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lighting six architects’ approaches and solutions to flood plain designations. We’ve rounded up a few folks with some mighty fine home furnishings and accessories hosting booths at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — a nice representation of vendors from throughout the Lone Star State. Speaking of shopping, we inadvertently misidentified a major player in Houston’s art scene in the February “Art Heist” article. The group’s correct name is Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WiVLA). We apologize for the error. Spring-like temps are starting to take over, so head for the shade with our numerous shade options for your home in “Project.” And “Editor’s Picks” offers more outdoor adventures with gardening tool basics, accessories and even a refreshing lavender lemonade recipe to enjoy this spring and summer. So here’s to sipping in the shade and Relaxing (another “R”), wherever you are…cheers! — Barbara Blue Thumb Inc., dba Houston House & Home ("HH&H"), is a news magazine with emphasis on interior design and remodeling. HH&H does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertising or editorial content, nor does HH&H or its staff assume responsibility should such advertising or editorial content appear in any publication. HH&H has not independently tested any services or products advertised herein and has not verified claims made by its advertisers regarding those services or products. HH&H makes no warranties or representations and assumes no liability for any claims regarding those services or products or claims made by advertisers. Readers are advised to consult with the advertiser and/or other home repair and renovation professionals regarding the suitability of an advertiser’s products. No reproduction is permitted without the written consent of the Publisher. Copyright 2016, all rights reserved. HH&H is distributed at most Houston area Randalls and HEB stores.
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Stroll the gardens at Bayou Bend for a sampling of azaleas in bloom during the annual Azalea Trail. Photo courtesy of the River Oaks Garden Club
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MARCH 1-3: UNEMBELLISHED INTEGRITY, THE FURNITURE AND PAINTINGS OF JOHN ZEMANEK Get a glimpse into the works of John Zemanek, a noted architect, planner and professor at the University of Houston. The show is in the university’s Mashburn Gallery in the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design. 713-520-0155, www.aiahouston.org
MARCH 4: KATY TASTE FEST, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Held at the Villagio Town Center, this family-friendly outdoor food festival showcases the diversity of Katy’s dining community. Be sure to come hungry, as the Katy Taste Fest features a variety of servings from the city’s favorite restaurants. 281-973-4004, www.katytastefest.com
MARCH 3: DIY WORKSHOP, GEOMETRIC CLAY JEWELRY & MARBLED RING DISHES, 7-9 p.m. Join the Pop Shop America team at a craft workshop where you’ll make geometric clay jewelry and marbled ring dishes. Everyone will make two pairs of stud earrings, one pendant and a marbled ring dish. www.popshopamerica.com
MARCH 5: HOUSTON BRIDAL FLEA MARKET, 1-4 p.m. Current brides in the midst of wedding planning will have the opportunity to shop wellloved items from former brides and handmade items from vendors at the city’s first Bridal Flea Market. It’s a great place to find special items to make your wedding unique, from vases, picture frames, candelabras and more. www.houstonbridalflea.com
MARCH 7-26: HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO Pull on your boots, buckaroos. It’s time for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Don’t miss out on the food, fun and phenomenal musical performances at this favorite annual event. 832-667-1200, www.rodeohouston.com MARCH 10-12: RIVER OAKS GARDEN CLUB’S AZALEA TRAIL Marking its 82nd year, the River Oaks Garden Club’s Azalea Trail features Bayou Bend, Rienzi and the Forum of Civics Building, along with four magnificent homes and gardens in River Oaks. The trail also offers visitors an enjoyable weekend that informs the public about architecture, flower arranging and horticultural possibilities in our region. Trail proceeds are given back to the commu-
nity for projects in horticultural education, conservation and civic beautification. 713-523-2483, www.riveroaksgardenclub.org MARCH 14-APRIL 6: WATERCOLOR ART SOCIETY-HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION Doors open to the public 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 14 for this popular annual event. The public is also invited to the opening ceremony March 12 and an “Arts Lovers Reception” March 16. Held at the WAS-H gallery, 1601 W. Alabama St., the juried show is on exhibit until April 6, in case you keep thinking of a painting and want to view it again. Group tours can be arranged by calling the gallery in advance. 713-042-9966, www.watercolorhouston.org MARCH 24-26: BAYOU CITY ARTS FESTIVAL Spend the days in Memorial
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Park to see and shop works by hundreds of diverse artists. The spring event is like walking through outdoor museum, with something for everyone at all price points. The big show, also held downtown in the fall, supports local nonprofits. 713-521-0133, www.artscolonyassociation.org MARCH 25-26: RICE DESIGN ALLIANCE ARCHITECTURAL TOUR, 1-6 p.m. This year’s tour, “H2Ouston: Living in the Flood Plains,” explores how architects are coping creatively with homes and businesses in Houston’s flood plains. The self-guided tour of five structures demonstrates six architects’ approaches and solutions to living in the flood plain. www.ricedesignalliance.org MARCH 31-APRIL 2: TOMBALL GERMAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL, hours vary daily Every year, festival-goers break out their lederhosen and dirndls to “Go German” at the area’s largest festival celebrating the heritage of the original German families that settled the area beginning in about 1840. Find merchants, enjoy the performances and,
of course, sample all that great German food at the big party, held on the downtown streets of Tomball. The family-friendly event includes a carnival, pony rides and petting zoo for the youngsters. www.tomballgermanfest.org
Antiques/Vintage MARCH 17-19: HOUSTON ANTIQUES + ART + DESIGN SHOW, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday Head on over to Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards St., to shop from 75 exhibitors from across the United States, Canada and Europe offering fine antique furniture and decorative and fine arts representing design movements of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. As well, visitors will discover great vintage finds from 20th-century modern. 708-366-2710, www.spring.houston antiquesartdesign.com MARCH 17-19: VINTAGE MARKET DAYS Shop for upscale vintageinspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, season-
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MARCH 27-APRIL 1: 49th ANNUAL SPRING ANTIQUE FAIR IN ROUND TOP The famous statewide and nationwide shopping frenzy welcomes more than 10,000 antiques-lovers looking for the perfect buy found in shops, stores, under tents, in dance halls and even in barns. The annual event is always a “shop-until-you-drop” extravaganza. www.roundtoptexas antiques.com
MARCH 17-18: HERBAL FORUM Lectures, workshops, herbal plant sales and foods prepared by the finest chefs in Texas combine for the annual event, this year centered around the topic of coriander, perhaps best know as cilantro. The Gardens of Festival Hill in Round Top once again play host, so be sure to check out the gorgeous themed gardens while you’re there. www.festivalhill.org
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MARCH 18-19, 24-25 AND APRIL 1: TYLER COUNTY DOGWOOD FESTIVAL Princesses on parade, a festival of the arts, Western weekend, a motorcycle and classic car exhibit and a crowning of the Dogwood Festival queen are just part of the activities celebrating springtime in East Texas. In its 74th year, the theme is “The Cowboy Way – History According to the
MARCH 11-12: RUSTY CHIPPY VINTAGE HIPPY & GARDEN SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday It’s back and again offering repainted furniture, jewelry, antiques and collectibles, plus a giant garden show, all gathered at the Walker County Fair Grounds in Huntsville. Produced by the Huntsville Antique Show, the event is
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APRIL 1: SCHULENBURG SAUSAGEFEST, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. “Hurray for Sausage!” is the cheer of the day, and boy, get ready for juicy tastes from the contestants at the third annual cooking competition. The big day kicks off with a parade and continues with live music, hog-calling contest and more. www.schulenburg sausagefest.com APRIL 1-2: HISTORIC TYLER ON TOUR, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday Following the theme of “40 Years of Historic Tyler, 19772017,” the tour showcases seven examples of architecture in this charming town. Historic Tyler Inc., an organization dedicated to the preservation, revitalization and continued use of Tyler’s historic resources, presents the celebration.
903-595-1960, www.historictyler.org APRIL 1-2: HOUSTON HOME & GARDEN SHOW, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Head to the George R. Brown Convention Center for expert advice, money-saving tips, remodeling ideas, landscape features and everything you need for your home and garden. www.texashomeandgarden.com APRIL 1-2: VICTORIA PRESERVATION INC.’S 30TH ANNUAL HISTORIC HOME TOUR, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday A $20 ticket transports you to two days of yore in this city. Presented by Victoria Preservation Inc. and Days Gone Bye!, a gift and clothing boutique in downtown Victoria. The mission of Victoria Preservation Inc. is to preserve and protect the heritage and history of Victoria County. 361-573-1878, www.facebook.com/ VictoriaPreservation
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FURNISHINGS ROUNDUP Blaze A Trail To The Rodeo For Western-Inspired Furniture, Home Accessories And Gifts
Above left and below, photos courtesy of Classy Country
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CLASSY COUNTRY, Booth B 1035 Gifts & more Lubbock 806-777-0357, 806-778-6557 West Texas is always well represented at the big rodeo, including with religious and Western home decor from Classy Country, a darling boutique owned by husband-and-wife team Ray and Susie Peznowski. Look for their hand-painted plaques and signs with inspirational and motivational messages on rustic wood as great gifts for graduates, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and everyday in between.
addle up for the rides, crazydelicious fried-food concoctions, impressive scholarship-raising livestock competitions, world-class bull-riding daredevils and barrel-racing champions, the cutest-of-cute mutton-busting contestants and, of course, the all-star musical entertainment lineup at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, set this year March 7-26 at NRG Park. And don’t forget to corral in some mighty fine Westerninspired furnishings for your home while you’re there. Yes, pardner, among all that fabulous turquoise and silver jewelry, snazzy cowboy and cowgirl hats, handsome handmade boots and lots of snap-closure, yoked-back shirts, you’ll find creative country-style crafts and one-of-a-kind home furniture and accessories to add to your buying must-have list as offered by many of the hundreds of scheduled vendors. Here’s a quick gander at just a few of the home furnishings booths you’ll find at the rodeo. Most of the companies offer convenient scheduled pick-up or delivery services so you can enjoy the rest of the show. And, of course, more shopping. 18 house& home | March 2017 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
GOODTIMBER FURNISHINGS, Booth D 13085 Sustainable furniture 300 S. 6th St., Suite C Waco 713-899-7236 www.goodtimberfurnishings.com This Waco-based company comes to the rodeo this year with its original Katy Barrel Company products plus home furniture and decor items under its new GoodTimber Furnishings brand, says Lekisha Atkin, who partners with husband Chris in their
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KING RANCH SADDLE SHOP, Booth D 1099 Fine leather goods-plus 1956 W. Gray St. 281-546-0861 120 S. 6th St. Kingsville 877-282-5777 www.krsaddledshop.com Own a piece of Texas legacy stamped with the iconic Running W brand with a purchase at the King Ranch Saddle Shop. Fine leather goods are among those, from intricately stenciled mouse pads to nail-head chairs and sofas to more exquisite products, all made with quality materials and craftsmanship inspired by the original Texas ranch which, by the way, is bigger than the state of Rhode Island. Everything’s bigger and better in Texas. And you have a personal invitation from Rose M. Morales, general manager of the saddle shop, to see the proof. RUSTIC ELEGANCE, Booth S3 West Rustic furniture & accessories 411 Junction Highway Kerrville 830-257-4716 www.rusticelegancetx.com Relaxed, refined and, of course, rustic, that’s Rustic Elegance out of Kerrville — with a Hill Country flair, to boot. Find art and accessories, rugs, lighting and complete dining, bed and living room combinations, as well as a full line of modern rustic merchandise for your home and office. Give them a holler for personalized client projects, too. Jan Lynch of Rustic Elegance notes shoppers need to giddyap to the stadium, where they’ll find the company’s booth on the thirdfloor West Club between posts 313 and 314. SLICK ROCK DESIGNS, Booth E 12113 Custom Western-inspired furnishings 3301 N. Highway 84 325-625-1234 www.slickrockdesigns.com Custom is a key word at Slick Rock Designs, from leather, wood and slate goods to cow horn- and hide-accented furniture. Add to that, Western art, gifts, unique lighting fixtures and much, much more. These guys and gals have the credentials, too, including 2016 Best in Show at the Western Gift Show in Las Vegas and the 2014 Large Exhibit Best Booth at Cowboy Marketplace, also in Las Vegas. So come on down!
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UMBRELLAS For starters, consider investing in an umbrella, and not just your average umbrella. Today’s instant shade-makers are super-tech with rust-proof hardware, high-performance fittings and UV sun protection available in all shapes, colors, sizes and price points. You’ll find them at numerous home and garden stores to outdoor furniture 22 house& home | March 2017 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
specialty shops. Check out JANUS et Cie's luxury line of umbrellas and romantic, draped day beds for the ultimate in outdoor socializing and snoozing, as well as The California Umbrella Co.'s expansive inventory of fanciful, frilly and fun umbrella-top canopies. The Shade Shop Inc., a family-run business since 1918 specializing in custom window treatments and outdoor shading solutions, offers shade sail beauties to easily adjust where you don’t want the sun to shine. Featuring sleek, stainless steel poles and an exclusive canvas material, shade sails can retract manually or with a motorized operating system. Price points are $7,500-$10,500. “These are popular, and when people see them, they fall in love with them,” says Sara Beckmann of The Shade Shop.
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Left, shade sails easily adjust manually or with a motorized system. Photo courtesy of The Shade Shop Right, today's umbrellas come in colorful and fun designs. Photo courtesy of hayneedle.com
RETACTABLES-PLUS There’s more in store for retractable shade products, such as patio screens and awnings. The Shade Shop’s extensive line of handcrafted protection designed to your custom needs and specifications makes it easy to create an outdoor oasis. “We stand out in that our awnings and patio screens offer more modern selections,” Beckmann says. “They’re stainless steel structures that extend when you need them and are perfect for homes and restaurants, too.” Motorized retractable solar or insect screens lower to provide shade and natural ventilation, protection from insects and enhanced privacy — all without blocking your view. With the touch of a button, they retract out of sight when no longer needed. Retractable awnings come in a wide selection of fabrics, frame colors and styles and run from $2,500-$12,000. Rolltex Shutters, too, carries retractable solar screens and awnings, as well as rolling shutters, accordion shutters, armor panels, storm panels, hurricane-protection screens, security protection and energy-savings screens.
SCREEN ENCLOSURES Transform your hot tub, swimming pool or entire deck into a mosquito- and bug-free zone with a full screen enclosure. These units, as N and V Patio, Construction & Remodeling LLC carries, also reduce harmful UV rays and the clutter of leaves and other unwanted debris. “Our pool screen enclosures are made from high-quality struc-
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BACKYARD ADDITIONS Ready to go for the gusto with an entire deck, arbor or even an open-air, roofed building? Local companies such as Frederick Builders & Remodelers Inc., Home Exterior Systems, Houston Home Improvements Patio Covers and Texas Decks are ready to assist. Houston Home Improvements specializes in building custom patio covers, outdoor kitchens and carports and guarantees to match your existing home construction. “We give you a brand new house at the same old address” is the motto at Home Exterior Systems. And call on Texas Decks for yes, decks, and much more, such as patio covers, arbors and pergolas complete with ceiling fans for that much-needed breeze on hot, humid days. Costs for these additions vary, depending on the size and scope of the jobs.
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Contact a reliable contractor near you for arbors to add dramatic elegance, day and night, to your backyard retreat. Pictured is a spa courtesy of Latham Pool Products Inc.
RESOURCES The California Umbrella Co. www.californiaumbrella.com
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Frederick Builders & Remodelers Inc. 281-392-9111
N and V Patio, Construction & Remodeling LLC 13331 Veterans Memorial Drive Suite D 281-397-8703 www.nandvllc.com
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Rolltex Shutters 3004 Beverly Road Pasadena 281-991-9200 www.rolltexshutters.com
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or more than two decades, Martin Ayanegui has been focused on his business. He has been motivated by his clients, inspired by his projects and encouraged by his family and friends to continue expanding and growing. As Ayanegui’s Home Office Houston celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, he reflects back on what has made his company successful. From the early days during college at the University of Houston working as a volunteer at local museums to resolve lighting issues for galleries and displays, he has evolved his oncesmall company into a powerhouse enterprise offering interior design for homes and businesses, exterior/interior lighting design, construction and large and small remodeling, as well as facility management, maintenance and event planning. His award-winning work and work ethic have caught the eye of many. Some of his clients – who have been with him since the beginning – have shared his name with others. Almost all of his work has been the result of referrals. But, with recent exposure on national television, including CNBC’s Billion Dollar Buyer with Tilman Fertitta, TLC’s show The Little Couple, NBC Universal’s Steve Harvey Show, as well as A&E, HGTV and local television affiliates, Ayanegui is busier than ever. With degrees in architecture and environmental design, Ayanegui branched out into lighting design. This area really consumes his staff during the winter holiday season. He creatively decorates homes, businesses and local theaters, including the Alley Theatre, the new A.D. Players Theatre, and the Houston Astros Stadium. “Part of our success is because I meet with clients personally and am there to do the work – top to bottom,” says Ayanegui. He works with some of Houston’s top interior designers to create homes and businesses that are comfortable and yet stylish, and creates ambience inside and outside with proper lighting that sets moods and adds interest. He works with licensed professionals to provide services – electrical, plumbing, carpentry – as well as artisans and painters, tile layers and stonecutters. His is a one-stop shop. He likes to work with clients as a team. “I can take their ideas and collaborate with them to make it happen,” he says. “Sometimes they can’t explain exactly what they want, but I can assist them and get what they want. “I like for my clients to become my friends even after the job is done.” One of the things that Ayanegui and Home Office Houston does is give back to the community. Ayanegui has become very active in supporting The Sunshine Kids, a nonprofit that assists children with cancer and their families. Craig Biggio, Houston Astros Hall-of-Famer, has been one of his clients for over 20 years. When his daughter became ill, Craig and his wife Patty introduced Martin to the Sunshine Kids. Now, even after his child is recovered, Martin gladly continues to sponsor the organization, which he says gave him so much support. “We will continue doing our work, expanding our business and supporting our causes,” he says. “I learned from my father, who passed away when I was 13, that if you work hard and put your heart and soul into something, you will be successful.” Twenty-five years later, Home Office Houston continues to be a flourishing company with big plans for its future.
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oin the fun at the annual Spring Round Top Antiques Week, the famous statewide – and nationwide – shopping frenzy in more than a half-dozen small rural towns between Houston and Austin. In its 49th year, the big show runs from March 27-April 1 and welcomes more than 100,000 happy shoppers searching for the perfect buy; perusing shops in stores, under tents, in dance halls, churches, grocery stores and barns; and interacting with more than 2,000 independent dealers from all over the country. Bring your camera, too, as March and April in Texas mean bluebonnets and wildflowers in full bloom.
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ARBOR INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES & INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW American Legion Post No. 388 1503 Highway 237 North, one mile north of Round Top 888-233-5414 www.arborantiques.com BIG RED BARN EVENT CENTER 475 Highway 237 South, between Round Top and Burton 512-237-4747 www.roundtoptexasantiques.com BLUE HILLS AT ROUND TOP 1701 Highway 237 North 816-304-9593 www.bluehillsroundtop.com
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MARBURGER FARM ANTIQUE SHOW 2248 Highway 237 South in Round Top 800-947-5799 www.roundtop-marburger.com MCLAREN’S ANTIQUES AND INTERIORS 1745 Highway 237 North 917-741-7041 www.mclarensantiquesandinteriors.com BILL MOORE ANTIQUES 1352 Highway 237 North 760-587-1300 OLD DEPOT ANTIQUES & MARKET PLACE 550 N. Washington St. 281-851-6779
CHELSEA’S MEADOW ANTIQUE SHOW 1465 Highway 237 North, next to Arbor Antiques Show 713-385-8778 www.chelseasmeadow.com THE COMPOUND 2550 Highway 237 South 979-551-5916 www.roundtopcompound.com COWBOY CORNER 1925 Highway 237 North, near Florida Chapel Cemetery Road 830-374-7474 DYD SQUARE FAIR 100 Main St. 979-249-3638 GASOLINE HILL & ANTIQUES 1901 Highway 237 South 512-627-1657 GONE TO TEXAS Round Top RV Park 601 W. Washington St. 979-249-5673 www.roundtoprvpark.net HENKEL SQUARE MARKET 199 Henkel Circle 979-249-5840 www.henkelsquareroundtop.com
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www.roundtopvintagemarket.com TEXAS ROSE ANTIQUE SHOW 2075 Highway 237 North, across from Marburger Farm 256-390-5337 www.texasroseshow.com TOWNSEND PROVISIONS 101 Bauer Rummel Road 512-468-0580 www.townsendprovisions.com TREE PARK FIELD 4635 Highway 237 South 979-249-5588 THE VINTAGE ROUND TOP Rental property 1450 Highway 237 North 713-859-5993 www.thevintageroundtop.com
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WARRENTON GROCERY & SHOW 4309 Highway 237 South 979-249-3144 www.warrentontx.com
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WARRENTON-ROUND TOP SHOW GROUNDS North end of Warrenton across from the World’s Smallest Catholic Church WARRENTON ROUND-UP Two miles south of Warrenton on Highway 237 979-249-3004 ZAPP HALL ANTIQUES SHOW 4217 Highway 237 South in central Warrenton 713-824-1157 www.zapphall.com
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THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE HILL & THE BARN Rental properties 5025 Wickel Road 713-294-1199, 832-264-3992 www.thewhitehouseonthehill.com
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THE VINTAGE ROUND TOP Hip Rental Home Defines Modern Vintage With Crisp Interiors Accented By Repurposed Antiques By Barbara Canetti
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hen you hear oxymorons such as “open secret,” “jumbo shrimp” or even “Hell’s Angels,” does it make you smile because of the incongruous, contradictory effect of the words? What about “modern vintage?” Paige and Smoot Hull, a Houston couple with connections to Round Top, have embraced that phrase and in fact, decorated a lovely industrial farmhouse (another oxymoron?) in the Hill Country that they rent and make available to others. To Paige, modern vintage is a hip style that marries sustainability with soul, giving home interiors a clean, modern look and furnished with vintage items that appeal to both men and women. The soul relates back to the history and stories in every piece she finds. “We decorate with just the right amount of vintage — it is not overdone,” says Paige, explaining items she found at garage sales and refuse piles were rescued, reconfigured and reused as lights, tables, bed frames or unique and quirky art in the house.
“1450”
The Hulls got into the rental property business in Round Top in an unusual way. They were looking for a weekend getaway from Houston for their family when they came upon a 14-year-old house that was a mile from the Round Top square and within walking distance to venues for the twice-annual antiques show. Although the house was rather ordinary, almost a tract-style house, they rolled up their sleeves and got out their tools. They removed walls, raised ceilings, installed more windows and changed the style, character and personality of the 2,400-squarefoot, two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom house. They recently painted the exterior black, with white trim and shutters and contrasted with the bright, white tones on the inside. They named the house “1450.” They knew rental property was needed during the busy show season as well as other times of the year, so they began advertising and renting their house. It was an instant success, and they soon will add a second rental to the property named ‘Boho,” which will also feature bedrooms and a large party room or conference center. 42 house& home | March 2017 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Take a seat on one of the industrial-style bar stools in The Village Round Top’s open and fully stocked kitchen. Photo by Natalie Lacy Lange
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WALK THROUGH As visitors come into the house through an entryway, a large chandelier is one of the first things they see. Talk about sustainability! The light fixture actually is an inactive wasp nest, which has been wired and suspended over a small desk with a vintage typewriter and guestbook.
High ceilings keep the great room light and airy. Photo by Natalie Lacy Lange
This leads into the great room, a large white space with high, high ceilings and an oversized fireplace — the focal point of the room. The cement floor is painted gray and the fireplace redone to remove its rock facade. A mantle was installed and above it, two window screens stand, framed in wood. “There was so much space and we needed something large. I found these screens at a garage sale and just leaned them up against the white wall,” says Paige. “I just love them!” The coffee table actually is an old Army trunk, with a Houstonian’s name imprinted on it, along with stickers indicating where it has been. Entrance to the sleeping loft is accessible from the great room. Up the 14 steps (you know how many steps because they are numbered) is a peaceful room with aged, multi-colored shiplap ceiling, two beds and lots of light. To give lounging guests some privacy, the Hulls created a wall of antique leather valises and arranged them in a geometric pattern, inspired by Santa Fe collage artist Gail Rieke. Back downstairs, the open and fully stocked kitchen has a small sitting counter with three metal industrial barstools purchased in Round Top. Above the bar are three dangling lights. Paige says these triplets were actually used in a chicken coop to keep the eggs and chicks warm. Adjacent to the bar is a heavy post, roughhewn and unpainted and probably from the 1800s, used as the supporting timber for the upstairs entrance to the loft.
THE “PIZZA HUT ROOM”
The separate dining room, with a long wood table to comfortably seat eight, is in what probably was an enclosed porch in the front of the house. She calls this the “Pizza Hut” room Cow-feed sifters are now sconces in one bedroom. Photo by Natalie Lacy Lange 44 house& home | March 2017 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Stop in, snoop around. You never know what you’ll find.
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because it looks like the restaurant chains’ original building style. The room is surrounded with windows, making the white walls, white table and white chairs contrast with the long leaf pine floors, which also were rescued from a junk pile. Everything in the room — table, chairs, flooring and light fixture (once the top portion of a steel barrel) — has a story. “The tabletop came from a carnival group. They would set it up every night with saw horses,” says Paige, noting the history again: The tall man, the bearded lady, the sword swallower, all carnies who lived and traveled together shared their meals at this table. The master bedroom is on the main floor as well. A hanging barn door separates the en suite bathroom from the sleeping area. Paige spotted a trio of metal spigots and installed them as towel holders outside the shower. In the bedroom is a huge framed mirror that monopolizes the room, purchased from Old World Antieks in La Grange and trucked in with lots of prayers for safe transport. The family gets to use the house when it is not rented.
THE VINTAGE ROUND TOP “We love Round Top and wanted a country home, but we didn’t see having a rental at that time. The opportunity arose for us to share the house, and it has been so rewarding,” Paige says. “We are honored and humbled by the reaction from our guests because we didn’t see it coming.” Although the Hulls used to have a shop in Round Top, they now only sell their vintage wares and VRT home goods line that includes candles, soaps, textile bags, aprons and pillows at pop-up stores in the house and online. During the spring antiques week, they are hosting a oneday sale in the house on March 28 with a conference on social media and branding the following day. “We offer something unique that has resonated with so many people,” she says. “Our guests are embracing modern vintage.” The “Pizza Hut” room features a long wooden table. Photo by Natalie Lacy Lange 46 house& home | March 2017 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
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Smoot and Paige Hull. Photo by Lauren Morsman
RESOURCES BEDROOMS August Antiques, barn door 803 ½ Heights Blvd. 713-880-3353 www.bensantiquegardening.com
A large framed antique mirror “enlarges” the master bedroom. Photo by Natalie Lacy Lange
Old World Antieks, mirror 5414 W. State Highway 71, La Grange 832-509-0022 www.oldworldantieks.com CEILING WOOD Habitat for Humanity Restore 13350 Jones Road 281-477-0460 www.habitatnwhc.org KITCHEN IKEA, farm sink 7810 Katy Freeway 888-888-4532 www.ikea.com LIGHTING FOR MAIN ROOM John Petty Antiques 2032 Westchester Drive, Garland 214-738-6295 RENTAL INFORMATION The Vintage Round Top 1450 N. Highway 237, Round Top 713-859-5993 www.thevintageroundtop.com STYLING Becki Griffin Curious Details www.curiousdetails.com
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AN ECLECTIC INVENTORY OF ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS Full Service Mill Shop Jambs, Hand Stripping, build doors and tables out of antique lumber Large Inventory of Antique Doors Antique Door Hardware Flooring Beaded Wood
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THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE HILL Replica Church Welcomes as a Charming and Soulful B&B By Marsha Canright Photography by Natalie Lacy Lange
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igh atop a grassy hill overlooking the pastoral fields of Washington County near Round Top, a steepled structure rises from a rolling grove of olive trees and strikes a vivid silhouette against the wide blue sky. Here is a quiet, calm refuge pairing the character of a 19th-century country church with the comfort of handpicked furnishings, beautiful views, perfect linens and a breakfast basket of homemade treats. The White House on the Hill, a bed-and-breakfast retreat for one or two guests, was designed and built by Rob Rosenbaum and Linda O’Neal in 2014. “We both love old country churches, and it was a dream of ours to build a replica that would capture the essence and character of these simple, soulful structures,” Rosenbaum says. The couple chose a lofty hilltop site with panoramic views above their newly planted grove of 300 olive trees. They worked with Barney Reynolds of Round Top Home Builders to complete the project. “It’s like stepping out of time,” says New Yorker Amanda Sawyer, who stays in the cottage with her husband, Dave, twice each year during the Original Round Top Antiques Fair. “It’s so romantic and private. It’s a true retreat from our busy life.” The structure is only a few years old, but the materials are reclaimed from an earlier time and have an aging patina. The main interior room has 25-foot ceilings, shiplap walls and a floor salvaged from a 19thcentury Galveston warehouse. The windows are handmade, the stained glass window is an antique from St. Louis and a 200-year-old wooden beam from Iowa is an architectural and structural focal point. The ambience is all 19th century, but hidden behind cabinet doors is a full kitchenette with a premium espresso and cappuccino machine. There’s also central air and heat and cable television for those who aren’t ready to escape completely from the outside world. “I want people to love this place so much they want to come back again and again. After all, if it’s not as good as your own home or bet-
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Furnishings are handpicked by Linda O’Neal and Rob Rosenbaum. The angel is an antique from France and once hung in a chapel where novices took their vows.
The king-sized bed is topped with linens by Pandora de Balthezar, well-known for her down pillows.
The interior has 25-foot ceilings, shiplap walls, handmade windows and a floor salvaged from a 19th-century Galveston warehouse. 52 house& home | March 2017 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
ter, why would you travel to stay here?” O’Neal says. O’Neal and Rosenbaum selected each interior piece. Most of the furnishings are French antiques, although the chandelier is from New Orleans. A king-sized bed is topped with linens by Pandora de Balthezar, who is well known at the Round Top antiques fairs for her down Hungarian pillows and quality linens. The adjacent bath features an oversized claw-foot tub, a walk-in shower and a magnificent antique mirror. Above the tub is an antique print of the Madonna and Jesus, which O’Neal found at Bill Moore Antiques in Round Top. The angel is from France and once hung in a chapel where novices took their vows. For the morning, O’Neal prepares a breakfast basket with homemade blueberry muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt and sometimes Brie and crackers. “Whatever is fresh and delicious, that’s what we bring,” she says. Outside there is seating underneath the cedar tree, and the 20 acres of park-like property include a pond that is ideal for fishing. “The rolling hills are wonderful for walking, and we have incredible sunsets,” O’Neal says. Rosenbaum has planted fruit orchards, crepe myrtle, cedar, cottonwoods and sycamores, in addition to the olive grove. The tall steeple was purchased and installed by “the steeple people,” a Texas group that builds new and refurbishes old church steeples. They used a crane to secure it to the building. The church house is located about eight miles outside of Greenvine, a tiny town with two churches and a bar. It sits equidistance from Round Top and Brenham and is close to Carmine and Burton. The drive from Houston to the countryside retreat is slightly more than an hour.
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Above the bathroom's claw-foot tub is an antique print of the Madonna and Jesus. Note the large walk-in shower.
Even the door offers a view at the hilltop cottage. The window at top is an antique stained glass find from St. Louis.
RESOURCES 49th Annual Spring Round Top Antiques Fair Round Top Area Chamber of Commerce 110 Schumann Lane Round Top 979-249-4042 Toll free: 888-368-4783 www.info@roundtop.org Bill Moore Antiques 1350 N. State Highway 237 Round Top 760-587-1300 Pandora de Balthezar (luxury linens) 418 E. Wright St. A 200-year-old wooden beam visible above the bed is an architectural and structural focal point. 54 house& home | March 2017 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Pensacola, Fla. 850-434-5117 www.pandoradebalthazars.com Round Top Home Builders 103 Main St. Round Top 979-249-5151 www.roundtophomebuilders.com The White House on the Hill & The Barn Greenville 713-294-1199 or 832-264-3992 www.thewhitehouseonthehill.com
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Above, the allure of the 19th-century Texas barn inspired this comfy getaway. Right Linda O'Neal and Rob Rosenbaum
THE BARN Big rooms, comfy beds and a beautiful antique collection make this unique space a popular getaway By Marsha Canright Photography by Natalie Lacy Lange
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The Barn was his favorite space but overtime, and in need of a new project, the couple decided it might be fun and productive to reinvent the structure as a two-bedroom getaway for families or friends who wanted a taste of country life for a week or a weekend. It’s a big building — 36 by 50 feet — with
The barn is made of rough-hewn cedar with 30-foot ceilings and polished concrete floors.
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30-foot ceilings and polished concrete floors. The exterior is composed of rough-hewn cedar with its own delicious smell. Barney Reynolds and his son, Jay, of Round Top Home Builders completed the barn redo last year. The renovation converted the big barn into two large bedrooms located on opposite sides of an oversized living and dining space with a complete, contemporary kitchen. There is a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sinks. The northwestern portion of the barn is a wall of windows and glass doors, which fill the room with natural light and also provide a view of the countryside. The Barn is located on the O’NealRosenbaum property near Greenvine, and like their other properties, it is very private. O’Neal designed The Barn’s interiors, selecting art and furnishings from local antique shops and from their personal collection. “The Barn is a great place for a girlfriends’ getaway. We’ve already hosted several, and for families, too,” O’Neal says. It can accommodate four to five people, but it is always reserved as a single unit. In addition to the bath and dressing area, there is a washer and dryer. Outside there is a barbecue pit, a covered patio area, a fire pit and seating for up to 14. “We have some cool antiques in The Barn,” O’Neal says. One bedroom has a huge antique bed, which was purchased from an antique dealer in La Grange. A recent visitor confided in O’Neal: “That bed is better than sex.” The Barn is located near Round Top and Brenham, about an hour and 15 minutes from Houston.
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TREE HOUSE IN LINKWOOD Modern Home on RDA Tour Showcases Successful Architectural Strategies for Living in Houston’s Flood Plain By Marsha Canright • Photography by Paul Hester
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iving in the flood plain in Houston brings both challenges and joys to the homeowners who settle there.
Chad and Jenna Arnold bought a small mid-century ranch house in the Linkwood neighborhood eight years ago when Chad’s work in financial management brought the couple to Houston. They fell in love with the neighborhood, especially the people, the large, lovely trees and the easy walk or bike ride to Brays Bayou. Although the house did not flood in 2015, it was small and had major infrastructure problems the couple knew had to be addressed. “When they came to me initially they wanted to renovate the beautiful old ranch house on the property,” says Brett Zamore, who was awarded Houston AIA's Young Architect for 2016. “Because of FEMA and city of Houston regulations for the 100year flood plain, it made more sense to design and build a new home instead of trying to renovate or add an addition to their existing home.”
Designed by architect Brent Zamore, the raised brick and stucco house blends with the neighborhood without disturbing a single mature tree.
WHAT TO DO? After much consideration, the Arnolds decided to take down the old structure and build a new house with Zamore as their architect and builder. They wanted a modern, timeless home, but one with warmth, and they wanted to be sensitive to the architecture of the neighborhood: It had to blend in with the other homes. “Jenna did not want to disturb any of the mature trees,” Zamore says, so the tree canopy became the inspiration for his design. The result is a handsome two-story brick and stucco Lshaped house, which rises among the lofty pine and oak trees, topped with a standing-seam Galvalume roof. This year, the Linkwood house is one of the featured homes on the Rice Design Alliance Architecture Tour, which looks at architectural adaptations to living in Houston’s flood plain. “It’s something of a tree house,” Zamore says. 62 house& home | March 2017 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Porches give the house a connection to the outdoors and floor-to-ceiling windows allow for natural light.
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Neutral furnishings paired with splashes of bold color create a stylish, comfortable interior.
EXTERIOR FEATURES The porches both upstairs and down give the house a true connection to the outdoors, and the floor-to-ceiling windows on both levels provide ample natural light. The house sits about three and a-half feet above grade to meet requirements of building in the 100-year flood plain. The rich, earthy-colored Acme brick, found at a local supplier, has a longer shape than typical brick, giving the house a sleek appeal. Visible from the entry is a winding steel and wood staircase and below it, a grandmother’s treasured piano.
STEP INSIDE The interior is open and airy with 10-foot ceilings and white oak floors. The space flows from the entry to the back deck, perfect for entertaining, but with defined areas for living and dining. The L-shaped design creates a balance between open public space and private space for the family.
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The house has four bedrooms with three full baths and two half-baths, including one powder room with custom wallpaper made from a map of the neighborhood and another half-bath next to the garage with a large utility sink. The downstairs bedroom is a full guest suite to accommodate visiting family and friends. The kitchen is specially designed for a family that entertains. It has a Wolf six-burner stove, oven and warming drawer; two Bosch dishwashers; and a KitchenAide refrigerator and electric oven. “I know it may seem like a lot for a family of three, but we love to entertain,” Jenna says. “We just hosted the St. Thomas’ Episcopal cross-country team and their families for a pasta night before the meet, and I used it all.” The kitchen is L-shaped and opens to the living and dining rooms, yet offers privacy for the informal breakfast room and workspace. At 3,500 square feet, the Arnold home was slightly smaller than the average house being built nearby, but it was a comfortable scale for the family and it worked well in the neighborhood.
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The L-shaped kitchen flows into the living and dining areas and opens to the expansive backyard deck through sliding glass doors.
“We didn’t want it to be a modern beast,” Zamore says. “Still I knew we must be conscious of the size of homes that are being build in the surrounding areas.”
SUSTAINABILITY & THE PROCESS It was also important to the Arnolds to be environmentally responsible. They succeeded in donating all the materials from the deconstructed house to Habitat For Humanity. Exterior landscaping is organic and respectful of the lines of the house. Horticulturist Terry Gordon Smith guided the selection and placement of hardy, native plants. The project at 3811 Linkwood Drive took about two years from start to completion. This included almost a year of planning with careful consideration of flood zone requirements and neighborhood deed restrictions. All neighborhood and city of Houston permit approvals had to be in place before the original house came down, Zamore says.
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The steel and wood staircase rises to the second-floor bedrooms.
HOMEOWNERS’ HIGHLIGHTS Jenna’s favorite part of the house is the kitchen and living area, which opens to the outside. Large sliding glass doors open to an expansive deck and sizable back yard. Chad is partial to the screened porch upstairs. They are both college football fans and during the season, they like to watch football on the porch. “On Sunday afternoons, it’s a great place to take a nap with a wonderful north-south breeze," she adds. Sometimes they are asked: Why not just buy a new lot or a new house in another part of town? “It comes down to the neighborhood,” Jenna says. “It’s a fantastic community that we didn’t want to leave.”
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By Marsha Canright Get ready architecture and design lovers: This year’s Rice Design Alliance (RDA) architectural tour, set March 25 and 26, explores how architects are coping creatively with homes and businesses in Houston’s flood plains. Called “H2Ouston: Living in the Flood Plains,” the tour of five homes and business demonstrates six architects’ approaches and solutions to flood plain designations and new construction requirements. The self-guided event begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. both days. This is the group's 42nd annual architectural tour. “Recent catastrophic flood events like the Memorial Day flood in 2015, the 2016 floods of Brays Bayou and the massive flooding after Tropical Storm Allison clarify the consequences for those living in what they discover, too late, is a flood plain,” says Linda Sylvan, executive director of the Rice Design Alliance. "This year’s offerings explore the way that architects have responded." Initially mapped in the 1970s, the city’s flood plains present unique physical, political and economic challenges for architects and their clients. Featured architects are: Brooks and Brooks, Lake/Flato and SWA Group, Nonya Grenader, Francois de Menil, Taft Architects and Brett Zamore Design. Tickets are $35 or $15 for students with an ID. Current RDA members may purchase discounted tickets for $25. The home tour is one of three RDA events with a focus on resilience. A free civic forum, “Living in the Flood Plains,” is set 6 p.m. March 8 at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion at McGovern Centennial Gardens at Herman Park. An Instagram “Scavenger Hunt” takes place 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on April 1 to challenge teams to walk and bike the new trails along Buffalo Bayou between Sabine Street and Shepherd Drive. For more information on these programs or to purchase tickets for the architectural tour, visit RDA’s website at www.ricedesignalliance.org.
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ow’s the time to green-up your thumb, whether if you’re a seasoned gardening enthusiast or if you’re considering embarking on a new, life-long hobby. The possibility of freeze in the Houston area is past, and spring is just moments away. We’ve gathered some ideas of the basics you’ll need, as well as a few extras to enhance your gardening experience. Indulge with a refreshing lavender lemonade recipe to make for sipping throughout the day outdoors or to enjoy afterwards while relaxing and admiring your work. You deserve it!
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Starting at $9.99 Roll up your sleeves…and put on your gloves, the first things to slip on before heading out to the garden. From tool grippers to weeders to general purpose, gloves mark the beginning of your time with Mother Earth. Add a colander trug ($32.00), a soil scoop ($24.99) and you’re on your way to creating a beautiful space. Available at The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281351-8851, www.arborgate.com
$50-$130, depending on size Haul your newly purchased plants, tools, mulch and potting soil from the car to your back yard with ease using a True Temper wheelbarrow. Lightweight and rustproof, too, these workhorses come in children’s sizes to 8cubic-feet trays. Available at The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, multiple locations
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$35.99-$38.99 Keep your feet dry — and stylish — with these popular and comfortable waterproof shoes and boots, great for gardening and weekend wear. Sloggers come in a multitude of happy designs and colors, as well as basic brown and black, with half-sized insoles sold separately. Collect them all! Available at C&D Hardware and Gifts, 314 E. 11th St., 713-861-3551, www.canddhw.com
$7.99-$40.99 Introduce your little ones to the joys of gardening with a starter pair of gloves ($7.99), a shovel and rake ($28.99) or an entire kit filled with gardening goodies. Check for age-appropriateness for your young earth lovers. Available at The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, www.arborgate.com
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$32.99 Shower your plants with a rain-like flow with this professional-grade tool. Control the water pressure with a onetouch, easy-to-use valve. The wands are perfect for tender seedlings to hanging baskets to hard-to-reach plants. Bering’s carries Dramm products. 6102 Westheimer Road, 713-785-6400; 3900 Bissonnet, 713-665-0500; www.berings.com FISKAR TOOLS
Lopper, $24.99; pruner $27.99 With life-time warranties and the Arthritis Foundation’s “Ease of Use” seal, these tools by Fiskar also incorporate precision-ground steel blades that stay sharp, low-friction coating and softgrip touch points to enhance comfort, control and reduced fatigue. Available at C&D Hardware and Gifts, 314 E. 11th St., 713-861-3551, www.canddhw.com
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$14.99-$19.99 Marketed as a men’s hat but just as good-looking for women, the straw hat provides everyone with UPF 30-plus protection from the sun. An adjustable chinstrap keeps the hat on your head even when you’re bending over — and when those March winds blow. The lattice-style topping keeps the ventilation flowing. By MidWest Gloves & Gear. Available at Walmart and through Amazon “A GARDEN BOOK FOR HOUSTON AND THE TEXAS GULF COAST”
About $30 First published in 1929, this latest edition reaffirms River Oaks Garden Club's commitment to preserving the environment, promoting sustainability and planting with a purpose. This 5th edition, written and with photography by Lynn M. Herbert, also includes a new emphasis on organic gardening and using native plants. Available at area bookstores and through Amazon
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$12.99-$15.99 each Take a load off, as well as the stress on your knees, with these colorful and well-cushioned kneeling pads. The built-in handles make them easy to tote, and the inchmarked measuring table provides guides for precision plantings. Just hose the pads off when you’re done for a quick clean up. By MidWest Gloves & Gear. Available at Walmart and through Amazon
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LAVENDER LEMONADE
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$9 for a box of 10 tea bags Straight from the experts at Texas’ first lavender farm, Hill Country Lavender in Blanco (www.hillcountrylavender.com) comes this lavender lemonade recipe to make about one gallon of the refreshing drink. Also available through Brieger Pottery in Blanco, 830-833-2860, www.briegerpottery.com 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
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Make lemonade either from scratch or concentrate*. Separately, make the lavender tea, using either dried lavender in cheesecloth or one lavender tea bag. Let the tea steep for about 15 minutes; remove the lavender. Pour the tea into the lemonade. Use about 1 cup of lavender tea for every gallon of lemonade. Add plenty of ice and a lavender sprig in each glass for garnish.
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herbal plant sales and foods that will titillate your taste buds prepared by the finest chefs in Texas. The 2017 theme of the Herbal Forum is coriander, also known as cilantro, that wellloved Texas herb.
GARDEN THEMES The grounds of Festival Hill cover 210 acres and include many different themed gardens. One of the gardens is the Shakespeare Garden dedicated to the poet, playwright and actor himself and displays roses, poppies, larkspur and columbine that you will find blooming in spring. The Pharmacy Garden contains plants used for medicinal purposes from all over the world and are arranged by country. Plants on display are from Africa, India, Mexico, South America, Asia, Europe and our own America. The McAshan Herb Gardens are a series of spaces growing botanical specimens from the world over to see which ones
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The Concert Hall at Festival Hill is the heart and soul of this area, a worthy competition to the historic concert halls found across the lands. Photo by Linda B. Gay
thrive and persist in the Round Top climate. Many of the herbs and flowers grown in this garden are used by the talented chefs to enhance their tasty creations. The Cloister and Wall Gardens draw you into the space. The area consists of a multi-stone structure with The 2017 theme of the Herbal Forum is columns, arches and niches coriander, also known as cilantro, that cradling angelic statues. Fig ivy well-loved Texas herb. Graphic courtesy of the Herbal Forum on Festival Hill grows on the stone walls offering softness to the eyes. The Terrace Gardens are adjacent with three levels of flowers, perennials and herbs. In this sunny spot you will find hummingbirds drinking nectar from their favorite flowers and honeybees busy at work hauling pollen around the garden.
MUSIC & MORE The music lover may enjoy visiting Beethoven’s Woods to see the unusual fruit trees of loquat, pomegranate and jujubes growing under the indigenous, giant Loblolly Pine trees while waiting for a concert to begin. Weekend travelers looking for a new adventure can stay at the historic Menke House, or groups doing the spring Round Top Antiques Fair can find lodging on campus in artist residences or dorm rooms with a three-night minimum. The Concert Hall at Festival Hill is the heart and soul of this area, offering concert series and music festivals and hosting musicians and student interns from across the globe. The hall itself is worthy competition to the historic concert halls found across the lands. The interior has elaborately detailed wooden designs, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind creations with a five-pointed compass star nestled in the background of a richly detailed wooden Fibonacci spiral that covers the ceilings. The Gardens of Festival Hill are under the watchful eye and gentle hand of Henry Flowers, a hardworking horticulturist, creative chef and a talented storyteller in his own right. So on your next trip to Round Top, stop in and say hi to Henry, who always has time for someone who loves gardens, too! For more information about The Gardens of Festival Hill, contact Flowers at henryf@festivalhill.org, 979-249-3129, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top, www.festivalhill.org. Fig ivy grows on the stone walls in The Cloister and Wall Gardens, with niches cradling dramatic displays of statues, containers and plants. Photo by Linda B. Gay
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