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Our homes are a mark of distinction. The details we build into each one conveys a sense of purpose—a legacy ingrained in the walls. Every fit, every finish, and every furnishing is a product of an unwavering passion to build something remarkable. It’s a masterful work of art.

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FIVE YEARS OF GROWTH. GRACIOUSNESS. AND GRATITUDE. THANK YOU, GREENVILLE. It’s our 5th anniversary and we couldn’t have done it without your support, referrals, and kindness. We’ve grown beyond our wildest expectations while continuing to provide a level of service and knowledge unparalleled in our region. You’ve responded. And we’re so grateful.

Here’s to the next five years. And thank you again.

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Design is in the Details

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A sun-drenched Europe. This was the idea held as we approached the summer issue.

Maybe because it was the doldrums of a colder season, we longed for the rich earthiness of the Mediterranean.

The threshold of artist llyn strong and her husband Brad Pine's home exemplifies the feeling in a single shot, photographed by Rebecca Lehde. It is a succinct villa finished in textured detail. No Old World styling, simply the luxury of a life well lived, a modern take on the Tuscan hillside, right at home in our foothills.

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Threshold: atHome's doorstep

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CONTENTS Summer 2019

FEATURES

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The New Traditionalist Cynthia Masters helps a family embrace both their traditional roots and love of color.

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Strong and Curated Artist llyn strong upsizes to an Italian-inspired home in the hills of Montebello.

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Continental Expectations A lake home with a very European feel is built in exacting details.

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IN BLOOM Mineral arrangements SAVE THESE DATES Summer calendar OFF THE SHELF Books for dads ASKED & ANSWERED Landscape planning STYLE SPOTTER Blue & white COMPOSITION Painter Jessica Fields

InnerCella: home and décor, explored 49. NOOKS Creating spaces to entertain 54. OPEN TABLE An expat in Switzerland 58. DETOURS Durham is 150

Modus: methods for home and life 113. TRIFECTA Ice cream cones 120. PANTRY Balsamic vinegar 123. GARDEN Attracting birds 126.

T REASURES Birdhouses 129. GREEN LIVING Flooring trends 132. IN GOOD TASTE French garden party 138. WHAT TO DRINK NOW Italian wine 142. ANATOMY Porte cochére 144. FINI One final look

ON OUR COVER: Sunny mornings happen here, a breakfast space built for lingering coffee and family moments in a perfectly portioned banquet with its French pedestal table.

"Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August."

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Downsize Without Compromise

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Notes From Home

"Summer gathered in the weather, the wind had the proper touch, the breathing of the world was long and warm and slow. You had only to rise, lean from your window, and know that this was the first real time of freedom and living; this was the first morning of summer."

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h summer! Who doesn’t have fond memories of this time of the year? Whether it be from childhood days spent laying in the grass talking with a good friend on a hot, hazy day or staying up late to catch fireflies in a repurposed glass jar with holes punched in the lid, the days of summer seem to always supply smiles.

It’s no different today then it was in years gone by and we offer in this issue some ideas to refresh your memories of the pleasant times of summer.

Since lots of families travel during the next few months, we’ve selected homes that reflect a bit of European flair. From a charming English bungalow that is aglow with flawlessly chosen color to an art-filled, perfectly styled Italian villa and a decidedly European style home sited at the Cliffs of Keowee Springs that is filled with materials from around the world, you’ll develop an urge to travel while viewing them.

The international experience continues with an essay from a South Carolina family living in Switzerland. You’ll meet a Greenville family who through their daughter’s marriage now has some added French roots. They share with us how they are experiencing what it’s like to entertain with a French flair.

Flowers and minerals combine artfully as well as beautifully in an article. Ice cream recipes (who doesn’t consume copious quantities in the summer) are featured too. You’ll want to lick the page when you see this one.

Summer without birdsong wouldn’t seem right so we’re highlighting ways to attract birds to your property. Unique housing for them is featured too.

If you are thinking of enhancing your home’s outdoor experience, we have some ideas for you from an envious project that offers practicality blended with great aesthetics.

I could keep going, but I don’t want to give away too many surprises. Have a fun filled summer and we’ll look forward to enticing you back in the fall.

Lynn Greenlaw Editor-in-Chief Contact me at lgreenlaw@communityjournals.com or call 864.679.1200 and leave me a message. I always welcome your comments and suggestions.

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Items and ideas to inspire

The Collection _ In Bloom: Naturally Inclined PG. 32 _ Calendar: Summer Events PG. 34 _ Off the Shelf: True Stories

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_ Asked & Answered: Outdoor Plans PG. 38 _ Style Spotter: Blue & White PG. 43 _ Composition: Jessica Fields

Earth Elements The sun-drenched Mediterranean speaks tomes of saturated color, terra firma and mineral inspiration.

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The Collection In Bloom

Mineral Rich Tabletop stays low, long and grounded for summer. / by Stephanie Burnette / photography by Chelsey Ashford

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In Bloom The Collection

Elements of Style Details add big impact when the milieu is mounded.

Moss: Mood moss Sphagnum moss Sheet moss Reindeer lichen (reindeer moss) Flowers: Red antique hydrangea Caraluna garden rose Scabiosa Pincushion protea Astrantia Cymbidium orchids Seed pod centers of hellebores

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lustered botanicals are finding their way to the tabletop for hot summer months, both inside and outdoors. Packed with elements live and dried, these arrangements are a natural partner for stone or shell dust containers, often with rocks, minerals and moss tucked inside.

The hard and soft contrast lends texture to the eye, creating a rich density that can last significantly longer than an airy bouquet of cut flowers. Buried into floral form and sitting shoulder-to-shoulder, the live elements stay hydrated longer, their containers cool and wet.

Paul Vaughn, known as @florabareflorist (as well as for his wholesale work locally at Flowerlina), created the centerpieces for our issue, inspired by the rich colors of Old World Europe. “All the colors are vibrant,” he says, “reminiscent of both land and sea.”

Mixed with wood and fresh flowers, he likes that the combination seems to come alive from its palette. “Combining moss and other natural elements such as crystals and geodes make a stunning elemental arrangement. It can’t help but make you feel the rays of sunshine on a distant Mediterranean beach.”

Vaughn says to rehydrate the dried moss before starting (there are four different types: sphagnum, mood, sheet moss and reindeer lichen); it keeps everything looking and feeling fresh. He built the containers for a longer lasting

feel, everything but the roses and scabiosa can dry naturally and stay put and orchids will last for up to a week cut from the stem. “The longer lasting arrangement is on trend as we get into our busy lives. They can be made as a totally dry piece or with floral foam for those fresh cut stems.”

Simply replace cut flowers once they wilt with new ones or fill in gaps with natural elements from the garden or vacation locales.

Our arrangements feature nearly a dozen cracked geodes, seashells, beach wood, mineral and crystal clusters and fossils, grounding the look with earthy components.

“The visual impact of color is better expressed in tight-grouped arrangements,” says Vaughn. He points out that the sparkle, pop and color have the ability to pull from all tones of a room or brighten a more neutral space.

An uncommon vessel can contain low, packed florals, but you want it to be something that will clean easily and be water tight. If you hope to use a planter with drainage like the stone bowl, employ some clear caulk and seal up the drain.

Vaugh says it’s a fast and easy fix. If the container is hand-painted or has a patterned exterior, such as the shell container, then test if it will leave any marks on your surfaces. A shiny coating can sometimes come off when wet. When choosing stone or concrete, fill with water for 24 hours to make sure it won’t leech through.

Plants: Succulents Fern Hellebore leaf Aucuba leaf Dried: Natural wood Pampass grass Brunia Seeded eucalyptus Loofah Wheat Craspedia Eryngium (blue thistle) Pods Mineral: Smoky quartz Clear quartz Crystal geodes Aventurine Amazonite Fossils Petrified wood

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In Bloom The Collection Capis Shell Culled from the Windowpane Oyster, capis shell winks with opalescence Quartz Crystal Geodes are nestled, heavy enough to stay put without anchoring

Milky Selenite Mined in Greece, its name comes from the goddess Selene

Drift Wood Natural drift wood, tumbled by the sea, adds a natural air of summer, sea salt and warmth to the array

Wheatberry A nod to the abundance of an upcoming harvest and the feel of a hot Indian summer

Protea The structure of the pincushion flower adds dimension and its thistle-like bloom will dry naturally

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The Collection Calendar

SAVE THE DATE

From water gardens to pedigree, flowers to native wood (and books for everyone in your home), these hot weather gatherings are worth a spot on your summer calendar.

FOR TH E FLOR ALLY I NCLI N ED

June 7-9

SC FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS GREENWOOD Celebrating 52 years, the town of Greenwood considers this award-winning festival the official kickoff of summer. An online map locates each of the signature topiaries and lots of happenings occur throughout the month, including a pollinator garden tour. scfestivalofflowers.org

FOR TH E D OG OWN ER

July 25-28

CAROLI NA FOOTH I LLS D OG S H OW CLU STER GREENVILLE CONVENTION CENTER This American Kennel Club sanctioned event includes two all-breed shows, two obedience and two rally trials, as well as a Junior Showmanship competition. It’s a great opportunity to interact with breeders and owners too. carolinasfoothillscluster.com

FOR TH E WOOD WORKER

July 20

SL ABFEST SC BOTANICAL GARDENS, CLEMSON | 10A.M. – 4P.M. The one-day event will offer various hardwood cuts in many sizes suitable for large projects. There will be food, drink, music, demos, vendors and more and the event is family friendly. Take advantage of walking the state’s official botanical gardens while you’re there. clemson.edu/scbg.edu

June 8

2 0 1 9 P O N D TO U R KOI & WATER GARDEN SOCIETY | 9A.M.– 6P.M. It’s the 21st year of the Pond Tour. This year visit 10 unique ponds, all at your leisure. Learn how to create, change or expand your pond or watergarden.

A suggested sequence online will offer the shortest driving route to visit all properties. sckwgs.org

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TH E REALLY GOOD, REALLY BIG, REALLY CH EAP BO O K SA L E GREENVI LLE LITER AC Y ASSOCIATION MCALISTER SQUARE SATURDAY 8:30A.M.– 4P.M. | EARLY BIRDS 7:30A.M. FOR $10 TICKET 125,000 books are offered in this annual massive sale, which raises money to improve adult literacy levels.

With 130+ categories and hourly restocking, the book sale is an opportunity to stock up for the year. greenvilleliteracy.org

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The Collection Off the Shelf

Stories Worth Repeating Please. No more ties or mugs, not when Dad can read about miracles of survival, discovery and commitment. Give the man in your life an illuminating true story, then ask for dibs when he's done. / by A.K. Freeland / photography by Eli Warren

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For the historian: In 1927, Zora Neale Hurston (novelist of the classic Their Eyes Were Watching God and anthropologist) traveled to Plateau, Alabama to interview eighty-six year old Cudjo Lewis, one of the last survivors of the Atlantic Slave trade.

In Africa, captors abducted Lewis and confined him in the barracoons of Ouidah for selection

by American slavers. He arrived to the United States on the last “Black Cargo” ship and Hurston captures Cudjo’s firsthand account.

Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo”

by Zora Neale Hurston • Hardcover, $25

For the comedian: Who knew Caddy Shack would be a comedy classic about snobs vs. slobs? Answer: no one.

It is argued as the best sports comedy movie ever made. The book captures the hilarious scenes and tells us what was happening behind them. This is the story of the rise of National Lampoon and the funniest golf club in pop culture.

Caddyshack fans are Caddyshack fans. Give Dad what he really wants.

Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story by Chris Nashawaty • Hardcover, $27

For the philanthropist: Fred Rogers is a legend for public television.

Delving deeper, we learn he lived as a model for compassion, commitment and inspiration.

This is the first full-length biography of his life. His devotion to taking children’s experience and questions seriously make him a beloved figure.

The book is rich with stories, interviews and archival documents. Warm Dad’s heart. He will be flattered that this book made you think of him.

The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King • Hardcover, $30

For the gourmand: While Chef and Pitmaster Matthew Register’s talent is hardly a secret (locals and tourists fill his restaurant in Garland, NC), this just published book reveals recipes that before now have been hush-hush. His obsession with southern cooking is our gain. Register sifted through his grandmother’s recipes and hit the kitchen to offer an update to classics. The book is worth the buzz and now Dad can recreate the magic at home.

For the athlete: Champion marathoner and coach Alberto Salazar collapsed on a practice field at the Nike campus in 2007. His heart stopped for 14 minutes. EMT’s shocked his heart eight times.

He was clinically dead. Nine days later, he was back coaching runners. This is the story of what makes this man a force. He recounts growing up scrappy, ruthless training and the moments of his death. Dad may read this in one sitting.

14 Minutes: A Running Legend's Life and Death and Life Alberto Salazar by John Brant • Hardcover, $26

For the corporately inclined: The phrase “strange history” is always a winner in a title. This book opens like a crime thriller and examines the development of personality study and the women who created the Myers-Briggs method. It is a perfect read for skeptics and believers alike and notably named the best book of 2018 by New York Time Critics, Economist, Mental Floss and more.

The Personality Brokers: The Strange History of Myers-Briggs and the Birth of Personality

by Merve Emre • Hardcover, $28

For the dapper: Tommy Nutter changed the lines of men’s fashion and his brother, David, a rock and roll photographer, was there to capture it. Two brothers from humble upbringing open a small tailor’s shop on London’s Saville Row and soon have a celebrity cult following. Equal parts underdog story, Studio 54 tales, and men’s fashion history, Dad’s head may spin with this roller coaster tale.

House of Nutter: The Rebel Tailor of Savile Row by Lance Richardson • Hardcover, $28

Southern Smoke: Barbecue, Traditions, and Treasured Recipes Reimagined for Today

by Matthew Register • Hardcover, $25

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The Collection Asked & Answered

Style and substance can extend to the spaces outside your doorways with the help of a landscape architect. Above and below ground can benefit greatly with some expert know-how. We asked Graham Kimak about what he and his team at Graham Kimak Landscape Design bring to dozens of homesites each month…and what every homeowner needs to know to get started.

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Turning a Yard into a Landscape

Asked & Answered The Collection

Q: H ow much help can a homeowner get (and what if you don’t know what you want)?

A: O ur expertise happens to be Q: W hat if you don't know what type of plants you like?

A: W e pride ourselves in plant

knowledge. I have always said there are yards, landscapes and gardens. The vast majority of work is designing landscapes; the client already has a yard and we make it into a landscape or garden. Clients often say, "we want low maintenance", which is totally achievable, but plants, irrigation and lighting all have some maintenance. One aspect of our plan set is a maintenance schedule on the plant list. It tells the homeowner what do to and when. I started providing this information when I walked up to a client's garden and noticed a maintenance contractor shearing a gardenia into a green ball that probably had 200 blooms weeks away from peaking with color and fragrance.

Q: H ow important is it to consider the growth potential of shrubs before adding them to the landscape?

A: Th is is a major consideration

during the design phase. We design for maturity of the plant material. It may look slightly undersized when it is installed, however, we have to plan for what the plant will look like 10 or 15 years down the road. We look at spacing between plants.

We look at how far a plant should be installed off the house walls and how many plants work in this space. It might look great when it is first installed, but if you are removing or heavily pruning plants three or four years down the road, then too many plants were used. Plus, the benefit of proper placement and size translates to less money during the installation and less money out of pocket for removal and over pruning in those years to come.

creating outdoor living spaces that a family of four can enjoy or creating a park that hundreds of people enjoy every day. Also, our scope goes well beyond knowledge just dealing with plant material. A professionally designed landscape not only creates curb appeal, but it can also raise the value of your home.

We provide a client with the big picture. Designers provide the vision and detail that an average homeowner can't imagine. Finally, some firms like ours provide construction project management.

Our motto is "From Consultation through Completion." We write specifications, create contractor bid packages and oversee the project during installation until the final punchlist is complete.

Q: W hat type of planning can a landscape architect provide?

A: W hen designing a landscape, we

take so much into consideration.

We are thinking about what style and color of hardscapes for terraces, walkways, patios that go with the architecture of the home. We do a lot of listening at the first consultation to determine the scope of work, the likes and dislikes of the client and best fit for their lifestyle, so our designs are a translation from words to a drawing. In that drawing set, we can include the following: drainage, hardscapes, lighting, pools, retaining walls, fencing, fireplace, firepits, covered porches, cook stations, signage and even more.

Q: W hat do you wish homeowners knew about that they may not?

A: A very important part of a

successful design is maintenance.

A review of the irrigation system a couple times a year can save lots of money and time dealing with either over-watering or underwatering. Irrigation should be run early in the morning, so a client rarely knows if a head is broken or not spraying properly. Either run the system during the day for a full review or have a contractor do a service call a couple times a year. Also, we require rain sensors with our installations. This wireless gauge saves the client money and plants by not over watering after a rainstorm.

Q: W hat does a homeowner need to have in mind before meeting with a firm such as yours?

A: A ll we need to know is how you

want to use the space. We ask for any likes or dislikes. I once had a wonderful client say, "I don't have a stitch of yellow in my closet, I don't want a yellow flower in my garden." This kind of input is really helpful when we go to design. We do a lot of listening at first, then once we get into the design and details, that's when we do a lot of talking.

Our expert: GRAHAM KIMAK

With a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from Clemson Graham Kimak has been designing in the upstate for 28 years. GKLD focuses on residential work of all sizes and the six person firm will celebrate their 10 year anniversary in July.

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This season’s style spotter: Designer Vandy Schaefer of Cache & Co.

She likes the blue’s ability to stand on its own in a room or blend in. “Everyone’s grandmother had a piece of blue and white, so our moms thought of it as old fashioned,” she says. “But a new generation is looking at it with fresh eyes.”

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Schaefer opened her interior store and design studio, Cache & Co, this past year at the redeveloped Westone and stocks it with a steady stream of blue and white goods from pillows and throws to printed porcelains, designer lamps, bowls and free trade baskets. “Some colors trend or are forecasted as ‘the color of the year,’ but not blue and white, it never goes out of style. It’s just classic.”

Mix it with abandon, no matter your style.

Schaefer says blue and white works with a modern aesthetic when paired with strong art or African textiles. It equally works well in traditional rooms on upholstery or pillows.

Want to add some to your home right now?

Go for a pair of lamps; Schaefer believes it’s an investment that can last a lifetime.

“Indigo is part of the native textiles of so many cultures that everyone can find a way to embrace it.”

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Vandy Schaefer believes our homes are catching up to our closets. “If you don’t think indigo is a neutral, then look at your jeans. What will you wear with them? Anything and everything.”

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Cache & Company wants shoppers "to discover a world where classic style has a free spirit." These picks can be found at the Westone boutique or you can source them online at the companies' websites listed above.

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With a beautiful existing kitchen renovation done not long ago, an anchor point was created for this home’s further transformation. Complete with the addition of another foot for the first floor ceilings, this home showcases a beautiful open foyer concept with formal living space, dining room, custom breakfast nook, and large indoor/outdoor living at the rear. The new second story addition provides three new bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large open playroom and built in desk feature.

These types of transformations are beautiful for the eye to see but even more for the families that reside there and may be our favorite part of what we do!

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Composition The Collection

Capturing Big Sky on Small Canvas Artist Jessica Fields paints by palette, in more ways than most. / by Tasha L. Harrison /photography by Latoya Dixon Smith

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ome creators are fortunate enough to be able to pinpoint the moment when they realized they were an artist. “It was as if I had been assigned my identity in the fifth grade,” says painter Jessica Fields; it was a title that she affixed to her breast pocket and grew into over time.

Fields was encouraged to embrace creativity by her parents, which led her to pursing a degree at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Along with exposing the Texan to more snow than she bargained for, the art school helped her find her chosen medium, oil on canvas. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts and later a Masters, however; it wasn’t until she made the move from Houston to Greenville that Fields began to paint in earnest. A challenge on Instagram to create 100 paintings prompted her return to the canvas, which is fairly common amongst young artists who seek to not only create, but also make a living from those creations.

Say what you will about social media, but it has played a large part in getting artists and the creatively curious to produce in a way that few things have.

“What the one hundred paintings challenge did for me was to help me establish a routine, which was what I needed more than anything else,” says Fields. It also helped her find and sharpen her skill with her chosen tool, the palette knife.

“The truth is that I paint with a palette knife out of laziness. I hate cleaning brushes,” Fields says. Her impasto style may have been born from laziness, but painting with a palette knife— a blunt, flexible, steel tool— makes her work easily recognizable. The thickly layered paint adds an expressiveness to what Fields calls her “flat and stripe-y” landscapes. Knife marks create movement, drawing your eye from one end of the canvas to some small detail on its horizon.

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"WORKING SMALL HAS DEFINITELY HELPED ME TO BE MORE EFFICIENT ABOUT HOW AND WHERE I APPLY COLOR TO THE CANVAS. THERE’S VERY LITTLE ROOM FOR ERROR,” —Jessica Fields

Fields likes a five-by-seven inch canvas, the surface of each is slightly larger than the palette knife she uses to apply brightly pigmented paint, creating vast blue skies and sun-baked landscapes. These small works invoke a big sky feeling that belies their size.

“Working small has definitely helped me to be more efficient about how and where I apply color to the canvas. There’s very little room for error,” Fields says.

Creating one hundred paintings at a time for Instagram had an additional benefit: a portfolio that Fields used to

introduce her work to the Greenville market. “I didn’t know anything about the arts community when I moved here, and I’m glad I didn’t because I would have been intimidated,” she says.

Barb Blair of Knack Studios hosted Fields first show. Teresa Roche saw her work there and the meeting eventually led to Fields being represented by Roche’s gallery, Art & Light. Since joining Art & Light, Fields has focused on creating larger paintings and is dabbling in portraiture, which she finds intimidating. “For right now, I’m grateful

for the space I have to create and I really enjoy what I’m doing.”

Her richly textured renderings of Texan fields and plains, and the blue ridges that shape the landscape of the Carolinas, complement the cadre of work represented at Art & Light. “The way she uses the palette knife to spread and layer is so refreshing,” says Roche.

“Her impeccable compositions drew me in and the familiarity of the landscape told me I had been to each one. Jessica’s work is a collision of place and transports the viewer.”

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This advise can take several forms for the particular home being considered and AJH Renovations, LLC works with prospective homeowners to help them determine which situation they are in. First, depending on the exact location of the home, there may be some wiggle room on the selling price. In this case the situation is more clear: Do not offer so high a price as to have little or no equity left in the home for the necessary renovations. Market price for homes in the downtown area are not the easiest math out there, as some homes have been renovated already while others are still in their near-original conditions, and, frankly, some homes are just overpriced! But a little due diligence on the buyer’s part will prevent the situation of being in a house that desperately needs upgrades that can no longer be afforded.

Second, if the price of the house is reasonable but near the limit of its market value, then the ‘Leave Room for the Reno’ advice looks to the expandability of the home – the structure itself, the layout of the existing rooms, the possibility of a second-floor expansion or rear addition, the undeveloped area of the lot, etc. The house may be a good investment, but realizing the value necessary to justify the renovation work means coming up with more square footage somewhere; does the house and property lend itself to that?

The third situation comes into play when the house is valued reasonably, but expansion is unreasonable. In this case ‘Leave Room for the Reno’ refers not to the sales price, nor to the available space, but to the schedule. It may be that the renovation makes sense financially, just not at the same time as the purchase – maybe in a year, or five years, the home’s value will appreciate to provide the equity for the desired work. In downtown Greenville that is a most likely scenario. Give us a call today at AJH Renovations, LLC to discuss that potential home purchase downtown.

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Triple the Entertaining CarsonSpeer helped make the outdoor spaces the Fortsons envisioned a reality. / by Leigh Savage / photography by Kris Decker

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[above] The carriage house-style detached garage has exposed beams, polished concrete floors, plentiful storage, a chandelier, and nine-foot mahogany outswing doors, [right] The Reward recessed hot tub from Marquis Spas, accessible from the master bath, blends seamlessly into the landscape and can easily be transformed into a fountain or dipping pool. [far right] The fireplace is a favorite gathering spot in cooler months, built using Woodrose Park brick that was a close match with the house.

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TRAVIS AND HEATHER FORTSON wanted a garage that was capable of more than simply parking cars, and with the help of CarsonSpeer Builders they got it and much more.

Today, the couple can open swinging doors and triple their entertaining space in an instant.

The new garage is detached and designed to resemble a carriage house, with exposed beams that mimic the previous old garage on the property. “We wanted to create a usable space as an extension of our living room,” Travis says. “I also wanted a timeless space where I could work in the yard when I wanted to, but it would still look good a little neglected.”

The garage is designed to look old but is lit with a chandelier and has stained and polished concrete floors, a large television, a heater and a refrigerator.

Despite its frequent use as an entertaining space, it still serves as a standard garage on occasion. “When we aren’t entertaining, we have stored a boat and a Jeep in the garage,” Travis says.

In addition to the new detached building, the project includes a patio with a hot tub that is accessible via French doors from the master bath. “We designed the surround like a fountain to hide the hot tub,” he says. A gathering spot with fireplace was a high priority for Heather and it not only provides a perfect spot to relax outside, but also is centered on the living room creating an attractive scene from inside.

Steve Carson, a partner at CarsonSpeer, says that in addition to building new homes, his company often does renovations and additions and is “seeing more of a focus on outdoor living space than ever before.”

He appreciated that Travis, an old friend, knew exactly what he wanted. “We helped choose some materials, but he drove this,” Carson says mentioning a folder of 200+ photos he received from Travis.

The team began by tearing down the old garage, which along with overgrown areas, made the back half of the yard unusable.

Carson said the Fortsons expressed three key goals: one, they needed more space to park. Two, they wanted to capture the look of the gardens of old Charleston and three, it needed to all be accessible. Accessibility is paramount since Travis lost his right leg 12 years ago after he was hit by a tractor-trailer while helping a motorist on I-85.

They collaborated to choose products including the recessed hot tub from Marquis Spas, cut bluestone and flagstone for the hardscape and mahogany Carriage House outswing doors from Overhead Door.

“We didn’t want roll-ups because the garage has an open vault with exposed framing above that we wanted to be able to see,” Carson says. “The exterior walls all have exposed framing to create the appearance of an older structure.”

The brick, Woodrose Park from General Shale, was discontinued leading the team to search brickyards throughout the Southeast.

“It was important to match the house and not look like an add-on,” Carson says.

Travis has an affinity for gardening.

He studied the designs of Loutrel Briggs, a Charleston garden designer, to create small garden rooms throughout the backyard plan incorporating fatsia, boxwoods, inkberry holly and confederate jasmine to pack in multiple shades of green. “I wanted the spaces to look full and almost overgrown,” he says.

Travis loves “being able to look outside from the living room and see so many different shades of green, pops of color and architectural elements that force you outside to see more.” The Fortsons are thrilled with their updated space and how much it draws them to enjoy outside living.

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Southern in a Foreign Land

An essay about embracing the gifts of living abroad. / by Hollee Thornton

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AM I STILL A SOUTHERNER? I ask this question when I realize that I have spent almost half of my adult life living in Europe. I consider myself an American patriot, I’m proud of my southern roots and I cry every time I see the sign at the airport: Welcome to the United States of America. But I also realize how lucky I am to be living in Luzern, Switzerland. Moving to a charming medieval city situated on a clear lake tucked into the Alps is only a fantasy for many; this is the place where the civility and precision of Germanic culture meets the creative and passionate Italian culture.

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The thing I miss the most about living in Greenville is feeling a part of a close community, feeling invested, knowing all my neighbors and having a long-term commitment to a place. We also really miss good Mexican food, especially Papas and Beer! And for heavens sakes- speaking of food, don’t ever visit an American friend in Europe without bringing a bag of Reeces Peanut Butter Cups and a bottle of Texas Pete.

Unexpectedly, living in Europe has liberated me from some formality of tradition. Growing up in the south we lived by certain mantras, “no-bow no-go” for example.

As an adult this translates into sayings like “sequins always say it’s a party.” Strangely when I show up wearing them, most of the ladies open their eyes widely and ask where I am going after the party, because I am usually overdressed by Swiss standard.

In general, there seems to be far less pressure to look like a supermodel, entertain like Martha and decorate like Architectural Digest.

The Swiss are all about natural healthy bodies and looks. On average they have a far lower rate of obesity and finding a brow-bar is

like asking for a southern afternoon with no humidity. The Swiss mothers I know don’t stand-out in a way that makes me wonder what I am doing wrong or how certain perfect proportions are even possible. Their homes are clean and organized but comfortable, livable and usually filled with affordable Ikea pieces. Hosting a dinner party is usually reserved for months where grilling and eating on the terrace are possible, keeping the evening easy going and relaxing for everyone. Dinner events last all night and are much more about the opportunity to visit with your friends rather than demonstrating your culinary expertise.

I think it’s also fair to say that most Europeans live with far less personal space than most southerners. It may seem decidedly austere but it’s simply not a choice; in

our area only the most privileged are allowed spacious living quarters and here in Central Switzerland very few enjoy single family homes. In contrast, I love planning a day with my family giving no thought to a long to-do list that accompanies home ownership. I will happily embrace a 4 bedroom craftsman on a 1/2 acre again someday, but at least for now there is an upside to the trade-off. Having new cities, languages, food and cultures all within a few hours drive, makes for a great distraction from yard work and painting baseboards.

Walking and biking are the normal way to get from here to there and public transportation is always an option. This also means that exercise is integrated into the things I have to do, like going to work and the things I love to do, like hiking. So maybe I’m not getting quite enough exercise to offset my devotion to crusty European bread and Swiss chocolate; but spending my days in a minivan commuting to work and activities are, for now, a distant memory.

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Living in Europe has allowed us to travel and explore in a more enjoyable way than would be possible if we were only visiting for a few weeks. It is a precious opportunity to live close to foreign cultures that have heavily influenced our own. I love walking through crowded foreign cities or unfamiliar countrysides, soaking in all the waves of newness and smiling at the feeling of invisibility. Being surrounded and alone can be both liberating and lonely at the same time.

The advantage to living a life where you are constantly uprooting yourself is the opportunity for discovery and the delight that comes from being surprised by new treasures in your life, be it playgrounds in the Alps, long promenades along the lakes of Northern Italy, sweet mouthfuls of juicy cherries from Provence or quirky phrases in other languages that completely accurately describe human experience but that don’t exist in English. I have learned to substitute my love for familiarity with a love for discovery.

Finding a job in my original profession of advertising proved impossible but motivated me to reinvent myself. I thought about what I loved to do and figured out how to get paid doing it. I became a tour guide, sharing this country and all of its beauty and quirks with my country-men from the States. I get to walk the medieval

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"The advantage to living a life where you are constantly uprooting yourself is the opportunity for discovery and the delight that comes from being surprised by new treasures in your life" streets of Luzern and introduce travelers to the 700 year old riverside marketplace, take them to a secret candlelit wine cellar in the heart of the city and guide them up into the mountains for what I hope will be their own spiritual experience at the top of the Alps.

Remembering to be grateful and cherish these days, and this experience, makes our time here seem short. It is an opportunity that continues to open my mind to other ways of doing things that shape our family culture and priorities in ways I do not yet know.

So after all this, am I still a Southerner? The answer to that is: yes, but I would like to think there is some Swiss in me too now (and not just by way of chocolate, cheese and crusty bread).

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150 Years of Durham, NC If ever there was a time to visit Durham it’s now, in this its sesquicentennial year. There’re 150 events planned to celebrate too. / by Veda Gilbert and Stephanie Burnette / illustration by Tatjana Mai-Wyss

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MUCH HAS CHANGED since Durham’s incorporation in 1869.

Some twenty years earlier Bartlett Leonidas Durham donated four of his 100 acres for a railroad track right-of-way and depot. Durham Station was the primary stop for Union officers during surrender negotiations at James Bennett’s farmhouse (1865), a must stop for Civil Rights and history buffs alike.

Durham was neutral ground during the truce and soldiers from both armies fraternized, acquiring a taste for Brightleaf tobacco. Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco became a household name and its bull, an icon. The American Tobacco Campus holds its early tobacco architecture still intact and the Durham Bulls stadium is a part of its footprint.

Today Durham is more known for tech than tobacco and a burgeoning food scene that has it winning accolades. The gardens of Sarah P. Duke are notable for garden enthusiasts with 55-acres of landscaped woods in the heart of Duke University.

Downtown Durham is especially walkable and be rewarded with some breathtaking murals.

“Swarm” can be found on the side of the Burt’s Bees Headquarters (and Burt Shavitz’s Cabin has been relocated here from Maine).

Also peek through the courtyard gates in Alley 26 to see the twostory tall bull captured in Victor Knight’s “Grab Life By The Horns” mural. This and much more can make Durham a really satisfying trip. Lots of ideas are at discoverdurham.com.

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NASHER MUSEUM OF ART AT DUKE CAMPUS Opened in 2005, the Nasher Museum is dedicated to presenting contemporary art with preference to those historically unrepresented. The 65,000ft space designed by Rafael Viñoly boasts revolving collections that travel globally, while the permanent collection includes medieval art, pre-Columbian American works, classical pieces and a continually growing list of modern and contemporary works.

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The husband and wife team-led craft cocktail bar sources seasonal produce from North Carolina farms for their signature libations and small plates served in/on custom made ceramics. kingfisherdurham.com

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olly and Matt Sellers met in grad school in Charleston. After they married, Matt’s post graduate work took them to North Carolina for a few years, but they always knew his hometown was where they wanted to land, so when Matt joined Upstate Cardiology, the Greenville house hunt was on.

“We probably looked at 50 houses to find one that had a good layout and flow that we felt would work for us,” Holly says. “We were kind of at the point where we thought we had looked all we could look.”

Their agent got wind of a sweet little bungalow not yet on the market in the Augusta Road area that checked all the boxes. “The previous owners had opened it up and there was a big master suite addition,” Holly says. “And I could just envision that we could make it our own and glam it up some.”

Once Holly had house keys in hand, her first call was to Cynthia Masters and her design team at Panageries (Holly had actually seen Masters’ work in a past issue of atHome) and knew she was the right designer to bring her vision to fruition.

The Sellers’ taste tends toward the traditional, and it’s a good thing, too, as they have inherited a number of beautiful antiques from Matt’s parents, who once owned an antique store. Still, they are a young couple with two young boys, ages 6 and 4, and Masters kept that top of mind when drafting her plan for the design. “I didn’t want to design a traditional home for a 60-year-old woman,” Masters says. “I designed it for thirty-somethings.”

Matt and Holly Sellers conducted an exhaustive tour of the Greenville real estate market before discovering this cedar shake sided jewel in the Augusta Road area.

Purple tones are used in an unexpected fashion in the living room, for an updated, vibrant take on traditional style.

Gold accents infuse the room with glam, while pops of aqua and turquoise keep things young and fresh.

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into the upholstery and accessories in the living room it reads almost as a neutral. Turquoise and teal pop up in the most unexpected places, like the vinyl seats of the barstools against the bright white of the kitchen.

Choosing white for the kitchen cabinets and countertops was a strategic decision, as this area of the house gets little natural light through the better part of the day. Masters says lighter colors are reflective, so using them in dim spaces can exponentially turn up the light in a room. She employed very little color in the kitchen, creating a bit of reprieve from the bright tones at work in the rest of the home.

As much as the Sellers love antiques, their appreciation for art may be still greater, particularly for original works by local artists. “Matt’s parents have a lot of original artwork in their house, and that was one thing we really wanted for our home,” Holly says.

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asters went with a theme she refers to as “new traditionalist” which she describes as an updated style that incorporates bright colors. Holly was enamored with Masters’ use of blues in other projects and they used that as inspiration. “We knew blues would be part of our palette,” Masters says. “But then we thought about what we could do to add a little punch, and that’s when purples and lavenders came in.”

An inherited Chinese Chippendale fretwork cabinet in traditional stained mahogany failed to fit with the new traditionalist plans, so it was painted royal blue with bright white lacquer shelves to showcase the couple’s extensive collection of antique blue and white porcelain jars and Mottahedeh china. Masters says they reworked many existing pieces by either refinishing them or painting them. Purple tones are woven so skillfully

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Masters enlisted the experts at Golden Strip Glass to fit a glass wall around the living room fireplace - no small feat in an older home.

The kitchen is situated in an area that gets little natural light throughout the day, so Masters chose bright white cabinets with polished nickel hardware to bounce light all around the room and brighten up the space. Turquoise bar seats, navy Roman shades, and the blue and white striped banquette give a nod to the home’s rich color palette.

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An ever increasing array of beautiful yet durable fabrics means Holly didn’t have to sacrifice her love of elegance to furnish a kid-friendly family room.

Charleston-based artist Rebecca Hoyle created the pair of diptych lakescapes above the sofa.

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n some cases, Holly stumbled across the perfect piece, but more often she and Masters called on local artists to create custom work based on their chosen palette of whites, grays, blues and lavenders. A bevy of plump birds by artist Joseph Bradley are perched behind the glass front cabinet doors of the wine bar in the family room and Holly’s love for these silverbacked beauties led her to commission Bradley to reimagine his beloved finches in turquoise to create a statement piece for the dining room.

The Greenville art scene is well represented in the Sellers home. A trio of Jean Wilson Freeman’s signature blue botanicals flank the master suite hallway; a pair of diptych lakescapes by Rebecca Hoyle hangs above the sofa in the family room; Cece Burnett’s bold use of color livens up the foyer; and Majane Tatum painted several pieces inspired by the turquoise and lavender tones in the living room.

Masters also helped Holly weave in her love of glam in a way that works for her boy-heavy household. “That was something Cynthia did really well for us,” Holly says. “We wanted it to be elegant and adult, but also be kid friendly so we could enjoy it as a family.”

The powder room is rather glamorous with its gold ceiling, beaded glass chandelier and shimmering metallic wallpaper. The hardwood stairs needed a runner to prevent slips and falls, so Masters chose a super chic leopard patterned carpet allowing form to meet function. And, a mirrored wall ups the sparkle quotient in the living room, but the family room furnishings welcome little boy lounging without sacrificing style.

“You can have high style, you can have glam, it can be sophisticated, and still be kid-friendly,” Masters says. “Fabrics have come a long way, so kids can be kids.”

Masters did, however, draw the line in the glam sand at the door of the boys’ bedrooms and remembers she had to rein Holly in a little on that phase of the project. They also have a wonderful fenced backyard with plenty of space for kicking balls and riding bikes, over which Matt and Holly can keep a watchful eye from the comfort of the screened back porch, which also got the Panageries treatment.

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Wine storage was key for these oenophiles. Masters carved out an unused space in the family room and outfitted it with more bright white cabinets and quartzite countertops. A bevy of plump birds by Greenville artist Joseph Bradley peek out from behind the glass front cabinets.

An inherited mahogany Chinese Chippendale cabinet was updated with fresh royal blue paint and a white lacquer interior.

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strong and curated The Montebello home of llyn strong and Brad Pine is an Old World testament to living an artful life. / by Allison Walsh / photography by Inspiro 8 Studios

The first thing you need to know about llyn strong is that, unlike her last name, she prefers both her name and her business be unobtrusively lower-cased. The second is something you recognize the minute you walk through the door; when you spend 40 years rubbing shoulders with artists, you end up with a home bursting at the seams with incredible work. Llyn strong is an artist in her own right; as the owner and principal designer of llyn strong fine art jewelry, the gallery studio has been an anchor of Main Street for the better part of four decades.

Strong and her husband, Brad Pine, lived above the storefront for eight years, in a large open loft apartment with 24-foot ceilings. The couple enjoyed being in walking distance of the downtown culinary scene and strong appreciated the convenience of the proximity to her studio. “It was fun for a long time,” she says. “Then Greenville grows and things change.”

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strong’s extensive collection of crystals and stones are on impressive display in the living room. The cocktail table is topped with petrified wood, and a monstrous agate slice from Brazil stands in the corner. An assortment of “Quiet Oboes” - cylinders wrapped with fibers of varying textures and sheens - are cleverly used to fill the narrow vertical space between windows. at Home | SUMMER 2019

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A lover of art glass, strong commissioned an installation of wall platters in the style of Chihuly’s famed Persians for a show-stopping light fixture in the foyer. A painting

by Greenville artist Ric Standridge keeps watch over the dining room just beyond.

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Montebello. “It’s still close to downtown, but it’s quiet and peaceful and away from work,” strong says. “The first thing that struck me being out here is all the birds. I didn’t realize how much I had missed them. There are birds downtown but it’s just not the same.”

Some minor renovations occurred before they moved in such as opening up the master suite by taking out a wall, adding additional windows to create a studio space upstairs and expanding the patio.

Then strong set about finding display space for the artwork she has collected as she’s traveled the world gathering inspiration.

“This house was very hard for me to lay out. I have nine sets of French doors and big windows, although I think our artwork shows better in this house,” she says. The doors and windows created a lot of narrow vertical space to be filled and strong notes that tall, narrow artwork is generally not the easiest to find. “It made me be a little more creative,” she says.

Two ethereal gold figures frolic above the kitchen island, created for strong

by San Francisco artist, Michael Gard, who also fashioned the sparkling angel sculpture that floats over the main entrance of the Peace Center.

“this house was very hard for me to lay out. i have nine sets of french doors and big windows.”

—llyn strong

Works by local artists Diane Kilgore Condon and Joseph Bradley bring life to the well-lit den.

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Strong remembered admiring the work of Santa Monica artist Myra Burg at various shows they had both participated in over the years, so she set out in search of the Quiet Oboes, fiber wrapped tubes in varying textures and sheens.

She was lucky enough to find several pieces through a friend and former gallery owner and used them to add texture and softness throughout her home. “I have crystals and stones all over the house, because that’s what I do and they speak to me,” she says. “Because I have so many hard things, I felt like it needed something to soften.”

The impressive collection of minerals makes for a next level accessory game. Labradorite shelves in the living room illuminate translucent quartz from beneath, agate slices and onyx mix with some extraordinary petrified wood. “I go to the biggest gem and mineral shows in the world, with people from every continent,” she says.

“Anything out of the earth you can find there.”

Strong is also a lover of art glass and commissioned an installation in the style of Chihuly’s famed Persians for a show-stopping light fixture in the foyer. Just beyond in the kitchen is yet another breathtaking piece. Visitors to the Peace Center will be familiar with the sparkling angel sculpture that floats over the main entrance and strong is the lucky owner of her very own set of ethereal figures by the same San Francisco artist, Michael Gard (and in fact had a hand in the Peace Center’s angel). “He’s one of the artists I would drool at when I’d go to do shows,” she says. When she commissioned him to do the figures for her home, she sent a picture over to Megan Riegel at the Peace Center. When Gard came to Greenville they met and that’s how the floating foyer angel found her home.

The figures are made from gold plated wire woven around a wax model. When the structure is complete the wax is melted out. Gard shipped the figures to strong in six pieces and wove them back together in her kitchen. They weren’t lit originally; strong had Gard add the lights when he was in town for Artisphere one year.

The lights and rotation are on a switch and can be controlled separately. “When all the other lights in the house are off at night the patterns on the ceiling are spectacular,” strong says.

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[clockwise from top left] A second installation of Chihuly-inspired glass wall platters hangs in the master bedroom.

Gold leaf under glass tile dials up the glam factor in the master shower.

Shannon McGee of Artisanal Finishes used Venetian plaster to create a scene reminiscent of the work of Gustav Klimt, strong’s favorite painter, on the walls surrounding the bathtub. strong made the vanity knobs and handles herself using citrine crystals, chosen for their healing properties.

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The most favored room in the house isn’t in the house at all.

High walls with shuttered windows and leafy Japanese maples provide just the right amount of privacy on the patio.

Speaking of spectacular, a fortuitously leaky shower led to a custom master bath makeover, complete with floor-to-ceiling gold leaf under glass tile in the shower, heated floor and, of course, a chandelier. The same tile surrounds the tub, set into the wall grotto-style and covered by a domed ceiling on which strong had Shannon McGee of Artisanal Finishes work his magic.

McGee used Venetian plaster to create a scene reminiscent of the work of Gustav Klimt, strong’s favorite painter. Strong made the knobs and handles herself out of citrine crystals, chosen for their healing properties. She takes full advantage of the spa-like bathroom and takes roughly six baths a week.

When she is not luxuriating in the tub, you’ll likely find her and Pine on the patio, a walled courtyard shrouded in privacy by Japanese maples. “The patio is actually the best room in the house when the weather’s good,” strong says.

“You can be anywhere in the world out here at night with the lights on.”

Strong worked with Tobin Hines of Concrete Canvas to create a table surrounding the grill, in the middle of which she designed a five foot long, narrow gas fire pit filled with glass. A metal hood was crafted to keep water out of the fire pit and strong stenciled the top so that it hangs as a piece of art on the patio wall when not in use. Doors and windows open to the outside, but stay mostly closed in deference to Luna, the feline member of the family who has claimed the patio as his outside domain.

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Ray Foral knows a perfectly built home is an impossibility, yet it didn’t stop him from trying on the shore of Lake Keowee.

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he sun cast a golden glow on the shimmering water as Ray Foral, one of the founding partners and owner of Ridgeline Construction Group, took in Lake Keowee from the site of their new home construction project. This was a coveted plot of land, located at the Cliffs of Keowee Springs, part of South Carolina’s “golden corner,” an area prized as much for its family friendliness as its private access to the crystalline lake.

Foral knew it was an ideal spot to build a beautiful, Europeaninspired home; he also acknowledged that the grade and steep angle would mean moving a lot of dirt. Still, he was optimistic, excited even, after seeing the blueprints for a dwelling that called for the same materials and quality of construction practiced a hundred years ago.

The architect, Jerry Hupy, had created something Foral had scarcely seen in his twenty years in home construction. Unraveling two massive rolls of paper weighing in around ten pounds each was a complete bible of building details, right down to the final trim cut. “Everything was so well thought out,” Foral says, from the Dutch-lap paneling in the foyer to the moisture-resistant cedar shakes. “It enabled us to do a good job on pricing.”

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The American artist Robert Rauschenberg was always in pursuit of what he called "relaxed symmetry" in his paintings, but how to achieve that in a home?

Every archway, soffit, and shingle of this house was precision cut and made to fit-yet the completed picture, as a whole, never feels cold or uninviting.

It welcomes the laughter of children, the tangle of fishing tackle, and the dance of playful breezes through collonades of cedar and stone.

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idgeline believes in the benefit of meticulous planning before breaking ground. Once a bid is won and the burden shifts to the builder to produce what an architect has imagined, the adventure of material sourcing begins.

Windows were ordered from Germany, shower fixtures from London, lighting was design by Pete Romaniello of Conceptual Lighting in Connecticut. Every luxury feature created extended lead time, but Foral says all of it was worth the wait.

Stones from quarries all over North Carolina began showing up and he placed each sample on the ground at the site, matching them to photos provided by the architect. Each was handselected for its color and quality. To tie the stonework to the shingles, solid pieces of Pennsylvania Blue Stone were shipped south, each nine-foot piece thermal treated and cut to fit above the lower terrace.

Crown molding and frames were laser-cut for the project, with the interior grill work and casing scaled and implemented for its traditional feel. Not only is this house stunning to look at, it’s also solid and sturdy. The roof of just the garage is held up by one solid 76foot long steel beam.

The home is roughly 7,000 square feet of heated space with only three bedrooms. Common areas and open rooms make up the majority of this lake house, designed for a family to enjoy fun and recreation.

No room epitomizes the active lifestyle of its occupants more than the massive garage/gym, featuring a climbing wall, badminton court, batting cage and basketball hoop. The ceiling of this recreation space is wood-paneled with a fabric backing to absorb sound. A nine-hole putting green from Heritage Turf was installed outside while the house was being built. Outside there are terraces and porches and patios, a pergola and fire-pit and in a space originally designed to store water toys now stands a guest suite. “There are very few TV’s in the house,” Foral says. “This property is a real-world Xbox.”

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A flagstone water table opens onto a nine-hole putting green that doglegs around the waterfront property. At night, Adirondack chairs are pulled up to the circular fire pit-where warming blazes dry off the remains of a day spent in and around Lake Keowee.

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wo years in the making from design to completion, the challenge of implementing 300 pages of drawings into reality is a goal met. The process, Foral admits, took patience and planning. “I probably spent 40 hours on the kitchen cabinet layout and design alone,” he says.

Being so near the lake, terrace windows are fitted with remote screens and shades for the hours when natural light isn’t flooding the wire brushed wide-plank oak floors. The beauty of symmetry and line can’t be overlooked in places such as artfully bowed soffits connecting to a gently sloping roof and the footprint of the home’s indoor and outdoor spaces, nearly 13,000square feet, are nestled inside a deep pocket of Lake Keowee’s mature trees.

The project ran a little over its intended target date, however it came in underbudget. “When you’re aiming for perfection in every detail, you might not get them all, but you’re going to get close,” Foral says. This meticulously planned and now finished home is certainly a site to behold.

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Summer Solstice The longest day of 2019 is the third Friday of June, when the sun sits at the apex of the sky (well, to our eye at least). The earth’s tilt towards our fire-breathing star creates an unending day and just a snap of darkness, kicking off a season of ice cream, al fresco dining and backyard cultivation. Oh Summer, you funny fella, welcome back. at Home | SUMMER 2019

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STACKED TO TEETERING HEIGHTS IN BLAZING HEAT, SUMMER’S CONES OFTEN FIND COMMON GROUND. / by Stephanie Burnette / photography by Eli Warren

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ce cream is supremely fun to treat the whole house to… in theory. But a battle with parking, long lines and sticker shock can take the whimsy out of a simple summertime treat. Stay home and unearth your ice cream machine. These long-lasting workhorses, possibly hidden above your fridge, are trending again in a big way. From a properly produced classic to flavors steeped with aromatics and varieties made sans milk, ice cream in all its forms is a palate pleaser.

Artisanal ice cream is about recipe, not skill, and softer scoops with a luscious mouthfeel is what’s notable. We asked Chef Eric Stein, owner of Enlightened Flavors, for recipes worthy of your spoon. The chef-driven frozen dessert company creates ice cream and slush with fresh, local ingredients. You can find him slinging slushy cocktails at events all over the Upstate in favorable weather (including Euphoria) with his mobile frozen cart Slush Buddies.

Chef tells us these three recipes are all a home cook needs for a summer full of variation: a classic vanilla base, a dairy free chocolate aching for chunky, crunchy add-ins and a tea-infused ice cream ready for a fruited swirl.

He explains that the difference between American-style ice cream and French-style (think French Vanilla) is the use of egg yolks in the ice cream base, but he most often uses an egg-free version as the starting point for ice cream made at home; ingredients are simply whisked together in one bowl, making the prep and clean up a breeze.

You can still make delicious ice cream even if you avoid dairy. Chef points out that freezing dairy-free milks will result in a rock-hard final product, so he suggests employing ingredients to help make it creamy. “This is best done by using fruit purees, such as bananas, figs, mango and even avocado,” he says.

Adding egg yolks to your base will result in a richer, more velvety smooth ice cream due to a higher fat content than American-style ice cream. “There is slightly more skill involved in making French-style ice cream, and a few more dirty dishes,” says Chef Stein.

Milk and cream are heated together and during this step aromatics can be steeped such as cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods or cloves to elevate scoops to a restaurant-level dessert. After eggs are tempered into the mixture, this gourmet emulsion must be cooled before its trip to the ice cream machine.

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Earl Grey with Strawberry Swirl

Recipes by Chef Eric Stein Simple Vanilla

Yield: 12 4 oz. servings Since it is the primary flavor, it is best to use a high-quality extract as opposed to imitation vanilla flavor.

You can also add other ingredients such as cocoa powder, chopped berries, or other flavor extracts as desired. I even use this base with chocolate stout to make a beerflavored ice cream.

2 c. whole milk 2 c. heavy cream 1 1 4oz can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp vanilla extract Method: Combine the milk, cream, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract in a medium bowl and whisk until the sweetened condensed milk is completely dissolved. Transfer the cream mixture to the bowl of your ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer’s directions. Once the ice cream has finished freezing, transfer it to a 9x5in loaf pan and place into the freezer to fully freeze until ready to serve.

Yield: 12 4 oz. servings Once the tea has infused the mixture, the tea bags are removed and egg yolks are cooked into the base by a technique called tempering. The base is then strained and chilled before it is added to the ice cream machine for freezing. I added jam to give it a distinctive swirl but melted chocolate, peanut butter or caramel sauce can be great ingredients too.

3 c. whole milk 3 c. heavy cream 1 ½ c. granulated sugar 6 Earl Grey tea bags 6 Egg yolks 2 tsp vanilla extract 4 Tbl strawberry jam Method: Combine the milk, cream, sugar and tea bags in a saucepan over medium heat.

Bring to simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and allow tea bags to steep in the liquid for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, making sure to squeeze the liquid from the tea bags back into the pan.

Gather two mixing bowls, one larger than the other. Fill the larger bowl 1/3 full with ice water. Place the second bowl into the larger to form an ice bath. Beat the egg yolks in a medium sized bowl and slowly whisk 1/3 of the hot ice cream base into the egg yolks. Pour the mixture back into the pan on the stove. Turn the heat to medium and stir the mixture constantly until it thickens slightly, it should coat the back of a spoon. Be careful to not scorch the bottom of the pan or scramble your eggs. Immediately transfer this mixture to the bowl set in the ice bath. Stir in the vanilla extract and stir the mixture until it is completely cool. It is best to refrigerate your base overnight to fully develop the flavor.

Dairy Free Chocolate Coconut

Yield: 12 4 oz. servings Just like in traditional ice cream flavors, extracts of vanilla, rum, citrus and spices can be used to add unique flavors to your non-dairy ice cream. You can also heat any nondairy milk to infuse it with aromatic ingredients such as lavender or cinnamon. This is a fantastic summer chocolate or add mix-ins such as chopped nuts or chocolate chips.

2 c. almond milk 2 c. coconut cream 6 bananas, chopped ⅔ c. cocoa powder 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbl maple syrup Method: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

This step can be done in batches if your blender will not hold all the ingredients at once. Transfer the ice cream mixture to the bowl of your ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Once the ice cream has finished freezing, transfer it to a 9x5in loaf pan and place into the freezer to fully freeze until ready to serve.

Pour the mixture to the bowl of your ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer’s directions. Once the ice cream has finished freezing, transfer it to a 9x5in loaf pan. Dot the surface with the strawberry jam and swirl throughout the ice cream. Place into the freezer to fully freeze until ready to serve.

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If summer had an symbol, it could be melting cones, lost to little hands, sticky in liquid attrition.

The romance of summer summed up in one image, sweltering but fleeting. The innocence of a season numbered in sunscreen, ceiling fans, damp towels and pints of ice cream.

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Balsamic Finds its Place at the Table

/ by Kim Buffington / photography by Eli Warren

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t’s hard to have a discussion about balsamic vinegar without addressing its heritage. That’s because its place and essential ingredients are intrinsic to its definition.

Here’s the thing: true balsamic vinegar must come from Modena or Reggio Emilia, Italy and be made from the musts of late-harvest Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes.

It’s when these precise elements mingle with the artfulness of their producers that a truly special product is born. Balsamic vinegar is versatile and complex, a flavorful and unique addition to your summer table.

When choosing a balsamic vinegar, the origin and ingredients are key, and checking the label carefully to ensure these criteria are met means you’re on the right path. The most important thing to remember is that authentic balsamic vinegars will never have added sugar, caramel, water or other artificial flavors. If you want to get nerdy about balsamic vinegar, you can dive deep into understanding designation.

• T he most expensive balsamic vinegars carry the DOP designation (Denominazione Di Origine Protetta), are aged the longest and are tasted and authenticated by a special consortium • Also a top-notch balsamic vinegar, the IGP designation (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) signifies a quality product, but these can have added wine vinegar and are not aged as long

So, here’s where the magic happens.

Similar to a chef who coaxes great flavors from simple ingredients, a balsamic producer manipulates the solera process to create bespoke blends; this includes choosing the type of wood for the barrels, determining the length of aging and selecting the blend of the grapes. The solera method involves moving juice from barrel to barrel as evaporation occurs over time. It’s a wonderful collision of art and science, and one that you will taste in quality balsamic vinegars.

The interplay between place, ingredients and process is real. Veera Gaul, culinary expert and owner of Oil & Vinegar in Greenville, likes to call it traceability. When you choose an artisanal balsamic vinegar from a handful of key producers in her shop, she can give you the specifics about the farmers and their land. “These are farmers who have an intergenerational love for the product. Because of the longevity of aging, they’re not in it for a gain today, but for the next generation,” says Gaul. Their process is a labor of love and commitment.

For cooking and entertaining, honor this heritage product by letting it shine. The really tasty, older balsamic vinegars are sweet and rich in flavor, with a velvety texture. Seasonal fruits and veggies are intensified with a splash of the lustrous condiment.

And while a drizzle might seem a bit too easy, it is the ideal way to showcase its depth and beauty.

Balsamic vinegar is summer’s most cultured condiment: Its flavor is robust and a little goes a long way. Use the best quality balsamic vinegar for drizzling and less expensive varieties for mixing.

All the drizzle: fantastic on grilled peaches, ripe tomatoes, hard cheeses, grilled meats and many seasonal fruits and vegetables DIY drinks: dilute it in soda water for a fizzy refresher or mix it with strawberries and sugar to make a classic shrub (and for sure add it to your next batch of summer sangria) Marinades, dressing and sauces: perfect for meats and veggies straight from the bottle or slurry some diced shallots, a little mustard and olive oil with balsamic to bring it all together Dessert, please: sprinkle over vanilla ice cream or yogurt and top with strawberries

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irds don’t stay still, but they can be persuaded to visit your yard. My heart thrills when a Cardinal flashes his bright plumage or a Carolina Wren belts out her tea-kettle-teakettle-tea-kettle-tea in my Lady Banksia climbing rose or a favorite tree.

Abbie Pressley and Melanie Moore of Wild Birds Unlimited advocate “birdscaping” your yard. Birdscaping means “offering a combination of food, shelter, water and places where birds can safely raise their young.”

Food and Water “The type of food is the most important thing,” Pressley says. She advocates buying food, either seeds or suet, with a high fat content. Birds having a reliable food source during nesting have been shown to raise one more surviving baby bird than birds without a reliable source.

Some species, including the Eastern Bluebird, can have two or even three broods per year. If you take care of the mother, she has more energy to offer her babies.

It’s best to buy seed that’s already shelled; that way birds don’t have to crack the seeds and drop the shells or dig through for their favorite kind, which can lead to sprouting seed below the feeder and can attract more squirrels.

Speaking of squirrels, there are plenty of squirrel-resistant feeders. Pressley and Moore can teach you how to hang a feeder properly “so that squirrels can’t take the food, even if they still get on the feeder.”

Wild Birds Unlimited has a variety of foods including specialty blends: winter blend and nesting blend are among the top sellers. Winter blend has the highest fat and protein content to help birds generate enough heat through cold nights. Nesting blends includes extra calcium to help build stronger egg shells. You can also buy food to attract specific birds; suet is a good choice for birds that eat insects, nuts, seeds and berries.

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Native plants are an excellent way to “birdscape” your yard with food and shelter that’s just right for our backyard friends.

Once you start feeding, make sure that the feeder always has food. Birds quickly establish patterns of checking their food sources; and, they begin to count on having the right food available. They will also check for fresh water, so a bird bath can offer another reason for them to stick around.

Shelter, Housing and Hiding Nesting boxes and bird houses are attractive additions to the garden. From classic boxes with roofs to church designs to gourds, you can find a design to suit your taste. Purple Martins like gourds, string several on a pole and they will gladly live in close proximity. It’s

breath-taking to watch them dive in.

Wrens are partial to sideways bottles with perches near the mouth (though I have a persistent wren who this year built its nest in a watering can on my screened porch). Bluebirds like a small box tacked to a tree. Spend a little time deciding who you’d like to populate your backyard, then ask Pressley and Moore to identify you the perfect house.

Plantings It’s also a good idea to provide plants that serve as shelter and food sources.

The SC Native Plant Society has a great website, a spring and fall native plant sale,

plus lectures and hikes throughout the year to help you brush up on best choices for your backyard habitat. Native plants are an excellent way to “birdscape” your yard with food and shelter that’s just right for our backyard friends.

The Upstate is blessed with a diverse environment which means we benefit from a wide variety of bird species. If you want to increase your identification skills, check out the Greenville County Bird Club’s monthly outing or plan some family vacations around South Carolina’s Top 10 Bird Watching Spots.

Birds are a special gift of nature and they are beguiling because they don’t stay still.

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irds are awesome nest builders. If you’ve ever found a nest in your yard you’ve seen how intricately they are constructed. A variety of materialstwigs, grasses, moss, feathers, dead leaves, mud and string, to name a few- can be found in a nest.

This nest building business is hard work, so offer the entertaining creatures a break and provide a bit of shelter for them to cozy into and call home. After all of the pleasure they have provided to you (if you have a bird feeder near your home you know what I’m talking about), why not provide them with a roof over their little heads?

We offer a few examples of birdhouses on these pages that are mostly appropriate for outdoor use. Those that aren’t meant for out of doors make an enjoyable collection as decorative accents for the home. Most of all, they provide a visual reminder of how important shelter is to all creatures.

The experts at Wild Birds Unlimited (check out page XXX about how to attract birds to your yard) can give you excellent advice as to selecting the appropriate type of birdhouse to attract your favorite bird, be it a bluebird, cardinal, goldfinch or the always-present house finch.

Whether inside or outside, birdhouses are a fun addition to your décor or to the areas of your yard that are best suited to providing refuge for our feathered friends.

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1. Nothing says rustic comfort better than the tin-roofed, stone- embellished chimney and entry of this birdhouse.

This welcoming house is available at Wild Birds Unlimited.

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2. For your bird friends who like a bit of whimsy reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, choose this unique design. This cedar-shake and copper roof beauty can be found at Wild Birds Unlimited.

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3. Shaved tufts on natural wood pieces creative a distinct pattern on this unusual two-story birdhouse from a private collection.

4. When you want to provide a place for birds to congregate, look no further than this gothic style birdhouse that can be purchased at Wild Birds Unlimited.

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5. Natural fibers were used to create this home for a small bird. Purchased at a Paris flower market, it is housed in a sunroom as part of a private collection.

6. This classic white beadboard body, topped with a copper roof, is a duplex. Both front and back have entrances. This house is typically mounted on a post. Look for it at Wild Birds Unlimited.

7. Patterned after the historic San Francisco Victorian “painted lady” homes, this three resident beauty is the largest birdhouse shown and is part of a private collection.

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trend in home décor that shows no sign of slowing down is homeowners’ growing preference for flooring made from wood, vinyl, tile or similar hard surfaces instead of carpet.

Michael Wilson, president of Michael & Co. Interiors, Inc. and Greenville Carpet One, says there are several reasons behind consumers’ changing taste in flooring: “In the past five to seven years, we’ve gone from 80 percent carpet sales to 80 percent hard surfaces,” he says. “Now, we’re selling 80 percent hard surfaces to 20 percent carpet. It’s really reversed.“ Among the reasons are cost, durability, and cleanliness. Wilson explains that carpet holds dust, whereas with modern hard surfaces, cleanup often involves only a quick damp mop: “they’re very easy to maintain.”

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There is also a host of new surfaces and materials, such as luxury vinyl tile and wide- or longplank wood flooring, which give shoppers more hard-surface options in more rooms of the house. In the kitchen, says Chip Pringle, operations manager for Greenville Carpet One, “a lot of homeowners are putting in tile, but with a wood look. They make them so realistic now, you really can’t tell it’s not wood by just looking at it.”

In addition to luxury vinyl tile that can imitate a wide range of wood-like surfaces and finishes, as wood-flooring options are becoming more durable, real wood is becoming more welcomed in spaces where it was once eschewed, such as the kitchen or the laundry room. “Many kitchens will use hardwood throughout the main floor of the house,” Pringle says. “In the hardwood category, we’re seeing a lot of wide-plank wood as well as long-plank wood being used.”

Manufacturers are producing planks up to 72 inches long, giving consumers a range of new options. “A lot of consumers are looking to be unique,” according to Pringle. “They’re looking for hardwoods that aren’t the norm. Other people are liking exotic woods, like Brazilian cherry, teak, and acacia.”

Popular wood-flooring textures include handscraped, rustic, and wire-brushed looks, each of which will hide the rigors of high-traffic areas, Pringle says.

Beneath the Surface There’s also a lot of innovation going on beneath the surface, which has helped make possible the use of flooring that was once banned from spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens, according to both Wilson and Pringle.

They point to the use of new backings made with synthetic materials, or with natural materials such as cork that make wood and ceramic flooring waterproof: “It has basically replaced the laminate flooring because it’s waterproof, and the laminate was not,” Pringle says.

While laminates have fallen out of favor, vinyl flooring, in the form of luxury vinyl tile, is winning fans who might have been turned off by the older, sheet-style vinyl flooring. Wilson says part of LVT’s popularity is because the new vinyl tiles can be easily installed – either glued to the floor or assembled in a snap-and-lock fashion – and then grouted for an attractive and waterproof finish.

Carpet, too, has benefitted from new technologies. The newest carpets have water-resistant backing that, according to Pringle, prevents liquids from penetrating to the pad, which can stain the pad and lead to long-term appearance problems: “It’s never going to come out of the pad,” Pringle explains. “You can have a professional cleaner come, and (the carpet) will look good for two or three weeks, and then you’ll see the stain starting to bleed back up through the carpet.”

Clean and Green “Green” is everywhere these days, and the flooring industry hasn’t been immune as shoppers are seeking green flooring, which Wilson says can mean many things, from carpets made in part with recycled fibers, to hard surfaces made of cork or bamboo.

“Cork, bamboo, carpets that can be recycled – those are good for people with allergies” who can’t risk being exposed to excessive amounts of chemicals, according to Wilson.

In addition, newer padding with built-in spill guard can help prevent allergens from becoming trapped beneath carpets, making the home more comfortable for its occupants, especially those with allergies. “A lot of people who come in with allergies, they’re looking for hard surfaces or green products,” Wilson says. “And more and more people seem to have allergies these days,” Pringle chimes in.

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romas greet me as I open the door; chicken roasting in butter, garlic and thyme waft from the kitchen. In the distance, the rhythmic sound of a whisk and the cook speaking French. You might imagine that I am visiting Paris or a French restaurant, but instead I have just walked into the home of my daughter and son in law, Alex and Sarah Berton, here in Greenville.

Alex is preparing a four-course dinner to be enjoyed al fresco on the terrace. There are no cookbooks, just a man working from memory to create the tastes of home. He grew up in Tours in the beautiful Loire Valley. After moving to the United States a few years ago, he and Sarah married.

What insight I have gained into French culture by having Alex join our family! Most of my life, I have associated French cooking with rich sauces and decadent dishes and although this is a part of the cuisine, there is also an underlying simplicity that’s sometimes missed in the American opinion of French cuisine. It is simply about finding the freshest vegetables or the ripest fruit and preparing them to gain the most flavor; each bite should be a delight to the senses, soaking in its aroma, taste and beauty. The experience can only be enhanced by a chosen wine.

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A photo of the cherished family recipe of Alex Berton’s aunt, handwritten in his native French.

Goat Cheese Toast French Baguette Sliced goat cheese Herbs such as parsley, oregano and Herbs de Provence Method: Preheat oven to Low Broil.

Slice the bread in 1/2inch thick circles and place on sheet pan.

Add a 1/4inch slice of goat cheese on each and top with combined herbs of your liking (or simply drizzle with honey).

Place in preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and partially melted.

Remove from pan and top plated salad with 2-3 toasts.

Interestingly, food and wine are the priority of the dinner and the tablescape is secondary. A few flowers or herbs picked form the garden are all that is needed. There is a casualness to al fresco dining that creates a light and relaxed mood. A French lunch will likely move into evening and a dinner late into the night, so candles are the perfect finishing touch.

Although the French have cultivated a form of entertaining that seems effortless, the preparation is not. Alex may go to several grocery stores to find the freshest organic meats and vegetables.

Another stop for wine and a bakery for a freshly baked loaf. After the perfect ingredients have been selected, everything slows down. He takes his time preparing this feast and guests will do the same in consuming it.

What seems so different about dining with the French is the length of the meal. The emphasis is on taking the time to savor each course, which might take hours. Conversation and wine flow freely and the clock is ignored. At the end of the evening, the table is scattered with bread crumbs and candles are burning quite low.

Fresh greens tossed in homemade Dijon vinaigrette topped with warm toast and goat cheese starts the meal, followed by a mouthwatering roasted chicken with carrots, potatoes and eggplant. The first time Alex prepared this dish for us,

Salad Dressing (Tante Renée’s recipe)

¼ c. Dijon Mustard Salt and pepper, to taste ¼ c. Olive oil ⅛ c. Water

Method: Whisk dijon, salt and pepper and slowly add olive oil. Create a little emulsion that thickens like a mayonnaise, then add water and whisk to make it a more liquid consistency.

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Roast Chicken 4-5 lb. whole chicken 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 3 stems fresh thyme Olive Oil 4 potatoes 4 Carrots ½ small eggplant 4-6 garlic cloves 4 oz. butter, plus 2 Tblsp. for basting.

Method: Cut vegetables and potatoes in wedges of uniform size, peel fresh garlic cloves and leave whole. Toss all in olive oil, salt and pepper.

Clean chicken, dry off and give it a butter massage with 4 ounces of butter. Leave a coat of butter on the chicken. Put 6 pinches of salt and 6 of pepper on the skin of the chicken. Add garlic cloves and a few branches of thyme in the cavity of the chicken.

In oven safe dish, place chicken and add vegetables around it.

Put in oven for 75 mins at 450degrees (cooking time depends on size of chicken, if the chicken is really large, you can add vegetables later. They should not be in oven more than 60 mins).

Melt butter in bowl to add on top during cooking or add juice from the pan to keep skin moist.

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watched in amazement as he massaged the chicken with butter, something new to this southerner, but the end result was sensational!

Some of his cooking skills were learned from observing his mother but he was also fortunate to be exposed in other ways. A few of Alex’s family friends were restaurant owners and at times he was allowed to go in the kitchen and help the chef. This experience began his love of cooking. Jump ahead to Paris where he attended college and was surrounded by a group of friends that shared his passion; often working in the same kitchen, each person preparing a dish.

To follow the chicken, Alex chose a variety of sumptuous soft and hard cheeses served with bread. Unlike the American appetizer, the French cheese course is traditionally served between the entrée and dessert. Last but not least, a delicious tart topped with fresh strawberries is served.

What a unique and wonderful experience it has been to blend this culture with our southern one. I hope you’ll head to your summer market and select your favorite fresh ingredients. Add some wine and cheese and invite your most loved guests. Eat and talk for hours enjoying every bite. This is the true essence of the French meal.

Strawberry Tart Shortcrust Pastry: 1 egg ⅝ c. sugar Pinch of salt 2 c. flour 4 oz. of softened butter Method: In a bowl, mix egg, sugar and salt. Add flour and mix gently with your fingertips.

It will have the texture of sand.

It’s why we call it “pâte sablée” in French. It literally translates to sandy dough. Then add soft butter (soft, not melted). Once it’s well mixed, wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for one hour. Press dough into a pie dish and cook it 9 minutes at 360degrees until golden brown. Let crust cool and then add custard and favorite fruit on top.

Custard: 4 c. milk ¾ c. flour 1 c. sugar 4 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla extract Method: Mix yolk and sugar with whisk until it thickens. Add flour, whisk more. Add ½ c of milk for a more liquid consistency. Whisk until extremely smooth with no bubbles.

Put the rest of the milk in a pot with a thick bottom, warm it for a few minutes on medium and add flavoring of choice (vanilla).

After 3 or 4 minutes, add previous mixture in pot whisking the whole time. Bring to a boil to make sure eggs are thoroughly cooked and then reduce to thicken. Remove from heat when it is the desired thickness, remember it will get thicker as it cools. Put the custard in a room temperature dish to cool.

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Viva L’Italia Food-friendly Italian wines are perfect for summertime. / written and photographed by Pete Martin

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Elena Walch Pinot Bianco, $20

DRINK IT: as an aperitif, or with fish or poultry

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’ll be the first to admit it’s easy to get stuck in a rut when drinking wine: I often find myself drawn to a handful of varietals from familiar California or Washington state wineries, and my Old World wine selections are typically French. Did you know that although France may be the European country that is most associated with wine, Italy is actually the world’s largest producer of wine?

“Italy, in one country, offers more diversity than any other single country on earth,” says Shawn Paul, Wine Operations Director for Foxcroft Wine Co., a wine bar and retail shop that opened in the last year in downtown Greenville. “It is virtually inexhaustible. Even within one region, you could literally drink a different wine every day of the week for a year.”

Paul is a big fan of Italian wines for their versatility. “Italian wines in general will typically have an affinity for food,” he says. “They’ve got food in their back pocket.” Italian wines can also be reasonably priced.

With a little help from my friend Gian Luca and his wife, Livia, who are originally from Piemonte, Paul and I selected three whites and two reds that feel perfect for summertime.

Elena Walch, an architect by trade, is considered to be one of the foremost female winemakers in the world. This wine, made from the pinot blanc grape, comes from the Alto Adige region in northern Italy. Paul reveres this area for its intensely expressive white wines.

“I always describe pinot blanc as the less oaky and buttery version of chardonnay with a little more mineral richness,” he says. This wine is fermented in stainless steel, which encourages the clean, slightly sweet presentation of citrus, apple and herbs.

Some trivia: by genetic mutation, pinot blanc is the white version of pinot noir.

Tenuta le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano, $19

DRINK IT: because it is fresh and friendly

Vernaccia isn’t a very common grape. In fact, it’s not grown in many places outside of Tuscany, where winemakers have worked diligently to cultivate the grape to a very high level.

“It combines some of the bright, citrus and green elements of sauvignon blanc, but minus the tanginess,” Paul says. “It’s always very, very fresh.” This is an extremely accessible wine, perfect for serving to guests on a warm summer day.

Compared to the pinot bianco, it exhibits higher acidity, which gives it a brighter quality perfect for summertime.

Bellus Caldera Want It / Find It All of these wines are available for retail or dine-in purchase at Foxcroft Wine, 631 S. Main Street.

Falanghina, $25 DRINK IT: for its complexity Bellus was launched in 2011 by Jordan Salcito, a New Yorkbased sommelier, to produce organically grown, terroir-centric wines through collaboration with

wineries from around the world.

Caldera is made from falanghina grapes in Italy’s Campania region.

Paul roughly compares falanghina to chardonnay. This is a dry wine, with crisp minerality and notes of peach, apple and almond.

“Perhaps the best pairing for something like this would be really juicy shrimp right off the grill or prosciutto-wrapped melon,” Paul says.

Proprietà Sperino in Lessona, $70

DRINK IT: with a good steak

This red, made from 100 percent nebbiolo grapes from Italy’s Piedmont region, is delicate enough to work with mushroom risotto yet powerful enough to stand up to a lean filet. Berries and spice abound on the nose, while dark cherries, rose and black tea fill the palate along with well-balanced tannins and nice acidity.

“This expression of the nebbiolo grape has a character all its own, unbelievably fresh,” Paul says. This wine was delicious right out of the bottle, but I’d treat it to an hour in a decanter.

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Contadina Taurasi, $43 DRINK IT: as an alternative to a cab The intense ruby color is the first hint that this is a big wine. Black cherry, tobacco and mineral notes combine to make smooth yet intense flavors, with a long finish rich with tannins.

“Taurasi wines are without question the greatest expressions of the aglianico grape,” Paul says.

“It literally tastes like the very soil it comes from.” Made from 100 percent aglianico grapes aged for 24 months in French and Slavonian barrels, this is a red that can stand up to a grilled rib-eye steak or lamb chop, roasted meats, game and spicy foods. If you like cabernet sauvignon, try this wine.

It, too, should be decanted.

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Porte Cochére The sheltered design offers a gracious welcome. / by Libby McMillan Henson / photography by Chelsey Ashford

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he term porte cochére has two architectural meanings. It can refer to a passageway through a building, which allows vehicles to pass through to an interior space on the property; or a roofed structure extending from the entrance of a building over its driveway, designed to protect arriving guests from inclement weather. Its literal translation, from French, is the gateway or entrance (porte) for a carriage or coach (coche).

Porte cochéres are used liberally for commercial buildings but are less common in private homes. Only certain architectural styles and a large enough footprint make the inclusion of this gracious feature an option for residences. Admittedly, a porte cochére is a tad grand, however, it is

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always welcoming. When repurposed, as in the case of Ellis and Mary Johnston’s home, it becomes a luxurious outdoor spot for a breezy respite.

The Johnston’s in-town home, perched atop 11acres, is such an estate for the architectural component.

Built in the 1930s, it’s reached via a winding driveway which traverses a stone bridge and rises to a magnificent home site. This iconic residence was designed for automobiles to pause between home and garage, with the front door facing the porte cochére.

Mary knew she didn’t want the driveway passing through this appealing space. Citing a fear of conveniently leaving her car in what should be a treasured outdoor spot, she hired Arbor Engineering to help conceive a new master plan for the area sur-

rounding the home’s entrance. The brickwork in a herringbone pattern found within the porte cochére was preserved. One particularly beautiful tree bends into the archway when heavily laden with blooms.

Two matching buffet-size tables now flank the interior of the porte cochére, which at times serves as a gathering spot for friends. The bar can be set up here, but on many evenings the Johnstons take advantage of the sheltered space to relax in the rocking chairs it holds. A lovely breeze is the norm, Mary explains, in the space some of her southern friends understatedly refer to as “the dog run” (although we think this particular dog run is perhaps the most luxurious in Greenville).

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One last look at a home with a thread so deftly pulled through its interiors that we couldn't help but offer one last glimpse. You may recognize artist Joseph Bradley's goldfinches (the pattern now adorns the side of an entire building on West Stone Ave as Greenville's newest mural), but here Holly Sellers commissioned Bradley to reimagine the birds in blue and back them with silver for a pop and sparkle which added the finishing touch to their dining room... and our issue.

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