Spring 2017 Guide to Home Style, Comfort and Design

THE OLD HOUSE NEW HOUSE® HOME SHOW

Pheasant Run Resort ~ St. Charles, IL

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 – 5www.kennedyproductions.com ~ 630.515.1160

A portion of the ticket proceeds benefits Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley.

Photo provided courtesy of Vineyard Chic Kitchens.

Inside: Show DiagramsFeatured RecipeParticipating ExhibitorsWorkshops and Attractions Interview with The DIY Playbook

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Kennedy Productions extends a hearty thank you to our participating exhibitors. Your skilled expertise, lovely displays and creative talents add richness and interest to this event. Thank you to WGN Radio and Lou Manfredini for broadcasting live from this event… and a big thank you to Perma-Seal for presenting this exciting attraction. Thank you to Casey Finn and Bridget Matkovich of The DIY Playbook for bringing your Decorating Style School to the show. Annmarie Fabbi, thank you for making time in your busy schedule to present the Sherwin-Williams Colormix forecast at this event. Much gratitude to Pamela Coslet of Vineyard Chic Kitchens for present-ing the Kitchen Design Workshop. John Habermeier of Synergy Builders, we sincerely appreciate your Beautiful Bathrooms workshop. A heart-felt thank you to Deanna Davies and Michael Reeb with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore; collaborating with you has added so much meaning to our work. A special thanks to the team at Pheasant Run for your extraordinary support. To the Kennedy Team, event staff and volunteers, a humble thank you for your tireless efforts… we appreciate all that you do to make this show sparkle.

Done-Right, Drama-Free RemodelingBeth Kennedy Wall Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Renovation Transformation

From The Home Front

I have three daughters, two of them are teenagers and in the drama club. Even my 5 year old has a sassy side, so there is no shortage of drama in our home. When it came time to renovate our 1930’s English Tudor, I was pleasantly surprised that it was virtually drama-free, thanks to our contractor and his incredible crew. Having genuinely con-scientious, top-quality and dependable professionals in our home every day for six months made all the difference in the world for us.

Six years ago, when we bought our home we knew a renovation was inevitable. We were drawn to the solid construction and timeless character of our home, but like most vintage houses, it lacked closet space and the kitchen was outdated and closed off from the rest of the house. We had grand dreams, but the reality was we were on a budget. We spent countless nights sketching out ideas and weighing every option. The possibilities seemed endless… almost paralyzing. We might have dragged our heels forever, except that our oven fried out, and because it was an odd size to replace, that was the catalyst we needed to dive into the project.

Although our renovation wasn’t dramatic, living through six months of construction had its challenges. It was noisy, dirty, dusty and even a little smelly at times. I am pretty sure I looked like Pig Pen from the Peanuts with a cloud of dust swirling around me wherever I went. There were most certainly highs and lows throughout

With our dream team of professionals, plenty of research, a little patience, a sense of humor, an attitude of grati-tude, solid communication with our contractor, careful planning, many questions and timely decision making, we were able to avoid delays, dramas and headaches… and the end result was all worth it.

Finding the right home improvement professionals is the most important aspect of the home improvement process and The Old House New House Home Show offers a wide selection of experts to help turn dreams into reality. When the dust of a home improvement project finally settles, it is somewhat mind-blowing to see the project completed. There is no need for added drama. Watching the transformation and seeing it all come together is dramatic enough.

Beth Kennedy Wall is an artist and homeowner in the suburbs of New York City, where she lives with her husband and 3 daughters. Growing up in a family of DIY rehabbers, she is no stranger to the sweet smell of sawdust.

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the job, but we expected there would be. There were a few hiccups along the way, but I didn’t even have a chance to panic before the issues were resolved. Time and again, my inner drama queen remained behind the scenes.

There were many unexpected wonders in the journey as well. One of our main goals in this project was to seamlessly tie the old house with the new construc-tion and maintain the home’s original character. Each of the professionals we worked with did their best to help us achieve that. Our mason matched the unique stucco patterns on the outside of the house perfectly, which no one thought was possible. Similarly, he helped us match the texture of the old plaster walls where the new sheetrock went up. Our contractor helped us fine-tune many details to blend the old with the new, carefully match-ing the original trim and customizing the unique shape of the archways to match the original space. I realize this is going to make me sound like a super nerd, but watching him create and install the template for the archways was one of the coolest things I have ever seen.

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AfterBefore

Paint Color Forecast 11 AM Friday, Marsalis Room

Dive into the Sherwin-Williams Colormix 2017 on Friday at 11 am with Annmarie Fabbi. From dramatic dark tones to smooth serene palettes to vibrant fiery combinations, this fascinating exploration into color trends is informative, idea-sparking and inspiring… a great foundation for decorating and design projects.

Grand Prize $1000 Gift CertificateEnter to Win in the Ballroom Lobby

Register for your chance to win a $1000 home show gift certificate (to use with the exhibitor of choice.) Registration and contest rules are located in the Ballroom Lobby. No purchase necessary.

Live Broadcast with Lou7 - 10 AM Saturday, New Orleans Ballroom

Enjoy a fun-filled live broadcast of the WGN Radio Mr. Fix-It show with Lou Manfredini on Saturday from 7-10 am. This entertaining, knowledge-packed program is sponsored by Perma-Seal. Following the broadcast, Lou Manfredini will meet and greet fans in the Perma-Seal Booth, #505 in the Mega Center, from 10:15-11:15 am.

Decorating Style School Noon Sunday, Marsalis Room

New this year, meet The DIY Playbook, the dynamic duo of Bridget Matkovich and Casey Finn, accomplished bloggers and style-savvy do-it-yourselfers. Learn helpful decorating hints and handy how-to’s while discovering your own home style, on Sunday at noon.

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Workshops & Attractions

Beautiful Bathrooms2 PM Daily, Marsalis Room

Join John Habermeier of Synergy Builders each day at 2 pm and discover design trends for creating beautiful bathrooms. Explore surface selection, learn space planning tips and map out successful strategies for envisioning, preparing and designing your ideal bath.

Design Your Dream Kitchen1 PM Daily, Marsalis Room

Vineyard Chic’s Pamela Coslet will present this lovely kitchen design workshop at 1 pm daily. Discover new trends in kitchens, learn basic design strategies and enjoy before and after kitchen makeover transformations with this talented local expert.

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Featured Recipe

Tomato Soup

Ingredients: • 2 lbs of fresh, loosely chopped tomatoes (I don’t peel my tomatoes, but to cut down the acidity you can.) • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped• 1 large onion loosely chopped• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and whole but broken open with the flat side of a knife• 2 – 4 tbls olive oil• 5 fresh basil leaves or a pinch of dried basil• 1 sprig of fresh oregano (leaves only) or a pinch of dried oregano• A pinch of red chili pepper flakes• A pinch of nutmeg• 2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: On medium-high heat, place olive oil in a large pan. When hot add garlic to infuse the oil with garlic flavor. Add onions and turn down heat to medium. Add carrots and sauté until onions are soft and a little caramelized. Add chopped tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes and then add chicken stock, chili flakes, nutmeg, basil and oregano. Simmer on medium heat then take off heat for a few minutes. Transfer soup to a Vitamix or blender. Blend on low and drizzle a little bit of really good olive oil to emulsify. Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with basil or a drizzle of olive oil and crumbled goat cheese. My family likes this soup best served with a grilled cheese sandwich.

You can also roast the tomatoes, carrots, onions and garlic for a richer and deeper flavor. To roast, preheat oven to 375. Toss the tomatoes, carrots, onions and garlic with olive oil salt and pepper in a baking sheet with a rim and roast for 45 minutes. Pour the vegetables and stock into a Vitamix or blender and continue with directions above.

by Joanne Kennedy

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* If you prefer a creamy texture, you can add 1 cup heavy cream (half and half, whole milk or almond milk can be used as substitute depending on taste and dietary needs.) Enjoy!

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Where did you meet one another?We grew up in the same hometown in a suburb of Chicago and attended the same high school. With our maiden names both starting with the letter “O” our lockers ended up being right next to one another, which allowed us to get to know each other right away. We quickly became close friends and our friendship has only grown over the past 15 years.

When did you realize that you shared a propensity for DIY projects?We’ve always enjoyed creative projects and in high school would get together to scrapbook and puffy paint t-shirts for pep rallies (yes, big nerds all the way!) That love for crafting continued as we went off to college and over summer breaks, we would craft so we could add personal touches to our dorm rooms. After graduation, we were both decorating our first apartments and we didn’t have a lot of money. In order to create cozy spaces we turned to DIY projects to get the look we wanted for less! So creativity has always been at the core of our friendship, and as adults it blossomed into a propensity for DIY.

What 3 words best describe your decorating style? Bright. Comfortable. Collected. What is your favorite power tool?Hmmm… that’s a tough one! It’s hard to choose a favorite tool but if we had to choose just one we would probably say a power drill. Before getting into DIY projects, a power drill seemed pretty intimidating… but it’s easy to learn, and can be used for DIY projects of all shapes and sizes.

I love the concept of your homes as test-labs for new products and proj-ects. Have you ever had a misstep or snafu? What happens when the wheels come off the cart?Oh my goodness…YES! We’ve had plenty of failed projects and we’ve documented them on the blog. At the end of the day, we are not licensed con-tractors or trained interior designers. Instead we’re regular gals just trying to create homes that we love, which means we make mistakes all the time. But that’s how we learn and improve, so we’re always open to trying a project…even if it isn’t a success on the first try.

How did your design eye develop? Did you always tinker with tools or is this a new adventure?We’ve always considered ourselves to be “creatives” but had absolutely no skills with power tools, painting, or DIY in general. Everything we’ve learned has been self-taught, mostly through trial and error! Research goes into all of our projects, but we really learn the most just by doing. Five years ago we didn’t even know what a miter saw was, now we use ours on a regular basis!

Describe the homes you live in… and the homes you grew up in? Did the homes you grew up in influence your current preferences and styles?While our homes are different, we share a similar design aesthetic. We adore

neutrals, and really bring a space to life with plants, texture and items that are important to us. At the core of The DIY Playbook is a mission for everyone’s home to tell their story. That’s why we feel it is so important to inject personal touches into your home, which can be done by incor-porating family heirlooms, photos, or quirky collections that help tell your unique story. Our homes growing up certainly influenced our design style, most noticeably because we both grew up in homes that were very warm, welcoming, and always full of family and friends. That’s the feeling we strive to inject into each of our current homes.

Are your husbands handy? Do they ever participate in projects or have opinions on home decorating?This is a commonly asked question on The DIY Playbook. And no, our husbands are not handy…at all. But while we do the handy-work around the home, they do all the cooking in the household. It’s a bit of a role reversal, but it works well for both of our marriages.

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Exhibitor Booth # SpecialtySolatube By Solar Brite 139 Solatube - Velux Skylights, Solar Power Attic FansSpecialty Woodworking, Inc. 128 Custom Cabinets, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Entertainment CentersSpringsoft International 622 Water Softening and Purification ProductsState Farm - Dutch Van Rossum Corridor 11 Insurance for Home, Auto, Life, HealthSunburst Shutters, Inc. 136 Plantation Polywood Shutters & BlindsSunco Pools, Inc. 155 Inground Fiberglass Swimming PoolsSundown Outdoor Lighting 624 Architectural & Landscape Lighting & ControlSunspace by ArborVIEW 157 Sunrooms, Screen Rooms, Decks, Windows, SidingSuperior Sleep Mattress 822 Mattresses & Adjustable FramesSynergy Builders, Inc. 102 Room Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Design-Build, RemodelingTankless Technology 235 Tankless Water HeatersThe Cookie Garden Corridor 4 Gourmet CookiesThe Home Mag 229 Home Improvement MagazineTiger Bath Solutions 712 Bath Liners, Walk in TubsTR Miller Heating & Cooling 910 HVAC Sales, Service, Repairs, New Construction & Duct CleaningTraditional Touch Painting, Inc. 609 Residential/Commercial Interior & Exterior Painting, Dry Wall RepairTuff Shed, Inc. 524 Custom Sheds & Storage BuildingsU.S. Waterproofing 812 Basement WaterproofingUltimate Home Solutions 133 Kitchens, Marvin & Sunrise Windows, Siding, DoorsUltimate Stone, Inc. 127 Granite, Marble & Quartz FabricatorUncommon USA, Inc. 143 Flagpoles, Flags, Light KitsUniversal Carpet, Inc. 124 Floor Coverings, Carpet, Tile, Wood & Vinyl FlooringUSA Insulation 408 Whole House Retro-Fit InsulationVineyard Chic Kitchens 702 Kitchen & Bath Design Cabinets, Refinishing & Affordable MakeoversVitamix Corporation 536 Vitamix Blender, Accessories, Mixes & Free SamplesWade’s World of Woodworking, Inc. 514 Cedar Adirondack FurnitureWater Specialties Group, Inc. 123 Water Filtration/Purification/Whole House RO/SoftenersWindow Works 712 Windows, Siding, DoorsWow 1 Day Painting 411 Interior/Exterior Residential & Commercial Painting

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Home Improvement Supplies at Discount Prices

Retail with a mission! Every dollar spent supports local Habitat for Humanity home construction. ReStore accepts donations of building materials from individuals, manufacturers, contractors, retailers and distributors. We Pick Up! You’ll find great deals on new and gently used building materials.

Doors & Windows Cabinetry Flooring Appliances

Lighting Fixtures Tile Furniture Lumber & Much More!

You'll find us at: (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) ReStore Elgin ReStore Chicago 800 North State Street (Rt.31) 6040 N. Pulaski Elgin, IL,1 mile south of I-90 Chicago, IL 60646 (847) 742-9905 773-539-6040 www. ReStoreElgin.org. www.ReStoreChicago.org Hours: Tues-Sat 9-5 Hours: Wed-Sun 10-6

VOLUNTEER AT RESTORE ReStore is always looking for volunteers. If you would like to learn

more, please contact us in Elgin at 847-742-9905 ext 6 or in Chicago at 773-539-6040.ext 210

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Thank you for coming. It is our aim to help homeowners make well-informed decisions for home improvements. Enjoy the show and best wishes for successful renovations. See you February 9 - 10 - 11, 2018 for our next event.

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Exhibits are located in the Mega Center, Lobby, Outdoors, Ballroom and the Ballroom Corridor.

Workshops are located in the Marsalis Room,through the Ballroom Corridor in the main hotel.

Enter to win the Grand Prize of $1000. Entries can be dropped off in the Ballroom Lobby for your chance to win.

The Old House New House Home Show DiagramsMega Center Ballroom

Pheasant Run Site Map

The Old House New House Home Show Diagrams

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