D Home January-February 2006

Chef of the Month Sharon Hage of York Street shares her recipe for Chocolate Soup.

Scott Merrill, architect of Florida’s famed Seaside community, applies his neoclassicist skills to a contemporary house in old Highland Park.

The story of how Trisha Wilson worked her way up from mattress salesperson to chief executive of one of the most successful design firms in the world.

Innovative fabrics and materials are breathing new life into the once ho-hum world of contract design.

Inspiration is all around us.

David Feld heals the winter blues with some of his favorite things.

What area real estate agents are forecasting in home sales for the upcoming year, plus three great Dallas properties, and the highs and lows of the real estate market.

Now open, art valentines, salvage art, and more.

The Dallas Design District is about to get a makeover. Will you recognize it when it’s finished?

The extra body weight will have to wait. Todd Johnson makes a New Year’s resolution to fix his house. Finally.

Discover the wonderful tastes and textures of red zinfandels.

A survey of more than 2,000 designers reveals the 29 best local contract designers.

Go hunting for china and porcelain with expert Sharon Dickinson.

Taking visual cues from “Memoirs of a Geisha,” this season’s home decor reflects Japan’s quiet nobility.

Not sure what’s coming out of your tap? Try using filters.

A local style maker’s homemade macaroni and cheese and hot chocolate topped with marshmallows that are rich – and grown-up enough – for everyone.

Use this time to reflect on your garden, or plan a brand-new one.

With as much time as we spend in them, laundry rooms should be accorded the same respect and attention we give any other room.

The mortar and pestle are back, and they are the best way to get the most from your spices.

Like grandma used to make: Kimberly Brooks’ baking is a testament to her grandmother.

Readers request their favorite recipes from Dallas restaurants.

Mathematician and landscape designer Peter Schaar uses his theories of tropical gardens in Dallas.

Be on the lookout for friendly woodpeckers, plus make your own suet.

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