Bungalow Magazine Fall 2013

Bungalow A texas guide to urban living Fall 2013 | Vol .1 Issue 3

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2013 Gift Guide: We put together our favorite gifts for men, women and kids.

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Street Style: We caught up with four Houstonians that are redefining style.

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Light It Up: Our how-to guide to proper light a room.

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My Favorite Room: Bungalow takes a peek inside the living room of Alice Moore, Marketing Director for Wisteria.

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Trends: Over-dyed rugs

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Trends: Industrial Bathrooms.

Features 46

Forever Home: Kelly Killian’s family put down roots in the ‘Swiss Avenue Neighborhood.’

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Online Inspired: The Mayer family build their home with the help of the internet.

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Structure and Style: A Little Elm Home gets a face-lift

Gardens 115

Tablescapes: Garden items and found objects to dress your holiday table.

Last Look 122

Reclaimed Kitchen: The Final Image

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*Editors’ Letter

Feeling the Season. “ There is a buzz in the air that can renew your excitement for the possibilities ahead.”

Growing up in the midwest and on the east coast the seasons were always present in my surroundings. Bold colors on the changing leaves, a bite of cold in the air and the change in routine after a summer jampacked with activities. There is a buzz in the air that can renew your excitement for the possibilities ahead.

After arriving in Texas 13 years ago, I noticed the change of season but not because of the weather or the trees, but because of Texas traditions. The state fair, Friday night lights and numerous pumpkin patches or tree stands.

Although I am still adjusting to the weather even a decade later (I am still a six-month-a-year sweater girl at heart), I have made my own traditions here.

Create a buzz in your own home this fall. Change your bedding, add more pillows, embrace the season. It will make your life just a but more cozy and special.

Warmly,

Lesley Busby Weaver

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Editor-at-Large E v e ly n J o n e s B usby

Contributing Editors L a ur a B usby H olly C l e v e l a n d K risti K ru pa l a K a mbr y R uby

Contributing Photographers H e ath e r H awki n s K e lly C hristi n e M usgr av e s M a n n y R o d rigu e z brook e S chwa b

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C orr e ctio n : P h o t o g r a p h e r S a r a K e r e n s s h o t Je r e m y N o e l , C r e t h D a v i s a n d E d d i e C h a v e z f o r t h e s t o r y Ha n d m a d e i n D a l l a s , S u m m e r 2 0 1 3 i s s u e . We r e g r e t t h e e r r o r.

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Our Talent.

Laura Busby

Classically trained as an oil painter, Chris Mulder adapted his skills to the needs of the graphic design world. For 15 years, Chris has helped publishers and national brands with his eye for color and retouching talents. Recently he has begun illustrating for them as well.

Check out his latest work in the Winter issue of Texas Farm Bureau’s, Texas Heritage magazine.

Kelly Christine Musgraves Kelly Christine Musgraves is a self-taught, lifestyle photographer and film-maker living in East Dallas. Her work is inspired by natural light and unstructured, real life. She specializes in family/children’s photography. To follow her adventures and view more of her projects visit: www. kelly-christine.com.

A writer by trade and a reader by affection, Kambry Ruby has broad-ranging experience practicing these habits with gusto on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. In Texas, her writing repertoire includes marketing, advertorial, and web writing, and she has written extensively for D Magazine. In London, Kambry coordinated and edited a variety of electronic and print media content for an international non-profit organization. She believes in kindness, adventure, open air, and time spent with her husband, Brian, and their little boy, Lawson.

Laura: Heather Hawkins

Laura BUsby, a Dallas transplant from Philadelphia is an ECommerce Manager for a luxury linen and bath company. She also contributes to the marketing team. Laura is a partner for Something Legit, a blog for men’s fashion. When away from her desk she can be found traveling or playing bass in the indie rock band, The Black Frames. In this issue she contributes to the Men’s Gift Guide.

Chris Mulder

Kambry Ruby

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Manny Rodriguez

As a photographer Manny Rodriguez is affable, easy to work with and a man of many secrets. The je ne Sais quois he brings to interior shots. The tasty little something extra you feel with his food images. Equally known for his hospitality he maintains the spirit of “mi casa, tu casa” warmly welcomes guest to studio parties, holiday gatherings, and a cup of Cuban rocket fuel. It is his famous secret Cuban coffee, dubbed “the black nectar of the Cuban gods,” by his grandfather. It keeps friends, family, and clients coming back to Manny’s home and studio (American Express, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Roche Bobois, Sam’s Club, Target, The Richards Group, Williams-Sonoma, and many others).

Mari Hidalgo

brooke schwab

Born and raised in Houston, Brooke Schwab has been documenting with her camera for 11 years.

After Graduating with an Advertising degree from The University of Texas in Austin she quickly became enamored by the camera and it’s ability to tell a story. Brooke is also owner of Smilebooth, a company that’s created a modern take on the classic photo booth; recent events include the TOMS Eyewear, Spike TV Guys Choice Awards and TEDx Houston.

Jessica Jones

Three years ago, Dallas writer Jessica Jones fell in love with a fireplace and became a homeowner for the first time. Since then, she has developed an affinity for vintage furniture shopping and a serious Home Garden TV (HGTV) addiction but has never quite gotten the hang of horticulture.

She gets her servingware obsession from her mother.

Mari Hidalgo is a stylist who exemplifies the unusual combination of hard work and extraordinary artistry. Mari studied fashion at Parsons School of Design and worked for design houses, including Donna Karan, Proenza Schouler, Jon Varvatos, and Kai Kühne. Mari works in Dallas, contributing to Neiman Marcus, D Magazine, D Weddings, FD Luxe, David Sutherland, The Container Store, Pier 1, Miller Lite and Corona.

She creates memorable installations for art exhibitions, most recently at Aurora in the Dallas Arts District on Oct. 18th.

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style [stahyl]

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1. a distinctive manner of expression.

2. an elegant, fashionable, or luxurious mode of living.

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1. Guns Bedside by Philippe Starck for FLOS, $1095 at Khul-Linscomb or www.flosusa.com. 2. The Smith Kit with Crate, Necktie, Pocket Square and Collar Stays, $115 at www.dcoybrand.com 3. Reedville Scarf, $45 at Stag in Austin or www.penfield.com.

4. Hershel Little America Backpack, $99 at www.herschelsupply.com. 5.

Manly Marks Coasters, $10 at www. manlymarks.com. 6. Belgian Dart Set, $122 at www.bestmadeco.com. 7.

Brass Turtle Shell Paperweight, $63 at www.dwellstudio.com 8. GQ Men book, $150 at Prize in Austin, Gypsy Wagon in Dallas and Biscuit Home in Houston or www.assouline.com 9. iPhone 5 Alarm Dock by Areaware in navy, $38 at Dougherty’s Pharmacy in Dallas or www.areaware.com. 10. Slim Rustic Merino Elbow Patch Sweater, $89.50 at www.jcrew.com. 11. Sam Navy Boot by Helm, $399 at Helm in Austin or www.helmboots.com.

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1. Bella-Saddle Washed Leather, $195 at Elaine Turner in Houston, San Antonio and The Woodlands or www. elaineturner.com. 2. Bau Deco Letter Poster, $35 at www.fermlivingshop. com. 3. Gypsy Travel by Julia Chaplin, $45 at Five and Ten in Dallas or www.assouline.com. 4. Henri Bendel Monogram Compact, $38 in Dallas and Houston or www.henribendel.com.

5. Pink and Green Plaid Throw, $595 at Calypso St. Barth in Austin, Dallas, Houston and The Woodlands or www. calypsostbarth.com. 6. Things We Love Carry-On by Kate Spade, $630 at www.horchow.com. 7. Love Poems

by Pablo Neruda, $12 at Barnes and Noble. 8. Lightweight Moleskin Pants

by Tibi, $285 at Neiman Marcus, Houston or www.tibi.com 9. Maple Dish, $199 at Madison in Dallas or www. madisondallas.com. 10. Astoria Boot

by Cole Haan, $328 at Cole Haan or www.colehann.com. 11. Perforated Leather Gloves, $148 at Kate Spade or www.katespade.com. 12. Pickfair

by Kelly Wearstler Plate, $86 at www. kellywearstler.com. 13. Gold Wishbone, $48 at www.jaysonhome.com.

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1. This is Dutch, Amsterdam Cabinets, $1299 at Kuhl-Linscomb in Houston.

2. Kids Double Fringe Side Zip Boot, $39.95 at Whole Earth Provision Company or www.minnetonkamoccasin.com. 3. Five Arrows Artwork, $50-120 at Mercury Design Studio in Austin and Kuhl-Linscomb in Houston or www.coralandtusk.com. 4. Modern Menagerie Memory Game, $15 at Wildflower Organics in Austin and Baby Go Green in Houston or www. petitcollage.com. 5. Hiya Rocker By Spot On Square, $175 at Wellness Baby in Dallas or Baby Earth in Round Rock www.spotonsquare.com. 6. Left Right Crayons, $8 at Baby Bliss in Dallas or www.shopbabybliss.com.

7. Large Leather Elephant, $998 at Nest in Dallas or www.nestdallas.com.

8. True Modern Playhouse, $1425 at www.truemodern.com. 9. Hold Me Tight Mustache Pillow, $52 at Wee in Austin or www.shopwee.com 10.

Elephant Eco Paper Garland $12.95 at www.paper-source.com. 11. Gluckskafer Wooden Block Set, $12.95 at Little Bean Shop in Dallas or www. littlebeanshop.com.

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Street Style Meet four Houstonians that are defining style.

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Trace in Austin

Julie Thomas Ag e : 2 9 O c c u pation : S r . Ac c o u n t E x e c u tiv e , M a r k e tin g

Street Style Favorite store: Tootsies Favorite thing to wear: “Riding boots —I’ve had the same pair for 5 years. I take them to the shoe hospital at the end of March every year so they’ll be ready for the following year.”

A rule for personal style: “Quality over quantity”

Style at Home Favorite home store: Boxwood Interiors, Found, Area, Kuhl-Linscomb and West Elm Design style: Coastal Contemporary

the little Black Book Art: “Instagram— that’s where I find new artists.”

Fabric Source: High Fashion Home Florist: David Brown in Uptown Park Upholsterer: Hein Lam Upholstery and Accents by Phillipe

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Gabrielle Gunn Ag e: 3 4 O ccupation : E n t r epr e neur a n d St y l e C on s ulta n t

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Street Style Favorite store: Net-A-Porter.com Favorite thing to wear: Aviator sunglasses A rule for personal style: “Accessories are the key to style. Buy classic clothing with great details, but indulge on unique statement-making accessories that fit the trends.”

Style at Home Favorite home store: Peluche Décor Design style: Eclectic with metallic touches A rule for personal style: Collect art and coffee table books when traveling abroad

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Art: The street Antiques: Memorial Antiques and Interiors Florist: David Brown in Uptown Park Fabric source: High Fashion Home Wallpaper resource: wallpaperdirect.com wallpapercollective.com Upholsterer: Creative Style Furniture

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Travis Weaver Ag e : 3 4 O c c u pation : O w n e r of m a nr e a dy Me r c a n ti l e a n d T.S . W e av e r & C o. m a nr e a dy. c om

Street Style Favorite store: Best Man Co., Reserve Supply Co. and Settlement Goods & Design Favorite thing to wear: Heritage Red Wing boots A rule for personal style: “Don’t follow trends. Do your own thing.”

Style at Home Favorite home store: Kuhl-Linscomb Favorite accessory: Vintage Dead Stock handkerchief from New York to Nashville

Downtown

Design style: Industrial with and antique twist

Art: Work by Cyrcle and good friend David Grizzle Florist: Whole Foods Market Fabrics: Fairfield Textiles in New Jersey

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Street Style Favorite store: Dao Chloe Dao Favorite thing to wear: Skinnies with a loose top A rule for personal style: “It’s all about balance. I lean towards timeless, classic styles, it’s fun to throw a few modern trends in the mix.”

Style at Home Favorite home store: Home Goods Design style: Farmhouse Chic Favorite accessory: A bold lamp A rule for personal style: “Don’t feel like you have to be restricted to one style.”

the little Black Book Art: “I like to find unique pieces from individual artist—often from recommendations or art exhibits..”

Florist: Greenworks Flowers Fabric: Jo-Ann Fabric

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1. a snug retreat or refuge; resting place; home.

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Light It Up! Arteriors founder Marc Moussa, shares how-to properly light your home.

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ighting is a significant element in decorating your home space. It can accentuate a room’s style, set the mood, create interest, and enhance functionality when it is well chosen.

For Mark Moussa, founder and creative director at Arteriors, it is all about definition, proper

Arteriors Showroom

placement, custom looks, and the right shade. This Texas-based company stocks a variety of impressive lighting collections that range from traditional settings to eclectic modern at their World Trade Center showroom in Dallas—the perfect shopping spot for individuals in search of the ideal atmosphere for the home seen through light.

Mark Moussa

First Things First: Define Your Style

Before you start shopping, decide what direction you want to take your space. From midcentury modern and traditional to transitional or contemporary, the options are endless—and can be overwhelming if you are not sure of the design direction.

Bonus: At Arteriors, clients will find lamps, chandeliers, and pendants in a vast array of materials, colors, sizes, and styles. Alternatively, they can create their own in five easy steps through Arteriors’ custom brand, Mottega.

Proper Placement Strike A Perfect Balance

To balance both lighting and aesthetics, place the fixtures strategically throughout the room.

A floor lamp is ideally situated next to an occasional chair, and a sofa is not complete without an end table and table lamp on either side. A well-lit living room includes two or three table lamps (and possibly an accent lamp for dazzle.

A total of four is usually sufficient. Keep in mind your room’s purpose, too: a large space for entertaining functions best with more light, whereas a smaller sitting room is nice with less— and lower—light.

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What And Where?

The Right Look for Every Space

Once you have determined the style, next consider the space. Pendants (Mark loves them with metal band accents) are perfect over a kitchen island, task lighting or sconces work well in a study, and a small, accent lamp brings just the right amount of light to a bathroom. For your bedroom, choose a matching pair of table lamps—try a colored acrylic base—and remember that the size and shape should complement the size and shape of your room and its furniture. Go glam with your dining room lighting; make a statement with a single starburst or oval-shaped chandelier, or, align two smaller starbursts for double the wow factor.

Acce n ts A well-lit living room includes 2-3 table lamps.

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Sha de s Neutral-colored shades coordinate best with different styles and colors in a room.

Mark’s Tips: Room with a View

Hanging a chandelier A chandelier or pendant should: • Never restrict your view • Always be above your head height • Hang above your line of sight

What’s Hot:

On-Trend Finishes, Shapes, and Looks • Plated or cast iron finishes, acrylic and metal bases, colored glass, and starburst shapes are some of this year’s hottest lighting looks.

• Perfect for a darker space, try a lamp base made from stunning, white Chinese snow marble to give the room an eye-catching, warm glow.

• Finally, yet significantly, add style with bulbs. Edison bulbs add an eclectic flair to clear fixtures.

Shades of Color The right shade can make or break the look of your lamp.

Many of Arteriors’ beautiful, handmade shades feature linings in contrasting colors—think a black shade with a white lining— and are available in various materials, including metal, linen, and microfiber. Neutral-colored shades coordinate best with different styles and colors throughout a room.

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Mix Master Wisteria’s Marketing Manager Alice Moore gives us a peek into her Highland Park living room.

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Her healthy mix of keepsake favorites and books brings together a sleek shelf space.

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ormer Houstonian, Alice Moore connected with a bit of Dallas history when her family purchased their Highland Park home designed by the Highland Park Village architect. Inside of her 1930’s Spanish bungalow you will find a mix of high and low items that define her design aesthetic and her rule for personal style, fashion included. “I think if you have great key pieces that you invest in, you can mix them with lower priced items for a great look, she says. Throughout the room, you will find glimpses of Wisteria in Dallas. Wisteria specializes in a well-rounded mix of traditional, eclectic and modern furniture and accessories for the home, so does Alice.

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contrast

Crisp whites and dark hues add to the rooms fresh decor.

All the Details Venetian Mirrors: Wisteria Directoire Chests: Wisteria Blue and White Happiness Pots: Wisteria Large Brown Pot: Wisteria Knoll Sofa: Shabby Slips, Houston Hermes Blanket: Hermes Pinstriped pillows:

High Fashion Home Houston Patterned pillow: West Elm Acrylic Tray: Lisa Luby Ryan, Dallas Coffee Table: Shabby Slips, Houston Brass Floor Lamp: Arteriors Sunburst Mirror: Area , Houston Leaf Drawing: Steve Burtch Studios Prada Photograph: Gray Malin Black and white Art:

Frame Tek, Houston Chairs: Quatrine

(Not Shown Here) Abstract painting

by Omar McDonald: Area, Houston Turquoise Garden Stool: Wisteria Cream Pots : Wisteria White Vase: Mecox in Dallas Bench: Surroundings, Houston Hermes Photograph : Mike Williamson Ram And irons: Mecox in Dallas

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Meet Alice Moore, Steal Her Style What do you love about your living room?

I love the high beamed ceilings.

It is a pleasant surprise when you walk into the room!

What is your favorite item in your living room?

Interlocking Rings Stool $219 at Wisteria in Dallas or www.wisteria.com.

It changes each week! But, one of my favorites is the pair of Venetian mirrors that I have over my Directoire Chests.

Is there a piece you would like to add your living room?

My dream piece is a The Barcelona couch

by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll.

Extra Large Venetian Mirror $499 at Wisteria in Dallas or www.wisteria.com.

Crave

Barcelona Couch, starts at $9,211 at Design Within Reach, Scott + Cooner in Austin and Dallas and Sunset Settings in Houston.

Alice would love to add the Knoll Barcelona couch to her space.

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Bold Blocks Add a little bit of color with these over-dyed rugs.

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(clockwise for the top left) 1. Color Reform, $1,700 at www.abccarpet.com. 2. Vintage Over-dyed Moroccan Trellis Aqua Rug by nuLoom, $1,331 at www.allmodern.com. 3.

Aqua Silk, $5,400 at www.abccarpet.com.

4. Over-Dyed 17135HM, $2,900 at Matt Camron in Dallas and Houston or mattcamron.com. 5. Hawkesbury Pink Over-dyed Style Harper Rug by nuLoom, $440 at www. wayfair.com. 6. Over-Dyed 16912HM, $4,400 at Matt Camron in Dallas and Houston or mattcamron.com.

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ren路o路vate [ren-uh-veyt]

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2. to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.

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It makes the room approachable.

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Industrial Bungalow shows you one bathroom two ways. (clockwise) 1. Dutch Industrial Étagère Tall, $692 at Restoration Hardware

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or www.rh.com. 2. Reed Swing-Arm

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Fixture, $340 at www.rejuvenation,com, $340 at www.rejuvenation.com. 3.

Darlana Lantern $630 at Circa Lighting in Houston or www.circalighting. com. 4. Simply White, starting at $36.99 at www.benjaminmoore.com. 5 R.W.

Relax

A rain shower head gives spa results and fits the space.

Atlas Metal Two Leg Single Washstand, $7000 at Waterworks in Dallas. 6. For Loft Freestanding Bathtub from Kallista, starting at $10,495 at Ann Sacks in Dallas. 7. Victorian 10” Shower Head with 17” Shower Arm by Kingston Brass, $369.95 at www.kingstonbrass.com.

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Industrial (clockwise) 1. Lugarno Extension Mirror, $265 at Restoration Hardware or www.rh.com. 2.

Bosco Blue by Artistic Tile, $13.50/sf at Architectural Tile and Stone in Austin, Antique Floors in Dallas, Architectural Design Resource in Houston and Palmer Todd in San Antonio.

3. Ravensview O.C. White Industrial Ball and Socket Ceiling Light, $560 at www.rejuvenation.com. 4. Dutch Industrial Étagère Tall, $692 at Restoration Hardware or www.rh.com.

5. Down Pipe, $92.50/per gallon at www. farrow-ball.com. 6. Stanway Sconce, $315 at Circa Lighting in Houston or www.circalighting. com. 7. Beaumont Freestanding Oval Cast Iron Bathtub, starting at $9,529 at Waterworks in Dallas. 8. Retreat Robe, Starting at: $145.00 in Dallas or www.peacockalley.com.

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1. a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family or household.

2. the place in which one’s domestic affections are centered.

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Forever home Kelly Killian Found her forever street before she found her Forever address.

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hen Kelly Killian’s 8-year-old daughter Quinn was a baby, she would routinely fall asleep on the ride home from daycare.

That gave Kelly time to cruise Dallas’ historic Swiss Avenue neighborhood undisturbed, which would inevitably end the same way. “Almost always, I would drive up Live Oak, swing down Bryan Parkway, and just tour the street because I thought it was so pretty,” she remembers.

So in 2005, when a house on her favorite street hit the

market, Kelly and her husband, Josh, jumped at the opportunity.

“That was the extent of the decision-making process: It’s on the right street, and it ‘s big enough,” Kelly laughs.

The craftsman-style bungalow, built in 1921, had been so thoroughly renovated by its former owners that Kelly and Josh did little more than stain the floors and paint the walls. But, the Killians stopped short of putting their permanent brand on the property until a few years later, when, having forged lasting friendships with other families in the community, they realized that their spontaneous investment was going to be their forever home. “We decided, “Let’s just make it exactly what we want it to be. Let’s not worry about resale value,” Kelly reminisces. That mindset empowered the couple to fashion the home into their image. They recast an extra bedroom on the first floor into an informal living space where Quinn and sister Georgia, 6, play. The downstairs

bathrooms also got makeovers, along with the back patio, where the family likes to entertain.

Kelly, a marketing consultant, flawlessly mixes high-end pieces, like the floor lamp in the living room, from Arteriors in Dallas, with antique hand-me-downs, such as the dining room hutch, which she pilfered from her mother. A pair of cane-back chairs in the living room, thrift-store finds, creates character and classic elegance. Astute observers will even catch a few well-selected IKEA items, such as the clean-lined office shelving, mixed in. Though Kelly has turned her back on her colorful past — eschewing the orange and chartreuse walls of earlier abodes for a more neutral palette — she refuses to be bored, rearranging rooms or swapping out throw pillows to provide instant updates.

And while Kelly spent her childhood in an older home in Little Rock, Arkansas, living in a nearly 100-year-old house has been an

adjustment for Josh, a Plano, Texas, native who grew up in newly built homes. Yet, if they get their way, the house will not be the only thing that ages gracefully. “ A neighbor heard me mention that we were never moving, and she agreed, saying, I guess we are all just going to grow old together.” Kelly reflects. “That’s a crazy thought, but it made me so happy to think about growing old with these neighbors.” home Sweet home: Homeowner, Kelly Killian moved to her Swiss Avenue home after discovering it on a drive with her daughter. Entry: The antique bench in the Killians entry had sat neglected in the basement of Josh’s mother’s home for years. It was gifted to Kelly when no one else in the family laid claims on it. “Evidently, they all think the lady heads are creepy,” Kelly laughs. The lamp is from Horchow, rug from West Elm and the chandelier, Arteriors in Dallas.

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living Room: The hutch is from and estate sale, mirror is from Wisteria and the lamp is from West Elm. Kelly found the coasters at Neiman Marcus and the compass was a wedding gift.

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Memory Lane: Though she hails from Little Rock, Ark., and he from Plano, Texas, the pair met at Tulane University in New Orleans. In a nod to their beloved city, a painting of a Big Easy row house hangs above the mantle. “If the house catches on fire, that’s probably what I’m taking,” Kelly says. Living Room: The sofa is Pottery Barn and the throw pillows are Wisteria. The graphic wall art was painted by Kelly.

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sitting area: The coffee table is from Wisteria, sidechairs are a thrift store find and the rug, One Kings Lane.

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The Artist: Changing the color of the flowers in the original artwork that hangs in the dining room or incorporating new accessories, satisfies Kelly’s desire for a fresh take, when she tires of a design scheme. “The consignment store down the street loves me,� Kelly says of her discards. Dining Room: The hutch, chairs and piano are family antiques, the chandelier is Horchow and the table is from Weirs in Dallas.

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den:The sofa is Pottery Barn, coffee table is antique and pillows are from Wisteria.

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Master Bedroom: The headboard, side-tables and side-chair are from Wisteria. The chandelier is Arteriors, the bedding is Peacock Alley and the pair of lamps are from an consignment store.

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Guest Bathroom: The stool from Target sits underneath the original mirror that was built with the house. Soak: The claw-foot tub is an original house fixture and is accented with a side-table from Again and Again, Dallas and the rug is antique.

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Guest Bedroom: The headboard and side-table are from Wisteria, pillows are Peacock Alley, the dresser is a family antique and the sconces and bedding is from Pottery Barn.

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Kid Friendly: With a constant stream of neighborhood kids coming through the house, Kelly makes sure the décor is kid-proof. “Almost everything is slip-covered and washable,” she says. “I don’t even say very often, ‘don’t run in the house.’ It’s just not something that I want our house to be.” Hallway: The coat rack and console are Wisteria and the rug West Elm.

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online inspired Brooke and Stewart Mayer—Built their East Dallas Bungalow from the ground up with the help of Pinterest.

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Entry: For their two-story entry, Brooke and Stewart sought an alternative to a traditional chandelier and fell for this leafinspired mobile by Jay Jones, which Stewart gave to Brooke for Mother’s Day. The mounting plate is actually a jello mold they found in Canton.

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Make an entrance: For their two-story entry, Brooke and Stewart sought an alternative to a traditional chandelier and fell for this leaf-inspired mobile

by Jay Jones, which Stewart gave to Brooke for Mother’s Day. The mounting plate is actually a JELL-O mold they found in Canton.

Small touches: The mail is collected on the shelves designed for the home and is accented with a vase from Nest in Dallas.

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Nearly everything in the house, from the light fixtures to the floor plans, was either purchased online or inspired by something Brooke saw on the World Wide Web. And while that meant she didn’t lay eyes on many of the design elements until they were delivered and being installed, Brooke — who was pregnant at the time with her now 2-year-old son, Wyatt — had to put her type-A tendencies aside and embrace practicality.

“I didn’t want to go traipsing around Dallas-Fort Worth looking at this stuff,” she says. “I just wanted to do it sitting in my PJs.” Luckily, she and her husband, Stewart did not have to sacrifice style for convenience as the home is heavy on unique details and custom touches. To achieve the “funky farmhouse” vibe Brooke desired they used exterior light fixtures from Barn Light Electric on the web, in the kitchen and bathrooms. Along with the stunning copper mobile that hangs in the foyer, knobs in the guest bath — which bear designs that are meaningful to the family — were bought off Etsy. Then there is that jaw-dropping kitchen island, a Pinterest inspiration brought to life by

the couple’s builder, Jeff Baron, with the help of recovered wood painted the perfect shade of robin’s egg blue. “The house is 80 percent Pinterest,” Brooke admits.

Brooke focused on the décor while Stewart and the builder collaborated on ingenious extras, like a built-in shelf that collects their mail, and storage in spaces that

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would have otherwise gone unused, making the most of the home’s 2,300 square feet. But Brooke’s favorite part of the house is the roomy balcony off the master bedroom, which provides the perfect perch for sipping coffee in the morning or unwinding with a glass of wine after dark.

Though the construction process is rarely without headaches — especially when the lot is in a conservation district with strict building regulations as the Mayers’ is — in the end, the couple created a space that is welcoming, warm, and one-of-a-kind.

“I want people to come in and say, ‘Wow, this is a house that’s loved,’” she says. “‘This is a house where people love each other.’”

Back porch: Brooke’s favorite place to relax at the end of the day is the balcony off the master bedroom. Entry: The painting ancored at the top of the stairs is by Danielle Kimzey The auditorium seats in the foyer were purchased in Canton. A note that Brooke and Stewart found wedged between the seat, and the armrest is framed just above.

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Living Room: Sofa is a Craigslist find and the green dot pillow and shadow puppet pillow are from Neighborhood in Oak Cliff. The coffee table is from Weirs in Dallas and is stacked with books from Neighborhood including Cool Green Stuff, The Art of Living, Color + Space, Expressive Modern and Utilization.

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The little Details: Stewart, who manufactures film equipment for a living, surprised Brooke with this engraved circuit board that reads: “Stewart loves Brooke.� The message now appears in every piece of equipment Stewart creates.

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Bright moments: The chairs are from JCPenney. The vibrant orange throw from Peacock Alley in Dallas, the bold side table from IKEA and lamp from Home Goods keep the flow of cheer that radiates from the kitchen island. Kitchen: Above the kitchen island built with the reclaimed wood, is a light fixture from Barn Light Electric and the stools are World Market.

Breakfast Nook: The table and chairs are from Weirs were given to them by Brooke’s family.

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Open space: From the kitchen the Mayer’s are still able to be apart of entertaining. The print above the mantle Around San Francisco is from We Are 1976 in Dallas. Above the kitchen island built with the reclaimed wood, is a light fixture from Barn Light Electric.

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Nursery: The red media console is from IKEA, toy basket from Target and the Cirque du Meez art from We Are 1976. The bedding from Buy Buy Baby, penguin from Nest and the green throw and “TOY� letters from Neighborhood.

Sweet dreams: A friend made the, “Just Married” sign over the couple’s bed, for their 2010 nuptials. Though they lost track of it following the ceremony, a friend recovered it and gave it to them as a housewarming present. Master Bedroom: The headboard is from World Market and the bedding is Orla Keiley for Bed Bath and Beyond. The side-tables are from Target, the lamps are Home Goods and the Pyramids print is from We Are 1976. The room side-chair contains a pillow from Neighborhood and the floor lamp is IKEA.

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Master Bathroom: Glass stones served as a less-expensive alternative to penny rounds in the master bath. True to her “perfectly imperfect” style, Brooke likes that the finished look isn’t completely uniform.

Plus, Brooke adds, “They feel awesome on your feet.” The sconces keep with the theme of the home are from Barn Light Electric and the robe is Peacock Alley.

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hey say love finds you when you are not looking for it. When Lou Simmons bought a circa-1947 fixerupper in Dallas’ funky, ‘Little Forest Hills’ enclave and decided to renovate it himself, he was not expecting to meet Lynn, his now-girlfriend of three-and-a-half years. Clearly, Lou most certainly did not anticipate that midway through the two-year gut and reconstruction job, Lynn’s career would take her to Boston, nor that he would follow her there a few months later.

However, the gods of home improvement have a cruel sense of humor. So after 23 months of long weekends and late nights, including a 15-person marathon work session the night before the renter was scheduled to move in, Lou, 35, packed up and headed north, having spent just one night in the completed house. But what a result it was: 14-foot ceilings (raised from eight feet); new double-pane, energy-efficient windows; an all-new kitchen, down to the flooring; and most noticeably, an uninterrupted, loft-style floor plan that required

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sacrificing two of the house’s three bedrooms.

“I don’t know that it was the wisest move to go from a 3.1 to a 1.1,” admits Lou, a designer at a design/build practice. “But for me it was worth it.

I knew I wanted to open up the space.” That openness translates to flexibility and creativity. Lou marvels at the differences in how he envisioned using the space and the way Nikki, who has rented the home for nearly two years, has interpreted it.

“To me, that’s what the open concept is about,” Lou says. “You can adapt it to your preference.”

When he visits the house, he notices things he might do differently or finish differently if he were to do it again. Luckily, Lou and Lynn have that chance in Boston. They recently purchased a twofamily home. Now, they are in the process of updating it, floor by floor. “I don’t think I would do it now two or three times if there were not some reward there, some enjoyment,” he says. “As painful as it is sometimes.”

BathRoom: In what he refers to as the “core” of the house, Lou extended the bathroom, which shares new plumbing with the kitchen, and added energy-efficient updates like an on-demand hot-water heater.

Functional design: The windows were placed high on the walls to direct dwellers’ eyes up toward the sky and plentiful trees. Operable windows in the four corners of the home allows for cross-ventilation.

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Unity: Lou restored the home’s original wood flooring and laced in new wood, in the kitchen area. To help unify the old and new wood, he chose to treat it with a mixture of steel wool and vinegar, which allows variation from board to board, rather than stain it.

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mmediately, the house captivated Nikki Lott. The tour confirmed that the dwelling she had seen advertised on Craigslist, was just what she was looking for: It was updated, just the right size, with clean lines, and beautiful wood floors.

The spacious deck overlooking the massive backyard was the crowning touch. There was just one problem: the renovation was still in progress.

Yet, “It was so unique,” she had to make it home “There was no way I was not going to get it,” she remembers. “You just don’t turn this down.”

A lifelong suburbanite, Nikki moved to Dallas in 2008, renting apartments out of necessity but dreaming of a detached home. After committing to another apartment lease, she decided to take one last look online and stumbled upon Lou Simmons’ listing. In a matter of weeks, Nikki had broken the lease agreement and moved in, just hours after Lou and a team of friends put the final touches on the unexpected gem. “Lou put his heart into this house,” Nikki says. “I felt like the biggest jerk when I first moved in. Like, ”your house is great, bye!”

The advertising copywriter turned to loft-focused design resources for advice on how to allocate the space. She ditched most of her old pieces for “forever furniture” designed or bought specifically with the open spaces and soaring ceiling in mind: A striking dining table from Z Gallerie; a custom-made sectional and media hutch; bedroom furniture and linens from Anthropologie; and prints from favorite artists both locally and around the globe.

The result is an inviting, one-of-a-kind design that does not take itself too seriously — just like Nikki. (See the blow-up giraffe and My Little Pony painting for proof.) “I’ve had friends say, ‘We keep hoping you’ll move,’” she laughs. “But I really can’t see myself leaving. Anything after this would be a bummer.”

dallas Living: “I’ve had friends say, ‘We keep hoping you’ll move.’ But I really can’t see myself leaving.” Tailored for the home: Nikki commissioned pieces for the home including this storage hutch and sofa by Phillip McVean.

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living Room: Both sofa and ottoman were made custom for the space by Phillip McVean.

The Shine poster is by Brian Gibb at The Public Trust, For Like Ever poster from www.vllg. com. The rug is from FLOR. Dining area: Table and chairs are from Z Gallerie. The art is an Anthropologie scarf that Decor Art & Frame on Greenville Avenue stretched for Nikki.

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Bathroom Room: Phillip McVean made a custom counter and storage hutch, using green leather and a old office cabinet. The cabinet was then powder-coated by Joe Ramirez at Davis Street Mercantile.

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Reading Nook: The chair is from IKEA and artist Tord Boontje created the pendant called Midsummer that Nikki got it an www..uncommongoods.com years ago. Bedroom: The dresser, side table and artwork above the bed are from Anthropologie. The art piece is by Maxine Sutton.

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LofT: With the bedroom wardrobe from Ikea being the only closet in the house, Nikki adjusts by utilizing a loft space and studio/garage for storage.

Art: Austin artist Jacob Borshard at Nakatomi, created the my little pony piece.

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Kitchen: The art in the kitchen includes a print by Dallas posterdesign shop Magnificent Beard called “Too Hot for Movember� and a pair of works by local artist Pinky Diablo.

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Work Space: Austin artist Jacob Borshard at Nakatomi, created the my little pony piece. The desk is from West Elm and the chair is from Lexington Modern.

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Holiday Tablescapes Use these garden fresh items and found objects, to dress your holiday table.

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garden * Citrus

Gourd:

Often used alongside the pumpkin the gourd can easily be transformed into a showpiece. Dry out the gourd to create a vessel for succulents or floral arrangements.

Shades Traditional pumpkins can be paired with Tiger or white pumpkins to add sophistication.

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Hanging Amaranthus: Add volume to any arrangement or centerpiece. This annual is reminiscent of the weeping willow tree and can give the same romantic feeling to any holiday table.

Pumpkin: Mimicking the changing colors of leaves, pumpkins come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. The Tiger, Fairy-tale, Cinderella, Cheddar and mini pumpkins all make for foundations for stacks on your front porch or a festive centerpiece. Simply pick your favorites and mix-and-match sizes. The feeling of fall is accomplished.

Min i Perfect for a table-scape, mini pumpkins can be used as name-place holders.

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Artichoke: Bring your guests together with this earthy appetizer. The peel and eat petals dipped in butter allows for festive conversation and the artichoke is the star of the plate.

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Eggplant: Pick from the garden, place a few in a bowl and put the deep purple hue on display. You guests will be more impressed when they are served grilled or in the comfort of a lasagna.

Not only a super-fruit, the deep hues are perfect to dress a table for fall and winter. Toss the seeds on a spinach salad to create texture and color.

Food is a natural and simple way to create visual impact.

Acc e nt Placing fruit under a glass cloche for a meal is as appealing as pie.

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Beans: Fava or white beans are a great source for protein and looks (for us). Grill them with olive oil and salt for a perfect meal accent.

Pears: Bosc and Comice pears are daily reminders that the holidays are here. Place a bunch in a rustic bowl and feel free to indulge in a sweet treat.

Acce nt Rope is a great way to hold and arrangement in place and to add texture.

Birch: Nothing beats fresh cut logs on a fire. Stack-up the pristine white logs in a basket or load your hearth for pop.

Antlers: If you have antlers as permanent decor add them to you winter table. Give them a modern spin with a touch of gold paint or dip them in a seasonal color, such as a baby blue. Transition them back into your coffee table for a yearround conversation piece.

Branches: There are endless possiblities for the Manzanita branch.

Hang them above the table as an anchor for floating lights, place the on the table to display ornaments and add height to the table or paint the m white for winter look. 5-10 minutes will make you look like a professional.

Candles: Florals: Gather your favorite flowers for a personal arrangement.

If you select them from the same color palate they will give the most visual impact and will look great in pictures,

Tapered candles add a touch of warmth to any meal.

Remember to burn them down slightly before your guests take a seat. The mood will already be set.

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