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features 12 A Builder’s Build A Bostwick Lake retirement retreat by Dave Visser Builder 26 Capturing Time Passionate about photography, space and history — Dave Thompson’s story in pictures 32 Ingenious Purpose A unique gem bursting with creativity by Artisan Craft Homes 41 The 2017 Fall Parade of Homes Our editor’s picks for the homes you wont want to miss 55 RENOVATE magazine Custom renovations and inspiring makeovers

departments 7 #FIELDNOTES Making a Statement Dispatches from the world of design from designer Joseph Szymczak 10 MONEY MATTERS Dealing with Debt Financial considerations for high level professionals with high level debt 72 THE LIST The professional, licensed and insured resource for the home

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Volume XXIX Issue 4 No. 153 PUBLISHER

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DISPATCHES FROM THE WORLD OF DESIGN

“I always put in one controversial item. It makes people talk.”

Dorothy Draper

Making a Statement Scrolling through a summer’s worth of likes, saves, and shares, and armed with notes scratched in the margins of a handful of Parade Home and Designer Show House catalogs, it’s time to get to the work of implementing something new and exciting. Pounds of magazines and dream inspiring catalogs have arrived fanning flames of desire for #needthis inspirations. There’s no time to waste setting the stage for the holiday season and the next few months indoors. Make a fresh statement in a just a few easy steps.

Get the big look.

Introduce jaw dropping punctuation on your own expression with a singular attention grabbing piece of furniture, a divinely celestial chandelier, an indescribable wall color, a bold carpet or vivid wallpaper so unique and powerful in it’s allure that it can single-handedly transform rooms that elicit countless compliments and inquiries as to how you ever thought of that. That’s when you know the statement worked it’s magic. Interior designers are skilled at achieving those big design moments so it’s generally a good idea to ask for some professional guidance but here are a few ideas to get the juices flowing.

Start with art.

The general opinion about selecting art is to collect what you love and enjoy. Good art lasts forever and reveals it’s secrets to everyone differently depending on so many factors. A painting like that conceived by artist Jay Zerbe entitled “climbingintoTheDark” comes in at a whopping 60- by 48-inches and could easily be the anchor of a brilliant design orchestration. Linda LaFontsee, curator and proprietor of LaFontsee Galleries in Grand Rapids and Douglas, who represents the artist, interjects: ”Choose art that moves you. Have courage!”

5 Designer Tips Contrast: Balance statement pieces with something that has a contrasting vibe, such as rough and refined, polished and craggy or intricate and simple.

Tweak: Perfection kills visual intrigue, so use smaller pieces in odd numbers or slightly off-kilter placements.

Scale: Support a statement piece with right-sized furnishings that won’t steal the thunder but hold their own.

Focus: Where you put the piece will impact its wow factor; make sure it’s in a prominent spot.

Edit: If everything is special, then nothing is special.

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Use color effectively. Another great way to start a statement project is to decide your background color. Explore interesting shades and try them out. Dorothy Draper, inventor of the maximal signature interiors of The Greenbriar Resort on Michigan’s Mackinac Island, refers to controversial elements in her design to mean unique or anything that stands out as memorable. Her daring color combinations have inspired so many fresh ideas since.

Kindle Furniture of Grand Rapids originally created much of the furniture at the resort for the designer and continues to produce Greenbriar designs for the public and other traditional models in a rainbow of lacquered colors or classic black by special order for updated punch.

If our interiors are the stage, then let the set reflect your personal vision. Whatever is done can be undone so experiment, have fun and enjoy the scenery.

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Big florals are back big time. Grand Rapids based Scott Group Custom Carpets issued a wool tufted carpet pattern named Allora for their Studio Collection available through design professionals. The 3-dimensional concept depicts an ethereal cascade of what appear as hand-painted magnolia blossoms floating on a mysteriously deep blackgreen forest ground or natural pool. It is an elegantly bold statement that stands out in any setting for sure. Paula Grant textile artist and account executive with Scott Group describes Allora as an “...organic depiction reminiscent of light and shadow found in nature. You can imagine the petals blowing across the field of this carpet.”

Rule #1 You can break almost all the rules.

Rule #2 If you love something it will work.

Rule #3 Live with what you love.

JOSEPH SZYMCZAK opened the doors to his namesake interior design company in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has collaborated with many of the city’s custom home building professionals. Career and projects led him around the world and full circle to Chicago where he currently resides. His projects have been published in the international editions of Architectural Digest, Harpers Bazaar, Gulf Interiors and Cosmopolitan Home. He was an invited keynote speaker at INDEX Dubai 2014 introducing interior design trends.

Travel, decorative history, and foreign cultures continue to inform his design vocabulary and inspirations. His current off-shoot project is Studio at Slate, a modern lifestyle turn-key design service.

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

Dealing with Debt for high-income, high-debt professionals Doctors, lawyers and other highlytrained professionals often have their sights on lucrative salaries once they complete their courses of study – but many are also saddled with a less pleasant graduation gift: outstanding student loans. For those who’ve landed a wellpaying job in their desired fields, the dual reality of commanding a big salary while being encumbered with debt can lead to financial mistakes. But, as with many complexities in life, having a plan in place can help.

If you find yourself in the camp of high-income, high-debt professionals, consider the following four steps to manage your finances, pay down your obligations and pave the way to a confident financial future.

SPEND WISELY The income you earn today may seem staggering compared to what you were accustomed to in the years before receiving your degree.

Before you increase your spending, it’s important to take a step back and consider how to tackle multiple financial goals at once. Start by earmarking part of each paycheck for your future goals. Knowing you have dedicated savings for future purchases like a new home or sending your kids to college can help you have confidence in your everyday finances – including an occasional splurge. However, until you have your other debts paid off or dramatically reduced, it may not be prudent to take on a large mortgage or a loan for an expensive vehicle.

MANAGE YOUR DEBT EFFECTIVELY Keep up on student debt and if you can, consider accelerating your payments. Paying extra will not help you eliminate the debt sooner, but will reduce the total amount you pay in interest. Refinancing the debt to ease your monthly payment schedule may be an option, but given your likely cash flow, it may not be necessary. If you have accrued other debts such as car loans or credit card borrowing, repay them as quickly as possible. Make it a priority to reduce the impact that debt has on your monthly budget.

START SAVING FOR RETIREMENT A good rule of thumb for any young professional is to try to save 10 percent (and more, if possible) of their income in accounts designed to build wealth for the long run. While the idea of retirement may seem a lifetime away, starting to accumulate money in a retirement account as soon as possible can be especially effective. Those who begin saving for retirement in their 20s or early 30s can most effectively leverage the power of compounding interest. At this age, you have time on your side and the ability for your investments to grow over the decades to come.

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KEEP IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and earning a big paycheck is a justifiable reward. Your professional and financial journey is just beginning, so treat your financial life as a marathon, not a sprint. At the very least, focus on living within your means. To the extent you are able, try to live even more modestly with the goal of paying down debts as quickly as possible. You never know what the future holds and what opportunities may arise. Your income level could change, either by your own choice or due to unavoidable circumstances. Take advantage of your good fortune today to strengthen your financial future. ❂

Lisa Cargill, ChFC®, CLU®,CRPC®, CDFA™ is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. She specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies. Ameriprise Financial and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice. Consult your tax advisor or attorney regarding specific tax issues.

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a BOSTWICK LAKE retirement retreat

Building is something that DAVE VISSER has known his entire life, from childhood memories of visiting his dad’s job sites, to working in the family business.

“I got my start very young in the commercial construction world through my dad's company, Visser Brothers,” said Visser. “I worked summers for him for years. And then, when Kim and I decided to get married, I went into the residential world. That was in 1986, August 4, 1986, to be exact.”

Visser started by building a 40-unit apartment complex that he worked on for about a year and then began getting into the residential side with his brother. Visser has been working on his own now for 20 years. “Once I began with residential projects, I pretty much stayed with that. I did everything in the field from pouring concrete to framing to trimming — everything. I worked out of my dad's office for eight to ten years, and then I built an office on the northwest side of Grand Rapids , and it just kept growing and growing.

That growth would not have been possible without my office manager, Ronda Smith, who wears many hats and keeps everything running smoothly.”

Visser often uses the same subcontractors, project after project, making his company a family business of another sort. “I work with a lot of the same people, and I've been doing that for years and years,” said Visser. “For example, my plumber. I've been working with my plumber since day one. I started out with his dad, but his dad retired, and now I’ve worked with the son for 30 years. Other than retirements, the same guys have been with me for years. My brick guy.

My stone guy, my cement guy. They’re all father and son operations that have been with me for the last 30 years.”

Visser builds in the mid-price range, starting around $300,000. He keeps his prices reasonable by doing a lot of plat development; taking a large parcel of land, dividing it into 30 to 40 lots, then putting in the infrastructure, such as roads, etc., then building all the homes within the subdivision.

And, even though Visser entered many Parade of Homes in the past, he chose not to enter his own home because of a heavy work load and timing issues.

“Maybe I should have entered this home into the Parade, but it’s the last home that I’ll build for myself, and we were excited and ready to be able to move in when it was completed in March.”

A LOT AND PLANNING The home’s exterior is surrounded by extensive landscaping from Emerald Landscapes and highlights both the home’s architectural features as well as the lake.

The home office is a stylish space with special attention to detail including a statement-piece light fixture from The Lighting Corner.

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“Let me give you the history,” said Visser.

“Twenty-seven years ago we bought an old cottage on a lot on Bostwick Lake. It was a wider lot than most, and we loved it. As time went on, I said to my 80-year-old neighbor, ‘If you ever decide to sell, let me know.’ I ended up buying that second lot about 15 years ago. We tore down the two cottages and merged the lots into one to build this house. This house is about 5,300-square-feet finished.We came from almost 8,000 square feet finished, where we raised our three kids, and our dog. And, we had eight acres

and a barn and all that. So, we down-scaled.

Even with paint color. Our old house had 19 colors. This one has four. It doesn't seem like we down-scaled, but we did.”

“We’ve been coming out to the old cottage every summer since we bought it,” added Kim. “I’d move out here with the kids and the dog on Memorial Day and not go home until I had to.

So, we're used to it. We haven't been here through a winter yet, but, look forward to watching the seasons change.”

“Kim did everything basically in the house,”said Visser. “I worked with her on the design of the plan as far as the layout, and we worked with an architect and kept tweaking his design for about a year — making sure things were where we wanted them, had well thought out rooms, and the details we wanted included.”

“We put a lot of thought into it because this is it,” said Kim. “You don't get a second chance once you tear something down.”

Visser describes the home as basically a ranch for the two of them, with everything they need on the main floor: kitchen, family room, sun room, office and owner suite. But on weekends, when the kids come out, it’s a whole new ball game.

The family room's lake-facing wall is floor-toceiling glass doors that slide open to a deck overlooking the lake. Fully screened to keep the mosquitoes away, the deck has a gas fireplace to warm those chilly lakeside nights. And when winter comes, a cozy corner sunroom provides a panoramic view of the lake.

A home office is ideal for days when Visser doesn’t want to make the drive to the office. The owner bedroom faces the lake and has a large

Spanning two Bostwick Lake lots, the 5,300-square-foot home was designed with entertaining in mind but also lives ideally for empty nesters.

A multi-level garage from Kerkstra Precast provides lakeside access and creates the ideal storage space for boats and water toys.

The lake-facing wall of the family room has floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide open to a deck overlooking the lake. Substantially screened to keep the mosquitoes away, the deck has a gas fireplace to warm those chilly lakeside nights. And when winter comes, a cozy sunroom provides a panoramic view of the lake.

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walk-in closet and marble bathroom with a huge glass-wall shower and a luxurious soaking tub.

The white kitchen practically glows thanks to the white Cambria quartz countertops and backsplash. White cabinets from Williams Distributing and a recessed refrigerator/freezer is disguised by a gold veined mirror that emulates the patterns in the quartz. Tucked behind the refrigerator is a long, narrow walk-in pantry with floor-to ceiling shelves for food, a cubby for the microwave, even a small bar sink.

“This is a crazy refrigerator,' said Visser. “But ... she wanted the largest refrigerator we could fit with mirrored-panel doors.”

“When you entertain in the summer, you can never have enough refrigerators,” said Kim. “There's one downstairs, a freezer in the garage downstairs, the beverage fridge, and a built-in ice maker in the basement. The same goes for the kitchen island. We wanted as many stools as we could get around it, because that's where everybody gathers. You can never have too large of an island or too many refrigerators.”

“WE PUT A LOT OF THOUGHT INTO IT BECAUSE THIS IS IT. The white kitchen practically glows thanks to the white Cambria quartz countertops and backsplash. White cabinets from Williams Kitchen & Bath and a recessed refrigerator/freezer from Decker & Sons is disguised by a gold veined mirror. Tucked behind the refrigerator is a long, narrow walk-in pantry with floorto ceiling shelves, a cubby for the microwave, and a small bar sink from Richards Kitchen & Bath with seamless installation by Velco Plumbing.

YOU DON'T GET A SECOND CHANCE ONCE YOU TEAR SOMETHING DOWN.” A half-bath on the main floor continues the lakelook with shiplap wall board and grass cloth on a curved wall. A dark blue vanity cabinet has a custom wood top created by The Custom Cottage.

“They made the wood tops,” said Kim. “And they custom made all the barn doors in here as well as my kitchen table. They have an amazing mission statement and they do awesome work at very reasonable prices.”

“We did a lot of custom built-ins in the house,” said Visser. “Dennis, one of my trim guys, who I've been working with for years … he has a company with three guys that work for him, and he does all my custom trim work.”

Kim did the lion’s share of the interior design, but in an areas like the laundry room, she gives credit to her daughter’s friend Kaci Brander, who recently started her own design company, Refined Design.

“She’s the one who suggested we paint the doors dark,” said Kim. “I picked out the tile, cabinets, lighting and hardware; then she suggested this wallpaper, which I probably wouldn’t have picked

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Dark, sliding doors highlight the entrance to the laundry room which features white cabinetry, a subway tile backsplash, stylish wallpaper and complementing tile flooring from Johnson Flooring.

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out, to pop it. It really pulls everything together and it’s the perfect room to do a fun paper.”

Upstairs, guest bedrooms are decorated simply, but cozily. Mattresses rest on top of built-in platforms with drawers for toy storage, and small sliding doors lead to a small deck overlooking the lake.

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On the other hand, the spacious walkout basement was built for entertaining. “We built the entire basement for family and friends,” said Kim. “We have three kids and one granddaughter. We designed the whole space just for summer entertaining; very durable floors and carpets and the largest couch we could find.”

Another important consideration for the home was the inclusion of two separate stairways to the lower level. “We wanted to have access to our basement from the back door for guests who are coming over to spend the day at the lake.”

“WE DESIGNED THE WHOLE SPACE JUST FOR SUMMER ENTERTAINING; VERY DURABLE FLOORS AND CARPETS AND THE LARGEST COUCH WE COULD FIND.” And, tucked under one of those staircases is a tiny playhouse for granddaughter, Monroe. As only a doting grandpa would do, it has a small, hinged, half-door and a little window opening.

“And she loves it,” said Visser. “She says, ‘Grandpa, come in and play.’ It’s a little tough on the knees, but she loves it.”

Compared to the “lakeshore look” of the main floor, the lower level has more of a modern industrial feel with metal piping, barn wood, and granite. At the base of one staircase is a bench made of the old cottage doors from the upstairs kids' bedrooms. Three doors form the back, and a fourth is the seat.

“When it's a summer Saturday, and everybody's hanging out, this is where it's at,” said Visser.

“Inside you can watch a ball game sitting here ... and freely come and go through the doors to the lake. We found old school lockers for extra storage and had them sand blasted by Joel Tenbrink from Lost & Found to reveal the bare metal.”

“He built the basement vanity around two public pool storage baskets. He custom made the wood vanity top as well as the bench between the lockers. I know we’ll spend a lot of weekends down here in the winter as well.”

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The main floor lives like a ranch for the two empty nesters, with everything they need: kitchen, family room, sun room, office, and owner suite. The owner bath is beautifully appointed with selections from Richards Kitchen & Bath

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Completing the lowest level is a bedroom, bathroom and a large exercise room full of equipment.

“We put in an exercise room which also could've been a bedroom,” said Visser. “We're on the lake, we have a great view which helps make exercise more inviting.”

Our son just graduated from Calvin College with a business degree and he’s working with me on scheduling, estimating and client meetings, etc.” said Visser. “I’m excited to have him working in the business with me using his insight and talent.” ❂

RESOURCE INDEX BUILDER Dave Visser Builder APPLIANCES Decker & Sons EXTERIOR STONE Belden Brick & Stone FINISH HARDWARE Modern Hardware FLOORING Johnson Flooring MULTI-LEVEL GARAGES Kerkstra Precast LANDSCAPING Emerald Landscapes LIGHTING The Lighting Corner PAINTING Premier Painting / Randy Cole PLUMBING & FIXTURES Richards Kitchen & Bath TRIM & STAIR PARTS Stairway Concepts

Designed for summer entertaining, the lower level has an industrial/shabby chic vibe with metal piping, barn wood, and granite. Sand-blasted lockers from an old elementary school offer temporary storage for swimmers’ clothes.

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CAPTURING TIME

THEY GIVE US THOSE NICE BRIGHT COLORS They give us the greens of summers MAKES YOU THINK ALL THE WORLD'S A SUNNY DAY — Oh yeah ...

I got a Nikon camera I LOVE TO TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH So mama don't take my Kodachrome away …

– Kodachrome by Paul Simon

ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHt: Palm Springs Moonrise, Grand Haven Lighthouse, Texas Sunset, Concord Covered Bridge

TEXT BY GRETCHEN SOUTHWELL PHOTOS BY DAVE THOMPSON

After speaking with DAVE THOMPSON about his recent trip to Knoxville, Kentucky to witness, capture on film and document the recent, historical total eclipse crossing our beautiful country, the old song “Kodachrome” by Paul Simon popped into my head. Ironically, the year this song became popular was right around the time Dave realized photography, space and history were passions of his.

The Thompson family roots run deep in West Michigan; particularly in Lowell, Mich. It’s my belief, after Dave shared with me some vintage black and white pictures of his ancestors and stories of familiar family names of landmarks around Lowell, that the sheer existence of these treasured family photos created an awareness in Dave that pictures tell a story, a story that remains important long after we’re gone. Stories of the Fallas family, the Rixes, the Robinsons and the Thompsons coming together to build lives, families and a community. Parks and roads were named after these families and having enjoyed Fallasburg Park throughout my life and growing up just down the road on a farm on the Flat River, I’m so grateful for the forethought of these pioneers. I have a

feeling Dave’s family and their friends were involved in preserving this beautiful park for all of us, our children and their children to enjoy. A lasting legacy.

Historical, “once in a lifetime” events have always been important to Dave, particularly those involving space.

His father was a navy pilot who experienced views of the sky, weather patterns, and our planet in a special way. It’s awesome, really, to take off in an airplane on a rainy, cold day, climb through the clouds and turbulence and in a matter of minutes, look out the window to blue sky and the bright sun. Amazing. Space travel must offer an entirely different version of this.

The historian and aviator in Thompson drew him to Kitty Hawk, NC in 2014 to fly an exact replica of the Wright Brothers 1902 glider.

The official logbook reveals that Thompson was the 93rd human to ever fly the Wright Brothers’ 1902 glider. Orville and Wilbur were no. 1 and no. 2 but the list includes six Apollo astronauts and 11

Dave’s Dad imparted his wisdom about the importance of witnessing history in the making.

On July 20, 1969, he woke five-year-old Dave up in the middle of the night to watch Neil Armstrong take his first steps onto the moon — live! Perhaps, even on a black and white TV?

“The hangar door opened, revealing an incredible work of art, built with the same materials available in 1902, like spruce and muslin.”

The very first shuttle launch happened during Dave’s high school algebra class, and Dave respectfully asked his teacher if he could be excused to go to the library to watch it live on TV. His teacher refused, but Dave risked detention, the wrath of his teacher and went anyway. It made such an impression on Dave, that 35 years later, he trekked three different times from Atlanta, GA to Cape Canaveral, FL with his camera equipment to watch it live and document it with his Nikon … history in the making once again.

AVIATION My extreme curiosity keeps me “lit up” and conversations have always come easy to me. “What if…?” and “What’s your why?” allow me intimate views into someone’s heart and mind. I love it when I can watch someone get “lit up” talking about a hobby or an interest. Their eyes brighten, a genuine smile appears, and enthusiastic words come pouring out. Aviation, space, photography, history and dogs light Dave up.

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Dave’s father was a navy aviator and pilot, and while Dave didn’t set his sights on a military career, he did take to the skies and became a pilot in 2009. He said, “I’ve wanted to fly my whole life. I was one of those toddlers who pointed at the sky every time I saw an airplane.” The historian and aviator in him drew him to Kitty Hawk, NC in 2014 to fly an exact replica of the Wright Brothers 1902 glider. In his own words, he describes what it was like…

“As the day drew near, I was imagining a glorified hang glider built with aluminum or carbon fiber struts and nylon wings. The hangar door opened, revealing an incredible work of art, built with the same materials available in 1902, like spruce and muslin.

“Duct tape didn’t exist 100 years ago, so builders soaked heavy string in melted wax, wrapped the string around the pieces and reheated the wax until it melted into the string. That’s the level of authenticity represented in this glider.

“After about an hour of instruction with the resident expert, the crew and I carried the craft to the top of Kill Devil Hill, waiting for the wind to kick up.

After a few attempts, I started to get the hang of it, even using the hip cradle to roll the craft by

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SORRENTO, ITALY warping the wings. This was the key to 'controlled flight' in 1903, and it earned the Wright brothers their place in history. This phenomenon lives on in every airplane in the world in the form of ailerons.

After about 20 flights over three hours, we finally called it quits out of sheer exhaustion. But what an experience it was getting comfortable enough to try different techniques to find the best glide slope and stay in the air. My longest flights were nearly a minute and covered almost 600 feet, close to the Wilbur’s best flights in 1902.

Afterwards, I signed the official logbook and was presented with a certificate acknowledging that I was the 93rd human to ever fly the Wright Brothers’ 1902 glider. Orville and Wilbur were no. 1 and no. 2, and the list includes six Apollo astronauts, 11 Space Shuttle commanders, and me!”

DOCUMENTING HIS OWN HISTORY Dave’s finger clicked his first camera at age six, he learned to use a darkroom in middle school, became photo editor of his high school yearbook, and while attending Michigan State

University, contributed his photos to the Spartan yearbooks. His first “real” camera, a Nikon N2020, he purchased to document a semester in the UK. Nikons have been his constant companion ever since.

West Michigan has given Dave significant subject matter as well. Extreme weather is just one of the hazards of being in the right place at the right time. Natural light is a photographer’s best friend and Dave enjoys the challenge of chasing the light.

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AS IT ITHAPPENED HAPPENED 11:56 a.m. CT Sunny -- not a cloud in the sky.

Ambient temp: 99 degrees.

First Contact! Note sunspots near the center of the sun.

12:09 p.m. CT Sunny Ambient temp: 99 degrees The Moon slowly begins to make its way from northeast to southwest across the sun.

12:22 p.m. CT. Mostly Sunny Ambient temp: 98 degrees Someone makes a Pac-Man joke.

12:48 p.m. CT Partly Sunny Ambient temp: 98 degrees Sun spots have now been ... well ...

I suppose "eclipsed" is the best word.

1:07 p.m. CT Partly Sunny Ambient temp: 97 degrees 1:17 p.m. CT Partly Sunny Ambient temp: 94 degrees Noticeably darker now, but in a very odd way. This is partly because this sensation of "dusk" is taking place with the sun high in the sky and with objects

casting very short shadows that we expect at midday. Someone observes, "It's like my eyeballs are polarized!"

1:18 p.m. CT Mostly dark Ambient temp: 91 degrees Automatic street lights are starting to illuminate.

THE GREAT AMERICAN ECLIPSE On Sunday, August 20, 2017, Dave drove 12 hours to Hopkinsville, KY to be in the zone of totality for Monday’s solar eclipse. Not only was the trip worth it, but it was an incredibly impressive — even spiritual — experience for him.

“I’m drawn to experience a 'first' or an 'only' — especially when it comes to aviation or space,” said Thompson. “That’s what inspired me to take a day off work and drive 12 hours each way to see what amounted to a two-minute event. But it was totality! And I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Anyone who claims the eclipse was 'underwhelming' was definitely not in the zone of totality. This was better than any Hollywood special effect, and more memorable than anything man-made.

There is not much that compares to observing a total eclipse on a clear day. From the first contact by the moon, to the shrinking crescent sun, the indescribably pure white light as the sun shrinks from the 'Diamond Ring Effect'' into 'Bailey’s Beads,' to witnessing the sun's corona. I didn't see anyone that wasn’t affected by the experience.”

“Bailey’s Beads” form when sunlight gets filtered through the jagged ridges and valleys on the edge of the Moon.These small but powerful, brilliantly white shafts of sunlight flicker and blink in the seconds just before the sun disappeared and the corona lit up. They're tiny little shafts of light, but wow, are they powerful.

“Totality” created an otherworldly sensation. In

mid-afternoon, suddenly a sky full of stars, planets, and several recognizable constellations appear. Thousands of confused birds took flight, and groups of people raised a huge commotion as the tearful crowd cheered at the awesomeness of our universe.

The sun’s show isn’t over when it disappears behind the moon. In addition to the pale white corona, the sun showed several massive orange solar flares, all visible to the naked eye and in photos.

They call total eclipses a “once in a lifetime” experience. So how are we in the U.S. lucky enough to experience two eclipses in a single decade? If you missed this one, you’ll have one more chance on April 8, 2024, on a line from Texas to Ohio to Maine. (So don’t throw those eclipse glasses out yet!)

Those of you who were in a non-totality zone, or if you were in the zone of totality but the weather didn't cooperate, here is a quote from a NASA astronomer who was commentating next to Dave: "Witnessing a 99 percent solar eclipse is a really neat experience. But 100 percent will change your life." ... Dave agrees.

Over the course of about 90 minutes from first contact to the end of the total eclipse stage, the ambient outdoor temperature fell 15 degrees, from 99 degrees to 84 degrees.

We've all felt the temperatures drop and watched the sky get darker in the evening, but only those witnessing the Total Eclipse got to experience it with full shadows and the sun high in the sky.

National news journalists and meteorologists reporting live from different sites around the country were choked up with tears; some crying outright. A video of a man filming the eclipse while on a flight from Hawaii to Alaska used the word “God” and exclaimed, “Oh my God” too many times to count. For Dave Thompson and many others, it was a truly spiritual experience. Consider these words by Douglas Estes from his article: Is America’s Great Eclipse a Sign from God? “ It’s a reminder from His creation that while we revel in our human splendor, it is no comparison to the greatness of God.” The internet is full of photos, videos, and personal encounters. Dave Thompson is one of our own from West Michigan sharing his journey with us…

NOTE: Dave Thompson’s work will be featured on his developing website OPNROAD.com. He will offer visitors the chance to leave their email address to alert them of the official launching and other upcoming historical events. ❂

IF THE BEAUTY OF THESE FLARES DOESN’T IMPRESS YOU, PERHAPS THEIR SHEER SIZE WILL. THE BRIGHT RED FLARE ON THE RIGHTHAND SIDE OF THE SUN IS ROUGHLY TWICE THE SIZE OF PLANET EARTH.

1:19 p.m. CT Ambient temp: 90 degrees The “Diamond Ring Effect” begins.

(This image is overexposed because I removed my filters a few seconds too early.)

1:20 p.m. CT Ambient temp: 89 degrees The Diamond Ring Effect living up to its name. Solar flares are

becoming visible. Audible shouts and gasps from everyone in the area. It's difficult to describe the emotions we all felt during this sequence of events from about 1:17 to 1:25. But it's where the whole trip became so well worth all the effort.

1:24 p.m. CT Ambient temp: 88 degrees The “Solar Corona” suddenly appears

out of nowhere and gets a big reaction from the crowd.

1:25 p.m. CT Ambient temp: 85 degrees Solar Flares are now in their full glory. “Bailey's Beads” still visible at 4:00. This tiny little spot of light was still blindingly bright. It sends narrow shafts of pure white light shooting out in all directions for a few seconds, almost like a tiny

starburst, except that the beams all feel like they're coming right at you.

1:27 p.m. CT Ambient temp: 84 degrees** Total Eclipse stage ends. “Diamond Ring Effect” on the opposite side begins with a blinding flash of “Bailey's Beads.”

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he Parade of Homes is meant to feature a builder’s best work, and ARTISAN CRAFT HOMES more than delivered with this unique gem. But, this home is more than just a home for the company's owner Troy Wolffis and his family; it is a display of tremendous creativity through true craftsmanship. “I’ve always admired the cathedral builders,” said Wolffis. “Artisans and craftsmen were the architects and builders of those magnificent structures that combined art, structure and function in perfect harmony.”

Artisan Craft Homes began over 20 years ago.

Wolffis began his career as an architect after graduating from the University of Michigan but, found himself disappointed with the way in which his design ideas were carried out by other builders.

With his creativity bursting and his past experience in the building trade, he decided that the only way to bring his designs to life was to do it himself. Now Artisan Craft Homes is a thriving family business that is creating one-of-a-kind homes personalized for each client.

This home was built not only to create a work-live space that combines his workshop, office, and home, but also to be a showroom for clients. Wolffis describes it as: “The culmination of designs, techniques, materials and textures that I have developed and always wanted to try. Sometimes clients need to see some of these elements in application to understand and appreciate them and ultimately desire this level of custom design in the design and creation of their custom home.”

He showcases a rustic industrial style, but in a casual way that instantly makes you feel at home. “At home in a place that seems to have always been there, yet takes you away to all the elements and emotions you enjoy about a vacation resort,” said Wolffis. “I am a student of nature and love the homes I design to not only be in nature but to be a part of the nature that surrounds it.” Like nature itself, the home was built to age and patina naturally, so subtle changes over the years will add an evolving beauty to the already stunning architecture.

The timber-frame home sets on seven acres of woods, perfect for hunting and fishing. Not only is the architectural style perfect, but it was sited perfectly to get the best approach, best views, and privacy where needed. This is no accident. “I insist that we design a home from the site,” said Wolffis.

He is adamant about making sure the house fits the homeowners’ lifestyle as well as the land.

The exterior of this home gives you a glimpse of the detail you will experience inside. There are subtle changes in the board and batten to accentuate the architectural details. Wood columns with I-beam-inspired bases are just an example of the many layers of texture both inside and out. The rain chains and metal roofs make the occasional rain shower an experience. Even the stamped concrete in the back yard is custom, both in style and finish. Wolffis made a custom form to create edges that naturally transition to the grass, and custom stain techniques to achieve more depth on the surface. The view from the back of the home showcases hand-hewn timber trusses that are also carried into the lofty living space.

“I like timbers not to be so high that you can’t experience them— this is like living in the timbers, which I love.”

The cozy retreat that is the owner suite is something to behold. The bedroom has a touch of reclaimed wood to bring the outside in, but, what really really captures attention is the full wall of views to the wooded property. A custom track door, one of several throughout the home, leads to the en suite bathroom. Here, separate vanities and a walk-in shower that features the new Kohler Choreograph product on the walls (which looks natural without the drawback of maintenance) highlight the space. A walk-in closet is tucked out of sight but offers plenty of built-in storage.

The living room features beautiful timber trusses, shaped on site. The fireplace looks like natural stone but it is actually sculpted concrete.

The inset cabinets, built from reclaimed wood, add another layer of texture while hiding the TV as well as add storage. Rustic wood planks cover the walls throughout the open living space.

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The living room is the first space to invite you in from the entry. It features beautiful timber trusses, shaped and built on site. The fireplace looks like natural stone but it is actually sculpted concrete. The inset cabinets, built from reclaimed wood, add another layer of texture while hiding the TV as well as add storage. Rustic wood planks cover the walls throughout the open living space and carry through to the kitchen and sunroom.

The sunroom is set up to showcase the views but is also open to the dining room through a window system that allows all the glass to fold

The powder room features a quirky vanity composed of pipe fittings, I-beams, live-edge walnut slabs, and a galvanized basin. A staircase to the second level is comprised of full 4- by 12- inch cedar planks and supported by steel. The floating effect lends a feeling of climbing to the top of a treehouse. That feeling continues in the upper reading nook, which provides a view through the timbers to the lush woods.

out of the way. Defined by a custom ceiling detail of reclaimed tin tiles with their original finish, the dining room is exceptional. The industrial light fixture is also a custom creation as well as the steel base for the large farmhouse table. Wolffis's love of the rustic, industrial style is showcased exquisitely revealing how warm the mix of metal and wood can feel when done right.

The kitchen features custom cabinetry of both maple and poplar with a custom oatmeal stain. The countertop looks like river rock but is actually a naturally-occurring granite.

Stepping down from the island is a custom, built-in steel table that complements the sheets of steel in the backsplash.

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Warmth and comfort come to mind when stepping into the kitchen. Custom cabinets that are a combination of maple and poplar with a custom distressed oatmeal stain fill the space revealing the extent of customization with Artisan Craft Homes. The walk-in pantry has generous storage tucked behind a custom barn door that incorporates a reclaimed window. The countertop looks like river rock but is actually a naturally-occurring granite. Stepping down from the island is a custom, built-in steel table that complements the sheets of steel in the backsplash.

Wolffis experimented with different chemicals and a grinding processes to get a variety of patterns and patinas. This is nothing new for him, as he is known for his innovation. “I experiment, I play with things, I’m always in the shop coming up with something new or trying a new technique,” said Wolffis.

A laundry room, powder room, and mudroom complete the main floor. The powder room features a quirky vanity composed of pipe fittings,

Defined by a custom ceiling detail of reclaimed tin tiles with their original finish, the dining room is exceptional. The industrial light fixture is also a custom creation as well as the steel base for the large farmhouse table.

I-beams, live-edge walnut slabs, and a galvanized basin. The walls are covered in wood plank that complements the tin ceiling with a multicolored patina. It is a small space that exemplifies how creativity doesn’t have to cost a fortune. The laundry room utilizes every inch of space for ample storage and hidden spots for cleaning supplies. Down the hall of windows lies the mudroom. For now, it houses things like coats, shoes and hunting gear, but Wolffis has plans to fill an empty nook with an old silo that will be used as an inspiring entrance for clients to his office space over the workshop. It adds yet another unique element to the home, but it makes it undeniable that the sky is the limit with Wolffis.

“I experiment, I play with things, I’m always in the shop coming up with something new or trying a new technique.”

Another unique architectural feature is the staircase leading to the second level. Comprised of full 4- by 12- inch cedar planks and supported by steel, it is a design that may look simple but is actually a feat of engineering. The floating effect of the stairs not only maintains the open feeling of the home, it creates a feeling of 38 | autumn 2017

climbing to the top of a treehouse. That feeling continues in the hidden reading nook, which provides a view through the timbers to the lush woods. Wolffis intentionally brought the timber trusses to a level that became part of the view because they are a work of art. “I like timbers not to be so high that you can’t experience them,” said Wolffis. “This is like living in the timbers, which I love.”

Two bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom finish off the second floor. They follow suit with the rest of the home by offering abundant natural light and great views, with plenty of space to relax as well as custom storage to keep things tidy.

Wandering through this home is an undeniable testament to the skill and ingenuity of Artisan Craft Homes. It peaks one’s interest and keeps one studying and discovering more interesting details. Wolffis points out that it is created as a custom space for his family, but that his process relies on the needs of his clients. He loves the challenge of creating a home that has something special dedicated to each need. There are many builders out there that would prefer to build homes from a handful of set plans, but that is not what you will find at Artisan Craft Homes.

They want to listen to your needs and wants and tap into the endless creativity they offer to build your forever home. “Your home should make you feel like you are going on vacation every time you come home to it.”❂

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HOME #35 • NEW URBAN HOME BUILDERS, LLC • 5501 Cascade Rd SE

The homes you won’t want to miss on the 2017 Fall Parade of Homes THE FALL PARADE IS HERE! With 41 homes on this season’s Parade (19 are for sale), get ready to see up close and personal the best construction and design in West Michigan. View the finest architecture, interior design and landscaping in the area. See the trends and must-haves and fill your head with fabulous ideas for the home. Presented by the Home & Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids, the Fall Parade of Homes is a fun way to rejuvenate you and inspire ideas for your home. Take a look at our “Editor’s Picks.” The following pages represent the homes you have to see on the Fall Parade. You’ll be inspired by the wealth of refreshing ideas, innovative products and remarkable custom work on display.

When October 6-21 Event hours Fridays & Saturdays: 1-8 p.m.

Wednesdays: 5-8 p.m.

Ticket prices General Ticket $12 (Ages 13+) $10 at Lake Michigan Credit Union locations or at myGRhome.com Children 12 & under receive free admission

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HOME 31 ROCKFORD RIVER ISLE 3661 River Isle Ct. NE Rockford, MI 49341

INCLUDES Square Feet: 3,263 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Full, 1 Half Price Range: $500,000-$550,000

DIRECTIONS US 131 North to 10 Mile Rd. exit 97 toward Rockford. Turn right on 10 Mile Rd. NE. Turn right on Childsdale Ave. NE. Turn left to River Isle Ct. NE.

MUSTON CONSTRUCTION We exist to make building a custom home an efficient process and a nice experience for our customers. The Parade of Homes is a great opportunity for us to meet you. We look forward to listening to your building plans and sharing our building process with you.

OVERVIEW The Muston Construction team is proud to showcase our craftsmanship in this beautiful walkout ranch home. We think this house has the perfect blend of sophistication and comfort. We can’t wait to show it to you.

• 12-foot ceiling in great room with ceiling trim details • Double-sided fireplace with shiplap accents • Inviting sunroom with transom windows • Custom-built, barn-style doors in pantry and laundry • Beautiful kitchen with large island and quartz countertops • Spacious walk-in pantry with well-thought-out storage space • Custom built-ins throughout the home • Large composite deck • Beautifully landscaped Come see it! We will be available to answer your questions and talk about your building plans.

Phil & Myeeda Muston office@mustonconstruction.com 616.887.9088 mustonconstruction.com

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616.771.0530 www.thewilliamsstudio.com

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HOME A EAST GRAND RAPIDS 310 Lakeside Dr. East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

INCLUDES Square Feet: 7,100 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 full, 2 half Price Range: Contact builder for pricing OVERVIEW Kenowa Builders is excited to present an extensive remodel of a beautiful traditional single family home built in 1921.

Ideally located within the walkable East Grand Rapids neighborhood, the home maintains it’s original, traditional aesthetic while incorporating both rustic and modern elements. Kenowa is known for their beautiful custom trim work and built-ins that highlight their exceptional wood working skills.

The heart of the home is an open floor plan with an adjacent den, office, sunroom and large back entry. A screened-in porch leads to a custom outdoor kitchen and the large entertainment space on the lower level includes a wine cellar.

DIRECTIONS East on Fulton St (towards East Grand Rapids). Turn South (right) onto Lakeside Dr. SE for .5 mile.

Home will be on the left side of the street

Please join us this Parade season and we celebrate the revival of this beautiful home!

KENOWA BUILDERS has been building quality crafted homes for over 47 years. We don’t just build to spec, build to code, or build to plan — we build to exceed our clients expectations.

Cory Wyma cory@buildwithkenowa.com 616.531.0069 buildwithkenowa.com

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616.988.4493 www.century-gr.com

616.241.2655 www.modernhardware.com

616.261.0300 www.overheaddoorgr.com

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HOME 35 CASCADE 5501 Cascade Rd. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

INCLUDES Square Feet: 3,475 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Full, 1 Half Price Range: $950,000-$1,000,000

DIRECTIONS I-96 East to Cascade Rd. exit, east to 5501 Cascade Rd. SE; driveway directly across from the Watermark Country Club entrance.

OVERVIEW Discover why New Urban Home Builders, LLC has earned a reputation as the area’s foremost ‘architect’s builder.’ This unique home from J. Visser Design, with interiors by Rock Kauffman Design, showcases thoughtful functionality, innovative technology and gentle integration with its tranquil, wooded setting.

Oversized windows flood the home with natural light and draw attention to the surrounding trees, imparting serenity and spaciousness.

State-of-the-art technologies include app-controlled front entry, ambient light adjustment, geofencing and more.

Stunning fit and finish reflects high performance construction and attention to detail.

NEW URBAN HOME BUILDERS, LLC is a boutique, client-focused custom builder specializing in new construction and renovations in the West Michigan and Lakeshore areas.

Modern accents like a sleek, wood and concrete custom fireplace, custom hand rails, and prototype Thermador appliances make this one-of-a-kind home a must-see.

Scott Branc scott@newurbanhomebuilders.com 616.401.5669 newurbanhomebuilders.com

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616. 897.4287 www.rookslandscaping.com 616.682.2792 www.us10b@sbcglobal.net

616.797.1210 www.nobelconcrete.com

800.943.7001 www.rivershores.com

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HOME 13 HOLLAND LAKE MACATAWA 1095 S. Shore Dr. Holland, MI 49423

INCLUDES Square Feet: 5,377 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 full, 2 half Price Range: 1,000,000+ OVERVIEW Reflecting the superb craftsmanship of Mike Schaap Builders and diligent design of Benchmark Design Studio, this distinctive lakeside residence honors its nautical nature and masterfully balances timeless architecture with classic lake home sentiments.

• A fluid design plan with expansive windows and elevated ceilings optimize views, sun exposure and circulation between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

• Lovely curved walls, elaborate ceiling treatments and intricate trim work including arched hallways and doors add a touch of French Provincial drama.

• A bathed-in-marble luxury bath, walk-through closet with laundry and a massive open-air deck make the main floor master retreat nothing short of spectacular.

• Three en suite sleeping quarters, truly charming loft and future space over the garage demonstrate the home’s diligent and space-maximizing design upstairs.

• The lower level presents generous space for lounging, two additional sleeping quarters, full lake bath and covered patio overlooking an ultra-refreshing pool.

DIRECTIONS I-96 West for 20 miles to Adams St exit 52, turn right. After 1.5 miles Adams St. becomes E 16th St. Continue for 4.5 miles until E. 16th turns slightly left and becomes S. Shore Dr.

MIKE SCHAAP BUILDERS, INC. specializes in original, one-of-a-kind, custom homes that are as spectacular as they are enduring. With a team of over 30 specialists on staff including estimators, project managers, supervisors and craftsmen, and partnerships with the most highly regarded specialty subcontractors, Mike Schaap Builders, Inc. is recognized for an experience that is e efficient, well

Mike Schaap info@mikeschaapbuilders.com (616) 399-9925 mikeschaapbuilders.com

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616.261.0300 www.overheaddoorgr.com

616.396.4962 www.genzinkplumbinginc.com

616.957.2333 www.bekins.us

616.791.0447 www.pro-hardware.com

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HOME 38 CALEDONIA WILLOW POINTE 7457 Willow Pointe Dr. Caledonia, MI 49316

INCLUDES Square Feet: 6,500 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Full, 1 Half Price Range: Contact builder for pricing

DIRECTIONS Take 131 South. Take M-6 East to M-37. Take M-37 South (Exit 15) to 76th Street. Turn East on 76th Street. Willow Pointe is located just past Cherry Valley Ave on the north side of the road. Continue on Willow Pointe Drive to the end of cul-de-sac.

OVERVIEW Sherwood Custom Homes welcomes you to the Fall 2017 Parade of Homes! Come experience this home located at the end of a cul-de-sac on just over 2 wooded acres in Caledonia. This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home has been meticulously crafted to accommodate the family’s vision and specific needs. This home has been constructed with much detail and creativity.

• Unique ceiling details throughout home • Master suite: Walk-in tile shower, soaking tub, toe-kick lighting, etc.

• Upper level dance studio • Basement includes: Family home theatre room, wet bar, walk-in wine cellar & much more!

At SHERWOOD CUSTOM HOMES , everything is designed and built with quality craftsmanship and with an extreme eye for detail.

With a true passion for woodworking and finishing, we are dedicated to using the highest grade materials. We are just the right size company to fit individual needs and keep the customer involved throughout the project. We are committed to be dependable, honest, and communication focused.

• Beautiful screened porch with fireplace and extra built-in heaters • Custom cabinetry by Sherwood Custom Homes throughout entire home

Jeff Sherwood jeff@sherwoodcustomhomes.com 616.891.1865 sherwoodcustomhomes.com

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616.534.8560 www.thelightingcorner.com

616.459.8367 www.beldenbrickandsupply.com

616.241.2655 www.modernhardware.com

616.281.5522 www.westmichiganlumber.com

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HOME 30 ROCKFORD RIVER BLUFFS 8069 Ella Terrace Ct. Rockford, MI 49341

INCLUDES Square Feet: 4,010 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 full, 2 half Price Range: Contact builder for pricing OVERVIEW Tim Schollaart Builder warmly welcomes you to view a landscape of wooded acreage and a meandering Rouge River through the abundant spaces of this River Bluff s home. The office and adjacent den in the entry invite moments of quiet seclusion. While the open living area, playroom and two, river-view sunrooms are perfect for family and entertaining. Custom features abound, beginning with exterior craftsman details and continue through the interior with beams, custom cabinets and pillars. A coffee bar, and an oversize fridge and range allow the kitchen the flexibility for entertaining and ensures comfort for a large family. Striking colors find harmony with the warm neutral tones found in the plank flooring and surfaces of this 4+ bedroom home. On the second level, playful tiles cover the laundry floor, adding subtle drama. A playroom and four bedrooms create private spaces. The master bath’s large walkin shower, floored in pebble stone, and a stand alone tub against a white ledge stonework backdrop create a private oasis.

We would love the opportunity to build your dream home! For more information, visit our website www.tsbuilder.com or like us on Facebook to stay current on latest trends & home styles. From our home to yours — thank you!

DIRECTIONS US 131 North to 10 Mile Exit East, Right onto Oak St./ Jericho, Right onto Ella Terrace Dr.

At TIM SCHOLLAART BUILDER we believe that good business practices are based on deep rooted values, integrity, honesty, and good hard work. We pride ourselves in being a hands on builder with the knowledge and commitment to achieve the desires of our clients, but also with budget in mind.

Tim Schollaart timschollaart@gmail.com 616.890.1381 tsbuilder.com

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616.241.2655 www.modernhardware.com

616.281.5522 www.westmichiganlumber.com

616.534.8560 www.thelightingcorner.com

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HOME 36 CASCADE 7461 Kenrob Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

INCLUDES Square Feet: 4,071 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Full, 1 Half Price Range: Contact builder for pricing

DIRECTIONS West on 28th St. SE, Right onto Cascade Rd. SE, Right onto Kenrob Dr. SE

OVERVIEW Epique Homes would love to invite you to come see superior craftsmanship on the Thornapple River. This year’s entry is designed to showcase spaces that feature elegant, clean lines and stunning views of the river.

Lifestyle and organization were considered in every aspect of this home. A few features to look forward to are: • Unique custom beams are centered in the 14’ ceiling with brilliant water views.

• A cozy screen in room with fireplace • Master suite with custom-built dressers and large master shower with windows

EPIQUE HOMES team has been building homes in West Michigan for over 23 years. We are true to our commitment to “Core Quality,” unsurpassed communication and creative design. We have set the standard in energy, construction, cost efficiency practices. This gives our discerning homeowners the best home building experience!

• Functional office with custom-built modern desk The Owner of this home is a second-time customer with Epique Homes, one of three we have had in the last year.

Come see the difference!

Troy Schrock troyschrock @epiquehomes.com (616) 437-1767 epiquehomes.com

FEATURED SUPPLIERS

616.241.2655 www.modernhardware.com

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616.459.8367 www.beldenbrickandsupply.com

616.791.7444

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HOME 10 BYRON CENTER RAILSIDE WEST 3094 Railway Dr. Byron Center, MI 49315

INCLUDES Square Feet: 4,252 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half Price Range: Contact builder for pricing OVERVIEW Award winning CELEBRITY BUILDERS diversifies this Byron Center neighborhood with their custom built 2017 Parade home featuring crisp modern design and fresh curb appeal.

DIRECTIONS South on US 131 to 76th St. Exit, head West to Left onto Railyard Dr., Left on Lionel Dr., Right on Railway Dr.

Committed to excellence and quality, they have once again offerred a home that far exceeds expectations.

• Stylish Glass Railing System on floating steps • Sleek custom cedar faced fireplace wall • Pristine white brick exterior with NEW architectural series black windows • Unique textured tile accent walls • Innovative study area for kids under the stairs With its simplistic cutting edge design and modern atmosphere, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to tour this home.

Check out our website at www.celebritybuildersllc.com and like us on Facebook to stay up to date on innovative trends that we are bringing to the building industry.

CELEBRITY BUILDERS Committed to excellence and quality, Celebrity Builders constructs custom homes that t your lifestyle and meet your needs.

Placing high priority on detail, craftsmanship, and customer care, we will make your home building experience smooth and enjoyable.

Rob Vis (616) 291-1808 Troy DeHoop (616) 299-2178 rob@celebritybuildersllc.com • troy@celebritybuildersllc.com celebritybuildersllc.com

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616.534.8560 www.thelightingcorner.com

616.281.5522 www.westmichiganlumber.com

616.241.2655 www.modernhardware.com

616.363.3513 www.degraafinteriors.com

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older days means more time inside and as homeowners become increasingly aware of the impact their homes can have on their health and the environment — making eco-conscious choices is as important as ever. From controlling the types of materials used within your home to keeping an eye on indoor air quality, these tips can help you create a healthier, more earth-friendly indoor environment.

Use a water filter. Depending on where you live, different contaminants could reside in your tap water. Rather than risk consuming these contaminants or drinking bottled water, which can generate significant waste, consider purchasing a refrigerator with a filtered water option, attaching a water filtration device to your faucet or using a filtered water pitcher.

Ditch plastic food containers. Some plastics are not as high quality as many think and may contain toxic materials, making them potentially harmful – especially when used for storing food. Instead, opt for glass, silicone, cloth or stainless steel storage containers, which are friendlier to the environment and pose fewer toxicity risks. Plus, many of these containers can be placed directly in an oven or microwave to safely reheat food.

Install eco-friendly insulation. Certain materials in your home, such as insulation, can be replaced with sustainable options that also improve indoor air quality. Consider replacing your existing attic insulation with sheep’s wool insulation, such as all-natural options from Havelock Wool. This renewable, high-performing and safe-to-handle material excels at managing moisture while improving indoor air quality through the absorption of formaldehyde, nitrogen oxide and other harmful substances.

Clean “green.” Cleaning products can be made with ingredients that are harmful to the environment, as well as your family’s health. Make sure you know what is in your household cleaners before using them and, whenever possible, look for cleaners that have been certified as green.

Deal with dust. Even if you don’t struggle with allergies or asthma, over time, dust particles can be unhealthy for you and your family.

Vacuum frequently and use a wet mop on floors without carpet to limit the formation of dust bunnies throughout your home. Clean and replace your vacuum’s filter frequently to ensure you’re trapping maximum dust. Also regularly wash towels, linens and other textiles, including window treatments.

ciently, which can result in higher energy consumption. Rather than pushing potentially harmful dust particles into your house and causing your systems to work overtime, inspect your air filter often and change it regularly. You might also want to consider installing a whole-home air purifier or placing portable air purifiers in frequently used rooms.

Reduce energy and natural resource usage. Try installing timers on your lights so they turn on only at specified times. To take it a step further, consider installing lighting with vacancy sensors that automatically shut off the lights when a room isn’t being used. Choose energyefficient appliances, low-flow toilets and consider adding a rain barrel outside to collect rainwater, which can be used for chores such as watering plants, irrigating the lawn or washing your car.

Although it may not be practical to implement all of these ideas at once, little by little you can make small changes that add up to a big difference.

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Sometimes it’s the smallest spaces that pack the biggest impact. Just ask life coach Linda Anderson.

Her 25-year marriage had just ended, her children were flying the nest and she was considering her next chapter. Little did she know she’d be writing it in a modest ranch in the heart of Ada Village.

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“It had been a year of change and I was looking for inner peace,” said Linda. “I remember asking myself, ‘Where am I supposed to be?’ I had just opened my practice in downtown Ada and loved the idea of being able to walk to work. So I put a deposit down on a condo a few blocks away but my heart told me that I needed more space and a yard.” Driving into the office one afternoon, she came across a “cute little house with black shutters” just around the corner from her practice.

She called realtor friend, Kristine Dozeman, to take a closer look.

“Kristine and I walked in and we took a breath at the same time. She looked at me and said, ‘This is you, this is it.’ The energy of the house was peaceful. I knew instantly this was where I was meant to be.”

The sprawling tree in the front yard was symbolic, too. “Looking at it, I felt grounded,” remembered Linda. “I wanted to put down roots here, too. I loved the idea of transforming a house while I was transforming my life.” Not to mention in a community like Ada, which was undergoing a transformation of its own.

What’s more, the house was half the price of the condo, which allowed Anderson the budget to renovate. She partnered with friend and interior designer Wendy Finch of Stylecoach Studio and Chris German Builders to make it her own. “I wanted a house that I could live in, entertain in and recharge in. It wasn’t just about looking good — it had to feel good.”

Serenity became a theme for the renovation of the 53-year-old, 1,700 square foot ranch.

“Whether sitting on the front porch or gathered around the kitchen or grilling in the backyard, I wanted to create a spiritual vibe with pockets of peace, inside and out.”

The four-month transformation kicked off in September 2016. “The house had wonderful bones, which made our job easier,” admits Finch.

“We were able to renovate nearly every inch of it but keep demolition to a minimum. It was exciting to bring the property into its own.”

Exterior alterations began with removing the concrete front steps and adding a covered porch large enough for a furniture grouping. “The porch gave RENOVATE Grand Rapids | 61

the house a whole new look,” adds Finch. “It went from invisible to punctuated – and offered front-row seats to the many events in Ada.”

“I wanted a house that I could live in, entertain in and recharge in. It wasn’t just about looking good — it had to feel good.”

A new metal roof amplified the house’s aesthetics and acoustics. “I wanted the house to be lowmaintenance now and down the road,” said Anderson. “I’ve always loved the look of a metal roof and it’s more structurally sound than traditional shingles. And there’s nothing like the sound when it rains. It’s pure magic.”

Additional outside enhancements included new windows, siding and paint on the trim and doors.

The concrete driveway was redone and the garage interior finished, complete with shelving and an overhead attic. The existing dilapidated deck off the garage door was replaced with a flagstone patio. “There was no walkway from the house to the backyard,” noted Anderson. “We converted the spare bedroom into a sunroom by taking out a window and putting in French doors that opened onto the new deck. It created a seamless transition into the outdoor living space.”

Covered by a canopy of black walnut trees, the backyard is a peaceful partner to the home.

What used to be minimal landscaping and patchy grass is now an outdoor oasis of perennials nestled up to a flagstone patio with furniture groupings and a gas grill. A meandering loose gravel pathway leads to an intimate sitting area

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in the meditative back corner of the yard. “We wanted the exterior to feel as Zen as the interior,” continued Anderson, who partnered with Grand Rapids Landscape Management.

“Shade can be tricky, so we focused on diversity of textures, shapes and heights of plantings instead of just color. I wanted it to be lush yet lively.” Sound played a role, too. Anderson incorporated a water feature that percolates and bubbles, soothing the senses while Sonos wireless speakers allow for the streaming of music inside and out. Even the wooden fence securing the perimeter is understated elegance.

Renovations inside were equally dramatic.

Demolition included removal of an interior wall adjacent to the front entry, to create a natural flow from the kitchen to the living room and maximize the open space. Ever drawn to nature, Anderson envisioned bringing elements from the outdoors into the home’s interior design. Finch found just-right solutions like luxury vinyl plank flooring resembling reclaimed wood in striking grey and brown tones. “Linda wanted flooring that looked natural and, while we both loved the look of wood floors, she needed something more hardy, water-resistant and affordable. Flooring has come so far – luxury laminates and vinyls can look just as beautiful, wear longer and require much less investment.” Specifying a single flooring for the kitchen, living room and bath created

the illusion of more space, too. Only the master bedroom is carpeted, adding a touch of distinction and soundproofing.

Earthy elements are found in nearly every corner of the kitchen, from granite countertops and a concrete farmhouse sink to a palm-inspired glass tile backsplash and slate-colored appliances.

Cabinetry was painted, with corner cabinets removed and replaced by reclaimed wood shelves. “The kitchen was intact other than the sink, countertop and appliances,” said Finch.

“It’s a great way to renovate – you’re not without a cooking space for months.” Recessed lights running the length of the kitchen and living room were added as well. “You have to be clever when lighting a smaller footprint. The clean look of recessed lights gave us the light we needed without taking up visual or physical space.”

Likewise, the main floor bathroom cabinet was painted and fitted with a quartz countertop.

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and lighting. The entire main floor was then painted a cool grey.

Décor was the next challenge. Finch searched for right-fit furnishings with pops of color, without overwhelming the modest rooms. “Scale was especially important. We landed on furniture that can meld and move with Linda’s lifestyle, from every day living to holiday entertaining.

Doing so gets the most use out of open space.”

When it came to accessories, Anderson put the “spark joy” principle from Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up to work.

This purposeful practice is tailored-made for downsizing, says Anderson. “Essentially, you curate your home with only those furnishings that bring joy. If you don’t love it, leave it – it’s not about filling space but feeling good. Coming into my new chapter, I wanted that more than ever.”

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“Looking at it, I felt grounded. I wanted to put down roots here, too. I loved the idea of transforming a house while I was transforming my life.”

Organization was key as well. Anderson brought in Closet Concepts to rework the owner bedroom and even removed closet doors to free up space. “There are no walk-in closets in a tiny house, so you have to keep it tidy. We installed an organization system in a beautiful grey wood that really adds to the look of the bedroom.”

In the lower level, upgrades were minor, thanks to renovations completed by the home’s previous owner. Only the main living area needed a fresh coat of paint in the same gray hue as the main floor. Because the existing exposed ceiling was sprayed a chocolate brown and the laminate flooring was also dark, Finch chose neutral furniture and accessories to lighten things up. A large screen television with Sonos speakers complete the space.

Now a year later, Anderson still marvels at the transformation. “This house and I were meant for one another. I love feeling centered, in the center of all that’s happening in Ada. I have found my joy and my peace.” ❂

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2004: Take a peek back at this “nostalgic” loft apartment — an ideal representation of how great design never gets old. And, it’s a fun look back at Downtown Grand Rapids around the turn of the millennium as old buildings were being renovated into the hippest of living spaces.

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Historic loft is as timeless as it is time-filled

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verything in Lynne Carroll’s loft has a history, including the building in which it’s located.

Site of the former Mueller Furniture Company in downtown Grand Rapids, the five-story brick structure now holds a collection of businesses and loft apartments that includes the nostalgia-filled space Carroll lives in on the building’s upper floors.

Most homeowners who moved into the former factory after its conversion to lofts covered the exposed pipes that crisscrossed ceilings. They laid carpet on weathered surfaces and bought furniture from showroom floors. Yet to Carroll, the loft’s history is its charm, and months after renovation, she has a living space that not only preserves the building’s industrial character, but mirrors an ethic Carroll has honed as owner of Home Fabrics, a custom furnishing and fabric store with Grand Rapids and Holland locations.

In a home where vintage posters hang from walls near a lamp made from billiard balls, the only rule is that there are no rules, and the more stories a room tells, the better. “In interior design school, we were told to stick to one theme — traditional, modern, minimalist,” says Carroll, pausing to examine a 1940s military blanket that’s within sight of dress forms made from cloth and wire. “Here, I don’t have one style. I have materials from every period, and I change things according to what’s happening in my life. It helps me branch out and create a more eclectic environment.”

Carroll’s love for stuff with a story is apparent the minute visitors cross her threshold. To their right is a bathroom door with the word “men” on it, and one can picture the white-shirted businessmen who passed through during the door’s previous life as entrance to an office washroom. Carroll says histories like that make homes interesting, and when she moved to Grand Rapids after 10 years in Chicago and eight years in Holland, she knew she needed a site that would complement the avant-garde ethos she cultivated during trips to flea markets for other people’s discarded memories.

Carroll considered a house in the city’s Heritage Hill district, but decided a traditional structure with shingled roof and two-car garage wasn’t for her. Instead, she chose the lofts, located in a historic building within a Renaissance Zone whose tax breaks made it an even more attractive option. Underground parking and storage — combined with a spot near the downtown of Michigan’s second-largest city — convinced Carroll she had found the perfect place to house

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her time-honored treasures while preserving bigcity sensibilities.

Still, Carroll’s work was far from over. Each loft owner could renovate the space according to his or her tastes, and while Carroll wanted to keep some things — wooden beams, exposed pipes in the ceiling — she wanted to get rid of others. Woody Steketee of De Frell Builders in Hamilton was contractor for the renovation and hadn’t met many homeowners who planned a return to rustic style rather than a departure from it. Still, Steketee says the project was made easier

by Carroll’s knowledge of design — which she used to sketch layouts for construction — and her vision of the airy, warehouse-meets-realhouse look she wanted to achieve. “We’ve done specialty work before, and once we caught on, it was not a problem,” Steketee says.

Now the home is a scrapbook of lives past and present, and memories start at the entryway, where the bathroom greets guests with its salvaged door and what Carroll calls a “modern flea market” atmosphere. The small room originally included a shower, but Carroll removed it to make space for a pantry that went in the kitchen behind the bathroom. Low voltage lighting shines over a commode and sink that share space with framed matchbook covers and vintage decor. The door retains its weathered surface and block lettering, but now admits modern visitors who find the room a welcome departure from white-tiled steril-

“Favorite things never change, but in the end, life’s too short [to keep what you don’t want]. Along the way, you’ll always find new things to like.”

A large kitchen, pantry, dining room and half-bath fill the first floor of the loft. A staircase looms over the entryway and leads to the second floor, a space filled with both modern conveniences and relics from bygone eras, evoking a vintage aesthetic that mirrors the level below it.

The kitchen cabinets look like Duralab metal, but are actually wood painted avocado green for an Eisenhower-era file cabinet appearance that complements the stainless steel GE Profile appliances.

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ity. “A place needs to feel like your own, and for me this is perfect,” Carroll says, describing the attitude that led to this colorful, relic-filled space.

Stepping out of the bathroom and through a short hallway filled with metal signs and a recycled wallpaper measurer that doubles as a coat rack, guests enter the kitchen, which Carroll made a focal point of the first floor because of her love for cooking. The supply-stocked pantry is a reminder of Carroll’s loftliving days in Chicago, where square footage was at a minimum, but elsewhere the room is open, with space to prepare meals on the steel restaurant table she uses as an island.

Cabinets from Interior Specialties of Holland look like Duralab metal, but are actually wood painted avocado green for an Eisenhower-era file cabinet appearance that complements the stainless steel GE Profile appliances from Nawara Brothers

Appliance in Grand Rapids. The sink is a single Elkay farm basin from Richards Plumbing, Heating and Industrial Supplies in Grand Rapids, while cork flooring from Westshore Floor Concepts Inc. in Holland is both easy to care for and subtle enough to let the more interesting artifacts — vintage glassware, stool seats made from steel pots — take center stage. “Some are new, some are things I’ve been collecting for a while,” says Carroll of the orderly clutter of dishes and knickknacks surrounding her. “And because I love to cook, I have tons of cookbooks,” which line her shelves with new and old recipes to prepare for guests who pay frequent visits to her downtown digs.

When Carroll saw her loft for the first time, a lowered ceiling projected into space that later became the kitchen. The effect induced claustrophobia, so she had obstructions removed and now nothing stands in visitors’ way of viewing downtown Grand Rapids from the first floor.

The dining room, which guests enter after passing through the kitchen, contains furniture from Carroll’s business, but its most unusual feature is a wall-mounted wooden beam that once stood in a Holland church, and now offers counter space to rest dishes on during the buffets Carroll holds in her home. When Steketee heard timber from the building would be available, he found a beam for Carroll and now its history adds to the tradition of West Michigan

Vintage finds, including a wallpaper measurer that doubles as a coat rack, greet visitors in the front hallway. Located to the right of the entry, the half-bath originally included a shower, which Carroll had removed to make space for a pantry, a reminder of her days in Chicago.

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Track doors also cover Carroll’s master bedroom, tucked in an alcove behind the guest bathroom. Their frosted surfaces create versatility in a room where days start with wide-eyed promise and end in sleepy-eyed accomplishment.When open, doors extend the living room’s active atmosphere by exposing tables full of antiques and a large bed filled with pillows of various shapes and sizes. When closed, doors create privacy while letting light filter in from the living room (an important feature given that the master bedroom has no windows of its own). Walls were painted to look like concrete for an inner-city appearance, and now the bedroom has an urban air that — thanks to the framed personal photographs covering her bedside tables — retains a personal, homey feel for sleeping, brainstorming or curling up with a book at the end of the day.

As the sole occupant of her loft (save for dogs Jane Doe and Lulu), Carroll could have stopped at one-and-a-half bathrooms, but with her love for entertaining, it’s no surprise she decided on two full baths, each with its own shower. The master bathroom is located across from her master bedroom in the loft’s other back corner, and has a shower of green glass tile that gives the room a soothing, nature-inspired appearance. A new Kohler bathtub from Williams Kitchen and Bath in Grand Rapids has clean lines that give it a vintage air that complements the concrete look of porcelain-tiled floors beneath it.

Carroll stores clothes in a walk-in closet inside the master bathroom and cleans them in a laundry room between the master bedroom and guest bathroom on the other side of the loft. A Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer from Elders Appliance in Grandville do their dirty work Located off the master bedroom, the master bath includes a shower of green glass tile that softens the clean, straight lines of the countertop and bathtub, a freestanding unit from Williams Kitchen and Bath.

industry that fills her home. “The church was 150 years old, and the wood was at least 50 years old when it was cut down for use,” Steketee says.

“It was logged in the Holland area.”

A staircase to the loft’s second floor rises over the front hallway, and visitors who walk up it enter a living room with Australian cypress floors and a vintage aesthetic that mirrors the dining room directly below it. Salvaged and heirloom furniture rests next to hanging lamps and accessories in a space that also includes modern elements like a sound system and a steel fireplace.

Opposite windows that consume the living room’s street-facing side is a guest bathroom whose milky tiles and simple fixtures remind Carroll of decor in relatives’ Southern Indiana farmhouses. “I couldn’t use the old plumbing,” Carroll says, so she went with new faucets and handles, but created character by putting the room’s door on tracks that offer dramatic entrances into an otherwise austere, 1930sinspired room.

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The vintage aesthetic of the dining room, which guests enter after passing through the kitchen, continues the livable scrapbook appeal of lives past and present with built-in shelving filled with memories. A wall-mounted wooden beam that once stood in a Holland church (not pictured) now offers counter space to rest dishes on during the buffets Carroll holds in her home.

behind doors that make them undetectable to passersby. “Most lofts in this building don’t have separate laundry rooms, and though I wanted one for myself, I didn’t want one you could tell was there by looking inside,” Carroll says, explaining the room’s hidden nature.

If Carroll’s interior — with artifacts from every era — is an ode to the past, the deck she had built on her building’s roof is a showcase of the 21st century city surrounding her. Climbing a circular staircase from the loft’s second story (located on the building’s fifth floor), visitors can stand on the wooden surface and take in the downtown skyline, the whisper of vehicles along the highway and the Grand River flowing placidly through it all.

Steketee says building the deck was one of the hardest parts of the renovation, not only because of the engineering needed to make the structure sturdy, but also because he had to get the most work in the least amount of time out of a crane that raised supplies to the roof from a position along Monroe Avenue. Still, the result — with its chairs and table, panoramic view and corner filled with potted blossoms — is Steketee’s proudest achievement and the one modern amenity that makes Carroll less homesick for her days in a city where activity occurred on every corner.

In the end, Carroll’s loft is both timeless and time-filled — just the way she likes it. Vintage decor invokes days gone by, while the diversity of ages — from Moulin Rouge-era Paris to America in its days of Depression — represent the constant change that has given her a palette of influences in both design and life. “Some of my clients will say, ‘I’ve had this sofa for only four years, so I need to keep it another 10 years.’ But if you follow that rule, you might have had only four sofas by the time you’re 60,” Carroll says. “Favorite things never change, but in the end, life’s too short [to keep what you don’t want]. Along the way, you’ll always find new things to like.”

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