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With the help of an interior designer, this residence got a fresh, clean look with soft colors and lots of texture.

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CAREFREE COUNTRY CLUB LIVING

Custom-designed from the ground up, this stunning villa reduced the owners’ living space by half, while preserving their expansive lifestyle.

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2016 KITCHENS OF THE YEAR

Experience delectable design in these six outstanding kitchens.

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Designed to be simple, the hood also incorporates a steel band around the bottom to tie in with the island.

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IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE ST. LOUIS HOMES & LIFESTYLES IS CELEBRATING ITS 20TH YEAR in the publishing business! Much has happened in the field of design since the conception of this magazine.

Twenty years ago, securing modern or contemporary homes to grace the pages of our magazine was next to impossible. Traditional styled interiors were the style of choice. But as the years rolled by, the tide slowly turned. We began to see an eclectic mix of styles at the same time the mid-century furniture movement began making itself known again. Clean and uncluttered soon became the St. Louis design mantra across all design vernaculars. Was St. Louis changing? You bet it was!

Lifestyles were changing, and our homes had to change with us. As more and more women delayed childbirth to work on their careers, spousal relationships evolved into stronger partnerships. Dual child-rearing breadwinners worked together to put a roof over their family's heads. As more and more men started taking an active role in the kitchen, they also began voicing their opinions on kitchen design.

Twenty years ago, the kitchen wasn't known as the heart of the home. Many home plans displayed the kitchen as an entity separated from the family and entertaining spaces, but not anymore. In addition to the walls coming down, the 2016 winning SLHL kitchens were designed specifically for multiple cooks with multiple workstations, just what the team ordered.

The past six months, our team has been working diligently to launch a redesigned website that will be a snap to navigate. If you're looking for some inspiration or ideas to update any room of your home, look no further than stlouishomesmag.com. We even can help you “find an expert” to help speed the redesign process along!

Join us in our 20th year as we have many delightful design adventures on the drawing board!

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Celebrating 20 years!

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Meet the esteemed panel of 2016 Kitchens of the Year Judges Paula Anane, Signature Kitchen & Bath

James E. Howard CKD CBD, Alspaugh Co.

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Paula Anane is a kitchen and bath designer at Signature Kitchen and Bath, a local family owned company since 1976. As a certified kitchen designer and certified bath desi ner with 10 years of kitchen and bath experience, Paula is passionate about providing her clients with an exciting and enjoyable remodeling experience and is dedicated to working with clients to create a beautiful and functional space.

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Jeanne, along with her husband Keith, own and operate Liston Construction Company, a 35-year-old and second generation design/ build remodeling company. Jeanne has been assisting clients to create comfort and timeless appeal in their homes for over 20 years. From bold to understated; intricate to simple; she delightfully guides clientele in transforming spaces that are unique, but also a refle tion of their personalities, through smart design and thoughtful construction.

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Jim has been a kitchen and bath designer at Alspaugh Co. since 1983. He has won multiple awards in St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles local design competitions in addition to numerous national and international kitchen design competitions including Sub Zero/Wolf, National Kitchen and Bath Association and K+BB magazine. Jim has also taught kitchen design courses at St. Louis Community College.

Tamsin Mascetti has a BS in interior design and almost 20 years of design expertise and knowledge. Her fi m specializes in residential and commercial interior design. Tamsin is an award-winning designer in Chicago and the St. Louis area and has had several projects published. She loves what she does and it is obvious to anyone who works with her!

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Sweet treats Let your cakes and other delectable desserts take center stage on a beautiful cake stand.

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2. one: Vintage wood carved cake stand, available at Pottery Barn. two: Aqua enamel two-tier server, available at Imogene's. three: Striped awning cake stand, by MacKenzie-Childs, available at Three French Hens and B. Davis Designs. four: Rachel Kozlowski fi eside animals raccoon cake stand, available at West Elm. five: Grand brasserie cast aluminum cake stand, available at Restoration Hardware. six: High heel shoe cake plate, available at Savvy Surrounding Style.

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If you’re tired of the stainless-steel look, consider adding a pop of color to one of your kitchen appliances. Stoves, refrigerators, mixers and more now come in a wide array of colors. Just keep it simple with one or two pops of color.

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one: 48” Tuscany range in dark blue, by Viking, available at AUTCOhome and Authorized Builder Sales. two: Professional 600 series 6-quart bowl-lift stand mixer in tangerine, by KitchenAid.

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three: Artisan series 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer in blue willow, by KitchenAid. four: 5200 standard, by Vitamix.

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five: Keurig 2.0 K200 brewing station, by Keurig.

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six: Two-speed hand blender in crystal blue, by KitchenAid. seven: 48� side-by-side refrigerator/freezer in apple red, by Viking, available at AUTCOhome and Authorized Builder Sales. eight: New-generation classic four-slice toaster in lime green, by Dualit. nine: 30" four-induction zones, electric self-clean convection oven in yellow,

by Bertazzoni, available at AUTCOhome and Authorized Builder Sales.

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SLAB SELECTOR EDITED BY MELISSA MAUZY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN MILLER/STRAUSS PEYTON

Founded in 2010 by Larry LaBrier and Elliot Uchitelle, Unique Stone Concepts offers a most unique natural stone selection. Their gallery-style showroom features marble, granite and other natural stone slabs, and the staff will assist you with design and selection.

SLHL: How do you determine what slabs you offer in your showroom?

Elliot: We have a beautiful showroom where we exhibit close to 200 different colors of actual slabs so our clients can fully visualize the countertop material. We make sure to have a great variety of colors on exhibit at all times.

SLHL: How does a homeowner decide what type of hard surface is best for a kitchen? How about a bathroom?

Elliot: Our staff is trained to help homeowners decide which materials best fit their particular job. From granite to quartz to marble and soapstone, we have the right material for every job.

SLHL: At what point in the design process should you select your stone?

Elliot: We suggest selecting the color as early in the process as possible so that you can then pick cabinets, paints, floor color, etc. that will work with the countertop color. Typically the countertop is the focal point of the project, and we often hear the comment that “I sure wish we had come to Unique Stone earlier in our project.� As far as hand selecting the actual slabs for your project, we suggest picking your slabs about two months prior to installation.

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UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS, TALKS NATURAL-STONE MATERIALS.

SLHL: What is the difference between granite and quartz?

Elliot: Both materials are excellent for countertops. Granite is available in literally thousands of different colors and often varies from slab to slab.

The number of quartz colors is a little more limited, but they have the quality of being more consistent from slab to slab.

SLHL: What is PolarStone?

Elliot: PolarStone is a truly unique quartz material that looks like marble and is perfect for kitchen countertops. It combines the beauty of marble with the durability of quartz.

SLHL: What makes PolarStone different from other quartz products?

Elliot: Unlike other quartz products on the market, the veining of PolarStone runs throughout the slab (not just on the surface), and the PolarStone colors have a translucency to them that is truly unique.

PolarStone is a true game changer for the quartz industry!

SLHL: Which hard surface has the most color options available?

Elliot: Granite still offers the greatest number of color options, with new colors being discovered around the world on a regular basis. We pride ourselves on constantly stocking new and exciting colors. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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WATERCOLOR AND COLLAGE PLAYFULLY INTERTWINE IN ARTIST MARIAN STEEN’S CUSTOM PAINTINGS.

ABSTRACT ARTIST Marian Steen vividly remembers the moment that ignited her lifelong passion for telling a personalized tale through her art. “In third grade, I received a shimmering gold star on one of my paintings,” she says with an infectious grin. What may seem like a small act of grade-school recognition to some is a cherished moment by the now wildly successful and innovative painter whose colorful creations tell stories decades in the making.

Steen’s creative eye is natural, and her positive energy contagious. With touches of collage, nods to nature and vibrant color palettes, she brilliantly transforms a blank canvas into an expressive art form up

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for individual interpretation. “Art is my way of communicating with the world,” she explains.

Her watercolor masterpieces acknowledge the struggles and hardships we face, but she hopes to help people find the beauty in dark times by infusing her optimistic personality and outlook into each piece.

As you step into her beautifully bright studio, you are greeted by the wag of a fluff tail and a myriad of abstract paintings that include and embody much more than just paint on a canvas. Even at a young age, Steen always has seen the world differently, and she uses this unique perspective to interpret her surroundings and create meaningful artwork. “Where other people see dirt, I see texture. Where some see

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the color green, I see a beautiful display of hues and tones,” she reveals.

Each installment is different than the next, yet they all have a consistent, lively feel that mirrors Steen’s effervescent demeanor. What starts as a simple pencil sketch evolves into an elaborate masterpiece comprised of vibrant colors, lines and handmade textures.

Steen always has had a knack for crafting inventive techniques to make her pieces and their stories distinctive. It’s not uncommon to find her rummaging around the house for things like salt, bubble wrap, credit cards and scraps of memorabilia, like buttons, sticks and string, to add structure, dimension and meaning to her original works of art.

Her bold use of unconventional materials, unmatchable design sense and remarkable raw talent make Steen’s pieces standout at local art shows, like the St. Louis Art Fair, which she has been a part of since it began, and help her to inspire budding artists of all ages.

Reminiscing on that day in third grade where her incredible journey began, Steen states, “I love sharing the process that has brought me so much joy and happiness with others.”

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SLOW SMOKED Known for its Texas-style brisket, Salt + Smoke dishes delicious barbecue in the Loop.

BY JUDITH EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN MILLER/STRAUSS PEYTON

Salt + Smoke’s name represents half of the recipe for its signature dish. Add beef and black pepper, then cook for 12 - 18 hours for well-fl vored, meltingly tender, Texas-style brisket. “Our calling card really is the brisket,” says owner Tom Schmidt. His recipe is simple yet exacting. The beef comes to room temperature while it’s trimmed of excess fat. Then it’s coated with a two-ingredient rub, coarse kosher salt and pepper straight from the grinder.

Using freshly ground pepper is key, he says. “We think that’s part of what makes all our rubs so incredible. The moment you start grinding it, it loses intensity.” Salt + Smoke uses 100 pounds of black pepper a week. “After burning through fi e commercial grinders, we moved to an industrial-strength grinder.”

Haley Riley, the restaurant’s chef and pitmaster, uses post oak to smoke brisket and pork shoulder. “It is a very traditional Texas wood to smoke over because it’s very intense,” Schmidt says. Riley uses cherry wood, which imparts a milder fl vor, for chicken and ribs.

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Schmidt also owns Franco, a French bistro in Soulard. He opened Salt + Smoke in the spot that previously was home to Nico, his Mediterranean restaurant.

He got the idea for Salt + Smoke early in Nico’s two-year tenure.

“I loved Nico, but I knew almost immediately it wasn’t right where we are,” he says. “Barbecue offered me a way to be real and unique about food – to let our hair down a little, to have fun with it. It was a great change for us; we’ve been extremely happy.”

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CHEF RILEY, OF SALT + SMOKE, will demonstrate these dishes at the January Cooking School on Jan. 5, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at AUTCOhome Appliances.

FOR RESERVATIONS, call 636-230-9640, ext. 27, or email bosterloh@stlouishomesmag.com.

THE COOKING SCHOOL MENU BRISKET. Depending on the day of the week, Riley smokes from 10 - 30 beef briskets. They go into the smoker at 2 or 3 p.m. and cook all night. The class won’t be able to experience the long cooking process, of course, but Riley will show how to trim the brisket and make and apply the rub – and offer samples of the finished p oduct.

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD. Crispy blanched green beans tossed with cherry tomatoes and sherry vinaigrette make a light, bright side dish. “It’s fresh and verdant,” Schmidt says, “a nice counterpart to the barbecue.”

CHEDDAR BACON POPOVERS. Instead of cornbread or biscuits, Salt + Smoke serves these beautifully browned savory pastries with maple butter “You don’t need extra starch” with barbecue, Schmidt says. “You just want big fl vors and textures to accentuate it.”

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With the help of an interior designer, this residence got a fresh, clean look with soft colors and lots of texture.

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We’re living in the age of widespread modular DIY. Cabinets come in boxes, bookshelves begin as slats and are built bare handed with the help of poorly illustrated instructions, a one-size-fits-all Allen wrench and prayer. Living-room furnishings are sold in a bag, ready to be aired out and arranged on moderately priced, tonally neutral love seats. Curtains are functionally signifi ant, but crafted in a process akin to afterthought. But if afterthought doesn’t suit your color palette, you’re in luck. There is a realm beyond ready-made.

“People are fascinated with the process of design,” says Melissa Hummel. And she would know. As a senior designer at The Great Cover-Up, a full-service interiors fi m in Ladue, and a long-standing member of the American Society for Interior Designers, her fascination with design has been honed for more than half of her life. Her wealth of experience, paired with the expertise of a variety of St. Louis-area artisans, contractors and architects, brought one area homeowner’s redesign dreams to life.

“They had some photographs and showed those to me at our first meeting and said they wanted to achieve this transitional, fresh, clean look. They wanted it all to be about texture, not pattern, with soft, clean colors.”

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With a refreshment and redesign rather than a remodel, the designer, homeowner and other team members faced a number of unique obstacles, the greatest involving the retention of the overall structure and a treasured collection of heirloom furniture.

Challenge accepted. With a loved piece of art serving as inspiration, mineral blues and greens, mixed metallics and subtle greige developed a room-to-room color story. Beginning in the entry foyer, previously painted a banana yellow reminiscent of classic Williamsburg style, a sea-salt blue-green delicately introduces the freshened look and pulls out the ice blues and silvers of a patterned area rug. Tracing the green through the dining room, cork-covered walls washed in metallic blue develop a textural collage that replaces the enveloping deep red. As a

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nod to the traditional however, the red rug was retained and topped with the homeowner’s mahogany table and chairs.

“They had a lot of really pretty, reproduction traditional pieces of furniture that I had sold them earlier in the decade from Baker, really good furniture makers, ” Hummel says.

She has to contextualize for what comes next. “I asked them if they would consider having those pieces refinished to have them fit in with their new sort of greige metallic – a whole new palette – rather than mahogany stain,” she explains. Taking this design advice, the homeowner’s and their team enlisted the help of artisan Carlo Alu to refinish many of the heirloom furniture pieces they chose to keep.

“It would be difficult with most homeowners to talk them into

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taking their prized pieces and changing them,” Hummel says with a well-deserved sigh. “But they did! And the before and after is phenomenal.” The result is a subtle shimmering blue-gray on the dining-room chairs, as well as the living-room china cabinet and secretary. Clean, cool and bright, the color choice extends to the redone cabinetry in the previously rich, dark kitchen.

“We did a lot of work in the kitchen. New granite,” a fluidly dappled gray and cool off white, “and a new tile backsplash,” a subway-style herringbone that adds a surprising linear element to offset the curved features of the other rooms. “We added a new furniture-esque pantry that looked like it was always

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there, built-in, and then drew that into the expanded family room.�

Room-spanning windows flank the airy family room, which is grounded by an awe-inspiring stone fi eplace. Architect Bill Cover and contractor Brad Langeneckert completed the space with cathedral-style arched beams finished in a low-sheen white to bring out highlights in the stonework and upholstery patterns.

Pattern as texture was a concept explored throughout the home,

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mixing and matching geometric with organic, complex with simple.

From the hand-knotted rugs to the refreshed chairs, couches, accent pillows and yes, the all-important but underappreciated curtains, the designer and homeowner pulled dozens of textile swatches from The Great Cover-Up’s fabric library to find the perfect selections. Even the range of metallics, the variances of gold, pewter and bright silver in the living room, add a dynamic tension that keeps the eye moving. Nothing is

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boring; nothing is superfluou . Ultimately, that editing down, picking and choosing what goes and what stays, is what hiring a professional is all about.

“The entire project took six months total and for this level of quality and long-lasting change, you really do need a designer,” Hummel explains.

“We make it happen faster, and we go about it in a professional manner.”

If you’re committed to full-on refreshment, to pushing the boundaries

beyond what your house has been to what it could be, it may be in your best interest to think beyond the ready-made route.

“The designer is your gateway to possibility,” Hummel says. “With professional help it’s not just a redesign, it’s a labor of love.” See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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COUNTRY CLUB LIVING

BY BARB WILSON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MATHEIS

Custom-designed from the ground up, this stunning villa reduced the owners’ living space by half, while preserving their expansive lifestyle.

This page: The breakfast room bay was repositioned to allow for a spacious rear deck with lake views. Opposite page: A custom-designed wool rug by Davis & Davis unifies the great room’s sophisticated black-and-gray palette. Complementing the Century sectional is a Marge Carson table, and a pensive image by Richard Hall tops the arch to the breakfast room.

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AFTER 20 YEARS in their spacious Frontenac home, the owners were ready to scale down, savor their achievements and enjoy a less-demanding lifestyle. Privacy, easy-maintenance living and “good neighbors” were at the top of the couple’s list as they searched for a new location.

Ultimately, the country-club atmosphere of a luxury-villa community, under construction by custom builder Simon Homes in West County, met the couple’s qualifications.

Decision made, “We hired Eddie first” says the husband.

The “Eddie” he refers to is Edwin Pepper of Edwin Pepper Interiors, one of the region’s best-known and most-respected design fi ms for more than 50 years. Pepper had worked with the couple on a half dozen of their previous homes, including the Frontenac residence, and had become a good friend.

Indicative of their warm relationship, Pepper was on hand to conduct SLHL’s tour of the completed villa.

Working closely with Simon Homes president Barry Simon, Pepper and the owners began the custom-design process, which took 14 months. Set on a lovely site with a lake view, the 5,500-square-foot, 1.5-story floor plan features a side entrance, generously proportioned living spaces, a two-story great room, main-floor master suite, finished walkout lower level and an oversized three-car garage.

According to Pepper, the primary challenge was to consolidate the furnishings that had filled 11,000 square feet in the owners’ prior

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Gleaming granite surfaces, Pepper’s bold wall-tile design, and distressed walnut cabinetry, finely crafted by Beck/Allen, add glamour to the villa’s expansive island kitchen. Opposite page: The piano room blends favorite furnishings from the owners’ previous home with new accent pieces. A fourth Richard Hall scratch painting was commissioned to complete the grouping above the sofa.

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home into just half the space. Making the space comfortable and fully usable was equally important since the couple has a large family in the immediate area, including eight grandchildren and fi e great-grandchildren, with a sixth on the way at the time of the tour.

“We didn’t want to ‘better’ the owners’ former décor, so we went for transitional styling, intermixing favorite pieces with some new ones and modifying the floor plan to fit their furniture and artwork,” Pepper explains. And “modifying” is probably an understatement. “We made

365 changes and upgrades,” the owner chuckles. “There are probably only two standard items in the entire villa.” Similarly amused, the husband quickly applauded his homebuilder, saying, “Barry was great to work with!”

Starting in the entry foyer, job-finished oak-select floo ing blankets much of the home’s main level. Here, Pepper custom designed square pillars to define the open formal dining room and to showcase several sculptures, and the main hall was modified to accommodate a STLOUISHOMESMAG.COM

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treasured buffet.

Dominating the dining room is a magnificent walnut/ebony/ mahogany table, surrounded by dining chairs and a limestone-topped oak buffet from E.J. Victor. An ethereal Lorella painting hangs between two classical, lighted china cabinets in an antique white wash, and decorative accents include considerable Steuben glass and antique statuary and pedestals from the World’s Fair.

Across the foyer, the open piano room blends a new Yamaha baby grand with a previously owned, neutral-toned sofa, textured wool area rugs and complementary Marge Carson side chairs. Above the sofa are four monochromatic scratch paintings by Richard Hall, an English artist who works in a variety of media and whose talent is on display throughout the villa.

“We already had three of these scratch pieces by Hall and commissioned

the fourth for the piano room,” the husband notes. This comment prompted Pepper to mention that he and the owners had made several trips to Phoenix and to Israel acquiring artwork.

In the two-story great room, an architectural window wall, fit ed with automated shades, floods the space with natural light. Pepper worked with Forshaw to design the magnificent stone-and-marble fi eplace, and a unique Davis & Davis wool rug was custom designed to complement the predominately black-and-gray furnishings.

Highlights include a warm-gray Century sectional, wrought-iron and limestone Marge Carson accent tables, a Hancock & Moore power recliner, a swivel chair upholstered in a pointillist fabric and a wrought-iron and textured glass chandelier.

The great room’s display niches were custom designed for specific pieces, and abundant artwork adds color to this elegant gathering

Opposite page: Classically elegant, the formal dining room showcases a magnificent walnut/ebony/mahogany table, silk-upholstered E.J. Victor dining chairs, and columned china cabinets in an antique white wash.

This page, left: An array of Steuben glass, antique statuary, and an ethereal Lorella painting are displayed in the dining room.

Right: Flanked by a classical statue, the custom glass entry door forecasts the villa’s aesthetic mix of styles.

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Adjoined by an opulent spa-like bath, the master retreat is a vision in gray and gold, with its handprint silk Brunschwig & Fils bedding, antiqued Marge Carson wardrobe, and ceramic Chapman table lamps. Opposite page: A dramatic fireplace with book-matched marble surround dominates the lower-level entertainment area.

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space. Above the mantel is a Richard Hall painting. On the opposing wall, the arch to the breakfast room is surrounded by another Hall painting and two Chagalls. Other noteworthy pieces include a Picasso, Lichtenstein’s “Cathedral,” Murano figurines and Steuben and Lalique birds.

In a major structural change, Pepper reconfigu ed the breakfast room, moving the bay from the back of the villa to the side and providing access to a spacious rear deck that overlooks the lake.

Open to the kitchen, the breakfast room combines a previously owned black absolute granite table with Century chairs, an area rug geometrically scalloped to emulate the table’s custom shape and a chandelier designed to match the pendant lights suspended over the kitchen island.

In the kitchen, the soffi was lowered, establishing a floo -to-ceiling effect for the rich, distressed-walnut Beck/Allen cabinetry and built-in Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Double ogee granite tops the hand-rubbed/scraped island with its English white finish, and Pepper created the bold wall-tile design, which ties the elements together.

Virtually all of the luxurious furnishings in the master bedroom came from the owners’ former home, but Pepper transformed the suite into a spa-like retreat with a spectacular, custom-designed bath featuring a heated Carrera marble tile floor, zero-entry all-glass shower and floating-air tu .

On the walkout lower level, Pepper chose a “mix of traditional and contemporary styles” for a relaxed, comfortable ambience in the vast entertainment area. Book-matched marble slabs encase the linear fi eplace, which is flan ed by lighted custom niches. Granite countertops and wicker/bamboo/leather bar chairs add glamour to the fully equipped wet bar. A traditional game table is juxtaposed with an intriguing cabinet by Richard Hall; plush seating is arranged around a Maitland-Smith coffee table; and of course, an array of fine art, including an original Trova, is displayed everywhere.

New yet wonderfully familiar, this lovely villa residence has been thoroughly enjoyed by its owners for the past year, and their easy transition emphasizes two facts. In the hands of a skilled designer, “smaller” doesn’t have to mean “less.” And a harmonious designer/client/builder relationship is the key to gracious custom living. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.

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“If you buy what you love, all of a sudden it just works,” says homeowner Annie Miller, a local artist and design aficionado who transformed her prominent Italian Renaissance style home with the help of cousin Ron Sauget of Sauget Designs.

BY JAMIE SIEBRASE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MATHEIS

Miller’s house wasn’t exactly on the market when she and her husband made an offer. The duo heard the University City property was coming soon, and they jumped at an opportunity to buy the residence designed by Thomas P. Barnett, the St. Louis architect famous for the Palace of Liberal Arts for the 1904 World’s Fair, along with a number of important religious buildings, including the Cathedral Basilica.

“He did a lot of significant homes and entrances to notable neighborhoods,” Miller adds. Hers, in particular, was commissioned in 1926 by Earl Stanza, a founding member of Oak Grove Cemetery, which explains the sidewalk: a mosaic-looking path made of old granite from tombstones!

Structurally, the house was complete when the Millers moved in a few

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weeks after making their impromptu offer. But, Miller says, the interior “was completely white with hardwood floor .” Her mission, then, was to activate a stunning canvas with an artist’s know-how.

“We started with the rugs,” she says. Given the home’s unique angles – “It’s shaped like a boomerang,” explains Miller – Sauget suggested ditching standard rugs for durable, cost-efficien and totally customizable Carpet Art of America commercial rugs.

The rugs in the foyer, dining and living rooms were cut for their respective spaces, and they share a nature-inspired color scheme designed to unite three distinct dwellings. In contrast to the leaf pattern in the stately stone foyer, for example, a thick rug – cut around modern

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curved couches – looks, Miller says, “almost like little pebbles” in the living room. It jives with Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray walls, brazenly neutral for accommodating two bright, abstract paintings by local artist Alicia LaChance.

That scheme, adds Miller - “complemented the terracotta floor in the adjoining sunroom.” Miller paints in the sunroom and uses it for a playroom, though, the classic midcentury Eames chair – a killer online find – looks like the perfect spot to cozy up with a book.

Miller’s trained eye extends beyond her studio. She gave the living room its sophisticated pop by free-styling a black pinstripe along the upper crown molding. Old homes are notoriously dim, and Miller added STLOUISHOMESMAG.COM JAN/FEB 2016

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a mod black fi ture, opting for something wide to “put as much light in there as possible,” she says.

No, you aren’t seeing double: Miller used a smaller version of the fi ture in her formal dining room. Actually, scratch the term “dining room.” She turned the concept of formal eating on its head, and created a mixed-use parlor instead.

“We started having people over, and everyone was hanging out in [the dining room] because it’s connected to kitchen,” Miller says. She moved her existing dining table and chairs to the side, and incorporated a green sofa and well-appointed buffet to bolster the pre-dinner cocktails and conversation.

Sauget showed Miller how to make the room feel simultaneously larger and cozier by cutting an oversized floral rug three inches from the cool lavender walls.

Miller hung warm artwork, she says, pointing to matching Anthony Quinn pieces and her grandmother’s van Gogh-esque preserved fl wers.

The wood-and-wallpaper kitchen opens, on its other end, to a breakfast nook made unexpectedly formal with an impactful chandelier – saved from the Millers’ previous home – and classic built-ins. The artist completed this room with wonderfully quirky touches: a milk-painted table; copper chairs and a floor mirror for the illusion of space, along with stacked books and potholders from an art sale.

The room, like the entire home, is inspired, but in an unpretentious way, reflecting the homeowner’s humor, good nature and taste.

See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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A plant that grows without soil… sounds impossible, right? Not so. Air plants actually grow and thrive without soil as their leaves absorb water and airborne or waterborne nutrients. Air plants need constant air circulation to keep them happy. They also need some

“These Tillandsias are easy to care for; just mist occasionally. They are wonderful to adorn your favorite gnome or statuary.”

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moisture through daily or weekly misting, depending on how dry your climate is.

With little maintenance required, these plants look great alone or in air-plant terrariums. Here’s what several local landscapers had to say about air plants.

“Air plants are amazing and fun! They will grow on anything from seashells to terrariums, with no soil needed. They also make terrific and easy houseplants, with little space required,” Jim Oldani, SummerWinds Nursery.

“With an out-of-this-world appearance, Staghorn Ferns are one of our most popular air plants. The ferns can live many years with good care and have been known to be passed down from generation to generation.”

Ann Lapides, Sugar Creek Gardens.

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• If soaking your plant is not practical, mist the plants with good water and try to monitor their state of hydration as best as possible.

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• Air plants can grow anywhere, including on rocks, in shells or coral, in pots or attached to wood.

• Rain water and bottled drinking water are best.

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What better way to cure cabin fever than to design next season’s garden and landscape plan? The Kemper Center for Home Gardening is a tremendous inspiration to both the budding gardener and seasoned pro. This eight-acre portion of the Missouri Botanical Garden features an 8,000-square-foot enclosed pavilion, which contains displays, a reference library, the Plant Doctor clinic, a classroom, indoor gardening displays, a monthly gardening-calendar display and much more. One section of the building has a fi eplace room to cozy up next to while poring through reference books, guides and seed catalogs.

Visitors are encouraged to ask the Master Gardeners and staff about areas of concern in the garden, new plant species or incorporating new designs and gardening approaches. Make your way through the snow, and plan to visit the Kemper Center throughout the year for timely tips and advice on gardening and related subjects.

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Romance IN MANY LANGUAGES

SIP A GLASS OF BUBBLY AND CELEBRATE WITH SOMEONE SPECIAL THIS VALENTINE’S DAY.

BY LORRAINE RAGUSEO PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF QUINTESSENTIAL WINES

It may be a bit of a cliché to say this, but there’s no better way to spark romance at Valentine’s Day (or any other time) than with some bubbly. Since nearly every wine-producing country in the world makes sparkling wine (traditional or otherwise), what is not the same old, same old are the many languages in which you can fill your flu es to toast everything from a budding romance to a lifelong love story.

While only bubbly from the Champagne region of France can be identified as Champagne on the label, there are many sparkling wines that are made in what is called the Methode Champenois and with the same basic grapes, Chardonnay (a white grape) and Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier (both red grapes). The region to the east of Champagne, the Alsace, is renowned for its white wines, and especially for its Cremant, which actually is no different from Champagne in style and grapes.

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such as Gustave Lorentz, which has been owned by the same family since the early 19th century, produce a very well-regarded dry Cremant from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. In the traditional Champagne-shaped bottle and with the same foil covering the cork and wire found on traditional Champagne bottles, many people would be hard-pressed to distinguish it from its more expensive fellow French wine.

Going to the other side of the world and down to the Southern Hemisphere, romance takes on a decidedly Spanish accent from one of Argentina’s best-known and oldest wineries. Valentin Bianchi, founded by an Italian immigrant in 1928 in the southernmost part of the country’s famed Mendoza region, has an entire winery dedicated to the production of its sparkling brut. Like Cremant, it is also made via Methode Champenois and with the same grape varieties. It is the most popular sparkling wine in its native country. The Bianchi family recently introduced a unique

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version of sparkling wine called New Age brut. While vinified in the same way as their Bianchi extra-brut sparkling wine, the grapes used in New Age brut are Chenin Blanc, Torrontes and Moscato, all of which give this brut a sweeter profile than ma y other bubblies.

“Ek is liet vir jou” means “I love you” in Africkaner, the language spoken in South Africa. You might whisper this to your Valentine as you’re pouring what is known as a Kaapse Vonkel or Cape Sparkler from the famed Stellenbosch wine region on the Western Cape, just outside Cape Town. Not very many of these lovely sparkling wines are exported to the United States, but one you can find is Simonsig’s fine example of a brut Rosè. Here, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and the hybrid grape grown only in South Africa, Pinotage, are combined to form a salmon-pink sparkling wine that rivals any Sparkling Rose on the market.

Like Champagne, the aforementioned sparking wines from around

the world fulfill the romance quotient sipped on their own, but they really can seal the deal when paired with a sumptuous Valentine Day’s repast for two, starting with what has long been thought of as one of nature’s great aphrodisiacs – oysters. With their briny, saline components, they are perfect for dry sparklers and can be served very simply raw, on the half-shell, with a variety of interesting dipping sauces like cucumber mignonette, shallot vinegar or red cocktail sauce. Oysters Rockefeller, with the oysters baked or broiled, is a fine alternative for those not inclined to enjoy their sparkling wine/oyster pairing raw.

As long as the bubbly and the company are right, the language of love can last all night! See www.stlouishomesmag.com for recipes.

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Gegg design & cabinetry

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MORE THAN 325 SQUARE FEET

Unique Elements After building an addition onto the other side of their house, the homeowners of this single-story home were able to completely reuse the old master bedroom, bath, laundry, pantry, closet and kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen was redesigned by Gegg design & cabinetry to allow for optimal fl w between the new breakfast area and family room. Access also was created to the formal dining room by relocating the original doorway and adding a second.

The new kitchen incorporates several unique features, most prominent being the custom steel island. Being a budget-sensitive project, the challenge was to come up with a steel island in a cost-effective design. Common mill steel components with a wax finish were combined with a unique leg design. The pieces were fastened together with unfinished brass hardware that will naturally patina. Another unique element is the hood. Designed to be simple, the hood also incorporates a steel band around the bottom to tie in with the island. The design called for minimal wall cabinets, but they all come down to the counter to maximize storage. Other features include gray, custom-painted cabinetry; long, square brass pulls; integrated refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher; glass-front wall cabinets with glass shelves; drawers throughout the work area; soapstone countertops and backsplash; double-thick Danby marble on the island, and stainless lights with orange interiors. The end result is a highly functional kitchen that is interactive with the breakfast room, family room and dining room.

WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: This kitchen is incredibly unusual, especially the use of brass.

The island is well designed. We love how the glass wall cabinets are consistent with the windows. The mixing of materials and use of metal, steel and soapstone are fantastic.

See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY.

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Gegg design & cabinetry

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Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired

Designed and built with inspiration from past Frank Lloyd Wright projects, this new kitchen mixes elements of his designs from various projects. The design called for wood specie and colors to be consistent throughout the home. Keith Gegg of Gegg design & cabinetry kept the cabinetry simple but unique with a custom door based off a simple Shaker door with an added detail on the top and bottom rails. For a distinctive detail, a combination of wood-grain patterns of white oak were used. The door design uses quarter-sawn white oak for the center panels and rift (straight grain) white oak for the rails and stiles.

The refrigerator and freezer are concealed in a wall of tall cabinets.

The refrigerator panel features a Wright pattern used in his Tulip Window design. The homeowners have a reproduction stained-glass window of the same design in the foyer. Also in the corner of tall cabinets is an entry to the walk-in pantry that is concealed with a door that looks like the cabinetry with drawers below. When shut, it gives the kitchen a continuous simple look. The solid-bronze custom hood has a unique patina created to blend with the cabinetry.

WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: This kitchen is so Frank Lloyd Wright. The use of oak is done well and not something you see in St. Louis. We love the built-in refrigerator and pantry, especially the pantry door that is flush with the cabinetry. The entire look is very custom. The touch of stone adds nice texture. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY.

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Part of the Living Space

The kitchen in this new home is situated amongst the breakfast room, family room and outdoor living area. Designer Keith Gegg of Gegg design & cabinetry used clean lines and unique materials that keep the space interesting without giving up functionality. The palette is light gray with metal accents. To achieve the look, a custom gray paint was added to the special door style and frameless cabinet construction. The simple tapered hood design is trimmed with polished stainless steel and flan ed by two tall, narrow windows that allow light to stream in. The expansive island is characterized by a textured laminate door and panels, which complement the light-gray painted cabinets. A brushed stainless-steel toe around the perimeter of the island creates a break between the semimodern material and the traditional wood floo .

The refrigerator and freezer drawers are concealed with a panel built into the wall and flan ed by two matching pantry cabinets for more storage. The kitchen extends into a butler’s pantry that connects to the formal dining room as well as a bar centrally located in the home and perfect for entertaining.

WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: The mix of materials is fantastic in the comfortable, yet sophisticated kitchen. The open layout is functional. Extending the cabinets to the height of the windows makes the space feel grander.

See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GEGG DESIGN & CABINETRY.

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ARBA Studios Architects

GOLD WINNER

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Hub of the House

With the kitchen as a central part of their new custom home, the homeowners wanted it to serve as the social hub of the house. To create a kitchen that was the center of activity and a natural gathering spot, architect ARBA Studios designed a kitchen that links the living room, breakfast area, dining room and outdoor living area, while also being convenient to the garage and mudroom entry. The design orients the kitchen’s ample windows toward the private backyard.

The style of the kitchen bridges clean lines, warmth and practicality.

The 16-foot custom quartz-surface island houses the sink, dishwasher, under-counter microwave and a generous prep area that allows whomever is cooking to work comfortably while being immersed in the activity of the area. The island features a stunning illuminated gemstone bar counter. To satisfy the need for ample storage space, a bank of tall cabinets is located near the refrigerator. There are also a full-size walk-in pantry and butler’s pantry tucked just around the corner on the way to the dining room. The clean kitchen design easily accommodates both everyday family activities and large social gatherings.

WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: The unassuming feel of the kitchen blends so naturally with the home. The use of gemstones in the island is unusual and pulls in the natural elements from the outdoors. The horizontal grain of the cabinets keeps your eye flowing through the space.

See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MATHEIS.

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Traditional Detailing

In scale with the small high-rise condo the owners purchased for use when in town, the 250-square-foot kitchen was transformed to match the rest of the unit. Previously a “dropped-ceiling, curling linoleum-floo ed, behind-the-door-scullery,” brooksBerry & Associates designed the new kitchen to be an open fl wing area with a high level of traditional detailing. The homeowners are avid art collectors, so it was important that the kitchen include built-ins to display their prized collection as well as for storage. By relocating old laundry equipment, a wall of deep display cabinets could be installed over the pantries. In the breakfast area, a banquette bench was added for storage.

Structurally, a wall was removed, but a building support post in the center of the space had to stay. The support post anchors the new peninsula counter. Portions of the ceiling were raised 8”, and shallow soffit conceal mechanicals from the unit above. For a bit of pop in the kitchen, the durable porcelain-tiled floor mimics the look of Belgian limestone. Finally, to brighten the windowless space, painted cabinets are illuminated with LED lights.

WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: Creating a workspace without windows is hard, but the use of LED lighting and glass fronts on some of the cabinets really brightens the space. The built-ins are a beautiful way to allow the homeowners to display their collection. This kitchen is a creative use of space. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MATHEIS.

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Open and Bright

Faced with a kitchen that had been updated with misfit appliances, poor lighting and used cabinets, the homeowners of this mid-century brick ranch wanted to open up the sight lines and let natural light into the kitchen, while making the space feel like the rest of the house. Other things on the wish list included a walk-in pantry for storage, butler’s pantry and island. Designer Chris Berry of brooksBerry took on the renovation.

Walls were reconfigu ed to provide a widened hallway for the butler’s pantry and walk-in pantry. Visible from the living room, the passage door to the walk-in pantry was built out of matching walnut and integrated into the surrounding cabinetry of the butler’s pantry. The corridor has a more formal, period look, joining it with the living and dining rooms.

WHY THE JUDGES LOVE IT: The functionality and fl w of this kitchen were significantly improved. The built-in details are outstanding and really make the kitchen unique. The simple backsplash provides height. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MATHEIS.

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O’FALLON COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION LEADER TRUE MANUFACTURING IS STILL RED-HOT AFTER 70 YEARS. NOW, A NEW LINE OF REFINED PRODUCTS IS CATCHING FIRE WITH RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS. AFTER 70 YEARS as a worldwide leader in commercial refrigeration, True Manufacturing is warming up to residential consumers in a big way. The O’Fallon-based company, which manufactures locally and sells commercial refrigerators and freezers to over 95 countries, now is being welcomed into private homes worldwide.

True Refrigeration launched its True Residential Series in 2008, and the line now offers homeowners commercial-quality wine cabinets, refrigerators, beverage centers, refrigeration drawers, beer dispensers, a clear ice machine and a full-size, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer.

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Like any self-respecting, family-founded company, True sprouted out of a home operation. Born in the St. Louis basement of the Trulaske family in 1945, the brand became the go-to commercial bottle-cooler supplier for Coca-Cola, RC Cola, Pepsi-Cola and Nehi within a few short years.

With limited resources early on and no formal R&D facility, Bob Trulaske and his father, Frank (and later, brother Art) relied on clever product testing. They shipped prototypes to the brutal proving ground of Puerto Rico, where the blistering heat and humidity could push the designs’ limits. Once the units survived the rigors of a steamy, salty environment, the Trulaskes knew they would thrive anywhere.

That kind of punishing testing ensures that commercial products survive and guarantees that the residential products that have spun out of those technologies will keep beverages, foods and ice appropriately frosty. The foray into home refrigeration has spawned the True 42, True Refrigeration's first full-si e, side-by-side residential refrigerator/freezer.

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“True’s ability to build great-looking stainless-steel refrigerators for commercial applications lent itself well to go into the home. Our ability to do this so well in a commercial environment proved to be a great opportunity to dip our toe into the residential market.”

Far from one-size-fits-all solutions, most of True's refrigeration units can be adapted to a homeowner’s unique structural and functional needs. “Our refrigeration products have been installed in designs ranging from ultra-modern to very traditional to industrial kitchens. The ability to have a glass or solid door, as well as stainless steel or an overlay panel, readily allows for our products to be used in a wide variety of spaces,” says Proctor. “To get the perfect solution for your needs and home, it’s best to work with a designer to communicate your desires and ensure your personality comes out in the kitchen.” See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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lying into Seattle was just the beginning of a decompressing vacation. Looking for a little getaway from the demands of everyday life, I was about to find out what the state of Washington had to offer beyond the cosmopolitan city of Seattle and her fabulous wineries.

Once on the road, we headed to Goldbar, one of many gateways to the Cascade Mountains. Only a one-hour drive northeast of Seattle, our goal was to hike to Wallace Falls the first day of our trip. Smack in the middle of an alpine forest and an easy detour off the main route, Wallace Falls proved to be a formidable hike. Offering 6.5 miles of scenic hiking, the hiking trails, some more challenging than others, were well maintained and enjoyed by all ages of the two-legged and four-legged

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varieties. To make the experience even more beautiful, it was autumn.

Brilliant shades of gold, orange and shocking red leaves were at their peak!

After taking in all the beauty of Stevens Pass Greenway, a spectacular national byway, our course naturally fl wed into the Leavenworth Valley, where the scenic options are abundant. Our particular Cascade destination was the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, nestled in the magnificent Cascade Mountain Range. Once a dying mill town, Leavenworth transformed itself in the ‘60s by incorporating beautiful Old World German architecture, culture and eating establishments touting authentic Bavarian dishes. My day in Leavenworth included sightseeing and hiking the surrounding area in the morning and

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shopping and feasting throughout the afternoon and evening. With over 800 miles of trail systems, Leavenworth has your exercising needs covered, including a breathtaking Enzian Falls one-hole champion putting course!

The Enzian Inn was an absolutely delightful place to stay. Family owned with comfy beds and indoor/outdoor pools, the inn is only a half block from downtown. One evening we grabbed a bottle of wine, Washington State’s pinot noir being one of my favorites, and headed to the upper balcony of the Enzian Inn for a twilight picnic of cured prosciutto, triple-cream cheese, Washington’s Hiking trail to Wallace Falls

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delicious pears and a Danish pretzel. The view was breathtaking.

The Cascade Loop, as it is known, is Washington's ultimate road trip.

National Geographic Traveler calls it "one of America's grandest, most spectacular drives." We were on the southern arm of the loop, then chose to double back the way we came, through the town of Everett and headed due north to the San Juan Islands.

Island time...there is nothing quite like it they tell us. What is island time? It's chill time. The only island activity dictated by time is the ferries. And the ferries dictate when you come and go! No worries... just chill. We took the fast route by auto on Highway 5 to Burlington, then jumped on Highway 20 to Anacortes where we caught the ferry to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.

Friday Harbor is a perfect getaway destination, yet steps away from cafes, galleries and shops. Built on a hill, Friday Harbor is the epitome

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of a charming walkable seaport with serene natural beauty. Walk the harbor, grab a book, go fish, whale watch, bike, kayak, hike, visit wineries or take in art galleries and museums. Friday Harbor can keep you as busy or as chilled as you want to be. One rainy day, we drove the entire island in three hours, making stops along the way in spite of the constant drizzle. Our first stop was Lime Kiln Point State Park, home to the Lime Kiln lighthouse and three miles of hiking trails, including trails in two nearby preserves, the best on the island. Knowing that the state park was this country's first whale-watching park, we were hoping to see some orca whales swim by. We didn't see any whales, but we did see a lot of wildlife on our hike, including a large sea lion making

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his presence known by his loud breathing while swimming amongst smaller fish soon o be his dinner!

Sharing this scenic rural setting with the wildlife of San Juan Island is a herd of alpacas. Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm, just 10 minutes by auto from Friday Harbor, is a 70-acre working farm and country store not to be missed. Krystal Acres owners Kris and Albert Olson shared the many idiosyncrasies of the alpaca breed from their fur texture to personalities.

They may look like pets, but for the most part alpacas are standoffis On our second day in Friday Harbor, we took to the skies in search of whales. We had heard most of the pods had moved on, but there were a few year-round resident whales around the island. We didn't spot a

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whale, but we got a bird’s-eye view of the entire archipelago.

Before we knew it, it was time to board the ferry and head back to the mainland.

Well rested and raring to go, we felt we had experienced a small, gorgeous and diverse part of the Northwest.

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Ornate details bring international whimsy to a basic kitchen.

BY LAUREN ST. JOHN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMONNE BOLLA OF BOLLA PHOTOGRAPHY.

After finding the perfect place to call home, Nick and Olga Mandis quickly realized that their nonfunctional kitchen would need to undergo a floo -to-ceiling renovation to echo the welcoming warmth and historic beauty of their Mediterranean heritage. The cozy 195-square-foot entertaining space now brings the growing family together and boasts exquisite detail inspired by the couple’s Greek roots.

With a clear vision in mind, the homeowners teamed up with designers Tricia Billhartz and Heather Ragan of Herzog Kitchen & Bath to bring their dream kitchen to life. “I had a specific image in my head of what I wanted, and they made that image a beautiful reality,” says Olga.

Included in that picture-perfect plan were all-new appliances, a spacious farm sink and stunning glass-door wall cabinets to sit on both sides of the gas-range stovetop.

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points. By widening and reshaping the existing island, the area instantly became more open and room for much-needed seating and workspace was created. Leaving little untouched, the designers used innovative solutions and a make-it-work attitude to craft the sophisticated kitchen that the homeowners desired.

Intricate details, like decorative grapes and other elaborate flou ishes, were tastefully added throughout the kitchen to infuse the space with Grecian flai . “I wanted to integrate a wine motif that reminded me of the Tuscan countryside,” Olga explains. Delicate rope molding dances across the cream cabinetry and rustic, bronze handles adorn each solid-wood door. Two massive corbels make a sophisticated statement and add originality to the now fully functional island. Each of these polished pieces showcases a similar grape design to help create a uniform feel.

The handcrafted, mosaic backsplash has a dual purpose in the family-friendly space, to keep the kitchen clean and provide the perfect

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finishing touch to the makeover. Pops of burgundy, an espresso finish on the hardwood floors and fashionable accessories complement the home’s inviting atmosphere. “In the plan it looks like a simple kitchen, but the detail and innovation that went into it were really what transformed the room," Tricia notes.

Effortlessly meshing Old-World elegance with contemporary luxury, Nick and Olga’s dream kitchen serves up a hearty helping of Greek charm that helps make their house feel more like home.

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IS IT A CLASSIC OR IS IT A CRAZE? For our JAN/FEB kitchen issue, we asked local design professionals if SUBWAY TILE IN THE KITCHEN is a classic or a craze. Here’s what they had to say

CLASSIC "The sizes may range and the colors may change, but one thing is for certain: subway tile is a classic in the kitchen. They were first popularized in the 1900s after the NY subway used the 3" x 6" glazed ceramic to line the walls floo -to-ceiling high. They were used for their non-porous, refle tive, easy to clean, sanitary purposes. After that they were a staple in homes and applauded for their heat-resistant and waterproof qualities. Today, they are just as regarded and fashionable as ever. The finish options and color choices have increased to accommodate almost any palette. Like any marveled fashion icon, subway tile is here for the long run.” Joni Spear, Joni Spear Interior Design.

“Classic. Subway tiles are clean, simple and provide a nice backdrop to a punch of color. This tile crosses all design aesthetics from modern to traditional and everything in between.” Trisha Curtis, Sunderland Brothers Company.

“Classic. All you have to do is look at pictures from historic homes or go tour a few that have original tile and it is undeniable - it's classic. It will be reworked/made in different material, perhaps even laid differently.

It may go in and out of fashion as trends in design change, but it will always be a classic.” David Schneider, ASID, Green A.P. “Without a doubt subway tile is a classic look. There aren’t many experiences related to a subway that people want to relive in their homes, but this look and style of this classic wall tile is here to stay.” Mitch Tully, Trends in Tile.

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“Subway tile- it's a classic! While personally, I'm getting a bit weary of seeing the same 3" x 6" white glossy tiles with gray grout, incorporating the different sized tiles in a unique pattern such as herringbone or running 2" x 4" subway tiles vertically can add a twist to the traditional 3" x 6" horizontal layout. Or, mixing it up with a 2" x 4" or an oversized subway tile can also be interesting. I would love to see a backsplash done with subway tile in fun colors, such as a pool blue or a mix of neutral shades like gray, tan and cream. As long as the backsplash colors complement the hues in the countertops, it's a great way to bring color into the kitchen. Certainly it seems that subway tile is here to stay, it's just up to us designers to mix up the installation method and pattern!” Emily Koch, JCR Design Group.

“Subway tile is defini ely a classic! With so many sizes, colors and patterns to use with subway it is here to stay as it always has been through the decades of design. The clean lines of subway are replacing the glass tiles that have been so popular and are now fading from our customers wish lists for their kitchen or bath.” Julie Baum, BaumHouse design.

“I don’t believe that subway tile in the kitchen will ever appear outdated.

It has a classic, clean look that fits into any traditional or contemporary style kitchen. What else can make a granite countertop with beautiful veining pop and equally blend so well with the clean look of a neutral countertop? A classic subway tile backsplash can pull it all together to create a beautiful look in a kitchen.” Laureen Wilder, Laureen Wilder Designs, LLC.

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