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12 Stuff We Love! Organic: good for you, good for the environment 14 Get Organized! 4 custom closets

“In our kitchen, we make food, but in our dining room, we sell an experience…” 20

Story by Anne Straub

24 Simply Shabby Chic Historic cottage restored with repurposed furnishings

Story by Maria Sonnenberg

36 Organic Produce Eat it – buy it – grow it

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46 Ruth and Her Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoats A simple coat pattern is the canvas for artist’s couture creations

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58 Life is a Highway Locals get behind-the-wheel for their own RV adventures

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68 Teenage Spaces Rooms designed with personal interests, activities in mind

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76 Picture-Perfect Photo Storage Software solutions to organize your albums and pictures

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84 Nosh & Ganache Clever name, fabulous food, quality chocolates – and a secret garden

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editor’s note

Get organized, go organic t’s time for those New Years Resolution projects to begin! Did you make one? Some? Are you the type that doesn’t make any resolutions, or more like me – the type who makes a list so long it’s impossible to realistically accomplish it all? In this New Year issue our Spaces advisory board members share their wisdom of experience with us – tips to manage your projects – before you begin. Their tips will get you started on page 8. Next turn to page 14 for our Get Organized feature on 4 custom closets designed for their individual users. Interior designer, Terri Pentz shares that most people use only 20 percent of what’s in their closets; and there’s no better time to donate your no longer needed items to a local charity. Thanks to brave reader, Llew Ellis of Melbourne, who submitted the “Before” pictures of her New Years Resolution (home office project) to our yourspace page. Yes, Llew, yours is an office that needs some attention. Luckily, this issue is packed with tips to motivate you! Llew’s office can be seen on page 94. I hope you’ll send the “After” photos too! I also received a note from reader, Lynda Favret, who was flying home from Vero Beach to New Orleans when a fellow passenger out of Vero Beach introduced her to Spaces magazine. Her home was damaged by hurricane Katrina. She has been reading Spaces magazine for a few years now and finds the information very helpful as she’s worked through the remodeling process. She’s even contacted me for copies of back issues! See her comments in their entirety on spacesonline.com – click on from our readers. Our first green feature of the New Year is a primer on Organic Produce. Writer Betsy Franz, who is a master gardener herself, immersed herself in this topic to report back to you what organic means, and how it is both good for you and for the environment. Enjoy it beginning on page 36, and then taste it, shop for it and dine on organic food here locally. You’ll taste the difference! So, back to the New Years Resolutions. I myself will try to stick to a shorter, more reasonable list this year. It will contain functional projects, but also intangibles like being a better steward for the environment and teaching my children to do so as well. Improving our homes, these spaces where we spend most of our time brings a great sense of accomplishment. Happy New Year!

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What tips do you have for readers about to “tackle” their own New Years Resolution project/s?

Porter Baxter

“Seek professional advice. The building codes, space planning and knowledge of local tradesmen is beyond the typical client’s knowledge. Set your goals and expectations-have a master plan. Remember that, by nature, renovation is upsetting to your normal lifestyle. Make it a positive experience and be flexible.” Porter Baxter Owner, Porter Baxter Interiors

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Jimi Gonzalez

“Having a plan prior to starting a project is the most important element of any renovation. The plan should include: items to be completed, a materials list and the budget. Get several quotes and price all items needed and labor costs prior to actual work. Your plan can be accomplished by you alone or with the help of a professional designer or contractor. Having a professional involved will help the process run smoother. Remember good design never costs but pays in the long run.” Leanna Farrell Senior Designer, Porter Baxter Interiors

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“If your project involves an investment in technology, remember that technology will always be improving. Waiting for the ‘next big thing’ to start your project is just another form of procrastination. The internet is a great place to do research but take user comments on articles or in public forums with a grain of salt. People are often confused or mislead based on bad information from someone who doesn’t know any more about a topic than they do!” Jimi Gonzalez Vice President of sales and marketing, Island Systems and Design

“Make your New Year’s Resolution to make your home more you, more unique, and a place that gives you a fresh thrill every day. You’ll need art! Get out there and fall in love with some art... Where? Downtown Eau Gallie and Melbourne each have art galleries you’ll love. Or, online you can peek through the Brevard Cultural Alliance’s roster of artists: www. artsbrevard.org/rs/artist.html.” Derek Gores Fine art, illustration and design, 321 Agency

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“Generally speaking, the best thing to do is write down your goal or have a picture of your goal. Establish a realistic budget and timeline. Tackle the project one step at a time, or hire a professional if you don’t (realistically) have the time to manage the project yourself.” Linda Tamasy, ASID Owner, Linda Tamasy Designs, Inc.

“Whether your New Year’s Resolution projects involve just getting organized or they involve an actual remodeling project, plan ahead, plan ahead and plan ahead are my tips. Please remember, if you are doing something other than replacing old with new, a building permit may be required so plan ahead, make a budget and, most importantly, consult with a licensed contractor and interior designer. This last tip may save you time and money. Prospero Año Nuevo.” Sisi Packard Owner, Packard Construction Services

“Hiring a professional will save money and time, whether it’s starting a new project or reusing what you already have. Create ‘useable space’ from an area that is wasted now: install a new closet organizing system in a guest room closet or convert a living room that is seldom used into a reading or library space. Take it

one project at a time, but be sure to have an overall plan.” Dee Patnoe,

“It’s a new year. It’s a good time to make a change. Change will create new energy in any space. Regardless of the size of the project, planning is imperative. I would recommend hiring a professional designer who is familiar and accustomed to the planning process for the job on hand. This will make the process less overwhelming for the homeowners, and all those involved. It is amazing how project(s), regardless of the size, come to desired fruition when planned, coordinated and scheduled appropriately.” Riitta Ylonen Owner, Finn Design, Inc. Have a question for an interior designer? Audio/ Video specialist? A remodel or constructionrelated query? Space-Planning or Art-related inquiry? Email your Ask the Board questions to jmccluskey@floridatoday.com. Note Ask the Board in the subject line. We may address your question in a future issue!

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Get Organized! 4 custom closets Story by Anne Straub Photography by Rob Downey

erri Pentz, licensed interior designer for Island Paint & Decorating and the East Coast Cabinet Co. finds an organized closet does much more than just store clothing. It can be a peaceful, pleasing space to dress in and prepare to begin your day. “We’re so rushed,” said Pentz of today’s lifestyles. Instead of hurrying through the chore of daily dressing, she suggests taking some time to consider your tasks for the day and selecting an appropriate outfit that will have you looking your best. More than mere organization can be yours when selecting custom pieces of cabinetry, drawers, knobs and such to fit your personal needs. But before you set off to design your dream closet you’ll need to assess your existing wardrobe. “I find we wear about 20 percent of what’s in our closet,” Pentz said. “Eighty percent needs to be thrown out.” spaces

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Previous page: Designer Terri Pentz created the glamorous dressing space as part of a master-suite makeover for a Rockledge couple. Above: Specially designed shoe shelving keeps everything within reach and in view. Dressers finished with dark wood tops blend nicely with a marble-topped vanity and desk. The different surfaces add texture to the space.

The throwing out is easier when there’s an elegant, organized space to work with. Many clients end up giving away items, rather than introduce scuffed shoes or old tshirts to their new closet, said Donna Larson, designer for Closets by Design. A redesign forces the homeowner to organize what’s sometimes the dumping ground for items that have no home. Before she comes up with a new system, Larson finds many homeowners use their master bedroom closet to stash things that need to find a home elsewhere. She gets calls from clients when they’re adding someone to the household, such as a spouse or older parent, or when, as Larson says, “They just can’t take it anymore.” She gives them a fresh start, along with the tools to stay organized, and charges them with paring down what belongs in the closet. And then the magic happens.

“A lot of times, stuff just doesn’t come back,” she said. Tracy Giamarino is expecting to field plenty of phone calls this month. January is one of the busiest months for California Closets, where Giamarino works as a designer. After the flurry of December, people tend to organize and simplify at the start of the year. Some men will want their garages organized, and business people will start thinking about tax time and looking into office organization. “But closets are always our mainstay,” she said.

Vintage glamour

Interior designer Terri Pentz recently created a glamorous dressing space for a Rockledge couple who renovated their historic home. To create the space, the owners closed in a sunporch and converted a utility room and old smoking lounge into a well-dressed master suite. The new layout of the master suite required a space

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connecting the master bedroom and bath. The new dressing space provides the pathway, but also evokes a sense of luxurious glamour. It’s a true dressing room now worthy of a Hollywood starlet. It’s no longer a space to just pass through, but one to pause, linger in and prepare for the day. Pentz worked with East Coast Cabinet Company on the custom closet design. Her clients wanted a clean look, with clothing organized behind closed doors. Pentz selected modified pantry cabinetry for its depth and ability to accommodate clothes hung on rods. Door fronts were inset with antique mirrors accented by medallions. The diamondshape of the mirrored doors is repeated in the ceilingmounted light fixtures. Natural daylight pours through a new window and is reflected off the mirrored doors creating a golden glow in the space. Additional directional ceiling lighting adds to the illumination. Open the cabinet doors, and a clear mirror offers a quick check of the back of your hair and clothes. For drawer space, Pentz used full-extension drawers with cushion close.™ Specially designed shoe shelving keeps everything within reach, as well as in view. Upper cabinets offer storage for purses and hats. An ottoman set in the center of the closet provides a place to sit and put on shoes, and opens for more storage. Emperador brown light marble countertops provide space for a desk for him and a vanity for her. Pentz used Saybrook Sage paint from Benjamin Moore on the ceiling, and accented the walls with faux snakeskin wallpaper.

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Above: Pentz shares a folding secret that not only maximizes how many t-shirts fit into the drawer, but also enables the owner to find the exact shirt he’s looking for. Design details can be seen in the selection of drawer pulls and hardware for the project that provide finishing touches to the vintage glam look.

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In with the new

Above: Clients of Donna Larson of Closets by Design wanted a contemporary look so she chose a wood grain product with smooth door and drawer fronts and sleek molding. Larson likes to add closet gadgets such as valet rods and sliding belt racks that make people’s lives easier.

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Building a house brings the opportunity to personalize a space, and that includes planning a closet. One Indian Harbour Beach couple brought in Donna Larson of Closets by Design to customize a master bedroom closet for their individual needs. “The most important thing about what I do is sit and listen to what they want,” Larson said. She then measures the space to determine how much rod space is available, and whether the clients will need extensive double hang space for shirts or single hang space for dresses. She gets as detailed as counting shoes to make sure the closet will accommodate the couple’s wardrobe. These beachside clients wanted a contemporary look, so she used a wood grain product with smooth door and drawer fronts and sleek molding. A countertop shelf over the drawers and continuous top shelf over the upper rod create a finished look and add storage. Slanted shelves hold shoes in plain view – no hunting in corners for a mate – and a lip keeps them from sliding to the floor. Beyond listening to client requests, Larson also makes some suggestions. For example, she finds people like to have drawers in the closet, eliminating the bedroom dresser. “It makes it nice to get in here and completely dress without having to go back into the room,” she said. Other features she likes: Valet rod. This is Larson’s favorite closet gadget. The rod

slides out to create a space to hang clothes. It could be dry cleaning that you just brought home, or items that need to be taken to the cleaners. People who travel a lot can hang their garment bag on the rod for easy packing. It can even serve as a makeshift mannequin while creating an outfit. “Every single time I suggest it because I do believe it makes people’s lives easier,” Larson said. Sliding belt rack. Another space-saving feature, the rack slides in and out and can hold ties, belts, and scarves. Slide-out wire basket hampers. Storing and transporting clothes to be laundered is easy with baskets that tilt open for tossing in soiled clothes, then lift out for taking them to the laundry room. Accessible outlet. Outlet on dresser top. Cell phones are part of our lives, and a place to charge them should be, as well. Having a designated spot makes it easier to remember to charge the phone at night, and take it in the morning.

Starting from scratch

Sometimes there’s just no fixing a design flaw. Lisa Marie Sanders and Siggy Reeves reached such a conclusion recently, when they called in California Closets to build a bedroom wardrobe. The idea behind the original closet in the room was to offer extensive storage space, but in practice, it was unworkable. The closet ran the length of the room, with two bi-fold door openings. That left a lot of space unreachable, and therefore, wasted. The couple tried to fix the problem by enlarging the openings, but even wider access doors left unusable space.

Above: Storing and transporting clothes to be laundered is easy with lightweight baskets that tilt open for tossing in soiled clothes, then lift out for taking them to the laundry room.

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Above: Tracy Giamarino of California Closets designed this sleek custom wardrobe featuring his and her closets at opposite ends, fluted glass on the cabinet doors and complete with a charging station for cell phones.

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Sanders counts the next occurrence as a blessing. Tropical storm Fay blew through Brevard County, leaving water damage in the Cocoa Beach closet. The couple had to tear out the existing closet, and got the chance at a do-over. They met with Tracy Giamarino, a designer for California Closets, and described their wish list. They wanted a custom unit with contemporary design that would reach their high ceilings. They needed to accommodate Reeves’ wide shoulders with a deep enough unit to hang his clothes. The wardrobe is made of up five main areas: two identical hanging storage areas, one for him and one for her; two dresser sections; and a center stack of shelving for shoe storage. There’s a charging station for cell phones and outlets and cords are hidden. The back of the wardrobe is finished in wood grain melamine for a more upscale look when cabinet doors are open, and edges are smooth to prevent clothing snags. Giamarino used a profile header to trim the wardrobe in place of crown molding for the sleek look the couple was

after. She used fluted glass on the cabinets. “You can see colors but not exactly what’s behind there,” she said. Giamarino touts the California Closet advantage for resale value: Although the product is made custom for the client, the closet can be re-customized easily for a new owner. For example, poles can move up or down. A double hang section can be changed to single hang, and shelves can be added. Sanders and her husband have been living with the result for about a year, and they’re thrilled. “It makes our bedroom look like a spa retreat,” Sanders said. “It really does look like a piece of artwork every time we walk into the bedroom. That just makes you feel peaceful.” Giamarino is seeing a lot of people in a variety of price points turn to storage solutions as a way to make their current homes more livable in a down economy. “If you can’t move out and you can’t build out, you have to make what you have more efficient,” she said.

On the go

One of the best features of Wes and Sherry Covell’s new closet is how it helps

Above and above right: Decorator Michelle Croswell commissioned a custom-packing island for her clients who travel frequently on business. Below: Owner Sherry Covell’s wallmounted jewelry system keeps her collection at eye-level and easily accessible.

them get ready to leave it behind. Both of them travel frequently on business, prompting decorator Michelle Croswell to commission a custom packing island from Artistic Closets. The unit is the centerpiece of the closet and has become a major timesaver. The traveler can plop a suitcase from the shelf onto the island and begin packing. No trudging from the closet to a suitcase on the bed. All items are in view while packing, and there’s even a valet rod to try out different ties against a suit. “It allows us to get organized and packed right in the closet,” said Sherry Covell. The top drawer is lined in felt for jewelry storage, to augment the wall-mounted jewelry system. Cabinet doors conceal shelves, and there’s an outlet on the side to allow for cell phone charging. The new closet is more than a reorganization; it’s a reconfiguration of the master suite. The former layout included two, small walk-in closets. Croswell, who did the work with business partner Donna Williams of Home Sweet Home Designs, took out a wall to create one large closet, and borrowed about 16 square feet from

the oversized master bathroom. Double hang poles create more useable space, and floor-to-ceiling shoe shelving keeps shoes organized and accessible. By using a pocket door rather than a hinged door, the design eliminated the wasted space needed to accommodate an open hinged door. The increased space allowed Croswell to add a small ironing board and a full-length mirror mounted on the wall. Color corrective fluorescent light mimics natural lighting, and prevents adding heat energy to the room. The light is on an occupancy sensor, so it goes on when someone enters and turns off a few seconds after the person leaves the room. n

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Within steps from the traffic, the signs and the car lots of U.S. 1 in Melbourne remains a preserved piece of Florida history lovingly restored by a Georgia couple. In 1924, a young builder named Joe Alton Thomas built a couple of cottages on what is now Magnolia Avenue, a favorite shortcut between U.S. 1 and Babcock Street. He built them well, as strong as the huge live oaks that surrounded them, and imbued in them the no-nonsense character of the land. In 2008, one of the cottages caught the eye of collector Lynda Hughes, who would continue Thomas’ legacy of breathing life into the home.

Lynda and Clifford Hughes live in Carrollton, Georgia, but the couple enjoys their “beach fix” at their second home in Satellite Beach. “I’m a Tampa native, so I’ve got to have the beach in the winter,” says Lynda. Lynda’s brother, a Brevard resident, had noticed the 85-year-old two-bedroom, one-bath cottage for sale and urged his sister to come take a look. “He just kept telling me that we had to see this place,” says Lynda. Brother knew best, because once Lynda saw the house, she was hooked. “We love stuff nobody has ever messed with, and nobody had messed with this cottage,” says Lynda. 27

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Above: Whenever possible the couple retained the original materials, adding only the features that would endear the home to 21st century homeowners. Right: The little house is furnished with stunning yet often ridiculously inexpensive accessories, including the $35 dining room chandelier.

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The Hughes, old hands at restoration, were fascinated by the cozy 758-square-foot home with strong, unblemished bones, but precious little else. It was the smallest property they had ever restored. “It had been empty for 10 years,” says Lynda. “You couldn’t see it from the street. We had to crawl through one of the windows to get inside.” Despite the neglect, the home’s resilience shone through, providing a durable canvas where Lynda could let her imagination roam. “The windows, the siding, the screens, the floors, the ceiling were all original,” says Lynda. “They’re made from cypress or heart of pine. It’s indestructible. Termites can’t get at it.” For Lynda, the house was more than just a project. It was a trip into the past. “My grandmother had a house like this,” she says. The Hughes had plenty of love and expertise to give to the disheveled little house, and

the cottage was going to require a plenty of it. In January 2008, Lynda and Clifford embarked on a renovation of HGTV proportions. “It’s a brand new house in an old shell,” explains Lynda. Whenever possible and feasible, the couple retained the original materials, adding only the features that would endear the home to 21st century homeowners. The screen door, for example, is original, although artist friend Joe Mason designed and affixed a heron with palm fronds to enhance the old entrance to the cottage. Mason’s artistic touches can be seen throughout the home. The front porch is so enticing that it is easy for guests to want to linger here enjoying the world from this vantage point. But so much more waits inside to be discovered. Lynda has a canny eye when it comes to cottage chic furnishings, and the porch enjoys her acumen. A willow swing crafted by a friend invites a sit-stay. Wicker chairs Lynda discovered at Goodwill provide additional seating

around a rug Lynda found at Yapa in downtown Melbourne. The large original wooden awnings keep temperatures comfortable. The front garden, planted with native vegetation for easy maintenance, is outlined by a white picket fence. On the side yard, a bleeding heart vine provides plenty of privacy and a pit stop for butterflies. Enhancing the porch décor is a cypress knee lamp Lynda purchased for a couple of dollars and a wonderful bird house one of Lynda’s Kentucky-based friends fashioned from recycled Above left: The original rear of the cottage after debris was cleared. The Hughes tractor parts and scrap metal. added a 10X20-foot light-filled back porch to this space. Above right: The builder of The lamp was a definite must-have. the original cottage, Joe Alton Thomas, as a young man now is framed and takes pride of “I remember the old cypress knee lamps,” place in the living room. says Lynda. “Every house had them.” Almost all of the home’s “found chic” décor are thrift store treasures or unique finds discovered during her local shopping adventures. Lynda has learned all the great spots to visit during her regular travels throughout Brevard County and beyond. One such visit to a Micco antique store unearthed the living room fireplace mantel that became the inspiration for the cottage’s new look.

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Above: The kitchen was gutted to make way for custom cabinetry and new stainless steel appliances. Right: The new back porch addition evokes the feeling of the part beach home, part Cracker cottage property. The back porch now overlooks the generous overgrown garden of native plants.

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“It had about 15 layers of paint on it,” explains Lynda. “I started taking paint off and this beautiful blue color emerged. That color influenced design and décor throughout the rest of the home.” Part beach home, part Cracker cottage, the little house is furnished with stunning yet often ridiculously inexpensive accessories, such as the dining room chandelier that, for $35, casts a glorious glow. “I found it at a yard sale,” says Lynda. “Every bulb was original. Almost everything here is from thrift shops.” For some of the repurposed furnishings, all Lynda needed to do was look inside. The Duncan Phyfe sofa, for example, was found in the house. It was in bad shape, but Lynda recognized the classic lines. She re-upholstered the piece herself transforming the abandoned sofa into a contemporary shabby chic find that now anchors the space.

“It’s been here since the 1930s, at least,” says Lynda. The coffee table was a couple of dollars, as were the chairs and credenza. If the cottage carries a mantra, it is recycling. Old becomes new under Lynda’s clever hand. To update the cottage, the Hughes removed non-load-bearing walls and the low ceiling, adding an unexpected freedom to the small space. The electric system was completely replaced and a new 2.5-ton air-conditioning/heating system and on-demand water heater were added. The floors covered by paint or carpet, were stripped to their original charm. To add depth to the narrow living area, Lynda installed a large window frame repurposed as a mirror. In the bathroom, the commode was switched from its original highly obtrusive location in front of the door to a more demure site occupied previously by a closet. “The bathroom floor was rotted, so we replaced and re- tiled 33

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overlooks the generous garden characteristically overgrown with native landscaping. The work was indeed a labor of love for the retired couple. Lynda and sister Debbie scraped and stripped paint for weeks. Lynda’s husband Clifford toiled through the electrical, plumbing and trim work, and built the tidy deck with benches by the kitchen door. The Hughes have left their imprint in the careful rehabilitation and tasteful decoration of the quaint cottage, but the house’s future remains to be written by its next owner. Lynda would enjoy nothing more than playing matchmaker for the cottage, introducing it to a new owner who would appreciate the home’s uncompromising character and its enviable location. “It’s an open story right now,” says Lynda. In early 2010 Lynda Hughes will entertain inquiries about the cottage. For information, contact her at 770-546-4088. n

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“And these changes just make the produce taste better than commercial produce,” Hendry said, “More nutrients mean that the produce has a deeper color, a firmer feel, and when you bite into it, it tastes the way it is supposed to taste. An organic orange really tastes like an orange. And a tomato tastes like a tomato. Some commercial growers do the least amount of work that they possibly can and grow things as quickly as they can to produce the maximum yield. And if their crop isn’t growing well, they add pesticides and other things that impact the plant. And you can end up with a product that looks similar but it doesn’t have the same natural taste.” Anyone who has tackled the challenge of going organic in their own home gardens knows that the process does require work. At home, the temptation to use just a little bit of pesticide or fast-acting fertilizer is sometimes too hard to resist. Organic farmers are strictly forbidden from utilizing any of those quick, but harmful, methods. “The certification process is carried out by third party certifiers,” said Aaron Kruger, an employee of Sunseed Food Co-op in Cape Canaveral. “And it’s pretty strict. It doesn’t just say that the growers can’t use certain substances, but they have to go for at least three years without using those substances before they even begin to plant.” “And it isn’t just the growing of the produce that must be

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“Our goal is to bridge the gap to help people realize that eating organic does taste just as good, or better than, a more conventional diet, but it is a lot better for them, and for the environment.” — Dustin Barnes, owner,

THE Jungle Organic Restaurant and Market Above: “We have just about anything you can get in a conventional restaurant, including fish and steak and other meats. But we use only wild caught seafood instead of farm raised and all of our meats are organic.” Dustin Barnes of The Jungle Organic. Right: Customers can sample the fresh soups made daily from seasonal organic produce.

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monitored,” Kruger said. “To earn the organic label, the entire handling and processing of the product must be monitored, too. Our suppliers are organic certified as well.” In Brevard County, some organic produce is supplied by small, local area growers. But the stringent guidelines for growing organic and the short growing seasons make locally grown organic produce difficult to come by. Retailers use several major organic product distributers to supply their products. “We would love to be able to get all of our produce locally,” Kruger said “But that just isn’t feasible with produce. During the Florida growing season, we are going to have a lot of Florida grown stuff. But in order to stock things that aren’t in season, our suppliers provide products from other organic farms, both domestic and internationally.” 40

“When people look at the whole process, it is easier for them to understand why organic produce costs a little more,” said Ronni Blumenthal, Vice President of Administration for Global Organic Specialty Source, Inc., one of the major organic produce suppliers in the state of Florida. “The farmers grow the products under strict government standards, which are monitored by one of the third party certifiers. As a supplier, our facility and processes are monitored, as well. And we must have the certifications of ALL of our farms and the ability to trace each item back pretty much to the farm, row, and even the tree or plant that a product came from. But the benefits of this whole process are well worth the effort.” “As people are becoming more concerned with their health, more and more of them are trying organic produce and once they taste it, they really like it,” said Kurt Nall, who owns Appleseed Health Food Store in Rockledge with wife Rene Maas-Nall. “Organic products are not sprayed with chemicals and pesticides which is a big thing, because more and more people are getting concerned about ingesting things like that. But it is also much better for the environ- Above top: Signature dishes from The Jungle ment. Harmful chemicals from typical crop production build up in Organic include: Homemade fettuccini noodles in a the soil and get into our waterways. Organic farmers care about the basil pesto and light cream sauce, Caribbean Mahi with fresh mango salsa, and a black bean and rice environment and take the time to do things in a healthier way. And burrito with sautéed peppers, onion and mushroom it’s important to me to support the farmers that are doing that.” served in a whole wheat tortilla. Above: Organic “The National Organic Program (NOP) requires that farmers produce available at The Jungle Organic. 41

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Methods of Insect Control n Insecticidal soap. n Ultra-fine Horticultural Oil. n To control caterpillars use Bt. (Bacillus Thuringensis) n Mechanical controls such as Agrofabric row covers,

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t the new Florida Tech Center for Textiles named in her honor, Ruth Funk stands surrounded by an army of elegance, a couture corps of mannequins silently making exquisite fashion statements. Ruth’s army is clothed in the colorful, elegant coats of her own design, the nucleus of “Coat Couture,” the Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts’ opening exhibition. The textile arts center, neighboring Florida Tech’s Evans Library, opened in August of 2009 to add a liberal dash of artistic spice to the technical university. “The much-anticipated center enriches the university’s humanities programs in ways we never dared dream,” says Florida Tech President Dr. Anthony J. Catanese. With 3,000-square-feet of exhibition space, plus 2,500 more for collections storage, the center is indeed a jewel in Florida Tech’s crown. It is one of a handful in the nation, and the only center in Florida devoted to showcasing textiles and their place in world culture. Left: Ruth Funk, artist, designer, teacher, collector, author and philanthropist. Now with a textile museum in her name and a coffee table book, this dynamo, well into her ninth decade, radiates the exuberance of youth.

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The word couture, which today evokes luxury and high fashion, is actually derived from the Latin consuere, which means simply “to sew together.” Using an ancient, timeless and universal garment – the coat – as her means of expression, Ruth Funk has sewn together not only cloth, but also a cultural melding of old and new.

Funk’s couture coats highlight the remarkable decorative fabrics created by indigenous peoples from Japan to Guatemala, fabrics that are the inspiration for Funk’s designs. The pieces displayed alongside Funk’s wearable art were chosen to demonstrate this inspiration.

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The dynamo behind the center’s birth is Funk, artist, designer, teacher, collector, author and philanthropist. Although well into her ninth decade, Ruth radiates the exuberance of youth. “Forget octogenarian; think paragon. Ruth Funk, creator and collector, stitches with one hand while shaking the world with the other,” noted world renowned textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen in his foreword to “Cloth and Culture,” Funk’s new, and intoxicatingly handsome, book about her unique couture creations. August of 2009 was a memorable month for Ruth, for in that month not only did the textiles center open, but her coffee table book hit the shelves. The book mesmerizes readers with a journey through 25 years of Funk’s brilliant handcrafted garments and fiber art. This 280-page, 400-color-image love poem to textile arts features the highly detailed jackets, evening coats and jewelry that Ruth handcrafted from rare and recycled textiles she discovered in her travels and forays into antique 48

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Above: “Cloth and Culture,” Funk’s new and intoxicatingly handsome book about her unique couture creations. Right: A scrap of fabric can spark a dramatic design. Friend and artist, Vera Sattler provided the glass drops that adorn this design.

and interior design shops. “Every garment tells a story” is Ruth’s working mantra, one that is repeated in all of her creations. Like her wearable designs, Ruth’s life has been a mixture of serendipity combined with judicious choices. As a child growing up in Texas, she would sew clothes for her dolls, but as an adult, her passion for textiles remained dormant as Ruth pursued several careers. “I didn’t have time to sew, but I was always conscious of fabric,” she says. After earning her master’s in fine arts

from Texas Woman’s University, she opted for an extra year of studies at MilwaukeeDowner College in order to become a registered occupational therapist. “This profession gave me an excellent exposure to many of the handcrafts and discovery of how things are made,” explains Ruth in the catalog for her “Fashion, Fun and Fantasy,” an exhibition of her work at the Maitland Art Center. A large chunk of her adult life was spent in New York City, with travels throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. During a summer in Provincetown, Massachusetts, Ruth stud-

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Above left: Ruth recycled the pink and black silk coat from a dress she found in a thrift shop. Despite its $3 price tag; Ruth recognized the pedigree in the fabric of designer, Jim Thompson. Above right: This “William Morris” jacket was inspired by a set of postcards a friend brought back from the Victoria & Albert museum in London.

“Your first response to textiles is that you want to touch them,” says Ruth. “I usually start a piece because I love a particular fabric.”

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ied with abstract expressionist Hans Hoffman. Another summer, she was off to Nantucket to study silk-screen and block printing on fabrics. During the 1960s, Ruth concentrated on jewelry design. Her acumen with silver served her later in life, when she designed jewelry to coordinate with her textile art. For three years, Ruth was the director of education at the Albany Institute of History and Art and part owner of Albany’s 327, a contemporary art gallery. At Russell Sage College in upstate New York, she taught in the fine arts department and was director of the school’s interior design program. It was only after retirement in Florida, however, that Ruth finally reconnected with her childhood passion for cloth. “I came to Florida dragging my feet,” says Ruth. “My husband was a golfer. I told him that anywhere we moved would have to have an art museum and a symphony.” In Brevard, she found the cultural camaraderie she craved, as well as the time to start sewing again. There was never a grand master plan. Art happened. “I just started putting things together,” says Ruth. Friends at Brevard Art Museum took notice. “As I started making more clothes, friends started asking me to do fashion shows,” says Ruth. As canvas, Ruth primarily relies on the square-cut loose-fitting pattern of kimono legend and on the ingeniously simple Othello coat pattern.

From these basic shapes, she begins to sculpt in cloth, using as a guide the intuition she has honed through decades of design experience. “You have to make it go together, whether it’s a coat or a room,” says Ruth. “Each piece has its own life.” Textiles’ tactile quality serves as springboard for the designs. “Your first response to textiles is that you want to touch them,” says Ruth. “I usually start a piece because I love a particular fabric.” In a thrift shop, Ruth happened upon a delicious pink and black Thai silk dress. Despite the fact that the dress was priced at just three dollars, Ruth knew there was plenty of pedigree in the silk. The fabric had been designed by Jim Thompson, who singlehandedly revived the silk cottage industry. Ruth “recycled” the beautiful fabric into a jacket, embellishing it with ribbons, rosettes and beads and even the “frogs” from the original dress. For her “William Morris” jacket, Ruth began with a set of postcards a friend brought as souvenir from the Victoria & Albert Museum. Eager to pay homage to the great 19th century designer, Ruth embarked on a fanciful coat that would incorporate the patterns on the cards. “At the time, you couldn’t get any William Morris fabric, so

Above top and above: African mud cloth, upholstery fabric, Chinese silks, Belgian lace and IKAT fabric are embellished with shells, coins, earrings or any other object Ruth feels blends in harmony. Textiles tactile quality serves as springboard for the designs.

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Above: Tools of the trade. Right: It was only after retirement in Florida that Ruth found time to reconnect with her childhood passion for cloth.

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I had to transfer them all onto cloth,” she says. “I worked all summer just transferring.” The thoroughly British patterns, outlined quilt-style by a “trellis” of blue, are enhanced by vines of rattail, the polyester braiding popular in the 80s and 90s, and a burst of silk leaves given to her by the late Barbara Ann Barber, a Melbourne interior designer. Hundreds of French knots are the tiny English flowers that spill across the cloth. “It makes for a unifying statement,” says Ruth. A scrap of fabric can spark a dramatic design. African mud cloth, upholstery fabric, Chinese silks, Belgian lace and Ikat fabric are embellished with shells, coins, earrings or any other object Ruth feels blend in harmony. Friends such as stained-glass artist Vera Sattler, who provided the glass drops for one of the coats, keep Ruth well-supplied with a myriad of baubles. “I’m not a purist,” she says. “I put together anything that works.” After attending Florida Tech’s “Dreamweavers” textiles exhibit in 2003, Ruth became interested in donating her collection of textiles, books and journals to the

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Above: Dick and Gladys Oktela are well-positioned to head out on another adventure in their 40-foot Fleetwood, Excursion. Their maiden voyage took them across the country to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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For a growing number of individuals, couples and families, owning an RV, or “RVing” is a way – the best way some say – to not only explore, but to camp, to travel and to live. Life in an RV can be a carefree, nomadic existence connecting you with nature, reconnecting you with family, or introducing you to a new social network of cross country travelers. And with modern RVs, you can go just about anywhere in top-of-the-line style and comfort. “You either love it or hate it,” says Dave Mitchell, General Sales Manager, of Giant Recreation World in Melbourne who has been selling and owning RVs for more than 30 years. “I can’t imagine staying in a hotel room. You can’t take a 30 minute shower, but you will have what you need.” RV owners can also have what they want. Travel in an RV allows you to bring all the comforts of home with you. Why deal with a crowded airplane with no leg room when you can stretch out in comfort as you cross the country? Why stay in a hotel when you can have your own comfortable king size bed with luxurious sheets waiting for you at the end of the day? “Total tranquility,” says Dick Oktela, who purchased a 40- foot Fleet-

Above top: Dick wasn’t sold until he learned about the amenities modern RVs had to offer. Theirs include a roomy double-door refrigerator, a gas stove, Corian countertops and more. Left: Why stay in a hotel when you can enjoy your own comfortable king size bed after a long day on the road?

wood RV in June this year. “Peace and tranquility. There is nothing to worry about. You can lock the door to your house and just go.” Dick and Gladys Oktela are no strangers to camping or to fun motorized vehicles. The Oktela’s had a slide in camper “when the kids were small” and took it camping on the south shore of Long Island. Now the kids are grown, with kids of their own, and the Oktela’s, now retired, are enjoying some time by themselves. “We’ve had the motorcycles, the boat, a plane…but Gladys always wanted an RV,” said Dick. Gladys, who has always enjoyed the outdoors, had been interested in getting a motor home for years, but Dick wasn’t sold on the idea until he visited Suncoast RV in Cocoa with family members who were looking to buy. After learning about today’s options for RVs, he was hooked. Their options include a roomy, double-door refrigerator, a gas stove, a double 61

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Main RV types n Class A – the biggest, like a big bus. Owners like the convenience of being able to move around the RV while driving. Many tow an extra vehicle that will be their transportation once they reach their destination. n Class B – looks like a big van, with cooking facilities, a small refrigerator, and a sleeping area in the back. n Class C – a cross between Class A and B. looks like a traditional motor home that drives like a van, with a sleeping compartment above the driver’s seat. n Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels – must be pulled behind another vehicle. Some find this convenient because once you reach your destination, you can unhook your car and explore. Above top: Once parked, the kitchen, bedroom and living and dining areas slide out to make an even larger living space inside the RV. Above: The Oktela’s enjoy playing cards and spending time together in the evenings on long trips.

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sink, Corian® countertops, a roomy bathroom and a king size bed. Once parked, canopies are unrolled to spread a perimeter of tranquil shade around the mobile home. The kitchen area, bedroom area and living/dining area slide out to make an even larger living space inside the RV. Storage compartments under the RV open to reveal another flat screen TV, stereo and BBQ gas grill for outdoor entertainment. The Oktela’s maiden voyage (RV speak for the first big trip in your new RV) took them to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “I had always wanted to go there,” said Gladys. And so they did. For three weeks they traveled across the country and back again. Just the two of them. And they loved it. Married for 46 years, they spent about five hours a day driving and spent their evenings in RV parks, sitting across the dining table from each other, playing cards… and talking. “We just don’t do that when we’re home,” said Mr. Oktela. They also met a lot of interesting people along the way, which is another attraction to RVing. RV dealerships plan elaborate camping trips for their clients complete with Vegas-style entertainment, premium catered food and meet-and-greet events. For new owners Bob and Bonnie Pruett, just driving into an RV park provides the opportunity to make a few new friends. “People will watch you when you pull in to the campground

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Above: Bob and Bonnie Pruett chose a 36-foot Fifth Wheel Trailer. This is a towable RV that is designed to mount over the rear axle in the bed of a pickup truck.

“We travel on the spur of the moment,” says Mr. Lockwood. “We used to go to I-95 and then say, okay, north or south?”

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and offer to help you back in,” said Bonnie. “Everyone is friendly and wants to help.” The Pruett’s chose a 36- foot Fifth Wheel Trailer (the Wyoming model). A Fifth Wheel is a towable RV that is designed to mount over the rear axel in the bed of a pickup truck. While they don’t have access to the trailer while driving like you would in a motor home, they are able to park their trailer, unhitch their pickup truck and drive their truck around town. Most motor home owners will tow a car to use when they park their RV for the night. The Pruetts plan to do more weekend trips when Bonnie retires next month. As members of Giant Recreation World’s Gold Club they will be able to attend monthly club camping trips all over the southeast. When it comes to socializing at the RV park, RVing seems to serve as the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter who you pull up next to at an RV park – you automatically have at least one thing in common: RVing. “You might have a million dollars in your pocket or your rig might be the only thing you own, but it doesn’t matter,” explains Mr. Pruett.

Above: In their early 50s, the Pruetts feel like some of the younger RVers out there. They enjoy being able to park their trailer, unhitch the truck and drive around town.

Intro to RV lingo: n Basement: The storage area below the floor of the RV, accessible from the outside. Basement storage usually refers to storage in a Class-A or Class-C motor home. n Caravan: A group of three or more RVs traveling together. Like a miniature version of a 16-wheeler â&#x20AC;&#x153;convoy.â&#x20AC;? n Dinghy: A car or other vehicle that is towed behind an RV. Also known as the toad. n Full-Timers: RVers who live in their RV year around. n Hula Skirt: A skirt placed on the back bumper of a motor home to stop debris that is thrown from the rear wheels from

damaging vehicles behind the motor home. n Motor home: An RV built on or as an integral part of a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, combining transportation and living quarters in one unit. n Pull-Through: RV campsites that allow vehicles to drive straight in and hook up without having to back in. n RBR: Really Big Rig. n Slide out: An option in many RVs where a portion of the unit can expand to create more room in the RV. n VBR: Very Big Rig. From www.holidayworldhouston.com and www.petesrv.com

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Above: Back in the 1980’s most hotels wouldn’t take pets and the Lockwood’s found a way to bring them along for the ride. For almost 30 years, the Lockwood pets have traveled comfortably alongside their owners, traversing the country.

Above: When they are ready to hit the road, the Lockwood’s load up their two cats and Patch, their 9-year-old Parsons Jack Russell Terrier.

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Once the slide outs are extended on their trailer, there is an incredible amount of living space and the fifth wheel is considered the most “livable” of the RVs for that reason. In the upstairs area is a king size bed, a dresser, washer/dryer unit and full bathroom. In the downstairs area is a kitchen with an island, a dining table with four chairs, a comfortable sleeper sofa and two swivel recliners next to a fireplace – perfect for watching their flat screen TV on chilly nights in the wilderness. In their early 50s, the Pruetts feel like some of the younger RVers out there. 72-year-old Bill Lockwood was a trucker earlier in life, but the good-natured man says he never saw anything until he started RVing. Back in the 1980’s most hotels wouldn’t take pets and the Lockwood’s found a way to bring them along for the ride. For almost 30 years, the Lockwood pets have traveled comfortably alongside their owners, traversing the country. The Lockwoods moved to Florida from Connecticut in the 1990s and now spend four months during the summer traveling the country, and take shorter trips during the rest of the year. Inside their 33- foot SeaBreeze motor home, the driver and passenger seats look like cushy recliners. A flat screen TV hangs above the huge windshield and a queen size bed fits comfortably in the back.

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When they are ready to hit the road, the Lockwoods load up their two cats and Patch, their 9 year-old Parsons Jack Russell Terrier, who bounds playfully from recliner to couch to queen size bed to laps. They are able to visit their grandchildren in Tennessee and Connecticut on a whim, take off for a weekend of camping, or head out west for a month to take in the view at the Grand Canyon. Bill and Joyce take a freewheeling approach to life with an RV, never over planning a trip. “We travel on the spur of the moment,” says Mr. Lockwood. “We used to go to (highway) I-95 and then say, ‘Okay, north or south?’” While they have owned numerous RVs over the years, they are happiest in a Class A motor home because it allows access to the entire vehicle while driving . “We can just get into the RV and don’t have to worry about anything,” said Lockwood. Carefree, stress- less travel is what a lot of RV owners enjoy the most about the RV life. With increasing airline fees and decreasing leg room, the RV can be a solution to getting where you want, when you want. Or it can be about just enjoying the ride. You’ll have recreational magazines, websites and social clubs to help you on your way. It might take a little longer, but it sounds a lot more comfortable and why rush anyway; life is a highway. n

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Sometimes getting ready to design a teen’s room is the hardest part. De-cluttering and choosing what stays and what’s been outgrown can be hard for anyone, especially kids who haven’t yet learned the discipline of letting go. “If you walk in and are overwhelmed in their room, chances are they are, too, and they don’t know where to start,” says interior decorator Michelle Croswell, co-owner of Home Sweet Home Designs with Donna Williams. Croswell, the mother of two teens and two preteens, offers tips for helping kids clear out the clutter:

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Previous page: Bold colors and more space mark a teen girl’s room designed by Riitta Ylonen, ASID. The dramatic room features two red and two black walls, anchored by a bold graphic bedspread featuring black flowers with splashes of color against a white background. The teen chose the color scheme and found furniture pieces she liked at IKEA. Ylonen designed the work center with modern lines and maximum function and organization. The Twilight series of books provided inspiration for the design and sits prominently on the desk.

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Above: This space is all about function for a 16-year-old cyclist. When bike-related clutter threatened to consume his room his parents called a professional organizer.

n between the child’s room decorated to suit a parent’s tastes and the first apartment lies that space unique unto itself: the teen room. Here’s how four spaces juggle the need to express a young person’s personality within the confines of a family home.

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A peek inside this 16-year-old boy’s personal space leaves little mystery – make that no mystery whatsoever – about what consumes most of his spare time. Two bicycles hang from hooks on the wall, alongside seven bike wheels mounted on wheel hangers. There are posters of cyclist Lance Armstrong, medals displayed over the desk, and bike parts stored in bins on the bookcase. But the goal of the room isn’t simply to celebrate a hobby. Instead, it’s all about function. Jos – short for Josiah – got serious about cycling three summers ago, following in the bike tracks of his cyclist parents. But one unfortunate side effect was the bike-related clutter that threatened to consume his room. His parents called in professional organizer Robyn Milan, who had worked in other areas of their house. She started by separating the school zone of the room away from the bike function. The desk had been by the window, prime real estate that was getting crowded, so she moved it across the room. While she often meets with resistance when she suggests rearranging furniture, Milan said she’s never had a client ask that items be moved back. Still, she does nothing without the clients’ OK – especially important if the room belongs to a child who might otherwise feel no ownership of the organization and little inclination to keep it up.

Left: Organizer Robyn Milan started by separating the school zone of the room away from the bike function. The desk had been by the window, but she moved it across the room. Above: Bike tools and seats get their own bins and spots on a shelf.

Perhaps most important was the bike repair space, a cleared area in the center of the room. Choosing the color and position of the area rug was easy. “It helps mom to not see the grease spots from the bikes,” Milan said. Having that space available in the room is worth a few oil drips to Jos’s parents. “It’s better for the family because he’s not constantly in the garage,” Milan said. To provide easy access to wheels, Milan used hangers from a bike shop to mount them on the wall, and added white panels underneath to keep the look more like a home than a store. “He can just grab a wheel on the way out,” she said. Bike paraphernalia was in piles, so Milan started separating it. Tools went in bins. Helmets get hung on the wall. Seats get their own spot on a shelf. Shoes go in an organizer by the door. “The smaller you break it down, the more they’ll keep it organized,” she said of kid rooms. Milan prefers bins over drawers for

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their ease of use. Instead of an end table by the bed, she stacked crates for an urban, workshop vibe. To keep the room from being all about cycling, other elements of the teen’s personality shine through. Flags from Scotland and England decorate the ceiling, symbols of his heritage and reminders of time the family spent living in Great Britain. Alongside bike repair tools, there’s room on the shelves for a cricket bat and drumsticks. To accommodate the myriad of friends who visit to lounge and chat, a bean bag chair can unfold into a queensized futon for more seating. Friends can leave messages on the white board by the door, and Jos can clip newspaper results of his races to post on the bulletin board. “It’s definitely something that has a lot of him in it, and still lets him be a kid, son and student,” Milan said.

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Bold colors and more space mark a teen girl’s Indian Harbour Beach room, designed by Riitta Ylonen, ASID. Ylonen, state-licensed interior designer, certified Feng Shui consultant and owner of Finn Design Inc., regularly updates the home for the family. The client’s daughter is just beginning her teen years and had outgrown the room’s previous look in pinks and lime green; dominated by a canopy bed covered in pillows. Now, the room features two red and two black walls, tied together by a bold graphic bedspread featuring black flowers with splashes of color against a white background. The teen chose the color scheme and found pieces she liked at IKEA, setting the tone for the modern look. Ylonen then created floor plans displaying several options for the layout and pulling together a polished design. She had a work center made in red, omitting back panels so the red walls show through. The desk, with key-

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Above: On one wall, a framed poster of Edward and Bella of Twilight fame provides a focal point. A black and white storage unit holds bins on shelves and provides a built-in TV stand. Right: Fathead wall graphics provided inspiration for a BMX-enthusiast teen’s room.

board pull-out and light valance above and across with integrated halogen lighting, is flanked by bookcases that fill the wall, from doorway to corner. Black carpet was cut and surged into a dozen circles to dot the wood floor. On one wall, a framed poster of Edward and Bella of Twilight fame provides a focal point. The Twilight series of books sits on the desk, beneath another Twilight poster. In a possible nod to the many scenes in the books that

take place in forests, Ylonen used fabric featuring birch tree trunks on a white background to make sliding panels for the window. The same fabric is repeated as a valance over the bathroom window. There’s plenty of storage, including white end tables, a black and white storage unit and bins on shelves cut into the built-in TV stand. Decorative white shelves with red insets hang over the bed. Ylonen avoided structural changes, knowing that more updates are likely in store for the girl in her later teen years. In the meantime, it’s a room fit for a vampiress – or at least, a young fan.

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Surfing was so “in” a few years ago for one teen son whose parents are clients of Michelle Croswell and Donna Williams. The interior decorators, of Home Sweet Home Designs, worked with him to come up with a new look to

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For Kyle’s older sisters, Mom selected the furnishings that would last through different teenage phases and still provide necessary storage solutions.

replace the surfing theme. Like many in his age group, he had a good idea of what he wanted and he’d already done some looking online. A BMX enthusiast, Kyle had found Fathead wall graphics depicting riders that would make a high-impact statement. Croswell and Williams measured to ensure there was adequate wall space for the life-size, peel and stick figures, and then worked a design around them. Because the figures were so eye-catching, they kept the walls a neutral color. They find calm walls to be a good foil for a teen’s more colorful décor. “Most posters have so much color, we didn’t want anything that was so overwhelming that he couldn’t go in there to relax,” Croswell said. Kyle had a collection of autographed posters and photographs from races he’d been to, which the decorators had framed to create a cohesive look and more of an artful composition. The care will also serve to protect the collection. Lighting consisted of just an overhead light, which proved inadequate for nighttime reading. Croswell and Williams added a bedside lamp, and another at the foot of the bed. A corkboard system spaces

on the wall gave him room to post items of interest to him without cluttering a surface. They found BMX bedding online, and added video rocker chairs to complement the gaming system in the room. Another important addition: attractive storage, in the form of leather crates from TJ MAXX, to hold video games and accessories. Easy-to-use storage goes a long way toward helping kids keep clutter under control and create more useable space. “The biggest thing that all teens want in their bedroom is floor space,” Croswell said. Even if they have seating areas, the kids end up on the floor talking or playing a board game.

Room to grow For Kyle’s older sisters, Mom selected the furnishings that would last through different teenage phases combined with storage solutions to help the girls keep their spaces in order. Linens for both girls’ rooms were custom made from the same fabric. Raspberry pinks and bright greens add energy to the neutral walls and white furniture.

Above: Storage is key for young girls Croswell noted, particularly because of their love of accessories. Jewelry boxes provide storage and help accessorize as well. Additional storage, such as cubbies in the closet, keep items out of sight.

Dispensing with a bulletin board, one daughter uses a poster as background for stickynote reminders. When she tires of the look, she can change out the poster. Another opted for a magazine holder on the wall to keep clutter from overtaking the surfaces. Storage is key for young girls, Croswell noted, particularly because of their love for accessories. Some ideas: Place ice cube trays in a drawer to store earrings, and add a stand on a dresser to keep necklaces in easy reach. Jewelry boxes add more storage and help decorate, as well. Shadow boxes mounted on the wall let kids display things that are important to them without taking up needed space. Additional storage, such as cubbies in the closet, keep items out of sight. Best of all, the room will be easy – and inexpensive – to update in a few years. A change of bedding and accessories will quickly create a new look. “There’s not a lot of stuff in there, but it provides for their needs,” Croswell said. “There’s a place for everything and everything is in its place.” n

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s computers become a greater part of our lives, it seems like more of our possessions are starting to take up gigabytes rather than space on a shelf. Consider that our personal media defines who we are just as much as the clothes that we wear. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enough of a challenge to organize your closet, but what about your hard drive? Photos of family and friends are a perfect example of digital media that represents an important part of our lives that need to be easily accessed and archived.

One advantage of digital photography is that people are taking more pictures. Using high quality digital cameras, simple point-and-shoots, and cell phones, we are continually documenting our lives to share with others. There is also the constant influx of friends sending digital pictures over e-mail, on CD-ROMs, or posting them on social networking websites. Without the cost and process of developing film, digital pictures only represent space on a hard drive at a fraction of the cost. But

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after a couple years of digital photography, you can quickly accumulate a bunch of files that are named something like “IMG_3341.jpg.” Sure, you can organize pictures in folders on your hard drive, but what if you wanted to find every photo of your you and your spouse together on Duvall Street in Key West? You’d have to remember the years you visited Key West, what you named the folders, and then search through each of the photos. Thankfully, digital photography is a technology that has matured over the years and features some great solutions from organization to editing, sharing, and archiving. Two programs that are commonly used to organize photo collections are Google’s Picasa (free, PC or Mac) and iPhoto ($79 packaged with iLife, Mac only). Besides giving you 78

photo editing tools such as cropping and red eye elimination, both can quickly tame your collection and organize photos efficiently by using high tech intelligence. For example, as you upload pictures, the software utilizes facial recognition technology to identify when a photo contains a person’s face. While sorting through your pictures, enter the names of the people in the photos by clicking on a box centered over their face. After you have done this a couple times, the software will start to identify people automatically and ask for your confirmation. While the technology isn’t perfect, as you approve the photos, the facial recognition becomes more accurate. People can also be added manually since the facial recognition software currently has trouble identifying people if their heads are turned to the side or one of their eyes is not visible or covered. If your camera is GPS enabled, Picasa and iPhoto will extract the location of where the picture was taken and organize the photos on a map. If you want to review the photos of your trip to California, click on the cities you visited to quickly look at pictures of wineries in Napa Valley, the trolley cars in San Francisco, and the beaches along the Pacific Coast Highway. If your camera does not have GPS technology, this information can also be entered manually. When you first upload photos, they will be organized based on the dates they were taken. For an additional level of categorization, photos can also be “tagged” with searchable keywords that you define. Multiple tags can be added to any photo. For example, photos from an afternoon spent with the kids in Cocoa Beach could be tagged with words like surfing, summer, nature, family, sandcastles, and swimming. When you combine facial recognition, GPS location, and dates and tags to your photos, even the most unwieldy photo collection can be quickly organized over a couple of dedicated weekends.

Above: Picasa technology enables the user to view all the photos from a trip or event in a collage format on the screen. It will access a folder of photos and display them in a random format for the user to further organize, remove etc.

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Above: Lisa Garoust of Melbourne, another mother-of-three, has plenty of traditional albums that preserve family memories. She also recently created her first album using Shutterfly. Above right: In descending order-examples of photo albums created using online tools. Lisa’s album-the middle album- is filled with images of waterfalls and sunsets in a variety of layouts.

Web sites for photo editing n Picasa – picasa.google.com n iPhoto - www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/ n Flickr – www.flickr.com n Shutterfly – www.shutterfly.com n Snapfish – www.snapfish.com

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Once you have your digital photo collection under control, you may want to share your memories on a website for others to see. Picasa and iPhoto both have online sites that allow you to upload your photos directly from the software. Many people also use the website Flickr.com to share photos. Sharing your photos online allows your family and friends to easily view and download your photos. Because you might not want everyone on the internet looking at your pictures, privacy levels can be set to only allow certain people or groups to view your photos. These websites are also a great way to backup your photos in the event of a hard drive failure or catastrophic damage to your home and possessions. If you still prefer to look at pictures in a photo album, they’ve come a long way from the days of three ring binders and magnetic photo pages. Through websites such as Shutterfly and Snapfish, you can create high quality photo albums that are professionally bound and printed on glossy pages. Using their online tools,

Above: Facial recognition at work. A screen shot from Picasa displays a variety of images while a column on the right hand side lists the people it recognizes that appear in the photos.

you can select book themes, choose page background colors or patterns, add borders for pictures and write captions to create a digital scrapbook. Photo albums of all sizes can be printed from small pocket-sized books to hard cover masterpieces worthy of the finest coffee tables. These photo albums are easy to create and can be used for a variety of purposes, from brag books for grandmothers, family gifts, or corporate portfolios. Lisa Garoust of Melbourne has a collection of traditional photo albums but recently started creating albums using Shutterfly. Her first book is from a recent trip to Hawaii and is filled with dramatic photos of waterfalls and sunsets in a variety of layouts with informative captions. The photo albums you create are stored online and can be reprinted in the future if they are lost or damaged. Another great way to share your digital photos is to view them on your television. If you are hosting a party, video wallpaper of your travels are a great way to break the ice and generate conversation among your guests. There are a number of different solutions such as Apple TV, Windows 7 Media Center, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 which connect to your home network to display photos in an animated slideshow. Many new Blu-Ray players also have a USB input where you can insert a flash drive loaded with photos. Lisa Andrade of Suntree is a mother of three and explains

“...digital photography is a technology that has matured over the years and features some great solutions from organization to editing, sharing, and archiving.” – JIMI GONZALEZ

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Above: Lisa Garoust’s youngest child, Camden, is captured in a digital photo frame she keeps in her kitchen.

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that she “created a lot of photo albums for our firstborn, the next child had fewer and the photos of our youngest are all on the computer.” But their youngest isn’t complaining, and he loves to view pictures using a PC that is connected to the TV in the living room. That makes me recall childhood memories of pouring through old pictures of my family in my grandparent’s photo albums. With digital photography and powerful organization software, it’s exciting to think of the dynamic ways that children will look through family photos in twenty years. Getting organized might take a little discipline, but the sooner you get your photo collection under control, the sooner you can share memories with those close to you.

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Many modern kitchens and living rooms have digital photo frames; a LCD screen displaying a slideshow of digital pictures. They have been available for a number of years but some early adopters of the technology were disappointed with poor image quality and a difficult process to add photos. New models fix these problems with improved image resolution and wireless network connectivity. Digital photo frames are available in a wide range of prices, but it is important to select a model that displays the highest image resolution possible. A digital photo frame with a low resolution will make your pictures appear pixilated and blocky. Many new units include a wireless network connection that helps to keep images updated by displaying photos from your home network or downloading pictures from your online Flickr or Picasa accounts. n Jimi Gonzalez is the vice president of sales and marketing for Island Systems and Design in Rockledge. He also recently became a LEED AP. Contact him at 638-9966.

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Clever name, fabulous food, quality chocolates – and a secret garden Story by Maria Sonnenberg Photography by Dave Potter

hen New Yorker Carlin Long considered the exciting prospect of owning a rest- rant in Florida, he envisioned an idyllic landscape of plein air dining amidst the stars. He was in for a reality check. In November of 2004’s hurricane-intensive year, Long and partner Jimmy Baker, an Orlando-based Southwest Airlines flight attendant, packed their bags and headed south from the Big Apple to start Nosh and Ganache in the fledgling Eau Gallie Arts District. The couple had fallen for a piece of the historic 1926 Ginter Building, strategically located across from the Eau Gallie Civic Center and just steps from the Brevard Art Museum. They were high on enthusiasm about their new home in Brevard, but just a tad inexperienced about the sunshine state and its eclectic residents. “We thought we would serve food outside, that is, until we met the Floridians,” says Long. “It was too hot, or too humid, or too buggy. Unless the weather was perfect, they didn’t want to be out there.” The partners then knew they must shift their focus from their restaurant’s generous “secret garden” to include Nosh and Ganache’s indoor space. Fortunately, Long was the right man for the job. Long’s career may have veered here and there, but food has always kept him on the right path. “The only consistency in my professional life has been the kitchen,” says Long. After working as a kitchen and bath designer, he taught interior design at the prestigious Parsons School of Design. Because Long couldn’t make the rent money with just a teaching job, he would cater-waiter, cater-bartend, was a catering-captain and, eventually, he owned his own catering business; Fete Accomplie, mother to Nosh and Ganache. It wasn’t until Nosh and Ganache, however, that Long the designer and Long the Opposite page: “We began the journey as a chocolate shop that happened to sell food to today’s Four-Palm eating establishment that offers excellent chocolate.” Carlin Long 85

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Right: Guests can choose to dine in Nosh & Ganache’s own “secret garden,” or inside the intimate dining space.

“In our kitchen, we make food, but in our dining room, we sell an experience, and every design element... must support that experience.” — Carlin Long

chef would at last blend. Long admits the space at 1540 Highland Avenue seemed perfect. “When I first walked into our space, replete with paisley-patterned leaf-motif carpet, white walls and a purple ceiling with black beam, all I saw was a high, concrete ceiling and a home for the 300-pound cast brass chandelier that I had dragged around for seven years,” says Long. The chandelier remains as the restaurant’s focal point. The fixture was covered in greasy soot when Long and Baker purchased it from a New Jersey dealer. “We assume it originally held glass containers of kerosene,” says Long, who knows little else about the cherished lights, except that they might have once graced a longgone theater, given its cherub-and-mask motif. Long actually liked the existing carpet, so eschewing all the design rules he once taught, quickly chose wall colors. “I stepped into the now-defunct Carolina Fabrics and stumbled upon the monkey fabric that pulled all the colors together,” he says. Even more importantly, he met talented Diane Osten, the seamstress who was able to translate Long’s fabric vision into three-dimensional reality. The monkey fabric that is the restaurant’s trademark was stretched over padded 4’x10’ insulation panels that to this day firmly adhere to the wall, thanks to industrialquality Velcro. “It eliminates the echo canyon side-effect so many of these old high-ceilinged spaces spaces

Left and above: Partners Long and Baker have never tried to hide the restaurant’s petite size, preferring instead to play up its precious coziness. The space is decorated with paisleypatterned leaf-motif carpet, and wall panels covered with a monkey print fabric. The cast brass chandelier remains a focal point.

have,” says Long. Long and Baker have never tried to hide the restaurant’s petite size, preferring instead to play up its precious coziness. “There’s no way to make a postage stamp look huge,” says Long. “We knew this space was really small, so we wanted to make it into this little intimate jewel box.” At night, during one of Nosh and Ganache’s Candlelight Repasts, the little restaurant does indeed shimmer and glow. Considering the rough time all restaurants are facing, Nosh and Ganache’s popularity surprises even Long. “Our success is dependent on a combination of logic, stubbornness and stupidity,” says Long. “We began the journey as a chocolate shop that happened to sell food to today’s Four-Palm eating establishment that offers excellent chocolate. In our kitchen, we make food, but in our dining room, we sell an experience, and every design element, from description to service to presentation, must support that experience.” n Nosh and Ganache is located at 1540 Highland Ave. in Eau Gallie. Telephone is 254-1451. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. A “Terrace Menu” is available Thursdays through Saturdays, beginning at 6 p.m. “Candlelight Repasts” begin at 6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays in the indoor dining room.

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A look ahead: Cultural, design and entertainment events on the Space Coast Entertainment

or 8 p.m. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit www.kingcenter.com.

JANUARY 8 – 31

JANUARY 27 – 28

You Can’t Take it With You The Henegar Center for the Arts presents You Can’t Take it With You. This play relates the humorous encounter between a conservative family, the Sycamores, and the crazy household of Grandpa Martin Vanderhof. Critics have admired the witty one-liners of this over the top comedy, but the moral of the story is a serious one: Find in yourself the courage to do with your life what you really want to do. Matinee and evening performances. For details call 723-8698 or visit www.henegar.org.

JANUARY 12

Groovaloo: NBC’s Superstars of Dance The King Center for the Performing Arts presents a high energy dance performance featuring jaw dropping displays of physical ability, a vibrant musical score and powerfully spoken poetry. You will embark on a journey through the diverse world of hiphop dance as they share their experiences, struggles, hopes and triumphs. The show begins at 8 p.m. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit www.kingcenter.com or www.groovaloo.com.

JANUARY 16

Brevard Symphony Orchestra Subscription Concert

The Power of Music; a Founders Farewell The Melbourne Community Orchestra presents a concert at the Melbourne Auditorium. The program includes classical and contemporary classics plus excerpts from motion picture and Broadway productions. The concert is from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. For details call 952-9949 or visit www.mcorchestra.com Above: Lorna Meaden is a high fire porcelain ceramic artist who pushes her work and surface enrichment to the limits. See calendar listing for details about her upcoming class.

JANUARY 16

Vivace Society Pre-concert Brunch and Dance Sampling Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s Vivace Society (Professionals ages 25-55), is offering a pre-concert brunch and swing-dancing demonstration. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. prior to the Singin’ and Swingin’ matinee concert. There is no cost for Vivace Society members, guests will be $15. For information call 242-2024.

JANUARY 19 – 24

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific

The Brevard Symphony Orchestra presents The King Center for the Performing Arts Singin’ and Swingin’ POPS concert with presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Orlando-based crooner Michael Andrew. Pacific. This breathtaking new production He will perform an assortment of melodies has created a sold-out sensation on Broadfrom George Gershwin, Frank Sinatra, Tony way. Based on James Michener’s Pulitzer Bennett and many more. There is a matinee Prize winning book Tales of the South and an evening performance. For tickets Pacific; the show features music by Richard and information call 242-2219 or visit Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Oscar Hammerstein II and www.kingcenter.com or Joshua Logan. Performances are at 2 p.m. www.michaelandrew.com. spaces

FEBRUARY 4

B.B. King & Buddy Guy Two luminous artists unite for a spectacular night of blues. B.B. King, the reigning King of the Blues with Lucille his trusty guitar, will be singing and playing with relentless passion the music that has stood the test of time. Buddy Guy incorporates a unique style all his own, often dubbed “Chicago Blues.” Guy, plays slow smoldering blues with his distinctive vocals performing more unpredictable and creative interpretations of blues, rock, soul and jazz. Performance begins at 8 p.m. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit www.kingcenter.com.

FEBRUARY 6

Brevard Symphony Orchestra Subscription Concert The Brevard Symphony Orchestra presents Scandinavian Serenades at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Selections to be performed will include: Einojuhani Rautavaara-Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds and Orchestra), Jean Sibelius- Violin Concerto, Guest artist: Philippe Quint on violin, and Carl Nielsen-Symphony No. 2,

light, the Lord of the Dance. The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting. Performances are at 8 p.m. at The King Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit www.kingcenter.com or www.lordoffthedance.com.

The Four Temperaments. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit www. kingcenter.com.

FEBRUARY 16-17

A Chorus Line In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is

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Art & Indulgences Walk

FEBRUARY 5 - 28

Culture, shopping, and entertainment in the casual setting of historic Downtown Melbourne. Enjoy the newest art exhibits and street culture while eating, drinking and socializing. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy special discounts, services and entertainment. The Art & Indulgences Walks will be held the third Friday of every month from 6-9 p.m. There is no cost to participate. For more details call 722-6000.

THROUGH JANUARY 17

FEBRUARY 25-26

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of

Jewelry Show The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery will host their 6th biennial jewelry show featuring the jewelry designs of several Florida goldsmiths. There will be beautiful hand -made one-of-a-kind jewelry works of art at the gallery. The exhibit opens on Friday, Feb. 5 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The show will run through February 28. For details call Lois Mittleman at 259-8261 or visit www.fifthavenue- artgallery.com

FEBRUARY 19

Tools in Motion: Works from Unmasked Silhouettes: The the Hechinger Collection Art of Timothy M. Parker

The Brevard Art Museum presents a light the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve hearted exhibition of witty and thoughtworked for - with every drop of sweat, every provoking artwork, inspired by tools and hour of training, every day of their lives. hardware, explores metamorphosis and The King Center for the Performing Arts magic transforming utilitarian tools into brings you A Chorus Line, the musical for works of imaginative power. For details everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it contact the Brevard Art Museum at all on the line. For tickets and information 242-0737 or visit brevardartmuseum.org. call 242-2219 or visit www.kingcenter.com or www.AChorusLine.com.

Speaking with Thread: The Narrative of Textiles The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts’ first exhibit of 2010 begins Jan. 30 and runs through April 24. This exhibit features textiles that present stories through their imagery and symbolism. Objects on display include Persian carpets, Imperial Chinese robes and European embroidery. The museum is on the campus of Florida Tech in Melbourne. For more details call 674-8313 or visit http://textiles.fit.edu.

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Above: Coming soon – in February to The King Center for the Performing Arts.

JANUARY 30 – APRIL 24

THROUGH JANUARY 29

Wildlife Flora & Fauna Exhibition The Brevard Watercolor Society presents their annual Flora & Fauna exhibit at the Merritt Island National Refuge visitor center. The exhibit will feature works by the Brevard Porcelain Artists. For details call 544-8888 or visit www.brevardwatercolors.org.

LoPressionism Gallery and Christmas Cottage present Timothy M. Parker’s work. The artist uses a melding of body, mind and spirit. Everything is connected and entwined, evoking positivity and beauty of life, love, and nature. The exhibit runs through March 18. Join us for the opening reception on February 19th from 6-9 p.m. during the Friday Arts & Indulgences Walk in downtown Melbourne. There is no charge to attend the exhibit. For details call 722-6000 or visit us online www.lopressionism.com.

Art Classes JANUARY 9 & 23

Glass Bead Making The Brevard Art Museum School offers a Beginner Glass Bead Making Workshop 91

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curator of the Antonio Ratti Textile Center at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pres-

Jan 9 and Jan 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost for the class is $65, $50 with discount, and a $25 supply fee. Under the direction of Brett Tam, students will use a hot head torch and soft glass to learn to make lamp work beads. Various surface decoration techniques will be explored. No lampworking skills required. All skill levels welcome. Completed beads will be yours to keep. Tools and glass will be provided. For details and to register please call 254-7782.

ents a free lecture entitled, The Biblical “It” Girls: Female Heroines in English Embroidery. For more details call 674-8313 or visit http://textiles.fit.edu.

FEBRUARY 27

Glass Bead Making An Intermediate Glass Bead Making Workshop by Brett Tam at the Brevard Art Museum School. The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost for participation is $75, $60 with discount, and a $40 supply fee. Using a hot head torch and soft glass students will explore some advanced techniques including working with pow-

JANUARY 9, 13, 20, 23, FEBRUARY 17, 20 & 24

Mosaic Classes Lou Ann Weeks of The Art Gallery of Viera is offering mosaic classes multiple dates in January and February. The Saturday classes are held from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and the Wednesday classes are from 5 – 8 p.m. The cost is $70 for the class and $30 for materials. All materials will be provided, and the class sizes are limited. Learn mosaics and create something wonderful for your home décor. Pre-registration is requiredcall Weeks at 794-8157 or email lweeks@ louannweeks.com. Online registration is available at www.louannweeks.com.

JANUARY 16 – 17

Watercolor Portrait Workshop Linda Neal leads a watercolor portrait workshop at The Art Gallery of Viera. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m each day, and all levels of experience are welcomed for this 2-day class. Pre-registration is required. Call 890-1415 for details and to register. The Art Gallery of Viera is located at 5410 Murrell Road, In the Home Center in Viera.

Above: Nautilus by Lou Ann Weeks of Art Gallery of Viera.

FEBRUARY 6 – 7

ders, fuming techniques, encasing copper mesh and hollow beads. One beginner workshop or previous lampworking skills are required for this workshop. For details and to register call 254-7782.

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Lorna Meaden Porcelain and Inspiring Surfaces

JANUARY 15

The Brevard Art Museum school offers this workshop for those driven to learn new ceramic techniques to take their work to the next level. In this workshop you will learn to make spouts and handles from patterns, Mishima decoration, and to create wheel- thrown and altered porcelain pots on and off the wheel that have volume and fluidity of line. The class will be held from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cost for class is $275 or $250 with early registration. Call for details 242-0737 or visit www.brevardartmuseum.org/school/ workshops.

Come enjoy the evening and cool weather with family and friends 6 to 9 p.m. on January 15 on Friday at Fifth’s, Winterland Festival in the Park. Indialantic’s Nance Park (corner of A1A and Wavecrest Avenue) will come alive with sounds of live music, unique vendors and a children’s play area. A selection of irresistible food and beverages will be available. The highlight of the festival is the chili cookoff. This free community event has all the ingredients for merrymaking. For more information visit www.fridayatfifth.com or call 508-6936. n

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