At Home Winter 2018 by Community Journals

Winter 2018

A magazine for Upstate Living

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180 Night Lark Ln, Golden Hills $1,400,000 | MLS# 1370718 Damian Hall Group (828) 808-8305

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198 Pixie Moss Way, Keowee Vineyard $675,000 | MLS# 1356284 Spencer Ashby (864) 344-0333 TO BE BUILT: 4 HOMES

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2810 Augusta St, Augusta Road $449,900 | MLS# 1371217 Alex Kessler (864) 414-2174

29 Sylvan Dr, Country Club Estates $444,900 | MLS# 1374988 Michael Mumma (864) 238-2542

110 Oakview Dr, Augusta Road $439,900 | MLS# 1377877 Michael Mumma (864) 238-2542

94 Park Vista Way, Hunters Ridge $439,500 | MLS# 1377991 Debra Owensby (864) 404-8295

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64 Aqua Vista Dr, Peninsula Pointe $441,600 | MLS# 1360828 Cheyenne Kozaily (864) 999-1959

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1024 Pine Grove Church Rd, Sunset $349,000 | MLS# 1376303 Kris Cawley (864) 516-6580 DOWNTOWN LIVING

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Home Holidays.

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For those that love design, no space is an afterthought including the pedestrian hallway which can be a playground for window gazing, pups and first editions in a season that begs for contemplation. Designer Jackye Lanham helped Mary and Greg Thompson appoint their custom home in Highlands, built by The Berry Group. Read more about this project in our feature Up In the Clouds starting on page 68. 10

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY I N S P I R O 8 S T U D I O S

Threshold: atHome's doorstep

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CONTENTS WINTER 2018

FEATURES

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Up In The Clouds A Cashiers home with striking views out every vista was built for an ultimate ease of entertaining both friends and overnight guests.

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Thoughtfully Revived Historic detail and transitional design are realized with the help of a local dream team for Alta Vista's most recognizable mansion.

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Peu a Peu Hanover House has been the state's most mobile home, but has grown roots at its permanent address at the South Carolina Botanical Garden.

10. THRESHOLD 14. NOTES FROM HOME 64. DESIGN SCHOOL

The Collection: items and ideas to inspire

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28. IN BLOOM Side Board Displays 30. SAVE THESE DATES Winter Events 32. OFF THE SHELF Books to Give 34. ASKED & ANSWERED Foam Options 36. COMPOSITION Artist April Harrison 42. STYLE SPOTTER Warm Winter

InnerCella: home and décor, explored 47. NOOKS A Chef's Home Kitchen 54. DETOURS A Weekend in Camden 58. OPEN TABLE Travel Momentos 60. HEART OF THE HOME Ronald McDonald House

118. TRIFECTA A Hand-crafted Home 122. TREASURES Furniture Hardware 124. WHAT TO DRINK NOW Holiday Wines 128. IN GOOD TASTE Partying Deco Style 143. ADVERTISERS' INDEX 144. BEHIND THE WALL Belmont's Tower

ON OUR COVER: The Lanneau-Norwood House on Belmont Ave. is an example of French Second Empire architecture, meticulously restored by Rosalind and John Mills.

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COV E R P H OTO G R A P H Y BY I N S P I R O 8 S T U D I O S

Modus: methods for home and life

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Notes From Home

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. — Edith Sitwell

s you probably already noticed from our cover photo, we have the distinct pleasure of featuring in this issue one of the iconic historic homes of Greenville, the Lanneau-Norwood home that was built in 1877. It certainly has been on my “must see” list for quite some time. The history lesson doesn’t end there though. We have also gone back even farther to the early 1700s when the Hanover House was built and currently resides on the grounds of the South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University as a museum. We think you will find that both properties have a fascinating story and we are delighted to tell them both. Special thanks to John, Rosalind and Olivia Mills for sharing their gorgeous 1877 house with us and to the folks at Clemson University who provided us with photography and their vast knowledge of the period during which the Hanover House was truly a home. However, we haven’t left out our current time. You’ll find the mountain home of the Thompsons to be an inviting abode with stunning views in all seasons and fireplaces to stoke when the winds blow cold. We definitely thank them too for sharing their home with us and for showing that the use of natural materials such as wood and stone has not changed much over time. Other articles are related to additional periods in time, i.e., the Roaring Twenties in In Good Taste, a sweep of periods in Treasures, the history of the pineapple in In Bloom and the oldest inland city in South Carolina highlighted in Detours. And there’s more! Grab a mug of your favorite hot beverage, stoke a fire in your own fireplace or wrap up in your warmest blanket, settle into your comfiest chair and have a wonderful time reading all of our terrific articles. May you and your loved ones have the warmest of holiday seasons.

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: Asymmetry _ PG. 30 Calendar: Winter Events PG. 28

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_ Off the Shelf: Pages Worth Giving

_ Asked & Answered: Insulation PG. 36 _ Composition: April Harrison PG. 42 _ Style Spotter: Warm Finishes

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IN BLOOM

Warm Welcome

F LO R A L A R R A N G E M E N T: L I S A T I C E ; P H OTO S T Y L I N G , S T E P H A N I E B U R N E T T E

Tis the season for entertaining in the home, and saturated color feels apropos in lavish arrangement. From coral to scarlet and every blushy hue in between, this palette of fruit and flora harkens a note of colonial yesteryear.

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The Pineapple’s Tale Pair fruit and flora for a lush holiday table.

F LO R A L A R R A N G E M E N T: L I S A T I C E ; P H OTO S T Y L I N G , S T E P H A N I E B U R N E T T E

The Collection In Bloom

/ by Lisa Tice /photography by Chelsey Ashford

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he pineapple, a symbol for hospitality, has been a tradition

for centuries. Many of us have raised a brass door knocker at a relative’s home or passed by finials on a garden gate in the form of this exotic fruit. Each Christmas, I stroll down the street to admire my neighbor’s front door adorned with fresh fruit and crowned with a pineapple, something I look forward to each year. But the pineapple’s popularity goes back much farther than our southern culture. With its unique appearance and rarity, it first became a symbol of wealth and hospitality in Europe in the 16th century. King Charles II of England even had his portrait painted while being handed a pineapple as a gift. Royal houses as well as the elite paid thousands of dollars by today's standards for a single pineapple. It became the ultimate embellishment for a dinner party and merchants would rent them— a night at a time — to those who couldn’t afford to purchase one. During the colonial period in the US, southern ship captains speared pineapples on fence posts to alert friends of their return from a voyage. The large and distinctive fruit let them know they were welcome to visit and hear stories of the captain's travels. It was these evenings often accompanied by food and drink that began the pineapple’s association with hospitality in the south. So, what could be more perfect for a traditional arrangement than this fashionable and historic fruit? Along with a large traditional pineapple, I also selected a small ornamental variety to give this floral design an inspired twist. By keeping the color palette warm, this is a gorgeous centerpiece for Thanksgiving or any holiday happening now through the New Year.

The pineapple is the ultimate accent in our sideboard display. Because it has become associated with tropical events, I think it has been used less in floral design for this time of year, which is a missed opportunity. I chose a variety of flowers and greens, all inspired by the waning southern garden. Brandywine roses are mixed with pink and coral garden roses; dusty blooming sedum and cream wax flower add dimensional texture. Smoke bush and smilax fuse together to create interest with leaves that are different shapes and shades of green. And, note the small, stemmed pineapples emerging at the top of this lush collection of greenery. Elevating a brass bowl exposes the flowing curve of the base of the arrangement. This is a great trick to employ to add drama even to a significant arrangement. Long strands of smilax trail down the French sideboard begging the eye to follow its form. One lone trumpet vine bloom held on in my garden and I hesitated adding it, having only one cluster of blooms, but it was too lovely to be excluded. Assorted fruits, along with our elegant pineapples, are artfully displayed on a brass tray. I tucked a small vase of flowers in with the fruit to bring continuity with the centerpiece. It’s these little details that add sumptuousness, especially to a winter table. Although the pineapple started out as a sign of opulence, I much prefer what it has evolved into: a tradition of warmth and welcome as your family and friends enter your home.

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The Collection Calendar

SAVE THE DATE

Festive outings to make the most merriest of seasons

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M AKERS M ON DAY A N D COM M U N IT Y D I N N E R SWAMP RABBIT CAFÉ

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O M N I G ROV E PARK I N N N ATI O N A L G I N GE RB RE A D H O U S E CO M P E TIT IO N OMNI GROVE PARK INN | ASHEVILLE

Enjoy your neighbors company over good food at Swamp Rabbit Café's monthly community dinner, which features a small artisan market and dinner prepared with seasonal produce.

More than two decades later The Omni Grove Park Inn Gingerbread House display is one of the nation's most celebrated holiday events.

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EARLY ROM AN T ICSROSS I N I AN D ROSÉ PEACE CENTER

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H O L I DAY FA I R TD CONVENTION CENTER

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L AU G H I N G A L L T H E WAY CENTRE STAGE Laughing All The Way is bursting with the season's favorites, including hilarious Christmas sketches, songs and dance numbers for the whole family. centrestage.org /laughing-all-the-way

H O L I DAY M A RK E T AT T H E M I L L BRANDON MILL The Village of West Greenville Business Association is hosting the second annual Holiday Market at the Mill. Don't miss your chance for unique finds to gift from the Village's most talented artists and business owners. facebook.com/ events/160258771263984

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H ISTO RIC KI LGORE-LEWIS H OLI DAY H OU S E 560 N. ACADEMY STREET The historic home of the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs is always looking its finest when dressed for the holidays. Plan to drop in for the holiday open house on Sunday, December 2nd from 2– 4p.m. or go for a visit any Wednesday-Friday from 10a.m.–2p.m. through December 14th.

HO L I DAY AT T H E H AM PTONS BIRDS FLY SOUTH Holiday at the Hamptons returns with a curated holiday market. Enjoy live music and a beer from Birds Fly South as you shop the offerings of local makers and artisans, including pottery, jewelry, food and drink, fine arts, tools and woodworking. facebook.com/ events/1927398964227204

CH RIST MAS WITH TH E CHO R A L E - HA N D ELS M ESS IAH MCALISTER AUDITORIUM Christmas with the Chorale is bringing Handel's Messiah to Greenville for the perfect

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Christmas celebration this year. The Chorale will be joined by the talented Chorale Orchestra and soloists, promising a memorable evening for any music lover. peacecenter.org/events janu ar y

TU RKISH COOKI NG D EM O UPSTATE INTERNATIONAL The Istanbul Cultural Center SC has partnered with Upstate International to help you explore the world of Turkish Cuisine. Learn how to make one of their most popular dishes, Stuffed Peppers, and bring the recipe home to share with your family. istanbulcentersc.org

Support the homebound in Greenville County at Meals on Wheels' 24th annual Sweetheart Ball. The evening will be filled with fine food and drinks, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment. mealsonwheelsgreenville.org/ mow-event

U P STATE H EART BA L L TD CONVENTION CENTER Honor and support those with heart conditions and those who have experienced a stroke at the annual Upstate Heart Ball. Guests will enjoy a seated dinner with live music and silent and live auctions to celebrate the culmination of a year-round campaign. heart.org/en/affiliates/southcarolina/upstate

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Hosted at the TD Convention Center, the Holiday Fair is the region’s largest holiday arts, crafts, and gift show. With over 300 exhibitors from 15 states, this three-day fair is a winter wonderland.

Characterized as a period that explored new ideas in painting, literature and music, composers of this time became more expressive, expanding both the orchestra size and emotions of each piece. Join this free discussion with the Peace Center.

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The Collection Off the Shelf

Books to Gift

Local booksellers say these are the perfect pick. / by A.K. Freeland / photography by Eli Warren

M. JUDSON BOOKSELLERS & STORYTELLERS

Young Adult

A young woman, Annabelle, has endured a tragedy. The details of the event are not shared until the end of the book. Annabelle feels grief, survivor's guilt, anger, anxiety, responsibility. Her solution: a 2,700mile run from coast to coast. She takes us with her on this journey of introspection and reflection, revealing the struggles of a modern teen in a confusing world and ultimately delivering a message of hope, inspiration and wisdom. A Heart in a Body in the World By Deb Caletti • Simon Pulse Publishing • hardback, $18.99

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FICTION ADDICTION

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The Lost Art of Reading: Why Books Matter in a Distracted Time By David L. Ulin • Sasquatch Books • hardback, $16.95

A Taste of Spartanburg: Local Chefs, Local Farmers, Local Recipes By Ana Parra and Amanda Richardson • Hub City Presss • hardback, $25.00

Rush By Lisa Patton St. Martin's Press • hardback, $28.99

Reading is a revolutionary act, one of engagement in a culture that wants us to disengage. In The Lost Art of Reading, David L. Ulin asks a number of timely questions such as, why is literature important? What does it offer, especially now? Blending commentary with memoir, Ulin addresses the importance of the simple act of reading (flipping through hard pages or shuffling them on screen) in an increasingly digital culture.

Celebrate the emerging foodie and farm culture in Spartanburg County. Within these colorful pages meet local food producers who uphold the Upcountry small farming tradition, from dairymen to hydroponic gardeners and from peach orchardists to heirloom corn millers. Learn their secrets and visit the kitchens of personable local chefs: bakers, pasta-makers, food truck entrepreneurs and soul food cooks, among others.

Set on the Ole Miss campus, Rush is a story about women, from both ends of the social ladder, discovering their voices. Achingly poignant, yet laugh-out-loud funny, Rush takes a sharp nuanced look at a centuries-old tradition while exploring the complex, intimate relationships between mothers and daughters and female friends. Brimming with heart and hope, Rush is an uplifting novel universal to us all and a perfect holiday gift for any woman in your life.

W R A P P I N G PA P E R : B O N N I E K AY E S T U D I O , E U C A LY P T U S ; P R O P S T Y L I N G , S T E P H A N I E B U R N E T T E

There is no better gift than a book. In a perfectly wrapped package, you can offer a beautiful story, travel to a new place, an introductory class on any subject and maybe a good laugh or reflection. Whatever your genre, Upstate bookstores are staffed by experts who are at the ready to recommend the perfect title for anyone (or everyone) on your list this holiday season.

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Seasonal Designs LOCALLY SHELVED M. Judson M.Judson is more than a bookstore: it’s a literary hub, a cultural hive. Inspired staff help navigate a well-curated selection of books and unique gifts. M. Judson is known for its sense of community and vibrant events including the great weekly story time and sit-down dinners pairing need-to-know authors with local chefs.

Joes’ Place Joe’s Place is located on the corner of Washington and Williams across from the Poinsett Club. It is a place to gather, featuring both used and new books, a café and wine and coffee bar. Go to shop for books, have dessert, take a wine class or check out game night.

Hub City Bookshop The Hub City Bookshop, located in Spartanburg, is a revolutionary independent bookstore. Each book purchased nourishes new writers and helps launch authors into the literary world. Sales at the bookstore fuel Hub City Press, now 24 years old and one of only three book publishers in the South funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Fiction Addiction Founded in 2001, Fiction Addiction is a woman-owned independent bookstore with strong author events and programing for children and adults with the talented Jill Hendrix at its helm. Fiction Addiction is located behind Haywood Mall and is a local institution.

We are an on-site planting business planting outdoor pots, windowboxes and creating custom designs for indoor arrangements.

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The Collection Asked & Answered

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Q: W hat kind of monetary and energy savings can I expect? A: The average building or homeowner will

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Q: W here can I place spray foam? A: Spray foam not only can be placed where normal fiberglass or blow-in insulation is placed, but it can be used as a building envelope for the exterior walls, roof and floor. Normally spray foam is placed in the roof deck, walls and subfloor.

Q: W hy is spray foam considered a green product? A: This is one of the most compelling reasons

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The Collection Composition

Numbered Figures / by Tasha L. Harrison / photography by Eli Warren

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Composition The Collection

y first encounter with April Harrison’s art was several years ago at her studio in the Village of West Greenville. While her mixed media pieces are labeled folk art, they immediately put me in the mind of Modigliani with their long-limbed figures or Klimt in the way Harrison layers paint and paper to create a textured surface. The work invites you to look more closely and consider the parts that make up the whole. “A lot of people don’t realize that I’m more of an abstract artist,” Harrison says. “Yes, they end up being portraits, but that’s not how they begin.” Self-taught, Harrison began painting in 1991 after her mother’s death. “In many ways, painting was like a sort of therapy for me during that time,” she says, “a place for my mind to escape.” From tragedy, she created her first paintings, and while she never put them up for sale, they were the catalyst for her career. From that day on, Harrison treated her art as if it were a regular job. She made a schedule and worked at it daily. “I made it a habit to do something each day towards my craft. It could be something as simple as collecting found objects on my walks or reading art articles to connect with key people in the field.” The way she approaches the canvas is as unique as the images created. Her ideal day begins with a big cup of coffee, music, likely instrumental jazz, and six to seven blank canvases. “I can never just work on one,” she says. “I start by just throwing paint around. Splattering it over the canvases. Just having fun with the paint as I create my backdrops.” Working with acrylics, powders, watercolors and pencil (mediums chosen for their quick drying properties) Harrison layers on product, shifting between the canvases until a figure reveals itself. “It’s kind of like when you were a kid you would lie on your back in the grass and look up at the clouds and point out the shapes. That’s how the figures come to me.

April Harrison is a self-taught artist who by Harrison's own admission is "merely a vessel being utilized to instinctively create narrative, sentiment, and observation."

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That’s what I’m doing.” She focuses on each in turn, and eventually, this process ends with six or seven completed paintings that are often shown as a series. Harrison’s paintings tend to have a unified theme, something that speaks to the observer. Occasionally, like with her series Have A Little Faith, the message is for the artist herself. “In my mind, I was creating this series for other people. Each piece had these little messages about having the faith of a mustard seed. But as I’m creating these paintings, I realize that this message is for me and it was speaking to something that was going on in my life.” Harrison kept one of those pieces and it now hangs in her living room. She is not in the habit of collecting her own work. She recalls in the early days selling art as soon as it was finished, but now she’s making more of an effort to curate a collection, especially for her family. Harrison's original artwork is currently in the private collections of famous individuals such as Whoopi Goldberg, Honorable Ruth Simmons, Honorable Andrew Young, Jesse L. Martin and Shaun Robinson. [Opposite Page] Part of the "Poised for Greatness " series, Harrison experimented with broken vinyl records as part of the mixed media; however, when she was contacted by those concerned with the preservation of vinyl records she discontinued the application. This work was given to Harrison's granddaughter to retain within the family's collection.

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Composition The Collection On January 18th she’ll become a published illustrator when What’s Given From The Heart, a children’s book written by Patricia C. McKissack, hits the shelves. Another will follow later in 2019 representing a transition for Harrison into the multilayered creative career that she always wanted. Harrison speaks about her art and the creative process with a girlish enthusiasm that is infectious. Right on her website she states that she wants to meet the needs of everyone who loves her artwork from the seasoned collector to those with a discriminating budget. To this end, she is now offering her artwork as prints as well as original pieces and she is working with an agent to illustrate more children’s books. Last year, she was surprised by a call from Barnes and Noble; they asked to use her work as the imprint on a limited edition coffee bag label. To this day, she’s still unsure of how they found her. “We’re always waiting for the right time,” Harrison says. “But there is no right time.” When it comes to the creative process, I couldn’t agree more.

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Built to Serve Chef Mark Pollardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home kitchen is an arena for ultimate entertaining. / by Brendan Blowers / photography by Eli Warren

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[above] There are custom kitchens larger than the one Pollard designed for his midtown home, but few can match its functionality. Everything from the appliances to the range hood and lighting fixtures were selected to make the prepping, preparing, cooking and plating of dishes easier. [right] The two kitchen items Pollard deems "essential" to his daily cooking are his Touch 2 O faucet and his steam oven. The faucet can be turned on using an elbow when hands aren't an option, while the versatile oven can handle anything from roasted chicken to egg soufflé.

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MARK POLLARD’S nicknames are as intriguing as the man who inspired them. His family affectionately refers to him as “Chunky” and to a devout following he’s also known as “The King of Pimento Cheese.” Pollard started making this Southern staple from scratch a few years ago when he realized there could be an alternative to the fake concoction sold in stores. “I’m from Clemson, but that’s more orange than I could take,” he says. Kidding aside, Pollard is not only a trained chef with great chops but a true food historian and kitchen designer as well. He was lead chef instructor for Charleston Cooks before his current role as Showroom Sales Consultant/Corporate Chef at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. It’s safe to say Pollard carries a wealth of knowledge when it comes to kitchen essentials, having been raised by a family in the restaurant business, cooked in corporate kitchens and sold kitchen appliances for most of his life. For all of Pollard’s culinary wizardry (he continues to win cookoffs, perform tasty demos, and appear regularly on television's Food Network), one thing that alluded him until recently was coming home to his own custom-built food palace; to take out the pots and pans and create home-cooked, mouth-watering meals for family and friends. Even though Pollard works regularly with builders on custom homes in his role at Ferguson, he and at his wife, Linda, originally looked to buy an existing home when they moved from Clemson to Greenville but they never found what suited them. Eventually, the couple came to the conclusion that it was time to build. “We knew what we wanted and we were downsizing a little bit from what we had,” says Pollard, “but the one thing that we didn’t have was the kitchen of my dreams. It was tiny.”

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The Ultimate Pimento Cheese 2 red bell peppers 1 ½ lbs. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 12 oz. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 12 oz. Gruyere cheese, grated 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 1 c . Duke’s mayonnaise ¼ c . Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. granulated garlic 1 Tbsp. onion powder 1 Tbsp. dried basil, crushed 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 lemon, juiced Method: Roast the red peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until the peppers are blackened and charred all over. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let cool. When cool enough to handle, use paper towels to peel the peppers and discard the skins, seeds, and ribs. Coarsely chop the peppers. In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients with roasted red peppers. To mix most efficiently, wear gloves and mix by hand. Season to taste and add more mayonnaise or mustard to achieve desired consistency. Refrigerate overnight for the best result. Serve with crackers, crudité or crostini.

Pollard threw himself into the process of designing the perfect chef’s home kitchen (this time for an owner he knew very well). The centerpiece would be a professional Wolf range, the large red knobs sticking out like a signifier saying “only great food cooked here.” Pollard is fond of its pro look, likes its functionality and features including a built-in griddle, which he “had to season like I was back in the restaurant business.” When the builder from Quinn and Satterfield came by shortly after construction was complete, he smelled Pollard priming his new cooktop and commented that most homeowners don’t season their griddle before moving in the furniture. The Wolf range offers premium performance, but Pollard’s favorite kitchen appliance — the one he jokingly refers to as his girlfriend — is a steam oven used for making weekday meals. “It is the greatest thing since college football and my go-to oven during the week. There’s nothing that it doesn’t do,” he says.

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There are other smart additions only someone steeped in the restaurant world would think of. For example, the Touch 2 O faucet over the sink runs with just the slightest brush of an elbow and the refrigerator is a no-frills workhorse, a large Sub-Zero. In a true act of devotion, Linda gave up part of her master bedroom closet so her husband could have a proper chef’s pantry. And, his son Turner installed commercial shelving for easy access to all assorted sundries.

When it’s “go time” the kitchen is awash in bright light. “If you’re really cooking and you don’t have proper lighting, that can be a real issue,” Pollard says. A large Berwyn quartz island ties it all together and offers ample space to create culinary magic. “We always have a house full,” Linda says and that’s the way the Pollards prefer their home to be. “This is where you find out more about family and friends,” Mark says, standing in the middle of his kitchen, his brain cycling through one of his two-thousand recipes to determine which storied cuisine he’ll make. Everyone’s welcome at this chef’s table and his neighbors all know some of the best food in town is made right on their street. “We bring love to this kitchen,” he says. That may just be his finest ingredient.

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[above] “Under cabinet lighting is terribly important. It gives you light in areas where you’d traditionally not have any,” says Pollard, whose kitchen has the convenience of having a light over every surface. The three industrial lights over the Berwyn quartz island offer ample working space, while the lighter shade of quartz balances the colors in the room. [right] Behind every great chef is an able sous chef. Pollard's wife, Linda, handles the plating and presentation when the couple serves large parties. Proscuitto-wrapped Medjool dates are stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese, baked until oozing and topped with balsamic drizzle.

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Pear Chutney and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Butternut Squash, Kielbasa And Wild Rice Soup

1 loaf French bread 4 l arge ripe pears, such as Bosc or Anjou ⅓ c. packed brown sugar ⅓ c. dark raisins ⅓ c. apple cider vinegar 2 tsp. ginger, grated ½ t sp. Chinese five-spice powder ¼ tsp. kosher salt 1 l og mild goat cheese, such as Montrachet ½ c. parsley leaves for garnish

1 ( 1-2 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced 2 Tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper ¾-lb. kielbasa, diced 1 large onion, peeled and diced 1 clove garlic, pressed or peeled and grated 1 c. corn 6 c. chicken stock 1 ½ c. heavy cream 2 c. wild rice, cooked 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped Lemon juice, to taste

Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice bread diagonally into 32 scant ½-inch-thick slices; reserve ends for making bread crumbs another day. Place bread slices on 2 cookie sheets. Toast bread 10 minutes or until crusty and dry, turning slices over once. Transfer bread to wire racks to cool. Meanwhile, prepare pear chutney: Peel and core pears; cut into ½-inch pieces. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, cook pears, sugar, raisins, vinegar, ginger, five-spice powder, and salt over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes or until all of liquid evaporates and sugar caramelizes, stirring frequently during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Mixture will become very thick and turn dark brown. Cool chutney to room temperature. Just before serving, assemble bruschetta: Spread 1 rounded teaspoon goat cheese evenly on each toasted bread slice. Top each with 1 scant tablespoon pear chutney and a parsley leaf.

Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, toss the squash with the olive oil and black pepper and pour out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat. Place in the oven and cook until soft, about 15-20 minutes. Remove and set aside. Heat a stock pot over medium heat. When hot add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pot. Add the kielbasa and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the corn and stir to combine.

Proscuitto-Wrapped Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates With Honey-Balsamic Reduction 20 whole pitted dates 1 package prosciutto (5 slices), sliced lengthwise 4 oz. Gorgonzola cheese 20 toothpicks ¼ c. balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. honey 1 pinch kosher salt ¼ tsp. black pepper Method: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut one side of the dates and stuff with Gorgonzola cheese. Wrap each date in a strip of prosciutto and skewer with a toothpick. Place on an oven-safe wire rack that is placed on top of a foil lined sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. In a small sauce pan, add vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let bubble while whisking till the liquids reduce by 75 percent {about ten minutes}. Drizzle on serving platter and place prosciutto wrapped dates on top. Serve any extra honey-balsamic on the side.

Pour in the chicken stock and add the butternut squash to the pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Using an immersion blender or a stand blender, blend the mixture until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the kielbasa, heavy cream, wild rice and parsley. Season well to taste with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon juice. Serve hot.

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InnerCella Detours

A Carolina Classic A winter weekend away in Camden. / by Sandra Woodward / illustration by Tatjana Mai-Wyss

PREPARE TO BE thoroughly charmed by a visit to Camden, SC, the oldest inland township in the Palmetto State, established in 1732. Located just half an hour from Columbia and surrounded by a smattering of smaller towns, Camden is the jewel in the crown of Kershaw County. An easy drive from the Upstate, it’s a great day destination with several excellent restaurants, such as Sam Kendall’s or Salud, a unique Mexican restaurant and tequila lounge. However, with the area’s jampacked calendar of events, you may decide to treat yourself to a longer stay, perhaps at the spectacular Bloomsbury Bed and Breakfast. One long-standing event of note this time of year is the Candlelight Tour of Homes on Dec. 1, in its 42nd year featuring some of the town’s many beautiful historic homes. At press time 10 homes were confirmed for exhibition, with more possible. Whatever your interest, you’ll find plenty to explore in the Camden area. Home to the significant Revolutionary War Battle of Camden and, more recently, to the fabled Carolina Cup steeplechase race, Camden offers a wide range of temptations, be it history or horses, art or antiques. Exploring more than a dozen antiques shops and other great sources of home design and decor, as well as wide, gracious streets lined with picture-postcard residences, you’ll leave with more than a little inspiration for your own home. Here’s just a taste of what Camden has to offer. For additional information about all things Camden, classicallycarolina.com is a great source.

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VINTAGE PIANOS TENELEVEN GALLERIA Truly a one-of-a-kind shop, this appointment-only venue offers exquisitely maintained vintage instruments from a variety of top-line piano manufacturers. Great window shopping, too. 1011 Broad St. | 803-243-4673 vintagepianos.net FOX DEN LTD. Custom embroider of almost any design for beautifully detailed pillows, linens and wall hangings. French and Italian imports, lovely leather accented decor produced by a 3rd generation harness maker.

WHITTINGTON INTERIORS Both an interior design studio and a retail shop, featuring fine home decor and furniture as well as gifts. 813 Market St. | 803-713-7170 FINE ARTS CENTER OF KERSHAW COUNTY With exhibits changing every four to eight weeks, this is a great place to learn more about artists of the area and to find something special for your home: contemporary and folk art, sculpture, paintings, textiles and more. 810 Lyttleton St. | 803-425-7676 fineartscenter.org

2519 Broad St. | 803-432-5292 THE TACK ROOM No horse required. Beautiful equestrian-themed home decor and furniture, including an occasional appearance by the wily Reynard himself (on linens, for instance.) They do sell *real* tack as well. 2530 Broad St. | 803-432-2264 thetackroom.com

RUTLEDGE STREET GALLERY An interesting selection of styles and media, such as paintings, sculpture, ceramics and textiles, by nationally and regionally recognized artists. 508 Rutledge St. | 803-425-0071 rutledgestreetgallery.com

NORTHLIGHT STUDIO Artist Laurie McIntosh, whose work is exhibited widely elsewhere, opened her home studio in downtown Camden in 2015.

CAMDEN ANTIQUES MARKET Longtime proprietor Patricia Richardson offers an exquisite collection of 18th, 19th and early 20th century furniture and decorative arts. Spectacularly unique, high-end Christmas decorations.

607 Rutledge St. | 803-319-2223 lauriemcintoshart.com

830 South Broad St. | 803-432-0818 camdenantiquesmarket.com

MARTHA AND ASH This mother/daughter duo combine quality, attention to detail and passion in producing exceptional drapery and home goods. It’s small town location meets world-class sophistication and elegance.

BROAD STREET TREASURES A browse-worthy mall-style shop of numerous individual collections. On first glance you may think you’ve seen it all before, but never underestimate the possibility of finding that one treasure you’ve been searching for since who-knows-when.

533 Rutledge St. | 803-432-6537 marthaandash.com

Where to eat (and retreat) in Camden, SC MICHELE’S SOUTHERN TEA ROOM

For tea lovers of all ages, Camden’s newest spot offers lunch and afternoon tea in a bright space (traditional three-course tea is available by reservation). michelessoutherntearoom.com CANDY’S AT THE GRANARY

A great option for breakfast or lunch, this favorite of locals and visitors alike offers a menu including grits bowls and a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. SALUD

A fresh take on Mexican cuisine, freshly prepared in a beautiful upscale setting. The renowned tequila bar boasts more than 100 brands. saludmexicankitchen.com THE MILL POND STEAKHOUSE

Down the road a piece in Boykin, this fine-dining steakhouse offers top-quality Certified Angus Beef aged a minimum of 40 days and suburb wines. millpondsteakhouse.com BLOOMSBURY INN

History and hospitality make Camden’s Bloomsbury Inn a destination. The magnificently renovated home built in 1854 by Colonel James Chestnut and Mary Cox Chestnut sits on two pristine acres in the heart of the historic district. Innkeepers Katherine and Bruce Brown, both retired Air Force colonels, parlay their experience to provide an award-winning level of welcome. bloomsburyinn.com

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Travel Mementos An essay about the things we bring home. / by Libby McMillan Henson

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HISTORICALLY a busy season of houseguests in our home, most of who come from south Florida to experience autumn and winter at what’s become known to them as “Camp Wedgewood”.

Through my many years of travel, I’ve tended to bring home all sorts of vacation mementos that land in spots my husband and I see several times a day: colorful rocks from Lake Superior reside on our rustic dining table; bright pastels from Havana hang cheerfully on our living room walls; carved and feathered Hopi kachinas guard the mantle in our den.

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Cherished friends gravitate to the same few design aspects in our house: the large framed maps, especially the three-dimensional Appalachian mountain map in the hallway. It feels like our own version of a campfire; we huddle around with the magnifying glass and eagerly point fingers, sharing tales of past adventures and hopes for future excursions.

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This casual, constant reminder of annual treks to their home brings to mind countless memories.

In a guest room, I recently arranged a sort of scrapbook wall with photos of my ancestors on their own vacations and adventures. Our guest “campers” who check-in discover old black and white photos of geysers, wild bears, seashore picnics and Model Ts parked near waterfalls. The arrowheads my Grandad collected in what was once Indian Territory grace the walls where our guests repose. I began noticing what design traditions my friends had, particularly in regard to travel. My nextdoor neighb or Kathleen, an interior designer, reminds her four small children of the big wide world beyond our neighborhood each time they burst through the front door. Strings festooned with postmarked postcards from Europe, all written in their mama’s hand, define this happy home’s most-used entryway. Kathleen, who spent two years in France before starting her family, quietly sows seeds of faraway adventures in their impressionable young minds. Another neighbor, Kristy, is a college professor whose husband acts as a guide in Botswana much of the year and she uses design to bridge the gap in miles. Her own travels, which include taking Furman stu-

dents to Africa every other spring, have filled her living room with handmade objects: a dyed mud cloth from Tanzania, baskets from Botswana and artful tokens from Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa and Malawi. Kristy’s tradition is to mark each year’s passing months by the way she separates a line of twelve, tiny hand-carved elephants marching across her mantle. Her evolving separation of this little herd — nine and three, then ten and two — silently trumpets the impending return of their owner’s far-flung partner or her own need to pack for trans-Atlantic adventure. A new acquaintance, Erin (another designer who artfully curates her own retail shop) inspired me to ask if she had any design traditions revolving around travel in her home. In fact, she nurtures her children’s habit of collecting organic objects by displaying the treasures as part of a vignette. Erin sent me a photo of her brood’s collection of found objects — feathers, nests, bones, stones — all respectfully displayed in an antique silver pedestal bowl. She surrounds them with natural design elements in what I think is an inspiring vignette: small bird sculptures, a vin-

tage trail guide, a felted art piece. She’s even taught them to curate their treasures: any scavenged things better left outside are added to a pot on the front porch, its contents dubbed “Nature Soup.” For 14 years, our friends Kevin and Cindy have hosted an invitation-only event called Practice Thanksgiving. The few dozen people lucky enough to make the guest list experiment in the culinary safety of this surprise-filled potluck dinner format, held two weeks before Turkey Day. Dinnerware is as traditional as on the real day and guests begin each course of the feast by choosing a plate from piles of china in a boggling assortment of old-fashioned patterns. The rest of the year, stacks and stacks of countless mismatched china plates stay happily, visibly stowed beneath a long wooden church pew in their dining room. This casual, constant reminder of annual treks to their home brings to mind countless memories. Whether we travel, or others travel to see us, it seems many of us create little traditions around the items that reflect those journeys, objects that ignite the senses and fuel both memories and hopes. What are yours?

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The House That Love Built The Ronald McDonald House is bigger and warmer than ever. / by Libby McMillan Henson / photography by Chelsey Ashford

IN THE LAST TWO DECADES 10,000 families from South Carolina, six surrounding states, Mexico, Europe, the Caribbean, even the Middle East, have all walked through the doors of one very special Greenville home. While the check-in at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas on Grove Road is a luxury of sorts, none of us would envy the families whose children are undergoing critical medical treatment. “We’ve served over 10,000 families since opening in 1989,” says Marti Spencer, CEO of RMHC of the Carolinas.

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Greenville’s own Ronald McDonald House-- a conveniently located, cost-free and supportive haven-has just undergone an impressive expansion, nearly tripling its original 10,000 square foot footprint. “We had been hosting 400 families annually, but still had to turn away 250 families a year,” says Spencer. The organization recognized the growing gap and began planning ahead. They purchased the properties adjacent to their original Ronald McDonald House and paid them off in full before planning an expansion campaign. The Greenville community showed its love and generosity by responding with three and a half million dollars, blessing the new Ronald McDonald House with an apt nickname: ‘the house that love built.’ Generous contributions by companies, organizations and individuals across the Upstate and be yond have all made an inspiring imprint, forever changing the lives of countless families. During a time of unimaginable crisis, resident families discover a warm and welcoming facility that includes a playground, a large communit y lounge with a bigscreen tv and game tables, a fully-equipped and stocked state-ofth e-a r t c o m mu ni t y ki t c he n; a community room; access to computers and a printer; a large laundry facility; outdoor lounge areas; and comfortable, fully accessible ro oms for f amilies to rest and recover from what the day has held.

Days at the Ronald McDonald House are structured in a way that keeps things casual, as much like being at home as possible, while removing many of the responsibilities for parents. “A hot meal is cooked here ever y night,” says Spencer, “and you can eat them or go into the community fridge and get leftovers whenever you want.” Volunteers make cookies, a treat kids especially appreciate. The pantry is fully stocked so residents can grab a snack or even cook if they’re in the mood. Continental breakf ast is offere d e ver y day, compliments of the Greenville Civitan Club. “We try to make it feel like home as much as possible,” says Spencer. A ne w signature stair well crafted by The Heirloom Companies leads to private rooms, all of which were sponsored locally by a variety of groups from Alpha Delta Pi sorority to Greenville High School to corporations such as Fluor. Construction materials were donated as well. L a-Z-Bo y, for example,

gave over $25,000 in furniture and Sher win Williams offere d paint for the project. Dupont provided countertops and Phillips Supply helped secure a significant discount on GE appliances. There’s donated art from Kim Gilmore too and mattresses and foundat i o n s were given by Park Place Corporation. The lobby holds one of the most touching gifts, a grand piano donated b y Glenn C ox whose mother was a third grade teacher and loved children. “When this beautiful gift came to us, the small alcove provided by the staircase seemed to be the perfect spot,” says Spencer, who asked The Greenville Woodworkers Guild to create a built-in piano bench with a bookcase. The correct seat height was measured for the piano and built to specification. The guild also lovingly crafted custom headboards and night nooks for all of the bedrooms.

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How You Can Help

McDonald’s Restaurants provide 20% of necessary funding each year, through coin drops and other programs, but there’s an ongoing need for support because expenses never stop. Some of the ways you help include: Volunteer at the House Host a coin-drop box Donate a wish list item Make a donation online Rent the Community Room which includes full A/V setup

Donate pop tabs Donate a vehicle adult family members often split up, one going to the hospital, while the other stays with siblings. Transportation to treatments is often provided by GHS or Shriners Hospitals. The most important component of living at Gro ve Ro ad’s most he artfelt address is that milestones of normal life are not forgotten but are, in fact, a focus. “We celebrate birthdays. We celebrate holidays,” says Spencer with an earnest smile. Families bond with staff and volunteers and often stay in touch long after treatment has ended. Greenville’s Ronald McDonald House is a place of possibilities for families who could not otherwise manage the logistics or expense of lodging and transportation during their child’s treatment. It’s the most important kind of home away from home and was built with love, a love that wraps its residents in comfort, letting them know they are never forgotten and never alone.

Host a fundraiser Sponsor a gallery in the House Sponsor a resident room For more information visit rmhc-carolinas.org M U S . U DA N T E V E L E S I N I S E T U R S A M , S I TO CO R A S VO LU P TAT AU T I U S E S M I L LO E AQ U I V I D Q U I D U N T I U S .

“This house is a testament to the generosit y of Greenville,” says Spencer, “and also to how important family is to this community.” GHS Children’s Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina and Abbvie also made key gifts. The list of donors is long and tugs at the heart. Although it’s just across from the GHS Children’s Hospital campus, Ronald McDonald House hosts patients from me dic al entities spanning the area including Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenv i l l e , B o n S e c o u rs S t . F r a n c i s , Greenwood Genetics Center and others. The program doesn’t serve one particular illness or injury, but ser ves f amilies of any referre d child in critical need from NICU babies to children with cancer, whether they’re in-patient or on an outpatient basis. Many resident families have no transport ation and parents or

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Above The Clouds Mary and Greg Thompson relish the highlife in their custom-built Highlands, NC home. / by Brendan Blowers / photography by Inspiro 8 Studios

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At the close of every year, Greg and Mary Thompson can be found in their mountain house four-thousand-five-hundred feet above the pristine woodlands of North Carolina. A few close family and friends gather around the dining table where Mary has prepared her signature venison recipe, Greg’s favorite. His birthday is December 30th but they celebrate each year on this night and the party will soon retire to the media room where football on the big screen will switch to a televised New Year’s Eve celebration. Mary will break out the party hats and noisemakers while Greg will pop the champagne. The night typically ends with dancing to the Beatles piped through the house via airplay while embers glow in the wood-burning fireplace. Joy abounds in this sixty-five hundred square foot Highlands’ chateau designed by local architect Travis Mileti of Mountainworks and built by The Berry Group. In the front, a courtyard leads up to a Tennessee flagstone and cedar shake exterior accented by arching granite masonry. Climbing hydrangea frames the porte cochere (which hides a service entrance for the easy unloading of daily sundries). The main entrance forms a peak at the center of a traditional U-shape footprint. The home is beautifully designed in accordance with its surroundings.

The antique dining table off of the kitchen was originally a Spanish refectory table from the 17th century. It serves not only formal meals but also as a central meeting location for the Thompson's many philanthropic endeavors.

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A cathedral ceiling with exposed wood beams is, "The kind of space that chamber music is ideal for." says Mary.

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The Thompsons had wanted a house on the ridge overlooking the Nantahala National Forest for quite some time. When this property finally became available, they bought it sight-unseen. They knew what the views were like high up on the ridge since their former home was only a few minutes down the road at Wildcat Cliffs on the Highlands’ plateau. Now, the couple— married 38 years— have a ridge of their own with stunning scapes of Whiteside Mountain. “We’re looking out into a picture book,” Mary says, “It’s like being a little bit closer to God.” Greg agrees. “It’s really nice at night to take a drink out on the terrace and look out at the view.” The stone terrace that runs along the back of the house includes a custom-built waterfall and free-standing firepit. And, a large covered porch holds a long wood table that has hosted many meals, most of which have been prepared by Mary. They wanted reclaimed wood to be a central material used in the home and appreciate it for its warm rustic appeal. The Berry Group not only installed reclaimed hand-planed heart pine flooring but also heavy, oversized beams retrieved from an old barn in Ohio to support the twenty-foot tall cathedral ceiling in the great room. The natural acoustics of the great room formed the perfect setting for the concert grand piano. The couple hosted a fundraiser for the HighlandsCashiers Chamber Orchestra this past fall and virtuoso pianists William Ransom and Julie Coucheron filled the Thompson’s home with the sounds of Debussy and Mozart in an evening of culture and philanthropy that have come to define the entertaining and functional ways Greg and Mary use their space.

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A serpentine stone terrace wraps itself around the mountainside and includes a custom-built waterfall and freestanding firepit. The large covered porch provides cover from rain without obstructing a verdant view.

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Mary is the featured cook of many family meals and fine dinner parties. Over her range hangs a custom-built iron-hood that took four men to install. Atlanta interior designer Jackye Lanham was fundamental to the home’s tone of easy luxury and it was Lanham that added the pubstyle circular island to give Mary a surface to prepare everything from Thai and Indian cuisine to platters of wild game. The home’s rustic style compliments the mountain, but Lanham’s mix of contemporary furnishings and creamy color palette keep the interior from feeling moody. The designer had the novel suggestion to get the most out of a transitional space as well. Her vision helped turn a hallway in the East wing into a bump-out library with a window seat. Lanham also dictated where each piece of the Thompson's art collection would hang. Over the years, Greg and Mary’s affinity for works in oil has grown into a passionate hobby. “We’ve collected the art over time; it’s something we enjoy doing

when we travel,” Mary says. Her personal favorite is the large canvas Lanham had professionally hung over the great room fireplace. The Thompsons picked it up years earlier from a gallery in Paris. While the main part of the house reflects old-world charm, the west wing, comprised of a media room, fitness area, golf room and Greg’s office, is where new technology can flex its muscles. Instead of a home theater, the Thompsons designed a multi-purpose media room. “The problem with theaters is they’re pretty inflexible, you can watch movies and that’s about it,” Greg says. The couple still watches programs on the 90-inch flat screen, but the versatile space doubles as a safe place for kids to play with toys on the rug or for guests to give the vintage pinball machine a go. An adjacent room contains a sophisticated golf simulator. If Greg’s out on the course with a foursome and it starts to rain, they head back to the house and continue to play on one of fifty pre-loaded courses.

Optical scanners track the ball as its hit into the screen while everything from wind to weather and nature sounds can be dialed in at the touch of a button. While Greg and his golf buddies play Pebble Beach in high definition, Mary often busies herself in her shiplap-sided art studio. “It’s the airiest room in the house,” she says. As a board member of the Bascom Community Art Center, Mary has taken many workshops and classes from which she draws daily inspiration. Living in a temperate rainforest means the weather can change at a moment's notice. The home features several glass nano doors just for this reason; walls can disappear in many rooms, including the master bath, when Greg and Mary wish to have no barrier between their surroundings. Alex Smith Garden Design planned for a variety of mostly native flowering plantings to showcase the property’s natural bounty. Mary describes the result perfectly, “It’s a never-ending, always changing show.”

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The home’s east wing contains two charming guest suites that showcase the Thompson’s preference for reclaimed wood. Hand-cut, hand-hewn original growth timber forms the peaked beams while the floors are handplaned heart pine.

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ohn Mills grew up in Greenville, treading a familiar path from Wade Hampton High School to the University of South Carolina. He met his wife Rosalind, a graduate of George Washington University who grew up in Columbia, through a mutual friend. John would later follow Rosalind to New York City - where she was working at the time in commercial real estate with Julien J. Studley - to pursue portfolio management. John’s career would eventually take the couple to the West Coast, but no matter where the Mills family landed over the next two decades, he always held a special place in his heart for his hometown. “One thing I always thought was

interesting about John, was that even when we were in New York - everywhere we lived - he would still get the paper from Greenville delivered so that he could keep up with what was going on,” Rosalind says. When John saw an opportunity to move his family, which by then included their now 13-year-old daughter, Olivia, back home, he jumped at the chance. “People from Greenville really love Greenville and care about Greenville, and I truly appreciate that,” John says. “I always wanted to move back when the opportunity presented itself, and a big factor was our daughter.” The Mills family returned to Greenville in grand fashion, purchasing the

historic Lanneau-Norwood House, a show-stopping French Second Empire style home at the heart of the stately Alta Vista neighborhood. “I was fortunate to have visited the house when I was younger and just thought it was absolutely gorgeous,” John says. “We fell in love with the home.” It dates to 1877, built for Charles Henry Lanneau, Jr., the grandson of an Acadian refugee to South Carolina, who descended from a wealthy French Huguenot great-grandfather. He was born in Charleston in 1834 and later migrated to Greenville as his father rose to prominence within the Baptist church.

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A stroke of good luck in the entrance hall set the tone for the interior palette. Rosalind was able to date the wallpaper to 1908, but it's condition was not grand. After a gentle cleaning and regluing the paper was glam once again. It became the pivot point for selecting the blues, greens and golds used throughout the home.

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Nearly all of the home’s twelve rooms sports a fireplace, and on each Rosalind opted to replace the existing tile with a marble surround to showcase the original woodwork. The ceiling in this room was one of only a few that were replastered, as Bill and Barry thought it important to maintain the character of age as the home was restored to its former glory.

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The nubuck wallpaper in the study, while likely not original, has been in the home for some time and happily will live on thanks to a restorative cleaning. The painting over the mantel was a favorite of Rosalind’s father.

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When the Millses took ownership the dining room was covered in a bright yellow wallpaper that Rosalind would have loved to keep, but unlike the entrance hall it was beyond the point of preservation. Instead the walls were draped in damask velvet, a technique Rosalind learned on the fly when the original installer was unable to finish the job. The chandelier that hangs here was relocated from the entrance hall, and is one of only two original fixtures that remain. at Home | WINTER 2018

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The Millses expected to renovate the kitchen - the first working kitchen in Greenville - but were encouraged by the previous owner to live with it a while before making any drastic changes. “Once we were here we decided we like this size,” Rosalind says, so they kept the footprint - and the cabinets - with a few minor edits here and there. An original fireplace lurks behind the wall where a hutch now sits, just waiting for the right mantel to come along and inspire the Millses to open up the wall and bring it back.

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The dark wood of John’s study is balanced with a decidedly more feminine sitting room on the opposite side of the entrance hall, in a space old photos indicate may have once served as a music room.

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anneau achieved his own distinction in the early days of the upstate textile industry as a founder of the Huguenot Textile Mill, one of the first coal-powered mills in the area and the first in the state to weave together plaid and gingham in addition to cotton. The Huguenot Mill is still in use today as a popular event space connected to the Peace Center. The home’s second owner was John Wilkins Norwood, president of Norwood National Bank and later the Greenville branch of South Carolina National Bank. He acquired the home in 1907 and his family owned the home until the Mills purchased it in 2012 (it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982). “So really we’re only the third family to own the home, which I think is noteworthy considering the age of the home,” John says. John and Rosalind knew they were in for the typical electrical and plumbing work required to bring an older home up to modern standards and planned to remove the radiators still installed in every room. They anticipated a minor roof repair, but when it became evident the roof needed to be replaced, the project took a dramatic turn. Rosalind had noted a number of details characteristic of the French Second Empire style, particularly the distinctive mansard roof, the central tower with dormer windows and the projecting pavilions on either corner. Upon further research photos from different time periods showed a wooden balustrade had once spanned the roofline of the porch.

“It was clear, once I saw the old pictures, it yelled French Second Empire to me,” Rosalind says. “So that was in my mind, how we were going to do it, but we weren’t sure who we were going to use to take us in that direction. And, that’s when we met Bill and Barry.” Bill Bates and Barry McElreath are known in local design circles by only one moniker: “Bill & Barry.” Rosalind met the pair while shopping for period furniture and the talk quickly turned to their shared passion for design. They struck up a conversation about the designer Miles Redd as well as London-based Nicholas Haslam and that led to Rosalind’s admission that she didn’t want to renovate the Lanneau-Norwood House, but really restore it, bringing back it’s former grandeur. “We meshed from day one,” Bates says. “It was important to us not to overdo or rearrange, but to be smart enough to work with the footprint we had.” A neighbor with ties to the French Huguenot Society in Charleston helped Rosalind uncover documentation that confirmed Lanneau’s intent for the home’s style and cemented the direction of the restoration. “After that we really started looking at other French Second Empire homes. I knew that there had been a lot in Ontario, Canada, so I started pulling those,” Rosalind says. “It’s been like a little investigation. It’s fun to go back and realize everything we could do with the house.” The first decision was to replace the existing tin roof with a more traditional slate, and to replace the wooden

balustrade- long since removed from the roofline of the porch- with iron. Rosalind also wanted to add iron to the central tower and turrets. A biker named Lou ended up being just the man for the job. He was working his way from Florida to Sturgis doing short-term iron work, but also happened to have a degree in architecture from the relevant period. “Within like an hour he was here on his motorcycle with all of these prints of old iron work,” Rosalind says. “He crawled up on the roof and he’d say ‘do you like the railing this high or this high? He ultimately knew exactly what I wanted.” Rosalind also needed just the right roofer to tackle the turrets, and her sleuthing skills once again came in handy. “Most people cut their slate in rectangles and I knew of one dealer in California that cut theirs in lightweight, thin squares, so I knew that would fit that turret,” she says. “And that’s how we found our roofer, because he knew how to lay that square tile instead of just the rectangular tile.” John calls Rosalind “a steward of the home” and is still amazed by what she and Bill and Barry achieved for its interiors. “We were a good balance,” Bates says. “She would push us in the glitz factor, which is pretty much the furthest you can get from a McElreath Bates design, and we had to hold her down or there would have been gold all over the place.” Restoring this historic home to its original glory has been a true labor of love for the Mills family, and one that will likely continue.

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Rosalind was able to look past what were once bright yellow walls with black trim to see the elegant potential of the central hall on the second floor. The portraits on horsehair canvas, which the Millses have been able to determine date to at least 1910, were a major draw. Bill and Barry were instrumental in tracking down period furniture and light fixtures, many of which had been removed from the home before the Millses moved in, and Rosalind sourced the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Persian rugs through an international dealer she had worked with in California.

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The sleeping porch on the second floor retains its original windows on all three sides, all of which open and there is evidence that pop-up screens were once installed on the exterior. Restoring these screens is on the ever growing “one day, maybe” list of future projects.

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he footprint of the Lanneau-Norwood estate doesn’t end in the main house. Just across the back yard is another original structure, a two-room, one-story brick outbuilding. “This would have been the cook’s quarters,” says Rosalind. “He would have cooked for him and his family on one side and they would have slept upstairs, and then cooked for the house on the other side.” At the time the Millses purchased the home this outbuilding was being used as a potting shed. John and Rosalind began restoring the space with the idea of creating a masculine retreat of sorts. They added cabinets and small appliances to create a kitchenette and bar area on one side and were thrilled to discover the original floors were salvageable.

The ceiling was a different story. They were able to preserve half of the original ceiling, which opened onto a sleeping loft accessed by a ladder, but the other half was rotted beyond repair. They removed the beams, opening up the ceiling over the sitting area. “I was looking up one day and thought it would be great if we could build some balusters,” Rosalind says. A crew working in the nearby garage asked to cut a hole in the ceiling to uncover attic access that had been sealed and the demo revealed an exciting discovery: original wood balusters that once spanned the roofline of the porch on the main house. Many of the balusters were rotten, but the painting crew was able to salvage and restore just enough for the loft railing, offering yet another authentic nod to the property.

And then Rosalind found what the couple now fondly refer to as “the sconces.” The pair of large antique gold sconces that adorn the space once illuminated a church in France and designers Bill and Barry had actually acquired them for their own home project. Rosalind knew they were just what she wanted and though they were suppose to be designing a mancave for John, the drama they added to the space was too inticing to pass up. John wasn’t sold on them. “’Those are terrible, they’re hideous,’ I said to Rosalind, but everyone who comes back here loves them, bar none,” says John of them now. He counts himself among the converted and the charming space has become a favorite cozy escape for every member of the Mills family and visitors alike. at Home | WINTER 2018

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On the wall are the infamous “sconces,” likely from an old French church that was not John’s favorite addition to his “man cave.” Over time, Rosalind was able to convert him and he, along with everyone who visits the house, is a fan.

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In the sitting room, the railing in the sleeping loft includes the main home’s original exterior balusters that were found in the nearby garage’s attic. A new vaulted ceiling and the restored original flooring are featured in this cozy room.

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little by little the bird builds its nest

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s visitors approach the Hanover House, originally built in 1716 and now tucked inside the South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University, many notice the bold double chimneys that flank the home, and especially the unique inscription reading “peu a peu.” The phrase, meaning "little by little," references the French proverb, "Little by little the bird builds its nest.” That steady persistence was the approach of both the original builders from three centuries ago and the Clemson team that faithfully moved, restored and outfitted the home beginning in the 1940s. The Hanover House was built by Paul de St. Julien, a French Huguenot, in what is now Berkeley County, South Carolina. Will Hiott, director of historic properties at Clemson University, believes the chimney inscription may refer to how it took St. Julien two years to acquire the necessary materials, make the hand-fired bricks and complete the house. Originally planned as an all-brick home, St. Julien’s builders (likely including area shipbuilders and African American carpenters who St. Julien owned as slaves) ran out of bricks and finished it with local cypress. Many historians think shipbuilders helped construct the house because of its reverse shiplapping, which acts as a guttering system to run water from the attic space to the second floor. “We have some historic stains in the master bedroom where water had gotten into the house and then the wood, like a sponge, expanded and closed up the gaps in between,” Hiott says.

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true colonial, the symmetry and balance of the home, with two windows on either side of the door, double chimneys and three dormers across the top, are architectural features that have stood the test of time. The gambrel roof is a French colonial version and the triple-flue chimneys have separate channels for smoke and heat from each of the three stories. The home remained in the St. Julien and Ravenel families for almost 150 years after the daughter of Paul de St. Julien, Mary, married Henry Ravenel. In the 1940s, the home was almost destroyed to make room for Lake Moultrie, but fortunately it was deemed historically significant and was moved 250 miles north to Clemson, home to the state’s only school of architecture. Professors and students from Clemson College, as it was known in the 1940s, went to the Lowcountry to take photographs and disassembled the home. It was then reconstructed on campus as a monument to early colonial architecture, according to Hiott, as well as a hands-on historic preservation project. Some window sills, flooring and roof materials had to be replaced, but most features were salvaged. “All of the boards were labeled with metal tags. It was like a big jigsaw puzzle,” he says. Hanover House had one more move to make. In 1994, it was relocated to its current location at the Botanical Garden. It was moved because the campus had grown up around the historic home and it was being dwarfed by dorms and multi-story buildings. The new location was chosen to give the home “a feel of its original Low Country site within a nature-based educational setting,” says Hiott.

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Many historians think local shipbuilders helped construct the home because of its unique reverse shiplapping, which acted as a guttering system. In the master suite, stains are still visible where water trickled in from the attic space above.

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The built-in cabinet, with the keystone arch, features handmade paneling that stretched the length of the room and into the back hallway. The original color has been carefully recreated.

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isted on the National Register of Historic Places, the Spartanburg Committee of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America played a key role in turning the home into a museum that is outfitted with 18th and 19th century antiques as well as some period reproductions. They looked at estate inventories of Hanover House and other homes from the period to create the most realistic depiction possible of 18th-century Lowcountry life. The living room houses an antique English Kirkman piano and above it hangs a portrait of Rene Ravenel, father of the home’s second owner, Henry Ravenel. A noteable feature in this room is the built-in cabinetry with a keystone arch in tones of gray-and-white. The cabinet extends to offer storage and display all the way through the adjoining back hallway. Accourtrements from the period abound including a French Huguenot Bible, playing cards and a chess set. Hanover House was named by St. Julien to honor King George I of the House of Hanover. “He named it to honor the English king who allowed French Protestants, or Huguenots, safe passage to England while they waited for ships to the colonies,” says Hiott.

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ird prints by noted English naturalist Mark Catesby are particularly relevant to the home, as Catesby came through the Carolinas in the 1720s and traveled through the Santee Cooper area. The dining room features an antique Queen Anne drop-leaf table, along with a large settle — a combination settee and cupboard - that could be used for seating, storage, as a room divider or a piece to close off the fireplace. The portrait above this fireplace is of Suzanne Ravenel, Henry Ravenel’s mother. It is a copy created in the 1960s by Charleston artist and actor Alicia Rheet (she played India Hicks in Gone With the Wind). The original work was painted by Henrietta Johnson, the first well-known female artist in the U.S. The master bedroom stretches the full length of the house and displays the aforementioned water stains. It is furnished with a period cannonball bed as well as antique quilts, cribs and cradles. Hiott notes that Mary Amy Ravenel gave birth to 16 children, so the home is upfitted with many beds in different places to illustrate how many people lived in the home at once. Visitors can get a glimpse of the Hanover House’s evolution over the centuries in the office area of the museum and learn from displays covering topics such as the migration of the French Huguenots. Antique artifacts here include a large mortar and pestle used to crush the outside husk of rice and sweetgrass baskets employed to separate the rice from the outer husk.“We use the house as a museum to give insight into the colonial era, from 1716 straight through to the 1820s,” Hiott says. Hanover House may have been built “little by little,” but 300 years later it’s still leaving a legacy, giving visitors a vivid, firsthand look at early South Carolina history.

Suzanne Ravenel, wife of Rene Ravenel, overlooks the dining room’s Queen Anne table and large settle, a combination settee and cupboard.

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Adorning the home with heirloom quality craft.

hoosing handmade invites story into a home. Over time, the investment in original art becomes layered with household memories, transforming an object into something almost sacred, a piece to hand down, its tale told and retold. No longer simply a cup or vase: handmade becomes heirloom. I think of the painting in a childhood living room, how through holidays and homework it was there, weaving itself into memory. Or morning coffee in a hand-turned mug, how the routine, even if just for a moment creates reverence as the cup is turned, catching the glaze, noticing the potter’s fingerprints. Through a child’s room, a modern dining area or a traditional living space, handmade has its place, creating significant spaces, welcoming all who enter to linger. Decorating with what’s been produced by hand allows a home to become; it takes time to choose pieces that work for it, one-of-a-kind items that create a visual collage of texture and meaning.

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Handmade Southern Tradition When considering traditional style, don’t shy away from bolder art. An abstracted landscape painting by Greenville artist Kiah Bellows toes the line between modern and traditional with its muted tones. A ceramic bowl by Katie Coston of Illyria Pottery is a subtle statement, filled with bowers of evergreen at the holidays or cut flowers in the springtime. Though Coston keeps a storefront in Oxford, England, Greenville is a second home for the popular potter. Here, her signature watercolor glaze nods at traditional blue and white color ways. Create a cozy seat with a hand-sewn throw from fair trade company Basha, sold locally at Given Goods. Each quilt is signed by the artisan, once rescued out of human trafficking in Bangladesh. The blue and white Kantha stitching (a traditional Indian sewing technique) evokes the sweet simplicity of a Southern quilt.

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The Handmade Kid’s Room Color and whimsy should always inspire decor choices in a child’s room. Handmade items that stand the test of time include ones that might be surprising. These gorgeous pillows sewn with fabric designed by Greenville artist Teresa Roche are both vivid and timeless. While they work in a younger child’s room, they are equally welcome in living spaces or an adult’s bedroom. A bold floral painting by Bracken Sansbury will spark little imaginations. Moreover, investing in original art for a child’s room can jumpstart their own collection. A well-made toy is an obvious heirloom piece. Children cherish their toys years after they’ve set them aside for more mature pursuits. The sweet stuffed toys from Blabla Kids are hand knit in Peru, made to be cuddled or displayed with pride for years to come.

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Dining with the Handmade Dining room decor goes far past place settings and heirlooms do not necessarily mean ornate silver flatware. Even for sleeker tastes, the basics are still best: drinkware, table linens, artwork, each piece evoking a timelessness without feeling stuffy. Handblown glass by North Carolina-based Terrane sets this example with simple and stunning cocktail sets, as sculptural as they are functional. The bold lines and bright colors of a still life by Greenville artist Glory Day Loflin compliments the subtlety of hand-sewn and painted linens by Kucha Home. Loflin’s graphic inspired style often includes plant-life, bowls, and animal silhouettes, whimsical, yet grounded in confident lines and patterns. Kucha’s 100% linen table runners and dishtowels work for special occasions and everyday dining alike. These items add subtle texture.

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here are numerous websites where you can find a plethora of knobs, pulls and doorknocker hardware. Most of the offerings have a more contemporary style that is sleek, simple and polished. In other words: new. Not that there is anything wrong with that but, wouldn’t it be more fun to create more of a personal statement, maybe with something that has a sense of history and a bit more panache involved? Something more authentic and timeless. Whether you have a new door that needs hardware; a new or vintage chest of drawers that you’ve discovered (and aren’t fond of the existing knobs or pulls); or a piece of furniture that you have decided to freshen with a coat of paint, going on a hunt for antique or vintage hardware can lead to a very unique decorative statement.

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There is a good selection of vintage pieces available on E-bay or Etsy and any salvage business will have choices. If you’re ready for a day trip to start looking, The Underground Salvage Company in Brevard is a good place to start. A bit closer is the Antique Tobacco Barn in Asheville or just pop into any favorite antique shop and browse until you find what speaks to you with the aesthetic that you crave. However, there’s no need to wait for a piece of furniture or a door that needs new hardware to start your search for vintage parts and pieces. Find them first and create a distinctive visual by mounting them inside a shadow box frame. You’ll be making a statement and preserving a valuable piece of history at the same time. We’ve gathered examples from private collections to inspire and give you incentive to start your search. Happy hunting.

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11. Rococo style drawer knob. Late Victorian era, 1850-1910. 12. Chippendale style pierced brass ball drawer pull. 18th century.

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If you think gewürztraminer is always sweet, think again. Dry variants, such as this Gundlach Bundschu from Sonoma County, California, are wonderful wines that are too often dismissed. A medium-bodied wine, primarily aged in stainless steel with a touch of neutral oak, offers bright acidity and fresh flavors of pear, lime and peach. If you can’t wait for Thanksgiving, it would also go well with Asian food, pork or cheese. “I like gewürztraminer with turkey,” Williams says. “If you get one that’s dry and a little spicy, it pairs up nicely.”

For years, Williams has espoused the value of Washington state wine, and with good reason. “I think Washington wines are about half price for the same quality.” The Conjurer is a Bordeaux-style blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and petit verdot. This Columbia Valley red is rich with flavors of plums and dark cherries, a hint of spice and a touch of cola. Its big flavors will stand up to any holiday beef dish such as a roast, while its smoothness will surprise guests.

This Argyle is proof that great sparkling wine can be made domestically. Unsurprisingly, this dry sparkler (made in the pinot noir-centric Dundee Hills, Oregon, region) is predominantly pinot noir, though chardonnay and pinot meunier builds out the flavors. A yeasty nose previews crisp notes of pear, honey and peach, making it an ideal choice for your New Year’s toast. Although it may seem obvious, be sure it’s fully chilled. “The colder the better,” Williams says. “As cold as humanly possible and that’s the only wine I’d say that about.”

More and more, Virginia wines are getting well-deserved attention. Stinson is a small producer northwest of Charlottesville, Virginia. Their focus is on European-style wines with subtlety and complexity; Imperialis is a port-style wine made exclusively with tannat grapes that, after the addition of brandy, is aged in oak for 14 months. This dark-purple dessert wine is moderately sweet, dominated by sophisticated flavors of blackberries, blueberries and spice. Pair it with Valentine’s Day dessert or sip it after dinner. Either way, I think you’ll love it.

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ART DECO DREAMS A Roaring Twenties party is a fine way to celebrate a decade's end. Katelyn Pinner welcomed 30 in costumed style at GB&D with family and friends.

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love to joke with my friends, “Being in our 30s feels great, like we know what we want, who we are and are more defined, yet still open as human beings.” They quickly remind me that I just turned 30, as in a month ago, so my opinion barely counts. But now I refer to myself as, “Since being in my 30.” On that note, we are only “in our 30” once, so why not go into the decade with a bang. That’s exactly what Katelyn Pinner did. She roared out of her 20s with a Roaring Twenties themed party. The festive winter celebration, held at a local restaurant, made me feel like I lived in the 1920s, dining at a cozy cafe with lively jazz music and remarkable food. Golden Brown and Delicious is a timeless and tasty spot in the Village of West Greenville. The name alone sets you up for suspensefully delectable food and if you’re a local, you refer to the restaurant as GB&D. They have one of the best burgers in town, locally sourced farmed to table. When it comes to parties, GB&D offers custom recipes and some real crowd pleasers. Pinner chose to have the party there for a menu her friends would love as well as the spacious yet intimate vibe. Pinner and her husband love to throw parties, but sometimes the stress of hosting seems overwhelming when you also want to enjoy the evening. Since Pinner is an event planner herself, she reveled in having a night off from setting up (and tearing down) for her own party.

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With no specific color scheme-- just notes of black and gold-- she hoped her guests would dress in 1920s attire and they did not disappoint, guests arrived bedecked in fringe and beads. Champagne and bourbon were poured as the drinks of choice to evoke the era also. The simple elements that made the party really roar were the clever costumes, jazzy music by Erica Berg, the dinner line up and a scraped cake with gold trim created by her sister-in-law Tessa Pinner, who of course makes custom cakes for a living. Pinner gave chef and co-owner of GB&D, Alex George full reign over what he wanted to include on the menu. She loved the Moroccan-inspired dishes he chose with a tapas approach of roasted veggies, hummus, salsas, mussels and meatballs. While she will be planning and hosting many events in the future, Pinnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite take away from the night was simply being a guest at her own party; the ability to show up to a room fully set up and ready to enjoy. Hosting her friends and family while sharing a warm and delicious meal together on a wintery night really did roar out the last night of her 20s, welcoming with open arms her new 30. Chefs Alex George and Kris McGowan of Golden, Brown and Delicious proffered an inspired Moroccan-influenced menu for Katelyn Pinner's 30th birthday Roaring Twenties party. The spread included curried goat, seared root vegetables, steamed mussels, hummus and relished produce.

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Mussels in Wine and Cream

• Create a culture of the era with dress, food, drink and decor • Use a collection site like Pinterest or Instagram Boards to create a look book of inspired ideas

Method: Clean and sort mussels taking care to discard any broken or dead mussels. Live mussels will close completely if lightly tapped on countertop. Any mussel that doesn’t close is dead and should not be cooked.

• Rather than buying flimsy costume accessories search what you have or consider vintage items to add an air of authenticity: pearls, pinky rings, vests, hats and hair-clips all were donned by Katelyn Pinner’s guests

Heat a large sauce pot on medium high heat. Once pan is hot add olive oil and heat until oil shimmers. Add sliced garlic and shallots cooking briefly until translucent. Add mussels and briefly saute in pan for 30 seconds.

• Plan for drinks that echo the sips of the day; simple pre-prohibition cocktails and champagne were poured at GB&D

Deglaze with white wine and cover pot. Steam for 3-5 minutes. Remove lid and add heavy cream. Cook uncovered for 1-2 minutes more. Add butter and salt and pepper to taste. Place mussels into large serving bowl and pour broth over. Garnish dish with chopped parsley. Serve with lots of toasted bread!

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• Choose a theme for your party that lends itself to the season at hand; winter is a natural partner to the layers and glitz of Deco’s opulence C A K E : T E S S A P E N N E R ; F O O D BY G B & D ;

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1-2 lbs mussels 2 cloves garlic sliced very thin 1 shallot sliced very thin 2 c. white wine ½ c. heavy cream 2 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

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Cover pan with a layer of parchment paper and a layer of aluminum foil over that. Make sure the seal is as tight as possible.

Tomato & Curry Braised Goat

Cook in oven for 2 hours or until meat pulls easily apart.

4 lbs goat leg roast (bone in) 64 oz canned whole tomatoes (and the juices thereof) 1 bottle red wine 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil 4 Tbsp. yellow curry paste 2 tsp. smoked paprika 2 tsp. garam massala 1 large yellow onion roughly chopped 5 cloves of garlic roughly chopped 1 oz fresh oregano

Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Remove goat roast from pot. Reserve all liquid. While meat is still warm shred with two forks into small pieces.

Method: Preheat oven to 325 Pat goat with paper towel to remove any access moisture. Season goat liberally with salt and pepper. Heat large rondo or braising pot on medium high heat. It needs to be big enough to fit the entire roast. Add vegetable oil and heat until almost smoking. Carefully place goat into pan and sear until dark brown on every side. Once goat is totally browned remove from pan. While pan is still hot add onion and garlic and saute until lightly brown. Deglaze pan with ½ bottle of red wine. Using a wooden spoon scrape as much of the fond off the bottom of the pan as possible (this is where the flavor is). Add tomatoes and juice to pan along with the remaining ingredients stirring well to distribute everything. Once tomato sauce is simmering remove pan from heat. Carefully place goat back into pan. It should be fully or almost fully submerged in the braising liquid.

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Use immersion blender to puree braising liquid into sauce. It should be pretty thick. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Place shredded goat and purreed braising liquid into large mixing bowl. Toss to coat meat. Transfer to large serving bowl or platter and serve with rice and flatbread.

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Room At The Top 1800s carpentry withstands the test of time. / by Allison Walsh / Photograph by Inspiro 8 Studios

or those agile enough to ascend its spiral staircase, the central tower rewards entrants with a 360-degree bird’s eye view of Greenville and a peek into the Lanneau-Norwood Home’s storied past. “When the leaves are off the trees you can see downtown clear as a bell, and truly appreciate the fact that this really does sit at the top of Alta Vista,” says John Mills, who along with his wife Rosalind is just the third owner of the home. The home is architecturally significant for its French Second Empire style built in 1877.

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John is equally enamored of the original carpentry inside the tower. “You can see some of the old nails in the walls and floors and these weren’t mass produced, so you’ll see nails of all different sizes and shapes,” he says. From here, one final spiral staircase leads to the tiptop of the turret. Keith Partain of Turnkey Roofing, offered to rebuild whatever was needed, but there was never any concern about the quality of the framework and whether termites had had their way with the wood. Partain

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