It was love at first sight for Chris Epp when, 22 years ago, he first visited his wife’s, Mairin Epp, hometown in Wilton, Connecticut. A seventh-generation Texan, Chris was in awe of the classic simplicity of the Saltbox-style colonial homes, including Mairin’s own childhood home. With the help of architect Clint Garwood, they built a 3,000-square-foot home that is a …

With more than 30 years of experience in the interior design industry, Austin-based Bambi A’Lynn Interior Design focuses on the residential market, helping homeowners turn their dwellings into their sanctuaries. Whether scouring Round Top for the perfect antique to complete a space, or visiting the Dallas showrooms with clients to locate the best fabric or wall covering, Bratton’s approach is …

When Bambi and David Bratton began the search for their first home together, the property they chose held a small bungalow, built in 1938, framed by a white picket fence. At 640 square feet, they had a vision that one day this would become the office for their growing businesses, Bambi A’Lynn Interior Design and Watermark Homes by David Bratton. …