Living Spaces
Character Filled Style: The Home of Dorothy Mitchelson With tapestry worthy rugs, beautifully crafted furnishings and strategically placed statement pieces, this twobedroom apartment exudes visual intricacy from the moment you walk in. Clever furniture arrangements create a seamless flow from room to room. Character pieces like a repurposed sewing table turned kitchen table add a great vintage touch. Combining neutrals in the master lets the Charleston poster bed bedroom suit reign.
A lovely variation of color, patterns and texture coordinates the living room beautifully.
Light tones with touches of green create a clean and classic kitchen. Photos by Stephen Ironside
Employee Spotlight
Meet Your BTV Staff
NAME: Michael Burks POSITION: Assistant Director of Programs and Events HOW LONG AT BTV: 20 years BACKGROUND: My background is unique. I have a degree in Interior Decorating and owned my own company, Michael Interiors, for many years. I also served as the vice president of operations for Millennium Mortgage in Fayetteville. Prior to that, I was a recording artist/songwriter and toured with my sister and brother-in-law as part of the gospel group, The Galloways. I am a professional CDL driver and still run a U.S. mail route to Tulsa, Okla., on most weeknights. 12 BUTTERFIELD LIFE
MAY + JUNE 2019
DESCRIBE WHAT YOU DO: I work with Director of Programs and Events Riki Stamps to create fun, exciting and interesting events for residents! I am the first stop for anyone wanting to throw a party or event. I set the dates for BTV events and functions and manage those requests and reservations throughout the year. I often lead the decorating team for large parties and events, and I direct the indoor and outdoor Christmas dÊcor at the Village. I supervise seven staff members who make up the BTV Transportation Department and oversee transportation scheduling for residents. I also produce the BTV LIFE Calendar and Highlights each month, as well as our new Google events calendar, which is shown on BTV in-house channel 1960. WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? The residents! From daily activities to special events, parties and our annual dances, the residents are wonderful and kind, and they express their appreciation for everything we do. In addition to the residents, I enjoy working with the staff of BTV. They