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TEXAS ANTIQUE WEEK CALENDAR • A DESIGNER’S TAKE ON COUNTRY LIVINGA HOUSTON COUPLE’S WEEKEND RETREAT
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www.roundtop-oldhenryfarm.comANTIQUE SHOW: MAR. 25–APR. 6, 2013
2000 N. STATE HWY. 237, Round Top, TX [email protected] • 1-800-322-5177
SPRING 2013 ANTIQUE SHOWEXHIBITORSIN THE SPOTLIGHT:
• The Lone Ranger Antiques• Estate Empire of Florida• Herron European Lighting • Wesley Beard Antiques• Leighton Hall Furniture• Legendary Lighting• The Lagniappe Shoppe• Odyssey Antiques• La Casita Home Decor• Barbara's Antiques• The Frame Gallery• French Influence• Manders Antiques• Interdesign Interiors• Cosa Blanca• Antiques by Arnaud• Ashly Fine Rugs• R. Hartmann Designs• Berger’s Sports Memorabilia• D & R International Antiques, Ltd.
With many more fine antique dealer venues & custom showcase displays
SPRING 2013 ANTIQUE SHOWEXHIBITORSIN THE SPOTLIGHT:
• The Lone Ranger Antiques• Estate Empire of Florida• Herron European Lighting • Wesley Beard Antiques• Leighton Hall Furniture• Legendary Lighting• The Lagniappe Shoppe• Odyssey Antiques• La Casita Home Decor• Barbara's Antiques• The Frame Gallery• French Influence• Manders Antiques• Interdesign Interiors• Cosa Blanca• Antiques by Arnaud• Ashly Fine Rugs• R. Hartmann Designs• Berger’s Sports Memorabilia• D & R International Antiques, Ltd.
With many more fine antique dealer venues & custom showcase displays
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Life in the CountryDesigner Jancy Ervin’spersonal take on countryliving
Making HistoryArchitectural antiquesand wide open vistasadd serenity to a cou-ple’s weekend countryhome
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Editor’s NoteWELCOME to the Spring 2013 issue of Houston House &
Home’s Round Top Collector’s Guide. We’ve had truckloads of
fun getting to know many of the top dealers, show organizers
and area experts to bring you our exciting and insightful
guide—with special thanks to our contributors Debi Bryant
and Mary Chavoustie. We hope you find this combination of
helpful info and enlightening articles to be an essential part of
your Round Top experience. Please tell us your thoughts on
our effort and help us spread the word to make our Fall 2013
edition even better! Happy antiquing!
Sandra Cook
Editor
Houston House & Home
Email: [email protected]
TWORIVERS TRADING CO.P.O. Box 197 • New Sharon, Iowa 50207-0197 • 641-660-5868
BARN LUMBER: 1 X 12” Boards, 7 X 9” Ship Lap and 7” Tongue & GrooveBARN BEAMS: Oak or Pine, Sawmill Cut and Hand Hewn Beams
(These boards are beautiful for floors and walls)
SLABS: Perfect for Tables, Countertops, Bartops or Flooring • Walnut, Cherry, Oak or PineUp to 26/28” or more in width X 21/2 to 4” thick.
MANTLES: Made of Walnut, Cherry, Oak or Hand Hewn Beams
Our lumber is from 75 to 150 years oldVisit us at the ANTIQUES SHOW, Warrenton, TX • Next to the office at Bar-W-Ranch • March 23-April 7, 2013
www.tworiverstradingco.net • [email protected]
ANTIQUES WEEK’S FINEST AND MOST POPULAR SHOW
More than 200 DEALERS
in a 63,000 sq. ft. AIR CONDITIONED building.
Free Admission and ParkingFood and Drinks, ATM
and Clean Restrooms available
3637 Hwy 237 at FM 954Thursday, March 28
to Saturday April 6, 20139 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Join us for a FREE WINE TASTINGTues., April 2, 5 to 8 p.m.
C O L E ’S • A N T I Q U E • S H O Win Warrenton
For infoDiane Cole,
281-961-5092,[email protected] or colesantiqueshow.net
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Texas Antique Week EventsROUND TOPARBOR ANTIQUES SHOW, March 27-April 6 American Legion Post #388, 1503 NHwy 237, 281.388.1075, www.arbo-rantiques.com
BIG RED BARN, April 3-6The Original Round Top AntiquesFair, including The Big Red Barn &Tent, Continental Tent and CarmineDance Hall. Highway 237 N betweenBurton and Round Top,512.237.4747, www.roundtoptexasantiques.com
BLUE HILLS AT ROUND TOP
SHOW, March 23-April 7 1707 South Hwy. 237,979.278.3691, www.bluehillsatroundtop.com
CARMINE DANCE HALL, April 3-6The Original Round Top Antiques
Fair, including The Big Red Barn &Tent, Continental Tent and CarmineDance Hall. Highway 237 N betweenBurton and Round Top,512.237.4747, www.roundtoptexasantiques.com
CHELSEA’S MEADOW, March 28-April 71465 N. Hwy 237, Round Top (nextto Arbor Antiques Show),713.385.8778, www.chelseasmeadow.com
COWBOY CORNER, March 28-April 6Hwy 237 near Florida ChapelCemetery Road
EMMA LEE TURNEY'S
FOLK ART FAIR, March 31-April 3Including Folk Art Fair & CreativeMarket in Round Top Arts Center,1237 N. Hwy. 237 and Jaster Road,281.493.5501, www.roundtopfolkartfair.com
Antiques events in alphabetical order by city
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Featuring:• Early Americana• Primitives • Vintage Concrete• Outdoor Garden• Quilts • Furniture • Books • Sports
Memorabilia• Industrial Items• Unique SmallsVendors and merchandise from:• Louisiana • Texas• Arkansas• Kansas • Tennessee
Come shop with us and enjoy great food in charming FayettevilleMarch 28 to April 3 • Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(Sometimes earlier, often later)
Shop Where The Dealers
Shop!
Late Night Shopping in Fayetteville
“Packing Up”Sale
April 3rd & 4th
AntiquesON THE SquareAntiquesON THE Square
Located on the Square in Fayetteville Texas
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Texas Antique Week EventsROUND TOP(CONTINUED)
MARBURGER FARM ANTIQUE
SHOW, April 2-6Including 10 tents and 12 historicbuildings. 2248 S State Highway 237in Round Top, 800.999.2148,www.roundtop-marburger.com
OLD DEPOT ANTIQUES SHOW,March 27-April 6550 N. Washington (Hwy 237)Round Top, 979.249.6401, www.olddepotantiques.net
OLD HENRY FARM
AT ROUND TOP, March 25-April 62000 N. State Highway 237,800.322.5177, www.roundtop-oldhenryfarm.com
ORCHID TREE PARK AND
GALLERY, 453 N. Washington inRound Top, 832.283.5915,www.orchidtreeparkandgallery.com
ORIGINAL ROUND TOP
ANTIQUES FAIR, April 3-6Including The Big Red Barn & Tent,Continental Tent and Carmine DanceHall. Highway 237 N between Burtonand Round Top, 512.237.4747,www.roundtoptexasantiques.com
ROUND TOP HILL ANTIQUES,March 29-April 61500 North Highway 237 in RoundTop, 979.966.7435www.roundtophillantiques.com
TEXAS ROSE ANTIQUE SHOW,March 23-April 6Hwy. 237 near Florida Chapel Road,256.390.5337,www.texasroseshow.com
VILLAGE GREEN SHOPS,
RESTAURANTS & HISTORIC
GROUNDS
Two Blocks South of Round TopSquare on Hwy 237, 832.746.4324,www.villagegreenroundtop.com
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409 St. Francis, Gonzales, Texas 78629 • 830-672-2428www.discoverys.net • [email protected] • Open Tues. - Sat., 9-5
AN ECLECTIC INVENTORY OF ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS! Antique Beams
! Large Inventory ofAntique Doors
! Antique Door Hardware! Flooring
! Beaded Wood! Quality Stained Glass! Clawfoot Tubs, Sinks,
Lighting, Ceiling Tinand more
FIND US AT WARRENTON, NORTH GATE FIELD, MAR 21-APR 7
wwwwww..llaabbaahhiiaaaannttiiqquueess..ccoommLaBahia Hall, Burton, TX 290W/TX 237
Saturday, March 30th through Saturday, April 6thHHoouurrss:: March 30-April 5, 8 am-6 pm & April 6, 8 am-4 pm
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Emma Lee Turney presents
THE ROUND TOP FOLK ART ANTIQUES&CREATIVE MARKET
April 3-6Wed–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • Sat, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Delicious food served by Scotty’s of Round Top
ROUND TOP ARTS CENTER1235 N. Hwy. 237 at the edge of Round Top, TX
281-493-5501 • [email protected] • www.roundtopfolkartfair.com
CONSIGNMENTSFINE FURNISHINGS
ESTATE FINDS • ANTIQUES 9,000 Square Foot Showroom Open 7 Days Per Week
New Inventory Arrives Daily
5200 Louetta Road, Suite 138, Spring, Texas 77379www.StillGoode.com • 281-370-4447
Antiques on Memoriala collection of Fine Shops
Unique Treasures for Your Home
7000 sq. ft. Showroom FeaturingFurniture, Silver, Ironstone, Transferware, Linens, Jewelry, China Matching
14034 Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77079
(281) 920-9424Mon-Sat. 10AM-6PM • Sun. 12AM-5PM
Located at Memorial & Kirkwood
Texas Antique Week EventsWARRENTON BAR W FIELD, March 28-April 74001 S Hwy 237, Warrenton,979.278.3447
BLUEBONNET FIELD, March 28-April 7Hwy. 237 (north end of Warrenton)
CAMPBELL BUILDING, March 28-April 6Hwy 237 - central Warrenton, 713.666.6683
COLE’S ANTIQUE SHOW, March 28-April 6Corner of Hwy 237 and WillowSpring Road (FM 954),979.249.5806, www.colesantiqueshow.net
CLUTTER SHOW, March 23-April 6Highway 237 at FM 954 (between
Warrenton and Round Top),www.cluttershow.com
EXCESS FIELD, March 26-April 73907 Hwy. 237 at FM 954
OLD TOWN MARKET, March 28-April 7940.569.4144
ROSE OF TEXAS ANTIQUES
SHOW, March 28-April 74345 Hwy 237, Center ofWarrenton
TREE PARK ANTIQUES, March 27-April 74635 S. Hwy 237 in Warrenton,979.249.5588
WARRENTON ANTIQUE SHOW /
THE GREEN HOUSE, March 28-April 64418 Hwy. 237, 281.777.3939,www.warrentonantique.com
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COME SHOP WHERE THE DEALERS SHOP
• Free Parking & Free Admission• Sit-down Restaurant Featuring
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner• Full RV Hook-Ups • Clean Indoor Restrooms • Dealer Showers
OPEN LATE FRIDAYS!
ANTIQUES SHOW AT:
Old Depot AntiquesDANCE HALL PAVILION • DEPOT • TENT DEALERS
March 26-April 7, 2013
Howard Konetzke, Jr. • 550 N. Washington (Hwy 237) • Round Top, TX • 979.249.4151Inside the city limits beween the elementary school and Round Top Square.
Available for other events and functions throughout the year. Cell: 979-249-6401
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Two Locations:1714 Westheimer • Houston, TX 77098 1435 Westheimer • Houston, TX 77006
Becky Pieniadz • 832-651-8477 • Open 7 Days, 10-8
B.J. OLDIES ANTIQUE SHOPWe buy old toys, dolls, furniture, and sterling
Stop in, snoop around. You never know what you’ll find.
Texas Antique Week Events
WARRENTON(CONTINUED)
WARRENTON ROUND UP &
ANTIQUE BARN, March 28-April 7Two miles south of Warrenton onHwy 237, 979.249.3004
ZAPP HALL ANTIQUES SHOW,March 30-April 6Hwy 237, central Warrenton,www.zapphall.com
CARMINECARMINE DANCE HALL, April 3-6The Original Round Top AntiquesFair, including The Big Red Barn& Tent, Continental Tent andCarmine Dance Hall. Highway237 N between Burton andRound Top, 512.237.4747,www.roundtoptexasantiques.com
COUNTY LINE SHOW, March23-April 7Intersection of Hwy. 237 and Spur 458, 760.587.1300, www.countylineantiqueshow.com
GRACE'S TREASURE HUNT IN
CARMINE, March 29-April 6281.259.9982
HOUSE OF NOSTALGIA IN
CARMINE, March 29-April 6281.804.4477
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PrairieWindFarm
B E D & B R E A K F A S T
A Country Experience4507 Havemann RD
Carmine, Texas
979-278-3208 • www.pwfarmtexas.com • [email protected]
Blue•EyedKansas CowgirlKansas Cowgirl
• Cowboy Collectibles • Primitives• Architectural Items • Old Truck Front Ends• Western Items• Unusual & Unique Finds
Shree Avery l 620-680-2184 l Das Blaue Haus Field, Warrenton
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est of Brenhamnear the small town
of Burton, where theTexas coastal plains give
way to rolling hills, Jancy andDon Ervin once had a second home in thecountry. Then one year, Jancy decided tolive at the country home with their twoyoung sons for the entire summer. It washeaven for the two boys. So the familymade a permanent move and turned thissecondary home into their primary home.
GO WITH THE FLOWCut from the heavily wooded property, a spa-cious clearing contains their approximately4,000-square-foot home, complete with flag-stone patios, swimming pool, fishing pondand 30-year-old tin barn for their horses.
Since the early 1990s, the Ervins haveimproved the house, which was built in 1980.Jancy, owner of Jancy Ervin Interiors, oftenserved as general contractor while workingwith architect Pat Brooks. Over the years,they have built a multi-purpose den and porte
Life in the CountryDesigner Jancy Ervin’s personal take on country living
STORY BY DEBI BRYANT • PHOTOS BY LINDEE KNOWLES
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OPPOSITE: The Ervins’home features a charmingmélange of French andEnglish antiques. In the din-ing room, an antique Englishhutch displays collections ofIronstone, EnglishTransferware, and vintageMajolica pieces. On the wall,a large French basket holdsan assortment of wine andChampagne.
RIGHT The multipurpose denworks well for many familyactivities. Custom slipcoverson the sofa allow the antiquerug and needlepoint pillowswith dog motif to liven theroom, while antique demi-lune tables and an antiquetrunk from the Old MalloryShipping Line lend sturdycharacter to the space.
like to use
different elements—glass, wood,
metal. It creates layers,
adds depth and interest. I also like tomix old and
new, especially the classic
antique piecesthat have a
certain simplicity.”—Jancy Ervin
“I
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cochére, gutted the kitchen and completed smaller projectsthroughout the house, such as adding French doors in the masterbedroom, which open onto a small patio with an outdoor fireplace.
The public areas of the interior flow easily, one room runninginto the next creating a sensation of circles within circles. Thefoyer leads into the comfortable living room with its massive brickfireplace made from the same rust- and sandstone-colored antiquebricks used on the home’s exterior. The flooring is CaribbeanHeart pine, which nicely showcases Jancy’s antique Persian rugs.
Around the corner of the fireplace lies the remodeled kitchen, awelcoming mixture of brick columns, wooden countertops, whiteceramic farm sink and Viking appliances, which is perfect forDon, a gourmet cook. A Dutch door marks the entrance to thespacious, sunny den that epitomizes easy country living plus dou-bles as a guest suite when needed. It has a separate bath with anexterior door facing the pool, a convenience for summertime funin the sun.
The living room, master bedroom and one guest bedroom allaccess the screened-in back porch, a gray-and-white center of calm-ness. “We love to sit out here in the mornings,” Jancy says.
TOP OF PAGE: Artful displays top manypieces of antique furniture in the home.Here, a French confit pot is filled with freshhydrangeas and magnolia cuttings. The lampis made from an antique silver Loving Cupand helps highlight the Transferware platterand Silver framed family photo.
ABOVE: In a sophisticated seating area anantique camel-back sofa is pared with anantique rug, while art, accessories and furni-ture, primarily collected from years of shop-ping Round Top antiques events, fill out theroom.
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DRAWING FROM LIFE“With interior design, I like to use different elements—glass,wood, metal. It creates layers, adds depth and interest. I also liketo mix old and new, especially the classic antique pieces thathave a certain simplicity,” Jancy says.
Her home is a haven of the colors found in nature—wheat,smoke, slate, cream, adobe, iron, pine, umber, flax, copper,wicker. If there were a color named "soothing," she would surelyuse it. An abundance of windows and glass doors provide viewsof the countryside at every turn. Gesturing to the expanse ofgrass surrounding the home, brilliant green on a recent grayFebruary afternoon, Jancy says, “I could be in that green all daylong.”
THE COLLECTOR
An enthusiastic collector of antiques, Jancy is particularly fond
of dishware and prints. The dish collections, which include
Yellow Ware, Ironstone dinnerware, Transferware and Majolica,
create appealing tableaus of hospitality, history and texture
throughout the home.
TOP OF PAGE: Jancy’s collection of antiquecondiment jars from France and England(circa 18th Century) provides elegant storagefor an assortment of silver, wicker and hornutensils.
ABOVE: Romantic touches include collec-tions of books, oil paintings and pastelsdepicting country and pastoral scenes.Imagery of animals and nature are frequentlyfeatured throughout the house, especially inart and fabrics.
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ABOVE AND BELOW: Jancy’s talent for display is evident in every room. In these two photosshe has juxtaposed different textures for visual appeal by grouping wicker items and servingpieces mixed with porcelain and pewter containers in the kitchen.
RESOURCESJancy Ervin Interiors, 979.836.2127, www.jancyervin.com
Mike Faubion, Burton (sub-contractor for home addition and cabinetry), 979.277.8850
Fischer Tile & Floor Covering, Brenham, 979.836.5617
Glasco & Co. Landscaping Inc., Brenham (native plants),979.836.7036, www.glascolandscape.com
Antique Rose Emporium, Independence, 979.836.5548, www.antiqueroseemporium.com
Ranch Antiques, Brenham, 979.277.0008,www.ranchantiquestexas.com
Nancy's Antiques, Brenham, 979.836.7520
Vernon's Antique Shop, Brenham, 979.836.6408
Leftover's, Brenham, 979.830.8496, www.leftoversantiques.net
BeadBoard UpCountry, Brenham, 979.830.8788, www.beadboardupcountry.com
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Her antique prints and
paintings tend to reflect her
love of nature and animals.
In the dining room hang six
hand-painted 19th-century
prints of colorful parakeets.
Above the bed in the master,
she has hung theorems, an
American folk art that began
about 1800 and is a type of
painting on velvet rendered
with the use of stencils. A
favorite painting of a dog
hangs above the fireplace. It
was a special Marburger
show find that she had
restored.
She also takes pleasure in
finding unexpected items
while antiquing—birdcages,
carved stone, oversized glass
bottles—and turning them
into lamps. One such exam-
ple is a magnum bottle pro-
duced by Moet & Chandon
for its 1943 bicentennial.
Jancy bought it as a
reminder of her and Don’s
first date when he arrived
with a bottle of chilled Moet
& Chandon. “He handed it
to me and I thought—wow,”
she remembers. “I love
romantic touches that give
warmth, coziness and com-
fort to a home. It’s all in the
details, details, details.”
RIGHT: The large reclaimed wood diningtable was custom crafted and paired withantique French oak chairs. The chandelier isa reproduction from Period Lighting Fixturesfrom the Williamsburg Reserve Collection.The plates are by Arte Italica. Photo by JuliaGoodman Ervin.
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Architectural antiques and wide open vistas add serenity to a couple’s weekend country home
STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARY CHAVOUSTIE
MAKING HISTORY
Rob Rosenbaum and Linda O’Neal have busy schedules, spending their daylighthours helping others. Rob, a Houston-area chiropractor and Linda, a RegisteredNurse First Assistant, were finding their days allowed little time to relax together. Apeaceful weekend country home just outside Burton, was the ideal prescription.
“When we built the house, we knew we’d enjoy it but we had no idea we’d be coming here almost every weekend,” says Linda. “We hate to leave on Sunday nights, lingering as long as we can before we head back to the city.”
Rob and Linda describe their country home as “French Country ShabbyChic” but once inside, you find there’s nothing too shabby about their choic-es. Their inviting home is infused with the colors of nature. Unobstructedblue skies and rolling grasslands, viewed through floor-to-ceiling windows,become a gallery all their own. Doors, purposely different at every thresh-old—indoors and out—add even more color, with their hand-painted flow-ers, leaded glass and years of weathered paint.
“The white house on the hill,” as the building contractors called it,
ABOVE: For the couple’s kitchen, new cabinets were too modern, old cabinets were unstable. Craftsman Robert Riebeling suggested a working combination: new cabinets with fronts createdfrom old barn wood. A honed marble countertop and stainless appliances provide contrast to the island—an antique nail bin from an old hardware store. OPPOSITE: An altar from a 125-year-old church was repurposed into a buffet and placed beneath a mirror. A mix of light and dark vintage woods welcomes dinner guests. The chandelier is from Tara Shaw Maison.
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is certainly not plain.Initially, the couple fell in love with a 1900s home in Somerville, but
Rob and Linda desired more space and significant upgrades. Rob and Lindafound Round Top Home Builder Barney Reynolds, who encouraged themto let him draw a new home — one that would satisfy their wish list as wellas retain the original vintage appeal. The larger, energy efficient and built-to-code result was exactly what the couple had wanted, complete with barnwood floors in every room.
HARNESSING HISTORY
“We bought the wood from a dealer at the Warrenton show, Bill andJean Livezey from Two Rivers Trading in Iowa,” explained Rob. “Theyset up each year at Bar W. Field. They bring in samples of lumber for
you to pick from, you tell them how much square footage you’re look-ing for and Bill personally hauls it back to you on a big flatbed truck.”
Throughout the house, chandeliers of all shapes and sizes, new andreproduced, spill down from the ceilings. Each is handpicked from deal-ers and storekeepers across the state; the dining room lighting a choicefrom Houston’s Tara Shaw Maison.
Equally important to the design was the choice to not use windowcoverings. Insulated windows with standard low-e coating provide ther-mal efficiency and yield Rob and Linda a sunrise view from theirantique iron bed.
On the bed, luxury down pillows from Pandora de Balthazar rest atopSimply Shabby Chic sheets. The delicate lace-topped linens contrast nice-ly with the weathered wood that tops two night tables. A 4x7-foot stained
ABOVE: Rob and Linda handpicked 10 tons of river rock for the stone fireplace and outdoor kitchen. Brenham contractor LeRoy Schroeder supplied the stonework. The paintcolor for the interior untextured walls is Pittsburgh Paint’s “Pure White” with no tint whatsoever.
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ABOVE: A tablescape in the living room exhibits Linda’s gift for design. BELOW LEFT: Early morning well water drawn for the couple’s galvanized tubs is usually a perfect temp by late afternoon.BELOW RIGHT: Antique wooden beams top the entries to the dining room and den. “We knew we wanted a beam for the texture and the color that it brings, so when we came across a 28-foot beamwith hand-hewn notches, it was perfect. We hated to cut it but, ultimately, each piece compliments the other and is a prized addition to our home,” explains Rob.
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glass church window serves as the door to the master bedroom, glidingalong an antique barn rail to open and close.
“Visiting guests always remark about the door, particularly if they visit inthe evening. It’s beautiful with the glow of the bedroom chandelier or thebedside lamp shining through the colored glass. The door is like a piece ofart in itself,” says Rob.
The master bath, with two Turkish marble bowls set inside an antiquedfurniture base, are works of art, as well. “The base was originally a diningroom buffet, much like your grandma would have had, with dark, darkwood. I showed a friend, Jennifer Williams, a picture of one of the antiquedoors and she was able to replicate the same great style,” explained Linda.
The guest bedroom door traces back to the late 1700s and French occu-pied Egypt; another purchase from the Warrenton show. Its worn andcrackled teal blue paint stands as a testament to time; the hardwoodbeneath it of equal character. The door’s wavy glass is indistinguishable asnew, a compliment to the craftsmen at Bobbitt Glass.
SPIRITUAL INFLUENCES
A mix of Rob and Linda’s faith and worldly travels are also evident throughouttheir design. Linda’s recent trip to Israel led her to many sacred places, yet nonecan compare with the reverent simplicity of the pieces acquired by chance back inthe states.
“A friend of mine in St. Louis called and asked if I would be interested in someitems from an 1886 church (St. Joseph Lithuanian Catholic Church) that wasbeing renovated,” said Rob. “The property had been sold by the diocese to a non-denominational church that planned to make changes, with no use for the centu-ry-old wooden altars.”
Rob and Linda repurposed the handmade elements as signature pieces in theirhome, creating an antique buffet from the distressed main altar and a soon-to-bebookcase from a second altarpiece they acquired. The items converted easily forthe couple’s home use, thanks to Linda’s talents as a decorator.
Rob and Linda agree life is good at “the white house on the hill.” What better place to rejuvenate the body and the soul.
ABOVE: Worry Free Landscape’s Christopher Fredricks added exterior touches with a flagstone patio framed with the popular “Belinda’s Dreams”—a hardy rose variety selected toreceive Texas A&M’s Earthkind designation. OPPOSITE: The colorful stained glass door to the couple's master bedroom is hung on an antique barn rail. Whether closed or open, it isalways a conversation piece.
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BOBBITT GLASS COMPANY,713.523.7369Guest bedroom door glass
CHAMPION WINDOW, 281.440.7000Windows
ESSENCE OF BEAUTY, Linda O'Neal713.294.1199Interior design
LEROY SCHROEDER,979.836.6521Rocks for fireplace
ROBERT RIEBELING, 281.460.9702Kitchen cabinetry
ROUND TOP HOME BUILDERS, Barney Reynolds512.940.1299Builder
TARA SHAW MAISON, 713.533.9744Dining room chandelier
TWO RIVERS TRADING, 641.660.5868Antique barn wood flooring
WARRENTON ANTIQUE SHOW, March 28-April 6Three interior doors, master bathroom,sinks, altars, armoire in master bed-room, and various antique furnishings
WORRY FREE LANDSCAPE & TREETRIMMING, 832.885.7164Flagstone patio and landscaping
PANDORA DE BALTHAZARwww.pandoradebalthazar.comPillows in master bedroom
TARGETwww.target.comSimply Shabby Chic bed linens
LEFT: The doors to the guest bedroom, ladenwith age and years of paint, hint of far awaylands. A soft, ruffled white bed covering addsto the romance. During the building process,each door required custom framing to accom-modate their distinctive widths and heights.
OPPOSITE: Low-e glass windows and energy-efficient design incorporated by builderBarney Reynolds gave the couple their much-wanted, unencumbered views of the country.An antique cart and resilient lavender petu-nias add to the peaceful setting.
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