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A t e x a s g u i d e t o u r b a n l i v i n g
B u n g a l o wS p r i n g 2 0 1 3 | V o l . 1 i S S u e 1
Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti
1019 Dragon Street | www.sminkinc.com
reissued by Molteni & CMay 2nd, 2013
B u n g a l o w
StyleTrends: Pink + Orange
Trends: Black+ White+ Gold
Shopping: 2nd Street, Austin
Street Style: We caught up with four
Dallasites that are redefining style.
NestAnatomy for a Guest Bed: Peacock
Alley’s resident etiquette expert, Brad
Cleveland shares his tips for preparing
the perfect guest bed.
The Five-Mintue Entryway Fix: Abbe
Fenimore, interior designer behind
Studio Ten 25, uses a few simple rules
to re-imagine an entryway.
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My Favorite Room: The designers be-
hind the dual-city Pulp Design Studio,
Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry let
Bungalow take a peek inside their nest.
Bold and Beautiful: From dining to arm-
chairs, high-gloss lacquer to sleek molded
chairs, we explore the color of red.
SourceCozy Gets a Fresh Face: A 1940s bun-
galow gets an update without com-
promising charm.
Trends: Tile
FeaturesThe Art of the Matter: A Dallas renovat-
ed home is calling card for creativity.
A True Story of How a Boy and Girl
Make a Loft Home: A Dallas couple
shares how the art of negotiation
merged their spaces.
GardensTrends: Garden Inspired
Going Green: A first-time composter
tells us why she used a compost to
make their garden flourish.
Last LookRetro Retreat: Architect Flynn Dodds
and Environmental Graphic Designer,
Sharon Dodds, show us their home at
a glance.
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welcome to Bungalow...Three years have passed since I moved into my third home. With each move I had to re-imagine a new space and make it my own, this time with the addition of a husband, and one year later a daughter, there was a clear need to make it “our” home. I have made smart decisions and mistakes. Yet, as I stepped back and looked at the big picture I realized the best design comes when a person stays true to oneself. Therefore, Bungalow magazine is born out of my decorating ups-and-downs. Bungalow magazine’s mission is to inspire those with a love for design and unique style. Aspiring for excellence, each issue will reveal and disclose innovative, modern, and thoughtful designs that are accessible to Texans. Whether starting out in your first apartment, buying a home or just need encouragement, and design inspiration I invite you to become a part of the best Texas has to offer. In this issue, I am honored to introduce you to a group of young creative individuals willing allow us a peek inside their lives and examine their distinc-tive style. From graphic and interior designers to architects and musicians, see how they layout spaces, use color, merge households, and develop serene environments that inspires.
Warmly,
Lesley Busby Weaver
“ The BeST deSign comeS when
a perSon STayS
True To oneSelf.”
Let’s Start From The Beginning...
*Editors’ Letter
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ur·ban [ur-buhn] adject ive
1. of, pertaining to, or designating a city or town.
2. living in a city.
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urban
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E d i t o r - a t - L a r g eEvELyn JonES BuSBy
C o n t r i b u t i n g E d i t o r sHoLLy CLEvELAnd
RACHEL JoHnSon
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C o n t r i b u t i n g P h o t o g r a p h e r sKEvin doToLo
HEATHER HAWKinS
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A u d i o E n g i n e e rToMMy BuSBy
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Contributors*
HeatHer HawkinSHeatHer Hawkins, a
Dallas based editorial
and wedding photog-
rapher, worked in New
York’s fashion indus-
try as a stylist after
graduating from the
Fashion Institute of
Technology. While
on the set, Heather
found her calling as a
photographer. Now,
she shares Texas liv-
ing with her husband
and enjoys music, trav-
eling, and cooking.
JeSSicaJoneSThree years ago, Dallas
writer Jessica Jones
fell in love with a
fireplace and became
a homeowner for the
first time. Since then,
she has developed
an affinity for vintage
furniture shopping
and a serious Home
Garden TV (HGTV)
addiction but has
never quite gotten the
hang of horticulture.
She gets her serving-
ware obsession from
her mother.
BillSallanSHouston native ad-
vertising and editorial
photographer Bill
sallans has been
shooting in Austin
for the past 4 years.
After graduating from
Brooks Institute of
Photography in Santa
Barbara, California
and a short stint in
LA, Bill made the trek
to Texas’ Capital and
has not looked back.
One of his favorite
things about being a
photographer is con-
stantly being exposed
to places and people.
This assignment was
no different; Bill pho-
tographed the shops
of Austin’s exciting
2nd street district.
lauraBuSBylaura BusBy, a
Dallas transplant from
Philadelphia is an
E-Commerce Manager
for a luxury linen and
bath company. She
also contributes to the
marketing team. Laura
is a partners for Some-
thing Legit, a blog for
men’s fashion. When
away from her desk
she can be found trav-
eling or playing bass
in the indie rock band,
The Black Frames.
Our Talent.
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kriSti krupalakristi krupala is a
seasoned communica-
tions/media relations/
professional with cor-
porate and non-profit
experience. Through-
out her career, she has
worked in a variety of
sectors from movie
critic, to publishing.
Presently, she is Com-
munications Lead for
the Americas division
of Wood Group PSN,
a global oil services in
Houston. kristi, involved
with Delta Zeta Soror-
ity, the Public relations
Society of America-
Houston Chapter,
the Junior League of
Houston, and the Texas
A&M university Alumni
Association, is an active
freelance writer.
racHel JoHnSonracHel JoHnson,
Director of Project
Development for the
Touch a Life Foun-
dation, a non-profit
organization commit-
ted to the rescue and
rehabilitation of ex-
ploited and trafficked
children in West Africa
and Southeast Asia,
lives in Dallas. rachel
is passionate about
reading, writing, trav-
eling and experiencing
great food.
mannyrodriguezManny rodriguez
is affable, easy to work
with and a man of
many secrets. The je
ne Sais quois he brings
to interior shots. The
tasty little something
extra you feel with his
food images. Equally
known for his hospital-
ity he maintains the
spirit of “mi casa, tu
casa” warmly wel-
comes guest to studio
parties, holiday gath-
erings, and a cup of
Cuban rocket fuel. It
is his famous secret
Cuban coffee, dubbed
“the black nectar of
the Cuban gods,” by
his grandfather. It
keeps friends, family,
and clients coming
back to Manny’s home
and studio (American
Express, Macy’s, Nei-
man Marcus, roche
Bobois, Sam’s Club,
Target, The richards
Group, Williams-Sono-
ma, and many others).
tommy BuSByIt has been 3 years
since Dallasite toMMy
BusBy made the
journey from LA with
a surfboard in tow and
with no regrets. The
audio engineer/com-
poser brought with
him experiences work-
ing for clients such as
The Cartoon Network,
G4 Network, (Esquire
Network) and MTV.
For this issue, Tommy
has lent his skills to
our Bungalow launch
video. When not busy
with his profession he
can usually be found
writing and mixing
songs or on stage per-
forming with his band
The Black Frames.
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style [stahyl] noun
1. a distinctive manner of expression.
2. an elegant, fashionable, or luxurious
mode of living.
style
Pink + Orange (Clockwise from far left) 1. Jules point paperweight by
kate spade, $35 at www.nordstrom.com. 2.Hand san-
itizer cozy, $42 at Jonathan Adler, Dallas and Houston.
3.the new york times. 36 Hours. 125 weekends,
$ 40.00 at Mercury Design Studio, Austin. 4. Fleurs
d’oranger eau de parfum, $120 at Prize, Austin.
5.Madeline weinrib westley, at kuhl-Linscomb, Houston.
6. asian trunk table, $249 at Wisteria, Dallas. 7. anika
pillow, $89 at High Fashion Home, Houston.
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1. sabine Brass desk lamp, $600 at
Loft, Austin 2. small Bullet Bowl by
Waylan Gregory, (similar to shown)
$135 at Longoria Collection, Houston.
3. Forester oil rubbed Bronze and
gold leaf pendant, $1,910 at Loft,
Austin 4. cowhide coaster, with a
splash of gold $12 each at Calypso St.
Barth, Dallas, Houston and Austin. 5.
cervino armchair by Verden, starts at
$4100 at Smink, Dallas. 6. neutraface
slab Blocks, $40 at Ph Design Studio,
Houston 7. gold Bourgie lamp by
kartell, $685 at Nest, Dallas. 8.
Black tassel key chain, $30 at St.
Michael’s Woman’s Exchange,
Dallas 9. Quill Bibb necklace,
$345 at Grange Hall, Dallas 10.
isola dining table in anthra-
cite by Linteloo, starting at
$2278 at Smink, Dallas. 11.
trÅdklÖVer Fabric, $7.99
per yard at IkEA Dallas,
Houston and round rock.
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Bo concept
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We hit the second street district to see the latest in home design and accessories.
Bang & olufSenIf the future were an audio-video store, it would be Bang & Olufsen. With high-definition tele-visions that adjust to light and mind-blowing sound systems that are beyond our mental ca-pacity, Bang & Olufsen is an experience in it-self. We may not know how all this technology works, but we do know this: Bang & Olufsen
2nd Street
Bo concept
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makes things that look pretty and sound great. That’s all that matters anyway, right? 217 W. 2nd St.; 512-215-8223; bang-olufsen.com
Bo conceptPriding itself on its custom Danish design, Bo Concept is a hub for urban living. The wall of fabrics opens you up to all the creative possibili-ties. The vignettes, however, are styled to perfec-tion, so it’s hard to imagine wanting anything different. Bo Concept takes a fresh approach to urban style and modern-contemporary design without losing those touches of “home.” 430 W. 2nd St.; 512-258-0835; boconcept.us
2nd Street
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deSign witHin reacHIconic pieces of modern design are accessible at this notable store. The rooms are lined with pieces from design companies such as Kartell and Her-man Miller, and, in true design fashion, a back wall is lined with images of designers including Saarin-en, Eames, and Starck. It is a nice homage to the folks that created modern design. 200 W 2nd St.; 512-472-7200; dwr.com
florChevrons, solids, stripes—oh my! This small bou-tique houses a modular carpeting system that is a perfect solution to high-traffic areas. With the abil-ity to customize in the store, you will find an ap-pealing option no matter your design style. (Yes, even you traditionalists who may hesitate because of the modern approach can make it work.) 209 W. 2nd St.; 512-243-7073; flor.com
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Mercury
landFord Market
langford marketKnown mainly for its clothing selection, Langford Market also houses treats for dwelling devotees. On any particular day, you can find mid-century chairs, dishes, and even vintage scales. The walls are dressed with art from local artists, adding to this corner store’s flea-market style. 249 W. 2nd St.; 512-482-8500; langfordmarket.com
luxe apotHetiqueYou may think Luxe Apothetique is just a cloth-ing store. But it’s so much more. Luxe Apothet-ique gives a nod to the old-fashioned drug store and carries everything from handbags to aprons and fabric to perfume. Grab a truly “Austin” gift with the locally made coasters, Texas flag totes, or Cat Studio pillows. If you need a touch-up on your makeup, just stop by the full-service salon. (Yes, you read that right.) What did we leave with? A handful of pocket-sized Marvis toothpaste tubes—perfect for future house-guests and too cute to boot. 201 W. 2nd St.; 512-215-0282
mercury deSign StudioEverything is in the details at this carefully cu-rated boutique, from the wall of John Derain decoupage plates, Seda France candles, and gold, initial necklaces to the classic book line
landFord Market
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style * SHopping
Mercury
prize
designed by Coraline Bickford-Smith. On the walls is a mixed-media collection of contem-porary watercolors, prints, photography, classic portraits, and taxidermy (one in particular wear-ing a crown). If you find yourself in the back of the shop, take time to explore the Art-o-mat®, a vintage cigarette machine that dispenses music, art, and writings from an ever-changing group of artist. 209 W. 2nd; 512-236-0100; mercu-rydesignstudio.com
prizePerfect for a true modern-eclectic collector, Prize carries an array for both sensibilities. For the modern side, Trina Turk pillows, Alexandra Von Furstenburg acrylic accessories, and allur-ing design books. For the eclectic side, a small selection of vintage furniture, candles made from recycled soda bottles, and Happy Socks. Pick up a card from their entertaining selection to complement your gift purchase. 202 Colo-rado St. 512.814.0339; prizeaustin.com
weeIf you are looking for nursery themes, you won’t find one here. Wee is stocked with every-thing from Blabla mobiles to Orbitz strollers, perfect for the urban baby. You will also find Baby Bloom cribs and changing tables that are sleek solutions for smaller spaces. Our favorite item? The Kiko Toys® wooden sushi set. What little tyke wouldn’t want to make his (or her) own California roll? 213 W. 2nd St.; 512-236-1338; shopwee.com
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What is in your Little Black Book? We caught up with four dallasites that are defining style and sharing their secrets along the way!
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alexiS pondage:30
occupaT ion: m arke T ing m anager
Street StyleFavorite store:
Kate Spade
Favorite thing to wear: Heirloom jewelry
A rule for personal style:“Layer for texture”
Style at HomeFavorite home store:
one Kings Lane
Design style? Eclectic
Favorite accessory:My father’s painting of a bison.
A rule for personal style:“Make it personal. nothing
should match perfectly.”
the little Black BookArt:
20x200
Antiques:Lula B’s
Florist: dallas Stems
top rigHt: Meaningful things inspire Alexis’ home
design. This is a bison paint-ing her father gave her. It
hung in her parents first Dal-las home. Middle: Practicing
what she preaches, layer for texture. BottoM: Heirloom jewelry is very influential in
her personal style.
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B. auStin JoneS age:38
occupaT ion: financial SerVice S profe SSional S
Street StyleFavorite store: Brooks Brothers and Q-Custom Clothiers
Favorite item to wear: Custom Fit Shirts
A rule for personal style:“Conservative style with creative flair!”
Style at HomeFavorite home store:Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams
Design style:Contemporary
Favorite accessory:Lamps
the little Black BookArt:dallas Artisan’s Collective
Antiques:The Whimsey Shoppe
Florist: Mockingbird Florist
Fabric source:Cutting Corners
Wallpaper resource: Wallpaper Galore
Upholsterer:
Childress Fabric and Furniture
top leFt: These handkerchiefs are the perfect “creative flair” for the conservative suit. You can find them at Q Clothiers, Dallas and Houston Middle: Pattern on pattern is a great way to ex-press yourself in a conservative setting. BottoM: This Jonathan Adler chair is the perfect mix of conservative and a pop of flair.
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occupaT ion: naT ional Sale S m anager for daVid Su T herl and
Street StyleFavorite store:
Fred Segal (LA), Barney’s, J.Crew and Billy Reid
Favorite thing to wear: A smile and my
Cartier Tank Solo watch
Style at HomeFavorite home store:
david Sutherland Showrooms(To Trade only)
and nick Brock Antiques
Design style:Antique/Eclectic
A rule for personal style:“Buy well, buy once.”
the little Black BookArt:
“i live with a collector of art. He has an exceptional eye
for extraordinary things, he is my inside source.”
Antiques: Les Antiques
Florist: Grange Hall
Fabric source: perennials Fabrics
Wallpaper resource: The newlon Collection
by Bettinger Studio
Upholsterer:Julian vagas upholstery and
Marroquin Custom upholstery
ABovE RiGHT: Grant’s vanity is appealing because of the meticulous attention to details. BoTToM RiGHT: The lake house bedroom is decorated with art and antiques with a splash of preppy chevron. BoTToM LEFT: The
courtyard is a combination of symmetry and pops of color.
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style * lit tle Bl ack Book
HeatHer deverSage:30
occupaT ion: ST yle direcTor aT Jc penney
Street StyleFavorite store: J.Crew, Gap, Cusp and urban outfitters
Favorite thing to wear: A statement necklace or a bold pant
A rule for personal style: Classic pieces with a rock n’ roll bohemian edge.
Style at HomeFavorite home store:West Elm, nest, Jonathan Adler and CB2
Design style:Modern/Eclectic
Favorite accessory:patterned throw pillows
A rule for personal style: “Are you in love with it? i have to be comfortable with seeing a piece every day before i buy it.”
the little Black BookArt:20X200, We are 1976, and pieces picked up traveling
Antiques:Lost and Found Antiques, Ebay
Florist:Bows & Arrows
Fabric source: iKEA
wallpaper reSource:Jonathan Adler & AllModern.com
top leFt: “I get a lot of my style influence from music concerts.
SxSW was amazing inspira-tion. Between the artists and the
crowd, I was in heaven.” BottoM: These are a mix of art she inher-ited to a poster picked up in the
MOMA gift shop.
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nest [nest] noun
1. a snug retreat or refuge;
resting place; home.
nest
Wr i t t e n b y RACHEL JoHnSon Po r t r a i t s HEATHER HAWKinS
peacock Alley’s resident etiquette expert, Brad Cleveland,
shares tips for preparing the perfect guest room.
Anatomy of a Guest Bed
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There is nothing better than nice sheets, quality towels, and a plush robe waiting for you when you get home. Even better, that trifecta waiting in your guest room after a long trip. But what if you’re the host? If the possi-bility of creating that five-star feel in your guest room leaves you in a cold
sweat, we feel you. That’s why we talked to Brad Cleveland, Central States Regional Manager at Peacock Alley, the Dallas-based luxury-bedding boutique. He filled us in on everything you need to know to prepare the perfect guest bed, plus a few extras to complete a relaxing guest room retreat for your visitors. It’s all those extra little touches, says Brad, that “shows respect for your guest and a desire to make them feel welcome.” We agree.
Step 1: Put on a fresh sheet
(yes, even if the one you’re
replacing has never been slept
on), and have both a percale
and sateen sheet on hand. In
the summer, pick percale sheets
(like those from Peacock Alley’s
Boutique Sheeting Collection)
because they sleep cooler. In
the winter, or if you have a cold
sleeper, choose sateen. When in
doubt, go with percale—guests
can always add extra blankets if
the room is too chilly.
Calypso Sheeting Collection starting at $80 at peacockalley.com
Step 3: use a duvet cover for extra warmth,
and tuck it into the base of the bed to showcase
the sheets and the blanket. Duvet inserts vary by
region, depending on the climate. Brad recom-
mends using a down blanket to fill your duvet in
order to maintain a thin, streamlined look.
Step 2: Add a blanket or
a matelassé over the sheet.
Riviera Blanket starting at $135 at peacockalley.com
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Step 4: Place a throw at the base of
the bed, making it convenient and com-
fortable for guests to take a nap or curl up
with a good book.
Step 5: To create the ideal
pillow backdrop, place euro
shams at the headboard in
colors that match the blanket/
matelassé. Neutral colors are a
versatile choice as they create
an inviting palette that can be
easily mixed and matched as
styles change.
Step 6: For the next layer,
use the pillows that guests will
sleep on with the pillowcases
that accompany the sheets,
and provide a variety of pil-
low densities. Brad suggests
keeping one medium pillow
and one firm pillow on the bed
with spare sets in the closet.
Pique Tailored Shams starting at $135 at peacockalley.com
Step 7: Create a layer us-
ing the pillowcases that match
the duvet.
Step 8: To finish the look, use
an assortment of decorative pillows.
Lucia Matelassé Decorative Pillow starting at $240 at peacockalley.com
• Leave a decanter full of water
and glasses at your bedside
table (no guest wants to wan-
der to a strange kitchen in the
middle of the night).
• Add some pretty flowers to
the room, but stay away from
buds with too much pollen. Or-
chids are an excellent choice—
they are gorgeous and won’t
trigger your guest’s allergies.
• Keep a soft, plush robe on
the back of the bathroom door
for your guest’s post- shower-
ing pleasure.
• Artfully arrange some maga-
zines and books in a simple
basket near the bed.
• Light a candle and leave a
book of matches for your guest
to use throughout the weekend.
Choose a scent that is neutral,
not floral. Brad likes Marianne
Guedin’s Blue Lagoon candle.
• Stock 12 inexpensive wash-
cloths near the bathroom sink,
making hand washing and make
up removal convenient for your
guest.
• put a fun laundry basket in
the closet so guests have a spot
to put their used towels and
sheets.
It’s in the Details
A matelassé is a thick, heavy
textile that has the appearance
of padding but, in actuality, has
no additional thickness. instead,
this look is achieved using a
weaving technique that gives
the appearance of a raised or
quilted pattern. This style is
meant to imitate the stitching
techniques used to make quilts
in Marseilles, France. it’s a great
way to add some texture with-
out adding bulk.
Matelassé?
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eight months ago Emily Adams moved into her home in Northhaven Park with her
husband, Colby and children Abigail and William. Three months later they welcomed the newest addition Elizabeth Kate. With limited time to unpack and decorate Emily was excited to engage Abbe Fenimore, interior designer into her home. Using what she already owned from around the house plus adding a few flourishes, Abbe transformed the entryway in just minutes.
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“Sometimes the most beautiful
arrangements come from trying some-thing unexpected.
Abbe Fenimore, interior designer behind Studio Ten 25, uses a few
simple rules to reimagine Dallas resident Emily Adam’s entryway.
Five-Minute Entryway Fix
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Do DepthPlay with shapes and sizes. Some of the
most beautiful arrangements come from
trying something unexpected. When creat-
ing depth Abbe says, “Balance is key, use a
lamp or small piece of art behind the group-
ing so that it becomes part of the environ-
ment instead standing out.
Book Worm“I love seeing books stacked
from largest to smallest,
says Abbe.” For extra height
Abbe suggest adding an ob-
ject that brings in a texture
or color that will tie in with
the rest of the room.
tip: Bargain book stores are a great place to find coffee table books. Taking a peek un-der the glossy cover can revel a more sophisticated look.
Hanging AroundHanging wall art is a process,
especially when putting up
multiple pieces. Making templates
with a craft paper, grocery bag or
painters tape is the best way to or-
ganize your placement before you
make it permanent.
tip: Scale is important with art. Sometimes an oversized piece will
do the trick but it can also look crammed into the room.
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1. artisan table lamp by Currey &
Company $450 at Lighting Inc., Austin,
Houston and, San Antonio. 2. urchin
object Antique Gold $24 (small) and
$38 (large) at www.dwellstudio.com. 3.
silhouette at www.simplysilhouettes.
com 4. pierced ginger Jar $68 at www.
cwonder.com 5. Bone inlay Boxes $145
at www.apartment48.com.
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Just moving a piece into another room or grouping it with other pieces give it a fresh new look.
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Amp it up! Use these items to create a dramatic makeover.
6. palladian Blue Hc-144 at Benjamin
Moore and Bear creek 1470 at
Benjamin Moore 7. kikko trelli by
Osborne and Little $324 a roll at I.D.
Collection Dallas and Houston. 8. diva
in Beige by Graham & Brown $85 a
roll at www.grahambrown.com. 9.
Baroque antiqued gold leaf tray
$275 at www.shopten25.com. 10. Jali
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What is your personal design aesthetic?
Eclectic for sure! I love mixing new items with collected treasures from travels and dif-ferent times of my life. My love of Asia and Mexico is fully reflected throughout my home. Every room contains something that reminds me of a particular place and time.
Which style do you call home?
I live in an old textile mill that was converted to 11 loft units. It is distinctly urban, charm-ing and somewhat Melrose Place at the same time. I truly love it!
Meet Carolina
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Inside the Nest
P h o t o g r a p h y KEvin doToLo
Pulp Design Studio’s, Beth dotolo and Carolina Gentry: Bungalow peeks inside their favorite rooms
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The Pulp StoryDesigners Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry merged their talents in 2007 and formed Pulp Design Studio part-time. Five years later Pulp grew into a full-blown, full-time agency. Recently, the owners of Pulp took another leap of faith. Serving national clients the Pulp women expanded to the west coast af-ter Beth’s husband joined Nordstrom’s as Senior Art Director in Seattle, Washington. Then in December of 2012, they launched www.pulphome.com. What is next? Of course, it will be their personal brand of home goods.
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What do you love about your living room?
It is uncomplicated and cozy but most impor-tantly livable. As a designer, I love gorgeous things, and I appreciate relaxed spaces with a pulled together look..
What is your favorite item in the space?
Well, it changes from time to time but right now, I love my Tamil Horse Lamp. It looks like a sculpture piece that was converted into a lamp, and it is just different.
What item would you add?
I would love to have a Serge Mouille Three-Arm Floor Lamp. It is a beautiful piece of organic sculpture!
deTailSSidE TABLE:
In and Out End Table
$1,123 at Pulp Home
LAMp: Tamil Horse Lamp
$197 at Pulp Home
THRoW piLLoWS:
Large Dark Grey custom
pillow with Beacon Hill
fabric by Pulp. Small
Cream custom pillow with
Pollack fabric by Pulp. Multi
Colored Chevron by Missoni
Home. Yellow Silk Pillow
from West Elm.
SoFA: Z Gallerie
CoFFEE TABLE:
Crate & Barrel
AREA RuG:
Crate & Barrel
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Serge Mouille Three-Arm
Floor Lamp $7,380 at
Design Within Reach
Relaxed KhakiSHErWIN WILLIAMS
Agreeable GraySHErWIN WILLIAMS
Pure WhiteSHErWIN WILLIAMS
The Palette:
FresH
Three horizontal stripes add a graphic
touch to the loft walls.
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How long have you been in your new place?
Only a month and a half now!
What is your personal design aesthetic?
When you design for so many different cli-ents it is difficult not to develop an eclectic style, but I have clearly evolved into loving a modern, earthy, eclectic mix.
Which style do you call home?
We live in a 1955 mid-century rambler. Since we are currently renting, it is takes every fiber of my being not to paint or wallpaper!
What do you love about your living room?
It is comfortable and filled with personality. I have a 3-year-old son, and it is significant that we are able to ‘live’ in our own space with items sprinkled through that mean something to us.
What is your favorite item in the space?
Right now, my 4-sided happy Buddha head. Carolina and I both have one. For me, it symbolizes opportunity and friendship.
What item would you add?
I have my eye on Lee Industries’ hair-on-hide tufted pouf ottoman. It is so elegant and warm, yet easy to clean and durable. Totally, toddler ready and designer approved!
Meet Beth
deTailSSoFA: Crate & Barrel
CoFFEE TABLE: Lula B’s
AREA RuG: Gardenia Rug 5’x8’
$998 at Pulp Home
LAMp: Motegga Custom Lamp
available at www.mottega.com
SidE TABLE: Global
Views Warehouse
MAnTLE ART: Work by Susan
Gillette, Custom Framing
by Art Dallas
piLLoWS: Black Woven V Pillow
$225 at stonetextilestudio.com.
THRoW: Marbella throw $265
at peacockalley.com
MiRRoR: Industrial Starburst
Mirror $ 822 at Pulp Home
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Hair-on-hide Tufted Pouf
Ottoman by Lee
Industries’, $1140. Go to
www.leeindustries.com
for locations.
1. navy chair by emeco $270 at Design Within reach, Austin, Dallas, Houston.
4. works of tony duquette, price available upon request at Baker Furniture, Dallas and Houston.
2. chinese chippendale chair, $419 at Wisteria, Dallas.
3. ps chair, $79.99 at IkEA Dallas,, Houston and round rock.
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From dining seats to armchairs,
high-gloss lacquer to sleek and modern
lines we explore chairs, in red.
Bold & Beautiful
5. real good chair by Blu dot, $139 at Nest, Dallas.
7. aVa chair, $450 at roche Bobois, Dallas and Houston.
8. pelican chair by Finn Juhl, starting at $6,200.00 at Design Within reach, Austin, Dallas, Houston.
6. tre pezzi chair by cassina, starting at $5,031 at SCOTT + COONEr, Dallas and Sunset Settings, Houston.
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Bold & Beautiful
source [sawars ,sohrs] noun
1. any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or
is obtained.
andren·o·vate [ren-uh-veyt] verb
1. to restore to good condition; make new or
as if new again; repair.
2. to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.
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Rene and patti Ramirez gave their 1940s Montrose bungalow a
update without compromising charm.
Cozy Gets a Fresh Face
Wr i t t e n b y LESLEy BuSBy WEAvER P h o t o g r a p h y JACK THoMpSon
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when Rene Ramirez stepped into a friend’s Houston bungalow, he knew he wanted a place just like it. What he didn’t know was that after a long, fruitless search for a comparable house, the very same
1940s bungalow he had fallen in love with—the one that whispered “this is home” when he walked through its inviting entry—would be his. Needless to say, Rene’s friend sold him the property, and now, the 1300-square-foot home is a cozy family retreat for Rene, his wife Pattie, and their son Marco. In 2012, they began renovations to accommodate the expanding family. “There is something to be said about the daily use of each room in your home,” says
The Great Outdoors The exterior of the home received a face-lift by replacing the
front doors and siding, adding side-entry steps and paint.
Choosing energy-efficient windows from Pella was a priority
for the ramirez family.
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The Exterior & Entry:
Vintage
These vintage tiles were found in an antique store and added to the front
entryway.
rooM For tHree: The ramirez family enjoy time out on their back porch. The hardwood floors were apart of completed the exterior renovation.
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trim:
AlabasterSHErWIN WILLIAMS
exterior:
Maison BlancheSHErWIN WILLIAMS
The Palette:
Vintage
The vintage door adds charm to the home and creates
moments ofdistinction.
LAundRy: The couple en-larged the laundry area by re-moving a portion of the wall.
A Modern TwistThe shower tile (from Lowe’s) was an opportunity for the couple to add a modern touch to the space.
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Rene. “This house fits us like a glove.”Rene and Pattie maintained as many of the original details as possible during the renovation. They have imbued the revised space with their distinctive style—a mix of traditional (Patti’s inclination) and ’60s (Rene’s vibe), woven into the original charm of the ’40s bungalow. A vintage bathroom door, original subway tile, and innovative moulding endure and bring Rene back to the day he first stepped through the home’s front door. “It is all we need and want, for now,” he says.
The Interior:
FresH
The new paint color gives the room a pop
and maintains the serene feel of the
bathroom.
Creative FunctionThe nursery, which backs to the bathroom, lost a portion of space to the new washer and dryer, but the double closets added functionality back to the space.
Comfort Gray SHErWIN WILLIAMS
Sedate Gray SHErWIN WILLIAMS
The Palette:
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(Clockwise from top) 1. espirit Blanc by Artistic Tile $100 per sq ft. For Texas dealers go to artistictile.com. 2.
Basketweave Honed urban Bluestone pricing available upon request. For Texas dealers go to daltile.com 3. Beveled
arabesque in up in Smoke $22.95 per sq ft. at mosaictilestone.com 4. paccha by Popham Design $24.94 per sq ft. at
Ann Sacks, Dallas. 5. Herringbone Mosaic in Bianco carrara, $14.99 per sq ft. at mosaictilestone.com 6.cosmati by
Michael S. Smith in Palais royale, starts at $389.56 per sq ft. at Ann Sacks, Dallas 7. signet collection Paquet solid
mosaic $136.03 per sq ft. at Waterworks, Dallas
Keep it classic with an neutral accent. Here are some of our
favorite facelift tiles.
Neutral Notions
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home [hohm] noun
1. a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual
residence of a person, family, or household.
2. the place in which one’s domestic affections are centered.
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P h o t o g r a p h y b y MAnny RodRiGuEz
ThearT of The maTTer
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aLTHOUGH TAYLOR Vieger works in a human resource, for a commer-cial construction compa-ny in Dallas, he’s a mu-sician at heart. His wife,
Allison, is an independent graphic designer who teaches yoga and art classes. She also organizes book and documentary film clubs with friends, and together, the couple host church gatherings and are working on a children’s e-book. With all that creative energy coming from one artistic pair, it’s no wonder they sought a welcoming, well- de-signed space that both stimulates and encourages creativity. Both Taylor and Allison grew up in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of northeast Dallas and sought a home in this neighborhood in 2009. Allison recalls touring the house that would be theirs, with its sea of brown wood paneling.
dRAMATiC EnTRAnCE: Though the yellow front door turned out more neon than Allison originally envisioned, it’s become a calling card of the house.
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RiGHT: The sofa is the Bantam Sofa from Design Within reach
and the chair is a recovered pur-chase from Pottery Barn. Wool
rug is an Angela Adams flora custom rug. The silk scarf hang-ing on the walls is a thrift store
find from a trip to Stolkhom.
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Top: Allison and Taylor Vieger
LEFT: Console is from Danish Mafia,
dining table and chairs are from
room & Board. The chandelier is the
FL/Y Suspension lamp from kartell.
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Fortunately, Taylor saw the potential of a lit-tle addition by subtraction: “Anything scream-ing ’57 in a bad way—we got rid of it.”The house underwent a complete renovation, re-sulting in a modern mid- century design of open spaces that was able to strike the difficult balance between minimalist and inviting. Taylor and Allison infused interior and exte-rior spaces of their home with elements of art, music, and artistic expression. “Somehow,” says Taylor, “we are always expressing.” From the white gallery walls throughout the house, popu-lated with art of their own creation and pieces acquired while traveling, to the chalkboard wall for doodling in the breakfast nook, the home speaks of promises made by the couple to always encourage each other’s creative expression. Allison credits the expansion of the home’s “snuggle factors” to the impending May birth of their son Ryder, the couple’s first child. Though the house will likely evolve with the new ad-dition (bye-bye white kitchen cabinets!) and possibly expand as the family grows, one thing that will not change is Taylor and Allison’s de-sire to promote creativity at home. “I want to encourage art and music in our kids,” Allison says. Then she adds with a smile, “Taylor is the musical talent. I’ll just sing off-key and shake the tambourine.”
ABovE: On the credenza sits vintage floral embroidery
found at Dolly Python, Antler no. 6986 photograph by
kari Herer, and family photograph by Heather Hawkins.
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“The one imporTanT Thing we Said when
we goT married, we will alwayS Surround
ourSelVeS wiTh arT creaTed By uS, play
muSic, and alwayS Somehow Be expreSSing.”
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ABovE: Yellow side table is from CB2. LEFT: Console in front of sofa is the Frame Console Table from Crate & Barrel. The gallery wall photographs are framed in the ribba style frames from IkEA with a couple frames from West Elm in the mix.
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dEn: Allison and Taylor count the living area, where they read, listen to music, and watch movies, as their favorite space in the house. The den seating is the Petrie sofa in graphite from Crate & Barrel, natural jute rug is from West Elm and the rattan ottoman from IkEA. Media console is from Design within reach.
LEFT: The chairs are from room & Board and the side table was found at an estate sale.
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RooM To GRoW: The couple will welcome a new addition this spring and one of the many succulent plants thoughtfully placed around the home.
BREAKFAST nooK: At parties and gatherings, guests gravi-tate toward the breakfast nook, which sits at the long end of the immaculate white kitchen. The breakfast nook was custom built and Docksta table is from IkEA with the FL/Y suspension lamp from kartell above.
“when we goT in here, you JuST SorT of
ThoughT week To week or monTh To monTh.
BuT now ThaT The BaBy’S coming,
iT’S like, fiVe yearS? Ten yearS? haVing kidS
SorT of increaSeS your Scope of your home.” —Taylor
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ABovE: Side tables from room & Board, sconces from
Design Within reach Top RiGHT: Bedding is from unison.
BoTToM RiGHT: Yellow abstract art piece by Allison Vieger.
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ABovE: The couple credits their happy marriage to maintaining separate bathrooms. In hers, a framed print from a
shop in Buenos Aires nods to her yoga background. It was purchased at Papelera Palermo. oppoSiTE pAGE: The
hands were found at estate sales “ I thought they were a creative and beautiful way to display rings and necklaces,
says Allison.
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ABovE: Desk panel from IkEA, yellow sawhorse from Home Depot, side chairs from Crate & Barrel and the side table is the Lack from IkEA.
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ThiS iS a True STory of Boy meeTS lofT, Boy meeTS girl, girl
meeTS lofT, Boy and girl
make lofT home.
architect ian SinneTT and art director wife, korena share how the art of negotiation merged their spaces.
Wo r d s b y JESSiCA JonES • P h o t o g r a p h y b y MAnny RodRiGuEz
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fiVe yearS ago, ian Sinnett found the perfect home. ever since work brought him to dallas in 2000, the architect had craved an urban lifestyle, one that the artsy deep ellum neighborhood—and the renovated warehouse-turned-loft he snagged from owners who’d yet to even list it—could provide. The 1/1.1, 2,600-square-foot, open- concept space was a move-in-ready showstopper, boasting 18-foot ceilings, exposed ductwork, polished concrete floors, and industrial touches like lab cabinets in the kitchen and copper accents in the master bath. now all he needed was someone to share it with.
liVing area: The chairs are Delano Pony by Gus Modern and rug by Nate Berkus, the Target collection. korena bought the sofa in Tulsa. She was drawing to the cow brand you can see in the leather. rigHt: korena and Ian Sinnett.
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Then he met korena. Born just nine days apart and raised in nearly identical small-town settings (she in Oklahoma, he in Kansas), the two quickly realized they’d found their match—everything just fit. That is, until the time came to move in together. “We were both 35 when we met, so we’d established our own homes,” Ian says. Translation: “We both had a lot of stuff.” “I kept looking around thinking, ‘There is nowhere for my stuff to go,’” says Korena, an editorial art direc-tor with an eye for design. “I felt this insecurity, like, there’s no place for me to fit in.” Turns out, there was—it would just take a little com-promising to create it.His couch and chairs got the boot in favor of her white alligator-stamped leather sofa and Gus Modern cowhide chairs. She, in turn, sacrificed her bedroom furniture to accommodate his platform bed and the Nelson bench
they’d purchased together four months into dating (“If we broke up, I figured I’d just buy him out,” Korena laughs about the premature investment). The coffee table is hers—a steel-and-glass memento constructed by her late father; the side tables, his—detailed wood beauties handcrafted by his great-grandfather. Item by item, they negotiated their way to a single household. The only redundancy that remains: his-and-hers Kitch-enaids. (Some things are just off-limits.) In the end, they achieved a nearly perfect 50-50 mar-riage of their belongings, and when they eloped in Big Sur, Calif., last October, a happy marriage of their own too. But the newlyweds are coming to terms with the fact that their dream home might not be their forever home, as they make plans to expand their twosome to a party of three. Whatever happens, they’ve learned this from experience: You can always make room for someone you love.
leFt: The open, galley-style floor plan doesn’t allow for much privacy. “There’s nowhere to go if you need alone time,” korena notes. “Thank goodness for iPads.” rigHt: The side table is his, handcrafted by his great-grandfather. opposite: The lucky plant is a Purple Shamrock Sky Planter, Amazon.
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An empty corner got a makeover courtesy of this lucite-and-glass “styling
table”—a term korena admits she invent-ed to keep her prized piece from being put into storage. opposite page: The
Lucite table is vintage. The black leather lampshade is Arteriors Too, Dallas. The
lamp is from Horchow. Art work, Orange Monk photo by Martin Westlake. rigHt:
Floor cloches are from Horchow.
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tHis page: The yellow dresser was purchased at an estate sale for $35 and refinished at Again & Again, Dallas. The color is Safety Yellow.
“Sherwin Williams couldn’t mix a vibrant enough high gloss for me, so they suggested this, says korena. It is used to mark physical
hazards.” opposite page: The cowboy print is a Hatch Show Print acquired on a trip to Nashville and the lamp is from Horchow.
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tHis page: Books and art pieces were culled from their respective collections and merged. They average one new piece a year, making an effort to buy from local or up-and-coming artists.
“no one’S ever Been, like, ‘ugH, i Hate tHiS place.’ my friendS tHink it’S cool. tHey may not want to live Here, But tHey can appreciate it.” —Korena
ABovE: Though korena was reluctant to let go of her things, Ian’s knack for style was encouraging. “I knew we would be Ok when I saw
he had Herman Miller chairs at the table,” she laughs. “I was like, ‘Ok, we can work with this.’” The dining table is from IkEA and the chairs
are the Eames with wire base from Herman Miller ®. THE ARTWoRK: (clockwise from bottom left) 1. Origami mixed media by John Hung
Ha of Seigel Studios/Brooklyn, Deep Ellum Arts Festival. 2. Andrea kabala, Watertower: Memphis, Texas (a co-worker of his) 2. Orange
Jacket by Manny rodriguez 3. The Blind Horseman by Tanya Doskoba, Deep Ellum Arts Festival 4. Portraits of the couple traveling.
5. Michael Schwab’s Golden Gate National Park series, design school at uNT. 6. Winsor Yellow II illustration by Laura Su, Etsy.
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RiGHT: One of the Sinnetts’ favorite things about the largely steel-surfaced kitchen is how low-maintenance it is. Ian loved the two-tiered prep station so much that he made it a condition in his contract.
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HALLWAy: The bar cart is a $15 estate sale find and the cowboy art hang-
ing above is by Gabe Leonard, Deep Ellum Arts Festival. The ! print is
from Hatch Show Print, Nashville.
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ABovE LEFT: The bed is the Edo platform bed from Haiku Designs. The side tables are also from Haiku Designs. oppoSiTE: The bench is the Nelson Platform Bench, the Herman Miller collection from Design Within reach. The art is by Darren Adams, Dallas, a friend of his.
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ABovE: When korena found this original artwork, which hangs in the half-bath on Etsy, she e-mailed the link to
Ian for approval. “I said, ‘I know you love it, but it’s been sold. She was so upset,’” he remembers. What she didn’t
know was that it was Ian who’d bought the painting, which he then had framed and gave to korena as a gift.
The Alphabet print is by Greg Beauchamp from We are 1976, Dallas, and the small painting by Sarah Intemann,
Etsy. The side table is Arteriors, Dallas. oppoSiTE: The bathroom has the original mint green claw foot tub with
exposed copper piping.
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ABovE: The twin desks are from IkEA. Ian’s chair is IkEA and korena’s
chair is the kartell Louis Ghost in White.
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“even tHougH it’S Stark and it’S got concrete floorS and tall ceilingS, i like tHe fact tHat it’S warm and inviting.” —Ian
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garden [gahr-dn] noun
1. a plot of ground, usually near a house,
where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or
herbs are cultivated.
2. a fertile and delightful spot or region.
garden
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Garden Inspired (Clockwise from far left) 1. paper Maché
Bird, $40 each at Laura u, Houston
2. Fiona tray in coral and lilac, $25 each
at Biscuit Home, Houston 3. lome pillow
by Missoni, $ 225 at kuhl-Linscomb, Hous-
ton and Stella Dallas, Dallas. 4. Hudson
Valley seeds $3 each West Elm. 5.Flow-
ers by carolyne rohem, $85 at Calypso
St. Barth. Dallas, Houston and Austin.
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Going Green
you know you are successful! Earthworms keep your soil fertile but when soil has no nutrition in it, there is nothing for the earthworms to eat. If you dig to plant and never encounter an earthworm, your soil may be malnourished.
What did you grow in your garden?
We planted a blackberry bush, tomatoes, peppers, oregano, parsley, rosemary, basil, broccoli, arugula, and Boston lettuce.
Was everything successful?
Our peppers, herbs, and arugula grew like crazy; however, we had a little trouble with the blackberries, tomatoes, and broccoli. We are learning though. We just planted new tomato plants, and so far so good! We are hoping for nice tomatoes this year.
What made you decide to use
compost on your garden?
After doing a little research, we found that producing natural compost helps grow vegetables with more vitamins and nutrients than those found in the non-organic sec-tions of the grocery store. Produce in these [non-organic] areas is usually purchased from farms using a chemical-based fertilizer. You have to grow your soil before you can grow your plants.
What is your compost make-up?
We used a combination of uncooked fruits and vegetables—apple cores, fruits and veg-etables that went bad before we could eat them, the tops of carrots, etc.—and leaves from our yard.
How did you create your compost?
We placed our compost blend in a large bin with no lid in the corner of the yard farthest away from the house. We started by putting leaves into the bin until it was full and then dug a hole where we buried the vegetables. Our goal was to have about 2/3 more car-bon (dry leaves) than nitrogen (vegetables).
How long did it take your compost
to be ready and how did you know?
Approximately six-to-nine months. When you find earthworms in your compost,
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First-time composter Carol Wood tells us why she and her husband, Clint, decided to use compost to
make their garden flourish in the Houston heat.
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GARniSH: With the soil from the compost
the Wood family was able to add nutrients
into the herbs grown in their garden.
FresH cut
Parsley grown in the herb garden is a great addition to
Carol’s dishes.
What is your favorite garden
ingredient and why?
I love using my homegrown herbs to add unique flavors to my recipes. My oregano has been a wonderful fresh addition to my Italian dishes, and my arugula was extreme-ly successful, which I ground up and used as a replacement for horseradish. I also made a yummy arugula pesto!
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Wr i t t e n b y KRiSTi KRupALA
P h o t o g r a p h y JACK THoMpSon
Architect Flynn dodds and his Environmental Graphic Design wife, sharon silvers, home is inspired by 1950’s furniture and pieces from their travels.
sitting space:Styled with big pieces from room and Board, Crate & Barrel
for occasional tables, and West Elm for accessories, as well
as some much-loved designer pieces, the interior reflects the
clean and simple concepts from their architectural studies, as
well as Sharon’s love for the ’50s. The centerpiece of their wel-
come space is an original Eames lounge chair, a piece Sharon
has coveted ever since her introduction to Charles and ray
Eames in school.
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in 2007, architect Flynn Dodds and his wife, environmental graphic designer Sharon Silvers, went in search of their first home. They didn’t have
to look far before falling in love with a cozy, three-bedroom, mid-20th-century ranch in Oak Forest, a well-established neighborhood on the northwest side of Houston. Both having Bachelor’s of Architecture degrees from the University of Houston and careers focusing on design disciplines, the couple used their extensive knowledge of design and craftsmanship, along with Sha-ron’s unique appreciation for the styles and designs prevalent in the 1950s, to transform their house into a home. It has good bones
aBoVe: The dining room chairs and table are from
IkEA and the centerpiece of the room is the Cine
print from the Austin International film festival de-
signed by a friend. The home has four of these prints
in various colors. rigHt: room and Board chair was
an important purchase for the Dodds’ family because
they appreciate furniture that is made in the uSA and
is made from substainable materials.
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and Baby Boomer desirability, making the renovation almost effortless. (Almost.) Sharon and Flynn made only cosmetics changes: paint, light fixtures, and decora-tive accents, blending contemporary and mid-century styles. “Our house was built in 1951,” says Sharon, “and I admire the furni-ture designs of that time, which are reflected throughout the interior.” A mixture of stylish, clean-lined pieces and plush sofas, coupled with accents from global travels and favorite home decor stores, celebrate the minimalist style popular in the 1950s while embracing up-to-date sensibilities. “I am not going to lie,” says Sharon. “I even hit up IKEA on occasion. They have some great, affordable versions of expensive designs I love—mainly the lamps.” Their home is a perfect blend of traditional mid-century modern and contemporary chic. The centerpiece of the living space is a quintessential modern classic—an original Eames lounge chair. A palette of natural grays, Sharon’s favorite neutral, flows from room to room, adding to the home’s relaxed character. She even chose a gray hue for the nursery of their newly welcomed daugh-ter, Stella, and accented it with a beautiful peacock blue ceiling. The most-loved space in their happy home is the living room. “I just like the way it feels,” says Sharon. “It’s comfortable and showcases a collection of keepsakes from several of our international esca-pades.” Soothing gray-tinted walls, comfy oversized loungers, natural lighting, and scenic views make the area a perfect place to curl up with a good book or brainstorm on their next travel adventure. In just five short years, the family of three is living comfortably with their renovated ranch.
“i am noT going To lie,” SayS Sharon. “i eVen hiT up ikea on occaSion.”
aBoVe leFt: Sharon cre-
ated the headboard from
canvases to create height
and to block light from an
unwanted window. The
Obama pillow was found
on a trip to Africa. aBoVe rigHt: The Dodds’ de-
sign style carried into the
room of newborn Stella.
They included contem-
porary touches such as
the rocker, rug from FLOr
and a mobile from Africa.
Below leFt: Sharon
has a weakness for throw
pillows. Below Below rigHt: The Dodds’ have
a collection of various
contemporary vessels
throughout the home.
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