Gretchen Eichenberg

Oklahoma Magazine •

Tulsa's Grand Manor

Tucked behind the gates of Tulsa’s coveted Trees addition, this storied estate on Columbia Circle stands as one of the city’s finest examples of timeless architecture and enduring craftsmanship. Designed in 1940 by celebrated architect John Duncan Forsyth for the prominent Howard Whitehill family, the stone-and-frame residence remains a landmark of elegance more than eight decades later. “With its stone construction and slate roof, this home really is over the top stunning,” says Peter Walter...
Oklahoma Magazine •

Storybook Luxury Comes Alive

A true showstopper, this Disney-inspired home, recently featured on the Tulsa Parade of Homes tour, is more than a residence, it’s an experience. Spanning more than 11,000 square feet, the custom build blends high-end luxury with immersive, storybook design where nearly every space has its own personality. “The owner told me from the start of the project that because she is a multifaceted person, she wanted to build a home that reflects all those layers of her personality,” says Tulsa homebui...
Oklahoma Magazine •

Shaped by the Siite

Tucked into one of Midtown Tulsa’s most desirable neighborhoods, this strikingly modern home is as much about its surroundings as it is its architecture. Perched within a dramatically terraced, tree-filled lot that slopes toward a creek, the residence was designed to feel both expansive and connected to nature. The project began as a teardown. After early consultations, architect Richard Winn, builder David Trebilcock and the homeowners determined the exi...
Wacoan® | Waco’s Magazine™ •

The Art of the Front Porch

In an age of communities where neighbors often remain strangers, seasoned homebuilder Steve Sorrells is quietly reviving a lost art: the front porch. Designed not just as an architectural detail but as an invitation, Sorrells believes homes with porches on the street side — where conversations linger, children ride bikes until dusk and people know each others’ names, not just house numbers — bring back a sense of belonging that once defined American neighborhoods.
Wacoan® | Waco’s Magazine™ •

Family Traditions

The holiday season is a time when homes feel warmer, families gather closer, and traditions take center stage. Some traditions are rooted in generations-old customs, passed down like treasured heirlooms. Others are newer rituals—born from changing times or the simple desire to create moments that matter. Two Waco families — the Bauers and the Youngs — share how their family traditions bind them to their history, their faith, their community and to each other.
Wacoan® | Waco’s Magazine™ •

Vintage Holiday Décor

In the historic Castle Heights neighborhood, holiday décor always feels magical from the inside out. Century-old homes along tree-lined streets glow with twinkling lights and tradition — almost like a winter village inside a snow globe. The home of Jennifer and Troy Neumann, along with their daughter Piper, is no exception as they lean into a timeless country retreat vibe where luxury meets warmth for the Christmas season.
Oklahoma Magazine •

The City's Harvest

Across Oklahoma, a growing number of residents are rediscovering the landscape and harvesting edible goodies in an activity called urban foraging.While living solely off the land may not be practical for most people, everyone can enjoy the bounty of Oklahoma on occasion through the practice of urban foraging. Wild mushrooms, herbs and fruits can all be found in nature, and, if harvested responsibly, can be a source of nutritious, unprocessed and chemical-free food. “Foraging is what people ha...
Oklahoma Magazine •

A Modern Masterpiece

In the heart of midtown Tulsa, a Midwest modern style home, constructed with Oklahoma-sourced limestone, a natural colored stucco, wood timber and plate steel, stands out. And, by design, it also fits in. “My vision of modern architecture is that it is clearly of this era, and fitting and responsive to this climate, culture, geology and building practices,” says architect Brian Freese, who owns Tulsa-based Freese Architecture.  The best architecture, he says, looks natural to its location....
Oklahoma Magazine •

A Spring Awakening

From lighting and color to space and lifestyle compatibility, interior design is about making bold statements in 2025. Ross See, principal of Sees Design in Oklahoma City, says lighting continues to be the jewelry of the home. “Expect sculptural, oversized fixtures that double as art pieces, incorporating mixed metals, hand-blown glass and plaster fixtures,” he says.  Concealed kitchens are gaining popularity as they blend seamlessly into living areas with hidden appliances and sleek cabin...
Fox Business •

Virginia woman who went viral after cheap Goodwill vase sold for $100K speaks out: 'Changed my life'

It was just another day of thrift store shopping for Jessica Vincent, 43, of Lynchburg, Virginia — until it wasn’t. She spent $3.99 on a vase that caught her eye at Goodwill and wound up selling it for more than $100,000 — a thrill that she said changed her life. "It's a really special piece, and it will always have a special place in my heart and in my life," Vincent told Fox News Digital in an interview.
Wacoan® | Waco’s Magazine™ •

Love Your Neighbor

When Jay and Julie Cruz moved their family from California to Robinson, Texas a little over a year ago, they had two things in mind when designing their custom-built modern farmhouse style home: creating a dream home they would never want to leave and cultivating a sense of community with their neighbors. “Every other city we’ve lived in, we never knew our neighbors,” Jay Cruz, a fitness/wellness trainer and lifestyle YouTuber and podcaster, said. “Even right next door, maybe 10 steps. I mean, we knew them, but we never hung out with them. Since we moved here, we know tons of the neighbors on all the streets.”
Fox News •

California fixer-upper sells for nearly half a million dollars: 'The Bridge House of L.A.'

A tiny and unique house built into the side of a bridge in Los Angeles County — dubbed the "troll house" — sold for nearly half a million dollars this month amid today's competitive housing market. "We originally listed it for $249,950," Douglas Lee, listing agent/broker with Compass Real Estate in Pasadena, California, told Fox News Digital. "So basically $50 short of $250,000. It was on the market for a little over a week, maybe two weeks. And we sold it for $430,000 cash to a really cool gu
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Rare white squirrel spotted in North Carolina: Why some US towns are used to the fair-furred rodent

A Cary, North Carolina, resident snapped a photo of a rarely-seen white squirrel this week — a photo that generated interest as many people who commented on the local news station’s Facebook page said they had never seen one of the creatures before. "What a beautiful white squirrel. They are rare. I don’t think I have ever seen a white squirrel before. That one is so beautiful," one person commented. But in Brevard
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