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CONTENTSDistinctively Chic Style | 4Second homeowners celebrate art in their Florida home

Poolside Fashions | 10Leading patio furniture manufacturers meld style with function

Luxury Linens | 14 Nothing beats the look and feel of quality linen

Color Trends | 18 Grey, soft purple, and orange make a statement

Designer Q&A | 20Nationally syndicated writer Rosie Sadez Friedmann answers decorating questions

Permanent Botanicals | 22 Quality silk florals are a perennial favorite

Easy Kitchen Makeover | 26 Changing cabinet hardware brings a new look on a limited budget

Fascinating Salt | 28 Salt has come a long way from the shaker

Savory Recipes | 30 From breakfast to dinner, two recipes you are sure to love

Real Estate | 32 Decreasing inventories and buyer demand are driving prices up

Marketplace | 33 Great products and designer accessories for your home

Your Home Magazine is published by Your Home Publish-ing, Inc. © Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. All prices, specs and financing rates & terms are subject to change without notice. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to adver-tise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings ad-vertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.If your home is currently listed, nothing in this magazine should be construed as a solicitation.

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YOUR HOME MagazineVolume 2 Issue 5 Contributing WritersGinny CooperElisa LudwigMollie PageMary Lou SmartKitt WalshMarci Wise

Director of SalesChanning Spano

Account Representatives Robert BarsimantovKennedy CarrollMark Somers

Production ManagerRoxanne Hutson

Production CoordinatorJenny Vigliotti

AccountingMariellen King

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W hat better way to welcome friends and family to a second residence in Florida than to display art collected through the years? When President

of Collins & DuPont Interiors Sherri DuPont was called on for the interior design of a Minnesota couple’s second home, she soon learned that she would be working with

art enthusiasts. The couple’s collection is varied — from blown glass to sculpture and paintings — and primarily from Minnesota.

“This is a secondary home that will eventually be a primary residence,” said DuPont. “I worked closely with the woman

DistinctivelY cHic stYle celebrates Art

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of the home. She loves Chanel, and we took our inspiration from this iconic fashion design company known for an elegant yet straight-forward, minimalistic style.”

To create a design without unnecessary embellishment and full of energy and warmth, the two discussed each detail that went into the selection of architectural features, furnishings, colors and fabrics. The result is very personal and surprisingly chic.

To set the tone, the foyer’s chandelier is decorated with delicate capri shell, which creates a dramatic effect in an entryway with a ceiling that extends to 21 feet. From the first step into the home, the view is of the grand salon, a space with a petite high-back sofa and Barbara Barry’s moderately-scaled side chairs. The scene is reminiscent of an intimate Park Avenue haute-couture boutique. The fireplace is faced with black granite, lined with caramel-toned tile in a herringbone pattern and features a shimmering glass tile floor. Niches on either side of the fire place have wood shelves backed by mirror to showcase treasured pieces.

An integral component of the grand salon, an inviting bar welcomes guests upon arrival and also serves the adjacent dining room. Focal points at this refreshment station are the bamboo cabinetry and the countertop’s elevated level of amber-toned glass lined with metallic veneer.

The dining room celebrates art, including tall sculptures by Minnesota artist Krissy Catt. Natural elements contributing to the dramatic setting are maple columns stained caramel, a custom Shalimar Gold granite dining room table and a chandelier embellished with iridescent cabebe shell.

The kitchen and family room are open living areas with calming views of the pool pavilion. Designed for a gourmet chef as well as entertaining, the kitchen has multiple preparation stations including two islands and considerable cabinetry storage.

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Throughout the home, earthen shades of caramel, slate, black and cream were chosen to provide a natural backdrop for paintings and fabric selections. The kitchen is no exception. Cabinetry is stained maple, islands are topped with a sandy golden shade of granite known as Arandis Dream, and perimeter countertops are Pompeii, a quartz product that looks like concrete.

Lighting is functional as well as decorative. One of the kitchen islands has bar seating illuminated by pendant lights with porcelain shades. The breakfast nook’s focal point is a hand-crafted bronze light fixture lined with gold leaf that provides ambient down lighting as well as an attractive sight from the pool pavilion.

The family room is relaxed and elegant with earth tones, animal prints, and deep, plush, comfortable sofas and club chairs. Two paintings in this setting are by New York-based

contemporary artist Jemali who originated a style of art known as mystical expressionism.

The master bedroom is a peaceful sanctuary for reading and relaxing. The earthen shades in the custom bed spread of Donghia fabric and the four-panel suede headboard contribute to a paired down elegance that combines comfort and style. The perfect dimensions to stack favorite books, large night tables are chests featuring a touch of the Orient with metallic copper wash over oak. Likewise, the Burton James chaise lounge is a wonderful place to curl up with a paperback. Custom cabinetry provides window seats with pillow storage and showcases the wide-screen TV.

In the master bathroom, a light travertine flooring with pearlescent finesse complements a bath tub surround accented with bronze and black glass. The room glows in the soft light of a crystal chandelier.

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Photography by Tom Harper

Written by Mary Lou SmartPhotos courtesy of Collins & Dupont Interior Design

The 5,000 square-foot home has three large bedroom suites for guests, and a spacious and luxurious outdoor enjoyment area. Surrounding the landscaped free-form pool and spa area, the Lanai features a complete outdoor kitchen, dining area, and comfortable seating around the gas fireplace with integrated entertainment system.

“This is a beautiful home,” said DuPont. “Every facet of the design was considered just as it would be in the creation of a Chanel handbag where every last detail is important.”

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W ithout doubt, the outdoors is one of the primary gathering areas in an upscale home in our warmer climate. Architects design homes with

pool views to be seen from the front entrance. A clear view from the living room drives homeowners to select exterior furnishings with an integrated design in mind. Today, state-of-the-art synthetic materials and innovative

design give homeowners a wide range of options to keeping their outdoor enjoyment areas beautiful as well as comfortable.

All-weather wicker continues to be hugely popular. One of the first manufacturers of outdoor wicker, Lloyd Flanders offers a large variety of outdoor furniture in woven styles.

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Poolside FasHions latest styles for outside

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While a wide portion of the Michigan-based company’s products are traditional in style, as of late several lines reflect a move from nostalgia to transitional. Brown Jordan, established in 1945 in Pasadena, California was originally known for custom wrought iron breakfast sets. A few years back this company introduced a patented process called resin weave, an embossed, extruded resin strip that emulates sea grass. Rather than molding itself to the frame in wicker’s familiar, curvaceous open weave, the company’s woven materials wrap around the frame as a snug enclosure. Many manufacturers have designed their own techniques for straight-forward style and feedback is positive.

Summer Classics is a premier outdoor furniture manufacturer of high-quality resin wicker, cast aluminum, wrought aluminum, teak and wrought iron patio furniture and outdoor cushions from its exclusive line of outdoor fabrics. For years, Summer Classics has had great success with its own resin wicker products.

“There are all kinds of descriptions and names for it and ways to make it,” said William Bew White, president and founder of Summer Classics. “You’ll pay more for it, but

without the right UV inhibitor in the sub-straight, your furniture will fade quickly.”

Resysta, an environmentally-friendly resin product composed of rice husks, salt and mineral oil, is being used in many of Summer Classics furniture lines, on decks and for sturdy table tops. The product, available in finishes that look like teak, sandalwood or mahogany, requires minimum care, is weather resistant against the sun, rain and salt weather and is not affected by heat or humidity.

Because entertaining requires more seating and not all spaces are alike, one trend is for large pieces such as sectional sofas. Sectional pieces fit a variety of arrangements. Deep seating, day beds, chaise lounges and sofas lend comfortable sophistication.

“Contemporary, traditional and transitional designs are popular,” he said. “No matter what the style, however, what many are buying are pieces that complement larger living areas.”

Like interiors, outdoor living areas are being treated with full accessorization with rugs, pillows and wall art. White advises that when buying cushions, pay particular attention to fabric

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composition. Solution-dyed yarns used in outdoor fabrics such as Sunbrella feature color all the way through the yarn.

“The best fabrics are solution-dyed,” he said, using a comparison of a carrot and a radish. “They do not fade as quickly and are easier to care for than fabric that is dyed after being made.”

To be sure, today’s solution-dyed fabrics on deep-seated chairs and comfortable sofas are made to be zipped off and washed, with bleach if necessary.

While fabric colors are all over the board, the trend in the upscale market is toward natural, earthen and lighter shades.

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“The trend is for grey, grey and more grey,” said White. “It’s really a grey-brown, but it is a big seller. We are coming out with a new shade called oyster, and another called French linen, but our most popular color is a black-brown and we call it black walnut.”

In outdoor furniture, the emphasis is on expanding the boundaries of the home: the goal is harmonious design.

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For more information on the latest patio furniture options, visit www.LloydFlanders.comwww.BrownJordan.com

www.SummerClassics.com

Written by Mary Lou Smart

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I n linens, as with apparel, trends can go in multiple and seemingly contradictory directions—for every skinny jean, for instance, there’s a bell-bottom. The two dominant

bedding trends of the moment seem to fall on opposite ends of the spectrum: neutral, conservative and white versus bold colors and prints.

There’s nothing like white bedding for a clean, pure and timeless look that can be part of a traditional or contemporary design. White sheets with embroidery evoke taste and sophistication;

a stitched stripe, scalloped edge or an embroidered monogram in a contrast hue is the ultimate expression of understated style, evoking luxe hotels and summer homes—not to mention high thread count.

White, the original sheeting color, never seems to go out of style. “Our top-selling color is white and we cater to the white percale customer looking for a touch of elegant detail with two embroidered offerings for fall, says Michele Ellis Achey, marketing coordinator at SFERRA Fine Linens.

LUXURY LINENS Feel Good Style

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These include the Ponti, white sheets with a hemstitched contrast-color cuff in a circular pattern in cornflower blue and silver sage, and Janella, white sheets with delicate scrolling floral embroidery in khaki or wisteria on duvets, shams, flat sheets and pillowcases. “The overall effect is a fresh, clean, and pristinely luxurious percale with the slightest touch of color and interest,” Achey says.

Beige- or cream-on-white designs with simple patterns add texture and dimension to a soothing duvet or sheet set, perfect for those looking for a quiet, spa-like atmosphere in the bedroom.

The only look more compelling than simple whites and neutrals are prints. With sharp colors, bright hues and bold

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geometric graphics that pop, the modern print is youthful and playful, bringing fun back to bedding and making the kind of strong statement most people wouldn’t dare to make with their own fashion choices. Colors like emerald green, rosy red, royal blue and burgundies are coming to the forefront of linen design, mixing and mingling with accents in bright yellow, lime green or aqua. Inspirations include architectural elements, pottery patterns, global motifs, animal prints, big florals and snappy stripes.

At SFERRA, where the aesthetic has historically been more traditional, designers have started to respond to the growing interest in prints, adding two new styles in a bright and bold color palette last spring. “Due to the success of those prints, we will be introducing additional print styles in new color ways this fall,” says Achey.

As with SFERRA’s other collections, the product is still intended for the high-end clientele, though the prints seem to be more appealing to younger customers, looking for a bit of edge. “The fabric is woven in Italy and the pattern is printed there as well – a quality finish that few other companies (if any) can claim,” Achey says. New geometric prints such as Deagan and Connery make use of colors like tangerine, aubergine and cornflower blue, and Achey says that they have also added

a camel color for the neutrally-inclined customer. And while these new prints are crisp and unfussy, the company is also continuing to offer a new line of jacquards for a softer effect.

Even as his neutral designs, especially animal print, remain a popular look with customers, designer Barclay Butera says that his bedding with vibrant colors tends to be the strongest seller for his bedding partner Eastern Accents. “We are using a lot of velvets, paisleys, ikats and linen with grosgrain trims. All clean and classic, but fresh and modern at the same time.”

The layered look is very much in demand at the moment, Butera says. “We are seeing a tremendous request for lots of layers and luxury fabrics. Clients are pampering themselves with cushy duvets, fabulous down-filled pillows and mattress covers, and of course I always add my signature layering of pillows, pillows, pillows!” Butera’s line is designed to approximate the “mix-and-match” look without the need for additional shopping. Within these collections both trends are at play: In the Provence collection, an aqua and peach paisley print duvet gets a crisp accent from blue and white nautical striped pillows. Marrakesh’s brick-colored Moorish medallion print is paired with satiny pillows in a modern circle print and a white sheeting with a coffee-striped edge.

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By integrating bold patterns and solids, the ornate with the minimal, Butera says he is taking the guesswork and time out of the process for customers, and essentially bringing them the best of all worlds – they can have their prints, and sleep on solids, too.

For more information on luxury linens, visit www.SFERRA.com

Written by Elisa LudwigPhotos courtesy of SFERRA Fine Linens

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L ike the rising sun, orange can warm a room, bringing light and life to neutral palettes. Orange is often paired with warm reds, golds and browns in combinations known as “autumn

colors.” But when teamed with a range of soft purples, this secondary color combination can make a room glow. As an accent to neutral gray, the effect is at once both warm and cool. The key

to using orange is to use the right amount of this energetic and vibrant hue, to provide a “pop” of color in an otherwise serene interior landscape.

Gray tends to recede into the background, leaving the eye free to wander from one “pop” of orange to the next, creating movement

A UniqUe CoMbinAtionGray, Purple, and orange

blanc de blancPAntone 11-4800

All colors referenced above are included in the PAntone FASHion + HoMe color system, a component of the PAntone textile Color System®. Consult current PAntone Color Publications for accurate color. PAntone® and other Pantone LLC. trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC © Pantone, LLC, 2012. All rights reserved.

twilight MauvePAntone 18-1807

GrisaillePAntone 18-3912

ethereaPAntone 15-1506

AnthracitePAntone 19-4007

travertinePAntone 15-1114

ironPAntone 18-1306

SilverPAntone 14-5002

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around the room. Keeping in mind that metals are shades of gray, you can build a base of smooth, sculpted surfaces with case goods and occasional pieces; add texture with upholstered pieces and floor coverings; and bring in the “pop” of orange with a few well-placed accents. Pillows on a couch, vases on a buffet or even a generous arrangement of flowers on a coffee table are easy ways to achieve the eye-catching “pop” without making a major commitment to the color.

If the vivid contrast of gray and orange seems too bold for your tastes, take your cue from nature, using soft shades of purples and grays and blend them into orange, much like a sunrise. The Pantone Color Institute provides the basics in “Sculpted Simplicity” – one of its nine color trends for 2014. Described as “sophisticated tones with distinctively nuanced undertones that are elegantly harmonized,” the collection of purples and grays

are subtle and neutral, providing the perfect background for the warmth of orange. Even the color names are simple, and speak of qualities inherent in the materials they represent

Washing your room in these calming shades of grays and purples, with a glimpse of orange to awaken your senses, will ground your day while energizing you to enjoy it.

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For more information on all Pantone’s 2014 colors, visit www.pantone.com

Written by Ginny Cooper

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Designer and Syndicated Columnist, Rosie Sadez Friedman Answers Your Design Questions

QUESTION: I’d like to redecorate my place. Where do I begin?

ANSWER: Sounds exciting! Most people want to pick a paint color first. Well, don’t. Picking a color scheme is in order but actually getting the paint is not one of the first things that should be on your list. The reason for this is that there are almost unlimited paint color choices. If you know you want to decorate a room in yellow, you will be surprised at how many yellow paint colors there are. So first pick ‘something’. That something can be a rug that you’ve fallen in love with, or it can be a fabric that really makes you feel good and that you would love to have on the upholstery or on the windows. You can pick a sofa or a chair first. Whatever that first item is will be your continued inspiration for the rest of the project.

QUESTION: I have a beautiful and large coffee table in my living room but I don’t seem to be able to

accessorize it properly. Any suggestions?

ANSWER: The coffee table needs to look good and it needs to serve its function. Accessorize it with a few complimentary items that look good but that don’t overcrowd the table or obstruct the view from one person sitting across from the other. The items on the coffee table that you use as accessories should relate to each other in some way, either color, theme or style. The size of the items need to go well with the table. A large table will require some large decorative pieces because small items will get lost. Books work as accessories, as do flowers. Vases work also. Books and flowers work well together. Odd numbers are more interesting and attractive than even numbers, so consider using three of something instead of two. A large glass bowl can serve many seasons. Fill it with flowers in spring, pinecones in winter, seashells in summer, little pumpkins in fall or whatever works well with your seasons.

Designer Q&A

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QUESTION: I own many books so have made a wall of bookshelves for them but the wall looks boring. How can I spice it up?

ANSWER: Well, bookshelves aren’t for books alone. They offer an opportunity for displaying interesting accessories as well. They also offer an opportunity to display family pictures. First of all, don’t stack all the books in one direction. Stand some of them and lay others on top of each other on their sides. Organize them by subject too. You can place a decorative piece such as a small vase or small statue on top of some of those books you’ve laid sideways. Take your time adding decorative items to the book shelf. Don’t just put a bunch of things on the shelves to fill the space but instead select things that have some meaning to you and your family. Little by little the bookshelf will tell the story you want it to tell.

QUESTION: What is a Davenport?

ANSWER: Well, it has two meanings. One is a large sofa that sometimes has a bed in it. This is the meaning that has been used most often here in the states. It has another meaning also. It is a small writing desk, sometimes called a secretary desk. Actually, that is a British interpretation of the word Davenport.

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Rosemary Sadez Friedmann is a licensed interior designer and a professional member of the

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) who has been published in Barron’s Who’s Who in Interior Design, and has been featured as a weekly columnist in the Naples

Daily News since 1998. Her column appears in more than 200 newspapers across the country.

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A rtificial flowers, long desirable in fashion, have come of age. Certainly, millinery shops put them to good use in the 1930s and 1940s. Sewn on dresses

and attached to hats, they contributed a touch of style. By the 1950s they were a big, bold and plastic component of interior decor. In 1968, when one designer, Diane Love, introduced actual silk flowers at upscale stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales, they were an instant hit.

Love’s flowers were made of a variety of fabrics, from silk to rayon and cotton, and magnificent in an ethereal kind

of way. She insisted that she was not trying to reproduce botanicals but to create something beautiful for interiors. At the upper echelons of the artificial flowers business, a profound change has occurred. What was at one time an obvious fake now looks absolutely real. Oftentimes these marvels seem to be perfect replicas of the living and breathing plants that they emulate.

“The technology has improved so much over the years that these days you cannot tell the difference between real

QuAlitY Silk FlowerS A Perennial Favorite

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and artificial,” she said. “Even the stems look real with thorns and fuzzy sides. Some of them, especially orchids, even feel real,” commented Danna DiElsi, owner of The Silk Touch in Connecticut.

The trade even has come up with a name for its faux flowers which is more in line with the new and improved appearance, permanent botanicals. However, silk flowers is still the catch phrase for all impostors.

“We’ve studied it,” said Sharon Nance, founder of North Carolina-based Floral Home Décor. Those perusing the World Wide Web for artificial flowers do not initiate a search for permanent botanicals when buying online. “Most people type in ‘silk flowers’ to find us.”

Silk flowers are rarely silk. Most are made of synthetic materials, which is why they are so sturdy. They don’t fade or wilt or turn brown. No need to change out stale water

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or pick off dead petals. For the allergy-prone, permanent botanicals are a godsend. They do not attract insects either.

Permanent botanicals in place of live flowers can be a sensible choice for weddings. Because they can be delivered weeks in advance, changes no longer have to be last minute angst. Silk bridal bouquets can be keepsakes to pass on to daughters. Nance first became curious about the business of silk flowers through her mother who used them for weddings.

“They are so much more realistic today than they were back then,” she said. Her company makes most of the arrangements sold online and she is often called on for custom arrangements.

Floral Home Décor receives many orders from Florida where seasonal residents cherish the easy care and enduring beauty of the imitation. There is a definite range in prices. For the appearance of real, live plants, expect to pay a price that is comparable to real, live plants. Cost savings come over the long life of an imitation that does not need to be regularly replaced.

Dust ages silk flowers, but cleaning them can be simple. Nance advises that whatever method used should be tried

on a few leaves or petals first. A damp cloth over each petal might be all that is needed. Craft stores sell spray-on products designed to dissolve grime and dust and restore sheen.

“Some of these products are aerosol and I advise clients to do this outdoors, especially if they have allergy issues,” said Nance.

For more information on quality silk flowers, visit www.floralhomedecor.net

Written by Mary Lou SmartPhotos courtesy of Floral Home Décor

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W ant a kitchen makeover without having to, you know, actually redo the kitchen? Changing the hardware can dramatically transform the look of

cabinetry — and the entire project can be accomplished within the time it takes some cooks to make dinner.

However, rethinking knobs, pulls, and handles can be an overwhelming task. “The selection in cabinet hardware these days is truly mind-boggling, and while many homeowners prefer to make a simple statement when choosing hardware, others choose to make it the lead statement,” says Adrienne Morea, CEO of Atlas Homewares. “I like to think of cabinet hardware as the “shoes’ of the kitchen outfit,” Morea says. “There are Aerosoles… and then there are Christian Louboutins. One is functional, but the other is both functional and fabulous.”

In hardware, especially in a high-traffic area such as a kitchen, materials are everything, dictating the quality of the product as well as its aesthetic effect. There is, indeed, a pull for every cabinet style. Atlas’ European cut crystal knobs refract bright slivers of light and a sense of luxury, while the company’s emerald green glass polka dot knobs are a nod to trend — emerald green being Pantone’s color of the year. With its scrolls and floral motifs, Schaub and Company’s white brass collection has an ornate, regal sensibility, while the Mountain Collection’s rugged Italian nickel finish handles have a rustic, almost industrial quality.

A general rule of thumb for selecting hardware is to start with the existing cabinets and appliances. Painted cabinets can accommodate a versatile range of looks, from country-

A NeW HANdle For Your Kitchen

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esque oil-rubbed bronze with decorative detail to sleek brushed-nickel. On the other hand, white cabinetry with stainless steel appliances lends itself to modern, geometric hardware with squared edges or tubular shapes. To vary the look, use a combination of knobs and handles. Or stick with one type for a uniform appearance. Be sure, too, to pay attention to other hardware such as exposed hinges and switch plates.

Practical considerations for switching out hardware should include testing out new pulls and handles before installing. A particular knob’s shape or dimensions can be the difference between comfortable handling and awkward grasping. Understand that a knob’s finish may change over time and be aware that ornate styles may be more difficult to keep clean.When selecting your new hardware, a second whole can be drilled to change from a know to a handle, but if two holes have already been drilled, you will have to stick with handles. When changing handles, make sure your new handles have the same ‘spread’ as your old ones.

Ultimately, though, the choice should be one that freshens up the room and draws the eye in all the right ways.

“Hardware is the ultimate expression of style,” Morea says. “And the homeowner who goes the distance to choose something a little more luxurious will definitely be calling in the compliments!”

For more information, visit www.atlashomewares.com

www.schaubandcompany.com

Written by Elisa LudwigPhotos courtesy of Atlas Homewares

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Gourmet Sea SaltThe addition of gourmet sea salts to your kitchen pantry allows every chef the opportunity to explore exotic new tastes and enticing aromas. The Spice Lab’s Sea Salt Collections have won numerous accolades and deliver some of the best tasting and hard-to-find salts from around the world. With a wide array of

flavors – the Hawaiian Aloha Collection, BBQ Smoked Salts, and Chili Head Collection among them – the expanding palate of today’s culinary curious takes center stage. These affordable, portable, and decorative packages come in 4, 6 or 11 test tube sets and are attractively displayed in a wooden base crafted from reclaimed beetle wood or sustainable bamboo.

Fascinating salt a long Way from the shaker

D id you know that African and European explorers used to trade an ounce of salt for an ounce of gold — making salt literally worth its weight in gold? While today’s ordinary table salt may have a tarnished reputation - salt is essential for life - we literally cannot live without it. That’s why products made with unrefined natural salt are the new “must haves” among both the average

and the elite. These hot new products provide an all-natural alternative, packed with minerals and free of pollutants.

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Himalayan Salt Shot GlassesIdeal for entertaining, Himalayan Salt Tequila Shot Glasses will set you apart from the rest. Theseextraordinary shot glasses have the finely veined, translucent appearance of rose quartz, but areactually carved from the finest quality, food grade Himalayan pink salt. They naturally add theperfect salty note to your favorite tequila withoutthe need for messy table salt - just serve with limewedges for a bite of citrus tartness.

For information on these products contact The Spice Lab, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. www.thespicelab.com

Written by Marci Wise

Salt Cooking PlateSalt is a long-lasting, naturally anti-bacterial mineral so it was only natural that The Spice Lab’s Himalayan Salt Cooking Plate & Serving Tray was born. Cut from the finest quality, food grade salt, these plates provide the perfect presentation for dishes from cold sushi and sashimi to heated shrimp and salmon. Just freeze the plate to use as a serving tray or heat in the oven to use for cooking.

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Try these easy, delicious foods and overcome the challenge of getting your kids or grandkids to eat natural and healthy foods that are good for them. Courtesy of The Supernatural Kids Cookbook.

Available at www.supernaturalkidscookbook.com

Kid-tested Mexiquinoa salad

naturallY Kid-FriendlY

ServeS 4

Place 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups broth (or water) in a

saucepan, add sea salt and bring to a full boil. reduce the

heat to simmer, cover and cook until all the broth or water

is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. When done the grains will

look almost clear. Fluff with a fork and let stand until cool.

Place the quinoa into a salad bowl, add the corn, black beans,

sliced onions, cilantro, olive oil, lime zest and juice, cumin

and salt and pepper to taste.

1 cup quinoa

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup cooked corn kernels

1 cup cooked black beans

3 green onions, sliced

Small bunch cilantro leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

Zest and juice of 1 lime

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

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Photos courtesy ofAuthor Nancy Mehagian

HigH Protein swedisH PancaKes

MakeS 6 PancakeS

Place the milk, eggs, flour and salt into the blender and blend

until smooth.

Melt 1 teaspoon of the butter in a non-stick skillet. When

hot, pour 1⁄2 cup batter into the skillet and swirl around until

the entire bottom of the skillet is coated. Using a spatula,

peek under the pancake and when it starts to turn golden,

flip the pancake over and cook until the other side is golden.

continue like this until you have made about 6 pancakes.

1 cup milk

4 eggs

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

6 teaspoons butter for cooking

Topping Suggestions:

Brown sugar with lemon juice

Maple syrup

Fruit Jam

Honey

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Decreasing inventories

a t it’s core, real estate is a supply and demand business. If there are too many homes available and too few buyers, like we experienced from 2005 to 2010, prices

fall. When the inventory of homes declines and there are more buyers competing for fewer homes, prices rise. Fortunately for homeowners today, high demand has steadily decreased inventories and home prices continue to rise.

On Fox Business News with Lou Dobbs, Richard Smith, CEO of Realogy Holdings Corp., commented on the inventory issue: “We weren’t bullish in the first and second quarters last year but we were in the third and fourth quarters principally because we saw sustainable price increases. Underwater equity homes now are suddenly no longer underwater in their equity – or at least a high percentage of them. So demand is simply outstripping supply right now and price is reacting to that.”

The Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller index showed that existing-home prices in 20 U.S. metropolitan areas were 12.1% higher in April than a year earlier. Home prices posted their largest monthly gain since the Case-Shiller data began, rising 2.5% in April from March in the 20-city index. On a seasonally adjusted-basis, the 20-city index rose at a 1.7% monthly rate.

“Home prices continued to climb,” says David M. Blitzer, Chairman of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices.

“Home prices in all 20 cities posted annual gains for the third month in a row. Twelve of the 20 saw prices rise at double-digit annual growth. The National Index and the 10- and 20- City Composites posted their highest annual returns since 2006.”

Phoenix had the largest annual increase at 22.5 percent followed by San Francisco with 22.2 percent and Las Vegas with 20.6 percent. Miami and Tampa, posted annual gains of 10.7 percent and 11.8 percent.

“In Florida, we have been experiencing very tight inventory and in some markets less than three months’ supply,” said Rei L. Mesa, president of Prudential Florida Realty. “The lack of inventory and positive consumer confidence is driving multiple offers on the available resale inventory. Approximately 30 - 40 percent are all cash deals.”

Dwindling inventories and rising prices are great news if you are considering selling your home. Not only has your equity position improved dramatically, but the average time on the market and the net proceeds from sales are the best they’ve been in the last eight years.

If you are considering selling, contact the Realtor® who sent you this magazine for a complimentary home valuation to see exactly how much your home is worth in today’s seller’s market.

great time for sellers

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MarketplaceGreat Products and Designer Accessories for Your Home

Paint Sprayer

The FLEXiO Paint Sprayer is the first sprayer that’s perfect for any project, indoors or out. FLEXiO combines two unique

technologies: the X-Boost Turbine and iSpray nozzle allowing for unmatched performance, finish and control. This revolutionary iSpray technology provides 60% more airflow to provide smooth, professional coverage with any coating and the Powerful X-Boost Turbine is three times more powerful than traditional high-volume, low-pressure sprayers, enabling it to spray any coating, including un-thinned paint. Variable spray control, ranging from two to 14-inch width, brings versatility and precision to every project and innovative horizontal and vertical spray adjustment allows for maximum control. FLEXiO has a 1.5 quart-wide mouth cup, which covers up to 125 square feet per fill and a quick-change nozzle allows you to switch coatings and colors in a snap. $130. Available at www.wagnerflexio.com.

Floating Hammock

The Premium Floating Hammock raises lounging to the luxury level. A gentle swing lulls you into soothing relaxation. Plusher padding, a sleeker umbrella and a weather-resistant stand elevate your nap to a super siesta. You’ll love the comfort of the 2”-thick foam cushion and the look of the sleek, shade-providing umbrella. Cushion and matching headrest are wrapped in PVC-coated polyester that resists the elements. Umbrella and chair easily detach from the frame, which is made of durable powder-coated steel with four stabilizing, rubber-capped legs. Supports up to 265 lbs. 84”H. Available in olive, red and brown. $399 plus shipping at www.solutions.com.

Merrimack Billiards Table

A modern twist on an Old World style table brings velvet-smooth play in the new Merrimack designed by award-winning furniture manufacturer Otto & Moore. The classic design features hand-hammered metal hardware and distinctive artisan joinery - the ideal complement to a handsome, hand rubbed antique finish that showcases the natural knots, grain, and texture of the table’s rough-hewn North American and European white oak hardwoods. These rugged and rustic qualities provide a perfect contrast to the precision, stability and playability built into each table. Priced at $6,898 and available from www.brunswickbilliards.com.

Colored Shell Mulch

The creator of Colored Shell Mulch created the product after a cigar caused his wood mulch and home to catch fire. Lighter than rock, but heavy enough that it will not float, wash or blow away, the mulch is a natural weed barrier, cooling for plant roots and soil and safe for children and pets. Colored Shell Mulch now mines millions of yards of seashells to ship in bulk or by the bag to ecology-conscious homeowners. The standard Colored Shell Mulch retails for $3.85 per .5 cu bag or $162 per yard plus shipping from www.coloredshells.com.

The Sundance Collection

Resort elegance has been incorporated into the Sundance Collection from Pride Family Brands with a full complement of cushioned and sling dining as well as deep and crescent seating. Sundance embodies the freshness and flair of resort locales. Constructed of cast and extruded aluminum imitating the look of natural cane with gentle bends wrapped with their signature aluminum lashings, The Sundance Collection offers cushioned pieces including cast aluminum center button tufting. A simplified back design provides for an open feel and greater exposure of the beauty of the weather resistant cushion fabric. Each piece is built for durability with a powder coated and four-step finishing process.Sundance Deep Seating as pictured (sofa, love seat, lounge chair, ottoman, side tables and coffee table) priced at $11,436. South Florida retailers list available at www.pridefamilybrands.com.

Phantom Screens

Phantom`s retractable motorized screens are the perfect solution for homeowners who want the best of both worlds – to extend the time they spend on their lanais and verandas while entertaining friends and family during warm evenings. No screens are visible when they are not in use allowing you to enjoy the view as well as comfort of natural ventilation and bug-free shade. Now savvy homeowners may blend comfort with design and enjoy outdoor living with Phantom`s retractable screens for doors, windows and patios which totally disappear at the touch of a button. Prices from $3,000. A list of authorized distributors is available at www.phantomscreens.com.

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Room Spray

Fornasetti Profumi introduces a new scenting device to the collection of scented decorative objects with the addition Flora and Architettura Room Sprays, created by perfumer Emmanuel Philip, the name behind many of the iconic scents created for French candlemaker, Cire Trudon. Fornasetti Profumi Flora Room Spray is scented with Flora di Fornasetti, a voluptuous melange of flora, green and woody notes including ivy, lily of the valley, iris, jasmine, tuberose, sandalwood and musk. Fornasetti Profumi Architettura Room Spray is scented with Otto, the signature scent of the core Fornasetti collection and is the night to Flora’s day. The Room Sprays are priced at $135 each and are available at www.Barneys.com.

Motorized Lift

Isn’t it inconvenient when you need to get something out of a cabinet that is too high to reach? With the Motorized Lift from Häfele, you can eliminate that problem and add to the accessible area of your kitchen. The Motorized Lift provides easy access to items in high, hard-to-reach places by electronically lowering the contents of a cabinet. It can hold up to 110 lbs. when mounted vertically and up to 50 lbs. when mounted horizontally. It can also be used as a lift to lower a television when needed, or keep it hidden it when it is not in use. Priced at $640. Available at www.hachol02.hafeleonline.com.

Gabriella Poster Bed

Full of grace and elegance, the Gabriella Collection by SmartStuff Furniture is perfect for any little princess. Characterized by a dainty Lace finish, the Gabriella Collection is a vision in antique white with vintage-inspired rosette carvings, fluted pilasters, and strips of beadwork details. A soft glazing effect brings out the detail of the woodcarvings and excellent craftsmanship. The charming bale-pull hardware coordinates perfectly and is the icing on the cake of this lovely little girl’s furniture. Feminine yet timeless, the Gabriella Collection will work in your child’s room from the time she is dancing in her early ballet recitals to her senior prom. Priced at $1150. Available from www.RosenberryRooms.com.

Nora Faucet

Technology and exclusive design combine to create PORCELANOSA’s Nora faucet. The water flows in a cascade pattern due to its unique open spout and includes a luminous mechanism, which marks the water temperature: blue when the water is cold and red when it´s hot. Also available without the light, PORCELANOSA’s Nora faucet brings both beauty and efficient design to your home. Priced at $720. Order online at www.porcelanosa-usa.com.

Bool Beanbag

The Bool is a new version of an old favorite: a beanbag chair with a different look and feel. Because of the micro beads used and the fabric of the cover, it makes no noise when you move in it, and it is super soft. Perfect for all ages (teenagers and college kids are particular fans). The Bool comes in three sizes and 20 color combinations with an interior and an outer cover that can be removed easily for cleaning. Small $170. Large $240 and available at www.LoopeeDesign.com.

Pup Pillow

Celebrate your pup and add a chic layer to your interior space with this German shorthaired pointer silhouette pillow cover in dark charcoal and cheery lime green. Designer Cara Spainhour’s decorative pillow covers of many different breeds are a fresh, modern twist on traditional appliqué. Her polished pups add a personalized touch to your décor and look fabulous on a sofa, in a chair or on guard in an entryway. Each pillow cover in her collection is an original design, cut by hand, and sewn with meticulous attention to detail. German shorthaired pointer Pillow Cover 18” x 18” $50. See her current collection at www.etsy.com/shop/VixenGoods.

Solid Vertical Shutters

Solid vertical shutters are available in a wide range of bold colors, perfect for creating a unique design focal point. Shutters make a room come to life and make an unforgettable statement and are a guaranteed long-term investment. Choices include everything from a traditional plantation to unique full solid verticals. The Privacy Fit Collection offers the best blocking of light and The Express Collection, has a very short waiting time if you are interested in a custom color or style. Prices range from $19-$40 per square foot. To see the entire line, visit www.TheShutterStore.com.

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