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welcome

Greater Pittsburgh Publisher Bill Slattery Editor Danielle Krouse Contributing Writers Kelly Z. Clark, Joan Pearlstein Dunn Christina Kleiner

a letter from the publisher

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We are surrounded by our past adventures, but when I come through the gate, all I think about is being home.

—Melanie Azur

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Happy Holidays from Housetrends!

There is something uniquely reassuring about being “home for the holidays”, surrounded by friends, loved ones, familiar traditions. This issue celebrates the grand decor of a holiday season, offering ideas and inspirations along the way. Tour a home with multiple Christmas trees and hundreds of Byers carolers, pick up a few unexpected holiday tips from local interior design expert Cameron Patrick Neth, or channel fresh insight on hosting the picture perfect holiday party!

We’re also excited to feature a magnificent Paso Fino farm that has been transformed into an expansive dream home celebrating the personalities of its homeowners. And finally, tour a South Hills home that has been everything from a four-family home, to a bed and breakfast and even a church, but today has been restored back to a beautiful single-family home.

As we reflect on the year, we are ever grateful to our readers, supporters and staff. We are blessed to have the opportunity to share many of Pittsburgh’s finest design projects and are truly passionate about what we do. We would love to hear from you regarding the exceptional projects happening in your own neighborhood. If you’re not already a fan of Housetrends Pittsburgh on Facebook, become one today. As always, our website takes an in-depth look at all the latest trends in the home and garden industry, so visit us at www.housetrends.com.

We would like to extend a very special thanks to the ASID Student Chapter at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for their assistance in selecting which “Final Touch” would be used in this issue. Check out their pick on page 82.

From all of us, to all of you, have a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

Sincerely,

Bill Slattery and the Housetrends staff Photo by Craig Thompson

Contributing Photographers JE Evans, Daniel Feldkamp Robin Victor Goetz, Mike Stutler, Craig Thompson For advertising information call 412-596-1030 E-mail: wslattery@housetrends.com Write us at Housetrends Magazine c/o Danielle Krouse, E-mail: dkrouse@housetrends.com Housetrends magazine is published by Erilia Publishing LLC, 100 Mulberry Lane Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Visit housetrends.com, your destination for inspiration™ Member of

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contents

greater pittsburgh | vol. 4, issue 5

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34 HAUTE HOLIDAY DECOR

52 DECORATING TRENDS

18 THE WINNER’S CIRCLE A Paso Fino farm is the perfect retreat for this Beaver County couple Interior designer Cameron Patrick Neth shares some tips 61 SWEET TEMPTATIONS Festive holiday desserts the whole family will enjoy

69 LET’S GET THIS

PARTY STARTED Whether you’re the host or the guest, the following tips will help you prepare for this festive season

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40 FURNISHING TRENDS Meant to Be South Hills home lives life to the fullest O Tannenbaum Much pleasure thou can’st give

departments 14 HOUSETRENDS.COM Bonus articles, photos, contests and inspiration

16 FRESH FINDS Go big and go bold with these designs that play it any way but safe

81 HOUSETRENDS DIRECTORY 82 FINAL TOUCH

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Pas·o~Fin·o [paso feeno] 1. show horse 2. originally from Latin America 3. valued for its natural four beat gait 4. popular for trail riding 5. smoothest riding horse in the world Ice·land·ic [ice landik] 1. a breed of horse developed in Iceland 2. small, at times pony sized 3. hearty breed that is easy to ride 4. used for traditional farm-work in its native country, as well as for leisure, showing, and racing Scot·tish~High·land [scotish hi land] 1. known as a hearty breed of cattle due to the rugged weather of their native country 2. graze and eat plants that other cattle shun 3. insulated by a coat of thick shaggy hair 4. good breed for cold climate 5. their skill in browsing for food enables them to survive in steep mountain terrain

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OPENING SPREAD: The picturesque grounds are made up of 130 acres. LEFT: Melanie loves the fact that her large family can all dine together for important events and holidays.

A dream farm Two decades ago, a Beaver County farmhouse laid out its welcome mat for the soon-to-be new owner, Fran Azur.

Surrounded by 60 acres of rustic rolling hills, Fran’s plan was to convert his new address into a working horse farm. Over time his farm would become home to 15 Paso Fino, and 6 Icelandic horses. Scottish Highland cows would be tossed in the mix to eat foliage and keep things tidy on a property that has now swelled to 130 acres. The awe-inspiring landscape sweeps through, and around the farm in motionless splendor.

“We’ve spiffed up the barn and use it for entertaining,” says Fran’s wife, Melanie.

“We have cocktail parties and dinner dances here.” Fran and Melanie lead an adventurous life which is continuously chronicled on the walls of their home and barn. The horses’ quarters sing praises, with carefully framed medals lining the walls, many of which are “All Around Grand Champion Awards.”

More formal entertaining is saved for the dining room. “The furniture was Fran’s idea,” says Melanie. “He wanted it to have a Scottish Castle theme.” An eclectic mix of their acquired treasures personalizes the room and gives it character. With thirteen family members in tow, Melanie likes that she can gather her whole family at one table. continued >

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LEFT: A family that loves to cook finds solace in this kitchen, designed by Liz Murphy.

Inside out Interior designer Liz Murphy has worked with the family for over a decade, and spearheaded the kitchen renovation. “This family loves to cook, and they often cook together,” says Murphy. “It’s a working kitchen, and is easy for preparing meals because of the way it’s been designed.”

The design is long and narrow to allow for many cooks to circulate around the island simultaneously. They combined the old kitchen and breakfast room to create one large area, then expanded 2 feet onto the deck to accommodate a built-in buffet area. A handmade table and chairs are painted with inspiring words, such as love, celebrate, eat and gather. “They are warm and gracious people, and it’s very much how they live,” Murphy says with affection.

Much of their day to day living is spent in the Great Room. Elegant, yet understated with a lodge-type vibe, it is a “put your feet up” kind of room. Details found on arms of chairs, special trims, and even welding are what bring the pieces to life.

Photographs are dedicated to the couple’s beloved horses and world travels. This favorite family gathering place mingles calm comfort, with a hint of historic detail. continued >

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Hard work on display Fran had always wanted a place to display his trophies, which until now had been kept in storage units. Architect Alan Dunn worked with Murphy to draft plans for an expansion that would culminate in a dynamic office/trophy room, master bedroom suite, entry hall, front porch and pool. “As it was, the house was a very ordinary ‘saltbox’ lacking in any measurable scale to the beautiful ranch where it was situated,” explains Dunn. “As designers, we had to figure a means of expanding the house, but at the same time integrate the original box in terms of interior flow and exterior massing.” With such a large space added to the back of the house, they felt it critical to balance the home with an appropriately scaled front porch, and entry hall.

“Melanie built my office as a Christmas present to me,” says Fran. She kept it a secret in the planning stages, and then presented the concept to him on a homemade video.

LEFT: The great room is a place to relax and hang out with family and friends.

BELOW: Fran’s office was a Christmas gift from Melanie. It’s the perfect place to get work done, but also has a relaxed and decorative feel.

The intent was to make it decorative, as opposed to institutional. Fran’s desk has a map of the world imprinted on a tooled leather top. Longtime friends gather here to play poker, watch sports or just sit and reminisce. Looking like a clip from the Wildlife Channel, the room is filled with Fran’s collection of trophies from his hunting and fishing expeditions. continued >

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LEFT: The master bedroom is luxurious and comfortable and features a wrought iron fireplace that was hand-forged by a local blacksmith.

Separate closets and separate bathrooms were non-negotiable in the master bedroom blueprint. “We can’t share bathrooms,” laughs Melanie. “That keeps a happy marriage.” Murphy used richly patterned silk to cover windows, and continued it around the bed for a consistent drapery effect. A wrought iron fireplace was hand forged, by a local blacksmith, to look like natural grasses and reeds. The intimate-sized room opens up to the pool, which is used often in the warm months. continued >

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“As it was, the house was a very ordinary ‘saltbox’ lacking in any measurable scale to the beautiful ranch where it was situated. As designers, we had to figure a means of expanding the house, but at the same time integrate the original box in terms of interior flow and exterior massing.”

—Alan Dunn

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From around the globe, Melanie and Fran have carried home pieces of nature and history to create their own private sanctuary.

Melanie, in her easy and unpretentious way sums it up beautifully. “This is truly a place to share with our family and friends,� she says. “We are surrounded by our past adventures, but when I come through the gate, all I think about is being home.�

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Meant to Be South Hills home lives life to the fullest

By Christina Kleiner | Photos by Craig Thompson

Brad Halstead and Michael Shullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Hills home has lived many lives.

Built in 1903, the 6,600-square-foot Victorian-style house served as a four-family home for its first fifty years before it was sold to a church group and turned into a place of worship. The dining room served as the altar area, while Sunday school classes were taught in the room which is now the master bedroom.

F Eventually the church sold the home to another owner, who turned it into a bed and breakfast. Today, Brad and Michael have made it their personal home, but its rich history still lives on in its unique architecture and detailing. continued >

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furnishing trends Patience is a virtue Brad and Michael were very familiar with the house—they lived in a bungalow across the street for quite some time.

“We walked through the house during a Christmas home tour and fell in love with it,” Brad says. “Unfortunately, it wasn’t for sale.”

Time went by, and the couple moved to another home which they renovated to their liking. They lived there for about a year when, in 2005, they heard the South Hills house was for sale. “Of course we didn’t hesitate to buy it,” Brad recalls.

Luckily, the house was in good condition. “Between the church and the bed and breakfast, they kept the architectural integrity of the house intact,” Brad explains.

One of the biggest draws for Brad and Michael was the abundance of woodwork, from the elaborate staircase to the intricate trim and molding flowing throughout each room. Made of quarter sawn oak, these elements keep the home’s 100-yearold history alive.

Ten-foot ceilings and a plethora of stained glass windows also add charm.

“We didn’t have to do too much renovating,” Brad says. “We knocked down a wall to make the master bedroom larger and refurbished the fireplace in the living room beside the grand piano.” continued >

OVERLEAF LEFT: The 6,600-square-foot Victorian once served as a church and a bed and breakfast. OVERLEAF RIGHT: A window seat highlighted with cushions covered in Ralph Lauren fabric resides below the large stained glass window on the landing. OPPOSITE: The family room’s walls are covered with Fired Brick paint from Sherwin-Williams. TOP RIGHT: The owners replaced the fireplace mantel and surround in the living room. BOTTOM RIGHT: A Czechoslovakian crystal chandelier hangs above the table in the formal dining room.

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Personal touches Brad and Michael, owners of Bradley Michaels Furniture in Pleasant Hills, utilized their interior design experience to select paint colors and furnishings. The common areas in the home feature soothing natural tones, from Sherwin-Williams’ Mannered Gold paint in the dining room and living room to the dark brown Fired Brick walls in the family room.

Comfortable furniture in earth tones and elaborate chandeliers complete the decor in each room.

The bedrooms each have their own personality—such as the rich green decor in the master bedroom to the mix of red hues in one guest bedroom. “We were very lucky, the house was essentially a blank slate so the white walls made it very easy to do anything we wanted in each room,” Brad says.

Their most recent project was the completion of the basement entertainment room. Brad bought Michael a television for Christmas last year, but they wanted it to have its own designated room. “Our basement wasn’t finished. In fact, it was where we stored all our Christmas decorations,” Brad says. “It was a major undertaking, removing boxes stacked floor to ceiling to make way for the television.” continued >

TOP: The oversized master bedroom features Dragon Green paint by Pratt & Lambert. ABOVE: Martha Stewart’s Ming Red paint creates a dramatic effect in this bedroom. OPPOSITE: The owners left the original five bathrooms alone, only replacing old sinks with refurbished pedestal sinks.

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furnishing trends The new space is a mix of light and dark colors. The blue tone of the walls, paired up with the beige sectional, creates a light and airy feeling. The dark brown leather chair and wood coffee table pop against the cheerful backdrop. Brad says the goal was to create a functional space that doesn’t make you feel as if you’re in a dark basement. “We never thought the basement would become one of our favorite spots, but we spend a lot of time down there now,” he adds.

Creating a new life Brad and Michael enjoy the peaceful sanctuary they’ve created, but they’re also known to open their doors to family and friends. In addition to small gatherings, they host two big parties each year—one for the holidays and the other to celebrate Michael’s birthday. The large rooms and flowing floor plan make entertaining 80-90 people at one time a breeze.

Since purchasing the house five years ago, they’ve also hosted several open houses for customers of their furniture store. “We decorated our home with many of the furnishings we carry in the store,” Brad explains. “This allows our customers to envision a finished product and get ideas for their own homes.”

The house holds a lot of memories for past owners, and now, for Brad and Michael. “We love everything about the house,” Brad says. “We’re looking forward to creating our own history here.”

OPPOSITE: Crown molding and trim comprised of quarter sawn oak add character to the home. TOP RIGHT: Soothing Oyster Bay, a soft blue paint by Sherwin-Williams, sets the tone in the basement.

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Ornamental thoughts It’s all about Christmas trees and carolers in this home. There are large trees and small trees, all with their own themes. It’s not uncommon for more than ten trees to go up during the holidays.

Standing tall to greet family and guests is a traditional tree in the home’s foyer, guarded, of course by the father of Christmas, Santa Claus. It is covered with red and gold ornaments for a bright and cheery feel.

In the homeowner’s family room, you can find a Tahoe theme, in honor of where the family’s second home is. “The Tahoe tree takes me days to decorate,” says the homeowner. “There are hundreds of ornaments on it.” The ornaments include animals like foxes, and many glass acorns. The homeowner loves that this room is comfortable and full of nature.

A white Victorian tree adorned with cardinals and painted glass ornaments sits on display in the parlor. Another small tree the homeowner holds especially dear to her heart is one decorated with ornaments from her childhood. “Some of the ornaments are original and some are replicas from Germany,” she says.

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Here we come a caroling Perhaps the stars of the homeowner’s decorating are the hundreds and hundreds of Byers carolers she has, which she started collecting 25 years ago. “I visited the factory where they are made by hand and I was sold,” she says. “Byers is an American-made product, which is very important to me.” The carolers can be found in several rooms throughout the home and an impressive display is in the game room. continued >

OVERLEAF: The tree in the foyer is covered with red and gold ornaments. OPPOSITE TOP: The family room has a Tahoe theme

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Taking the time to decorate has always been important for the homeowner. “I always lived far away,” she says.

“Decorating for the holidays and putting these elements out around me, made me feel like home.” Now that she is back in the Pittsburgh area she has more time to decorate and says it really is relaxing for her. “I do all the floral arrangements and garlands myself,” she says. “I used to have a high profile professional job and decorating was always a way of doing something for myself,” she says. “It is a way for me to relax and have fun.”

This tree is full of childhood ornaments and very dear to the homeowner.

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Bake for 1 hour at 350°F. Makes three one-pound loaf pan pound cakes. After cakes are cool, dust tops with powdered sugar.

Great variations: Cranberry Tangerine Pound Cake: Add zest of 1 orange, ½ teaspoon of tangerine oil (this is optional) and 1½ half cups of fresh or 1 cup of dried cranberries to the recipe after it is beaten.

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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease Bundt pan with butter. Sift together flour, sugar, poppy seeds, salt, baking soda and baking powder in large mixer bowl. Whisk together butter, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla in small bowl. Beat egg mixture into dry ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan and place in center of oven. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes before turning out onto cooling rack.

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Whether you want to pull off the perfect holiday party, or just keep your name on the invite list by being a gracious guest, the following tips will help prepare you for this festive season.

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What kind of shindig is this, anyway?

The level of formality you want the party to evoke will help form much of the decision-making you need to do. Therefore, establish upfront if you’re having a formal affair or keeping it more casual and let that be your guide as you pull together the details. For example, for a more formal party, consider sending invitations by postal mail and complementing them with matching printed menus, place cards and thank you notes, creating a more sophisticated event. For a less formal party use an online service such as e-vite.com to email invites to your guests. If you’re an invited guest, be sure to respond to party invitations by the requested RSVP date.

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Regardless of the style of your party, formal or casual, it is generally easier and less expensive to serve a few appetizers followed by a meal, rather than prepare a large menu of appetizers to serve guests for an entire evening. The number of ingredients needed and the time required to prepare enough variety can make an appetizer-only menu a costly option. Instead, consider serving two to three appetizers followed by a dinner of salad with Gorgonzola cheese and blackberry pear vinaigrette, beef Wellington with red wine demi-glace and sliced potatoes with goat cheese. (Visit housetrends.com for recipes). As a rule of thumb, most adults will nibble six to seven appetizers an hour during the first two hours, and half that amount after that. Also, guests will generally eat about ten percent less at the main meal when appetizers are served beforehand.

Round out your menu by offering a wine selection that complements your menu. Terms such as weight, aroma and intensity are often bandied about by wine experts so here’s a quick lesson in pairing the appropriate wine with food. Balance is the goal, so neither the food nor the wine should dominate the other. Therefore, match the commanding taste of intense wines with robust meals.

Weight is simply a measure of the viscosity or thickness of the wine so serve heavy wines with rich foods and lighter wines with lighter dishes. Matching aromas is not a big concern, but try to pair aromatic foods with aromatic wines.

For an alternative to wine see housetrends.com for a seasonal Cranberry Slush recipe that can be offered with or without alcohol. continued > Photo by Daniel Feldkamp/Visual Edge Imaging

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Elbows off the table, Mabel!

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Creating a decorated table to showcase your meal, or “tablescaping” as it is often called, can be fun if you’re a creative type or stressful if not. Whether you plan to sit guests down to a formal meal with place settings, or provide a more casual buffet dinner, your table can easily look festive and seasonal.

Setting a beautiful table doesn’t require expensive dishes. Give your white bone china table settings an updated look by swapping out just the matching salad plates and replacing them with inexpensive amber, green or purple clear glass plates. Repeat the color in other elements of the table such as napkins, a table runner or placemats to unify the finished look. You may want to incorporate the color onto your invitations and menu cards also.

If natural elements are more your style, cover your buffet table with butcher block paper and add a plaid winter scarf or piece of burlap fabric for texture. Place serving dishes of food on a small sled in the center of the table or fill pairs of ice skates with greens for a simple center piece.

Don’t underestimate the simple beauty of fresh greens such as magnolia, boxwood or evergreen branches and cleverly arranged fruits such as figs, grapes, pears, persimmon and pomegranate to provide just enough timeless beauty and color to your table. Or consider displaying pots of Narcissus Tazetta, or “paper whites.” Paper whites are fragrant indoor plants for winter and the holiday season, and forcing them to bloom is as easy as putting the bulbs in water with stones or marbles to anchor them in place. The fragrant flowers bloom within about 3 weeks of planting. For extra elegance, lay framed mirrors in the center of your table and set the pots of flowers on top. continued >

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HOUSETRENDS LIVING WELL GUIDE

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When words fail, music speaks.

—Hans Christian Andersen Music to my ears

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Music for your party is a must, so give thought to what your guests will enjoy most, and don’t just turn the radio on and allow whatever is being played to determine the mood of the evening. Create your own music mixes on your MP3 player or use an online music library such as goodnoise.com where you’ll find over 9 million song selections.

Turn on the music before your party begins so it feels festive when the first guest arrives, and make sure it isn’t too loud so guests of all ages can converse comfortably. Good background music should not be too invasive or have abrupt transitions that are distracting. Generally, best-of compilations and movie soundtracks work well because they flow well into one another.

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• For a less formal affair, bring a disposable camera and snap pictures during the party. Leave the camera and a photo album with your host so she can remember what a great party it was.

• Give a day-after film fest with a gift of movies, popcorn and a pair of fuzzy slippers.

• Encourage a much needed break from cooking with a Take Out Menu Organizer available on-line at uncommongoods.com. Include some local takeout menus and a gift certificate for dinner.

• Assemble or purchase a luminary kit of white, lunch size bags, sand and votive candles to be used the night of the party. Offer to stop by early and set up the luminaries before guests arrive.

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When the evening of the party arrives, it is interesting to realize that hosts and guests both contribute equally to the most important aspect of the event, and that is a festive, warm and joyful atmosphere. Cheers!

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