D Home July-August 2006

A tired old house in East Dallas becomes a hip lab for creative experimentation.

Cutting edge materials and design keep Harl and Jim Asaff’s house on Richland Chambers Reservoir as cool on the inside as it looks from the outside.

Dallas restaurant icon Trader Vic’s is returning after shuttering its doors almost 20 years ago. Will its future be as bright as its past?

Actress and model Angie Bolling recreated the summer porches of her Southern childhood in this 30s-era, M-Street bungalow.

Our favorite summer bed linens.

A Woman’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum expresses beautifully, through nature, the feminine qualities of strength and gentleness-traits that are inherently found in all of us.

The latest news, trends, and gossip in the real estate industry.

A Chinese plate bought for a pittance is worth thousands.

Works in progress.

Dragonfly chef Marc Cassel never cries over spilled soup.

Our resident know-it-all answers questions plaguing homeowners.

Our profile of the neighborhood.

A lake house designed for cooking and friendship.

Interior designer Patrick McElwee shows us how to use this sophisticated color.

Everything you need to do around the house.

Rebecca Sherman’s love affair with blue and white started in, where else, China.

Readers request their favorite recipes from Dallas restaurants.

We sampled seven of Dallas best croissants. The winner is…

Discover what this man of style is saying.

This western cuisine pioneer shares his recipe for Grilled Lamb Chops.

What to see and do in July and August.

Where to shop, eat, and drink.

Our market editor Peggy Levinson shares her favorite souvenir-style pieces.

The latest Dallas shopping advice.