Stacey Watkins on Texas Country Reporter
Bob Phillips from Texas Country report visit artist Stacey Watkins to see how and why she creates her mystical glow in the dark art that can be seen at her art gallery, Your Private Collection, in Granbury, TX.
Artist Don Wall
Donald G. Wall, painter/sculptor
Don Wall has studied classical painting and sculpture throughout the United States. As an artist he enjoys visually illustrating moments in history, often through the use of allegory. After completing his undergraduate studies in Fine Art at Lamar University, he attended the University of Texas at Austin for his graduate studies. While a student at U.T. he studied classical painting under both Loren Mosley and Robert Fisk. Although he enjoys painting, he is also interested in the art of stone carving and woodcarving utilizing classical hand tools...preferring them to pneumatic power tools. His artistic goal is to figuratively illustrate ideas and images by combining both classical and abstract artistic methods and mediums. Don's artwork and commissions can be found throughout the United States and around the world, from corporate offices and schools to private homes. You can see a large selection in our gallery at 106 N. Houston, Granbury, TX and on our website yourprivatecollection.com
Watercolorist Robert Cook
Nationally known Texas Watercolor Artist Robert W. (Bob) Cook creates more than images on paper with his unique and beautiful paintings. Fascinated with winged creatures and renderings of the woods, water, trees and rocks, his serene and peaceful landscapes transports the viewer inside his paintings. Intrigued with old homes, barns, buildings, store fronts of historical towns Bob often refers to his paintings as places to get lost in, quiet, and perfect getaways. An avid Corvette and old car fan he is also known for classic automobile paintings, which are found in galleries across the United States, collected by individuals and businesses as far away as Australia.
His many awards over the years include first place in watercolor for the Los Angeles Audubon Society National Show, The American Society of Architectural Perspectives Best of Show, Stars of Texas Art, Rio Brazos Art Show, Society of Watercolor Artists International Juried Exhibition, and locally at the Lake Granbury Art association and Granbury City Hall. His work has been featured on the covers of magazines and books and collected across the US and abroad. Champlain Oil Company, Texas Instruments, The National Corvette Museum, and Texas Baptist Convention have also collected his work.
7951 Bella Flora Drive | Fort Worth, TX, 76126 | Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
5 Bedrooms | 6 Baths | 3 Car Garage
Listing Agents:
Carley Moore
(817) 734-8185
Zareen Khan
(817) 841-9505
This 5 bedroom, 6 bathrooms, 3 car garage modern architectural dream in Bella Flora presents the rare opportunity to own true contemporary beauty in Fort Worth. This modern home sits comfortably on an almost 2-acre lot with creek and fountain views at the back. Accommodate guests’ arrival through the circular drive and enter the front courtyard with its river rock features and impress them with the up-lighting of the courtyard in the evening. Step through the custom Durango steel front doors, and you are welcomed into the gleaming white entryway. LED lighting introduces bright color as it cascades the entry and in several other carefully chosen displays throughout the home.
From the front, you overlook the heart of the home with the view of an impressive chandelier and large living area that opens onto an 1100 square foot outdoor living area. The wall of windows and doors in the living area collapses completely so that you can’t tell where the indoors ends and the outdoors begins, creating true connectivity of indoor/outdoor living. In the living area, a stacked stone wall hosts an eco-friendly fireplace which turns the corner to the dining room. With floor to ceiling windows, once again the outdoors is brought to one’s attention within the dining room. Opposite the window wall is a serving buffet and LED backlit custom wine panels which turns your wine storage into a stunning visual display.
The living room opens into the kitchen, and the white lacquer cabinets and White Beauty marble countertop butterflied on the oversized kitchen island simply stun. The kitchen is a chef’s playground with Jenn-Air appliances including a 48-inch refrigerator, microwave drawer, 5 burner induction cooktop, and double oven. Coffee and espresso lovers will delight in the hidden coffee bar. Another unique feature of the home is the sunken game pit in the kitchen which is perfect for hanging out or could be used as a casual dining space.
Enter the master suite via a tucked away art gallery. The entire home features museum finish, Level 5 walls, and the small gallery space is perhaps the most perfect of many natural spots in the home for featuring one’s favorite pieces. Inside the large master, a frameless bay window with sitting area overlooks the private courtyard. Walk through an industrial sliding door to the master bathroom with its floor to ceiling mirror wall, chandelier, crocodile Caesarstone countertops and remote controlled shower with Moen digital water system. The master closet itself has plenty of space for both his and her wardrobes with its tall ceilings and floor to ceiling storage.
Other rooms in the home feature gorgeous, unique and thoughtful details as well. The “pool” bath highlights a backlit blue agate countertop. The family room has an “art wall” to display kids’ art, is big enough for a pool table and opens onto the laundry work room via an interior garage door surrounding by LED lighting which is especially delightful at night. The laundry work room offers ample space to complete any project, sort mail and paperwork at the home office station, all while keeping it visually tucked away from the rest of the home.
This home thoughtfully brings in natural beauty into its design, but an equally important design focus was technology. The home is operated by Control4 home automation, which controls the lighting, sound, alarm, doorbell, and HVAC throughout the home using an iPad and which can be operated remotely when away from home using an app.
Located in the southwest corner of Fort Worth with attendance to Aledo ISD, this home is a short drive from Downtown utilizing the Chisholm Trail and into the gorgeous, gated community of Bella Flora. Come experience the wow factor of this contemporary triumph.
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MAIN | 5600 W. Lovers Lane Suite 224, Dallas TX 75209
UPTOWN | 2500 Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX 75201
LAKEWOOD | 6301 Gaston Avenue, Plaza 170, Dallas, TX 75214
RANCH & LAND | 2913 Fairmount, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201
FORT WORTH | 3131 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
BALLPARK | 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 306, Arlington, TX 76011
SOUTHLAKE | 112 State Street, Suite 200, Southlake, TX 76092
Getaway Weekend to Athens, Texas
The City of Athens, Texas is a scenic, idyllic town offering relaxation and a break from the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life. With its nature trails, gardens, fall foliage, historical museum, fishing sites, rodeos, and wineries, it appeals to adventure enthusiasts and casual travelers alike. Athens is also the nationally acclaimed home of the original hamburger. For more information about Athens, including hotel accommodations visit AthensTX.org or call the City of Athens Department of Tourism at 888.294.2847.
Featured locations: City of Athens Department of Tourism, Athens Partnership Center, Henderson County Historical Museum, Gallery 211, East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society, Tara Vineyard and Winery, Cain Center, Cain Park, Lake Athens, Lake Athens Marina Restaurant, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
Hotel ZaZa Dallas in Dallas TX
Reserve: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. Hotel ZaZa Dallas 2332 Leonard Street Dallas TX 75201 A full-service spa featuring massages and skin treatments is available at this luxurious Dallas hotel. Free Wi-Fi is also provided. Unique pieces of art and Mediterranean decor style each room at Hotel ZaZa Dallas. A spacious work desk, a sofa and a refrigerator are included for your convenience. There is also a flat-screen cable TV in every room. The Dragonfly, Hotel ZaZa's extravagant restaurant, offers a fine dining experience. Exercise in the state-of-the-art fitness centre and then relax in the pool. Each night Poolside at ZaZa provides entertainment and serves cocktails. The Art House and Social Gallery hosts private dining, social events, and art exhibitions. The Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center are 5 minutes' drive from the hotel. The shops and restaurants at NorthPark Center are 6 miles away.
1509 Post Oak Place | Westlake, TX 76262 | Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
4 /4.3/3 | 8,050 SQFT
LISTING ASSOCIATES:
JEFF WATSON
(817) 501-1923
CHERYL STALEY
(817) 939-7131
Located in the guard gated golf community of Vaquero, this estate home sits on a 0.74 acre lot with a private entry courtyard leading to the main entrance into a light filled gallery styled foyer. A spacious open floor plan features a large kitchen adjacent to the family room with stone fireplace and rustic exposed ceiling beams. Dual islands in the kitchen provide ample entertaining space and have hammered copper sinks & built in dishwashers. Commercial grade Viking appliances equip the kitchen with range & vent, dual ovens & warming drawer. The brick floored casual dining room has an adjacent wine room with wrought iron doors.
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Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty knows real estate. See inside some of the most beautiful, exclusive, architecturally significant and breathtaking homes and ranch and land properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, across North Texas and around the world. This YouTube channel presents the truly extraordinary houses, condos, farms and ranches marketed by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty.
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
- LOVERS LANE | 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 224, Dallas, TX 75209
- UPTOWN | 2500 Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX 75201
- LAKEWOOD | 6301 Gaston Avenue, Plaza 170, Dallas, TX 75214
- RANCH & LAND DIVISION | 2913 Fairmount, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201
- SOUTHLAKE | 1950 E State Hwy 114, Suite 105, Southlake, TX 76092
- CULTURAL DISTRICT | 3131 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
- BALLPARK | 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 306, Arlington, TX 76011
- MIRA VISTA | 6400 Mira Vista Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76132
- THE NORTH | 5840 Legacy Circle, Suite 220D, Plano, TX 75024
CITIES / AREAS:
Addison
Aledo
Allen
Anna
Arlington
Bella Flora
Benbrook
Bluffview
Briarwood
Carrollton
Casa Linda
Celina
Cockrell Hill
Colonial
Colleyville
Coppell
Crestwood
Dallas
Dallas Love
Dallas North
Dallas North (south LBJ)
Denison
Denton
Devonshire
DFW
Downtown Dallas
Downtown Fort Worth
Eagle Mountain
Fairview
Far North Dallas
Farmer’s Branch
Flower Mound
Forest Hills
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Central West
Fort Worth Northwest
Frisco
Garland
Glen Lakes
Granbury
Grapevine
Greenway Parks
Gunter
Highland Park
Irving
Keller
Kessler Park
La Cantera
Las Colinas
Lake Dallas
Lake Forest
Lake Highlands
Lakewood
Lakewood Hills
Lewisville
Little Elm
Lucas
M Streets
Mansfield
McKinney
Melissa
Melshire Estates
Merriman Park
Mira Vista
Montserrat
Murphy
North Richland Hills
Northwood Hills
Oak Cliff
Oak Lawn
Park Cities
Parker
Pilot Point
Plano
Possum Kingdom
Preston Center
Preston Highlands
Preston Hollow
Prosper
Richardson
Ridgmar
Rivercrest
Rockwall
Shannon Estates
Sherman
Southlake
Steven’s Park
Tanglewood
Tarrant
The Colony
Tioga
Trophy Club
Turtle Creek
University Manor
University Park
Upper & Lower Greenville
Uptown Dallas
Van Alstyne
Vaquero
Vickery Meadows
White Rock
Westcliff
Westlake
Westover Hills
4800 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75220 | Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
4800 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75220
For more Information:
Listing Associates:
Elly Holder
(214) 207-6708
Gretchen Brasch
(214) 460-9488
ABOUT:
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty knows real estate. See inside some of the most beautiful, exclusive, architecturally significant and breathtaking homes and ranch and land properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, across North Texas and around the world. This YouTube channel presents the truly extraordinary houses, condos, farms and ranches marketed by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty. To learn more, go to
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
- LOVERS LANE | 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 224, Dallas, TX 75209
- UPTOWN | 2500 Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX 75201
- LAKEWOOD | 6301 Gaston Avenue, Plaza 170, Dallas, TX 75214
- RANCH & LAND | 2913 Fairmount, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201
- SOUTHLAKE | 1950 E State Hwy 114, Suite 105, Southlake, TX 76092
- CULTURAL DISTRICT | 3131 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
- BALLPARK | 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 306, Arlington, TX 76011
- MIRA VISTA | 6400 Mira Vista Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76132
- THE NORTH | 5840 Legacy Circle, Suite 220D, Plano, TX 75024
CITIES / AREAS:
Addison
Aledo
Allen
Anna
Arlington
Bella Flora
Benbrook
Bluffview
Briarwood
Carrollton
Casa Linda
Celina
Cockrell Hill
Colonial
Colleyville
Coppell
Crestwood
Dallas
Dallas Love
Dallas North
Dallas North (south LBJ)
Denison
Denton
Devonshire
DFW
Downtown Dallas
Downtown Fort Worth
Eagle Mountain
Fairview
Far North Dallas
Farmer’s Branch
Flower Mound
Forest Hills
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Central West
Fort Worth Northwest
Frisco
Garland
Glen Lakes
Granbury
Grapevine
Greenway Parks
Gunter
Highland Park
Irving
Keller
Kessler Park
La Cantera
Las Colinas
Lake Dallas
Lake Forest
Lake Highlands
Lakewood
Lakewood Hills
Lewisville
Little Elm
Lucas
M Streets
Mansfield
McKinney
Melissa
Melshire Estates
Merriman Park
Mira Vista
Montserrat
Murphy
North Richland Hills
Northwood Hills
Oak Cliff
Oak Lawn
Park Cities
Parker
Pilot Point
Plano
Possum Kingdom
Preston Center
Preston Highlands
Preston Hollow
Prosper
Richardson
Ridgmar
Rivercrest
Rockwall
Shannon Estates
Sherman
Southlake
Steven’s Park
Tanglewood
Tarrant
The Colony
Tioga
Trophy Club
Turtle Creek
University Manor
University Park
Upper & Lower Greenville
Uptown Dallas
Van Alstyne
Vaquero
Vickery Meadows
White Rock
Westcliff
Westlake
Westover Hills
3510 Turtle Creek Blvd #10C | Dallas, TX 75219 | Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
LISTING ASSOCIATE
Pogir
(214) 244-3103
Spectacular custom remodeled and updated home with dramatic downtown Dallas skyline and Turtle Creek views. Designed for living, elegant intimate occasions and grand entertaining. Features a unique entrance gallery, expansive living spaces, a catering kitchen/bar, two separate balconies and a very private master suite. One of the most sophisticated and beautiful condominiums in The Luxury Claridge Building within walking distance to the Katy Trail, vibrant uptown restaurants and much more!
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ABOUT:
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty knows real estate. See inside some of the most beautiful, exclusive, architecturally significant and breathtaking homes and ranch and land properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, across North Texas and around the world. This YouTube channel presents the truly extraordinary houses, condos, farms and ranches marketed by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty.
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
- LOVERS LANE | 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 224, Dallas, TX 75209
- UPTOWN | 2500 Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX 75201
- LAKEWOOD | 6301 Gaston Avenue, Plaza 170, Dallas, TX 75214
- RANCH & LAND DIVISION | 2913 Fairmount, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201
- SOUTHLAKE | 1950 E State Hwy 114, Suite 105, Southlake, TX 76092
- CULTURAL DISTRICT | 3131 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
- BALLPARK | 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 306, Arlington, TX 76011
- MIRA VISTA | 6400 Mira Vista Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76132
- THE NORTH | 5840 Legacy Circle, Suite 220D, Plano, TX 75024
CITIES / AREAS:
Addison
Aledo
Allen
Anna
Arlington
Bella Flora
Benbrook
Bluffview
Briarwood
Carrollton
Casa Linda
Celina
Cockrell Hill
Colonial
Colleyville
Coppell
Crestwood
Dallas
Dallas Love
Dallas North
Dallas North (south LBJ)
Denison
Denton
Devonshire
DFW
Downtown Dallas
Downtown Fort Worth
Eagle Mountain
Fairview
Far North Dallas
Farmer’s Branch
Flower Mound
Forest Hills
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Central West
Fort Worth Northwest
Frisco
Garland
Glen Lakes
Granbury
Grapevine
Greenway Parks
Gunter
Highland Park
Irving
Keller
Kessler Park
La Cantera
Las Colinas
Lake Dallas
Lake Forest
Lake Highlands
Lakewood
Lakewood Hills
Lewisville
Little Elm
Lucas
M Streets
Mansfield
McKinney
Melissa
Melshire Estates
Merriman Park
Mira Vista
Montserrat
Murphy
North Richland Hills
Northwood Hills
Oak Cliff
Oak Lawn
Park Cities
Parker
Pilot Point
Plano
Possum Kingdom
Preston Center
Preston Highlands
Preston Hollow
Prosper
Richardson
Ridgmar
Rivercrest
Rockwall
Shannon Estates
Sherman
Southlake
Steven’s Park
Tanglewood
Tarrant
The Colony
Tioga
Trophy Club
Turtle Creek
University Manor
University Park
Upper & Lower Greenville
Uptown Dallas
Van Alstyne
Vaquero
Vickery Meadows
White Rock
Westcliff
Westlake
Westover Hills
3412 Wentwood Drive | Dallas, TX 75225 | Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
4 BEDS 5.2 BATHS
LISTING ASSOCIATE:
Jean Bateman
(214) 912-9288
Simply modern, simply marvelous...designed with ultimate integrity by an award-winning architect for his family featuring three levels of 5,954 feet of living on an 80 x 150 lot in University Park with a three-car garage. Every day feel exuberant in your 35 x 27 foot living room with 24 foot soaring ceiling overlooking your pool, outdoor cook area and entertainment space.
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Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty knows real estate. See inside some of the most beautiful, exclusive, architecturally significant and breathtaking homes and ranch and land properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, across North Texas and around the world. This YouTube channel presents the truly extraordinary houses, condos, farms and ranches marketed by Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty.
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
- LOVERS LANE | 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 224, Dallas, TX 75209
- UPTOWN | 2500 Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX 75201
- LAKEWOOD | 6301 Gaston Avenue, Plaza 170, Dallas, TX 75214
- RANCH & LAND DIVISION | 2913 Fairmount, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75201
- SOUTHLAKE | 1950 E State Hwy 114, Suite 105, Southlake, TX 76092
- CULTURAL DISTRICT | 3131 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
- BALLPARK | 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 306, Arlington, TX 76011
- MIRA VISTA | 6400 Mira Vista Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76132
- THE NORTH | 5840 Legacy Circle, Suite 220D, Plano, TX 75024
CITIES / AREAS:
Addison
Aledo
Allen
Anna
Arlington
Bella Flora
Benbrook
Bluffview
Briarwood
Carrollton
Casa Linda
Celina
Cockrell Hill
Colonial
Colleyville
Coppell
Crestwood
Dallas
Dallas Love
Dallas North
Dallas North (south LBJ)
Denison
Denton
Devonshire
DFW
Downtown Dallas
Downtown Fort Worth
Eagle Mountain
Fairview
Far North Dallas
Farmer’s Branch
Flower Mound
Forest Hills
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Central West
Fort Worth Northwest
Frisco
Garland
Glen Lakes
Granbury
Grapevine
Greenway Parks
Gunter
Highland Park
Irving
Keller
Kessler Park
La Cantera
Las Colinas
Lake Dallas
Lake Forest
Lake Highlands
Lakewood
Lakewood Hills
Lewisville
Little Elm
Lucas
M Streets
Mansfield
McKinney
Melissa
Melshire Estates
Merriman Park
Mira Vista
Montserrat
Murphy
North Richland Hills
Northwood Hills
Oak Cliff
Oak Lawn
Park Cities
Parker
Pilot Point
Plano
Possum Kingdom
Preston Center
Preston Highlands
Preston Hollow
Prosper
Richardson
Ridgmar
Rivercrest
Rockwall
Shannon Estates
Sherman
Southlake
Steven’s Park
Tanglewood
Tarrant
The Colony
Tioga
Trophy Club
Turtle Creek
University Manor
University Park
Upper & Lower Greenville
Uptown Dallas
Van Alstyne
Vaquero
Vickery Meadows
White Rock
Westcliff
Westlake
Westover Hills
Viral Plumber Who Dove Into Sewer to Fix Pipe Gets Free Jeans For a Year
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A photo of a hard-working plumber who went above and beyond the call of duty to fix a broken pipe is going viral. A homeowner snapped this shot of Jimmie Cox diving into murky water to try and fix the problem. Inside Edition connected Cox with Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, who commended the plumber for his dedication to his dirty job. A photo of a hard-working plumber who went above and beyond the call of duty to fix a broken pipe is going viral. A homeowner snapped this shot of Jimmie Cox diving into murky water to try and fix the problem. Inside Edition connected Cox with Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, who commended the plumber for his dedication to his dirty job. Cox was photographed with only his legs still dry and wearing Wrangler jeans, so the company is also giving him a year's supply of pants
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