Luxiere Magazine Edition 12

LI FE S T Y LE & R E AL E S TAT E OKLAHOMA• EDITION 12

FREEDOM: A LIFE WELL-PLAYED A Note from the Publisher Freedom means something different and uniquely personal to each of us. While one person may relish a solo trip to the French Riviera, another person may sink blissfully into a mountain of pillows with the latest thriller and a bowl of Ben & Jerry’s. Someone else might choose an evening spent regaling friends over a meal. It all comes down to choice: spending your days and nights as you choose, where you choose and with whom you choose. It’s a luxury too heady too pass up, and it’s the concept we are exploring in this issue of Luxiere.

We gathered a group of models and set our sights on Freedom, Oklahoma, to celebrate the simple beauty that is the bucolic countryside, far from the hurly-burly of urban life. Our creative team soon discovered that, in this instance, it literally did not require Freedom, but rather it was the stops along the way that offered a perfect backdrop for the sartorial masterpiece within these pages.

From the moment man discovered horse power, speed and freedom have been intertwined and the exhilaration of flying, encased in the cockpit of the fastest street vehicle in the world is breathtaking. Fireball Camaros, the brainchild of Ryan Martin, offers the sexy combination of muscle, speed, black leather and flame-red

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lacquer to those who are daring enough to imbibe.

We love exercising the freedom to live well, to dine exceptionally, and to engage all of our senses as often as we can. Travel liberates our minds. A great meal and conversation with friends, whether in our homes or out for the evening, unleashes our imagination and stokes our soul.

The knowledge that our ability to do, and live as we choose is a gift from countless generations that came before us makes freedom the most precious gift of all. A gift we mustn’t squander, and one we hope you’ll embrace as wholeheartedly as we do.

Until next time, Stacy D. Johnson

Founder/Publisher stacy@luxiere.com

CONTENTS Issue No. 12

OF INFLUENCE: CECILIA STOLL 12 WOMAN She beat the odds. Through dedication, laser-focus and hard work, Cecilia Stoll

went from being a secretary barely able to pay the bills to one of the most successful Arbonne executives in the world, and with every step she takes, she makes sure to help those less fortunate through her personal mission.

14 REMERGE Without a dedicated group like ReMerge, many pregnant women and single

mothers facing incarceration would have no hope of keeping their families together, raising their own children, and turning their lives around. As it turns out, keeping mothers out of prison is better for the whole of our society, as well as the individual women and their children.

FOCUS ON HOME 16 PHILANTHROPY: Living a life of dignity, in a pleasant home, requires very little, but it does require a few things. For every one of us who agonizes about which designer’s wares express ourselves most accurately, there is another one who’s heart sings when she simply finds a couch she can afford. Focus on Home brings dignity to those moving out of homelessness, and the effect it has on families is bigger than just providing furnishings.

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NEW ZEALAND 19 DREAMLAND: Explore the world down under through the lens of world-class photographer

Shevaun Williams. Her images will leave you breathless; her impressions will leave you longing to make your way around the globe and south of the equator to glorious New Zealand.

27 FREEDOM Nothings is sexier than someone perfectly comfortable in her own skin. Someone who marches to the beat of her own, incredible drummer, with joy and a confidence that borders on swagger. Journey through the Oklahoma countryside with us and explore fashion’s wild side.

BREWING 36 405 Norman’s first microbrewery, a decade in the making, intentionally breaks all the

rules to bring beer to a new level. Hyper-local ingredients and a passion for flavors found nowhere else make 405 Brewing a must-do on your gastronomic list.

MUST HAVES 38 SUMMER What are your summer essentials? We’ve pared it down to a handful of beautiful

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CAMARO 40 FIREBALL Ryan Martin, founder of Fireball Camaro, is obsessed with power, speed and a sexytough style. He and his partners have created the fastest gasoline-powered street cars in the world. His warehouse lair north of Norman is a fascinating microcosm of technology and artistry.

REAL ESTATE 45 LUXURY What does luxury mean to you? The beauty of true luxury is that it means different

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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE

WOMANCECILIA OF INFLUENCE STOLL story: Christine Eddington / photography: Zach Hefley

Cecilia Stoll, clad in a crisp blue-and-white striped bell-sleeved top, perfectly-

so my path became a journey of personal growth. I decided to make it work no

destressed jeans and pretty gold sandals looks cool and impervious to the heat

matter what, and I jumped in and worked hard.”

as she makes her way across the restaurant one steamy Oklahoma afternoon.

At her neck, a delicate shape, almost like a butterfly rendered in diamonds, sparkles. The same delicate logo appears again, stamped at the top of the large, supple leather tote she places in the chair next to her. After asking sweetly for a large glass of water, she pulls out a small packet of powder, empties it into her

As pretty as a fairytale princess, Stoll is also as tough as they come. She speaks softly, with confidence, and as she does she swirls her straw round and round in her glass, like a contented cat languidly flicking its tail. She has walked through her fears and found great success, and she’s certain she can help others do

glass and stirs.

the same. “Success comes down to a decision,” Stoll says. “You decide you are

“Would you like to try one,” she asked? “It’s an Arbonne Energy Fizz Stick.”

to succeed. There is no way around struggle, you have to go through it, and

As Stoll sips her concoction, she takes a deep breath and begins to tell her

success is on the other side.”

story. And that logo she wears, the mark of the company that changed her life,

going to succeed, and then every decision after that has to support the decision

suddenly makes perfect sense.

Today, Stoll is Arbonne’s number one income earner. Her team is so large that

“I came to Oklahoma to attend college at Oklahoma Christian University,

know this: 500 members of her team have earned the company car, a white

by myself. I was on a work-study program and so I cleaned and babysat and

Mercedes, and she spends most of her time coaching her team members to the

worked until I graduated with a degree in psychology.” The Sao Paolo native

next level. And the woman who once feared public speaking regularly delivers

soon found herself employed as an executive assistant, making a tiny salary,

speeches to 18,000 people at Arbonne’s annual convention.

doing her best to survive. But she knew there was more. “I knew there was a giant inside me. I knew – when I came to the U.S. – that I was going to make

she literally does not know exactly how many people have joined, but she does

The once-struggling secretary now enjoys the fruits of her labor: her children

it. I just didn’t know how.”

have college funds, she lives very comfortably, and she has more than enough

After a particularly lonely month filled with calls home to Brazil, the phone

waned, and she and her team now regularly travel to Zambia, where they

bill arrived. “I got a $200 phone bill, and my stomach sunk. I couldn’t pay it.

have built schools and orphanages. Closer to home, after the Moore tornado,

I felt sick. I shared what had happened with a friend from church and soon

the Arbonne Charitable Foundation donated protein shakes to City Rescue

after that, the church secretary called and asked if I could come by. I went to

Mission.

her office and she handed me an envelope. Inside was $200 cash, with no note.

I will never forget the feeling I had from that gesture. That somebody could help me, and not even leave a name to be thanked. I decided then, that if I ever have extra, I want to be that person for somebody else. Whenever I could and however I could.”

Back at work, Stoll started praying for a new opportunity. A colleague, Martha

extra to help others. Her dream of becoming that $200 person has never

“I want my company to be the number one network marketing company that gives back. I live in gratitude every day, and it is very important to me to give glory to God, who makes all things possible.” She tells the team never to be satisfied, because there are thousands of people, whether in Moore or Zambia, who need their “extra.”

McIntyre, shared some Arbonne with her. “I used the products and fell in

This is a woman who believes in what she does, gives selflessly to others and

love with them. I wanted nothing to do with sales, and was terrified of public

walks in her faith. After thinking for a moment, she composes her thoughts

speaking, but because I loved the products and really had nothing to lose, I

and calmly sums it up. “My number one goal is living a life worthy of God, and

decided to commit. All the way. That meant doing things that scared me, and

one day hearing Him say to me, ‘well done.’”

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COMMUNIT Y SPOTLIGHT

SECOND CHANCES WITH REMERGE

story: Sherry Dale, Partner - The Mettise Group

In 2011, a group of more than 25 agencies was convened by United Way of Central Oklahoma to address the unacceptable fact that Oklahoma incarcerates more women than any other state in the nation. From that workgroup, known as the Oklahoma Collaborative, ReMerge was created and accepted its first participant in September, 2011. I am honored to serve on the Board of Directors of this important nonprofit and enjoyed the opportunity to interview Terri Woodland, Executive Director.

What is ReMerge?

ReMerge is a nonprofit organization providing a diversion from incarceration for mothers of minor children or women who are pregnant. We serve moms charged with nonviolent crimes in Oklahoma County who have been approved by the District Attorney’s office to enter our program.

We provide an array of services to remove barriers women face when raising children alone and navigating the criminal justice system, increasing chances of recovery and long term success. ReMerge provides comprehensive services designed to transform pregnant women and mothers facing incarceration into productive citizens.

What are the outcomes?

We’ve been very pleased with the outcomes in a short period of time. We accepted our first participant in September, 2011. To date, 80 women have successfully completed the program, positively impacting the lives of 195 minor children by keeping their mothers out of prison. Our recidivism rate is 5% and our completion rate is 72%. Since beginning the program, ReMerge has saved the state more than $12 million dollars by keeping these 80 graduates out of prison and in the community with their children. In addition, our graduates are contributing members of society, employed, paying taxes and caring for their children.

How is ReMerge different from other programs?

ReMerge is designed to work with high risk, high need mothers. If the proper supports and services aren’t offered to facilitate rehabilitation, these mothers are likely to reoffend - not because they are hardened criminals, but because they face so many barriers when trying to raise children alone.

We remove barriers so moms can focus on rehabilitation, learning to live life clean and sober, and reunite with their children and families to become productive citizens. The definition of diversion is an instance of turning something aside from its course. These mothers are sitting in jail on a course that ends in prison time. We divert these women from that course and bring them to ReMerge where they are given tools to build a foundation that sets a new course for their future.

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Rather than step foot in a prison, these moms step into a new opportunity of treatment, recovery, and hope. We collaborate with more than 35 organizations within our community to provide these services, which include: safe and sober housing, transportation, education and employment, trauma informed treatment for mental health and addiction, legal services, and an array of other life skills to increase chances of long term recovery and success. ReMerge works because of its holistic focus aimed at removing barriers and building foundations for success.

Tell us about a typical ReMerge mother

The average ReMerge mother is 29 years old, has two children and is facing charges related to drug or alcohol abuse. More than half grew up in a very dysfunctional family where there was violence, abuse, addiction or a parent who was incarcerated. Most have experienced trauma, either in their childhood or as an adult, with more than half reporting rape or intimate partner violence. Many of the women come into the program lacking basic skills and necessities such as safe and sober housing, education, employment, positive support systems, adequate healthcare, parenting skills, family support and reliable transportation. Many are unemployed and/or underemployed unable to earn a living wage so they can care for themselves and their children.

What is the cost of the program and how is the program funded?

ReMerge is free to participants and their families. The average time needed to successfully complete the program is 19 months, and the cost per year is $17,000. The average annual cost per inmate incarcerated in an Oklahoma prison is $18,467. This incarceration cost does not include the cost to care for children in guardianship or foster care placements, the emotional toll on families and lost wages.

ReMerge is funded by blending public and private dollars. Our public support comes from Oklahoma Department of Corrections and Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Other funding comes from foundations, grants, corporations, and individual donations.

We are constantly looking for new funding sources and hope to increase individual and public support contributions in the future.

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Please share a success story

At a young age, Lauren started drinking alcohol which became a gateway drug to many other recreational drugs. Pregnant and 16 years old, she stayed sober during her pregnancy. Ryleigh was born in January, 2008. Due to Lauren’s addiction, her life had become completely unmanageable and she knew she could not care for her daughter. Eight months after Ryleigh was born, Lauren signed guardianship over to her grandmother. Just 23 years old and facing charges that would result in being sentenced to prison, Lauren was offered the ReMerge program as an alternative. She was ready for change and a chance at being a mother to Ryleigh when she entered the program. Success was challenging, but she never gave up fighting to get her daughter back. With the support of ReMerge, her grandparents, and her mother, Lauren successfully completed the ReMerge program in July, 2015.

Currently, Lauren is employed full time at the Better Business Bureau. Ryleigh, now age 9, is living with Lauren full time and is attending school in Edmond. Lauren is very active in AA and attributes her continued success to her positive support system at her place of employment, her participation in the ReMerge continuing care program, and her family - especially her grandparents and Ryleigh. Lauren’s story is similar to many other stories.

Addiction is a disease, not a crime. Individuals struggling with addiction can learn to live a life free from drugs and alcohol, and become a contributing member of society.

ReMerge Graduates

Lauren’s words:

“When I came into the program I was broken, hopeless and I trusted no one. Slowly, but surely; I started to discover who I am. Somewhere between the AA meetings, self-help classes, and the love and support, I gained a new outlook on life. I graduated the program on July 23rd, 2015. Since I graduated, I have continued to use the skills and tools that ReMerge taught me to better my future. I now have full-custody of my daughter, Ryleigh, and less than a week ago, we moved into our very first home together. I am surrounded by relationships that are full of love and support. ReMerge loved me when I could not love myself and carried me when I could not stand on my own two feet. They helped me learn to live and love again. This program has touched my heart in a way that I will never be the same again. My heart is full and I am forever grateful.”

For more information, please visit our website at remergeok.org The Mettise Group (mettise.com) is a management consulting firm dedicated to helping high-growth entrepreneurial companies gain clarity and capacity around planning, execution, building high performance teams and financial resource management.

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CHAOS, DESIGN AND HEART by: Debbie Anglin / photography: Josh Welch

It looks like chaos. Pieces that don’t match, thrown next to each other, stacked on top of each other. To the untrained eye, the Focus on Home warehouse, filled with donated sofas, dining room tables, lamps and headboards looks like an unorganized mess.

So it is with the clients they serve - families who are moving out of homelessness. These are people who haven’t had a lot of order or harmony in their lives - living in a shelter, in their car or on a friend’s sofa for weeks or months. They are the single mom with small children who finally found another job. They are the man who served his country and recently beat an addiction. They are getting back on their feet and are thrilled beyond words to get their own place.

“It’s incredible when someone who didn’t have a home moves into a place that’s all their own,” says Joli Sanders, founder and executive director of Focus on Home. “But they walk into

a completely empty space. Where will they eat dinner – and on what plates? Where will their kids lay their heads that first night?”

An interior designer by trade, Sanders remembers the early time in her career, as a struggling single mother, in a place filled with furniture discarded from others. Her successful career in interior design led her to wonder how a great resource, “old” furniture from a redesign, usually still in great shape, could be used again to help people with no furniture. She checked with organizations that serve the homeless and found there was a tremendous need.

“An empty space isn’t ready for a family,” adds Sanders. “I want our families’ experience, when they walk through their front door, to be one of amazement. We furnish their homes down to the details – the table is set with plates, napkins, glasses and forks. The bed is made with clean sheets, fluffy pillows and warm blankets. No more chaos. It’s ready for them to start living.

“We help families create comfortable, dignified homes where they can live, love and grow strong.”

Thank you to Anglin Public Relations for finding and sharing big ideas and the people making them.

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From the seeming chaos of the warehouse, Focus on Home creates comfortable spaces for families who are moving out of homelessness.

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SOUTHLAND NEW ZEALAND

DREAMLAND photographs and words by: Shevaun Williams

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“Moemoea” is the indigenous New Zealand or Maori word for dream.

It was certainly Peter Jackson’s dream to adapt his now famous Lord of the Rings trilogy from page to screen with extensive location filming across his homeland. Kiwi Jane Campion’s Oscar winning period drama, The Piano, is a reverie of the new Zealand landscape. But these famous storytellers are not the only ones who find that the treasures of the Southland of New Zealand can charge the imagination and satisfy fantasy.

Ornithologists daydream with excitement of the dozens of endemic bird species. Animal lovers hope for a glimpse of the hector dolphins found nowhere else in the world. Gemologists wonder at the myriad Maori designs native carvers continue to produce from the beautiful greenstone that is mountain jade. Writers are spellbound with the tales told by living characters who seem to spring directly from the pages of The Old Man and the Sea. Hikers can mark their goals with the Great Walks, the premier tracks that pass through the chimera of spectacular scenery.

Adrenaline junkies seeking to live their fantasy of “go big or go home” find rock climbing, zip lines, skiing, kayaking, white water rafting, jet boating and diving with the sharks. A Pinot Noir from the vineyards of the central Otago valley becomes a muse for even the most discerning oenologist...and seafood lovers revel in sweet dreams after a meal of succulent blue cod, albacore tuna, arrow squid, green-lipped mussels or bluff oysters harvested fresh daily. For all that, it may be the photographer who discovers the most heavenly experience in the land that time forgot. New Zealand is a vivid narrative that explodes before the lens. It was my dream come true.

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(405) BREWING CO. FOUNDERS PLAY WITH FLAVOR AND FINESSE IN NORMAN’S FIRST MICROBREWERY & ON-SITE TAPROOM by: Melanie Wilderman / photos: Jana Carson

With a dedication to hyper-local ingredients and creative flavors (405) Brewing Co., Norman’s first microbrewery with an on-site taproom, has been making craft beer since 2015, but opened its taproom to the public in February. However, the first inklings for this business sparked a decade ago on a boys-only cross-country road trip.

2007: Friends and Norman natives, Jonathan Stapleton and Trae Carson, along with two other buddies, embarked on a nine-day beer-tasting bachelors’ trip for the soon-to-be-married Carson. The goal? Bring back a varied plethora of delectable brews to stock the bar for the wedding. They accomplished their goal, but the trip, several years before the boom in microbreweries would spread across the country, also sparked a passion and business interest in Stapleton and Carson.

“What we were tasting was very inspirational for what beer could be,” Carson said. “We discovered so many interesting flavors that brewers were incorporating into their beers.”

2015: Early in the year, with a secured location in north Norman and the brewing equipment in place, the long-time friends turned business partners, were percolating their first batch. FDR, an imperial coffee stout, was ready for bottling in April. The name FDR articulates a distinct meaning for the brewers—the foundation of their philosophy of brewing. It stands for “F the Damn Rules.” Not to say they are lax on precision in their process, but rather, they will experiment with flavors and not shy away from challenges.

“It’s art. It’s science. It’s cuisine. Presentation in a glass,” Carson said about brewing. For Stapleton, FDR mean the freedom to make beer as they choose.

As he puts it, “Each style doesn’t need to be like everyone else’s version of that style. Sometimes we find it difficult to put our beer into a category, and that’s fine.”

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Local connoisseurs did not seem to mind the unique flavor combinations, as several (405) beers became favorites in Norman restaurants, like the Grapefruit Sour (emphasis on both grapefruit and sour) and Brown, a smooth, Southern-style ale.

2017: After SB 424 passed the previous year, along with some changing local ordinances in Norman, (405) Brewing expanded its services. They now serve the beers they make on-premise to customers at the same location. The taproom went live in February and offers up to eight custom brews. The latest for the summer is Yeah!, a northeast-style IPA that Carson describes as not supremely bitter, but rather presenting a “juicy hop.”

“Every batch is made by us . . . putting in the grain, taking it out. Everything, done by human hands.” regulars,

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he puts it “a community that loves that there’s finally craft brewing in Norman.” But they are also seeing new customers from all over the state and country every week, a varied clientele he describes as “chill” yet “fun and engaging.” Stapleton said he enjoys talking with the customers in the relaxing ambience of the taproom not only about (405)’s beer, but their individual interests in and love of beer.

The entrepreneurial duo is committed to keeping as much of their operational as local as possible, with their barrels coming from Scissortail Distillery in Moore, coffee for flavoring from Mariposa Coffee Roastery in Norman, bottles made in Henrietta, boxes from Chickasaw, and using local businesses for printing merchandise and local artists for the designs.

And aside from the local, they are committed to “reduce, reuse, and recycle,” which includes upcycling in their décor and machinery when possible. For example, the brewing system is reclaimed materials from dairy graveyards in Wisconsin, and the tap handles are made from vintage telephone handles from the 1940s and ‘50s. Their hands-on approach to brewing is also key to their style and product.

“There’s no automation, no computers,” Stapleton said. “Every batch is made by us . . . putting in the grain, taking it out. Everything, done by human hands.”

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FIREBALL CAMARO: MUSCLE CAR LEGEND IN THE MAKING by: Christine Eddington / photography: 405 Photo

Fact: the fastest gasoline-powered street cars in the world are built in Norman, Oklahoma. At Fireball Performance, Ryan Martin, the young titan behind the (literal and figurative) wheel oversees all of his horsepower, and all of his men, from a small, Spartan office high above the floor of a huge warehouse just north of the college town. A bright yellow, massive crane is built into the ceiling, and cars in stages ranging from jarring disarray to gleaming perfection are lined up in rows.

Martin, a mad scientist-speed demon hybrid with a wide smile and easy manner, has been transforming Camaros into rocket ships with wheels for about a year with two partners, Billy Hayes, with whom Martin operates B&R Performance Automotive, and Russ Harrison, who grew up watching street racing feet from his front yard in the flat river bottoms of the Washita River.

“I was born loving cars. When I was 15, I got my first car, and I knew it had to be a Mustang. My first race was in Noble when I was 16, and I’ve been racing ever since,” Martin says. The man is laser focused and as competitive as they come. A quick glance through the Fireball website yields such fierce calls-to-action as “Burn Hellcats and Cobras to the ground!”

Martin has also been one of the stars of the Discovery Channel’s reality TV show “Street Outlaws,” for two of its nine seasons, racing his way through the pack, week by week. “With the Fireball Camaro, we have made an affordable supercar. Our 700 model, which is our base model, gives you the performance of a Hellcat, which costs $90,000, at $49,900. Our 900 version, which runs about $90,000, will blow the doors off of a Hellcat. It’s faster than a Corvette.”

He adds, “America’s love for the 1960s muscle car is coming back around. The success of the Dodge Hellcat and the Saleen Ford Mustang, and even the Ferrari. We wanted to make a super car that could start at a more affordable price point. We start at our 700 base model and go up from there. Right now, Fireball Camaros are available through 13 dealerships in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Florida and Arkansas.”

What happens to an ordinary Camaro when the boys at Fireball get their hands on it? “We increase the horsepower and modify the appearance. There are three levels, the 700, the 900 and the 1200. We feel like we have perfected our Camaro line, and now we’re looking at increasing our volume and possibly adding a truck line.”

As he speaks, his shrewd business acumen makes its way to the forefront. He’s very precise in his manner and in the words he uses. He seamlessly and discreetly handles five quick phone calls as he tells the Fireball story. Every so often, he shoots a quick glance down to the customization bay, where men circle bright red Camaros like surgeons.

The cars are sexy in a bad-boy kind of way. Less Arthur Fonzarelli, and more Colin Ferrell or Christian Bale.

They’re just retro enough while still being technologically ultra-modern. A Fireball Camaro is a tough little package, dipped in a shiny, bright red coat of paint, which frankly would make a fantastic shade of nail polish.

5600 N MAY AVE., OKLAHOMA CIT Y, OK

WWW.FIREBALLCAMARO.COM

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“ THE CARS ARE SEXY IN A BAD-BOY KIND OF WAY. LESS ARTHUR FONZARELLI, AND MORE COLIN FERRELL OR CHRISTIAN BALE.

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CAMEROS

pictured | OWNER, RYAN MARTIN

“WITH THE FIREBALL CAMARO, WE HAVE MADE AN AFFORDABLE SUPER CAR. OUR 700 MODEL, WHICH

IS

OUR

BASE

MODEL,

GIVES YOU THE PERFORMANCE OF A HELLCAT, WHICH COSTS $90,000, AT $49,900. OUR 900 VERSION, WHICH RUNS ABOUT $90,000,

WILL

BLOW

THE

DOORS OFF OF A HELLCAT. IT’S FASTER THAN A CORVETTE.”

photography | 405 PHOTOS

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Interested in entering a team or supporting the Spring 2018 event?

Visit www.designappetitokc.com for more information.

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LUXURY R E A L

E S T A T E

O K L A H O M A’ S E XC LU S I V E P R O P E R T I E S

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Wyatt is a Oklahoma City native having been born and raised in the local area.

His youth was filled with extra-curricular activities and organizations centered around school, church and athletics. He attended three years at Oklahoma Baptist University and one year at West Palm Beach Atlantic College. Current hobbies of his include spending time his wife Angie and children, collecting rock n roll memorabilia, snowboarding, cars, concerts and building lifelong relationships with friends. He is an active member of Life Church in Edmond, OK. Wyatt followed his father’s footsteps and started his Real Estate career in 1996 with Keller Williams Realty.

Wyatt Poindexter’s name is synonymous with the Oklahoma real estate market, where his well-established reputation and unmatched market knowledge have made him a frontrunner in Oklahoma City Metro Area. Wyatt prides himself on his personal service and attention to his clients’ every detail, which has lead him to a large base of referral and repeating clients. Distinguished buyers and sellers entrust Wyatt to guide them through every step of the real estate process, and he ensures all objectives are being met with exceeded expectations.

Wyatt is a luxury home specialist in the Oklahoma Metro Area and is a member of KW Luxury Homes International, Who’s Who of Luxury Real Estate and Leaders in Luxury, KW Farm & Ranch, KW Global Property Specialist, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM), Million Dollar Guild Member (CHLMS), Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), NAR GREEN Designee, Endorsed Local Provider for Dave Ramsey and a preferred Realtor for Dupont Registry Elite and Unique Homes Magazine. Wyatt also works exclusively with award winning luxury homebuilder Steve Allen of Allenton Homes.

$3,875,000 | 10509 Quo Vadis www.10509QuoVadis.com

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$2,795,000 | 14815 Dalea Drive www.14815Dalea.com

$2,400,000 | 5001 Water Oak Way

$1,895,000 | 1806 Summerhaven Way

$1,895,000 | 11416 Hillsdale Drive

$1,850,000 | 101 N Cooke Trail

$1,795,000 | 221 N Sugar Hill Drive

$1,395,000 | 10800 E 15th Street

$1,370,000 | 18717 Woody Creek Drive

$1,350,000 | 151 Lake Aluma

$1,278,000 | 11414 Countryside Court

$1,190,000 | 11016 Waters Welling Way

$1,135,000 | 13601 High Sierra Boulevard

$984,900 | 6817 Cave Creek Point

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www.18717WoodyCreek.com

www.11016WatersWellingWay.com

www.1806Summerhaven.com

www.221SugarHill.com

www.151LakeAluma.com

www.13601HighSierra.com

www.11416Hillsdale.com

www.10800e15th.com

www.11414Countryside.com

www.6817CaveCreek.com

Listed by: Wyatt Poindexter, Keller Williams Elite 405-417-5466 OKLuxuryHomes.com 5629 N. Classen Blvd | Oklahoma City, OK

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Joy Homes at Verbode THE NEW FACE OF LUXURY & HISTORIC REAL ESTATE

Joy Homes curates a boutique experience for their clients.

With intentionality, vision, and professionalism. Joy Baresel has a background in Fine Arts and spent many years as a painter. Her passion for beautiful things, spaces, and design lead her to Real Estate. She has been happy to help connect over eighty people to the lifestyle of their dreams in either buying or selling in the past two years of her Real Estate career.

“Listening to each client and helping them reach their personal Real Estate goal in an easy and enjoyable manor is what we

$1,580,000 326 NW 15TH STREET | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

SI NO LD 7 DAY S

do. These moments in life are vital to our wellbeing, our home is our refuge, our place to be.” - Joy

At Joy Homes we understand Luxury, design, and catering to the sellers needs and the buyers desires.

TOP 40 AWARD CHICAGO TITLE TWO YEARS IN A ROW $525,000 434 NW 20TH STREET | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

SOLD

COMING SOON...

JOY BARESEL Realtor | Verbode cell 405.826.7465 - office 405.757.7001 - joy.baresel@gmail.com joyhomesok.com

SWEARINGEN RENOVATIONS: Completely Restored Historic Bungalows in Mesta Park Under $400,000

704 NW 20th / 3 bed 1.5 bath 1,600 Sf 1012 NW 21st / 3 bed 2 bath 1,750 Sf

$1,200,000 7400 NW 206TH STREET | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

$1,200,000 417 NW 16TH STREET | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

This twenty acre estate feels like a resort. In the main living room you are struck with floor to ceiling windows welcoming the outdoors in. You can see the pool and land, large willow trees and arbored patio. This expansive room opens to the charming farmhouse kitchen.

Remarkable Heritage Hills home. Immaculately restored throughout. An impressive change is the geothermal system that drastically reduces the utilities and improves the home’s functionality. The massive open kitchen has state of the art appliances, and seats six at the island and kitchen bar that opens to a cozy living area with a fireplace.

COMING SOON 825 NW 38TH STREET | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

$439,900 524 NW 19TH STREET | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

This historic Crown Heights charmer features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, office and newly remodeled kitchen and bath. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Two car detached garage. Enjoy the luxury of being close to Western Avenue dining and a quick walk to the park.

The white picket fence and wrap around porch set the tone of this charming historic home. Location is perfect, perched on a hill just a few blocks from the park. This home has been completely remodeled and has a fantastic layout. A must see!

Listed by: Joy Baresel 405-826-7465 or 405-757-7001 JoyHomesOK.com joy.baresel@gmail.com

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L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

K E L L E R WI L LIA M S R E A LT Y

$2,500,000 | 3775 EAST HEFNER ROAD Urban Ranch on 20+ Acres | Oakdale Schools

$1,679,000 | 8051 FALCON CREST LANE Magnificant Estate on 2+ Acres | Edmond Schools

$1,299,000 | 420 COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE 7th Fairway at Oak Tree | Edmond Schools

$1,175,000 | 6601 ACORN DRIVE 15th Hole at Oak Tree | Edmond Schools

$949,900 | 9701 OLDE TUSCANY ROAD Gorgeous 6 bedroom home on 5 Acres

$949,000 | 2301 OPEN TRAIL ROAD White Oak at Iron Horse Ranch | Edmond Schools

$875,000 | 6409 ABBEY PLACE Abbey Place | Edmond Schools

$825,000 | 10712 POND MEADOW DRIVE Oakdale Meadow Estates | Oakdale Schools

$699,900 | 3806 CREEK BANK DRIVE Hunters Creek | Edmond Schools

$649,900 | 3901 RED DEER CROSSING Augusta Farms | Edmond Schools

$599,900 | 5804 COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE Oak Tree | Edmond Schools

$549,900 | 1300 IRVINE DRIVE Oak Tree | Edmond Schools Listed by: Brad Reeser Real Estate Team 405-330-2626 BradReeser.com 10 E. Campbell | Edmond, OK

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P R I M E R E A LT Y LU X U RY H O M E S

$1,250,000 | 2700 SW 130TH COURT | RIVENDELL

5 bedrooms, 3 Full, 2 half baths, 5,216 square feet Magnificent French Country home, designed by Master Architect Wister Wu, with stamped circle driveway, bubbling fountain and Honduran mahogany doors. The dramatic foyer has stunning view of pool, lake and soaring fountain.

Kathy & Steve Griffith Broker Owners

$519,000 | 5308 NW 124TH STREET | HIDDEN CREEK

$839,900 | 15625 SE 104TH STREET | RURAL SE OKC

4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, 3,319 square feet

4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, 4,153 square feet

Sweeping double doors open to greet your guests.

Vision Ranch Estates: along the meandering driveway,

Spacious foyer, solid wood floors in dining room and

across a babbling creek, nestled in the middle of 65

handsome study. Rustic beams and cathedral ceiling in

manicured acres sits this 4,153 sf country home. The

great room, stone fireplace. 2nd Master has private en-suite.

welcoming porch prepares you for a spectacular interior experience.

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Listed by: Kathy & Steve Griffith 405-213-7839 or 405-613-4141 PrimeRealtyLuxuryHomes.com 1530 S.W. 89th Street | Oklahoma City

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K E L L E R W I L LI A M S R E A LT Y P R E M I E R

$649,900 28464 E. 151ST STREET SOUTH | COWETA, OK Just arrived on the market! This 4 bed, 4 bath home with over 4,500 square feet is fully fenced and comes with a 4.5 car garage, 2 barns and 2 ponds. Downstairs is handicap accessible. Built in 2008 it has an open floor plan with downstairs master, office, formal dining and Florida room. Amenity list available.

UNDER CONTRACT

$475,000 2578 E. 116TH STREET NORTH | SKIATOOK, OK Conveniently located between Tulsa and Bartlesville, this property is a perfect taste of country with 10+ acres, 5 bed, 4 bath, mother-in-law suite and game room. This property features a gorgeous pond with wooded trail that runs through the back of the property. A must see!

Listed by: Jackie Shields 918-798-5581 or 918-272-0809 jackieshields@kw.com 12150 E 96th St. North #100, Owasso, OK

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CO L DW E L L BA N K E R S E L E C T

E S TAT E S O F WAT E R S T O N E $1,750,000 | 11415 S. LOUISVILLE PLACE | TULSA Estates of Waterstone. Double gated HILLTOP Manor framed by dense landscaping and arched gateways.

Oasis living in the city, includes guest house, outdoor entertaining and pool.

C R OW N P O I N T E $750,000 | 9722 S. OSWEGO AVENUE | TULSA OVER $400K REMODEL! Vaulted entry, open SS & granite kitchen & family, hardwoods, formal, study & beautiful transitional master down. POND VIEW with fountains from inground pool, patio & all windows. Gated Jenks subdivision.

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Listed by: Julie Tetsworth, CRS, Broker-Associate Coldwell Banker Select 918-633-0600 julie@tulsahomeview.com 8990 S. Sheridan | Tulsa, OK

L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E

D I L L A R D G R O U P R E A L E S TAT E

$799,000

5 BEDROOM 4.5 BATH HOME PERFECTLY SUITED FOR YOUR FAMILY 505 MANOR HILL DRIVE, NORMAN, OK 73072 • 4,800 Square Feet

• Large storm shelter built in house

• Plantation shutters

• Intercom System

• Central vaccum

• Attic floored

• Electronic gate

• Pantry

• Dish is in attic

• Outback fountain turned on by switch in kitchen

• Game Room

• New gutters

• Large study

• Kitchen plumbed for gas stove

• Sprinkler System

• Workspace in garage

• Hail Resistant new roof

Listed by: Nancy McCall 405-366-7707 or 405-590-1997 jamesandnancy@sbcglobal.net

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C H U R C H I L L B R OW N

$1,679,000 17515 PRAIRIE SKY WAY | ROSE CREEK

$899,000 WHITE OAK 2217 OPEN TRAIL ROAD | AT IRON HORSE RANCH

$825,000 24005 OAK BEND DRIVE | SORGHUM MILL FARMS

$799,900 2444 LA BELLE RUE | PROVENCE

$750,000 2016 ROCKPORT ROAD | LAKE HIGHLANDS

$725,000 4422 PRESERVE PLACE | PRESERVE AT PINE CREEK

$725,000 4191 NW 220TH STREET | DEER CREEK TOWNSHIP

$699,900 3115 DUTCH FOREST LANE | DUTCH FOREST

$679,900 2101 CAMBRIDGE WAY | THORNBROOKE

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Listed by: Karen Blevins Churchill Brown 405-726-8889 karenblevins@realtor.com KarenBlevins.com

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REMAX

NICHOLS HILLS BEAUTY $1,150,000 1418 SHERWOOD LANE | NICHOLS HILLS, OK Beautifully remodeled one story, 3860 sq ft open floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

Flexible floor plan would work out for family, empty nesters or a bachelor. Raised ceilings throughout with craftsman level woodwork, trim and distressed wood floors. Huge master bedroom suite with fireplace, wood deck, custom closets and lavish bath. Gourmet kitchen with double ovens, gas cooktop, granite countertops and large island for your guests to sit at and talk with the chef. A large wine bar and wine refrigerator complete the kitchen. Cozy covered porch in front and open patio in back for outdoor living.

Mature landscaping with sprinkler.

Listed by: Leslie Wasson RE/MAX PREFERRED PROPERTIES 405-277-5633 lesliewasson@yahoo.com

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$2,590,000 | 2599 E 38TH STREET | TULSA, OK Midtown beauty on a large lot with oversized 4 car garage, gated drive and motor court. 6 bedroom, 6.4 bath, theater room, 4 living areas, work shop, dog wash station, outdoor living & kitchen, large pool w/waterfall, fire pit, covered wrap around porch.

$1,350,000 | 4350 COVINGTON WAY | NORMAN, OK Fabulous home in Norman’s nicest gated community. Great floor plan includes 5 bedrooms ~ all with full baths, master suite with fireplace, formal dining, large kitchen. Large office/study, exercise room, game room with bar, media room, safe room/storm shelter and 4 car garage. Exterior includes salt water pool with zero entry, hot tub, sprinkler system, large covered patio area, over-sized lot over 1/2 acre. For more photos, go to: www.4350CovingtonWay.com

$900,000 | 3201 NW 177TH STREET | EDMOND, OK In 2012 this Allenton Style home in Rose Creek won all 5 Parade of Homes awards! A perfect layout for entertaining that includes formal dining, breakfast dining, den, open kitchen, and game room. Private master suite, home office, and guest quarters. Outdoor living, kitchen, dining, bar, and custom pool that includes a hot tub and fountain.

Upstairs you have an additional 2 bedrooms and a playroom. Nuvo sound system, app controlled thermostats and alarm system, automated pool controls. Light, space, and character fill this unique house that has so much to offer.

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CO LDWE LL BAN K E R S E LEC T

Listed by: Susi Taylor 918-798-7453

D I L L A R D G R O U P R E A L E S TAT E

Listed by: Steve Williams, CCIM 405-740-4949 sw@dillardgroup.com

REMAX FIRST

Listed by: David Cole Dobson 405-924-4663 or 405-843-8848 daviddobson@remax.net www.davidcoledobson.com

NELSON-MOERSCHELL GROUP Over 50 Years Combined Experience Selling Properties in Texas and Oklahoma

HARTLEE FIELD RANCH

652 +/- AC | Denton County Only 2.5 hours from Oklahoma City $13,950,000

ANGIE NELSON

BRENDA MOERSCHELL

Vice President, Ranch & Land Division 214.794.8945 anelson@briggsfreeman.com

Vice President, Ranch & Land Division 214.957.9401 bmoerschell@briggsfreeman.com

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EAST OF I-35 | EDMOND, OK 1 to 2+ Acre Lots • Gated Community Architectural Covenants • 15 Acre Nature Preserve Approved Builders List • Centennial Elementary School District Wyatt Poindexter, Keller Williams Elite 405-417-5466 OKLuxuryHomes.com 5629 N. Classen Blvd | Oklahoma City, OK

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Arbonne National Vice President

photo: Zach Hefley