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Contents Fall/winter 2019–20

12 Terrazzo is Back.

14 Keeping it Green 16 Home Shopping at Easton

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back of book 68 The Wrapping Room and More The editor revisits the wrapping room in a New Albany mansion.

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53 Ask the Experts Local professionals give advice.

57 NARI A remodeling guide 65 Show Preview A preview of this fall’s Columbus Dispatch Home Show

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18 Colorful Artistry Painter Jeny Reynolds shares her soulful home.

22 A Trio of Upper Arlington Kitchens Three renovations result in rooms awash in white.

30 A Passion for Design Lifetime Achievement Award winners Doug and RoseMary Kohler talk about trends.

34 dwelling in clintonville A modern home gets built.

42 A Cozy Space A historic Arlington home gets its third floor updated.

46 Made in the Shade Granville homeowners create a peaceful place.

basking in a ProliFic artist’s lair • three uPdated arlington kitchens

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in every issue 8 Editor’s Note 10 Editor’s Faves 71 Top 25 Real Estate Transactions 72 Closure

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From the editor

Igniting Passion

Sherry Beck Paprocki Editor

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I was in the midst of editing Laurie Allen’s article about the artist Jeny Reynolds for this issue of Columbus Home & Garden, when I had to stop and savor the moment. I grabbed a notebook and pen that were nearby and jotted down some points that I needed to remind myself, among them: grow things, make things, live with the things that you love.

In my world of constant deadlines, interspersed with frequent travel for family and business purposes, I needed this reminder.

Laurie’s article was just the one that I needed to read. My favorite phrase in that piece, by the way, was that you didn’t just visit Jeny’s home, you bask in it. There is nothing like a home where you can feel the soul of the person who resides within.

I first met Jeny and her friend Jane Heller many years ago when Jeny’s granddaughter and our daughter attended the same preschool. Back then, Jeny and Jane often teamed up to host shows of their art. I’ve long been an admirer of their creativity.

But the idea of writing about Reynolds’s home came from a different direction. About a year ago, our photographer Tim Johnson visited Reynolds’ home to photograph her and a group of artist friends for a different story. He returned with a comment that was something like this: “Jeny Reynolds has an amazing home. We should write about it.”

I was happy one bleak day last February when Jeny agreed to this plan. My hope is that you will be as inspired by her life of creativity as I have been. The story and photos are even better than I anticipated.

Creativity inspires this issue in every story you’ll read. First, there’s architect Richard Taylor and his builder clients, the Gormans. Richard reached out to us once the home was completed, as he knew it was a Central Ohio gem. It’s on our cover. In another story, architect Jim Dietz, of Behal Samson Dietz, did an awesome job in designing a very unique third floor space in a historic Arlington home. And then there is the cozy home of longtime Columbus interior designers Doug and RoseMary Kohler, who recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women’s Board of the Columbus Museum of Art. You’ll read about others here, too.

Thanks to Jeny, Doug, RoseMary and all of the others who shared their homes and gardens with us in this edition of Columbus Home & Garden. We deeply appreciate, too, each and every one of our advertisers who continue to support this publication.

All the best,

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It’s always difficult to say goodbye to summertime blooms and lush tropical plants.

But Jessie Laux and Michael Creath, life partners and owners of the design company Planthrophy, encourage homeowners and apartment dwellers to keep the green growing indoors.

Laux, a self-professed nature lover and outdoor junkie, knows the value of plants and nature firsthand. She grew up in the country building forts in the woods and playing in streams. So, four years ago, she launched a houseplant business with an online store, pop-up retail events and plant workshops to inspire customers to reconnect with nature.

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eventually, custom moss walls. They started with small, moss-covered “614” wall art, and now they have created 315-square-foot moss walls for out-of-town clients such as 3 Floyds Brewery in Munster, Indiana.

Meanwhile, they continue to offer workshops and sell cleverly potted houseplant containers along with take-home care cards through their pop-up shops at local farmers markets and clothing boutiques. This fall, they plan to open a new showroom in Downtown Columbus.

“Biophilic design is super-hot right now,” says Creath, explaining the modern building design term. “It’s a way of reconnecting people with nature, especially bringing the outdoors inside.” Creath and Laux are definite believers in the power of biophilic design as they urge others to bring green into their home and workspaces.

The Indoor Challenge

According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study, Americans spend 86 percent of time indoors and 4 percent commuting in cars. That leaves only 10 percent of time for breathing natural air, absorbing vitamin D and discovering the wonders of nature.

Thus, Creath and Laux advocate for the biophilic remedy, which includes an emphasis on houseplants, moss walls, landscape artwork, skylights and windows to bring more of the outdoors inside.

Various studies have shown that the resulting green effect of interior plants increases well-being by 15 percent, productivity by 12 percent and creativity by 15 percent. Plants also help reduce fatigue by as much as 30 percent, according to Laux and Creath. In addition, a NASA study shows plants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours.

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alk into artist Jeny Reynolds’ home and try not to smile. Odds are, it will be impossible. The 93-yearold’s residence is lively with color, packed with a profusion of objects that delight the eye and touch the heart.

You don’t so much visit Reynold’s house. You bask in it.

Reynolds has lived in her Far East Side home for more than 40 years, and its contents reflect varying times in her life. Elaborately decorated birdcages share space with fields of lavender painted in Provence. There’s a scene of rural Gahanna rendered by fellow painter Emerson Burkhart as well as a multi-media shadowbox that Reynolds created, inspired by a church in Santa Fe. The overriding theme here is color, from top to bottom: lavenders, blues, greens, yellows, pinks and reds. Reynolds has been called the “queen of color” more than once. “I don’t look at it that way,” says the artist. “It’s supposed to be this way.”

What’s most remarkable, perhaps, is that this queen of color can now see only gray out of her right eye. Reynolds isn’t sure exactly when or why it started. When she narrows the focus in her left eye, “everything seems so bright,” she says. “In my work now, I am using more black, which lets me see the color in the painting better.”

She uses black and white in polka dots or stripes and checks, as a foil for the brilliant color in her home, most notably in her kitchen. The room is a rainbow, with spring green walls, periwinkle blue cabinets and exuberant canvases featuring blooms of many hues. A kitschy chandelier, adorned with beads and red crystals, hangs above a cozy sitting nook.

Reynolds first eyed the chandelier while visiting a Granville shop with one of her sons. She didn’t buy it, but

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Oodles of Art The colorful dĂŠcor in this Central Ohio home evolved through the years, thanks to its longtime owner and artist Jeny Reynolds.

"This house is just me," she says.

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A Passion for Painting Artist Jeny Reynolds, 93, continues to create art within her Columbus area home.

In an era focused on simplification, Reynolds wishes for two more rooms so she could continue to decorate.

changed her mind a few days later. When she returned to the store, the fixture was gone. “I thought, ‘Who in the world would want that?’” she recalls. It turned out her son had purchased the piece for her as a surprise.

Her decorating philosophy is personal. “You have to have things around you that make you feel good and feel comfortable,” she says. “You just have a good time and enjoy what you’re doing.

“This house is just me,” she adds, laughing. “These are girly things.”

Reynolds was 8 years old and living near Athens when her creative nature took hold. “I built little places for myself. I had the most wonderful hideout in my mother’s garden,” she recalls. Nestled underneath a grape arbor and next to a brick structure, she furnished it with department store castoffs—rolls of artificial grass, silk flowers and other embellishments.

The same attention to detail reveals itself at every turn in her current home. She attaches beaded trims to lamps and chairs, tasseled fringe to drapes and marble-topped tables, and paints furniture legs in whimsical patterns.

Even her kitchen baseboards received special attention. Reynolds cut one of her paintings into strips, then glued them to the boards. She added the final touch by painting the molding with a wavy design.

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“I always have to add something,” she says.

Much of the art in the home is Reynolds’ own, spanning different phases of her career. She has worked in oils, watercolors and acrylics, created reverse-painted glass pieces and collages, crafted birdcages and constructed shadowboxes. She also displays pieces by friends and contemporaries Jane Heller and Marti Steffy, and a work or two from former art students.

Most everything else is a family treasure, including an imposing book case that belonged to her grandfather. In true Reynolds’ fashion, she adorns it with working glassand-crystal wall sconces and other things. The room in which it lives is a warm, lemony yellow, enhanced with florals, as well as collections of porcelain castles and Staffordshire dogs. In a corner, a neat pile of comfy cushions is set aside for her great-grandchildren to nestle upon.

Many items came from her mother-in-law. “She was such a sweet person,” Reynolds says. “She would like to know I have everything here.”

Reynolds calls herself “the keeper of family things,” and as such, has tucked notes into many of the objects, describing their origin. “Everything is a little memory,” she says.

Even the journey to her home’s second floor is an exhibition of art. The risers are adorned with square

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ceramic tiles, which Reynolds handpainted with images of dogs, girls in dresses and, of course, flowers.

On every wall and shelf, there are stories. Reynolds points to a painting outside a guest bedroom. The scene is set in Gardner, Montana, an obscure town at the time Reynolds painted it. A few decades later, the work was displayed at Capital University. She and a man visiting the exhibit struck up a conversation about the painting’s locale, and it turned out that he was from Gardner, which has grown considerably in size.

“Can you believe that?” Reynolds asks. “There’s always a story.”

Reynolds and her late husband, David, were married 65 years. They lived on Remington Road in Bexley before moving to the current home, which was the first residence built in a brand-new development 40 years ago near East Broad Street. The home has undergone several changes, most notably the creation of a studio. Reynolds says she tries to create something in the studio every day.

“I make an awful lot of mistakes, but you learn from your mistakes,” she says. “I like to paint puzzles and problems to solve. How can I make it better so I like it more?”

Purposeful Living The studio overlooks one of two The kitchen cabinets courtyards decorated with concrete in Reynolds' house urns, birds and angels. Aged white are painted periwinkle metal tables, chairs and planters offer against a backdrop of florals. The artist other places to stop and soak in the continues to gather scenery. Flowers color the surroundregularly with friend ings during warmer months, but Jane Heller and other Reynolds has been known to arrange local artists, inspired by a passion to lifelike artificial plants in some of the continue their art. urns during dreary winter days. Someone, a neighbor she presumes, secretly added lilies to one.

In an era focused on decluttering, Reynolds’ home sparks joy of a different kind. Instead of removing objects, she still makes space for items that speak to her. “I do like to decorate,” she happily acknowledges. “There are days I walk around and think, if I had just two more little rooms …”

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A T r i o of K Upper Arlington renovations are awash in white.

By Taylor Swope | Photos by Tim Johnson

For 30 years, the Kitchen Kapers tour in Upper Arlington has raised money to support cancer services at OhioHealth’s Riverside Methodist Hospital. On Sept. 8, eight Arlington area homeowners will share their modernizations.

Those who participate in the daylong tour will also enjoy food and drinks supplied by local restaurants. (Ticket information is at kitchenkapers.org.)

On the following pages, three homeowners whose kitchens are part of the tour share their renovation stories.

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Finely Detailed Homeowners Dave and Kori Rigo selected a clean, white palette for their kitchen renovation, then added brass fixtures and other detailing to complete the job. High-end, stainless appliances were inserted in the enlarged space.

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A Dash Of Brass The Rigos started planning for a complete kitchen renovation when they purchased their home last fall, quickly enlisting ALTA Design Build for the project. The original kitchen conflicted with the couple’s modern aesthetic. They also wanted to open the old layout of tall cabinets surrounding an island, which closed off the kitchen from the entryway and living space.

The Rigos had a general idea of what they wanted for their new space. “We just didn’t know what we could do structurally,” says Dave Rigo, a co-owner of Watershed Distillery.

ALTA owner Matt Geary says his typical process is to first meet with homeowners to determine goals.

After plans are agreed upon, Geary’s wife, Jamie, guides clients through the design selection process.

The Rigos already had several preferred vendors in mind, which Geary and team were able to use during the three-month renovation.

The kitchen was completely reimagined, starting with removing walls and relocating a half bath. The interior side wall where the range is now located was formerly part of a hallway, which accommodated the new, expanded kitchen. Roxbury & Pearl, owned by Julie Ginnan, handled interior design. The cabinetry was handcrafted by Schlabach Wood Design. Brass finishes and light fixtures create soft accents against the white woodwork and marble countertops, which are from StoneMart.

The backsplash is perhaps the most important design element in the kitchen. “I wanted something funky and totally different, not just subway tile,”

Splash with Class Marble tiles featuring brass and black highlights create one of the most unique design elements in the space. Identical brass light fixtures highlight the deep, dark veins of the marble used to top the island.

says Kori Rigo. Alongside Ginnan, she selected three styles of marble and gold tiles, which were arranged seamlessly throughout the space.

As is almost always the case with renovation projects in older homes, Geary and his team ran into challenges with the placement of original ceiling joists. The ALTA team had to tear out drywall to determine proper next steps, which can be costly. The homeowners’ willingness to trust his team’s expertise helped in a challenging situation, says Geary.

“In general, we got really lucky as far as old houses go,” says the man of the house.

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a s p rinkle of R ecl aime d Woo d Brian and Victoria McCurdy purchased their Upper Arlington home in the late summer of 2017 and immediately focused on a kitchen renovation.

The previous kitchen had a long island filled with cabinets that separated the kitchen from the nearby living area. It also made the food prep area much smaller. The couple wanted to open the space and create a more modern aesthetic to better match their shared style.

They hired Davis Construction for the project.

The owner, Steve Davis, was referred to them by a family member who had used his company for a basement remodel.

The kitchen renovation took about six months, during which the McCurdys and their young son moved in with other family members.

Older homes often present surprises during renovation projects, and this one was no different. The Davis team encountered challenges while raising the ceiling height—they had to replace a beam to provide proper support for the second floor. During this process, they also uncovered an existing live wire under the porcelain bathtub on the second floor, which they quickly fixed.

With the previous island removed, the kitchen now flows seamlessly into the nearby living room. The McCurdys used Pinterest for inspiration. They also hired Sisters Maison, an interior design firm owned 26

by Callie Reinhardt and Cydney Schaumburg, who brought the couple’s ideas from Pinterest to life as they helped finish selections for the space.

The cabinets were handcrafted by Yoder Cabinets in Plain City, the marble for the countertops was sourced from Unique Stone Concepts, and Konkus Marble and Granite handled fabrication. Brian McCurdy asked for a wood accent to warm the space; thus, a small wooden beam was installed under the range hood, and a matching piece of this reclaimed wood was used to create a bench in the mudroom.

The couple loves their new island, where they enjoy working on art projects with their son. They agree that the kitchen is much more functional for their family. Brian McCurdy says he loves to cook meals in the new kitchen, and his wife adds with a laugh that she is a great sous chef.

Made to Fit Custom cabinetry in the home of Brian and Victoria McCurdy was built by Yoder Cabinets in Plain City.

At Brian’s request, Davis Construction, which oversaw the project, created a wood trim for the range hood. As with all renovations in older homes, a few major flaws had to be corrected during the construction project, including the replacement of a second floor support beam in the kitchen’s raised ceiling.

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The kitchen’s focal point is a marble island sourced from Skeeles Manufacturing in Columbus. The couple worked with an independent, local designer to create the backsplash, which nicely accents the lighter cabinets. Jessica Torres explains that it was challenging to find tiles that complemented the marble throughout the kitchen.

“We went back to the drawing board a couple of times,” she says.

The homeowners like to avoid clutter on the kitchen countertops, so Bella’s team built an appliance garage for storage near the range. There is also a bar area in the living room, where guests can mingle and drinks can be served.

One of the more elusive new pieces was the light fixture hanging in the living area. The couple looked for a long time to find the right fit but nothing seemed to work until they saw what they wanted in a Naples restaurant. They showed a photo to the team at Capital Lighting and were able to purchase the exact fixture for their home.

“We wanted it to draw attention but not be too distracting,” says Adam. “We feel like we absolutely made the right decision.”

Uniquely Modern The rear wall in the house of Adam and Jessica Torres was removed to enlarge the kitchen. Chrome fixtures, steel stools and an ultra modern table were selected to finish the space.

The couple found inspiration for their Upper Arlington project while touring homes in Naples, Florida.

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The Torres family loved the location of their Upper Arlington home but purchased it knowing they would rehabilitate the house to better fit the needs of their family.

The original structure, built in 1942, was torn down to the studs as they began creating a better space for the couple and their two children.

Bella Kitchen and Bath oversaw the kitchen phase of the project. Adam Torres says he shared with the Bella team a vision heavily influenced by homes he and his wife toured while vacationing in Naples, Florida.

“We had an idea, and they helped fill in the details,” says Adam of the partnership with Bella. The couple also relied heavily on Houzz to gather ideas and share with the team during planning meetings.

The kitchen and living room have merged to become one large, open space. The couple decided to remove square footage from the home’s second floor to allow for higher ceilings. The renovation also added considerable space by removing the back wall of the original house that stopped halfway through the current kitchen. Other additions included a lanai off the kitchen accessible through sliding glass doors and new white oak flooring throughout the home.

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Doug and RoseMary Kohler talk about trends and comforts throughout their distinquished careers.

A Designing Life

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ith almost 100 years of combined design experience between them, Doug and RoseMary Kohler have seen dozens of decorating trends emerge and fade. From Georgian to midcentury, industrial to modern farmhouse, the Kohlers have spent their careers helping clients incorporate current trends into their homes with a thoughtful, measured approach.

Their design aesthetic is less evocative of a period or particular look than it is an overall feeling of harmony, timelessness, comfort and warmth.

“Our goal is always to make things look collected, as if they evolved over time even if they didn’t,” Doug says. Adds RoseMary, “We prefer a harmonious, not matchy-matchy look, to tell a story that is more authentic and personal.”

In recognition of their contributions to interior design and their ongoing support of the Columbus Museum of Art Women’s Board, the Kohlers received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the museum’s Designer Showcase earlier this year. Doug was one of the designers responsible for founding the event in 1973. (For years, the showhouse took place at private residences. More recently, designers have used sections of the art museum, divided into

various rooms to resemble a home, as canvases for their creativity.)

At 81, Doug is an elder statesman within the American Society of Interior Designers, which connotes a level of knowledge and expertise in both design and architecture.

“Interior design is not just picking pretty fabrics or placing furniture,” RoseMary says. “You have to know about electrical wiring, plumbing and structural issues.”

The Kohlers have designed spaces as small as 100 square feet and as large as 100,000, with all levels of budget. They say the key to designing any interior is to create a look that reflects the essence of those living and working in the rooms.

They aren’t fans of purchasing storecurated collections of like items, or casting aside old pieces that are still usable. In fact, they have been recyclers for decades.

“We are not part of the disposable society,” says RoseMary. “We are never going to say to a client, ‘get rid of this.’ We can give you a whole new look by restyling existing pieces.”

Their own home on Columbus’ Far East Side is a case in point. A loveseat in the living room has been recovered three times; a dropleaf table that belonged to Doug’s parents is at a kitchen window. Once Pepto-Bismol pink, green lacquer gave it new life, they explain.

Seeing Green

A thoughtful, measured approach guides the design sensibilities of longtime interior decorators Doug and RoseMary Kohler in their kitchen space. The green-lacquered table has been reinvented several times. Styling for all photos was done by John Buckley. RoseMary’s son, who worked at Findley-Kohler in the ’80s and now has his own firm in San Francisco.

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Most of their own living areas are painted a soft yellow. While gray walls have dominated in popularity in recent years, the Kohlers knew they needed a different hue for their own home to counter Ohio’s many gray and dreary days.

The furniture, art and fixtures weave a story about their lives both personally and professionally. A multi-colored Murano glass chandelier hangs in the entry. Doug chuckles as he explains that it’s a purchase he didn’t intend to make while the couple was in Venice.

Other personal treasures include a painting by the late Columbus artist Helen “Lenny” Copeland and an antique tortoise tea caddy from San Francisco. Some of their lamp bases are antique pieces that have been electrified.

A unique, pod-shaped patio chair harkens back to Doug’s days as an Ohio State University student. Inspired by the form of a banana peel, he designed the chair for a senior project. While at OSU, he worked at the former Lombard’s Fine Furniture, where he was contacted by then-notable Columbus designer Gordon Findley. Eventually, Doug joined Findley’s firm after graduating from college in 1960. He bought the firm from Findley in 1974, and it became FindleyKohler Interiors. RoseMary joined in 1981.

One of Doug’s early assignments was the Columbus Country Club’s clubhouse, which had burned to the ground in 1962. The project “scared me to death,” he recalls, but it was completed by Thanksgiving of 1963.

The following year, the club hosted the PGA championship, which saw Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Bobby Nichols fighting to the finish. (Nichols eventually won.)

Gray Naysayers The Kohlers acknowledge that they need more color in their home, given the number of gray days that the weather brings to Central Ohio. Contrast is important in any room’s design, explains Doug. “We don’t tend to group things by period or style, because it can be too predictable or stiff,” he adds.

Together, the two designers were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Columbus Museum of Art’s Women’s Board during the Designer Showcase early this year.

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Doug also designed the interiors of the former City National Bank offices on West Broad Street, which led to an introduction to developer and Pittsburgh Pirates owner John W. Galbreath. One of Doug’s favorite projects was designing the guest house at Galbreath’s Darby Dan Farm, on Columbus’ Far West Side.

The house was called Gay Chateau, named after Galbreath’s 1963 Kentucky Derby winner Chateaugay.

Doug relished working with the Galbreath family, even going so far as to search the archives of fabric house Brunschwig & Fils for a favorite pastoralthemed linen print that had been discontinued. He then had it custom-printed for a Galbreath project.

Even with far smaller budgets, the Kohlers say basic design principles can make any space look layered and harmonious. “We’re always thinking about scale, color and relational proportions of objects,” Doug says. “Contrast is hugely important. It’s how we might mix a traditional chair with a more modern drinks table. We don’t tend to group things by period or style, because it can be too predictable or stiff.”

The concept of scale plays out in the Kohlers’ dining room, where a large replica of an antique Russian chandelier immediately draws the eye. “I like overscale fixtures in small spaces for the ‘wow’ factor,” RoseMary adds. “Mixing in antique furniture or accessories adds soul to any room, be it traditional or modern.”

The building of large Georgian-style homes in New Albany has had the most notable impact on local design in the past 25 to 30 years, Doug says. Wood paneling, dark cherry and mahogany kitchen cabinetry, wallpaper and elaborate draperies have been some of the hallmarks.

But major furniture showrooms are closing every year and there is a waning interest in antiques, resulting in the present design trend. “There has been a marked change in formality,” concedes Doug. “Everything is more casual.”

The Kohlers still count generations of many Central Ohio families among their clients.

While styles and personal tastes may change from one generation to the next, the friendships the couple has made remain constant.

“Design is one of the most personal things you can do for a person,” RoseMary says. “We absolutely love what we do.”

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t’s hard to find land to build a custom home in Clintonville. So when Tom and Karen Gorman learned of an empty 50-by-150-foot lot for sale along the Olentangy Trail, they made an immediate offer.

The couple—owners of the residential construction firm Gorman & Sons Custom Builders LLC—were ready to downsize from their suburban lifestyle in Dublin when their younger son went to college. The Clintonville neighborhood’s proximity to Downtown and one of the Gormans’ favorite biking paths made the area feel like the right fit.

They discovered the available property by accident while touring a neighboring home that was up for sale. During an open house conversation with the real estate agent, they were pleasantly surprised to learn that the home’s vacant side yard was also for sale.

“We were like, ‘A lot, in Clintonville? You mean we wouldn’t have to renovate and we could build?’” recalls Karen. They put in a verbal offer on the lot at the end of the walk-through, but were told that a potential buyer of the home would have first right of refusal on buying the piece of land. When the house went into contract later that evening and the buyers declined to purchase the additional lot, the Gormans became its proud owners. They had seized an unexpected opportunity to use their seasoned experience in home construction.

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Stacked four stories high, the home’s contemporary custom layout includes three bedrooms and three and a half baths, with an unfinished lower level set to be completed this fall. It was designed in collaboration with architect Richard Taylor to thoughtfully maximize every corner of available living space, from the third-floor master suite—complete with a full bath, walk-in closets, a private deck and laundry—to various doorways that lead outside.

“We’ve always liked contemporary, but usually you think resale and all of that,” adds Karen. “But we just did what we really wanted in this house.”

In an attempt to mix function and style in this first home that they’ve built for themselves, the couple worked closely with Taylor, who has teamed up with them on some past projects. Modern design concepts were integrated, resulting in a space that feels fresh and streamlined, yet warm and welcoming within this vintage neighborhood.

The main floor’s living spaces, including the kitchen, family room and attached dining area, are open and enhanced with 9-foot ceilings, 8-foot doors and large windows overlooking a fenced-in pool and park just beyond. Straight lines define the spaces with features such as flush cabinetry and granite waterfall edging on the kitchen island. There is a floating wall bench and hearth in the family room, where a heightened ceiling emphasizes a sense of vast space.

Subtle Color The home’s main living space is open, featuring 9-foot ceilings in the kitchen, dining and family rooms. Vibrant granite countertops in the kitchen provide plenty of workspace for the homeowners. At right, the home’s exterior is unique in its Clintonville surroundings.

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The home’s unexpected architectural elements demonstrate its distinctive character. Suspended in the front of the main living area, a floating wooden staircase weaves through the home’s various levels becoming a central focal point. A reflective design was created on the exterior rear of the home where a spiraling staircase climbs from the backyard to a second-story deck.

More practical matters were also addressed in the design, including the installation of an elevator to the third-floor suite and custom, built-in shelving in the entry hall to house Karen’s treasured china and crystal collection.

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“I think there’s a little bit more of people breaking away from the kind of styles they’ve seen all their lives,” says Taylor of a modest shift in local design. “And for me, what’s interesting about working with a client who wants to do something more modern and contemporary is that the rules for what it should look like and how things should work are non-existent.”

While that means there is more room for creativity, it also requires more flexibility, he adds. Given the home’s lot size and location, challenges related to space and city regulations arose from the start.

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A Floating Staircase A modern staircase flows to four floors through the center of the home. Furnishings were selected primarily to enhance the home’s modern dÊcor.

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A Lawn of Leisure Working with their architect, the Gormans made good use of their limited space by building four floors and then adding private, outdoor living spaces that include a balcony and a swimming pool.

Above, left, even the gate to the pool features an intricately modern design.

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“Being that it’s such a narrow lot—we downsized— but we still wanted certain things … so we knew we had to go up,” Karen says.

Originally designed as a two-story plan, the layout evolved to accommodate the homeowners’ goals for more outdoor living and gardening space.

A lot of research was involved in understanding the three-dimensional envelope of the house, says Taylor. The design maximized the city’s 35-foot height restrictions with flat roofs—the home’s height falls just a couple of feet below that. Project construction also had to begin at the back of the lot with the pool installation because the lot’s position against a trail conflicted with city restrictions on bringing construction materials in through the adjacent community park.

Back inside, a fourth bedroom was eliminated in favor of office space to enable easier access to the “party deck,” one of the homeowners’ favorite hangout spots where a fireplace and potted plants create a cozy atmosphere and provide a perfect park view in the evenings.

“There’re always modifications while you’re building, regardless of the blueprint,” says Tom. “Some

things change in the stride of things, that’s what I like about building—it’s challenging and it’s fun.”

Amenities here include a three-car garage, a wide driveway and plenty of storage throughout the house. Though unlike the design of many homes in the area, Taylor and the Gormans say they were sensitive to making sure the dwelling fit well into the Clintonville landscape.

Finished in earth tone materials, the exterior blends comfortably into its natural surroundings. Since the area is abundant with homes of many different architectural styles built throughout the 1900s, Taylor says he hopes this dwelling will continue Clintonville’s tradition of high-quality, well-designed houses.

“We don’t see this as a house that is stylistically different from the rest of Clintonville,” he says. “We see it as another style that fits into the many different styles that are present there now.”

As for the Gormans, they’re enjoying their new urban lifestyle, living near the bike path and appreciating the area’s natural beauty without the maintenance of a large suburban property. “On a weekend if I’m not working,” adds Tom, “the car doesn’t leave the garage.”

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A refurbished attic offers space to wine and dine while preserving this Upper Arlington home’s rich history.

A Private Retreat A former ballroom on the third floor of this Upper Arlington home has evolved into more usable space that includes a dining table surrounded by the homeowners’ collection of wines.

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Once a gathering place for formal events, the third-floor ballroom and maids’ quarters of a historic Upper Arlington home have been recently renovated into a comfortable living space reminiscent of the past.

The project stemmed from the homeowners’ desire to find a more purposeful way to use the empty square footage. They wanted the space to function well for hosting events as well as providing practical living space.

(They needed to replace a home office that was eliminated from the first floor during a prior renovation.)

Along with the addition of an elevator, the renovated attic space now features a library, a wine-and-dine area, a kitchen and a powder room, staying true to its oldworld character with rich wooden furnishings, masculine fabrics and eclectic, antique accents throughout.

The homeowners, who have lived in the house since 2005 and consider themselves caretakers of the historic property, wanted the renovation to feel as if it could have been part of the original architecture, which was completed between 1915 and 1917. “The whole thing just kind of became a labor of love,” says the man of the house. In addition to hosting local gala events early in its history, this third-floor space also was used to support American Red Cross efforts during World War I. Lighted cabinetry that accommodates a collection of wine was made to mimic book shelving surrounding a dining room table, creating an ideal space for hosting meals and playing cards. The homeowner says he always wanted a wine cellar where dinner could also be served.

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the table that was selected features an edging accented with a brass inlay and a hand-planed surface. It is accompanied by comfortable leather chairs.

Hanging above, a Ralph Lauren brass light with a mirrored interior centers the space. “When the wine cabinets are lit, it is just so neat to have a meal or gather in that room,” says McDonald.

To more easily cater meals, the quaint kitchen is equipped with necessary amenities and enhanced with timeless finishes from black cabinets to Belvedere marble countertops and an antique silver backsplash. The latter two were found at Classico Tile & Marble. A natural brass faucet will

tarnish over time for a more authentic look, explains McDonald. Meanwhile, a Ralph Lauren pinstripe fabric was used to cover the walls, which slope due to the rooflines in the space.

Framed, black-and-white photos of the original house hang in homage.

Nearby, the powder room décor features Punch magazine art from the 1800s. A Ralph Lauren fabric wall treatment continues the vintage vibe.

“The owners’ love of their home and its place in history established a clear and challenging vision for the design and construction team,” says architect Jim Dietz of Behal Sampson Dietz Architecture and Construction.

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“Everyone involved looked for ways to design modern needs into timeless solutions that complemented the historic nature of the home.”

Modern features such as the customdesigned wine cabinet cooling system, storage closets and a 70-inch television are incorporated within the paneled walls. A third-floor control center for audiovisual and HVAC purposes is accessible in the new kitchen.

The project was completed in April, and the homeowners are delighted with their new retreat. “It’s just a comfortable space and someplace where you want to come and relax and stay,” says the man of the house.

A Catering Kitchen Small gatherings on the third floor required the incorporation of a compact catering kitchen, above.

At left, the study’s décor is heavily influenced by Ralph Lauren vibes, thanks to designer Sally McDonald.

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State of Relaxation A quaint courtyard in this lush Granville garden provides a cozy spot for autumn campfires. A redbud tree overhead was a gift from the man of the home’s mother, in celebration of the couple’s 20th anniversary.

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hen they relocated from Bexley in 2001, this Granville couple purchased a village home not far from Denison University. In fact, the historic 1875 house was where Woody Hayes lived when he coached the Denison football team from 1946 to 1948.

The home had plenty of yard space for potential projects—an idea that appealed to the woman of the house who has always loved the art of gardening. “I have done a lot myself, but I am not a master gardener,” she says. She recalls learning about gardening when she and her husband lived in their first home in Cleveland. They had a yard, but she wasn’t sure what to plant, so she enrolled in a perennial garden class at a nearby recreation center.

“My mother-in-law was also a great gardener and a huge inspiration,” she says,

adding that she tried to educate herself whenever possible and learned a lot by doing the work. “I love going to garden centers and seeing others’ work, too.”

She refers to Baker’s Acres, a greenhouse and garden center in nearby Alexandria, as her version of “heaven on Earth.” She often incorporates container gardens into her outdoor spaces, working alongside Pam Baker at Baker’s Acres to design the containers. “I would rather do this than go shopping for anything else,” she says, laughing.

Shortly after their move to the village, she and her husband enlisted the help of Kevin Reiner Design for the garden following an interior redesign project he completed for them. The woman of the house explains that she and Reiner began planning during the winter months to prepare for the spring.

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A Horticultural Victory The purple poppy mallow, top right, is one of the woman of the house’s favorite flowers. A coneflower, shown at bottom right, is part of a group of flowers that line the driveway along the side of the home.

“We talked about what I was looking for in terms of color and cutting flowers,” she says, adding that she knew she needed professional advice on shaded areas of the yard alongside the house. “I had tried to do shade gardening, but nothing was working.”

Over the years, the homeowners have made few changes to Reiner’s original design aside from incorporating a few different species of flowers and plants. (When the woman of the house’s father passed away, friends gifted her plants, which now live on in her gardens.)

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There are multiple varieties of phlox paniculata lining the driveway and in the backyard’s courtyard space as well. One of the owner’s favorite flowers is the poppy mallow, a species of callirhoe involucrata, which has intricate pink buds when in bloom. Coneflowers decorate the side of the driveway near the home. Reiner also planted catmint and perennial geraniums in the driveway garden.

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Gorgeous in Green Mature, tall trees that line many of the streets in the the village of Granville often make front yard shade gardening a challenge. Here, designer Kevin Reiner planted a garden filled with ferns and a variety of different types of hosta. White hydrangeas bloom in June, adding a dash of early summer color.

Near the rear of the home is Solomon’s seal (polygonatum odaratum ‘variegatum’). Walking along a side of the garage reveals the quaint courtyard with its fire pit and cozy seating space. Here, there is a redbud tree, as well as one planted near the driveway. Both trees were gifted to the homeowners by the man of the house’s mother, in celebration of the owners’ 20th wedding anniversary.

Several other plants and trees fill and surround the courtyard and backyard space, including another type of hydrangea paniculata often called “little lime,” while a Japanese maple tree provides helpful shade on sunny days.

The owners have planted crab apple trees along the side yard. When the light pink petals fall in the early spring, they create a pathway through the shaded portion of the yard. This area has limited sunlight because a large tree provides shade year-round. The owners worked with Reiner to find other shade-loving plants, settling on an arrangement of hostas, ferns and different types of grasses.

Developing a full, lush garden requires time, attention to detail and a lot of patience, says the woman of the house. It took nearly three years for the garden areas to mature after they were designed and planted. “I am now realizing how much I look forward to spring for everything to grow back,” she adds.

And, she notes with a laugh that Reiner lives down the street from her, just in case she has any questions or needs support.

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What should be my first steps when considering a kitchen remodel? We encourage clients to interview multiple companies prior to considering which design build company to choose. All design build companies have different processes, and we feel it is very important to pair yourself with the right process for your remodel and your family.

How long has Kitchen Kraft been in business? Kitchen Kraft will be celebrating its 25th year in business next year. The most amazing example of our success is that if you add all of our employees’ time in the business, Kitchen Kraft has more than 400 years of experience.

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Do you have a showroom where I can see sample designs? Kitchen Kraft is located on High Street in the Brewery District. We offer a boutique showroom featuring beautiful pieces showcasing our craftsmanship.

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We’ve been enjoying the cool industrial look, the smart midcentury modern and the freshness of modern farmhouse lately. I believe this will continue, but with the focus on function for today’s technology—for example, many sofas and tables are sporting a USB port to charge devices.

Why should I choose Studio J over other furniture and design stores? Studio J has an eclectic mix of extraordinary fine furniture, plus a wide selection of unique accessories, lamps and artwork to turn your house into a home. We are a fun place to browse while listening to music and even enjoying a glass of wine.

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Are there new furniture categories that address the changing times? Yes! Take, for example, the Gathering Island, designed and patented by Stickley. As formal dining rooms are disappearing, the concept of the Gathering Island addresses the need for a family to unite or for entertaining, while being multifunctional. The table boasts two surfaces of different heights; one butts up to the back of a sofa as a place to rest a book or a glass, while the other can be used with stools as a work space or for entertaining. This clever piece of furniture also has a builtin power strip! The concept has definitely caught on and inspired similar ideas.

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KITCHEN ADDITION 396 Woodard Place Powell 43065 Project by The Cleary Co. clearycompany.com Natural light floods this two-story addition and luxurious remodel of the home’s kitchen and master bathroom, featuring Cambria countertops and custom cabinetry with personal storage solutions.

Kitchen, Family Room 8101 Tillinghast Drive Dublin 43017 Project by J.S. Brown & Co. jsbrowncompany.com The carpentry detail in this remodeled kitchen and family room are exquisite. A two-sided fireplace separates the rooms, both of which feature coffered ceilings.

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KITCHEN 2171 Fernleaf Lane Columbus 43235 Project by Kitchen Kraft kitchenkraftinc.com Removing the load-bearing wall along the back of the kitchen, as well as the wall between the kitchen and dining room, improved the kitchen’s flow and size. New hardwood flooring was installed throughout the first floor, including in the newly remodeled powder room. The laundry room was also redesigned, adding considerable storage.

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WHOLE HOUSE 158 Medick Way Worthington 43085 Project by Nicholson Builders nicholsonbuilders.com An architectural transformation, built on the original foundation, speaks to Worthington’s New England style. The design is subtly enhanced by modern detailing and a calm material palate.

ADDITION 5786 Carrington Court Worthington 43085 Project by Owens Construction owensconstruction.com This two-story addition includes an elegant master suite, laundry and second-floor covered balcony over a new first-floor patio.

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ADDITION, WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, PORCH 2786 S. Dorchester Road Upper Arlington 43221 Project by Renovations Unlimited renovationsunlimited.com This addition/renovation brings the outdoors in. Features include a grand rear porch with a stone fireplace, executive screen system and a vaulted wood ceiling, all accented by an outdoor kitchen with raised patio, water feature and bocce court.

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ADDITION, MASTER BATH 1905 Berkshire Road Columbus 43221 Project by Miller Troyer Custom Homes, Amish Cabinetry and Remodeling millertroyer.com This Upper Arlington home addition added a large, open kitchen with custom Miller Troyer Amish cabinetry, as well as a family room and mudroom/ laundry room. The master bathroom was updated with larger vanity and glass shower.

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Visit DispatchHomeAndGardenShow.com for all the latest information and updates as the show approaches.

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As a blistering summer comes to a close, the annual Dispatch Fall Home & Garden Show presented by Rosati Windows is on its way. See the latest in outdoor décor and indoor design while picking up a few tips, tricks and ideas for preparing your home for when autumn leaves turn into winter snow.

“There are two peak months for home improvement and landscaping projects,” says Weston Davis, marketing manager for GateHouse Live Events & Promotions, which produces the twiceannual Dispatch Home & Garden Shows. “February is P. Allen Smith an obvious choice, to prepare for warm-weather months ahead, but you can’t forget about fall maintenance.

September is a great time to give your roof or HVAC system a checkup, update your kitchen countertops or cabinets, remodel your bathroom and tackle landscaping prep for next year. You’ll find more than 180 home improvement companies to provide all of these services and more at our show.”

From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 6-8, the Ohio Expo Center’s Bricker Building will be full of fall colors, delicious food and a few celebrity guests. Each day of the show will bring exciting, can’t-miss events. Again this year, the event will take place side-by-side with Columbus Oktoberfest, and a convenient shuttle will run between them.

There also will be a pet experience where Friday promises discounted parking with you can visit some furry friends who are the presentation of a coupon, available at up for adoption, presented by Charter SpecDispatchHomeAndGardenShow.com, and trum and PetPeople. free flower bulbs for the first 500 guests. If And it wouldn’t be a Home & Garden you miss the cutoff, bulbs will be available at Show without gardens. Don’t forget to wholesale prices—50 for just $10—all weekcheck out the three indoor gardens on end. In addition, Friday features tastings of display throughout the weekend, which Ohio State Fair Blue Ribbon-winning recipes. are open for guests to walk through and Saturday and Sunday will bring the star gain inspiration from. Also returning this power. On Saturday, the namesake of P. Allen year are master gardeners from the Ohio Smith’s Garden to Table on PBS will make State University College of Food, Agriculan appearance, and Sunday will see a visit tural, and Environmental Sciences, who from Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak, stars of can answer even the toughest gardening the HGTV show Good Bones. Saturday is questions. Attendees are encouraged to also when winners of the Backyard Garden bring infected or dead plant material to get Awards will be announced. specific answers.

Throughout the weekend, guests can parFinally, a display of historic rides from the ticipate in the Instant Win Prize Giveaway, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum and which gives attendees the chance to win a sports lounge featuring college football one of more than 2,000 prizes, which have games on Saturday and NFL games on Suna combined value of more than $10,000. day will help complete the weekend of fun.

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The Wrapping Room and More Whether it’s presence or presents, here are a dozen hacks that help.

When New Albany was newly developed, I drove down a brick lane in the gated Edge of Woods neighborhood near the New Albany Country Club. There, at the end of the court, I was greeted by Jeanne McCoy and her interior designer who gave me the grand tour of what was then a new home. The house was built especially for the noted philanthropists Jeanne McCoy and her husband, John G. McCoy, in their retirement.

It was a grand home in a zero maintenance community. We featured it twice in Columbus Monthly Homes, once as a result of my initial visit and again later when New Albany Realtor Jane Kessler listed it on the real estate market during the Great Recession. It was a million-dollar deal that simply was not selling at the time. I especially recall its vivid green wooden floors.

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One of the many things that Jeanne shared during that first visit was her wrapping room— a space on the second floor where she kept well organized rolls of colorful wrapping paper, ribbons, tissues to stuff boxes, gift bags and plenty of Scotch tape. Jeanne’s wrapping room never made it into the magazine spread, yet it is still a clear visual in my mind.

In case you don’t know the history of the McCoy family, here’s a little background. John G. McCoy was founder of Bank One, after his own father took charge of a small Downtown bank and over many years built it into a behemoth. John G. was an innovator of ATMs and what we now know as the credit card industry, building a strong card business that helped Bank One become what the New York Times estimated to be an $8 billion business. Jeanne’s

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husband made a cameo appearance that day I first visited, as he left for his office. Their son, John B. McCoy, was running Bank One at the time. Eventually, he made the decision to buy First Chicago NBD for $21 billion and then stepped down from its presidency just before Bank One merged with JP Morgan. The McCoy era in banking ended after 65 years. (Jeanne McCoy died in 2006, followed by her husband in 2010.)

But what does all this have to do with Jeanne’s wrapping room? Not a holiday or a birthday passes when I’m wrapping a gift that I don’t think about her and the many wonderful thoughts she shared with me that day. I’ve imagined Jeanne spending hours wrapping the family gifts in that room, which likely was the result of many years of wrapping in less-than-comfortable surrounds.

There were other things she shared that day, too. Even though she had moved from a much larger home, Jeanne instructed that keeping those things nearest and dearest to one’s heart was what was important in downsizing a home. She showed me a set of beautiful oyster plates that she still cherished even though they were rarely used.

Her kitchen backsplash featured handpainted tiles depicting scenes from the family’s

Michigan gathering place. There was nothing really special in the scenes, except it was obvious that she deeply treasured the presence of her own children and grandchildren.

Thus, whether it’s the presence of those you love or you’re wrapping presents to give this holiday season, here are a few tips for your own gifting and giving pleasure.

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Well in advance of this holiday season, create your own wrapping space. Whether it’s a full room or a corner of one, get organized with everything you’ll need for this season: special gift paper, nametags, gift bags, tissue paper, ribbons and bows, Scotch tape and at least two pair of sharp scissors. (The first is for yourself, the second for a helper or guest.) If you’re having houseguests, they’ll likely want to finish their wrapping too. Thus, there can never have too many supplies.

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Buy wisely. Tidying guru Marie Kondo recommends that everyone identify objects that make them happy when editing their possessions. Take Kondo’s advice one step further: For the holidays, buy items that

are dear to your loved ones’ hearts.

My adult children continually surprise me with gifts that they know I’ll keep because I love the designer, the artistry or the practicality involved.

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When traveling, gift cards from beloved brands are the easiest packages to tote. I make sure to store them—and some cards or wrapping supplies—in my carry-on luggage to avoid loss.

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Load up. Speaking of gift cards, it’s always helpful to have a few extra on hand for miscellaneous cousins, nephews, nieces, friends and their partners who may unexpectedly show up for holiday festivities.

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Airline gift certificates may be some of the most appreciated gifts in recent years. Everyone’s looking for a reason to make a reservation during the dreary days of winter.

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Be real with your compassion: let go of gift-giving guilt and resentment. A gift is a gift; nothing about it is a requirement. Have a large family that still demands 12 gifts, even for the brother-in-law who never shows up to the exchange? Have expense limits that are difficult to adhere to? Gift giving should be fun and should never be a burden. Do whatever it takes to have fun.

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Cookies make everyone happy. If you need to send a gift to a business acquaintance, Google Cheryl’s. I sent 50 cookies to a staff situated in the middle of Manhattan last year, and they could not have been happier.

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Do unhealthy holiday food feasts drive you crazy? Discover Whole Foods for gifting. Wandering around the Easton store one morning this summer as I looked for a special food gift, I stumbled onto the mason jars on a shelf in the nut section. Layering unsalted cashews, dried banana chips and a few chocolate-covered Espresso beans, a healthy, gluten-free gift was created that tasted oddly like a banana split.

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Nature bathing is real. Give a plant, a gift membership to the Franklin Park Conservatory or special growing classes. Studies show that being in nature helps avoid depression and puts people in a better state of mind.

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The power of intellect is important. Give gift subscriptions to magazines and present interesting books to people who love to read.

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Finally, give your family and friends the gift of your true presence. Make a portion of each holiday gathering off-limits to digital influences. In other words, don’t make social media your highest priority during this precious time of year. If you’re the host, it’s OK to request that everyone put away their phones and be present.

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$3,700,000

7010 Lambton Park Rd., New Albany

LJHB LLC from Langdale, Richard S. & Paige

$2,175,000

1981 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington

Clark, That There Is An RV LLC from Saunders, Alexee Allen, trustee

$1,860,000

4721 Yantis Dr., New Albany

Mehas, Carol & John from Kelly, Mark & McDonald, Margaret

$1,850,000

3950 Ebrington Rd., New Albany

3JS Real Estate Holding Co. LLC from Tuckerman Development Co.

$1,795,000

1994 Wingate Dr., Delaware

Cassano, Matthew P., trustee, from RIBICON 22 LLC

$1,600,000

242 Beck St., Columbus

DAP-1966 LLC from Angell, Larry C. II & Julie A.

$1,590,000

2186 Yorkshire Rd., Upper Arlington

Raven Hampshire Farms LLC from Horton, Sheryl A.

$1,545,000

8140 Tillinghast Dr., Dublin

Morrison, Eric & Jeannette Berner from Thomas, Larry E.

$1,500,000

7630 Silver Lake Ct., Westerville

Baker, Gary B. & Leighanne G. from Swartz, John M. & Helen C.

$1,469,000

1971 Cambridge Blvd., Upper Arlington

Adkinson, Christopher & Anneliese from Pierce, Michael A. & Karla J.

$1,465,000

2227 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington

Straka, Daniel G. & Brittany T. from Thorson, Kelley K. & James R. Jr.

$1,400,000

7648 Silver Lake Ct., Westerville

Wright, Robert D. & Stacy L. from Slane, Eleanor O. & Julie A.

$1,400,000

4191 Clairmont Rd., Upper Arlington

Hecker, Dennis A. & Cathy L. from Whalen, Nicholas E. & Amelia C.

$1,400,000

385 Larkspur Dr., Galloway

Powell, Richard Mark & Dawn Marie from Hudson, George E., trustee, & Hudson, Anne B.

$1,375,000

267 N. Parkview Ave., Bexley

Merchant, Frederick Jr. & Sherrie L. from Kass, Franklin E. & Linda S.

$1,355,000

6996 Corazon Dr., Dublin

Vespoli, Leila L & Anthony J. from Gardner, Russell W.

$1,350,000

81 N. Drexel Ave., Bexley

Sadler, Douglas S. & Good, James Daniel from Hinson, Cherie W.

$1,350,000

108 Buttles Ave., Columbus

Valentine, Julia D. & James E. from Commodore, Michael W.

$1,350,000

2800 S. Dorchester Rd., Upper Arlington

Shaikhouni, Ammar & Clements, Aine E. from 2800 S. Dorchester LLC

$1,350,000

4000 Old Poste Rd., Upper Arlington

Weprin, Michael & Karen from Weisel, Laura

$1,325,000

2 S. Ealy Crossing, New Albany

Harper, Matthew & Carolyn from Maletz Development LLC

$1,315,000

7829 Lambton Park Rd., New Albany

Kistner, Matthew T. & Megan from Beitler, Brian M. & Amy

$1,275,000

351 S. Columbia Ave., Bexley

Ferrel, Jason Robert & Joanna Marie from Presper, Catharine M. & David J.

$1,275,000

7217 Biddick, New Albany

Constantine, Nadine & Maged from Shumavon, Gregory J. & Tricia

$1,269,000

60 Park Dr., Columbus

Jenks, Andrew & Kathryn from Hettinger, Thirza E., trustee

7130 Greensward $2,295,000

7518 Ogden Woods Blvd $1,025,000

7215 Waterston $999,000

As provided by The Columbus Dispatch researcher Julie Fulton. Statistics are gathered from the greater Columbus area, including Franklin and parts of other surrounding counties.

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The Bexley home of Ryan and Annie Brown draws interest from passersby with its bold yellow door, vibrant green plants and welcoming seasonal design.

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