Dorie's Canyon Creek Blog

 The Rome Cavalieri Hotel is now the Waldorf Rome Cavalieri Hotel and it’s still charming! After a long flight to Rome we stayed for 4 days before our Mediterranean cruise. It was a nostalgic trip visiting our favorite restaurants and haunts in Rome. The setting of the Cavalieri is spectacular! It’s perched high above Rome on 15 acres […]

Go Warriors! NW Austin Westwood HS Varsity Girls Volleyball Team   Dorie Dillard and Melissa Stout (mother & daughter) with Coldwell Banker United are supporters of Westwood HS Varsity Girls Volleyball Team and have been for the last 7 years. Tara Nelson is head coach. Both Melissa’s daughters have played for Westwood and Hailey her […]

I’m still on a high after visiting Italy and still craving Italian food! If you’re on the same wave length then why not try this restaurant over the week-end that promotes an authentic Italian culture and cuisine? I’m sure you won’t be disappointed, it’s one of my favorites, especialy if I want to feel I’m back […]

While in Rome on our recent vacation I made a point to go by the Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia. It’s located in the Piazza di Spagna at the base of my favorite people watching place; the magnificent Spanish Steps. I asked our guide years back on one of our trips what was the story behind […]

OPEN HOUSE  WEEKEND in Canyon Creek~Sunday, Sept. 17th 1-3pm Buyers, don’t miss your opportunity to preview 2 exceptional Open Houses this Sunday, Sept. 17th from 1-3pm. 10205 Chestnut Ridge www.10205chestnutridge.com   One owner well-kept larger 2 story home ready to go! Nestled within the heart of Canyon Creek you’ll find this 5 bedroom, 4 bath […]

NW Austin: Larger 2 story home  JUST LISTED in Canyon Creek 78726 www.10205chestnutridge.com   Buyers, act decisively and  you’ll have the best opportunity to buy this home as quality deals sell fast in Canyon Creek!   Click on the link above to view the exclusive website of this larger 2 story home JUST LISTED in […]

As the sun is setting on Mgarr Harbour in Malta after a fun packed day it’s time for reminiscing over a nice glass of vino. The magical simplicity is so beautiful and serene. Loved watching the bustling activity of the ferries, yachts and fishing boats swaying with the busy fisherman preparing their nets and unloading them. On one side of […]

I love capers, especially on salmon, but never considered how they grew! While touring picturesque Taormina, Sicily one of the places our guide drove us to was Savoca. While walking up to visit the Church of Santa Lucia in the Sicilian hills he pointed out the the remains of old prisons where an opening of iron grates was visible. This was where family and friends […]

On our recent adventures in Italy, Sicily, France and Spain we made sure when in Positano, Italy we enjoyed dining at our favorite restaurant, La Tagillata . The beauty of this restaurant lies in it’s magical setting with its panoramic views of Positano, the Galli Islands and Capri. They grow organic vegetables in their gardens and the food is scrumptious! This […]

NW Austin:  2 story brick on quiet street JUST LISTED in Canyon Creek 78726 www.10220opengate.com   Buyers, act decisively and  you’ll have the best opportunity to buy this home as quality deals sell fast in Canyon Creek!   Click on the link above to view the exclusive website of this 2 story brick home JUST […]