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Terrell Hills Officials Look to the Future

/ January 14, 2016

Neighborhood News BY EDMOND ORTIZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY HOWELL The city of Terrell Hills has wrapped up another fiscal year and is operating with a new budget. Even so, Mayor Anne Ballantyne and city officials see this as a perfect time to have an enhan …

Renovating the Home Office to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries

Ideas for Living: Trends Inhome Design

/ January 14, 2016

Will redecorating be a resolution of yours this New Year? If it is, choosing new upholstery, paint colors and even organization can be an overwhelming task for any homeowner who doesn’t have the luxury and perks of being a designer. Robin Wilson, found …

09 Home: Beth and Will Knight’s Terrell Hills Home

/ January 14, 2016

Cultures Blend Beautifully in Traditional Home With Southern gentility and an Asian influence, Beth and Will Knight have transformed their Terrell Hills home into a respite that graciously welcomes guests in rooms adhering to the philosophy that form f …

Alamo Heights Home: Entertaining Couple Host and Toast the Holidays

/ December 9, 2015

Kitchen, Honed granite countertops hold cooking utensils and recipes at the ready for holiday delicacies both savory and sweet. Caught in the whirlwind of the holidays, a savvy Alamo Heights couple give holiday staging “creds” to decorators Alex Perez …

Travels Inspire Consummate Collectors

/ November 10, 2015

Family Room A richly burnished Henredon leather sofa and matching club chair rest on a vibrant Persian rug, imparting a comfortable retreat for convivial conversation while entertaining guests. For Alamo Heights residents Raul Saldana and Frank Blancha …

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Lighting Trends for Your Home’s Exterior

/ November 9, 2015

Many of us struggle with how to illuminate an outdoor space, and this becomes an even bigger challenge when the holidays arrive. For some lucky homeowners, design is in their nature, and focal points and balance come with ease. But if you need to revam …

A Hunting Couple’s Home in the Hills

/ October 8, 2015

Avid hunters and conservationists Rita and Skip Schimpff’s home in Terrell Hills holds a cache of family heirlooms and mementoes of the hunt that span five generations. The couple have a true respect for nature, being taught to hunt at an early age. Wi …

Home: Traditional & Contemporary

/ September 9, 2015

NEW TERRELL HILLS HOME PAYS HOMAGE TO NEIGHBORHOOD’S STATELY PAST Curb appeal exudes from the elegant home of Claire and Peter Hennessey IV, giving the impression that it has resided in the community for decades. “I wanted guests to walk into our new h …

At Home: Treasures from Mexico

/ August 10, 2015

TRANSFORM TRADITIONAL HOME IN ALAMO HEIGHTS Collecting runs in the veins of Sally Ann Smith with an aunt, two uncles and paternal grandmother nurturing her aptitude for acquiring prized possessions. It began when she was a young girl on trips to Mexico …

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