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Editor’s Note Calendar Before & After: Storage to Studio Space Product Review: What’s Needed for zzzs Gardening: Importance of Rain Barrels Pet of the Month: Rocky
Inside: Lower Texas Coast Guide
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ON THE COVER Jennifer Hamelet -owner of Mirador Builders, which built this River Oaks home -- found artful Nicaraguan tiles to use as accents. See the story on page 62. (Photo courtesty of Mirador Builders)
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Summer still continues . . . . . . at least for a while longer in this part of the country. As a result, I couldn’t resist one of the picnic settings (right) that caught the eye at a recent fundraising event by the Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS
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might inspire a gift idea (the holidays are just around the corner!), if you’re so inclined to go the DIY route. Speaking of the outdoors, for the first time we salute the lower Gulf Coast with a supplement filled with places to go and things to do in the Rockport to Corpus areas. It all begins on page 34. In it, we feature a Mustang
Island showhome by Susan Castor Wilson, ASID, and Melton Henry, AIA Houston. Looking ahead to October, you might want to join Team Thomas to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. An advertiser – The Orchid Tree Park & Gallery in Round Top – brought the Light the Night Walk event to our attention. She lost her son to the cancer. For more details, see our Calendar on page 14. Cheers! Susan Fox
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A Fall Lawn Care class takes place September 13 at Cornelius Nursery locations.
On September 20, Cornelius Nursery offers a class on growing colorful flowers.
Preservation Houston’s 2015 Good Brick Awards nominations are being accepted by September 29. The Awards ceremony will be held in February of 2015.
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Cornelius Nursery offers free gardening workshops this month at both company locations: 1200 N. Dairy Ashford and 2233 S. Voss. On September 6: “Fall is for Planting! Shrubs and Trees.” September 13: “Fall Lawn Care: What to do and When.” September 20: “Texas Gardening – Colorful Flowers.” Info: www.calloways.com The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway, offers “Selecting Colorful Plants,” at 2 p.m., September 14; “Rainwater Harvesting Workshop, September 21, at noon; “Backyard Composting,” September 27, 8:30 a.m.; “Basic Birdwatching with Gary Clark,” September 27, at 8:30 p.m.; and “Eat it Raw,” on September 28, at 2 p.m. Admission fees. Info: www.houstonarboretum.org The Arbor Gate in Tomball hosts a number of workshops this month, from “Fall Vegetable Gardening,” to “Texas Tough Citrus.” For information: 281-351-8851. See the entire schedule by visiting www.arborgate.com 14 house& home | September 2014 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
After 50 years as HADA – Houston Antique Dealers Association – the organization has become the Houston Antiques, Art & Design Show. Approximately 125 vendors from the U.S., Canada and Europe convene September 19-21 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The show features fine antiques and vintage pieces representing all design eras, in addition to glassware, art and other collectibles. Times: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.houstonantiquesartdesign.com Glassock School of Continuing Education hosts an open house at 6100 Main, September 3. Two different sessions (1p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) welcome guests, introducing them to the fall class lineup. Meet instructors, enter drawings and explore the group’s new home at the Anderson-Clarke Center. Info: 713-348-4803, www.glassock.rice.edu
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please send all calendar items to sfox@houseandhomeonline.com by second Fridays for the following month’s issue.
Nominations Preservation Houston seeks nominations for its 2015 Good Brick Awards for excellence in historic preservation. Residential, commercial and institutional projects all qualify for awards. Awards are also given to publications, professionals and programs geared toward preservation. All qualifying nominees must be located in Harris County and completed in the last five years. Deadline is 3 p.m. on Monday, September 29. Awards presented in February of 2015. Info: www.preservationhouston.org
In October The Baby and Kidz Expo is October 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at NRG. Info: www.nrgpark.com The Garden Club of Houston presents its annual Bulb and Plant Mart October 2-4, at St. John Divine Church, 2450 River Oaks Blvd. Buyers can select from more than 500,000 types of bulbs and 200 tulips, irises, gingers and more. The event includes bluegrass entertainment by the Purple Hulls, refreshment stands, a live butterfly tent, a conservation booth and more. All proceeds benefit GCH projects, including The Museum of Fine Arts, Rienzi, Medical Center Park, Urban Harvest and other organizations. Info: www.gchouston.org The Autumn Plant Sale & Market is Saturday, October 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. in Humble. Enjoy a day of plants, shopping and food amid pine trees. Also visit with landscapers, horticulturists and The Houston Orchid Society members. Info: 281-443-8731. The Orchid Tree Park & Gallery in Round Top invite all to help raise money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Sign up for Team Thomas 5000 to participate in the Light the Night Walk at the NRG Stadium in Houston (formerly Reliant) on October 11. The 2-mile walk raises monies for both research and medical support. The event promises music and refreshments. Info: http://pages.lightthenight.org/txg/Houston14/DKoenig Architect Brent Nyquist’s class, “Your Dream House: A Guide to the Design, Build & Remodel Process,” begins on October 15 through November 19. Six Wednesday nights, from 6:30 to 8:30. Advance registration necessary. At the Glassock School of Continuing Education at Rice University. Info: www.glasscock.rice.edu The annual AIA Houston home tour (www.aiahouston.org) is October 25-26. October is home tour month. Look for more listings in HH&H next month.
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BEFORE & AFTER
BEFORE: A low roofline, clutter and narrow columns adversely affected Melanie’s studio/pool house. The owner thought she wanted a “beach-y” look since the building was beside the pool. AFTER: Raising the roofline, paint and adding substantial columns and matching furniture made Melanie’s studio/ pool house sing.
MAKING A ROOM SING Client Steps into a New Recording Studio B Y J O E T TA M O U L D E N • P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y J A N E T L E N Z E N 18 house& home | September 2014 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Melanie Haynes contacted me because she did not like her recording studio room. She says her call to me came after reading inspirational before and after stories of client homes in Houston House & Home, in addition to spotting a feature of my own laundry room in a past issue of Country Home.
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AFTER: Melanie’s husband, David, painted the walls and cabinets Repose Gray, ensuring they matched the appliances. Additional cabinets and trim were done in Dovetail, another Sherwin-Williams’ hue. “Blue Pearl” granite counters and backsplash from IGM finished the room. BEFORE: Clutter, harvest gold appliances, unpainted cabinets without hardware and a lack of a proper island limited the kitchen’s potential.
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“We liked your style and ideas right away and understood where you were going with your thoughts. “I’ve been an actress and voice-over talent for many years. What is now my audio studio was on the property when we purchased our home 20 years ago. “It was a rather rough pool house built by the previous owner and used by my husband David as a workshop for his ‘honey do’ projects. They essentially used it for extra storage and antiques and ‘fixer uppers’. “David graciously offered the space to me after I began to outgrow my first little studio in a small bedroom inside the house,” she explains. Before she met with me, Melanie thought she wanted a ‘beach-y’ look since it was beside the pool. But she wasn’t sure how to decorate the space and was at a loss on how to pull it all together since living in the “black hole” of her other studio space inside the house.
TIP: Always consider flow when decorating a room, whether with color or style, or both.
Melanie felt like she wanted to make the studio renovation the best it could be–a pleasing, relaxing space off the pool, yet still professional. She already had a wrap-around desk that she needed to use in the large space as well as some large antique pieces she had not been able to use inside the house. 20 house& home | September 2014 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
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There were several suggestions I made during that meeting that would have never occurred to Melanie. The first idea was to use a vinyl woodlooking floor. She then bought the Armstrong commerBEFORE cial grade called Natural Creations Arbor Art Collection -- in Weathered Oak Golden Brown vinyl plank from Excel Carpets, installed by her neighbor Russell Litton.) The second suggestion was to keep things professional looking rather than beach-y and feminine. My third suggestion: pull paint colors from the large prominent desk sitting on one side of the room and paint the kitchen cabinets to match. David did a great job of painting, by the way. (The cabinets and trim are Dovetail latex satin enamel, and the walls are flat Repose Gray, both by Sherwin-Williams.)
AFTER: De-cluttering, paint, accessories, and cutting down the odd cabinet created a star-quality bathroom. BEFORE: Clutter and an odd white cabinet spoiled the bath. STUDIO AFTER: By rearranging space and appliances, we made room for Melanie’s new audio booth and new window overlooking the pool.
TRADE SECRETS • DO GATHER PHOTOS FROM MAGAZINES AND BOOKS of remodeling projects you find appealing. They are a handy shor t cut to show your design professional the exact look you want. • HIRE A DECORATOR to look objectively at your spaces and make suggestions that will help you redecorate on your budget. • SOMETIMES THE MOST EFFECTIVE STRATEGY is to first rethink what’s already paid for.
TIP: The most boring kitchens are all white because there is no contrast between the walls, cabinets, backsplash, counters and flooring. The IGM “Blue Pearl” granite was fabricated by Fon with Tailor Made. Perhaps one of the biggest changes came to the outside of the pool house—my suggestion to raise the roofline and add round columns—Melanie’s favorite changes. Why? “They give the studio a current, sophisticated look. She would definitely recommend seeking professional help, especially when it comes to color options and materials. The talented and educated eyes of a decorator can cut through the clutter and emotional attachment to pieces and bring everything together in a unified, updated and sophisticated way. My ‘window to the world outside’ makes it a pleasure to spend so much time in my audio booth,” Melanie concludes.
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PRODUCT REVIEW
BY MARSHA CANRIGHT
TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT
Nine Steps to a Dreamy Bedroom and a Good Night’s Sleep
Interior Designer Julie Dodson created in a Houston showhouse a luxurious bedroom that beckons a good night’s sleep.
Creating a dream bedroom that assures a good night’s sleep
begins with a premium mattress, peaceful colors, luxurious linens and a cool, dark setting to soothe the senses. Deep, restful sleep is the foundation of good health and the lack of zzzs can have a negative impact on your energy, your work performance, and even your heart health. “Your bedroom should be a dream oasis,” says Barbara Sonnheim of K&D Home and Design Studio. “It’s the place for relaxation, intimacy, and rejuvenation. Your bedroom is where you unwind and leave day-to-day troubles at the door,” she adds. Making conscious choices about what is calming to you can reap real benefits. 1. Begin with the bed. For your primary sleeping area, select
a bed that reflects your personality and taste. If you sleep with a partner, a bigger bed is better, as you are less likely to be disturbed by the other person’s sleep movements. Cynthia Lipsey of Home and Sea in Galveston prefers a canopy bed that makes you “feel like a princess” and Mary Monn, co-owner of Antiques on Memorial, favors the romantic look of a carved antique bed, which nowadays can be fitted to a larger size bed frame. Sonnheim’s pick is a no fuss contemporary platform bed. “If you’re a nighttime reader, you may want to select a bed with an adjustable or padded headrest so you can sit comfortably in bed,” she explains.
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2. Choose the right mattress. What goes on top the bed is probably the most critical selection and key to snug sleeping. Experts say a firm mattress is usually best for the back. Still, the overriding priority is personal comfort. “You spend a third of your life in bed so put some thought into the mattress you choose,” says Deborah Bautista owner of Tista’s Fine Furniture. Bautista is partial to a new line of mattresses, King Koil’s Duck Dynasty line, which she calls “truly luxurious.” Her store also carries a variety of stationary, memory foam and adjustable mattresses. 3. Select beautiful linens. Never has there been so much
choice in fine and affordable textiles. Rule of thumb when buying cotton sheets, be sure to get a thread count of at least 200; although, a higher threat count than this may or may not improve the feel of the fabric to you. New fibers are making inroads. “Bamboo is an amazing fiber that is organically grown and is often combined with cotton. It’s naturally soft, light and strong, and is more sustainable than most other fibers since the bamboo plant grows so quickly. It doesn’t need pesticides and herbicides to grow successfully so it’s a nicer fabric to have next to the skin,” says Nancy Charbonneau at Woodlands Fabrics and Interiors. She also likes Modal, a fabric made from beech trees. “It’s smooth and soft and washes fabulously.
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Moll carries antique linens, which are usually all cotton or linen. Sheets, coverlets and pillowcases come from France and Brussels; the quilts are all hand sewn in America. 4. Plump up your pillows: Having the right kind of pillow for how you sleep may help you banish morning aches and pains. “For me, it’s the pillows that make a bed luxurious. Whether its Euros, bolsters, king or standards, even accent pillows – they are the finishing touch for a beautiful bed,” Lipsey says. “Pillows are pretty, but they're practical too." 5. Pick a peaceful pallet. Whether you’re using paint, paper or texture on your bedroom walls, choose peaceful colors. Everyone tends to see color differently, however cool blues and greens and light neutrals – tan, gray and cream, usually make the best bedroom choices. Sherwin Williams color expert Jackie Jordan recommends Sea Salt, Ponder, Sleepy Blue, Dovetail and Silver Strand as the most soothing colors to consider for your bedroom.
7. Keep out the clutter. Keep accessories and knick knacks
to a bare minimum, says Ann Schamberger a designer with Houston’s Dwell in Style. “If the space is too visually distracting, the eye and mind will not have a place to rest.” Another tip: make sure there is no clutter and no work items – only simple, beautiful accessories and textiles. Your bedroom should be a place where you are completely at peace.
8. Sooth your senses. Aromatherapy, which is the bal-
ance and harmony of body and mind, is a small but significant boost for a restful bedroom. “Rubbing a light essential lavender oil on your light bulbs, lighting a candle or spraying your pillowcases with a light misting of the oil is a fabulous way to calm the senses,” Sonnheim says. Lipsey suggests candles, fragrant scents and room sprays in the aromas of the sea, and lavender and lemon fragrances for a perfect nights sleep. “Don’t forget to set your iPad to the beautiful and relaxing sounds of nature, especially the sea. You'll be asleep in no time,” she says.
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6. Soft lighting and blackout shades. A cool dark,
place is the best environment for sleeping. Sonnheim says there should be no television light and no clock lights shining red or blue. “You need privacy in your bedroom, and these days there are great window treatments that also offer energy savings. You can block out the light and block out the Texas heat,” she says. Charbonneau says soft lighting will do until you’re ready to sleep. “I love to use lamp touch dimmers that let you dim or turn your bedside lamp off with a touch of a disc next to you. It’s the best $15 you will ever spend and it is available at all home improvement stores,” she says. “Blackout shades and draperies are a must in my world. You can use motorized drapery rods and shades in a bedroom set to a timer to open when you want to awaken.”
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9. Unwind, unplug. Remember to unwind and unplug in
your bedroom. Turn off your smart phone, TV, and laptop. All these devices keep you awake, and won't allow you to rest easy. They will be there when you wake up in the morning! Try a sound machine that brings the “sounds” of a delicate rain or the rolling surf, available at Target, Walmart, online from $10 and up. Consider a sleep monitor like FitBit One, Jawbone Up or Sleep Android that can easily map your sleep cycles and educate you on your best sleep time. Available at Best Buy, Kohl’s, $80 and up. Eye masks made of gel-filled plastic or herb-filled silk or utilitarian cotton can cool and sooth your eyes while keeping ambient light at bay, available at Nordstrom’s, Target, and online at Amazon and Urban Outfitters.
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Details matter when it comes to making a great first impression with your home, and the rights color in the perfect place can make an incredible impact. Through the tips below, you can enhance architectural features, or even create them if your home is lacking in details.
EVALUATING YOUR HOME Color can set a mood, showcase your personality and attract attention, but the first step is to think about the details in your home that captured your interest originally. Whether it is an attractive ceiling feature, an impressive fireplace or striking surface materials, color can add emphasis to each.
MAKE A STATEMENT Feverish Pink (SW 6859) and Granite Pearl (SW 6250).
Art niches are fun places to play with color. Introducing a bright hue, like Dynamo (SW 6841) or Humorous Green (SW 6918), in these spaces make art-
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work pop. If you don’t want to go bright, try a monochromatic, neutral color scheme with interchangeable, colorful accents, or use a color that’s deeper in value than the rest of the wall. For homes with few architectural details, use a bright color to make a bold statement in unexpected spaces, such as the laundry room or your furniture. A plain bookcase, for example, is easy to makeover with a vibrantly colored backing, giving it new life through bold hues like Nifty Turquoise (SW 6941) and Coral Reef (SW 6606).
FEELING BLUE In the kitchen or bath, try pulling colors froms your countertops. To find coordinating colors that will enhance the space’s best features, an easy tip is to lay a fan deck on the quartz or granite and look for small flecks of color to jump out. You might see blue, which is another huge trend both in Detroit interiors and on the runway. Rich, saturated blues like Seaworthy (SW 7620) add drama and glamour to a space, while creating contrast with lighter cabinetry. Bright, vibrant shades, like Flyway (SW 6794) and Frank Blue (SW 6967), will liven up your space, while still paying homage to quartz or granite.
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Black is being used in unique ways, such as on pop-up ceiling treatments and doors. A darker ceiling actually draws the eye up and makes the space feel taller in a large enough space. Interior doors painted black with white trim also add significant visual interest, as the contrast between the two colors create a classic, timeless impression.
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GRAY IS THE NEW BEIGE If your fireplace is the star of your room, pull a neutral color from the stone for your walls instead of bolder shades that will detract from it as a focal point. But instead of beige, try Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) or Repose Gray (SW 7015). Gray has become a huge trend, as people are beginning to see that it too can bring warmth to a space in a more contemporary, updated way. These tips will help you put your home’s best face forward, creating a beautiful, long-lasting impression. Morgan Self is the Color Assurance program manager for 43 SherwinWilliams Houston area stores, overseeing seven personal color consultants who help homeowners select color schemes that reflect their personality and style. Mountain Stream (SW 7612) and Unusual Gray (SW 7059)
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Lower Gulf Coast Calendar Where to Stay, What to See and Do A Showhouse on Mustang Island
Rockport Beach.
Austin St. is downtown Rockport’s main shopping strip.
A COASTAL FEVER CALENDAR Where to Stay, What to See and Do Fulton Pier at night.
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he Texas Gulf Coast can sure cure what ails you. Palacios, Port Lavaca and Port O’Connor offer small town charm and a return to nature. Rockport/Fulton and Port Aransas consistently rank as favorite destinations for seabreeze seekers. Corpus Christi welcomes visitors with a long to-do list. Following are some of favorite picks.
To See
The birds of the Texas Gulf Coast: White pelicans, mergansers, loons, buffleheads, shovelers, teals, grebes. Cormorants, avocets, oystercatchers, godwits, turnstones, ibis, curlews, willetts, yellowlegs, black-necked stilts, roseate spoonbills. Cranes egrets and herons—the list goes on and on. One recommended viewing spot: Lighthouse Beach, Port Lavaca. The boardwalk curves off the parking area into the coastal marsh and wetlands. It ends at a covered gazebo suitable for sitting and viewing the wildlife. Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi. A 2006 expansion doubled the museum’s size and is noted for 13-foot rooftop pyramids using a stunning mix of color and light. The entire complex symbolizes a “meeting of the minds” between Mexican and American architecture. Through September 7— Conversations with Wood: The Collection of
Compiled by Debi Bryant • Photos by Dianne Lloud, courtesy of Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Ruth and David Waterbury. From the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, this collection features about 80 one-of-a-kind objects that demonstrate superb craftsmanship and artistry. www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org The murals of Palacios. Stop by the Palacios Chamber of Commerce to pick up your guide to the seven murals depicting various times and events in Palacios history. And show you are in the know by using the town’s Texan-ized pronunciation “Puh-LASH-uhs.” 26th Annual Hummer/Bird Celebration, Rockport. September 18-21, 2014. Lectures, home tours and fun. Visit www.rockporthummingbird.com for details. The Selena Museum, 5410 Leopard Steet, Corpus Christi. 361-289-9013. Enjoy Selena’s outfits and dresses, cars and memorabilia. Viva Selena! Port O’Connor, gateway to Matagorda Island. This island welcomes campers, fishermen, hikers, and birders. Now a national preserve and home to a wide variety of endangered migratory birds, it is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. With no permanent resi-
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dents, it is accessible only by private boat. Guides are available for hire to taxi you across and back. Texas Jazz Festival, Corpus Christi. October 17-19, 2014. At Heritage Park, this celebration of jazz music brings thousands of fans together each year to see jazz performers from across the country. And it’s free! www.texasjazz-fest.org
To Shop
Shop the World, 2955 Hwy 35 N., Rockport-Fulton, 361-729-5165, where you can find island-inspired accessories, furniture, dishware, clothing and much more. Also look for them on Facebook. Deb’s Vintage Treasures ,776 Bayview Drive, Palacios. 361-404-1214. Unique items at affordable prices—vintage glassware, vintage Christmas, toys. Déjà vu Antiques, 1303 W. Main Street, Port Lavaca, 361-552-1545. Bring your pocketbook. You never know what you’ll find. The Treasure Chest, 2818 W. Adams Street, Port O'Connor, 361-983-2696. Featuring artwork, apparel and jewelry by local artisans, the Treasure Chest brings the best of the gulf coast to your home.
A Mano, 1726 St Hwy 361, Tower Center, Port Aransas. 361-749-1828. The owner makes buying trips deep into Mexico and brings back clothes, dishes, furniture, pottery . . . anything Mexican. Jo D's Etc., 345 N. Alister, Port Aransas. 361-749-2290. Great clothes for the island and anytime. Linens in classic and easy to wear styles. The Outlets at Corpus Christi Bay (the intersection of Interstate 69, aka NAFTA Hwy, & State Highway 44. www.corpuschristioutlets.com). Benjamin's Surf & Skate, 1233 Airline Road, Corpus Christi. 361-993-2520. Benjamin's began as a surf shop and has grown into a full-on lifestyle boutique, carrying brands like Free People and Betsey Johnson, plus all your favorite skate and surf brands like Quicksilver, RVCA, Volcom and Stussy. Mustang Island Art Gallery, 2222 Hwy 361, Port Aransas. 361-749-2200.
www.MustangIslandArtGallery.com A Mano – gifts, jewlery, cothing and more! 1812 Hwy 361 #A, Port Aransas, 361.749.1828. See them on Facebook.
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Seafood and Spaghetti Works (Port Aransas, www.seafoodandspaghettiworks.com). Says one long-time fan, “They definitely have the funk factor that has always drawn me to Port Aransas.” Cafe Phoenix, 229 Beach Avenue, Port Aransas. 361-749-9277. “A perfect little gem of a restaurant.” “The best crab cakes I have ever eaten in my life.” “The food never disappoints and the pies are fabulous too.”
finest foods with exciting dishes and unique ambiance. Every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients with the menu changing daily, dependent on available fresh catches of the day. The Boiling Pot, 201 S. Fulton Beach Road, Fulton, 361-729-6972. “Fun experience and good food. If you have never been to a Cajun boil, you are in for an experience.” Charlotte Plummer’s Seafare Restaurant, 202 N. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton, 361-729-1185. Fresh gulf seafood caught daily. Waterside dining, views of Aransas Bay. www.charlotteplummers.com
The Venetian Hot Plate, Port Aransas, www.venetianhotplate.com. The Venetian Hot Plate offers quality cuisine and a quaint, yet energetic atmosphere, bringing a touch of Italy to this casual island in South Texas.
Crab-N Aransas Pass, www.crab-n.com. Repeat travelers to Rockport know to head to this popular eatery, known for its fresh, Cajun-style seafood, for their first supper in town. Grab a table and enjoy blackened redfish, grilled flounder, and peppery gumbo.
The Pelican Club, (Port Aransas, www.thepelicanclubporta.com. Located on the harbor, The Pelican Club serves up Port A's
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Rockport Beach is a certified Blue Wave beach.
Catch of the day in Fulton.
The lower Texas Gulf Coast is a bird watcher’s paradise.
began in 1950. This location has a spectacular view of the Corpus Christi Bay.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2629 N. Highway 35, Port Lavaca., 361-552-5700
Tran’s Restaurant, 1009 Henderson, Palacios, 361-972-1008.
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 910 N. Highway 35, Port Lavaca, 361-551-8800
Texas Traditions, 234 E. Main Street, Port Lavaca, 361-553-1555.
The Inn at Clark's/ Clark's Docking, Port O'Connor, 361-983-2300. A best kept fishing secret on the Texas coast. The inn is located 1/2 block off the Inter-Costal Waterway. Owned and operated by the Clark family, who has been in Port O'Connor for 70+ years.
Josie’s Mexican Food, 610 W. Adams Avenue, Port O'Connor. 361-983-4720. Lunch and dinner, you can bring in your catch and they will clean and cook the fish for you. However you like it fixed. Hoegemeyer’s Barbeque Barn (Corpus Christi, www.hoegemeyers.com). Fans claim it’s the best BBQ in Texas. Let the fighting begin!
To Stay The Peaceful Pelican, 317 East Bay Boulevard, Palacios. 361-972-0317.
Redfish Lodge on Copano Bay, Rockport. www.redfishlodge.com Plantation Suites & Conference Center, 1909 State Highway 361 Port Aransas. 877.836.3866?. www.plantationsuites.com Sandpiper Condominiums, 6745 Seacomber Drive, Port Aransas. www.sandpiperportaransas.com Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Bayfront, 900
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N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi. 361-887-1600. V Boutique Hotel, Corpus Christi. www.vhotelcc.com. Offering intimate, luxurious service in the heart of downtown.
To Arrive (from Houston) 1. Palacios, 100 miles 2. Port Lavaca, 125 miles 3. Port O’ Connor, 140 miles 4. Rockport/Fulton, 185 miles 5. Port Aransas, 200 miles 6. Corpus Christi, 200 miles. Southwest Airlines, American and United offer flights into Corpus Christi International.
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Houston Couple Heads to the Lower Gulf Coast To Find a Pretty Retreat on a Barrier Reef By Marsha Canright
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uilt at the water’s edge on Mustang Island, the three-story Cinnamon Shore beach house has sweeping water views of the Gulf from every room. Some vistas span the Bay of Corpus Christi.
It’s a large, light-filled space designed to comfortably sleep 16 people and to serve as a low-maintenance, multi-generational retreat. The cream-colored structure ringed in windows is a collaboration between designer Susan Castor, Houston architect Melton Henry, and builder Jerry Buckley, who pooled their professional resources to create a special beachside retreat. It was a team approach from day one – to build an environmentally friendly home in a community called Cinnamon Shores, located on a barrier island stretching from Corpus to Port Aransas. “The three of us were committed to proving that if we did a thoughtful and thorough job upfront, it could result in a beautiful home that is easy to maintain, efficient and comfortable,” Castor says. A Bellaire couple purchased the house in 2012 for $2 million.
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The 4,000 square foot house features two living areas, two master suites, a kitchen or kitchenette on every floor, a wraparound porch, and an elevator for easy access to each level. “It’s the kind of place that when you walk in the door, you haven’t got a care in the world,” Buckley says. A neutral color pallet uses muted colors and textures in soft whites, grays, and beige. The white oak stairs with stainless steel railings wind up the home’s central core as if it were a ship, adds Henry. A cupola with 12 windows caps the top of the stairs. The natural light enters at the top and filters downward throughout the house. The lofty third floor opens to a master suite with panoramic views of the gulf, the beach and the sky. A wide walk through between the stairs and the elevator includes two custom-built trundle beds tucked in the wall. There’s a separate bath adjacent to the stairs for those bed-
The thought was to build a multigenerational home that would be easy to maintain, efficient and comfortable. The beach house is 4,000 square-feet with views spanning the Gulf and bay.
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The design team chose Kravet leather pieces for the downstairs media room; a p[ace for the children to hang out. Corpus Christi artist Linda Kronke made the colorful glass plate hangings. The nesting table is custom made. The personal-size sofa pulls out into a double bed.
ding in the trundles, and balconies for relaxing. The second floor has the main living and dining areas, the full kitchen, a coffee bar, and an entry to the second master suite above the two-car garage. “The kitchen is my favorite room; it's simple but functional, and sleek and contained,” says Buckley. It has two dishwashers, a huge pantry, an alcove for a computer, a microwave drawer, and hidden appliances. Kitchen counters are made of recycled glass or granite, and the cabinets are painted with Benjamin Moore’s White Dove. A protected outside living area opens from the north side of the dining room and wraps around the structure. For Castor, it’s the master suite that holds her attention. “It has the most beautiful view of the sunset,” she says. The ground floor has a living area with a kitchenette.
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Next to it is a bunkroom with two sets of built-in bunk beds and a full bath. A second bedroom has a queen bed and shares a bathroom with a third bedroom with twin beds. A mudroom sits behind the foyer and can be accessed by a side door next to the outside shower, making an easy access to return from the beach and shower before going inside. The laundry room is hidden behind a barn door finished the same as the walls. Easy-to-clean porcelain beige tile covers the ground floor. The upper floors are engineered white oak with an oil stain infused into the wood for very low maintenance. In addition to the views, Castor says she likes the interior natural lighting and the use of cypress on the walls. The home site is near the boardwalk, which crosses the dunes, following the zig-zag of the coast line.
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ABOVE: Four built-in bunk beds allow sleeping for eight on the third level. A trundle bed is found under each behind cabinet doors. UPPER RIGHT: Several attached pieces of driftwood garland hang from the ceiling and are secured at the base to create a textural divider. BELOW LEFT: The dining room and breakfast area are located close together to provide overflow seating when large numbers of people arrive to eat. The breakfast table is also expandable. BELOW RIGHT: The floors and walls are cypress, a wood that is pretty, hardy and suitable for humid weather.
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ABOVE: The master suite, one of three, features a sitting area. BELOW LEFT: Furnishings by Tommy Bahama create a coastal look in the guest room.
Resources Susan Castor Designs 3636 S. Alameda Suite #H, Corpus Christi 361.851.8052 www.castorcollection.com Melton Henry, Architect 713-572-0577 5100 Westheimer Rd Ste 425, Houston, TX 77056. Mhcoastalarchitect@gmail.com
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My family’s flight from the hill country to the coast began 12 years ago when we purchased a second home in Rockport. After focusing on a grueling work schedule in Austin that spanned 20 years, we decided it was time to enjoy some downtime. We chose a wonderful waterfront home just minutes away from downtown Rockport. The little town’s charm immediately captured our hearts. We enjoy the daily fresh seafood restaurants, coastal activities and the historical downtown area sprinkled with quaint storefronts and artist galleries. It quickly became our “get away” place for long weekends. My husband and daughter fished and explored the coastal waters, and on some days we would just relax on the Rockport Beach and float in the saltwater pool. It became a regular part of our lives. We anticipated Fridays with gusto – just so we could hit the open road and escape to what we began calling “Our Happy Place.” The little town of Rockport has given us so much in terms of being able to live life to the fullest. Each
month Rockport hosts such fun activities as Market Days at the Maritime Museum grounds and an abundance of festivals. Over the years, we have attended every festival that Rockport offers. From the Wine Festival, Oysterfest, Art Festivals, Hummingbird Festival and more… there is never a dull moment here in this coastal town. In 2014, we were given the opportunity to move to Rockport permanently and work at the coastal community; The Reserve at St Charles Bay. We jumped at the chance and took up permanent residence at “Our Happy Place.” Each day I arrive at work and watch the beautiful coastal birds feeding in the wetlands and boats jetting by in search of fresh trouts and reds. It does not get much better than that. Never a day goes by that I regret living in paradise. We spend our nights waterside with a glass of wine and watch the dolphins swimming into the canals. Life is sweet here on the lower Gulf Coast. By Amy Garcia At The Reserve at St. Charles Bay www.stcharlesbay.com
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Allegro Builders constructed this 5,700-square-foot home in Norhill, which includes an 800-plus square-foot apartment. The architect was Greg Swedberg, principal of 2Scale Architects. Art Glass by Wells designed the stained glass.
n “aha moment� surfaced for architect Greg Swedberg when homeowners Cindy and Jim Winton stood on the Norhill Heights lot in 2009, where their soon-to-be house would be built. Just as soon as Cindy Winton said she wanted their house to look like one of the stately 100-year-old-plus neighborhood homes, Swedberg, principal of 2Scale Architects, knew exactly what to design for them. The Heights houses of that era, beginning in or around 1905 and flourishing until 1930, were part of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
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The simplicity of design succeeded the more opulent and boxy designs favored during the Victorian times. During the Arts and Crafts Movement, home designs focused on craftsmanship, open floor plans and function. The hallmarks of an Arts and Crafts home included using quarter sawn oak on the floors and for cabinetry, and copper rather than other materials like iron and silver, which was expensive back then. Built-in cabinets, beamed ceilings, stained glass, dark wood moldings, exposed roof rafters, broad porches and exteriors of wood, stone or stucco also defined the design period.
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So, with this in mind, Swedberg, concentrated on helping them create a home that reflects the many marks of excellence. How it Began Cindy Winton says before building in Norhill, the couple could not have identified any architectural aspect of any one of their previous homes, much less one of an Arts and Crafts era. “We’re lawyers, not architects,” she says. But all that changed fairly quickly. Once they decided on a lot and understood the sensitivities of building in a more historic area, they became quick studies. They began touring homes in southern California, as well as pursuing additional information from other sources. When she talks about their home now, she is quick to point out the key elements they incorporated into their own home. The front porch columns, she says, are more narrow at the top and wider at the bottom. They chose quarter-sawn oak for the floors and utilized stain glass as important appointments. Swedberg also notes that they opted to use copper for gutters and downspouts. The couple considered everything, from doorknobs to the library’s tiled fireplace surround to the crown molding. The homeowners were attentive to such details as the Arts and Crafts-style porch columns. The narrow to wide shape of them are indicative of the era. The bold red color on the wood indicates Cindy Winton’s love of rich hues. 54 house& home | September 2014 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
In the kitchen, the couple chose granite and Carrara marble. She says the latter was a desired material in the early 1900s. They used James Hardie cement siding on the home’s exterior for two important reasons: One, it does not require the type of upkeep wood does. And secondly, the planks come in the three-inch width they desired. About the House Cindy Winton says her mother-in-law was at a place in her life where she needed to move in with the couple. Because their previous patio home off Waugh did not offer adequate space, the Wintons began their search. “We used to ride our bikes through the Heights, and the neighborhood just felt right for us,” she says, noting they initially found a lot for sale by Allegro Builders. It was here they met Swedberg who was employed by the builder at that time. Above: The Wintons chose tile from Architectural Design Resource. They customized the design, inspired by Jim Winton’s former Navy Jack emblem, and framed it with a nautical rope designed tile. Left: Beyond the butler’s pantry is a “dirty kitchen,” which is often used during entertainment for easy cleanups. 56 house& home | September 2014 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
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They ended up finding a different lot, but continued to work with Allegro, the company that built the home. The house is 5,726 square feet. On the first floor, there is a formal dining and living area, library, family room, a butler’s pantry with “dirty” kitchen, powder room and the kitchen and breakfast areas. Three bedrooms and three baths are located on the second floor, in addition to Jim Winton’s 93-year-old mother’s 835square-foot apartment. She enters the apartment just as if it were another bedroom door. An elevator, located at the back of the house, goes up to her apartment. Cindy Winton says they never dreamed they would pick an Arts and Craft home. They had not particularly favored the architectural style until now. It’s home until they can sail the seas. Above & Left: Quarter-sawn oak is used in the kitchen along with black granite and Carrara marble. 58 house& home | September 2014 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
While most Arts and Crafts homes in the early part of the 20th Century would have had dark wainscotting and moldings, the Wintons depart from tradition in the bathroom, opting for a lighter and brighter space. The stained glass refects their passion for sailing.
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ucts. The company repor ts pastels and beiges as being the most desired hues, with blues, browns and even some greens gaining in popularity. Additionally, the product comes in a variety of textures that include smooth, cedar, rough sawn, shingle and colonial lap. James Hardie recently began offering cement board in trim, fascia boards and for corners. According to John Dybsky, marketing director for the company, it costs less than brick and cedar. For info: www.jameshardie.com
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The rich colors and intricate patterns of Nicaraguan artisan tiles add a spicy flourish to the Mediterranean-style home of Houston builder Jennifer Hamelet. The tiles decorate the risers on her grand staircase, serve as the kitchen backsplash in hues of gold, brown and blue, and create a mosaic on the exterior garden wall. There’s also an inlaid tile “rug” in her design studio, in the foyer, the butler’s pantry, and tiles also serve as a border to the pool’s waterline. Hamelet first saw the cement tiles six years ago while scanning for quality building materials online. “For me, there were so many interesting patterns and colors. I could design my own pieces on their Web site and order the tiles I needed,” she says. “The tiles are beautiful, strong, stain resistant, and it’s possible to create one-of-a-kind designs for many applications," adds Hamelet.
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Now accepting Credit CardsRound Top Antique Weekend includes
Arts&Crafts around the
Round Top Town Square
The DYD Square Fair, Knutzen Field and the Triangle all feature handmade one-of-a-kind crafts, jewelry, unique decorative arts, quilts, rustic wood furniture, homemade baked & canned goods, pasta, unique boutiques and much more.
979-249-6890 (photo by Junk Gypsies)
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Over time, she developed a rapport with tile aficionado Marcos Cajina and his wife, Melanie Stephens, who started the tile company in 2001. It is based in Los Angeles. Drawn by the beauty and durability of the 150year-old cement tile floors in the Granada Cultural Center in Nicaragua, Cajina decided to revive the art of making cement tiles. He built a single tile press in the basement of his Echo Park home, and 13 years later he has a full-scale production facility in his native Nicaragua. “We draw ideas from Spain, France, Morocco, Nicaragua and our own imaginations,” Cajina says. For Hamelet, who owns Houston’s Mirador Builders, the look and quality of the tiles struck the right design chord. It was love at first sight. Complementing the tile design are randomwidth, character-grade oak floors that have an ebony stain with satin polyurethane.
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Fine Furniture Manufacturing
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The kitchen color is from Pittsburgh Paints. The cabinets are the same color as the exterior windows and French doors. Light fixture is from Janet Wiebe Antiques.
She is a builder but her degree from the University of Texas is in design, and she takes pleasure in creative pursuits. “When I design a tile floor treatment, I use a border pattern and a field pattern,” she explains. For her own home, Hamelet used two rows of the border back to back, and had new reversed corner templates created just for her. “My house is on a busy corner and when I have parties, guests valet park and come to the front foyer. My close friends pull into the motor court, so I needed two entries. I decided to make them mirror images, exactly the same size, same door, and with matching tile treatments,” she says. Left: The trim around the range hood is teak from India. Photo by Mirador Builders.
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ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF
B. de Vine in Vintage Park Furniture, de' cor, drapery and design, your complete design center
122 Vintage Park Blvd. Suite D l Houston, TX 77070 Store Hours 10-6 Mon-Sat l 832-717-0299 69
The homeowner’s “den.” Photo by Mirador Builders.
The door accessses the backyard. Photo by Mirador Builders.
One drawback is that the tiles cost about $10 per foot to install plus another $8 to polish and seal. “It can be difficult to find a craftsmen that knows what he is doing,” she says. A range of tile styles and colors can be seen at the Granada Web site www.granadatile.c om/aboutus.php, Projects of Mirador Builders’: www.miradorbuilders.com
Hamelet designed the front gate. Photo by Mirador Builders. 70 house& home | September 2014 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
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EDITOR’S PICKS
We’ve pulled a few keepers off our bookshelf that we thought worthy of sharing.
STYLE & SIMPLICITY
An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life By Ted Kennedy Watson • Sterling Publishing, 2011 The author sees beauty in all that is mundane, necessary and even edible – whether it be clear glassware, kitchen towels, or apples and lemons. The common denominator in these objects and many more – from dominoes to pushpins and ribbons – is the good feelings and homey aesthetics they offer. His words are inspiring; with hopes they change how you might view the everyday. He also shares what he calls “Ted’s tips,” such as: Use a cotton or linen napkin at each meal to elevate the experience. When entertaining, buy a little, make a little and assemble a little. Your guests don’t necessarily have a better time if you do it all. Watson also sprinkles a few quotes and recipes throughout the 160 pages.
SEGRETO:
Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors By Leslie Sinclair Segreto Publishing, 2011 Houston’s own faux finishing extraordinaire Leslie Sinclair has compiled 300 pages of some of the city’s most fabulous homes, along with a coveted list of contacts that include interior designers, architects, builders, trades and shop owners. She first gives a fine finishes introduction that addresses some of the types: stencils, plaster, murals and paint techniques. Because a picture is worth a thousand words, she allows readers a peek into some of the most exclusive and beautiful homes while also addressing the design concept of each. SPRUCE:
A Step by Step Guide to Upholstery and Design BETTER HOMES & GARDENS
Trade Secrets: Insider Advice on Creating Your Own Personal Style Meredith Publishing, 2004 This 216-page hardback seems to stand the test of time. It is 14 years old, and it’s still one that we like to pick up and peruse. (Plus, it is a deal at $5 on Amazon!) Is it because all the homes are the personal ones of interior designers, shopkeeps and stylists? They most instinctively know how to build a solid decorating foundation for a home. Our own Joetta Moulden, who does our monthly Before and After column, is featured. You will find her in her own remodeled 1950s-ranch style Houston home. Each featured person offers decorating tips and interior design ideas. One says because nice rugs can be pricey, buy smaller ones to place atop a sea-grass rug for effect. Another advocates bringing in natural objects – rocks, shells and horns – to bring a touch of the outdoors inside. 72 house& home | September 2014 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
By Amanda Brown Storey Publishing, 2013 The Founder of Design Sponge calls Amanda Brown an inspiring artisan, the go-to upholsterer. The author talks about how to mix and match fabrics and color, in addition on how to make selections for specific pieces. From there, she leads the reader through a step-by-step guide for various chair styles. She talks tools and shows off inspiring completed chairs and ottomans. She makes it all look and seem so simple. It makes us want to tackle that old piece we have stored away! 140 pages. ON THE BOOKSHELF AT OOLALA (oolalagifts.com) at 833 Studewood:
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GARDENING
BY JOE BLANTON
The Benefits of Residential Rainwater Harvesting
A custom-made rain barrel by Gulf Coast Renewable Resources.
From Buildipedia, a complete resource for DIY recycling projects.
Collecting rainwater has numerous economic and environmental benefits, and it can improve landscape health. After reading this article, you may be left wondering why you don’t have your own rain barrel. Consider our lawns. They require about an inch of water per week. In Houston we receive about 48 inches of rain annually, but not in weekly batches. Instead, we get heavy rains one day where water flows off roofs and into storm drains, followed by weeks of rainless days when we spend money irrigating yards from the tap. So why not intercept and save some of this free water for later use? Besides being economically sound, rainwater promotes healthier growth. Chloramine, the most common disinfectant added to tap water by municipal water suppliers, keeps our water safe to drink. Its job is to kill microorganisms, and it does so whether in our city’s water supply or in your landscape soil. Scientific studies have shown that plants watered with collected rainwater grow faster and more robust than plants irrigated with municipal tap water. Harm
the soil biota, harm the plant. Collecting rainwater has environmental implications including flood reduction. Now, one 55-gallon rain barrel in your backyard will not have a perceptible effect following the next torrential downpour. But if just 10 percent of 2 million Houstonians each had a rain barrel we could divert a million gallons of water from our streets and drainage ways -- equivalent to 550 backyard swimming pools! Keep in mind that not all rain barrels function well in our climate. Some leak during wide temperature swings while others do not exclude mosquitoes. To learn more about rainwater harvesting and to make your own 55-gallon rain barrel designed for Houston, go to www.houstonarboretum.org and register for our upcoming workshop on rainwater harvesting. Joe Blanton is the Adult Programs Director at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Centers, 4501 Woodway (www.houstonarboretum.org)
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop Sunday, September 21 PART 1: Theory of Rainwater Harvesting (noon – 1:00 p.m.) PART 2: Construction of Rain Barrel (1:00 – 2:00 p.m.) COSTS: PART 1 – $20 Arboretum Members / $35 General Public PART 2 – $90 Arboretum Members / $120 General Public PART 1 & 2 – $100 Arboretum Members / $135 General Public From Catch the Rain, www.catchtherain.com 74 house& home | September 2014 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Round Top Vintage Market
Weekend Market open all year: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A quality venue featuring Antiques ~ Vintage ~ Collectibles ~ Art Indoor Dealers Spaces ~ Climate Controlled ~ Over 12,000 Sq Ft www.rountopvintagemarket.com • Barbara Griffin: 281-731-5132 (text) 1235 North Hwy 237, Round Top, TX 78954
FALL 2014 - ROUND TOP ANTIQUE SHOW September 25, 2014 to October 5, 2014, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free Parking ~ Free Admission ~ Food Court ~ Comfort Station ~ And More! See Show Events at the Round Top Chamber of Commerce website, www.roundtop.org
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