D Home November-December 2005

For some, it’s the thrill of the get. For others, it’s the chance to acquire a coveted object over and over again. It’s obsessive. It’s compulsive. It’s called collecting.

Every holiday season the Park Cities transforms into a winter wonderland. Harold Hand is a big
reason why.

The late modernist architect Bud Oglesby and Joseph Minton collaborated on an un-modern masterpiece.

Now open, post oak art, fab finds, hot pots, and more.

Claire Barry, chief conservator of Fort Worth’s Kimbell Museum of Art, decorated her bungalow the way she collects art: slowly, and with a lot of heart.

Picking the perfect holiday present is a fine art. Allow our editors to guide your search with some of their favorite ideas.

From the modern garage to a New York field trip with Dallas’ most powerful real estate agents, plus three great Dallas properties.

Enough already. Coral is a prime example of when decorating trends go bad.

Philippe Starck returns and the latest in Dallas’ design and architecture industry.

Our New York editor reveals a brand-new way to spruce up your walls quickly.

Bromeliads are beautiful, exotic, and not as hard to find as you might think.

What to plant, what to prune, and what’s in bloom in Dallas gardens. Plus: How to start your own compost pile.

Living with a holiday junkie.

Preparing your backyard for winter birds.

A child-care provider teaches children (and parents) healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.

A teahouse, modeled after those in Japan, is a simple reminder to seek calm during the hectic holiday season.

Southern Christmas recipes evoke memories of holidays past.

Turn your holiday into a green Christmas with these earth friendly gift ideas.

Life amid the stars and how to get the look.

Christine Allison says goodbye to a home.

Before and after drinks can make the meal. Here are the best choices for any occasion.

Chef of the Month Joanne Bondy of Ciudad shares her recipe for Cochinita Pibil.