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Editor’s Note Calendar Before & After: Paint Transforms a Kitchen Product Review: Latest Home Products Gardening: Grow Your Own Salad Bar Pet of the Month: Abbigail
Inside: Round Top Antiquing Guide 35 What to Do, Where to Eat, Shopping & Nightlife 42 A Round Top Retreat Designed for Entertaining
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Leather Furniture Round Top Fall Antiquing Guide The Best of Both Worlds in Bellaire Builder’s Recipe for Family Kitchen Moving Tips
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THE KITCHEN ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE NEITHER ARE WE.
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Back in the ‘60s, pop artist Andy Warhol predicted everyone in the future would celebrate fame for a short moment. To help all you home enthusiasts nab your time in the spotlight, let me share news about our contest. We at Houston House & Home magazine seek the best makeovers in a variety of categories – kitchens, baths, yards and whole houses. Please see page 55 for more information, in addition to our Facebook page and Web site (www.houseandhomeonline.com)! Tell your DIY-loving friends, your builder, designer and landscaper. Or nominate them yourself! We’ll begin publishing the winners in December. The deadline for entries is September 15. Do women spend more moola in an environment that looks high-end “glam”? Women’s clothing store Ann Taylor is betting on that strategy. They’ve upgraded the looks of their stores by bringing in comfy sofas and hanging pretty chandeliers. The photo above shows the new Ann Taylor style. What do
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you think? Tell us on our Facebook page. Talk about glamor style, we’re featuring a Bellaire home built by builder Richard Price and a kitchen in a house by Brian Thompson Custom Homes. Find them on pages 52 and 66, respectively. If you’re looking to create your own sophisticated and oneof-a-kind look, you might want to head on over to the Design Resource Center. They’re having their annual designer sample sale on Aug. 22 & 23! Looking forward to seeing your projects! Have a great summer, Susan Fox HOUSTON
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The Houston Arboretum’s Wine, Cheese and Bats event occurs August 9. (Photo by Ann Froschauer)
Preservation Houston’s walking tour of Market Square in downtown Houston takes place August 10. (Photo courtesy of http://h-town-visually.blogspot.com)
Rice Village is the focus this year’s Rice Design Alliance Design Charette, challenging participants to imagine how the area will grow and evolve. (Photo courtesy of RDA)
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Mark your calendar for the once-a-year Sample Sale, August 22 & 23, at the Houston Design Center, 7026 Old Katy Rd. More than 15 showrooms discount their prices on select furniture, rugs and accessories. Info: www.thehoustondesigncenter.com
Preservation Houston hosts a walking tour of Market Square in downtown Houston on August 10. Home to the city market and City Hall from 1841 to 1939, Market Square became the center of Houston’s early commercial district. Among the tour highlights are the 1861 Kennedy Bakery (now La Carafe), the 300 block of Main Street that entails a largely intact row of late 19th century commercial buildings, and the imposing facades of Houston’s early 20th century financial district. Tickets will go on sale at 5:30 p.m. that Sunday in Market Square, 301 Milam Street. Info: www.preservationhouston.org
Back to Nature Arboretum at Night: Wine, cheese and bats! Enjoy a laidback evening listening to Dr. Cullen Geiselman give a lecture on the world’s bat species. Afterwards, everyone goes on a “bat walk.” At The Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Dr., on August 9, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Info: www.houstonarboretum.org The Arbor Gate at 15635 FM2920 in Tomball invites children aged 6 to 12 to come learn how to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to theirown gardens. Each child will paint a flowerpot that helps carry home theirown plant to attract the birds. $50 per child, which covers supplies. Space is limited. From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Master gardener Stephanie Baker (readytogrowgardens.com) conducts the class. 14 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
Main Street America invites everyone interested in learning how to cook up Argentine empanadas, grilled skirt steak, flan and other tasty foods to join them on August.14, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Price is $99 per person, and space is limited to 24. At 18750 I-45. Admission includes entrance into Main Street America, where visitors get to tour a variety of homes, and learn about -- as well as buy -- home products, fixtures, furnishings and appliances. Info: www.mainstreetmaeric.org Houston’s Restaurant Weeks, benefiting the Houston Food
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Design Contests The annual Rice Design Alliance’s Design Charrette focuses on the future of Rice Village. This year’s design charette challenges participants on imagining how the Village will grow and evolve. Considered one of Houston’s most desirable areas, issues with mobility and accessibility remain. Participants will receive the full program that details the issues and presents further challenges upon their arrival at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, at Hanszen College at Rice University. Architects, designers, artists and other individuals invited to register. Cost is between $25 and $35, and the fee covers breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Info: www.ricedesignalliance.org
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All architects, designers, builders, do-it-yourselfers, landscapers and others – including clients of various professionals – are invited to compete in a Before & After Contest hosted by Houston House and Home magazine. Winners will be published in upcoming issues. For info on the contest, please visit www.houseandhomeonline.com in addition to our Facebook as well. Deadline to enter is September 15.
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Events The Houston Glass Club hosts the 40th anniversary vintage glass and antique show and sale on August 15-17. At the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg, US 59 South to Hwy 36 South, one-half mile on the right. Free parking. For times and info: www.houstonglassclub.org The 18th annual Lone Star Gourd Festival is August 15-17 at the New Braunsfels Civic/Convention Center, 375 Castell Ave. The event features gourds painted by famed Texas artist Judy Richie of Kerrville and dozens of other gourd artists from around Texas and the country. Classes also will be held. Info: www.texasgourdsociety.org The Woodlands’ 12th annual Fall Home and Garden Show is August 23 & 24 at the Waterway Marriott & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr. The event features 200 home improvement professionals, live cooking demos, new window fashions, landscape ideas, and a craft beer and wine tasting. Free covered parking. Info: www.woodlandsshows.com
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BEFORE & AFTER
AFTER: Large 20-inch by 20-inch porcelain diagonal floor tiles, updated lighting, painted cabinets, new hardware, granite counters with tiled backsplash, and new matching stainless appliances refreshed this once-dated kitchen. BEFORE: Very small floor tiles, a skylight, dated lighting and cabinets, a cumbersome pot rack, boring light beige laminate counter and backsplash along with mismatched appliances spoiled this kitchen.
Couple Learns Painting Cabinets
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When new clients Debo and Rocky Bartos called me to help with their kitchen, I was happy because they were referred to me by clients Debby and Bob Coffman, whose kitchen I featured in the September 2011 issue of HH&H, in an article titled, “Above and Beyond.”
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AFTER: New matching appliances, granite counters with tile backsplash, cleaned up counters and drawers, and a new microware vent helped give this kitchen an updated look. BEFORE: Dated appliances, counter clutter, drab countertops and backsplash, button on towels, and permanently tilted venthood needlessly dated this kitchen.
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“Our kitchen was outdated and drab, and we wanted a newer, more modern look,” Debo explains. The couple felt stuck with their kitchen. “We just didn’t know how or where to start. If we simply replaced what we had, essentially we’d have the same kitchen,” she says. She adds that after our meeting she felt very encouraged. “We thought with your help we could actually have the kitchen we wanted.”
TIP: Painting existing cabinets saved thousands of dollars and looks great, too. Debo admits that they were surprised by some of my suggestions and would never have thought of them. One of my suggestions was to paint the existing cabinets. She thought they needed to be varnished or stained and needed to look like wood. “I also would have never thought to bring the tile backsplash all the way to the upper cabinets. I thought they needed to be about 4 inches high. I definitely like neutral colors,” Debo explains.
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She loves the large 20-inch floor tiles I suggested. She admits the tile took some getting used to but she loved the color from the beginning. Friends and family think the transformation is amazing.
TIP: Neutral colors don’t have to be “boring” or drab.
AFTER: An updated island, new lighting and hardware breathed new life into this once dated kitchen.
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BEFORE: A boring kitchen island and dated lighting and hardware prevented this kitchen space from being visually interesting.
TRADE SECRETS • OLD KITCHEN CABINETS can be painted. With the addition of a new porcelain floor and backsplash tile and some new appliances and hardware, this kitchen was transformed on a budget. This, plus new granite counter tops, Kichler lighting and brushed nickel Kohler For te fixtures, updated this kitchen. • Even though there are many dif ferent neutral colors and textures, they still go together beautifully.
“I think my favorite thing is the overall ‘look’— everything is modern, up to date, and everything blends so well,” Debo says. “Even though there are many different neutral colors, they still go together wonderfully,” she explains. One thing she recalls is me helping them with the kitchen cabinets. They ended up painting them with Benjamin Moore’s oil-based semi-gloss enamel in # 2052. “We’d thought about just cleaning them and replacing the hardware, but you explained there were ‘backs’ on the handles, which left lightercolored silhouettes. “You gave us several names of people to contact about refinishing as well as other possibilities. They were very helpful, showing us that refinishing them ourselves would be one big headache. After all the experts told us that refinishing would not work, our contractor Doyal Debow with Diero Designs ended up painting the cabinets as well as the walls (Benjamin Moore ‘Bar Harbour Beige # 1032). The island, stair banister and trim downstairs were painted in Pratt & Lambert 7-21 Matte. What has she learned? “I know I do not have the vision or expertise to remodel so I definitely need professional help, and would highly recommend it.” Debo says. “You suggested the Tropical Brown granite countertop from Arizona Tile, and you physically helped us select the Agra Collection 20inch square glazed porcelain floor tile that came from Emser Tile in “Café.” The tile backsplash (DT PZ04-3) and listello trim in ‘”Mosman Rust” (A8085) behind the cook top came from Daltile, which you also had recommended.
Joetta Moulden offers home makeovers using your own home furnishings to create the home you’ve always dreamed of. Joetta believes your pieces collected through the years reflect your personality and can artfully arranged. Her ability to focus on your personal style and not let her own preferences influence the design of your home makes her unique. See more makeovers on her web site at www.shelterstyle.com, e-mail her at joetta@shelterstyle.com or call 713-461-2063. If an initial appointment or referral is booked by August 31, a 10 percent first meeting discount will be given. Shelterstyle.com holds a "Pages of Happiness" rating and, for the fifth consecutive year, a “Super Service Award” presented to 5 percent of companies that achieve and maintain a superior rating on Angie’s List. 22 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
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PRODUCT REVIEW
BY LINDSAY CANRIGHT
ALL THE RAGE The Hottest and Coolest Items to Have at Home This year’s hottest home goods are not too far off from the Jetsons. “Today’s consumer lives and shops in multidimensional ways we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago,” says Tom Miravile, lifestyle trend forecaster for the International Housewares Association. “Advances are tangible, delivering improved performance and expanded function or savings of time or space.” It’s only midsummer and the market has already welcomed dozens of must-have newcomers — smarter, more ergonomic gadgets, luxury eco-friendly materials and stunning storage systems. We’ve rounded up the top picks in town and online with other exciting debuts still in store.
Lyric Thermostat by Honeywell Monorail Closet System by West Elm Designer duds have found a chic place to hang out when they’re not being worn. West Elm’s collection of sturdy and stylish storage, the Monorail System has adjustable rods and shelves that let you customize your closet. $399-$899, West Elm, 3910 Westheimer Road in Houston, 713-623-2422, www.westelm.com
Honeywell’s Lyric thermostat is heating up the temperature control market. To turn down electricity bills, the device uses smart phone location to turn up the temperature when you’re leaving the house. The Lyric also sends service alerts and can be controlled with an app. For now, it’s only available for expert install through certified Honeywell retailers like Brazos Valley Services in Houston, but come August the Lyric will be on the market for $279. Brazos Valley Services is a certified Honeywell retailer, 888-429-0721, www.brazosvalleyservices.com
VU7000 Motion Sync Vacuum by Samsung The M Collection by Wetstyle Minimalist, modular cabinetry crafted from renewable hardwoods, the M Collection’s five components come in different sizes, three materials and nine finishes. Price varies based on specifications, http://wetstyle.ca Westheimer Plumbing and Hardware, 3600 Kirby Dr., in Houston carries products by Wetstyle, 713-942-9519, www.westheimerplumbing.com.
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If your current vacuum is a pain to push and doesn’t quite do the job, then you might want to go with the Samsung’s VU7000. It is the Viper of vacuum cleaners — sporty, sleek and highly steerable, which means it’s equipped to tackle your home’s most dangerous curves. It also features a hand-held vacuum that can be detached from the main body. Superb cleaning. Has removable HEPA filter and is certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Starts at $449, www.samsung.com
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This innovative kitchen system turned order into an art form and earned Siematic a prestigious Red Dot Award for product design in 2014. An extra deep compartment stores large ladles and awkward utensils with ease and comes equipped with a docking station. Price varies based on specifications, Kitchen & Bath Concepts, The Houston Design Center, 7026 Old Katy Road in Houston, 713-528-5575, www.kitchen-concepts.com
USB Outlet by Legrand The days of two-pronged wall sockets are gone. Legrand’s USB outlets are an utter necessity for homeowners who find themselves frequently misplacing their smartphone charger. To add style to convenience, Legrand offers a rainbow of decorative wall plates from Lichen Green to Cherry red. 15 Amp USB Duplex Outlet in white, $19.98 Price of wall plate varies based on finish. Light, 4202 Richmond Ave. in Houston carries products by Legrand. www.thelightcompany.net
Touchless Toilet Flush Kit by Kohler Say goodbye to germs, a simple wave of the hand activates Kohler’s no-touch flush. Never fear, non-renovators, the easy-to-install kit acquaints even less savvy toilets with the convenience of modern technology. $75, Home Depot, www.homedepot.com
Stikwood The quickest way to infuse a grain of character into an undecorated wall. Stikwood’s sticky-back planks will save you a trip to the salvage yard to hunt for reclaimed lumber. From $6 per square foot, www.stikwood.com 26 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
Hue Lux by Phillips Poised to reduce the number of injuries incurred fumbling for a light switch in the dark, the Hue Lux system allows users to control connected lights with the tap of a touch screen. Philips will launch latest version later this year with a switch powered by kinetic energy. $99.95 for starter kit; $39.95 additional bulbs, not yet available in stores.
Haiku Fan by BigAss Fans The ceiling fan hadn’t seen much of a revolution since its invention in 1882, that is until Big Ass Fans unveiled the world’s first with an onboard computer. The Haiku Fan joined the ranks of appliances incorporating sensing technology to cut down on energy consumption. Price varies based on specifications, www.haikufan.com
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Century Furniture’s Essex Group in Picasso Limestone with brushed nickel nail head. Leg finish is espresso. Austin sofa is $8,595; chair is $4,920.
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Restoration Hardware 1940s Wingback Leather Side Chair, $649 - $899.
“Things to look for in good leather furniture include solid hardwood or multi-ply hardwood frames,” says Jim Winkler, president of LeatherShoppes. As for what can cover the frames, Tracy Weeks, founder of Urban Leather, lists these materials, in many variations and grades: full grain (leather that shows its natural character, flaws and all; softens with age); top grain (leather with imperfections sanded down; with a stamped grain); bonded (vinyl, naugahyde, pleather).
K&D Home & Design’s Corbu sofa.
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STAYING FRESH Even classics go through trends. Winkler says the popularity of reclining leather seating continues. He also notes recent requests for shades of blues and grays—away from tans, browns and chocolates. Shih points out that, although traditional looks will always to be popular, many customers currently prefer leather pieces in contemporary and transitional styles. Weeks also sees the trend away from overstuffed seating and toward more clean, tight lines. As for color, he now gets inquiries for statement pieces made of blue and green leathers.
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Resources: Century Furniture, www.centuryfurniture.com Eclectic Home, 713-869-1414 Furniture Accessories Outlet, 281-894-8838, www.furnitureaccoutlet.com K&D Home and Design, 713-574-2457, www.kndhouston.com La-Z-Boy, www.la-z-boy.com LeatherShoppes, 713-690-9400, www.leathershoppes.com Restoration Hardware, www.restoration hardware.com Urban Leather, 832-967-0720, www.urban-leather.com La-Z-Boy Heather recliner (above) and Nightlife Premier chair and a half (below) offer comfort and style.
Restoration Hardware banquet seating with tufted back.
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From Urban Leather, Tracy Weeks tells consumers to spend time online learning the terms of the industry before going into the store. Better educated buyers always come out ahead.
• A strong and versatile natural resource, leather for furniture comes mostly from cattle. • No two hides are alike. Age, heredity, and the environment all influence the character of the hide. • The beef herds of North and South America provide the majority of cattle hides for furniture. • Since cattle are raised for beef consumption, leather represents a byproduct of the meat industry making leather a renewable resource that allows valuable products to be created out of what otherwise would be waste. (Source: LeatherShoppes)
The Furniture Accessories Outlet’s Judy Shih stresses this nugget of fiscal responsibility: know your budget. Jim Winkler with LeatherShoppes encourages his customers to buy pieces with good construction. At today’s prices, he says you can get a sofa with solid wood, spring suspension and quality leather for about $2,000-$3,000.
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ROUND TOP 2014 FALL
HILLSIDE HIDEAWAY
Thielemann Construction Creates Custom Homes of All Sizes | www.thielemannhomes.com
TEXAS ANTIQUE WEEK CALENDAR • A ROUND TOP HOME REMODEL • SHOPPING TIPS
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cLaren’s Antiques and Interiors are back.. you may have remembered them from Westheimer, 1960 or Austin where they brought you antique wonders from around the world right to your doorstep. Now they are back and showing at Round Top this September and October. You'll not want to miss out and your expectations will not be disappointed... A vast 6 acre venue with an endless selection of living, dining, kitchen furniture and accessories - each piece handpicked by owner Sean McLaren who travels to every location sourcing pieces of wonder. In addition he designs pieces using old reclaimed English wood and crafting into a piece for the future and now specializes in architectural pieces such as crafted doors, French fine interior doors, and statues each one will create a unique statement in your home.
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Antiques Shows TO BURTON/BRENHAM
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Marburger Farm Antique Show
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Bluebonnet Field Country Corner Antiques Granny McCormick’s Yard
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County Line Antique Shows Big Red Barn Blue Hills at Round top Arbor Antiques Black Gate Antiques FM 1487
TO SH-71 ON THE COVER: Nestled in the hidden charm of Washington County, Thielemann Construction Company built the perfect little Man Cave - Office. This small retreat is ideal as a working space and doubles as a cozy resting hideaway with a loft area for overnight guests visiting for rest and relaxation.
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t’s that time of year again . . . to mark your calendars for one of the country’s top antique fairs. More than 100,000 people will flock to the shops and tent-filled fields in the Brenham-Round Top-Fayettville areas from September 26 to October 4. Approximately 2,000 vendors converge in this picturesque part of Texas twice year (spring and fall) to hawk architectural salvage, home décor, apparel, art, collectibles, jewelry, and vintage or antique furniture. For specific information and maps, visit www.antiqueweekend.com or www.roundtoptexasantiques.com Between now and then, you may want to visit the quaint town square of Fayettville and visit the Red & White Gallery (www.redandwhitegallery.com); or tour the four wineries in and around Chappell Hill, Brenham and Burton (Texas Star Winery, Windy Winery and Pleasant Hill Winery, and Saddlehorn – respectively). In the meantime, stop in at Pleasant Hill Winery during the “Crush for Fun” event, August 9-10, for some grape-stomping fun. You’ll get purple feet and a T-shirt. Tours and tastings offered, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. 979-830-VINE
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A Look To Antique Weekend; Some of the Shopping Venues Round Top ABBIELAND ANTIQUES 2336 Texas 237 S., located next to Marburger Farm 405-301-1874 www.abbieland.com ARBOR INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES SHOW American Legion Post #388, 1503 Texas 237 N., one mile north of Round Top 281388-1075 www.arborantiques.com BIG RED BARN Texas 237 North, between Burton and Round Top, 512-237-4747 www.roundtoptexasantiques.com THE ORIGINAL ROUND TOP ANTIQUES FAIR, including The Big Red Barn & Tent, Continental Tent and Carmine Dance Hall
BLUE HILLS AT ROUND TOP 1701 Texas 237 S. 979-278-3691 www.bluehillsatroundtop.com CHELSEA’S MEADOW 1465 Texas 237 N., next to Arbor Antiques Show 713-385-8778 CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH SHOW 611 Texas 237 N., 979-249-3874 COWBOY CORNER 1925 Texas 237 N., near Florida Chapel Cemetery Road 830-374-7474 MARBURGER FARM ANTIQUE SHOW 2248 Texas 237 S. in Round Top 800-947-5799, www.roundtop-marburger.com
This exceptional 476+- acre ranch offers a rare opportunity to purchase a great Texas property in a prime location. Located between Round Top and Shelby, Texas it features high rolling vistas, an abundance of stately live oak trees, 14+ acre lake, 6 additional water sources, entirely high fenced for the exotic animals, improved pastures, stocked ponds, excellent interior roads, barn with 1/1 apartment, 3/2 manager's home, 2/2 guest house, main house with pool and numerous additional building sites. Exotics on the property include White Tail Deer, Blackbuck, Kudu, Scimitar Oryx, Impala, Grants Gazelles and Zebras. Located one and one half hours drive from Houston or Austin, Texas. Sale includes home furnishings (minus manager’s home), equipment, vehicles and animals.
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ROUND TOP’S FESTIVAL HALL PHOTO BY ANDREASPRAEFCKE, WIKIMEDIACOMMONS.ORG
MARKETPLACE AT WARRENTON 3960 Texas 237 S., 817-599-7664 www.marketplacewarrenton.com
STONEY CREEK ANTIQUES, CARMINE OLD DEPOT ANTIQUE SHOW 550 N. Washington 979-249-6401, www.olddepotantiques.com
BLUE BONNET FIELD Corner of Rohde Road and Texas 237 in the north end of Warrenton, 979-249-3980
OLD HENRY FARM 2000 Texas 237 N. 800-322-5177 www.roundtop-oldhenryfarm.com
CAMPBELL BUILDING 4328 Texas 237 in central Warrenton 713-666-6683
ORIGINAL ROUND TOP ANTIQUES FAIR Texas 237 North, between Burton and Round Top 512-237-4747 www.roundtoptexasantiques.com Includes The Big Red Barn & Tent, Continental Tent and Carmine Dance Hall.
CHICKEN RANCH 225-936-9269
ROUND TOP HILL ANTIQUES 1500 Texas 237 N. 979-966-7435 www.roundtophillantiques.com
COLE’S ANTIQUE SHOW Corner of Texas 237 and Willow Spring Road 979-249-5806, www.colesantiqueshow.com
ROUND TOP VINTAGE MARKET 1235 Texas 237 N., located 1 mile north of Round Top across from Jaster Road and Festival Hill 281-731-5132 www.roundtopvintagemarket.com
EX-CESS FIELD 3907 Texas 237 at FM 954
TEXAS ROSE ANTIQUE SHOW Texas 237 N., near Florida Chapel Road 256.390.5337, www.texasroseshow.com
LITTLE HOUSE FIELD www.showdaily.us/Warrenton.cfm?location= LittleHouse&head=Little+House+Field
Warrenton
LONE STAR GALLERY 4212 Texas 237, across from the Junk Gypsies and Zapp Hall, 512-797-9815 www.thelonestargallery.com
BAR W ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS 4001 Texas 237 S., 979-278-3447
CLUTTER SHOW Texas 237 and FM 954, between Warrenton and Round Top, www.cluttershow.com
GRANNY MCCORMICK’S YARD 4246 Texas 237 S. 979-966-2970
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HILLCREST INN 4339 Texas 237 S., 979-249-3074 OLD TOWN MARKET 4550 Texas 237 S., 940-569-4144 RENCK HALL AND YARD 4123 Texas 237, 979-966-7083 ROBINSON FIELD 4545 Texas 237 S., located between Dillard's Field and Tree Park Antiques, 979-249-5551 ROSE OF TEXAS ANTIQUES SHOW 4345 Texas 237 in central Warrenton 817-944-0678 SOMMERFIELD FIELD 4143 Texas 237, across from the former Sterling McCall Old Car Museum 979-249-3841 TIN STAR FIELD 817-680-7420, www.tinstarfield.com THE MARKETPLACE 3960 S. Hwy 237 www.marketplacewarrenton.com TREE PARK FIELD 4635 Texas 237 S. in Warrenton 979-249-5588 WARRENTON ANTIQUE SHOW (DAS GRUENE HAUS) 4418 Texas 237 979-249-3502, www.warrentonantique.com
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For Info 281-804-4477 • Cash, Checks & Most Credit Cards Accepted Auctioneer Al Friedman T.D.L.R.#16804 • 13% Buyer's Premium Consignments accepted for this auction.
Houston and Austin on Hwy 290 is a little piece of paradise called Carmine, Texas. From daily outings to daily living, we’ve got it all... • Shops • Museums • Gasoline • Rental Hall • Church • Bank • Farm & Ranch Supply • Restaurants • Grocers • Mechanic • B&B • Post Office • Fire Station • Great Park
With so much to experience come see what makes Carmine
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Antiques Dealers Spotlight Jon Goodling of Gallery Auctions, Inc.
Antique Week Venue: Blue Hills at Round Top, 1707 Texas 237, Carmine What do you sell? Antiques and decoratives from estates and markets in England, France & Belgium. We also sell new designer furniture and furnishings. What advice do you have for attendees? Be bold, if an item evokes emotion and makes you happy BUY IT WHEN YOU SEE IT! That perfect item may not be there when you come back. 281.931.0100 •13310 Luthe Rd. Houston, TX 77039 www.Facebook.com/galleryauctions
Elizabeth Sepeda of AK & Co. Interior Market Antique Week Venue: Marburger Farm, Booth Dd8 2248 Texas 237, Round Top
What do you sell? European Antiques & Mid Century Modern items with a great selection of art, both prints and oils. I try to put a new twist on things by using contemporary fabrics or rewiring found items with lucite bases. What advice do you have for attendees? Be prepared for the weather – hot, cold, or rainy! Shopping when you're uncomfortable is not fun. Also realize that not all dealers are able to take credit cards. Don't forget checkbooks and cash! 830.387.4605 • 386 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 www.Adelekerrandco.com
Kaci Van Coutren of The Lonestar Gallery 4212 South State Hwy 237, Warrenton
What do you sell? We are home to many unique, quality dealers! We have 35, 000 square feet of air-conditioned space with vendors who sell antiques, vintage, repurposed, shabby, and more. Additionally, we have sangria and food trucks!
BURTON, TX PHOTO BY BRECKENHEIMER, WIKIMEDIACOMMONS.ORG
WARRENTON ROUND UP 1910 Texas, 237 979-249-3004 ZAPP HALL ANTIQUES SHOW Texas 237 in central Warrenton, across from the Sterling McCall Old Cadillac Museum and next to the Warrenton Grocery gas station www.zapphall.com
Carmine CARMINE DANCE HALL Texas 237 North, between Burton and Round Top 512.237.4747, www.roundtoptexasantiques.com The Original Round Top Antiques Fair, including The Big Red Barn & Tent, Continental Tent and Carmine Dance Hall. GRACE'S TREASURE HUNT 1903 State Loop 458 281-259-998
Burton, Fayetteville, Shelby
What advice do you have for attendees? Come HUNGRY, wear comfy shoes or boots, bring a cart to hold all your finds, and ladies, send your men to the back of LSG to watch the game while you shop, shop, shop
ANTIQUES ON THE SQUARE 201 North Washington, in the heart of Fayetteville at the Precinct Courthouse Square 318-465-1603
512.797.9815 • 432.847.9654 • www.thelonestargallery.com
HOUSE OF NOSTALGIA 2110 South Hinze Road at Texas 237, north of the Big Red Barn in Burton
Tom Wade of Carmine Antiques 106 E. Sylvan St., Carmine
What do you sell? Country primitives, quality antiques, collectibles, vintage jewelry, metal yard art What advice do you have for attendees? Avoid the crowds and make Carmine your first stop and explore all of the great shops. 979.278.4255 • 713.724.3280
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LA BAHIA ANTIQUE SHOW La Bahia Turn Verein Hall Texas 237, just south of U.S. 290 979-289-2684 www.labahiaantiques.com OLD GLORY ANTIQUES 701 N. Main Street in Burton 303-798-4212, www.oldgloryantiquesinc.com SHELBY ANTIQUES SHOW Harmonie Hall 509 W FM 389 678-640-2529
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Country Living in Round Top A PLACE WHERE FRIENDS GATHER
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B Y M A R S H A C A N R I G H T • P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y A N T H O N Y R AT H B U N
n a breezy midday morning, Karen Beach, is baking coconut crème pies from an old family recipe in a kitchen ringed in windows. Nine people are coming for dinner, which is the Round Top way, she says, especially on the long, lovely summer evenings. 42 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
The house sits on five acres of woodland – some landscaped, some wild – with dozens of oaks, rosemary, and bushes of knockout roses in the front. From the kitchen windows, you can see the fishpond where deer nibble at the feeder and rabbits pause for a morning drink.
Karen Beach’s backyard is park-like. A flagstone path leads to the pond.
There’s the earthy smell of fresh cut grass and the heavenly aroma of pies in the oven. It’s no wonder that when friends from Houston come for a weekend visit, they don’t want to leave. “The minute you walk in the door, it's like everything calms down and slows down and gets more relaxed. Even though I do a lot when I’m here, it's what I enjoy doing so it isn’t stressful,” she says. Beach was raised in Port Neches and lived most of her adult life in Los Angeles and Houston. She began coming to
Round Top and Marburger years ago for the antique shows and eventually rented a place through friends she met in the small community. She enjoyed the ease of country living and it wasn’t long before she bought her own place off Highway 237 about a quarter mile from Marburger. It’s a Round Top address about an hour-and-a-half drive from her Houston home. The soft green two-story house with a classic metal roof -often overflowing with company -- has five bed-, rooms, four baths, and a total of 2,800 square feet of living space. The 43
The living and dining areas are a continuous space, visually separated by an old rustic beam.
“The minute you walk in the door, it's like everything calms down and slows down and gets more relaxed.” original part of the house was built in the late 1800s but additions were made over time to make it a livable size. “When my contractor, David Levy, drove up from Houston to look at the house, he told me: “You’re going to need more storage in the kitchen.” The structural changes that followed made the house more functional. Levy added kitchen shelving, reconfigured the laundry room, added a screened outdoor dining area, and another bathroom to the second floor. The design and furnishings of the 13-room retreat are by Beach’s own dictate – The kitchen with its extra wall of storage features a backdrop of multi-colored bead board. It was discovered by builder Jacqueline Ditsler at a dealer tent in the “fields” during a Round Top antiques fair. 44 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
Round Top Vintage Market
Weekend Market open all year: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A quality venue featuring Antiques ~ Vintage ~ Collectibles ~ Art Indoor Dealers Spaces ~ Climate Controlled ~ Over 12,000 Sq Ft www.rountopvintagemarket.com • Barbara Griffin: 281-731-5132 (text) 1235 North Hwy 237, Round Top, TX 78954
FALL 2014 - ROUND TOP ANTIQUE SHOW September 25, 2014 to October 5, 2014, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free Parking ~ Free Admission ~ Food Court ~ Comfort Station ~ And More! See Show Events at the Round Top Chamber of Commerce website, www.roundtop.org
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The owner’s restful bedroom features a comfy queen bed with linens from Restoration Hardware, The wall color: “Grassland” by Sherwin Williams.
“My favorite room is the bedroom because it’s so peaceful.” all represent what especially appeals to her and what is comfortable. Interior walls are painted in white or pale greens, and she displays a few of her favorite French antiques from Joyce Horn in Houston and other local dealers. One of her favorite paintings, a longhorn she calls Studly, hangs in the living room. It’s by local artist Dorothy Little who sometimes comes to dinner. Beach also has two landscapes by the late artist Doris Steider. “My favorite room is my bedroom because it’s so peaceful,” she says. Beach has linen curtains next to her queenside bed and a curvy dove gray chest by Aiden Gray. By the bed is an area rug from Ballard Designs with French phrases in italics. The walls are a restful green called Grassland from Sherwin Williams. Most popular with her guests is the light-bathed kitchen where friends can sit at the wide wood island and visit while Beach makes her tasty fare. The tops of wine barrels add a French country flavor and the multicolored bead board, purchased in the fields at the antique fair, was stripped just The pale green 19th century, renovated house with its ample, wide porches, sits on five acres of landscaped and wild grounds. 46 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
ORCHID TREE PARK & GALLERY
The Gallery is the newest arts venue in Round Top. It is featured as a ‘must-see’ destination on Travel+Leisure’s online Weekend Getaways! Beautiful works of art from canvas to glass! Workshops coming up include a glass landscape with Donna Sarafis this fall and mixed media with Mary Alice Braukman in the spring 2015. For more info on these workshops visit the website. Included on the grounds is The Park known as a ‘Boutique RV Park’ with a colorful Art Park across the lighted pedestrian bridge over the creek! Mike and Debbie have made the Art Park full of whimsy with colorful birdhouses, lampposts and musical chimes!
ORCHID TREE PARK & GALLERY Celebrating Art • Celebrating Life • Celebrating Fellowship
Owners Mike and Debbie Koenig invite you to celebrate the one year anniversary of Orchid Tree Park & Gallery during Round Top's 2014 Antiques Show!
453 N. Washington • Round Top, Texas 78954 713.305.6776 • 713.854.0907 • www.OrchidTreeParkandGallery.com
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“Round Top is an unusual place with an interesting mix of people. I am never bored when I’m here.” enough to show a patina of colors from a century of different paints. Outdoors in the park-like setting, Beach opted for white gravel and bright green St. Augustine nearest the house. A flagstone path leads to the fishpond. This is the preferred haunt of her French bulldogs, Bogie and Cooper, who are chastised for occasionally chasing the rabbits that nibble the lawn. Stephen Grochett, of Bluebonnet Landscaping in Houston, keeps the foliage tidy and tame in contrast to the wilder areas. “Round Top is an unusual place with an interesting mix of people. I am never bored when I’m here. There are wonderful concerts in the summer, and many friendly gatherings. It is a very social place,” she says. Her T-shirt says it all: “London, Paris, Rome, Round Top.”
RESOURCES Jacquelyn Ditsler, builder, David Levy, contractor Round Top Design Group, 281-460-3395 Stephen Grochett, of Bluebonnet Landscaping, 713-680-4609 2110 Viking Drive, Houston, grochett71@aol.com The sheet of mirrors expands the dining room. It was a find at Joyce Horn Antiques in Houston.
Joyce Horn Antiques; 7065 Old Katy Road, Houston, 713-6880507, info@joycehornantiqus.com
Homemade Coconut Cream Pie To Die For Here’s what you need: 2 cups of milk, 1 cup of sugar, 3 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons (heaping) cornstarch, 4 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon good vanilla, 1 cup of coconut, whipping cream, and a nine-inch pie shell Here’s how you make it: Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add milk and egg yolks. Cook over low heat stirring constantly with a whisk. When the mixture thickens, switch to a wooden spoon. Cook until it is very thick to prevent lumping. Remove from heat and add butter, salt, vanilla and coconut. Let it cool and then pour into the baked pie shell. To make the pie shell: Two cups of flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cups Crisco; five tablespoons of ice cold water. Mix flour and salt in a bowl, cut in Crisco using a pastry cutter. Sprinkle water one tablespoon at a time. Mixing lightly until a ball forms. Roll out with a rolling pin. Put in a pie pan. Bake it at 425 until golden (about 15 minutes.) Bon appétit. Photo courtesy of thegirlygirlcooks.blogspot.com 48 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
Round Top Antique Weekend includes
Arts&Crafts around the
Round Top Town Square
The DYD Square Fair, Knutzen Field and the Triangle all feature handmade one-of-a-kind crafts, jewelry, unique decorative arts, quilts, rustic wood furniture, homemade baked & canned goods, pasta, unique boutiques and much more.
979-249-6890 (photo by Junk Gypsies)
Jennings Antiques & Collectibles and Estate Sale Services
MERCADER ANTIQUES 1906 Ashland @ 19th
713.213.8088
www.MercaderAntiques.com
4E DISCOUNT CABINET HARDWARE
We can be seen at
La Bahia Antique Show 550 Texas Hwy. 237 Burton, TX 77835 La Bahia is the first and best venue on Hwy. 237 off of Hwy. 290. Free Parking and Restrooms labahiaantiques.com
www.4ehardware.com Quality Hardware at discount prices
See us at the following:
LaBahia during the Round Top Antique Show Fredericksburg TD: 3rd Weekend, Barn 5 Wimberley Market Days: 1st Sat., Booth 186
Jennings Antiques also offers estate sale services in the Houston and central Texas areas. Call for an appointment and information.
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Over 8 acres of Antique Rose’s in full bloom right now. Fragrant, easy to care for and ANTIQUE! 979-836-5548 • weAREroses.com
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ANTIQUES WEEK’S FINEST AND MOST POPULAR SHOW
C O L E ’S • A N T I Q U E • S H O W in Warrenton More than 200 DEALERS in a 63,000 sq. ft. AIR CONDITIONED building. Free Admission and Parking Food and Drinks, ATM and Clean Restrooms available 3637 Hwy 237 at FM 954 Thursday, Sept. 25 to Saturday Oct. 4, 2014 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Join us for a FREE WINE TASTING
Sept. 30, 5-7:30 pm For info
Diane Cole, 281-961-5092, dianecole10@gmail.com or colesantiqueshow.net
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The doors to the right, leading into the kitchen, open up for welcomed accessibility to the outdoors. (Photos courtesy Richard Price Custom Homes)
Enjoying the Best of Both Worlds in Bellaire WHERE
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magine 1,100 square feet of outdoor living space that can be wide open or instantly screened with the push of a button. That’s one high-tech touch that simplifies backyard entertaining at a new, two-story Tuscan-style home in Bellaire. The homeowners chose the lot because of its size, more than 100 feet wide and about 300 feet deep. It’s roughly three times the average home site for the neighborhood, according to their architect, Travis Mattingly of Architectural Solutions in Houston. Here, the couple built an 8,000 square-foot custom home with outdoor areas primed for family living and entertaining. It was completed in 2012 after almost two years of planning and over a year of construction. The house sits about 80 feet back from the street and opens onto a wide circular drive with landscaped beds. It has a stucco exterior with a Redland two-piece clay tile roof laid in a serpentine fashion. The front door is iron with insulated glass.
The homeowners wanted their spa to feature a swim-up bar. 52 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
What treasures will you find
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hen mapping out your destinations in Round Top this spring, make sure to see the Arbor International Antiques & Interior Design Show. This stand-out show featuring 12 acres of crisp white tents will celebrate its 30th season this September. With an established reputation built on quality, diversity, and knowledgeable dealers, you will be delighted with the best of the best from around the globe. Already well known for fine European and American antique furniture and linens, and American primitives; this show is rapidly gaining an attractive reputation for its contemporary fine art and artists as well. Arbor International Antiques & Interior Design Show is the place to find what you’re looking for. • OPEN DAILY 9 AM TO 6 PM SEPT. 24 – OCT. 4, 2014
Join us at the Arbor International Antiques & Interior Design Show in Round Top, Texas • 1503 N HIGHWAY 237
one mile north of Round Top Square and six miles south of Hwy 290 • FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING •
Air-Conditioned Comfort Stations
www.arborantiques.com RoundTop@arborantiques.com 888-233-5414 or 281-388-1075
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The fully equipped outdoor kitchen looks out to the raised spa and swim-up bar. A view into the living room is to the left.
The outdoor living area expands 1,100 square feet.
In 24 rooms, there are the expected spaces – kitchen, dining room, office – but the homeowners also entertain in less ordinary spaces with a pub, a piano room, a game room, a gallery and a media room complete with a stage. In this house, it’s not only what’s inside but what is outside that inspires. “The outdoor area -- the covered veranda, the pool and the sunken summer kitchen – truly make this house extraordinary,” says Mattingly. 54 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
The pool stretches 40 feet along the eastern side of the property with a sundeck near the shallow end complete with bubblers. “It has wonderful water functions, everything you can think of,” adds designer Steve Wilson of Star Pools. Glass-bead plaster makes the water sparkle and a travertine deck installed in large step pads connects the pool to the spa and the lower patio. Topping the pool are six laminar water jets, which
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The swimming pool comes to life with six laminar jets and vivid color-changing LED lights.
Making a Big Splash With the Pool Design The homeowners wanted the best of everything in the latest pool technology. They wanted a swim-up bar and an oversized raised spa, which features multiple hydrotherapy jets, underwater barstools, and dual heaters. The Regency Palms Resort in Turks and Caicos served as the inspiration for a tranquil lounging area. The automated fire pit with seating area expands the entertainment area. This Star Pools project comes to life with three bubblers on the sun shelf, illuminated by vivid color-changing LED lighting. Six laminar jets originate from the lawn and project translucent streams up to seven feet high into the pool. At night the streams are brilliantly colored with an internal LED light source. The pool and spa dual equipment communicate directly with the home automation, or can be controlled remotely with a smart phone or tablet. Travertine decking and step pads lead to the backyard paradise. The owners built their dream house with entertaining as a focus.
project plumes of water up to seven feet high. At night, the translucent streams can be colored with brilliant internal LED lighting. Beyond the pool is a fire pit and a seating area. The fire pit has an automatic igniter so you push a button, and the fire appears. The pool’s jetted counterpart is an over-sized spa with five bar stools on one side and multi-level seating on the other. It has a total of 16 jets positioned on two levels. The spa sits
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close to the house and is elevated to fit like a puzzle piece with the outdoor kitchen and bar. The pool and spa can be controlled by the home automation system or from an iPhone. What about those pesky mosquitoes and other insects that can discourage outdoor living in our summertime? Electronic roll-down screens were installed and work well for their intended task. Overhead fans keep the veranda and spa area breezy.
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The Tuscan-inspired home, located in Bellaire, enjoys certain amenities -- such as the folding doors -- that allow the owners to celebrate the outdoors.
Custom-made walnut tops the island, which adds desired character to the kitchen. The owners selected granite for the countertops.
For homebuilder Richard Price the interesting part of the project was the interplay between interior and exterior spaces. “Even when you’re inside, the outside is never far away,” he says. “The breakfast and family rooms both have a wall of doors that can completely open to the outside.” The kitchen has a two-sided brick fireplace and a multi-barrel brick ceiling with distressed beams. “The countertops are granite with a custom-made walnut count-
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er top for the island; sizand with the high end appliances, the kitchen has a lot of character," explains Price. Up the wood and stone staircase with its forged iron railing, there are four bedroom suites. The large master bedroom boasts an adjoining exercise room, ensuite bath with a whirlpool tub and a his-and-hers walk-in closet with luxurious shelving. There are separate closets for his and her shoes and a marble-topped packing table.
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Above & Below: Builder Richard Price says the master suite is his favorite area of the house -- complete with a whirlpool tub and an expansive his-her closet.
If he had to choose, Price says the master bath is his favorite room. "I think it’s done well. I particularly like the large blue armoire we built in one end of the bathroom,” he adds. Price and Mattingly agree that design and construction of the house took longer than average and that it was challenging -- but in a good way. “It took a lot of hands-on management to build this home 62 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
as quickly as we did. Thirteen months wasn’t terribly long given the size of the home, the level of detail in the construction, the quality of the work and our efforts to provide the greatest value to the owners. “They are such great people that neither the architect nor I minded. They were excellent clients throughout the process; they were very involved, and we’re still good friends,” says Price.
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The large master bedroom features an adjoining exercise room. Scene One Interiors selected the decor.
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The black and white floor -- a combo of granite and carrara marble squares -- lends a vintage-glam look to this kitchen. (Photos courtesy Brian Thompson Custom Homes)
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Thompson saved the range from a demolition site and then had the hood custom made.
When Brian and Kat Thompson built their Memorial Village home, they followed one rule. And that was to obey none. “The idea if one thing is pewter, then everything must be pewter is not for us,” says Brian Thompson, owner of Thompson Custom Homes. It is obvious from the looks of their kitchen alone that the couple enjoys mixing up styles and pairing together different materials.
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The hallway off the kitchen, with a built-in china cabinet, serves as an extension of the small butler’s pantry.
Walking into this space . . . where the couple says they spend 80 percent of their time together as a family . . . The cabinetry feels upscale farmhouse while the checkerboard floor evokes a vintage air, and the dual side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerators with lower stacked freezer drawers conveys a 21st century appeal. A copper lantern-style pendant over the sink is juxtaposed with a shiny, silvery chandelier above the long rustic kitchen table. 68 house& home | August 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
Maple top butcher block on the island contrasts nicely with the Carrara marble on the countertops, making it all less formal. On the floor, Carrara marble squares pair up with black granite counterparts. “Black marble wasn’t available, but I found that black granite offered the same look – the look we wanted,” says Brian Thompson. At first, the couple thought about placing two islands in the 50-
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If you’re new to the “club” that counts 37 million Americans planning a move this year, then these tips are for you. “Moving ranks right up there with death and divorce. Organization and planning are key,” says Renee Long, moving consultant for A Better Tripp Moving and Storage Co. in Houston.
1. HOW TO ORGANIZE One way to keep organized is to label boxes, noting contents and room placement. “Color coding using post-it notes also works,” says John Shaeffer, co-founder of Point2Point Crowded House Moving & Storage. “Use yellow for the ones that are going to the storage unit, green for the things that are going to your sister’s house and so on.”
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Pack phone chargers, laptops, toiletries – in a clear plastic bin in order to locate immediately upon arrival to the new place. Take a photo of the back of the intact computer or TV so that it’s easy to re-insert plugs after the move.
2. OUT WITH THE OLD The second you know a move is in the cards, summon the urge to purge, says Long. “Get rid of the things you don’t need; this will save you the cost of moving and/or storing it only to find you don’t really need it.”
3. BOOK AHEAD Some movers accommodate last-minute customers, but booking in advance means you have a better chance of getting your pick of services at a lower cost. “The earlier you book, the more time you have to get organized,” Long adds.
3. PACKING IT ALL UP “It’s important to identify your delicate items, so that they can be separated and treated differently,” says Christian Nash, of 1800Got-Junk. Schaeffer says this is especially important for antiques. “If you’re going to hire a packing service for any part of your move, hire them to pack your antiques. There really is a method to it. When self-packing, use socks and small soft clothing to insert into glassware to help prevent breakage.
4. WHAT ABOUT THE PETS To help animals adjust to the moving process keep them in a familiar room and pack that space last. On moving day, hire a sitter and get them out of the house if at all possible. “Or if you have a cat that’s never been to daycare, dedicate a room for them and hang a sign on the door that lets people know to stay out,” says Long.
5. KEEP ESSENTIALS CLOSE “Put the important items in your car and keep the keys in a pant’s pocket or on a necklace,” says Long. Pack an overnight bag stocked with items needed for that evening, and which can be easily retrieved.
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Urban Harvest, a local organization committed to promoting sound nutrition and community gardens, hosts a seminar on “Constructing the Home Fruit and Vegetable Garden on August 9, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Westbury Community Center. Daniel Millikin, co-owner of Edible Earth Resources, teaches the class. Info: www.urbanharvest.org
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