DISCOVER

THE PERFECT SWING

Rebecca Facas, owner of Restoration Grove, designs and builds custom porch swings that become treasured family heirlooms.

WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE KOHLER A porch is an extension of your home. It’s a place to gather in the shade, drink iced tea and look upon your neighborhood or, if you live in the country, the rolling Ozark hills. Spending time in our outdoor spaces is a seasonal treat, so why not get your very own custom porch swing, so you can sway in the breeze on warm days? Rebecca Facas, owner of Restoration Grove, can make your Southern porch swing dreams come true. You’ll be able to pick your stain, style, finish and size with the help of Facas, an experienced woodworker and mom of three. Facas has created these custom swings as wedding gifts, engraving heirloom pieces with couples' names and wedding dates. “A porch swing is one of those things that if it’s made well, will last through many generations. I see them as beautiful family heirlooms,” says Facas. Locally sourced ash is a hardwood that holds up well, so often that’s what Facas uses for her swings. “Throughout history, ash was used to make baseball bats and to make wagons because it holds up well outdoors,” explains Facas. Once the swing has been built, boiled linseed oil is applied in multiple coats, which adds strength to the wood and keeps the bugs from eating it, then it’s sealed. Creating your own custom swing will allow you to get the perfect fit for your outdoor space, plus you can make sure the style will match your home's aesthetic perfectly. These swings are true works of art, made with lots of heart.

SENTIMENTAL ENGRAVING Rebecca Facas adds

custom wooden engravings to her swings.

REBECCA FACAS, OWNER OF RESTORATION GROVE Find out more by visiting restorationgrove.com

IN DETAIL

Local artist Farley Lewis creates detailed home portraits for 417 homeowners and beyond.

WRITTEN BY HEATHER KANE KOHLER

House portraits have increased in popularity over the last few years as more homeowners search for personal ways to decorate their walls, but very few works reflect a home in as much detail as artist Farley Lewis’s can. Lewis earned a Fine Arts degree from Missouri State University in 1985, then he ran a sign shop and graphic design studio for 15 years, often doing commissioned paintings and murals. He can now be found helping run Fresh Gallery in Spring eld. Lewis can be commissioned to either paint or draw your cherished home, whether it be your childhood home or a brand new home you love. See more of Lewis’s work online at farleylewis.com.