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                                                                 EXHIBIT 10.29.1

                                   AMENDMENT
                                       TO
                         EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

         THIS AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this "AMENDMENT") is made and
entered into as of July 30, 1998 by and between Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc., a
Texas corporation (hereinafter, together with its successors, referred to as
the "COMPANY"), on the one hand, and Barbara J. Hammond (hereinafter referred
to as the "EXECUTIVE"), on the other hand. All capitalized terms used but not
otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in that
certain Executive Employment Agreement (the "EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT"), dated as
of June 4, 1998, between the Company and the Executive.

                                  WITNESSETH:

         WHEREAS, the Company and the Executive are parties to the Employment
Agreement; and

         WHEREAS, the Company and the Executive desire to amend the Employment
Agreement in certain respects as further set forth herein.

         NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, of the mutual
promises contained herein and of other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and the
Executive hereby agree as follows:

         1. The first sentence of Section 7(g) of the Employment Agreement
shall be amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

            "The Company has obtained, within 45 days following the Employment
            Date, the approval of this Agreement (including, without limitation,
            the removal of the limitation under Section 7(a), the Tax
            Reimbursement Payment and the continuation of benefits following a
            termination of employment without Cause or resignation for Good
            Reason within one year of a Change of Control) by a separate vote of
            the Company's shareholders who own more than 75% of the total voting
            power of all outstanding

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                  stock of the Company (excluding for this purpose all stock
                  actually or constructively owned by the Executive and all
                  other disqualified individuals (as defined in Section 280G of
                  the Code) who would receive payments constituting parachute
                  payments if shareholder approval for purposes of Section 280G
                  of the Code was not obtained)."

               2. This Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts,
each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will
constitute one and the same document.

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             IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered
this Amendment as of the day and year first above written.

                                      HOME INTERIORS & GIFTS, INC.

                                      By: /s/ DONALD J. CARTER, JR.
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                                           Donald J. Carter, Jr.
                                           Chief Executive Officer

                                      /s/ BARBARA J. HAMMOND
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                                      Barbara J. Hammond[HOME INTERIORS LOGO]

                                   MEMORANDUM

TO:        Barbara Hammond

FROM:      Tina Simon

DATE:      July 14, 2000

Re:        Employment with Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc.

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This confirms our discussions earlier this month concerning your continued
employment with Home Interiors. You continue to serve the legacy created by Mary
Crowley and her family with your experience, insight and the personal touch you
give to our field leadership. Effective the first pay period after June 4, 2000,
the date on which your consulting contract expired, you will receive $20,833
monthly less applicable taxes and deductions, plus reimbursement of your normal
and customary expenses. During your employment as a Consultant, you have agreed
to devote approximately two weeks each month to Home Interiors. You remain
eligible for all medical benefits and 401k participation. Any bonus will be at
the discretion of the Company's CEO, Joey Carter. However, for that portion of
the year during which your Executive Employment Agreement with the Company,
dated as of June 4, 1998 was in force, your annual bonus for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2000 will be prorated for the partial year in accordance
with Section 4b of said Agreement which is attached hereto. The prorated period
commenced January 1, 2000 and shall end on June 4, 2000, the date on which the
Employment Period, as defined in such Agreement, terminated. We have also
specifically agreed that you or the Company may terminate your employment at any
time, for any reason or for no reason, upon reasonable notice.

Thank you again for your courtesy and cooperation. If this correctly states your
understanding of the Agreement, please sign two (2) copies and return one to me.

AGREED and ACCEPTED:                   APPROVED:

/s/ BARBARA HAMMOND                            /s/ JOEY CARTER
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    Barbara Hammond                                Joey Carter

Attachment

                   P.O. Box 619190 o Dallas, Texas 75261-1910
                             www.homeinteriors.com[HOME INTERIORS LOGO]

TO:        Barbara Hammond

FROM:      Joey Carter

CC:        Pat Sinclair, Director of Human Resources

DATE:      12/13/00

Re:        Employment with Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc.

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Barbara, for purpose of our employment files, I wanted to update the previous
memo from Tina Simon dated July 14, 2000. This letter confirms our discussions
earlier this month concerning your continued participation as Vice Chairman of
the Board and your employment with Home Interiors as an Advisor to the Chief
Executive Officer. Effective, January 1, 2001, you will receive $5,000 monthly
less applicable taxes and deductions, plus reimbursement for normal and
customary expenses. Home Interiors will continue to provide for lease payments
for Unit 1434A of the Bonaventure Condos. You will remain eligible for all
medical benefits and 401k participation. We have also specifically agreed that
you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any reason,
upon reasonable notice.

Thank you again and if this correctly states your understanding of the
Agreement, please sign two (2) copies and return one to me.

AGREED and ACCEPTED:                   APPROVED:

/s/ BARBARA HAMMOND                            /s/ JOEY CARTER
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    Barbara Hammond                                Joey Carter

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.30

                                AGREEMENT OF SALE

         THIS AGREEMENT OF SALE (this "Agreement") is made and entered into this
3rd day of January, 2000, by and between HOME INTERIORS & GIFTS,
INC., a Texas corporation, ("Seller"), and LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY COMMERCIAL,
INC., a Texas corporation, and/or its assigns or affiliates ("Purchaser");

                                   WITNESSETH:

                                    ARTICLE I

                        SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY

         1.01 Agreement to Sell and Convey. Seller hereby agrees to sell and
convey to Purchaser, and Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase from Seller,
subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, that certain parcel
of land containing approximately 317,517.60 square feet (7.2892 acres) located
at the SEC of Freeport Parkway and Burns Street in the City of Coppell, County
of Dallas, State of Texas, together with all of the improvements located
thereon, if any (collectively, the "Land"), as depicted on the site plan ("Site
Plan") attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes (a
metes and bounds legal description of the Land shall be attached hereto as
Exhibit "B" upon completion of the Survey (defined below) and shall be as set
forth on said Survey, subject to the approval of same by Purchaser, Seller and
the Title Company (as defined below), together with the following:

                  (a) All and singular of Seller's rights and appurtenances
         pertaining to the Land, including all right, title and interest of
         Seller in and to adjacent streets, roads, alleys, utilities, easements
         and rights-of-way, and awards made or to be made in connection
         therewith; and

                  (b) Such other rights, interests and properties as may be
         specified in this Agreement to be sold, transferred, assigned or
         conveyed by Seller to Purchaser, including, without limitation, all
         utility deposits heretofore made by or on behalf of Seller with respect
         to the Property.

The Land and all rights and appurtenances in anyway pertaining or belonging
thereto are hereinafter collectively called the "Property".

         1.02 Purchase Price. The purchase price (the "Purchase Price") to be
paid for the Property shall be SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
FOURTEEN DOLLARS AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($714,414.50). The Purchase Price has been
determined on the basis of the Property containing approximately 317,517.60
square feet (7.2892 acres) and a purchase price per square foot of $2.25. The
Purchase Price, as adjusted by closing costs and prorations as hereinafter
provided, shall be paid by Purchaser to Seller in cash at the Closing.

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         1.03 Earnest Money Deposit. For the purpose of securing the performance
of Purchaser under the terms and provisions of this Agreement, on or before the
expiration of three (3) business days following the date hereof, Purchaser shall
deliver to American Title Company, 6029 Belt Line Road, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas
75240, Attention: Shea Sides (the "Title Company"), an earnest money deposit in
the amount of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($25,000.00) (the "Escrow
Deposit"). The Escrow Deposit shall be invested by the Title Company in a
federally insured savings account or certificate of deposit as designated from
time to time by Purchaser, and all interest earned with respect thereto shall be
for the sole account of Purchaser, notwithstanding the final disposition of the
Escrow Deposit hereunder. The Escrow Deposit shall be held and disbursed by the
Title Company in the manner set forth hereunder and, provided the transactions
contemplated under this Agreement are fully consummated by the parties in
accordance with the provisions hereof, shall be applied by the Title Company
towards Purchaser's payment of the Purchase Price at Closing.

                                   ARTICLE II

          SURVEY AND TITLE COMMITMENT; PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS; INSPECTION

         2.01 Preliminary Title Report. Within thirty (30) days after the date
hereof, Seller at Seller's sole cost and expense, shall cause the Title Company
to issue and deliver to Purchaser and Seller a title commitment (the "Title
Commitment"), accompanied by two (2) legible copies of all recorded documents
affecting the Property and which would constitute encumbrances against the
Property at the Closing. Purchaser shall give Seller written notice on or before
the expiration of thirty (30) days after Purchaser's receipt of the Title
Commitment, two (2) legible copies of all recorded documents affecting the
Property and the Survey provided in Section 2.02 below if the condition of title
as set forth in the Title Commitment and the Survey is not satisfactory. In the
event Purchaser determines that the condition of title or any exceptions to
title are not satisfactory, Seller may (but shall not be obligated), at Seller's
sole cost and expense, promptly undertake to eliminate or modify all such
unacceptable matters to the satisfaction of Purchaser. In the event Seller is
unable or unwilling to satisfy Purchaser's objections within ten (10) days after
receipt of notice thereof from Purchaser, Purchaser may, at its option, either
(i) accept title subject to the objections raised by Purchaser, without an
adjustment in the Purchase Price, in which event such objections shall be deemed
to be waived for all purposes, or (ii) terminate this Agreement, in which event
the Escrow Deposit shall be promptly returned to Purchaser by the Title Company
and this Agreement shall be of no further force or effect.

         2.02 Current Survey. Within thirty (30) days after the date hereof,
Seller, at Seller's sole cost and expense, shall obtain a current survey (the
"Survey") of the Property prepared by a registered professional surveyor
acceptable to Purchaser and licensed in the State of Texas and containing a
surveyor's certification in a form acceptable to Purchaser.

         2.03 Permitted Exceptions. The Property shall be conveyed to Purchaser
subject to no liens, charges, encumbrances, exceptions, or reservations of any
kind or character other than the easements, exceptions and other encumbrances
(the "Permitted Exceptions"), if any, described in the typed exceptions on
Schedule B of the Title Commitment as approved by Purchaser, provided that (i)
if requested by Purchaser, the survey exception shall be deleted except as to
"shortages in area,"

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at Purchaser's sole cost and expense, (ii) the exception as to rights of parties
in possession shall be deleted, and (iii) the exception relating to taxes shall
be limited to taxes for the current year not yet due or payable. All taxes
assessed because of a change of use or ownership of the Property on or after the
Closing Date, together with all interest and penalties payable with respect
thereto (such taxes, interest and penalties being collectively called the
"Rollback Taxes"), shall be for the account of Seller and shall be paid by
Seller at the Closing or, if assessed after the Closing, immediately upon
receipt of request therefor from Purchaser. The obligations of Seller under this
Section 2.03 shall survive the Closing.

         2.04 Document Delivery. Within thirty (30) days after the date hereof
(such thirty (30) day period being called the "Document Delivery Period"),
Seller shall provide to Purchaser, to the extent Seller is not legally
restricted from doing so, true, correct and complete copies of all soil,
engineering and environmental reports in Seller's possession. If any of such
reports have been restricted as to disclosure by the consultant(s) which
prepared such report(s), Seller shall use its reasonable, good faith efforts to
obtain the consent of such consultant(s) to the release of such report(s) to
Purchaser. Further, Seller shall make available, at Seller's office, for review,
relevant information relating to any drainage problems in, on or under the
Property, copies of existing surveys, plans and/or proposals for development on
the Property for office/warehouse/light industrial uses, zoning information,
commitments made to governmental authorities, tax statements, studies relating
to the Property, required consents to the sale of the Property, if any, and if
available, as-built plans and specifications (collectively, the "Work Product").

         2.05 Inspection Period. Purchaser shall have until 5:00 p.m. (Dallas,
Texas time) on the date which is sixty (60) days following the date of
Purchaser's receipt of the Title Commitment (including all underlying documents)
and the Survey from Seller (the "Inspection Period"), within which to make all
inspections and investigations desired by Purchaser and in which to satisfy
itself as to the economic feasibility of the Property. Seller hereby grants
Purchaser and its agents and employees access to the Property at all times while
this Agreement remains in effect for the purpose of performing tests and other
evaluations on and with respect to the Property. If, within the Inspection
Period, Purchaser determines that it does not desire to purchase the Property
for any reason, it may give notice of such fact to Seller and the Title Company
and this Agreement shall immediately terminate without further liability on the
part of Purchaser or Seller and the Escrow Deposit shall be immediately returned
to Purchaser. In the event Purchaser fails to give Seller written notice that
Purchaser has elected to continue (i.e., not terminate) this Agreement on or
before the expiration of the Inspection Period, this Agreement shall be deemed
terminated by Purchaser effective as of the expiration of the Inspection Period
without further liability on the part of Purchaser or Seller (except as
expressly set forth herein) and the Escrow Deposit shall be immediately returned
to Purchaser. In this regard, Purchaser has paid to Seller contemporaneously
with the execution of this Agreement the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) for the
right to terminate this Agreement as provided for in this Section 2.05, and
Seller acknowledges the receipt and sufficiency of said Ten Dollars ($10.00).

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                                   ARTICLE III

                       PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO CLOSING

         3.01 Closing Date. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement (the "Closing") shall take place in the offices of the Title
Company on or before the date which is thirty (30) days after the final day of
the Inspection Period, not later than 5:00 p.m., Dallas, Texas time (the
"Closing Date").

         3.02 Seller's Obligations at Closing. At the Closing, Seller shall do
the following:

                  (a) Execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the Title Company
         (for the benefit of Purchaser and to be delivered to Purchaser at the
         Closing) a Special Warranty Deed in a form reasonably acceptable to
         Purchaser, conveying the Property to Purchaser subject only to the
         Permitted Exceptions.

                  (b) Cause to be furnished and delivered to Purchaser, at the
         sole cost and expense of Seller, an owner's title insurance policy (the
         "Owner Title Policy") issued by the Title Company, insuring good and
         indefeasible fee simple title to the Property in Purchaser in a face
         amount equal to the Purchase Price, and containing no exceptions other
         than the Permitted Exceptions and other exceptions, if any, which
         Purchaser may, in Purchaser's sole discretion, consent to in writing.
         Purchaser may, at Purchaser's expense, cause the Title Company to
         delete the "areas and boundaries" exception from the Owner Title Policy
         (except as to "shortages in area" only). Seller shall cause the Title
         Company to show all taxes paid for all prior years.

                  (c) Deliver to the Title Company (if required) acceptable
         evidence of the due authorization of Seller to consummate the
         transactions provided herein.

                  (d) Execute and deliver to the Title Company (for the benefit
         of Purchaser and to be delivered to Purchaser at the Closing) a
         Non-Foreign Affidavit stating, under penalty of perjury, that Seller is
         not a "foreign person" as that term is defined in Section 1445 of the
         Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended. If Seller is a "foreign
         person," or if Seller fails to deliver the Non-Foreign Affidavit, then
         the Title Company shall withhold from the sales proceeds an amount
         sufficient to comply with applicable tax law and deliver the same to
         the Internal Revenue Service, together with appropriate tax forms.

                  (e) Execute and deliver to the Title Company (for the benefit
         of Purchaser and to be delivered to Purchaser at the Closing) an
         Assignment of Utility Deposits in a form reasonably acceptable to
         Purchaser, assigning to Purchaser all of Seller's right, title and
         interest in and to all utility deposits heretofore made by or on behalf
         of Purchaser with respect to the Property.

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                  (f) Deliver to the Title Company (for the benefit of Purchaser
         and to be delivered to Purchaser at the Closing) copies of all of the
         Work Product (if any) which is not legally restricted as to delivery to
         Purchaser.

                  (g) Pay all operating expenses, leasing expenses, commissions,
         capital expenditures and other expenses of the Property (if any)
         through the Closing Date, and provide evidence of such payment to
         Purchaser.

         3.03 Purchaser's Obligations at Closing. Subject to the terms,
conditions and provisions hereof, and contemporaneously with the performance by
Seller of its obligations set forth in Section 3.02 above, Purchaser shall
deliver to the Title Company (for the benefit of Seller), cash or immediately
available wire transferred funds in an amount equal to the Purchase Price, less
the amount of all adjustments and prorations required hereunder.

         3.04 Closing Costs. Seller shall pay all transfer taxes (if any),
Seller's legal fees, the Rollback Taxes, one-half of all recording fees, the
premiums payable for the Owner Title Policy (other than the premium for the
modification of the survey exception) and the cost of obtaining the Survey. The
escrow fees of the Title Company shall be shared equally by Seller and
Purchaser. Purchaser shall pay for all costs relating to Purchaser's engineering
and environmental inspections, one-half of all recording fees, the premium
payable for the modification of the survey exception in the Owner Title Policy
(if requested by Purchaser), and all legal fees incurred by Purchaser in
connection with this transaction.

         3.05 Proration of Taxes. Ad valorem taxes for the year of the Closing
shall be prorated to the Closing Date. Seller shall be responsible for all ad
valorem taxes which accrue for the period up to and including the Closing Date,
and Purchaser shall be responsible for all ad valorem taxes which accrue after
the Closing Date. If the Closing shall occur before the tax rate is fixed for
the then current year, the apportionment of taxes shall be upon the basis of the
tax rate for the preceding year applied to the latest assessed valuation.
Subsequent to the Closing, when the tax rate is fixed for the year in which the
Closing occurs, Seller and Purchaser agree to adjust the proration of taxes and,
if necessary, to refund or pay (as the case may be) such sums as shall be
necessary to effect such adjustment. If a post-closing adjustment of taxes and
assessments is necessary, then Seller and Purchaser shall enter into a letter
agreement at the Closing providing for such adjustment. If on the Closing Date
the Property is not assessed as a separate parcel for tax purposes, then Seller
shall cause such taxes and assessments attributable only to the Property to be
determined and certified by the taxing authority having jurisdiction over the
Property as a separate parcel.

                                   ARTICLE IV

                         AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF SELLER

         4.01 Payment of Assessments. Seller shall pay in full all special
assessments against the Property to the date of the Closing, whether any or all
installments of such assessments are matured or unmatured. In addition, Seller
shall pay on or prior to the date of the Closing any delinquent ad valorem taxes
assessed against the Property.

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         4.02 Inspection of the Property. Purchaser and its agents and
representatives shall be entitled to enter upon the Property for inspection,
testing and examination prior to the Closing (in this regard no such examination
will be deemed to constitute a waiver or relinquishment on the part of Purchaser
of its rights to rely on the covenants, representations, warranties or
agreements made by Seller). Purchaser agrees to indemnify Seller and to hold
Seller harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action,
damages, liabilities, costs and expenses suffered or incurred by Seller as a
result of any inspection, testing or examination of the Property by Purchaser;
provided, however, that the foregoing indemnification shall not extend to
claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses
suffered or incurred by Seller as a result of (a) any acts or omissions of
Seller or Seller's agents, contractors or employees, or (b) the discovery by
Purchaser of any contamination, hazardous condition, violation of law or other
adverse factor on or with respect to the Property.

         4.03 Indemnification. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Purchaser from and against, and to reimburse Purchaser with respect to, any and
all claims, demands, causes of action, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and
expenses (including attorneys' fees and court costs) asserted against or
incurred by Purchaser by reason of or arising out of the ownership, maintenance,
and/or operation of the Property prior to the Closing Date. The foregoing
indemnity applies, without limitation, to the violation on or before the Closing
Date of any Applicable Environmental Law (as defined in Section 5.08(a) below)
(a) by Seller or any of Seller's agents, employees, contractors, invitees,
licensees or tenants, or (b) which occurred during the ownership by Seller of
the Property. The foregoing agreements shall survive the Closing.

         4.04 Further Assurances. In addition to the obligations required to be
performed hereunder by Seller at the Closing, Seller agrees to perform such
other acts, and to execute, acknowledge, and/or deliver subsequent to the
Closing such other instruments, documents, and other materials, as Purchaser may
reasonably request in order to effectuate the consummation of the transactions
contemplated herein and to vest title to the Property in Purchaser.

                                    ARTICLE V

           REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY

         Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser as follows:

         5.01 Title. Seller has good, indefeasible and insurable title to the
Property, free and clear of all mortgages, liens, encumbrances, interests,
rights-of-way, easements, judgments, and other matters affecting title, except
only the Permitted Exceptions.

         5.02 No Condemnation Pending or Threatened. There is no pending or, to
Seller's current, actual knowledge, threatened condemnation or similar
proceeding affecting the Property or any portion thereof, nor has Seller
current, actual knowledge that any such action is presently contemplated.

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         5.03 Adverse Information. Seller has no current, actual knowledge of
any change contemplated in any applicable laws, ordinances, or restrictions, or
any judicial or administrative action, or any action by adjacent landowners, or
natural or artificial conditions upon the Property, which would have a material,
adverse affect upon the development and improvement of the Property for
office/warehouse/light industrial purposes.

         5.04 Commitments to Governmental Authorities. No commitments have been
made by or on behalf of Seller to any governmental authority, utility company,
school board, church or other religious body, or any homeowners or homeowners'
association, or to any other organization, group, or individual, relating to the
Property which would impose an obligation upon Purchaser or its successors and
assigns to make any contribution or dedications of money or land or to
construct, install, or maintain any improvements of a public or private nature
on or off the Property; and, to Seller's current, actual knowledge, no
governmental authority has imposed any requirement that any developer of the
Property pay directly or indirectly any special fees or contributions or incur
any expenses or obligations in connection with any development of the Property
or any part thereof. The provisions of this Section 5.04 shall not apply to any
regular or nondiscriminatory local real estate or school taxes assessed against
the Property.

         5.05 Pending Litigation. There are no legal actions, suits, or other
legal or administrative proceedings, including condemnation cases, pending or,
to Seller's current, actual knowledge, threatened, against or affecting the
Property, and Seller is not actually aware of any facts which might result in
any such action, suit or other proceedings.

         5.06 Parties in Possession. As of the Closing Date, there will be no
parties in possession of any portion of the Property as lessees, tenants at
sufferance, trespassers or otherwise, unless approved by Purchaser in writing.

         5.07 Environmental Hazards.

                  (a) To Seller's current, actual knowledge, neither the
         Property nor Seller is currently in violation of or subject to any
         existing, pending or threatened investigation or inquiry by any
         governmental authority or any remedial obligations under any applicable
         laws pertaining to health or the environment (hereinafter collectively
         sometimes called "Applicable Environmental Laws"), including without
         limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and
         Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), the Resource Conservation and
         Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA"), the Texas Water Code and the Texas Solid
         Waste Disposal Act.

                  (b) To Seller's current, actual knowledge, no hazardous
         substances or solid wastes are present on the Property nor have any
         such hazardous substances or solid wastes been stored or deposited
         upon, disposed of or otherwise released on or to the Property. The
         terms "hazardous substance" and "release" shall have the meanings
         specified in CERCLA and the terms "solid waste" and "disposal" (or
         "dispose") shall have the meanings specified in RCRA; provided, to the
         extent that the laws of the State of Texas establish a meaning for

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         "hazardous substance," "release," "solid waste," or "disposal" which is
         broader than that specified in either CERCLA or RCRA, such broader
         meanings shall apply.

         5.08 Contracts. There are no service, maintenance, management or other
contracts or agreements in effect with respect to the Property which will
survive the Closing.

         5.09 Compliance with Laws. To Seller's current, actual knowledge,
Seller has complied with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, statutes,
rules, and restrictions pertaining to and affecting the Property. To Seller's
current, actual knowledge, performance of this Agreement will not result in any
breach of, or constitute any default under, or result in the imposition of, any
lien or encumbrance upon the Property under any agreement or other instrument to
which Seller is a party or by which Seller or the Property might be bound.

         5.10 Information Correct. All statements made herein by Seller are true
and correct in all material respects, and, to Seller's current, actual
knowledge, the information provided and to be provided by Seller to Purchaser
relating to this Agreement does not and will not contain any statement which, at
the time and in the light of circumstances under which it is made, is false or
misleading with respect to any material fact, or omits to state any material
fact (which is known, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence by Seller,
should have been known) necessary in order to make any statement contained
therein not false or misleading in any material respect.

         5.11 Governmental Approvals; Zoning. Seller has no current, actual
knowledge of any fact, condition or impediment which would prevent Purchaser
from obtaining all necessary building permits from the City of Coppell and all
governmental authorities for the construction of an office/warehouse/light
industrial building upon the Property.

         5.12 Current, Actual Knowledge of Seller. Seller hereby represents and
warrants to Purchaser that Jim King is a representative of Seller, is familiar
with the Property, and is the individual representative of Seller most likely to
have the knowledge described in this Article V.

         For purposes of this Article V (except as expressly stated otherwise
herein), the "CURRENT, ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF SELLER" shall mean and be limited to
the current, actual knowledge of Jim King (who is currently a representative of
Seller). The representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Article
V shall be continuing and shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing
Date with the same force and effect as if made at that time, and all of such
representations, warranties and covenants shall survive the Closing and shall
not be affected by any investigation, verification, or approval by any party
hereto or by anyone on behalf of any party hereto. All of such representations,
warranties and covenants shall survive the Closing for a period of two (2)
years.

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                                   ARTICLE VI

                       PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO DEFAULT

         6.01 Default by Seller. In the event that Seller should fail to
consummate the transactions contemplated herein for any reason, except
Purchaser's default or any proper termination of this Agreement, or if any of
Seller's representations and warranties contained herein shall not be true and
correct, or if Seller shall have failed to perform any of the covenants and
agreements contained herein to be performed at or prior to the Closing by
Seller, Purchaser may (i) enforce specific performance of this Agreement and in
such action shall have the right to recover actual damages suffered by Purchaser
by reason of the delay in the acquisition of the Property or (ii) terminate this
Agreement and receive an immediate refund of the Escrow Deposit.

         6.02 Default by Purchaser. In the event Purchaser should default in its
obligations to purchase the Property hereunder for any reason, except a default
by Seller or the termination by Purchaser of this Agreement as the result of the
non-satisfaction of any conditions to Purchaser's obligations hereunder, Seller,
as its sole and exclusive remedy, shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement and receive the Escrow Deposit from the Title Company as liquidated
damages.

                                   ARTICLE VII

                              CONDITIONS TO CLOSING

         7.01 Conditions to Purchaser's Obligations. The obligations of
Purchaser hereunder to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby are
subject to the satisfaction, as of the Closing Date, of each of the following
conditions (any of which may be waived in whole or in part in writing by
Purchaser at or prior to the Closing):

                  (a) Correctness of Representations and Warranties. The
         representations and warranties of Seller set forth herein shall be true
         and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date with
         the same force and effect as if such representations and warranties had
         been made on the Closing Date.

                  (b) Compliance by Seller. Seller shall have performed,
         observed, and complied with all of the covenants, agreements, and
         conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, observed and
         complied with by it prior to or as of the Closing.

                  (c) The Property Not Adversely Affected or Threatened. The
         Property, or any material part thereof, shall not have been and shall
         not be threatened to be materially adversely affected in any way as a
         result of disaster, accident, any action by the United States or any
         other governmental authority.

                  (d) Plat Approval. Purchaser's proposed plat and/or site plan
         of the Property shall be unconditionally approved by the appropriate
         governmental authorities of the City of Coppell.

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                  (e) Railroad Spur. Seller shall provide Purchaser with
         satisfactory evidence that all right, title and interest in and to that
         certain railroad spur track ("Railroad Spur") located on the Property
         (including without limitation, the use, operation, ownership and/or
         maintenance of same) held by any third party (including Seller) has
         been fully terminated and released of record by such third party
         (including Seller) pursuant to a written instrument recorded in the
         Official Records of Dallas County, Texas. It is understood and agreed
         between the parties hereto that Seller's delivery of evidence
         confirming the termination and recorded release of all right, title and
         interest held by any third party in and to the Railroad Spur (or, if
         applicable, the procurement of same) referenced above are conditions
         precedent to Purchaser's obligation to close the transactions
         contemplated under this Agreement; provided, however, Seller's failure
         to deliver and/or obtain such evidence shall not constitute an event of
         default by Seller hereunder.

                  (f) Drainage and Utility Easement. Seller shall provide
         Purchaser with satisfactory evidence that all right, title and interest
         in and to that certain Drainage and Utility Easement ("Drainage and
         Utility Easement") located on the Property (including without
         limitation, the use, operation, ownership and/or maintenance of same)
         held by any third party (including Seller) has been fully terminated
         and released of record by such third party (including Seller) pursuant
         to a written instrument recorded in the Official Records of Dallas
         County, Texas. It is understood and agreed between the parties hereto
         that Seller's delivery of evidence confirming the termination and
         recorded release of the Drainage and Utility Easement (or, if
         applicable, the procurement of same) referenced above are conditions
         precedent to Purchaser's obligation to close the transactions
         contemplated under this Agreement; provided, however, Seller's failure
         to deliver and/or obtain such evidence shall not constitute an event of
         default by Seller hereunder.

In the event that any of the foregoing conditions is not satisfied as of the
Closing Date or any earlier date set forth herein, Purchaser shall have the
right, at its option, to terminate this Agreement by written notice thereof
given to both Seller and the Title Company, and upon receipt of such notice the
Title Company shall immediately return the Escrow Deposit to Purchaser.

                                  ARTICLE VIII

                                  MISCELLANEOUS

         8.01 Brokerage Fees and Commissions. Pursuant to the provisions of a
separate written brokerage agreement entered into between Seller and Willis
Realty Advisors ("Broker"), Seller shall be solely responsible for and shall pay
a real estate commission (the "Brokerage Fee") to Broker if, and only if, the
transaction described in this Agreement is closed. Except for the foregoing
commission, it is agreed that if any claims for brokerage commissions or fees
are ever made against Seller or Purchaser in connection with the transaction
evidenced by this Agreement, all such claims shall be handled and paid by the
party whose commitments form the basis of such claim. It is further agreed that
each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any
and all

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such claims or demands with respect to any brokerage fees or agents' commissions
or other compensation asserted by any person, firm, or corporation in connection
with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby insofar as any such
claim or demand is based upon a contract or commitment of the indemnifying
party. The Texas Real Estate License Act requires written notice to Purchaser
that Purchaser should have an attorney examine an abstract of title to the
Property or obtain a policy of title insurance. Notice to that effect is,
therefore, hereby given to Purchaser.

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         8.02 Notices. Any notice to be given or to be served upon any party
hereto, in connection with this Agreement, must be in writing, and may be given
by certified or registered mail and shall be deemed to have been given and
received when a certified or registered letter containing such notice, properly
addressed, with postage prepaid is deposited in the United States mails; and if
given otherwise than by certified or registered mail, it shall be deemed to have
been given when delivered to and received by the party to whom it is addressed.
Notices, consents or other communications given by facsimile transmission
("fax") shall be deemed to have been delivered only when receipt of a fax has
been confirmed in writing by the receiving party. Such notices shall be given to
the parties hereto at the following addresses:

                  If to Seller:

                  Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc.
                  1649 Frankford Road West
                  Carrollton, Texas 75007
                  Attn:    Kenneth J. Cichocki
                  Telephone:        972-386-1091
                  Fax:              972-386-1106

                  With a copy to:

                  Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
                  100 Crescent Court, Suite 1300
                  Dallas, Texas  75201
                  Attn:  Richard P. Marshall, Esq.
                  Telephone:  (214) 746-7854
                  Fax:  (214) 746-7777

                  If to Purchaser:

                  Lincoln Property Company Commercial, Inc.
                  500 N. Akard
                  3300 Lincoln Plaza
                  Dallas, Texas  75201-3394
                  Attn:    Mr. Tom Kuhlmann
                  Telephone:     (214) 740-3300
                  Fax:           (214) 740-3404

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                  With a copy to:

                  Jenkens & Gilchrist, a Professional Corporation
                  1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3200
                  Dallas, Texas 75202
                  Attention:     William L. Sladek, Esq.
                  Telephone:     (214) 855-4379
                  Fax:           (214) 855-4300

Any party hereto may, at any time by giving five (5) days' written notice to the
other party hereto, designate any other address in substitution of the foregoing
address to which such notice shall be given.

         8.03 Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement embodies and
constitutes the entire understanding among the parties with respect to the
transactions contemplated herein, and all prior or contemporaneous agreements,
understandings, representations and statements, oral or written, are merged into
this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof may be waived,
modified, amended, discharged or terminated except by an instrument in writing
signed by the party against which the enforcement of such waiver, modification,
amendment, discharge or termination is sought, and then only to the extent set
forth in such instrument.

         8.04 Headings. Descriptive headings are for convenience only and shall
not control or affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this
Agreement.

         8.05 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns.

         8.06 Assignment. Purchaser shall have the right to assign its rights
under this Agreement to any entity that is owned or controlled by, under common
ownership or control with or otherwise affiliated with Purchaser or to an entity
for which Purchaser intends to provide development services for a fee in
connection with the development of the Property without the prior consent of
Seller, provided that Purchaser's assignee must agree to perform all of
Purchaser's obligations hereunder. Purchaser shall not otherwise assign its
rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Seller, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.

         8.07 Reporting Person. Seller and Purchaser designate the Title Company
as the "Reporting Person" with respect to the transaction contemplated hereby
for purposes of 26 C.F.R. Section 1.6045-4(e)(5) relating to the requirements
for information reporting on real estate transactions closed on or after January
1, 1991. Seller, Purchaser and the Title Company shall execute a designation
agreement in a mutually acceptable form at the Closing.

         8.08 Business Days; Holidays. In the event any date for performance of
any obligation of the parties under this Agreement falls on a Saturday, Sunday
or other nationally recognized holiday on which national banks having offices in
the State of Texas are permitted or required to close, the

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date for performance of such obligation shall be extended to the next day which
is not a Saturday, Sunday or national recognized holiday.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
of the day and year first above written, provided, however, that for the purpose
of determining "the date hereof", as used in this Agreement, such date shall be
the date on which the Title Company executes this Agreement, as provided below,
and acknowledges receipt of this Agreement executed by Purchaser and Seller.

                                PURCHASER:

                                LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY
                                COMMERCIAL, INC., a Texas corporation

                                By: /s/ THOMAS H. KUHLMAN
                                   ---------------------------------------------
                                Print:  Thomas H. Kuhlman
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                Its:    Vice President
                                    --------------------------------------------

                                Date of Execution:      January 3, 2001
                                                  ------------------------------

                                SELLER:

                                HOME INTERIORS & GIFTS, INC.,
                                a Texas corporation

                                By: /s/ KENNETH J. CICHOCKI
                                   ---------------------------------------------
                                Print: Kenneth J. Cichocki
                                Its:  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

                                Date of Execution:      January 3, 2001
                                                  ------------------------------

                               JOINDER BY JIM KING

         JIM KING hereby joins in the execution of this Agreement for the sole
purpose of acknowledging that he has reviewed and approved the representations
and warranties of Seller contained in Article V of this Agreement.

Dated: January 3, 2001
      -------------------

                                    /s/ JIM KING
                                    --------------------------------------------
                                    JIM KING

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                         ACCEPTANCE BY THE TITLE COMPANY

         AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY hereby acknowledges receipt of the Escrow
Deposit referred to in the foregoing Agreement and agrees to accept, hold, and
return such Escrow Deposit and to disburse any funds received thereunder in
accordance with the provisions of such Agreement.

Dated:
        -------------------

                                   AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

                                   By:
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                   Name:
                                        ----------------------------------------
                                   Title:
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                                   EXHIBIT "A"

                                    Site Plan

                                      A-1
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                                   EXHIBIT "B"

                          Legal Description of the Land

                                      B-1

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