it’s the most wonderful time of the year…well, at least for me it is. TWO, yes TWO back to back weekends of MY FAVORITE home tours in Dallas. I know there are lots of them and there are a few others that are really good but these two are the perfect blend of inspiration both in architecture and decor. The first one is this weekend, AIA tour of Homes and the second is the Lakewood Home Festival, next weekend. The most important thing you have to know is you must do both. The AIA tour is really truly focused on architecture (as it should be) so you can soak up all that yummy goodness but honestly that isn’t attainable for so many of us. As much as I would DIE to have an ultra cool hacienda, I have to get there through my love of decor for the time being. SO the following weekend is the Lakewood tour of homes and they are typically architecturally significant but the beauty of this tour is the way they are furnished and the details in the homes that you and I could actually do (like wood beams on a ceiling or cool tile). I always feel leaving really inspired and as if I could get a little closer to that dream world. But! It’s important to dream and DREAM BIG so do both!!

Beautiful weather, beautiful homes, beautiful life!! Read more to get the details on both and see just a few of the home fronts I pulled to get your heart racing a bit!

AIA…tickets are available at any of the homes. Check the website for addresses and details.

and the Lakewood homes….

Tickets are available several places but I usually pick mine up at the White Rock Coffee Shop.

Have a fantastic weekend!!