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The phrase “shop ‘til you drop” must have been coined by a retailer on a buying trip because that’s exactly what’s required when you go to market.

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The majority of Chris's relatives live in Switzerland.

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the semiannual Las Vegas Market, where I tagged along with Andrea Ramsey as she shopped for her home accessories store, Andrea’s Designs, in Olde Towne Elkhorn.

To participate in a major wholesale buying trip had been on my list of top things to do as editor for years.

Along for the adventure were Andrea’s BFFs and retail confidants, Renae Rensch

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and Kathy Nahas. I hit the jackpot with these ladies since Renae is a neighbor and Kathy has a second home in Vegas that sleeps four.

Renae has been Andrea’s market buddy since the opening of Andrea’s Designs five years ago, and Kathy is the third musketeer whenever they hit Vegas. The trio’s tastes vary, and that brings balance – and levity – to their marathon buying missions. They repeatedly ask each other, “Would you pay (this) for (that)?’’ And then there’s the

sensory overload. With more than 2,200 brands across 40 floors of showrooms in three buildings, where on earth do you start?

Andrea set the course with a list of “must-see” showrooms. At each stop, we posed three questions to the showroom vendors: What is your minimum to open an account? What is your minimum to reorder? And who pays the shipping? Their answers determined whether we stayed to browse or exited before we fell in love with something we couldn’t afford.

“I don’t know how people go to market by themselves,” Andrea told me after a long but productive first day.

Three Advil tablets each morning and Renae’s “no lollygagging” warnings got us through Andrea’s shopping list with a halfday to spare. So we headed to the Bellagio hotel for a look at the Chinese New Year botanical display. As for the rest ... what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Since this was a working trip, after all, I did bring back trends galore! Flip to page 60 for an overview.

look that says “Pass” when an item is totally wrong. “It’s pretty obvious,” Andrea admits.

But when it’s decision time, “I’m paying the bill.”

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creative director & designer

Mom to Zoey and Elliot.

Wife to Tony. Loves food and organizing.

Amateur photographer.

Self-described craft addict.

Wife to Matthew.

On an organizing kick; building shelves and cubes at every turn.

FUN FACT Amy once ran three miles in flip-flops. Determined?

Yes, but stupid.

FUN FACT Heidi recently adopted an 8-week-old kitten from the Nebraska Humane Society. His name is Dexter.

FUN FACT Kurt's second car was a 1955 Triumph TR-2. His girlfriends had to hold up the hood while he added oil ... often.

CATHY VANHAUER

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advertising manager

Loves holidays, especially Halloween.

Has three children. Her daughter frequently raids her closet for scarves.

Husband & wife team. Influenced by motion, edge tension & lighting.

Push technical & creative boundaries.

Fan of photography.

Loves playing in the dirt.

Has a fab margarita recipe.

FUN FACT Cathy recently reprogrammed her garage door keypad and opener – with help from the owner's manual!

FUN FACTS Vivian likes peanut butter right out of the jar. Jordan is reading "Salt: A World History" by Mark Kurlansky.

FUN FACT Carrie has never watched a Star Wars movie.

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STACY IDEUS

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Wife to Ryan. Mom to 2-month-old Violet.

Loves food and design.

History-writin', road-trippin' fanatic.

Recently celebrated his 34th wedding anniversary.

Western Nebraska roots.

FUN FACT Stacy's all-time favorite animal is the black lab.

FUN FACT Jeff once appeared on stage with Cheap Trick. The band didn't ask him back.

FUN FACT Jeffrey misses using a 4x5-inch view camera – some days.

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Husband and wife team.

Specialize in weddings, portraits, boudoir and fashion editorials.

Creative consultant, fashion stylist and strategist. Founder/creative grit of Esoteric Velvet.

UNO School of Communication professor. Fulbright Scholar in Oman during the 2011-2012 school year.

FUN FACTS Heather was going to be an ethnomusicologist. JD once played in a hard rock band called Urijah.

FUN FACT Meghann will attend her third New York Fashion Week this spring.

FUN FACT Chris has traveled to seven Middle Eastern, Asian and European countries.

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HEATHER WINKEL

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Devoted artist. Finds joy in thunderstorms, her garden and a good hard laugh.

Married to Rebecca.

New dad to Harvey, apple of his eye. Loves eating and cooking.

Designer, crafter and stylist.

Wife and mom. Has a passion for pretty things.

FUN FACTS Jessica loves the mountains, all four seasons and Sundays.

FUN FACT Dan is always striving to make the perfect cheeseburger.

FUN FACT Heather won a spelling bee in sixth grade.

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D ES I G N D O N E R I G H T

These NanaWalls open to create a four-season patio and large outdoor living space.

It takes 16 days to do an electrical rough-in for the average home, but it took six months for this home, says builder Brad Brown.

Features such as energy-efficient LED lighting, motorized window coverings, automated elevator doors, high-end home automation, a backup generator and specialty lighting had a lot to do with it.

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Form Follows Function Barrier-free home is worry-free for residents.

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is wife would hold her breath.

That’s how difficult it was for him to get around in the family’s former multi-level, multi-room home of 20-plus years.

“I’ve become a good faller,” he says jokingly about his disabling disease. He relies on a mobility device or cane since he can no longer walk using his own strength. (continued on page 15)

The bar is made of white onyx with LED lighting and is the focal point of the main living space.

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Their new home will continue to adapt to the homeowner’s needs – but you wouldn’t know it’s barrier-free. Many of the state-of-the-art elements, such as the ceiling track lift system in the master bathroom, were designed to look like architectural design features. And components like the framed stone mobility device recharging station in the kitchen may as well be a piece of art.

Project leader and builder Brad Brown of Archistructure has been building luxury barrier-free residences for 15 years – including homes for two quadriplegics. He enjoys challenging traditional design standards and what he refers to as “staying ahead of the curve.

“Sixty percent of the population is over age 50, so it’s about sustainability in our homes,” he says. “People say they are in their last house, but for how long? The hospital won’t release you for something as simple as a knee surgery if your home isn’t set up correctly.”

Brown completed his first barrier-free project in 2000 – the Omaha Symphony show house in Linden Estates.

“Back then it seemed like a futuristic concept,” he says.

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“Say barrier-free home and people ask, ‘Oh, is it a ranch?’” quips builder Brad Brown. This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home has three levels.

The ceiling track system in the master bathroom and bedroom features a lift docking station and a sling harness with turntables to the shower, stool and closet. “It’s in place if it’s needed,” the homeowner says.

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Brown appreciated the homeowners’ trust. “They knew enough about what they wanted, but they trusted us to take it to the next level.”

Features include a Lutron lighting system that creates lit pathways and “lighting zones” throughout the home to minimize tripping hazards. There are stainless steel profiles on the custom-designed baseboards to minimize damage from mobility devices. And all of the doors are 3 feet wide with thresholds that are flush with the floor.

The same can be said for the shower floors, on which there are no “curbs,” and the tile floor, which features hand-flattened grout seams.

CONTEMPORARY-RUSTIC STYLE Although the homeowners knew they had different decorating styles, they weren’t sure what to call them. They weren’t particular about materials or where they were sourced from either. So they pinned what they liked from online galleries and left the rest up to designer Lisa Schrager of LMK Concepts.

“She has better taste than all of us put together,” the homeowner quips.

The result is a contemporary-rustic style that leans more rustic or contemporary depending on which room you’re in. For example, the “man cave” resembles a high-tech hunting lodge. High-tech is a theme throughout the house, as the homeowner has the ability to access the lighting, sound, geothermal heating/cooling system and security cameras from his iPhone – anywhere in the world.

Meanwhile, his wife loves the amenities in the sleek and modern kitchen.

“I am using every inch of these,” she says about the Eurowood Cabinetry. “We used to have stuff out on the counter and now I have almost floor-to-ceiling storage.”

Like in most homes, the kitchen and adjoining living space are primary hangouts for this busy family.

They like the openness and the view of the backyard year-round pool and four-season patio.

In fact, one of the homeowner’s favorite things to do is dim the lights and look out onto the pool area at night. “It’s casual and relaxing,” he says. “We aren’t formal people. We like blue jeans and tennis shoes.”

And this home invites just that – for years to come.

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“The only one who misses the carpeting is our dog,” the homeowners say about the predominately limestone, maple and hardwood floors.

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The lower level of this home is perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. Escape to the "man cave," enjoy a glass of wine in the state-of-the-art wine cellar or open the 20-foot-tall glass wall from the kitchen area to the outdoor pool and spa.

The year-round pool resembles an aquarium with its 5-foot-tall glass walls.

The countertop cascades down the side of the bar and rolls into a footrest, which wraps around the entire bar. The footrest is supported by a steel-embedded base.

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H O M ES P I R AT I O N

LOCATION | REGENCY

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Picture perfect Couple takes visual editing to nth degree in home filled with purposeful treasures.

Mikal (left) Mark (right)

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n Mark and Mikal Eckstrom’s home, a picture is worth a thousand words. And as many edits.

“We are so neurotic,” Mark says with a selfdeprecating eye roll. “We photograph everything.

And then edit, edit, edit. Everything in our home is evolving.”

Mikal nods and grins. “We don’t want anything to feel forced. It has to feel naturally inviting.”

If a tableau in their home is “off” to their eyes, it most certainly will be rearranged until they collectively pronounce it perfect.

Clutter is the bane of their existence.

The basement of their Regency townhome is like an

Egyptian tomb, filled with furniture and accessories “edited” from spaces past and present.

“We’ve been doing this forever,” Mikal admits of their obsessive-compulsive scrutiny in pursuit of perfection.

“Can you tell that we’re control freaks?” Mark interjects.

“Nothing in our life doesn’t go through 100 edits.”

Mikal’s case in point: “I don’t trust mirrors. I take a Polaroid of myself before I leave the house." And then his wardrobe undergoes an edit, just like the character Cher Horowitz in "Clueless."

Theirs is a curated home that mixes traditional and contemporary styles to the nth degree.

“We love finding purposeful treasures,” Mikal says.

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Picture moulding and brass French gallery rods.

Antique Regencystyle cabinet; Karl Springer lamp.

These custom chairs originally had high backs.

They were altered to fit the scale of the room.

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This vintage Neoclassical urn lamp sits on a mirrored glass pedestal designed by Mikal Eckstrom.

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Philippe Starck Pratfall lounge chair, circa 1984, purchased at auction.

Serge Mouille ceiling lamp, purchased at auction years ago.

Recently reissued by Design Within Reach.

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The townhouse itself is an example.

Mark and Mikal bought the house in August 2013, gave themselves two months to settle in and then went to town making the place their own.

As for a completion date? Well, that’s openended.

“It’ll never be complete. It’s a work-in-progress,” Mark says.

The nondescript exterior almost kept the couple from going inside. But as soon as they opened the door, they were sold on the interior’s potential.

“It was close to being Liberace,” Mikal quips about looking past the yellow shag carpet and pink marble flooring.

Randy Bartlett of R&B Construction took the kitchen down to its studs, widened the entry from the foyer, and added a window seat to the bay window for Lola and Coco, the couple’s Shih-Poos.

“This is our baby,” Mark says of the kitchen.

Fans of Marcella Hazan and her “Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking,” the couple splurged on a custom French Lacanche range. Its contemporary brass range hood mimics the shape of the marble block tiles that grace the walls (and are repeated in the foyer).

Overhead are open cabinets and Thomas O’Brien's "Hicks" pendant from Visual Comfort Lighting. The fixture was a housewarming gift.

Underfoot is 5-inch-wide plank flooring in an ebony stain with a matte tung oil finish.

Mark and Mikal adore the Gilded Age. Every piece of hardware in their home is either French gold or brass. (Even their Cartier wedding bands are yellow, white and rose gold.)

For this pair, buying at auction is an addiction.

They use the Live Auctioneers iPhone app and peruse all new listings before bed each night. Mark, who takes the lead on bidding, has a “saved searches” list that he uses to find items he’s interested in purchasing.

If bidding goes down to the wire during a cocktail party, “People understand,” Mikal says with a wry smile.

“If anything catches our eye, we will take a closer

look,” Mark says.

While they have an affinity for fine art and antiques, they also love a great bargain with loads of style. Their decorating forté lies in the highlow mix.

“You can get a lot of look for very little money,” Mark says.

Indeed.

In the dining room, a 1940s Jules Leleu attributed credenza is paired with a $150 closeout mirror from Nebraska Furniture Mart.

Art Deco barrel chairs, six for $170, look grand upholstered in a Wesley Hall velvet (repeated from their living room sofa) and Kelly Wearstler's "Channels" linen. The large Mid-Century dining table – also purchased at auction – has a soapstone plateau.

But the top-dollar investment here is the room’s gray and white custom striping, a multimonth project inspired by a Pinterest photo of a fabric tent.

“It’s only paint,” Mark remembers rationalizing to a doubting Mikal. “If you don’t love it, we can repaint it.”

Idea refined, they hired James Bond, "the 007 of painters," at Custom Artistic Finishes, to execute their vision.

In the living room, a vintage Venini glass chandelier purchased for $200 two decades ago at a New York City flea market provides the bling. “It has followed me everywhere,” Mark says. The fixture, in exquisite condition, likely could fetch five figures at auction today.

Also adding warmth is a pair of brass sconces left behind by the home’s previous owner. Between them on the sofa wall, decorative Italian plastered wood panels, circa 1958, purchased in Milan. Mark previously used them for a headboard.

The room also holds their first fine art acquisition as a couple, “Variations on the themes of Diane Arbus & Guy Johnson, no. 2, 1976.” The painting hangs above a 19th-century Biedermeier writing desk in a corner by a window.

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The library – more aptly named the “libation room” due to its built-in cabinet bar – is where Mark and Mikal hone their bridge skills and challenge each other to cribbage. The 1970s Italian game table has a brass base and a top by Zongkers Custom Woods. The original marble top broke during shipping.

The hands-down conversation piece, however, is a golden egg cocktail table.

The homeowners were intent on tracking its source after spying it in an interior design magazine. A pair of 19th Century black lacquer Syrian chairs with bone and mother of pearl marquetry add to the eclectic mix.

In an ode to yin and yang, the sofas in the libation room and the living room are identical in style, yet their fabrics make them look totally different.

“Repetition is key to good design,” Mikal says.

And, of course, editing.

“We have had a lot of fun,” Mikal says of their interior design pursuits. “If you see it today, it will probably change tomorrow.”

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There was a time when Kirby scoffed at the suggestion of shopping secondhand. Now he loves the thrill of an eclectic look for less.

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Kirby Keomysay (middle) enjoys entertaining at home. Anna Harms and David Kerr are always game for a good bottle of wine and artisan cheese.

I Patience pays off

An Omaha hairstylist's new condo and love for shopping made for a dangerous combination – until Anna Harms reined him in.

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t was a Sunday in May, and Kirby Keomysay couldn’t take his eyes off a table in Mrs. B’s Warehouse showroom.

The table, with its rough-hewn wood top and modern metal base, was exactly what Kirby had envisioned for his new condo at Midtown Crossing.

But other customers were threatening to make it theirs.

“We stood around for about 45 minutes waiting for the party to make up their minds about buying it,” recalls Anna Harms, a designer and friend whom Kirby had invited along to consult on pieces for his contemporary urban space.

Luck prevailed. The party passed on the purchase.

And Kirby and Anna claimed their prize.

Kirby moved on to find chairs. Then a couch and a coffee table.

“So much for ‘just looking,’” Anna quips about the day’s unexpected purchases.

If anyone needed a plan, it was Kirby. Without one, this self-proclaimed impulse shopper was sure to end up trading one hodgepodge home for another.

“I had no idea where to go with the décor of the condo,” Kirby admits.

His new space required an absolute switch in style from his previous home – a renovated “starter” in Dundee. “I just bought random things for my house,” he recalls. “It was time for a cleansing.”

In his home now?

A mix of purposefully chosen furnishings and accessories.

“Now, everything has a story,” he says. “I know where I got it, why I got it and why I enjoy it.”

But it didn’t come without challenging his friend’s patience – in an endearing way, of course.

“In the beginning, he was addicted to purchasing something every day,” Anna says. “If we didn’t, he’d say we weren’t moving fast enough. Decisions weren’t enough.”

Kirby pleads guilty. “I’m such an instant gratification guy. I’ll pay to have it done – now! But patience has paid off.”

Patience, in Anna’s design approach, means thinking things through before putting money toward them.

Case in point: A desire to incorporate art for a visual “pop” in his condo led Kirby to select navycolored paint for the walls in the living room-dining room area. His painter, however, questioned the choice and summoned Kirby home from work.

“It’s loud – really loud,” the painter told him over the phone.

The painter was right. And Anna, who had pushed back on navy from the get-go was relieved.

Kirby switched to Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams – the same color used on the walls at his Kontempo. hair studio in west Omaha. (continued on page 33)

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“I live with it all day and I’m not tiring of it,” he says of the nearly black shade that looks blue in the evening light.

Anna guided him in softening the mood of the room with plum drapes, a teal upholstered chair and a subtly shaded rug. Antique and secondhand items give the space added character and dimension.

“This is the guy who was mortified at the suggestion of buying antiques and secondhand pieces for his home,” says Anna, who is delighted with the conversion.

A favorite find is a carved accent table with interlocking camels as the base. Anna found it at an antique store in San Francisco. “I almost died getting that table,” she jokingly recalls of the effort to haul it back to Nebraska.

Anna also opened Kirby’s eyes to the beauty of mixed woods. “I would never have envisioned them together,’’ Kirby says as he surveys the light and dark hardwoods in his living room.

One-of-a-kind furnishings provide the splurge.

An 8½-foot-tall cedar mirror by Cody Brown of R24 Studios fulfilled Kirby’s desire for an organic touch, while making the room look larger thanks to its reflective nature.

The master bedroom holds a second Cody Brown commission: A walnut and birch bed that’s made from stacked wood. “I wanted my bed to be different from everybody else’s,” Kirby says.

In a “classic Kirby” moment, Anna recalls how he searched the Internet for a cowhide rug that had just the right color and proportions for his dining area. “It was a tedious search, but so worth it,” Kirby says. “Anna has really opened my eyes to texture and color in particular, which is crazy because I am a hairstylist.”

The dining room table purchased a year ago at Mrs. B’s has a place of honor by the front door.

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“There were like 1,984,439,938 cords” visible from underneath the buffet that previously held their electronics, Stacy says. “I hated staring at them!”

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Worth the wait New TV cabinet adds storage, display space – and even conceals the cords.

STORY STACY IDEUS WITH AMY LaMAR PHOTOGRAPHY JEFFREY BEBEE

THE PROJEC T OPERATION: TV CABINET

I waited three long years to tackle this project! Something would always come up, and it would be delayed and then delayed again.

THE ORIGINAL PLAN

To build an entertainment unit for the living room.

THE WORK

We tore out a wall adjacent to the master bedroom and reclaimed closet space in that room for a nook in the living room. My dad built the cabinets, and I sanded and painted the pieces before they were assembled and installed.

THE CHALLENGE

Determining the dimensions of the cubbies.

I wanted the heights and widths to be flexible enough to display a variety of items and framed images.

THE RESULT

The built-in unit makes our whole space feel larger and “finished.” Previously, the cords to our electronics were visible underneath the old buffet. Now it’s clean and crisp, and we can hide virtually anything we don’t want to see in the cupboards.

THE COST

$500

THE LESSONS LEARNED

Measure everything, and leave room for your electronics to “breathe.” Also think about potential changes in function. For example, we store baby and kids' items in the cabinet now, but it will eventually hold board games and DVDs.

This is the second installment in a six-part series on a 1960s Wahoo home that has been in project mode since Stacy and Ryan Ideus became its owners four years ago. Stacy, a photographer, designer and new mom, is the creative force behind the home’s renovations. Ryan, a banker and former drywall installer, brings his wife’s ideas to life with help from her contractor dad. Stacy chronicles their endeavors in a personal blog. In this series, we share room-by-room highlights – for dreamers and doers alike.

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The Florida Keys Making your way through America's Caribbean.

STORY + PHOTOGRAPHY HEATHER WINKEL

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here is no arguing that the Florida Keys is a little slice of paradise.

Defined by a 112-mile stretch of islands, the Keys form the southernmost portion of the continental United States. The islands are connected by U.S. Highway 1, and are known locally as the Upper Keys, the Middle Keys and the Lower Keys. And to be sure, from Key Largo to Key West, there is something for everyone.

TOP THREE REASONS TO VISIT

1. The weather in the Keys is pretty much perfect.

Most days are warm and sunny, with a gentle sea breeze to keep you comfortable. There’s really no bad time to visit, although some would argue that hurricane season from June to November should be avoided. Ditto for spring break season, when Key West is especially crowded (with partying college students) and expensive.

mesmerize. Bring your camera; these graceful beauties are prime targets for close-ups.

As for beaches, there are plenty of shady, sandy spots. Anne’s Beach is quieter than the more widely known Bahia Honda State Park and Smathers Beach in Key West, making it tops with me. It has a swimming area and covered picnic tables, and two convenient parking lots about one-quarter mile apart that are connected by a boardwalk.

For a spectacular sunset view, put yourself at the old Seven Mile Bridge just south of Marathon on the Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. (continued on page 38)

2. Driving from Omaha, you can be in Key Largo in 25 hours. The Keys are the closest you can get to a Caribbean-like vacation by car. And you’ll want that car because the drive along U.S. Highway 1, otherwise known as the Overseas Highway, is the ultimate road trip with views of sparkling turquoise water on both sides.

3. If it’s good enough for the Beach Boys, it’s good enough for me.

ADVENTURE AWAITS

While the views from the road are spectacular, the absolute best place to take in the Keys is from the water. Rent a kayak at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and explore 50 miles of mangrove wilderness. If you’re in the Lower Keys, consider a guided kayak tour with Big Pine Kayak Adventures on Big Pine Key. You can’t visit Key Largo without an underwater swim. For scuba diving, Rainbow Reef Dive Center covers all the bases. The coral reefs and shipwrecks make this one of the top diving spots in the United States. Allow time for a boat ride to the USS Spiegel Grove, an artificial reef that’s a diver’s dream.

You’ve come to the right place if sport fishing is your game. Catch a boat out of Whale Harbor Marina in Islamorada and you’ll be reeling in dolphin, marlin or tuna in no time. And you can soak up a spectacular view from the small beach there, too.

Don’t worry, there’s plenty for landlubbers as well. If you can only make one stop on your trek down the Keys, consider feeding the tarpon at Robbie’s of Islamorada. Buy a bucket of sardines and start pitching! But beware of the pelicans because they will swoop in and try to steal your fish.

The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory provides an escape from the hustle – and heat – of Key West. The butterflies are guaranteed to

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EAT. SHOP. SLEEP.

Small inns dot the shoreline up and down the Keys.

Islamorada's Creekside Inn is a favorite place to rest your head after a long day in the sun.

The inn is part of the Casa Mar Village, a waterside walkway connecting shops and eateries.

When we last visited, the locals were showering a manatee with fresh water from garden hoses!

Grab a fresh-pressed juice at the Fresh Press Cafe and then do some shopping. Don’t skip lunch. Made 2 Order claims to have “nothing famous, just better,” and I agree. You won’t regret trying the ahi club sandwich with perfectly seared tuna and wasabi mayo.

The Keys Fisheries restaurant in Marathon is a delightful, laid-back midway point to grab a fresh bite of seafood and enjoy the water. Order the lobster Reuben and be added to the tally of those who have enjoyed it before you. Quick, think of a random country and remember it: That will be your order “number.”

It wouldn’t be a trip to the Keys without a piece of key lime pie, and Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen in Key Largo has the best around.

Also fun: A night’s stay at The Gardens Hotel, Artist House or another historic hideaway in Old Town Key West. Start your morning at La Crêperie for delicious red velvet crepes before strolling Bahama Village. You’ll find charming shops such as Besame Mucho for an eclectic mix of trinkets for your home and yourself, and Wanderlust, for local art. But bring cash; credit cards aren’t accepted here.

Keep your camera handy.

You’re sure to run into a freerange rooster or two. And because it’s Key West, you can sip that piña colada as you make your way down Duval Street to the Southernmost Point. Selfie! You’re only 90 miles from Cuba!

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GLOBAL DELIGHTS Metro food, flora, fauna and fun.

STORY JEFF BARNES

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o passport required. Keep your belt and shoes on. And stick those carry-on baggage fees back in your pocket. Enjoy a sampling of national and international cuisine, culture and customs without leaving the Omaha metro area. Visit these 10 great local destinations and feel like you just made a trip around the world.

To kick off your adventure, head for Delice European Bakery and Café (3201 Farnam St. in Midtown Crossing) for coffee and a delectable breakfast pastry. You’ll find freshbaked coffee cakes, tea breads, croissants, muffins and scones; but make a point to try the cherry strudel sticks.

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Work off lunch while belly dancing at On the Fringe Belly Dance. The women here not only offer demonstrations of Egyptian, Turkish, Gypsy and Bollywood belly dance variations, but they also give classes in scarves and shimmies.

Experience a slice of South American culture at tangOmaha, where you can enroll in a workshop in Argentine tango dance. This isn’t ballroom tango – it’s an energetic take on a wide variety of music, including world music, electro-tango, experimental rock and more.

Hit the surf! Spend a relaxing day drawing from the calm of the seas at Sanctuary Day Spa (7517 Pacific St.). Your stress will wash away during a sea salt exfoliation, hot marine mud roll or a deep sea mineral gel roll.

For dinner, reserve a table at Marrakech Gourmet (504 N. 33rd St.). You’ll be hardpressed to find a more authentic ethnic dining experience than at this restaurant, where Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine are prepared from scratch.

You can almost always catch a great foreign film at Film Streams (1340 Mike Fahey St.) near TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in the NoDo district.

Spend your evening there.

You can’t get much closer to Antarctica in Omaha than the Henry Doorly Zoo’s Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium and its penguin exhibit. More than 85 of these birds – ranging from king penguins to little rockhoppers – enjoy the Antarctic rock, water and snow manufactured at a rate of up to 20 tons a day.

For a German bier hall atmosphere, head for Huber-Haus in the lower level of the Crescent Moon (36th and Farnam Streets).

The daily beer fest includes Omaha’s largest selection of German brews and Das Boot, a 64-ounce boot-shaped glass. Other pubs along the block give the area its moniker: Beer Corner USA. Prost!

Head north from the zoo toward the Old Market for a little southern hospitality and Cajun/Creole cuisine at Jazz, a Louisiana Kitchen (1421 Farnam St.). Among the French Quarter fare are blackened catfish, chicken a la mer and po’ boy sandwiches, but get in on the crawfish etoufee.

And for a nightcap on your around-theworld adventure, the Brazen Head Irish Pub (319 N. 78th St.) takes its cues from the pubs of Ireland. The authentic design and antique memorabilia create the perfect atmosphere to quaff a pint, nosh appetizers and listen to live Irish music.

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THE HEART OF TURKEY STORY + PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS ALLEN

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n the Sultanahmet district – the heart of ancient Istanbul – there is a large tree-filled park. Airy and lively, it boasts playgrounds, a stage, kiosks for ice cream, coffee and snacks, street artists and dozens of locals vying to sell textiles and other handmade wares.

At the edge of the park is a mosque. Hanging on a wrought iron fence is a small brass plaque. It says the mosque was built in 1491.

1491. The year before Columbus sailed for the New World. But it’s "just" a mosque. Because, at nearly 525 years old, it’s not old enough to be considered historic here.

Truly historic is the Hagia Sophia, which started out as an Eastern Orthodox basilica in the sixth century. It was surrendered in 1453 to the Ottoman Empire, and Muslims prayed there for nearly 500 years.

In 1935 it became a museum, and today you can wander this enormous cavern and live the history.

The Ottomans left intact ancient frescoes and mosaics of Jesus, Mary with the baby Jesus and other saints. This is unusual because Islamic art does not allow depictions of people. To these the Ottomans added art of their own – beautiful multicolored geometric shapes and verses from the Koran written in elegant Arabic calligraphy.

The Ottomans implemented an alteration that makes looking at the prayer area a little odd.

Cathedrals are built east-west, but Mecca lies southeast of Istanbul. The area where the Muslim prayer leader traditionally stands is offset by about 30 degrees.

The stone balustrade around the balcony is scarred with a millennium-and-a-half of wear, but one scratching is particularly noted and protected by Plexiglas. Historians say it is the only name they can identify, and it’s apparently a Viking of ancient times.

To me, it proves two things: First, young men have been engaging in graffiti for forever. Second, church services could be as dull to some people back then as they can be now.

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HISTORIC SIGHTS Istanbul’s ancient and unique beginnings can be traced back at least nine centuries. It has endured many regimes, including the Ottomans. And it sits astride two continents.

The Bosphorus Strait is a twisty, narrow waterway that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, and from there through the Aegean Sea to the Mediterranean. It’s a prime seaway for Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania and Georgia. To the east of the Bosphorus, Istanbul is in Asia. To the west, Turkey’s largest city with 14 million people sits on European soil.

The wide waterway is lined with small inns, large hotels and restaurants. You can eat lunch on an outdoor patio and watch everything from ocean liners to fishing boats plying the strait.

The magnificent Topkapi Palace sprawls behind high walls that protected Ottoman emperors for nearly 400 years. Within the palace walls are dozens of buildings restored to their historic purposes.

The throne room displays dozens of styles of seats on which royal rears rested over the centuries. Among the more than 100 buildings on the grounds are mosques, kitchens, armories, the treasury, the scholar’s building, the harem (viewable for an additional cost) – and I say this somewhat squeamishly – the circumcision room.

Jewels, porcelain, armor, treasures, Islamic mosaics and calligraphy are on display throughout the complex.

Perhaps most compelling is a staff used by Moses, the coat of Joseph, a tray used by Abraham and relics of the Prophet Muhammad. You’ll need an entire day at Topkapi.

An easy walk from Topkapi is the Blue Mosque.

Officially called the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, it’s still used for prayers but is open to the public. For a few Turkish lira, hire a guide if only to point out details you would otherwise miss. The exquisite design features six slender minarets, a massive center dome and smaller domes that seem to cascade down. The building itself is not blue; it got its name from the blue tiles that line the dome and (continued on page 44)

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upper walls inside the main prayer chamber.

If it’s a hot day in Istanbul, a visit to the Basilica Cistern provides an hour of relief. It was built to hold the water supply for the Great Palace. The underground cavern is supported by 336 marble columns, and you would be hard-pressed to find any two alike. That’s because the pillars were not made specifically for the cistern. Instead, they were raided from existing buildings and ruins.

Although the cistern is no longer used for water storage, it still holds water. Elevated boardwalks guide visitors to interesting spots along the way. An audio guide will help you get the most from the tour.

Still not done? In the district alone is the Hippodrome, the Museum of Archaeology, the Mosaic Museum and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art. But be sure to venture outside Sultanahmet as well.

SHOPPING

The Grand Bazaar requires a day – mostly just to find your way out. This old souk (market) covers many blocks of Sultanahmet. There are lots of ways in. But once inside, you can easily get lost among the passageways.

Shops are clustered together by type – carpet, jewelry, ceramics, glass work, pashminas (shawls, wraps and scarves), clothing, sweets and more.

Some parts are quite touristy, so locals avoid them. Around the perimeter are the shops that the residents frequent, with blue jeans, shoes, plastic household goods and other items of everyday life.

Farther away is the Spice Souk, a smaller, less-disorienting collection of shops with meat, flowers, coffee, tea and, as the name says, spices.

You may walk out with a couple of pounds’ worth of purchases. Each shop has its own mix of spice rubs for poultry, lamb and beef, soup mixes, individual ground spices and whole-bean coffees. You can also buy Turkish coffeemakers and serving sets here.

Aromas swirl around the Spice Souk like thick perfume. Cardamom, oregano and garlic blend with other herbs and spices, intertwine with coffees and teas and create an ever-changing sensory overload.

Sultanahmet is a haven for coffee shops,

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Turkish pastries and candies are spectacular.

The traditional Turkish Delight candies are like flavored thick gelatins. But there are also nougats, wraps and all manner of temptation. I won’t even say that you have to try the baklava. You simply will try it because you cannot escape it. Enjoy!

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The streets are very narrow in many districts, so getting around in a taxi may actually take longer.

A dinner cruise on the Bosphorus is a must.

Viewing the exotic skyline of Istanbul as the sky changes from late evening to nighttime will be a lifetime memory.

Modern hotel chains populate the city, but the smaller, privately owned guest houses are less costly and very homey. Breakfast is included, and is substantial enough to get you started on your day of sightseeing.

In the larger city outside the Sultanahmet district, even more modern and ancient wonders await. And outside of Istanbul, Turkey becomes one of the greatest places on earth.

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THE DISH

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Smooth to the Last letter Hollandaise: any dish, any day.

TEXT AMY LaMAR RECIPES CHEF-INSTRUCTOR BRIAN O’MALLEY CULINARY ASSISTANCE CATHY CURTIS PHOTOGRAPHY DANIEL JOHNSON

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good Hollandaise sauce can save a marriage.

At least that's a former culinary student's story, and chef-instructor Brian O'Malley is sticking with it.

“I figured it shouldn’t hide under a basket any longer,” O’Malley says about our featured recipe.

But just like a great marriage, you'll have to work at it. Prepare to be whisking for a solid five minutes as the lemon juice and melted butter emulsify. The butter must be added slowly – in single drops to start.

You know the sauce is ready when it passes the “Bob test,” O’Malley says. This is when the sauce comes off the whisk slowly enough for you to write the word “Bob” with the whisk in the bowl.

O’Malley loves its versatility. What he refers to as warm, buttery mayonnaise brings a whole new level of flavor to egg bakes, roasted potatoes, steak and fish.

As for quiche?

“It does to quiche what ice cream does to apple pie.”

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ROASTED SWEET PEPPER HOLLANDAISE

Prep time: 30 minutes Yield: 16 ounces

WHAT YOU NEED 2 egg yolks 1 lemon, juiced Fat pinch kosher salt Less-fat pinch cayenne pepper 12 ounces melted butter, hot 1 roasted sweet pepper, finely minced (See recipe below) WHAT YOU DO 1. In a mixing bowl over a pot of simmering water, add egg yolks, lemon, salt and cayenne and whisk until ribbons form.

(The sauce will run back together quickly in a solid ribbon shape.)

2. Add the hot butter in a slow, steady stream while whisking vigorously until desired texture is reached.

3. Add pepper juice. (If the sauce becomes too thick, you can also add hot water one tablespoon at a time to thin.)

4. Execute the “Bob” test to see if the sauce has emulsified. The sauce should come off the whisk slowly enough for you to write the word “Bob” with the whisk in the bowl.

5. Add the finely minced roasted pepper.

Taste and adjust seasonings.

6. Keep warm in a hot thermos or travel mug until serving.

ROASTED SWEET PEPPER

Prep time: 15 minutes Yield: 1 pepper WHAT YOU NEED 1 red bell pepper

WHAT YOU DO 1. Char the skin of the pepper over a high flame until evenly blackened on all sides.

2. Put the charred pepper in a small sealable container. Cover tightly with a lid and allow it to steam until the flesh has softened – about 15 minutes.

3. Remove from the container and peel away the charred skin using a paper towel. Save the juice.

4. Mince.

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Dig Right In Antsy for spring? Start a garden in your living room.

STORY AMY LaMAR PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS CHRISTEN

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resh tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers ... Is your mouth watering yet?

The ground may be frozen outside, but you can still kick off your garden inside by seed starting.

There are several benefits, says Kathleen Cue, horticulture program coordinator for the Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties.

“What you can’t find as a started plant

you can usually find as a seed, such as antique or heirloom varieties,” she says.

And it’s inexpensive. You can buy a packet of seeds for less than $3.

The most common mistake is overwatering, but don’t lose faith if you damage a few seedlings.

“The definition of a gardener is one who kills many plants. You learn from your mistakes and do things differently.”

Here’s her easy 12-step guide for seed starting.

WHAT YOU NEED SEEDS • Buy seeds at any supermarket or garden store or from a catalog. Popular seeds to plant are eggplant, herbs, bedding plants, tomato and pepper.

• Check the seed packet for guidelines on when to plant, which ranges from two weeks to 12 weeks before the last frost.

The first “safe” day for planting outdoors in our area is May 10.

CONTAINER • Use a plastic seed starter pot or greenhouse flat with good drainage.

• If you recycle a container, clean it with a solution of one part bleach to nine parts water. (If a pathogen killed a seedling last year, it could also kill this year’s seedlings.)

PLANTING MEDIUM • Don’t dig up soil from your existing garden because it could contain bugs, pathogens and weed seed.

• Do buy a seed-starting mix or potting soil that is light and fluffy so the seeds can push their way through the soil as they germinate.

GIVE AWAY; DISCOVER NEW SEEDS The Community Garden Network holds a free Seed Share event annually at four Omaha locations, and offers dozens of varieties of vegetable, fruit and flower seeds. While you are not required to bring seeds, “The true spirit of the event is to share seeds,” says Kathleen Cue, a Community Garden Network member. douglas-sarpy.unl.edu

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WHAT YOU DO 1. Fill the container with potting soil or seedstarting mix, leaving enough head space at the top for watering.

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5. Write what you planted and today’s date on a garden marker or ice pop stick so you know when to expect germination. (Pepper and tomato seeds will begin germinating, meaning that the embryonic plant has broken through the seed coat and has begun to grow, seven to 10 days after planting, for example.)

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6. Place the container in a seed flat (or an old cake or jelly roll pan) immediately after planting to help stabilize the container and to catch excess water. If desired, give seeds extra warmth by placing the flat on a seed mat or the top of a fridge.

7. Once the seeds have germinated, put the seed flat in the brightest window in the house. Give the flat a quarter-inch turn each day to strengthen the stems.

8. Check the soil every day for moisture. Don’t kill the seeds with kindness by overwatering; simply give them a gentle shower with a watering can.

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9. Give the seedlings a boost with a water-soluble fertilizer at one-fourth strength according to the package directions when their true leaves (the second set of leaves) appear. This will take place seven to 10 days after germination.

10. Move your plants outside on May 10, but they need to go through a hardening-off stage first.

Horticulturist Kathleen Cue calls this “turning a sissy into a toughie.” Sprouts need to be toughened up so they can handle the conditions outside. Here are two methods: • Put the plants outside on a sunny day for one hour. Then put them outside the next day for three hours. Work your way up to a full day.

• Put the plants in the most protected part of your yard that sees little wind or sun. Each day, move plants to a more “unfriendly” spot.

11. Once the plants have been hardened off, they can be planted directly in the garden: Carefully remove the seedling from the pot by inverting the container. Dig a hole, place the seedling into the hole and carefully firm the soil around the roots. Water the area thoroughly. Continue to water daily as needed, depending on the amount of precipitation.

12. Wait for your first fruit or vegetable to appear!

Refer to the seed packet for an expected date, which ranges from 50 to 100 days after germination.

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Relaxed & Refined PHOTOGRAPHY HOOTON IMAGES ART DIREC TION HEIDI THORSON MERCHANDISE ST YLING JESSICA LUNA HAIR & MAKEUP JENNIE BAKER, BELLEZZA SALON TALENT JENNIFER L., DEVELOP MODEL MANAGEMENT LOCATION BENCH OMAHA

Weekend style every day of the week.

The weekend doesn't have to end. Spring's newest arrivals are as soft and cozy as a lazy Sunday morning.

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(Opposite page) Bella Notte Olivia lace pillowcases, $216 Leitner Teresa sham, $362 Quinn cashmere throw, $552 Leitner Giverny duvet cover, $1,193 Bella Notte Adele coverlet, $536 EARLY TO BED EARLYTOBED.COM

Book boxes, $11 & $16.50 VOILA! BLOOMS & DECOR VOILA.COM

Faceted white planter, $52 THE OBJECT ENTHUSIAST THEOBJECTENTHUSIAST.COM

Coffee table, $290 TIMBERSMITH GOODS TIMBERSMITHGOODS.COM

Rug, Stylist's own (This page) O2 Collection dress, $74 NJ & CO. NJANDCOMPANY.COM

Cat tights, $12 KLEVELAND

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Lucite bouquet pin, $445 Lucite bracelet set, $240 BORSHEIMS BORSHEIMS.COM

Ring, $188 CHRISTEL’S

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Waverly Grey Monica tunic, $205 GRAMERCY

(Page 8) Soft Joie Morley pant, $129 GRAMERCY GRAMERCYOMAHA.COM

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Journal, $6.75 VOILA! BLOOMS & DECOR VOILA.COM

Do & Be metallic tank, $29 KLEVELAND KLEVELANDCLOTHING.COM

Brunello Cucinelli cashmere silk fringe scarf, $995 NAN C. SHOPNANC.COM

Clare Vivier slate clutch, $86 Giles & Brother safety pin cuff, $170 Scojo glasses, $75 CHRISTEL’S

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Vintage Fire-King cup, $20 for a set of 8 WALLFLOWER IMAWALLFLOWER.COM

Clear crystal double-drop earrings, $275 BORSHEIMS BORSHEIMS.COM

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(Left) NFS white tank, $84 Clare Vivier gold clutch, $100 Pedro Garcia sandal, $450 CHRISTEL’S CHRISTELSCLOTHING.COM

18K gardenia ring, $4,650 BORSHEIMS BORSHEIMS.COM

illa-illa silk blazer, $22 Soho Lady paisley leggings, $15 KLEVELAND KLEVELANDCLOTHING.COM

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(Right) Only Hearts mesh top, $50 CHRISTEL’S CHRISTELSCLOTHING.COM

Bandeau, $15 GRAMERCY

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Book boxes, $11 & $16.50 VOILA! BLOOMS & DECOR

Multi-stone necklace, $795 BORSHEIMS

VOILA.COM

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Cowhide vases, $36 & $68 Faceted white planter, $52 THE OBJECT ENTHUSIAST

Brunello Cucinelli cashmere cardigan, $2,195 NAN C.

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Chair, bar cart, vintage camera Stylist's own

ASOS floral shorts Stylist’s own

(Left) My Beloved floral jumper, $68 NJ&CO.

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Morning Apple duster, $52 KLEVELAND

(Right) 360 cashmere V-neck, $310 CHRISTEL’S

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Clover Canyon neoprene skirt, $240 GRAMERCY GRAMERCYOMAHA.COM

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Lulu triangle bracelet, $228 Pedro Garcia sandal, $440 CHRISTEL’S CHRISTELSCLOTHING.COM

Brunello Cucinelli cashmere silk fringe scarf, $995 NAN C. SHOPNANC.COM

Chair Stylist's own

Stingray necklace, $95 GARMENT DISTRICT

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Bella Notte Olivia lace pillowcase, $216 Leitner Giverny duvet cover, $1,193 Pulvermacher tray, $167 Europe 2 You mini cheese board and knife, $30 EARLY TO BED EARLYTOBED.COM

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(This page) Bella Dahl A-line shirt dress, $196 GRAMERCY

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Oval disc necklace, $11,550 BORSHEIMS BORSHEIMS.COM

Vest Stylist’s own (Opposite page) Christine Enchanted kimono, $305 NEARLY NAKED LINGERIE CO. NEARLYNAKEDCO.COM

Nella Fantasia Paris tank, $24 NJ&CO.

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GJG boyfriend jeans, $35 KLEVELAND KLEVELANDCLOTHING.COM

Pedro Garcia sandal, $440 Joy Gryson tote, $298 CHRISTEL’S CHRISTELSCLOTHING.COM

Multi-stone frog ring, $5,295 Starburst pendant, $275 Mars Planet pendant, $495 BORSHEIMS BORSHEIMS.COM

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mod pop Become one with your furniture. Draw inspiration from fashion's mixed metals, geometric prints and vibrant colors.

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Wall coverings, prices available upon request TEXTILES, INC. TEXTILESINTERIORS.COM

(Opposite page) Parker track “boomer” pant, $220 Ring, $32 Bangle, $42 GRAMERCY GRAMERCYOMAHA.COM

Foley + Corrina tote, $325 Cordani Calzature wedge, $409 Bracelet, $84 THE MIX THEMIXSHOES.COM

(This page, top right) Les Copains top, $595 Nero pant, $745 SHE.LA SHOPSHELA.COM

Attilio Guisti Leombruni sandal, $370 Bracelet, $84 THE MIX THEMIXSHOES.COM

Gold ring, $28 Coral stone ring, $38 GARMENT DISTRICT

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Rug, $3,590 ORIENTAL RUG PALACE ORIENTALRUGPALACE.COM

(This page, above) Parker dress, $308 Stone bangle, $42 GARMENT DISTRICT

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Cordani Calzature wedge, $246 Stone earrings, $132 THE MIX THEMIXSHOES.COM

Art Deco table, $440 S’well water bottle, $25 Jonathan Adler box, $28 SPRUCE

Handmade paper flowers, $25 per dozen RSVP RSVPNOTES.COM

Lamp (shade featured), $760 ORIENTAL RUG PALACE ORIENTALRUGPALACE.COM

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Primed & Ready Wallpaper comes on strong; plays big, bold and beautiful.

STORY CHRIS CHRISTEN

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allpaper is entering uncharted territory, and homeowners are going for it in a big way. “It’s selling like hotcakes,” Sharron Haas of Textiles Inc. says of the bold new order of color, pattern and texture influenced by art, fashion, history, architecture and nature.

To be sure, there’s plenty of movement toward swirls and waves and modern geometric forms. But the big excitement lies in patterns that evoke the ancient textile art of Suzani.

“People love it,” Haas says of the decorative papers (and matching fabrics) inspired by the multicolored embroideries of Uzbekistan in Central Asia. It’s no wonder. Suzani’s iconic floral medallions and abstract tulips, vines, fish and birds are easily adapted to any décor.

While larger-than-life patterns and prints define 2015’s bold new order

in wallpaper design, metallic accents and other specialty finishes on classic designs are trending, too.

In some cases, the innovation is irresistible – at any price. “Men always say they don’t like floral,” Haas offers as an example. She recently suggested a metallic linen and floral velvet Arte wall covering to a male customer. His reaction when he saw the $400-perroll price tag: “You’re out of your mind.”

A few days later, he called the Omaha showroom and told Haas, “I can’t get that wallpaper out of my mind. We just have to have it.”

On average, fine wall coverings start at about $75 per roll. The most expensive? “It’s to the point where you just are amazed,” Haas says.

Don’t be daunted, though. “Go ahead and look at what you really love, regardless of the sticker shock,” Haas tells wallpaper and fabric shoppers. “If the pattern is out of your budget, we probably can find something similar at a lower price.”

Case in point: Haas recently researched a fabric with 24K gold threads that cost $2,600 per yard. “It was made for the Shah of Iran and only 11 yards existed in the world.”

The customer passed on the purchase, but it gave Haas a good idea of what she wanted. They went on to find a similar look in another luxury fabric, which the customer then used in smaller doses.

Haas stresses keeping an open mind as you’re flipping through sample books.

The exercise can lead you to “something completely different than you originally imagined. It happens all the time.”

When it comes to oversized patterns, moderation is key. Less usually is more, Haas says.

“People are not papering a whole room. They’re using it for accent.” And not just on walls. Ceilings are being papered, too.

The look? “Phenomenal.’’

TRENDING

PATTERNS

TREATMENTS

TEXTURES

GET THE LOOK

Modern geometrics Botanicals Naturals Ikat Suzani

Embroidered Crinkled Flocked Metallic Embossed

Earthy wovens Washed velvet Pleated suede Beaded glass Tiled leather

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QUICK TIPS USE RESTRAINT “You have to be careful when you decide to be daring,” Haas says. “Your wallpaper has to relate to the entire room. Too much of a good thing can be overwhelming for the space and the people in it. Make a statement with an accent wall, and then draw the eye around the room with a pillow, a valance or an ottoman in a matching fabric.

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DOUBLE- AND TRIPLE-CHECK YOUR QUANTITIES Calculations can be tricky when wallpaper is priced by the single roll and shipped by the double- or triple-roll. Additionally, yardage per roll varies by manufacturer.

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Flamant Velvet Suite III, Lin Flax #18006 from Arte. Available at Textiles Inc. A customer initially rejected this pattern because of price, then reconsidered because he loved it so much.

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STRIKING GOLD Neutral interiors take on luster as gold becomes the new standard in accents. Also strong: bronze, copper and brass. In a class of its own: polished chrome.

And in the middle of it all: Glass coffee tables reminiscent of the 1990s and organic woods with high-gloss resins.

CURVY FORMS The shape of the moment in tabletop accents is curvy and huggable like an hourglass.

While you’ll find a plethora of metal, ceramic and wire beauties, handblown glass is the darling of the lot. Frosted or colorinfused, the trend in vases and lamps in particular is reflective of the continuing Mid-Century Modern craze.

GEOMETRY OF PRINTS

Bovines, brass and blues – and tons of huggable curves.

Vibrant and colorful geometric and globally inspired motifs (Greek key, hexagon, Suzani, Chinoiserie) set the tone for many a décor. For versatility and impact, you can’t beat them.

And talk about making you feel happy!

STORY + PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS CHRISTEN

We hit the showrooms at the Winter 2015 Las Vegas Market for a first look at the latest in home furnishings and accessories. Here, a sampling of what's hot – just in time for that instant refresh we know you want for spring.

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LIGHTING BAZAAR Industrial-modern lighting is huge. Literally. The eyepopping galaxy includes gargantuan metal spheres and bell-shaped hoods, brilliant starburst orbs and sparkling crystal pendants. Ultramodern: Fixtures with LED Edison bulbs.

ARTISANAL TOUCH Whether from a potter’s wheel, a glass blower’s bench or a wood shop – an item’s popularity is underscored if it appears to have been made at the hand of an artist, even if it wasn’t.

Equally sought: New accents that look old by way of faded effects, distressed finishes and vintage details. Also strong: organic objects as sculpture, and shells and coral from the sea.

BLUE CRUSH From placid Mediterranean to moody indigo, blue is riding a monstrous wave of popularity. It pairs well with Pantone’s Marsala and other earthy tones, but also feels at home with a lighter palette of pink, gray, green and coral. Trending: a happier color mood.

HEAVY INTO CHAINS Fine chain mesh swags cascade from lamp shades and chandeliers, while wire mesh encircles decorative bowls. Frosty finishes provide glamorous style with a modern edge. But matte black hangs in the balance. Moderation is key.

Here, you really can have too much of a good thing.

WILD ABOUT BOVINE Bovines are stampeding for face time on pillows, artwork, tableware – even jewelry.

Acid-washed cowhides (some with heat-pressed metallic and stenciled designs) are all the rage for headboards, chairs, ottomans and rugs. If you’re game for something more exotic, a giraffe or zebra skin provides the ultimate pattern play.

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Is your family complaining about boring meals?

Dish out a new round of plates and watch them smile.

Here, a sample of the freshest offerings.

TABLETOP DELIGHTS BOHEMIAN BRIGHTS

DAINTY BOTANICALS

Seaside comes table side.

Lobster and crab, anyone?

Colors and patterns as exotic as the lands that inspired them.

Blooms so lovely you’ll wish they were edible.

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NATURE’S WAY

OLD MADE NEW

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Butterflies, birds and bunnies at the table? The more the merrier.

We know. If it looks vintage you’ll eat it up.

Serve up the exotic flavors of distant lands.

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