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“HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS.” It’s a common phrase meaning that our homes are a central place in our lives—where we rest our heads, nourish our bodies and make fond memories with loved ones. It’s the epicenter of our worlds, where we start and end each day, and where we keep our most prized possessions.

This month, we bring you our Home issue, which is full of ideas for creating the best environment wherever you call home—whether it’s a cozy apartment, a spacious condo or a modest two-story house. Take a look at some of OKC’s unique architecture; we’re sure you’ll appreciate the various styles of homes our town offers.

With springtime upon us, there’s no better time for a little DIY project! Refresh your interior with a few new home decor accents, or tackle one room in your home for a more dramatic update.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2019

FEATURES 22 Women Building a Better OKC Junior League Aims to Help Women Become Leaders

26 Pool Perfection Pools Get Sophisticated, Natural through Aquascapes

30 Get Your Lawn Spring-Ready!

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22 Giving Back 26 Local’s Choice 30 Locally Owned 34 Hot Spot 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local Limelight

AROUND TOWN

OFF THE WALL: 100 YEARS OF SCULPTURE OPENS AT OKCMOA Through May 12, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art will host a new look at sculpture.

OKC RESIDENTS TO SEE COST SAVINGS WITH OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS The Oklahoma Corporation Commission issued an order in January directing Oklahoma Natural

Off the Wall: One Hundred Years of Sculpture

Gas to pass through $22.7 million in credits to cus-

features more than 20 works of sculpture from

tomers to compensate them for taxes collected as

the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s permanent

part of their bills the company didn't have to pay.

collection. The exhibition highlights the “uncon-

The order required ONG to issue $11.7 million in

ventional” in 20th- and 21st-century sculpture—a

credits to its customers in Oklahoma in February

period in European and American art in which

to cover the amoung the company over-collected

traditional ideas about sculpture and painting were

from customers in 2018. The order will also require

being challenged. Moving off the wall and into the

Oklahoma Natural Gas to lower its rates by $11

three-dimensional gallery space, the artists in this

million to compensate customers for ongoing

exhibition reimagine the divisions between two-

reduced tax liabilities.

and three-dimensional media in the visual arts. The

The average ratepayer saw a $15 reduction on

artistic processes and variety of materials on view

February's bill and will see smaller reductions in

comment on the boundaries, which typically divide

subsequent bills this year.

painting from sculpture.

TOWNEPLACE SUITES TO BE BUILT AS DOWNTOWN OKC HOTEL An eight-story Towneplace Suites is planned for downtown Oklahoma City along NW Sixth Street.

OKC BUYS SPORTS COMPLEX, DOUBLING ITS SOFTBALL FIELDS The city of Oklahoma City will purchase the eight softball fields at 240 Sports Complex, thanks to the city council approving the purchase in January.

Sirius Hotels LLC paid $1.24 million to two enti-

The city council approved the purchase for

ties led by developer Jonathan Russell for the land

$999,000, which includes the maintenance and con-

at 12 NW Sixth St. and plans call for an eight-story

cession-stand equipment and other on-site equipment.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott with between 130

The new fields will allow the city’s parks and rec-

and 160 rooms. TownePlace is an extended-stay

reation department to expand its existing adult and

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Construction is expected to start in early 2019.

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The new Oklahoma City Streetcar goes through

to travel far to check out a new concept for a pub.

Bricktown, Automobile Alley, Midtown, Deep

Hunter Wheat, who owns the Midtown Bleu

Deuce, City Center and downtown. It also happens

Garten, and his business partner are planning to

to go by a number of breweries, presenting the

build the Banquet Cinema Pub, to be located on

perfect opportunity to grab some friends and go on

NW Fourth Street. He said he found inspiration

a brewery crawl. Start in Midtown at the new Elk

in other cities that offer places where diners can

Valley Brewing, then head to Twisted Spike

have meal or cocktail while watching cinema. The

Brewing Company and Prairie Artisan Ales in

two theaters will show both old and new films for

Automobile Alley. If you’re up for another beer,

customers, and the style of the bar is also inspired

head to Angry Scotsman, then return to Vanessa

by old movies.

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OKC NAMED IN TOP 15 FOR HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE

and older, except for family events.

OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS EXPANDS TEAM

A recent study by BadCredit.org found 15 cities where one could realistically achieve a high quality

The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS has

of life without having to suffer through high costs of

announced the addition of two experienced policy

living, and Oklahoma City is among the 15.

and communication professionals to their team. Josh

By weighing factors such as each city’s quality of

Cockroft and Will Gattenby will help further OAR’s

life, job availability and average salaries, this study

communication efforts and government relations

concluded that one could reasonably achieve a

as senior director of Government Affairs and

high-quality, low-cost life in OKC. Especially aid-

senior director of Membership and Communications,

ing toward OKC’s spot on this list was low costs

respectively. “OAR is committed to having the most

of living (15 percent below the national average),

experienced and professional team in place to help

plentiful employment with commutes that average

further serve Oklahoma REALTORS through advo-

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the list WALK INTO TIN LIZZIE'S AT 905 N. BROADWAY AVE. IN DOWNTOWN OKLAHOMA CITY, AND YOU'LL FIND A GIFT SHOP AND

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HOME STORE THAT HARKENS BACK TO OKLAHOMA CITY'S OLD AUTOMOBILE ALLEY DAYS. In fact, the name itself hails from the Tin Lizzie old Ford Model T, which fits perfectly in the space that used to be an automobile repair shop in the city's past decades.

Both country and antique chic, the quirky little store offers everything from home goods to self-care products to clothing and unique little bric-a-brac you can't find anywhere else.

"I would say we are eclectic. We have a little bit of everything but

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really focus on gifts and home decor," says Manager Chelsea Haecherl.

Julie Miller opened Tin Lizzie's in Oklahoma City's new Automobile Alley district in 2017.

"I love the restoration going on in Oklahoma City. I've lived here all my life, and this is exciting to me, and I wanted to be a part of that," she says. "I love the old building. I love the feel and the look of it. We are a gift shop, but we are a place where you can find something

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Tin Lizzie's has hundreds of items to create the perfect gift basket, but here's a suggestion for a "Pamper Yourself" basket made with signature items from the store.

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“When our last home sold unexpectedly, I was in the middle of creating a 'future plan' that we never thought would become a reality so soon," Shane says. "My desire was to create a home that would be unique to our Brent Gibson Classic Home Design brand, one that would influence clients and challenge builders alike. Combining classic Mediterranean architecture with modern, fresh textures, the exterior elevations reflect a feel unique to Oklahoma.”

The home combines the talents of Nicole and Shane, both who are entrenched in a legacy of home design. Shane is a home designer whose designs have won numerous awards over the years and works alongside Nicole’s father, Brent Gibson with Brent Gibson Classic Home Design.

"He does a lot of the design work on his own, working with builders and clients creating custom home designs. He is following in my dad's footsteps," Nicole says. "We enjoy working with my dad and desire to see his legacy continue for many years to come."

Nicole owns Nicole Rickey Interior Design and works with many of the Brent Gibson Classic Home Design clients and many others from the North Oklahoma City-Edmond areas.

"Immersed in new construction over the last six years, I prefer to begin my process following the completion of home plans. I encourage all clients, regardless of style, to keep everything classic and timeless. Adding personal elements creates the reflection of their lifestyle, their family and personality."

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A custom wood and leather headboard is a central element of design in the guest bedroom.

A pop of color makes the upstairs foyer a delightful place for the Rickey children to study.

Master bath entry

The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath house also includes a guest room featuring a custom headboard that Nicole had built on-site.

"We enjoy entertaining, and the openness in this type of design allows everyone to feel connected," Nicole says.

"The trim carpenter framed the headboard, and I ordered leather

The upstairs area is escorted by a modern architectural staircase

panels from one of my vendors. I have used the leather panels in

with long, rectangular, geometric ironwork that is mimicked on the

multiple applications on previous projects but never in this applica-

front door and the living room ceiling. Because they wanted the open

tion," Nicole says.

family feel, the children's study is at the top of the stairs just off the

The master bedroom is also designed with neutral colors and leads to a master bath retreat with an elegant tile waterfall backdrop for the bathtub. In addition to custom-designed white marble and dark wood custom cabinets, the bathroom also features a large walk-in shower and a coffee bar.

catwalk that opens over the living room before leading to the children's bedrooms and play areas.

When standing on the catwalk bridge, you overlook the two-story entry, staircase and children’s study.

“Anyone can design wide open spaces, but there must be purpose

"I specialize in custom bathroom and kitchen design, and each

to the openness while maintaining an identity with each space," Shane

bed-bath is connected in theme and style. The kitchen may appear

says. "I accomplished this by designing three different ceiling designs

simple, but every space has been placed strategically and designed

in this open space. A floating ceiling drops from a recessed ceiling in

with purpose and function in mind," she says.

the entry, a two-tiered cove ceiling over the staircase, and a box ceiling

Nicole also likes to introduce new products in her design, like

in the children’s study is a great illustration of this 'identity.'"

three-dimensional tiles that are incorporated in several places in

"Our goal with this home was to design unique, one-of-a-kind

the home, including around the 72-inch linear gas fireplace in the

spaces fulfilling the needs of our family alongside showing future

living room. The 24-foot ceiling in the living room is offset by the

clients what’s possible for them and their home.”

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OF MORE THAN $120,000. From teaching children at the

Campbell. "We have 1,400 members, and last fiscal year

Boys & Girls Club of America how to cook healthy dinners

alone, we had more than 5,000 volunteer hours, not

and making the OKC Zoo playground more accessible to all

including the 5,000 extra hours we did at the zoo."

children to working with the visually impaired clients of New

The Oklahoma City Zoo is a longtime partner of JLOC,

View OKC, the women of Junior League of Oklahoma City are

and for the organization's 75th birthday in 2003, the

living up to their mission of "Women Building a Better OKC."

organization organized the community effort to build

"We are an organization that develops the potential of

the zoo's playground. Fifteen years later for JLOC's 90th

women by training them to become better leaders so they

birthday in 2018, the members organized the effort to

can give back to their community," JLOC President Sam

update the playground to make it more accessible to

Campbell says. "With a Junior League membership, women

children of all abilities.

receive training. When they first join, they get training about

But that's not all JLOC does. The JLOC hosts the

the organizations, learn skills like meeting facilitation and

Mistletoe Market every November, a holiday shopping

parliamentary procedure and how to volunteer. One of the

extravaganza held annually in Oklahoma City; the

things that our members wanted was more professional

Speaker in the City event, which brings keynote speak-

development, so we developed the Leadership Institute,

ers to Oklahoma City to discuss health topics important

which focuses on topics like business etiquette, how to

to the community; and Legacy & Legends, JLOC’s sig-

negotiate for a raise and other topics that make women

nature event that honors women who have gone above

better people and better at their job."

and beyond in the community service.

The Junior Service League of Oklahoma City was founded in March 1927 and affiliated with the Association

"Molly Ringwald is our Speaker in the City on March 24 at the Farmer's Market," Sam says.

of Junior Leagues of America in 1928 to become the Junior

In 2014, JLOC also embarked on a new initiative to

League of Oklahoma City. Serving the community is the

focus on the health-related needs of Oklahoma City.

primary goal of the Junior League of Oklahoma City, and

The JLOC Annual Campaign is one of JLOC’s fund-

the League partners with numerous nonprofit agencies.

raising efforts, alongside our annual fundraising events

Since 1927, the Junior League has contributed more than a million volunteer hours to the Oklahoma City community. In the 2015–2016 year alone, JLOC Active Members serving in the community contributed 3,400 hours of volunteer service, with a total market value of 22

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Mistletoe Market and Speaker in the City, and goes to benefit community projects.

"We always welcome women who want to build a better OKC," she says.

For more information or to join JLOC, visit JLOC.org.

Junior League members contributed more than 5,000 volunteer hours last year.

JLOC embarked on a new initiative to focus on the health-related needs of Oklahoma City.

In addition to leadership skills, members take part in community and volunteer events.

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"We listen carefully to their wish lists, while also taking into consideration their lifestyle, budget and taste," says Antonio Aparicio, designer for Aquascape Pools. "We specialize in creative, unique pool designs and other outdoor features. It is our goal to exceed the expectations of each client by creating completely innovative and cost-effective custom backyard designs."

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The company can also transform natural spaces into pools that look as natural as they are inviting. Designs include large, very natural pools with waterfalls, large natural boulder waterfalls and streams flowing into a waterfall into a natural pool.

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VENTURE DOWN THE ALLEY AT 1004 N. HUDSON, AND YOU WILL DISCOVER ONE OF OKLAHOMA CITY'S MOST UNIQUE DINING HANGOUTS TUCKED AWAY FROM SIGHT. The Hall's Pizza Kitchen, located in Suite 106, is an Italian wood-fired pizza mecca within the bones of an old tire shop. Utilizing the original brick and even some of the old paint from the industrial building, Hall's Pizza Kitchen is both modern and antiqued with a comfortable feel that makes just hanging out relaxing and unstressful.

From the powder blue sofa in the entryway to the black-and-white tile bar and the rustic, exposed brickwork upstairs, Hall's Pizza Kitchen is unique, and that's just how owners and sisters, Elise and Molly Hall, like it.

"We took an old tire store and shop and added a few pieces. But we wanted to keep elements from the era. The walls and floors are essentially the same as it was when it was a shop," Elise says. "You can see tire scuffs and old paint from the original building."

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"We are one of the few rooftop dining patios," Elise says. "Our upstairs area is also very popular. Some days, people only sit upstairs."

The downstairs dining room is brightly lit thanks to a modified glass garage door and includes elements like a mustard-colored and wood semi-circle booth. The bakery downstairs with its black-and-white tile elements serves up cookies and treats, including woodfired bagels, cinnamon rolls and brunch pizza during Saturday brunch.

"Lots of people just come and hang out with their family and friends. I think our building is one of the most unique in Oklahoma City, and now we have a streetcar stop right outside," Elise says. "We truly are a hidden gem back here in the alley. There's not another place that has the look and feel of our building."

The Hall's Pizza Kitchen serves Italian wood-fired pizzas, salads, starters, vegan options and dessert. For more information, visit TheHallsKitchen.com.

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