Bright and Beautiful

Designer Mary Beth Wagner sheds light on a Tudor Revival-style house in the Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas.

CATHY STILL MCGOWIN

When change happens, it can be comforting to hold on to familiarity. Such was the case for Tavenner and Sean Roberts. After an unexpected career offer, the couple relocated their family to Dallas, leaving behind friends and their century-old Colonial in the coastal town of Rye, New York. Starting fresh, the Roberts sought a place that would embody their sentiments of home—something with old-house appeal in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. A Tudor Revival-style home, built in the mid 1990s and located in Highland Park, caught their eye. “Even though it wasn’t that old, it had the character of a historic house, and we loved the similar feel of the community,” Tavenner says. “Everything is connected by sidewalks. You could walk for miles.” While the Roberts were quick to appreciate the location…

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Flower (Digital) - 1 Issue, September/October 2024

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