Vineyard: Craig and Kathryn Hall Lead the Way With New Book That Debuts a Bestseller

By valeriejarvie | September 28, 2016 | Comments Off on A Second Home Vineyard: Craig and Kathryn Hall Lead the Way With New Book That Debuts a Bestseller

Do you dream of a second home with a vineyard, a place to unwind with a wine country lifestyle? Kathryn and Craig Hall, who split their time between Dallas and Napa Valley, have penned a memoir of their journey from purchasing a dilapidated Rutherford winery to seeing a Hall-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon receive a perfect score…

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Fall in Love with Fall Creek Ranch in Travis County, Texas

By valeriejarvie | September 15, 2016 | Comments Off on Fall in Love with Fall Creek Ranch in Travis County, Texas

Turning the calendar to September signals the start of  the hunting season and leaves me longing for the Texas Hill Country, even though I’m more likely found shooting with a camera than a gun. I love the feeling of being in a natural setting, flush with fish and wildlife. Wish-booking through ranch property listings, I…

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Luxurious Tiny Homes From Clayton Could Fuel Your Vacation Home Addiction

By Joanna England | September 15, 2016 | Comments Off on Luxurious Tiny Homes From Clayton Could Fuel Your Vacation Home Addiction

Suzanne Felber is a curator of things she loves and wants to share. “Usually, that’s an unusual vintage plate, a quirky chair, or a book that I can’t put down — I need a lot of space to store all of these treasures,” Felber laments. But she may have changed her ways after seeing the stunning…

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Round Up Your Busy Family: A Sunday House Share at Boot Ranch Makes A Luxury Second Home Simple

By valeriejarvie | September 12, 2016 | Comments Off on Round Up Your Busy Family: A Sunday House Share at Boot Ranch Makes A Luxury Second Home Simple

Do you hanker for a Hill Country vacation home for family gatherings, but question if you’d use it enough to justify the trouble and cost? Or perhaps, you don’t want to dedicate all your free time to the same place — but, you’d like a spot to get together for vacations and occasional weekends, especially…

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