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Editor’s Note Calendar: Birds, Bees and Vintage Finds Project: Learn to Spot Those Rare Gems Product: The Latest From European Markets Recipe: Where to Dine While Antiquing Editor’s Picks: Catching Those Elusive Zs Gardening: Attracting & Keeping Butterflies Pet of the Month: Sophie
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FEATURES 35 Antiques Corridor and Beyond 48 The Arbors’ Curtis Ann Davis 52 Barnwood Builders’ Mark Bowe 60 Conroe Builder Makes Dreams Come True 68 Houston Heights Rolls Out Red Carpet ON THE SPECIAL SECTION COVER
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THE ARBORS Join The Arbors Round Top for their Spring Show, March 27-April 6, 2019. Find out more by visiting TheArborsRoundtop.com
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pring is finally here and the season brings fields of bluebonnets, the itch to get our hands dirty in the garden, and the wanderlust for road-tripping through antique country. Antique Weeks are a pretty big deal around here, so big in fact that many of the vendors stagger their start dates, which helps spread out the crowds. Check out our special section for all the details on the who and where, then chart your course for a treasure-hunting adventure. But before you go, don’t overlook our Project section where expert Joyce Horn shows us how to tell the old from the new, whether a piece is made by hand or machine, and why pieces that seem similar have different values. Have you ever wondered how Round Top and the Texas antique corridor all began? Our origins story about Curtis Ann Davis and The Arbors will get you started. And whether you plan on packing a picnic or stopping for a meal while antiquing in central Texas, our Recipe section has you covered. You won’t want to miss this month’s features. Marke Bowe from DIY Network’s Barnwood Builders used reclaimed logs to build an amazing cabin in New Braunfels, with a massive 3,000square-foot party barn to go along with it. Up towards Conroe, Monte
Smith Designs and Mastercraft Homes just finished a lakefront mansion that was inspired by the homeowner’s travels to Greece, Italy and throughout Europe. We’re jealous of designer Anne Breux’s recent trip through Europe, but she did report back on what she found at IMM Cologne, Paris Déco Off and Maison&Object Paris; read more in Product. In Gardening, Joshua’s Native Plants & Garden Antiques, Inc. shows us how to attract and keep butterflies in the garden. It sounds like a soothing and relaxing endeavor but, if more sleep is still what you crave, turn the page to Editor’s Picks where new technology awaits to help you catch those elusive Zs. No issue would be complete without the scoop on upcoming home tours and shows from Texas Home & Garden, Johnson Development and Houston Heights Association. Our calendar lists where to shop for vintage finds and antiques closer to home, plus gardening classes, festivals and art opportunities. And lastly, if you’re looking for a reason to smile, take a look at Sophie, our pet of the month. She’s got a megawatt smile, and it’s contagious. From our home to yours, Susie Tommaney
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CALENDAR DESIGN/INTERIORS MARCH 29-31: Historic Tyler on Tour The weekend begins with a Friday night Candlelight Tour and reveal party; come back the next day for separately ticketed tours of historic homes. 110 East Charnwood, Tyler, historictyler.org/wordpress/events/tourtickets MARCH 30-31: Texas Home & Garden Show Stop by the convention center to meet all the top home improvement pros you’ve come to expect, showcasing the latest products and services for your home and garden. Discover expert advice, money saving tips, remodeling ideas and landscaping features all
under one roof. George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, texashomeandgarden.com APRIL 6-7, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27: Houston’s Largest Home Tour Johnson Development Corp. presents April Drools!, Houston’s largest home tour, with jaw-dropping designs and extraordinary architectural details from renowned builders. johnsondevelopment.com/hometour
ANTIQUES/VINTAGE MARCH 16-17: Angleton Market Days Shop ‘til you drop at this twice a year market with 200 quality vendors. Brazoria County Fairgrounds,
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901 South Downing, Angleton, facebook.com/angletonmarketdays MARCH 16-APRIL 7: McLaren’s Antiques & Interiors McLaren’s is opening its famous (and air-conditioned) London double decker bus with complimentary drinks from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. during antique weeks. While there, check out the thousands of new items including English reclaimed pine, French shabby chic armoires, and industrial coffee tables. 1745 North State Highway 237, Round Top, mclarensantiquesandinteriors.com MARCH 21-APRIL 8: Spring Antique Weeks (dates vary by merchant) Along with fields of bluebonnets, tents are springing up all over the Round Top, Warrenton and Carmine antique corridor. From pop-
ups, barns and year-round vendors, and everything in between, it’s your chance to find something unique for home or garden. Check our special section in this issue, visit the merchant websites for exact dates, and chart your course for treasure-hunting.
EVENTS MARCH 7: Attracting Bluebirds to The Garden Linda Crum with the Texas Bluebird Society will offer tips on how to attract birds with vibrantly colored plants. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com MARCH 8-10: National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Show™ This three-day consumer expo features the latest innovations in sleep health and technol-
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ogy, including medicine, mattresses, gadgets, baby products, apps and new discoveries. 24 Hour Fitness will lead yoga classes at 10:30 a.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, sleepshow.org MARCH 9: Arts in the Park Budding young artists can create their own masterpiece during this outdoor event with performances and artist vendors. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest, The Woodlands, 281-2103800, thewoodlandstownshiptx.gov/artsinthepark MARCH 9: The Southern Heirloom Landscape Experts from Southern Bulb Company and Texas A&M will demonstrate how heir looms and landscape design can bring color, charm and order to a property. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com
MARCH 14: Spring Herb & Veggie Soups Linda Franzo from The Passionate Platter will show how to make delicious and nutritious soups. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com
MARCH 23: Peckerwood Garden Open Day Visit and experience the beautiful Prunus Mume, deciduous magnolias, and more with Docent-led tours. Peckerwood Garden, 20559 FM 359, Hempstead, 979-826-3232, peckerwoodgarden.org
MARCH 29-31: Tomball German Heritage Festival What’s not to love with four music stages, more than 200 street vendors, festival food, antiques and a petting zoo. 201 South Elm, Old Town Tomball, tomballgermanfest.org
MARCH 15-16: 24th Annual Herbal Forum at Round Top The famous plant sale and “Thyme Well Spent” gift shop are both open to the public. 248 Jaster, Round Top, 979-2493129, festivalhill.org/calendar
MARCH 24: Bee Forum Learn how to start and maintain a hive, or just attract pollinators in the garden, while also observing an actual hive. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com
APRIL 4: Organic Pest, Disease and Weed Control Learn organic methods for protecting vegetables, flowers and landscape plants from pests and disease. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com
MARCH 16-17: Repticon Houston Find your next reptile or amphibian, shop for unique pet products, and attend informative seminars. Pasadena Convention Center and Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, repticon.com/texas/houston
MARCH 24-25, MARCH 30-31, APRIL 7: Tyler County Dogwood Festival This year’s Dogwood Festival features three different themed weekends: Festival of the Arts, Western weekend, and Queen’s weekend. Woodville, 409-283-2632, tylercountydogwoodfestival.org
MARCH 16: I Learned Everything I Know by Doing it the Wrong Way Learn the dos and don’ts of gardening from a horticulturist. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com
MARCH 27: Lunch With the Experts: Edibles – No Space, No Time? No Worries! Maximize your harvest in minimal space and with the least amount of time. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com
MARCH 10-JUNE 27: Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art Don’t miss this major blockbuster exhibition at the MFAH that includes more than 50 works by this iconic artist, including portraits, landscapes and still life. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet, 713-639-7300, mfah.org
MARCH 23: Introduction to iNaturalist Download the app, attend a class, and begin uploading pictures of flora and fauna to be identified by others in the iNaturalist community. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway, 713-6818433, houstonarboretum.org
MARCH 13: Lunch With the Experts: The Majestic Mints Mint plants can be used for cooking, décor, aromatherapy and even for health and wellbeing. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com
MARCH 23: Habitat Highways – Pathways of Survival for Pollinators Make the world a better place by establishing feeding and resting stations for bees, butterflies and beneficials. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com
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MARCH 28 and 30: Herbs and Containers Tips and tricks for choosing the right pot, soil mix and fertilizer for year-round herbs. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com MARCH 29-31: Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park This year’s featured artist is Julio C. Garcia who hails from Florida, though his colorful style reflects his early years growing up in Mexico. Memorial Park at South Picnic Lane, 713-521-0133, artcolonyassociation.org
APRIL 4-6: Home for the Holidays Gift Market It’s an exciting couple of days with door prizes every hour, shopping galore and, best of all, parking is free. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium, Katy, homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com APRIL 6: Schulenburg Sausagefest Come for the sausage cookoff but stay for the live accordion music, Wurst Run, arts and crafts and parade. 618 North Main, Schulenburg, schulenburgsausagefest.com APRIL 6: Bring Back the Pollinators! Join the revolution fighting to create and restore habitats for bees, butterflies, birds, moths, bats and more. The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball, 281-351-8851, arborgate.com
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the ubiquitous French commode (low chest of drawers) in this comparison. The commode has long been a popular and useful piece of furniture, popularized by Louis XV in the 18th century, and is still being made to this day. A date of 1800 and prior is most often used to denote the period in which furniture was handmade, but variance does exist in that date. Furniture made before mass production is more rare and individualized and will fall into a higher price range. Here is a bit of history to aid in our lesson on how best to date the commode. Even though the Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, France experienced a
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hiccup in the progression of the machine age as a result of that little upheaval called the French Revolution. In the latter part of the 18th century, France was not only without bread and in complete turmoil, but the country had also lost many of its movers and shakers to the guillotine. Louis XVI lost his head, the important furniture guilds of Paris lost their mentor and clientele, and the guilds were no longer licensed to take commissions and build furniture. Pieces that did survive are mostly in the hands of museums or the very rich and will always be signed or stamped by the cabinetmaker. However, ordinary people had furniture before and after the terror. Provincial cabinetmakers and talented individuals 22 house& home | March 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
anonymously produced beautifully built pieces for family, friends and local clients, interpreting the period’s style with a regional bent. Many of these have found their way to market today. So how can we determine if a piece is handmade? An antique should speak of living: age cracks and wood shrinkage are normal. Wear marks should make sense – around a key plate, sharp edges, or where a drawer has been repeatedly opened. If there has been any restoration, the evidence of the refurbishment should be subtle and appropriate. There should be a beautiful, mellow patina on the surface of the wood; a true patina develops as the wood oxidizes and is repeatedly cleaned and polished over time. Painted finishes should be considered purely decorative and the piece should not have been refinished; the application of shiny varnish is a killer. A buyer may not know the dates associated with square and rectangular nails, but can easily recognize a modern round nail. Although there are many types of joints, machine-made drawer joints are perfect while handcut joints are irregular and imperfect, depending on the skill and inclination
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The French commode is a low chest of drawers, often with elaborate decoration and with cabriole legs or short feet. When speaking of furniture, the word “commode” comes from the French word for convenient or suitable. RIGHT: This Louis XVI médaillon chair was finished with upholstery, following the taste of MarieAntoinette.
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of the maker. Tool marks can be seen or felt on handmade pieces, and interiors of antique pieces that include old fabric or paper are a special treat. Expect to see wear on the feet of antique furniture from exposure to natural moisture and the countless passes of brooms and mops over time. Adding to this discussion about price is the intrinsic value of a piece of furniture. Personal taste is important and is often subjective. Is the piece of furniture in a style considered classic or has the style been repeated throughout history? Does the style have a name and is it easily recognized? Consider the classic style associated with the fluted leg of a Louis XVI chair. Images of Greek columns and Roman architecture come to mind. Follow the curve of a cabriole leg to the American colonies similarly seen in the Chippendale style. Think of the Neoclassic grace of Sheraton and Hepplewhite. Examine how Medieval and Renaissance designs are seen in revival styles of Italian and Spanish pieces. Avoid overly done style (most everything Victorian) and explore if later styles such as Art Nouveau, Deco, or the current midcentury furniture trend will mix easily with existing or future décor. Ultimately, will the style stand the test of time? When assessing prices, be sure the comparison is like to like. These same principles of evaluation can be applied to any piece of furniture, regardless of country of origin. Anyone can enjoy the process of confirming that a piece of furniture is new or old, made by hand or machine, and that the price conforms to that comparison. Understanding why there are disparities will allow you to be a more confident buyer and will increase your appreciation of the furniture and the cabinetmakers of the past.
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The most beautiful vignettes at IMM in Cologne were those from manufacturers inspired by the Bauhaus movement, including this arrangement from Walter K. Photo courtesy of Walter K.
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IMM Cologne, Germany imm-cologne.com The international furniture fair was the right place to study the immense influence of the Bauhaus movement on today’s interiors and the world of design. In celebration of the school’s 100th anniversary, IMM welcomed us with an impressive mural of sketches by the school’s extraordinary teachers, including Walter Gropius (the school’s founder), Wassily Kandinsky (wall painting), Paul Klee (stained glass and painting), Josef Albers (arts and crafts), Marianne Brandt (metalwork), Marcel Breuer (interiors), and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (the school’s last director). From one hall to another, the most beautiful vignettes at IMM Cologne were those from manufacturers who edited masterpieces from the Bauhaus era: Knoll, Thonet, and Walter K.
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THE BAUHAUS MOVEMENT My spotlight this month is on the Bauhaus school of design, architecture and applied arts that opened in Weimar, Germany in 1919. Its influence can be found everywhere, including our own city. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the last director of the Bauhaus school before it closed in 1933, was the architect who designed the modern, curved, glass-enclosed Cullinan Hall for the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, giving the city a modern, international flair when the doors opened in 1958. To this day the space remains the central feature of the Caroline Wiess Law Building. The Bauhaus school moved from Weimar to Dessau to Berlin and eventually closed under pressure from the Nazi government in 1933. As a result, most of the teachers emigrated to the United States and formed new ateliers and firms, with their practices entirely based on the Bauhaus. Mies, who was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century and one of the founders of modernism, was the first dean of Bauhaus’s school of architecture. His minimalist style and trademark aphorism — “less is more” — remains important today. During my flight from Houston to Cologne I made a stopover in Washington, D.C.; it was the perfect place to understand the influence of Mies upon the work of architect Eero Saarinen, who infused his own innovative and organic sculptural forms in the TWA Terminal as well as in the Washington Dulles International Airport.
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ABOVE LEFT: IMM Cologne welcomed guests with 100 years of history from the Bauhaus school of design. Photo courtesy of IMM Cologne ABOVE RIGHT and BELOW RIGHT: Knoll’s MR Collection represents some of the earliest steel furniture designs by Mies van der Rohe. The material choice was inspired by fellow Bauhaus master Marcel Breuer, while the forms are thought to be modern derivatives of 19th century iron rocking chairs. Photos courtesy of Knoll
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paris-deco-off.com After a bare 30 hours in Cologne, I found myself in Paris again. It was early morning and I was ready to walk from store to store in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Rue du Mail. It was the tenth year of the Paris Déco Off and I was ready for another celebration. Textile manufacturers from around the globe were taking over showrooms, art galleries, boutique hotels and the streets, offering us a look at their latest creations. The variety of textures, the scale of patterns, threedimensional effects and vibrancy of colors have never been so grand. So much for Mies van der Rohe’s “less is more.”
Maison&Object Paris maison-objet.com/en Finally it was back to Villepinte for another take at Maison et Objet, the first edition for 2019. It was all about France, forcing me — somehow — to go back to my roots. Too late, if I recognize the excellence of the Bayou City’s trades, craftsmen and decorators. I feel more at home here in the Houston, in a vibrant city that follows the leadership of Mies.
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o explore Antique Weeks this month and next, you’ll need plenty of fuel for the hunt. From quick to leisurely, down home to garden chic, here’s where to eat and drink along the antique corridor, plus a tasty recipe if you decide to pack a picnic. BLUE WILLOW CAFE Become one of the first kids on the block to dine at the Blue Willow Cafe, an innovative new eatery in a historic building that once housed the Burton Cafe. Expect mouth-watering farm to table breakfasts with a big city twist, then come back for their inspired lunch and dinner menus. Closed Mondays. 12513 West Washington, Burton, 979-289-0222, facebook.com/bluewillowcafetx THE GARDEN CO. - FEED & FIREWATER Take a load off at this charming café — a local favorite and go-to
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for brunch or cocktails. Try the roasted Brussels sprouts, gourmet burger with truffle fries and the watermelon mojito if it’s on the seasonal menu. Gluten-free options available. Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. 104 West Wantke, Round Top, 979-249-2588, and Schulenburg, 979-7434677, facebook.com/thegardencoroundtop LULU’S Quell artisanal Italian cravings at this dreamy space owned by Houston restaurateur Armando Palacios of Armando’s. Expect whitewashed walls, linen-clothed tables, hardwood floors and lots of windows. The menu is a little upscale with light lunches and robust dinner dishes. Think meatballs and polenta with truffle, grilled octopus salad, braised short rib, and rack of lamb. Pizzas and an extensive wine list round out the menu. 204 East Mill, Round Top, 979-249-5171, lulustx.com
MANDITOS Another newbie from the Armando’s team, and this one speaks Tex-Mex. On the menu, look for classic tacos, six types of enchiladas, grilled fajitas and the signature queso flameado. Wash it down with the house margarita. Lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. 102 South Washington, Round Top, 979-249-5181, manditos.com NATHAN’S BBQ Nearby in Brenham, find the local favorite for old school Texas ‘cue. The sprawling cafeteria-style space offers classic plates and brews in rustic-themed environs. It’s an ideal midpoint stop for road trips between Austin and Houston if the mood for barbecue strikes. 1307 Prairie Lea, Brenham, 979-251-9900, nathansbbq.com PROST ON BLOCK 29 Kick back in this beautifully restored German stone house recently transformed into an intimate wine shop with cheese, charcuterie, breads, veggie snacks and wines by the glass. Great little patio with a fire pit. Open Thursdays through Saturdays. 112 Bauer Rummel, Round Top, 979-249-5981, prostonblock29.com ROYER’S CAFE The pioneer in Round Top dining, Bud Royer’s pint-sized cafe lures guests with its comfort food and collection of freshbaked pies. Burgers and sandwiches (the shrimp BLT is a winner) share menu space with fried chicken, pork chops and substantial salads (try the OMG! Salad). Lunch and dinner. 105 Main, Round Top, 979-249-3611, royersroundtopcafe.com and royerspiehaven.com (bakery)
Say yes to Lulu’s grilled octopus salad with braised fennel, fingerling potatoes and heirloom tomatoes. Photo by Le Zu Photography
Mandito’s knows tacos. From soft to crispy to al carbon or de carnitas, these Tex-Mex classics are sure to please. Photo by Capture One
SADDLEHORN WINERY Take a break from shopping and visit a winery tasting room. Located in Burton, the casual family- operated winery pours award-winning Texas varietals including Blanc du Bois, Black Spanish, Tempranillo and more. Open daily. 958 FM 1948 North, Burton, 979-289-3858, saddlehornwinery.com SUZIE Q’S SALOON Escape the festival chaos for an evening in nearby Fayetteville. Expect a classic roadside Old West saloon atmosphere with live music, cocktails, beer and burgers. 1280 East Texas 237, Fayetteville, 979-530-3037, facebook.com/Suzie-Qs-Saloon-318646825205029 The chef’s selection of charcuterie at Lulu’s pairs beautifully with wine. Photo by Le Zu Photography 31
RECIPE
Relish Restaurant & Bar serves up contemporary classic American food in the River Oaks/Upper Kirby District. Stop by at 2810 Westheimer or try our recipe inspired by their amazing fried chicken. Photo by Julie Soefer
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
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f you don’t want to wait for a table, pack a picnic. Here’s a recipe inspired by the country fried chicken at Relish Restaurant & Bar. They serve peppery rosemary biscuits that are amazing hot or cold (pick some up!). Visit relishhouston.com.
INGREDIENTS 6 large eggs kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 3-1/2 pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces vegetable oil for frying
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METHOD In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. In another bowl, whisk the flour with the cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, crushed red pepper, 2 1/2 tablespoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Pat the chicken pieces dry. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in the seasoned flour. Dip the coated chicken in the egg, then dredge again in the seasoned flour and transfer to the baking sheet.
In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 3/4 inch of oil to 360 degrees. Set a rack over another baking sheet. Fry half of the chicken over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted nearest the bone registers 165 degrees, about 15 minutes. Transfer to the rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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Texas Treasure Hunting EVERYTHING’S COMING UP VINTAGE WITH SPRING ANTIQUE WEEKS By Susie Tommaney
Owner Sean McLaren, who has been in the trade for 40 years, hand-picks the treasures at McLaren’s Antiques & Interiors. Photo courtesy of McLaren’s
ife may be like a box of chocolates, but so is antiquing in Texas. Our all inclusive list includes brick-and-mortar (or shiplap and reclaimed wood) mainstays that remain open year round, run by folks who have pickin’ in their blood. We’re also highlighting barn-type venues, often air-conditioned, that pull out all the stops for the winter, spring and fall antique weeks, attracting hundreds of vendors from all across the country. The dates for antique weeks vary with each stop, some starting as early as March 9-10, others beginning March 21 and remaining up through April 8. Another important note is that maps mean (almost) nothing when it comes to antique alley. The lines get blurred along the four mile stretch between Round Top and Warrenton, so better check both towns on our resource list
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for all the details on pop-ups, tents and favorite venues. Learn to steer clear of anything mass-produced and focus instead on those dealers who carry authentic antique, vintage or repurposed décor. And when you find that perfect one-of-a-kind piece for house or garden that you can’t live without, best to snap it up right then and there. Everybody knows that, if you really love it, that treasure won’t still be there when you circle back. Wear comfy shoes, dress for any kind of weather, stay hydrated and remember where the bathrooms are located. We’ve also cast our nets just a bit wider in case your
picking journey takes you past Burton, Carmine, La Grange, Fayetteville or one of the local shops right here in the Bayou City.
ANTIQUE CORRIDOR
BELLVILLE Nothing Ordinary Antiques & 979-865-8033
101 West Alamo
todayandyesterdayantiques.com
Oddities
123 East Main
nothingordinaryantiques.com
BRENHAM 979-830-8496
Leftovers Antiques
3900 Highway 290 West
leftoversantiques.com 979-830-0707
Today & Yesterday
BURTON 956-393-7151
832-928-9138
Heritage Hall Antiques
12401 East Washington
facebook.com/Heritagehallburton
Bayberry’s Antiques
12408 East Texas
facebook.com/public/Shelby-
Geshay
Bootleggers Antiques and 979-251-2982
House of Nostalgia Antique 225-205-3139 Show
2110 South Hinze
facebook.com/Bootleggersburton
512-423-1963
Pigs Fly & Co.
12410 East Texas
facebook.com/Pigs-Fly-Co-
325177931375143
facebook.com/House-of-Nostalgia-
CARMINE
La Bahia Antique Show and
979-278-4255
Antique-Show-179707789068499
Unique Decor
13129 S.H. 290 West
550 S.H. 237
labahiaantiques.com
La Bahia Turn Verein Hall Sale
979-289-2684
Carmine Antiques
106 East Sylvan
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Carmine Dance Hall Antiques
GIDDINGS
713-553-4122
979-540-3482
Show
300 North Hauptstrasse
ccsvcarminehall.com 713-203-0531
Carmine Serendipity
122 Sylvan
secondhandpalace.com/carmine-
serendipity
979-278-4040
Carmine Trading Post
248 Centennial (Spur 458) carminetradingpost.com
760-587-1300
County Line Antique Show
S.H. 237 at Spur 458
facebook.com/countylineantiqueshow
713-557-5991
Grace’s Treasure Hunt
1903 State Loop 458
facebook.com/graces.
treasurehunt
361-550-0825
Grump-Pa’s Antiques
108 South S.H. 237
979-278-3690
Unique Antiques
138 East Sylvan
FAYETTEVILLE 318-465-1603
Antiques on the Square
201 North Washington
facebook.com/FayettevilleAntiques ontheSquare
903-724-4079, 903-724-0768 Antique Rovers
318-465-1603
112 North Washington antiquerovers.com
Gourmet Divas
721 East Austin
facebook.com/gourmetdivastx
LA GRANGE 979-206-2222
Art Connections Gallery
123 North Main
artconnectionsgallery.com
979-968-3161
Farmers Finer Things
515 East Travis
farmerslumber.com
979-966-8390
Kat’s Antiques
130 North Washington
https://www.facebook.com/ katsantiques
979-639-5172 Kat’s Too
213 West Travis
facebook.com/katskornerantiques
La Grange Cotton Gin Gallery & 979-206-2220 Antiques
339 West Travis
lagrangecottongin.com
979-639-5195
Old World Antieks
5414 West S.H. 71
oldworldantieks.com
ROUND TOP 405-301-1874
Abbieland Antiques & RV
2336 South S.H. 237
830-426-6453
Bader Ranch at Round Top
Junk Gypsy World
470 South Washington
979-249-5865
facebook.com/BaderRanchRound
Top
roundtopvendors.com 760-587-1300
Bill Moore Antiques
1350 North S.H. 237
facebook.com/billmooreantiques 713-487-6573
Blue Hills at Round Top
1701 South S.H. 237
bluehillsatroundtop.com Chelsea’s Meadow 713-385-8778
Antique Show
2290 South S.H. 237
facebook.com/Chelseas-Meadow-
Antique-Show-205000216328294 979-551-5916
The Compound
2550 South S.H. 237
roundtopcompound.com 830-374-7474
Cowboy Corner
1925 North S.H. 237 at Florida
Chapel
facebook.com/CowboyCornerTX
512-627-1657
Gasoline Hill & Antiques
1901 South S.H. 237
facebook.com/Gasolinehillantiques 979-249-5840
Henkel Square Market
199 Henkel Circle
201 North Live Oak
abbieland.com
henkelsquareroundtop.com
281-388-1075
713-870-9948
The Arbors
1503 North S.H. 237 arborantiques.com
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Humble Donkey Studio
195 Henkel Circle
humbledonkeystudio.com
Headquarters
1215 South S.H. 237
gypsyville.com 512-797-9815
The Lone Star Gallery
4212 South S.H. 237
facebook.com/TheLoneStarGallery 800-947-5799
Marburger Farm Antique Show
2248 S.H. 237
roundtop-marburger.com Market Hill - Paul Michael 800-732-3722 Company
1542 North S.H. 237
markethillroundtop.com 917-900-5036
McLaren’s Antiques & Interiors
1745 North S.H. 237
mclarensantiquesandinteriors.com 618-406-4657
Munday and Munday Antiques
Big Red Barn
mundayantiques.com Old Depot Vintage Market & RV 281-851-6779 Park
550 North Washington (S.H. 237)
facebook.com/olddepotvintagemarketrvpark
720-435-1482
Old Glory Antiques
206 South Washington
oldglorystyle.com/texas 832-567-5963
Old Henry Farm
2000 North S.H. 237
roundtop-oldhenryfarm.com
Spring 2019 Antiques Show Friday, March 22 thru Sunday, April 7 Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free Parking Free Admission Food Court 1235 North Hwy 237 Round Top TX 78954 RoundTopVintageMarket roundtopvintagemarket.com roundtopvintagemarket@ gmail.com
Fine Art - High Craft Local & National Artists Gift Shop
800-895-2911 228 Earl Garrett Street Downtown Kerrville
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Shop ‘til you drop at The Arbors in Round Top, with 12 acres of shopping and more than 90 vendors. Photo courtesy of The Arbors
713-305-6776
Orchid Tree Park & Gallery
713-854-0907
453 North Washington
orchidtreeparkandgallery.com
The Original Round Top 512-237-4747
Antiques Fair
The Big Red Barn Event Center &
Annex, The Continental Tent 475 South S.H. 237
roundtoptexasantiques.com
Round Top Ballroom Recycling the Past
979-484-7288
1132 FM 1291 North
roundtopballroom.com
recyclingthepast.com
810-210-5546
The Rendezvous
2425 South S.H. 237
therendezvousroundtop.com
281-731-5132
Round Top Vintage Market
1235 North S.H. 237
roundtopvintagemarket.com Texas Rose Antique Show and
979-900-0408 Cafe
2075 S.H. 237
texasroseshow.com
512-468-0580
Townsend Provisions
101 Bauer Rummel Road
townsendprovisions.com
979-249-5588
Tree Park Antiques Field
4635 South S.H. 237
SHELBY 678-640-2529
Shelby Texas Antique Show
Harmonie Hall
3570 S.H. 237
facebook.com/TheBullMarketTX 504-554-1102
Campbell Building
4328 S.H. 237
FM 1457 and FM 389
campbellroundtop.com
WARRENTON
225-936-9269
antiqueshowshelbytx.com
979-249-3004
Antique Barn
1910 East S.H. 237
facebook.com/warrenton.
antique.barn
979-885-8762
Bar W Antiques & Collectors
4001 South S.H. 237 facebook.com/Barwf
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972-564-6566
The Bull Market
Chicken Ranch
4150 South S.H. 237
facebook.com/chickenranchwarrenton
281-229-5877
Cole’s Antique Show
S.H. 237 at Willow Spring
colesantiqueshow.com
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warrentontx.com/
excessfield.com
warrentongroc.html
979-249-3841
renton
979-966-2970
Neese House
facebook.com/SommerfeldPlace
281-830-8300
McCormicks-yard-
979-249-3131
Das Blaue Haus
4337 South S.H. 237
antiqueweekend.com/shows/war-
Das Gruene Haus Field
4418 South S.H. 237
antiqueweekend.com/shows/war-
renton
979-249-3779
Dillard’s Field
4407 South S.H. 237
facebook.com/pages/category/RVPark/Dillards-RV-Park-Dillards-
Field-402734946754703 817-980-8872 Ex-Cess
Field 1
3907 S.H. 237 Field 2
Granny McCormicks Yard
4246 South S.H. 237
facebook.com/Granny-
1797824843603522 512-963-8940 Hillcrest Inn
4339 South S.H. 237 facebook.com/
HillcrestInnatWarrenton
817-599-7664
The Marketplace Warrenton
3960 South S.H. 237
marketplacewarrenton.com
979-249-3144
Old Feed & Grocery
4309 South S.H. 237
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Punkie’s Place
4218 S.H. 237
punkiesplace.com
Sommerfeld Field
4143 S.H. 237
sommerfeld-place.business.site
979-224-6471
Tree Park Antiques Field
4635 South S.H. 237
979-966-7083
facebook.com/TreeParkAntiques
warrentonantiques-renckhall.com
4217 South S.H. 237
Renck Hall and Yard
4123 S.H. 237
facebook.com/RenckHall
979-249-5551
Robinson’s Field
4545 South S.H. 237
rmrtotalsolutions.com/robfieldin-
dex.html
580-263-0441
Rose of Texas Antique Show
4345 S.H. 237
roseoftexasantiqueshow.com
The Zapp Hall Antique Show
zapphall.com
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TEXAS TREASURES ALVIN Alvin Antique Center & Marketplace 281-388-0537 2500 South Loop 35 alvinantiquecenter.com
AUSTIN
Catherine’s Antiques 512-970-8125 5806 Burnet facebook.com/CatherinesAntiques Uncommon Objects 512-442-4000 1602 Fortview uncommonobjects.com
BEAUMONT
Burns Antik Haus 409-835-3080 2195 Calder burnsantikhaus.com
FREDERICKSBURG
McLaren’s Antiques & Interiors carries antique, architectural, industrial and contemporary furniture and accessories. Photo courtesy of McLaren’s
Carol Hicks Bolton Antiqüités Laboratøire de Design 830-997-5551 301 South Lincoln carolhicksbolton.com
HOUSTON
Alabama Furniture 713-862-3035 4900 North Shepherd alabamafurniture.com B.J. Oldies Antique Shop 832-651-8477 1726 Westheimer facebook.com/BJ-OldiesAntiques-549352378471235 Gallery Auctions, Inc. 281-931-0100 13310 Luthe galleryauctions.com Heights Antiques on Yale 713-861-3335 2110 Yale heightsantiques.com Heights Station Antiques 713-868-3175 121 Heights heightsstationantiques.com Marburger Farm Antique Show showcases more than 350 dealers from across the United States and the world. Photo by MyEyeSees via CC 46 house& home | March 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
MAI Memorial Antiques & Interiors 713-827-8087
7026 Old Katy Road #166 maihouston.com
Reclaimed Wood From Against The Grain 281-685-9247 3101 North Main facebook.com/Reclaimed-WoodFrom-Against-The-Grain1083807015061617 Thompson’s Antique Center of Texas 713-688-4211 9950 Hempstead antiquecenteroftexas.com
GONZALES Discovery Architectural Antiques 830-672-2428 409 Saint Francis discoverys.net
HUNTSVILLE
Huntsville Antique Show Rusty Chippy Vintage Hippy 936-661-2545 Walker County Fairgrounds 3925 Highway 30 West facebook.com/RustyChippy huntsvilleantiqueshow.com
MONTGOMERY
Liberty Bell Antiques 936-597-4606 14363 Liberty Street libertybellantiques.com facebook.com/libertybellantiques
RICHMOND
Red Potato Market 832-363-1242 4716 FM 359 redpotatomarket.com
SPRING
Antique Gallery of Houston 281-350-4557 21127 Spring Towne Drive antiquegalleryhouston.com CR Collectibles 281-528-6445 218 Main crcollectibles.com Spring Antique Mall 281-355-1110 1609 Spring Cypress, Suite D springantiquemall.com
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The Ingenuity of Curtis Ann Davis Founder of The Arbors Marks 25 Years in Round Top By Marsha Canright | Photos courtesy of The Arbors
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t looks like a fairytale scene from the Arabian Nights. Dozens of elegant white tents rise from the 12-acre field next to the Round Top American Legion Hall and for 11 days in the spring and fall, each of those tents is a lair filled with treasures. This is The Arbors, the signature show for Curtis Ann Davis who has been a mainstay of Round Top’s antique weeks for the past 25 years. She is one of the few early vendors who continues to have a show at Round Top. “So much has changed over the years. Round Top weekend is no longer just about antiques, which breaks my heart a little, but times change,” Davis says. “Young people today like to mix things up; they mostly don’t want a houseful of antiques.” Among dealers, Davis is known as an entrepreneur who is willing to try new things: a rotating happy hour in different tents, a martini bar, live music, swag bags, even homemade banana pudding. Last year on a hot spring day she was passing out ice cream to her dealers from a golf cart. Her philosophy is simple: Change is inevitable. “You have
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Every day is an adventure at The Arbors in Round Top.
to be a willow. You have to be able to bend,” she says. Davis started as a dealer but went on to become the founder and manager of a venue that grew from 20 dealers to more than 90. She is responsible for the site, OSHA regulations, the infrastructure and clean-up crew, and for bringing customers to her show. “Last year we did a panel discussion on ‘Mastering the Mix,’ and that’s what I see emerging at Round Top,” she says. “My own daughters have a mix: midcentury, Oriental, industrial, some antiques, and it all works together and looks fabulous,” she says. In the past the fall and spring shows were devoted purely to antiques. “Now there are linens, handmade jewelry, antler art, pillows from Morocco, repurposed items, amazing rugs from many countries, framed fossils, botanical prints, and so much more. Of course, there are still many beautiful antiques from all over the world.” Before deciding to create her own Round Top venue, she and her husband, Dave, owned The Arbor House, a successful antiques cooperative in Alvin. The shop sat next to a
Curtis Ann Davis can tell 1,001 stories from her 25 years in the business.
producing grape arbor and Davis enlisted a senior citizen group to turn those grapes into homemade jelly. Thus, the name. Davis initially made visits to Chappell Hill, Warrenton and Round Top to acquire interesting stock for her shop, but enjoyed the camaraderie so much she eventually decided to take part. “I decided to do a show with eight dealers and I was able to get a location in Warrenton at Hilltop Antiques. I stayed at a century-old two-room farmhouse that I rented from a sweet, older couple, Quentin and Vaddie Oeiser. We had so much fun,” she says. Every Thursday night Vaddie would make homemade stew for everyone who stayed at the house, and the group would sit on the back porch to eat and sample homemade wine. Quentin would pick the guitar and everyone would sing. These are fond memories for Davis. “One night after I had a little too much wine, I told Vaddie that it was my dream to have my own show in Round Top and I asked her if she could help me find a venue,” Davis says. Vaddie talked to her brother who was then commander of the American Legion Hall, and that’s how Davis came to lease the space. Her husband Dave, who passed away in 2017, was always her biggest supporter. They were a team and they built The Arbors from scratch, she says. “At first I was a wannabe. It didn’t take me long to realize I didn’t know what I was doing, but I’m a fast learner. I’ve never been competitive with other venues, just with myself,” she says. In addition to dedicated clientele, in more recent years Davis has been visited by celebrities seeking their own treasures: Tori Spelling, Elton John, Anderson Cooper, Rachel Ashwell, Joanna Gaines, Mary Steenburgen, Jessica
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Robertson from Duck Dynasty, and former governor Rick Perry and his wife, Anita. She also welcomes busloads of designers and decorators. “She has so much energy I can’t keep up with her,” says Paula Whitfill, a colleague who manages special events and social media for Davis. “Last year, she personally led two large tour groups of designers and guests from Renovate Houston around the entire 12 acres, making introductions, and she never missed a step. She has that kind of enthusiasm and she is extremely knowledgeable not only about every kind of antique, but every dealer’s products on the field.” During the festivities, Davis is up every morning by seven. All day she walks the field and most nights she’s dining with dealers or attending local events. Round Top is her element, her home away from home. “It hasn’t always been smooth sailing. My first year the tent purveyor packed up and went home,” Davis says. She’s had rain, mud, troublesome winds, and longtime dealers who were lured away by other promoters. She’s had good years and not so good years but the journey has made her 50 house& home | March 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
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wise in the ways of the field. She makes it a rule to stay onsite for six weeks and doesn’t leave until the site is clean — that’s part of her respect for the place. “It was important to Dave and it’s important to me to be a positive force in the Round Top community,” she says. Last year Davis hosted an opening night fundraiser for the Festival Institute and she plans more charitable events in the future. “The money we make from Curtis Ann renting the hall and property makes it possible for our group to plow money back into the community,” says Lynn Reavis, commander of the American Legion Post Number 338. “We have been able to pay for musical instruments for the students at Carmine, we’ve funded student scholarships, and we’ve made donations to the local fire departments and the public library. It’s made a real difference,” he says. As for Davis, she’s primed for the upcoming spring show that begins March 27. “I’m having fun and going strong, so even my girls say ‘don’t give up Round Top,’” says Davis. “For me, it’s a love thing, a labor of love.”
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PRETTY AS A PICTURE Reclaimed 19th Century Hand Hewn Logs Turn Dream Into Reality By BarBara Canetti Photos By Jefferson Carroll PhotograPhy
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hirty years ago David and Cheryl Snell purchased a print of a cabin in the woods by artist Terry Redlin. For years, David looked at that picture in his home and in his office and always dreamed of having a cabin like that. Fast forward to 2017 as the Baytown couple was watching a DIY Network show, Barnwood Builders, and Cheryl suggested they try to contact the show’s lead, Mark Bowe. They found an email for him, told him what they wanted and then expected to wait. However, the next day they got a call from Bowe, who said he was interested in a Texas project and the Snell’s property near New Braunfels sounded like something they could do. Hence huge logs from a 19th century cabin in West Virginia were harvested by Bowe’s team and shipped across the country to the Snell’s property where their weekend home was, on land that also had three ponds and room for a guest cabin and a party barn.
“We had been accumulating neat things for years and had no idea we would have a use for them someday.” — David Snell
Plans for the 900-square-foot cabin were developed and construction began. The guest cabin, which faces one of the ponds, was designed with one bedroom, a loft, a kitchen-dining-living room, and a long front porch facing the water. The interior walls in the bedroom and bathroom are shiplap wood; the large open living and eating area are the old logs, chinked professionally to seal the joints with a synthetic mortar. The logs are each about 30-inches wide, stacked on top of each other for a smooth surface. 52 house& home | March 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Mark Bowe from television’s Barnwood Builders repurposed logs from a 19th century cabin to create this peaceful retreat in New Braunfels. 53
A print by artist Terry Redlin inspired homeowners David and Cheryl Snell to build this warm and rustic 900-square-foot cabin in the woods.
“Mark said these are the biggest logs he had ever seen,” says Snell, adding “everything is big in Texas.” They used 32 logs for the exterior — eight on each side. “They finished the frame pretty quickly and then we started on the inside,” says Snell, a retired oil and gas professional. “We had been accumulating neat things for years and had no idea we would have a use for them someday.” The bedroom is decorated simply with an old iron bed on an area rug and a small bench nearby. The room’s ceiling is made from a recycled rusted tin roof that has been turned upside down. They added a set of double doors out to the porch and an ensuite bathroom. A vintage double sink was installed in the bathroom, along with old style mirrored cabinets over the sink. The kitchen also has a vintage sink and a Direct Action stove from the 1930s. Snell purchased a period reproduc-
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tion refrigerator but, “everything else in that room is old and as period correct as we could be.” The comfortable living room faces a stone fireplace and is surrounded by a leather couch under a circular metal chandelier. Recycled windows give the room lots of natural light and a view of the pond outside. Snell said the cabin is just for guests, but thought there should be a place on his property for larger gatherings. So, along with Barnwood Builders, the Snells had a large 3,000-square-foot party barn constructed adjacent to the cabin. The wood for this structure came from a barn in Canada built in the 1700s. Snell had a kitchen, bar and bathroom built in the barn, which was designed with 18foot-high walls. One side of the barn is all glass doors, looking out onto another pond and cabin. The interior is an open space under the massive beams. A bar, with seats
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for six guests, is fully stocked and ready for a party. Over the course of the construction, the Snells took Bowe and his team to nearby Round Top to the antique show. “Gears started turning and Mark and I set up The Boneyard at Round Top to sell old cabins, barns and wood to the public,” Snell says, explaining that Bowe’s West Virginia headquarters is also called the Boneyard. From that original location, Bowe has reclaimed and sold more than 500 pioneer-era structures. In addition, The Boneyard at Round Top will offer 18,000-square-feet of rental space to vendors, many with international ties, who want to participate in the antique festivals. “I thought it would be cool to build a cabin on our pond, and I was right,” Snell adds.
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“Gears started turning and Mark and I set up The Boneyard at Round Top to sell old cabins, barns and wood to the public.”
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ABOVE: Visitors to this waterfront home on Lake Conroe are welcomed by a facade of stone and stucco, with the trademark arches and red roof tiles found in Mediterranean villas. BELOW: Almost every room in the home has a lakefront view.
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surprise. When the architectural designer and builder began the project, his clients had a typical budget and house plan in mind. Several upgrades later, the scale and budget had grown and the possibilities were unlimited. Smith was like a kid in a candy store (or a builder in a hardware store). He surveyed the space and location, conferred with his clients, and then he went for the moonshot. The resulting house is a modern European and Mediterranean-style home, with more in common with the Italian Riviera than other neighboring homes on Lake Conroe. Much of the house’s architecture was inspired by the owner’s travels. The family has spent time in Europe, including Greece and Italy, so the house features 60 house& home | March 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
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From sunrise to sunset, the focal point of this spectacular home has to be the lake views. In selecting most of the furnishings, Restoration Hardware focused on graphite, pewter, bronze and vanilla tones from its RH modern collection.
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European and Italian influences. It’s an oddity in Texas, says Smith, where house designs are more eclectic and mix and match. The exterior of the house is made of stone and stucco instead of bricks, and sports the trademark arches and red roof tiles of Mediterranean villas. But, instead of vinyl window frames, the homeowners chose aluminum windows, lending a contemporary feel that blends with the classic elements to create a transitional style for the exterior. The interior capitalizes on the home’s location. Thanks to the U-shaped house plan, the master bedroom, family room, kitchen and dining area, the game room, and the upstairs balcony all feature lakefront views of Lake Conroe.
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In most homes, the living room is for sitting pretty. Smith wanted to make the family room a place where the owners and their loved ones could truly live, so he designed an open concept space that blends the kitchen, dining and family rooms. Smith also turned the breakfast nook into an additional dining room, creating another intimate space for meals. One of the central features of the house is the flooring from Color Interiors, the company responsible for the countertops, floors, showers and patio, as well as the installed limestone plank floor tiles in the entryway, kitchen and dining area. Those in the know will appreciate how labor intensive, and fragile, these limestone tiles can be; generally only about 20 feet can be installed in a single day.
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Bold lighting, an exquisite floor made of limestone plank floors from Color Interiors, and a statement chandelier blend together to create a modern look that complements the Old World Italian exterior.
Luke Anglin of Color Interiors says the master bathroom is his favorite room in the house. He describes it as cool, contemporary and clean. The winter frost marble that makes up the floor creeps up the side of the bathtub and provides a seamless design from bathroom door to shower door. "It’s unbelievable. It really is. It's definitely a showpiece," says Anglin. Another subtle, yet distinctive, design element is the stairwell by Ross Metal Works that flows smoothly up to the second floor. The interlocking ovals of the handrails and design are also forged into the wrought iron front door. Similar to its architecture, the interior design is made to complement Lake Conroe. Furniture was essential to keeping the flow and unifying the theme for the house, says Smith. So even when designing the plans for the house, he considered furniture placement, relying on the
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Family comes first in this specious home that features both intimate and open concept spaces for living and relaxation.
And they also had big plans for the downstairs game room: a pool table, a card table that seats six, a sectional sofa, and the correct distance for TV watching. Finding circulation space and pathways for family and guests to move around freely was a challenge. While the interior looks out over the pool and Lake Conroe, the outdoor living area has all the trappings one could hope for in a home this luxurious, including an outdoor kitchen and dining area. As the old saying goes, Money can’t buy happiness, but it can bring a luxury home to life.
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The Wolfshohl Home, 1427 Waverly | Photos by Benjamin Hill Photography
SPRING HOME & GARDEN TOUR Houston Heights Association Rolls Out the Red Carpet By SuSie Tommaney
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ho wouldn’t want to live in the historic Houston Heights district, with those magnificent Victorian homes that feature expansive porches, old phone nooks, stained glass and other architectural details that relied on skilled artisans and craftspersons? We can’t all live there but the next best thing is the annual Spring Home & Garden Tour on April 6-7, giving us an all-access pass to five amazing homes. THE SEEBURGER HOME, 734 ARLINGTON It took vision to see the potential in this neglected 1915 bungalow that had been vacant for years, lacking all utilities and with its front porch wrapped in a steel cage. Amy and Dave Seeburger took the plunge and, after a lengthy design and build process, they and their three children are enjoying this magnificent home that embraces the past. Original hardwood floors, multiple phone nooks and wall cabinets, shiplap, a salvaged leaded glass window, and 100-year-old doors ensure that history lives on.
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THE JOHN HOME, 1539 RUTLAND We’re not embarrassed to say that we’re completely in love with Kelli and Scott John’s magical garden. Having fond memories of their time living in Surrey, the Johns drew inspiration from those English gardens with flagstone steps, inviting plants, and an intimate courtyard. It’s even scarier to think that this charming Victorian was on the verge of being torn down, but HDT builders brought it back to life. Now these empty nesters enjoy mornings and evenings in the garden and an infinitely shorter commute. THE NETHERLAND HOME, 1238 WAVERLY If you get a laid back, beachy vibe from this 1920 bungalow, it’s because homeowners Kristin and Houston Netherland infused elements they admired during trips to Seaside, Florida. A light color palette, wide plank oak floors, shiplap, a metal roof, and a charming white picket fence all combine to give that cheery, coastal feel. Renovations in 2013 and again in 2016 added space to the home, while the back yard features an outdoor playscape that works perfectly for their special needs daughter.
THE WOLFSHOHL HOME, 1427 WAVERLY We were left breathless by this expansive, modern home owned by Amy and Joshua Wolfshohl. Staggered first and second floors offer unobstructed views of the side yard with its swimming pool and large green space for dog Harley, while a shady pergola covers the outdoor kitchen for endless seasons of brisket by the pool. The interiors are light and bright, with polished cement flooring and a cool, Scandinavian vibe. The open concept first floor seamlessly blends dining, kitchen and living spaces. The Seeburger Home, 734 Arlington | Photo by Dave Seeburger
THE WEST HOME, 807 WEST 13TH Nothing could be finer than sitting in a rocker on the front porch of this 1940s bungalow. Susie and Harvey West lived in the home for a few years before deciding how best to expand; Harvey always felt it reminded him of his childhood home in central Texas. The couple managed to more than double its space while still keeping it a single-story structure, and have integrated some unique architectural details: standing seam metal roof, stained glass gable windows, and rainwater collection tanks. The West Home, 807 West 13th | Photo by Houston Heights Association
For more information about the Houston Heights Association’s 2019 Spring Home & Garden Tour, call 713-861-4002 or visit houstonheights.org.
The Netherland Home, 1238 Waverly | Photo by Houston Heights Association
Tickets are available at these locations; advance tickets are $20 through April 4 at: • Buchanan’s Native Plants, 713-861-5702, 611 East 11th, buchanansplants.com • Jubilee, 713-869-5885, 325 West 19th, jubileeintheheights.com • Noted Design Co., 346-802-4866, 1901 Lawrence, noteddesignco.com Purchase tickets during the tour for $25, or retrieve advance tickets purchased online, at Houston Heights Fire Station, 713-861-4002, 107 West 12th at Yale, open April 6-7 from noon to 6 p.m.
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ometimes it’s not easy to get a good night’s rest, but thankfully there are cutting edge technologies and innovations on the market designed to help us catch those elusive Zs. Check out these new products we’re showcasing here, then discover more at Houston’s inaugural Sleep Show, March 8-10 at George R. Brown Convention Center. RIGHT: SNOO Smart Sleeper, a responsive bassinet that improves sleep by imitating the womb, $1,295 (purchase) or $4.90/day (rent), happiestbaby.com/products/snoo-smartbassinet, happiestbaby.com/products/snoo-rental BELOW: AirMini™, the world’s smallest CPAP, is a pocket-sized device ideal for traveling, 800-424-0737, resmed.com/us/en/consumer/products/devices/ airmini.html
ABOVE LEFT: Smart Nora Snoring Solution (pillow insert, pebble and base) detects snoring and adjusts pillow to help breathe normally again, $299, shop.sleepscore.com/collections/validated/products/smart -nora-snoring-solution FAR LEFT: Sound+Sleep SE sound machine promotes relaxation, renewal and deeper sleep, starting at $64, sleepscore.com/news/sleepscore-labs-validation-studyuncovers-benefits-to-using-soundsleep-se NEAR LEFT: Swannies Blue Light Blocking Glasses, filters out blue wavelengths from laptops, tablets and energyefficient light bulbs, $55.20, shop.sleepscore.com
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LEFT: 24 Hour Fitness, movement leads to improvements in health and sleep, 888-243-5002, locations in Houston, Pearland, Pasadena, Sugar Land, Humble, Friendswood, Spring and Katy, 24hourfitness.com
ABOVE RIGHT: Dr. Mary Side Sleeper™ down filled pillow, $339, or down alternative filled pillow, $135, The Pillow Bar RIGHT: Slumberlicious™ down back sleeper pillow, $335 (king) or $289 (queen); and a variety of down sleeping pillows, $229 to $335; The Pillow Bar, available online and through retailers in Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston and nationwide, 214-939-3696, thepillowbar.com
The Eight Sleep Pod smart mattress tracks sleep and features dual zone temperature, a smart alarm and smart home integration, $1,995 (full), $2,295 (queen) and $2,495 (king), 612-968-1424, eightsleep.com
ABOVE: HoMedics® Deep Sleep® Revitalize Engineered Sleep Alarm Clock, $99.99, Bed Bath & Beyond Therapedic® Reversible Weighted Blanket, $129.99 to $209.99, Bed Bath & Beyond, 1-800-462-3966, bedbathandbeyond.com
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ABOVE LEFT: Perennial species like this Mystic Spires Blue Salvia offer nectar-rich purple bloomspikes most of the year. ABOVE RIGHT: Blue mistflower (Eupatorium coelestinum) is a rugged and easy to grow native perennial that is also a guaranteed butterfly attractant.
LEFT: The incense passion flower (Passiflora) vine is an easy to grow host plant for the Gulf fritillary butterfly. This heavy bloomer is both winter-hardy and fragrant. RIGHT: A pipevine swallowtail nectaring on porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicaensis). The porterweed is a low-growing and sprawling evergreen shrub that makes an excellent addition to a butterfly garden, and also is attractive to hummingbirds.
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t's a delight to see butterflies in the garden. But how to keep them there? It's easier than you think. The key is to have the two different plants they like. One is the nectar plant. There are hundreds of different plant species that can offer this life-giving sweet substance, including the butterfly bush, lantana, pentas, liatris, coreopsis, and purple coneflower. Pictured on these pages are just a few reliable and easy to grow perennials that can accomplish that. The other and more important key are the host plants. Each butterfly species relies on a very specific plant species on which to oviposit her eggs. The monarch, for example, will only lay her eggs on a suitable place for her caterpillars to eat. In this case it's the Asclepius genus. There are many species in this plant family but they still must be milkweed Asclepids for the caterpillars to survive. Almost all insects are very picky in this respect and are species specific about the plants they require to complete their life cycle. 76 house& home | March 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
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