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Dear Friends, Ah, February! The shortest month, but also the longest. Between the overcast skies and Arctic temps, it’s no wonder we’re all slightly obsessed with escaping to sunny climes. And, with so many wonderful snowbird designers, architects and builders in our Lake Society community, I was inspired to create an annual Destination issue to showcase all the amazing work that’s happening in Palm Springs, Arizona, Florida and Costa Rica.
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Richard Merchan transports us to Palm Springs with “Some like it Hot”.
30 THE TASTEMAKER DIARIES
Andréa Dixon and Jen Ziemer, interior designers and co-owners of the award-winning Fiddlehead Design Group share what’s inspiring them and their design work this season.
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Like madcap mixologists, Jen Ziemer and Andréa Dixon infuse a beachfront condo with the spirit of Old Naples and a splash of playful chic.
42 HAPPY HOURS
A best-kept local secret, Naples Land Yacht Harbor is a happy place for interior designer Susie Ries and her husband Tom.
46 DESIGN CHRONICLES
Sandy Mendola shares how to make your getaway.
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When a pair of snowbirds decamped to Palm Springs, Linda Engler infused their home with her singular aesthetic—and signature sense of fun.
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Kelly Caruso, interior designer and intrepid travel correspondent, shares her go-to Parisian design resources.
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Reimagined and redesigned by Brick + Linen founders Joseph and Lisa Robbins, an iconic Tucson home is a perfect expression of their distinctive style.
66 COSTA RICA ESCAPE
Designer Martha Dayton combines the best of artistry and craftsmanship from Costa Rica and Minnesota to create a family’s vacation home.
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CONTENTS Destination Issue WINTER 2024
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IMAGINATION SOME LIKE IT HOT.
Hollywood movie studios had a rule requiring actors under contract to be available to the studio within two hours for any last-minute film shoots. Because Palm Springs was just under a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, it naturally evolved into a well-known vacation destination. Palm Springs was also home to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Long ago, they built complex communities in the Palm, Murray, Andreas, Tahquitz and Chino canyons. The Cahuilla Indian name for the Palm Springs area was Sec-he or boiling water; the Spanish who arrived named it Agua Caliente which translates to hot water. The beautiful palms that define the landscape of Palm Springs were imported to California in the late 1700s during the Spanish mission settlement. Soon, these trees were used as ornaments to symbolize the biblical nature of the missions, and in the practice of religious ceremonies. Palm Springs has always been a desirable place for snowbirds to escape cold Winter seasons, but over time it seems that more and more people are making the desert their primary home. I’ve spent a significant part of my life living in California and something that has always impressed me is its extensive variety of micro climates, dramatic vistas and multiple cultures. But regardless of where you are in California – there will always be a mountain range and a palm tree waiting for you. When I prepared to do this painting, using my memory as reference, I could feel the dry air from the Mojave Desert and imagine so many swimming pools paired with mid-century modern residences. This 44x30-inch painting simply titled Palm Springs summarizes my take on this oasis. My intention was to emphasize the contrast between a cool blue sky and a hot mountain range still steaming from an early sunrise. Anyone living in this part of the desert will tell you, “if the heat gets to you, drive West a couple of hours to the Coast.”
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Andréa Dixon and Jen Ziemer, interior designers and co-owners of the award-winning Fiddlehead Design Group share what's inspiring them and their design work this season.
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Like madcap mixologists, Jen Ziemer and Andréa Dixon infuse a beachfront condo with the spirit of Old Naples and a splash of playful chic. written by melinda nelson, photography by alyssa lee photography HOLIDAY 2023
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Nestled in the dunes overlooking the ocean and surrounded by swaying palm trees, there’s a low, butteryellow condominium with a white roof that’s withstood hurricanes, commercial development and other tempests. As pretty as a vintage postcard, It’s the quintessence of Old Naples, an enchanting enclave with quiet streets lined with kicky mid-century condos and hundred-year old cottages with lush tropical gardens. The beachfront condo has been in the owner’s family for several decades, so, like a vintage brandy snifter brimming with seashells, it holds many happy memories. For years, the condo has beckoned the owners, an Edina couple, to escape winter and ease into the rhythms of Old Naples’ luxe yet laid-back lifestyle. Mornings begin with a bike ride to Jane’s on Third for breakfast beneath the red umbrellas in the courtyard. The remainder of the day is reserved for reading, walking the beach and spotting sea turtle tracks. As afternoon eases into evening, it’s time for a stroll on Fifth Avenue before dinner at the glamorous Club Room at Campiello, where fellow Minnesotan Benny Weinbeck plays piano, taking requests for classic tunes and old-school movie soundtracks. Nostalgic yet modern, tropical and timeless, stylish but not stuffy, Old Naples has a distinctive design vernacular. So, when the client decided to update the condo, they knew they needed a design team who spoke the lingua franca. The couple admired the work of Sara Whicher, co-owner of Wayzata-based Chisel Architecture, so they invited her to reimagine the dated 1960s layout to create modern flow and functionality. Whicher redesigned every inch of the 1,400 sq. ft. condo, blurring the lines between the lanai and the living room and other graceful design moves. She created a crisp, coastal vibe with pale oak flooring and white shiplap paneling that frames the views of the ocean and the curvaceous swimming pool. Whicher introduced the clients to interior designers Andréa Dixon and Jen Ziemer of Fiddlehead Design and they hit it off. Recalling fun family vacations, the husband created a look book of photos and tearsheets for inspiration. When Dixon and Ziemer saw images of the Beach Boys, Gidget the Malibu surf girl, Flipper the bottlenose dolphin and pictures of sea turtles, they knew exactly how to infuse the interiors with whimsy and sophistication. Hardworking, high energy and always game for a glass of rosé at the end of the day, Ziemer and Dixon turned the project into an adventure. Like madcap mixologists, the designers channeled the spirits of Old Naples and Old Hollywood, added a splash of playful chic, shook it all up and poured it over a fresh palette of cool blue and soft green. On one of many memorable days, the designers and the client discovered an Italian shoe shop in Old Naples, so they each ordered a pair of beautiful custom shoes. The escapade was a perfect reflection of the designers’ “Fiddlesophy”—their signature belief that a home should be elegant yet comfortable, pretty and practical, perfectly fitting and designed to last a lifetime. WINTER 2024
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A best-kept local secret, Naples Land Yacht Harbor is a happy place for interior designer Susie Ries and her husband Tom. written by melinda nelson, photography byspacecrafting
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Susie Ries creates glamorous Fort Lauderdale beachfront condos, rustic ranches in California wine country and luxe cabins in the Wisconsin Northwoods, but in between design consultations and white-glove installations, Susie’s happy place is a diminutive cottage she recently designed in Naples Land Yacht Harbor, one of Florida’s best-kept real estate secrets. Until two years ago, Susie and her husband Tom had never heard of Naples Land Yacht Harbor. But, their friends Julie and Daniel Desrochers spilled the beans and told them all about the community, a former land yacht— a.k.a. mobile home—park hidden in plain sight near Tin City and tony Fifth Avenue. The Rieses were in town, so they made plans to stop by on their way to the airport. The Desrochers gave them the grand tour and when they saw the canals lined with white cottages and docks, tidy gardens edged with palm trees and the charming clubhouse, they were instantly enchanted by the eclectic, old Florida vibe. On their way to the airport, Susie and Tom kept thinking about the community, so they checked their bags, went through security and started looking at available lots online. By the time the gate agent began the boarding process, the Rieses were the newest residents of Naples Land Yacht Harbor, pending a Zoom interview. As soon as the couple successfully completed the interview, which included the all-important question, “Do you like happy hours?”, Susie swung into action. She met with the builder, the family-owned Leecorp Homes, and looked at several model homes. Working together with the architectural designer, Susie took her favorite aspects from each model and made the 1,300 sq. ft. home live bigger with higher ceilings and gallerylike walls, transom windows and sliding glass doors, a more spacious kitchen with a larger center island, open shelving, and other clever yet cost-effective ideas. Once the house was Susie Ries-approved, she infused the interiors with her signature high-low mix of easy furniture, glamorous metallic pieces, colorful accents and paintings by her sister Joey Lancaster, an artist whose work was recently featured at Art Miami. To complement her collection of Joey’s original paintings, Susie commissioned an exuberant botanical with a profusion of pink flowers and a giant bug, and a huge white peony with a navy background. She had the prints framed at Gregory Frame Shop on 4th Avenue in Naples and found a set of rattan patio furniture at a local consignment shop on Tamiami Trail. Despite Susie’s insistence that a home is never truly finished, the cottage is a picture-perfect backdrop for the Rieses’ delightfully busy life. Tom surprised Susie with a new bike for Christmas, so they love biking to the farmer’s market with a stop at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii for Kona coffee and Aloha egg sandwiches. After spending the afternoon at Naples Beach, Susie and Tom take a bottle of chilled wine from the fridge and stroll down to the pier to meet their neighbors for happy hour in Naples Land Yacht Harbor style. 44
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MOTORIZED SHADES Let the light in with simple window treatments. Nothing fussy or heavy is needed for this seaside destination.
BUILT-INS Reduce clutter with integrated elements such as a built-in headboard, nightstands and lighting.
FINISH MATERIALS Limit the variables. A tight palette of design elements and architectural finishes will help create a more relaxing environment.
SINGLE DOMINANT DECORATIVE ELEMENT Capture the energy of the destination. Set against a neutral backdrop, the Master bedcoverings’ upbeat colors and patterns vividly evoke a dynamic coastal milieu. lake society magazine
DESIGN C H R O N I C L E S By Sandy LaMendola, ASID
The mission of an interior designer is to create environments that facilitate, celebrate and enrich our clients’ life journeys. To do that, we embark on a voyage of our own – one of discovery, understanding and creation. Design Chronicles invites you along for the ride.
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– Embrace your aesthetics. Seize the opportunity to fully express your spirit. Whether playful, rugged or something else – be all in! – Less is more. Max out on living space vs. storage space. The less you have to keep track of, the more relaxing your life will be.
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For golf connoisseurs, mid-century design devotees and Hollywood film buffs, Palm Springs is paradise. And, for Minnesota snowbirds, it’s heaven on earth. Delta flight #847 leaves MSP at 9 a.m. and when the plane touches down at PSP at 11 a.m., the bonus hours are easily filled with a leisurely brunch in the garden courtyard at Jake’s on North Palm Canyon Drive, where the layer cakes are as luscious as the Lincoln Del. After a spin through Rubine Red, a contemporary art gallery owned by fellow Minnesotan Jason Howard, it’s a smooth ride to Mission Hills Country Club. Just off Dinah Shore Drive and set against the stunning snow-capped San Jacinto Mountains, Mission Hills Country Club is quite possibly the penultimate piece of desert real estate. Which is why, when Bob and Shelley Lynch came to an open house and saw the swimming pool overlooking a pond on the par 3 fourth hole on the Palmer course, they were sold. But, like an aging movie star, the house and casita needed a little work. And, given the property’s incredible pedigree, the Lynches knew they could only trust the aesthetic procedure to an experienced professional with a deep technical understanding of bone structure, an appreciation for spirit of place and a superb sense of fun. Having worked with interior designer Linda Engler on the construction of their Wayzata home and renovation of their North Loop condo, Bob and Shelley knew she’d be perfect. (The fact that Linda and her husband David are keen golfers was a bonus.) Within short order, Linda landed at PSP and after a classic Palm Springs lunch of Arnie Palmers, tuna melts and black-and-white cookies at Sherman’s on Tahquitz Canyon Way, the Lynches squired her to Mission Hills Country Club. Equipped with decades of experience and construction expertise, Linda toured the house and quickly diagnosed a need for better circulation, improved sightlines and more personality. With a kicky new color palette, sleek white cabinetry, modern furnishings, original art and vintage pieces, the house would soon be ready for prime time. Linda designed the new floorplan and selected paint colors, finishes and materials. While the builder was renovating the space, she infused each room with Palm Springs panache. She selected handmade rugs from her go-to rug gurus at Mehraban in West Hollywood and found stunning vintage modern lamps, art and other pieces curated by her favorite dealers Thomas Sharkey and Charles Pearson at Hedge in Cathedral City and Julio Rodrigues at Ventura in Palm Springs. Channeling a playful mid-century vibe, Linda juxtaposed a fabulous Slim Aarons photograph that Shelley found in a local art gallery with a Scandinavian teak dining table and a curvaceous vintage sectional reupholstered in chartreuse Perennials indoor-outdoor velvet from Blended Blue in Minneapolis. Cocooned in layers of faux cheetah, the casita, nicknamed The Elvis Presley Suite by Bob and Shelley, makes a glamorous hideaway, while the luxurious Lucille Ball and Frank Sinatra Suites welcome family and friends to the good life in Palm Springs. WINTER 2024
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Regarding Travel
When legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland declared, “The eye must travel,” she could have been chatting with our travel correspondent, interior designer Kelly Caruso. Like Vreeland, Caruso adores traveling for inspiration, education and conversation with antiquarians, textile experts and artists. The former CEO of Shipt and longtime Target merchandising exec, Caruso’s retail talents have taken her around the world from Hong Kong to Birmingham, Alabama. Every January, the designer kicks off the new year with a week in Paris, where she discovers new trends at Déco Off, explores tiny shops and grand magasins, and scours the flea markets for unique pieces to weave into her designs.
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Tucson is a world away from Stillwater and Wayzata, where Joseph and Lisa Robbins created their Brick + Linen design studios and retail stores, but it’s always felt like home for the couple. Joseph’s mother lived in Tucson for many years, so it was a favorite destination for getaways and holidays. Joseph also studied fine art and architecture at Arizona State University in Tempe, an experience that gave him a profound appreciation for the desert vernacular and the rugged Sonoran landscape. Four years ago, when Minnesota was on the verge of lockdown, the Robbins were ready for a change of scenery and a new adventure. Tucson’s low-ley lifestyle and comfortable climate felt like the perfect antidote to Minnesota winters, so the couple started browsing the online listings. When they spotted a 1973 fixer-upper in the Catalina Foothills, not far from Canyon Ranch and the Tucson Botanical Gardens, they were immediately intrigued. Crafted of red adobe brick, the one-story home was a Burnt Adobe Territorial, an architectural style that originated in the desert Southwest in the 1930s. The house and the surrounding landscape were in rough shape, but they could easily envision the possibilities, so they bought the property and christened it Casa Adobe. Lisa, an interior designer, and Joseph, an architectural designer and artist, have lent their combined talents to new custom homes and complex renovation projects in the Twin Cities, Bozeman, Montana, St. Petersburg, Florida and New York City, so they were up to the challenge. “Lisa and I thrive on complicated projects,” Joseph says. “We worked for many years in commercial design, so we have a rigorous process that allows us to work both locally and out-of-state. We’re very sensitive about preserving old buildings and reusing materials wherever possible, so Casa Adobe became a true passion project.” Discovery is a big part of our creative process,” Lisa adds. “Joseph and I love going down the rabbit hole and finding the soul of a home. With every project, we enjoy researching the history of the house, sourcing the right materials and finding original art and unique pieces to make a home feel authentic.” Over the next year, Joseph and Lisa worked their magic on Casa Adobe. They reworked the interiors to create better flow and take advantage of the magnificent views. Working together with local artisans and craftspeople, they carefully sandblasted the exteriors to highlight the beauty of the adobe brick and added new modern windows with custom metal Bahamas shutters. They redesigned the landscaping with cacti and other native plants and added a swimming pool and a custom metal fence. To honor the history and character of the home, the couple drove all over Tucson to source Saltillo tile flooring, ceramic tile, mesquite wood and other authentic materials, and scour the antique shops for paintings and vintage treasures. Finished with signature Brick + Linen furnishings, rugs, lighting and accessories, the casually luxurious Casa Adobe looks and feels as though it's always been part of the desert landscape. WINTER 2024
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