Spaces, November - December

Holiday Tablescapes 5 festive designs for your table

Your first look at holiday shopping on the Space Coast

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expert advice

The Christopher Burton companies are branching out

ith the economy in flux these days

people are being more conservative than ever with their purchases and home projects. The Christopher Burton Companies are branching out to help homeowners in need of quality home repair and remodeling by announcing the creation of Burton Home Services, Inc. “People have known us for years for our fine quality and innovative home designs,” says Chris Burton, Owner and President of the Burton Companies, “and up until now we have not been able to expand our services to help people with smaller projects. Burton Home Services fills that need and will help a lot of people who want the comfort of working with an established and successful building company to take care of the smaller things they need done around their homes.”

“The timing has proved to be perfect.

Many homeowners don’t have anyone to turn to for help after construction; it was natural for us to be able to fill the need,” says Tom Davis, Burton VP and Director of Business Development and Residential Design.

Burton Home Services began helping Burton homeowners with service and warranty work and new customers with

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remodeling and repair needs in March of this year. The company offers fair and affordable pricing on remodeling projects, home improvements and any and all home maintenance needs in and around the Melbourne and Viera area.

BHS is managed and run by Bob Lindsey, who brings decades of expertise and building knowledge to the new company and its customers.

“We offer a full array of services and no project is either too big or too small for us,” says Lindsey. “We are here to serve and

“We are here to serve and help anyone with a home maintenance or improvement need.” – Bob Lindsey help anyone with a home maintenance or improvement need. We’re even equipped do commercial projects through BHS for businesses and offices. We can pretty much do it all.”

Christopher Burton Homes and Burton Home Services share the same passion for perfection and zeal for customer service.

Burton Homes is still building new custom homes at a brisk pace and Burton Home Services remains busy as well. Affordability in both arenas has become the govern-

ing factor for those making a decision to build, repair or remodel. Pricing has come down and people are able to afford more home, start more projects, and enjoy the benefits of the latest technology, products and techniques.

For those looking to improve or beau-

tify their present home or build a new one, while saving money and energy, a call to the Burton Companies may prove to be more beneficial than one could imagine. n

features

November/December 2010

Antique to Chic 24 Vintage furnishings join the “green” trend STORY BY BETSY S. FRANZ

Simply Elegant 34 Subtle color, texture and architectural details create a sophisticated setting for comfortable living STORY BY MARIA SONNENBERG

Holiday Tablescapes 48 5 festive designs for your table STORY BY ANNE STRAUB

Backstage Spaces 58 Behind the scenes of a touring Broadway musical on opening night STORY BY ANNE STRAUB

Savor the Difference 66 Palate-pleasing oils and vinegars inspire recipes and make great gifts STORY BY ANNE STRAUB

Jet- Set Travel Tech 72 Pack your bags with the latest tech gadgets

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STORY BY JIMI GONZALEZ

Cutting Edge Design 80 Local frame shop is part art gallery part workshop

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STORY BY MARIA SONNENBERG

WISH! Holiday shopping guide

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Color Trends 12 Glitter Sparkle Shimmer: Metallics

Stuff We Love! 14 Celebrate Good Cheer

5 Fabulous Finds 90 Fall for the Arts Houseplants 47 Christmas Cactus

Design Hotline 88 Reader requested advice Design Solutions Powder Baths

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editor’s note

Inspiring tablescapes and just-your-size spaces

Spaces is published by Cape Publications, Inc. 1 Gannett Plaza, Melbourne, FL 32940 Tel (321) 242-3930, Fax (321) 242-3809

ecently, at a photo shoot, one of our photographers, Dave Potter,

and I were discussing how we regularly set out to cover both large and small homes and rooms. We want to provide a variety of design styles to inspire you to make the most of your own spaces, regardless of size. He said he often tells people that Spaces magazine shows you how to make the best with the space you have. And that’s the truth!

In our powder bath feature this issue, you will see some smaller spaces that take time and planning to finesse and can truly make for a tight space to design in. Just ask the interior designers who participated in that feature, and our flexible photographer, Rob Downey, who squatted, crouched and squished into the corner to photograph them.

This holiday issue comes to you with 12 pages of local holiday shopping ideas; look for our second annual WISH holiday shopping section inside. It’s a spirited way to support the businesses in our community.

Keep in mind, many of them will handle the shipping for you.

The photography and designs of our holiday tablescapes were stunning! Many thanks to the decorators and designers who took the time to create them. What a wonderful array of inspirations for this season’s festivities. Whether you opt for a traditional old-world Christmas or one with a silver-metallic modern edge, or maybe a more blended, layered design, you’ll likely find one that stirs your creativity. This feature catches your attention on the cover and continues on page 48.

We have more recipes in this issue for those who need some invigorating ideas for their holiday menu. And if you’re the one traveling this holiday season, be sure to reference our feature, “JetSet Travel Tech,” for the latest gadgets to keep you and your family busy at the airport and in-flight this holiday season.

I hope you’ll find this issue reads with plenty of sparkle, glitter and shimmer for the holiday season. It is deliberately tempered with features that focus on historic vintage furnishings and the strength and lasting value they provide. We’re also sharing a home with an understated color scheme that permits architectural details and texture to stand out. Whether you prefer the dazzle of the holiday season or the more subtle colors and design that are timeless, we hope you enjoy this holiday issue of Spaces magazine.

Best wishes to you and your family for time together this season.

Have fun and put off those projects until January.

Happy Holidays!

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Publisher Mark S. Mikolajczyk

Editor Janet McCluskey

Advertising Director Christopher Wood

Product Designer Corinne Ishler

Copy Editors Teresa Christopher Cris Davies

Specialty Publications

Sales Executive Melissa Riordan

Photographers Rob Downey David Potter

Ad Traffic Coordinator Kathy Rooney

Writers Betsy S. Franz Jimi Gonzalez Rolanda Hatcher-Gallop Maria Sonnenberg Anne Straub

Design & Development

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Leanna Farrell Jimi Gonzalez Derek Gores Betty Greenway Susan Hall Dave Jackson Andrew Kirschner Sisi Packard Dee Patnoe Terri Pentz Linda Tamasy Riitta Ylonen

For advertising inquiries contact Melissa Riordan at 321.242.3975 or mriordan@floridatoday.com Ann Greenwell at 321.242.3855

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advisory board entertaining spaces

share a favorite piece of holiday trimming that gets displayed every year in your home? Where did it come from? enjoy listening to them and, of course, Santa rattles them when he delivers our presents every Christmas Eve. Sisi Packard Leanna Farrell

Director of Client Relations Christopher Burton Homes

I have young children, and our new holiday tradition is to get down the Lionel train, Polar Express, and set it up around the Christmas tree. The kids wait all year for me to do it. It’s their favorite thing.

Jimi Gonzalez

Derek Gores

This Father Christmas was handmade by a local artisan and is one of my personal favorites.

Andrew Kirschner Jackson Kirschner Architects

Betty Greenway Owner, Island Paint & Decorating Center

Betty Greenway

Years ago, we started a family tradition to visit the Christmas Cottage with our two children during the holiday season. We decided to collect the Fontanini Italian Nativity. (It’s very child friendly.) We look forward to visiting the store every year and my children have enjoyed collecting this slowly and watching it grow over time. Our most recent additions were the camel and the palm tree.

Linda Tamasy, ASID

Susan Hall

Dave Jackson

Owner, Linda Tamasy Designs Inc.

This is a nativity set I found years ago in an antique store in Illinois, it is hand-made and hand-painted. It reminds me every year what the true meaning of Christmas is and why we celebrate.

Dee Patnoe

Andrew Kirschner

Owner, Dee.Cor

Every Christmas we display a set of 28 bronze sleigh bells that hang on an 8’ long leather strap (a horse’s harness).

They hang on the wall and date back to the late 1800’s. They belonged to my husband’s great grandfather Fred Packard. The family found them in 1957 in the barn where he kept his horses. My girls (and the whole family)

When we spend the holidays in Florida, I like to have a fresh Christmas tree which we decorate with a color scheme that I feel inspired by at that time. The decorations may be very simple or sometimes more ornate. For a couple of years the colors of ornaments and other decorations have been white and silver.

Riitta Ylonen, ASID Owner, Finn Design, Inc.

Have a question for an interior designer? Audio/ video specialist?

A remodel or construction-related query? Space-planning or artrelated inquiry? Email your Ask the Board questions to jmccluskey@ floridatoday.com. Note Ask the Board in the subject line. We may

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Shimmering gold, deep bronze, and the flash of silver platinum spark our holiday nights. Deck your halls and your wardrobe with silver-gray beads and highlight your eyes in antique gold. Subtle neutrals SHINE. Layer them on and be brilliant!

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PRODUCTS: 1 – Michael Aram Pine Cone Ornament.

Oxidized, goldplate finish. $39.

Bloomingdales.

2 – Corrine Bracelet. Six stretch-style strands of gray, pearled beads come together in one beautiful bracelet. $38.

Chico’s.

3 – Handblown Venetian Glass Starfish with 24k gold leaf by Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co., $600.

Tiffany & Co., Mall at Millenia. 407-351-3133.

Photo: Josh Haskin 4 – Gold Lamé Damask Evening Clutch with shoulder strap. Designed

by Sonia at 8 Hearts Inc., manufactured by Lydia at LPS manufacturing.

Available at 8 Hearts in downtown Melbourne.

321-726-8818.

Price available upon request.

5 – Sicis Next Art Furniture Secret Lovers seating.

Custom artistry features platinum golden leaf mosaic and silk velvet. Colors available. $16,000.

Sicis.com.

6 – Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Eye Shadow in Antique Gold. Highshimmer, lightweight formula stays colortrue all day. $22.

Macys and BobbiBrown.com.

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stuff we love

Celebrate good cheer!

Share your goodwill this season with family, friends and out-oftown guests. Plan, execute and enjoy a holiday party. Find inspiration for your entertaining on these pages‌ Whether you D.I.Y. or hire a caterer-spread some cheer!

Apple Honey Pot wi th Spoon by Michae Aram. Nickelplate, l oxidized bronze, en amel. $69. Bloomingdales . 407-264-2400.

Minor ergne by Janice Morning Glory Ep s. as gl ed and recycl in wrought iron 4-5900 or visit 26 7$375. Call 40 com.

NeimanMarcus.

Artimino Beaded Salad Server Set. Stainless steel salad servers are accented with glass crystal and bead handles. $40. Dillards.

321-676-1300.

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Drexel Heritage European Retreat Venetian Arm Chair in Brushed Linen. $799. Call 321-636-4348 or visit IndianRiverFurniture.com.

Williams-Sono ma Entertaining Dinner Parties : in hardcover. $2 4.95.

Books-A-Millio n. 321-504-62 36.

Monogrammed Pewter Napkin Rings.

Individually-crafted. Set of four. $49-$55. Williams-Sonoma, Mall at Millenia. 407-354-3244.

Festive Stripe Stemware. 9 oz. Martini, 8 oz. Trumpet Flute, 15.5 oz. Wine Glass. $10 each. Call 321-639-8850 or visit Pier1.com.

Holiday Antipasto with meats, cheese and vegetables. $75. A Perfect Pear Catering.

321-327-5983 or aperfectpearcatering.com.

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Style details in small spaces

Story by Maria Sonnenberg Photography by Rob Downey

Powder baths may be petite in size, but they can be designed to make a grand impression.

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Previous page and above: Painter Cindy Brown’s faux finish in cobalt blue has the luxurious softness of silk and, together with the arched mirror and doorway exudes a Far Eastern mystery.

“It’s a small place, so you can be dramatic,” says Dee Patnoe of Dee.Cor. “I always put a high emphasis on these. No one stays there for long, so no matter what you do, do it with drama.”

While Patnoe is right in her statement that powder baths are not spaces for lingering, the reality is that these small spaces are well-used when guests and family descend during the holidays.

Patnoe practices what she preaches, as witnessed by the makeover she orchestrated for a Lansing Island customer.

The room is not large – less than five feet wide – but thanks to Patnoe’s design, the space glows. In fact, it needs no accessorizing for the holidays.

Cindy Brown’s faux finish in cobalt blue has the luxurious softness of silk and, together with the arched mirror and doorway exudes a Far Eastern mystery.

The organic nature of the free-form glass leaf sconces bookending the mirror complements the splashes of gold and copper leaves Brown painted on the walls.

Gold reappears on the ceiling.

“It lights up the room,” says Patnoe.

“It’s a small place, so you can be dramatic.

I always put high emphasis on these.”

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On the floor, an Oriental rug continues the exotic atmosphere.

“With the dark color, you needed something bright,” explains Patnoe.

“With these gold accents, the room is always festive and rich. The rug gives you the look of a room instead of just a bathroom.”

While Patnoe drew her inspiration from the Far East, interior designer Betty Greenway, owner of Island Paint and Decorating in Merritt Island, traveled to the olive groves and vineyards of Italy for the ambiance of the powder bath she designed for a Cocoa Beach homeowner.

The once dated space now exudes elegance and sophistication, thanks to the Ambella sink chest Greenway chose for the project.

The antique parchment finish on the chest with brushed pewter embellishments and an ivory cream marble top sits against a backdrop of rich Tommy Bahama wallpaper.

“I wanted a matte finish because this is a small room and needed something subtle,” says Greenway.

Although the atmosphere is upscale, the price tag for many of the accessories was not.

The elaborate mirror, which Greenway selected from her own store, was surprisingly affordable. Antiqued with crackled champagne silver leaf over a dark undercoat, the Uttermost Company mirror retails for less than $200.

“It looks expensive, but it’s not,” says Greenway.

The crystal-accented sconces were the homeowner’s online find.

To add a touch of holiday splendor, Greenway included gold guest towels and accessorized with Mercury glass perfume bottles.

Another of Greenway’s powder baths, this one for a Merritt Island home, features deep burgundy towels with gold gimp and tapestry trim. The source for the rich towels is nearby.

“I found them at Bed, Bath and Beyond and they’re perfect,” she says.

Two topiary trees were adorned with bows and repurposed on the floor for added holiday flair.

Right: Interior designer, Betty Greenway’s Italian-inspired powder bath is anchored by a sink chest with an antique parchment finish on the cabinetry base. Atop the creamy marble countertop gold guest towels sit near Mercury glass perfume bottles and ivory guest soaps.

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Left: To add a touch of holiday splendor, designer Greenway adds deep burgundy towels with gold gimp and tapestry trim. A demilune sink chest provides plenty of storage without taking much of the valuable floor space. Above: Hard maple cabinets hold a flat back vessel sink with wall-mounted faucets. The contemporary European custom-cabinetry was designed by Juha Ylonen of Finn Design Inc.

“These are the kind of things we use as decorative objects all over the place, even on the top of the kitchen cabinets, but here we dressed them up for the holidays,” says Greenway.

“They help to set a tone.”

A demilune sink chest provides plenty of storage without taking much of the valuable floor space.

“I wanted something that was more like a piece of furniture,” says Greenway.

Space was also a challenge in the powder bath that the formidable Finnish team of Riitta and Juha Ylonen tackled for an oceanfront penthouse.

The lucky visitors to the top floor at Ocean Cove have the option of using the regular elevator door, which opens up onto the 6,000-square-foot residence, or, if they’re sandy and damp from a day at the beach, opting for the elevator’s other door, which leads them straight into one of the home’s six baths.

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Above: The custom cabinetry in another nearby powder bath was designed with a contemporary feel, this time with inset frosted glass panels in cherry wood. The frosted glass panels coordinate with the glass of the neighboring sconces.

Dress your powder bath for holiday guests n Use plush towels. n Candles are always a nice accent if you have the counter space. n A crystal dish with some gold and silver balls effortlessly adds holiday sparkle. n Don’t be tied to traditional holiday colors, but instead choose a palette that coordinates and reflects a festive spirit. n Repurpose accessories from other rooms for a quick makeover.

Tips provided by interior decorator Dee Patnoe of Dee.Cor and interior designers Betty Greenway and Riitta Ylonen

“The space is very narrow and long,” says Riitta, explaining the challenge her Melbourne Beach firm faced in creating the powder bath near the elevator.

Juha was charged with creating the hard maple cabinets that hold a flat back vessel sink with wallmounted faucets. The arrangement provides plenty of storage space, as well as elbow room for guests.

Oversized hanging custom-cabinetry frames the mirror and frosted glass sconces.

“I deliberately made them oversized for a contemporary feel,” says Juha, who tapped into the sleek lines of European cabinet design for this project.

For the holidays, Riitta relied on a soft green palette through judicious use of a bath amenities’ basket, glass beads, candle and a fresh chrysanthemum.

“You don’t need to think in terms of using only traditional Christmas colors, especially in Florida,” says Riitta.

“The beach is a big thing here, so you can use colors that are beach-inspired.”

Down the hall, another powder bath continues the contemporary feel, this time in cherry. Inset frosted glass panels in the custom-cabinetry doors coordinate with the glass of the neighboring sconces.

To add a special touch for guests during the holidays, Riitta arranged an array of bath products in neutral colors, with organic elements such as river rocks. Guest towels were “gift-wrapped” with silk bows adorned with real flowers.

Because they typically are defined, concentrated spaces, powder baths – whether during the holidays or throughout the year – may require significant space planning and design creativity. But, as you can see, in these important guest friendly spaces it’s the details that make the difference. n

Above: Guest towels were “gift wrapped” with silk bows adorned with real flowers.

…in these important guest friendly spaces it’s the details that make the difference.

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Vintage furnishings join the ‘green’ trend

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Environmentally friendly construction and design is often where the old meets the new. Innovations such as solar panels may seem super-modern and high tech, but they are based on technologies from the 18th century. Landscapes which are considered the most environmentally friendly imitate the conditions of primitive Florida, long before man came along with Previous page: Photo by Dave Potter. Designer Denise Halkias’ client uses a mix of period irrigation systems and installed lawns. antiques and newer furniture pieces in her family So it makes sense that antique furniture is a great option room. The corner cupboard is an English piece for people trying to incorporate green choices into their rooms recovered from a church, and dates back to the 1800s. Halkias purchased antique railing from and interiors.

France-dating back to the 1850s- and re-purposed In “The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the part of it as the top of the cocktail table. Above Planet One Simple Step at a Time,” authors Elizabeth Rogers top: An antique secretary desk adds interest to and Thomas M. Kostigen point out two of the most obvious the space. Above: The pottery pieces on top of the cupboard are 19th century French earthenware green benefits of choosing antiques. “…..you’ll conserve manuconfit pots and bowls. (Confit pots were used to facturing energy and materials and prevent vintage pieces from preserve meats, fruits, vegetables). Above right: being tossed into landfills.” According to The Green Book, Older pieces of furniture were often hand-made with dovetail or dowel joinery techniques that seventeen billion pounds of furniture are tossed into landfills endure. Photos on this page by Dave Potter. every year.

“With antiques, you are buying something that is substantial, made of solid wood, and has the proven ability to withstand day-to-day living.”

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As for the “manufacturing energy,” an independent study carried out by Carbon Clear, a consultancy specializing in carbon management and carbon accounting, concluded that antiques, which were commonly manufactured by hand in daylight rather than with electricity, have a carbon footprint 16 times lower than that of a newly manufactured item.

But antiques provide other benefi ts that are considered green, including sustainability (the ability to endure), preservation of endangered wood species and the avoidance of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are used in some new furniture construction.

“We have defi nitely become a throw-away society,” said interior designer Denise Halkias, who also owns Antiques Etc. in downtown Melbourne with her sister Martha. “When something goes bad or wears out, people just throw it away and buy something new. But the green movement has helped people to realize the value of buying the best that they can aff ord so that it will last longer and not end up in a landfi ll.”

“Buying antiques is the ultimate way to re-use something,” Halkias said. “An antique is generally defi ned as something that is 100 years old, but there is a lot of good stuff that was made 75 or even 50 years ago. With antiques, you are buying something that is substantial, made of solid wood, and has proven the ability to withstand day-to-day living.”

Antiques also allow you to choose unique and beautiful

Above: Design portfolio-photo provided by Denise Halkias. For a project in North Carolina, Halkias converted the c1840 Biedermeier dresser into a vanity piece. “It had a beautiful black marble top, and we were able to modify the cabinet so we still had quite a bit of storage.”

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Left: Nancy Jones of Waldrop Upholstery collaborated with homeowner Barbara Katz on colors and styles to select the fabrics used for this eclectic grouping. Above: This chair required new paint and Jones selected a Hammered Gold textured paint layered with an antiquing glaze in a mahogany color for depth and dimension.

Above: Photography by Dave Potter. The living room of Eric and Barbara Katz on Merritt Island is filled with family heirlooms and recently acquired antique finds. The chairs were inherited furniture from Eric’s parents, Sophie and Max. The French Empire sofa circa 1800, a Craig’s list find, and all the chairs were re-upholstered by Waldrop Upholstery in Satellite Beach.

woods, such as teak, mahogany and rosewood, which are no longer available in socially responsible products. According to “The Green Book,” “…harvesting of these species contributes greatly to tropical deforestation, an annual loss of rain forest area larger than the state of Alabama.”

As for VOCS, the volatile organic compounds that are used in some modern furniture construction, Halkias said, “The toxic substances that are used in particle board or in compressed wood just weren’t available in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. And whatever chemi-

cals were used in an antique are probably gone. They have evaporated or been absorbed.”

For upholstered pieces, structurally, you have the sustainability of the old pieces that are often hand made with dovetail or dowel joinery techniques but you have the choice of reupholstering using eco-friendly materials for stuffing and fabrics or choosing fabrics that match the rest of your décor.

Nancy Jones, owner and Creative Production Manager of Waldrop Upholstery and Design in Satellite Beach thinks

Above: Edging details include a fabric gimp or nail heads over the gimp for a clean finish.

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Above: Photo by Rob Downey. In this living room designed by Nicole Kristmann an antique window screen from Bali was modified by Master Carpenter James Grima to cover the flat screen T.V. It sits atop a dresser from the late 1800’s that now houses all the electronic components. Kristmann frequently adds antiques into a room of new furnishings to authenticate the space and add elegance.

Antique tips: Before you buy n Have an idea of size/look/price point. n Remember not all painted pieces can be stripped and refinished. n Many upholstered pieces will need to have both the cover and interior stuffing replaced. n Check for any repairs - if there are any make sure the piece is structurally sound. n Look for special details - a graceful base or unique hand carving. n Ask questions. It’s great to know the history of what you are buying. n Take a day and visit our local stores. Also check estate sales. n Make friends with local dealers - most keep a wish list of what their clients are looking for and are happy to look for you. spaces

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that concern for the environment is bringing in many of their new customers.

“I think that is one of the reasons our business is so good right now,” Jones said. “All of the older pieces, anything before the 80’s really, are much better quality inner construction than most newer pieces. It is possible to find new pieces that are well-constructed, but you will need to spend thousands of dollars for them. It makes so much more sense to reupholster an older piece.”

“In older furniture, most of the pieces are kiln dried hardwood and there are dowels and screws holding everything together. The suspension in upholstered pieces is often eight-way coil spring suspension, which means that each coil is tied to the frame in eight places so it holds its shape nicely.

And when we reupholster something, we strip it down to the frame and do any type of inner repairs that might be needed.

Modern furniture is sometimes made out of chipboard, which is just a composite made out of wood chip and particles.”

“I think many people that build green or who are really starting to focus on environmentally friendly principles follow through and decide to re-use and reupholster older pieces of furniture – sort of a recycle thing. They end up with a quality

piece of furniture that is really beautiful.”

It’s obvious that using antiques allows homeowners to incorporate well-built solid wood furniture into interiors without the need to cut down more trees. But for many people, the charm with antiques is their ability to re-cycle a bit of history.

“I just did a house that was all family heirlooms. The homeowner had all of these pieces that were passed down in her family and we reupholstered everything. So her whole living room is done in furniture that is part of her family heritage.

Some people don’t have family members to get pieces from but they might find something in an antique store that brings back a family memory and we can reupholster it to look like what they remember. It does preserve a part of history.”

“A lot of customers are re-using instead of replacing. They

Above: Kristmann used Italian-inspired tiles in a mix of color and styles. The mixture of glass, French slate in cream, and bronze and colored ceramic tiles is common in Spain and Italy. Simple furnishings will finish the space, allowing the walls to speak as art.

Enrique Brao and Master Installer, Jaime from Creative Stone and Tile Corp completed the work. Left: Kristmann repurposed a pair of exterior shutters from a plantation home that dated back to the 1890’s. She left the layers and layers of paint that had been added over time. A tile border frames the door as a nod to European elegance, bringing out the age of the shutters that now work as the closet doors to a study. Photos on this page by Rob Downey.

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Above: On the dining room wall, moldings were applied, then antiqued. Plaster appliqué accents were added in the corners honoring an architectural style that dates back to 18th century France.

A reproduction of a French trumeau mirror, recognized by the hand painting on the top panel, completes the wall. Kristmann called on local professionals, Master Carpenter James Grima, and Faux Painting Artist, Sally Carmany to achieve her desired results. Photography by Rob Downey.

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feel better about it. And they end up with a better quality piece.”

When it comes to using antiques in modern interiors, some people take the re-use and recycle philosophy a little farther than others.

Nicole Kristmann, owner of Kristmann Design Group, uses antique pieces in many of the rooms she designs, incorporating not just furniture, but tiles, shutters, wooden trim and smaller architectural accents as well, creating rooms that are authentic and true to a period or style.

“I am known for incorporating antique or old pieces of architecture into many of my ‘new construction’ designs,” Kristmann said. “Recycling used architectural pieces as well as furniture diminishes the need

Above: This outdoor space is anchored by an antique bench from Bali. The blend of the darker wood with the teak chairs creates a warm contrast making the outdoor space inviting; and more like an interior room. Photo by Rob Downey.

for more factory items to be produced. Think of the savings just in the transport alone, for a single item to be produced and sent to a location. Usually the costs of the items are a fraction of making them new. The best part is it adds esthetical and historical value to any space or building.”

“I am from Charleston, South Carolina,” Kristmann explained, “and although I’m still living in Florida, I am known for being on site when a Plantation house is being torn down to reclaim mantles, shutters, columns, bricks and even tile. I also have purchased whole barns to have the wood planks replaned to produce heart of pine floors. Believe me; they do not ‘make’ 14-inch width heart of pine planks for floors anymore. There are many salvage yards that house all these treasures as well.”

“I will see a dilapidated structure and try to find the address,” Kristmann said. “Then contact the owner to see if I can buy salvage from the structure.

It is a bit of detective work and a good Sunday afternoon outing through the country, but in the end we are saving parts of our past for our future.”

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Above: The Boddy family from the left: Brooke, Kristine, Brendan and Jim fish from their dock overlooking the Grand Canal. Right: The use of varied tones in the ceiling paint add dimension to the contemporary coffered ceilings.

he Boddys are Canadian transplants, and a very

active family who traded the snowy sports of the

“Western Territories” for the sand and water pleasures of Brevard.

“We love skiing, but we love the beach more,” says Jim. A year ago, the young couple discovered the 4,100-squarefoot home that would eventually become their Brevard nest.

The home represented a downsizing for the Boddys, whose last two homes were 6,000 square feet.

“We felt we didn’t need that much space,” says Jim. “We’re outdoor people and we wanted to make full use of the opportunity of being outside.”

The beachside residence is very different from the couple’s last home in Kelowna, three-plus hours east of Vancouver, British Columbia, where the family enjoyed the spectacular mountain views afforded by 70 large windows. Kristine and Jim happily traded the mountain views for canal-side living close to Jim’s parents and sisters.

“We like the openness of Brevard,” explains Kristine.

In their new house, the couple envisioned spaces that would be as comfortable for a large group of guests as well as for their two young kids and the two family schnauzers.

“If we made a room for formal use only, we’d never use it,” says Jim. “We spend our evenings with the kids all over us.”

To personalize their new residence, Jim and Kristine called on Leanna Farrell, lead designer with Porter Baxter Interiors of Melbourne.

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Above: The dining nook by the kitchen features a crisp upholstered lambrequin that cleanly frames the outlines of the large curved windows in the 14-foot-tall room.

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“We researched online and her name kept popping up,” says Jim. The collaboration between Farrell and the Boddys resulted in a home that is as elegant as a little black dress yet as casual as that beloved pair of jeans.

“The biggest issue we had with the house was that it was too much like something you got from a builder,” says Jim. However, the changes Farrell suggested were not drastic, for the home was only seven years old and well-constructed.

“We focused on playing up the architectural details and enhancing their style,” says Farrell.

“We wanted a fresh look for this young family. Their style leans to the contemporary with monochromatic colors.

You can punch up a monochromatic color scheme by using texture and that is what we did.”

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Above: In the dining room, lined drapery panels add both drama and softness. Eyes easily follow the fabric as it soars to the ceiling, ending in dark drapery medallions that mimic the finish of the anodized bronze chandelier and faux-finished ceiling medallion.

window treatment design and wall colors, both of which were almost non-existent when she got started. Farrell wanted to freshen the windows and walls to match the family’s energetic personality.

“Window coverings in a house are the frosting on the cake,” says Farrell.

“The architectural style of a home often dictates the type of window coverings a designer recommends.”

The dining nook by the kitchen, for example, features a crisp upholstered lambrequin, that cleanly frames the outlines of the large curved windows in the 14-foot-tall room.

In the dining room, lined drapery panels add both drama and softness. Eyes easily follow the fabric as it soars to the ceiling, ending in dark drapery medallions that mimic the finish of the anodized bronze chandelier and faux-finished ceiling medallion Farrell had installed.

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Above: Farrell tasked master woodsman, Tom Sammon to create arts-andcrafts style corbels for the living room’s expansive bar. These architectural details connect the bar to the dining room furnishings of the same style.

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The use of different tones of ceiling paint add dimension to the contemporary coffered ceilings visible throughout the home.

The striking arts-and-crafts dining ensemble had its origin in Canada, but Farrell “Americanized” it by repeating its angularity in the corbels she asked master woodsman Tom Sammon to create for both the kitchen island and the living room’s expansive bar.

Although changes in the original kitchen were not major, they were nonetheless thoughtfully executed for visual punch.

The Boddys loved the stainless hood in their Canadian home, so down went the original hood and cabinetry over the stove of the Lansing Island home, replaced with the identical Kewlona hood they had so admired.

To break up the granite countertops, the kitchen island now features a rich custom zebra wood top.

“It gives it a new dimension to the space,” says Kristine.

Adding more architectural interest are thin travertine stone strips in textures both smooth and rough that weave their way around the backsplash, creating a dramatic play on light.

Thin travertine stone strips in textures both smooth and rough weave their way around the backsplash, creating a dramatic play on light.

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Above: In the Boddy’s immense master bathroom curved lambrequins in a soft green fabric curve around the arched windows. Left: In the shower subtle natural-colored glass tiles add texture in complimentary colors.

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“At night, they are absolutely beautiful,” says Farrell.

In the Boddy’s immense master bathroom, Leanna went one-up on the design, with curved lambrequins that tax the abilities of even the most talented of seamstresses.

“They were very difficult to do especially with a geometric pattern, but they are outstanding,” she says. The pattern from the master bedroom carries through to the master bath creating a “suite” effect.

In the master bedroom, Farrell swapped carpet for stranded bamboo floors she had installed to the edge of the master bath.

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Above and above top: The “Before” and “After” of the master bedroom. A large part of Farrell’s overall plan consisted of window treatment design and wall colors. Farrell also swapped carpet for bamboo floors which brought warmth to the space.

ing effect, echoes the colors of the master bedroom, and creates visual interest in this large space. Zebrawood makes another appearance in the design, this time in the frames of the his-and-hers mirrors. The pale green color painted on the bath’s coffered ceiling serves double duty, bringing the space to a more manageable height and bathing the eye with spalike peacefulness.

For added luxury from above, Farrell selected a brushed nickel chandelier with opalescent glass that reflects soft shades of green as mesmerizing as the waves of the nearby ocean.

In the bedroom, Farrell used upholstered cornice boards with the same geometric design as those in the bank of windows over the bath’s black spa tub.

“The side panels soften and frame the bed,” she explains.

Roman shades on the door to the pool rely on the same fabric to do the privacy trick.

The pattern from the master bedroom carries through to the master bath creating a “suite” effect.

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Farrell called on Indialantic artist Lisa Mayer to create a large organic-inspired abstract that Leanna framed between four convex mirrors.

Left: With two kids and two dogs, the Boddy family room gets plenty of use, but Jim and Kristine still wanted a space that would also cater to adult tastes. The durable tri-colored, bronze, brown and cream-tweed sectional anchors the space.

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Above: Farrell’s design for the playroom continues the understated color scheme from throughout the home. Cornice boards over the windows with attached tailored jabots contribute to the grownup feel, but the rocking horse, robot and books mark the space clearly for child’s play.

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With two kids and two dogs, the Boddy family room gets plenty of use, but Jim and Kristine still wanted a space that would cater to more adult tastes.

Farrell called on Indialantic Lisa Mayer to create a large organic-inspired abstract that Leanna framed between four convex mirrors.

Mayer was also tasked to indulge the Boddys’ love for the tropics with a soft, retro-reminiscent painting of a palm tree for the space over the living room hearth. Mayer is also the master behind the calm seascape that presides over Jim and Kristine’s bed.

Adjoining the family room, in the location of a former guest room, Farrell created a playroom that allows seven-yearold Brooke and four-year-old Brendan a child’s domain that is still adult-friendly.

“We wanted it to have some sophistication, for grownups as well as for children to enjoy,” says Farrell.

The look was accomplished again with the help of cornice boards, this time with attached tailored jabots in textured green fabric lined with paisley.

Farrell’s timeless designs transformed this vanilla space into a warm, inviting home that should keep the Boddys comfortable for many years.

“We’re very happy here,” says Kristine.

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Just the facts:

hristmas cactus is a popular gift plant because of its col-

orful blooms during the holiday season. Th e fl owers

produced are red, pink, peach, or white. Th ey open in

daylight and close in the evening. Be sure to keep your Christmas cactus away from artifi cial light in the evenings from October through December if you want it to bloom during the holiday season.

Scientific name: genus Schlumbergera often called Zygocactus Common name: Christmas Cactus Origin: South America Best known for: Popular holiday gift plant; second only to poinsettias.

Expertise needed: easy-care.

Pest control: Known pests that could be problematic include: mealybugs and aphids. Plants having mealy bugs should be isolated until free of insects.

You can remove the insects either by washing the plant with mild soapy water or by wiping the leaves with alcohol applied with a Qtip.

Where to buy: Christmas cactus is widely available at local nurseries and garden centers.

What to watch for: The flowering process begins as days become shorter and nights become cooler.

Christmas cactus typically needs at least twelve hours of darkness daily in order to flower, and this process can take 6-8 weeks.

Trivia: Christmas cactus is a member of a group sold as holiday cacti that also includes Thanksgiving cactus and the Easter cactus. These holiday cacti bloom during the corresponding holidays.

Christmas cactus grows best in indirect, bright daylight. Be

sure to use a potting medium that drains well and only water when the top soil feels dry. It prefers to be a bit root-bound, so select an appropriately sized pot.

Extreme environmental changes can lead to bud drop. Keep

them away from drafts or heat sources, and don’t let the plants get too dry, or too wet.

Just like the rest of us, after the holidays come to an end, the Christmas cactus needs a 30- day rest period. Don’t worry if it

Susan Hall, ASLA Landscape Architect

“You can place it in a bright window or a corner of your living room and forget about it. It will remind you it is there when it goes into bloom just in time for a holiday. I have known several people who have inherited their plants from grandmothers and aunts and who have passed them on to their own children. It grows for years and becomes a ‘member’ of the family.”

loses a few leaves or joints during this time. If you provide proper care and placement the Christmas cactus is likely to fl ower several times throughout the year. n

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5 festive designs for your table Story by Anne Straub Photography by Rob Downey

The holidays lend an entirely new meaning to the task of setting the table.

The succession of gatherings requires more than the utilitarian plate, utensils and handy condiments. More than simply a surface for having a meal, the table instead becomes a metaphor for family and friends, traditions, home, and celebrations.

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Bright red accessories add cheer to the design, but they’re tempered by the muted colors of the dishware and rustic tablecloth.

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Setting the table includes setting the mood, marking the importance of the occasion and demonstrating to guests that they are worth the extra trouble.

Here are five table tops created by local professionals. Each takes a different approach to the holiday season, using colors and textures that will complement a variety of events. Maybe one or more will inspire you to extend your decorating plan to the dining room table this season.

Old World Christmas Santa Claus gets an elegant interpretation on a table designed by Charlotte Ferrante, owner of Decoratifs gift shop in Downtown Melbourne.

Bright red accessories add cheer to the design, but they’re tempered by the muted colors of the dishware and rustic tablecloth. The result proves that grownups can enjoy hot chocolate with marshmallows, too.

Ferrante leaned on Vietri, a manufacturer she carries in the shop. Plates and mugs are the Old St. Nick pattern, featuring a plump St. Nick in a cap accented by winterberries. Pieces are hand-painted on white clay in Tuscany and are dishwasher-safe. The care is evident in the varying facial features and slight changes in costume on different pieces.

Vietri flatware glistens with mother-of-pearl handles. Glassware is made by the Italian company, as well.

Ferrante’s store provides invitations and other party services, so she put her ribbon printer to good use. A wide piece of satin winds across the table, displaying the first line of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

It’s not just cookies and milk for this St. Nick. A ceramic jug holds pretzel rods, and wine bottle cover displays a monogrammed ‘S’ for Santa. The reindeer are old school; however, so small glass jars contain cookies for the transportation crew.

Also adding height to the back of the table, a colorful urn showcases tropical foliage.

The gold and cream table coverings are actually a paper product that can be washed and ironed. Wicker chargers add a casual touch, and a North Pole embroidered towel adds whimsy. Ferrante likes to think of the mood of the table as the calm before the chaos.

“I think it appeals to young and old alike,” she said.

Above: Plates and mugs are the Old St. Nick pattern by Vietri. Flatware and glassware are made by the Italian company as well.

SOURCES: Table design by Charlotte Ferrante of Decoratifs in downtown Melbourne.

Tabletop décor, flatware, tableware and accessories available through Decoratifs.

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SOURCES: Table design by Dee Patnoe of Dee.Cor. Decorator’s own antiques dishes used in display.

Woven chargers, napkins: Pier 1 Napkin rings: Bed, Bath & Beyond Artwork in background: Uttermost

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Color Takes Center Stage

Purple and silver are hot colors for fall, so designer Dee Patnoe put the colors to work. The result says celebrate and holidays, but with a modern, youthful edge.

The takeaway lesson: Never underestimate the power of spray paint.

Artificial pumpkins of various sizes make a timely centerpiece, but not before an encounter with a spray can. “I spray paint everything,” Patnoe said. They’re placed on and around a wire cake stand, accented with leaves and peacock feathers.

Patnoe used peacock feathers to cover Styrofoam balls and added more color and texture to the table. Decorative sticks were painted silver and placed in a vase to connect the backdrop and table. Most of the supplies were found at local craft stores.

She also used fabrics she had on hand to create a backdrop that ties together the color scheme. The tablecloth is sheer lavender fabric placed over cream. Faux ostrich leather serves as slipcovers for the chairs.

Accessories are simple so as not to detract from the impact of the centerpiece and backdrop. Silver napkin holders hold cream napkins. Beige dishes are accented with silver painted leaves. An eggplant creamer from the 1950s carries on the color scheme.

Each place setting is warmed by a votive candle in glass holder, which can become favors at the end of the dinner.

Opposites Attract A burlap table covering and woven chargers are at home with Waterford crystal stemware and gold-trimmed flatware on a second table top

Above: Purple and silver colors work together to create a table setting with a modern youthful edge.

SOURCES: Table design by Dee Patnoe of Dee.Cor Artificial pumpkins, leaves, styrofoam balls: available at JoAnn’s Fabrics and Michael’s craft store.

Tablecloth: Decorator’s own fabric Chair slipcovers: Decorator’s own Robert Allen faux ostrich leather Dishes, votives: Pier 1 Tall décor sticks: Ross, decorator spray painted silver Curtain in background: Bed Bath & Beyond

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The arrangement accomplishes a harvest theme with a variety of plates and other ceramic pieces in the shapes of fruit and vegetables. Many of the collectibles have been purchased at antique stores and normally hang on Patnoe’s walls. Napkin rings use vines to entwine a harvest bounty around the napkins.

An old bucket, designed to hang from a maple tree and collect sap, makes a charming vase for greenery. Despite its provenance being Palm Bay, the branches have a Christmas look, especially when accented by red silk flowers. A ceramic pitcher also has a distressed finish and continues the fruit theme with its Italian orchard-inspired design.

Black accents, including chunky candleholders add sophistication.

Patnoe offers this tip: to up the elegance in any setting, add bits of black to the scheme.

In Bloom

What better way to celebrate the earth’s bounty than to adorn a table with one of its most beautiful creations.

Thallo Floral Design Studio in Melbourne offers a table top that uses fresh flowers in a ring around a centerpiece lamp. They created the lamp by placing flowers in a tall, clear vase, and topping it with a lampshade with copper silk ribbon trim. A small LED light is hidden by the shade and adds a blue glow to the flower in the vase.

Individual place settings are adorned with smaller arrangements, including buds that will open after guests take the flowers home. A silver candelabra and wall-mounted vase feature more arrangements.

The effect is more tonal than colorful. “I think it has a wintry look,” said Sara Petrosky, who designed the table with her mother, Ann.

The effect is more tonal than colorful.

“I think it has a wintry look.”

Above: A variety of roses were used to add texture to the neutral palette. There are sahara roses and porcelina spray roses, as well as ranunculus and hydrangea. Individual place setting arrangements include buds that will open after guests take the flowers home.

SOURCES: Table design by Sara and Ann Petrosky of Thallo.

All fresh florals, tabletop décor and specialty linens are available through Thallo of Melbourne.

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Interior designer Nicole Kristmann set out to be nontraditional with her tabletop.

Keep in mind that holiday colors don’t have to be the traditional red and green. “It’s a refreshing surprise when they’re not, and it also means the design can be used at other times of the year.”

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SOURCES: Table design by Nicole Kristmann of Kristmann Design Inc. Natural elements: wooden bowls, reed placemats, candlesticks, freeform teak bowl: Island Inspirations, Satellite Beach Specialty items: linens, napkins, fabric runners, hummingbirds, glitter-covered pine fronds, ornaments, acrylic jeweled beads and glassware.

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A copper-colored tablecloth, copper chargers and iridescent copper taffeta tied around chairs add contrast and pay homage to the current style favoring metallics.

The staff at Thallo used a variety of roses to add texture to the neutral palette. There are sahara roses and porcelina spray roses, as well as ranunculus and hydrangea. Silvery foliage includes lamb’s ear, dusty miller and silver tree leucadendron. Broom corn adds height and complements the copper.

The four pillar candles and the bird salt and pepper shakers are white, keeping the emphasis on the flowers and metallic fabrics.

With proper care, fresh flowers should last up to a week and a half the Petroskys said. They recommend checking water daily, and keeping the arrangement out of direct exposure to sun or air conditioning vents.

A Modern Twist Interior designer Nicole Kristmann set out to be non-traditional with her table top. She sees the resulting design being particularly at home in one of Brevard’s many Mediterranean-style homes or other modern designs.

Working with assistant Megan Underwood, Kristmann developed a design as she shopped some of her favorite stores for supplies and inspiration.

At Island Inspirations in Melbourne, she built a first layer for the table with wooden items that reflect natural elements. She found wood bowls that appear hand-hewn, reed placemats and an array of sculptures and

Left: The glittering organza fabric complements the rustic wooden pieces.

candlesticks. She picked up a freeform teak bowl for the centerpiece, and filled it to overflowing with moss and jewels.

Next, she collected a second layer of linens, with a dose of glitz. Pieces came from Something Different in Cocoa Village, which carries a selection of specialty fabrics and accessories from France and elsewhere. Kristmann used Italian napkins and a French table runner. A glittering organza fabric complements the rustic wooden pieces.

Sparkling hummingbirds welcome guests at each place setting. They rest on branches culled from Kristmann’s yard, mixing the rustic with the new.

A third layer of design added even more shimmer, with glitter-covered pine fronds and acrylic jeweled beads. Crystals hang from the chandelier and strings of gold drape over the fabrics. The table top was staged in the dining room of a Cocoa Beach home where Kristmann designed the architecture, using custom beveled mirrors, dark wainscoting and architectural panels.

Kristmann recommends approaching table design in a similar fashion, layering elements, playing with color and placing a small item, in this case the hummingbirds, at each place setting. The effect is personalization that also contributes uniformity outside the standard utensils.

Keep in mind that holiday colors don’t have to be the traditional red and green. “It’s a refreshing surprise when they’re not, and it also means the design can be used at other times of the year,” she said.

As the time comes to form guest lists and plan menus, try adding table design to the party planning.

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Behind the scenes of a touring Broadway musical on opening night Story by Anne Straub Photography by Dave Potter The more than 2,000 people who attended the two-night run of CATS at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in August likely didn’t spend much time thinking about the production before they arrived at the theater. Other than the usual tasks of grabbing dinner and making sure tickets were in hand, they approached the evening from a standpoint of pure enjoyment.

To make that evening happen, however, a veritable ballet of logistics had already been danced.

“We’re either getting ready for something or cleaning up after something that’s just been here,” said Ty Johnson, King Center technical supervisor.

To ready for CATS, Johnson had the King Center’s curtains and borders removed to make room for the CATS drops. He also called in 45 union members to augment the traveling crew. Most will work load in, an industry term for the process when trucks are unloaded and equipment brought into the theater. Others are slated to work in audio, electrical, spotlight and wardrobe, or as fly men, the operators of the series of ropes that raise and lower backdrops.

They’ll follow the lead of the CATS crew, which by now has surely worked through any possible kink in the production. The national tour of Left: More than 2,000 people attended the two-night run of CATS at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year. The main theater seats 2,016 guests.

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Above: Inflatable set pieces come to life like giant bounce houses. They depict dingy trash, broken televisions and discarded appliances that form the setting for the cats’ world.

Opposite page right: Six-foot high wheeled wardrobes line the hallways, some housing costumes, others folding out to become portable offices for staff.

CATS recently celebrated its 27th anniversary season, holding its place as the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history.

Based on poems by T.S. Eliot and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, CATS won seven Tony Awards in 1983 including best musical and best costumes.

Here’s a look at that time-sensitive transformation of the King Center from empty stage to junkyard home of Jellicle cats.

8:00 a.m.

This morning’s work began the night before, after the curtain fell in Tampa. Crew members broke down the set and loaded the trucks systematically, with items needed early positioned to be unloaded first. They finished by 12:30 in the morning and have woken from a night on the sleeper bus, ready for loading in at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne.

One of stage manager Alex Edwards’ first jobs is to make the new venue navigable for the 50 cast and crew members who will call the King Center their workplace for the next two days. She travels with brightly colored laminated arrows she affixes on doorways and throughout halls to direct cast and crew to spaces they’ll use as wig rooms, ironing space, warm-up rooms, dressing areas and more.

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First off the truck is the lighting equipment. The crew keeps the lights mounted on trusses from venue to venue to speed set up.

After the lights, the sound system rolls out. The load is a little lighter today: The King Center boasts a great sound system, Edwards said, so the show will use the house speakers. The crew gets a break from unloading the 14-foot tall speakers the show carries for other venues.

This morning’s work began the night before, after the curtain fell in Tampa.

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Six-foot-high wheeled wardrobes line the hallways, some housing costumes, others folding out to become portable offices for staff members. Blackclad crew members make their way back and forth from trucks to stage, continuing the load in.

Instruments, cables and monitors bypass the orchestra pit and head to a room backstage, where the musicians will play during the show. They’re kept out of sight to maintain consistent scale on the set, which is designed to make the humans look catsized. If the audience saw the conductor in front of the set, the person would appear to be tiny and destroy the illusion.

A painted floor goes down on the stage, helping create the look of the junkyard where the cats gather, and offering added protection for the dancers’ joints.

And, as it turns out, for their elbows and wrists.

“They spend a lot of time crawling,” Edwards said.

10:30 a.m.

All trucks are unloaded. CATS travels with four 53-foot 18-wheelers that house equipment, instruments, wardrobe, makeup and all other items needed by the 29 cast members, six musicians, 11 technicians, a massage therapist and managers. “All we need is an empty space and electricity, and we can make it happen,” Edwards said.

Cast members, who report to the theater three hours before curtain, are making their way by bus from Tampa to Melbourne.

11:15 a.m.

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Right: A painted floor goes down on the stage, helping create the look of the junkyard where the cats gather, and offering protection for the dancers’ joints.

The national tour of CATS recently celebrated its 27th anniversary season, holding its place as the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history.

moon backdrop. A color wheel rotates in front of the light source, making the stars in the sky change color during a night scene.

A small crash farther backstage fails to draw attention until someone calls for clean up. An electrician has broken a light. A crew member grabs a broom and volunteers for duty. Another walks by, carrying a high-heeled shoe large enough for Paul Bunyan’s wife.

Drops hang high above technicians inflating set pieces, coming to life like giant bounce houses.

But instead of colorful toys for kids to jump on, the inflatables depict the dingy trash, broken televisions and discarded appliances that form the setting for the cats’ world. A large tire is being hoisted into place on cables while four crew members lift upright a brass bed headboard, like in an old-fashioned barn raising.

1:00 p.m.

The crew returns from lunch and sets up backstage areas. Makeup, costumes, musical equipment and more have found their homes for the next two days.

Lighting and sound techs run checks to make sure equipment is in place and levels are set for tonight’s show.

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Crew members take a break, and then turn to

the ongoing work of maintaining a traveling show.

They fix broken equipment and repair road cases that take regular beatings as they crisscross the country.

5:00 p.m.

The cast arrives and Edwards leads the orientation meeting. It’s often the only time everyone will be in the same place at once, so there are announcements about show details and information about anything that’s different about a particular venue.

5:15 p.m.

Dancers stretch and run through practice routines. Sound technicians equalize each instrument and each singer goes through a song so levels can be set.

6:30 p.m.

Technicians return to the stage to mop the floor. In the makeup room, humans transform in to cats.

Each performer learns to do his or her own makeup, and some can complete the look in less than 10 minutes. Creativity is discouraged: Each cat has a trademarked look, called a plot, and that’s the way the makeup is to be done. Hair and makeup supervisor David Hanson oversees the work, offering help and performing quality control.

“I’m a little bit of a stickler that everyone looks perfect,” said Hanson, who has been traveling with CATS for seven years. (He turned down an offer to do makeup on an independent film a few years ago because he was under contract with CATS, a decision he remembers with a twinge of regret. The film turned out to be Twilight.)

Hanson makes sure everyone’s nose is low and cat-like – too high, and the look becomes more like a bear. Male cats get whiskers; female cats don’t.

Female performers put their hair in pin curls, the better to keep it flat under the wigs. Makeup covers the face only; the rest of the cat is created by a fullbody costume, which also includes arm warmers, leg warmers and a tail. Each performer’s amplification system is contained in the wig, with the microphone coming out on top of the forehead.

Though the cast members do their own makeup, in a piece of theater tradition, Hanson smears lipstick on glamour cat Grizabella.

“I get asked when leaving the theater, ‘Which cat were you?’” Hanson said. “I always say, ‘All of them.’”

Onstage, crew members double check the set’s

readiness and make sure streamer cannons are ready for their scene.

7:00 p.m.

If an understudy is performing, now’s the time to run through important scenes. The show contains a lot of dance lifts, and if a performer is used to lifting a different dancer – or, cat – he needs to get used to the feel and weight of the understudy.

“That way there’s no surprises during the show.

Or at least, there are fewer surprises,” Edwards said.

7:45 p.m.

Edwards forces herself to stay alert as her body sinks into a seat, the first time she’s sat in hours. She gets ready to call lighting cues and watch her 571st performance of the show. The crew looks ahead to a night off: CATS is showing two nights at the King Center, so no load out until tomorrow.

Theater goers take their seats, appropriately oblivious to the preparations that have taken place all day.

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Above: Pam Shaia and her husband, Stan Pengelly own, From Olives and Grapes in Cocoa Village. The Tuscan herb extra virgin olive oil is a favorite of Stan’s and is a best-seller at the store. Customers say it tastes like the dipping sauce at Italian restaurants.

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An avid cook, Pamela Shaia enjoyed picking up specialty olive oils on vacations with her husband. Unfortunately, she’d find upon returning home that the shopkeeper had been careless about storage or expiration dates.

After pouring out one too many bottles of rancid oil, she decided to solve the problem herself. The result is From Olives and Grapes, a specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop in Cocoa Village.

“I wanted something different and distinctive,” said Shaia, whose father owned a grocery store. “I’ve always enjoyed cooking, and I always use olive oil – no butter,” she said.

Today, she and her customers can cook with a variety of oils and vinegars gathered from around the world, some kept in their pure form and others infused with a variety of flavors.

For example, there’s the Tuscan herb extra virgin olive oil, a favorite of Shaia’s husband, Stan Pengelly. A former mechanical engineer, Pengelly channeled his artistic side to outfit the shop. Two of his tile mosaics hang in the store, and he built the tile-topped furniture that displays the wares. He handles most of the day-to-day operations at the shop.

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3 cups sundried tomatoes (not in oil) in 1 cup of From Olives & Gra pes Garlic Extra Virg Olive Oil Min ced fresh herbs such as oregano & parsley al 1/4 cup of From Olives & Gra pes 18-year Tradition Balsamic Vinegar Sea Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste l Put all ingredients into a food pro cessor. Pulse unti tly the mixture has the consistency of pesto. Ligh toss with one pound of cooked pasta or serve with crackers as a spread.

Pengelly’s favorites is to combine the blood orange-infused extra virgin olive oil with the tangerine balsamic vinegar. The result is a citrusy flavor that Florida should trademark.

“Blood orange is the only oil I’ve had for breakfast, lunch and dinner,” Pengelly said. The question mark there is breakfast, and Pengelly’s answer is to drizzle the oil on toast. Olive oil at breakfast holds multiple possibilities: Shaia uses lemon-flavored olive oil on pancakes.

Tasting is encouraged. Shaia pours a small amount of oil into a tasting cup, and tasters hold the cup in their hand to allow it to warm slightly. From there, the process is much like that of tasting wine. Tasters first sniff the oil, then slurp it onto their palate and take a moment to appreciate the flavor before swallowing.

Above and left: Sundried tomatoes, fresh herbs and From Olives and Grapes award-winning olive oil and balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy are combined for some savory fare.

Tasters first sniff the oil, then slurp it onto their palate and take a moment to appreciate the flavor before swallowing.

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Mediterranean Salad 2 each (6” long) day-old French rolls, cut into 1” square cubes 7 tablespoons Tuscan Herb Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite-size pieces 1 each (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 1/2 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 cup sliced black olives 4 boneless strip steaks (1” thick) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Above: Oils and vinegars are housed in stainless steel containers called fustis.

Bottles are filled individually and a hang tab will identify the contents, source and expiration date.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread bread cubes in single layer on a rimmed cookie sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisped, about 12-15 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper until evenly blended. Add spinach, artichoke hearts, onion, olives and bread cubes.

Toss gently. Divide salad evenly on 4 serving plates.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

Add steaks and cook for 5 minutes. Do not move steaks during that time (so that a crust will form on bottom of steaks). Using tongs, turn steaks over. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 5 minutes more. Cut each steak crosswise into thin strips. Place evenly atop salad on plates. Drizzle with any remaining pan juices.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Resist the temptation to taste oil on a piece of bread, or dip a finger into the cup. You want the pure flavor, texture and clarity of the oil, and introducing another element will obscure that.

Shoppers also are welcome to taste the vinegars, though sniffing is not recommended – the vinegars would be overwhelming.

At From Olives and Grapes, oils and vinegars are housed in stainless steel containers called fustis. Customers are free to taste oils and vinegars, and when they make their selections, Shaia or Pengelly will fill a custom From Olives and Grapes bottle from the fusti.

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bottle to the store, after a run through the dishwasher, for a refill at a $1.25 discount.

Shaia carries only olive oils that won an award in their category at a judged event. The store has Californian oils, as well as olive oils from Italy, Greece, Spain and France. There’s also roasted sesame seed oil from Japan, walnut oil from France and white and black truffle oil from Italy.

All the balsamic vinegars are from Modena, Italy. At the high end is the traditional balsamic, aged in wood for 18 years with sweet and thick results. A 12-ounce bottle is $15.95. Others are aged 10 to 12 years and are infused with flavors such as Red Apple, Fig and Cinnamon Pear. Shaia uses them sweeten tea or add to smoothies.

White vinegars are aged for shorter periods – usually six to eight years – and include flavors such as pineapple and oregano. Some customers are dieters who find the vinegars add a punch of flavor for a low-calorie expenditure.

The store offers gift packages of four bottles, either chosen by the customer or by the store based on top sellers. A local pottery artist provides curettes for holding olives and vinegars. A spray pump available at the store lets customers combine their favorite oil and vinegar and spritz on salads or other foods.

The new career is a labor of love for the couple, who have run From Olives and Grapes for about two years. It also has made Shaia a bit of a hero with her nieces and nephews, who clamor for Aunt Pam’s Secret Sauce on their ice cream. Just don’t tell them that it’s actually Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar. n

Above: Perfect timing for the holidays. The store offers gift packages of four bottles, either chosen by the customer or by the store based on top sellers.

Olive oil at breakfast holds multiple possibilities: Shaia uses lemon-flavored olive oil on pancakes.

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Jet-Set Travel Tech Pack your bags with the latest tech gadgets

Story by Jimi Gonzalez Photography by Dave Potter

here’s no denying that traveling with technology is a completely different experience than it was a few years ago. I’m referring to the tech gadgets that can be found everywhere in the hands of travelers sitting in airports, airplanes, buses, subways and even lounging around the hotel pool. Not limited to just smart phones, people are using ultra-portable devices to improve their productivity and consume entertainment when they travel away from home.

What really kick-started the traveler’s use of technology was the availability of portable storage. As the iPod made traveling with a stack of CDs an unnecessary burden, new electronic readers mean you don’t have to carry stacks of heavy books and magazines to your destination and back again. Although many companies tried to market electronic readers, it wasn’t until Amazon released the Kindle in 2007 that people began the transition away from printed books.

In addition to Amazon’s marketing and their book-loving customer base, the Kindle’s success is due to a technology known as Electronic Ink. Used in all Kindle units, Electronic Ink utilizes millions of tiny microcapsules containing positively charged Right: Palm Bay City Manager, Lee Feldman prepares to depart on business travel from Melbourne airport.

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Above top and above: Two versions of Amazon’s electronic reader, the Kindle.

Each version comes protected in a slim line leather case. The new Kindle is only 8.5 ounces, less than a traditional paperback book.

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white particles and negatively charged black particles suspended in a clear fluid. The result is black text on a white background that reproduces the appearance of the printed page.

Kindles operate using a battery that has a three - four week lifespan. Power is only needed when the display is updated. Electronic Ink doesn’t require a power-hungry light source to illuminate it from behind, and this also contributes to the battery’s long life. Without an internal light to compete with, you can read easily outdoors under direct sunlight. If you want to read in the dark, however, you will need a small light to illuminate the page, just like you would a traditional book. This simple yet effective technology keeps the weight of an electronic reader to a minimum; the new Kindle is only 8.5 ounces, less than a traditional paperback book.

Although the Kindle is the most popular, other companies offer electronic readers, such as Sony and Barnes & Noble, with their Nook that features a removable battery and a small touch screen for navigation. All major electronic readers feature a wireless or cellular connection, allowing you to download the latest bestseller from practically

Above: The bright screen display on the iPad is filled with over 1,000 multi-touch sensors. The battery life lasts an impressive 10 hours, thanks in part to the efficient LEDs to backlight the LCD screen.

iPad and iPhone Apps for Travelers FlightTrack – Get instant updates on your flight itinerary including departure and arrival times, gate information, airport and weather delays. Your flight information is automatically imported to the FlightTrack app when you forward your airline confirmation e-mail to the TripIt website.

Zagat To Go – Research restaurants, nightlife, hotels, and shopping in the city you are visiting with brief yet informative reviews.

The iPad isn’t just for reading books or documents; it allows users to consume all types of media and entertainment including e-mails, websites, music, movies, photos and games.

iAmerica Exit POI – This handy app lists all restaurants, hotels, gas stations, pharmacies, and ATMs within a quarter mile of every interstate exit in the US. It’s perfect for making sure you pick the most useful exits during your next road trip.

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Above: You might see some people using Netbooks, which are lightweight (between 2.5 – 3 pounds) and low cost ($250-$500) as alternatives to laptops.

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anywhere. According to Amazon, over 6,300 books are available for the Kindle at prices that are less expensive than their paper counterparts.

The Kindle may seem naturally comparable to another new popular portable device, the Apple iPad. The comparison isn’t really accurate; the two vary greatly in price, size and functionality. It’s easiest to think about it like this; the Kindle is a new type of book, while the iPad is a new type of computer.

The iPad isn’t just for reading books or documents; it allows users to consume all types of media and entertainment including e-mails, websites, music, movies, photos and games.

There’s no shortage of content available and Apple has three different stores on the iPad for the instant download of music (iTunes), books (iBooks), and various applications (App Store) through a wireless or cellular connection.

When you see a traveler using an iPad, the first thing you notice is the bright screen. Apart from a small Home button and bezel, the 9.7” display takes up most of the front of the iPad and it’s filled with over 1,000 multi-touch sensors. The display also features IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology that improves color reproduction and offers a 178- degree viewing angle, allowing two people to sit next to each other and enjoy a movie together on the iPad. The iPad’s battery life lasts an impressive 10 hours, thanks in part to the efficient LEDs to backlight the LCD screen. If you want to use your iPad by the pool, you should plan to sit under an umbrella because the reflective glass screen and back-

Sound Isolating Earphones and Noise-Cancelling Headphones Many frequent travelers enjoy audio from their portable devices with special earphones and headphones that block out unwanted noises such as the rumble of the plane’s engine or noisy passengers. n Sound Isolating Earphones – Originally developed for musicians, sound isolating earphones use soft foam or silicone sleeves that act as earplugs and create a secure fit in your ear canal. This greatly reduces ambient noise, especially when compared to regular earphones or earbuds that sit on the outside of the ear. n Noise-Cancelling Headphones – Fitting over the ear, noise-cancelling headphones utilize active electronic circuitry to counteract background noise. A microphone located outside of the headphone listens for ambient noises and introduces a noise cancelling audio signal that is played through the headphones. Because of the active design, these headphones require separate batteries, so it’s important to pack some extras for a long trip.

lighting prevents you from viewing it under direct sunlight.

The weight of an iPad is 1.5 pounds, which doesn’t sound like much, but still keeps it from being comfortably held in one hand. Most people who use an iPad for an extended period of time will usually set it on a table or in their lap.

In the coming months and into 2011 there will be an onslaught of competition to the iPad, with tablet devices based on platforms from Palm, Research In Motion (developer of the BlackBerry), and two different options from Google. While

The reduced processing power of Netbooks means that they are primarily used for web browsing, e-mail and instant messaging.

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Right: Mitch and Kathryn Varnes with their children, Robert and Charlotte use their tech gadgets as they await check-in at the Melbourne airport. All gadgets are appropriately stowed before boarding the plane.

Airport Security Tips For Your Tech Many people are confused about what electronics have to be removed from their carry-on bags prior to x-ray screening. n Small electronics like iPods, iPads, Kindles, digital cameras, and portable video game systems can remain in your carry-on bag. n Oversized electronics such as laptops, fullsize video consoles, DVD Players, and video cameras that use cassettes must be removed from your carry-on and sent through the x-ray in a plastic bin without anything on top of or below the item. n The only exception is the new speciallydesigned “checkpoint friendly” bag. These butterfly, tri-fold, or sleeve style bags are designed so the laptop is in its own compartment, allowing the x-ray to capture a clear image of your laptop. n TSA rules are subject to change at any time. For the latest information, be sure to check www.tsa.gov before you travel. spaces

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these units are expected to be available in a variety of sizes and price points, they’ll have a tough time competing with the large base of current iPad users and the quantity of applications that are currently available.

Although the iPad has the potential to replace a laptop, it is still missing some key content creation and file management features for a traveler with work obligations. That’s where you might see some people using Netbooks, which are lightweight (between 2.5 to 3 pounds) and low cost ($250 to $500) alternatives to laptops. The reduced processing power of Netbooks means that they are primarily used for web browsing, e-mail and instant messaging. Netbook screens are typically between 9 to 12 inches in size and the battery life is approximately 5.5 hours.

While games are available for iPads or Netbooks, some are best enjoyed on a portable system with a directional pad and hard buttons.

Sony offers their PlayStation Portable (PSP) as well as their PSP Go that doesn’t include a drive for media but downloads movies and games through Sony’s PlayStation Network.

Nintendo has two current versions of their dual screen portable unit, the DSi with two 3.25” screens and the DSi XL with two 4.2” screens.

Left: Inside the Melbourne airport travelers can access free wireless internet service in the in-terminal restaurant. Above: Feldman’s tech is packed in his computer bag as he approaches the security checkpoint.

Nintendo has announced that they will release the 3DS next year, which will feature 3D gaming without the need for special glasses.

This holiday season, the carry-on bags of Brevard residents will likely contain more than one gadget. Lee Feldman, Palm Bay City Manager, doesn’t leave home without his Kindle and always makes sure his Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones are packed for a plane flight. Mitch Varnes, sporting event producer and founder of Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon and the Sebastian Inlet Pro Surfing Contest, has travelled the globe with his family and their collection of electronics. As an avid book reader, Mitch uses his Kindle to skip between any of the three books he may be reading at the time, his Netbook to keep connected through his e-mail, while his kids play their Nintendo DS games. Technology gadgets for business and entertainment are now officially in the hands of the traveler, with a first class range of choices. n Jimi Gonzalez is a licensed low voltage contractor, LEED AP, technology consultant, and an active member of multiple frequent flier programs.

Technology gadgets for business and entertainment are now officially in the hands of the traveler, with a first class range of choices.

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Story by Maria Sonnenberg Photography by Dave Potter ave you ever met someone who really loves her job, who exudes such a national-parkranger-excitement about her career that you, too, start to become engrossed about what she does?

Jody Carter of Art Expressions is just that sort of person.

When Jody starts talking framing, she is so exuberant about the subject that you fi nd yourself fascinated by varieties of mats and types of glass.

“What a diff erence a frame makes” is Carter’s slogan. Her customers agree.

“Framing is so important,” says Indialantic artist Renee Decator. “A frame can complete, detract or overwhelm the painting or artwork.

If you choose the wrong frame, it can defi nitely have a negative eff ect. A lot of art sales are impulse buys, and the wrong frame can cause the buyer to reconsider.”

Th e voluble Jody recently moved her shop to a larger space next door to the original Eau Gallie shop. Art Expressions’ new home provides almost twice the elbow room of the original store, with an extensive showroom that is also part gallery. It’s also the kingdom of Cha Cha, the diva pug and offi cial store greeter.

In the back are the “clean and dirty” rooms, where the frames are cut and assembled (dirty) and where they are fi tted with glass and mats (clean). Cha Cha, by the way, has beds in both of them, as well as in the showroom, where she often holds court from her own fainting couch.

Jody’s 27-year-old framing career had a serendipitous birth when Carter walked into the old Right: Jody Carter considers a variety of mats, fillets and frame options for “Bahama Fisherman” by Clare Zipperly, a piece from Carter’s own collection. spaces

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Local frame shop is part art gallery part workshop and houses a seemingly endless assortment of frames

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Above: Carter works with various frames of different widths for local artist Renee Decator’s “Blue Shift.” Right: Art Expressions carries a selection of small frames, mirrors, and jewelry.

Far right: Framed shadowboxes hang in her gallery alongside a colorful original landscape in acrylic on canvas by artist Julia Carter titled, “Enchantment.” An open edition poster by Jae Dougal which Carter mounted and then texturized with an acrylic medium hangs below. Now it has the appearance of an original piece of artwork and the acrylic topcoat alleviates the need for glass. “Diana the Huntress” an original pastel by artist Chris Muir sits on a floor easel nearby.

“A frame can complete, detract or overwhelm the painting or artwork.

If you choose the wrong frame, it can definitely have a negative effect.”

– Renee Decator

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Deck the Walls frame shop in Melbourne Square.

Her first job choice was to be a professional horse trainer, but while strolling the mall one day, a poster of a whale caught her eyes at Deck the Walls...

“The manager asked me if I needed the picture framed and I said no, that I knew how to frame it,” she relates.

“Then she offered me a job. Within six months, I was managing the store.”

After learning the ropes at the mall frame shop, Jody joined framer Joe Conneen at his Eau Gallie frame shop. When he retired, she bought the place.

Framing is part art, part science, and Jody succeeds because she has the head for both.

“Jody has a true love and passion for her work,” says artist Suzanne Clements.

“Her own artistic background gives her a particularly elegant eye for design, coordination, pattern and a great understanding for how to make the piece really shine no matter where it hangs in your home or gallery.”

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Tips from a framing expert n Bigger is better. Narrow mats can make a work look busy, while larger mats give the eyes room to rest. n Forget matchy, matchy. Don’t sweat exactly matching room colors, textures and finishes. n Look them in the eye. Framed artwork should be hung at eye level, about one third of the way of the way down from the top of the art. n Variety is the spice of life. Don’t be afraid to mix frames of different colors and styles. n Recycle. A framer can breathe new life into old frames by using new mats. n Be open-minded. Listen to your frame designer, who can guide you through a jungle of design choices.

Source: Jody Carter, Art Expressions

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Clements has relied on Carter repeatedly, but a couple of originals by Katy Horan are her personal favorites.

“Th e pieces were tricky, no border or edge to allow for a frame to cover it,” says Clements. “She mounted them so expertly that they fl oat under the mat, allowing you to see every millimeter of the artist’s vision. I just adore them.”

Carter studied art at Brevard Community College, where she picked the brain of Eau Gallie artist and former BCC art department chair Nancy Dillen.

“Nancy is the most inspiring teacher,” says Carter.

Jody is proud to be a professional framer certifi ed by the Professional Picture Framers’ Association. Applicants for this designation are required to be in business for a year before even being allowed to take the certifi cation test and must be re-tested every four years to ascertain their expertise with the latest equipment and materials.

“You’re tested on all diff erent aspects of framing, from cutting mats to preservation,” says Carter.

“For example, one of the questions I got asked was to calculate the angles to cut an octagonal frame. Th ere is a science behind framing.”

To keep up with trends, she attends trade shows and reads the trade magazines from front to back.

A good framer, like a good bartender, also needs to listen to customers.

“Most of my framing work is for artwork I am selling, so cost is always a factor,” says artist Decator.

“Jody welcomes my input and works within my budget. She is very knowledgeable on the latest material and trends.”

A professional framer realizes the value of the piece being framed, whether it is calculated in dollars or sentiment.

“Whether it is a family photo, a diploma, a kimono or a violin, it is valuable to the customer,” says Carter.

“I interview the client and urge them to tell me about the piece and what it means to them and what room of their house it is going in. I want their feedback.”

Jody approaches the project from the standpoint that the survival of the piece depends on it…because it usually does. About

Above: Three identical prints titled, “Mum’s Butterfly,” by Suzanne Clements are carefully matted and framed each creating a unique look for the completed piece. Left: Carter’s showroom features more than 3,000 different frame styles.

“Whether it is a family photo, a diploma, a kimono or a violin, it is valuable to the customer. I interview the client and urge them to tell me about the piece and what it means to them and what room of their house it is going in. I want their feedback.”

– JoDY cARTeR

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Above: A sign hanging in the shop, custom- framed of course. Right: Carter shares that framed mirrors are in demand these days in a lot of different sizes. Far right: “San-Fran-Tastic” a giclee on canvas by artist Julia Carter, hangs in a float frame for sale in the gallery.

“Jody introduced me to ‘museum glass’ which is non-glare and doesn’t distort the image the way regular ‘non glare’ glass can.

It protects the piece very well without glare.”

– cLARe PeARSoN ZIPPeRLY

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40% of her work involves preservation, and she often consults with the Fine Arts Conservancy in Palm Beach, leaders in archival preservation.

“Art needs to be treated with integrity in order that it maintains its integrity,” she says.

“A big part of custom framing is the part you don’t see.”

Th e right mat and glass can make or break a piece. Nonglare glass, for example, can be catastrophic for works of art in paper, since it absorbs UV rays, the number one enemy of paper.

Museum glass, on the other hand, is virtually invisible and perfect for the job.

“It is the coolest thing,” says Carter.

Her showroom displays more than 3,000 diff erent frame styles, from sleek Italian jobs to handmade frames from a Cuban artisan in Miami.

“When I work with Jody the fi rst thing I do is explore all the lovely samples she has, or, if I have a budget, I let her know my

price limit and ask her to guide me,” says Clements.

“Often my exploration turns into a flurry of frame, mat and fillet choices laid out on her work station. You can get a great feel for how the finished piece will look as Jody mocks up each option one by one.”

Clements offers a good explanation to seek the help of a framer like Jody Carter.

“Framing for artwork is critical,” she says.

“Framing can make a finished piece look brilliant, polished and important, or shoddy, cheap and unwanted. This step can often be an afterthought for artists looking to fill a wall or gallery space and often the temptation is there to buy cheap frames and just make them work. Sometimes cost is a big consideration, especially for a gallery exhibition when a buyer may be reframing the piece after purchase to fit their own style. Some artists have done brilliant work using reclaimed frames and some even do their own framing, but when that’s not an option, a great framer who has your back is key.”

Art Expressions is located in downtown Eau Gallie. Phone is 321-259-1492. Visit artexpressionsfinecustomframing.com for more information. n

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Spaces readers write in for ideas, suggestions and professional recommendations

Reader: I am hoping you can give me some ideas for my pool deck area.

My house juts out on a lake which gets northerly, easterly and westerly winds. The plants and shrubs I have planted drop leaves all the time and create a mess in the pool. The picture enclosed is without most of the plants which were removed. I also have another planter on the right side of the deck along the screen. I was thinking of getting objects such as statues or waterfall, or even rock boulders to alleviate the plant droppings in the pool. Can you help me?

Thank you, Betty Kimball

Dear Betty, You have some nice height in the corner with the Pygmy Date Palms both inside and outside of the screen enclosure. I recommend you plant a low shrub or groundcover throughout the area to create a consistent massing. I would also carry the same low plant material to the outside of the screen enclosure as well, for a broader effect. Consider clean plant materials and avoid blooms or berries inside a pool area.

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18” height, Lirope ‘Evergreen Giant,’ or even Bromeliads.

For added color, consider a pot or group of pots which would allow you to change out the colors, seasonally.

Room from two different interior areas of your home. Existing sliding doors would be removed to provide open access to the Florida Room. A recommended part of the new structure includes a 16-foot wide pocket sliding glass door that Susan Hall, ASLA will provide amazing open views Owner, Susan Hall Landscape Architecture of the river! There would also be an Reader: Yes, we do have some questions concern- exterior side door with access to the ing what we call a Florida room. We have a pool deck area. This type of work is large, two story older home, on 125 feet of Banana handled through our Burton Home River front. Much of the riverside is glass, but Services division. For a project of a 20 x 28 enclosed porch would be great. Some this magnitude, it is necessary to assistance in designing such a room is needed, so arrange for an on-site consultation we are seeking guidance from folks like you. With to go over elevations, requirements, a plan in mind, we could proceed to build the restrictions, current conditions, room. We appreciate your advice. Thanks, materials, preferences and further Kay and Jud Martin details. I hope this provides some inspiration and direction to get Dear Mr. and Mrs. Martin, your project started!

Please review the preliminary plan our designer, Rick Kendust Sisi Packard created for you. We agree that a Director of Client Relations, Christopher Burton Homes 20’ x 28’ Florida Room added to the South side of your riverside Reader: I enjoy reading your column in Spaces home would be a fantastic addiMagazine. tion/improvement to your existing I have a design question for your Team: My space. The design our team devel- home is very traditional, with a touch of “Old oped shows access to your Florida World Design.” My dilemma is how to display my

furniture and not compete with the fireplace; but rather balance the space. Decorative hardware such as handles and knobs could be in oil rubbed bronze or other antiqued finish to coordinate with the old world design of your space.

Yes, entertainment centers are still “in” and the current trend is toward a more simplified style with clean lines. We design and build a quite a few of them every year. Designs can range from very elaborate Mediterranean to traditional, and transitional to more minimalist contemprary. It is the client’s prefer ence and taste that determines the style afterall.

Riitta Ylonen ASID, NCIDQ Owner, Finn Design, Inc.

55” flat panel TV in my family room, without it looking too modern.

Prior to this TV, I owned a large TV that just sat on the floor and I decorated on top of it and around it. We have a large fireplace in this room that is the focal point and I don’t want to compete with it. At the moment, I am using a dresser from one of my bedrooms as a temporary stand for the TV (as well as the cable box and DVD player) Are wooden entertainment systems still “in” and is that what you would recommend for my room? Would you recommend a built-in bookcase???

My ceilings are very tall and my furniture is quite large.

I am normally very creative (and handy) but I can not make a decision on what to do here.

Your suggestions would be much appreciated!

Debbie Minicus-Vavala

Dear Debbie, In order to continue the traditional style of your family room, I would recommend a custom

wooden entertainment center with some traditional accents such as crown molding and perhaps some flutes. The unit could be a smaller in size, more like a furniture piece as shown in the sketch.

The entertainment center could have book-cases on both sides of the TV and some storage. This would frame the TV and reduce the contrast of a large very black item against the light wall. The media equipment could be hidden behind a screened door above the TV and the drawers below would house the DVDs, etc. It also may be feasible to expand the bookcases to create more of a library effect especially if you have a lot of books. Medium to dark wood finish would coordinate with your

Have a question for an interior designer?

Audio/video specialist? A remodel or con-struction-related query? Space-planning or art-related inquiry? Email your Design Hotline questions to yourspace@floridatoday.com. Note Design Hotline in the subject line. We may address your question in a future issue!

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Fall for the Arts was celebrated in early October. The event was just getting started when I arrived. Local art groups fi lled booths and seemed upbeat. Artists were creating pieces as the event got underway.

There was lots of activity: painting, weaving, chiseling, singing and more. I was struck by the variety of artists participating. Here are 5 that caught my eye.

Damien Share I found artist Damien Share working on one of his ocean themed paintings. What I found most interesting about this painter is his love of the ocean even after a tiger shark attack and 40 stitches in 2003. I asked Damien about being a full- time artist in poor economic times. He told me he had no plan “B” other than painting full time to feed himself and his family.

The Space Coast Weavers and Fiber Artist Guild

Ed Volonino of Ed’s Heads He wields the hammer and chisel with a master touch.

Ed has been creating carvings since 1978 and has not looked back. I have always enjoyed photographing other artists working.

It was engaging to watch the ladies of the Weavers Guild making yarn. Weaving and fi ber making is an ancient art that really has not changed over time. It was refreshing to see human hands creating clothing and other articles. Weaver Kay Callaghand works fi bers by her side to create yarn for future projects.

John Sluder,

Photojournalist

John Sluder is a native of Melbourne Florida. He has been shooting images for 30 years. It all started with a gift of a simple camera from his grandfather. On this day he captured art from behind his shutter. www.johnsluderphotography.com

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The Henegar Center production of “Annie Jr” The cast that will play the orphans at The Henegar Center for the Arts production of “Annie Jr,” practice before taking the stage. The girls performed the number “It’s a hard knock life.” This show will be a highlight for the theater season this year.

Tim Shubert I passed Tim while he was on his way to Art Expressions where he has paintings on display. He had with him his portfolio for new work he had produced. He has been painting for a number of years and has a large body of impressive work. If you want something more permanent, Tim is also a very well regarded tattoo artist here in Brevard.

A look ahead: Cultural, design and entertainment events on the Space Coast Entertainment November 8 – December 15

Beyond the Horizon: Voyaging the Cuban Landscape Cuba! Gallery of Fine Art in downtown Melbourne presents an exhibit by Dionel Delgado and Roberto Alfonso. In this collection, the two ecology painters share their passion for the natural beauty of Cuba. For more information call 729-8800 or visit cubagalleryflorida.com.

November 12-28

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Cocoa Village Playhouse presents this musical about two Army buddies – now a successful song and dance team. They become romantically involved with a sister act and join forces to save a failing Vermont inn. For tickets and information call 636-5050 or visit cocoavillage.com/playhouse.

November 13

Russian Excursions The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Maestro Aaron Collins conducting an evening of colorful Russian favorites. Features include the exotic sounds of Arensky’s Violin, the soaring melodies of Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.

For more information call 536-8580 or visit spacecoastsymphony.org.

November 16-17

Fiddler on the Roof The King Center presents this Tony Awardwinning musical on the main stage. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, this classic is filled dance, poignancy, laughter and a rousing score which includes “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.

Maestro Aaron Collins conducts the Space Coast Symphony in “Russian Excursions” on November 13.

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November 19

Florida Tech Jazz Syndicate Performance

Fall Music Showcase Strings, Wind and Choir

Florida Tech’s premier music ensemble for advanced improvisation – The Jazz Syndicate – will perform at the Denius Student Center.

The program explores a variety of jazz styles and repertories including original compositions. For more information call 674-7320 or visit cpla.fit.edu/hu-com/music.

Florida Tech presents the Florida Tech Concert Choir, String Ensemble and Wind ensemble performing “Sonic Mysteries: Exploring the Bond between Man and Music” at the Gleason Performing Arts Center. For more information call 674-7320 or visit cpla.fit. edu/hu-com/music.

November 19

November 20

Diana Ross – More Today Than Yesterday

Romantic Rachmaninoff

The King Center for the Performing Arts presents the one and only Diana Ross. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in this spectacular show, which includes live string and horn sections. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.

Brevard Symphony Orchestra presents virtuoso pianist Bryan Wallick in the ultra-romantic Piano Concerto No. 3 by Sergei Rachmaninoff. The performance will also feature works by American master Samuel Barber and John Adams. For tickets and information call 242-2024 or visit brevardsymphony.com.

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December 1

ArtWorks: Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival

Scions of Africa: Jazz with African Essence

ArtWorks is a ‘plein-air’ festival held in the historic Eau Gallie Arts District. The event features up to 100 artists who create works or demonstrate their techniques as they exhibit. The event includes live entertainment and food court. For more information, visit artworksofeaugallie.com.

Panther Jazz is a hard-swinging big band that explores the exciting new sounds emanating from South Africa – a fusion of traditional Marabi styles and American swing. The program will take place at the Denius Student Center. For more information call 674-7320 or visit cpla.fit.edu/hu-com/music.

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December 3

Celtic Thunder

Handel’s Messiah Sing Along

The King Center presents the eclectic style and high energy of Ireland-born Celtic Thunder. The band consists of five principle vocalists who put their Irish spin on songs by every

Join Maestro Aaron Collins, the Space Coast Chamber Orchestra and Space Coast Oratorio Society in the third annual Sing Along at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

The audience is invited to join in choruses including “Glory of the Lord,” “For Unto Us a Child is Born” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

For more information call 536-8580 or visit spacecoastsymphony.org.

artist from Fred Astaire to The Beach Boys.

For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.

November 27-28

Space Coast Art Festival Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the 47th annual Space Coast Art Festival in Cocoa Beach. View the work of artists from all over the country, a student show, children’s activities, food, fun and entertainment. For more information visit spacecoastartfestival.com or call 784-3322.

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Nuncrackers The Henegar Center for the Arts presents this “Nunsense” musical story based around the taping of the first TV special in the convent’s new Cable Access Studio. For tickets and information call 723-8698 or visit henegar.org.

December 8

Joe Bonamassa The King Center for the Performing Arts presents award-winning singer-songwriter and blues rock musician Joe Bonamassa. The performance will feature songs from his recent album “Black Rock” – the artist’s sixth collaboration with producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Black Crowes, Aerosmith.) For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.

December 9

Amy Grant & Vince Gill: 12 Days of Christmas Brevard Symphony Orchestra presents pianist Bryan Wallick in Romantic Rachmaninoff on November 20. spaces

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The King Center for the Performing Arts presents a heart-warming holiday performance by this multiple award-winning power couple.

Amy Grant and Vince Gill: perform “12 Days of Christmas” at the King Center on December 9.

They will perform Christmas classics, newer seasonal songs and some of their greatest hits.

For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.

December 12

Christmas – Flutes and Voices The Space Coast Flute Orchestra presents Flutes and Voices with The Indialantic Chamber Singers. There will be two performances: 2:00 p.m. at Suntree Methodist Church and 4:30 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Admission is free. For further information, visit scfo.org or call 385-7236.

December 12

A Peter White Christmas The King Center for the Performing Arts presents the return of contemporary jazz guitarist and keyboard player Peter White, accompanied by award-winning trumpeter, Rick Braun and saxophonist, Mindi Abair.

This holiday concert will include Christmas classics as well as original compositions. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.

“Something Fishy” by Nancy Seib is part of the Ten Women in Art exhibit at the Gray Robinson Attorneys at Law building through November 21.

December 18

A Christmas Carol The King Center for the Performing Arts presents the Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s delightful performance of A Christmas Carol. The Caravan’s Carol, weaves traditional carols throughout the narrative and is the most widely performed Dickens’ production in the nation. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.

December 23

Straight No Chaser This male a cappella group, Straight No Chaser, offers a refreshing spin on modern pop by producing sophisticated harmonies and unique arrangements. Their repertoire includes not only traditional songs, but also modern rock tunes. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.

December 28

NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ Live Tour The Emmy-nominated NBC laugh-fest appears at the King Center with an all new group of the world’s funniest comics. See the television series finalists perform beginning at 8:00 p.m. For tickets and information call 242-2219 or visit kingcenter.com.

Exhibitions Through November 21

Ten Women in Art Ten Women in Art will display fifty works at the Gray Robinson Attorneys at Law building in Melbourne. The exhibition represents Brevard

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“Fog” by Roberto Alfonso is part of the Beyond the Horizon exhibit on display at Cuba! Gallery of Fine Art November 8 through December 15.

County artists who work in a wide variety of media. For information contact Lynne Brezina 690-6817 or visit tenwomeninart.com.

November 15th – January 2

Art for the Holidays The Art Gallery of Viera presents the opening of their annual Holiday Gift Shop. Artists will be selling unique and creative art, which make ideal gifts for the season. There will be an wide variety of items for sale. For more information call 504-4343 or visit artgalleryofviera.com.

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Fabric of Life: Textiles of Latin America Florida Institute of Technology’s Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts presents this exhibition of complex and colorful textile genres with examples from Mexico to Peru. These works constitute important forms of aesthetic and ethnic expression throughout Latin America and include hand-painted Amazonian weavings, Panamanian molas and indigenous costumes. For more information spaces

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call 674-8313 or visit textiles.fit.edu/.

December 1-31

Designers Holiday Craft Show Fifth Avenue Art Gallery presents the 27th Annual Designers Holiday Craft Show featuring crafts and artwork from artists from all over the country. The reception will be held on December 4th. For more information call 259-8261 or visit fifthavenueartgallery.com.

Classes & Workshops Through December

Mosaic Classes The Art Gallery of Viera presents Mosaic Classes with Lou Ann Weeks. Participants will learn the elements of creating interior and exterior mosaics including techniques for design and working with glass, tile, thin set and grout. Classes will be held on the first and second Saturdays of the month and every Wednesday. All materials will be provided and pre-registration is required. For more information call 794-8157 or register online at louannweeks.com.

November 13-14

The Art of Handmade Paper The Art Gallery of Viera presents this handmade paper and collage workshop for all

experience levels. Saturday’s topic will be the art of handmade paper – embedding, embossing, laminating, pulling and pouring. On Sunday, the class will focus on figurative collage and the use of hand-painted, hand-made and found papers to create a collage. For more information call 277-4553 or contact Judy Segall at judyorlando613@hotmail.com.

in which he will teach the application of torn paper to capture a portrait. Experience Derek’s unique vision as he demonstrates the process of drawing the concept, selecting colors and building the collage layer by layer. Attendees will have the option to make one finished portrait or collage of choice. Call 254-7782 or visit brevardartmuseum.org for more information.

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Guests for Breakfast

Copper Jewelry Classes

RoomScapes of Brevard presents this Mise en Place culinary class with Chef Patrice Shuback. The focus will be on the preparation of breakfast breads. The menu includes smoked salmon and eggs Benedict with freshly made crumpets, fresh herb biscuits, red flannel corned beef hash and breakfast soufflé. Reservations are required. For more information call 504-1122, ext. 214.

Learn to make earrings, bangle bracelets, cuff bracelets, pendants and necklaces out of copper utilizing beads, bone, sea glass, coins and found objects. Beverly Morgan leads an on-going class on Wednesday mornings at The Art Gallery of Viera. Included in the class fee are copper, use of tools and some supplies. Bring your own beads and found objects. For more information call 749-3763 or visit BeverlyPinyerd.com.

Award-winning artist Derek Gores will teach a Collage Portraiture workshop at the Brevard Museum of Art on December 11 and 12.

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grette. Everyone goes home with a pie. Reservations are required. For more information call 504-1122, ext. 214.

Holiday Pie Workshop

December 4

RoomScapes of Brevard presents this Mise en Place culinary class with Chef Patrice Shuback. Class theme will be pie doughs, and fruit and custard fillings. The luncheon menu features New England fish pie and classic shepherd’s pie served with greens salad vinai-

Peruvian Quilt Demonstration Artist, Flora Zárate will demonstrate the textile tradition of Peru’s indigenous Quechua Indians. Arpilleras are appliquéd, quilt-like wall hangings with applied embroidery and three-dimensional elements. The program will be held at Florida Institute of Technology Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts. For more information call 674-8313 or visit textiles.fit.edu/.

December 7

The Language of Mayan Textiles Florida Institute of Technology’s Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts presents this lecture by Stephanie Schneiderman at the Denius Student Center. Schneiderman will focus on art history, textile traditions, ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica and present-day indigenous festivals.

She will discuss cosmological symbolism in the Mayan designs woven by the women of the Chiapas Highlands. For more information call 674-8313 or visit textiles.fit.edu/.

December 11-12 Flora Zárate demonstrates the tradition of Andean Arpilleras at the Florida Institute of Technology Ruth Funk Center for Textile Art on December 4.

Collage Portraiture The Brevard Art Museum presents this workshop with award-winning artist Derek Gores

November 4-11

Basic Perspective Drawing Art & Antique Studio and Gallery presents this 2-week workshop on the art of perspective drawing. Students will learn the basic principles of one, two and three point perspective with hands-on participation. Beginning with simple and then more complex subject matter, students will gain a foundation to experiment on their own. Classes will be held Thursday mornings. For more information call 401-596-4266 or visit jsusancolestone.com.

THRU DECEMBER

Open Art Studios Pastel artist and instructor Dawn Miller will offer a series of Open Art Studios at Art on Fifth Gallery in Indialantic. The weekly sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Participants of all levels are welcome to work in their medium of choice.

For more information call 724-4490 or 772-766-4632 or visit dawnmillerart.com.

Want your upcoming home, cultural or entertainment listing in our calendar? E-mail Corinne Ishler at cishler@floridatoday.com or call 242-3555.

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From near and far I collect Nutcrackers. I have 81 of them, ranging in size from 6 inches to 6- feet tall. They come from as close by as the neighborhood Walgreens and from as far away as a gift shop in Ketchikan, Alaska.

– Robbi Treise, Melbourne

Pieces of history These are our German sheep that date back to the early 1920’s, and a Victorian era wax infant.

This reminds us of the reason for the season.

– Karen Pinkney, Merritt Island

Space-themed ornaments My name is Emily Perry and I’m the Director of the Air Force Space & Missile Museum at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

I have an incredible collection of space-themed Christmas ornaments which represent almost 16 years of collecting.

– Emily Perry, Cape Canaveral

NEW SEARCH for January 2011 issue Attention readers-We’re seeking photos of a quiet space you like to curl up and read. Whether you read books in paperback or use a Kindle; share your treasured recliner or sofa by the fireplace. Or maybe you have a favorite armchair in your home library? Let us know in 25 words or less why it’s a relished spot for a long winter’s novel. Please include the name of your most admired title.

Photos due Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Email photos to: yourspace@floridatoday.com Please provide your name, address and a phone number.

Hand-made Christmas In 1996, I made this banner plus eight more for family members. It is 20" x 46" and looks like a stained glass window.

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