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When i went down for a whilelast year I stayed in Bedford. they have one of the best school districts. Hurst, Euless, bedford. HEB, they call it. It can bekind of hard to exlpain how that works out, but my uncle lives in Hurst and he loves it. I can ask them more if you would like. I thought bedford was pretty in some parts. A really nice area though is Southlake, but that is an expensive area.
Hope this helps some.
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Keller isd in the fort worth area is great, and its newer and growing. There are so many subdivisions over there, some are newer, some older.
By far my favorite area in Dallas/Ft Worth is the Las Colinas area.. its newer and definitely one of the nicer areas.. they kept alot of great trees though.. so it might still have the feel you are looking for. If you dont mind a 20-30 min commute, Mckinney and Plano are great too, Mckinney being more expensive than Plano...
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PS- My sister and her fam live in Mckinney and I'm told they have one of the best school systems in Texas... thats important!
Frisco is really nice and so is Las Colinas.
I used to live in Burleson, which is just a few minutes south of Ft Worth. I LOVED it!!! we lived over on the other side of the small airport that was in burleson. We were in a subdivision, but they were still on one acres lots. It was a great nieghborhood and good schools. Practically everything you need is off of broadway. That way you don't have to make too many trips in to fort worth and dallas 
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It's going to be hard to find that New England feel in DFW where the sprawling suburbs don't have mature trees. You might try areas close to town like Lakewood in Dallas where the houses and trees are mature, the elementary schools are A-rate. Anyway, you should try to post on http://www.city-data.com/forum/dallas/ for relocation questions. There's tons of information on there about commutes, school districts, general life style of neighborhoods, and price range (if you're looking to buy a house).
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The area around White Rock Lake is probably going to be closest to what you are looking for in the Dallas area, older houses, lots of trees, etc. Also, check out Richardson, just north of there, it's a more established suburb and still pretty close to the city.
Lakewood area has older charm with lots of trees as well...good luck!
When I read the description of what you are looking for, I immediately thought Lakewood as well. Huge, beautiful trees, and I LOVE the houses, very cottage style, just beautiful. Lakewood used to be more expensive, like in the 300-400K range, and many of these houses have lowered their costs dramatically.
Pretty much anywhere else: Plano, Frisco, Allen, Carrollton, Richardson, McKinney (all the suburbs are going to have those cookie cutter houses) but the school systems are pretty good there.
I would also recommend the M streets, its the area around Greenville Ave, but it is Dallas ISD, so I recommend private schools if you choose that area.
I live in Farmers Branch and the there has been a tremendous amount of effort put into the greenery here. They have their own historical park as well. A lot of people forget about farmers branch I think but it is right up against all the nightlife in addison and is so centrally located. My vote is farmers branch but like any neighborhood there can be a sketchy side. Richardson taxes are really low and that area is nice as well
Stonewall Jackson Elementary (which serves most of the M-street neighborhood) is actually rated "exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency. Lakewoood Elementary is rated as "recognized." So not all Dallas ISD education is a loss :)
Unfortunately, a standard 3-2-2 home in Lakewood will cost you 400k and up. So it just depends on your price range.
Thank you all so very much! It's been a big help. Lakewood sounds beautiful! I'm up against alot due to my husband relocating. He has to be near a branch as he works for a bank. We are thinking apartment or townhome or rent to own our first year in TX. That way I have some input as to where we live and buy a home. I'm also looking to relocate my business so that is an obstacle as well. Well thank you ladies for all of the suggestions! I didn't know how hard this would be........now off to the web again!
What do you ladies think of N. Richland Hills, Irving, Keller, COlleyville, Grapevine, Fort Worth, Hurst? They all have c communities I like, but I just don't know..ugh! 
I know Grapevine has a fabulous outlet mall!!! not sure about the living though...
Plano (North Dallas)
Lake Highlands
Both of these are nice areas, I live in far north Dallas, almost plano and it is a very nice area. The schools are great too. Very nice
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Congrats!
how was the move?
My FH and I are planning to move their after our wedding :)
Sulli,
the move was great! We went through an agent who gave us a free offer (instead of $150 gift card) a free unload of our truck and we had a jam packed 16ft! So moving was effortless really. The drive from Boston to Texas was long, but tolerable. We ended up moving to a brand new community in Keller called City Parc. We are 1/2 mile from the local school and close proximity to major highways and lots of shopping! So far, it is the best decision I have made and I am really happy here. I've been here since 8/1
City Parc is where the FI and I want to move. Keller is a great city. :)
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Morning Ladies!
I am moving to the Dallas/Fort Worth area with my new husband. Can any of you tell me where the good areas are? We have a 6yr old, schools are important but I want that New England feel...trees, trees and lots of trees and charm. I'm overwhelmed at the moment with trying to find a place for us to live so any help will be greatly appreciated...TIA!! =)