About the House
"Our property used to be a pecan orchard. There is still a big tree in our front yard that offers a lot of shade — important in Texas!" say homeowners Patrick and Angela Gaither. The standout eyebrow arch over the door was inspired by a historic house nearby. "It makes ours look old-fashioned, even though it isn’t." The striped awnings have retro candy shop vibes.
Fort Worth, Texas, is in the migration path for many butterflies, so Angela chose lots of pollinator-friendly plants. Black diamond crepe myrtle has classic crepe paper–like blooms and unique dark purple-black leaves. Sombrero rosada coneflower can grow up to 2 feet tall and is a favorite stop for visiting butterflies.
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Built in: 2009
Size: 2,600 sq. ft.
Paint colors: (house) Chamomile and (door) Bold Brick, Sherwin-Williams