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SHOPPING

New & Cool

Easy, breezy seaside style

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Water shoes for little swimmers

HOME

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Built in Style

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New Orleans’ best pools

A guide to grills

Get inspired by these urban oases

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FASHION

Take the plunge A roundup of fashionforward swimsuits

BEAUTY

Lusterphile

All about noninvasive cosmetic procedures

PERSPECTIVES

From the editor Pooling our resources

Shop Dogs

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ON THE COVER: Model Kirsten Rinck wears the Esther Williams swimsuit, $82 at Trashy Diva (citywide; www.trashydiva.com) and wedge heels, $174.99 at Feet First (526 Royal St., 504-569-0005; 200 Metairie Road, Suite 102, Metairie, 504-324-9124; 4122 Magazine St., 504-899-6800; www.feetfirststores.com).

S H OT BY G R E G M I L E S AT K E N N Y A N D J E N N I F E R R A B A L A I S ’ P O O L I N M E TA I R I E C LU B G A R D E N S.

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ome people harness their ingenuity and ninja stealth skills to sneak into hotel pools. Others pony up the day fee to soak at the Country Club.

I know one person who bought herself an inflatable version.

“And to think the cashier at the dollar store laughed when I replied that the kiddie pool was for me,” she posted on Facebook, receiving 63 likes.

It just goes to show that this time of year, everyone’s flocking to pools with the single-mindedness of a cartoon character pursued by a swarm of bees. Whether you’re in the market for a new swimsuit (p.

27), a fuzz-busting laser hair removal treatment (p. 32) or pool shoes for your water baby (p. 31), this issue of CUE has the goods and services to maximize poolside pleasure … plus a lavish spread of the best pools New Orleans has to offer (p. 16).

Ranging from a tranquil Mandeville retreat to a loungey modernist pool with LED lighting, these pools complement their surrounding structures — be they house, cabana or both — and represent unique meldings of indoor and outdoor

living. Let them serve as inspiration for your own urban oasis, whether it’s a kiddie pool, lap pool or something in between. And if building your own pool isn’t an option, have no fear ... you can always jump into someone else’s.

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Local designer Tiffany Langlinais makes earrings with real oyster shells, $58 at Lucy Rose (3318 Magazine St., 504-8950444; www.shoplucyrose.com).

Dock this rope lamp on a bedside table to capture a nautical wave, $65 at The Shops at 2011 (2011 Magazine St., 504-407-0499; www.theshopsat2011.com).

This fish watercolor also comes printed on a T-shirt ($300 for original print, $55 for a duplicate) by Leslie Charleville (225-7189598; www.gyocollection.com).

Hand-woven from thirsty organic cotton, the Nantucket towel is at home on the beach or in the bathroom, $62 at Loomed NOLA (The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., Suite 3, 504304-2047; www.loomednola.com).

Reel them in with a goldfish statement necklace, $75 at Funky Monkey (3127 Magazine St., 504-899-5587; facebook.com/funkymonkey).

Keep treasures hidden in a shell-shaped box, $65 at The Shops at 2011.

This funky bag isn’t your grandma’s seashell purse, $42.50 at Funky Monkey.

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BUILT IN STYLE The Kalamazoo Hybrid Fire Grill, $10,495 at Nordic Kitchens and Baths, can grill, smoke or sear foods using gas, charcoal or wood.

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rills are synonymous with summer. As people spend more time in the backyard, firing up the grill can be the perfect way to unwind and relax.

However according to Antoinette Theriot-Heim at Nordic Kitchens and Baths (1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com), finding the right grill can be a hassle if you don’t know what you need.

“There’s generally a perfect grill for every household,” Theriot-Heim says.

From basic charcoal grills to high-tech gas grills that can be built into your backyard, there are hundreds of choices. While the possibilities may seem endless, Theriot-Heim says customers should start by determining their needs, preferences and budget.

“Typically when I talk with clients, we discuss their budget and whether they’ll be doing a lot of entertaining or if it’s just them looking to do something small for the

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summer,” Theriot-Heim says. “Most important, though, they should make the decision of whether they want a charcoal or gas grill.”

Most grills use either gas or charcoal, although there are a few that can use both.

Personal taste plays a major role in deciding between the two. “A lot of my clients feel that you get a totally different flavor profile when you’re using charcoal,” Theriot-Heim says. “People who like that smoked, true barbecue taste generally like working with the charcoal grills.”

Gas grills, on the other hand, offer the convenience of heating up faster than charcoal.

They can either use natural gas from your home or liquid propane from tanks that can be purchased and refilled at hardware stores.

When grilling delicate foods like vegetables or salmon, Theriot-Heim recommends a grill that offers easy temperature control.

“At home, I use a charcoal grill, and I don’t find it too hard to control my temperature,

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but a lot of people find it easier to control the temperature of a gas grill, because you can just turn it down or up and it should respond immediately,” she says.

Paul Preau’s company, ADGAS Outdoor Cooking Products (504-943-0853; www.adgasneworleans.com), doesn’t offer charcoal grills but has grills with a special feature Preau developed.

“I started dealing with gas barbecues in the late 1960s,” Preau says. “When we used to install them, customers would always ask to put in an extra gas outlet, so they could, more than anything, boil their crawfish. In the early 1980s, I developed the concept of a cart with side cooker for gas barbecues.”

Preau’s designs focus more on quality than looks.

“People were asking for more ways to cook outside, but the gas grill industry wasn’t paying attention to the customers,” Preau

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says. “They seemed to be more worried about how the grill looked than how it cooked.”

The gas barbecue cooker combo, which features a side cooker, stainless steel cooking grids and two burners, starts at $1,400, including tax and installation.

Preau and Theriot-Heim warn shoppers not to choose a grill based solely on its appearance. Whether you prefer a sleek stainless steel look or a textured ceramic style, look for a grill that does what you want it to do.

One of the highest-end grills Nordic Kitchen and Bath offers is the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill. “It is hand-welded, hand-crafted and it weighs a lot. You can feel the weight of the materials it uses,” Theriot-Heim says. “A lot of my lower-end grills have aluminum tubing and things like that. Now, those are still good materials, but that’s not something that’s going to last you a lifetime in your backyard.”

One of the companies ADGAS represents is Modern Home Products. “Because of the durability and the construction of our grills, they last a long time, and although they are cosmetically plain and simple, they’re durable,” Preau says. “They’ll last 12 to 15 years.” “[A grill’s longevity] comes down to material and construction, kind of like a house,” Theriot-Heim says.

Preau urges people in the market for a new grill to do research before shopping. “Find a company that specializes in outdoor cooking equipment and make sure that company will be able to service the unit you purchase,” Preau says.

Whether you’re a newcomer to grilling or the star griller at a tailgating party, outdoor cooking can be a lot of fun.

“I wouldn’t dare call it a hobby, but for a lot of people, it’s a passion,” Theriot-Heim says. “Some people start off with that immediate passion for it, and for others it grows.”

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NEW ORLEANS’ BEST POOLS

From Mandeville to Old Metairie, here are eight of the finest pools in the greater New Orleans area.

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NORTHSHORE VILL A Susan and Pierre Villere’s Mandeville home and pool are inspired by places thousands of miles apart — France and the Amanyara Villas resort of the Turks & Caicos islands. Yet house and pool, which were five years in the making, are so seamlessly blended into one elegant design that friends and family refer to the property as Villa Villere. To achieve the design, the Villeres worked with six professionals: architect Michael Bell, architect/interior designer John Chrestia, interior designer Denise Pierce, Daly-Sublette Landscape Architects, contractor Jonathan Walther of Premier Custom Homes and Earl Hardouin of Paradise Pools.

“They all understood what we were trying to accomplish,” Susan says. The result is a cascading negative edge pool raised to the terrace’s level and visible from the home’s foyer. On one end are classic, manicured views of the house and cabana; on the other, views of the woods.

The pool features a built-in spa, wading area, complete automation (controllable from an iPhone), a cocktail ledge, multicolored LED lighting and a self-cleaning water jet system.

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I N F I N I T Y A N D BE YON D A trip to a Cabo San Lucas resort was the starting point for Kami and Jon Celino’s pool in English Turn. “We saw an infinity pool on the trip and fell madly in love with it,” Kami says. “We knew we wanted one.”

The Celinos designed the 4.5-foot-deep lounge pool, built by Pleasure Pools. Like the Celinos’ home, the pool combines the serenity of a spa with cutting-edge technology. It features simple, rectilinear lines, a symmetrical arrangement of two smaller pools — one a hot tub, the other a children’s pool with a bubble jet-LED lighting, water spouts and remote control automation.

Light, naturally textured travertine paves the porch overlooking the pool and all the decking. Palm trees and lawn lend a tropical feel reminiscent of a vacation getaway.

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REAL SIMPLE When Jackie and Frank Smart purchased their Country Club Gardens home and embarked on a full renovation, the backyard consisted of a hardscaped patio with a waterfall and koi pond.

“It was beautiful but it wasn’t practical for us,” Jackie says. The Smarts wanted a pool where their family could spend time together. They also wanted shade, privacy and green space — all in a relatively small area.

Working with Reed Richardson of Gulf South Pools and landscape architects Alvarez + Basik Design Group, the Smarts transformed the yard to include an L-shaped saltwater pool on one side and a lawn on the other. The pool, which features a heat pump that can warm or cool the water, is surrounded by peacock pavers. In response to Jackie’s request for a scented New Orleans garden, Alvarez + Basik included gardenias, wild roses and magnolias in the simple design.

Kim Alvarez and Jackie were on the same page when it came to shading the porch with an airy, sail-like awning that moves with the wind.

“I pulled a picture of what I call a cloth pergola from a magazine and Kim pulled the same picture and sent it to me,” Jackie says.

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1960S R EDUX The highlight of Ellen and Cooper Manningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pool is the diving board. Like the pool, it dates from the 1960s.

When the Mannings renovated their Uptown home a year and a half ago, they resurfaced and remodeled the pool, but the diving board, which has brought countless hours of fun to their three children and friends, remained. Working with Reed Richardson of Gulf South Pools, they squared off one end of the pool and added a ledge that functions as a place to sit and a way to step into the pool. They also enlarged the decking and paved it with flagstone. A large rectangular lawn echoes the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clean lines and another smaller lawn (designed by Michael Carbine) serves as an entrance to the rear yard while accenting the pool with hues of green.

Mark Case of Landmark Showcase works with Ellen to keep the landscaping seasonal and full of color.

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PERFECT TO A “T” The simple mandate for this Old Metairie yard was a lap pool where the homeowner could swim for exercise. But the overall home renovation, which included a cabana, outdoor kitchen and basketball court (by Schneider Construction & Restoration) as well as the pool, took the concept to a new level. Earl Hardouin of Paradise Pools and Spas and architect Jen Inman designed the T-shaped pool. The lap portion measures 61.5 feet.

There is a cold dip area (kept at a lower temperature) for cooling off after workouts. The shorter center stem includes the steps and a hot tub. Other amenities include high-efficiency LED lights that can change colors, spouts that arc over the pool and a pergola over one end. The floor of the pool is covered with black tile, a striking contrast to the house’s light tones and flagstone decking.

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C A R ROL LTON LUSH Joe and Stephanie Brunoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleek L-shaped pool is many things in one: lap pool, hot tub, wading pool, fountain and refreshing view. The Brunos added the pool in 1993 after renovating their 19th-century Gothic Revival house in the Carrollton area.

Landscape architect Rene Fransen designed it to be the focal point of the landscaping and of the downstairs addition, which has French doors overlooking the yard. Fransen replaced untamed clusters of bamboo with a lush New Orleans-style garden and married the design of the pool with the house by incorporating a brick wall with plaster quatrefoils that mimic the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decorative woodwork. Each diamond-shaped plaster medallion is a fountain.

Other features include a cocktail ledge, hot tub and a Gothic iron trellis that holds an Enrique Alferez sculpture. Flagstone decking surrounds the pool and a portion of the decking delineates a separate area for four chaise longues.

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MODER N DR A M A Jennifer and Kenny Rabalais’ Metairie Club Gardens home and pool were both built in the early 1960s.

When the Rabalais purchased the property and renovated it, their designs remained true to the home’s modernist architecture and retained the pool’s placement in the center of the U-shaped residence.

“All three sides of the house look over the pool; you almost feel like you’re outside,” Kenny says.

Working with Paradise Pools, the couple replumbed the pool and resurfaced its white plaster with a medium gray color. They also cleaned and regrouted the original flagstone decking. In keeping with the design of the house, they added a sleek triple-section fountain and a simple white wall lined with Sylvester palms (see cover). Blue LED lights add drama to the pool and fountain at night.

“We wanted it clean and monochromatic,” Kenny says of the pool and copper-roofed cabana areas, which guests often liken to a Miami hotel. The Rabalais, who own The Plant Gallery, designed the landscaping, which, in addition to the tropical palms, includes topiaries and boxwoods.

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GA R DEN PA R A DI S E The stately architecture of Cherie and Jonathan Thompson’s 19th-century Garden District home and its formal New Orleans garden designed

by Rene Fransen provided inspiration for the elegant pool, which was built by contractor Reed Richardson of Gulf South Pools.

“We wanted the focus to be the lushness, the color, the flowers and the fragrances and the pool to complement the landscape,” Cherie says.

Shaped boxwoods, gardenias, hydrangea, hibiscus, potted orange trees, Japanese blueberry trees and several sculptures by artist William Binnings surround the pool. Cascading plumbago softens its angles. A custom bowl fountain is centered along the side with the raised flowerbed. An antique fountain the Thompsons purchased and restored is visible through the side gate. A cocktail ledge spans the length of the pool, which is plastered with a deep charcoal to give the water a cobalt color. Fountains add to the ambience when the couple entertains.

“It’s so versatile,” Cherie says. “And yet it doesn’t take up the whole garden.”

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The perfect complement to a summer glow? This offthe-shoulder fuchsia one-piece, $107 at Dillard’s.

FROM PATTERN-MIXING AND FRINGE TO SEERSUCKER AND STUDS, SUMMER’S HOTTEST FASHION TRENDS ARE SHOWING UP POOLSIDE.

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Pull on high-waisted shorts and this fringed bandeau twopiece goes from beach to music festival. Top, $86, bottom $66 at Basics Underneath.

Grab a mint julep and relax Southern style in this shirred seersucker two-piece.

Top, $129, bottom $74 at Basics Underneath.

Black-and-white prints are huge for summer. Take the trend poolside with this reversible two-piece. Top, $96.99, bottom, $74.99 at Massey’s Professional Outfitters.

The best thing about this sweet shirred suit is actually two: It’s reversible. $166 at Massey’s Professional Outfitters.

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A lush tropical print and underwire construction make this suit splashy yet supportive. Top, $78, bottom, $50 at Basics Underneath.

A bold graphic print twopiece is sporty and feminine. Top, $44, and bottom, $41.99 at Massey’s Professional Outfitters.

STORE INFORMATION Basics Underneath (1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-727-9521; 5513 Magazine St., 504-894-1000; www. basicsunderneath.com).

Dillard’s (Oakwood Shopping Center, 197 Westbank Expy., Gretna, 504-3624800; The Esplanade, 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 504-468-6050; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-833-1075; www.dillards.com).

Gold-studded details and sheer panels bring high-drama fashion poolside, while a “tummy toner” panel ensures a flattering fit, $119 at Dillard’s.

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Esther Williams classic swimsuit, $82 at Trashy Diva.

Pattern-mixing, crochet trim and a sheer, flirty overlay combine in an on-trend twopiece. Top, $67, bottom, $56 at Basics Underneath.

Massey’s Professional Outfitters (3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-885-1144; www.masseysoutfitters.com).

Trashy Diva (citywide; www. trashydiva.com).

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Water babies MAKE A SPLASH (AND PROTECT TENDER TOOTSIES) WITH STYLISH, SPORTY WATER SHOES.

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Perforated rubber shoes are fashion forward yet hose-friendly (just rinse them off), $40 at Angelique Baby (5519 Magazine St., 504-899-8992; www.angeliquestores.com).

Made of soft neoprene, these water shoes will float to the surface if Baby kicks them off, $15.95 at Zuka Baby (2122 Magazine St., 504-596-6540; www.zukababy.com).

Jellies get a modern twist with daisy-accented thong sandals, $26 at Haase’s (8119 Oak St., 504-866-9944; www.haases.com).

They’ll sport these rugged poolside sandals all summer long, $29.95 at Haase’s.

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The style of a sneaker combines with waterproof rubber to make these slip-on shoes a go-to for the beach, pool or playground, $46 at Angelique Baby.

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s summer stakes a claim on the Crescent City, people throughout New Orleans are trading in cashmere for cut-offs — and sometimes increased exposure can lead to increased cosmetic concerns. Whether you want to eliminate pesky varicose veins for an upcoming beach getaway or you’re sick of sweat stains ruining your White Linen Night outfits, doctors Jeffrey Poole and Mara Haseltine at Poole Dermatology (111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-838-8225; www.pooledermatology.com) say there’s a procedure for you.

Poole and Haseltine recommend contacting board-certified aestheticians to get the best results.

“You want to see someone who’s in a more respected cosmetic field, like dermatology and plastic surgery,” Poole says.

“Unfortunately there are people out there who try to pass themselves off as specialists in their field when they aren’t.”

Lasers can remove unwanted hair and

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tattoos, but patients should avoid the sun for a few weeks beforehand.

“Tanned skin is injured skin,” Poole says.

“On top of that, the pigments that occur in tan skin will compete with the laser energy in a number of the laser procedures we perform.”

While the prospect of getting zapped by lasers may cause apprehension, Poole assures clients the procedures are not as painful as they imagine.

“Most of the laser procedures are either minimally uncomfortable or not uncomfortable at all, with maybe moderate pain at most,” Poole says.

Laser Hair Removal For laser hair removal, Poole Dermatology offers two lasers — one for light skin tones and one for dark skin tones. Haseltine recommends patients avoid waxing (to

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LUSTERPHILE remove hair) before the procedure. “Stick to shaving, because you’re using the hair follicle as a target, and if there’s no hair there for the laser, you’re wasting your time,” she says.

The procedure requires multiple treatments to completely stop hair growth. “The laser only targets the hair in the growing cycle, and that’s why it takes multiple treatments,” Haseltine says.

PRICE: Generally $150-$600 per treatment.

Coolsculpting Coolsculpting is performed by a machine that targets fat cells and freezes them. The fat cells die and are reabsorbed by the body over a period of three to four months for a permanent reduction of about 40 to 75 percent, says medical aesthetician Lisa Lambert of Chronos Body Health & Wellness (3262 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-267-4549; www. chronosbhw.com).

Dr. Penelope Treece of Southern Aesthetics (3815 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 504-779-7749; www.penelopetreece.com) says CoolSculpting offers a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction. “With liposuction, there’s an anesthetic involved and you have to wear a girdle for six weeks,” Treece says. “The CoolSculpting takes an hour each time, it’s less expensive and

there’s no down time.”

PRICE: The procedure starts at $700-$750 for a small area.Lambert recommends one or two treatments eight weeks apart.

Vein Therapy Varicose veins and spider veins are treated with either laser or sclerotherapy, a procedure Haseltine says has been around for about 50 years. “You take what’s called sclerosin — it’s kind of like a hypertonic saline — into a syringe, and you inject it right into the vessel,” Haseltine says. The sclerosin causes inflammation in the vessel and it eventually dies off. While Haseltine describes the procedure as slightly uncomfortable, but assures patients it isn’t unbearable. The procedure can take 10 to 20 minutes. Multiple treatments may be necessary, depending on how many vessels patients want removed.

PRICE: Generally $250-$500 per treatment.

Tattoo removal Tattoo removal is one of the most popular procedures at Poole Dermatology during summer months. “It may be a person’s name they got

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tattooed on their hip or their thigh,” Poole says.

“A lot of our patients may not want their kids or their new spouse to see their tattoos, so they opt for the tattoo removal procedure.” He recommends patients avoid tanning and warns that the laser used for tattoo removal is among the most painful.

PRICE: Generally $350 for one palm-sized area per treatment and $250 for each additional palm-sized area per treatment.

miraDry Poole recommends miraDry as an effective combatant for excess perspiration. “It’s not classified under a laser, he says. “It’s essentially a microwave device, and we use anesthetic injections throughout the underarm to numb things up, so the actual procedure is minimally uncomfortable.” The procedure, which Poole says has a 90 percent success rate among his patients, specifically aims to destroy the sweat gland. “It has a very good success rate, especially for people that might be staining multiple shirts throughout the day in the hot, sweaty months,” Poole says.

PRICE: $3,000 for the complete two-treatment protocol.

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t Zinsel Glass (1120 Lafayette St., Gretna, 504-3672330; www.zinselglass.com), the main entrance features a striking floor-to-ceiling glass facade … and a doggie in the window. Winston, a 75-pound Old English Sheepdog, monitors the outdoor activity. “He loves to sit and watch the cars go by,” says Tara Buonagura, co-owner of the dog and Zinsel Glass.

Founded in 1920, Zinsel is the oldest glass company still open in New Orleans. Tara and her husband Warren have owned Zinsel Glass for more than 20 years. When they took over the business, there were only three employees. Now the couple employs from 80 to more than 100 people, depending on the projects underway. The business offers a range of services from replacing auto glass to residential installations to contract work. Zinsel Glass designed the glass facade for the New Orleans Saints’ training facility, as well as the National World War II Museum’s U.S. Freedom Pavilion.

Zinsel currently is updating the New Orleans East Hospital with new glasswork, including an exterior glass wall spanning six floors, interior glass walls, windows and automatic doors.

A family of golden retriever owners, Warren and Tara got Winston after their daughter received an Old English Sheepdog from her husband on their first wedding anniversary. Their son-in-law, who’s in veterinary school, did breed research, which he shared with his in-laws. That led Warren and Tara to decide on a sheepdog. With both of their kids grown up, Winston is now part of the family.

“My kids are jealous of Winston; they laugh because he’s like our new child,” Tara says. “I introduce him as my husband’s new son.”

When he’s not hanging out with his “siblings,” Winston likes to attend meetings.

“We have a service department that does frameless showers, glass tabletops, anything really, and they come in to the office to visit Angelique, our manager,” Tara says.

“These four guys come back to the office and report to her. Winston comes and sits next to them in a chair and listens in as they give Angelique their estimates and reports of the day. He joins in on the business.”

Winston loves attention and can open Warren’s heavy office door on his own. He also has unusual eyes: one blue and one brown. According to Tara, it is not uncommon for his breed, but the trait is still considered rare.

Warren and Tara are conscious that Winston’s size can intimidate some people, especially walk-in customers.

“I let him roam around, but I put the gate up when clients are coming,” Tara says. “I have to remind him not everybody likes dogs and that’s OK, but we do have customers that come in and sometimes they come back just to see him. They bring their friends or kids. Sometimes they don’t even need anything, they just want to see Winston. And everybody wants to take his picture.”

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