D Home July-August 2005

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Christine Allison On Furniture’s Hidden Meanings
Christine Allison on the stories furniture can tell.
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A Fresh Approach To A Modern Dining Room
Modernist icons and grandmother’s crystal keep this dining room looking fresh for summer.
By D Magazine
Food and Drink
Choosing The Perfect Tomato
Secrets to choosing perfect tomatoes and seven new recipe ideas.
By Cody McCommas
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Creating A Beautiful Butterfly Garden
Butterfly gardens: everything you need to know before starting your own.
By Becky Winn
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Garden Planner: Jul/Aug 2005
What to plant, what to prune, and what’s in bloom now in Dallas gardens.
By Becky Winn
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Plants That Outlast The Texas Heat
The Dallas Arboretum and Calloway’s Nursery team up to bring you plants that are guaranteed to weather the Texas heat.
By Roger Brooks
Food and Drink
Recipes From Sevy’s, Suze, Civello’s, and Watel’s: Jul/Aug 2005
Readers request their favorite recipes from the best local restaurants.
By D Magazine
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The Perfect Beer For Summer
The best-tasting boutique beers you can buy.
By Sean Fitzpatrick
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What Is Folk Art?
Your antiques questions answered by local experts.
By Donald King Cowan
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Dallas’ Own Shopping Treasure Hunt
From salvage yards to funky boutiques, these great spots transform everyday shopping into a true treasure hunt.
By Stephanie Henry Stollenwerck
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How To Survive Your Home Remodel
Tips and advice on surviving your home remodel.
By D Magazine
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How To Win The Insect War
How to protect your family from biting insects. Plus, chemical misting systems are the hot new way to kill mosquitos. Our reporter Brent Flynn says they might not be as safe as they sound.
By D Magazine
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IKEA Survival Guide
Shoppers, start your charge cards. The retail event of the season has landed in Frisco: North Texas first Ikea. For newbie’s and savvy pros alike, here’s a guide to all things stylish and Swedish. (No, not Abba.)
Home & Garden
Mary Candace Evans On Outdoor Fabrics, Hayslip’s Victory, and Much More
From parties to awards to partings—our report on the latest in the Dallas design and architecture biz.
By Mary Candace Evans
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The 2005 Kips Bay Showhouse
Our New York editor, Virginia Bauer, reports on the Kips Bay showhouse.
By Virginia Bauer
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D Home’s Editor Rebecca Sherman Shows Off Her Apartment’s New Look
D Home editor Rebecca Sherman writes about her new blue and white interiors.
By Rebecca Sherman
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Gonzalo Bueno Renovates His New Home
Mexican designer Gonzalo Bueno renovates a CityHome townhouse, glamorously.
By Laura McDonald
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The Hottest High-Rises
Dallas is in the middle of a vertical building craze. Here’s who’s building, who’s moving in, and what to expect.
By D Magazine
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The Perfect Kitchens & Baths For 2005
A look at some of Dallas’ best kitchens and bath, plus new products form the Kitchen-Bath show in Las Vegas.
By Loyd Zisk
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Turning An Old Toolshed Into A Dinner Cottage
A backyard toolshed is transformed into a charming dinner cottage.
By Pamela Gwyn Kripke