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CONTENTS FALL 2021  VOLUME 18  ISSUE 3

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OF SOUTHERN HILLS

LIFE BY THE SHORELINE Brenda Van Eps’s home backs up to one of Southern Hills ponds, making it a popular spot for people to fish and geese to lay eggs.

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THE CHARACTER BORN FROM DESIGN

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THE PLACE WHERE EVERYONE FISHES

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Brenda Van Eps's backyard oasis is where she spends her time fishing and enjoying the peaceful time with her family.

Photo by Brandon Alms, Cover photo by Brandon Alms

Spring-fed ponds, gently rolling hills and well-established trees towering over beautiful midcentury homes, all come together to make Southern Hills a neighborhood whose winding roads many chose to get lost on.

Southern Hills has stood the test of time with homes that offer a 1950’s charm that can’t be found in any other Springfield neighborhood. Take a peek into a few of the homes we’ve fallen in love with that make up the Southern Hills landscape.

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16 MOOD BOARD

Find the perfect quilt to make your home a cozy English cottage at these local shops.

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Learn how wicker baskets can provide the perfect solution to finding both practical storage and beautiful textures.

18 ART STUDY

View Jane Troupe's new series stepping into the realm of unique 417-land fungi.

21 SEASONAL

Find out how you can replace your next dinner party with a luxurious, custom picnic at Private Picnic Co.

22 NECESSITIES

Add a little nature to your art collection with these sculpted pieces that combine art and nature with their smooth curves and natural finishes perfect for your home.

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26 SHOP TALK

Browse through the curated antique items available at Goldenrod on Pickwick Avenue for inspiration for your next shopping trip.

32 AUTHENTICS

Step inside Katherine Dowdy's loft that perfectly combines rustic-industrial pieces from New Mexico with a midcentury style.

36 RECIPE

Snuggle up with a bowl of pumpkin chai soup and try out other recipes from Colleen Smith that perfectly capture the warm, rich spices of chai just in time for fall.

Take a sneak peek into Missi Joplin's one-of-a-kind backyard yurt at Camp Barnabas’s annual glamping fundraiser.

44 ESSAY

Live vicariously through Jackie Warren as she shares about spending her summers abroad at her vacation home in Italy.

74 HOW TO

Get inspiration from this 417-land remodel on making your home stand out with a contemporary Spanish style update.

80 END NOTE

Learn about John and Karen McQueary's adventures with their kids on their 175 acres of untouched woodland camping and exploring their land's bluffs and waterfalls.

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CURATED MOOD BOARD P.16 SHOP IT P.18 ART STUDY P.18 NECESSITIES P.22 DATEBOOK P.24 SHOP TALK P.26

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ART WITH ATTITUDE Take a sculptural approach to your home art with unique shapes and touchable textures. Read more on p. 22.

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A millennia-old tradition has evolved into a new wave of luxury bedding.

WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE KOHLER PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRANDON ALMS

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rom Dior to Calvin Klein, quilting has been all over the runways—and now it’s hitting the luxury bedding scene. Homeowners are gravitating to quilted coverlets and details as they look to add homespun character and coziness into their bedrooms. Quilts are created through traditional handwork, usually consisting of three layers. Their pieced-together nature was born out of resourcefulness, as the people who sewed them could use fabric scraps to create

them. Try using bright whites to keep your bedding looking fresh and add coordinating prints for a cozy English cottage look. Adding contrasting texture with leather and modern finishes will work to offset the rustic quilted aesthetic. With more homeowners enjoying decor with a nod to the past, designers continue to find new ways to elevate the style of quilted details and bedding to reflect the level of handiwork and technical skill that has always been involved in this traditional craft. 

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Luca throw, $203 at The Market Wesley Allen Pebblestone finish, at Wheeler’s Furniture 3.

Amity Home Kendell bedding, at Ellecor Design & Gifts 4.

Dash & Albert denim plaid rug, $129 at Wheeler’s Furniture 5.

Hancock & Moore Steer Brindle hair-onhide leather, at Wheeler’s Furniture 6. Amity Home Egan stone bedding, at Ellecor Design & Gifts 7.

Hancock & Moore Atticus Chestnet leather, at Wheeler’s Furniture 8. Hancock & Moore Hutton Birch leather, at Wheeler’s Furniture 9. Amity Home Berkley bedding, at Ellecor Design & Gifts 10. Verona rug, $428 at Wheeler’s Furniture 11. Fringe lumbar pillow, $23 at The Market

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DISCOVER

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WATERCOLOR

WONDERS Dive deep into the wonderment of

Beautiful textures and practical storage solutions collide, creating the season's prettiest wicker baskets.

watercolors with local artist Paula Moore.

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 Local shops are brimming with an abundance of wicker baskets, new and old, leaving shoppers with lots of styles, colors, shapes and sizes to choose from. From baskets with lids that hide away clutter, to antique flower and picnic baskets for garden strolls, these beauties have dual purposes. They act as decor and work as stylish storage.

aula Moore has always felt a calling to share her love of art, teaching watercolor workshops since 2011.

Students will learn to understand the “Why, When & What” of this versatile medium as well as learning Moore's favorite watercolor techniques and theories on color.

FIND IT Stacked Wicker Baskets $42.50 for the set, at Harrison House Market

Try It Watercolor Basics & MOORE! Monday, October 18 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Splatter Art Studio, South Lone Pine Avenue, Springfield

MUSHROOM ART Jane Troupe’s new series captures unique fungi native to Missouri.

BY JO EVERHART  Many are familiar with Jane Troupe’s past work depicting her connection to nature. Through the years she's developed an extensive resume in the art world focusing on painting truthful, not literal, paintings of animals and sceneries.

Her latest series stays true to her unique style but shifts its focus onto fungi. Troupe started the series in the midst of the pandemic

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where she spent much of her time walking through the nearby woods. In the middle of winter much wildlife was dead, allowing her to easily find distinctive pieces of fungi. “There's such a variety and I wanted to explore that,” she says. “A lot of them you look at like, ‘there’s no way you found that in your backyard’ but if you just look a little closer, you'll see it.”

Photos by Paula Moore, Leah Stiefermann, Colby Kern Morrell

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Don’t be afraid to mix things up Try to mix and match patterns on your glassware and dishes. Make sure that each of the table settings has the same color scheme so it doesn’t get too overwhelming.

Serve quick shareable foods An easy food to share is to take your choice of meat and cheese and then pair them with your favorite drink. This makes for the perfect happy hour with a bonfire in the background. 

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SCULPTED SILHOUETTES With smooth curves and natural finishes, art and nature meet with these artisan accents. The textures are rich and inviting and the shapes stand out while still feeling grounded. From layered on a shelf to sitting solo on a coffee table, these pieces strike the perfect balance between earthy and edgy.

WRITTEN BY COLIN SHEA DENNISTON | STYLED BY MARISSA BANNIGAN PHOTOGRAPHED BY COLLIN YUNG

"Wave, Circle" by Craig Hartenberger, $250 at Obelisk Home

Mindful Java Face Sculpture, $105 at Obelisk Home

Wood bubble vase, $18.50 at Harrison House Market

Dried florals, $3.50 at Harrison House Market

Metal Leeds Statue, $140 at Obelisk Home

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Mini Pod Vase, $30 at Obelisk Home

Photos by TK Photographer

Abstract blush pink vase, $18.50 at Harrison House Market

NECESSITIES "Arch" by Craig Hartenberger, $850 at Obelisk Home

Framed botanical print, $78.50 at Harrison House Market

Photos by TK Photographer

Books, $39–$49 at James Decor

Wooden hand, $22.50 at Harrison House Market

Small brown vase, $6.50 at Harrison House Market

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DATEBOOK Fill up your calendar with local events that will keep you inspired and connected.

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Head to the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks for a NATIVE PLANT SALE, where you can find tons of beautiful plants to spruce up your landscaping—many of which attract songbirds and butterflies. There are shrubs, vines, wildflowers, trees and more. Find event details at moprairie.org.

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If your kitchen towels need a refresh, or you are looking for something sweet to set out in your guest bathroom, check out the STAMP PRINTED TEA TOWEL WORKSHOP at Creava Studio. You’ll learn about printmaking and fabric painting as you create a set of four flour sack towels to take home. Register at creavastudio.com.

Venture to Fordland for one of our favorite seasonal events, the SCHOFIELD + GRAY FALL FESTIVAL AND ANTIQUE MARKET. It’s just a 20-minute drive from Springfield but feels like its own little world, with a scenic setting and tons of vendors selling food, home décor, vintage items, gifts and more. Find event details at facebook.com/schofield.gray.

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Celebrate all things artsy and autumnal at the annual CIDER DAYS festival on Historic Walnut Street in Springfield. After a cancellation in 2020, the event is back and features work from dozens of artisans from around the region and the country. Find more info at ciderdaysonwalnut.com.

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You might think of springtime when you think of songbirds, but some of these feathered friends are around all year. Join 417 Home Editor-at-Large Heather Kane Kohler at Finley Farms for a DIY DRIED GOURD BIRDHOUSES class, as she teaches you how to create a beautiful, natural birdhouse. Register at finleyfarmsmo.com.

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Take up a new, artful hobby and create some beautiful work to display around your home at the WATERCOLOR BASICS & MOORE class at Splatter Art + Studio. Taught by watercolorist Paula Moore, the lesson includes tips for watercolor painting for beginner, intermediate and advanced artists. Register at splatterartstudio.com.

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Brush up on your entertaining skills before the holiday season ramps up by taking part in a WOOD BURNING + CHARCUTERIE CLASS from 417 Charcuterie and Wonders of Wildlife. Enjoy drinks and snacks while you create a wooden charcuterie board and learn how to fill it with beautiful ingredients. Sign up at wondersofwildlife.org.

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See beautiful local homes and support Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks at the 25th annual CUP O’ CHEER HOMES TOUR. The homes can inspire your own festive wintertime decorating; they are all decked out for the holidays! Find event details at rmhcozarks.org.

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Use the minimalism-meets-style vibe at Goldenrod, a new shop on Pickwick Avenue, to find inspiration for your own home.

BY JO EVERHART PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRANDON ALMS

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riving down Pickwick, you’ll see people walking and milling around.

The black wrought iron fence stands in front of people talking and laughing at tables on a brick patio that leads to the bright yellow door of Goldenrod.

Inside is fresh and airy with newly picked tulips on the checkout counter and shelf after shelf of beautifully decorated antiques. The pieces all complement one other and are expertly curated. Although they look effortlessly done, store owner Jen Jeppsen meticulously arranges everything each day. “I just like to make it where

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they walk in and can see things grouped together, pieces that look fresh and bright together or in a way they wouldn’t have thought about,” she says. “The guesswork goes out of it, and they can just walk through and get ideas of how it looks put together.”

While hunting on your own for antiques at flea markets, garage sales and antique shops, it can often be difficult to find the diamond in the rough, and once you’ve purchased it, it can be even harder to know how to use it in your home. The minimalist shelves at Goldenrod (continued p. 28)

 SIT A SPELL

Jen Jeppsen opened Goldenrod in April and fills the store with antique home decor.

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allow you to see each piece and envision them in your own home.

The perfect piece will add a lot to your home. “Antique pieces can add character, uniqueness and timeless class that is such a statement,” Jeppsen says.

Goldenrod opened in April and is rapidly growing as many of Jeppsen's pieces are quickly selling. “I search for whatever I can find that has had a story before and has made someone else’s house beautiful in the past and now makes someone’s house beautiful and gives that piece life again,” Jeppsen says. “Taking something that got discarded and giving it new purpose is so much more fun than a department store.”  28

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Goldenrod’s inventory is a mix of house plants, furniture and decor.

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Pieces with history and personality are arranged in welcoming scenes at Goldenrod.

 BRASS TACKS Jeppsen says people are starting to love brass— especially when arranged with milk glass and plants. The crisp greens and bright whites are the perfect contrast to brass's shine.

Details GOLDENROD

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LIFESTYLE AUTHENTICS P.32 RECIPE P.36 RSVP P.40 ESSAY P.44

Photo by Leah Stiefermann

32 LOFTY DREAMS In Katherine Dowdy's loft kitchen, she displays fresh produce from the Ozark Farmers Market.

Turn the page to read more about her space.

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 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION Katherine Dowdy's focus on revitalization extends outside her own home and onto the Ozark community in her work to revitalize downtown.

here I worked in both areas; archaeological, cultural research and historic preservation, but I am now retired. My focus in Ozark has been preservation of the historic architecture of downtown and the Ozark Farmers Market since 2012. I moved here because of family.

417: When did you start collecting pieces of artwork?

K.D.: While living and working in New Mexico I became a collector of any artwork I could acquire on an archaeologist's salary. So, my meager collection consists of contemporary Native American jewelry, textiles, pottery and paintings.

417: Talk to me a bit about your beautiful rooftop garden.

K.D.: It’s our sanctuary. We have a garden on an adjacent roof to our loft. We don’t have to mow but we have to do a lot of flower tending. Our flower boxes are custom made by artist Michael Merlin Stelzer, who made them out of old metal boilers.

Katherine Dowdy's loft is filled with unique pieces including crafted chimney caps by Tim Burroughs.

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Katherine Dowdy's loft meshes her rustic and mid-century style with beautifully crafted pieces from New Mexico and local artists.

WRITTEN BY CAROLINE MUND PHOTOGRAPHED BY LEAH STIEFERMANN

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417 Home: When did your interest in art begin?

Katherine Dowdy: I hold a Master's in anthropology with a primary focus on Southwest archaeology, so my interest in art stems from those studies. My thesis was on rock art of Northeastern New Mexico.

417: Tell me more about your work and what led you to Ozark?

K.D.: Although my title was Archaeologist, I worked in architectural, historic preservation in the New Mexico National Park Service. When I relocated

417: What inspired you guys to make this?

K.D.: Just studying other rooftop gardens and the whole idea of loft living. It’s an urban type of approach. We were actually told our roof would last much longer because we are protecting it from UV deterioration. So who knew? We are preserving it.

417: How would you describe your style throughout your loft?

K.D.: As far as art, we have some local art, which we are very proud of. But I moved here from New Mexico so I had friends who were painters. We have a lot of paintings by Native American people. And pottery. We love textiles but when it comes to furniture it’s mostly midcentury and industrial. So in other words we have no claim. It’s just killer pieces that speak to us.

417: Would you say your style for home decor has changed over the years; if so, how?

K.D.: I've always swayed on the "rustic/industrial" side of style. Hence our artist-crafted chimney caps by Tim Burroughs, who is a Bass Pro artist, rusted steel planters and dining table by Michael Merlin Stelzer, metal fountain by Tom Torrens, and stainless blanco

by Russ Rupert. But my partner's taste is full-on mid-century, so I've come to embrace the melding of those styles. It can be tricky sometimes, but we've made it work, I think. (continued p. 34)

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 NATIVE ART Dowdy's Southwest archaeology studies inspired her interest in art. Most of her collection focuses on contemporary Native American pieces.

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 MID-CENTURY RUSTIC Dowdy describes her style as rustic-industrial with her partner's midcentury style to create a unique look.

 INSPIRING ARTWORK Dowdy's favorite art piece, a painting by Pam Pierson, brings life into their loft.

(from p. 33) 417: What is a favorite art piece or collectible item you have?

K.D.: I would say my favorite pieces right now are two by Pam Pierson. I think they got us through the pandemic. We found ourselves staring at them a lot. They just brought life and a glow into that room. She’s an excellent painter.

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417: How would you recommend others to spice up their own homes?

K.D.: What is special to us is paintings by people you know and support. I’d say to seek out original and real art because there are some very talented people here. Our dining table is made by a local artist as well.

417: How often do you incorporate new items into your home?

K.D.: Some of our pieces are new and some of them we have had since the ’90s. It’s just when you can’t take it anymore and you are sick of looking at one piece. We’ve never done a full blown, you know, everything new, everything different at one time

417: You’re also very involved with the Ozark Farmers Market. Why has that become a passion for you?

K.D.: Well, everyone needs a farmers market and everyone needs farmers. We used to be in downtown Ozark down on the square for years and years until we finally just grew out of the space.

417: How did you get started on revitalizing downtown Ozark?

K.D.: In 2000 we established the Ozark Main Street program and went from there. We worked with the city to rehabilitate just the square to get sidewalks, lighting, trees and other infrastructure projects.

417: How did the community react to the new downtown ideas?

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CHAI TOWN When we think of fall, we think of chai. Not just the classic tea, but the warm, rich spices––traditionally a blend of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and cloves–– that mingle to create the perfect autumnal flavor profile. Colleen Smith, owner of Tea Bar and Bites (621 S. Pickwick Ave., Springfield), offers two tasty recipes that put a new twist on our favorite fall staple.

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Pumpkin Chai Soup and Chai Date Buttermilk Scones recipes from Colleen Smith, owner of Tea Bar and Bites, are the perfect combination for a cozy fall meal.

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RECIPE Pumpkin and chai spices pair perfectly in this cool-weather soup without fighting for all of the attention. The almond milk is the inconspicuous star of the dish, balancing the spices out beautifully.

PUMPKIN

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(VEGAN) Serves 6–10

Ingredients 4 cans pumpkin 3 cups almond milk 3 cups water 2 teaspoons chai spice ⅓ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ tsp black pepper To prepare Mix well in stovetop pot. Simmer for 30 minutes and enjoy!

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These warm, comforting treats ace the scone test–– perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. The love is in the drizzle.

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Makes 12 scones Ingredients For scones: 3 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar 2½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chai spice 10 tablespoons butter, chilled 8 dates, chopped 1 cup buttermilk For chai glaze: 1½ cup sifted powdered sugar 1 tablespoon chai spice 1 teaspoon vanilla Dash of water

To prepare Scones: Combine dry ingredients and cut in chilled butter. Add buttermilk and dates. Mix dough until all ingredients are incorporated. Roll dough into a log on a floured surface. Fold dough letter style, cut in half, and form each half into two circles measuring 6 inches in diameter. Cut each circle into six scones.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and bake scones at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool scones before adding glaze.

Chai glaze: Whisk mixture until smooth, adding a little water to thin. Drizzle over cooled scones.

Enjoy your delectable scones.

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A Camp Barnabas glamping party was made unique in Missi Joplin’s handmade backyard yurt.

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The event took place November 7, shortly after the Joplin family moved into the home. Before touring the home, Joplin’s mother informed her she was friends with the original owner of the home and her sons had built them a shed. While touring, Joplin was happily surprised to find the “shed” her mother mentioned was actually a beautiful, one-of-a-kind yurt.

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GLAMPING IN STYLE Darla Rosen, Andrea Roberts, Jodi Hamilton, Mindy Frech and Missi Joplin are all long-time supporters of Camp Barnabas and it was Frech who first got Joplin involved with Barnabas.

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RUSTIC CHARM The men were given a table of their own adorned with masculine decor including beer steins in place of wine glasses and antlers in place of flowers.

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 COZY EVENING Joplin and her husband BJ spent the majority of the evening playing yard games and sitting by the fire. This gave their night a unique feel from past years where the fundraiser has taken place in person at the White River Conference Center.

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For 17 years, Jackie Warren has traveled back and forth between teaching in Springfield at Drury University and vacationing in her villa in Italy during the summer.

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some century. I have a lot of pieces that are from the 1800s. But I also have things that were made by the local artisans who live around here, like all of our doors and shutters were handmade by a guy that lives in the village close by. A lot of the interior has beams in the rooms that are made from chestnut. Because we are up on the top of the mountain, we have panoramic views.

I’m sitting in the kitchen right now at a table that’s probably 300 years old. It opens or you can fold it in half and it’s all handmade. You can use it just like a regular table so it’s like a 6-foot table or you can open it up and it’s a 12-foot table. I love that table; it’s very rare to find them.

It’s usually my family: my husband, daughter and me. Then we usually trade off with my friend in San Francisco. They never liked being here in the summer; they like to come in the fall and early spring because they don’t like hot weather.

I love summer so I always come in the summer.

You’re allowed three months under Italian law without having a green card. So three months is our limit and it has always just been enough. 

ITALIAN HAVEN Jackie Warren, professor at Drury University, spends her summers off at her villa in Italy.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS For the remaining nine months out of the year, Warren spends her time in her studio at Drury.

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had a study abroad program for Drury, and I started it with a colleague in architecture. We always came to Florence because of the fact that it was kind of in the center for art and architecture for the students. About 10 years into doing it every summer, this little 13th century house came on the market so my girlfriend [who lives in San Francisco] and I took about 10 minutes to decide we’re gonna buy it together. And that was in 2004. It’s been a delight because everyone in the village is really close; we’re all friends.

The gardens here are just incredible. There’s a certain amount of things that you just have to let go wild because otherwise the Italians kind of frown at the fact that you’re trying to curb too much of their nature. It’s against the Italian law to build new construction so everything we have done here has to blend with the old. It’s all completely coordinated and in harmony.

It’s funny because the first time a professor in art history walked into my house in Springfield she said, “Oh, I can tell you live in Italy,” and I looked around and I thought, well, what does that mean? I think it’s because I love art and antiques together and I like contemporary things too and Italians are like masters at design. So, I really love putting contemporary design and then antiques, shapes and furnishings together and blending them and so that’s probably why my house in Springfield looks Italian.

The narrative of things is really important to me, so when I buy something I really like to know where it came from, who made it, that kind of thing. I’m very much interested in the story behind the furnishings that I live with. Everything we have found either was made or crafted here in

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 NATURAL INSPIRATION Warren's at-home painting studio in her Italian villa is the perfect spot to find endless inspiration for her artwork throughout the summer.

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ENLIVENING FLORALS Warren allows the plants to grow uninhibited around the villa because many Italians prefer for nature to be allowed to grow wildly.

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Visitors get a sweet welcome with the Wares' pink front door.

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THE HOMES OF Welcome to Southern Hills, one of Springfield’s most picturesque neighborhoods.

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Even before Southern Hills was fully built, its creators, John Q. Hammons and Lee McLean Jr., knew it would be a hit. This was the 1950s, and they dreamed of spring-fed ponds, gently rolling hills, spacious lots and winding roads you happily get lost on. Today, the medley of midcentury houses and spacious ranch dwellings are still dream worthy. Maybe it’s all those long-established trees towering over the neighborhood. Maybe it’s the wildlife that dots the landscape. Maybe it’s the thatched roofs and 1950s charm, but whatver it is, Southern Hills has stood the test of time. Now we’re peeking into a few of the homes we’ve fallen in love with over the years. Some are remodels, some are relics of beloved architects, but they’re all part of that Southern Hills dreamscape.

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f you pull up to Misty and Chris Ware’s home, don’t be fooled by that pink front door. The soft shade of vintage pink was all Chris’ idea. He got the inspiration from family trips to Palm Springs where front doors are equal parts design and function, which is exactly how the Wares have remodeled their new home. “Everyone always feels sorry for him, but I swear he picked it,” Misty says. When the Wares first spotted their 1957 ranch in 2018, they say it almost looked abandoned. It was a typical brick home with about 23 boxwoods that had all grown together to create a 5-foot tall fence in front of

If you’re looking for Misty and Chris Ware’s home, just look for the colorful entryway.

the home’s entrance. Inside, wood paneling, wool carpet and green paint and wallpaper proved the home hadn’t been updated in a few decades. Once the Wares moved in, everything changed. The kitchen is now all white with pops of color thanks to Misty’s design eye.

That wool carpeting has been replaced with wood floors, and all 17 radiators were stripped out and replaced with central heating and air conditioning. It was a serious remodel, but the couple was careful to maintain the home’s character, which they loved. “We thought we would originally flip this home,” Chris says, “but we loved it. It’s hard to find 3,000 feet on

one level with an acre lot.” The fact that the home backs up to one of Southern Hills’ ponds was also a big selling point for Chris who always wanted to live in the country. Misty grew up having to ride her bike into town, so she wasn’t sold on living outside of city limits. Southern Hills has been the perfect compromise. It’s charming and bucolic but centrally located. “I always loved Southern Hills,” she says. “I used to drop the kids off at school and then drive through here to look around and get lost. You can just meander in here.” Now, she can meander around the neighborhood and spot her own pink front door.

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GRASSY VIEW Like many Southern Hills homes, the Wares' house has a sprawling front yard. When the Wares bought the home, the front porch was blocked by massive hedges.

GATHERING PLACE The home backs up to one of the lakes and gives the family a spot to gather around the firepit.

SUNNY SUPPERS Pops of color complement the sunny space's more traditional elements.

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The couple kept the home's original layout in place and updated it with new paint, flooring and windows, The painting (opposite) hangs next to original built in shelves.

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Watch out Rountree, there’s another neighborhood Halloween Parade in town, and this one takes place in Southern Hills. Jay and Lori Hill started the event in 2010. To be fair, Rountree’s epic Halloween parade is what inspired them. Before moving to Southern Hills, the couple considered living in Rountree. They were drawn by the sense of community in the neighborhood. “You see a lot of people sitting on their porches and talking,” Jay says. “We ended up choosing Southern Hills, but we wanted to figure out a way to get to know our neighbors better.”

It took a few years for the Hills to see more young families move in, but once they did, the Hills decided to bring a little bit of Rountree to Springfield’s south side. Now, every Halloween, Jay turns the family’s front yard into the parade meeting spot. There are popup tents, a firepit, hay bales for seating and inflatables for the kids to play in, and attendees bring all sorts of chili, hot dogs, chips and sides. The first year, the Hills posted hand-written signs around the neighborhood, and Jay estimates 20 people showed up. The second year, the crowd grew to 50, and now more than 100 people gather in costume to celebrate the night.

The event has been such a hit that Jay decided to throw together a similar event for the Fourth of July. The tents are hauled out of storage, tables full of food are set up, and neighbors form a line of golf carts, scooters and bikes all draped in patriotic flair. Someone inevitably brings a vintage car to lead the parade, and the whole gaggle of friends stroll down the half-mile parade route through the neighborhood.

For most people, hosting two big events a year might be enough, but not for the Hills. Jay loves this stuff. His latest event is a kids’ fishing derby each May. “Kids ages 2 to 18 are welcome,” he says. Contestants spend the afternoon trying to catch the biggest fish. Once they hook a fish, they reel it in, record its length and set it free. (The ponds at Southern Hill are catch and release afterall.) The event even has prizes donated from local companies including Bass Pro Shops and Lew’s Fishing, and like all of the Hill’s annual gatherings, the derby wouldn’t be complete without throwing burgers on the grill.

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ON THE WATER’S EDGE From the Garretts' front door, you can see a sprawling lake view.

THE DON RUSSELL HOME Julie and Pete Garrett loved Don Russell homes even before they found their very own in Southern Hills.

hen Julie and Pete Garrett moved back to Springfield after being away for a decade, Julie says she knew she either wanted to live in the country or on the lake. As fate would have it, the couple didn’t end up doing either. Instead, they found the perfect hybrid—Southern Hills.

The Garretts' chateau-style home looks out on one of Southern Hill’s three lakes, and it backs up to another. It also has a natural spring that the Garretts, along with the ducks, turtles and blue heron, all love gathering around. The blue heron actually ate up about 60 koi fish Julie had stocked in the spring before she gave up and let the local wildlife fully move in. “I just enjoy the 50

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tranquility of sitting by the water,” Julie says.

The Garretts moved into the home 11 years ago after their real estate agent walked them through. “We flew here and bought it within 3 minutes of coming inside,” Pete says. Besides the views and the rolling hills on either side of the property, it was the house itself that hooked the Garretts. The home was built in 1984 by architect Don Russell. Russell is arguably best known for building what has been named The African Queen on Lone Pine Avenue. The Garretts have long been fans of Don Russell homes. Even when they lived on the coast and were collecting nautical-themed antiques, Julie and Pete would decorate their homes in Don Russell’s more rustic aesthetic. Like most Don

Russell homes, the Garretts’ includes a water feature—the lakes. Unlike most Don Russell homes, the Garretts’ is contemporary. Live-edge wooden beams and repurposed brick floors have been traded for coffered ceilings, Napoleon grey marble used both inside and outside and lots and lots of mirrors. The backsplash behind the stove is mirrored, the mirrors in the master en suite fold out for a better view, and the wall flanking the living room fireplace is mirrored.

There’s also a built-in tiki bar because it was the ’80s, after all. The Garretts love each and every bespoke feature of their home almost as much as they love the country-esque setting. “There’s nowhere like it,” Julie says. “It’s like having our own nature preserve.”

 THE GREY LADY Julie and Pete Garrett's home features grey marble stonework that's used in the back patio and on the living room fireplace.

 A PLACE TO PONDER Pete Garrett sits by the picturesque spring on his yard that feeds one of the neighborhood lakes.

DINE IN The home was designed by architect Don Russell and features spacious rooms throughout including the kitchen.

SUNNY DAYS The Garretts’ nautical sunroom is inspired by Florida and the beach.

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FRONT OF HOME Lush landscaping accents the front of Denise Heitz’s home.

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LOOKING OUT Denise Heitz loves landscaping.

The pond out front is what drew her to this home, and it's where her granddaughter was married.

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The Heitz home features gorgeous landscaping and a lawn that slopes perfectly down to the water.

ou can tell which homes Denise Heitz has updated in Southern Hills by looking at the landscaping. If there are pink flowers or blooms spilling out into the front yard, chances are, that’s a home Heitz has remodeled.

She remodeled her very first home in the neighborhood in 2007 and is now on her sixth home here. “I just love this neighborhood,” she says. “When I finished my fourth home, I thought I wouldn’t move unless I can get on a lake.” Then she found home No. 6, which sits at the end of

a cul-de-sac and faces the neighborhood's upper pond. The Cape Cod-style home was built in the ’60s, and Heitz has the original blueprints framed and hanging in her home office, which used to be the formal dining room. The original plan called for six bedrooms, two dens, one maid’s room, but no garage. Each room has been given ample space, which is part of why Heitz didn’t remove any walls when she remodeled three years ago.

“The new trend is HGTV, gut the home and open them up,” she says. “But I try to respect the architecture.” As a partner in O’Reilly

Development, Heitz spent eight years working in historic preservation, so she wasn’t tempted to change this home’s layout. Instead, she updated the kitchen, remodeled a few bathrooms, brought the three-season sun porch fully into the home and gave the landscaping some major love. Now, she’s seeing more homes undergo their own remodels. “This was an address of distinction back in the day,” she says. “Then it got tired, but now it’s coming back to life. That’s a testament to the builders’ original vision. This neighborhood has stood the test of time.”

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TONED DOWN When Heitz bought the home, she did a total remodel to breathe new life into the sprawling midcentury abode.

Since the home is so airy, it works great with her more natural color palette.

SUNNY ESCAPE The home's sunroom was originally a three-season room, but Heitz brought it into the home with insulation and heating and A/C.

TRIED AND TRUE The remodeled kitchen shows off the timeless design Heitz uses.

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 ROOM WITH A VIEW The lake at the front of the property is what drew Heitz to the home. She remodeled the front porch and put in lush landscaping.

 PRINT EDITION The Cape Cod-style home was built in the ’60s, and Heitz has the original blueprints framed and hanging in her home office

NEIGHBORHOOD THE WILDLIFE LOVES THE LANDSCAPE OF SOUTHERN HILLS AS MUCH AS THE RESIDENTS DO. HERE TO TALK ABOUT ALL THE CRITTERS THEY SEE ARE TWO LOCAL AUTHORS, DAVID HARRISON AND JENNIFER MURVIN. NEIGHBORS HARRISON AND MURVIN BOTH OWN HOMES WITH VIEWS OF THE FAUNA. J.M.: The geese are the most obvious animals out here.

They’re everywhere. It’s so fun to see the baby geese, and you hear them in the morning.

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D.H.: When we bought our lot, the geese were furious.

J.M.: We also have a neighborhood fox.

D.H.: He goes pretty fast. We were standing in the driveway, and the fox came just whizzing by.

We built on their nesting ground, and they threw a hissy fit. I’d go outside to get the paper, and I’d be greeted by angry geese. It took a while to come to a truce. I even wrote a book about our lake called Goose Lake.

J.M.: It feels like a sign from the universe when we see him. It’s really idyllic, and you’ll see families set up chairs around the lake to fish. It’s a magical place.

J.M.: We have a beautiful blue heron I’ve probably taken

frogs and toads, especially during mating season. You can see the boys chasing the girls, and they make a heck of a racket. You can see the frogs at the edge of the pool just yelling their heads out for love.

a thousand photos of, and there are a lot of turtles and tadpoles. At night, you can hear all the frogs start up.

D.H.: One unwanted thing that happens is the

occasional run-in with raccoons. We had a bunch in our attic one year. We’d be going to bed, and they’d be getting up to go prowl around the neighborhood.

D.H.: A few years ago, I started to distinguish between

J.M.: It’s like reading Mary Oliver and Amy Dillard. You’re walking and closely observing. Like you said, David, you don’t realize you’re noticing the cues of the seasons.

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SHORELINE VIEWS At Brenda Van Eps’s home, the backyard gathering space comes with a view.

THE PLACE WHERE EVERYONE FISHES This home has it all: great views, cozy nooks, access to the greenway trail and, of course, great fishing.

un fact you might not know about Southern Hills: You can fish here. In fact, the pond behind Brenda Van Eps's home is usually lined with parents, kids and one particularly skilled angler who are all itching to hook a few fish. Some kids even climb the Van Eps's fence to reach their preferred fishing spot, but she doesn’t mind. She’s often out there fishing herself. Van Eps is the owner of Studio V Design, and part of why she fell in love with this eclectic home at the end of a cul-de-sac is the tranquil lot. She and her 56

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husband weren’t really ready to move from their home in Brentwood, but as soon as she saw the view from the back patio, she knew it was love at first sight. “This view sold it,” she says. “It was so nice to have a relaxing spot to come home to.”

The backyard, though small, has all the wooded charm you’d want. Four large oak trees shade the patio, and the previous owner’s hostas and smattering of perennials grow in lush every summer. “I try to plant a lot of flowers every year,” Van Eps says. “I don’t know if I do the last owner any justice, but I try.” Just across

the pond, you can see the greenway trail that zigzags through Southern Hills. During 2021 when COVID-19 kept the family at home, Van Eps says they were constantly on the trail. Her two boys still use it to walk to school and to their summer swim team practices. Van Eps says she even saw two coyotes standing on the trail one winter after a heavy snowfall. Because her backyard is close to the lake, it’s nesting spot for one doomed pair of geese who can’t seem to avoid having their eggs stolen each season. It’s just charming out here, wildlife, fishing and all.

CENTER OF ATTENTION Originally, Van Eps wanted a home with larger bedrooms, but now she loves that this home has a large kitchen and living room where the family can gather.

LIFE OUTSIDE The home backs up to one of the Southern Hills ponds, and it's common to see people fishing on it.

 MOVING UP The living room and more casual lounge are separated by a towering fireplace stack that shows off the height of the peaked roof.

GREEN SPACES The Van Eps home’s landscaping has a mix of tropical perennial and shade-loving greenery.

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Wooden pillars between the living and dining spaces along with large area rugs help to differentiate the spaces while still allowing the home to feel open.

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asked with creating a home for a couple with opposite design tastes, designer Erica Lea Hendrix of Erica Lea Design Studios­—along with builder Rick Ramsey of Rick Ramsey Design Co. and Jason Thompson of JL Thompson Design Group—created a grand yet inviting custom home that has been thoughtfully coined “The Ozarks Lodge.”

According to Hendrix, the husband’s style was influenced by a long career in the hunting and fishing industry, while his wife was drawn to a more French aesthetic.

“He was passionate about the rustic flavor of the house and that detail portion of it, and she wanted something more traditional,” says Hendrix. “And so to marry those two styles together we created some rules for ourselves.”

Rule No. 1: the architecture and anything fixed to the home would be rustic in detail, and the furnishings would lean more ornate and traditional. Hendrix placed delicate antiques against dark woods and plaid fabrics across from natural stone, creating a rustic yet lived-in quality in the home.

While touring the homeowners’ existing home, Hendrix had found that, while they weren’t attached to any specific furniture pieces, they did have a large personal collection of figurines, memorabilia and photographs that they were passionate about showcasing. (continued p. 60)

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 OFFICE Plaid wallpaper adorns the walls of the home office.

Hendrix pulled from a masculine men’s suiting feel to ensure that the space didn’t feel too floral or feminine.

 ENTRYWAY The stair is dressed traditionally with antique brass fasteners and plaid carpet. “It’s just classic,” says Hendrix. “How can you miss with plaid?”

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Not included in the initial design but part of the final product was a dual-sided, fully lit cabinet with glass on both sides, situated between the office and the hall. It creates the perfect place to display the couple’s treasured items from across the globe.

Custom touches and unique details are peppered throughout the home. The entryway features a chevron-pattern reclaimed wood floor with a marble inset. Stone posts and lintels are placed above the stove and fireplace and

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an antique chandelier hangs above the couple’s bathtub. “We layered detail after detail after detail, and the clients just said yes to everything,” says Hendrix.

While the home is a different style than any Hendrix and her team had worked on previously, the homeowners are what made the project memorable. “These clients were so gracious in hearing what I had to say and trusting me as a professional that it was really a dream,” says Hendrix.

 EXTERIOR ENTRANCE The antique light fixture that hangs above the home’s entryway was found on a shopping trip with Hendrix and the homeowner. “He was actually the one who pointed it out,” says Hendrix. “I agreed that it was fabulous and we purchased it.”

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DINING The custom chairs and chair back are details that came together toward the end of the project and reminded Hendrix of wild grasses.

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MAIN BEDROOM Extra shelving in the master bedroom provides more space to display the couple’s extensive collections.

EN SUITE BATH A TV by SCS Home Entertainment is one of the main bathroom’s large mirrors and an antique chandelier hangs above the couple’s tub. “The bathroom was so fun to design,” says Hendrix.

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KITCHEN Hendrix brought in vibrant tile and painted the island a corresponding green. Pops of color help keep the rustic space from being too brown. Phenix Marble countertops were quarried in Springfield and Cabinet Concepts By Design designed the cabinetry.

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 GUEST BATH “We wanted the guest bath to be a little more feminine,” says Hendrix. The homeowners found the sink at Harry Cooper Supply Company and Hendrix designed the room around it. The mirror and wallpaper are provided by Erica Lea Design Studios.

 EXTERIOR The lodge aesthetic can be seen on the home's exterior as well. The rustic stone is complemented by dark woods and black accents.

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DESIGN AWARDS BEST USE OF COLOR P.68 BEST MUDROOM OR LAUNDRY ROOM P.70

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A WINNING DESIGN This thoughtfully created laundry room keeps form and function in mind. Read more on p. 70.

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COLOR SPLASH Paint and wallpaper were carefully selected to ensure cohesion between the laundry room and the rest of the home.

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In a follow-up to 417 Home’s summer Design Awards, this issue features the winning designs in the Best Use of Color category and Best Laundry Room or Mudroom. Beauty and function go hand in hand in both spaces, expertly designed by Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home. One a renovation and the other a new construction, they both feature custom details, clever uses of space and personal touches perfect for the busy families that call the spaces home.

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The terms beautiful and laundry room don’t often go together, but that is exactly what designer Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home created with this laundry room overhaul. “We literally gutted the laundry room and started completely over” says Taylor.

The homeowner spends a lot of her time doing laundry and was looking to create a space where she would want to spend time. She expressed to Taylor one of the most important elements of the redesign was finding a way to remove clutter from the space and make it feel more open. In the existing laundry room, you could see everything. With this redesign the homeowner told Taylor, “I want it to always look pretty when you walk in here.”

Taylor carefully balanced colors, patterns and textures to create a space that was as beautiful as it is functional. “When we found the wallpaper, she’s like, ‘that’s it!’” says Taylor. “It really created that over-the-top dramatic impression without being pattern everywhere.”

The white glass chandeliers played an important role in breaking up the busyness of the wallpaper on the ceiling.

When it came to the cabinetry, the color of blue and finish of the paint were integral in tying everything together. “My original idea was to do it in a high gloss, and she was like, ‘yes, let’s do it!’ She was very trusting,” says Taylor.

Other design details amplify the functionality of the space for day-to-day use. Cabinets extended to the celling for maximum storage and a rolling ladder makes it accessible. Pull-down drying racks above the washer and dryer allow the homeowner to hang clothing at eye level and then lift the racks back up to dry. “She loved having that option,” says Taylor. “The main thing is to make it look like a beautiful space even while laundry is going on.”

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BEST USE OF COLOR

 SINK AREA The hardware acts as the jewelry for the space, combining function with a touch of luxury.

Project Goal Summary An ordinary laundry room needed to be transformed into a colorful dream space that made household chores enjoyable. The result was a highly functional laundry and storage space with wow factor and whimsy from floor to ceiling.

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ROLL OUT By creating a space to tuck the laundry carts under the counter, the center of the room remains flexible and open.

BEST MUDROOM OR LAUNDRY ROOM In this new construction, the focus for designer Nathan Taylor of Obelisk Home was on creating a multipurpose live, work and play space for a family of four. The room features a generous laundry area, desk to house the family computer and enough space for a pop-up crafting station. There is also a broom closet so that, according to Taylor, “everything that you would need for cleaning and laundry was all in one room.”

Flexibility was a key element in Taylor’s design.

“I think one of the most important things if you’re creating a space, maximize its usability. There’s definitely so much usable space. That’s the thing that’s so great about it,” says Taylor.

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of the suggestions Taylor made was to make the layout of the room a bit wider to avoid any human traffic jams. That extra space allows the room to be multifunctioning. The family can set up a table in the center of the room during the holiday to create a gift-wrapping station. Additional storage above the family’s computer holds wrapping paper and craft supplies.

Taylor’s thoughtful design turned what could be a utilitarian space into an inviting extension of the family’s home. Patterned floor tiles and blue cabinets add warmth, and the wide central space keeps the room from ever feeling too crowded. Open shelving gives the room a feeling of lightness and provides the homeowners a place to display their children’s art.

“There’s no door on the laundry room either and we did that intentionally because we wanted it to feel like it was just part of the space,” says Taylor.

Project Goal Summary The homeowners needed a multipurpose space that could handle laundry, crafts and a family work space. The room needed to be durable without sacrificing style to keep it connected to the rest of the family’s home.

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MUDROOM Carrying the same blue paint from the laundry room area through the mudroom creates continuity from one space to the other.

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SPANISH REVIVAL Travis Miller, Susie Wieland and their teams gave this Spanish Villa a contemporary update.

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SPANISH INSPIRED Designer Susie Wieland incorporated arches into the living spaces.

She says they are one of the hallmarks of Spanish style.

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VILLA This home captures the elegance of a Spanish Villa—but with a modern twist.

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tereotypical Spanish or Mediterranean style homes tend to emphasize clay tiles, stucco walls and many ornate details and colors. These are all hard to incorporate into a home without making it look overdone or forfeiting a clean and contemporary style. For this 417-land home remodel, designer Susie Wieland, builder Travis Miller and their teams kept the suggestion of a Spanish style home while still giving the spaces a modern look. This allowed the owners to make extreme renovations to the home and still keep the essence of its original Spanish style.

For the outside of the home, they removed the portico to prevent it from blocking the house

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and added much larger windows. “One of the hallmarks of a Mediterranean or Spanish style is large windows because it is all about getting air to flow through your house with an indoor, outdoor experience and tiny windows really don’t meld with that look,” says Wieland. For the front door they kept it simple to hint at the style of a Spanish villa. “Adding just a tiny suggestion to a Spanish villa with the arch in the entry and the front door, which has great texture, adding a little bit of iron decor on the outside suggested the Spanish revival without going overboard and making it too busy,” says Wieland.

They utilized these same arches throughout the rest of the home. Wieland opted to make these arches ellipses rather than using typical

arches, with two corners and a flat middle, in order to bring more definition and curvature to the doorways. They also added hints of color and texture, while still being careful to keep it confined. “Any home is going to benefit from different textures in it,” says Wieland. “In this case the old Spanish revival material, beams and iron material were used in a very careful way, so it wasn’t too ornate or overdone.” To keep it simple Wieland recommends cutting down on decor by laying out everything you want to use to see it all together and removing any pieces that stand out from the others. “Use the same plan throughout so you’re not mixing and matching texture throughout the home and to keep it looking calm,” says Wieland. 

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Avoid Heavy Patterns “This is especially important with tiles. You can be bold but should still be clean and contemporary, by keeping a small color palette.

You want to avoid the more traditional Spanish style of red clay tiles; it makes your floors look very busy and controls your color palette.”

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Keep Decor Simple “Think more in terms of keeping all of your elements stripped down and simple. Avoid decor that has a lot of curly cues and ornate pieces. For this home we really looked for things that were very simple.”

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Cohesive Texture “On the exterior of a Spanish style home you want a heavier texture with a stucco finish, but on the inside the house has smooth walls so it lends itself more toward a modern look. You can get your textures from using heavier beams to lend more toward Spanish style architecture.”

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Update Your Outdoor Space “The back porch to me really gives it a Mediterranean look because we used such big arches and big beams for the pergola section. We also added stucco columns, which added to the Mediterranean style, but kept it modern by adding a horizontal fence with exotic wood, and we poured concrete into squares with grass in between them instead of a straight slab of concrete.”

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(from p. 74) MEDITERRANEAN OUTDOOR ESCAPE The home's outdoor space meshed Spanish style with a more modern look, in part by using a fence with horizontal slats.

CLEAN NEUTRALS Weiland used a neutral color palette throughout the home and added small pops of color here and there.

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PAW PAWS GROW John and Karen McQueary, owners of Hotel Vandivort, and their two young children escape to their own wooded oasis where they explore a variety of topography and care for native plants.

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he McQueary family purchased 175 acres of untouched land in 2020 as a place to escape from city life—and they dove headfirst into exploring it. They began clearing paths before being drawn off the trails to survey every hidden spot on their property. They found bluffs, hills and two wet weather waterfalls. “There were no trails that led to the waterfalls; we just heard them off in the distance and bushwhacked our way through to discover these amazing, charming waterfalls in the middle of nowhere,” says Karen McQueary, co-owner of Hotel Vandivort with her husband, John. Another treasured find was a paw paw patch located below the bluffs that look out across Osage Fork River. McQueary fell in love with this native plant often mentioned in Ozarks folk music. Paw paws offer a tropical mango-banana-citrus flavor incongruent with its Midwest origins. “Paw paws are this totally unique, foraged food that you don’t really 80

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experience any other way and can’t buy in the store,” says McQueary. They planted additional paw paws to help them cross pollinate and added other native plants like morels, walnut trees and raspberry bushes. “Our intention is just to help cultivate the forest and plant more things to exist wildly,” says McQueary.

“We want to make it a rich, vibrant, natural Missouri forest.” 

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Visit 417homemag.com to read more about the McQueary family’s paw paw patch, the eagle’s nest that watches over it, and the other native treats they are cultivating on their land.

Photo courtesy Karen McQueary

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