TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
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From the sunroom, you can easily move out to a completely renovated deck and large backyard. White has divided the expansive yard into multiple distinct areas. The large deck is the perfect place to gather. Here, he can share laughter with friends, watch the big game, or host a dinner party. Beyond the deck, White used flagstone to create a fire pit and sitting area perfect for unwinding and sipping whiskey after a long day. “My corner of Lakeview Drive is off the beaten path of the busier Lakeridge route. Several of my neighbors enjoy working in their yards or walking their dogs.” White continued, “Once I even floated across on my kayak [to say hi] to neighbors out on their deck.”
White has enjoyed coming home to Texarkana and working in the family business. He is also proud to have given new life to this beautiful space. He has intentionally sought rich community experiences and focused on shopping locally throughout the entire project. He purchased furniture from J. Brown for the Home and Merchant House and art from local talent. One of his favorite pieces is a large canvas of a woman’s face that he used as a statement piece in the dining room. White recounted, “I really wanted to buy local, so right after I moved here I was at a gallery hop. When I went to Joel Wright’s shop, I saw this piece and was captivated. I’m so proud to support our talented local artists.” Truly a transformation, White designed the house to fit him both now and in the future, but as life sometimes does, he has a new, even more exciting future as he and his fiancée will marry this fall. Part of their story together will lead White out of Texarkana, at least for now, which means someone else will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful views of this Lakeridge gem soon. “I’d put a sunset view from my backyard, overlooking the water, against any other in town,” White said. “It’s breathtaking.”
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2023 HOME EDITION
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