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threshold To create a layered home, we must live life inside and outside of it. Our experiences drive a sense of style that can feel innate, leaving an imprint on rooms and spaces. Ultimately, texture is achieved from a life of rich variety.

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CONTENTS Spring 2021

ON OUR COVER: A waterfall is a sight to behold and we are quite fond of one in the kitchen. Our cover image was captured by photographer Carl Amoth.

Feature Stories

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“IF A YEAR WAS TUCKED INSIDE OF A CLOCK, THEN AUTUMN WOULD BE THE MAGIC HOUR.” —Victoria Erickson

In Contrast When MHK Architects and Fowler Designs partner up, the results will be striking.

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Story Telling The Carver Group creates a mountain home in Highlands that looks centuries old.

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Emotional Well Being A renovation by Bluestone Construction reimagines a vacation home for a client of high design.

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all about time; we had to make some necessary changes to how we have spent our time and it hasn’t always been easy. But as cartoonist Bil Keane once said, “Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” So, with this issue we are offering ways to get back some of the time lost being with friends and family and having a generally good time. And time to peruse how some very creative talents have designed, built and decorated homes that have brought joy to the owners during odious times. It’s an issue filled with productivity and inspiration. Our feature homes run the gamut of style. From an authentic back-to-the-past mountain log house with numerous handmade details; a home on mountain

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Linear Accolades Steven Merck’s double loft at Mills Mill was featured three years ago in the fall issue of atHome. The masculine energy softened by quality antiques, plants and tremendous light struck a chord with our readers. What you didn’t see were the bathrooms because Merck had yet to renovate them from standard grade to something resonate.

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Lofty Expectation With three different bathrooms needing their own personality, Steven Merck chose to create something timeless for his loft at Mills Mill. / by Tiffany Anderson / photography by Chelsey Ashford

teven Merck has called Mills Mill home since 2014. As a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Caine, he knows a thing or two about luxe interiors and his 2,700 square foot double loft contains three bathrooms: a guest bath, his en suite bath and one adjacent to his office. After ten weeks of work by Majestic Builders, the bathrooms have received the full-service treatment and the final renovation project at Merck’s loft is now complete. “We coordinated with all the suppliers. Before we even started, we made sure everything was in stock. I cannot brag about Majestic Builders enough,” Merck says. This is a savvy tip from an experienced homeowner. A renovation can stay on-time and on-budget when all incoming fixtures have been sourced; and successful builders push their clients to complete this preproject task.

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A limestone tub ordered though ProSource was an ideal fit for the tiled shower room. Chrome fixtures blend with marble counters and marble-like tile underfoot.

Thibaut wallpaper "Etosha" was the inspiration for the guest bath, complemented by black and gold fixtures by Moen.

Merck’s design for the bathrooms feels functional, yet eclectic, with luxurious finishes. He planned to spend the bulk of the budget on his bathroom, while adding some personality to the other two, keeping them consistent since their footprint and layout are identical. The bathrooms were essentially blank canvases with which he could do most anything. What was not in the plan was moving any walls or making any structural adjustments. Keeping the original tile and vanities in the guest baths went a long way in the savings column, and existing vanities were painted for a seamless update. “I worked on keeping the smaller bathrooms consistent. The faucets, pulls and mirrors are identical to one another,” says Merck. Ceiling paint in both bathrooms is Urbane Bronze by Sherwin Williams, which is used elsewhere in the loft. “One of the biggest challenges was embracing new trends,” he says. “You used to match all your finishes. It’s not like that anymore.” Merck utilized black faucets and hardware by Moen paired with Brazilian quartzite sourced from Slabco, called Infinity Satin. He chose the black and grey natural stone for its moody depth and a satin finish that is oil stain resistant. Antique brass was mixed in and for the walls, something fun was in order. With Thibaut wallpaper samples in hand from 4Rooms, Merck knew the zebra print was meant for the guest bath and the metallic fleck would go in the office bath. “Something more calming felt better for the office bath, since I work in that space every day,” he says. It’s no surprise that even Merck’s bathrooms include part of his growing collection of fine art landscapes, contemporaries and nudes. A contrast play of darkness and light drove Merck’s private en suite bath design. A mixture of Italian tile creates texture that feels layered, but don’t mistake the floor tile for 24

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Metallic flake wallpaper, Thibaut's "Montado Cork" pairs with a Brazilian Quartz named Infinity Satin.

marble. “Marble does not hold up underfoot. It’s too soft and a poor choice for a bathroom,” says Merck. “I went for the look but with more durable materials sourced through Clayton Tile.” The cabinets are custom here, built by Derek Wilson of The Woodshop in Anderson. Wilson and Merck selected cypress because of its unique grain. With an espresso stain, they were crafted into a beautiful floating vanity. “Derek is an artist. He came up with the lighting underneath the vanity to make the room feel even bigger,” says Merck. A very specific bathtub was needed to fit into the squarish tiled shower room with its linear drain; it turned into a task to find the best option. “I found only one from Pro Source that would work. Thankfully, I liked it,” says Merck, the natural limestone holds heat and insulates while acting like a big crock-pot he comments. The inverted shape of the tub is striking within the fully tiled shower. With no overflow drain, the tub can be overfilled out onto the shower floor if desired, but it’s plenty deep two thirds full. It’s a spa bathroom on overdrive, all tucked within the loft’s original bathroom footage. The space includes a walk-in closet, double vanity, water closet and the spectacular shower room. The rug tucked under the vanity (and now downlit) has been part of Merck’s life for quite some time, adding a bit of fine craft character. Though he sees lots of alluring homes for sale and owned a house a few years back with an abundance of storage space, loft living is a different animal. Merck thinks it’s about having an ideal place for everything you love and nothing else. “I was used to a bigger bathroom and bigger closet, so I thought it might be difficult,” he says. “But honestly, it’s perfect.” at Home | FALL 2021

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Style Spotter: A Look At National Trends

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Make a statement in the kitchen on appliances, tools and standalone furniture. / by Stephanie Burnette and Lina LeGare

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1. DUALIT Yellow Two-Slice Toaster $239.95 | Engineered in England, nothing is happier than this yellow commercial grade toaster 2. Bertazzoni 36 inch All Gas Range Pro Series $6199 | In a color called Arancio, a six-brass burner range from Italy with 19,000 BTUs 3. Tchnivorm Moccamaster 59652 KGB $329 | Brew 40 ounces or 10 cups of joe in six minutes with this purple beast 4. Viking 30 Inch Wall Mount Convertible Hood $2169 | With a 460 CFM blower, let your hood stand out in Cypress Green 5. vola One Handle Double Swivel Spout in Light Blue $2467 | Ceramic technology makes model KV1500T1 available in a range of colors

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he kitchen is expensive real estate; cabinets, suites of appliances, countertops and furnishings feel like significant investments during a renovation or building process. Thankfully it’s a place where many of us spend a ton of time. The trend of saturated color for the home differs from the pop of color we saw post-2008 recession, or the flush of neon that influenced fashion a bit back. Of late, consumer products have become available in a host of dimensional color, in fresh hues for their categories from sage green to teal to emerald, ruby reds, colbolt blue, daffodil and ruddy orange. Items are often completely coated in color, or a metallic finish is stained with the hue. In the kitchen, the birth of this trend points solidly to the legacy of Le Creuset. The enamel Dutch oven was launched as a pot attractive enough to stay on the range. Decades later Cuisinart’s stand mixer found similar fame. This new moment of color can feel big, like an installed 36” range in an unexpected color, a bright beverage refrigerator or a stunning exhaust hood. But the trend can also work on a small scale too with the addition of cheery hand appliances; think ice cream scoops, can openers, cutting boards, and countertop impulse buys like air fryers, blenders and toasters. Furniture is a nice way to embrace the trend, especially if your kitchen is mostly white or wood toned. Add a bar-cart in your favorite color or a set of enamel covered barstools. Go for a kitchen table in a bold hue or paint a hutch or a pantry door with four to five coats for a look with the appropriate amount of depth. Saturated color is pretty much the opposite of a chalk paint finish. The phrase “brave color contrasts” greatly influences the saturated trend. It means pairing possibly divergent colors together in a room to draw attention; remember when mustard yellow and grey dominated interior goods? It’s a great example. For a fresh play in the kitchen, consider pink and emerald, mango and chalk blue, ochre and sea foam or periwinkle and plum, just to name a few.

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Asked & Answered

Great Expectations A renovation can cross the finish line on schedule and on budget with the help of some pre-project know how says Chuck Hartman, Managing Director of AJH Renovations, who we quizzed about keeping renovations on-task in the current market environment. He thinks it’s planning, scheduling and documented communication that result in a quality renovation experience.

Q. How can a renovation stay within budget with skyrocketing material costs? A. While all materials (and labor) have experienced

inflation over the past 12 to 18 months, it’s lumber prices and supply that have wreaked havoc on our industry. There are several things a homeowner can consider in order to maintain a tight hold on the budget in the current market. The first is to reduce the scope of the project. This may mean delaying part of the project for a future phase, though it is important that the initial project design make full allowance for future work. Another option is to simplify design. This may mean decreasing the complexity of the roof design or doing without aesthetic features such as vaulted or trayed ceilings, or accents such as interior shiplap siding. Stepping back a level on the countertop material or lowering the lighting fixture budget are some ready options for budget control. Remember, replacing a light fixture later is a fairly easy DIY project. But don’t forget the impact of historically low interest rates. It may be that the increased cost of the renovation amortized over twenty years at today’s incredible rates, will be less than the appreciation of the new living area.

Q. What technology tools can contractors utilize to communicate with homeowners? but not all of it is suitable for a renovation or construction project team. Texts are highly unsuitable; they leave virtually no clear record of their history. Email is a better form of communicating information on a project, but it’s easy to forget to send the email to everyone who needs to be in the loop or remember to reply all. At AJH Renovations, we prefer an online “forumbased” communication system that enables individual discussion threads to be communicated to every team member whenever a contribution is

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A. There is no lack of technology in place today,

made. The same platform contains the project calendar and the inventory control database, as well as the capability of uploading PDFs and photos. Accessibility from smart phone, iPad and desktop/laptop makes an online forum a ready tool for communications between all team members.

Q. How often should a contractor update a project schedule? A. In today’s market, a schedule is only accurate out

four to six weeks, mostly due to material deliveries and labor both of which are very unstable due to a combination of the pandemic and our strong housing/ construction market. Weather can be a factor, as are any scope changes or unforeseen circumstances during demolition. Homeowners should think of the project schedule as a look forward into the next four to six weeks of the project, with a tentative consideration of what lies beyond. Updates to the project schedule are to be expected whenever there is a significant interruption, such as several days of inclement weather or an unexpected delay in deliverables such as cabinetry. Scope changes will necessitate not only a cost adjustment but also a schedule adjustment, especially if the change is made after that craft has completed work. Getting subcontractors back to the job is often harder than getting them in the first place. On average, a schedule update twice a month would be a good average to plan on, with fewer updates as things move smoothly or more frequent updates if interruptions arise.

Q. What is a ‘punchlist’ and how should last tasks get completed? A. Perhaps the best way to understand the ‘punchlist’

is as a bold line in the project schedule that separates the construction and clean-up phase from the warranty period. A punchlist is intended to catch all incomplete and sub-standard work under the scope of the original project. The warranty will cover defects that develop due to faulty craftsmanship and/or manufacturer’s defects after the project is completed. In order to make this transition smooth and meaningful, a punchlist should be a very thorough review of the substantially completed work and must be done prior to the homeowner moving into, or back into, the project work zone. This eliminates issues caused by movers or from the normal wear and tear. We develop a detailed punchlist with the homeowner, to be signed by both parties once the punchlist work is completed, a process that usually takes a couple of weeks due to the number of crafts involved. This punchlist completion releases the final project payment and starts the clock on the warranty period, which is usually designed to go through both a full heating and a full cooling cycle to fully expose the new construction to the annual temperature cycle of the home.

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In The Garden

A Most Venerable Shrub The plight of the southern boxwood should not limit its posterity.

In terms of gardens, we tend to say that they should have “good bones,” and those bones often come in two basic forms. The first are large, gracious trees, the kind that someone a few decades prior had the foresight to plant. The second is boxwood in all its forms: balls, hedges, clouds, parterres, and even topiary. This elegant, evergreen, fine-leafed shrub holds a foundational position in southern garden tradition. Unfortunately, the boxwood is in trouble. The American Boxwood Society tells us that Buxus sempervirens was imported from Europe to New York in the mid-1600s and quickly became indispensable in gardens up and down

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the east coast. Over the convening centuries, boxwood acquired a certain reputation for aristocracy, reinforced by its prominent role in historic gardens, many of which were patterned after grand European estates. While it’s true that complex patterns and intricate topiary may have been the territory of select addresses, boxwood earned its place in southern garden vernacular by more humble means. No other plant offers such versatility, providing architectural power to subdivide garden spaces into intimate rooms or as a willing canvas for unique sculptural expression and framework over which to stretch a tapestry of looser planting. Newcomers to boxwood taxonomy are in for a treat. The cast of characters includes: American boxwood - Buxus sempervirens English boxwood - Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ and Asian boxwood - usually Buxus microphylla English and American boxwoods are the same species, but the English is a dwarf form, maturing at three to four feet to the American’s potential 10+. Asian boxwood immigrated much later and boasts several attractive features, including more temperature tolerance and pest resistance. There are cross-

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hemisphere hybrids too, which promise the refined leaf and dense growth of western boxwoods with the hardiness of eastern varieties. American boxwood generally must be purchased through a professional, and English is now rarely grown in the United States. All named cultivars in the nursery trade are either Asian or a hybrid between Asian and American, and there is a cultivar or three for every conceivable garden application. Any botanical name that includes an “x” indicates a hybrid cultivar, a good thing to know if looking to mimic the appearance of American boxwood in a smaller, hardier shrub. For instance, the low-growing hybrid Buxus x ‘Green Velvet’ is a favorite of many designers for parterres and petite border hedges. Twentieth century accounts praise boxwood as a low-maintenance shrub, an irony not lost on gardeners today. Quite a few ailments can affect the Buxus species, but the most serious is what has become referred to as “boxwood blight,” a fast-acting fungal infection caused by the organism Calonectria pseudonaviculata. It first appears as dark spots on the leaves and if left unchecked can defoliate and kill the plant in a matter of weeks. Once one plant has succumbed, any nearby plants are also at risk for infection. The first case of blight in the US surfaced a decade ago, decimating historic and home gardens alike. Clemson confirmed its presence in South Carolina in 2016, in Florence, and since then it has spread throughout the state. All forms of boxwood are ultimately susceptible, though breeders are working to introduce more resistant cultivars. For now, the hope for boxwood lies in prevention. The best two-prong defense entails cultivating the healthiest plant possible and restricting exposure to disease. The heartier the plant, the more effectively it can fight. Proper planting, watering, pruning and fertilization techniques are essential. Boxwood like to be planted high, meaning that the root crown should rise above soil level by one to two inches. Mulch annually outside of the drip line of the plant, but not directly over the roots. Plant a boxwood too low and it may not immediately die, but it will likely languish and even eventually develop root rot. The same is true if the soil does not drain and stays consistently saturated. Irrigation is best directed at the base of the plant via an inground or drip system rather than sprayed over the top, since moisture on the leaves can invite disease. Pruning boxwood is slightly more nuanced than simply “giving the plant a haircut,” though for hedges and shaped forms, that description is also true. Especially important for mature American boxwood, thinning cuts allow light to reach further into the plant, encouraging growth from the inside out. If left alone, the outer shell of leaves becomes impenetrable, causing the center to defoliate and limiting air flow through the plant. Air flow is essential for evaporating moisture after rain and reducing opportunity for fungal attack. Boxwood fertilizer comes in two forms: granular slow release for soil application and liquid quick release for spray-on foliar application. Plants benefit most from spring and fall applications of slow-release granular fertilizer. Excessive fertilization can make a plant more susceptible to attack, so it is better to fertilize too little than too much. Foliar fertilizer is most useful for a quick “green-up” effect. The benefits don’t last as long, but the boost might be just what the plant needs to look its best.

The Calonectria pseudonaviculata pathogen that we call “blight,” spreads by tiny spores which easily stick to pruners, gloves, clothes, boots and any other equipment in direct contact. Immediately remove infected plants and consistently cleanup leaf debris. Do not compost boxwood clippings, as spores can survive the composting process. Routinely sanitize equipment. Monthly preventative fungicide treatments greatly limit potential infection as well. The treatment cannot eradicate fungus from an infected shrub; instead, it works by interrupting various stages of the pathogen’s life cycle. An already healthy plant protected with preventative fungicide makes the smallest possible target for blight and other pests. Anyone who has picked Japanese beetles off a rose, netted a blueberry bush, or spot-treated a prized patch of turf has an idea of the quid-pro-quo balance of doing life alongside plants that require some amount of intervention. Boxwood fall in line with this level of garden care. Sure, there is effort involved, but the payoff in joy is often exponential.

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As an English-trained horticulturist with a classical art background, I find it hard to imagine a future for southern gardens without boxwood. At Dabney · Collins, where I work in the Upstate, we believe that the garden is a place to honor tradition as well as build upon it. • Buy from reputable nurseries since blight has been known to spread by contaminated nursery stock • Examine your plants regularly for any unusual symptoms, this ritual will make you appreciate them more, and you’ll quickly notice if something is wrong • Partner with landscape professionals who follow best practices such as routine sanitation of their equipment and take the threat of blight seriously

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Historically Fresh Winston Salem is a place that feels right at home. / by Stephanie Burnette

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The Kimpton Cardinal hotel in the former R.J. Reynolds headquarters is an Art Deco stay worth booking.

Shop Old Salem is an immersive historic village reopening to the public this fall.

TROUVAILLE HOME 928 Burke St. | trouvaillehome.com Fine antiques and objects of high design, as well as art and rugs are staged in swoon-worthy groupings. Furnishings have been upholstered with designer fabrics and table books, better gifts and exclusive candles round out the bazaar curated by Anne Rainey Rokahr and A. Wilson Pace.

THE SNOB SHOP 1020 Burke St. | thesnobshops.com A fabulous consignment shop owned by Trouvaille Home, offers steep discounts as the days go on. Bargain hunt here for everrotating housewares, furnishings, china, silver, collectibles and more.

FIDDLE & FIG 403 West End Blvd. | fiddle-fig.com The neutral boho dream covers two stories and multiple spaces of home goods, décor, furnishings, tabletop, containers, small gifts and more. Lavendar and Honey Kitchen is also next door.

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OLD SALEM is reason enough to go to Winston Salem, but for that matter the

Deco splendor of The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel is a great reason too. And then there’s Trouvaille Home; I would drive to Winston Salem just to visit Anne Rainey Rokahr’s store, and lounge in her technicolor world of art, design and the antique. I had a ball in Winston Salem, NC and can easily say the under three-hour drive makes it an ideal getaway for two to three nights. If you enjoy visiting historic towns, Winston Salem feels like a feast, well mapped and accessible. But beyond curated homes, historic buildings, gardens and museums, there’s a pert vibe here with interesting places to eat, drink and walk; public spaces to delight the eye; bookstores and home stores, vintage shops and boutiques. College students from Salem College and Wake Forest add to the mix. Eating out made me aware that this is a town where locals go out… for coffee, for drinks, for lunch and dinner, spots were full and humming with an attractive variety of people. Menus were spot on, and chefs executed nice plates. It’s fun to remember that Winston Salem was in fact two towns, two settlements. It feels incredibly Colonial with equally deep roots in tobacco as a southern agricultural crop. Simply staying at The Cardinal is a luxe design experience steeped in its building’s lineage, designed by famed architecture firm Shreve & Lamb. It was the forerunner to the Empire State Building and served as the corporate headquarters of R.J. Reynolds for decades.

With three large rooms packed with vintage wares, salvage and architectural finds, Collage is fun stop with dedicated parking. It’s a treasure hunt.

BOOKMARKS 634 W. Fourth St. | bookmarksnc.org A packed indie bookstore with informed staff, ask for local recommendations and visit the adjoining coffee shop, Foothills Coffee & Cocktails, yep owned by Foothills Brewing.

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Not sure which is more interesting: Winkler Bakery or the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. They are both in the village of Old Salem, a restored colonial village where many homes remain private residences. The Moravians excelled at hand crafts, gardening and botany, record keeping and the sciences. It’s easy to deep dive into history here. Plan for lots of time here. This is also home to Salem College, a womens college which traces its roots here to 1772.

The country mansion of R.J. and Katharine Reynolds is more than a house, its home to significant art, antiques and massive gardens. Katharine worked in tandem with architect Charles Barton Keen and landscape architect Thomas Sears to bring her vision to life. There’s a village adjacent with shops and a great donut shop.

BAILEY PARK 455 Patterson Ave. | innovationquarter.com The 1.6acre park is a newer development in what’s called innovation quarter. Movies happen here and concerts, lovely planted green space hosts yoga and festivals. The district is home to ice cream, coffee, chocolate, cocktails, tacos, a butcher shop and more.

ARTIVITY ON THE GREEN 603 N. Liberty St. | theafasgroup.com A ridiculously interesting art-themed park, the Green is a favorite place in Winston Salem to take photos, portraits and more with its public art, structures, sculpture and shadow play. The Red Dog Gallery sits on the property too.

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Nosh There is no shortage of places to eat in Winston Salem, but for sure get reservations for dinner. The Katharine Brasserie at The Cardinal offers the best escargot I’ve had in years baked in puffed pastry, a gorgeous wine list and a ribeye that blew up my Instagram. Spring House Restaurant has a historic tie to the Reynolds too; it was their home in-town before they moved to Reynolda House. Coowner Chef Timothy Grandinetti produces lovely plates and shows a deft hand with seafood, there’s honey bacon jam too. 6th & Vine is a lively wine bar with nice tapas and fun locals. When you need ice cream head to the precious Lill Dipper. Breakfast is for Krankies and for coffee other times of the day head to Foothills Coffee at Bookmarks.

Stay THE KIMPTON CARDINAL HOTEL 401 N. Main St. | thecardinalhotel.com The crown jewel of Winston Salem, The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel is a boutique hotel in an Art Deco building bedecked with aged brass and gold leaf. The lobby is a place to stay and socialize, the rooms are well appointed with lovely downtown views. The aforementioned Katharine Brasserie also has a fantastic cocktail bar. The basement boiler room today is an adult playground with two bowling lanes, shuffleboard, half-court basketball, pool, ping pong, a massive slide, viewing room and more.

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First Impressions “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” This is true in life; it is also true in real estate. In that field, however, the first impression is called ‘curb appeal,’ and it can make the difference between a prospective buyer coming inside your home or just driving on down the road. But even if you’re not selling your house, the appearance of your home speaks volumes to your neighbors, to your guests, and even to you every time you come home. If we shift metaphors, your home’s façade can be compared to a face. Some homes, to be sure, need a complete makeover – the works. But many homes just need a new smile, as it were – a new front door. As part of the home’s front view, the door is often what draws the eye, for good or for bad, of everyone who passes by.

The front door is perhaps the most personal item in the entire façade; it lets folks know what type of home they are approaching. We at AJH Renovations, LLC have found that the front door is often one of the most difficult selecton homeowners have to make. This is because this piece of wood and glass is actually a personality statement – of the home and of the people who live there. Are they the ‘welcome with open arms’ type, the ‘come on in, kick your feet up’ type, or perhaps the ‘let’s meet on the porch first and then come into the house’ type? Frankly, they may be the ‘I’ll decide if I want you to know I’m home’ type! There is a door for each. Is their taste traditional? Contemporary? Rustic? There is a door for each. And even within a single door style there are the options of sidelights, transoms, paint or stain, clear or opaque glass, etc. Of course all of this needs to be coordinated with the rest of the façade – brick, stone, or fiberboard siding? Painted? Shutters? And does the house have a front porch or an entry stoop? But the centerpiece of it all is the door, and much is riding on the right selection there. At AJH Renovations, LLC we understand that the front door is much more than just access to the house, it is the entrée and an integral part of the design. As we design a home’s renovation and refurbishment, we give a lot of thought and a great deal of conversation to the style, material, glass, color, etc. of the front door, knowing that a good first impression will set the mood for folks as they cross the threshold.

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The Paddocks asked Fowler Interiors and MHK Architecture to create a home with bold design, loads of natural light and a spark of color. / by Tiffany Anderson

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As a family of six, the Paddocks wanted a home that was high functioning but without sacrificing style. Originally from California in the West Hollywood area, Melanie and Brad and their four children moved to the east coast and brought with them a unique sensibility. Over time, their tastes had changed from shabby chic into more Scandinavian with light and airy composition including strong contrasts, black and white tones, and hints of bright color throughout. Their stunning home is located on a new tract in the established neighborhood of Cleveland Forest. Originally owned by two brothers, four acres were subdivided for residential redevelopment into twentytwo lots. Nathan Fowler of Fowler Interiors has worked with the Paddocks for a decade and from the beginning, this home was planned to feel livable yet unique. “They wanted a couple wild moments, and Melanie loved the idea of lots of color and art. I worked on their house located on Keowee Lake. A couple months after we finished, they decided to come to Greenville.”

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Mitch Lehde of MHK Architecture & Planning helped to design the home which is a modern new build with a slight nod to an English Tudor style seen in the pitch of the roof. Fairview Custom Homes built it, a group Lehde enjoys working with; the home boasts clean lines and gives off an urban quality. “Our original design was actually too modern and contemporary for the family, so it was back to the drawing board, and we decided to dial some of the modern elements back,” he says. The size and limitations of the lot posed a challenge. With fairly tight restraints for space, Lehde worked with his team to set priorities for main spaces while thinking through where the family would spend most of their time. “In this area, we were allowed to impact sixty percent of the site,” he says. This means the home as well as the driveway, pool and walkways had to stay within the threshold. The front exterior utilizes black limestone outlined by white brick with a flat roof and sharp black lines down the pitches. Enter the front door by Morrison Millwork into the foyer and be wowed by a staircase with high impact design. Created custom by The Heirloom Companies, little details came to life in the process of building this centerpiece; the configuration was originally supposed to have cables instead of glass panels. But after viewing the mock-up, they decided on a piece that would give the illusion of floating. Original art was handpicked by Melanie who selected a gallery approach of art leading up the steps. Artwork includes original pieces from Drunken Cows, Cherish Art Prints and Happy Smoker. Throughout the home, white oak hardwood floors bring a feeling of continuity. From the entry, the space opens into a formal dining room and open kitchen. While this area developed as the project went on, some certainties included a waterfall island, statement cabinets and special lighting. Delicate glass globes sourced from Restoration Hardware were meant to be a cluster and more were added throughout the duration of the project. A fascinating feature in this kitchen is the PITT cooking system, where gas burners are installed directly within the countertop. Porcelain had to be used on the backside to get the heat range needed. The waterfall island is quartz, and its mirror image contrasts black cabinetry. When asked about one of his favorite parts of the home, Lehde points to the centralized living space. “There’s just a gorgeous twostory living room space where you go from twenty-foot ceilings with these huge glass windows and then a ten-foot lip on either side. They all connect beautifully.”

“There’s just a gorgeous two-story living room space where you go from twenty-foot ceilings with these huge glass windows and then a ten-foot lip on either side. They all connect beautifully.” —Mitch Lehde

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“We are thrilled with the outcome of our home.” —Melanie Paddock

The lofty living room is nothing short of eye-catching with paneled wood ceilings and unique light fixtures provided by Visual Comfort. Instead of multiple canned lights they chose the light fixture to “paint the house with light.” Beams and flooring utilize the same finished materials and the superstar neutral by Sherwin Williams “Snowbound” was used for living areas throughout. Artwork was chosen in this room not to detract from its vibe and the fireplace here was also designed by The Heirloom Companies. Off the living room is the pool and covered patio. The team worked hard to fit it within the bounds of the snug lot. Lehde called it an evolutionary process and the Paddocks are thrilled with their outdoor play spaces. At the front of the home is a striking office that Brad takes great pride in. In fact, it’s one of Fowler’s favorite moments. “I love this space. Between the millwork detail on the walls and the grand light fixture from Visual Comfort, it’s so dramatic,” he says. The Paddocks opted to transform this room by painting it one dark hue: Sherwin Williams Iron Ore to create a dramatic but clean look. Brad wanted something simple yet elegant and found a singular piece of art in High Point, North Carolina as well as a desk by Hickory Chair. With moody tones, the main bedroom facing the front of the house has everything a room could need. While the design of the room was underway, Fowler kept in mind the one piece that needed to be incorporated. “The art over their bed is really special to Melanie, it only made sense to hang it there.” Originally thinking of painting the room all white, they realized the darker the room the better. The Quaker-style windows throughout bring a substantial amount of natural light into the area while the Ray Booth bed and locally refinished nightstands pop. As you make your way into the main bathroom, all the dark spaces make way for bright white and accents of gold. Without an easy way to transition from a dry space to a wet

one, Fowler took charge of arranging the floor and letting the marble hexagon tiles spill onto the hardwood. The bathtub sourced from Gateway Supply is a lovely centerpiece surrounded by marble. The custom niche in the back of the shower allows for LED lighting. “We wanted this house to look nice at night,” he says. The four children’s rooms are located on the second floor. They took a European approach when it came to their spaces. With limited square footage available, it was time to get creative. “A Jack-and-Jill bathroom between the daughters’ rooms helped with space efficiency while more shallow closets with integrated wardrobes and shelving helped in the boys’ rooms,” says Lehde. The daughters’ rooms both have inspiring wall art by local artist Caroline Wright while maintaining individuality. “I’ve used plenty of wallpaper in the past, but the seams always bothered me,” said Fowler, “so we decided to bring Caroline in to bring life into the rooms.” Included in each room is a desk instead of a dresser to free up the space. A craft room on the second floor has multiple pops of bright colors, art and extra space for the kids. Wicker hanging chairs from Serena and Lily draw a fun focal point. After hanging them, Melanie realized the kids would smack into the wall behind them once they sat down and cleverly added green boards behind the chairs as a protective measure. Speaking of bright colors, shocking yellow stairs, painted with Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist, are a huge hit with the Paddock family. When asked why yellow, Fowler joked it was because they were running out of colors. The stairs lead to a game and tv room on the third floor. Once finished, the Paddocks couldn’t be happier, “We are thrilled with the outcome of our home.”

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S tory Te l l ing Craft and skill erect a very Appalachian home and The Carver Group pulls off a hat trick of historical fiction. / by Brendan Blowers / photography by Joann Benzinger

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istorical fiction is a genre of writing that mixes imagined scenarios with historical settings to take readers on an original journey through the past. This home takes a page from the genre. “My goal was to be able to take somebody up here, have them walk through the door, turn around and ask, ‘How old is this house?” says Craig Carver, owner of The Carver Group, an Upstate custom home builder. Carver often creates imagined histories for his projects. “My passion is for new homes that look old,” he says, “I’ve been blessed to have clients and architects that have a vision for that type of home.” A finish carpenter turned custom homebuilder, his 37 years in the business has always been hands-on. Carver says he can’t recall a day when he hasn’t picked up a piece of reclaimed lumber to admire its patina. When he talks to clients about what they want in a custom-build, he looks for a detail from their past that might spark the story of their home. “Maybe there’s a childhood memory of something,” Carver says, “If there’s a story, that makes my job even better.” This project was for a repeat client. In the first house he built for them, Carver put in a dining room that looked as if it used to be a porch. The concept this time around was to build a new home that looked like it was more than a century old in Highlands, North Carolina. A population boom occurred in the 1930s when the Cullasaja River was dammed to provide hydroelectric power to the Highlands, and existing log cabins became sought after structures. Many were beautifully built by the hands of hardy pioneers who brought their Scotch-Irish, German and Scandinavian building techniques to the southern Appalachia. Carver liked the idea of a log house for this project, one erected in these mountains, with a bedroom and bath added later to its front facade to accommodate a growing household. Even the upstairs would be made to appear like a later addition. From its placement on a clearing with five acres to its bird’s eye view of Lake Jocassee, this exquisite mountain home today appears to have already housed many lives.

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Steel supports in the kitchen and great room were covered with wood “skins” from solid beams that had been part of an old mill taken down in Massachusetts. Spectrum Products in Greenville cut the beams down without removing the patina. Schrock’s Custom Woodworking in the Upstate crafted into box beams and installed to look just like original timber on-site.

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[opposite page, clockwise] [top left] The homeowner had always wanted a log house. All of the interior and exterior walls came from wood sourced from Midwestern barns. To create the energy-efficient, 12-inch thick walls, logs were hand-hewn and fit together similar to a child's Lincoln Logs set. [top right] Carver ended up with two semi-trailers worth of salvaged mill wood. Some of that became the porch ceiling, eves, and rafters. The wide stone porch enjoys a high-elevation view of the five-acre property and beyond the waves of cresting mountain peaks. [bottom right] Much of the furniture and all of the cabinets were custom-made in Carver's woodshop out of reclaimed antique French oak and roughhewn pine. Carol Weaks of Atlanta, GA did the interiors. [bottom left] The concept was to build new construction that looked as if it had started as a simple log frame house that was gradually added onto over time. Each room fits together like chapters in an imagined story spanning centuries.

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"As we thought about it architecturally and not decoratively it reinforces the theme of authenticity instead of trendy or fake." —Stan Dixon, architect

“It’s all about the story,” Carver says, “It’s not about how the pieces come together, but how the plan would have developed over a century of different families living here.” Stan Dixon, an Atlanta-based architect, designed the plans for the main 2800 square-foot, two-bedroom wood frame house. He approached the design with the narrative of a cabin with a wrap-around porch that as time went on portions of the porch were filled in to create bathrooms, bedrooms and pantries. “We stayed close to this narrative to inform our decisions of materials and architectural details,” he says. “This attention to detail led to many opportunities for interesting combinations of textures and materials. As we thought about it architecturally and not decoratively it reinforces the theme of authenticity instead of trendy or fake.” With Dixon’s plans in hand, Carver next began the hunt for reclaimed resources, his favorite pastime. He sourced log skins from Utah. “We ended up using them both on the inside and outside,” he says. This made the walls almost a foot thick, which helps with energy efficiency during chilly months. The logs came from Midwestern barns; they were hand hewed by the team’s carpenters to give them a flat shape allowing them to connect like a Lincoln Logs set. He heard about a guy in Massachusetts taking down an old mill. The decking from that demolition became the house porch ceiling planks, resized to fit without ever removing the original patina. They even hired a painter to artfully blend in the raw places that didn’t match the rest of the well-aged wood. The Carver Group prides itself on old world craftsmanship. To Carver, that term refers to putting molding up the right way, priming and prepping before putting anything on the wall, framing a room with joints that fit together so tightly, it looks like trim work. A craftsman’s identity is almost inseparable from their craft. These touches appear in every room. “I’ve got an Amish guy up in Ohio who’s been building my doors for close to twenty years,” Carver says. He makes each one-of-a-kind door from heart of pine. A brick mason, who specializes in using broken bricks in his fireboxes, made the fireplace so that the soot will accumulate in different places and appear to have been used for over a hundred years. The stairs were cut from wide timbers that looked too smooth and shiny when they were installed, so a floor finisher sanded them in step-shaped treads to give the look and feel of stairs that had been worn down naturally over time. Even with all of this period detail, the home enjoys modern conveniences. An artisan in Atlanta made steel windows with insulated glass; there’s a Wolf

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Using a photo the homeowner had of a mantle seen in a salvage shop, Mennonite craftsman Alan Steiner created his version of the unique detailing. Steiner worked on the mantel in Carver's workshop, cutting all of the intricate pieces with a scroll saw, then assembling them in five sections. "He was in that room by himself for two weeks," says Carver. Steiner also did much of the home's interior log work. 76

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Range in the kitchen across from a farm table and white mortar wash stone above the sink; all of the cabinetry was custom built from reclaimed wood in Carver’s shop. Carver also enlisted Jeremy Schrock of Schrock’s Custom Woodworking in Greenville to work on the home. “Jeremy’s talent and skill were apparent to me early on,” he says. “We’ve worked together on several large projects. He has a knack for creating box beams that look like old solid timber and I think he has a lot of fun doing it.” Schrock's team spent a couple of months crafting box beams from a large pile of old weathered heart of pine skins that Carver provided to cover the home's steel support structure. During installation, they would camp on-site to save on commuting time. “We'd sleep in hammocks in the van and make breakfast in the morning over an open fire." They also joined and installed the reclaimed solid beams that run across the ceiling. "Everything I work on with The Carver Group is really a one-off, unique project," says Schrock, noting that this job was all fieldwork and very little was done in shop. "The cool thing about this project is that it used modern engineering, but with all old surface materials to recreate the authenticity. These are the types of projects that appeal to the side of you that likes a challenge,” says Schrock. “This one feels really special. It's a one-of-kind place for sure." To appreciate what this home represents today is to revel in the nostalgia of mouth-blown glass, the beads of old paint and the smell of heirloom pine. Carver realizes it may not be for everyone, but he likes to partner with homeowners and craftsman who have the ability to do it the way it was done generations ago. “People put their heart and soul into it in the past, so that’s how we do it.”

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A traditional mountain house is transformed into a home defined by a tapestried lifestyle. by B R E N D A N B L O W E R S photog raphy by C A R L A M O T H

The engine revs as the elevation rises. Enveloped by nature’s palette, a vehicle can disappear into a fold of pines, mountain laurel, hemlock and sturdy oaks. After winding up the mountain for a half-mile, a peaked roofline emerges against a leafy backdrop. A bluestone sidewalk leads up to the custom-made steel pivot door. This is no typical mountain house. The foyer draws its guest up a few steps to the dining room and then sunken just a step, a truly great room comes into view. The low sectional makes the 25foot high ceilings appear even higher and the eye struggles to take it all in. Beckoning on the far side stands twelve-foot sliding doors open to an expansive world of outdoor living. “All of that glass draws you through the house,” says architect Wayland Shamburger, “once the house opens up it never stops. Its attitude expands. The ground plane disappears, and you’re in the sky facing the mountaintops.”

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It took a five-step process to apply the real gold dust to the ceiling in this converted main bedroom-turned-red roomed den. It became a favorite of the team who worked on the house, the custom built-in shelving providing glimpses of artifacts acquired from the homeowner’s travels abroad.

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They wanted to wake up every day feeling like they’re on vacation. — Kevin Reed

Shamburger knows this home better than anyone because he’s designed it, twice. “I designed the original house,” he says. “It was previously a European traditional design.” When the new owner called Shamburger to explain an industrial-modern vision for the eight year old home, the architect looked forward to accomplishing it. Shamburger recommended Kevin Reed of Bluestone Construction to perform the renovation. It was an ideal match for Ronal Fenstermacher, an interior designer who had worked with the family before. Sadly, this would be one of Fenstermacher’s last projects. He passed away in July after a storied career. What started out much smaller in scope, became a complete rebuild from the foundation up. “There were four months of backward stepping to correct things that had been overlooked when the house was built the first time,” Reed says. Shamburger describes it this way, “Kevin Reed doesn’t compromise on quality.” As the house progressed and more of its bones were exposed, so did the possibilities. Rooms became opportunities to indulge curiosity and stimulate the senses, to question the very idea of what the home could be. “They wanted to wake up every day feeling like they’re on vacation,” Reed says. The architect, interior designer and homeowner took a quick trip to New York to experience desired pattern, texture, form and color for the project and returned teeming with ideas for the home set on its steep outcropping in Western North Carolina overlooking the layers of Blue Ridge mountains. Fenstermacher covered tables with fabrics, patterns and pictures. The team recalls asking the homeowner for photos of his art collection, his taste in wine, even dishware. The design/build team of Shamburger, Reed and Fenstermacher eventually altered every surface and light fixture, replacing drywall and knocking down walls to find the freedom, beauty and artistry that the homeowner appreciated. An elevator that spans three floors was installed for a Great Dane who is afraid of stairs. Square footage went from 6,000 to 11,500; steel exposed beams were flown in by crane. A curved staircase was removed to open the great room and a traditional fieldstone fireplace was replaced with a massive one, clad in smooth Crossville tile made by Laminam SpA.

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[left] Stone Connection in Zirconia created the Quartz D’Orcia slab island to have a waterfall edge and mitered corners. The kitchen look is completed by a Chevronpatterned tile backsplash underneath a burnished metal range hood. [above] Plenty of natural greens spill in through the many windows in the understated yet spacious dining room that was intentionally allowed to feel more casual than formal. [right] While the house offers a plethora of entertainment areas, the bedrooms are all about openness and tranquility.

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I want to give people the opportunity to live as their truest selves in the house. —Wayland Shamburger, architect

The study became the dining room. A main-level bedroom became a bold red den that conceals a flat screen while sparkling with gold dust applied to the ceiling. In the open kitchen, the interior designer selected a lighting package that handsomely displays a polished Quartz D'Orcia surface. Stone Connection in Zirconia created the island’s waterfall edge and mitered corners. The stone’s copper striations are matched by a custommade hood mounted over a Chevron-patterned tile. What used to be a dark basement wine cellar is a denizen for entertaining. There’s a full commercial bar topped with Aviator tile embedded with stainless steel rivets and strips. It serves seven with green velvet chairs, one restaurantstyle booth and an additional seating area with a long couch facing three liquid green molded pedestal chairs. A door at the far end of the bar leads into the home theatre with white carpet, orange walls and custom seating. The theatre can also be accessed via upholstered leather double doors that lead down a hallway. A home gym and art gallery are down here too. Throughout the interior, on every level, are stylistic touches from Denmark, Croatia and Asia, a nod to boutique hotels and bespoke spas. Medallion Pools installed the infinity edge pool and hot tub which sit fifteen feet above original grade, surrounded by a bluestone cap. There are areas to lounge poolside, warmed by a fire feature facing the mountains or there are steps to swim up to for conversations protected from the wind without ever leaving the water. Inspiration on this scale doesn’t arrive easy. Like a trip around the world, there were delays, surprises, and tension at times, but everyone pulled together to make this fourbedroom, seven bath home something special. Shamburger is interested in architecture that is relational. What better way to explore that than re-designing a home to match a new owner’s personality? “I want to give people the opportunity to live as their truest selves in the house,” Shamburger says, “That’s what feeds the soul.” Reed agrees. “I think about how inspiring a house can be. It’s not just a place to sleep and eat,” says Reed, “It’s important to physical and emotional well-being.”

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A House for A Home Sculptor Jennifer Bendenbaugh plays metaphor with iconic form.

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Safe House Jennifer Bedenbaugh found her path as an artist by not settling for mere success. / by Tasha L. Harrison / photography by Latoya Dixon Smith, Eli Warren and Libby Williams

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he image of a house has been both a journey as well as a well-placed metaphor for sculptor Jennifer Bendenbaugh. Her path to becoming the artist she is today was winding, indirect and full of stops and starts that began with a lost admissions application for University of Georgia. “On the day that I was supposed to hear yay or nay, I called to discover that they had never received my packet.” After that, she got busy living life. It wasn't until both of her sons were in school full time

that she found her way back to the arts. “I started thinking, well, what do I do now?” says Bedenbaugh, so she enrolled in a pottery class at the Greenville County Museum of Art. “I really jumped in with both feet.” She befriended the instructor and eventually went on to share studio space with her. Interest and business began to pick up and it was clear that it was time for Bedenbaugh to find her own studio space. And Crave Studio was born. At Crave, Bedenbaugh sold a mix of functional and fun housewares, among them were small, white ceramic houses that she couldn’t seem to make fast enough. “When the demand wasn’t high, I enjoyed it. It was fun, but I never really considered myself an artist.” As it turns out, the market disagreed. Crave Studio was a successful creative business, but Bedenbaugh wasn’t sure that it was the business she wanted. Orders came in faster than she could fulfill them. But even with help, and West Elm courting her for their local artists collaboration, Bedenbaugh felt trapped in a job that she never intended to create for herself. What Bedenbaugh did next was probably the bravest and most unconventional thing most folks would do in her situation: she decided to close Crave Studio. “I closed the studio for a year before I quit leasing it because I just had to be sure,” she says. “I didn’t know if I wanted to keep doing the thing I was known for or something else. I was very, very afraid to quit.” This time in Bedenbaugh’s life could be labeled as lots of things, but the most accurate description is probably burnout. She found a small studio space in the garage behind Art & Light, where she fulfilled orders from Crave, but also began to experiment with different mediums. Her ideas began to formulate around a particular item that customers loved at Crave, the little ceramic houses.

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“I decided to explore the house as a physical metaphor for self,” she says. The first piece she created, a mobile with craft paper envelopes in the shape of houses with images and notes inside, caught the eye of Therese Roche, owner of Art & Light studios. Roche immediately offered Bedenbaugh a show. That first show was well received, which made her feel validated, but once the show was over, Bedenbaugh hit a wall. When Crave Studio was open, seasons and holidays drove production. When left to create anything she wanted, Bedenbaugh came up against analysis paralysis. “I felt like an empty vessel. Like I had nothing left in me and I wasn’t sure what to do about it.” During a three-year break, Bedenbaugh discovered that she was a capital “A” artist. “It’s all that I think about,” she says. “Everything I see, I process it as something that can be made. It’s just the way my mind works. I made my peace with that.” With the realization, Bedenbaugh decided to make herself uncomfortable. She enrolled in a metal smithing class at Penland School of Craft. Penland is immersive, and she realized that being around other makers while forcing herself to try something new was exactly the sort of enriching experience she needed. She came home fired up and went straight to Roche again. “I knew that I needed accountability, so I told her that I had an idea of what I wanted to make, but I needed a show, a solo show.” She launched an Instagram challenge to create something every day. The challenge was limited to a 4 x4 panel that she could do anything with, but she couldn’t plan it and afterwards she had to refrain from trying to figure out if it was any good. “That project, The Soliloquy Project, became the most value thing I’d ever done as a human. It’s just amazing what I learned about myself and my creative process,” Bedenbaugh says. The tiles inspired her ceramic pieces for her next show in ways she never intended. “It just made it extremely personal. This time, the house wasn’t a metaphor for humanity. The house was me.” Houses are a familiar shape and inspire an instant connection. They can carry very different meanings for different people; safety, love, abuse or neglect, a place where a warm light in the window on a dark lonely night can be life altering. The artist has a lot to say about houses and what makes a home as an idea; a home could be a physical structure, your body or even your mind.

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"Proverbs in Person," a new solo show by Jennifer Bedenbaugh, will debut at Art & Light Gallery on November 5th and run through the 27th.

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Back In Time

Antique and vintage clocks add history and beauty to the home. / by Lynn Greenlaw / photography by Eli Warren

ince humans have roamed the earth there has always been a need to tell time. Over the centuries much easier ways have developed than depending on where the sun or the stars are in the sky or how quickly it becomes dark at night. The concept of the clock began with the ancient Egyptians who used shadow clocks such as obelisks to track the sun. They also developed the water clock which utilized a vessel filled in the morning that leaked through holes in the bottom and helped with the measurement of time’s passing. And when was the last time you went looking for your hourglass to be able to tell what time it is? The real advancement came with the development of the geared water clock in the 11th century by an Arabian engineer. We’ve advanced to devices on our arms or in our pockets that can give us the exact time anywhere on the planet within a few seconds. Absolutely amazing. One thing that is missing however is the beauty that exists in the timepieces that were created for the home beginning in the mid-1600s.

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(Top) - 1868 Kroeber Iron Front Mantel Clock – Washington Model |8 Day Time & Strike | 18” x 19.5” (Left) - Transitional 1850-1875 Gerbruder Resch – Remember Clock Co., Vienna Regulator |Time Only | 13” x 40” (Above) - 4th Qtr. 19th Century French Alabaster & Gilt Table Clock |8 Day Time & Strike | 9” x 11.5”

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The pendulum clock, invented by Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch mathematician, physicist, astronomer and inventor, was considered the most precise timepiece of the era and was found in homes, factories, offices and railroad stations throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Artisans began to concentrate on the exterior of the clock with a desire to make it as much like a work of art as possible. Whether it be ornately carved wood, delicately painted porcelain, gold or gilded metal, you could find a decorative clock that would hang on your wall, sit on your mantle or table or stand tall (a longcase clock) in your entry. Unfortunately, the pendulum clock was largely replaced in the 1930s and ‘40s by electrified ones, but many remain and can be a decorative and utilitarian addition to decor. The clocks shown on these pages represent an example of the craftsmanship and intricate detail that is available on vintage and antique clocks. They are from the collection of Horologist Curt Lefferts. Lefferts was led to clock repair via a background in fine cabinetry, woodworking and mechanical repairs, all of which began from an interest in the history of colonial times and the antiquities of that era. Eventually his interest evolved to time and the devices that measure it. He currently has a space in The Rock House Antiques where he offers clock repair services and an opportunity to purchase vintage and antique clocks.

(Right) - 4th Qtr. 19th Century Lenzkirch Porcelain & Gilt Table Clock with Rams head Motif | 30 Hr. Time Only | 7” x 9”

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f you ask two Southerners the definition of good barbecue, the probability is high you will get two very different answers. You might even find yourself in the middle of a smokin’ hot debate. Barbecue holds a special place in these parts, though people can never seem to agree on the exact definition of this cultural and culinary phenomenon. One of the reasons is that barbecue is regional, with the major styles originating in the Carolinas, Memphis, Kansas City and Texas. Even in the Carolinas, barbecue varies from region to region. To many people, barbecue means smoked pulled pork, but let’s not forget those succulent ribs and juicy beef briskets. There are lots of great barbecue joints in the Upstate, but it’s also relatively easy -- and fun -- to smoke meat at home. With some basic equipment, a little practice and a lot of patience, almost anyone can be a backyard pitmaster. About 10 years ago, I stepped into the smoky world of barbecue when I cooked my first Boston butt. These cuts from the upper part of the pork

shoulder weigh about 10 pounds and are readily available at grocery stores. My first cook turned out better than it should have, considering all the mistakes I made, but the pork wasn’t very tender. And the flavor was more like the Sunday roast my grandmother used to make than the smoky, tangy ’cue I expected. These days, I know better. I’ve learned a lot by trial and error, but much of my hands-on knowledge I gained from Wayne Preston, owner of Bucky’s Bar-B-Q in Greenville. Preston regularly teaches groups of 20 students how to smoke meat, make rubs and manage cooking temperatures. He also drilled into us that most meats, after several hours of smoking, need to be wrapped to finish the cooking process and ensure tenderness. Ever since that class, I’ve been perfecting my pork shoulder, while Robert Bradley, who took the class with me, has applied his cooking skills to ribs and brisket. If we can do it, so can you. With fall upon us, now is a great time to get outside, fire up your smoker, grab a glass of wine and get ready to eat.

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Just Add Time Smoking takes time and it demands close attention. Plan to get up early and tend the smoker until the evening. If you’re cooking pork shoulder, consider cooking it a day ahead, unless you don’t mind eating late. Smoking also requires some basic equipment. This can be as fancy as your budget permits, but if you’re new to smoking, there’s no need to go overboard. » Grill or smoker: Though an offset smoker is ideal, smoking meat can be done on almost any charcoal grill or smoker if the heat is indirect. You also need to be able to maintain a steady temperature of 225 degrees. Yes, it will spike or dip, but don’t panic; adjust your fire or airflow as needed. » Wood: Wood chips and chunks are easily found at hardware and sporting goods stores. Start your cook with fruitwoods such as apple and peach, and progress to hickory or mesquite. Have enough wood for four or five hours. If you’re using wood chips, soak them beforehand. When the smoker quits smoking, add more wood. » Charcoal: Use a chimney starter to light your coals, not lighter fluid. Once coals are fully lit, dump them into the smoker. Add the wood on top. Add coals as necessary to maintain temperature. » Thermometer: You need to be able to monitor the temperature of the meat throughout the cook as well as the temperature inside the smoker. Some smokers have a built-in thermometer, but a better solution is a dual-probe barbecue thermometer.

BABY BACK PO RK R I B S 1 Rack of pork baby back ribs 2 Tbsp salt 2 Tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp black pepper 2 Tbsp cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp oregano 1 Tbsp thyme Brown sugar Bottled tomato-based barbecue sauce, for basting

Remove membrane from the back of the ribs. Apply rub until ribs are evenly coated. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator overnight. Remove ribs from refrigerator one hour before smoking. Rub a handful of brown sugar on ribs and place on smoker, meat side up. Smoke meat steadily. After the first hour, and each hour thereafter, drizzle a bit of sauce on the ribs. After about 3 hours, wrap ribs in heavy-duty aluminum foil, adding just a touch of apple juice before tightly sealing. When the meat starts to pull away from the bone, the ribs are done. This normally takes 3 to 4 hours. Serve with sauce, if desired.

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B E E F B R I S KET

1 Beef brisket flat, about 5 pounds 2 Tbsp salt 2 Tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp black pepper 2 Tbsp cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp oregano 1 Tbsp thyme 1 Tbsp yellow mustard 2 Cups apple juice Sea salt Coarse black pepper Bottled hot sauce Combine dry ingredients, except sea salt and coarse black pepper, to make the rub. Trim fat from brisket as necessary and apply rub. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator overnight. Remove one hour prior to smoking and rub lightly with mustard. Sprinkle with sea salt, coarse black pepper and 12 drops of hot sauce. Ensure smoker is at 225 degrees and start the cook with fruitwoods. Smoke meat steadily for about 4 hours. When the meat reaches 165 degrees, wrap it in heavyduty aluminum foil, adding some apple juice before sealing. Use charcoal to maintain the heat of the smoker or transfer wrapped brisket to a 225-degree oven until the meat reaches about 205 degrees. Each brisket is unique, so expect cooking times to vary greatly. Rest meat for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.

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1 Semi-boneless pork butt, about 10 pounds 1 Cup light brown sugar 3 Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp kosher salt 2 Tbsp black pepper 2 Tbsp chili powder 2 Tbsp dry mustard 2 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp yellow mustard 2 Cups apple juice

Combine dry ingredients to make the rub. Rinse pork and pat dry, setting meat fat-side down in a disposable foil pan. If desired, use an injector to inject a small amount of apple juice throughout the meat. Lightly coat the pork with yellow mustard, and then apply the rub until evenly covered. Excess rub may be stored indefinitely. Place pork on 225-degree smoker; it can be put directly on the grates or remain in the foil pan. Smoke meat steadily for 4 to 5 hours. At this point, or when the meat reaches 165 degrees, wrap tightly with aluminum foil (or seal the pan), adding some apple juice. Use charcoal to maintain the heat of the smoker or transfer to a 225-degree oven until the meat reaches 195 degrees. Rest meat for 30 minutes before pulling it. Serve with sauces of your choice.

See more of our BBQ photoshoot (and extra process shots for the 'que obsessed) online: athomeupstate.com/onthetable

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Matthiasson Village Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, $36 Pair it with beef brisket.

Red Wine Meets Smoked Meats It seems like a natural match: barbecue and beer. But the right wine is ideal for the smoky, rich flavors of barbecued meats. The three wines we chose to pair with barbecue would work well with almost any smoked meats, but we think each does have a specific strength . Easton Amador County Zinfandel, $20 Pair it with baby back pork ribs.

Bill Easton knows how to make zinfandel, and Amador County is one of the best regions in California to grow zin. This is a full-bodied wine with flavors of dark cherries, blackberries and a hint of spice, but compared to many high-alcohol zinfandels that are overly sweet and thick, this wine is superbly balanced and smooth. Its big tannins easily stand up to the rich flavors of the ribs, and it would also work well with grilled burgers. It’s a superb value.

David Paige Wines Pinot Noir, $40 – $60 Pair it with pulled pork shoulder.

For nearly 20 years, David Paige worked for Adelsheim Vineyards in Willamette Valley, Oregon, before forming his own winery in 2018. The winery currently offers three pinot noirs; we tasted the Willamette Valley pinot (the entry-level offering) and the Chehalem Mountains pinot (the middle wine of the trio) with the pulled pork. Both wines are surprisingly big for Oregon pinots, with deep flavors of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries. If you prefer bigger pinots, or typically drink California pinots, these wines won’t disappoint. Paige’s wines are new to SC.

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When you think beef, you think cab, right? Matthiason calls this food-friendly wine a “table cab,” which is made from a blend of wines from multiple vineyards throughout Napa Valley. It is aged for 20 months in mostly used oak barrels and offers a nice balance of cherry, blackberry, cranberry and herbal flavors. It’s not a huge Napa cab, but that’s OK, because it works perfectly with the brisket. This wine is very nicely balanced, with smooth, medium tannins.

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The Sweet Life Stock your fall pantry with sweet potatoes and reap their versatile rewards. / by Jonathan Ammons / photography by Eli Warren

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ehold, the sweet potato, an ancient staple of the Americas. The unique tuber was first introduced to Europe via Spain through the pillaging of the conquistadors as they clawed through Central and South America. But they also grew indigenously in Polynesia, with some sweet potato dishes in the Philippines dating back to the 1200’s, leading many researchers to see them as evidence of ancient trans-pacific contact. These days most people think of sweet potatoes as the tan-on-the-outside, orange-on-the-inside root veggies next to the russets, but dip down to your local farmers market or neighborhood co-op, and you might be surprised with the diversity of sweet potatoes available. Covington and Beauregards are quite popular in the Carolinas and are great all-around potatoes for roasting, frying and boiling. Japanese sweet potatoes have purple skin and a white flesh that plays well on the grill. Californian Garnets and the tan skinned Jewel are built for boiling; Stokes Purple are great for roasting but take significantly longer to cook.

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Sweet Potato & Chickpea Tagine

It’s important to distinguish between yams and sweet potatoes. What most folks refer to as yams are likely just sweet potatoes. Actual yams come from West Africa and bear more resemblance to a boiling potato. The reason for the mislabeling in the US dates to the 1800s when enslaved Africans -- often tasked with plantation cooking -- called sweet potatoes “yams,” a common term meaning root vegetable. Packaged food companies during the industrial revolution picked up on it and used it to help products stand out on supermarket shelves. While the most common and easy method of preparing sweet potatoes is to simply bake them, the sweet potato fry has been a restaurant trend that doesn’t seem to fade away, riding on the guise of being a healthier junk food option. Sweet potato fries can be tricky to make at home as most home cooks find them difficult to get crispy. This is because a battle rages inside the sweet potato between its starches and sugars, waged through the amylase enzyme. In fact, up to 75% of their starch can convert to sugar during the cooking process, leaving a soggy, floppy mess of a French fry. Hence, why I strongly suggest coating them in a cornstarch slurry before baking or frying. Stored in a cool, dry place, sweet potatoes can keep for up to six months! Just be careful not to stow them in close proximity to other vegetables or fruits. High in vitamin A and C, rich in potassium, fiber and manganese, the sweet potato is a versatile and durable staple for the fall pantry.

1 15 oz can chickpeas 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½” cubes 1 tomato, grated 1 onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped ` ½ cup of pitted olives 1 preserved lemon, coarsely chopped 1 Tsp coriander seed 1 Tsp cumin seed 1 cinnamon stick Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh chopped parsley and cilantro Method: In a Dutch oven tagine, begin by sauteing the onions over medium high heat, until the onions turn translucent and begin to brown. Add garlic and spices and stir to toast. Add sweet potato, chickpeas, olives, grated tomato, preserved lemon and stir to incorporate, cooking for five minutes. Pour in enough stock to barely cover the vegetables and bring to a simmer, covering with a lid slightly ajar. Cook for 20 minutes or until the sweet potato pierces easily with a fork. When the potato is cooked, the tagine is ready. Stir in chopped parsley and cilantro, reserving some for garnish. Serve with couscous. Note: if you cannot find or have never made preserved lemon, you can use the juice of one lemon and the zest of that lemon. To make preserved lemon, slice lemons and place them in a jar with a bay leaf. Cover with salt and seal, allowing them to leach their juices. Open in two weeks, rinse, and return to their jar. They should be ready to serve.

Sweet Potato Souffle

2 tsp room temperature butter to grease ramekins 4 large room temperature eggs, separated 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup maple syrup

Method: Butter 4 or 5 5oz ramekins and place them on a baking sheet. Begin by pricking the sweet potatoes with a fork and roasting until fork tender, either in a 425degree oven for 40-50 minutes or in the microwave for 10 minutes turning halfway through. Scoop out the flesh of the cooked potatoes and set aside. Separate four large eggs into a mixing bowl for the yolks and a mixing bowl for the whites. Add one cup of sweet potatoes to the bowl of egg yolks, a splash of the milk, salt and the maple syrup and whisk until thoroughly mixed and smooth. Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and whisk quickly in circular strokes until they achieve airy peaks. Add half of the whipped egg whites to the yolk and potato mix and fold into the mixture. Carefully fold in the rest of the whipped egg whites, being careful not to handle them too roughly, so as not to lose their airiness. Gently spoon the batter into the ramekins, filling them to the top. Place the baking sheet and filled ramekins into a 425degree oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and fully inflated. Serve quickly before they have a chance to deflate.

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