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Greater Miami Valley Publisher Evelyn Yaus Editor Christina Kleiner Contributing Writers Alison Bour, Danielle Krouse Contributing Photographers Jim Crotty, Peter DeMott, Daniel Feldkamp, Robin Victor Goetz, Jim Schmid, Joe Vandehatert, Joe Wieland

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When I met Shannon I was immediately drawn to her optimistic approach to life. Shannon and her husband, James, recently received a brand new home thanks to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. When construction on their Beavercreek home got underway, the outpouring of support from our entire community was astounding and inspiring. As word spread about the Terpenning family, friends, neighbors and complete strangers joined together to provide them with a phenomenal home that accommodates all of their needs. The way the community banded together to support one of its own is the reason why I am proud to call the Greater Miami Valley home. In addition to the Terpenning family, Cathy and Miles Johnson have kindly opened the doors of their Washington Township home to show us what the holidays mean to them. We’re also exploring some of the money-saving building techniques you can take advantage of by going “green.” Our last issue of the year focuses on the important things in life. It is our hope that over the next few months you take a moment to evaluate what is important in your life. Have a safe and happy holiday season and we’ll see you in March! Happy Holidays,

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greater miami valley | vol. 10, issue 5

features 16 PAYING IT FORWARD A simple act of kindness goes a long way 56 USING NATURE TO NURTURE Elements inspired by nature add warmth to seasonal settings

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DECORATING TRENDS Rekindling the Christmas Spirit Washington Township couple create their own winter wonderland

BATHROOM TRENDS A Lesson in Vanity The latest funky and fresh styles breathe new life into an old bathroom staple

BUILDING TRENDS Little Things Mean a Lot Inviting new home refuses to leave its mark on the environment

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10 HOUSETRENDS.COM Bonus articles, photos, projects, resources and inspiration! 12 FRESH FINDS Bold accessories bring a warm touch to crisp days 72 HOUSETRENDS DIRECTORY 74 FINAL TOUCH Candles add ambiance to any seasonal soiree

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you are lucky enough, in life, you will come in contact with a few extraordinary people who will inspire you by their selfless acts and unwavering dedication to their family, friends and community. Even if you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting James and Shannon Terpenning face-to-face, you might know their story. Recently, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition came knocking on their door. The couple’s inspiring story involving their ability to overcome tough obstacles and their strong community involvement, brought the television show to Beavercreek, and seven days later they were presented with a new home. F Housetrends recently caught up with James and Shannon to see how life has changed since they moved into their new place. You’ll also hear from Diane Korman, a senior producer with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and Rob Arnold, owner of Coventry Fine Homes, the local builder involved in the project, about how the Terpenning family has made an impact on their lives. continued >

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Building the house was a collaboration between the design team and Coventry Fine Homes. The Terpenning family needed a home that could accommodate two wheelchairs, as well as four young children. Korman says universal design played a big part when it came to the construction of the house. They made sure to include extra wide hallways and an open floor plan, but they also took into account that the children will grow and that the family dynamic might change with time. Korman explains that part of the casting process includes getting to know the family, learning about their hopes and dreams for their new home. Getting Coventry Fine Homes on board to build the house didn’t take much convincing. Arnold has built a few homes for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and says he enjoys doing these types of jobs for charity. On a construction level, building this house wasn’t like anything he had ever done before. Arnold considers this to be the Super Bowl of homebuilding. With only 104 hours to build a house, he says everything had to be planned out in advance. But with the help of nearly 2,000 volunteers, both Korman and Arnold are proud to say they were able to reach their goal and provide a well-deserving family with a new place to call home.

First of all, the house is fantastic. How has it been the past few months? Shannon Terpenning: On a functional level, the house is amazing. Both James and his brother, Joe, can maneuver around the house in their wheelchairs. We can also all sit around the table for dinner and negotiate around each other easily. It’s nice to have the continued >

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kitchen open to the great room, now I can work on dinner and still keep an eye on the kids. The bathrooms have been a huge help. We used to have one bathroom for everyone. Now the kids have their own and so does Joe. And our master bathroom is probably the size of our old master bedroom. James Terpenning: We’re not stacked on top of each other anymore. When I come home from work and the kids want to use my wheelchair or play we now have the space to interact and enjoy each other. It has also been great for my brother. He has his own room now, decorated in his two favorite passions: Disney and movies. He now has some privacy and somewhere to retreat to when we have company over.

The design team always creates such unique rooms for the children. How do the kids like their rooms? Shannon: Justin and Jacob’s (the 2-year-old twins) room, with all of the blocks and Legos, is right up their alley. They love to play with the large foam pieces. I often walk in the room to find them dragging and throwing them around. Josselyn’s princess room fits her perfectly. She loves to play dress-up with the pretty clothes and makeup. Joshua shows everyone his peek-a-boo room. It’s very sweet and very appropriate. continued >

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What are you looking forward to the most now that you are getting settled? James: Playing hide-and-seek with the kids. It used to be tough in the old house, now they have so many places to hide. We’ve also enjoyed the back yard and we can’t wait for spring. It’s nice to be able to go in the back yard with my wheelchair and play with the kids. Shannon: It will be nice to gather around the fireplace this winter since our old fireplace didn’t work. I’m also looking forward to planting in my herb garden and watching the kids enjoy themselves on the playground.

What has this experience meant to you and your family? James: It was not only good for us, it was good for our neighbors and the whole community. During construction some of my neighbors told me they talked to other neighbors they haven’t talked to in ages. The process brought everyone back together again and that is wonderful. Now, when we’re on our walks it takes a lot longer because we stop and talk to everyone. Shannon: This whole experience has taught me that the generosity of people is never-ending. So many people have given us gifts in all different forms. Complete strangers are happy for us and that is very touching. It restores your faith in humanity. continued >

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Diane, how many entries do you typically receive and how do you select the deserving families? Diane Korman (Senior producer, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition): We get anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 letters and applications each week. Our casting department reads every letter. As part of our criteria, we look for deserving families, who not only have houses in great disrepair, but who also give back to the community in some way.

What was it about the Terpenning family that made Extreme Makeover: Home Edition pick them? Diane Korman (Senior producer, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition): We picked the Terpennings due to their simple acts of kindness. James is a hero for many reasons. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overcome so many struggles of his own, yet he still managed to take in his brother, and make a difference in the lives of other people living with disabilities. He continued to pay it forward without ever thinking about making life easier for himself. These are the kinds of acts that inspire all of us and show us what family is all about.

What did you gain from this experience? Rob Arnold (Owner, Coventry Fine Homes): Whenever you get involved in something like this you gain a new perspective on community and how people pull together to donate time, money and

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many other things. We had some volunteers working on the house for a few days straight. Everyone was there because they wanted to be there and I feel very proud to know that I was able to take part in doing something for a family that was so well-deserving.

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Washington Township couple create their own winter wonderland By Alison Bour | Photos by Daniel Feldkamp/Visual Edge Imaging

Cathy Johnson never met a holiday she didn’t like. She owns numerous place settings and changes her dining table throughout the year. She even uses individual vases and cut flowers that match the current season. F So just imagine what she does at Christmas. Once her guests take in the multiple trees, decorative gift boxes, lit candles, soft holiday music and garland—all highlighted with a glowing fire—they feel as if they entered a winter wonderland. F Cathy used to showcase a more craft-inspired style at Christmas complete with homemade ornaments created by her children. But they are grown now so she boxed up those mementos and adopted a more sophisticated design. continued >

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decorating trends A house designed for decorating A few years ago she and her husband, Miles—who own the kitchen and bath remodeling company, Kitchens by Design—bought a lot in a 30-year old plat. The couple cites the established trees and natural creek as the details that convinced them to make the area their home. The other lots they considered were open plots, and Cathy says she wanted outdoor beauty she could blend with her indoor rooms. “My favorite place to be is inside looking out.”

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decorating trends They set out to build a house that fit into the neighborhood, with traditional styling, which is an important part of her holiday decoration story. Cathy believes compelling room design first requires a strong interior vision. So, when she embarked on finding updated Christmas themes, she looked to the rooms in her home for inspiration. “It’s not your normal red and green,” she explains. “It’s refined. I use burgundies and golds because that’s the palette I use year-round.” “Christmas is about family,” she continues. “It’s about seeing snow on the trees out your windows and serene feelings.” In keeping with her decorating philosophy, she places trees—up to four in all—offset of her home’s large windows, so that guests’ eyes “are automatically drawn to them.” Carefully chosen lighting completes the calm atmosphere most people crave during the hectic holidays. For that component, Cathy chooses soft, understated bulbs on the mantel and inside a furniture-style TV cabinet, as well as candlestick lamps on sofa tables.

A personalized touch Viewing the Johnsons’ home at Christmas leads many to believe Cathy possesses not only natural talent but professional design training. The first is true; the latter isn’t. Although she now plans to obtain a design certification, Cathy currently creates out of sheer love and what she obtained over the years through “osmosis.” “I think it comes from my mother, who is extremely talented with decorating. She lived with an aunt who has an interior design degree.” Cathy also picked up tips about design concepts during her years working at both Elder-Beerman and Kohl’s. “I learned about retail schemes, how to use plan-agrams and a lot about color flow.” While Miles has 30 years of remodeling experience and runs that aspect of

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busiest room in most houses,” explains Genell. “It only makes sense to fill it with as many environmentally friendly elements as possible,” she says. The kitchen flows directly into the bright and cheerful family room, which features a wall of windows looking out over the rear yard. “The room doesn’t get direct sunlight, but the natural light

brightens the space significantly,” Newt says. Unlike many great rooms boasting soaring two-story ceilings, Newt sticks with ten foot ceilings in here and throughout the house. “The house has the open floor plan that everyone wants, but it also offers that cozy feeling that everyone tries to achieve.” continued >

The Energy Star rated appliances feature advanced technologies that use 10-50% less energy and water.

The direct vent fireplace draws in air for combustion from the outside and expels gasses to the outside as well.

The hickory floors feature a polyurethane finish that doesn’t have any VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions and is formaldehyde-free.

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Pella windows block out the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s damaging rays, protecting furniture and flooring.

The use of low or no VOC paint diminishes the release of toxic solvents into the air.

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building trends On-demand tankless hot water means the shower is ready to go as soon as the faucet is turned on.

Low flow faucets and showerheads help reduce water waste without lowering water pressure.

Entertaining thoughts The formal dining room sits to the front of the house, greeting guests as they walk through the massive front door. Decorated in rich warm hues of brown and beige, Newt makes a point of explaining that being conscious of your environment doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. “There are so many options available so you can still have everything you want and need for your family,” he says. “But, by making these choices, you also get to leave less of an impact on the earth.”

Water conscious Second to the kitchen, the bathrooms in your home probably consume the most energy and water. The master bathroom in this home is missing one element—a bathtub. Newt says thinking about your lifestyle is an important step in the green living process. “A bathtub uses a lot of water. If you typically don’t use one, you probably don’t need it,” he explains, adding that not having a bathtub will not affect the resale value of your home. This bathroom features an elegant double vanity, with built-in medicine cabinets, a large walk-in closet and an oversized shower. The bathroom is decorated in the same warm earth tones seen throughout the rest of the home. Both elegant and charming, this house proves there’s more to it than meets the eye. “It becomes more than a house, it becomes a legacy of how you live your life,” Genell sums up. “By doing better things and making better choices, you are protecting your life, your family and the world around you.”

ResouRces

Builder: Fortress Homes; Flooring: Hickory; Flooring finish: enviro Finishing of Indiana, Inc.; Kitchen and master bathroom cabinetry: country cabinets; Laundry room, basement bar and bathroom cabinetry: supply one; Kitchen countertops: Granite, Kemper Design center; Kitchen backsplash: Piatra; Faucets: carr supply; Appliances: Bosch dishwasher, cooktop and ovens, Thermador refrigerator and freezer; supplied by custom Distributors; Lighting: Premiere

To see more photos and video of the house during construction go to housetrends.com. Search: Fortress

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