




LOUANN BERGLUND HAAF Editor in Chief
Add a little design history to your commute. Our award-winning podcast series Beyond the Surface gets to the roots of mid-century modern design. Available on iTunes or CambriaUSA.com
LOUANN BERGLUND HAAF Editor in Chief
Add a little design history to your commute. Our award-winning podcast series Beyond the Surface gets to the roots of mid-century modern design. Available on iTunes or CambriaUSA.com
Iwas recently talking with a friend—trying to define what this summer means, what it feels like as the season approaches. Because this year, somehow, summer is decidedly different. What I keep coming back to is that it all feels…bigger. We began to sense it long before it arrived: like the scent of the grill as you approach a backyard barbecue or the rumble of an oncoming train. We could feel how powerful it would be: the freedom to finally spend time with loved ones and enjoy simple moments that many of us have taken for granted until now.
But another piece of this puzzle—one that folks may not truly appreciate until they welcome guests back to their homes—is how much we have accomplished along the way. Think about the projects we’ve completed: the kitchen renovated, the raised bed gardens built, the DIY dressers and chairs refreshed. What a wonderful opportunity to revel in what we can do with our hands when we have a little bit of time!
This issue celebrates that sentiment in many ways. See sports royalty DeMarcus and Angela Ware finally designing and finishing their dream home. Learn how to set up a gorgeous, Cambria-coordinated laundry room so you can clean like the professionals do. And find out how you can use preserved lemons to bring summer sunshine to dishes long after the season is through.
So whip yourself up a margarita from among our lip-smacking recipes (I recommend the cucumber), sit back, and embrace this chance to enjoy the fruits of your labors.
Enjoy,
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Gunnar Larson makes sustainability central in realizing his father’s final design.
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Finding more light in a Beadle building shadowed by a dense deck.
Football hero DeMarcus Ware scores with his dream home.
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A creative Californian calls a wrap on her LA renovation. cover story 36
When it comes to inspiration, what comes first: a beautiful new design or the engineering that makes it possible? At Cambria, they go hand in hand. Our design and engineering teams are constantly opening doors that help each other move forward. This allows Cambria to pick up where Mother Nature leaves off. We do not simply copy what we see in nature. We go further—both in terms of appearance and creating stronger, longer-lasting products.
Over the years, seeking inspiration for these designs has often led our team to the airport. That is what has allowed us to create choices that capture the motion of the Aegean Sea or the unique energy of Kyoto, Japan. We love it when what we make gives people a sense of being transported. For example, our most recent launch includes four new designs, each meant to encapsulate the spirit of a beloved vacation destination.
We may have been traveling less recently, but this has allowed us more time to appreciate the joys that surround us right here. As our Le Sueur, Minnesota, plant expanded once again, our hearts swelled with pride that we come together there to craft something special that’s made in America. And when we see how Cambria products grace our own homes, we feel united with people across the nation and around the world—people who fell in love with a Cambria design and now celebrate holidays from Independence Day to Thanksgiving in style and comfort that we helped create.
So, even as we look forward to traveling in search of inspiration again, we are always grateful to be reminded that there’s no place like home.
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CAMBRIA DESIGNS IN THIS ISSUE
Bentley™ | Pg. 14, 63
*Big Sur Mist™ | Pg. 24, 28
Blackbrook™ | Pg. 54–56
Brittanicca Gold™ | Pg. 16–17, 41, 65
Brittanicca Gold Matte™ | Pg. 11
Colton™ | Pg. 47, 53
Delgatie™ | Pg. 36–38
Delgatie Matte™ | Pg. 12, 62
Hawksmoore™ | Pg. 42
Ironsbridge Matte™ | Pg. 10, 13
Ivybridge™ | Pg. 52–53, 58
Myddleton™ | Pg. 29
Portrush™ | Pg. 9
Queen Anne™ | Pg. 15
Rose Bay™ | Pg. 29
Ruxley™ | Pg. 20, 49, 59–60
Sandgate™ | Pg. 4
Skara Brae™ | Pg. 7, 22, 40
White Cliff™ | Pg. 5, 30–32, 35
Whitehall™ | Pg. 39, 40
Windrush Matte™ | Pg. 26, 28, 64
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Some individuals featured in this issue of Cambria Style were provided compensation and/or complimentary product.
Opposites attract: finding the ideal balance between strength and softness, playfulness and sophistication.
BY CHOOSING A LUSH WALL COVERING, I WAS ABLE TO CREATE THE ANTITHESIS OF THE ALL-WHITE KITCHEN, WHICH I STILL GET ASKED TO DO, BUT WITH DECREASING FERVOR.
Bold wall coverings—not your grandmother’s wallpaper—are making a comeback in chic homes. Today, some of the most important gathering spaces are being designed around scene-stealing wall statements. That includes this dream of a kitchen by interior designer JIM DOVE , punctuated with Ironsbridge Matte Cambria on the island countertop and flanking the stove range. “Now, people want their kitchens to be as interesting as the rest of their home,” he explains. Dove’s striking background, L’Eden mural by de Gourney, is shrouded behind museum-quality glass to both protect the delicate pattern and amp up the impression of prestige. With options from graphic geometrics to jungle landscapes—it can be hard for homeowners to choose. But when in doubt, consider Dove’s golden rule: “I want it to look as though the surroundings had actually jumped right out of the painting.”
NICK MELE
IT’S
ALL ABOUT CONTRAST; IF YOU HAVE A ROOM THAT’S SUPER SUGARY SWEET, IT CAN BE OVERWHELMING, BUT BY ADDING SOME CONTRAST, IT ANCHORS THE SPACE TO MAKE IT FEEL BALANCED AND COHESIVE.
Clients recently asked interior designer JEWEL MARLOWE to capture nature’s tranquility with a twist. “The goal was a very feminine take on natural elements,” says Marlowe. Thus, her dining room design is a dance between strength and softness. Note how the monochromatic blush of the forest mural wall covering from Fine & Dandy “feels like a sophisticated, moody color.” Cambria in a matte Brittanicca Gold provides a similarly sophisticated mix of beige tones, pearlized creams, and faded pinks.
Kitchens were once all white, all the time. Now, homeowners dare to embrace deeper colors and statement-making backsplash patterns—like in this cool kitchen. The room has become a central family hub for designer + contractor duo and founders of construction2style JAMIE & MORGAN MOLITOR “We wanted the kitchen to inspire us daily,” she says. “We like to think outside the box and challenge ourselves to go big and bold with any room we design.”
THIS KITCHEN EXPLORES THE DARK SIDE WITH A GRADIENT OF CUSTOM TILES—FROM INKY BLACK TO SAND DOLLAR WHITE— PERFECTLY SET OFF WITH A CLASSIC DESIGN ON THE COUNTERTOPS—CAMBRIA IN DELGATIE MATTE.
LARGE SWATHS OF GRAY-SPECKLED CAMBRIA QUARTZ IN IRONSBRIDGE MATTE EXTEND FROM THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE WINDOW, AND THROUGH THE PATIO COOKING ISLAND TO CREATE A SEAMLESS BRIDGE BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUT.
For a West Hollywood home with plenty of fêtes in its future, designer JULIA WONG focused on a key feature of California living: the sunshine. With its sharp, clean lines and minimalist tone, this open-air kitchen allows the backyard landscape to take center stage. The large window above the sink opens outward to reveal an alfresco dining area. It’s a perfect pass to transfer food and drink for outdoor entertaining.
Scandinavian style remains a popular aesthetic trend for the less-is-more, time-is-of-the-essence minded crowd. Thanks to its focus on clean lines, lighter wooden tones (especially the favored white oak), and not to mention the overall highly functional, nary one dish out of place doctrine, this no nonsense style is both sleek and efficient. But that’s not to say you can’t have any fun, says MICHELLE ADAMS , a Michiganbased creative consultant, designer, and editor.
“Cambria’s Bentley quartz’s high contrast pattern is a showstopper. It immediately became the dominant design element in my bathroom,” she says. “To balance the look, I paired it with streamlined cabinetry, crisp white walls and floors, and an antique mirror to juxtapose the room’s modern aesthetic.”
Livability, playfulness, and timelessness: they’re concepts that don’t often play nicely together. Nevertheless, Atlanta-based designer and television personality VERN YIP focused on integrating all three in this thoroughly modern kitchen. Yip loves to enliven spaces with unexpected bric-a-brac sourced from flea markets—like the antique rocking horse above the refrigerator. “Nobody wants to live in a museum,” he explains. “We don’t live like that today.” A bubbly copper light fixture continues this playful spirit, while the French doors add glamour. The overall design is sophisticated yet lighthearted.
Yip searches global markets, sourcing light fixtures with personality.
YIP CHOSE CAMBRIA’S QUEEN ANNE FOR THE MASSIVE ISLAND AND CASUAL KITCHEN DINING AREA—PAIRED WITH CLEAR ACRYLIC CHAIRS—TO ACHIEVE A NEUTRAL, BUT STILL EYE-CATCHING, CENTERPIECE.
Patric Richardson says it’s time to come clean and embrace clothing care | By
AMY NELSON SANDER
Do laundry only once a week so you start and finish. “If you do it every single day, you don’t know where everything is. Your favorite shirt could be in the hamper, in the dryer, or clean and in your drawer. It’s difficult to know where.”
Make your laundry room a place you want to spend time in. Your laundry is one of the hardest working rooms in the house. Cambria countertops, a deep sink, and great lighting make it functional and beautiful.
LAUNDRY LIST
From drying racks to better lighting and laundry room layout, learn how to plan your space with more tips at CambriaUSA.com/Style/Laundry.
Patric Richardson loves doing laundry, and thinks you should too. The selfproclaimed “Laundry Evangelist” from St. Paul, Minnesota, says you can ditch your dry cleaner and care for your clothes with a few basic tips.
Voted “best dressed” in high school, Richardson credits his Kentucky grandmother for his passion for clothing and apparel. The laundry camp workshops he ran in his vintage clothing store called Mona Williams at the Mall of America were so popular that they led to Richardson’s recently released memoir, Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore, and TV series on discovery+ called The Laundry Guy, which also will air on HGTV in late summer. You might be surprised at the satisfaction that comes with skipping the dry cleaner and
BONUS TIP:
For that down comforter, treat stains with a mixture of soap and water. Wash in warm water, and throw it in the dryer on low temperature with tennis balls or dryer balls.
laundering your own “dry clean only” pieces. Subscribe to Richardson’s methods that take you back to the basics by using club soda and vinegar and even vodka as common, chemicalfree ingredients. Richardson says all you need for success is some confidence and creativity. We can all retrain ourselves to clean, revive, and care for our laundry and garments in our own house and thumb our noses at conventional dry cleaning.
DIY VS. DRY CLEAN | Richardson’s top tip is to know that everything can be laundered. “With a wool suit, nobody remembers the sheep got wet. The farmer did not dry clean the sheep,” he says. But to clean your clothes yourself, never wash on cold because the water temperature needs to be at least 62 degrees to activate most soaps. He uses the warm water setting, cold rinse, and express cycle.
Put together a kit of supplies including soap flakes instead of harsh detergents, spray bottles of vinegar and water for stain removal, vodka and water for odor removal, dryer balls, and horsehair brushes. Richardson sells his own soap flakes and other items at Mona Williams.
Do not own anything you are afraid to wear or wash. From lipstick stains to keeping denim indigo, Richardson has a laundry list of tips to care for your clothing and garments.
1. For silk, spray stain with vinegar, blot dry, and wash as normal.
2. For ink, use rubbing alcohol and a horse hair brush to scrub away the stain.
3. For red wine, use a few teaspoons of sodium percarbonate with water. The red stain chemically reacts in the solution and turns blue instantly. The blue stain will wash out in warm water in the washing machine.
FIND MORE STAIN REMOVAL TIPS AND RICHARDSON’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS AT CambriaUSA.com/Style/Laundry
By NICOLE HADDAD
In recent years, America has been experiencing the return of the artisan—the truly mindful, inventive being, who dreams up and creates handmade designs using local and sustainable production practices. They’ve turned consumption with intention into the newest luxury—along with the most essential element: American provenance.
Artisans have elevated design in all its forms while simultaneously starting a dialogue on the importance of authenticity, investing in communities, and buying only American-made products. Mass-produced, single-use items are no longer acceptable—and the makers, brands, and studios featured on these pages prove why throw-away societies should be relegated to the past. Each painstakingly created design— from covetable kitchenware to ultra-chic lighting and plush seating—employs ethical and sustainably sourced materials and is made with exceptional care and longevity in mind—all without sacrificing style. Decreasing one’s carbon footprint never looked so good. These are the modern heirlooms.
Brooklyn Copper Cookware was born in Brooklyn just down the street from the last pot maker from America’s coppersmithing heyday. Today, the designs of these self-proclaimed metal-heads are made in four different states. Shown here: The sought-after, five-quart capacity, 11" Large Sauté pan with the 11.5" Flat Cover. $225. brooklyncoppercookware.com
Chicago-based cult favorite Heritage Bikes & Coffee offers the best of both worlds to thrill seekers and coffee drinkers. Styles like The Daisy (shown) are crafted to appear classic, classy, and versatile—each one built from scratch and by hand. heritagebikesandcoffee.com
Before diving into the world of illumination, Gordon Auchincloss got his start designing mobiles after spending the night in Alexander Calder’s Connecticut property during a storm. Mobiles gave way to kinetic sculptures, which then evolved into articulated lighting. The Elsa 12 is a 12-light, dimmable LED articulated chandelier with beautifully hued hand-blown glass—designed and built in Vermont. auchinclosslighting.com
A women-run business, Fleabags created the Accordion Crossbody Bag out of a demand for everyday bags that inspire joy. Handcrafted out of undyed vegetabletanned leather, each locally made bag keeps to ethical standards and is quite the stylish functional accessory. fleabg.com
With every single design crafted in Minnesota by talented local makers, Timber & Tulip is all about personalization and creating furniture that fits your individual mold. The Bradshaw Coffee Table is no exception—inspired by a custom design, this gorgeous table features a black walnut wood and a polished brass inlay that runs through the middle to form a double waterfall. 48"L x 24"W x 16"H. timberandtulip.com
Mercedes Austin refined the art of tile making in Italy before launching Mercury Mosaics out of her art studio. Today, the one-woman operation includes a dedicated team of craftspeople that hand make each design in Minneapolis. The bold shape and sleek lines of the Large Triangles tiles (in a custom colorway) showcases the brand’s artistry. mercurymosaics.com
Area Environments curates work from contemporary artists to produce exclusive wallcoverings such as this one. Designated EB-9 N° 713, the design is by California native Eric Blum, who now lives in New York City. Blum is attempting to channel the feeling of seeing something out of the corner of the eye, a sensation he calls “the irretrievable glimpse.” areaenvironments.com
A second-generation Windsor chairmaker, George Sawyer continues to produce his father’s designs while developing his own take on craftsmanship and hand joinery in modern seating. The sleek Shaker bench showcases the evolution of two generations of makers in Vermont. 57"W x 36"H. sawyermade.com
A porcelain design studio located in the makerfilled neighborhood of South Slope in Asheville, North Carolina, The Bright Angle’s designs feature thoughtfully sourced materials, many harvested locally from the state’s mountain ranges. The brand’s White Porcelain Pendant Lights appear translucent when lit. thebrightangle.com
A one-man woodworking company founded in 1972, Thos. Moser now consists of nearly 70 skilled craftspeople. Each design is handcrafted with naturally renewable North American hardwoods—including walnut from the Missouri riverbanks—in its 90,000-square-foot Auburn, Maine workshop. The aptly named NYPL Branch Swivel Chair was originally designed in collaboration with the New York Public Library—sans swivel. thosmoser.com
Inspired by the romance of wave-churned blues—from the Golden Gate to the Pacific deep—and the charm of the old brick sidewalks in Providence, Rhode Island, the handcrafted Blok II quilt from Mathilde embraces old world craft and takes cues from the wabi-sabi philosophy of celebrating imperfections. Starts at $450. mathildehome.com
An organic seed company created by the best of the farm-to-table movement— farmers, chefs, and horticulturists—Row 7’s Vegetable Seeds packets, available through Food52, are packed with flavor and include two kinds of squash, cucumbers, and a colorful snow pea blend. Set of Four: $22. food52.com
A hostess’s dream, the Cambria quartz Large Board features a gorgeous Skara Brae stone design complemented by antique bronze handles. Cambria is a family-owned company that emphasizes the beauty of stone in all aspects, including this piece, which is made with remnant materials for added appeal. shop.cambriausa.com
Founded in 2007, Kalon embraces the idea of design instituting change. From employing a small team of craftspeople to creating timeless designs that use locally harvested timber from New England, each work of art is meant to last a lifetime. Case in point: the solid maple Caravan Dresser. 36"L x 19"W x 29.75"H; $1,795. kalonstudios.com
There’s nothing like the combination of strength and delicacy in an exquisite piece of glassware. And when you stock your home with essentials from Gary Bodker Designs, those pieces will also be made to order in Portland, Oregon. Don’t worry if their beauty makes them appear fragile; they’re designed to be durable enough for everyday use. garybodker.com
Inspired by the nature and color of moss found in Alaska’s forests, Calico’s dreamlike Muir design is part of the brand’s Escape collection. Each colorway, named after regions where glaciers are melting, is a reminder to care for the environment. calicowallpaper.com
Ancient Chinese water-lock jars, a passion for seasonal cooking, and Oakland, California’s rich pottery traditions combined with its coastal beauty inspired Sarah Kersten’s gunmetal black 6 Quart Vegetable Fermentation jar. The water-lock seal keeps oxygen out, allowing for delicious, fermented creations, from kimchi to sauerkraut. sarahkersten.com
After years of struggling with uncomfortable, cheap, and flimsy couches, two friends came together to offer their own options. The alluring Nomad Velvet Sofa, shown in Jade, was born from their need for a stylish, ergonomically perfect sofa from which to enjoy Netflix binges. It’s also handcrafted from sustainably sourced hardwood and non-toxic fabrics for guilt-free relaxation. $1,495. burrow.com
Handmade in Brooklyn by Maeve Pacheco, Macro Macramê’s whimsical works of art elevate vintage designs into modern fiber art. The calming yet scene-stealing Wave Macrame wall hanging features an alluring pattern made of hand-knotted cotton cord. Each 5'W x 4'H. macromacrame.com
Breeo’s passion for the convivial connection to people and nature while gathered around the campfire inspired the brand’s X Series 24 Smokeless Fire Pit. Every fire pit is made in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with the hope of encouraging people to come together to enjoy the great outdoors. $579. breeo.co
A hook rug—a family heirloom—and a monster, modular sofa from Room & Board epitomize the old and new aesthetic that pervades this prairie-set home.
By THOMAS CONNORS
It may be the land of 10,000 lakes, but in southwestern Minnesota, the vistas evoke visions of the old frontier, where the prairie stretches still with timeless promise. It’s here that Glenn Larson raised his family and where he began to design and build a home that could serve as a gathering place for generations to come. Sadly, Glenn passed away before he fully realized this ambition, but the project was in good hands—those of his son Gunnar, a Brooklyn-based interior designer.
Glenn and his wife, Karen, were early adaptors of sustainability and Gunnar remembers helping them tear down barns as a kid to repurpose the wood. “My dad built the house I grew up in, and it was about 80 percent recycled material.” When Gunnar stepped in to complete his dad’s final design, he incorporated doors and trim from a 1919 schoolhouse his parents had salvaged. The old blackboard even found a spot as a backsplash behind the kitchen stove.
Portions of the wide and welcoming front porch were recycled from the home of Gunnar’s great-grandmother.
I WANTED EVERYTHING TO HAVE A MEANING AND PURPOSE. I WANTED EVERYTHING TO TELL A STORY.
Although the house was framed, partially plumbed, and a good part of the electrical work was done, finishing it was a labor of love. There were floors to lay, cabinets to install, doors to be hung, and sheetrock to be put up. Last March, Gunnar and his wife, Sara, and their two kids climbed into the car and headed west for the home stretch. “We lived in the semi-finished basement with my mom for six months, working full time finishing the house,” shares Gunnar. While impressively scaled, the home is also cozy. Take the kitchen. Although open to the living spaces, the play of oak flooring and walnut cabinetry set it apart and create an unmistakable warmth. Eager to incorporate durable and easy
Architecture is central to the ambiance of the home, as seen in the main staircase and open timbers.
maintenance materials in this high-traffic area, Gunnar turned quite naturally to Cambria, where he found product that dovetailed handsomely with his designs. In the kitchen, the Windrush Matte he used for the countertops paired perfectly with the custom walnut cabinetry. “It’s such a beautiful, mellow pattern and feels very natural in this setting,” says Gunnar.
A big fan of Western movies, Glenn fashioned this retreat as a sort of ranch, more Ponderosa than Little House on the Prairie (author Laura Ingalls Wilder lived 20 miles away in Walnut Grove). And from the expansive front porch to its double-height, open timbered great room, the house definitely projects a lodge-like,
Glenn Larson, a big believer in sustainability, used reclaimed wood throughout the house.
A chinoiserie paper from Rebel Walls provides an unexpected burst of pattern and color in the sunroom.
escape-from-it-all vibe. There are luxe touches— such as a hammered copper tub and mercury glass lighting fixtures that add a certain sparkle, and five generations of family art and furniture here—rosemaling, an old trunk, a cabinet made by a great-great-uncle who emigrated from Norway in the 1800s. Gunnar’s penchant for marrying disparate patterns, shapes, and materials is evident everywhere. A powder room, for example, appears as if it evolved over time,
sporting a wainscot of reclaimed wood, brown floral wallpaper, and a floor of Norwegian Rose Marble tile.
Other elements in the house include sliding industrial-style doors that lead to a simply furnished but roomy bedroom. A bar area that has a quietly chaotic mix of materials and colors. Contemporary touches include furniture from Minnesota-based Room & Board and Blu Dot. The mix of pieces—a rustic cupboard
displaying antique crocks and Fiestaware, a sleek leather easy chair perched on slender steel legs—add to the sense of a home that has evolved over time. And although the arrangement of the furnishings reflects careful consideration, there’s nothing forced about their placement. Nothing looks staged. Everything seems to be where it naturally ought to be.
Glenn Larson broke ground on the house over a decade ago. After five years devoted to realizing his father’s dream, Gunnar and his family, his mother, and his two sisters are enjoying the finished property for the first time this summer. It’s been a long journey, but what a homecoming.
For the vanity in a downstairs bathroom, the Larsons combined Cambria’s Rose Bay and Myddleton designs to create a patchwork pattern that suggests the piece was made of repurposed stone.
Sara and Gunnar Larson return to Minnesota frequently. Sara recently celebrated a milestone birthday with family and friends at the home.
By JORGE S. ARANGO
Photography by ROEHNER + RYAN
“I’m known as a steel and glass man,” Alfred Newman Beadle told a local Maricopa County newspaper in 1988. “I won’t deviate from that too much.” And he didn’t back in 1973 when he designed this two-bedroom, two-bath duplex apartment in the Biltmore neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona.
In true International Style—the architectural genre Beadle adapted to the Arizona surroundings from which he never strayed after relocating from his native Minnesota in the early 1950s—the apartment was rigorously rectilinear, with structural exposed-steel I-beams, poured concrete floors, and large expanses of glass. It proved irresistible for an empty-nester San Diego couple seeking a pied-à-terre in Phoenix. “They loved modern exposed steel and a clean look,” says Brad Leavitt, founder of Scottsdale-based A Finer Touch Construction. “They wanted to preserve the historic nature of the home.”
The main issue was not Beadle’s structure, but the lack of natural light that illuminated its interior. “Homes of that era were like caves. You didn’t have lots of windows,” Leavitt observes. In this case, there was generous fenestration on
Classic modern furnishings—Charles and Ray Eames’ 1956 lounge chair and ottoman, Norman Cherner stools—accent contemporary furnishings in the living room.
LIGHT CATCHER
Pairing Cambria’s White
Cliff quartz surfaces (on the workingdining island and all the countertops) with glossy acrylic cabinetry reflects available light in the windowless kitchen and makes the room feel more expansive.
the perimeter walls. The problem was what was outside those walls, which blocked the natural light from penetrating into the central rooms, namely a second-floor outdoor deck.
The double-height main space, a living room with an open kitchen, was set several feet in from the windows, separated from them by concretefloored corridors on either side. This made it necessary for any naturally occurring light entering the space to travel further to reach it. But the deck left the area outside the first-floor sliders in perpetual shade, discouraging any light from reaching—much less passing through—the sliders and into the living area. Furthermore, a solid
awning over the deck upstairs and a four-foot tall, thick-slat wood rail around it severely impeded the free flow of natural light into the upper story. These were the architectural equivalent of border control for the passage of sunlight.
Leavitt replaced the old decking with a new Trex version and the opaque awning with a metal trellis that beckoned light in but broke it up to mitigate the midday sun. New cable railings welcomed still more light, and cutting a rectangular opening in the deck floor allowed it to flow down into the first-floor rooms.
The challenge of getting light into the rooms now solved, Leavitt decided to maximize its
All townhouses in this Al Beadle development boast atrium entry courts.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
A metal trellis, cable railings, and an opening cut into the new Trex deck on the second floor were key to pulling more light into the house.
rays with reflective surfaces off which they could bounce back into the spaces. Repolishing the concrete floors that Beadle had installed in 1973 not only revivified them, but it ramped up their reflective quality so they could ricochet natural light beaming into the entry courtyard, as well as the newly illuminated patio under the deck opposite it, back into the interiors. But, more importantly, he installed perimeter cabinetry of glossy white acrylic and used Cambria’s pure white White Cliff on the kitchen island, countertops, and backsplashes; the wet bar surface in the dining room; as well as all the bathroom vanities. “The kitchen cabinetry was all brown wood before,” he recalls. “All the
new white surfaces reflected light and made everything clean and bright.”
Additionally, the couple likes to cook and entertain friends, a pastime that Cambria’s easy maintenance material makes more carefree. The end result is a kitchen bathed in light that serves a home chef with durable and low-maintenance surfaces, while still seamlessly blending into its modernist surroundings.
All the white, in fact, cleaves more closely to Beadle’s beloved International Style than the 1970s-era dark wood finishes did. None of his intention is lost. In fact, it is enhanced in a way that would have pleased his resolutely modernist soul.
Unless you were a denizen of Phoenix in the middle of the 20th century, Alfred Newman Beadle would not have been a household name. The mythic Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentice Blaine Drake cast long shadows over architects like Beadle who helped create what we know as desert modernism today. He is best remembered for his 1964 design for Case Study Apartment #1 in the city’s Triad Apartments, commissioned by Art & Architecture magazine to combat so-called “dingbat” apartments, the magazine editors wrote, that were “cheap and blowsy eyesores.” The structure, still in use, accommodates three apartments on a 140-foot by 96-foot lot that nestled around common courtyards. It was especially innovative in the way one constantly moved from outdoor to indoor to out again through a system of boardwalks crisscrossing under canopied roofs.
Beadle made traversing the length of the apartments memorable by simulating bridges over a stream with boardwalks suspended above river rocks.
The Biltmore neighborhood apartment retains the courtyard concept at the entry atrium, but also as a sunken main space at the center of the structure.
Add a little design history to your commute. Our award-winning podcast series Beyond the Surface gets to the roots of midcentury modern design. Available on iTunes or CambriaUSA.com
DeMarcus
that’s
By JILL SIERACKI
Photography by STEVE HENKE
For more than 12 years, DeMarcus Ware was one of the NFL’s fiercest competitors, racking up awards for sacks and speed as a leading defensive player for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. His laundry list of accolades includes trips to the Pro Bowl and a Super Bowl win, but ask him today about his playing time, and he’ll fondly reminisce about locker room camaraderie and being a team leader.
Also fresh in his mind is the heavy toll of an NFL career. After a series of surgeries on his back, neck, shoulder, and arm in just 14 months, he knew it was time to retire. “It just drove me to the point I wanted to retire; I was in so much pain,” says Ware, who turned his road to recovery into a second career in fitness, launching Trophy Club, Texas, gym 3Volt and interactive training app Driven to Win (D2W). “I missed football so much and being a leader and a captain for 12 years in the NFL, but I wanted to tap into people’s lives outside the stadium. Fitness is the best thing because either you want to feel good, you want to look good, or you want to be healthy. I can help motivate people in that way.”
With such a high-octane lifestyle, Ware wanted his home to be a sanctuary, and renovating a spacious Texas home alongside his wife, Angela, and the design experts at Cambria allowed the couple to create the ultimate retreat. “When I leave the house, I crank the music up and I’m loud and I get after it,” he laughs. “But when I come home, I close the door and I want it quiet, I want it tranquil, I want it timeless.”
Together the couple selected a home with great bones, but that needed a complete overhaul to
Angela and DeMarcus Ware’s Cambria Delgatie countertops contrast the cool cabinets painted Sherwin-Williams Pussy Willow.
HOME FRONT
“We wanted it to be where if anybody walked in here, they would say this is my dream home,” says DeMarcus Ware of the serene living-dining area.
WHEN I COME HOME, I CLOSE THE DOOR AND I WANT IT QUIET, I WANT IT TRANQUIL, I WANT IT TIMELESS.
match their look, which Angela describes as clean and classic with a modern twist. “We loved the floor plan, and could see the potential the first time we walked through. The home’s style was very dark and outdated, but by turning it into a blank canvas, we really could create something special,” she says. “The Cambria team was amazing to work with. They asked a lot of questions to really understand the look we were going for, and then gave us great options. They were always super responsive and had great suggestions for creative ways to use the product to make a statement in the home. We selected Cambria because of the quality and beauty of the product. Other stones, like marble, are beautiful but porous and difficult to keep pristine. Cambria allows you to have a stunning product that is durable and will stand the test of time.”
In cultivating the interior, each family member was able to carve out a private nook, including the ultimate “man cave” Ware designed by gutting a former theater room. “I play golf
GAME ON
Fiercely competitive games of pool are played on the industrial chic pool table surmounted by a dramatic crystal chandelier. The Cambria Whitehall quartz-topped wet bar offers plenty of space for snacks and drinks.
Cambria’s richly veined Skara Brae makes a bold statement as the bath’s backsplash while the Whitehall countertops and custom cabinetry add moments of tranquility. Upping the glamor factor are a dazzling chandelier and sconces.
every day, so I put a simulator in there. I put real golf clothes on, my hat, my shoes, and I close the doors, and it’s like golfing on the golf course,” he says. “That’s my spot where I go every day for Zen time and tranquility.”
Ware’s infectious competitive spirit thrives in the myriad spaces crafted to host exuberant card games, Jenga tournaments, or rounds of billiards. And the kitchen was specifically designed for welcoming huge family gatherings, much like the dinners for 40 to 45 guests that take place in his grandparents’ Auburn, Alabama, kitchen. “I want everybody to be comfortable when they come into the house,” says Ware. “We’re going to have fun, and there’s going to be a great joking atmosphere, but we are going to compete. And we’re going to have some really nice barbecue, so don’t try to count your calories if you come.”
“My wife makes amazing drinks,” says Ware, whose wine cellar is accessed along a double bar loaded with everything she needs to craft the perfect cocktail.
Ware wanted to capture the feeling of large family gatherings at his grandparent’s Auburn, Alabama, home. “If I invite all the family down for Thanksgiving, I want everybody comfortable, so we’re talking and having fun,” he says of the spacious indoor/ outdoor kitchen island topped with the warm and organic look of Cambria Brittanica Gold.
By GWEN DONOVAN
“California Modern meets Boho” is the way Jaclyn Johnson describes the redesign of a Silver Lake residence she shares with her artist husband and their two dogs. Johnson is an entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, and CEO living in Los Angeles, California. “We bought the home March 2020. Such an odd time to buy a house, but also perfect because we spent the next eight months renovating, decorating, and spending a ton of time there,” Johnson explained. Her favorite room? “Definitely the kitchen. I love the open concept and spaces to gather; it’s perfect for entertaining,” she said. Johnson’s new Cambria countertops added a welcome dose of modernism, she
IT IS SUPER STAIN-RESISTANT.
Original windows throughout the Spanish-style home fill every space with an abundance of sunlight while retaining the authentic feel of the architecture.
noted. “The combination of its bright white base and espresso-colored veining is classic yet unfussy, with a modern twist that really speaks to me.”
The newly unveiled Hawksmoore design from Cambria resembles marble, yet is incredibly durable and food safe, something Johnson requires as an avid baker. “We really did our research and discovered that there is no safer countertop for food prep than Cambria. It’s nonporous and doesn’t
absorb food and liquids like our marble counters did. I am all about how things look and feel, so it’s obviously a clear winner. Another bonus is that Cambria is virtually maintenance free, a huge plus in our busy lives.” Whether she’s hosting a dinner party for a crowd or grabbing a quick bite at the immense center island, Cambria countertops are quite literally a strong foundation for every meal, she explained. “Cambria has all the elegance we loved about our marble counters but it is super
The living room’s black chandelier, bouclé swivel chairs, sofa, and wall art were sourced from Lulu and Georgia.
stain-resistant. That means a spilled cup of coffee or glass of red wine is never cause for alarm.”
Located a quick walk from Create & Cultivate’s headquarters, the home includes a serene office space when Zoom calls pop up on Johnson’s calendar. “I love my built-in desk in my office,” she revealed, “It’s super functional and sleek, and really adds a new dimension to the room.” One of Johnson’s design go-tos is cane furniture, as seen in the office desk and king-sized bed in the primary bedroom. She felt it was important to infuse the layout with shapes, textures, and colors that sparked her witty, whimsical personality. “The home itself was well done but a white box;
Located in the heart of Silver Lake, the home is walking distance to Sunset Boulevard’s amazing shops and restaurants.
we added a ton of cosmetic upgrades including a new roof, tile, lighting fixtures, and more. We also added a pool, which was a big project, and an outdoor fireplace/sitting area in the back.”
The home’s fun, laid-back, beachy vibe is clearly displayed outside. “We have a ton of outdoor space which was a big selling point of the house,” Johnson noted. “In the front we have our dog park, which is a garden and grass area for the pups, and our firepit, which channels Napa Valley with olive trees, black outdoor furniture, and a gorgeous modern stucco firepit. The view is super serene because we are up on the hill. We have nothing blocking us, and on a clear day you can see the ocean.”
A white pop of Cambria Colton makes a clever shelf behind the Japanese soaking tub.
In the primary bath enveloped by deep green tones, the lavish use of Cambria products was a design decision based on Johnson’s affinity for the product line’s enduring style. “We used Cambria in our first home for our shower, and it looks super elegant but also has great durability. We knew we wanted to replace the tile with a more elevated look, especially including the backsplash behind the Japanese soaking tub. We also covered the tub’s step shelf in Cambria, which looks stunning and it’s a great place to add fun accessories.” For Johnson, that’s just one of many small ways to create and cultivate her home.
Ocean-blue tiles and creamy white tones of Cambria Colton recall breaking waves.
Pucker up—summer brings citrus surprises and more.
Nestled in Lake Huron, this classic American hotel has been welcoming generations of families who are drawn to its lost-in-time quality, as well as its all-American values. |
By CHRISTINA VALHOULI
The Grand Hotel is home to the longest porch in the world, clocking in at 660 feet long. The porch is lined with white rocking chairs and geraniums, and is visible when approaching the island by ferry boat or airplane.
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island debuted in 1887, and not much has changed since then—which is exactly the way that its loyal guests like it.
When it opened, the Grand Hotel was part of a select group of properties built by US and Canadian railroad companies as a place for guests to stay while traveling the US by steam train. In the late 19th century, guests would hop on a boat across Lake Huron to reach the island, and then take a horse and buggy to arrive at the Grand Hotel. From the water, they would be able to see the hotel’s distinguishing feature, its 660-foot-long porch which is the longest in the world.
Back then, families would often stay for the entire two month summer season, and nightly rates were $3 to $5. Guests would dress up for dinner, dance to the sound of a live band, and settle into a rocking chair on the porch to soak up the views of the Straits of Mackinac.
As the years went by, the Grand Hotel adapted and subtly changed to keep up with the times while still retaining its classic architecture and welcoming feeling. “We never forget our traditions or who we are, but our goal is to offer as many amenities as we can,” says Bob Tagatz, the hotel’s resident historian. In 1935, a radio salon was created so that guests could listen to popular shows, and later the resort added features like golf courses and air conditioning. In the late 1970s, the design firm Dorothy Draper & Co. infused the hotel’s interior with an explosion of bright colors and patterns, which has become its signature look.
No two rooms at the Grand Hotel are alike, but what they have in common are bright colors and bold patterns. The Vanderbilt Suite has lake views and slate wallpapered walls.
The hotel has its fair share of loyal families, and can count fourth and fifth generation guests among its visitors. Families love it for the classic lawn games, such as croquet and bocce.
WE WERE MINDFUL THAT WE WERE IN ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED HOTELS IN AMERICA. IT WAS A HUGE HONOR TO BE A PART OF THE REFRESH.
—VERN YIP
Although the hotel’s exterior is Victorian, the interiors are a happy mix of styles and eras. The signature look is bold, colorful, and playful, as seen in the parlor.
But the Grand Hotel is more than just a colorful place to stay. It symbolizes endurance and embodies a time when life was simpler and slower. The hotel has never closed its doors, even during the Depression, Prohibition, and war time, according to Tagatz. Guests love it because stepping through its doors is like stepping through time, when families dressed up to dine together and played lawn games like croquet. Tagatz says he has met fourth and fifth generation Grand Hotel guests.
While the hotel’s signature bright colors haven’t changed, the interior has subtly evolved. In 2021, the renowned designer Vern Yip spearheaded a refresh of the Grand Hotel, focusing on the Esther Williams Swimming Pool area, guest bathrooms,
Vern Yip spearheaded the hotel’s refresh and he selected American-made products where possible, such as Cambria’s Ivybridge design in the retail corridor.
and the retail corridor. The project was challenging, as design materials had to arrive as guests do, via ferry and horse and buggy.
While Yip wanted to preserve many elements of the past, he also wanted to elevate the guest experience. “It’s about respecting the past while moving forward,” he says. Yip selected Cambria products for the guest bathrooms, pool bar, and retail displays, due to their beauty and durability.
Yip also had to respect the hotel’s history, architecture, and signature colors when planning the redesign. “It’s a beloved, iconic hotel, so I approached the project with a lot of reverence,” says Yip. “We were mindful that we were in one of the most beloved hotels in America. It was a huge honor to be a part of the refresh.”
The guest bathrooms underwent a makeover that honored the traditional design inherent to the hotel by creating a soft layered palette centered around the warm creamy white of Cambria’s Colton.
The Grand Hotel has 388 guest rooms which also include suites and cottages. Seven rooms are named in honor of first ladies, including the Nancy Reagan First Lady Suite which embraces her love of red.
LEMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH PRESERVED LEMON CURD
By PAUL HAGEN |
HENKE
PRESERVED LEMONS
ROASTED ARTICHOKE WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND GARLIC AIOLI
Bring the freshness of summer throughout the year with the citrus zing of these preserved lemon recipes.
LEMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH PRESERVED LEMON CURD
Adapted from the New York Times Makes 12 Servings
INGREDIENTS
For the Cake
1 c. cake flour
1 1/3 c. granulated sugar
12 large egg whites
Pinch kosher salt
1½ tsp. cream of tartar
½ c. confectioners’ sugar
1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. lemon extract
For the Curd
½ c. lemon juice
1½ tsp. powdered gelatin
6 large eggs
1¼ c. granulated sugar
½ c. unsalted butter, melted ¼ c. preserved lemon juice (strained from a batch of salt preserved lemons)
Finely grated zest of two lemons
¾ tsp. kosher salt
1 c. heavy cream
PREPARATION
First, make the cake. Heat the oven to 350° with rack in center.
Sift flour and 1/3 c. granulated sugar into a large bowl. Use electric mixer to combine egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar. Beat with whisk attachment on medium-high speed until medium peaks form (about 3 minutes). Gradually add remaining 1 c. granulated sugar and beat until firm, glossy peaks form. Beat in confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest, vanilla and lemon extract. Sift a quarter of the flour mixture over egg whites and use a rubber spatula to fold until barely combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture. Scrape into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan, smooth top, and bake until cake is springy and pulls away from the pan, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Now, make the curd. In a small bowl, combine ¼ c. lemon juice and gelatin; set aside. In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar, butter, preserved lemon juice, zest, salt, and remaining ¼ c. fresh lemon juice. Place bowl over a pot of simmering water until warm. Remove from the
heat, then pour over the eggs in a thin stream, constantly whisking. Place bowl with the egg and lemon mixture over the simmering water pot and cook, stirring constantly, to 175° (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in gelatin mixture, and immediately pour through a fine strainer into a wide bowl over an ice bath, stirring until mixture is cool. Chill for 1 hour. Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the lemon curd and chill for another hour, until cold. To serve, unmold the cake. Using a serrated knife, halve the cake crosswise to create 2 layers. Dollop some of the lemon cream to cover. Replace cake top, dollop on more lemon cream and serve.
Adapted from the Preppy Kitchen Makes 8 Servings
INGREDIENTS
For the Artichokes
4 artichokes
1 Tbsp. lemon juice per artichoke
½ c. olive oil per artichoke
Sprinkle of salt per artichoke
1–2 garlic cloves per artichoke
For the Aioli
3 egg yolks
3 garlic cloves (taken from roasted artichokes)
½ tsp. salt
1 c. olive oil
Pepper, freshly ground
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Trim the pointy ends of the artichoke leaves. Halve and scoop out the insides. Sprinkle them with lemon juice. Place 1–2 cloves of smashed garlic in each. Drizzle olive oil liberally on the inside of the artichoke. Sprinkle with salt and top each with a slice of preserved lemon. Turn artichoke halves, cut side down, using the lemon slice to hold the garlic in. Bake at 400°, cut side down, for about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, cover in foil, and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes or until tender. For the aioli, blend egg yolks, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add oil gradually. Drizzle over artichokes or pour into a serving dish for dipping.
Adapted from the New York Times Makes 4 Servings
INGREDIENTS
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ tsp. saffron threads, pulverized
½ tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. sweet paprika
½ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. Turmeric
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chicken, cut in 8 to 10 pieces
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced thin
1 cinnamon stick
8 kalamata olives, pitted and halved
8 cracked green olives, pitted and halved
1 large or 3 small preserved lemons
1 c. chicken stock
Juice of half a fresh lemon
1 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
PREPARATION
Mix garlic, saffron, ginger, paprika, cumin, and turmeric together. Add ½ tsp. salt. Add pepper to taste. Rub chicken with mixture, cover, refrigerate, and marinate 3 to 4 hours. Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add chicken, and brown on all sides. Remove to platter. Add onions to skillet, and cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to tagine, if you are using one, or leave in skillet. Add cinnamon stick. Put chicken on onions. Scatter with olives. Quarter the lemons, remove pulp, and cut skin in strips. Scatter over chicken. Mix stock and lemon juice. Pour over chicken. Cover tagine or skillet. Place over low heat, and cook about 30 minutes, until chicken is done. Scatter parsley on top, and serve
ARE YOU BEING PRESERVED?
Sure, you could seek out preserved lemons at a specialty store, but we turned to the New York Times for tips on making preserved lemons at home. It takes just 15 minutes to throw the ingredients together and about three weeks for the curing process to work its magic. Find the recipe at CambriaUSA.com/Style/Eat.
LESLEE MILLER, CERTIFIED SOMMELIER OF AMUSÉE, SHARES IDEAL PAIRINGS FOR THESE ZESTY DISHES.
WITH LEMON ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH PRESERVED LEMON CURD
Foris ‘Dry’ Gewürztraminer, Rogue Valley, Oregon
Fresh honeydew and key lime citrus make this Oregon star the perfect complement to the soft, billowy layers of this gorgeous dessert. Slightly frothy, dry, and refreshing, this Gewürz is the ultimate summer treat.
WITH ROASTED ARTICHOKE WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND GARLIC AIOLI
Matteo Correggia Arneis, Piedmont, Italy
Correggia’s Arneis opens with notes of stone fruit, tart green apple, and citrus. Unctuously layered, this underrated Italian has what it takes to balance out the nuttiness of the artichoke, while making friends with the lemony side of its dipping partner. Yum!
WITH CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES AND PRESERVED LEMONS
Descendientes de J. Palacios ‘Pétalos’ Mencía, Bierzo, Spain
I love the idea of pairing this vibrant, crunchy, yet oh-so-juicy red with this dish. Mencía is a grape that loves food with dimension. The brightly lit cherry spice of this wine is best enjoyed with a tiny chill, a perfect pairing to the lemony and savory sides of this exquisite dish.
Styling by LARA MIKLASEVICS
By PAUL HAGEN
Photography by STEVE HENKE
What do you do when a beautiful showgirl works in your restaurant and longs to enjoy a cocktail, but the only spirit that she can tolerate is tequila?
If you’re Danny Herrera, you mix that tequila with lime juice and orange liqueur and name the concoction in the girl’s honor. Sure this origin story for the margarita is likely fictional. But, like the drink itself, it has a certain zing that makes it worth repeating.
More likely, margaritas first kissed lips as part of the intense Prohibitionera mixers meant to mask the flavor of whatever spirits were available. But these cocktails have evolved to almost infinite variations. Mixologists substitute the tequila for smoky mezcal or swap in various other juices. Some add agave nectar for extra sweetness. Others wake the palate with spices and salt on the rim.
So, in the spirit of summer fun, we’ve gathered some exciting margarita variations, guaranteed to set taste buds tingling.
How do you build your own signature margarita? Experiment! You can add herbal notes with fresh basil, mint, or thyme. Introduce spice with jalapeños and chili powder. Or add tanginess with fresh ginger or your favorite fruits—from beautiful berries to mouth-watering mangos. Note what appeals to you in the variations described below; then see how far your imagination can go.
SMOKY WATERMELON LEMON MARGARITA
Adapted from Half Baked Harvest Serves 1
INGREDIENTS
4 fresh leaves of basil or mint
1 tsp. Chipotle chili powder
1 jalapeño slice
Juice from ½ lemon
Zest from 1 lemon
2 c. watermelon
1 pinch granulated sugar
¼ c. flaky sea salt
¼ c. sparkling water
½ oz. Cointreau
2 oz. mezcal or silver tequila
PREPARATION
Blend 2 c. cubed watermelon in a blender, and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. To make the chili salt, combine chili powder, salt, and sugar on a shallow plate. Rim your glass in salt. In a shaker, add ¼ c. watermelon juice, mezcal, Cointreau, lemon juice, mint/basil, and jalapeño slices. Fill with ice and shake until combined, about 1 minute. The longer you shake, the spicier it will be. Strain into your prepared glass. Top with sparkling water, if desired. Garnish as desired with a watermelon wedge and fresh herbs.
For a little extra dimension, add a splash of dry sparkling rosé to allow this cocktail to really sparkle.
Adapted from Half Baked Harvest Serves 1
INGREDIENTS
For the Drink
4–6 cucumber slices
4 fresh mint leaves (optional)
2 oz. silver tequila
½ oz. orange liquor
Juice from ½ lime
1–2 jalapeño slices
2 tsp. honey or sugar
Ginger beer, for topping (optional)
For the Chili Salt
¼ c. pink sea salt or flaky sea salt
1 tsp. chipotle chili powder
1 pinch granulated sugar
Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
PREPARATION
To make chili salt, combine the salt, chili powder, and sugar on a shallow plate. Rim your glass, then fill with ice. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add cucumbers, mint (if using), tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and honey or sugar. Muddle together to release the juices. Add the jalapeño slices. Fill with ice and shake until combined, about 1 minute. (The longer you shake, the spicier it will be.) Strain into your prepared glass. Top with ginger beer, if desired. Garnish with cucumbers and thyme.
Add a splash of chilled Vinho Verde to this summer treat to truly allow your palate the perfect spa day.
The largest margarita in history was mixed to celebrate the opening of Margaritaville at The Flamingo in Las Vegas in 2011. This titanic tipple took 60 people 300 hours to prepare. “Lucky Rita,” as they named the singular beverage, offered an astonishing total volume of 8,500 gallons.
Adapted from Our Salty Kitchen Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
2 basil sprigs
1 lime, zested and juiced ½ pint fresh strawberries
1 Tbls. honey
Kosher salt ½ c. blanco tequila 1½ oz. Cointreau
PREPARATION
Rim the glasses with about ¼ c. of kosher salt and lime zest. Fill each glass with ice. Place the strawberries, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and honey into a blender. Blend thoroughly on high until the strawberries are pulverized. Finely chop the basil and place into the bottom of a decanter or cocktail shaker. Muddle the basil to release the flavors and oils. Pour the blended margarita ingredients into the decanter along with the muddled basil and stir vigorously to incorporate. Pour into salted, iced glasses and serve immediately.
Rim your glass with a pink Himalayan salt to really wow the senses!
STILL THIRSTY? GET OUR COMPLETE TAKE ON TEQUILA AT CambriaUSA.com/Style/Tequila
Unsure how to get that rim to sit just so on your margarita glass? It’s easy as one, two, three:
1
DISH THE MIX
In a shallow dish, lay out an even layer of salt, sugar, or whatever combination of spices will complement your cocktail.
2
PREP THE GLASS
Coat the rim, either by dipping it in a shallow bowl of citrus juice or running a wedge around the edge until slightly sticky.
3
APPLY THE RIM
Place your glass, rim-side down, into the shallow dish and give it one complete turn. Lift glass and repeat once for an even coating.
STYLE + DESIGN
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PGS 16–17: Brittanicca Gold Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Natural Jute Square Storage Basket, Hand-blown Glass Carafe, Small Hand-blown Glass Bowl, Swinging Oak Towel Drying Rack, Tall Grass Hamper with Leather Handle, Rectangular Textured Metal Tote Caddy with Handle, Brushes, Japanese Hinoki 7" Ridged Soap Rest, Handmade Saipua Soap, Black Charcoal with Patchouli + Rose Geranium, Japanese Grid Check Bath Towels in Earl Grey, all from The Foundry Home Goods, thefoundryhomegoods.com. Wooden Scoop, Vintage. Sally’s Organics Store, Glass Bottles, Pack of 6, 16 ounces by Amazon, amazon.com
Wool Dryer Balls and Laundry Brushes by The Laundry Evangelist, laundryevangelist.com
Tencel Crescent Stitch Quilt Comforter in Blush, West Elm, Adobe Rose, westelm.com. Elena Laundry Center by Wayfair, wayfair.com
PG 18: Chair Armrest Carving Image by Sawyer Made, sawyermade.com. Quilt by Mathilde, mathildehome.com. Wallpaper
Process Shot by Calico, calicowallpaper.com
PG 19: Copper Cookware by Brooklyn Copper Cookware, brooklyncoppercookware.com
Chandelier by Auchincloss Lighting, auchinclosslighting.com. Bradshaw
Coffee Table in Walnut by Timber & Tulip, timberandtulip.com. Daisy Bike by Heritage Bikes, heritagebikesandcoffee.com Accordion Crossbody Bag by Fleabags, fleabg.com.
PG 20: Large Triangles Tile by Mercury Mosaics, mercurymosaics.com. Kitchen
Design and Build by Construction2Style, construction2style.com. Monaco
Wallpaper in Steel by Savannah Hayes, savannahhayes.com Shaker Bench by Sawyer Made, sawyermade.com
PG 21: Porcelain Pendants by The Bright Angle, thebrightangle.com. Quilt by Mathilde,
mathildehome.com. Vegetable Seeds by Row 7 Seed Company through Food52, food52.com Office Chair by Thos. Moser, thosmoser.com.
PG 22: Large Quartz Cutting Board in Skara Brae by Cambria, Shop.CambriaUSA.com Entertaining essentials by Gary Bodker Designs, garybodker.com. Caravan Dresser by Kalon, kalonstudios.com. Escape Wallpaper by Calico, calicowallpaper.com
PG 23: Wave Macrame by Macro Macramê, macromacrame.com. Smokeless Fire Pit by Breeo, breeo.co. Fermentation Jar by Sarah Kersten, sarahkersten.com. Nomad Velvet Sofa by Burrow, burrow.com.
LIVING ROOM PG 24:
Linger Sofa in Harlow Slate Fabric by Room & Board, roomandboard.com. Family heirloom Rug. Laila Wall Sconces by Arhaus, arhaus.com. Stone grey round dining table, CB2, 47", cb2.com. Custom Big Sur Mist Tabletop by Cambria, Gensler Product Design Consultant, CambriaUSA.com
KITCHEN PG 26:
Windrush Matte Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Versailles Mesh Field
Tile Backsplash in Mercury by Ann Sacks, annsacks.com. Limewash Paint by Portola Paints, portolapaints.com Cabinetry by CWP, installed by Minnesota Cabinets, cwponline.com, minnesotacabinets.com Patson Cup Pull and Patson Cabinet Pull by Signature Hardware, signaturehardware.com Integrated Refrigerator and Freezer, Integrated Double Dish Drawer Dishwasher, by Fisher & Paykel, fisherpaykel.com. Argento, Polished Nickel Light by Corbett Lighting, corbettlighting.hvlgroup.com
SUNROOM PG 28:
Velvet Ford Chair in Camel by Room & Board, roomandboard.com. Chinoiserie Chic Wallpaper in Jade by Rebel Walls, rebelwalls.com.
BATHROOM PG 29:
Rose Bay and Myddleton Vanity Countertop by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Lush Foliage, Sage Tint Wallpaper by Rebel Walls, rebelwalls.com. Mirror, Antique. Westbrook Light fixture by Hudson Valley Lighting, hudsonvalleylighting.hvlgroup.com
LIVING ROOM PGS 30–31:
Heirloom Liverpool Flooring by Provenza, provenzafloors.com.
KITCHEN PGS 30–32:
Cabinets by Sollid Cabinetry, sollidcabinetry.com. White Cliff Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Heirloom Liverpool Flooring by Provenza, provenzafloors.com.
OUTDOOR DECK PG 34:
Stainless Steel Cable Raileys by AFT, aftconstruction.com. Architect, Builder, Interior Designer: Brad Leavitt.
KITCHEN PGS 36–37:
Delgatie Countertop by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Machinist Glass Cloche Pendant Light by Restoration Hardware, rh.com. Greek Villa 7551 Wall Paint by Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com Pussy Willow 7643 Cabinetry Paint by SherwinWilliams, sherwin-williams.com. Faucet by Brizo, brizo.com. Oven & Stovetop by Wolf, subzero-wolf.com. Custom Vent Hood by Seal Tex, sealtex.com. Cabinet pulls by Top Knobs, topknobs.com. Astoria Bergamot Gloss Tile Backsplash by Sonoma Tilemakers, sonomatilemakers.com. Grant leather stools by Restoration Hardware, rh.com
DINING/LIVING ROOM PG 38:
Delgatie Countertop by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Greek Villa 7551 Wall Paint by Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com. Pussy Willow 7643 Cabinetry Paint by Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com. Dining Room Ellison Chairs, Dining Room Harlow Chandelier, Living Room Pauillac Chandelier, and Leaning Mirror all by Restoration Hardware, rh.com
BILLIARD ROOM PG 39:
Whitehall Countertop by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Summit Grey 7669 Paint by Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com Matrix Trapezoid Marble and Brass Tile by TileBar, tilebar.com. Pool Table by Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com. Vitti Mirrored Seven Tier Chandelier, Restoration Hardware, rh.com Faucet, Brizo, brizo.com. Cabinet Hardware, Vesta Beliza Knurled Bar Pull by Vesta, vestafinehardware.com. Artwork, Peter Lik, lik.com.
BATHROOM PG 40: Skara Brae Statement Backsplash by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Whitehall Countertop by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com Custom Cabinetry by Dozier Cabinet Works, doziercabinetworks.com. Egret White 7570 Wall Paint by Sherwin-Williams, sherwinwilliams.com. Bonnington Collection Chandelier and Sconces by Restoration
Hardware, rh.com. Metal Beveled Mirror by Restoration Hardware, rh.com. Dornbracht Faucet by Abt, abt.com
OUTDOOR LIVING PG 41: Brittanicca Gold Countertop by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Stainless Steel Metal Subway Tile Backsplash by TileBar, tilebar.com. Haiku Ceiling Fan by Big Ass Fans, bigassfans.com. Marbella Aluminum Stools by Restoration Hardware, rh.com Grill by Wolf, subzero-wolf.com. Devaux Wall Sconces by Restoration Hardware, rh.com. David Mayhew Artwork by davidmayhewphotography.com
Delta Faucet by Delta, deltafaucet.com.
WINE CELLAR PG 41: Brittanicca Gold Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Greek Villa 7551 Wall Paint by Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com Harlow Pendant by Restoration Hardware, rh.com. Astoria Bergamot Gloss Tile Backsplash by Sonoma Tilemakers, sonomatilemakers.com. Interior designer: Angela Ware.
Silver Lake Sanctuary
KITCHEN PG 42:
Hawksmoore Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Tumbleweed Wall Tile by Fireclay Tile, fireclaytile.com. Calabash Sconce by Worley’s Lighting, worleyslighting.com
DINING ROOM PG 43: Cristo Black and White Striped Vase by CB2, cb2.com. Rousseau Grande Ten Light
Articulating Chandelier by Circa Lighting, circalighting.com. Double Langdon Sconce 30" by Worley’s Lighting, worleyslighting.com
PRIMARY BEDROOM PG 44:
Naydeen Sconce in Aged brass by Lulu and Georgia, luluandgeorgia.com. Constellation chandelier with exposed bulbs by Worley’s Lighting, worleyslighting.com. Cane king bed and Hemlock Ottoman by Industry West, industrywest.com. La Dunna Lumbar Pillow, Stonewashed Linen Sheet Set, Stonewashed Linen Shams, Sheepskin Throw in White, all by The Citizenry, the-citizenry.com
OFFICE PG 44:
Loreana Accent Chair by Lulu and Georgia, luluandgeorgia.com. Custom desk by California Closets, californiaclosets.com
LIVING ROOM PG 45:
Bobbi Chandelier, Hazel Swivel Chair in Burnt Orange, Bridget Side Table, Jodie Sectional Sofa Natural and ‘Lady Dungarvan, Countess of Ailesbury’ Wall Art by Mary Hoare, all by Lulu and Georgia, luluandgeorgia.com. Judy
Female Bust Statue and Small Waves Brass Taper Candle Holder by CB2, cb2.com. Lana Brass Fireplace Screen by Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com.
BACK DECK PG 46:
Caleb Handcrafted Metal Indoor/outdoor Lantern-black and Metal Single Chaise in White by Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com. Aya Pagoda Fringe Patio Umbrella in Light Pink by One Kings Lane, onekingslane.com. Tana stool by Article, article.com.
PRIMARY BATHROOM PG 47:
Colton Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Tempest Tile by Fireclay Tile, fireclaytile.com. Roman Tub Faucet with Handshower by Brizo, brizo.com Sarnen Medium Pendant by Circa Lighting, circalighting.com
The Grand Hotel Enters a New Era MARKETPLACE PGS 52–53: Ivybridge Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Grand Green Wall Covering by Vern Yip, fabricut.com
GUEST ROOM BATHROOM PG 53: Colton Countertops, Aprons, and Custom Under-sink Bathroom Cart by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Floor Tile by Daltile, daltile.com. Pivot Mirror by Restoration Hardware, rh.com. Custom Tulip Sconce. Wall Covering by Vern Yip, fabricut.com Sink by Kohler, kohler.com. Faucet by Rohl, houseofrohl.com
THROUGHOUT: Blackbrook Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
PG 49: Weck Canning Jars, 6.7 ounces, set of 2, amazon.com
PG 54: Cake Stand, Darnell Nehemiah, set of 3, amazon.com
PG 55: Vintage Cooking Tray.
PG 56: Cooking Tagine, Treasures of Morocco, 12 inch, amazon.com
PG 58: Glassware, Handblown Roli Poli Glass by The Foundry Home Goods, thefoundryhomegoods.com. Ivybridge Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
PGS 59–60: Glassware, Marta Tasting Glass by CB2, cb2.com. Ruxley Countertops by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
—Compiled and edited by Georgia Ingwell
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