Flowers and Water

Summer bloom in Dallas with a trickle of water is what is needed on a hot summer day in Dallas.

Main St Dallas

This Main St in Downtown Dallas. In the 60's this was the main area of commerce but through the 80's & 90's it fell into disrepair. It has started it's revival since new apartments and restaurants have begun to pop up along Main St.

Cuban Restaurant

Havana is a small Cuban Restaurant located in the gay friendly area of Cedar Springs. There are many small establishments in this area.

First Presbyterian Church

Located between the farmers market and downtown, the First Presbyterian Church is an icon of the area.

Painted Bridge

These over and under passes were given to local artists so that they could display their art to everyone. To be honest, I don't understand these drawings but I'm sure they have some symbolism.

Robert E Lee

Down near the Turtle Creek are of Dallas is Lee Park. This park encompasses a mansion used for parties and weddings as well as this statue of Robert E Lee.

Golf Anyone?

Hole #3 at Castle Hills Golf Club is a Par 5 that doglegs down the hill. It plays to 600 yards from the tips.

Do these look like Law Offices?

This is a picture of the Kincaid Law Office complex in Uptown Dallas. Who says lawyers are uptight?

Giant Flower

This giant metal sunflower flower is a nice decoration in Grapevine, TX.

Glass Box

This glass box sits on top of the water treatment plant in Dallas. I don't know what it does but it looks cool!!!

Skyline

This is a view of the downtown skyline from my townhome.

Bridge

A nice wooden bridge spans this lake in Highland Park.

Downtown Gardening

An interesting plant design is the backdrop to this downtown building. Interesting use of Green and White.

Hole in the Building

The 2nd most famous building in the Dallas skyline has to be this on with the hole in it. There must be some intriguing views from those corner offices!!!

Highland Park Gazebo

Just on part of a beautiful community, the HP gazebo is popular for taking wedding and family pictures.

Southlake City Hall

It looks like a scene out of "Back to the Future", but it is the city hall of Southlake, TX. It is part of a new town center complex that are becoming common across the country.

A restaurants table

We dined out at Jasper's restaurant in Plano yesterday and I thought that this flower with the salt and pepper shakers was a good visual.

The Best State Flag

By far the cleanest and best looking state flag in the union has to be from Texas. The Lone Star says it all!!!!

Old Texas Home

This Historical home sits in Grapevine, Texas and looks like a jewel box. I love those large front porches!!!

Vintage

Vintage hats at this downtown shop.

Downtown Church

The most prominent Catholic in downtown Dallas, this beauty sits on the NW side of town near the new opera house and the Nasher Sculpture Garden.

Mavs in the Finals

Ok, I know that this wasn't taken last night against the Heat but I need to give a little respect to the Mavericks. For the first time in team history they are playing for the championship and are leading the series 1-0. GO MAVS!!!!

Left Turn Only

These arrows showing which way to exit this parking garage have a nice contrast with the concrete in Downtown Dallas.

Old Time Grapevine Theatre

This theatre is located in Grapevine, TX and has an old time feel to it. The entire town tries to hold onto its roots of being a town from an older day.

Wire Horses

Horses have always been a part of Texas culture and these statues are a tribute to them.

Downtown Shops

A look at a row of stark stores in Downtown. I liked the way that the staircase looked above the store fronts.

Trolley Ride?

Old school trolleys ride up and down McKinney Ave in Uptown Dallas. On a good night you can take this trolley up and down the street to several bars.

Crescent Court

This is one section of the Crescent Court building in the fashionable uptown area of Dallas. This area has had a revival in the last 5 years.

Some People's Heaven

Ok ladies, this is a photo of the original Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas which still stands proud. Just like Saks in NY, Neiman Marcus has the old feel with all of the modern day amenities.

Old Bridge, for Dallas

One of the older bridges still in place here in Dallas, this one shows it's age proudly. 2 more years and we can celebrate it's 100 years.