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Greater Cincinnati

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—Elizabeth Kiley, Eighth Grade, All Saints School, kenwood

Thank you notes are a powerful thing. I know this because my 80-year-old mother calls me every time my son sends her one. She is thrilled with the tangible acknowledgment of her gift and seems to love whatever he writes. But I think it’s hard to top what Elizabeth Kiley wrote to our graphic design team after they spoke to her class during a recent career day. Her comment was one among dozens of delightful handwritten notes—some funny, some sweet—filling several hand-drawn cards that were delivered to our office. “You really inspired me!” jumped out at me when I read the notes. I can’t think of any better compliment anyone could have given Nina, Tara and Elvis. So I am going to follow Elizabeth’s lead and thank a few people featured inside this issue who make our hometown a richer, more interesting place to live and no doubt, inspire others to do the same. Thank you Dale Eads for transforming, chemically free, four acres in Loveland into a spectacular park-like setting where garden tour visitors can stroll and ask questions. Thank you Cincinnati Preservation Association for making it your mission to “insure that the best parts of our common past are preserved for the future.” And thanks to the Walnut Hills homeowners who are dedicated to this cause enough to open their doors for the CPA’s historic homes tour in early May. We’re pleased to bring you their stories inside this idea-packed issue because, whether you are an eighth-grade student or a somewhat older homeowner, it is our goal to be your destination for inspiration.

Publisher Linda Bacher Editor Karen Bradner Contributing Writers Ashleigh Baggett, Sarah J. Dills, Christina Kleiner Contributing Photographers Ashleigh Baggett, Fred Bowling, Chris Bucher, Jim Crotty, Dale Eads, JE Evans, Daniel Feldkamp, Robin Victor Goetz, John Magor, Dan Morgan, Trina Rigdon, Carl Samson, Jim Schmid, Ross Van Pelt, Joe Vandehatert Contributing Illustrators Tyler Hildebrand, Ali Hackman Senior Sales Consultants Michele Roth Kerley, Amy Whisenhunt Sales Consultants Sandy McDonald, Florence Murphy For advertising information call 513-794-4103 E-mail: lbacher@housetrends.com Write us at Housetrends Magazine c/o Karen Bradner, E-mail: kbradner@housetrends.com Housetrends magazine is published by Buzz Publications, LLC in conjunction with Reach Publishing, LLC Visit housetrends.com, your destination for inspiration™

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contents

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GREATER CINCINNATI | vol. 9, issue 2

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LANDSCAPE TRENDS A Budding Romance One man’s love affair with nature is busting out all over

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“ Let no one think that real gardening is a bucolic and meditative occupation. It is an insatiable passion, like everything else to which a man gives his heart.” —Karel Čapek Photo by Dale Eads

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A Budding Romancee It’s spring, and one man’s love affair with nature is busting out all over By Nina Kieffer Photos by Ross Van Pelt, except where noted

The rite of spring After the long gray cold spell, we focus gladly on the colors of spring. First, the crocuses push their green leaves up through last year’s mulch. Then, a blush of fuchsia spreads through the trees as the redbuds open. Dogwood petals splash the landscape with bright, hopeful dabs of white and pink. Like a painting in progress, every day brings more hues, more blossoms, more leaves, until suddenly, an explosion of new life surrounds us—and it’s as if winter never happened. Dale Eads’ garden is by his own account a spring garden. It’s at its loveliest April through May. Over time, Dale has put into the earth over a hundred each of dogwoods, redbuds and rhododendrons, over 50 magnolias and over 500 azaleas. He has populated the grounds with 20,000 crocus and daffodil bulbs. As the season gets underway, he plants large swaths of tulips as if they are annuals. Exuberant pinks, purples, reds, yellows, whites and greens drench the surrounding landscape in a spectrum of color.

In an English water garden The park-like yard is a four-acre plot atop a hill. It encompasses deep woodlands, a fern-covered hillside, a hosta-filled ravine and a large expanse of lawn. Walking paths and stairs circumnavigate the yard. The grounds are a combination of formal and informal styles, designed entirely by Dale. There are hardscape features galore: dry stack walls, limestone mosaics mortared with moss, wood and stone steps, brick-paved patios, a stone wishing well. What Dale calls the “crown jewel” of his garden—an iron gazebo supported by near-life-sized caryatids— rests above a stone fountain and pond. Two obelisks mark the entry to the English water garden. continued >

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ABOVE: The gazebo is surrounded by a cloud of pink magnolias. LEFT: Dogwood blooms are one of the first signs of spring. RIGHT: Magnolias in the process of bursting open. BELOW: Because of their inconsistent blooming performance, Dale plants tulips like annuals. OPPOSITE: The water garden took 2½ years to complete.

Patience, faith, reward Lest you think this faerie land came in on a truck to be installed by hired hands, Dale will tell you differently—when he bought the property in 1993, he fully anticipated that it would be his lifetime labor of love. What inspired him to buy the property was not the house itself, but the regal 70-year-old magnolia tree growing next to it. However, the ramshackle “country Victorian” built in 1876 was the first order of business. Although he was itching to get out in the yard, (a naturalized, wooded setting), he spent the first few years updating the house. continued > Photos this page by Dale Eads

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As the owner of Eads Fence Company, Dale frequently runs into opportunities to rescue plants, and building materials. The gazebo is surrounded by 20-year-old boxwood hedges slated for oblivion at a construction site. Once transplanted, they instantly gave the gazebo a mature, established look. A collection of limestone slabs was being unearthed across the street from a job site Dale was fencing in Sparta, Kentucky. The

stones (some weighing several tons) were his for the taking, as long as he could cart them away. He rented special equipment and hauled them to his place. Access to earth moving equipment and the know-how to run it came in handy when he cleaned up the ravine, filling two dumpsters with trash and even an old car! In the process, he discovered the obelisks used in the English water garden buried in the yard. continued >

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Spreading the love Dale’s love of plants goes back to his childhood. He was “a little kid who lived in the creeks and ponds.” He became enamored with gardening, oddly enough, while watching Gone with the Wind. The flora of the south, the elegant plantation landscaping, captured his young mind. The horticulture in The Wizard of Oz likewise fueled his imagination. He is inspired by Roberta Paolo, who founded Granny’s Garden School in Loveland. It’s the most comprehensive school garden program in the Midwest. The volunteers who staff the non-profit program are responsible for converting the Loveland elementary school grounds into a veritable Eden. Growing vegetables is part of the school curriculum, and the produce is served in the school cafeteria and donated to the local soup kitchen. Sharing love of gardening with children is important for the future of the planet, says Dale. Gardening at Dale’s house is a family affair. His girlfriend Shawna, and her two children, Stella and Dylan, work side by side with Dale. Shawna cultivates the vege­ table garden and the kids pitch in, feeding the koi, weeding and tree planting. When the work gets hot, everybody jumps into the “swimming pond” with the koi. Right: Stella with her namesake magnolia, magnolia stellata (star magnolia). Photo by Dale Eads

OPPOSITE AND ABOVE: Strategically placed classical statuary provides visual interest. TOP: One of many paths lining the property. MIDDLE: Obelisks mark the entrance into an English water garden. Unearthed from the ravine while prepping for planting, they had originally marked the entrance of the property at the street. BOTTOM: Massive limestone slabs were salvaged from a construction site.

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Most everything in the yard has a story connected to it, and a history to augment the colorful commentary that Dale shares with visitors who come for the numerous garden tours. He is gratified by the appreciation folks have for the results of his passion and hard work. He’s a Cincinnati Horticultural Society award winner, and in 2007, hosted the society’s awards banquet in his garden.

Method to the madness When Dale acquires something for the yard, whether a boulder, a statue or a tree, he doesn’t rush to judgment on its location. He’ll put it where he thinks it might work best, without installing or planting it. continued > LEFT: Carriage house flanked by topiaries is connected to the house by a breezeway. BELOW: Frogs sun themselves on a rock beach. BOTTOM: A lion head spouts water into the koi-filled swimming pond. OPPOSITE: The barn, built of salvaged stone, features a carved sandstone centerpiece, circa 1890, from a brewery in Indiana.

Oh, deer! The property is surrounded by 2,000 feet of deer fence, to keep the persistent critters at bay. Dale is a wellrespected expert on the subject of deer control, and is a guest speaker when time permits. He has established a deer control division in his company, the Eads Fence Company, as he has learned that it’s impossible to have a garden without having deer prevention in place, unless you don’t mind sharing your prized blossoms with the voracious ruminants. Protecting plant life from deer is one of the biggest challenges a suburban gardener faces according to Dale. Photo by Dale Eads

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How does your garden grow? In Dale Eads’ garden, chemicals are elementum non grata. Dale is committed to protecting the fauna, including worms and birds, and the soil for future generations. He belongs to an organization called “Plant Geeks United,” whose members are botanists who manage local arboretums. This provides Dale with access to a level of expertise that most gardeners don’t have. He is committed to learning continually, and in the winter season, attends master gardening classes. His guru is Steve Foltz, director of horticulture at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Foltz is responsible for conducting plant research and sharing the results. With one of the largest collections of plants in the area under his care, Foltz’s knowledge is unparalleled. Go to plantplaces.com for more information.

He’ll contemplate its position, its relationship to the existing garden elements. If he’s not satisfied, after a few days he’ll move it to another spot. The gazebo was moved all over the yard before its final placement was settled on. Dale is a never-say-never kind of guy. He is a plant collector who loves the challenge of growing difficult species, like Franklin trees and mountain laurel. About one-third of the species in his garden are considered high maintenance, requiring persistence and patience. The results of his diligence are spectacular, and sure to become more so over the years. And, in case you were wondering—yes, he does talk to his plants!

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TOP: A skyward view from inside the gazebo. LEFT: Dale gets his daylily bulbs from his neighbor, Becky Hill, who runs a small cottage industry cultivating 85 varieties of the drought resistant blooming tuber. ABOVE: Annuals take over color duties in July.

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Creme Brulee French Toast Creme Brulee: 2 cups heavy cream ¼ cup sugar Pinch of salt 4 egg yolks 1 teaspoon high-quality pure vanilla extract Lemon zest, optional French Toast: 3 average-size, day-old loaves of plain, round French or Italian bread 3 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup half and half cream Butter for griddle Turbinado sugar Pure maple syrup Preheat oven to 300°F. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream, sugar, and salt. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until steam rises. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the hot cream into yolks, stirring constantly, until blended. Divide this mixture among four 6-ounce ramekins. Place ramekins in baking pan, add boiling water to fill the pan halfway up the sides

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Putting it on paper The homeowner had clear ideas about how she wanted her kitchen to function. She wanted her stove by the oven, because she says there are some dishes she starts on the stove and finishes in the oven. Other priorities for this busy working mom included plenty of storage and a

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prep area open to the space so she could help her kids with homework. “I’d torn out pages of magazines for years, so I knew exactly what I wanted,” she says. Before nailing down the specifics of the new culinary space, the couple had already decided, along with their contractor, Designer’s Desk Exteriors, to knock down walls and vault the ceiling. The decision to do away with their formal living room was easy for the homeowners. “Everyone ends up in the kitchen,” she says. At that point, the contractor recommended that kitchen designer George Kinsella, of Kinsella Manufacturing, get involved.

TOP LEFT: Slate in various shades and sizes covers the room’s backsplash area. BOTTOM LEFT: Amber pendant lights glow above the oversized island. TOP: Two tall refrigerators are barely noticeable on what appears to be a wall of cabinets. LEFT: Lighting inside upper cabinets accents their Craftsman-style faces. ABOVE: The kitchen sink was moved to a different wall. The range stands in this spot now.

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Living lodge The kitchen’s shell doubled in size and now opens into the family room. Kinsella worked with the homeowners to design the spaces to flow nicely. One key element that connects the two rooms is the wall of custom, side-by-side pantries with swingout racks. Not only do these two pantry units provide the homeowners with much-needed storage, they also include a bookcase on the end that serves as an architectural detail in the family room. The bookcase is positioned next to a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. It was no coincidence that the stone matches that of the stone used above the hood in the kitchen. “The hood was fun,” Kinsella says of their custom-built hood. “We built it to match the cabinets and used the stone to match the fireplace in the family room.” The fireplace is a double unit that also functions in the formal dining room situated conveniently beside the kitchen. A beautiful Native American Zuni bear rug is hung above the fireplace in the family room and draws the eye up to enjoy the height of the new ceilings. This piece of art blends nicely with the lodge-look of the kitchen. “Our home sits in the trees, which inspired the cabinetry,” explains the

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Sweet success “I love the look of my kitchen, but I also love the way it functions,” says the home­owner. One of the most functional elements of space is the checkmarkshaped center island. The bi-level counter provides an eating area for the family and a homework station for the children, while still maintaining the homeowner’s muchneeded prep area. Under the surface, the island also holds a host of appliances and storage. A wine refrigerator and microwave are located on each side of the island sink, and the end of the island is home to a bookcase where the homeowner keeps her cookbooks. The family is already busy making memories in their new space. “My daughter likes to cook with me, so it’s a family activity,” the homeowner says. “We had a blast at Christmas decorating cookies for our neighbors.” No doubt the neighbors are glad that the family decided to stay put instead of moving.

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Upstairs, Downstairs A tour of historic Walnut Hills By Ashleigh Baggett, Cincinnati Preservation Association Photos by Robin Victor Goetz/RVGP, Inc., except where noted One of the earliest settlements of pioneers in Cincinnati, Walnut Hills took its name from the many walnut trees on the site. These 130 acres of hilltop land were originally purchased in 1794 by Reverend James Kemper, a Virginia-born preacher from Kentucky. Reverend Kemper settled here in 1818 and served as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church on McMillan Street until his death in 1834. Another prominent early settler was Dr. Lyman Beecher, the first president of Lane Seminary. He was the father of Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose years in this neighborhood inspired the writing of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Nicholas Longworth grew grapes on the slopes of the hilltop as early as 1830. The city purchased 156 acres of his land to create Eden Park, which by 1887 included the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Other notable residents of Walnut Hills included Presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and William Howard Taft, as well as governors, senators, mayors, artists, musicians, poets, writers and leaders in business and culture. Walnut Hills’ superb transit system, which featured horsecars, then cable cars and, finally, electrically-powered streetcars, attracted residential and commercial development in the years after the Civil War. The Peebles Corner shopping area at Gilbert and McMillan thrived because of the transit connections, and grew into the city’s second-largest business district. In 1870 Walnut Hills was annexed by Cincinnati, which quickened the pace of development. Today Walnut HIlls is a neighborhood consisting of residents as diverse in profession as when it began, who are dedicated to preserving the rich architecture of their forefathers. Here is a glimpse of just a few of Walnut Hills’ architectural gems.

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pogue Mansion 2312 Park Avenue–1865–architect unknown Sponsor: Messer Construction

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This splendid Queen Anne frame residence near Eden Park was the home of dry-goods merchant Henry Pogue of the H. & S. Pogue Company. Originally built around 1865, it was enlarged and remodeled in the late 19th century. It is one of the few Walnut Hills estates that maintains its large lot size as well as architectural integrity. The Pogue Mansion now houses the offices of a landscape architect firm. The carriage house at the rear has been converted into a comfortable and convenient apartment for the owners. CPA was pleased to honor the firm with a Rehabilitation Award in 2009 for this exemplary adaptive renovation.

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Cooper Building 2324 Park Avenue, #7–1928–Client, Meyers Y. Cooper Sponsor: Keidel Cabinetry and Appliances This lovely Tudor-style apartment building was built by Meyers Y. Cooper, once governor of Ohio, whose construction company is still in existence. Constructed in 1928 with what was at the time hi-tech electric elevators and underground parking, the Cooper building was home to elite families who could afford such modern luxuries. The apartments housed many wealthy widows of Hyde Park and Indian Hill businessmen. The apartments were the size of an average house of the time and included servants’ quarters. A 1928 brochure touted the Cooper’s “English tradition wedded to American efficiency...Elizabethan charm and modern aids to comfort.”

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Walnut Hills Neighborhood Churches Walnut Hills was once the home of many beautiful small churches. But like many wonderful buildings in Cincinnati, they have become an endangered species. This year, CPA is featuring two of the remaining small neighborhood churches, Church of the Advent and Walnut Hills Baptist Church, in our annual spring tour to give attendees a chance to see these threatened jewels.

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Walnut Hills Baptist Church 2386 Kemper Lane—1872 Architect unknown Sponsor: CPA Board of Trustees The Walnut Hills Baptist Church was first established in Walnut Hills in 1872 with 29 members and had flourished by the 1880s. The gothic-style stone church with conical tower was built in 1885 to house the large congregation. Under the inspired ministry of Reverend Dr. Cowley, the Walnut Hills Baptist Church made a commitment to stay in the Walnut Hills community in the 1960s even after their congregation had taken a sharp decline due to the flight to the suburbs. The small congregation made it their mission to try to respond to the needs of the community as it changed around them. The church currently is the meeting place for groups in the community and is looking for every way possible to keep its doors open and to save their beautiful building.

Church of the Advent 2366 Kemper Lane–1866 Architect, William Tinsley Sponsor: Apollo Heating & Cooling This lovely Gothic Revival blue limestone church was constructed on the former site of the Kemper family graveyard after the family remains were transferred to Spring Grove Cemetery. The historic core was designed by architect William Tinsley while his son, the Reverend Peter Tinsley, was rector. The many additions to the original chapel involved the leading local architectural firms of the time. A prominent Boston firm, Warren and Smith, designed the Collegiate Gothic chancel in 1911. Although eclectic in its parts, the whole complex has a sense of unity that emulates English small-town parish churches.

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Wessel/Samson House 2152 Alpine Place–1887–Architect unknown Sponsor: Towne Properties This charming Queen Anne clapboard house was the home and studio of artists Herman and Bessie Wessel and is currently the studio of a prominent Cincinnati artist. The Wessels studied under artist Frank Duveneck and lived in the house from 1927 to 1973. Many of the Wessels’ original paintings are showcased in the house as well as paintings of the current owner. The studio at the back of the house was an addition by the Wessels upon purchase of the building and it is still used as a studio today. The front door of the house features lovely floral carvings, and the wood mantels upstairs showcase the artistic talents of Cincinnati craftspeople. continued >

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The Moorman House 1514 East McMillan–1860–Architect, John Bast Sponsor: HHB Partners

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One of the oldest surviving houses of East Walnut Hills, this Italianate beauty was built in 1860 by German immigrant Johann Bernhard Heinrich Moorman. After working as a farmhand and a porter in multiple hotels owned by Major Henrie, Moorman established his own dry goods store business from which he retired in 1874. Moorman was later a notable contributor to and participant in the building of the new St. Francis de Sales Church in 1877. Both the Moorman house and its neighbor on Hackberry are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Goodman House 1707 East McMillan–1910 –Architect, William Martin Aiken Sponsor: Hicon, Inc. Built in 1910, this eclectic Italianate has evolved over the years and is a wonderful example of a historic home with modern conveniences. Built on the banks of the Ohio River, the home offers breathtaking views from all three floors. It features intricate detailing in its leaded and stained-glass windows and doors as well as the owners’ unique and rare glass collections. The splendid oval dining room overlooking the pool and charming library are not to be missed.

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Historic House Tour: Saturday, May 8 from 1–5 pm During this self-guided tour, volunteers/docents are available at each site to provide information about the building and its history, and to point out architecturally significant features found in these spectacular spaces. CPA House Tour Committee: Mary Piper, Chairperson Nancy Gollobin, Lynn Jacobs, Ina Loftspring, Phillip J. Nuxhall, Margaret K. Valentine

1. 2312 Park Avenue: The splendid Queen Anne

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frame residence and carriage house of dry-goods merchant Henry Pogue.

2. 2324 Park Avenue, #7: A Tudor-style condo built as luxury apartments for the wealthy.

3. 2366 Kemper Lane: A lovely stone Gothic Revival church designed by William Tinsley.

4. 2386 Kemper Lane: A beautiful, stone Gothic Revival church with a conical tower.

5. 2152 Alpine Place: A charming Queen Anne style artist studio, former home and studio of Herman and Bessie Wessel.

6. 1514 East McMillan: One of the oldest

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preservation— A part of the solution By Ashleigh Baggett, LEED AP, Program Coordinator, Cincinnati Preservation Association

On people’s minds everywhere today are two related issues: the economic crisis and the energy crisis. Everywhere, businesses and families are being forced to reevaluate their energy consumption and spending habits. Fortunately, preservation is part of the solution to both problems. Recent studies have found that renovating and reusing existing buildings generates more jobs, income and tax revenues than new construction, with less impact on the environment and without a significant increase in cost to the owner.

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As children, we played outside until the street lights came on, stretching our freedom until the last possible moment when our parents called us inside. Now, grown up with homes of our own, we’re still inventing excuses to stay outside. With great skill we have learned to open up our living space with porches, patios and pergolas that allow us to entertain a crowd with a cookout or a party by the pool. Occasionally, we carve out a secluded spot where we can plop on a swing all by ourselves to enjoy some quiet time. F Should you need any more persuasion for living outside the box, here are some of Housetrends’ favorite spaces that celebrate the alfresco lifestyle. continued >

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It is only natural to go above and beyond to create the perfect home for your family. F Whenever you set out to purchase something new for your home, whether it is a dining set or a piece of artwork to hang above the fireplace mantel, you quickly understand just how difficult it is to make the right decision.

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But once you do find that perfect picture, and you hang it over the mantel, it doesn’t add anything more to the room if it is not properly lit. Lighting a room properly can be an intimidating task. Do you want track, recessed or pendant lights? What kind of lighting works best in the kitchen? How do you accentuate that prized painting above the fireplace for all to see? We’ll answer these questions, and a few others, as we tour a few common rooms in every house and show you a few options available, so you can light your little piece of the world.

A key ingredient The kitchen might require the widest range of lighting than any other room in the house. Jeff Dross, senior product manager at Kichler Lighting, says you should follow a three layer lighting process in the kitchen. “First is the ambient layer, or general lighting,” he explains. “This can be achieved via recessed can lights, which put an even pool of light across the entire room.” Top left to right: Parker pendant by Jonathan Adler. Grasscloth Shade Pendant Chandelier from Shades of Light. Code pendant from Vibia. Garden pendant by Oggetti. Giraffe pendants by JGoodDesign. Cheltenham pendant by Urban Electric Company. Globe Ceiling pendant by Tracy Glover.

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Task lighting is the second layer. This involves lighting your work stations and countertops. Undercabinet lighting is the most common form, allowing you to see when you’re chopping vegetables on the counter and when you’re sauteing those vegetables on the range. The third layer is accent lighting. While Dross says it may not be necessary, it adds appealing interest to the space. Decorative pendants are a popular and easy choice to

highlight the breakfast nook and island. With the wide range of materials and styles, pendants also provide the perfect opportunity for you to introduce a new color or design to the kitchen. “Accent lighting can be functional too,” Dross adds. “You might not think toe kick lighting is necessary, but you would be surprised by how many homeowners rely on this lighting to serve as the night light in the kitchen.” continued >

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Bathed in light Just like the kitchen, the bathroom also requires a mixture of different lighting techniques, with ambient and task lighting being the most important. Dross says installing a vanity light over the mirror is the first mistake most homeowners make. “The light over the top presents glares and shadows. That light hits your eyebrows and nose first, causing shadows,” he explains. “These shadows make it difficult for women to apply makeup and for men to shave.” Dross recommends recessed can lights in the ceiling above the vanity and wall lights on each side of the mirror to provide an even amount of light for all tasks. You might not consider the bathroom to be an ideal place to hang a chandelier, but in a large master bathroom or a room with tall nine-foot ceilings, this light fixture adds a dramatic design touch to the ceiling. Don’t forget to use damp-location recessed lights to brighten an enclosed shower or whirlpool tub. continued >

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Broadway musicals use a spotlight to highlight the star of the show, and you can use a similar lighting technique to highlight prized possessions in your home. Strategically placed recessed downlights can accentuate virtually anything from a painting hanging above the fireplace, to a family portrait on a living room wall, to even a favorite piece of furniture. You can also install mini-cone lights under shelves in a china cabinet or hutch to show off your favorite collectibles.

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Risk-takers Lighting experts agree that it is important to take a few risks when it comes to lighting. “A good home is a collection of good lighting,” says Dross. “Think about what makes your home look different, what sets it apart from your neighbors.” By thinking outside the box, you can use lighting as a way to define your own sense of style. Instead of hanging a traditional chandelier over the table in

your formal dining room, consider three matching pendant lights. There are also several linear chandeliers available that will look great hanging above a rectangular dining table. A powder room can become the perfect spot to install an interesting light fixture, such as a colorful, artistic pendant or an elegant ceiling light. A pair of unique wall sconces or table lamps on each side of

the headboard in your bedroom can add a dramatic touch and create enough light to allow you to catch up on a good novel before you turn in for the night. A grand foyer is also the prime location to show off a favorite chandelier to all who enter. “Lighting is the most important, yet often the most overlooked, part of the house,” Dross says. “If you add layers of light to the architecture of your home,

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you will effectively define each space and bring dimension, depth and interest to every room.� Top left to right: Contemporary chandelier from Hammerton. Amore Eclipse chandelier by Oggetti. Diva chandelier by Schonbek. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT: Control recessed lights and lamps with a Lutron system. OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT: Glamour ceiling fixture by Vibia.

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Show up most any Saturday morning at any antique mall or outdoor flea market and chances are likely you’ll find yourself in the company of old men in hats, middle-aged girlfriends in groups of three, and young couples with children in wagons, all leisurely wandering about the place as though they aren’t quite sure why they’re there.

But appearances can be deceiving. Every one of those people knows exactly what they are doing. They are there looking for the “find.” They usually aren’t in any hurry and sometimes they don’t know what the find is until they find it, but once they set their sight on it, they know it belongs with them. The prize is something different for each of them—it might be a few pieces of railroad china for one, an art deco brooch for another. Shoppers with a little more cash in their pockets may be thrilled to discover the early 19th century walnut corner cupboard, a mid-century modern Eames lounge chair, or a study from the sketchbook of a famous artist. Even the toddler in the wagon is delighted to discover the ice cream sold by the vendor in the far corner. While these weekend shoppers can often be passionate about their purchases, it’s the thrill of the hunt that usually lures them out and keeps them coming back. It’s the conversations they start by picking up a favorite childhood toy or Aunt Clara’s stainless steel penguin ice bucket; the laughs they get at seeing prom dresses from the sixties; and the unhurried pace they set while strolling through the vendor stalls that makes the sum of the day much bigger than the purchased parts. “Decorating with thrift home furnishings is an exercise in shopping with an open mind and bringing the past fastforward into the present,” says Stan Williams, author of The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details. Williams has been searching for the perfect find since the early 70s when he would spend his Thursday mornings during the summer tagging along with his mother and aunt while they scoured garage sales as “early birds” ready to snatch up a good deal at 7 a.m. Today, after hundreds of purchases, well over 30 years, and a move

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to New York City, Williams still relishes the search. “It’s not so much that I had the desire to own each and every one of these items,” he says. “In fact, I wasn’t always attracted to all I stumbled upon. But it was the thrill of touching and experiencing these used goods that never failed to evoke warm memories or charge my imagination.” In his book, Williams, who calls himself “The Elegant Thrifter,” shares tips and photos showing how talented people, many of them interior designers, use their finds to create stunning spaces that stand out.

Before You Go Have the tools ready to help you organize the search for a find of your own: ❚ A good tape measure. Invest in one that measures 8 to10 feet, stretches out and closes with ease, and is convenient to carry. ❚ A camera. A digital photograph, even if on your mobile phone, allows you the luxury of sending off the image to an expert, a friend, or even your own decorator for a bit of advice before you make the purchase. ❚ Dry dust wipes, such as a Swiffer, which just might remove years of grime to reveal a furniture treasure. ❚ A design notebook. Fill it with budgets, wish lists, photos of design inspiration, essential measurements, fabric swatches and important phone numbers for shipping and delivery.

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You see, even seasoned shoppers occasionally let the bargain lure them down the wrong purchase path, but those passionate about the search will always find room in their home—or maybe even their friend’s home—for a great find.

Editor’s note: The author’s quotes and sidebars “Before You Go” and “Into the Wood” are excerpts from The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details. © 2009 by Housing Works. Written by Stan Williams, published by Clarkson Potter Publishers, available online at amazon.com. Cover photo by Jim Franco

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DIRECTORY a local resource for home & garden products and services ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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Brown’s Marketplace........................90 www.brownsmarketplace.com Burlington Antique Show..................89 www.burlingtonantiqueshow.com Ohio Valley Antique Mall ..................89 www.ohiovalleyantiques.com Riverside Centre Antique Mall .........91

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J.A. Smith Construction ....................36 www.ja-smith.com Kitchen Solutions ..............................61 www.solutions4kitchens.com Pendery Construction ......................70 www.penderyconstruction.com The Finished Basement ....................60 www.FinishOurBasement.com Towne Remodeling ...........................57 www.towneremodeling.com TowneScapes • Asphalt ....................30 www.townescapes.net

APPLIANCES Custom Distributors ........................99 www.customdistributors.com Hagedorn..........................................36 www.hagedornappliance.com Howard’s Kitchen Studio............. 4 & 5 www.howardskitchenstudio.com The Appliance Loft ...................... 4 & 5 www.theapplianceloft.com

ART GALLERIES Malton Gallery ..................................94 www.maltonartgallery.com

AUDIO & VIDEO Hanson .............................................46 www.hansonav.com Signals .................................................7 www.signalsav.net

BUILDERS Dan Willig Custom Homes ...............13 www.willighomes.com

BUILDING MATERIALS McCabe Lumber...............................37 www.mccabelumber.com

CARPENTRY Innerwood & Company ....................47 www.innerwood.com

DECORATIVE STONE, GLASS & METAL Acsent...............................................94 www.acsentnow.com

FLOORING & CARPET Bluford Jackson & Son, Inc. ..............44 www.blufordjackson.com Carpetland ........................................63 www.carpetone.com

FURNITURE Modern Wood Elements ..................94 www.modernwoodelements.com Watson’s .............................................3 www.watsons.com

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GLASS/GLASS REPAIR Ryan’s All Glass .................................83 www.ryansallglass.com

GRANITE/TILE/STONE Cincinnati Stoneworks .....................32 www.cincinnatistoneworks.com

INTERIOR DESIGN Decorating Den ................................60 www.decoratingden.com Found at Home Interior Decorating 18 www.foundathome.com Hoffman & Albers Interiors ..............48 www.hoffmanandalbersinteriors.com

JEWELERS Welling & Co. Jewelers .....................96 www.wellingsjewelers.com

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STAMPED CONCRETE Patterned Concrete..........................62 www.patternedconcrete.us TowneScapes ....................................82 www.townescapes.net

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MARBLE RESTORATION Marblelife..........................................72 www.marblelife.com

PAINTERS Elmer L. Jones Painting Company, Inc. .. 44

PET CONTAINMENT Pet Stop ............................................72 www.petstop.com

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