Design & Living September 2016

SEPTEMBER 2016

COMPLIMENTARY

Photo by Paul Flessland

FROM THE EDITOR DESIGN&LIVING

History Summing Up

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itting down to compose this final piece of the magazine, a section I usually use to divulge my every thought, I began to write about why historic homes are so important to our community. After many paragraphs about preserving our rich history and extraordinary architecture, I deleted every word and decided to sum it up–a true first for me. If you want to know why we devote an entire issue to historic homes, it's simple.

We need to. These homes are not only beautifully crafted, they also represent the prominent business people and families that built the foundation in which Fargo-Moorhead now depends on. Preserving and restoring these homes is a privilege and a necessity. Instead of spending the next few paragraphs urging you to understand the value of our historic communities, I'd rather push you to see these homes for yourself and hear their stories.

Here is an upcoming historic home tour to check out: • Historic Hawthorne Home Tour September 8 Take a Sunday stroll under the towering elms of one of Fargo’s oldest neighborhoods and check out the five beautiful homes on the Historic Hawthorne Home Tour.

There are only 500 tickets available. Tickets go on sale September 1 at Nichole’s Fine Pastry (13 8th St. S, Fargo), Cenex Gateway Service Center (330 Main Ave., Fargo) and Rhombus Guys (606 Main Ave., Fargo). $15 in advance and $20 on tour day (if available).

For more information contact: HNAFargo@gmail.com

After you've toured the historic communities, make sure to check out what our local builders, DIY-ers and designers are creating. Here are just a few more of our favorite events for fall: • Junk Market September 16-17 Maria Bosak returns with her second indoor Junk Market of the year, hosted by Eco Chic Boutique at Scheels Arena in Fargo. The Junk Market includes more than 75 vendors featuring an array of antiques, repurposed and salvaged furniture, hand-made items, decor, workshops and more.

For more information on early bird and general admission ticket sales, contact: fargojunkmarket.com

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TRACY NICHOLSON Associate Publisher/ Editor tracy@spotlightmediafargo.com

• Fall Parade of Homes September 17-18 The HBA of F-M's Fall Parade of Homes features a scattered site tour of homes. Using the latest design and building techniques, the Parade offers samples from every market, including first-time, move-up and luxury home buyers. The fall event is held over two consecutive weekends.

Visit hbafm.com/events for more information • Remodeled Home Tour September 24-25 The HBA of F-M is hosting its fifth Remodeled Home Tour, held the second weekend of the Fall Parade of Homes. The tour features area remodeling projects, offering a venue for remodelers to showcase their work and for home owners to get ideas for updating their living spaces.

Visit hbafm.com/events for more information • Showroom Tour October In 2016 only, the HBA of F-M will host a Showroom Tour.

The event is free and runs the entire month of October during each entrant’s business hours. Those who visit a select number of showrooms and complete passport requirements will be entered into a drawing for one of five $100 Visa gift cards.

Visit hbafm.com/events for more information

Design & Living People's Choice Awards Nominate and Vote!

If you think you know the area's best architect, builder, designer, realtor and more, make sure to go to Facebook (facebook.com/ DesignAndLivingMagazine) or DesignandLivingMagazine.com to place your vote. All of the final nominees and winners will be showcased in our November issue.

Nomination Period: August 19 - September 9 Final Voting Period: September 14 - September 28 Vote Here: designandlivingmagazine.com/ peopleschoiceaward

CONTENTS DESIGN&LIVING

SEPTEMBER 2016 FEATURE

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PRESERVING HISTORY

In our second annual Historic Homes Issue, we are taking you through four local homes that have stood the test of time. Full of inspiration and creativity, see how these homeowners were able to preserve the history of their homes while adding their own personalities.

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STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP

In Fargo-Moorhead's rapidly growing art scene, there is no shortage of painters or sculptors, but there are only a few places that have mastered stained glass work.

Check out Paul Anderson's workshop that has been open just south of downtown for more than 40 years.

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THE GREEN ROOM

With an expanded design team and fresh new inventory, Leanne Seibold's interior design business, The Green Room, has recently taken center stage. See the new store and studio that is helping them to focus on design and their unique collaboration with local contractors, artisans and craftsmen.

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THE FARMHOUSE PROJECT

The Farmhouse Project is back. After taking a short construction hiatus, Maria Bosak returns to show us her latest update to the dirtiest room in the house. Take a look at her farmhouse renovation that is sure to teach you a few lessons in loving your laundry room.

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NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE

Built in 1893, the infamous Broadway home of Martin Hector, pioneer Fargo banker, is now the home of Dr. Mary Aaland. The architecture is a neo-classical influenced, Queen Annestyle home with an asymmetrical roofline. A famous history that includes entertaining the likes of John F. Kennedy, the home has more recently gained popularity on HGTV's "House Hunters" in 2011, then returned for two more episodes following the renovation process to preserve its famous past and extraordinary architecture.

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The October issue is sure to land on your most wanted home list in our first ever Luxe Living issue. We explore some of the area's most spectacular and rarely toured dream homes with amenities made for the elite.

DESIGN & LIVING SEPTEMBER 2016 Design & Living Magazine is a free publication distributed 12 times a year. Our mission is to showcase all that the Red River Valley has to offer in terms of interior design, architecture and landscaping; profiling the people that make these possible. We also strive to provide a quality and fun reading experience and improve the way of life in our community. The publication is mailed to homes across the US and has stand distribution throughout North Dakota and Minnesota.

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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS At Design & Living, our goal is to create a publication that is just as much fun to read as it is to view. Here are the writers and contributors who so affably use their time and talents to tell a story and give our pages purpose.

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Spaeth is the acting president of the Homebuilders Association of FargoMoorhead. Spaeth owns Accent Contracting with Mike Arnold. Their company provides design-build remodeling services to the FM area.

Spaeth has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry.

Contributor Maria Bosak is the owner and creator of Eco Chic Boutique, which has retail locations in Fargo and Bismarck. Bosak is the founder of Junk Market, a twice-a-year, two-day event featuring the best in repurposed furniture, vintage finds and unique handmade products in the Upper Midwest. She is highly sought-after for her expertise in painted furniture, vintage design and entrepreneurship. Bosak loves combing garage sales, auctions, estate sales and flea markets to find that unique piece that brings joy to your home without breaking the bank.

Lauren is a senior at Concordia College majoring in English writing and has experience writing and editing for the Concordian and Djembe, Concordia's intercultural literary journal. She is interning at Spotlight Media, working on projects for the company's various publications.

Karla Krengel, a Minnesota native, is a third generation, industry entrepreneur at the helm of Krengel & Hood. She represents kitchen and bath luxury products, including Corsi, Greenfield and Siteline Cabinetry. She has written for Chicago Home & Garden, Chicago Agent Magazine, Mountain Living Magazine, the NKBA magazine and various local newspapers and online resources. Krengel has also been the face of kitchens.com, a speaker for the local and national NKBA chapter, a member of Jenn-Air’s Design Advisory Council, Powerhouse Smart Group and Whirlpool’s “think tanks."

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Tom Spaeth owns Accent Contracting with Mike Arnold. Their company provides design-build remodeling services to the FM area. Spaeth has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry.

TIPS

to maximize this year’s Fall Parade of Homes, Remodeled Home Tour

By Tom Spaeth, HBA President, Accent Kitchen & Bath

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he Fall Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour are nearly here: September 17-18 and 24-25 for the Parade, and September 24-25 for the Tour. Accent Kitchen & Bath has enjoyed participating in the HBA of F-M’s Remodeled Home Tour since it started in 2012. It’s an awesome addition to the Fall Parade of Homes and offers consumers a chance to be inspired by local remodeling transformations.

Here are five tips to maximize your time on the Parade and Tour, based on my experience working this event: 1. Plan your route and targets Visit the website, download the app or pick up a magazine. The event’s mobile app and website, paradefm.com, are new this year. They offer information

on each home, maps, route planning, home photos and more. The magazine will be available September 12 at all Hornbacher’s locations, and it includes a larger, pull-out map. With all of these tools, our goal is to make it easier for you to plan.

2. Identify your objectives Whether you are seriously shopping for a new home or simply want to see the latest trends, think about your objectives. Are you curious about fireplaces or kitchen cabinets? Are you scoping out tile options? Write down three goals. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and distracted by all the wonderful amenities of these homes.

3. Wear socks and slip-on shoes Anyone who’s visited Parade or Remodeled Home Tour entries at their busiest knows there’s a lot of footwear waiting on the front step. As a hygiene courtesy to the contractor

and homeowner, please wear socks. To speed up your entry and exit time, wear shoes that don’t require tying. Consider carrying your shoes to avoid someone accidentally slipping them on.

4. Ask permission to take photos In this age of social media and digital phones, it’s tempting to snap a photo of anything that interests you. Please ask the person working the home for permission first. And remember, all home plans are the property of the architect, designer or builder and may not be copied.

5. Make notes and go back at lowtraffic times Make notes on paper, or within the mobile app (yes, that’s a feature), about the homes you visit. This way, if the builder, remodeler or Realtor is busy with other customers, you will have a record of your thoughts and impressions and can return at a quieter time to visit.

We hope to see you out touring. Look for more details at paradefm.com.

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GIVEAWAY DESIGN&LIVING

GET IN THE KNOW:

The

Giveaway of a Lifetime WITH DESIGNER HOMES

Why would Designer Homes build a gorgeous $500,000 house, then give it away?

Well, let's start in 2012 with the first giveaway and fast forward to the future at the October 30 home giveaway event this year. Proud to be the media sponsors of this great giveaway, Design & Living has covered every aspect of this process from past winners to this year's registration and tour through the home. If you've been living under a rock and haven't heard about the giveaway, you're in luck. Here is everything you need to know to win this house.

BY Tracy Nicholson PHOTOGRAPHY BY J. Alan Paul and Laura Cramer

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ne lucky person’s life will change forever this fall. Designer Homes of FargoMoorhead is giving away a $500,000 home right here in Fargo. This giveaway was first introduced four years ago when the Gilbertson family turned the key and won their dream home.

MEET THE PAST WINNERS On one epic day in 2012, Michele Gilbertson entered the SCHEELS Arena with 799 other finalists, anticipating their chance to win the house. Out of those 800 finalists, 25 were chosen to come on stage and attempt to unlock a special door. Seventeen people tried as they might, but it was key number 18 that finally unlocked the door. Walking through that door with tears in her eyes, Michele Gilbertson's life would never be the same.

After the win, the Gilbertsons, who lived on a farm in Kindred, N.D., were soon faced with a decision: continue their modest lifestyle or live in their brand new home. As remarkable as it was to be the winner, it was what the Gilbertsons did after they won the house that was truly special.

Coping with the loss of her sister Mary that same year, Michele chose a path that could help Mary's family and her own. Michele and her husband, Art, decided to sell the half-million-dollar home in order to put aside money for their children and her sister's grandkids.

Some of the biggest changes, though, occurred in

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their day-to-day life. Before they won the Giveaway of a Lifetime, Art drove a ’93 Ford Explorer that had no radio, no air conditioner and a door that didn’t work. He now drives a Suzuki from the early 2000s on his 30-mile commute to work in Fargo.

Their son Levi, finally got his dream car, a modest $1,500, 1986 Chevy Camaro and the rest of the family got to finally embark on a few fun trips bringing their family even closer together.

“The Gilbertson family is, to me, a perfect template to what this should do to change your life," said Robert Leslie, President of Designer Homes. "It’s not about the money. It’s about what that buys you the freedom to do.

If you look at that family and the vacations they’ve been able to take that they weren’t really able to do before, fixing up their home that they live in, being able to pay it forward and help her sister’s kids go to school. Think about how many different people were touched by the way this positive thing has changed into many more positive things.”

The first Giveaway of a Lifetime occurred in 2012 when the Gilbertsons won the $500,000 home.

GIVEAWAY DESIGN&LIVING

The 2016 Giveaway of a Lifetime Home

WHERE DID THIS IDEA COME FROM? We sat down with Designer Homes President Robert Leslie about how the ultimate goal and how it began. “We really wanted to do something that would get the community to come together and something that would be a great way to give back. At the same time, building homes is something that we’re really passionate about, something that all of us feel very blessed to be able to do. So, we wanted to showcase some great work that comes from within our community because all of our people involved in this project are local. We pray for someone deserving to win this home just as we did in 2012, with it being their choice to either enjoy it or take the proceeds from that home to change their life for whatever it is that they wanted to do."

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INSIDE THE 2016 GIVEAWAY OF A LIFETIME HOME This year's giveaway home is a Luxe Custom Home, Somerset II plan in a warm contemporary design by Designer Homes. This Somerset II plan boasts just over 1,800 square feet per floor with a fully finished basement, five bedrooms and three baths.

"It's a pretty awesome feeling to have the home complete. It came together really well," said Leslie. "All of our sponsors that helped build the home went above and beyond providing unmatched quality, sticking to the schedule and getting it done on time for tours."

PERKS OF THE WINNING PACKAGE An additional perk to one lucky winner, a 65-inch TV and home audio system, is provided by Custom Cinema and Sound. Ferguson has decked out the home with a fullsize washer and dryer, full kitchen suite of appliances, as well as appliances for the downstairs bar. All of the windows will have blinds provided by Red River Drywall and Decorating. Scenic Landscaping provided all of the exterior landscaping with sod and patio, as well as a sprinkler system by Aqua Lawn.

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HOW TO WIN

Registration officially kicked off on July 9 and runs through October 16, 2016. The best way to register is to tour the home located at 4200 54th Ave. S. in The District at The Pines development in South Fargo. When people tour the house, they will be able to enter their name for a chance to win the home. Each person will be allowed one entry per day. Eight hundred names will be chosen from people who tour the house. One hundred names will be chosen via social media contests on Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead and Design & Living magazine’s Facebook page and 100 more will be chosen at live events that are soon to be announced.

WHAT ARE THE ODDS? Each week, Design & Living will be contacting the randomly chosen qualifiers via email to receive their certificate. In total, 1,000 qualifiers will be asked to show up with their certificate the day of the final drawing on October 30 at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo. Of those with certificates, the drawing will then be narrowed down to 30 finalists who will be given a key to take their turn at the winning door.

SWEETENING THE POT If you're a certificate holder, you will also be eligible to win dozens of other prizes at the event. "There will be a pool table valued at $6,000 that will be given away

by Hot Spring Spas & Pool Tables 2 on the day of the giveaway," said Leslie. "There's also $4,000 worth of gift cards being given away by four different restaurants.

The list includes Shotgun Sally's, Herd & Horns, Crave Burger Co. in Moorhead and 9Iron Bar & Grill in Osgood."

The winners will be randomly picked from the house certificates awarded.

WANT TO TOUR THE HOUSE? Have you seen photos of the home on social media?

Sure, it's beautiful in pictures, but if you really want to see the craftsmanship and unique design details, you need to see it in person. Stop out and tour the house before October 16, located at 4200 54th Ave. S, Fargo and envision yourself at home.

HAVE YOU "LIKED" US LATELY? Be sure to "like" Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, The Giveaway of a Lifetime and Design & Living magazine on Facebook to find additional opportunities to enter your name to win the house.

House Tour Hours: Monday through Thursday: 3 - 7 p.m.

Friday: Closed Saturday and Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

For More Information designerhomesfm.com/giveaway-lifetime-2016

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In Design & Living's second annual Historic Home Issue, we once again take you through four local homes that have eclipsed modern day trends. Each of these historic homes represent our past and the families that have forged the foundation of our city. With a desire to preserve their home's timeless architecture, these homeowners revel in the rich history and take pride in polishing their home to perfection.

BY Tracy Nicholson | PHOTOGRAPHY BY J. Alan Paul Photography

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When Nichole and Mike Allmendinger found their historic home in May 2014, they had one concept in mind; capturing the energy of Downtown Fargo and the small town feeling of a historic community. On the corner of Eighth Street and 13th Avenue South, their 1921 home is nestled in a walkable community on the edge of a revitalized downtown where neighbors happily converse and the story of every family is treasured.

HISTORIC ROOTS According to the State Historical Society of North Dakota's National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form, this 4,500-square-foot Georgian Colonial home is referred to as the Edwin F. Moore House. Built in 1921 by contractors Walgreen and Edlund for $11,000, it was designed by local architect William D. Gillespie. The detached double garage was built for $1,000.

With Mike Allmendinger's parents owning Dean's Landscaping in Wahpeton, N.D., Mike was able to use

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his landscape architecture expertise to do the design, but called on his dad to complete the landscape install. "The front walkway used to go straight to the boulevard, then we added the half circle to create a focal point," said Mike Allmendinger. "The stones around the half circle came from the Moorhead

"We spent a lot of time thinking about the design of the landscape," said Allmendinger. "We liked the plantings between the sidewalk and the front door. It creates a focal point for the front door without it being too formal.

We have plantings on each side of the front door and no foundation plantings across the front of the house, which is very untypical, but we just wanted the focal points out in the yard." Completing their front yard focus, they incorporated natural grasses and classic midwest choices such as purple catmint, oak, ironwood, ferns, hydrangeas and hostas. Grabbing the attention of those passing by, large yellow spikes of Rocket Ligularia lead the eye to the vibrant yellow of the original front door.

BY TRACY NICHOLSON • PHOTOS BY J. ALAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

HISTORIC CURB APPEAL As the owners of landscape architecture firm Land Elements, the Allmendingers have created curb appeal that beckons even the most earnest of walkers. In the summer months, the couple can often be found on the front step taking in the bustle of this active community. A favorite pastime is watching adults and children alike taking the short detour to walk their half circle path with a smile.

Country Club. They were all cut by hand on five sides to create squares out of field stone." Around the circle, a walk up the granite stepping stones leads to newly installed clay pavers in a unique 4-by-12-foot size and a recreated front step in the same brick as the foundation.

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LIVING A VIBRANT LIFE Also known for his work at the Kilbourne Group, Mike Allmendinger is an advocate for creativity, and helps execute better environments for a better city. "The Kilbourne Group believes that vibrant downtowns create smart, healthy cities," said Mike Allmendinger. "The key component of that is to create walkable mixed use projects. The number one attraction for us as we were thinking about what neighborhood to live in was to have a walkable community."

The Allmendingers don't just talk about creating a healthier city, they live it.

Nichole is an avid runner and both bike to work downtown in the warmer months. They love the close proximity of schools, allowing their two kids to walk to school by themselves. "Mike and I both grew up in small towns; Breckenridge and Wahpeton," said Nichole Allmendinger. "The Hawthorne neighborhood, with the addition of the nearby downtown and schools, feels like we live in our small towns right in the middle of Fargo. That's how we grew up, so it's fun that the kids can walk to school and then go to tennis and swimming lessons nearby at Island Park."

FOYER Back in 2000, their 1921 Mediterranean Colonial endured a fire on the porch, leaving the remainder of the home with severe smoke damage. To repair the damage, a year later the previous owners took everything down to the studs. Preserving what they could, they managed to keep much of the original hardwood floors, railings, moldings and even the original claw foot tub. These days, although it appears to be in its original form, the walls are new and a couple of modern amenities have been added, such as central air and recessed lighting. The screened in porch and second story addition was added in the '70s by the Sweeney family. During the repair, they enclosed the porch and added on the second story above as an addition to the master.

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A thoughtful gift by artist Ellen Diederich to the previous owners Todd and Sarah Gray, this painting of their home was passed on to the Allmendingers when they purchased it.

"WE THINK IT'S UNIQUE THAT WE LIVE THIS CLOSE TO A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN THAT'S VERY ACTIVE AND LESS THAN A MILE AWAY. THE KIDS CAN WALK TO SCHOOL

BY THEMSELVES. IT'S A GREAT COMBINATION TO HAVE DOWNTOWN AND A HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER." Mike Allmendinger

Setting the native, industrial theme of the home, visitors first see an authentic horse tack collection displayed as artwork at the entrance.

To explain why he has horse tacks as art, Mike Allmendinger shared a book made to commemorate his late Grandpa Bill's farmstead in Dodge, N.D. "So, this is an authentic Western North Dakota farmstead and he had all of this in his shop. There were tools and harnesses and tacks. We bought a lot of his old horse tack. This is the rack from his shop and horse tack from his barn," he said.

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KITCHEN After the fire, the previous owners gave the kitchen a beautiful overhaul with refinished maple floors, new cabinetry, soapstone countertops and plantation shutters. Three years later, the Allmendingers purchased the home and accented the existing remodel by adding a gorgeous painted island with discreet recycling storage and quartz countertop designed by Bill Tweten of Western Products. The off-white cabinetry also got a small facelift with the couple removing some of the existing cabinetry, creating open shelving and pantry with glass inserts.

"The last owners only owned the home for 18 months but she (Sarah Gray) had awesome taste," said Nichole Allmendinger. "So, she's the one who did this kitchen design just three years ago."

THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE A unique spacial design, the Allmendinger's kitchen and island connect to a small sitting room overlooking eighth street's charm.

"This is where we spend 85 percent of our time, when we have people over, the kids just can't stay out of here, it's where everyone wants to be," said Nichole Allmendinger. "Here, we leave the windows open until it's really dark and people just stop by if they see us.

It's so fun to see neighbors actually walk around the half circle and start to giggle,

the little kids love to go in circles."

"One of the things that we love the most about this house is the neighborhood.

During the Fargo Marathon, Christmas, Halloween, it looks like it's right out of a movie. People just drop their kids off at the end of the block for the walk down the street. We went through over 750 pieces of candy and then had to start giving away other things like granola bars and gatorade," laughed Nichole Allmendinger.

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Displaying antiques as artwork, Nichole shows us the antique scale from her dad, an antique site surveyor, that was gifted to them, and her husband's antlers are from a previous hunting trip. Restoration Hardware cowhide chairs, industrial side tables and reclaimed wood blend perfectly with the home's original pulley windows, moldings and dark stained oak hardwood floors.

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FAMILY ROOM To add a contemporary twist to colonial style, the Allmendingers chose local art inspired by our native landscape. Mike Marth, Charles Beck, Jay Pfeifer, Eric Johnson, Brad Bachmeier and Jon Offutt are just a few of the artists showcased.

Finding another way to utilize his grandfather's horse tack the Allmendingers commissioned artist Mike Marth to use the leftover remnants of tacks within a canvas displayed in their family room.

"I've never really tried to explain our style, but I think it would be kind of rustic and industrial; simple patterns and clean lines," said Mike Allmendinger. "We like artwork that reflects the landscape of the region. That's something that we're always attracted to, especially artists like Charles Beck. As a landscape architect, I really enjoy having those landscape elements coming into the home."

As Nichole Allmendinger explained, the previous owners were the ones that really simplified the home with great design choices. They stained and

darkened the maple floors, lightened the walls and added the crown molding.

They also renovated the original fireplace enclosure by installing marble and a gas insert. "With this style of home, we could have gone very formal, but we wanted something that we could really live in and feel was comfortable," said Nichole Allmendinger. "There's probably more color outside in the landscape than there is inside our home."

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MASTER BATHROOM Prior to the fire, this home did not have a master bath, just one small washroom. After the fire, the previous owners eliminated one of the bedrooms to create the master suite with walkin closet and larger bath with glass enclosure. The redesign utilized the original maple hardwood, original windows and granite overlay counters.

Stairwell art by Jay Pfeifer, Eric Johnson

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KID'S BATHROOM Upstairs, the Allmendingers created a charming kids' washroom that displays 10-year-old Jake and 8-year-old Finley's art. This space utilizes the original clawfoot tub, honeycomb tile and pedestal sink.

"This house has been here since 1921 and we're just one family that gets to raise their kids here," said Mike Allmendinger. "When we think of the house, it's a part of the street in a historic neighborhood and we're one of the lucky families that get to raise their kids here for 20 years and then another family will move into the neighborhood.

I almost feel like it's the neighborhood's home and not just our home."

"People who have lived in this neighborhood for a long time tell stories about the different families and houses," said Nichole Allmendinger. "People here really care. This is not a transitional home, it's one you want to stay in for a long time."

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Hector's

Built in 1893, the infamous Hector house on Broadway is now the home of Dr. Mary Aaland.

Aaland is a North Dakota native, surgeon and currently the director of the Rural Surgery Support

HISTORIC ROOTS According to Fargo History Project, an NDSU Public History Initiative, the Hector house, a neo-classical influenced, Queen Anne-style house with asymmetrical roofline was built in 1893

by Martin Hector, pioneer Fargo banker.

Hector is widely considered to be one of the most influential pioneers in Fargo, helping build the foundation of Fargo's success story. He lived in Fargo most of his life and died here in 1938. Hector gave the city of Fargo the land which is now known as Hector Airport.

Sources: Fargo History Project, an NDSU Public History Initiative http://fargohistory.com/martin-hector/ NDSU Institute for Regional Studies:

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MAIN LEVEL Aaland purchased the home in 2011 and she has since restored the exterior and entire main floor of this spectacular mansion. A floor plan built for entertaining Fargo's elite, this showpiece home features mahogany and oak woodwork with five marble fireplaces.

"The previous owners did a good job of taking out the '60s look," said Aaland.

"They're the ones that got all of the carpet covering the oak off. They really did a fine job, but to take it to the next level, that became my project."

Aaland is no stranger to renovating homes and has always owned older homes. Due to her career as a surgeon, Fargo is Aaland's 14th city she's called home. A self-described poor kid who grew up on a North Dakota farm, Aaland said, "People look at this and may make comments about the rich doctor here, but I know, I grew up with nothing. It's just a lot of hard work. I do two things, I work and I like to come home. My home

is really my hobby."

Featured on HGTV's "House Hunters" three times, Aaland says that each time it would take eight to 10 hours to shoot for the episode. Humbled and honored by their later interest in her renovations, her home is currently the most featured home to air on "House Hunters."

BY TRACY NICHOLSON • PHOTOS BY J. ALAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Program for the University of North Dakota. Purchasing a home well known for its elaborate entertaining and famous guests, it's only suitable that it also gain popularity in modern times with three stints on HGTV's "House Hunters." It was first featured in 2011 as Aaland was purchasing her home, and again one year later following the first phase of her renovations. Continued interest in Aaland's restoration then led to a third appearance in March 2015. With a goal of restoring the home's architecture to its original glory, Aaland keeps its rich legacy alive, one room at a time.

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PORCH When Dr. Mary Aaland found her historic mansion in 2011, one of its most considerable exterior features had been dismantled. It boasted a large wraparound porch with classical columns, but had been torn down in the '50s by previous owners.

With a mission to restore the home to its original glory, two years ago Aaland embarked on a massive renovation to rebuild the bi-level porch, palatial pillars and carport using photos of the home in its prime. Not without its challenges, Aaland had to work with the new city codes to add six inches on to the porch and rebuilding the carport two feet wider to accommodate modern-day cars.

"WE DIDN'T GROW UP WITH MONEY. I DO A LOT OF THINGS MYSELF. THERE'S NOT A JOB THAT I'D EXPECT ANYONE ELSE TO DO IF I CAN'T DO IT MYSELF." Dr. Mary Aaland, homeowner

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Under the porch, Aaland chose an ice blue beadboard ceiling with ceiling fans and various seating areas for entertaining.

Opting to preserve the original carriage house on the property, Aaland has future plans to restore it to its original glory.

On the south side of the lot, previous owners had built a duplex that soon became an eyesore to this beloved neighborhood. After removing the building, Aaland was even sent a charming letter from one neighbor thanking her for making the decision to tear down the building.

DESIGN&LIVING HISTORIC HOMES GREETING ROOM In the winter months, the oak-flanked greeting room is home to Aaland's favorite of the five wood burning fireplaces. "It's really fun when I have guests on a cold winter night, and the fire's roaring while I'm serving dinner," said Aaland. Creating a warm space to gather, well preserved oak flooring inhabits the main floor with the original marble fireplace surround.

For the decor in Aaland's home, most of it she had when she moved in. She had previously lived in Fort Wayne, Ind., and claims her other house was cluttered with the belongings that now fit perfectly in the Hector house.

When asking about the greeting room's decor, Aaland says the real credit should be given to the late Ken Leman, the designer she worked with in Peoria, Ill. "He was brilliant," said Aaland. "All of the furniture there was purchased for this grand home that we had in Illinois, he was an exquisite designer." Luckily those same furniture pieces have now found a home in the Hector house.

POWDER ROOM Just off the main foyer and down a small set of stairs you'll find a once hidden powder room with marble countertop, stunning wall coverings and hidden pocket door. Aaland took this down to the studs and restored it to beyond its original beauty. Aaland found the original floor tiles in a box, cleaned them up and had them installed in this intricate pattern. "This is one of my favorite little projects," said Aaland of the powder room. "Originally, this was for use of the carriage drivers. So, as the party commenced, they would sit in here."

STUDY In the study, Aaland again went down to the studs and redesigned the space. In her renovations, she discovered another fireplace and went to work restoring it with a tile that reminded her of a man's linen suit. "I also decided to make this room monochromatic so I could have the books be the color," Aaland explained.

FOYER When Aaland moved in, this foyer was covered with plywood to make a closet. Aaland discovered the space and restored it to its original glory creating a stunning foyer with walk down to the original powder room. According to Aaland, about half of the stained glass windows throughout the home are still intact, the others have since been removed by previous owners.

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FORMAL DINING ROOM Original pocket doors open to a spectacular, cherry clawfoot table with an exquisite, mid-century modern Widdicomb buffet table Aaland purchased in Atlanta in 1989. Beautiful built-ins and what Aaland can only speculate is either mahogany or cherry wood walls create an almost magical entertaining space. For Aaland's grand dinners, paper plates are strictly forbidden. Only the finest linen napkins will do and even the children get a place at her table.

One of the most prized possessions of this room is the portrait of Kennedy upon his visit to the home. According to Aaland, during the home's heyday, elites such as John F. Kennedy were entertained in this very room.

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After the rest of the home's original light fixtures were removed, Aaland was thrilled that the previous owners kept this room's original light fixtures and stunning tapestry details creating a truly regal dining experience. To set a majestic tone, Aaland had rich velvet drapery designed with fringe detailing to mimic the warm ambiance of the fireplace and rich wood tones.

Sixteen years ago when Aaland's husband passed away, she had his ashes stored in the box that now resides above the dining room's hutch. When she walked in this room while first looking at the house Aaland felt a jolt like she had been there before. Returning home, she looked at the box from her

husband and was stunned to see the immaculate resemblance in styles. From the ornate columns to the rich wood it was constructed in, the box and the dining room's details were near identical, reaffirming that her late husband had found his way home.

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FORMAL LIVING ROOM Stepping into the great room, Aaland points out an area near the windows where she says there was once a wall that was rotting due to a boxed planter and water spigot. This became her very first project.

Where does she get the drive to renovate? As Aaland explained, "The city of Fargo needs to recognize these wonderful old homes and give us a break instead of increasing our taxes. We need to expand the renaissance area to encourage young people to buy these homes. They will get a whole lot more for their money, I think. These historic homes are built with real integrity and I love the character that you can't find anywhere else."

Phenomenal woodwork and columns with ample ceiling heights create the perfect palette for Aaland's timeless treasures. Aaland believes in buying it once and buying it right. "Believe it or not, that sofa I've had for 25 years," said Aaland. "I buy furniture that I want to keep or recover like the two side chairs."

Custom drapery was designed throughout the home with traditional colors, but also more contemporary patterns such as the plaid you see here.

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KITCHEN BEFORE Kitchen design and cabinetry by Braaten Cabinets - Nicole Olafson, CKD, CBD

KITCHEN With the original kitchen layout boasting four ceiling heights, Aaland decided to take it down to the studs and recreate the home's character to match her love of cooking and fine entertaining.

Through the eat-in kitchen, beautiful archways focus the eye on the ornate ceiling medallions, stunning fixtures and spacious island. "I wanted to maintain old but think about a modern family," said Aaland. "It's still big enough for kids to be doing their homework on the island and it's still an eat-in family kitchen." Traditional style cabinetry in off-white with subtle distress and inset doors create a classic pairing with polished nickel hardware and heated porcelain tile. In this classic space, modern appliances are hidden behind custom wood panels. To establish interest and depth, Aaland used leathered granite for the perimeter and double bevel-edge granite for the espresso stained, cherry island.

BUTLER'S PANTRY Just off of the kitchen, an open butler's pantry with espresso-stained cherry cabinetry creates the perfect space to prep food in privacy while entertaining guests.

As Aaland explained, "Nicole (Olafson) from Braaten was wonderful to work with. She was the one who designed the cabinetry and created the archway details."

Working with a design company that is no longer local, Aaland requested subtle wallpaper, no drapery and three chandeliers for the ceiling above the kitchen island. This is the only room in the house with modern amenities such as

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new windows, cabinets and central air.

Notice the little red rocking chair? As Aaland explained, "This is for the kids.

It was my father's rocking chair when he was a kid. So, that chair is 86 years old." Even though Aaland herself does not have children, she loves to entertain family. From the ballroom to the kitchen, she's created special nooks like this one for the kids to enjoy.

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BACKYARD An important element of Aaland's wellmanicured backyard, guests will find the original playhouse which, years ago, has since lost its porch. Aaland replaced the once rotting deck with a beautiful and functional cedar. "I didn't want it too fussy," said Aaland. "I tried to think about keeping the tradition of the house." Off to the right, Holland's created a smaller paver patio for entertaining on the lawn.

Landscape design and install - Holland's Landscaping & Garden Center

The other smaller house on the property was once the pool house, but now acts as the rustic backdrop to Aaland's extensive gardens. "I work so much right now, but when I slow down and get a chance, the gardens will be enhanced," said Aaland. Where there was once an old brick patio, Aaland preserved the bricks and had Holland's repurpose them as edging for her gardens.

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STAIRCASE Just off of the formal dining room, Aaland led us upstairs through an original oak staircase pointing out the stunning glass chandelier. "I wasn't sure what to put there, but I love chandeliers. So, when I saw this, I thought, that's it. It's just perfect how it plays on the stained glass windows."

When Aaland purchased the home,

SECOND FLOOR UPPER DECK At the top of the stairwell, Aaland led us through an original doorway out to the second floor, upper deck complete with balustrade railing where she occasionally entertains overlooking the city. For the floor, modern technology intermixes with classic brick style, using a long-lasting, recycled tire brick that is much more heat-resistant than stone or real brick.

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the original staircase had been torn out and this staircase had been hidden behind plywood. Referencing the side stairwell, "Rumor has it, the women would come in through this stairwell, go upstairs, powder their noses, and come downstairs." On the landing, is the perfect view to Aaland's favorite stained glass windows she had restored by Paul Anderson of Stained Glass Workshop.

GUEST BEDROOMS Back in the day, this floor would have been reserved for the women and children, with only the men allowed on the main floor. Aaland has since restored each of its four guest rooms to accommodate family. Three of the four have designated guests–one is considered her sister's room, one her niece's and another for her brother.

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BALLROOM Aaland's next and possibly biggest future project is the third floor ballroom.

This space once allowed for entertaining the most elite of guests. Now, the space is awaiting renovations.

When Aaland purchased the home, four of its fireplaces were not functioning.

After extensive renovations, all five fireplaces are now wood burning and fully functional. Aaland has also repurposed drapery from her previous home, recutting them for the guest bedrooms. She is also in the process of polishing every piece of original brass on this floor and restoring all of the bathrooms. Aaland has also turned the original maid's room into her utility room with built-in ironing board and TV.

"I BELIEVE EVERYTHING I OWN SHOULD HAVE A STORY." Dr. Mary Aaland, homeowner

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Aaland plans to restore the ballroom and martini room by adding multiple chandeliers and turning the space into an entertaining mecca with pool table, games and pub table. Also in the works is a project to redesign the original spiral staircase leading to the widow's walk.

The theater chairs hail from a local theater and were once gifted to Aaland. As you can see by the designated kids' corner, this ballroom space is destined for entertaining children and adults alike.

WIDOW'S WALK Aaland has renovated and preserved the Hector home's original widow's walk, three-and-a-half stories up and overlooking the quieter side of Broadway, with balustrade railing visible from the street.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING Built in 1939, this house was once the family home of area businessman John Q. Paulson in 1949, best known as the former executive vice president of Meritcare (now Sanford). In years past, Paulson was named Fargo's Outstanding Young Man and was more recently honored by the Fargo-Moorhead Chamber as the 2010 Legacy Leader.

New to the cooler climate, the Rileys moved to North Dakota just three years ago for Conor Riley's career as an offensive line coach at NDSU. Conor is originally from Nebraska while Christy hails from California. The two met while Conor was coaching at Sacramento State.

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Brawner-Riley began her work in interior design back in California, mainly for friends. With the move to North Dakota, she's been much more active in her design career, planning a fall designer's tour, taking on new clients and staging for homebuilders.

"I had previously done two complete remodels myself, then was an owner of different boutique stores and did furniture sales," said Brawner-Riley.

"When we got here, I had the opportunity to take a break for a while and raise our daughter. Now, I've had the chance to start over and finally do design full time."

BY TRACY NICHOLSON • PHOTOS BY J. ALAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

Homeowner Christy Brawner-Riley showed us inside her family's recent renovation to the classic colonial that put her interior design experience to the test. Located on historic Seventh Street South, Christy and her husband Conor Riley searched for a year before purchasing the home in June 2015. With their 2-year-old daughter Cate and a second on the way in January, they've set out to make this home their own while preserving the history of the family before them.

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The Rileys re-finished the existing hardwood by pulling out linoleum and eliminating asbestos. In some of the rooms that did not have hardwood, they matched and installed new hardwood.

The Rileys also updated the oil tank heater in the basement, painted the trim and cabinetry throughout the home and removed countless layers of wallpaper.

FOYER Upon entering the home, the original staircase is a welcome vision with its refinished wood and painted steps.

HEADING NORTH When asked about her thoughts on moving to North Dakota, BrawnerRiley simply says, "It's different than what I thought it would be. I love the community. It's a lot bigger and has a lot more than what I thought it would have." Once living in downtown Sacramento, Brawner-Riley grew to love the active scene and close proximity to coffee shops. Wanting that same sense of community, Fargo's historic neighborhoods seemed to offer just what she was looking for.

Her favorite part of living in a historic neighborhood? Brawner-Riley insists it's the neighbors. "We're able to sit out on our front porch and have a conversation, the kids all play with each other. I also love the seasons, watching the trees change. When we came back from Frisco, Texas last year, it was something like negative 20 degrees and my car wouldn't start at the airport. One of my neighbors went and got the car for me the next

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morning and delivered it to our front door. Our drive was plowed and someone had taken care of our dog" she said.

A common theme we've heard from historic home owners is the pride each of their neighbors takes in keeping up and preserving their homes, often helping other neighbors with yard work and renovations. As Brawner-Riley explained, "People are very willing if I'm out here working on a ladder to come over and help me or help trim the trees. I think in this neighborhood, you really get a sense of community."

"Halloween is insane here. It's so cool," said Brawner-Riley. "I also just love the history of the home and being able to see that someone else had a life here.

Being in design, I'm able to take those elements of old and create something new. They don't make the design features now like they did back then.

So for me, it's been fun to transform the home and make it new again."

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BISON ROOM This addition overlooking the backyard was added on in the '70's. This sunroom was intended to pay tribute to her husband's love for the NDSU Bison by keeping the original cork cflooring and wood shutter doors. Connor Riley happens to be the offensive line coach for NDSU. A fan of the game but not of her husband's large-scale bachelor couches, Brawner-Riley made do creating a less formal space to take in the game and admire the national championship trophies. The only wallpaper that was preserved was this room's grasscloth wall covering, which has once again seen popularity in contemporary design. Mixing in a little of her own personality to the left of the TV, Brawner-Riley displays the fishing nets from her travels to Indonesia.

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Although the Rileys painted all of the existing cabinetry, they chose to preserve the inside of this door showing the heights of previous owner John Q. Paulson's kids that date back to 1959.

"He actually came back to see the home," said Brawner- Riley. "I was so nervous for him to see it since we've renovated, but I wanted to let him know that even though we'd made changes, that we respected his home. I think it was emotional for him, but overall, he thought it was beautiful and loved that we had made it into a new home for our family."

DINING ROOM With this style of home, the Rileys may not have the luxury of modern day homes with oversized rooms, but Brawner-Riley will take the historic charm over modern amenities any day.

"I love that we're able to be close. In our dining room, there's no room for a TV. When we're in the kitchen, Cate comes in there with me and hangs out. I like the separation of the rooms and the smaller space keeps our family close together."

In the dining room, they painted the original built-ins with glass doors and replaced the lighting. They kept the original glass knobs and refinished the original oak floors.

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KITCHEN In the kitchen, the Rileys removed the wallpaper, painted the cabinetry, installed granite countertops, new knobs, new gas range and removed the original linoleum, installing new hardwood flooring. In this space, they opted to keep some of the original light fixtures and the refrigerator since the size needed is no longer manufactured.

Taking out the original cabinets and building this cart created additional storage for the Rileys.

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CATE'S ROOM The Rileys' 2-year-old daughter Cate resides in style with her beautiful nursery, original walk-in closet and hidden play area. Brawner-Riley handmade the gorgeous bird mobile hanging above the crib.

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MASTER BEDROOM Upstairs, the Riley's refinished the original hardwood floors and kept the original windows and moldings. One unique aspect of both bedrooms is the spacious walk-in-closets that are a rarity among historic homes.

To inquire about Christy Brawner-Riley's design services contact: Christy Brawner Interiors 916-956-5330 christy@christybrawnerinteriors.com christybrawnerinteriors.com

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After renovating two prior older homes, these homeowners took on a new project with a little more wisdom by purchasing their home in November 2015 and not moving in until the majority of the renovations were complete in May. To keep the original character in-tact, the homeowners created a gallery style setting to showcase local art and their own perfectly-aligned style.

EXTERIOR With ample curb appeal, this two-story's exterior features the original front door, wrought iron brackets, stucco frame and original chimney with charming vine accents. One of the owners actually grew up in a Tudor style home within window view of their current home, so they feel right at home living in this historic neighborhood.

RENOVATIONS As the homeowner's third older home, they've renovated the majority of the house, replacing all of the windows, but keeping the original oak floors on the main floor and maple flooring on the second. They've added new tile in some of the rooms on the main floor, new builtins and refinished the stair banister.

Source: Hawthorne Neighborhood Association website fargohawthorneneighborhoodassociation.org/history.html National Register of Historic Places Inventory

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"Being in the historic overlay, you can change pretty much anything, as long as you don't enlarge an opening or change something on the outside," said the homeowner. "So for all of the windows, we just replaced them with the same style and same size."

To update their home with modern amenities, they installed central air and also added new plumbing and electrical.

"Unlike the times before, we didn't live through the renovations, we did them before we moved in," said the homeowner. "That was much better for us. We just love this neighborhood in Fargo, we love the architecture, the variety of homes. If you're committed, you can make it work. This house has a lot of modern functionality and efficiencies, but it still has those old features and architecture. We just respond to older homes' style of architecture."

BY TRACY NICHOLSON • PHOTOS BY J. ALAN PAUL PHOTOGRAPHY

HISTORIC ROOTS As a part of the historic Hawthorne neighborhood, this was once the home of Norman D. Black Jr., the former general manager, long-time publisher and owner of the Fargo Forum. The home was built in 1927 for $8,500 by contractors Walgreen & Edlund.

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FAMILY ROOM In the family room, monochromatic white walls and crown molding create the perfect backdrop for stunning art and a mix of new and old furniture pieces. A pewter, tufted leather sofa with nailhead trim, shell nesting tables, industrial coffee tables and chic side chairs create ambiance.

The homeowners salvaged the antique gaming table and chairs from an estate sale and had them recovered in a beautiful taupe leather by Audubon Upholstery. Serving as one of the focal points of the room, a beautiful painting

by Jessica Wachter is displayed in vibrant blue tones.

Two side chairs - Palecek, McNeal & Friends Sofa - Hickory Chair, McNeal & Friends Coffee tables - Four Hands, McNeal & Friends Gaming table and chairs - Estate Sale Bronze fireplace cover - Neiman Marcus

"Structurally, we didn't change anything in this room," said the homeowner. "We added the overhead light over the game table because originally there were no overhead lights." Where there was once a tile surround around the fireplace, the homeowners updated its look with an elegant, soapstone slab surround.

By keeping a simple white palette, the homeowners were able to allow the furniture pieces and artwork to be the central focus. "We don't want to be pigeonholed into what we respond to, from an art standpoint, based on a wall color," explained the homeowner. The homeowners have many favorite artists featured in their home, including Bob Crowe, Jessica Wachter, Zhimin Guan, Walter Piehl, Carl Oltvedt Dan Jones, Marjorie Schlossman, Jon Offutt and more.

Just one of the many notable furniture pieces throughout the family room is this rust toned, Eames lounge chair and ottoman designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

ARTWORK Jessica Wachter - Large-scale painting by game table Zhimin Guan - Above the sofa Bob Crowe and Mike Marth - artwork near the Eames chair Mantle piece - printmaker from the Minneapolis area

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Original oak flooring and crown molding help set the tone for a stunning table with Carl Hanson walnut wishbone chairs and glass bubble chandelier the owners found at a store near their old home in Portland. All of the molding is original or milled to match the original with the addition of new ceilings.

KITCHEN To place high importance on this central room, the homeowners took the room down to the studs in order to modernize the layout and provide more space.

They added new custom cabinetry from Quality Cabinets, new countertops in quartzite natural stone and beautiful built-in's for media and book storage.

Near the patio door, the original bump-out had a header that came down much further, leaving the space with an uncomfortable, enclosed feeling. To bring in more light, the homeowners had the header reinforced and pushed up.

They also replaced the sliding door and windows.

"There is some rooms that still have the plaster on the walls, but this room we went down to the studs and foam insulated it," said the homeowner. "It's hard to imagine what it used to look like, but there was an angled wall. Where the fridge is used to be the coat closet from the hallway. So we squared off the kitchen and got rid of the coat closet and did built-ins where the swinging door used to be."

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With the new space, they were able to add in modern amenities like the Sub Zero refrigerator, wine fridge and microwave built into the cabinetry.

White cabinetry with oil rubbed bronze hardware and white subway tile complete the look.

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Vibrant blue paint on cubbies - Serena & Lilly Cabinetry and built-ins - Quality Cabinets Wallcovering - Serena & Lilly

MUDROOM & LAUNDRY ROOM Once a study, this room has been fully renovated to create a mudroom and laundry room with a mod appeal.

Needing more function for their small family, they had custom built-ins created for cubbies and painted in a vibrant blue.

All white, mission style cabinetry extends to the ceiling for added storage holding the coat closet and laundry shoot to the master bath. To add a fun touch to elegant design, the homeowners chose a creative wall covering in a modern, mustard yellow feather pattern with a hexagon ceramic floor tile and marble countertop.

POWDER ROOM In the powder room, a white subway tile wall frames in a Serena & Lilly wall covering in coral seagrass, complementing the elegant marble flooring and marble countertop.

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DESIGN&LIVING HISTORIC HOMES HALLWAY & STAIRWELL Before heading upstairs, we entered the hallway near the foyer and found the homeowner's unique Onyx console table with Bob Crowe and Brad Bachmeier art pieces aptly displayed. Closer to the entry, the homeowners have a painting with sentimental value. The bridges of Portland serve as a loving reminder of the view from their previous home.

UPSTAIRS A walk up the original staircase leads to a stunning Jessica Wachter piece, with a Kim Bromley art piece awaiting us at the top. The homeowners kept the original, narrow slat maple floor and also refinished the banister. "There's a leaded glass window that goes above the radiator, but it's not quite done yet," said the homeowner. "We wanted all the windows to be new, so we just put in a new glass piece and then we had all the leaded glass reset in a frame that will be put in there soon."

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MASTER BATH Recently undergoing a complete renovation, this master bath has modern amenities with timeless appeal. "There used to be two stairs there, to an opening that went to a nursery," said the homeowner. "The nursery is now our master bath. The door once led out to a balcony." Completing a more contemporary shower, the owners had Red River Glazing create the glass door

for their master shower with slab marble tile. Marble flooring, subway tile, white cabinetry, a pivot glass vanity mirror and crystal knobs create classic elegance.

According to popular belief, in older homes it was a tradition to do oak flooring on the first floor and maple upstairs, just because oak was more expensive at the time.

IN THE WORKS The homeowners have future plans to repaint the home and replace the black front door. The owners also plan to add a runner on the original staircase and replace the foyer light. Upstairs, they are currently in the process of renovating the bedrooms and adding leaded glass at the top of the steps.

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ARTIST FEATURE

Preserving history In a city with a rapidly growing art scene, Paul Anderson and his work stand out from all the rest, and not for reasons you might think. His artwork isn’t crazy, eccentric or startling–he’s just one of the very few who’s mastered it. Anderson owns Stained Glass Workshop, a full-service stained glass studio that has been in Fargo since 1973. In a world full of painters, sculptors and multimedia artists, stained glass is becoming a lost art form.

Luckily, there are people like Anderson who are still working to preserve history.

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Learning the Craft

While in college during the early '70s, Anderson stumbled upon working with stained glass through the brother of a friend who had learned about it in an adult education class. Originally just putting together trinkets in his basement, no one expected it to turn into something bigger. Anderson describes the beginning of the business happening because of a need for a gift.

"I think it was November when I said to him, 'I need a Christmas present for my mom, can you make something? I’ll pay you for it,'" Anderson said. "And then a light bulb went on. You know he was 22 years old, college-educated, smart guy, but clueless. So he started a business with another friend­—I was still in school so I was working for these guys part-time."

Things started out slow for the three of them, but after three or four months they took on a project that began the journey to where they are now.

“We got a commission to do a large restoration on some windows on an old church out in Casselton," Anderson said. "We had never done lead came–the extruding lead channel–we had only done copper foil where we'd wrap the edge of the glass with foil tape, then just solder over it and that would hold it together. So we went and said, 'We can do that.' We had no technical skill, but we were not afraid to take things on, to try something different.”

This lack of experience led Anderson and his coworkers to another stained glass studio in the cities where they were able to get advice from more experienced members of the field.

"This guy had just purchased a large national studio down in Minneapolis, and we went to him and asked, 'Can you give us a hand with this?' And he turned us over to the guys out on the benches and I remember one, Larry, who was one of these master craftsmen who just had no problem giving out information, no secrets. They were all just happy as clams to tell people about what it is that they did because it's kind of obscure. There are a billion painters out there, there are a billion guys doing mixed media, you know there are millions of them, they're everywhere. But there aren't very many technical stained glass people," said Anderson.

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Forty Years Later

After that, they were off and running, and the team continued as it was until Anderson bought out the company in 1978. Since then, Anderson has been growing his craft, learning and practicing and becoming more skilled over the years. He is far from perfect or knowing all there is to know, though.

"This is like anything else, the more you do it the better you get, and eventually you get to a point where you understand enough about whatever it is that you’re doing that you realize you will never know everything there is to know about it," said Anderson. "There is always something unique that this craft has to offer that you will never know it all. That’s a professional—someone who knows enough about a subject that they know they’ll never know everything there is to know. That’s when it gets interesting, because all of a sudden it’s almost like starting over because there’s so much more to learn and so much more to do."

In 1979, Anderson bought the old Island Place Market building in Fargo and turned it into his permanent studio. The building was originally built in 1895 and was home to a grocery store, electrician, antique shop, an architect and a dance studio before Anderson took it over.

Even though an addition was added in 2000 and the building itself was almost completely redone in 2014, the iconic structure has been preserved by Anderson, just like the glass he works with.

Anderson does all of his work right in that workshop, from drawing out the designs, cutting the glass, assembling the pieces of glass to make the bigger image and cementing it all into one piece with lead came and soldering. He can also repair existing stained glass by replacing the worn out metal.

With more than 40 years under his belt, Anderson can take on just about any project, whether it is a new piece of artwork for someone's wall or a centuries-old church. That being said, he's not looking to slow down yet.

"I tell people that I retired in 1978 because I do something I like. I’ve been very fortunate to do something that is still fun, that's interesting and that I can do a lot with," he said.

For more information, contact: Stained Glass Studio 616 9th Ave. S, Fargo 701-293-9737 stainedglassfargo.com

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From left, designer Tara Fermoyle and designer/owner Leanne Seibold

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lthough a familiar face in the interior design industry, Leanne Seibold has spent the summer shifting her focus from occasional sales and refurbished furniture to an expanded design team and fresh new inventory. Redefining her business, Seibold recently closed the doors to her occasional store, The Studio, and re-opened in June to put the focus on her interior design business, The Green Room. Having honed her design skills over the past six years with The Green Room, Seibold's future is centered around design and a collaboration with local contractors, artisans and craftsmen.

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Inside the Green Room

The Green Room's expanded design team now includes interior designer Tara Fermoyle. "This change has been in the works for over nine months," said Seibold.

"The Studio was more of a side project, and the design business kept us quite busy. So I closed that last summer to maintain our focus and attention on our design clients. We primarily do residential design in town and in the lakes area. We do some small commercial projects and staging, as well. As far as the storefront, we saw the increasing need for larger scale furniture, upholstery pieces and sourcing vendors to supplement that need and offer semi-custom as well."

Although The Green Room's showroom and design studio are located in the same Dakota Business College building in Downtown Fargo, Seibold and Fermoyle now utilize the entire first floor allowing the front to showcase their vast inventory of new, custom and eclectic furnishings and accessories, and the back for their interior design studio.

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A vast change from the refurbished items of her previous store, Seibold and Fermoyle have put together a

HISTORIC ROOTS According to the NDSU archives site, The Green Room's historic location in Downtown Fargo was once the home to the Dakota Business College.

The building was designed by architect Charles Daniels in 1884 for the first owner, Andrew McHench, who had the building constructed as a meeting site for the Masonic Shiloh Lodge No. 8. In 1894, F. Leland Watkins Sr. opened what was to be named the Dakota Business College. By the time the school closed in 1978, nearly 30,000 students had been taught penmanship, accounting, bookkeeping, shorthand, typing and stenography.

When it comes to refurbishing, Seibold explained, "When things become too trendy, I like to make a business shift to stay on top of the next set of trends. I want to be unique. We want to show the community that we are very eclectic and offer a variety to the design community. We can work within a budget and it's really just a matter of how to pull everything together."

collection more suited for their interior design clients today. "We want people to know that we're designers," said Seibold. "We have these awesome American made furnishings along with other reputable furniture vendors. We still have an emphasis on local art, but this time it's not junking or repurposing. Our focus has definitely shifted. We can now source Norwalk, Four Hands, Kravet, Robert Allen and other vendors we see at the International Market Square or the Merchandise Mart in Chicago."

"There's a real need and appreciation for quality and custom furniture," said Fermoyle. "The older generation really appreciates those pieces that are built well, compared to some of the disposable furniture now. I think there's a shift going on with some of the younger generations also. They're starting to notice that quality matters and they're more willing to make that investment."

Staging & Stylizing

Staging, what The Green Room refers to as "stylizing," involves using their interior design talents to place furniture and local art in new construction homes to infuse life into empty spaces. "There's so much more to staging than what people realize," said Seibold. "You definitely need to add in the personality, which is what interior design is. When you go into someone's home, it's figuring out what their personality is and stylizing or designing their space to fit their needs and their character."

Sources: https://library.ndsu.edu/fargo-history/?q=content/dakota-business-college Sources: "F. Leland Watkins, Jr. His family was devoted to Dakota Business College for nearly 90 years until closing last fall" Howard Binford’s Guide. Moorhead: Howard Binford, Vol. 12, No. 2 (August 1979), p. 25. The Dakotan Annual, Dakota Business College, Fargo, North Dakota, 1938, pg. 3.

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While showing us just a portion of their inventory, Seibold explained that the rest of their furnishings can be found at various home stagings around town. "The team just recently did an installation at a medical spa and beauty salon," said Seibold. "We also have a handful of homes staged with Designer Homes right now.

So the intent with having homes out in the area that are staged with our furnishings is to have other mini showrooms around the area. One of the reasons for this is to bring people from the newer developments to the downtown area and check us out, see the variety and see what we're about. This is a historic building, so our furnishings are going to look different here than they will in newer construction."

INTERIOR DESIGN The Green Room offers full interior design services that can start early on in the process with space planning, help with the overall design concept or come in at the end to provide the finishing touches. "We really want to give people the chance to know what's it's like working with a designer," said Seibold. "We have a lot of clients that are hesitant to work with a designer.

Half of the fun is creating that relationship with our clients and getting to know them. It is very personal, we're coming into their personal space and helping them pull together their home or office based on what they're looking for, how they utilize that area, the pieces that they want to work with and the budget. There's a lot of different factors that go into it and it's our job to prioritize the project."

"What most people don't realize is that using an interior designer can, in the long run, save the homeowner money," said Fermoyle. "With the program we have, there's a discount with design services on any product that is ordered.

For someone who does this themselves, it takes time and money and those people may end up buying something just because they get tired of looking. If they're not satisfied with the first choice, they'll often end up buying again later on. So, we try to help them visualize what it could be and then work with them and guide them in making those decisions."

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DESIGN&LIVING STORE THE SIT TEST If you visit one of their staged homes, like this Designer Homes model, and love what you see, The Green Room is happy to oblige. "They can get in touch with us and purchase any of the items that they see in the staged homes," said Seibold. "They can also get items that are more custom to what they're looking for. It's a really great way to do the 'sit' test. Looking at something in a catalog is just very flat. Being able to sit on a piece of furniture or touch it can make a big difference. We also have a whole wall of fabrics to choose from to help give people that experience."

SHOPPING AT THE GREEN ROOM At The Green Room, shoppers are welcome to browse the furnishings, consult a designer or shop for smaller items in their local art corner. "We have a little bit of everything in our art corner," said Seibold. "They're sourced from various locations and vendors like Cyan Design, cards and art by Cho.Be, jewelry by J. Rose Designs, even essential oils." The Green Room also carries well-built classic pieces reupholstered by rifka design studio.

IN-HOUSE ART For one of their interior designers, Tara Fermoyle, local art hits close to home with her business, Fermie Studios. Although she is a ceramic artist, she doesn't refer to herself as a traditional potter. "Some of my work is functional but that's not the only goal," said Fermoyle. "I'm starting to do a lot that's related to the interior design field, whether it's ceramic wall pieces or the lighting fixtures I'm working on now. A lot of my ceramic work has been influenced by the design field, I'm constantly pulling inspiration from the fabrics and patterns I see on a daily basis. I really appreciate the flexibility that I have here to be able to do two things that I love." Shoppers to The Green Room can find Fermoyle's work for sale and displayed in the new store. You can also check out her work at facebook.com/Fermiestudios.

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STORE DESIGN&LIVING CRAFTSMEN COLLABORATIONS Throughout the store, The Green Room features displays of their handpicked home selections from custom rugs to hardwood flooring and reclaimed furniture. "The wood flooring that you see here is by a company called Natural Accent Hardwood Floors," said Seibold. "They're very particular at producing high quality work.

They refinish floors and also install hardwood flooring. Some of what they offer is engineered, but they are very picky about the products that they represent to be able to provide that quality, which is a standard we respect."

Another line they will be featuring in the store is the locally made, reclaimed wood furniture pieces by Finnu Designs. "We are planning to bring in more locally crafted furniture pieces to the showroom, really pushing those custom pieces that will last," said Seibold. "Finnu Designs is somebody that we work with out in the field and hope to bring in more of their custom pieces to utilize the showroom as a collaboration."

RUGS The Green Room loves the quality of the Capel and Chandra lines of rugs they carry. "They do some blends but most options are 100 percent New Zealand wool," said Fermoyle. "They have great color quality and the pile is packed so tightly that they're really made to last."

FURNITURE SETTING Just for fun, Ashley Dedin of AENDEE. and her fiancee Seth Carlson of ICSS collaborated to build this simple cafe table with reclaimed wood top and retro restaurant table bases. Staged in-store, the piece is shown with a console and chairs by Four Hands.

CUSTOM FABRIC AND FURNISHINGS The Green Room's biggest custom vendor is Norwalk, made in Norwalk, Ohio. "We love this line of furnishings because they're built solid, they have lifetime warranties on the frame and suspension," said Fermoyle. "I've worked with them for four years and I've been really happy with the styles and fabric options that they offer. For each piece they make, they offer all kinds of custom fabric options with details from fringe, rope, velvet piping and everything in between. This line also comes in hundreds of different configurations. The Linkin sofa in our showroom comes in anything from an L-shaped sofa, sectional, love seat, chair and sofa with chaise lounge."

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DESIGN&LIVING STORE CASEGOODS The Green Room offer many styles of casegoods, including Four Hands and Ambella. "FourHands is one of our favorite vendors, offering rustic charm with a modern twist, and it's one of the product lines that we get in pretty quickly," said Fermoyle.

"Then we carry other custom product lines where you can change the wood type, the wood finish and even some of the hardware details."

RECLAIMED Another cafe table design collaboration between reclaimed wood supplier ICSS's Seth Carlson and AENDEE's Ashley Dedin.

MYTHIC PAINT Suitably, The Green Room prefers to work with vendors who have a green emphasis, whether it's made locally or their eco-conscious with how they produce their pieces. To make green living more accessible, Seibold offers a line of paint from Mythic Paint which is zero VOCs, zero toxins and zero carcinogens.

PAPER WALL PANELS In the front window of The Green Room, shoppers will find these unique paper wall hangings. This handmade paper comes in different styles and also different colors. "This is actually handmade at a village in Mexico, which is one of our focuses, to support handmade artisans," said Seibold. "This is the way this village makes their income. They're usually very good at producing custom orders rather quickly in various sizes. They use an ancient process and they're all built outdoors."

Mark your Calendars: Mark your calendars for the upcoming Norwalk sale starting on September 1 running through the Labor Day weekend until September 9. A grand opening is also planned for October 13, 14 and 15 with special promotions and giveaways, including live demos, food and refreshments.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Wednesday by appointment only Thursdays: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. (1 p.m. - 9 p.m. during Corks and Canvas events) Fridays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information, contact: The Green Room • 11 8th St S, Fargo • 701-541-3306 design@withinthegreenroom.com For product updates and special events, make sure to like their Facebook page at facebook.com/withinthegreenroom

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Timeless MASTERPIECE

Within this special historic home issue, we had to show you at least one home that is newly built but fully emulates the timeless craftsmanship that is cherished in historic homes and rarely found in newer construction. This Footitt Homes masterpiece is a testament to the quality craftsmanship that is possible in this new age. Bringing this extraordinary dream home to life would mean combining the owner’s elegant taste and design with Footitt’s strong eye for detail.

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BUILD DESIGN&LIVING Getting resourceful, the homeowners dreamt up this design based on a simple picture. “I went to Simonson’s and said, ‘Have you ever seen the commercial when the lady hands the architect a faucet and says, ‘Build around this,’ then I handed him a picture of a home with large pillars in front,” said the homeowner. “It had the dining room and the thinner windows and I said, ‘This is the look I want.’ And we went from there and they asked what I wanted and we created it.”

Windows - Andersen Windows Porcelain tile flooring - Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Linear fireplace - Hebron Brick Large-scale granite fireplace stone – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Accent tile on mantle in Radioactive – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Tile Install - Scott Kazmierczak, Red River Tile Inc.

MAIN FLOOR DETAILS With cherry woodwork in a mixed palette of stains, stunning porcelain and marble tile work, countertops of Cambria quartz and granite, this contemporary design has sleek lines and sophisticated textures. Ten-foot ceilings throughout the main floor and 8-foot doors keep the layout open and inviting, begging for guests to sit in the great room or mingle in the elegant kitchen.

Audio and video features from Smart Home Technologies, in-floor heat along with four custom showers, 1,700-square-foot garage with extra wide 10foot garage doors and a fourth stall facing the backyard are just a few of the many extraordinary features of the Fargo home.

GREAT ROOM Serving as the focal point for the entire main floor is the stunning 12-foot Ortal fireplace standing roughly twice the width of the average fireplace. With grey granite and a tiled mantel, this fireplace is bold yet sophisticated with expansive seating on the hearth. As the finishing touch, a cathedral ceiling creates open space for a contemporary flow.

With the linear fireplace requiring 200 square inches of vent cover due to the enormous heat generated, rather than an unsightly metal vent cover overlaying the tile, Red River Tile created Chameleon vents on the side of the tiled fireplace surround to help keep the TV and mantle from getting overheated. Individual vent pieces were expertly cut to disguise the function while maintaining the clean look of the accent wall. Hiding the DVD cabinet, they were also able to create a custom media space in the side of the fireplace wall using intricately measured tile.

KITCHEN Footitt did not negate function or beauty for this kitchen. The kitchen's elegance is defined starting with the crown molding style soffit detailing on the ceiling.

Cherry cabinetry was designed by certified kitchen designer, Cathy Michels of Wood Specialists and helped to set the tone for this classic eat-in kitchen. Granite countertops and an etched, apron-front sink create elegant and functional entertaining. The seated island is topped in Mesabi black granite while the center island features a Fusion granite. Michels had all of the appliances built-in and hidden with stunning cabinetry, using primarily Brizo fixtures. She also designed a back perimeter space to accommodate a beautiful hammered steel veggie sink and butler’s pantry just off of the kitchen.

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Kitchen cabinetry, countertops and design - Cathy Michels CKD, Wood Specialists Perimeter cabinetry - Chestnut stained cherry with brown spray glaze Hood and middle island - Ivory paint with brown spray glaze Tile Install - Scott Kazmierczak, Red River Tile Appliances - Wolf range and oven, Sub Zero refrigerator, Whirlpool dishwasher, microwave and icemaker from Rigel’s Tile backsplash in Winchester Glazed Ceramic – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Etched Apron front sink - Lenova Black Granite double bowl Hardware - Brizo Talo Smart Touch faucet and pot filler in stainless steel Plumbing fixtures - Prime Plumbing LLC

Cherry cabinetry in Bronze stain, Mesabi Black granite tops, Cathy Michels CKD, Wood Specialists

DESIGN&LIVING BUILD FOYER Entering through the solid cherry, stained glass front door, special ordered through Simonson’s, 10-foot ceilings and sophisticated porcelain tile give the foyer smooth lines creating a more refined style and layout.

Not your standard entry, each of these cherry doors is 4 feet wide and 8 feet tall, allowing the sun to transfer different color tones through the home at various times of day.

“When the sun is setting, the colors from the front door shine through the house into the backyard,” said the homeowner.

Keeping the focus on the stunning porcelain tile, Footitt chose to keep the spindled base of the stairwell clean, having the installer painstakingly drill directly through the porcelain instead of through the typical wood base, as is common practice. As Footitt explained, a wood board on the floor would have taken away from the elegance of this particular tile. Although, not without its challenges, this style of work takes countless drill bits and no room for error.

DINING ROOM In the stately dining room, stunning custom fit, cherry plywood walls with cherry trim arches and wood columns, lend themselves perfectly to the striking, grey polished marble tile. Off to the side, Footitt had Wood Specialists build a custom cherry buffet in a dark chocolate stain for entertaining with ease.

Custom chameleon floor vents were delicately designed in marble by Scott Kazmierczak of Red River Tile to blend in seamlessly.

Polished porcelain tile in Crema Marfil – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Entry door - Simpson Lombard in Sunset stained glass - Simonson’s Lumber and Hardware - Emtek Spindle install - Scott Kazmierczak, Red River Tile Inc. Interior painting - Dave Randash Painting & Decorating Electrical - JDP Electric

"This home is gorgeous and the sheen of the main floor tile along with the marble dining room floor add a class and elegance that is absent in the newer home designs," said Footitt.

Polished marble floor tile in Arctic Grey - Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Lighting - Kathy Klug, Valley Lights Buffet cabinetry - Cathy Michels, CKD, Wood Specialists Wood top on hutch - WSI Cambria Laneshaw top on buffet - Creative Surfaces, Sioux Falls

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MASTER SUITE The master bedroom is kept open and airy with a 10-foot double tray ceiling and inset rope lighting. The master bath continues the open feel with high ceilings and custom-made mirrors over the double-sink, granite countertop. A beautiful feature wall, Footitt worked with Floor to Ceiling to create the glass tile exterior wall of the enclosed shower that the owners had requested based on a photo. The custom shower is tile-enclosed with a 16-inch Grohe rain-shower head and additional body sprays in a brushed nickel infinity finish.

GUEST SUITE Just beyond the dining room resides a guest bedroom and bath with custom tile shower, beautiful wave patterned marble tile and under-mount sink.

Wall tile in Walker Zanger glass – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Porcelain floor tile in Rex Horn – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Fixtures - Goodin Company Plumbing - Prime Plumbing LLC In-floor heat - Scott Kazmierczak, Red River Tile Inc. Tile install - Scott Kazmierczak, Red River Tile Inc. Cherry cabinetry in dark walnut stain and granite countertops - Cathy Michels, CKD, Wood Specialists

Porcelain floor tile in Pearl – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Wall tile in Opus Anticato Marble Wave – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Tile install - Scott Kazmierczak, Red River Tile Inc. Plumbing fixtures - Prime Plumbing LLC

SIDE ENTRY At the side entrance to the home, one can find custom cherry lockers in dark walnut stain, message center, laundry and powder room. A gorgeous focal point in the powder room is the marble mosaic tile wall and vessel bowl sink. Further towards the kitchen, we find a custom designed, reclaimed wood barn door built by Finnu Designs.

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Barn Door - Finnu Designs Vinalisa Brown Marble mosaic bathroom tile – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Faucet -Brizo Baliza vessel faucet in Brilliance Brushed Bronze Vessel bowl sink - Lenova textured glass and antique copper drain 8' Designer Glass Therma Tru Fiberglass door, Lavelle Company Custom lockers and laundry cabinets - Cathy Michels CKD, Wood Specialists Wood Specialists Cambria quartz countertop in laundry - Fabricators, Wood Specialists

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LOWER LEVEL FIREPLACE Similar to the upstairs, the basement is home to a magnificent fireplace inspired by a photo from the homeowner. “I just showed them the pictures and they did it,” said the homeowner. “Bob’s team, they just knew how to create it.” With real stone tile and two-tiered Cambria pillars, the fireplace is able to be the focal point of the room without distracting from the other custom details, such as the elegant pool table and custom shuffleboard table designed by Gary Wendt. Accenting the view to the backyard, Footitt created a view within the window well using custom stained Limestone caps and natural stone.

Pool table - Hot Spring Spas & Pool Table 2 Custom shuffleboard table - Gary Wendt Custom fireplace hearth and mantle - Cambria Quartz in Reading – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Natural stone Sienna Travertine fireplace surround – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Stone fireplace install - Nitz Masonry Fireplace stone - Prairie Shell, by US Stone - Hebron Brick Lighting - Kathy Klug, Valley Lights

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In-floor heat - Mid-States In Floor Heat Cabinetry - Cathy Michels, CKD, Wood Specialists Porcelain floor tile in Unicom Multicolor - Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Appliances - Rigel's Custom wine racks - Cathy Michels, CKD, Wood Specialists Bar fixtures - Waterstone Traditional Pull-Down faucet, Distressed Antique Pewter Plumbing fixtures - Prime Plumbing LLC Countertops - Creative Surfaces, Sioux Falls

LOWER LEVEL BAR Nine-foot ceilings and in-floor heat create a warm and sleek lower level. A space custom made for entertaining, the space features two guest bedrooms, exercise room, kids play room, living room, bar and storage. Cherry cabinetry in dark chocolate stain, feature Cambria countertop, under-mount sink and custom wine racks that double as light features, create a stunning space to entertain. The lower level bar features offset porcelain tile in natural tones that pairs perfectly with the upstairs while still remaining a unique feature in the home.

LOWER LEVEL GUEST BATHS On the lower level, guests will find a Jack and Jill style bath with barn wood stained maple cabinetry and custom stained trim to match. Granite countertops, a unique double trough Corian sink, custom mirror and porcelain tiled shower with large 16-inch rain-shower head and body sprays were just a few of the features in this bathroom.

An additional guest bathroom features cherry cabinetry in P&L Fruitwood stain with Zodiaq quartz countertops and under-mount sink.

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Granite countertops - Zodiaq - Fabricators, Cathy Michels CKD, Wood Specialists Custom mirror - Cathy Michels CKD, Wood Specialists Custom Vista porcelain shower and floor tile – Sarah Brown, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Tile Install - Scott Kazmierczak, Red River Tile Inc. Faucets and accessories - Delta Cassidy, Delta Victorian in Brilliance Stainless Jack and Jill Bath accessories - Brizo Siderna in Brilliance Brushed Nickel

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Front Stone veneer - Nitz Masonry Stone - Aspen, Indiana limestone sill with custom staining, Hebron Brick Architectural garage doors -Twin City Garage Door LP Smart Siding - Allied Building Materials

LANDSCAPING & EXTERIOR Not neglecting the exterior design, guests will delight in the half circle paver patio with built-in seating, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, pergola and spa. The pergola is the first of its kind in North Dakota with an operable shade to direct the sun wherever it’s needed. The seating area was so expansive that it required two units put together.

Take a walk through the yard and you might notice a brilliant feature and solution in one. “We had to send water a long way from the house,” said Footitt. “Rich from Hebron used a combination of deep underground drains along with the river rock beds, which look great aesthetically, but also function really well.”

Footitt also created a 1,000-square-foot, detached garage, which is fully finished on the south edge of the homeowner’s expansive lot. Alongside this garage, another beautiful, dry rock river bed keeps water from collecting at the rear of the house.

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Landscape design and install - Rich Lahren, Hebron Brick Apollo Pergola, fire table, front water feature - Hebron Brick Paver stones - Country Pavers Tranquility, Hebron Brick Fence - Dakota Fence Outdoor Spa - Hot Spring Spas and Pool Tables 2 Dryvit exterior -Darkest Gray with fine pebble texture, accent in Terratone over pre-fabricated window details with Lymestone texture Sig Olson & Sons

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For more information about this home, contact: Footitt Homes 701-239-8125 info@FootittHomes.com FootittHomes.com

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Clear v.

Cloudy Ice. WHO KNEW?

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lear ice in your glass tastes better, looks better and offers a sensorial experience, which is, quite frankly, preferred by the affluent client and homeowner. Whether you are a foodie or a homeowner thinking about remodeling – does clear ice matter to you?

Although summer is winding down, my story hails from a much cooler month in early spring. I absolutely love to ski and was out in Vail with friends for the last week of the season. While at dinner one night, we were chatting with our waiter about wine

and whiskey in particular, and he told us about Vail’s first distillery, which had a tasting room walking distance from the restaurant. It was too tempting to pass on and we headed right over for “dessert.”

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STRAIGHT UP OR ON THE ROCKS? The three of us bellied up to the bar like the experts we are. Half bartender, half liquor savant, a woman ran though their offerings—moonshine, whiskey, bourbon, vodka and a cordial. We learned about the percentage of corn in the whiskey, about the local sourcing, we heard about the mash bill with grain in the cordial.

Now; did we want a tasting flight or had we already decided on a whiskey, perhaps a cordial? And would we prefer our choice straight up or on the rocks?

It was out of my mouth without a thought, my question, “Well, that depends - do you have clear or cloudy ice?”

What I thought would be a run of the mill question to a woman behind a bar turned out to spark the evening’s topic of conversation between my friends and I. And, quite frankly, this surprised me. My friend and her beau wanted to know – what is the difference, and why does it matter if the ice is clear or cloudy?

FLAT OR FIZZ The ice that comes out of your refrigerator’s freezer is “cloudy” ice. The ice which comes out of an ice maker is “clear” ice. One makes your pop flat and one preserves the fizz. One allows the flavor profile of the “boutique moonshine” you are drinking to shine right through and one robs it of the flavor. (And a travesty to be sure - to be robbed of any flavor from the oxymoron of your boutique moonshine.)

It may sound trite, but there is an absolute taste difference between clear and cloudy ice and one changes the flavor profile of your beverage, no matter the type of liquid refreshment. We “eat” with our nose, hence we “drink” with our nose. Don’t believe me?

Hold your nose and then eat something which comes in different flavors, like a jelly bean. If you are holding your nose while eating the jelly bean, you will not know which flavor it is.

UNDERSTANDING ICE So, let’s delve more into clear versus cloudy ice. If your go-to drink is a certain vodka on the rocks for example, and you

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drink that at home and also when you are out, always on the rocks—have you ever wondered why it tastes a better at your local watering hole or favorite restaurant, than it does at home? It is because the watering hole or restaurant is using clear ice. I’ve experienced the following taste test myself. Take your favorite liquor and two glasses, one with cloudy ice and one with clear ice.

Add a bit of liquor into each glass. Before you take a sip of either, put your nose into each one and take a whiff —do you smell a difference? Next, drink from the clear ice glass—and then from the cloudy ice glass. I promise you the light will go on! You will be a clear ice fan; the smell and taste are distinctly different. No need for the experience of a sommelier to understand this difference.

If you don’t imbibe of alcohol, try pop. Same thing, take two glasses, one with cloudy ice and one with clear ice.

Open up your favorite pop and pour some into each glass. One will fizz more loudly than the other. (The glass with the cloudy ice.) That pop will taste a bit flat. The pop in the clear ice glass will have more fizz.

Why am I writing about clear versus cloudy ice? Because today, between the Food Network and the celebrity chef movement, there are more foodies than ever.

People who are foodies tend to be interested in the accompanying beverages, be it libations, wine or water.

On the rise are home designs including wine rooms, home bars and satellite kitchens. Whether in the kitchen or the lower level home bar, the well heeled or foodie’s abode is including a clear ice maker.

Let’s delve into why those crescent shaped ice cubes from our refrigerator’s freezer will no longer cut it for us.

It all begins with how those cubes are made. So, I went straight to a clear ice expert, Carl Runnels. Runnels is the Senior Training Producer at the Jenn-Air Master Class Studio and I’ve seen him give the clear ice demo to many people, so I asked him to explain here, just how clear ice is formed.

“There is a really cold plate in the back of a (stand alone) ice maker,” Runnels begins. “Water flows over the plate at an angle, on a slanted tray, creating the clear ice, layer over layer. The sheet of ice becomes thicker, with the building up of fresh water layers. Those layers play an important role. Fresh water freezes first. So, whatever metals are in traditional water, they roll off and don’t freeze into the ice. Clear ice has a lot fewer minerals

than the traditional ice tray in your freezer. All those minerals­—and air pockets, create the build up you see which forms the ‘clouds’ in cloudy ice,” he noted. (This brings to mind the clear icicles hanging from my house not so long ago.)

Have you ever pulled a tray of ice out of the freezer before it was completely frozen? The traditional ice cube freezes from the outside in. The pocket which forms doesn’t freeze, that is the big air pocket which is being trapped within the ice. This is another reason ice created in your freezer, doesn’t become a completely clear cube.

INSULATED ICE? “In addition, when you create ice in freezer, your freezer’s job is to keep that ice waiting for you. That ice becomes stale and, believe it or not, can become freezer burned,” Runnels notes. “Have you ever had an ice cube which has a metallic taste to it? Ice can absolutely take on that flavor profile and it means it is not a ‘fresh’ ice cube. One of the major differences between a stand alone, clear ice maker is the ice is not kept in a freezer once it is produced. It may seem counterintuitive, but it is actually housed in an insulated box, like a cooler you would take to the park with you. In a stand alone ice maker, the ice on the bottom melts out of the system, so you are always getting new, fresh ice,” explained Runnels.

Between the time I started writing this article and the time I finished it, I was in Chattanooga, Tenn., for a work trip. I was out for dinner one night with kitchen designers, architects and appliance specialists from all over the country. The group was made up of design types who work in the luxury space. Seventeen of us found our places at a table and the waitress came by to take drink orders, but first she told us about the specialty of their restaurant, the craft cocktail. She then went on to explain how they use “purified, artisanal ice which has been hand-cut” to compliment each libation.

She pointed out different images of the ice types, which had top billing via images on our menus. Next, she explained to us how clear ice is made and why it makes a difference. I sat back and smiled - no need to ask my cloudy or clear ice question here! Oh yes…ice is a “hot” topic these days.

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT: Karla Krengel Krengel & Hood Greenfield Cabinetry karla@krengel.com GreenfieldCabinetry.com

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PAYING IT FORWARD,

O NE HO US E AT A T I M E Habitat for Humanity is probably one of the most widely recognized volunteer organizations in the country. People have heard of it and helped out through church groups, school trips and business volunteer opportunities. It is recognized as an opportunity to build houses and donate time and energy to families in need. This year, one Moorhead woman made the ultimate donation: her house.

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The Moorhead house hadn’t been lived in for nearly 10 years, and it showed.

“This was a real problem house for the city,” said Pete Christopher, Resource Development and Marketing Manager for the Lake Agassiz branch of Habitat for Humanity. “The yard was completely overgrown and kids were breaking into it.”

Now that Habitat has taken over though, the house has a whole new look. While

there is nothing overly fancy about the house, it was completely gutted and the landscaping was taken out by volunteers from the Fargo-Moorhead community.

“We were here for about a week cleaning the house out before we could even start,” Christopher said. “Then basically all of the interior was redone.”

The home is going to a local family of four and has three bedrooms to house them. Using simple finishes, Habitat

for Humanity was able to upgrade the interior while still keeping the cost down for the family who will have to pay for the house. Additionally, all appliances are purchased at a discount through Whirlpool, which has a national partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

“The families do purchase the house, it’s at a zero percent mortgage, so in the end it’s their house,” Christopher said.

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Each family that receives a house through Habitat for Humanity has to put in 250 hours of sweat equity before they are able to move in, whether that be working in the ReStore—Habitat’s home improvement store and donation center—or putting in work on the house itself. Since this house was donated instead of being built from the ground up, Christopher says there have been fewer opportunities for the family to work on the house itself, though they have been helping out a lot with the landscaping and watering the lawn.

This year Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity will be working with four worthy families, and one of the two houses that were donated was renovated rather than built from scratch.

“We’ve personally never had this happen before, and now we’ve got two in the same year,” said Christopher.

Because this house was donated,

the family moving in will not have to pay off as much as if it had been new construction, therefore making it easier on the family who already had to go through a long selection process.

FINDING DESERVING HOMEOWNERS

“We look for families that we consider the ‘working poor,’” said Christopher.

“This family is currently living in a trailer park right now and they’re afraid to let their kids go outside, so moving here will be a big upgrade for them.”

The house is now almost finished and the family will be moving in as soon as they have completed their sweat equity hours, but Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity will soon be breaking ground on another house in the Fargo-Moorhead community and are always happy to welcome new volunteers. If you’re interested in getting involved, you can check out their websitelakeagassizhabitat.org.

FOUR WAYS TO HELP 1. Donate money, construction materials, professional services or help build a home: Call 218-284-5253 extension 2 or e-mail habitat@ lakeagassizhabitat.org

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2. Donate land. Lake Agassiz Habitat not only buys land, but they accept buildable land as a donation in Cass and Clay counties, including saledonation combinations. The value of donated land is tax deductible.

Call 218-284-5253 extension 2 or pete@lakeagassizhabitat.org

3. Donate stocks or bonds. A charitable contribution of long-term appreciated securities like stocks, bonds and/or mutual funds that have realized significant appreciation over time is one of the most taxefficient ways to give.

Call 218-284-5253 extension 2 or pete@lakeagassizhabitat.org

4. Donate a vehicle. Have an old or unneeded car, truck, boat or other vehicle sitting in your driveway or taking up space in your garage?

Consider donating it to Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity through Cars for Homes.

Call 218-284-5253 extension 2 or pete@lakeagassizhabitat.org

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Boy does it feel good to be back in the remodeling saddle. We hit pause back in April to focus on a couple large events with our company, and while doing so, we learned a very valuable remodeling lesson. Never, I say never, pause for two months and think your contractors will be available when you call them up in June in North Dakota. Why? Because they are busy (very busy), and rightfully so. With that said, here are a few lessons in laundry.

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Before The Farmhouse Project is Back!

Well, I’m glad to say that we are back on track and I’m thrilled with the current progress being made on the farmhouse.

We are almost ready to tackle the main living areas, which include the kitchen, cedar room and the great room. We have big windows going into the great room in two weeks, demo starts on the cedar room, a majority of the house exterior has been painted and we are finalizing layout of the kitchen once we figure out where the refrigerator is going to fit. Who knew finding room for the refrigerator would be such a hard job? It may end up in the butler’s pantry. Seriously, we are running out of walls to place it on.

So you will have to wait and see where it lands. Until then, let’s talk laundry room.

On Spin Cycle This month’s reveal is the laundry room, and while it began as a simple facelift, it turned into a full-blown gut job. We demoed down to the walls and the rough floor. The girls and I removed two layers of vinyl and a subfloor. There were power tools, sweat, swearing (only me) and a million staples involved. I was so proud of my team after this demo.

Loads of Fun I decided not to skimp on this room because it was “only the laundry room.”

Yes, it is not a room seen by many, but it is seen by me. And I want to smile when I’m washing rugs puked on by the dog.

Maybe it is just me, but I don’t believe there are any rooms in the house that shouldn’t make you smile. So if you are remodeling your home, don’t do what you think you “should” do, do what makes you smile. Of course, the budget needs to be kept in mind, and we may have to wait a few more months on the kitchen, but I would rather do it right the first time then wish I had down the road.

Let’s take a look at where we started, what steps we took to remodel the room and the glorious after.

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The laundry room contained a second stove used for canning and large events.

A genius idea that we will incorporate into the new kitchen, but for now, we removed it from the laundry. Some of the other updates include removing the popcorn ceiling, the cabinets, the doors and all of the trim.

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For more information, contact: Eco Chic Boutique 4955 17th Ave S, Fargo, N.D. 701-356-6600 iloveecochic.com