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Patio - Traditional Patio

An illustration of a sizable, traditional backyard kitchen with a concrete patio and an addition to the roof

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Installed some brick steps for a customer in Denton, Texas.

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Vacation Planning Discover the Best Great Wolf Lodge Locations

Planning a family vacation can be both exciting and challenging, especially when trying to find a destination that offers fun for all ages. Great Wolf Lodge, with its variety of locations across North America, is an excellent choice for families looking to combine relaxation and adventure. This guide will help you discover the best Great Wolf Lodge locations, highlighting their unique features and amenities to help you choose the perfect destination for your next getaway.

Introduction to Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge is a chain of indoor water park resorts that provide an extensive vacation experience for families. Each lodge features expansive water parks, themed accommodations, diverse dining options, and a wide range of activities designed to entertain guests of all ages. With locations spread across the United States and Canada, there's likely a Great Wolf Lodge within driving distance of your home.

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, California

Just a stone's throw from Disneyland, the Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim offers a magical experience for families visiting Southern California. This location boasts a 105,000-square-foot indoor water park with numerous slides, a surf simulator, and an exclusive area for toddlers. Beyond the water park, guests can enjoy a bowling alley, arcade, and nightly story time by the Grand Lobby fireplace.

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine, Texas

Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, the Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine offers a unique blend of Texan hospitality and thrilling water adventures. The 80,000-square-foot indoor water park includes rides like the Howlin’ Tornado, a six-story funnel slide, and the Alberta Falls, a four-story tandem tube ride. The lodge offers the Northwoods Friends Show, a nightly interactive performance, and a Build-A-Bear Workshop for crafting custom souvenirs.

Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls, Ontario

One of the most scenic Great Wolf Lodge locations, the Niagara Falls lodge offers breathtaking views and a host of family-friendly activities. This location features a 100,000-square-foot indoor water park with 13 slides, a wave pool, and an outdoor area for warmer months. Kids can participate in PJ parties, crafts, and dance parties, while parents can relax at the Elements Spa Salon.

Dining Options

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 Enhance Your Home with Premium Fireplaces and Chimneys

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Moisespizanahardscapes Announces Premium Retaining Walls Service in Dallas TX

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Granite That Mesmerize your home

Each and every year, stone and tile trends change constantly in the architectural and design communities and can be difficult to keep up with. We at Contemporary Stone & Tile Design magazine wanted to get opinions from different architects and designers around the country to find out what they are seeing, and what they expect to see. Before getting into the trends they are seeing, let’s spend a little time getting to know those who are about to answer:

Lori Wiles— “I’m a true Midwesterner, born and raised in Missouri, now living in Iowa. Growing up, I spent lots of time in the working barns and classic farm houses in my rural area. My capable and creative mom gave me ample opportunity to draw, paint, sew and build things for fun. That led to a degree in interior design and a long career in the field. I’ve always been especially interested in interior architecture and how it impacts the people who use the spaces. My interior design firm specializes in planning new construction and re-modelling with the end user experience in mind.”

Ryan Thewes— “I grew up in Southern Indiana and graduated from Ball State University. After graduation, I was fortunate to get a job in Chicago, IL, working for a former Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice –

Don Erickson. The incredible experience of working for Don introduced me to the theories of Wright’s organic architecture which, amon

g many other things, focused on the use of natural materials and the creation of space. I expanded on my education of organic

architecture by also working for Robert Green, a former Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice in Atlanta, GA, and eventually an apprenticeship with Bart Prince in Albuquerque, NM. I am currently practicing out of Nashville, TN.”

Maxim Nasab— “I am the principal and founder of Apexx Architecture, a firm specializing in bridge architecture and recreational piers. Our firm is located in Tallahassee, FL. I am originally from Montréal, Canada. I got into architecture because it allowed me to pursue my love of science and technology, but also allowed my creativity to flourish. Architecture has the power to change cities for the better for generations. It is a profession that can truly make the world a better place and architects have the responsibility to ensure this through their designs.

I believe in designing for the people and the greater good rather than fame or recognition. I believe that great architecture is derived from honesty and transparency. Using local natural materials and allowing the structural system to express itself by integrating it within the design. Whenever I walked in buildings, and even today, I always tried to guess the materials that buildings were structurally supported by. It always made me a little sad when materials were not honest or true, or the structure was not evident. This is one reason why I went into bridge architecture. It is very hard to hide the structure of a bridge, and instead I always try to enhance its visibility, express its beauty and make it clear to the user as to how it is supported. Anyone should be able to walk in.”

Charmaine Wynter— “I am Jamaican Canadian, and an international multi-awarded interior designer with projects spanning the residential and hospitality sector. My natural design talent began to make its emergence in 1981, surprising family and friends, but it wasn’t until the late 1980s that I took it seriously and enrolled in an interior design program at a recognized college. I founded my design firm in Toronto, Canada in 1996; and later transitioned to the Dallas, TX, location in 2016, where it is now headquartered. Now many decades post-graduation, as principle designer, I jet back and forth to work projects of interest on both sides of the Canadian and U.S. boarders — infusing each with my signature distinctive luxurious living design aesthetics.”

Dawn D. Totty— “I started 25 years ago and it was fast and furious in New York. When I transitioned from there to the south, I was 1,000 miles away. I had to start from scratch. I had to reinvent myself. That was challenging.”

Trends with stone

One of the first things I discussed with each of our participants were the trends they were seeing with stone in particular. Over the years, the popularity of engineered stone has fluctuated, while natural stone seems to be extremely popular with some people rather than others. According to Wiles, she is seeing more people interested in using stone in their homes and offices than even a few years ago. “From my perspective, it’s become easier than ever to find the perfect material for any project with all of the stones available,” she said. “I particularly like the uniformly colored stones at the extremes of light and dark palettes. These make a great statement and give some confidence that a color palette can change through the years without having to change the large areas of stone.”

Wiles isn’t the only one that sees the popularity in natural stone. Thewes, Nasab and Wynter all agree with her. “What I have been seeing is a lot of natural materials, natural colors and natural tones,” said Nasab. “Limestone is really popular along with granites that have that limestone look. Minimalism and honesty in materials is coming back strong and will be here to stay for a while. Clients and users are craving that real feeling when they touch materials, which is why a lot of the companies are working hard to mimic that look and feel. Some of them are getting really close, too.”

Thewes is seeing a lot more requests for stone as the popularity of “Mid-Century Modern” design continues to rise. “I think part of this is because people still want modern design, but are turned off by the cold sterile nature of some of it,” he said. “The use of natural materials like wood and stone help soften the design yet allow us to keep a strong modern aesthetic. Linear stacked stone complements these types of projects perfectly by emphasizing the horizontal line and providing a defined texture that works well in opposition to smooth surfaces like wood, glass and drywall. Depending on the budget, we have had some pretty good success with engineered stone. However, for the more discerning client, it is tough to beat natural stone. While the wide range of colors are still often used and will never go out of style, we are seeing more of a request for darker colors. Almost black in some cases.”

Wynter is seeing popularity with quartz surfacing because of its look and durability. “Quartz is extremely popular with clients seeking a marble look, but the durability only provided by engineered stones,” said Wynter. “Stone is such a luxe material with its many faceted sheens and textures that there are trends within a trend. However, in general, I’m using more cool-toned hues with larger veining and fissure movement within the stone than a few years ago.”

Totty sees it not only with natural stone but also with quartz, because of how they look. “Patterns, movement and more color is making its way into the realm of interior design with the usage of quartz and marble being the forerunners,” said Totty. “Stone pigments that are currently trending are soft greens, grays and neutrals that are a wonderful complement to today’s interior design trends.”

When it comes to application of stone, according to Wynter, it is being more of the norm with her clients. “What’s great is that as the use of luxury stones are becoming more the norm, my clients are relaxing and spaces are more often taking on a casual luxe style,” said Wynter. “I’m using stone on the flooring, countertops and backsplashes, fireplace facades, accent walls and in outdoor living rooms.”

“While fireplaces continue to be the place that people think of using stone first, I like to incorporate stone in lots of areas in a home like kitchens and bathroom,” said Wiles. “In commercial settings, a stone wall or columns are a fairly easily constructed feature that suggests stability and permanence.  I’ll consider using it in any area that I think needs a great visual weight to help balance out the space.”

For Thewes, he is seeing the most common use for stone is in accent walls for both residential and commercial projects. “The ability to light the walls really accentuates the texture and draws attention to the feature,” said Thewes. “This is very effective in commercial projects where traditionally, more sterile and simple materials are used. The stone offers a good break from these materials while also providing a durable and maintenance-free surface.”

For Nasab, he is seeing stone used primarily for exterior paving, stairs and plazas. “It really enhances the site and gives it that extra touch of beauty, especially when it’s a natural stone,” he said.

Totty is utilizing marble and granite in big ways, such as installing it onto kitchen walls for a bold and elegant statement. “Kitchen larders, countertops, backsplashes and even floors are some of my favorite uses for granite, quartz and marble,” said Totty. “Both commercial and residential projects are now implementing stone surfaces to create a regal look with the benefit of durability.”

Tile Design Trends

When it comes to designing with tile, it seems that the material is a lot like stone, especially for Totty. “Floor-to-ceiling tiled walls in kitchens and bathrooms, and even laundry rooms, are very popular,” she said. “In many cases, the tile is the dominating focal point to a room’s decor.”

According to Nasab, whose area of expertise is not tile, he has noticed that tiles have continued to evolve and currently they are still hitting strong with mimicking the look of natural stone.

One thing that stands out to Thewes with tiles are the extremes they go to with size. “Tile size trends have continued to swing away from the standard 12- x 12-inch tile to either extreme,” said Thewes. “Either very small or very large, depending on the application. For our projects, we still focus on the more earthy and muted colors that are more simple and less busy. Black and white are timeless and can be adapted to any style or aesthetic so they are always popular.

“There has been a pretty significant rise in the popularly of the wood plank tiles that gives the look of a wood floor, but the durability of tile,” Thewes went onto say. “I tend to shy away from materials that pretend to be something they are not, but I have seen a quite a few of these fake wood products that are very well done.”

Wiles has also noticed the different types and feels of tile that are currently on the market. “I continue to be amazed at how many tile designs there are and excited about the tactile finishes they have now,” said Wiles. “We’re seeing our client’s willingness to use a variety of shapes like hexagons, octagons and circles increase. They’re now open to shapes that would have been unheard of just a few years ago. It also seems that tile manufacturers have become really in tune with current color palettes and color palette projections, which helps designers use their products more easily.”

“Tiles are dimensional and showing up in large formats,” said Wynter. “Pattern is back after a long rest so we are embracing lace, ethnic and graphic print on wall and floor tile. Keep your eyes peeled for hues of green and coral — especially this year.”

As far as applications go, according to Wiles, “Beautifully tiled bathrooms are the number one request from homeowners so we’re designing fully tiled showers, tub surrounds and backsplashes. The development of the really large-scaled and textural tiles that mimic other materials makes feature walls a big hit as well.”

Wynter said that tile will always be the strongest in commercial applications due to its durability and resilient nature, but it is making strong headway into the residential arena as the popularity for outdoor backyard oasis’ increase. Totty agrees with Wynter in the outdoor use of tile. “Outdoor kitchens are now showcasing tiled areas for durability, as well as aesthetics,” said Totty. “Tile is still the first choice for most home and commercial installations, in particular, shower walls and floors, laundry and mud rooms, as well as entryways for low maintenance and easy clean-up.”

“For tile, floors are still the main use,” said Thewes. “Occasionally, we will see an accent wall or something similar executed, but mainly floors and shower surrounds are most popular.”

Trends moving forward

Finally, we asked these architects and designers about the trends moving forward for both stone and tile.

Totty– “Tile with graphic, bold patterns and colors are quite favorable and are being used as statement makers in powder rooms, kitchen floors and laundry rooms to create that ‘wow’ factor in interior design. Granite and marble with movement are now used as art. Matching up patterned seams and placed vertically on walls in high-end hotel lobbies creates an amazing show stopping affect to any wall.”

Wynter— “Green is coming on strong as a trend color that has made it to classic status, so I predict we will see green marbles, green granites in all hues from glass to jade, as of green slates.”

Nasab— “I believe that natural colors will stay for a while, especially in stone. It is hard to beat natural stone, especially now that it has become much more affordable. What I am seeing in tile is black and whites coming back. That modern minimalistic design is coming back strong. There is no better material than stone in terms of natural beauty and bang for the buck. I would encourage designers and clients to find local quarries and start from there rather than hit the foreign stones right off the bat. It really is a beautiful thing to use materials that are locally sourced and they truly make the projects feel as if they belong in the site they are built on.”

Thewes— “Looking into the future, I don’t really see much of a change for tile other than possibly an increase in use due to its durability. It’s a battle between what the client desires more, warmth or durability. However, I do think that the use of stone will continue to rise as it provides both warmth and durability. As the quality of engineered stone improves, costs should go down and using stone in projects will no longer be a major drain on budgets. Durability and low maintenance are always important client requests and this material fits right in with that while also providing a major increase in quality and design. The addition of stone to any project increases its value and the perception of cost.”

Wiles— “I think we will continue to see natural and natural-looking hard surface materials in demand. These will be used in larger areas and combined with other materials that have more of an artisan vibe to create really durable, tactile and friendly environments. Tile and stone are really designer’s friend. Once you know how to best use them and have great craftspeople to install them, they can transform any space.”

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2 Awesome Reasons To Use Decorative Stone And Concrete

When it comes to making sure that the exterior of your home looks great, there are so many things that you can do. One specific feature of your home’s exterior is your floor work. One great choice for floor work outside your home is decorative stone and concrete. There are many reasons to use decorative stone and concrete.

2 Awesome Reasons To Use Decorative Stone And Concrete It Adds Personal Style To Your Home’s Exterior

One awesome reason to use decorative stone and concrete on the exterior of your home is to add a lot of personal style. It comes in a huge variety of designs, colors, shapes, styles, etc. This makes it easy for you to find exactly what you want for your stone or concrete, and it makes it possible for you to easily go along with the theme of the rest of your decor. This level of personal style helps you to enjoy the stone even more because you can get exactly what you want.

It Can Be Used Anywhere Outside

Another awesome reason to use decorative stone or concrete is because you can basically use it anywhere outside. It is perfect for using to create a patio, and it is great for decorative sidewalks. It is also excellent for using around a pool, to create a decorative fire pit or fireplace, to create a retaining wall, and so much more. It is also durable and properly treated, so that it can withstand a great deal of weathering. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for all of your decorative stone work outdoors.

To learn more reasons to use decorative stone and concrete, or to hire a professional to begin the installation process of your decorative stone today, visit us at Patio 360 Outdoors.

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Gorgeous countertops for any home or office

USA Granite Counter Top Fabricators gets you beautiful countertops made from high-quality materials, including granite and quartz products. Although our industry has changed over the years, some things about our granite fabricators in Dallas remain the same: the quality of our craftsmanship, our attention to detail, and our care for customers.

Some installers require the removal of your existing countertop for a smooth installation. Our team will remove bits of plaster from the wall and avoid damaging your cabinets and walls while we’re at it. Once we’ve cleared your walls, we then lay slabs of stones on the bare countertops. We use epoxy to cement your stone’s seams, securing it for long-term use. The sturdiness and levelness of the installed countertops will be evaluated by our team, making sure that it will last for a long period of time.

We offer custom stone fabrication and installation of kitchen countertop with the highest level of customer service. Our goal is to deliver quality projects in a timely manner to our residential and commercial customers. Our granite selection comes in an array of vivid natural colors and provides a non-porous surface making it the ideal material for countertops.

Your outdoor kitchen will look wonderful with a new granite countertop that perfectly complements your home and has durability, hardness and strength into relaxation mode in an aesthetically pleasing haven. Granite provides a durable surface while adding natural beauty to your jacuzzi or spa. We are proud to use only the most pristine stone to craft your countertops. Our products look better, last longer and accommodate your daily life more effectively than any other option in Dallas.

Kitchen Sinks are available to blend wonderfully with your new granite countertop. Our sinks are manufactured from premium heavy 18-gauge type 304 stainless steel offering high luster, durability, hardness and strength. Add warmth to your home with a gorgeous fireplace. Our granite fabricator specialists will work with you on your project from start to finish.

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Cliffside Lakehouse, Lake Travis Austin

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Cliffside Lakehouse on Lake Travis

Nov 17, 2021

Design: LaRue Architects

Location: Lake Travis, Austin, Texas, USA

Cliffside Lakehouse

A Cliffside Lakehouse on Austin’s Pristine Lake Travis: The homeowners, retired professionals, purchased the original lake front cabin on Austin’s pristine Lake Travis in 1997. They enjoyed the home as a weekend family retreat for 25 years. Upon retiring they decided to make it their forever home as the stunning views, lot size, and lake front property could not be beat.

Architect James LaRue, LaRue Architects set out to design and build their dream home. The lot fronts Lake Travis, a serene setting. LaRue perched the home on a 150 foot steep grade that runs strait up from the shoreline for the optimal views and direct access to the lake. Construction began in 2018 and took two and a half years to complete.

The rustic 1.8 acres site is fronted by three heritage oak and cedar trees the homeowners wanted saved. Native wild flowers, sprawling flower and vegetable gardens, and a pergola draped in grapevines makes the entrance to this modern home warm and welcoming.

The new build is a 6,000 SF Hill Country contemporary with long low buildings that align the bluff overlooking Lake Travis with a western view. “Our concept was to develop a long, one room deep plan wrapping the infinity pool with views from every room of the house,” says James LaRue, LaRue Architects. “We incorporated wall to wall windows throughout so every room has a connection to the lake views, pool, courtyards, and outdoor living spaces.”

Some constraints the build and design team had to consider were the harsh western sun and the home’s proximity to the edge of the cliff, with the foundation needing special accommodations. Materials were used to endure the lake front elements like slab on grade, wood frame construction with stone, stucco, and metal panels and a metal roof. A ‘floating’ clad metal box – housing the upstairs bedrooms, is juxtaposed over the outdoor living area.

Outdoor living is a prime factor in the design. A negative edge pool with spa overlooks the lake. The area is flanked with native landscaping that incorporates large raised garden beds and a steel arbor for cozy seating. The expansive covered outdoor living spaces has pocketed sliding glass doors that open to the interior allowing the lakeside breezes to sweep through the home. Heaters, fans and retractable screens were essential to the design – making that beautiful outdoor living space available for year-long use.

An existing tram transports residents down to the lake, so the design team made it a point to have it function from the side yard which features an outdoor kitchen, firepit, and living area.

Cliffside Lakehouse in Austin, Texas – Building Information

Architecture: James LaRue, LaRue Architects

Interior Design: LaRue Architects and Karen Greiner Interiors Builder: Ford Strei Builders Landscape Architect: Sitio Design, Curt Arnette

Artist credits: Owner’s suite: Gregory Deane Fireplace: Butterflies, Shanny Lott (Austin, TX)

Photography: Dror Baldinger

Cliffside Lakehouse, Lake Travis, Austin images/information received 171121

Location: Austin, Texas, United States of America

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Rebuilt a mailbox with lights in Denton, Texas for a customer.

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Dia de los Muertos [GROUP]

Dia de los Muertos

A few years ago, my wife, Mandy, and I got away for a short trip to San Antonio and stayed at what has become one of our favorite hotels anywhere in the world. Without naming this place, it is relatively new and was at one time an abandoned (yet historic) brewery that legend has it was also haunted. Incredible mixture of industrial with modern and Texas Hill Country and a touch of Hispanic flair, it just has one of the coolest vibes of any hotel we have ever stayed at. Many of the rooms have a private enclosed terrace with a small fireplace on it overlooking either downtown or the Riverwalk. The entire area around this hotel has several outstanding shops and restaurants and always seems to have some sort of festival that just creates an intoxicating energy. On this specific trip, the hotel and the surrounding area are celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead as we refer to it in the States. The hotel is decorated in tens of thousands of mums with hundreds of candles lighting the lobby area, the main bar and the restaurant. The plaza is filled with dozens of ofrenda’s, each also covered in mums of yellow and orange and lit by dozens of candles. One area next to the hotel has about 75 large lanterns hanging down, each containing several candles that just created an environment that was almost magical. The smell of cloves and cinnamon permeated the air and with the temperature in the low 60’s it made for the perfect fall evening.

Having been at the hotel for a few days, we had come to recognize several other couples that were staying there and would say hello to each other as we came into contact. On this night we had started conversations with a few of them at different points as we were all walking around taking in the atmosphere. Mandy and I decided we wanted to have a glass of wine or two before we headed to our room, so we walked to the main bar at the hotel, which was hosting their own adult Dia de los Muertos party. They had face painting and sugar skull masks available for any guest that wanted to participate. We politely accepted two of the sugar skull masks and made our way into the bar. We saw three of the other couples we had talked to over the past hour or so that were sitting around a coffee table with two large couches. They waived us over and invited us to join them, so we settled in, ordered a bottle of wine and joined the conversation about how great the ambiance was.

The night flew by, and we spent the next two hours enjoying the multiple conversations with the three other couples. Two of the couples had traveled together from Nashville, while the other couple was from Dallas. Since this was a hotel bar, last call came around 11:30 and the couple from Dallas commented how we all needed to find another bar close by and continue our evening. One of the couples from Nashville said they had the Presidential suite, which was essentially its own multi room penthouse with a wrap around rooftop deck overlooking the plaza and the Riverwalk. They said it was decorated for Dis de los Muertos by the hotel and suggested it would be a shame not to let everyone enjoy the view. We ask the bartender to send a couple more bottles of wine up to the Presidential suite and then we all made our way to the private elevator to whisk us away to the penthouse.

The suite was truly amazing, with a covered rooftop outdoor sitting area with a large, stone fireplace and separate dining for 10 people. The hotel had placed around 25 lanterns hanging down, each lit with candles similar to what was in the plaza below. The staff had made sure the outdoor fireplace was lit, which just added to the ambiance. There is a long dining table inside that also has seating for 10, with marigolds running the length of the table mixed with additional lanterns. The living area had two couches, three chairs and a grand piano. The couple who was staying in the suite had split up, so the husband was giving the guys a tour while the wife was giving the other women a tour. Room service had arrived and had opened two bottles of wine and had poured everyone a glass sitting on a table on the rooftop terrace.

We all made it back to the terrace, sat down under the soft glow of the lanterns, raised our glasses to toast our hosts for having all of us up to their suite. Another hour quickly disappears, and we realize we are out of wine. I offer to have a couple more bottles brought up on me unless the suite has a hidden bar in addition to everything else that is there. The couple staying there laughs and says that suite has several surprises for “Day of the Dead” including black lighting on the terrace and the living/dining areas brought in for the occasion. Not fully understanding why and certainly curious, I ask our host what the black lighting represented?

The husband laughed, said he had no idea, but the concierge also left a basket of glow in the dark markers and body paint that they said could be used as part of their “magical week” at the hotel. I think at this point everyone had more than enough wine to lose some inhibitions, so the wives all look at each other and ask why are we sitting here and not having fun with that? At that point the wife staying in the suite gets up and walks into the living room to get the basket of body paint while the husband gets up and flips a switch on the wall that turns on the blacklights. Everyone sits back down, and the wife smiles and says, “I don’t want to speak for any of you, but I have never used these so any ideas from anyone who has?” The couple from Dallas excitingly jumps in and says they have done this at several parties and raved about how much fun it was. They suggested we all write down different paintings, pictures or even historic landmarks and put them into a glass. Each couple would draw a suggestion and draw one of them and see if the other couples could guess. The couple that had the best attempt at human body art would be the winner. One of the husband’s asked what the prize was for winning at which point his wife leaned onto him and said, “why me of course.” The host laughed and said he can’t argue with that but also suggested the winning couple should have dinner covered the next evening by the other three couples. We all agreed and went to work writing down our ideas and placing them in an empty wine glass.

The husbands would be the first living canvas’s and so each wife pulled out a slip of paper to learn what their project would be. Everyone places their Sugar Skull masks on to be as true to the spirit of the day as possible. My wife laughs when she reads her slip of paper and looks at me and says she has no idea how to draw this so no judgments. The host wife also says she has trouble drawing so suggests that they work in teams. Everyone eagerly agrees at this and decides to set a time limit of 10 minutes per painting. Given how much additional light is on the terrace, we decide to move into the living area where the black light is essentially the only light in the space, The woman from Dallas tells the guys to take their shirts off and get comfortable. We all do as instructed and each of us grabs a pillow and lies down either on a couch or on the floor. The wife’s’ partner up, grab their paint and pens, quietly discuss their game plan, and then start on their respective masterpieces. One of the benefits of blacklight is that it makes one body relatively hard to see other than the shape. It does add a nice level of comfort for anyone that is not overly confident about their body. The wives are laughing, alternating between drinking wine and painting. The guys are bantering back and forth about getting the attention of multiple women at the same time. Ten minutes ends and the wife’s switch up as partners and settle in to work on the other husbands.

I have to admit this was a new experience and it was both erotic and strangely relaxing all at the same time. Having my wife and essentially a stranger painting on my chest for 10 minutes also was causing every nerve in my body to become extremely aroused. Watching my wife and another woman we just met drawing and touching her husband was also incredibly sensual. Our wives finish their masterpiece and then step back to admire their work. At this point I am dying to grab paint and start my own masterpiece, so I look at the guys and say, “I think the women have had enough fun and it’s our turn now.” One of the husbands grabs a wine bottle, fills up our glasses, raises his up and says, “a toast gentlemen - to creating our own Mona Lisa’s.” We laugh, then I suggest that we should have the women lie on the table as it is certainly long and wide enough for all four of them to lay on it. The husbands agree and then the host husband looks at his wife and says “I can’t speak for the other husbands but for my work of art I need everything off other than your thong. The rest of the husbands immediately chime in in agreement and thankfully our wives have had enough to drink and didn’t argue. Watching my wife and three other women, all very attractive in their own unique ways, stripping down feels like its own fantasy unto itself.

The black lights really do make it hard to distinguish much in terms of details, so it really is like watching the silhouettes of these woman in the nude. Truthfully it made this even more erotic, only to be outdone by watching each of them lay down on the table. We partner up as husbands, grab our paint and get to work. I joined one of the husbands from Nashville, and we quickly decided neither of us cared about what we were drawing. I wish I could remember the music playing in the background, might have been Keb Mo, but certainly a mixture of blues and jazz that was upbeat enough that it fit the mood perfectly. Everyone was engaged in some level of conversations, mostly I think to keep the mood fun and light hearted. We leaned over his wife and began our own masterpiece, each of us trying to somewhat duplicate the decorations on the various Sugar Skull’s we see around us. He started on her thigh while I started on her other leg on her calf area. My wife was on the table next to the woman I was painting on, waiting her turn and watching me as I focused on the blonde, Southern Belle. She already seemed to be enjoying her husband’s slow paint brush strokes up and down her thigh given the Suttle moans she was making.

As I am starting to run out of room to paint, the husband looks over and me and says “okay, time to switch places.” He and I move around so that he is now working on her other lower leg, and I am painting on her upper thigh, trying to duplicate what artwork was already done. I start slowly brushing up from her knee up her inner thigh in slow, curvy strokes. Every time I would get close to her womanhood, she would make another subtle moan of approval. Still not 100% certain what I can say or do at this point, I look over at my artistic partner and say, “I truly appreciate you letting me paint on such a stunning and beautiful canvas.” Expecting a response from him, his wife instead lifts her head up and says “I could lay here all night and let you all do this. I am in heaven right now.” I look back at her and trying to project as much of a smile in my voice as I can (given I am wearing a mask) I reply “wow – normally takes way more than this for me to hear a comment like that.” She puts her head down, lets out a sigh and replies “Notice I did not say you two were done.” Her husband reaches over and pats me on my back and says, “clearly the girls have more plans for us.” We continue our painting, moving up onto her stomach and trying to spend time on each of her breast. With each passing minute our current muse is breathing heavier and heavier, which is a new type of erotic to experience. I think the guy’s lost track of time and as we were collectively finishing our painting projects, we realize we spent about 30 minutes on the first two wives.

I was trying to make constant eye contact with my wife, given I can’t see her smile to know what she is feeling. Normally I can tell by the way she lightly bites her bottom lip or the slight opening of her mouth as she breathes if she is getting turned on by a situation. I was just about to ask her if she was ready when the wife, I was painting on gently reaches her hand over and lightly touches the back of her hand across my wife’s breast and tells her “Okay beautiful – I think it’s time you got some attention.” My wife lets out a devilish “mmmm” and says, “I thought my time would ever get here.” We switch up partners, so I am now working with the other husband from Nashville, and we get to work painting on my wife. We start the same way, with me working on my wife’s upper right leg while my counterpart was working on her lower left leg. Having been married for 20 years at this point, I know how to get my wife worked up while being Suttle. I make sure as I am paining her thigh that I am also slowly squeezing different parts of her inner thigh while occasionally brushing my hand across what is now her moistness. I can tell by the way her legs are alternating between tensing up and relaxing that she is truly enjoying herself. I announce, “time to switch” and my partner begins to work on her other thigh while I go to work painting on her lower leg.

The time comes to begin working on my wife’s upper body, and I suggest he start on one side, and I will start on the other. I am trying to make sure that anytime the other husband is painting on her stomach that I am working on her breast, moving to her stomach whenever his brush strokes would glide up over her other breast. I wanted her to feel the constant touch all over her as I thought that would drive her sensuality to new heights. Listening to my wife’s breathing, I can tell this is exactly what is happening. It was hard not to get lost in the moment but finally our art pursuit was finished, and it was time to step back and admire the living portrait in front of us. All the husbands stepped back to admire the scene on the table when the husband from Dallas said, “I don’t know about you fellows, but I don’t think anyone lost in this competition.” We all laughed, and I suggested that the winners should be our hosts for setting the scene for this evening. Everyone eagerly agreed and our host wife sat up on the table and suggested we all migrate back to the living room and open the last 2 bottles of wine.

We each helped our wives up from the table and then our host husband said “Ladies First” which prompted a laughter from everyone. His wife hugged him and said “we all know you just want to check us out” at which point all the husbands almost in unison said absolutely. The wives lined up in a row, their front sides glowing form the body paint, then turned around to walk into the living room. Each of them was wearing a thong that was glowing in the blacklight, helping to outline the curves of each woman’s ass as they each made sure to walk slowly and seductively to the living area. Given how nice of an evening it was, the host suggested we sit on the terrace with the fireplace. The terrace and suite are higher than the rest of the hotel and centered in the middle of the property, so it actually offers a lot of privacy. The hotel has several throw blankets by the doors leading outside so the wives each grab a blanket and sit down by the fireplace. The husbands refill everyone’s wine glasses and then sit down next to each of their wives. The wives snuggle up to their husbands, wrapped up in the blankets, masks gone, and everyone raises a glass to toast the evening.

The couple from Dallas asks what everyone thought about the body painting. Everyone chimed in with their comments, ranging from what a cool. new experience that was to how exhilarating and erotic they felt. The guys all agreed how incredibly sexy all the wives looked and how we each had to focus on what we were doing to not ravage the women then and there. It is at this point that my wife nuzzles in, kisses me a couple of times on my neck, then asks how hard did I have to focus? I looked at her and said that watching her and everything that was going on made everything hard. My wife slides her hand down to my crotch, which is covered by the blanket, devilishly smiling at me checking to see if I am still erect. Almost on cue my erection is back in full force at which point she lets out a slight moan, reaches up to kiss me, then whispers in my ear that she needs to fuck me now and it’s time to get her back to our room. I look around and realize there is a lot of touching going on under the blankets for each couple, lovers whispering to each other or slowly kissing each other. Up until this point, I had my wine glass in my right hand while I had my left hand under the blanket resting on my wife’s ass since she is curled up next to me. I move my glass to my left hand, slide my right hand down under the blanket and run it across the front of her womanhood. She moans and to my delight she is incredibly wet. We make deep eye contact and I say it’s definitely time to get you back to our room.

Just as I was about to get up and politely say goodnight to everyone, the host wife looks at her husband and says, “I can’t take it anymore” and immediately unzips her husband’s pants and readjusts to take him in her mouth. Her husband leans his head back and moans in delight as his wife is almost frantically working on his shaft. I glance around the room to see the reaction of the other couples, which no one seems to be phased. Everyone is watching our host couple taking her husband’s cock in and out of her mouth while still touching and fondling their own spouse. The wife of the other couple from Nashville slides on top of her husband’s lap, letting her blanket slide down so that her body is now exposed. Mandy and I are both watching her husband slide his hands down around her hips and onto her ass as she is grinding in a circular motion on him. We look over at the couple from Dallas, who is also intently watching the other two couples and clearly getting aroused from everything. The wife stands up, turns around and then sits down on her husband’s lap to give him a lap dance. She leans her head back so that her husband can whisper into her ear, his hands sliding down across her breasts and down onto her thighs with on hand sliding under the front of her thong moving into a circular motion.

Mandy turns back to kiss me and after about a minute I slowly kiss her on her neck up to her ear and whisper I think I would be fun to stay if you are good with that? She looks at me with agreement then kisses me deeply for another minute. I am a little obsessed with oral sex on my wife, so the thought of doing this in this setting is a huge turn on to me. I slide down off the couch onto the floor and position Mandy so her legs on either side of me. I pull her thong to one side and move in, licking up her wetness onto her clit. She lets out a fairly audible “Oh my God” that just blended in with the chorus of moaning and talking occurring with the other three couples. I slide both my hands up to grab her ass while I am running my tongue in and out of her womanhood, moving up to circling around her clit. I slide one of my hands from her ass so I can move a finger inside of her and massage her G-spot at the same time. Just as I her the host husband tell his wife he is about to cum, Mandy slides her hands down around my head and I hear her breathlessly say “fuck baby I’m about to cum. Please don’t stop.” Within seconds I feel her body tense up, her hands drop from my face to grip the couch and I feel her release onto me.

I keep working on her for another minute, which at that point she is usually too sensitive for me to keep going. I slowly kiss her stomach on my way up to her neck, then cuddle up next to her to look around the room and survey what this voyeurs delight has served up. Our host couple has repositioned, the husband now lying down on the couch and his wife is straddling his face, his hands firmly on her hips helping guide her wetness so he can easily taste all of her. The other Nashville couple is clearly fucking each other, as her thong is pulled to the side, her hands on the back of the loveseat, pushing down for leverage with every stroke on his cock. The Dallas couple has moved so that the wife is on her knees in the chair, her hands holding onto the top while her husband is behind thrusting in and out of her.

I whisper to Mandy I need in her now, to which she looks at me and asks me how do I want to take her? I move so I am sitting on the couch and tell her to stand up, turn around and put me in you so I can watch your ass bounce on me while also watching the other couples in the room. Mandy gives me her devilish “mmmm” in agreement, gets up, turns around, pulls her thong to the side and slowly sits down on my lap. I have already unzipped and dropped my pants so I can feel her skin next to mine. She sits down on me between my legs, sliding her hand underneath so she can hold my erection against her wetness while she slowly slides her ass up and down me. After about a minute, she stops so she can position my erection and slides me inside of her.

Mandy leans forward and starts bouncing up and down on my manhood, my hands desperately trying to grab her ass and control her thrusting. I have always loved both the feel of this as well as watching her in this position, Having the ability to move my eyes from her ass riding me to watching three other couples each having sex is insanely erotic. Listening to the sounds of everything, from Mandy’s skin on mine, to the slapping of skin from the couple having Doggie style sex across from us to the moans and grunts of the other couples having sex next to us, is almost mind blowing. I ask Mandy to slow down, pull her back next to me so I can kiss her neck and softly talk in her ear. I ask if she is watching the other couples and she gazes deeply at my eyes and says yes. I ask her if she is enjoying it and she turns her head to passionately kiss me for about 30 seconds, then resumes her deep gaze and asks me “can’t you tell?” Knowing she is as turned on by all of this as I am has me close to the edge but I don’t want to the first husband out of the game. Thankfully I hear the husband from Dallas telling his wife he is about to cum all over her ass. Both Mandy and I want to watch this and within seconds he says he is cuming and then pulls out seemingly halfway and covers his wife’s ass in his ecstasy.

I whisper into Mandy’s ear to ask her where she wants me to cum? She leans back, nibbles on my ear and then says, “I really want to feel you all over my ass.” I lean Mandy forward and she resumes riding me, her intensity picking up with every movement. I slide my hands around her hips, squeezing tightly with one hand while lightly spanking her on the other side. Probably within a few minutes I am ready to shower her, so I tell her I am about to cum. She looks back and says “only on my ass” so I pull out and place my erection between her ass cheeks. Mandy reaches her hand back so she can keep me firmly between her ass as she continues to slide up and down on me. As I feel myself releasing all over her, I squeeze her ass cheeks, so she is tight around my cock. I am cuming all up and down her ass now at this point, my body being completely taken over by the sensations of everything. Mandy leans back onto me so she can kiss me. We get lost kissing each other for the next few minutes until we remember we are not alone in the room. We laugh as we remember this and look around the room. All the other couples are in their own stages of after sex ecstasy and everyone is alternating between smiling at their spouse while also smiling with approval at the other couples in the room.

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2536 Marina Dr Grand Prairie Texas 75054

2536 Marina Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75054 Fully updated one story home close to Joe Pool Lake for the lake life, while centrally located to Dallas and Fort Worth. Open floor plan with flex space could be used as office. Floor to ceiling stone fireplace great for entertaining! Exotic granite throughout kitchen and bathrooms, with new SS appliances in kitchen. Spacious master bedroom with double sink and garden tub in master bath w/ barn door entry. Covered and open patios great for spending time outdoors. Enjoy boating, swimming, fishing with Joe Pool Lake less than 5 minutes away. Family-friendly community with amenities including pools, fitness center, covered playgrounds, and jogging-biking trails. In highly sought-after Mansfield ISD. Won’t last long!Further details on our Featured Properties section. Watch virtual tour here: Toggle on the map below to see route that works for you: Read the full article

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6828 Aberdeen Avenue Dallas, TX

Incredible Preston Hollow new build by Armstrong Residential Transformations. Amazing elevations with floor to ceiling windows allow the natural light & bring the outdoors in. The finest materials camila natural stone, glass mosaic tile, quartz, penny round feature tile, Breathtaking Custom Gas 24 foot tall double sided fireplace & custom cable system staircase and loft, Guest, study & Master Suite on main floor, separate vanities and dual entry shower with quartz. Recreation room & 3 bdrms up with private baths. Interior & exterior cameras, low maintenance private backyard perfect for relaxing & outdoor living. 3 car garage. This home has its very own website for warranty requests and home owners guide.

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Mystery seller lists ‘exceptional’ estate—furnished—in Buckhead’s Tuxedo Park for $9M

The hand-cut stone and limestone exterior of 421 Blackland Road. | Photography: Ilya Zobanov/Gold Lens Media

Furnishings include pieces by Roberto Cavalli and Christopher Guy 

This 2010 custom estate on Blackland Road in Tuxedo Park has a history of celebrity intrigue and offers a true intown escape—and in a rare move for Atlanta, its top-shelf furnishings come with.

With seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms in 15,200 square feet, this palatial home includes a two-level living room, home theater, fitness center, sauna, and wine cellar. Throughout, design details range from wide-plank walnut flooring and mahogany doors and windows to 11-foot ceilings.

It’s a stylish blend, overall, of contemporary and classic, with a museum’s worth of fine art.

Inside the master bathroom, for example, potential homeowners could enjoy heated floors, a steam shower, and a private door to the study (who doesn’t want that?)

Some furnishings included with the sale hail from such designer collections as Roberto Cavalli and Christopher Guy. It’s not clear if that Storm Trooper helmet or the wine collection also come with, but they’d be strong bonuses.

Outside, entertaining will be a breeze thanks to the covered outdoor Viking kitchen, seating area, and fireplace, not to mention the swimming pool, spa, and large terrace.

The two-level living room offers ample space for relaxing.

According to listing agent Debra Johnston of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, the current owner, who purchased the home for $7.15 million in 2017, loves it but travels extensively, and the space is more than needed right now, thus the desire to sell.

Johnston wouldn’t disclose who the seller is, and it’s listed under an LLC in property records.

If it all looks familiar, this property made headlines when it was coveted a few years ago by Justin Bieber, as he scoured Atlanta for a home from which to launch his post-teens comeback. (The Biebs ultimately rented Dallas Austin’s futuristic pad in Sandy Springs.)

This time around, the owner has listed the home for $9 million—notably less than when it was first posted for sale in January 2018 for $12.5 million.

In February 2018, it was listed again, first for $10.5 and then for $9.5 million. It was removed in August 2018 and took a one-year hiatus before reappearing on the market once more.

It’s unknown if those previous listings included a furnished home, so perhaps this could be the right incentive to land a solid big-bucks offer.

The dining room is flooded with natural light.

The expansive kitchen includes a large island and stainless steel appliances.

A cozy den for relaxing with family—or the entourage.

The master bedroom has plenty of room for activities.

The master bathroom with heated floors and a steam shower.

The downstairs hallway with movie collectibles.

An extensive wine cellar.

An upscale home theater with audio by McIntosh.

The outdoor kitchen and seating area.

The expansive swimming pool terrace with a waterfall edge.

source https://atlanta.curbed.com/2019/9/23/20879173/altanta-buckhead-tuxedo-park-home-for-sale

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A Whole New Exterior with Classico Limewash https://ift.tt/2Tp1lFg

Holly Lauritzen from Our Faux Farmhouse loves anything and everything to do with farmhouse style. As they’ve been working through the years on DIY projects around the home to curate the perfect, modern-day farmhouse, they realized there was one major yet simple tweak that could make a impactful change to their home: the exterior color. Holly partnered up with The Home Depot to fulfill her visions. Read the blog to find out how you could achieve the same!

A Whole New Exterior with Classico Limewash

Here is a before photo of our home, which was a very neutral, traditional, brown brick home. This is very representative of the homes here in Texas. But it wasn’t representative of us and our personal style. That farmhouse look we love and work so hard to achieve. We were definitely ready for a change in a more modern direction.

Our First Project Using RomaBio Classico Limewash

We knew we loved the look of limewashed brick (and the fact that it gives you a freshly painted look, while allowing you to keep the warmth of brick) but wanted to try it inside our home first, before committing to the entire exterior of our home.  We have a brick surround on our fireplace (that is the same brick as outside) so it was the perfect place for a “trial run”.

Upon first use of the Classico Limewash (in color Avorio White by Romabio Paints) we knew we had found a quality limewash that was not only masonry-safe, but safe to use inside.  Romabio’s Classico Limewash is different than other paints. It’s mineral-based and made with Italian slaked-lime, and toxin free. We also instantly fell in love with how forgiving this product was. You have up to 5 days to wash it off if you change your mind.  But that wasn’t necessary for us because we LOVED it and couldn’t wait to do this to the outside of our home!

Picking the Right Color for Your Home

We can’t express enough the importance of color swatching on your own brick before selecting the color for your entire home. We knew we wanted a warm white so we swatched 3 of Romabio’s most popular whites (from left to right–Bianco, Avorio, and Cristallo) and let those sit on our exterior for a few days before selecting and washing them off.

Ultimately, we chose Avorio White due to it’s warm, rich tones. We felt this would compliment the new siding and trim colors we chose as well.

Application Day

Applying Classico Limewash can be a DIY project if you have a one story home, or small masonry area, or Romabio can help you locate a PRO in your area who is familiar with this unique product and the artistic antiquing process. We worked with the Service First Painting team out of Dallas, who had several years of experience applying this particular product to the exterior of homes.

Classico Limewash calcifies to the brick or stone and becomes like the rock, just as hard, allowing moisture to evaporate and working naturally with the surface. It doesn’t peel, chip, or flake off or lose its color depth and essence. It will continue to patina based on the weather elements, and you can repaint or touch it up when you want.

Siding and Trim Colors 

We wanted the trim and garage doors to really POP against the new white brick color so we went with a dark gray custom color by Behr. We selected paint from their Marquee line, which offers superior coverage, fade resistance, and flexibility—which is great for standing up to the elements. If you’d like to get this same trim color just give your friendly Home Depot paint expert these numbers:

For our siding color (which is on the sides and back of the house) we went with a light, neutral gray to compliment the warm white brick and dark gray trim

If you’d like this custom light gray color, show your Home Depot paint expert these numbers:

A Whole New Home

We can’t believe that this is our home now! We couldn’t love it more! It’s no longer a boring brown brick, but instead a polished Modern (faux) Farmhouse reflecting our unique, modern style within.  Our favorite part is the little bits of brick peeking through, providing that warmth and character we were hoping to achieve with Classico Limewash by Romabio Paints.

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Holly Lauritzen

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Stone tree circles done for a Corinth, Texas customer.

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