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Experience the Smyth House, a beautiful 1906 north Gold Coast home transformed by the current owners and Nebraska and Iowa ASID designers. Tour this magnificent home plus enjoy tempting treats in the café, unique gift items in the boutique and ongoing events including Sunday brunches and complimentary wine tastings.

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In The Design Gallery, our designers understand that a house should be glamorous, comfortable and easy to live in. It should also reflect your personality and lifestyle. Working with you in our store or in your home, our design professionals can help you transform your rooms into a fitting expression of your style.

Our designers are not only innovative, but have access to and extensive knowledge of our eclectic selection of home furnishings — from living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms to window treatments and more.

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Homespiration Creating gardens that thrive on multiple levels.

Before & After Floating wood and stone: Sheer poetry in Tomlinson Woods home.

Patricia Nash leather crossbody bag, $98, from Dillard's.

Modern Organic Fab Five Floral accessories to put you in a springtime state of mind.

Natural forms and odd harmonies in home interiors.

Au Courant Flocked wallpaper p. 14 Travel Stay a spell; historic Nebraska hotels p. 24 Host Desserts that dazzle p. 28 The Dish Seared trout p. 30 Investment Shoes your feet will love p. 36 End Note Pure love & luxury in pillows with Nebraska ties p. 64 4  may/june 2013

2003

Happy birthday to us!

It has been 10 years since the Omaha World-Herald first introduced a glossy home magazine to the metro area. From House to Home – the forerunner to the magazine you’re reading today – debuted in May 2003.

Back then, our editorial philosophy was to offer a mix of local and national stories.

Today, we're squarely focused on what’s happening in our own backyard. Our small-but-mighty team loves Omaha, and hopefully that shows in our story and photo choices.

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2005 Formal gardens extend unforgettable welcomes.

with a step-by-step guide to perfectly potted plants (page

Home theaters draw rave reviews; wine tastings generate buzz.

Pat Waters, another veteran of the OWH newsroom (and my one-time boss), catches up with John G. Martin, an Omaha native who played with boxes, rocks and sticks as a kid and now designs modern organic interiors that we've lusted over in Luxe magazine (page 58).

In browsing early issues of our magazine (pictured here), I was struck by how the more things change, the more they stay the same in home decor.

Pantone’s color of the year in 2003 was Aqua Sky – a cool blue meant to restore hope and serenity. This year, it’s emerald – a color of elegance and beauty seen to enhance well-being, balance and harmony. Get your fix in our accessories feature (page 46).

Ten years ago, polished brass was giving way to understated metals like chrome and nickel in accent hardware and home accessories. Today? Vintage brass is huge, and weathered brass with a green-blue patina is working its way into earthy and organic spaces. It’s time to haul out that stash of brass packed in your garage or attic and put it to work in small doses on your tabletops and mantels.

In home remodeling a decade ago, wine cellars, home theaters, libraries and other specialty rooms were all the rage. In new construction, family rooms were replacing formal living rooms, and kitchens were getting built-in desks, pantries and dining nooks. (Read how an Omahan architect designed a cube system that keeps extras hidden until you need them, page 48.)

Here’s to many more years of inspiration for house and home.

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Street of Dreams unveils lush ideas, trends.

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writer, and now you get to enjoy her here.

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In this issue, Rhonda Stansberry helps home gardeners 22). Rhonda is recently retired as the OWH's garden

Happy spring,

From House to Home makes Omaha debut in May.

2007 Rustic style is all the rage; urban landscape renews itself.

2008 Green in vogue; interest swells in lakefront properties.

2009 Backyard resort makes a splash; outdoor living hits its stride.

2010 New name, new look, new editor, more local content.

2011 Keepsake copy: Hailstorm the day after photo shoot leaves plants in shreds.

2012 Fashion, travel join the lifestyles mix; content all local.

"Garden Suite" May 22-July 14 Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Lincoln photographer Paula Day captures both the sublime and the ridiculous in a special showing of prints with floral themes.

For roughly 15 years, she has focused her lens on yards and gardens in and around Lincoln, as well as those discovered through her travels both nationally and internationally.

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Fridays, May 24-Aug. 30 Shadow Lake Towne Center, Papillion It will be a summer of jazz, blues, classic rock, country and funk on the plaza in the heart of Shadow Lake Towne Center. The concert series is family friendly with face painting, balloon art and other free activities for the kids.

Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Admission: Free Information: 402-537-0046; www.ShadowLakeShopping.com

Beach Boys May 25 River’s Edge Park, Council Bluffs Head to the Iowa side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to celebrate the grand opening of 80-acre River's Edge Park. The Beach Boys headline a threeweek celebration that includes outdoor movies, an arts festival, fireworks and sporting events.

The concert, sponsored by American National Bank, is to be an annual event.

Admission: Free Information: www.cbparksandrec.org

Playing With Fire May 27 River’s Edge Park, Council Bluffs The Playing With Fire concert series – a mainstay of summer on the riverfront – moves from Lewis & Clark Landing in Omaha to River’s Edge Park on the Iowa side of the Mighty Mo for a Memorial Day concert.

Hours: Gates open at 3:30 p.m.

First band takes the stage at 4 p.m.

Admission: Free Information: www.cbparksandrec.org

Paul Cézanne (French, 1839-1906), "Trees and Rocks Near the Château Noir," ca. 1900-06

"Renoir to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color" June 8-Sept. 1 Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St. This exhibition traces developments in French paintings that shaped the direction of modern art for more than a century. "Renoir to Chagall" presents the scenes – from ballet to boulevard – that made Paris a magnet for 19th- and 20th-century masters. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: www.joslyn.org

HOW COOL IS THIS? Beginning May 25, the Joslyn Art Museum will no longer charge general admission. Even admission to special exhibitions will be free through 2013.

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May 18, June 15, July 20 Tour the loop along Old Lincoln Highway between Council Bluffs and Magnolia, Iowa Connect with the Loess Hills in a daylong driving tour that takes you along the Old Lincoln Highway for history, arts and culture, heritage crafts and gourmet sandwiches served in an 1896 Victorian farmhouse. Souvenirs along the way: Goat cheese, silver jewelry, Iowa wines, lavender soaps and lotions, botanical art and more. Visit anytime, although participating attractions on the Living Loess tour offer special programs and discounts (and guarantees of being open) only on the third Saturday of each month through October.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission: Free at most locations. Honey Creek Creamery and Loess Hills Wood Works, $5 per family; Hitchcock Nature Center, $2 per car.

Information: www.livingloess.com Group tours: Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-228-6878, extension 130

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Rain or shine, your Brix hosts promise a glorious wine-soaked weekend with generous pours from Chateau St. Michelle, Gallo Family Vineyards and dozens more!

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Shakespeare on the Green June 20-July 7 Elmwood Park The Bard is alive and well thanks to the Nebraska Shakespeare Festival.

It’s going to be a fun and energetic season with "Titus Andronicus" (Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy) and "Twelfth Night" (a raucous hilarity). Pack a picnic supper and a blanket for a relaxing evening of entertainment in the natural amphitheater just south of the Bell Tower at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Admission: Free Information: www.nebraskashakespeare.com

Taste of Omaha May 31-June 2 Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing Nirvana for nibblers. More than 50 area restaurants showcase their fare at Omaha's largest outdoor festival. Live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and rides for the kids.

Admission: Free Information: www.tasteofomaha.info

Rose Day June 10 Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Hosted by the Omaha Rose Society, this annual event showcases a wide variety of rose blooms that are on display alongside spectacular floral arrangements. Rosarian Charlie Anctil from the Kansas City Rose Society shares his expertise in a one-hour lecture that begins at 11 a.m.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: Adults, $7; children ages 6 to 12, $3; children younger than 6, free; Lauritzen Gardens and Omaha Rose Society members, free Information: 402-493-5986; www.omaharosesociety.com

Part of the fun of Junkstock is seeing how the vendors display their wares. Outbuildings never looked so cute.

Junkstock - The Harvest Edition June 21-23 315 S. 192nd St., Omaha Just as Woodstock rocked the fields of an old dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y., in the summer of 1969, Junkstock rocked the fields of an old dairy farm in west Omaha in the summer of 2012. The love fest continues with old, cool and weird stuff from juried vendors, plus food and live music with a local spin.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Admission: $5 per day; $12 for all three days.

Children younger than 12, free. Pets welcome.

Information: www.junkstockomaha.com

Bank of the West Celebrates America June 28 Memorial Park, 6005 Underwood Ave. Who's performing this year? The headliner for Omaha's popular outdoor concert had not been announced when we went to press. But you and 50,000 other fun-loving souls are still going to have a blast. The bowl fills fast, so plan your arrival accordingly. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic foods and your smartphone for Instagramming the night away.

Hours: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission: Free Information: www.facebook.com/ BankoftheWest

Munroe-Meyer Guild Garden Walk

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stores, Earl May Nursery and Garden Centers, the Garden Gallery, other area nurseries; $20 day of event.

Children younger than 5, free. Sorry, no strollers allowed in the gardens.

Addresses: The Grove, 618 S. 184th St.; Whispering Hollow at the Ridges, 1532 S. 189th Court; Armbrust Acres, 16607 Elm St.; Diamond Head, 2217 N. 155th St.; Grand Oaks, 2724 S. 96th Avenue Circle Information: 559-5771; www.unmc.edu/mmi/mmiguild.htm

The Munroe-Meyer Guild Garden Walk takes place rain or shine. Umbrellas welcome!

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June 9 Select locations in Omaha The Munroe-Meyer Guild showcases five remarkable spaces. The gardens can be visited in any order, so set your own pace and plan to allow 15 to 20 minutes for each garden. Proceeds help improve the quality of life for people who have disabilities through the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets: $15 in advance at Hy-Vee

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great detail The carpet pattern mimics the leaded glass window design.

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Velvet-Rich Retreat

Flocked paper reigns in relaxing master suite.

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he flocked wall covering is back in a big, glorious way.

Katz gave the windows depth with sheer panels and a 30-inch

A damask design reveals its room-transforming powers

cornice board covered with a textured fabric.

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in a master suite that previously had grayish-brown walls and an imposing four-poster bed.

The upholstered bed has a tailored wrap headboard.

Lester Katz of LK Design brought a contemporary flair to the room with velvety textiles, warm woods and sleek metal finishes. But the pièce de résistance is a flocked wall covering with a fern leaf design on a gold metallic background.

The custom bedding is cut velvet with a satin background.

Artwork collected by the homeowners adds drama and personality to a room that previously was just a spot to sleep. Today, it’s the most inviting space in the couple’s home.

get the look "Everything in this room is deluxe," Katz says. We show retail prices for the textiles. But the client paid less through wholesale discounts obtained by the designer.

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Wool velvet upholstery, $150 per yard

Stacy Garcia flocked paper, $275 per roll

Designer's Resource fabric, $176 per yard

Wool felt upholstery, $256 per yard

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It’s time to reconnect with nature, dig your hands in the dirt and really go green – and purple, yellow and red. Bryan Kinghorn of Kinghorn Gardens helps you work your way to botanical success. - Dan McCann

Focus on fundamentals Long-term success depends on a few fixed components: soil conditions; quality and quantity of light; water availability; nutrition and soil pH; and maintenance time available. To learn more about the

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Protect from THE elements

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Invest in ideas and plans that provide pockets of shade and wind protection, two primary needs that, when well-thought out, extend opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Living wall options for wind protection: Cornelian cherry, Blue Muffin viburnum, Fairview juniper. Living roof options for overhead shade: Espresso coffee tree, State Street maple, Swamp white oak.

engage the senses Gardening is one of the few art forms that brings all of our senses into play. Maximize sight, smell, taste, sound and touch in your outdoor spaces.

Taste – Enjoy edibles from your own efforts: fresh tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries and sugar snap peas.

Sight – Gaze at the fresh greens of spring or the reflection of the sky in a water feature.

SOUND – Listen to the sway of ornamental grasses, aspen leaves and cottonwoods, the song of the birds and trickle of the water.

Smell – Breathe in hints of lilac, mock orange, lily, witch hazel or prairie dropseed.

Touch – Experience nature’s textures – from smooth, soft and fine, to fuzzy and coarse.

Select dual-purpose plants Choose plants that offer benefits beyond their blooms, including structure and form, summer fragrance, fall color or fantastic fruit. Single shrubs can fill a pot nicely over the spring season and become a permanent resident

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in the garden with fall plantings.

Small trees and dwarf evergreens can be used the same way. Reuse soil from the containers by adding it to the compost pile or lightly cultivating it into an existing planting for soil enhancement.

Use simplicity, context and purpose These are among the best gardening tools available, Kinghorn says.

Simplicity – A single tree with great architectural form not only provides function, but serves as living art.

Context – A witch hazel in a full sun prairie garden is out of context. It wouldn’t happen within the planting intentions of nature.

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MORE TIPS FOR PLANTING SUCCESS

Don’t let the season’s rushed timeline drive the outcome

Don't run the irrigation system strictly by THE calendar

Nature doesn’t plant everything all at once.

There is a natural sequencing of events to ensure success. Likewise, you can often layer plantings or projects over a longer period of time.

While systems are often referred to as “automatic,” they still need to be adjusted to match the realities of the conditions at play.

“Nebraskans have a tendency to think that all growing things need to be planted prior to the middle of May,” horticulturist Bryan Kinghorn says. That’s not always the case in horticulture or ecology. “It is a process, not a planting deadline.”

Certainly some activity is time-sensitive, but many methods and cultural care practices can adapt if everything doesn’t happen within the spring season alone.

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South- and west-facing slopes will need far more water than their counterparts.

Some soils retain more moisture; others are more porous. (The realities of each soil condition should determine the watering duration and frequency. Hard, compacted soils, for instance, can only hold a small amount of moisture at any one time. The solution? More frequent run-times of shorter duration to prevent excessive run-off.)

Kinghorn says over-watering is, by far, more of an issue than under-watering. The key to finding balance is more interaction with the outdoor environment. “There is no substitute for a simple finger probe, in connection with good visual observations (inconsistent color variations, lack of vigor and other exceptions to the norm)."

Don't refuse to let go The same plant can’t perform at high levels of vigor forever, especially in urban environments. When input and care outweigh overall value, it’s time for them to go. It’s wise to do some succession planting. “We don’t want everything to be at maturity at the same time, nor do we want everything to be brand-new. So, plant things in different size ranges and methods, all the way from seeds to more mature plants,” suggests Kinghorn.

Don't underestimate the beauty of a Nebraska-style landscape Taking cues from your own surroundings can help guide the garden design process. For inspiration, visit: - Fontenelle Forest Nature Center - Neale Woods Nature Center - Hitchcock Nature Center - Lauritzen Gardens - Allwine Prairie

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magic formula

Also known as the foxtail fern, this drought-resistant evergreen needs little care and looks bright green all year long.

Red, green, orange and yellow dappled leaves add pizzazz to any pot.

Pet lovers, take note: Croton is considered toxic to cats and possibly dogs.

Meyeri fern

MINIATURE CROTON

Prized for its showy blooms as well as its showy leaves.

RED REIGER begonia Added for a pop of color, the yellow in the daisies brings out the yellow in the exotic geranium.

The “thriller, filler, spiller” recipe puts a tall plant in the center, mounding plants on the sides and trailing plants flowing over the edges. For betterlooking plants, pinch back spindly stems and snip spent blooms.

Gerbera daisy

SPRING Pansies Kale Snapdragons Dianthus Ivy Meyeri fern

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FALL Kale Garden mums Pansies Violas Grasses

Sweet potato vine As it grows, this vine will trail from the pot. Plant vine near the edge to avoid covering other plants.

Te x t b y R h o n d a S t a n s b e r r y Potting materials and demonstration courtesy of Jacoba Nutt & Judy Masilko of Lanoha Nurseries.

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perfectly potted planTs Think of container gardening as an excuse to play in the dirt without getting down and dirty. "Dirt" isn't really the right word. Potting mix, a time-release fertilizer and a soil moisture additive are what Judy Masilko uses. The gardening expert at Lanoha Nurseries demonstrates just how easy it is to fill a large pot with color and texture to anchor a corner of the deck or patio.

about OUR planter Perfect for spring and summer, the arrangement will grow best in morning sun and afternoon shade. The plants will fill out to at least twice their pictured size.

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Wave petunias Begonias Impatiens Periwinkle Salvia Coleus Bacopa Million bells Euphorbia Sweet potato vine Dahlias

EXOTIC GERANIUM Contrasting leaf margins make this fancy geranium a smart accent for containers.

Grows well in gardens, too.

Compelling COMBOS The key to a great potted plant is variety. Mix leaf shapes, colors and textures to create a visually interesting composition. But make sure all plants share the same light requirements: Shade, full sun, etc.

GETTING STARTED You'll need a deep round pot about 12 inches in diameter with a drainage hole in the bottom; weed barrier (a gauzy fabric); polystyrene packing peanuts; potting mix; water-soluble fertilizer; Soil Moist

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Cut a circle of weed barrier – a gauzy fabric – about one to two inches larger than the bottom of the pot. (Newspaper would work, too.) The barrier allows water through, but keeps the soil from sifting out of the drainage hole.

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Add a lightweight filler to a depth of two inches or so. Options: Chunky bark, polystyrene packing peanuts or crushed aluminum cans.

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Put another circle of weed barrier on top of the filler.

This is the base for your potting mix.

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In a separate container or a wheelbarrow, combine packaged potting soil with a time-release, water-soluble fertilizer and a sprinkling of Soil Moist. One tablespoon absorbs eight ounces of water. This extends the time between watering.

Fill the pot within an inch or two of the rim.

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In the center, hollow out a space for your tallest or most dramatic plant.

Tease out the roots, using your fingers or a pencil.

Open the root balls of the remaining surrounding plants, and remove broken or damaged stems and leaves.

Place the plants on the soil, and fill in with potting mix to cover the roots. Keep the soil loose – don't pack it down – and don't bury the leaves. But do pack the plants snugly in the pot so you don't have to wait an entire season for the show. Water thoroughly.

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People are into nostalgia these days. Just check the ratings of TV shows like “Downton Abbey” and “Boardwalk Empire.” But what if you want to put down the remote and get out there and really experience the past? Here in Nebraska, a bit of time travel is as easy as unfolding a road map or turning on the GPS. Set your coordinates to some of the state’s smaller towns, and you can check out – and check into – genuine local treasures that are updated, yes, but proudly anchored in the past. -Dan McCann

The Argo Hotel

The Arrow Hotel

The Frederick Hotel

Crofton www.theargohotel.com 402-388-2400 $65-$125 (includes breakfast)

Broken Bow www.arrowhotel.com 308-872-6662 $80-$164

Loup City www.thefrederickhotel.com 308-745-1241 $40-$60

Built in 1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 11-room Argo sits about 14 miles from the South Dakota border.

Built in 1928 to service the railroad's needs, the Arrow Hotel has become a popular stop for those visiting the Sand Hills.

A registered landmark, The Frederick Hotel, built in 1913, attracts outdoor enthusiasts and anglers with its proximity to Sherman Reservoir and family friendly atmosphere. Hunters also book their share of rooms. (Loup City is known for its bustling duck, pheasant, deer and quail hunting seasons.) "Travelers' paradise" during Junk Jaunt (Sept. 27-29).

"We are a small hotel that offers food, cocktails, entertainment and a hot breakfast,” says owner Sandra McDonald. “It’s an experience because our guests get to know each other and me.”

Also visit: Gavins Point Dam, Lewis and Clark Lake, a nationally recognized golf course and antique shops.

Originally a 72-room hotel, today’s Arrow, a Heritage Nebraska site, boasts 26 suites, “elegant western charm” and a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Also visit: Bonfire Grill & Pub; The Kloset, a women’s boutique; and Custer County Historical Society Museum.

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www.liedlodge.org 800-546-5433 $109-$119 The Lied Lodge & Conference Center opened its doors in October 1993 with 96 guest rooms, an onsite restaurant and lounge and 13,000 square feet of meeting space. Lied Lodge is built on a National Historic Landmark: J. Lied Lodge & Conference Center Sterling Morton’s original estate (now known as Arbor Day Farm).

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The hotel, originally known as the Chadron House, is gradually being restored. But a portion of the original gold and green wallpaper remains – a nod to the hotel’s refined past. Among the Olde Main Street Inn’s claims Olde Main Street Inn to fame? Hosting radio and TV Chadron personality Dick Cavett in 1997.

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A recipe series for home cooks who want to kick it up a notch.

prepare fish with confidence A step-by-step guide to making this award-winning seared trout recipe with impressive sauces.

Chef Brian O’Malley introduces this culinary series with a recipe for pan-seared trout – an often misunderstood entrée.

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The seared trout and pea purée entrée featured here can be served alone. Chefs aspiring for a more complex dish can dress the fish with additional sauces, such as rich and buttery Beurre Blanc, Chive Oil or Fennel Tomato Ragoût with licorice-like high notes.

Tip Searing fish for a few minutes over very high heat yields a crispy skin that contrasts with the softness and delicateness of the trout flesh. The crispiness contrasts with the smoothness of the pea purée.

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seared trout Serves: 4 4 each steelhead or rainbow trout fillets, with skin Kosher salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons butter Sea salt, to taste

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Score the fish by making several shallow slashes in the skin about 1 inch apart.

Season fillets liberally with kosher salt and black pepper.

Heat a pan, large enough to hold the 4 fillets, over high heat.

Add the oil to the hot pan. When the oil begins to simmer, add the fillets, skin-side down.

Cook the fillets over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.

Add the butter.

Spoon melted butter over the fillets, cooking briefly, until the skin becomes crispy and fish flesh is opaque.

5. tip Fish is cooked when there is just a finger's width of pink in the center.

Flip the fillets and briefly cook the flesh side, no more than 1 minute.

Sprinkle with sea salt to taste.

6.

Serve fillets over a dollop of purée. (recipe right).

Optional: Serve over Fennel Tomato Ragoût, or drizzle Beurre Blanc and Chive Oil over the dish.

Pea PurÉe 2 cups water Kosher salt, to taste 6 ounces frozen peas ½ cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons butter

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1. In a small pot over high heat, add the water and a pinch of salt. Heat until boiling. Add peas and reduce heat to simmer until peas are soft, about 8 minutes.

2. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add cream and butter. Heat until the mixture simmers.

3. Drain the peas. In a blender, puree the peas.

While pureeing, slowly add the cream/butter mixture. Puree until smooth.

4. Season with salt to taste.

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natural talent

Turkish-born silversmith never rushes creativity.

The eyes drink it in:

Original artwork and a collection of blown glass over here, imported Turkish ceramics and intricately designed rugs over there.

But the true stars are on display behind the glass: Levent Oz’s pendants, rings and earrings handmade on-site from precious metals to harmonize with precious and

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semi-precious stones.

A leaf floated through an open window and landed on Oz's work bench, inspiring this sterling silver pendant. The opal triplets and moon stone represent water droplets.

The reticulation piece sells for $475.

It’s shown on an antique neck wire, $55. At top left, silver and pearl pendant, $325. See more jewelry at www.silverofoz.com

Oz, creator and owner of the Silver of Oz gallery in Omaha, is the Turkish-born son of a museum supervisor. He grew up in

“You melt silver from the inside, and this

Silver of Oz originally opened in Omaha’s

Istanbul with uncommon viewing access

molten silver creates ripples on the surface.

Benson neighborhood in 2008. Oz moved

of royal Ottoman court jewelry. Fuse that

You have about three or four seconds to

to his current, larger west Omaha location

inspiration with European modernism – old

work before everything collapses.”

at Montclair Shopping Center last summer.

with new, East with West – and you have a sense of Oz’s style.

He also specializes in sculpture jewelry.

“When a piece of jewelry is dead or can’t

“Since I was a little boy, I have seen tens

be repaired, I melt down the metal and fuse

of thousands of pieces of jewelry,” he says.

it” in an artful way to create a new ring or

“I know what jewelry means to people

pendant.

and what people love, and then I put my personal touch to it.”

He takes on custom work – if a client isn’t in a hurry. “Sometimes a piece stays on the

The silversmith specializes in a difficult

work bench for several weeks.” You can’t

time-sensitive process called reticulation.

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“People have interesting feelings when they walk in. This is not a commercial style that they are used to,” he says. “The store is almost like a house. It gives the customer a feeling of being in a welcoming place.”

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Bailey 44 leather tee, $174, from The Post & Nickel; Bcbgeneration tuxedo short, $78, and Kenneth Cole necklace, $95, both from Dillard's; Jelly Watch, $12.99, from The Laurel Tree. Stylist's own bracelet.

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Dress, $66.99, from The Laurel Tree; Natasha necklace, $38, from Dillard's; Kiss nail decals, $7, from Walgreens.

Lips: Custom blend of "Berry" lip color with "50 Satin Black," both from Make Up For Ever.

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Sheer blouse, $60, from NJ & Co.; BcbgMaxazria knit pencil skirt, $148, and Anna & Ava necklace, $45, both from Dillard's; Kiss nail decals, $7, from Walgreens.

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Dress, $66.99, from The Laurel Tree; Anna & Ava floral bracelet, $20, and Natasha necklace, $38, both from Dillard's. Lips: custom blend of "Berry" lip color with "50 Satin Black" from Make Up For Ever.

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SERENE BEAUTY When Sandy and Jeffrey Passer felt boxed in, architect Eddy Santamaria stepped in with a stunningly simple solution.

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Neighborhood Tomlinson Woods Architect for renovation Contrivium Design & Urbanism Highlight Light-filled space with tactile ingenuity Bedrooms 3

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SMART FEATURE With the press of a button, a flat-screen TV rises from the top of this cherry cabinet.

For another view, see p. 54.

BEFORE

"Parabola," #5/22, Will Herrera, bronze

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THE ART OF THE HOME > Black polished concrete mantel, Kevin Manzitto > "Frosted Glass House," Therman Statom > Ceramic vase, Eric Knoche > "Rif" painting, Christina Narwicz > Area rug, Eddy Santamaria > Textured walnut bench, JB Design Inc.

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WE LOVE THIS Slim vertical and horizontal bars are signature design elements throughout the home.

This accent on the lagos blue limestone was created by glass artists Amy and Ted Dohmen.

BEFORE

A cube system separating the great room and the kitchen conceals a desk, coat closet and small electronics hub. Cube doors are free of hardware in keeping with the home's elegant, fuss-free design. The painting, entitled "Moorish House," is by Steve Joy. continued from page 48

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BEFORE

"Flowers/Yellow 2008," Christian Rothmann

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FRONT ENTRY "Pyzinerol II," Rex Ray, color lithograph; Michael Godek sculpture

Some upper cabinets in the kitchen hang in front of windows.

Glass shelving and glass subway tile keep the space light and airy.

Walnut "stitches" accent the concrete countertop. On the facing page, the band appears again in the stove niche and glass vase by Ted and Amy Dohmen.

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Stephanie Basham of Group One Interiors consulted with the homeowners on hardscapes, but otherwise, Sandy Passer handled her own interior design.

Poured countertop

by Kevin Manzitto, Ca20 Studio. It took eight men to carry the slab into the house and hoist it into position.

BEFORE

Cabinets have nearly invisible tab pulls. Electrical outlets, towel and spice racks and even light sources are hidden.

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Back in 2005 when the Passers thought they might sell their house, they replaced the shower door in the master bath. "That started it all," Sandy Passer says. By the next year, the Passers were staying put and the entire main floor was under renovation.

Cherry cabinetry by Eurowood Cabinets. Custom barrel sink design by Joel Holm, H. Aesthetics Inc.

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BEFORE

continued from page 52

A painting in Steve Joy's "Icon" series was enlarged to make a dramatic statement in the master bedroom. As a headboard, it conceals a shuttered window. Skylights in the angled ceiling more than make up for the loss of light from the window.

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Turner Martin Design renovated a condo space in Clayton, Missouri, for retired clients who previously lived in Scottsdale, Ariz. The condo home retains the organic sense that TMD created for the couple's desert residence.

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Twigs, bark, moss, tree

roots and trunks. In the hands of John G. Martin, artist and interior designer, humble elements like these are transformed into stunning furnishings, structural pieces and accessories that provide depth, texture and a calming ambience.

Martin’s journey to interior design was serendipitous. In the mid-1970s when he was in his 20s, he worked as a buyer for women’s couture and designer fashions at Brandeis department store in Omaha.

Martin later moved to northern California because he needed a “mental, physical and spiritual change.” Unable to land his hoped-for job as a visual merchandiser, he fell back on his high school job as a floral designer. That brought him into contact with David P. Turner. Together, they established themselves as Turner Martin Design.

“We found that we had a mutual drive, creativity and design aesthetic – an abundance of talent to reinvent the floral business,” Martin says.

The duo began designing “floral atmospheres” out of a warehouse long before it was chic to work in a warehouse. From the floral business grew the Turner Martin retail store, which opened in Palo Alto in 1988.

The store was comprised of one-of-a-kind furniture pieces by artists from around the world, found objects, photography by Turner and decorative objects created by Martin. “The interior of the store was designed as if you were in a residence,” Martin says. “The colors were

photos courtesy of TURNER MARTIN DESIGN

always earth-tone monochromatic, and the mood was serene. Our clients never knew what to expect upon their visit to the store. One of the best comments I received from a client was, 'I would love to see through your eyes for one day. You have a vision like no other.’”

Ebonized teak tree root from Bali.

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we don’t listen to nature, we don’t smell nature.

We dismiss ourselves from walking in the forest or just sitting in the park. Organic elements have become the antique icons of today. A side table made of a tree trunk, the bark of a birch tree made into a lamp base, the rusted metal found object made into a decorative object – we look at these objects as a part of natural history, and often they tell a story. These pieces bring a touch of nature into people’s lives. Maybe you’re living in an urban condo and you’re not close to nature, so these design objects are treasures for you."

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Q: Your style is "natural yet elegant, organic yet urbane." Did your design approach evolve over the years?

"I always appreciated a natural, organic aesthetic: combining modern furniture with the simple forms of Japanese design; and rustic found objects placed next to a sophisticated piece of furniture. I also like the juxtaposition of working something over-scaled or unexpected into a room. My design approach evolved 15 years ago when I started to travel to Bali, Indonesia. I began to work with artisans to create one-of-a-kind pieces for TMD. I search the depth of warehouses to find incredible organic sculptures and furnishings. When clients know I am making a trip, they want to be "on the list" to see the pieces I find and create. I've gone from fashion, to floral, to interior design, and each career has provided me with inspiration that I have implemented into my art and interiors."

Q: Using natural materials and organic elements is a major trend for 2013. Why? "We live in such a fast-paced world. We’re at our computers eight hours a day, and we are on our iPhones. Technology is wonderful, but it also is consuming us. Often, we don’t look at nature,

John Martin, a native Omahan, and David P. Turner founded Turner Martin Design (TMD) 33 years ago in the San Francisco Bay area. They recently opened a studio in Scottsdale, Ariz. Martin (above) talks with us about his Omaha connections, his business and one of the hottest trends – the use of organic elements in design.

Q: How do you seamlessly incorporate organic elements into a home when the interior doesn’t flow to the outdoors 12 months out of the year?

"I recently completed a project in Clayton, Missouri (a suburb of St. Louis). The clients, formerly living in Scottsdale, Arizona, decided that they wanted to be closer to their family. Moving from a home to a condo from the desert to the Midwest was a challenge. We recreated the indooroutdoor flow of their Arizona residence using pieces from their Arizona interior. The challenge was to give the pieces new life so that they would work in their more modern interior. We refined the natural rustic wood pieces by ebonizing them."

Q: What does the use of natural materials achieve in design?

"Natural materials bring you closer to nature and inject an element of surprise. An example: TMD implemented an 8-foot de-barked tree trunk from Java for an interior support of a doorway. An ebonized teak tree root from Bali – 13 x 6 x 12 feet – became the divider between the living and dining areas. A skeletal saguaro cactus – reclaimed from the Arizona desert – became the 'natural art' in a living room. And a cluster of gnarly wood from China became a dining table base. Recently, I designed a 4x4-foot box made of Mitsumata branches from Japan. Its functional purpose is a pendant light fixture. People ask, 'How did you ever think of that?' Sometimes even I don’t know."

Q: Can a do-it-yourselfer integrate natural materials into his or her home?

"Yes. I once covered the walls of my apartment with bamboo fencing. Another time, I removed the carpet from my bedroom and painted the wood subflooring and walls a gloss white. I used yucca poles to create the bed frame, which floated in the middle of the room. When I lived in Omaha, I cut and bundled wheat and used it as a decoration in my apartment. But I was picking up wheat heads and bugs for weeks afterward. As a kid in Omaha, I created 'rooms' in our backyard.

The rooms were made from cardboard boxes, burlap, rock and branches. Little did I know I was creating an organic interior.''

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Carved-out tree trunk creates a crisscross pattern.

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"Natural materials bring you closer to nature and inject an element of surprise." - John G. Martin

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