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DECOR|GARDEN|TRAVEL

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ROOMS BY DESIGN

THE ULTIMATEHOME PLAY ROOMS

Spring Salads

INSIDE THESTREET OF DREAMS

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An optimist is the human

personification of spring.

~Susan J. Bissonette

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MOMENTS

Spring is when lifes

alive in everything.~Chri s t ina Ros s e t t i

Sweet Aprilshowers do springMay flowers.

~Thomas Tus ser

I love spring anywhere, but if I

could choose I would always greet

it in a garden .~Ruth S tou t

Spring

Its spring feveryou dont knowquite what it is you want, but it just fairly

makes your heart ache, you want it so.

~Ma rk Twain

How sad wouldbe November ifwe had no knowledge

of the spring!

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6 COOKINGSalad DaysRefreshing springtime concoctions.

10 GARDENINGTimeless patterns in your garden.

46 DESTINATIONHawks Cay ResortThe key to tropical family fun.

DEPARTMENTS

CONTENTSAPRIL|MAY|2004

ON THE COVER

Adam & Eve and Their Abel circa 1848 byCurrens is one of the many focal points inthis lavish billiards room in Phoenix, AZ.

page|6

page|14

ROOMS BY DESIGNResidential play rooms for the child at heart.

14 TEA ROOM WITH A VIEW

18 WANNA SAUNA?

20 CRAFTY CREATIVITY

22 FAMILY FRIENDLY AND FINE ART

26 VINTAGE HOME AND VINTAGE WINE

30 A ROOM OF ONES OWN

32 A HOME OASIS

33 BRINGING HOME THE BIG SCREEN

FEATURES

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS KIM FUQUA, RONDA SWANEY, REBECCA

SWEAT, CHRISTINE VERSTRAETE, JAN WALKER, PHIL WOOD,

KIMBERLY WYLIE

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The evolution of the home over the past century is very exciting. The role ofhomes in our lives has changed dramatically during this same time period.Nearly 50 years ago, homes were small, compartmentalized and design wasfocused primarily on the public living spaces. If a homeowner was concernedabout dcor it was normally only for 1 room like a dinning room or living room.

As we all know, today our homes are our own unique

havens.They are bigger, decorated to meet our tastes and

needs and getting more and more like our own resorts.We take the best that the world offers for rest, relaxation

and entertainment and bring it home.

We dedicated this issue to residential Theme Rooms.

We have been so thrilled to see what people are doing in

their homes. I had the pleasure of spending an evening

with Carol and Jayson Jones in their fantastic billiard

room in their Phoenix, Arizona home (page 22). This

room is simply stunning! From the warm tones, the phe-

nomenal ar twork and the amazing bar with flat screen TV,

the room is inviting, functional for entertaining and a

great place for the family to just hang out and connect.

The Theme Rooms that we chose for this issue are as

diverse as the homeowners who enjoy them. Some are

simple and specific like the Sauna Room (page 18) and

other a bit more grandiose like the basement movie the-

ater (page 33). No matter what your taste or your pre-

ferred method of relaxing in your home, you are sure to

find a room in this issue that catches your attention and

stirs your imagination.

As usual, please be sure to send a quick thank you to

the kind person who sent you this free subscription to

Home By Design magazine.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Enjoy!

Simply Stunning! A Phoenix coupleshares their fabulous gathering

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egetables appeal to the senses in much the

same way as those first signs of spring.Vibrant

shades of green begin to appear in the trees

and on the land, beckoning renewal. Fresh

vegetables signal the new season from the pro-

duce aisle, and the farmers markets are just

around the corner.The salad days have begun.

Salads are always favorite dinners at our house, explains Swayne.

They are really up to ones imagination. Add mixtures of veggies, dif-

ferent types of lettuces, diverse toppings. Create vinaigrettes with a

variety of oils and vinegars.The possibilities are endless! Swayne proveshere that a salad need not be boring. Utilizing raw, grilled and sauted

vegetables, a variety of tangy cheeses, and more than a few vinaigrette

variations, here Swayne shares just a sampling of the countless incarna-

tions of the simple salad.

Included in these recipes are meat and seafood suggestions for turning

your salad into a heartier meal, and in one case, even a dessert. Of

course, you could make any of these salads a light meal by simply adding

a loaf of crusty bread, wine and dessert.

RECIPES BY LAURA SWAYNE

WRITTEN BY KIM A FUQUA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHI INGLESBY

saladdays

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A cornucopia of refreshing springtime concoctionsA cornucopia of refreshing springtime concoctions

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COOKING

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STEVE & LAURA'S SURVIVAL SALADWe eat this or a version of it almost every night! exclaims Swayne.

Use regular feta or Gorgonzola crumbles instead of the tomato-basil

feta if you like.

(SERVINGS: 3 dinner portions or 6 side salads)

Prep time: 10 mins

1 Head romaine or leaf lettuce, cut and washed

2-3 Roma tomatoes, diced14 Cup tomato-basil feta cheese crumbles

Croutons of choice

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:12 Cup balsamic vinegar13 Cup olive oil2 Teaspoons sugar12 Teaspoon basil

Shake dressing ingredients together in a small jar. Pourover salad and toss.

Greek Twist: Make it a Greek Salad by addingKalamata olives, sliced red onion, and thinly slicedcucumber.

Make it a Meal: Add one, two or all of the following:steamed green beans, steamed new potatoes, grilledchicken.

GRILLED PEARS WITH FIELD GREENS,

BLUE CHEESE & TOASTED WALNUTSBecause greens aid digestion, the salad course is commonly

served at the end of the meal in France.This salad makes a

light, beautiful dessert following a heavy French meal.

(SERVINGS: 4)

Prep time: 5 minsCook time: 5 mins

2 Firm, ripe pears, cored and sliced1 Tablespoon vegetable oil for brushing4 Cups mixed baby greens

2 Tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts12 Cup blue cheese crumbles

Salt and pepper to taste13 Cup Balsamic Vinaigrette (recipe in previous salad)

Heat grill or preheat a broiler. Brush pears with veg-etable oil, and grill or broil until caramelized andslightly softened, about 3-5 minutes. Mix greens, wal-nuts, blue cheese, vinaigrette, salt and pepper in amedium bowl. Divide between 4 plates, arranged intall piles. Lean the pears around the greens.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALADWITH SOY-GINGER DRESSING

This Asian-inspired warm salad pairs exceptionally well with grilled

chicken or pork dishes.

(SERVINGS: 4)

Prep time: 1 hr. (15 mins. active)Cook time: 6 mins

1 Japanese eggplant, cut into 14-inch slices

Salt1 Zucchini, cut into 14-inch slices1 Yellow squash, cut into 18 inch slices1 Red onion, cut into 18 inch dice1 Red pepper, quartered, seeded and de-ribbed2 Large shiitake mushrooms, stemmed2 Teaspoons canola oil for brushing4 Handfuls mixed baby greens

SOY GINGER DRESSING:1 Cup chopped fresh ginger34 Cup fresh lemon juice14 Cup soy sauce12 Teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 Teaspoon minced garlic12 Cup canola oil

Puree all the dressing ingredients except for the oil in a blender orfood processor for several seconds. Slowly add the oil to make adressing. Set aside.Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and salt both sides. Topwith a second baking sheet and a weight and set aside for 1 hour.

In a medium bowl, marinate the zucchini, squash, onion, redpepper and mushrooms in the soy-ginger dressing for 45 minutes,tossing occasionally. Drain the vegetables, reserving the dressing.

Preheat the broiler or grill. Pat the eggplant dry with paper towelsand lightly brush with oil. Broil the eggplant and marinated veggies,or place in a grill basket or on a grill grid on a hot grill, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes per side.

In a large bowl, mix greens with some of the reserved dressing.Arrange on four plates and top with the grilled vegetables. Lightlysprinkle salads with some remaining dressing.

Make it a Meal: Instead of serving this salad with a main course,make it a substantial dinner in itself by adding grilled strips of chicken

breast or pork tenderloin.

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WILD MUSHROOM & GOAT CHEESESALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

The tangy-sweet Raspberry Vinaigrette unifies the flavors of

earthy sauted mushrooms and pungent goat cheese.

This salad is a wonderful mixture of lightly cooked and raw vegetables with a

variety of tastes and textures.It makes a great appetizer before a hearty soup,

says Swayne.

(SERVINGS: 4)


1 Tablespoon olive oil8 Ounces chanterelle or other wild mushrooms,

cut into 14-inch thick slices4 Handfuls mixed baby greens or butter lettuce4 Ounces fresh mild goat cheese, crumbled

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE:2 Tablespoons raspberry vinegar14 Teaspoon minced garlic1 Teaspoon honey14 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon pepper

1 Teaspoon oregano14 Cup olive oil2 Tablespoons canola oil

Shake dressing ingredients together in a small jar.Set aside.

In a medium skillet over medium high heat, heat theolive oil and saut the mushrooms for 5 minutes.Transfer to a small bowl and toss with a little of thedressing.

In a large bowl, toss the greens with enough vinai-grette to coat and divide among 4 plates. Top with

mushrooms and sprinkle with the goat cheese.

Make it a Meal: Arrange a few slices of just-grilledmedium-rare beef tenderloin over the greens beforetopping with mushrooms and goat cheese.

SALAD OF SAUTD PEPPERS, ONIONS & SUGARSNAP PEAS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE

(SERVINGS: 6)


2 Bunches arugula, stemmed and cut2 Tablespoons olive oil2 Small red onions, sliced in rounds1 Red pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips1 Yellow pepper, seeded and cut into thin str ips1 Pound sugar snap peas, trimmed13 Cup lightly toasted sesame seeds

SESAME VINAIGRETTE:

1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 Tablespoon rice vinegar12 Cup olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Shake dressing ingredients together in a small jar. Set aside.To toast sesame seeds, spread in a small skillet and cook over mediumheat, shaking the pan constantly for 2-3 minutes or until fragrantand lightly browned.Transfer to a plate to cool and stop the cooking.

To prepare vegetables, heat olive oil in a large skillet over mediumheat.Add onions and saut about 3 minutes, until just softened.Addpeppers and cook 3 more minutes.Reduce heat to medium low, coverand cook about 10 minutes longer until peppers are soft. Raise heatto medium and add sugar snap peas. Cook 2 minutes, stirring, untilpeas are just tender. Stir in half the sesame seeds and set aside.

In a large bowl, toss the arugula with half the vinaigrette andarrange on six plates.Add the remaining vinaigrette to the vegetablesand toss gently.Top the greens with the mixture and sprinkle withremaining sesame seeds.

Wine: Because all of these salads call for vinaigrette dressings,SauvignonBlanc is a safe bet. Avoid oakyChardonnays with any type of vinaigrettedressing. For the grilled and sauted vegetable salads, you might also trya Riesling - a natural complement to vegetables due to its mineral flavors.

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12/5210 HOME BY DESIGN |APRIL MAY 2004

circular shape is very useful to

calm the busyness of a yard boxed

in by blocky houses, fences, and

property lines that may be at odd

angles.The circle can outline either

a lawn or a paved terrace. If a spaceis not wide enough for a full circle

try a semicircle. In a narrow yard, place the straight line of a

semicircle against the house and the curve will lead the eye in

a sweep to visually widen the space.

Circles can be used to join paths that come together at dif-

fering angles, much in the manner of the British roundabout.

Four paths coming together at right angles form a cruciform

shape.Adding a circular paved area in the center makes a clas-

sic design, a pattern borrowed from gardens of the Middle

East that represented the four rivers of paradise. Make the cir-

cle large enough and you can place a round planting bed in the

center of the circular path, marked with a birdbath, urn, pool

or sculpture. Herbs planted in the center of such a paved cir-

cle would benefit from the retained and reflected heat fromthe sun.

Circles are multi-directional and open. I like to stand in

curve-edged lawn facing an expansive view and be able to look

in many directions without being told by the shape where to

look. Even if we dont have such a majestic view we can learn

to create points of interest with plants, and a curved bed in an

arc can be more interesting than a straight-lined one. From

most points of view you can see more of the plants at one

CREATE A TIMELESS

WITH TIMELESS PATTERNSGardenTHE CIRCLE IS A

TIMELESS SHAPE,

ONE THAT OUR

ANCESTORS SAW

WHEN THEY LOOKEDAT THE MOON OR

INTO ONE ANOTH-

ERS EYES. CIRCLES

APPEAR WHEN RAIN-

DROPS FALL INTO A

QUIET POOL AND

ARE THE SYMBOLS

OF LOVE WE WEAR

ON OUR HANDS.CIRCLES ALSO WORK

THEIR MAGIC IN

THE GARDEN.

WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BYPHIL WOOD

A

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GARDENING

time. If you try a more undulating freeform line, be careful

not to make the curves too tight and squiggly. Instead try gen-

tle sweeps.Circular paved areas or terraces can be very appealing, and

provide a center to the garden design. I particularly like to

place small terraces into a slope, so that a semicircular retain-

ing wall is built into the hill on one side.This creates not only

a wall but also a bench. Build the bench out of stone that

matches or complements the paving of the terrace. Materials

for circular terraces offer many design possibilities. One

choice is concrete pavers that look and lay like brick.They can

be laid in a radiating pattern that works very well with the

shape. Stone is always a good choice, whether random flag-

stone or square-cut. Square-cut stones will require further

cutting where they meet the outside curve of the circle.

Flagstone, the common name for randomly shaped paving

stones, can be banded with an edge of cobblestones for a crisp

effect.Another surface choice is gravel, outlined by a brick or

stone border.

To assist in envisioning a circle in your garden, stake out the

shape using 12-inch wood stakes, available at any lumberyard.

Lay them flat on the ground to make dashed lines that you caneasily move around to adjust the shape.To make a circle, put a

stake in the ground in the center, fix a string to the top with a

nail and walk around the circumference at your chosen radius,

laying stakes on the ground as you go.You could also use a gar-

den hose to mark the boundaries of the circle. If you are lay-

ing out a terrace for dining, move some furniture out on the

marked space to see if there is room to move chairs in and out

without falling off the terrace.Try out a diameter of between

eight feet, the smallest size that works well for a table and four

chairs, and twenty feet, a generous size.Pools find classical shape in a circle; think of the famous one

in Central Park in New York designed by Frederick Law

Olmsted.The Olmsted firm designed many park systems and

gardens throughout the country and included many circular

pools in their designs, so there may be a good example in a city

near you. Even a small circular pool in your garden creates a

strong impression in its simplicity. I have designed pools as

small as a large bucket as the focal point of four paths coming

A circular pond makes a

peaceful focal point for any yard.

Use circular seating or lawnareas to create a private

retreat within a large space.

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together. For a pool three or four feet in diameter, pre-formed

plastic pools would work well. Larger pools are best built with

a plastic or rubber liner or out of reinforced concrete.

The simplest way to create a circular focal point is to place

a sculpture, pot or other object such as a birdbath in the gar-

den and place stepping stones around it.These can be concrete

pavers or natural stone. Spacing them about six inches apart

will allow for placing ground covers in between the stones.Thyme is a good choice for a sunny spot and passing feet will

release the wonderful fragrance from the foliage. Connect the

circle to the closest walking surface with additional stones.

Circles on the ground can be repeated in the vertical

dimension with an arch over a gate. Even without a gate, a

simple metal or wood arch can provide a dramatic entry to a

garden space. Circular pots would also repeat the form. For

contrast, when I design circular shapes in a

garden, I find it useful to intersperse another

shape such as a square or rectangle. From a

circular lawn you might want to have a path

leading to a rectilinear terrace to complement

the curves and provide pleasing contrast.

Circles are not the answer every time. I

remember once a pentagon made the perfect shape for a small

terrace and I have been known to actually use a freeform

shape. Boomerangs anyone? Whatever it takes can be ourmotto in design, and many times, the eternal circle brings a

strong center to the garden.

CIRCLES ARE MULTI-DIRECTIONAL AND OPEN. I LIKE TOSTAND IN CURVE-EDGED LAWN FACING AN EXPANSIVE

VIEW AND BE ABLE TO LOOK IN MANY DIRECTIONS WITH-OUT BEING TOLD BY THE SHAPE WHERE TO LOOK

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ThemeRoomsPERHAPS IT IS JUST A DREAM TO HAVE A MOVIE THEATER IN

YOUR HOME. OR, MAYBE, YOU WANT A TEAROOM TO SIP

AWAY YOUR WORRIES. OR, PERHAPS STILL, YOU ENVISION AN

OLD-FASHIONED WINE CELLAR COMPLETE WITH SITTING

AREA TO ENJOY YOUR TASTING EXPERIENCE.

THE THEME ROOMS WE BRING TO YOU IN THIS ISSUE ARE

SURE TO SPARK YOUR DREAMS AND INTENSIFY YOUR IMAGI-

NATION ABOUT YOUR HOME. THE FOLKS WHO OWN THESE

HOMES HAD VERY SPECIFIC PLANS ON MAKING THEIR HOME

MORE THEIR HOME BY DESIGN.

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TEA ROOM WITH A VIEW!WRITTEN BY REBECCA SWEAT|PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN SUTTON

When interior designer Stacey Lapuk looked at the

extra bedroom in this traditional English style home located in

Marin County, California, she saw opportunity for the perfect

womans escape.A lot of women today have high-pressure jobs, in addition

to household responsibilities, and they lead really busy lives,

Lapuk says.They need their own special room where they can

unwind and relax. Men have always had dens or studies. The

equivalent for women would be to have a tea or sitting room.

Thats exactly what Lapuks client wanted for this room.This

would be the place where she could have her female friends

over for formal teas, and on a more daily basis, it was the spot

where she could go to read a book, write a letter, or sip a glassof wine after a hectic day at the office.

What made this particular bedroom ideal for being con-

verted over into a womans

retreat was the view from the

rooms bay windows. There

was a large tree just outside,

and beyond that, a flower

garden, more trees, and a

lush green lawn.Looking outthe windows you cant help

but feel calm and relaxed.

Its such a pretty yard,

Lapuk says. I wanted to

bring this same garden-like,

very light and airy feel into

the tea room, while still

keeping it formal.

Her first step was to choose a color scheme for the room.

She opted for a palette of yellow, green, alabaster and cham-

pagne, and silver-whites with accents of blackall colors that

would help carry the outdoors in, Lapuk says.For the walls, she used a burnished, hand-troweled, custom

pigmented lime finish in a soft yellow-green. This type of finish

does something that regular paint does not, in that it reflects

light with different intensities and angles, based on the sweep

of the trowel in a particular area of the wall, Lapuk explains.

The floor was covered with a natural jute carpeting, and

then an all wool Asmara area rug was placed on top.The rug is

in a floral design, in which yellow-green leaves and flowers in

shades of garnet and butter branch toward the center on a palecream ground. These are all colors and designs found in

nature, notes Lapuk, which also gives you an outdoor flavor.

Lapuk framed the win-

dows with green and cream

taffeta silk drapes, which

were hung from green and

gold crackled wood poles.

Inside the drapes she hung

sheer curtains, which wereaccented with silk flowers,

leaves and twigs.

Once the floors and walls

were finished, it was time

to bring in the furniture.

Lapuk selected a combina-

tion of antiques and repro-

ductionsadding to the formal

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feel of the roomas well as contemporary pieces.I like mixing

design styles, as long as they work together, Lapuk says.

Otherwise you look like youre walking into a museum, and

people dont live like that.

One of the first pieces of furniture moved in was a largehand-painted Italian neoclassical style cabinet. Inside the cabinets

chicken wire doors, Lapuk placed several decorative minerals

and crystals, adding depth to the space.Above the cabinet she

sat three sandblasted Murano glass vessels in soft gold.

For seating in the room, Lapuk chose a Beekman Place sofa,

which features a gently curving tight back, with slightly flared

and shaped tuxedo arms. The half-skirt exposes green and

cream-tinted stained wood legs.The curves of the sofa mimic

the natural shapes seen outside the windows.

Theres also an ottoman, which Lapuk had covered in olive green

silk velvet and an early 19th century antique bench from France.

She also included an oval back armchair in Italian Neoclassical

style and an antique, mid-18th century French Gilt footstool.Lapuk selected several tables for the room, including a mid-

19th century side table from France, which features 22 karat

patinated yellow gold leaf that is accented with a black slate

inset top. She also added a Pompeian Style Giltwood cocktail

table that is finished in an antiqued white-gold leaf finish and has

a black slate inset top and a Swedish Biedermeier oval side table.

Since it is a tearoom, Lapuk also picked out an antique ster-

ling silver tea set to display on one of the tables.The tray is Old

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Sheffield Plate, made in England in 1830. The silver teapot,

sugar bowl and creamer are from Christofle of Paris.

In addition, Lapuk brought in a number of very distinctivepieces of artwork and sculpture to display in the room. Two

hot-sculpted glass figures by artist Paul DeSomma accent the

cocktail table.

Hand-colored botanical engravings by Pierre-Joseph

Redoute were hung on the walls. A large, hand-forged bronze

water sculpture was placed next to the window seat area.The

sound of the water coming down is very soothing, Lapuk

notes. At night, the low voltage lighting picks out the highs

and lows of the design made by the water. Even with out

sound, the fountain brings peacefulness to the room.

Really, everything Lapuk put in the tearoom was chosenwith the goal of creating a tranquil, serene getaway space. My

client wanted somewhere she could go to escape from the day

to day pressures of life, Lapuk says. You cant always take a

trip to the mountains or go on a walk in the woods. The tea

room serves as a place where you can unwind and relax, with-

out having to leave your home. And if youre so inclined, she

adds, its also a comfortable setting where you can serve up

tea for your friends.

They(women) need

their own special room

where they can unwindand relax. Men havealways had dens or studies.

The equivalent for women

would be to have a teaorsitting room.

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WRITTEN BY KIM A. FUQUA|PHOTOGRAPHY BY THOMAS BL ISS

WANNA SAUNA?

When I asked Arthur Ober what was his purpose for

creating the sauna room, he paused, truthfully? Ober, a

Beverly Hills resident in the commercial real estate business,

found himself with nothing to do one day. Naturally, he went

to the upstairs level of his townhouse, took a look at the wall

separating the laundry room from the walk-in closet, and pro-

ceeded to knock the wall out. OK, theres a little more to the

story than that, but only a little. Obers girlfriend had recently

moved in with him, and he felt that this newly created 9 X 12

room could be transformed into a

private sanctuary just for her. Nice

boyfriend, I thought.

Unfortunately, Ober had taken

out a structural beam in the process,

and had to call in a contractor to

repair it before moving forward.

Because his girlfriend tends to get

chilly in the sometimes damp LA air,

Ober eventually concluded that asauna/dressing room would make a

fitting choice for her. She can go

warm up in there when she needs

to, boasts Ober.

A sauna is a dry, insulated wooden

room heated between 160 to 190

F, operating at less than 25% humid-

ity.A Finnish word,sauna translates

as Heat Bath, and has been part of

the Finnish way of life for more than

two thousand years. The Finns, who

use their saunas extensively, have far

more supple, elastic skin than their American counterparts.

Since time began, people have sought out ways to purify

themselves through natural means. Steam, sauna, and aro-

matherapy can all play an important role in stress and health

management. For centuries, people have used sauna bathing to

be cleansed and purified. The ancient medical text, the

Ayurveda, written in Sanskrit in 568 BC, prescribed the sweat

bath as a health measure. Sauna has been an uninterrupted tra-

dition ever since.

People came to the sauna for religious purposes and for

purification, but they also wanted to relax from the stress of

daily life in a social atmosphere. Because so few people today

perform hard, physical labor for a living, most of us do not

perspire enough.We clog our pores with the use of cosmetics,

antiperspirants, smog, and the like. But repeated sauna use can

help.The high temperature and length

of time you spend in the sauna causes

perspiration.This perspiration cleanses

the skin of impurities.

Sauna is the only bath in the

world where dry heat and humidity

are present at the same time, thus

promoting a deep cleansing of the

pores. The high heat and the low

humidity open the pores and pro-mote natural perspiration, flushing

out the bodys impurities. The heat

from the sauna also relaxes the mus-

cles, relieving muscular aches and

pains. It is a refreshing, revitalizing

experience that heals both body and

mind. Stress melts away, helping

many people sleep more soundly.

Additional benefits can include

relief of mental fatigue and tension,

increased metabolic rate and

improved circulation, healthy skin

and a clear complexion, relief from allergies and sinus conges-

tion, and even assisting weight loss.

Obers next mission was to find the perfect sauna, and so he

visited every sauna dealer in LA. Unimpressed with the myri-

ad of boxy, cedar styles he was seeing in most showrooms,

Ober eventually came across the Allegro MrSauna model.

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This one was different, says Ober, it looks like a custom-made

piece of furniture. Sort of an Object dArt.

The Allegro line of contemporary saunas is a luxurious

addition to almost any room in the home. Their elegance

enhances a rooms dcor, redefining ancillary space, such as aworkout room or spare bedroom.Their winding curves accen-

tuate sleek shapes, while wide glass walls create a sense of

bright spaciousness. Quality construction, high-grade woods

and abundant accessories make these saunas exceptional pieces

of quality furniture.

Ober ordered his chosen model, the Allegro A300-R,

online through a distributor. They build it first, then take it

apart and ship it to you, says Ober.This ensures perfect con-

struction. It does not however insure perfect installation.

When the electrician he hired blew out the saunas heater, the

manufacturer, Sussman Lifestyle Group, came out and

replaced the heater at no charge. The company is terrific

about backing up their product, gushes Ober. They charge

top dollar, but theyre worth it.

Each Allegro sauna is modular in construction and self-con-

tained, allowing installation in less than one afternoon. In

addition, most residential saunas in the United States are heated

by electricity, costing just a few cents per use. Dealers can be

found throughout the United States and on the Internet.Once the sauna had been properly installed, Ober had a

custom dressing table and lighted mirror built of white pine to

match the piece, completing the room. With a private bath-

room across the hall, Obers girlfriend now enjoys a self-con-

tained dressing area and bathroom in a separate area of the

house. Ober chose the right facing model so that the glass door

of the sauna faces the window. It allows extra light so that we

can read in the sauna if we like, says Ober. And, after we do

our workouts at home every morning, we can take a sauna.

The features of this luxurious sauna line include high-grade

maple and fir woods, wide glass doors and walls, hinged wide

entrance, and low-emission curved glass doors. Standard

accessories include soft-glow interior lighting, ergonomically

designed seating and shelving, external full-length mirrored

wall, magnifying mirror, lined bucket and ladle, hour glass,

removable upper bench, and adjustable slanted back rest.

The state-of-the-art heating unit offers programmable time and

temperature controls, and the flexible location design permits

the controls to be easily located on any exterior wall. An

adjustable 60-minute timer personalizes the sauna duration,

while thermostatic temperature control enables comfort setting.

In the end, the sauna/dressing room cost Ober around

$15,000 to complete. And $9000 of that was for the sauna,

he says. We should all be so lucky to have a boyfriend as

thoughtful as Arthur Ober.


Contact Information:

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When these homeowners built their 5,600 square foot

home they had definite plans for every room of the

houseexcept the 900 square foot bonus room over thegarage.The room was too big to be a bedroom, and the couple

really felt they had enough space in the rest of the house devoted

to entertaining. But then the homeowner got an idea. The

bonus room would make an ideal craft room! This would be

the place where I could do my scrap booking, and my two chil-

dren could work on their art projects, which they really love to

do, said the homeowner.

They designed a craft room that was both functional and

aesthetically appealing. Where we lived before, I would end up

working on my craft projects in the living room and everything

would be spread out all over the floor. But then Id have to pick

everything up each day and put it all away, even if I wasnt fin-

ished with what I was working on, the homeowner recalls.

Their new craft room would have plenty of work areaenough

space where they could leave long-term projects sitting out until

completed and lots of shelves and bins for storing craft supplies.

For the work area, they selected a large U-shaped desk

with seating for four people. The desk unit has several over-

sized drawers for storage and a Corian countertop for work-

ing which they feel is ideal for a craft room since Corian is a

hard material and just about puncture-proof, and its quiteresistant to staining. Thats important when you have two

children who are sitting there painting and using scissors, she

says. We can actually let our children enjoy themselves and

have fun and not be worrying like,Oh, be careful of the table!

The flooring is kid-friendly too.They chose vinyl floors for

the craft roomunlike the rest of the house that has more

expensive wood or ceramic floorsbecause vinyl is easy to

clean up and can be replaced at a low cost if it becomes damaged.

Adjacent to the desk area are storage cabinets where they

keep the childrens art supplies such as jars of paint, brushes,

packages of clay and paper mache,glue bottles and paste,and pads

of construction paper. Theres also another large countertop

area next to the desk, a wet bar and a mini refrigerator stocked

with soda and snacks, and a sink for cleaning up after finishing

art projects. The sink is really deep so when were washing out

our paint brushes, we dont splatter paint everywhere, she added.

On the back wall, they had about 100 wire shelves installed

to give them a place to store their scrap booking supplies. It

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actually looks like a scrapbook supply store back there, she added.

Each shelf holds a different color, texture or size of paper.

When Im working on a scrapbook, I can just go back there

and pick out what I need from the right pile. Its very handy.

Art easels were placed at the opposite wall to give theirchildren a place to paint standing up if they want to.And finally,

in the corner of the room, a mounted television with a VCR

and a DVD player were added so they can watch movies or tel-

evision while theyre working on their craft projects. Itssuper fun to go up to the craft room with my children, put in a

movie, and make some hot chocolate and work on our crafts.

Her children are preschoolers, so they get to spend a lot of

afternoons doing art projects together.

Theres been very few days since our craft room was finished,

when at least one of us didnt go up there to work on an art

project of some kind.Were usually working in the craft room

for at least a couple hours practically everyday.They could be

molding clay or making pipe cleaner animals one day, creating

tissue paper flowers or plaster of Paris hand prints the next,

and ironing colored leaves in waxed paper the day after that.A lot

of times they will do the same art project together, or maybe

the mom will work on a scrapbook page while the kids finger

paint or make paper bag puppets. Either way, they say that what

is really important is spending quality time together.We wanted

a place where we could be creative and artistic and at the same

time have fun and build some wonderful family memories.

This craft room is the perfect place for doing just that.


Wewanted a place wherewe could be creativeand

artisticand at the same timehave fun and buildfamily

memories.

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The color scheme envelopes you in warmthand richness.

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There are some rooms that simply just take your breath

away; this is one of them! Tucked into bustling central Phoenix,

this remodeled 1959 home combines an upscale art gallery

with features that make it entertainment and family friendly.

The homeowners

vision was not only a

room where they

could display incredi-

ble pieces of fine art -

such as their collec-

tion of works by

Rembrandt, Albrecht

Durer, and a variety

of other beautiful

watercolors, bronzes

and ivory sculptures

but also where their

three boys, their dogs,

and friends and family

could come and relax.

It needed to be warm

and inviting, yet still be elegant enough to house such incred-

ible pieces of art. With the help of interior designer, Patty

Naughton, the homeowners traveled to San Francisco and in

two days chose all of the furnishings and fabric selections.Each

decision was made with care, in order to ensure that the choiceswould live up to the standard set by the fine art, yet not be in

competition with the works.

Upon first entering the room, the color scheme envelopes

you in warmth and richness. Luxurious red, Venetian plaster,

imported from Italy,graces the walls that were hand troweled,

and then burnished and buffed with beeswax. The flowing

walls were then accented with custom finished,solid ash wainscot.

The soaring, vaulted ceiling is gilded with gold flake paint, and

gleams down upon all who enter. Olive and gold tones

throughout the fabric selections pull the room together, while

elegant and intricate gold gilded frames accentuate the mas-

terpieces surrounding the room, lit with pure halogen lighting

for maximum effect.

The room features

generously appointed

pieces of furniture, in

a more of an eclectic

style, all sitting on top

of a magnificent

Brazilian Cherry floor.

Larger furnishings but

less of them, make the

room an engaging

place to relax. Comfy

leather chairs mix with

inviting upholstered

pieces, perfect for

reading a book, chat-

ting with friends, or

simply watching the built-in 42 plasma screen television over

the bar, framed as another work of art.

The bar in and of itself is a work of art! It features a solid 3

bull-nosed granite countertop surrounded by custom crafted

ash cabinetry. Six oversized barstools allow family and gueststo sit comfortably with all the amenities needed to entertain

just behind the counter. A clear view of the plasma television

is had by all, as well as a view of the built in 320 gallon salt-

water aquarium.This impressive aquarium features a rare Lion

Fish and a 3-foot long Snowflake Eel. On the other side of this

see-through aquarium is one of the homeowners sons bed-

rooms, and allows him to enjoy the aquatic show while main-

taining his privacy.

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Another features of the room that will impress its visitors is

the incredible drapery.The sumptuous material flows elegantly

about the windows, adding movement to the room. It helpsbring in the warm colors that add a bit of femininity to this

masculine space.

The lion heads that hold up the mantelpiece are absolutely

fascinating. These intricate pieces were hand carved by a

Bulgarian wood sculptor.These pieces in and of themselves are

a works of art.

In the mood for a little friendly competition? Just in front

of the bar, is a magnificent handcrafted billiards table,also pur-

chased in San Francisco. Topped in red felt, this incredibletable does double duty as an additional serving surface when

the homeowners need it.A wooden cover was custom fitted to

the table, as a buffet, and a matching fabric cover, ties into the

other wonderful fabrics throughout the room.

As fantastic as the room is, it opens up to an even more

spectacular pool.The swimming pool features an oversized 18

deep, flagstone lounging area, perfect for the familys dogs to

splash around in, or to sit and catch some of the gorgeous

Arizona sun. The rest of the pool is done in a terrazzo type

material, and features natural boulders, a grotto, and a swim

up cabana with submerged bar stools, highlighted with a

unique fire wall perfect for those chilly desert nights. A 12

person spa sits atop the 10 tall waterfall gracefully cascading

into the pool, completing the experience.

In the end, the homeowners and designer Patty Naughton

have pulled together a truly magnificent room that leaves visitors

in awe.This combination art gallery and entertainment room

takes classic, upscale elegance and puts a warm and inviting

twist to it with an element of whimsy, making it a family

friendly space that all can enjoy.

Interior Designer

Patty Naughton

602.369.3277


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Thehomeowners visionwas not only a room where they could displayincredible pieces of fine art- but also where there three boys, theirdogs, and

friends and familycould come and

relax.

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Describing himself as an old-school kind of guy in

a 38-year-olds body, Michael Hirsch knew that he didnt want

to have the typical basement or recreation room in his colo-

nial-styled home near Atlanta, Georgia.

In the unfinished crawl space/basement, Michael saw the

bare bones of a place that would provide long-term storage

options for he and wife Janies collection of choice vintage

wines. In turn, she envisioned the addition of a cozy, intimate

room where both wine and friendships could be savored.

Both of their visions unfolded in a spectacular setting thatcombines old-world styling with a contemporary ambience.

The result is a wine cellar and combination tasting room/wine

lounge that melds old and new in a beautiful bouquet.

My thought was, every wine cellar Ive seen in the US has

been the same, says Michael. I wanted something old world.

I wanted something like the wine cellars in France.

We wanted to be able to have friends over and enjoy the

wine, says Janie. Its the whole experience of tasting wine.

Using his knowledge and research in wine storage, Janie,

who is the lead designer with House and Home Interiors inAlpharetta, Georgia, came up with a design that transformed

the bare space into a warm, inviting and comfortable area that

met the criteria theyd both set.

The downstairs is divided into three sections. Accented

with black wainscoting, built-in bookshelves and walls painted

in a deep red roasted pepper color, the main room cocoons

guests in comfort. On one side of the room, a small table sur-

rounded by cozy club chairs provides an intimate setting for

wine tasting. Across the room, a sofa and side chairs invite vis-

itors to relax, play a board game or enjoy conversation. The

wine lounge can comfortably host up to 10 people.

The piece de resistance is the wine cellar itself. Open the

door and enter this 125-foot-square space, and youll think

youve gone back in time. Here, wine is stored the old-fash-

ioned way - reversed and lying down in brick bins.

The bottles lay down so the cork stays wet, says Janie.You

want to keep the corks moist. If the cork dries out, then the

wine will go bad.The wall-to-ceiling brick bins are accented by thick globs of

weeping mortar to give the room that olde world look and

feel. The brick bins will hold at least 1,400 bottles of wine.

Bottles can be stacked one on top of the other in groups

according to vintage.

Several layers of insulation were used to keep the room air-

tight and keep moisture out.The whole project took about six

months to complete.

While the room was designed for its looks, it was built to

take advantage of time-tested methods for long-term storage.The room is constructed with a slate floor. Behind the brick,

stucco was used over regular sheet rock to keep it from get-

ting moldy because of the moisture in the room. The total

project with construction costs was an estimated $100,000.

A necessary element was a specialized temperature control

unit to keep the cellar at a steady 55 degrees Fahrenheit.That

in turn keeps the wines at a perfect 53 degrees.

A burgundy you can lay down for 10 to 15 years, explains

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Iwanted something old world. I wanted something like the winecellars in France.We wanted to be able to havefriendsover

and enjoythe wine, says Janie. Its the wholeexperience oftasting wine.

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Janie. For a Bordeaux it can be 20 years. Some of the wines

have more tannins so it gets smoother as it ages. If its too

warm, the wine will break down. Nearly all red wines youwant chilled to 53 degrees. It starts to open up as it warms to

room temperature.

While Janie enjoys the social aspects of the project,

Michaels real pleasure comes from the different components

of the project.

After the two of them met with winemakers on a recent

trip to France and saw firsthand how they operate, Michael

decided to adhere to some of those age-old methods in his

wine cellar. So, small chalkboards are positioned near bins and

marked down with the appropriate variety. He even eschews

turning on a light, instead preferring to peer at his collection

from the glow of a candle.

A big golf fan, Michael used to play pro and worked at agolf club. Hes now transferred that love of the game to the

collecting arena. He even got a new job recently as a wine

distributor.

For Michael, who began collecting wines 15 years ago and

introduced Janie to it, having a private wine cellar is almost as

good as getting hold of a top vintage - maybe even better.

With the wine cellar we can showcase our love for the

wine, not just in the cellar but in the whole room, he says. I

guess its a conversation piece. And it's something different

that no one else has.

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A ROOM OF ONES OWN

Masculine design choices create a gentlemanly retreat

from the cares of the world.

To expand on the notion of Virginia Woolf, we allmen

includedneed a room to call our own.To the great fortune

of the gentleman for whom this room was designed, the

women in his life realized that. As a gift, his teenaged daugh-

ters and wife decided to create a retreat just for him.

This space began as a simple spare room. Everyone else had

their own private spaces, their own places to retreat.The gen-

tleman of the house had nowhere of his own to go at the end

of the day. And living in a house with all women, most of the

homes dcor tended toward the feminine.

The task of creating a manly retreat was placed in the hands

of Dianne Lowenthal of Lowenthal Partners Interior Design.

She began the process by chatting with the owner to find out

what he wanted from this space. With every private retreat,

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the top priorities are the creature comforts: a comfy chair, a

place to read, and a place to relax. And, as every man knows,

the greatest need is a place for the television. The room had

to fulfill his desire to work and read in quiet, and provide a

place to watch the game when everyone else in the house waswatching Will & Grace, says Dianne.

The next step of the design process was to evaluate the floor

plan in order to maximize the space. Since the location was

roomy but not huge, every inch needed to be thoughtfully and

wisely used. There is a desk in the room, but it isnt bulky.

There is a chair and an ottoman, but no couch since that would

take up too much space. Since the room would not be a gath-

ering place, more seating was unneces-

sary. The rooms closet wouldnt be

needed for storage so it was repurposed

as a mini wine cellar and bar area.

Lighting was also an important con-

sideration.The room received very lit-

tle natural light. No amount of work I

could do would make that room any

brighter. Going with the architecture of

the room always makes the design turn

out better, says Dianne. Also knowing

that the room would be used mostly inthe evening, Dianne utilized ambient

and soft lighting provided mostly by the

desk and table lamps.

The masculine color palette was

chosen from the colors in the area rug.

Shades of rich brown, black, and gold

are repeated in the all of the dcor. It is

found in the hardwood flooring, the

upholstery of the chair and ottoman,

and the varied colors of the mirror in

the wine cellar. The monochromatic

color scheme makes the room cozier

and provides the tranquil feeling neces-

sary in a room centered on unwinding

and relaxation. Even the ceiling

receives its own special treatment. In

the wine cellar, an animal print lends an

unexpected touch of masculinity and

since the space is small the print doesnt overwhelm. In the

larger room, the ceiling displays the same color brown as the

walls.The subtlety of the darker fern pattern on the walls also

lends to the soothing environment.

To make a plain room into a retreat also requires filling itwith treasures that have personal meaning. The client already

had the sculpture placed on the pedestal found in the room.

The painting on the far wall was yet another gift from the

clients wife and daughters. Says Dianne, This room really

turned out to be a little cocoon. I did everything to make it a

Zen kind of place. And the client loved it.

Formerly a closet, this space now serves as awine bar for this gentlemans retreat.

Interior Designer

Lowenthal Partners

www.lowenthalpartners.com

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The quiet calm of a bubbling fountain,the fragrant glow

of scented candles, thick cushioned carpeting and the distant

sound of soft music.As you settle into the cradling comfort of

a luxuriously padded massage table, your mind begins to driftand your senses take over.

An upscale resort spa? No. Its a room in your own home.

As more and more Americans seek refuge from the

demands of daily life, a place to relax and unwind, the trend

toward creating that refuge at home has begun to grow.

Masseuses are making more house calls then ever before and

classes are offered in massage for couples at community col-

leges, spas and massage schools.

Think about it, said Phyllis Ryan, Executive Vice President

of Marketing for Interior Concepts, Inc., a design firm based

in Annapolis, Maryland. Youve just had a wonderful, relaxing

massage.The last thing you want to do is get up off that table

and get in the car to drive home.

When Interior Concepts Inc. created a spa room for this

home; they had the clients comfort in mind.

The focal point of the 13x16 room is a natural stone wall.

We wanted it to feel natural and to bring a little of the out-

doors in, Ryan said. Textural elements are the key to this

room, and the stone is an important factor in taking the client

out of the normal living environment.

An architectural fountain provides more than just a decora-

tive design element.The sound of the water also takes you out of your internal

environment and takes you outside, said Ryan.

The carpeted floor features upgraded padding for an opu-

lent feel. We used a plush loop carpet, Ryan said, the kind

you can really sink your toes into and wiggle around in. It gives

the illusion of sand.

A dimmer controls recessed lighting and accent lamps provide

the perfect ambience. A warm finish on the wood furniture

adds to the intimacy of the room while a small console table

holds massage oils, towels, candles and a CD player.

Even though this upscale spa room was created for a new

home in the $700,000 range; it can be reproduced by budget-

minded homeowners who have an existing room they wish

to convert.

The look of this room is quite attainable and very easy to

recreate, Ryan said. Places like The Home Depot have services

that offer decorating advice as well as the construction and

design elements youll need.

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BRINGING HOME THE BIG SCREEN

In the past there have been certain movies that justhad to be seen in a theater to fully appreciate them.

Blockbusters like Star Wars,Terminator and Indiana Jones and

others, although spectacular at home, just didnt have the same

impact as when they were seen at the theater.The combination of

the large screen and impressive sound system has swept

moviegoers into other worlds for generations. Now, however,

with the advancements in home theater technology, home-

owners can experience all of the thrills and chills of their local

movie theater right in the convenience of their own home!

Our featured Great Falls,Virginia home has taken this concept

to the extreme.

When deciding to renovate their existing home, there were

several things these homeowners wanted to accomplish. One of

the musts on these movie buffs list was a home theater. Bowa

Builders, Inc. added this exciting new space to a glass-enclosed,

three-story curvilinear East meets West, California-style

addition to this traditional, colonial home.

The home theater itself is in the walkout basement level of

the home. One of the most important requirements the home-owners had was that they wanted a place for the adults to be

kids, and have done just that in this amazing home theater.

When you walk in the room, immediately you notice thehuge movie screen.The 10-foot wide theater screen encompasses

most of the front wall of the room. The room is tastefully

accented with beautiful cherry paneling, stainless accent strips,

and granite countertops. Leather seating in the form of four,

comfy loveseats and two oversized red chairs, allows for plenty

of room for family and friends. And, seating can be expanded

with plenty of floor room for cushy beanbags, which are stored

neatly, with extra pillows in custom cabinetry along the back wall.

The room had very few design challenges, as it was a new

space. One, however, was the designing of the step down area

for the seating to ensure that everyone had the best seats in the

house; and the other was specifically designing the room so

that the electronics behind the magic were stored neatly out of

view. To the right of the screen, behind what appears to be

simply more elegant paneling, are the components of the

movie system. In addition, the screen itself is actually perfo-

rated, so that front speakers are behind it, and out of view as

well, while side and rear speakers are inconspicuously placed

for maximum sound quality. And, the projection unit for thetheater is tucked up discreetly in the ceiling.

A huge screen, the latest electronics, and impressive sur-

Contact Information

Bowa Builders, Inc.www.bowa.com

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he Dream Team of 21 designers from the Northwest Society of

Interior Designers worked together on the 2003 Street of Dreams

project in the Portland area.As an organization, part of their mission is

promoting excellence in design.This project seemed an ideal opportu-

nity to do just that.Three co-chairs led the project and members chose

which room in the home they wanted to design.

Suzanne Swarthout Denning, one of the three co-chairs, describes

some of the obstacles involved with such a large undertaking, It was intended as a showcase

for the designers, but the hardest part was the coordination, having a lot of people that needed

to be in on every decision. As a way to focus the designers, the co-chairs created an imaginary

family around which to design. Denning explains, The family was an upper income profes-

sional couple with two high school-age children, a boy and a girl.

With an imaginary family to design for, the next step was figuring out a way to keep the

look of the home cohesive.They needed a plan to keep the design from looking as if 21 people,

all with opposing ideas,had worked on the home. Evelyn Green,another of the projects co-chairs,

says, I had seen other Street of Dreams homes done in other areas and I always thought they

were too heavy and overdone. In the conceptual stage, I suggested we do something that was

believable, livable, comfortable, and not with a heavy design.To keep everyone reined in, wehad a color committee that chose the base colors for the home.Then we asked the designers

to do a preliminary presentation of what they wanted to do in their rooms.

Michelle Barnes, who, with Susie Buchanan, designed the master bedroom suite, says, Im

used to doing a whole house on my own, so it was a different experience. But really, once we

got the idea of the house down, it was not that hard to create a concept. Sharon Titus, designer

for the great room and breakfast nook area agrees, It was interesting because we have our

own personalities.We bonded on the idea. From then on, each room fell together.Titus adds,

We all used cutting edge ideas, but it was still stuff that the everyday person could use.

The presentations and the meetings between designers were a learning experience for

everyone. Says Green, As we did the installation, we critiqued each other and took away or

added to what was presented.The team effort helped each of us.We leaned on each other.

Laura Donaca, the designer assigned to the wet bar area, agrees, The most fun of the whole

process was the show-and-tell meetings. I thought those were so important to the end out-

come. People were honest and the sharing sessions were incredible.

Each designer knew what the expectations were for the home and for whom they were

designing.The professionalism of each designer shined through as she focused on the specific

purpose of her room and the role it played in the rest of the house. Denning, in addition to

being a co-chair on the project, also designed the deck and exterior. The outside of a home

THE DREAM TEAM OF 21 DESIGNERS FROM THE NORTHWEST SOCIETY

OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS WORKED TOGETHER ON THE 2003 STREET OF

DREAMS PROJECT IN THE PORTLAND AREA. AS AN ORGANIZATION,

PART OF THEIR MISSION IS PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN. THIS

PROJECT SEEMED AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITY TO DO JUST THAT. THREE

CO-CHAIRS LED THE PROJECT AND MEMBERS CHOSE WHICH ROOM IN

THE HOME THEY WANTED TO DESIGN.

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The architecture of thehome lent itself to drama.

The hallways and entrycreated the perfect back-

drop for art.

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should be indicative of whats going on inside, Denning says.The stone and

iron provide a hint of the European influences that one finds inside the home,

as do the rich and earthy colors.

Once inside, youre in Evelyn Greens domain, the entryway and halls.

The entry of a home has to be a teaser.The architecture of the house lent

itself to doing something spectacular, but the stairway was a challenge

because it went down. I wanted to use all those areas as an art gallery. And

the colors had to be able to blend into other areas.The floor had to be a nice

passageway to every other area. The diamond pattern of the flooring pro-

vides a fascinating design that invites you to explore the rest of the house.The

artwork on the walls beckons for you to inspect closer, drawing you down

the stairs to the lower level of the home.

Off the entryway on the main level are the great room, breakfast nook,

and kitchen. Titus says of that rooms design, I wanted to make it a

Northwest great room. She defines that as a room exuding a love for homewith a feeling of Tuscany achieved through color, texture, and key pieces.

Some of those key pieces include a

wine rack she had made of stone

and iron with a twisted rope effect,

as well as the coffee table and end

tables wrapped in leather and

edged with nail heads.

Julie DeJardins kitchen design

was formed by her 13 years spent

practicing the culinary arts. I

wanted to design a kitchen for the

whole family to cook in. She

arranged convenient workspaces

that allowed for interaction.

Besides being a great place for the

family, the space is also well suited

for entertaining large numbers.

There are two sinks, two dish-

washers, plenty of room for stor-age, says DeJardin.

Most of the designers took turns manning the home once it was opened

to the public for viewing. A benefit of this was seeing and hearing first-hand

how the public responded to their designs. According to Buchanan, one of

the two designers who created the master bedroom, The biggest compli-

ment we got was people saying,I could move into a room like this and not

change anything. This was a huge room, but it ended up being warm, cozy,

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The red faux leather finish on thewalls creates a spicy backdrop to a

room designed for one purposefun!

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change anything. This was a huge room, but it ended up being

warm, cozy, and inviting. Barnes, the other designer of the room

agrees, We wanted to take the bedroom into an Old World roman-

tic look that was soft and elegant. They achieved this with a color

palette of coral, celadon, and gold.

Wendy Vaughn designed the master bath that naturally played off

the romance of the bedroom. I was working with the elegance of

natural stone to create a warm environment.There is a fireplace in

the master bath and there is a huge closet. There was so much

warmth in there, it was wonderful.

The stairs off the entryway lead down to the media and party

room. Suzanne Gallagher and RayeAnn Bogert worked together to

design this space. Gallagher comments, We started the room with

the art because that was a high priority. Most designers end with art.

We started out looking for art that fit the room. Portland is a portcity. The coast, water, and boating are high influences.The art we

selected reflects that. Bogert says of her work on the room, I was

tired of other kinds of media rooms. I wanted the whole family

involved. I wanted it to be super comfortable and appealing to men

as well as women.The rest of house was more feminine. I wanted to

make sure gentlemen would come down to this room. Apparently

her goal was met. She says, The most flattering comment I heard

was,Id like to sit down in this room and never leave.When I heard

that, I knew that Id done my job.

Also included in this space was the wet bar. Donaca comments onher intent for the wet bar area, I didnt want it to look like a bar,

but like a lounge, something inviting. It provides another welcom-

ing place to sit and entertain guests. Its a warm spot that comple-

ments the party room and adds to its functionality.

Also on the lower floor is a wine cellar. Laurie Gillam comments

on her intent for that space,I was aiming for warmth and a sense of

being drawn in. I wanted to relate the design to a vineyard. I wanted

ALSO ON THE LOWER FLOOR IS A WINE CELLAR.

LAURIE GILLAM COMMENTS ON HER INTENT FOR

THAT SPACE, I WAS AIMING FOR WARMTH AND A

SENSE OF BEING DRAWN IN. I WANTED TO RELATE

THE DESIGN TO A VINEYARD. I WANTED A VISUAL

AND SENSUAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE PARTICIPANT.

The carved-glass door andwine country mural on theback wall turn what couldhave been a very boring

oom into a space you feelcompelled to enter.

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The alder cabinets with a nutmeg finishprovide depth and richness to the large

kitchen. The whimsical accessoriesalong the tops of the cabinets add a

sense of fun to the room.

The coral, celadon, and gold usedin this room inspired the colorpalette for the rest of the home.

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Contact Information:

Suzanne Swarthout DenningSuzanne Maries Interiors 503-364-4237

[email protected]

Evelyn GreenT. Evelyn Green Designers 503-531-8665

[email protected]

Michelle BarnesTimeless Interiors 503-777-0121

[email protected]

Susie BuchananFinishing Touches [email protected]

Laura DonacaLaura Donaca Interiors 503-292-4646

[email protected]

Sharon TitusTitus By Design/Martin Scott Ltd.

503-245-1888 503-314-1293

Julie DeJardinDeJardin Kitchen & Bath 503-768-4540

[email protected]

Wendy VaughnTaggarts Interiors 503-644-1146

[email protected]

RayeAnn BogertBizy Girl Interiors 503-880-1125

[email protected]

Suzanne GallagherDesigners Art Unlimited 503-579-2787

[email protected]

Laurie GillamDesigns Provencal 503-675-9179

[email protected]

a visual and sensual experience for the participant. Even such a

small room can be big on creativity. Gillam sketched out the concept

for the mural and then hired someone to paint it on the back wall.

For the glass door, again Gillam sketched out her idea and then hired

someone to carve the twining grapevines into the glass.

Our goal was not for each room to be individual, but for it to be

a whole.We accomplished what we set out to do. I was impressed

with the way it all came together. Everyone wondered with all these

personalities and egos, will it work or will it not? But it did, says

Gallagher. It dumbfounded the whole design communityno one

having any spats, no egos. It was really representative of what good

designers can do, said Gillam. Gallagher agrees,It brought us closer

together as an organization.We got great recognition.When people

came through the home they would ask,Is this the house where all

the designers are involved? Bogert adds, The best part was that weall became such great friends. It really went well.Everyone left their

attitude at home. DeJardin sums up the project, Everyone was

committed and passionate.We were a fabulous group.

Green echoes the sentiments of the other designers,All the comments

I heard were really positive.This house was definitely one of the best

that Ive been involved in, especially given that we had so many people

involved. It was a fabulous project and I would definitely do it again.

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The curve of the iron railing and the punch of color in the flower arrangementprovide enticing hints of what will be found inside the house

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ne way to make a home more invit-

ing is to create a space that will

bring the outdoors in. Another

way is to create a space that will

bring the indoors out. Extending

its boundaries with a screened

porch, a beautifully furnished lanai, a

garden gazebo or outdoor workshop can

add versatility, value and utility to a home.

Once the exclusive domain of professional growers or the

most avid of gardeners, greenhouses have become a popular

addition to backyards nationwide. Today, easy-to-assemble

greenhouse kits are available in a variety of styles and sizes to

accommodate the needs and skill level of any gardener, from

the hobbyist to the expert.

Spirit Elements is a catalog and online retailer of high-end

home and garden products based in Boulder, Colorado.

Founded in 2000 by Stacey Smith Chernoff and her husband

Seth, the company offers a variety of indoor and outdoorhome accents, including a wide selection of greenhouse kits.

The kits are designed to be assembled in a matter of hours.

Depending upon the buyers construction expertise, a green-

house can be put together in as little as four or five hours, or

over the course of a day or weekend. Each kit is available in a

variety of sizes and each comes with a detailed assembly man-

ual and instruction video, in addition to a number of pre-

assembled components that make the job manageable for vir-

tually anyone with basic construction skills.The company

offers a toll-free number to call for construction and installa-

tion advice, and will even provide directions for preparing a

foundation for the greenhouse.And, for true gardening neophytes, Spirit Elements offers a

starter kit that will grow plants from seeds for eventual

replanting in the yard.

Spirit Elements best-selling greenhouse, the Sunhouse, is

available in three sizes: 8x8, 8x12 or 12x12. Constructed

of 100% Western Red Cedar from Canada, it features an inter-

changeable Dutch door and rear window for maximum air cir-

culation. Its shingled roof with durable Lexan polycarbonate

windows allows plenty of light for growing and tending plants

Greenhouse

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year-round. A cedar floor and shelving and table options are

included with the kit.

But this uniquely designed greenhouse can also be used in a

variety of creative ways that have nothing to do with gardening.

It doubles as a workshop,artists studio,or a private backyard retreat.

I enjoy it a lot, said Sunhouse owner Janet Patton of

Taylorsville, Indiana. Its great for working with my plants and

my fianc likes to use it as a workshop.

Rose Marie Jackson of Scottsdale Arizona hired a crew to install

her 8x12 Sunhouse on a concrete foundation in her backyard.

It took less than a day to put it up. Its really cute, she said,

we put a sink in it so we could have running water, and we

added electricity.

The Jacksons plan to use their Sunhouse as a gardening shed and

a place to pursue another hobby they share furniture refinishing.

I think were really going to enjoy it.

The Franklin Greenhouse features a traditional design con-

structed of American Redwood.Available in 6'x4', 6'x8', 6'x12'

sizes, it features a fungus- and insect-proof base of recycled plastic

that looks like wood. A pre-hung Dutch door adds ventilation

and automatic vent openers activated by heat help maintain an opti-

malinside temperature. Polycarbonate glazing on the Plexiglas win-

dow panels helps prevent discoloration and excess condensation.

Another popular greenhouse from Spirit Elements is the

Bridgeport.With its classic conservatory style frame of weather-

resistant, maintenance free resin, this 86x86 greenhouse features

durable panels glazed with UV protected, twin-walled poly-

carbonate.The kit features a double door and two-window roof.

The resin construction is a great choice for easy mainte-

nance, Chernoff said. Its stronger than aluminum and you can

literally just hose it off.For the plant-loving homeowner, the advantages of a build-

it-yourself backyard greenhouse are manifold.

Not only do you have something functional, said Chernoff,

but you have something nice to look at. It can really add a lot

to a home.

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Contact info

Spirit Elements

www.SpiritElements.com

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Step 1: Serve appetizers and ice-cold drinks from the

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Sear and sizzle entrees to tender perfection.

Step 3: Raise the standard for backyard get-togethers.

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he string of coral islands at the southern

tip of Florida has always captured the

imagination of Americans with its

promise of warm breezes and sparkling

blue waters. Mangroves hug the coast-

lines of the Florida Keys, where tiny

islands offer gorgeous scenery, wildlife,

and some of Americas best fishing, boating, snorkeling, and

scuba diving.While fishing and diving are the main attractions

in the Middle Keys, lazy days of sunning and swimming are

also on the itinerary.

Hawks Cay Resort, located on Duck Key in between

Islamorada and Marathon in the Middle Keys,can be found 90 miles

South of Miami and 60 miles North of Key West. Overseas

Highway, also known as U.S. 1, skips from island to island

offering views of the open sky and the sea, dotted with green

islands, swooping pelicans, and shades of blue hardly imaginable.

Duck Key consists of five islands joined by Venetian-style

bridges, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of

Mexico. Hawks Cay Resort occupies one of the islands as a

60-acre secluded island getaway. The development of this

yachting resort and residential area was begun in the 1950s

and features West Indies-style buildings. Introduced in 1984,

Hawks Cay Resort & Marina is an enclave of tropical dcor,

plantation-like grounds and oceanfront luxury - the perfect

spot for tropical family fun and a memorable learning vacation.

Choose an individually furnished and decorated waterfront

villa, modeled after 1950s style Key West conch houses. The

villas can sleep up to six, and offer a backyard pier, private

pools and water view porches.You will likely be ready to relax

at the pool after a day of travel, and Hawks Cay offers several

choices. The resort contains five freshwater pools, including

three for families, one for adults-only with an expansive sun-

deck, and a children's pool containing fountains,a water cannon,

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and a pirate ship with water slides. A calm lagoon provides

saltwater swimming, with small kayaks available for kids and

thatched canopies on the beach for adults.

The resorts dolphin interaction program is especially

unique, allowing families to learn about the Florida Keys sen-sitive ecosystem and marine life in an up-close interaction

with an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. The dockside dolphins

program provides families with a behind-the-scenes look at

dolphin training and the opportunity to participate as a dol-

phin trainers assistant. Designed to inspire awareness and promote

conservation, marine biologists at the Dolphin Connection

offer a distinctive educational experience.

Whether you want to swim with the fishes or reel in the

catch of the day, the resort has you covered. Explore North

Americas only living coral reef with your choice of excursions.

Choose a guided snorkeling trip, or learn to scuba dive with

half and full day charters for every experience level. These

waters also offer some of the best fishing in the world, where

you can opt to learn the art of saltwater fly-fishing on a near-

by deserted island. Experienced captains will take the family

on an offshore fishing trip where you can troll for Sailfish or

Mahi Mahi, or cast for Snapper and Grouper along the coral

reef. Bring back your catch and the resort will be glad to pre-

pare it for your familys dinner. Alternatively, take off on acharter for flats and backcountry fishing for Bonefish, Permit,

Tarpon, Redfish and Snook.

There is much to do for both kids and adults, whether

spending time together as a family or on their own. Guided

kayak tours include lessons about the islands history and an

opportunity to view native wildlife. Experience the thrill of

flying with a parasail over aqua blue waters, or escape on a

rented powerboat. Learn to wakeboard, water-ski, or simply

explore the five islands of Duck Key on a bicycle over water-

ways traversed by ornate Venetian bridges.

Kids will have a chance to learn the importance of protect-

ing the environment along with a multitude of fun activities,

including cardboard boat races, interactive pirate ship, tree

house with climbing wall, and 18-hole putting green. Half and

full-day activity programs are offered for the kids, while teens

can kick back at their very own recreation center with air

hockey, Xbox games, karaoke, dancing, music, and games. In

the evening kids can participate in Kids Night Out, a theme-

Hawks Cay Resort & Marina is

an enclave of tropical dcor,

plantation-like grounds and

oceanfront luxury - the perfect

spot for tropical family fun and

a memorable learning vacation.

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Hawks Cay ResortDuck Key, FL888-814-9104www.hawkscay.com

oriented program that includes pizza and a movie.

While the kids are enjoying their special night, set out on a

picturesque two-hour sunset catamaran cruise and sip a little

champagne. There are still more activities in store. Learn to

sail with US SAILING certified instructors with half-day and

weekend classes available.Resort guests also have playing priv-

ileges at the 18-hole Sombrero Country Club championship

course, located 11 miles from the resort, while tennis enthu-

siasts can participate in a variety of scheduled activities with

personal instruction.

If you are seeking a tranquil refuge, head for the resorts

7,000-square-foot Indies Spa for massages, facials, manicures

and pedicures, and a relaxing

room with herbal teas, fresh fruit,

and healthy snacks, as well aseucalyptus steam, sauna and

whirlpool. Pamper yourself with a

Margarita Salt Loofa or Tropical

Breeze Escape massage to relax

your mind and body.Top off a day

in the sun with a Cooling Green

Tea & White Lily AfterSun treat-

ment and a trip to the hair salon.

Hawks Cay Resort offers plenty

of dining options as well. Take in

the daily breakfast buffet at the

Palm Terrace with eggs benedict

and made-to-order omelets.

Enjoy Caribbean fare and tropical drinks poolside at the

Cantina while taking in views of the Atlantic Ocean, or grab a

casual outdoor lunch with the kids at the Indies Grille. Dine

dockside on fresh-off-the-boat seafood at the WatersEdge

overlooking the yacht harbor. For a more elegant dinner, head

to Porto Cayo for inspired Caribbean and Italian fusion. If youfeel like staying in your villa for dinner, call for room service

or groceries, delivered to your door by golf cart.

Whatever your pleasure, Hawks Cay Resort offers The Key

to Tropical Family Fun.

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No matter how long

the winter, spring is

sure to follow.

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I love spring any-

where, but if I could

choose I would

always greet it in

a garden.~Ruth S tou t

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