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Swiss Avenue Historic District

May 11, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 1 Comment

I took these pictures last year. I’ll be going back today. Hope to see you there!
Swiss Avenue Historic District, Dallas, Texas
Mother’s Day Home Tour
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Six Blocks from my House - East Dallas

Greenhouse Apartments- haute or not?

March 21, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 8 Comments

This week on  Six Blocks from my house…  The Greenhouse Apartments located at the corner of Gaston Avenue & Munger Boulevard.
Greenhouse apartments
55-unit apartment renovation
Blinged up outdoor balcony chandeliers
Silver Sculpture
Faux Hedge, Faux Topiary, Faux Grass…
LA Cool?

I say kudos to anyone who injects money into a derelict, unwanted property, but I wonder how the fake shrubbery will hold up after a couple of brutal Texas summers. Since I took the above picture, the faux hedge between the street and parking lot has been replaced with real plants. Definitely an improvement.

Greenhouse Apartments

What do you think of this design?

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Dallas Arboretum in Winter

January 24, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 12 Comments

Hey! Just because we are smack dab in winter doesn’t mean you can’t visit your local arboretum. Dallas Arboretum is a wonderful place to visit any time of year, but in winter you can connect to nature, dream of spring, breathe in a little fresh air without the crowds typical of spring and summer.

Dallas Arboretum in Winter

Whale Tongue Agave

Not to mention, the Dallas Arboretum is one of the most scenic places in Dallas. While throngs of people drive in from all over the Metroplex (and state) to attend Dallas Blooms and Holiday at the Arboretum, my favorite time to attend is off-season. I prefer to visit when the garden is quiet, when the lake vistas are clear through bare branches.

Last weekend we took advantage of the amazing weather and spent the afternoon at the Dallas Arboretum. Trust me, even though the tulips aren’t yet up, there’s plenty to see.

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Hi! I'm Talya. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

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