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8 Editor’s Note 12 Around Town 14 Handbook: Magic Carpets Add texture and definition to your rooms with area rugs.

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42 DIY Decorating: Room for Family

A local couple’s family room gets a budget friendly update.

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46 Pet of the Month: Roscoe

On the Cover Ruth Davis worked with Heights-based Bungalow Revival to restore her charming 1915 Queen Anne home. Ruth's home is among six remarkable residences on the Heights Holiday Home Tour, happening the first weekend of December.

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November launches that special time of the year, when we start shifting our busy lives to make time for moments of sharing and reflection.

Meetings and work schedules are adjusted to account for “the holidays.”

A November tradition for Houston House & Home is celebrating the magazine’s anniversary. This year marks 16 years for us. We are proud to be the only Houston magazine devoted to resources for the home. From new construction to remodeling, interior design to landscaping and more, we are thrilled to bring you inspiring ideas and solid advice for your home, inside and out.

We wouldn’t be here without the support of our advertisers, so this November, and every month of every year, we are thankful for their continued support. We know you’ll find our advertisers provide goods and services designed to make your home more beautiful, functional and durable for years to come.

We’re also thankful for the talented professionals in the Houston area whose outstanding projects and expert insights help make our articles exciting and useful, to you, our readers. And thank you for picking up Houston House & Home each month at your local Kroger, Randalls and select H-E-B stores. We are honored to be a part of your home-improvement endeavors.

PUBLISHER ....................Mike Harrison, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ......Susie Reisenbigler EDITOR........................................Sandra Cook CONTRIBUTING WRITERS .............................. ..............................Holly Beretto, Debi Bryant, ....................Mary Chavoustie, Joetta Moulden ART DIRECTOR ..........................Robert Coplin CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR ..Tim Beeson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS ................ ............................Miro Dvorscak, Janet Lenzen ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES .................................. ..........................Lisa Kindred, Carol Saunders PRINTING ..........................DROR International

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A tradition we started in the fall of 2007 is spotlighting pets looking for good homes. We are proud to help the Houston SPCA place dozens of pets into loving homes. Now that’s home improvement!

Another local tradition that warms the heart is the Heights Holiday Home Tour, coming up in early December. In this issue, we feature one of the six homes on that tour, Ruth Davis’ lovely Queen Anne cottage, which is restored and refined to match its regal architectural heritage.

Additional articles this month show you how to rev up your rooms with rugs and how to beef up your home’s security.

And get your fix of before-and-after inspiration from Joetta Moulden’s DIY Decorating, which includes savvy seasonal flourishes to light up your holiday spirit.

Thanks for 16 years and cheers to wonderful traditions!

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Ginger, Spice & All Things Nice at The Arbor Gate The holiday spirit is in the air at The Arbor Gate in Tomball.

“We decorate year-round,” says Beverly Welch, owner. “We’re very much about what’s going on at the moment.”

A pleasant stroll through the grounds leads you to The Arbor Gate Too!, a delightful 1930s frame house moved and renovated from the Heights and now surrounded on all sides by stunning display gardens. Here, discover a veritable boutique of gifts for all occasions.

• Housewares Find Ann Swan’s porcelain china in a variety of botanically accurate designs and Jan Barboglio's hand-etched glass goblets set in hand-forged metal holders. Then there’s the new “Trout Unlimited” collection of pottery tableware by Richard Branble and Spiritiles by the artist Houston Llew.

• Cooking Goods & Yummies There are cookbooks and organic condiments and cooking oils, as well as an all-time favorite: gourmet popcorn drizzled with chocolate, nuts and cinnamon.

Above, right and below: In The Arbor Gate Too! gift shop, the innovative staff has created a “Gingerbread Wonderland,” with realistic resin gingerbread houses decorated from top to bottom and on all sides, bottle-brush trees and darling doll characters set about — including the nursery’s own “Elf on a Shelf,” Basil (at top). “Gingerbread houses are such traditional decor for the holidays,” says Beverly Welch, Arbor Gate owner.

“They’re a great way to add that warm holiday feeling.” All items are for sale, with the houses starting at $70.

• Art & Accessories Handmade crosses by area artisans (“We try to support our Texas artists,” Welch says), cowhide purses with turquoise embellishments, peacock-feather wreaths, Tyler Co.’s oh-smell-sogood candles, exquisite lamps with turn-the-head lampshades... the selection is incredible.

• For the Kids They’ll love the hand-painted wooden box advent calendars with decorative door handles and deep-set windows for placement of celebratory items. And don’t forget to take home an “Elf on a Shelf” kit.

Attend any of The Arbor Gate’s classes this season, including a special program called “Deck the Halls,” Nov. 4 from 4-7 p.m., with The Arbor Gate staff helping you prepare holiday accessories, and the Christmas Open House, Dec. 4 from 4-7 p.m.

And, of course, The Arbor Gate is the place to go for plants and all your gardening needs. “We have those plants that are easy to grow, but hard to find,” says Welch.

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november Classes Gardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impressive variety of classes at THE ARBOR GATE. Among the offerings this month, Grafting Techniques on Nov.6 features Harris County Extension Agent Emeritus Bill Adams. On Nov. 11, Loela Barry of JoLoe Art & Academy teaches Uniquely You: Fun with Flowers Floral Design. The above classes are free.

Dozens of classes are offered monthly; some require a fee. Information: www.arborgate.com or 281.351.8851.

This house, located at 2212 Allston St., is one of six homes you can tour during the Houston Heights Association Holiday Home Tour, Dec. 3-4.

Holiday Events Tour six distinctive homes set amid charming tree-lined streets during the 2010 HOUSTON HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY HOME TOUR, Dec. 3-4.

Celebrate the season while admiring the holiday lights and festive flourishes featured at each home, with all homes open into the evening hours. Locations are open Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Information: www.houstonheights.org or 713.861.4002, x7.

From Nov. 18 through Jan. 2, YULETIDE AT BAYOU BEND brings festive lighting to the gardens and holiday delights to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s decorative arts museum. Eight of the mansion’s rooms are decorated with historic recreations of celebratory moments from the 17th-20th centuries.

Starting Nov. 26, special candlelight tours allow visitors to experience the glow of Bayou Bend in the evenings then sip hot cider and enjoy local carolers Viva Voce singing holiday favorites. Information: www.mfah.org/bayoubend or 713.639.7758.

The extravagant MOODY GARDENS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS begins Nov. 13 and continues through Jan. 1. Featuring more than a million lights and over 100 displays, the Festival of Lights is a heart-warming spectacle for all ages.

Information: www. Moodygardens.com or 800.582.4673.

The Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Discovery Green has launched classes at its Sunday markets. This month’s classes, on Nov. 7, are GARDENING FUNDAMENTALS and SEASONAL GARDENING. Learn from local gardening techniques form master gardeners while you shop the market. Information: www.discoverygreen.com.

Houston Arboretum Conservation Director, Joe Blanton leads a class on INVASIVE PLANTS OF HOUSTON, Nov. 14. Learn about the environmental impact of an invasive species in our area by exploring six invasive species in the arboretum and learn what conservation-minded volunteers are doing to protect our local eco-system from them. Cost is $75 for members, $95 for non-members and includes the publications, “Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species” and “Wallace Kaufman and The Quiet Invasion: A Guide to Invasive Plants of the Galveston Bay Area.” Information: www.HoustonArboretum.org or 713.681.8433.

Major Shows Admire close to 1,500 incredible quilts, dolls, and works of fabric art on display in 40 different special exhibits at the INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL, Nov. 3-7 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. These textile artworks range from 19th-century American signature quilts to the very latest in contemporary fabric artistry. Shop more than 1,100 vendor booths offering all things quilt-related including antique and contemporary quilts, fabric, patterns, notions, and books. Additional vendors feature everything from antiques, crafts, and home decor items, to clothing, jewelry, bags, and other accessories and gifts. Information: www.quilts.com or 713.781.6864.

The URBAN MARKET HOUSTON ANTIQUE SHOW returns Nov. 6-7.

Saturday features a preview event that includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets for the all-day Sunday sale are just $5 (free for kids) with vendors open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market takes place under several large tents at 607 E. Whitney Drive Houston, TX 77022 (just north of the Houston Heights). Hats, sunglasses and comfortable shoes recommended, as are bringing cash and measurements from home. Food and drink will be available on site all day Sunday.

Information: www.theurbanmarkethouston.com.

The 2010 THETA CHARITY ANTIQUES SHOW brings 50 premier antiques dealers from around the globe to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Nov. 17-21. Exhibitors offer fine antiques from the 17th to the 20th centuries. The show is considered one of the top three antiques show in the country. Since its inception in 1952, fundraising through the Theta Charity Antiques Show has donated over $5.8 million dollars to medical research, cultural arts and educational endeavors in the Houston area. Information: www.theatantiquesshow.com or 713.622.3560.

Tucked Away by Loris Bogue (www.lorisbogue.com), at the International Quilt Festival, Nov. 3-7.

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Thurs., Nov. 4: “Opening Day” Exhibitors include: Pandora—fabulous pillows and linens; Cabin Fever—crystal & glass repair; Sandstone Gardens—garden accessories Fri., Nov. 5: “Fiesta Friday” Stroll the tents and enjoy margaritas & wine. Visit Pandora’s for “Fritas & Ritas”.

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UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL OF AREA RUGS TO DRESS UP YOUR ROOMS B y D E B I B R YA N T

Since rugs have been used in homes for about 2,000 years, there is no doubt they are a classic element of home design. And today’s artisans, craftsmen and manufacturers are

sive.” She also likes seeing more shapes, such as squares and circles. “They are timeless, but still create interest,” she says.

hard at work coming up with au courant colors, textures and techniques to make sure it stays that way.

“Rugs bring a warm and inviting look to a room. Also elegance. They can open up a small room by using a light color rug with less ornate patterns,” says Valerie Roberts, owner and rug buyer for Roberts Carpet & Fine Floors. “For oversized rooms, they help define the space—maybe use a rug at a conversation area on one side and, across the room, beneath a game table. Besides, there’s nothing like the softness of a rug under bare feet.”

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What’s new with this old art form? Plenty. Lois Snider, co-owner of The Great Rug Company with husband John, explains, “Rugs change all the time because they follow furniture trends. Year round, we’re always getting new things.” For instance, she says the color palette is shifting away from gold toward gray, silver and taupe. “Brown is still strong,” she adds.

Jeannie Gupton, IKEA’s shopkeeper of textiles and baths, points out a trend for longer pile, reminiscent of shag carpeting. “The long pile takes it out of the ’70s look,” she says. “It is very popular and relatively inexpen-

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At Rubin’s Custom Rugs, co-owner Raquel Henderson has customers who prefer to tailor their rugs to their tastes. “We can do any size, shape or color so the rug really gathers all the elements in the room and brings the composition together,” she says. Working with traditional and contemporary designs, she continues, “It’s not as expensive as you think.”

In a similar vein, Gupton highlights the hand-knotted Persian rugs offered by IKEA. “Some of them tell a story. A dog might represent protection or a pomegranate motif symbolizes good fortune,” she says. “Each one is unique. My favorite had ostriches around the border and the edges were cut to look like feathers. It got snapped up immediately.”

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“Everybody has preferences about how much care they want to give a rug,” says Gupton. “For instance, a pile rug is a little harder to vacuum, so you might think about putting it in a low-traffic area.”

Roberts advises homeowners to routinely rotate their rugs 180 degrees to even out traffic patterns. She also encourages using a rug pad—“Rugs

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Shop Talk Shopping for rugs can be overwhelming—so much color, so much variety, so much beauty.

To help with this challenging task, Valerie Roberts with Roberts Carpet advises her clients to bring in samples of their existing décor. “Paint chips and fabric swatches help narrow down the choices and let you focus on what will work,” she says.

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For example, “If it’s for your dining room, allow at least 2 feet on the sides of the table so chairs can easily pull out,” she says. “You can also lay down newspaper to get an idea. It’s not an exact science, but it helps.”

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Home Safe Home SECURITY MEASURES CAN BOTH FORTIFY AND BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME

BY SHAWN GUSTAFSON

Protect your property by strengthening doors and windows, adding exterior lighting and installing an alarm system.

Photo courtesy of Robert Huff Landscape Illumination.

A burglary occurs in a residence in the United States every 15 seconds — and suddenly a house just doesn’t feel like home any longer.

In 2008, more than two million burglaries took place nationwide, accounting for estimated property losses of $4.6 billion. More than 70 percent of these invasions occurred in residential properties, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to safeguard your family and possessions from unwelcome intruders. And with the approach of the holiday season, when vacation plans and piles of gleaming presents act as a magnet to would-be thieves, there’s never been a better time to act.

CAUSE FOR ALARM No, we’re not talking widespread panic. We’re talking about a professionally installed and monitored electronic security system.

According to the Electronic Security Association (ESA), homes without

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HOME SAFE HOME alarm systems are about three times more likely to be broken into.

Toss in the fact that today’s security measures can be linked to such modern features as lighting and access control, as well as intercom and surveillance technology, and you’re looking at a gift that keeps on giving, says Michael Jensen, owner of Modern Technology & Integration in Houston.

From traditional security elements like access-control gates, window and door alarm sensors, and motion detectors to “pricefriendly systems that include cameras that tie into your security system and e-mail a video clip to parents when their kids get home from school,” Jensen affirms that today’s solutions highlight efficiency as never before. The latest buzz centers on home-automation convenience — including the ability to remotely arm your home security system, adjust your thermostat, and control lighting and other features while away from home.

When you’re ready to select a security contractor, look to these tips advised by the Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (TBFAA). First, always confirm that a company is licensed with the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Board, and ask whether it conducts pre-employment screening. It’s also a good idea to contact your insurance agent and friends for referrals, and always require identification before allowing a security rep into your home.

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HOME SAFE HOME SHED SOME LIGHT Another crucial factor is lighting, asserts John Dailey, managing partner of Robert Huff Landscape Illumination. “Using lights around your property not only adds to the beauty of your home, but also adds safety and security,” he says. Dailey recommends the use of photo cells that turn outdoor lighting on when it gets dark and off in the morning sun.

In addition to porch and eave lights, as well as low-voltage landscape lighting, Dailey also emphasizes the importance of lighting within the home for personal safety and to signal your presence.

Michael Jensen couldn’t agree more. “For peace of mind for moms and their kids driving up to a dark house at night, we recommend a lighting-control system that can turn on the house lights to light the way into the home at the touch of a button,” he says. Such systems can also integrate with your security system to activate all the lights in a home if an alarm is tripped by an intruder, as well as flash exterior lights to alert neighbors and the police.

BREAK-IN NEWS While you’re lighting the path to your door, you’d better make sure it — and your windows — are secure. A well-cited survey in Pennsylvania indicated that 81 percent of home break-ins occur on the first floor, with 34 percent of burglars entering through the front door, and 23 percent through a window. Michael Fjetland, president of Armor Glass International, urges protection of these penetration points.

While installing deadbolts and reinforced door locks is always recommended, Fjetland’s security strategy goes further. “Homeowners must strengthen their weakest link, which is always their glass,” he states. “It takes the tiniest of force to break a window and enter a home.” Certified security window film is a cost-effective alternative, he says, and it offers the additional benefits of energy savings and hurricane protection.

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY FORTRESS The ESA reveals that crooks spend no more than 60 seconds breaking into a property, so any means of slowing down their progress helps. “The presence of a barrier to entry is probably the most important factor, since criminals are usually looking for the path of least resistance,” says Patrick McIntosh, a sales rep with Designmaster Fencing System. He points to the company’s 6- and 8-foot fences as top sellers in the Houston market, adding, “The higher the fence, the greater the deterrent.”

Other barriers, physical and psychological, include keeping trees and hedges near the home trimmed to limit hiding spots, closing garage doors, arming gun cabinets and safes with security sensors, and participating in active Neighborhood Watch programs.

Finally, particularly important during the holidays is to avoid broadcasting your out-of-town trip plans via social media — or else you may end up with a visit from someone on Santa’s decidedly “Naughty” list.

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• Have a neighbor pick up your newspapers and mail daily, as well as solicitor fliers left on the door.

• Lock all doors and windows. Secure the garage door, plus garage door remotes by removing them from unattended cars.

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Restoring the Queen A 1915 Queen Anne bungalow in the Heights is returned to its royal glory

By Sandra Cook • Photography by Miro Dvorscak Nine years ago, Ruth Davis was ready to leave Houston’s far west suburbs and move into the core of the city. She explored the Heights, midtown and downtown areas, looking for a neighborhood that suited her. She wanted a central location that made sense for her work as an independent land consultant.

“I saw the wonderful walking path along Heights Boulevard, and that intrigued me,” says Ruth. “Each home was different, but not so different. It was very comfortable to drive down the streets. And, I have to say, that with doing freelance consulting for so many different clients, the central location was a big draw for me.”

Ruth felt an instant connection when she first entered a charming 1915 Queen Anne style bungalow, just two blocks from the alluring Heights Boulevard. With bay windows and a precious porch dressing up the front of the house, and 12-foot ceilings and the original pine flooring inside, the historic character was irresistible.

Ruth purchased the historic home without hesitation in 2001.

ABOVE: Ruth Davis salvaged the front door from a house that was being torn down across the street to replace the 1990s leaded glass door that had been previously installed. Ruth is proud to have “kept it on the block” and feels the door really solidifies the Queen Anne character of the house.

RIGHT: The contemporary sofa from Baker anchors the formal seating area and features a lively yellow and blue leaf patterned fabric. Designer Gilbert Perez selected the grouping four floral paintings from his shop, Bespoke, while the two antique notary tables are among Ruth’s most unique antique finds. The antique light fixtures are from August Antiques in the Heights. The wing-back chair from Carl Moore Antiques dates from 1890s and features its original finish.

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ABOVE: A wooden, diamond-shaped lattice was placed on the upper half of the front windows to camouflage the aluminum windows and give a nice period detail to help dress up the front of house. A similar diamond pattern, found in a period architecture book, was incorporated into the porch railing.

The trimwork along with the bay window are icons of Queen Anne style.

RIGHT: The casual sitting area features a mix of contemporary and traditional pieces. The oval table is from Berings Hardware, the secretary is from Star Furniture, and the plush settee from Louis Shanks is upholstered in a herringbone pattern with nailhead and suede trim. The old photos to the left of the column are Ruth’s parents’ graduation portraits. Ruth had them framed to compliment the old photographs. The antique light fixtures are from August Antiques.

RESPECTFUL RENOVATION The previous owner had remodeled most of the rooms during the 1990s, so everything was functional and livable, but Ruth began to realize that some of those changes had minimized the home’s character. After multiple repairs became necessary – A/C had to be replaced, appliances quit working – she decided it was time to renovate. It started small.

“I was working from home a lot and I wanted to free up some space for a home office,” says Ruth.

In 2009, Ruth contacted Gilbert Perez of Bungalow Revival, a remodeling and renovation firm, specializing in historic structures. Ruth confesses she’s a shopaholic when it comes to home furnishings, and Perez’s design expertise showed her that she could let go of items that were too large or just didn’t work for her, even if she thought they were lovely. Perez approaches interior design with the philosophy that antiques, art and furnishings can’t be bought all at once, rather they are collected, much like curating an art exhibit. It takes careful, thoughtful selection.

Paring down her treasures and placing the furniture was just the beginning.

Ruth consulted with Perez to carve out an office space in one of the front rooms, which led to painting the living room and adding to the existing crown moldings to accentuate the high ceilings. This led to a few similar touch-ups throughout the house, and shortly thereafter, a full-blown renovation way under way.

Ruth’s goal was to bring back the historic majesty of the home, while modernizing and customizing the home to work for her along with her two lively labs and two cats. Perez and his firm went to work on the design. Per Ruth, they sought to stay within the walls, maintaining the original footprint.

“We made it more functional, but also authenticated the historical elements,” says Gilbert Perez. “We added onto the existing trims to play them up and converted the transoms from the 1990s-installed leaded glass to simple, clear glass panes.” Perez sought to reinstate “that special soul of an old house.”

“I think I was most amazed by the significance of the old materials,” says Ruth.

“Like the shiplap construction within the walls and just how solid the whole structure was after all this time.”

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ABOVE: The dining room chandelier was located by Bespoke in the Heights.

It dates from the 1930/40s and originally hung in River Oaks Grill. The dining table is a new piece from Baker at Uptown Park. Chairs are from Carl Moore Antiques reproduction from 1940s/50s found in a hotel in France. The mustardhued corner cabinet is from The Barking Frog at the Houston Design Center.

“Houses of this era were built entirely of things that were all once alive,” says Perez. “Look at this floor. Think about the hardwood trees — they must have been planted in the 1850s or 1860s. So many of the materials were all very old before they became materials for this house.”

“It’s just amazing that it all still stands.” says Ruth.

DESIGN FOR LIVING Ruth appreciates Perez’s attention to the details for comfortable living. They both shared the vision to design the home for living, not just to be pretty. The new laundry room doubles as a quiet space for Ruth’s two cats. The litter box is sequestered here, and the cats have their own kitty door so they can choose to mingle with people and dogs when they are up to it, yet have a space to retreat from doggie chaos.

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RIGHT: The kitchen features black slate countertops complimented by a black and white Carrara marble backsplash and apron. Black ceramic knobs and pulls dot the all-white, custom cabinets. The ceiling of each room was painted to compliment the room color—black being an unexpected but dramatic color chosen for the kitchen ceiling. The antique pine floors and the butcher block help break up the vivid color scheme with softer, natural textures. The appliances were all found at The Great Indoors. Faucet is from Ferguson Plumbing.

kitchen took shape. The design team saw the light when they realized the cooktop could be placed on the outer wall beneath a small window.

“Things evolve during a renovation and you need to pay attention to those things, because that’s what makes a home unique,” says Perez. “Be open to change. Look at the big picture. This is your kitchen for life.”

Another enhancement to the kitchen that developed during the build-out was the addition of a butler’s pantry in the hallway leading from the living room to the kitchen. It was initially designed as a simple hallway, but Perez saw the opportunity to work in a multifunctional element as a surprise for Ruth. The additional cabinets, bonus counter surface and wine rack provide great storage and a handy service area for entertaining.

The new layout for the kitchen is a delight for Ruth in many ways. With small windows now over both the sink and the cooktop, the two principle workstations offer pleasing views of the outdoors.

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ABOVE: In the master bath, the antique apron tub is accented with a colorful stained glass window. After finding the pair of antique mirrors, Perez designed the double vanity to compliment them. The custom-built piece features a counter surface covered with hexagonal tiles, which are repeated in the floor of the walk-in shower. Fixtures and faucets found at U-Plumb-It.

ABOVE: The master bedroom features linens in a dramatic black floral pattern with pink and black bedside tables and coordinated genie lamps all found at Bespoke. The collage piece above the bed is by local artist John Painter.

Houston artist Dalzenia Sams painted the portrait of Ruth’s dogs Banjo and Abigail, which hangs over home’s original mantel. And life does imitate art, as seen through the window.

LEFT: The small guest room offers a double bed with built-in storage extending the look of the headboard, which is actually a mantle that is a reproduction of the one over the master bedroom fireplace. Niches were located facing the bed to provide a handy surface for books, beverages and such.

An old deck on the back of the house was removed to make way for a slight addition. Tacking on about 240 square feet allowed for a more comfortable master bedroom, and little more space in the kitchen and Ruth’s much-treasured screened-in porch, which often serves as her breakfast room.

Ruth enjoyed the process of paring down her furnishings, because

Perez wasn’t an inflexible dictator. He worked to use the items she really loved and create rooms that were beautiful and complimentary.

“What Ruth has done is what a lot of people should think about,” says Perez. “This home is designed for Ruth, not anyone else. She didn’t focus on resale value, she focused on what she want in her house for the way she lives now. Not enough people do that these days.”

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Prior to the house renovation, Ruth had a small pool installed that is surrounded with time-warn Chicago brick for aged look. Bugalow Revial tackled this project as well, which also included raising the floor of the detached garage to alleviate flooding issues and then adding on a dining veranda with room for guests to enjoy meals outdoors.

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Bungalow Revival & Bespoke, Gilber t Perez, 713.861.7494 TILES AND COUNTER TOPS : Walker Zanger, 713.880.9292 ANTIQUE LIGHTING & STAIN GLASS : August Antiques, 713.880.3353 Antiques on 19th, 713.869.5030 Adkins Architectural Antiques, 713.522.6547

Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour: December 2-4 Tour six festively decorated homes in the Historic Houston Heights, a neighborhood with a rich architectural tradition, and well-preser ved, early 20th Centur y charm, located just four miles from downtown Houston. The homes reflect Victorian, Queen Anne, Craftsman and Colonial architecture, with three of the homes built before 1915. Locations are open Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free shuttles available both days.

Information: www.houstonheights.org or 713.861.4002, x7.

ANTIQUE VANITY: Heights Antiques on Yale, 713.861.3335 ANTIQUE FURNITURE : Carl Moore Antiques, 713.524.2502 PLUMBING FIXTURES : Ferguson Plumbing, www.ferguson.com U-Plumb-It, 713.942.2277 ALL WALL COLORS :

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1629 Cortlandt, built 1915.

This Queen Anne gem was renovated in 2009 by Bungalow Revial and features the homeowner’s dynamic eclectic dÊcor.

1445 Harvard, built 1903.

A Dutch Colonial beauty listed on the National Register of Historic Places and owned by the same family since 1933.

729 Rutalnd, built 1897.

This historic Queen Anne farmhouse was expanded during the 1920s and features extensive collections of art and antiques.

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1432 Tulane, built 1999.

This Colonialstyle bungalow was remodeled in 2003 to evoke the Garden District of New Orleans.

1439 Harvard, built 2003.

Designed by Murphy/Mears Architects and built by John Galvin to reflect the spirit of the Heights neighborhood.

1222 Allston, built 2008.

A newly constructed Craftsmanstyle home built by Allegro Builders and 2Scale Architects.

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friendly update Room for Family Budget with space to play AFTER: Darker wall paint, new Ballard Designs.com game table, Parsons chairs and bookcases from SteinMart provided practical seating and storage. A grapevine wall hanging from Pier 1 Imports hangs beside the new bookshelves and holds removable holiday decorations. New high-grade cherry Armstrong laminate flooring provides practical good looks.

A wreath is hung on the inside of the door so owners themselves can enjoy it. Stockings are hung from an existing coat rack.

BEFORE: Light carpet was not very practical by the doorway, and there was no place to sit (but on the floor) when playing with the grandkids.

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Houston House & Home readers Mary and Tom wanted to update their family room at minimal cost.

They liked the fact that I work with what clients have instead of starting over. (See their formal living and dining room, Houston House & Home, “DIY Decorating”, February 2010). “ We didn’t know where to begin but knew we wanted the den to be comfortable and family-friendly for the grandchildren. We did not want to make costly mistakes nor toss out everything that we owned. We wanted a timeless, fresh look, with color and design choices that would last and not look ‘trendy’,” Mary explained.

Since we had worked together previously, I knew she preferred neutral colors, so we chose Sherwin Williams “ Fresco Cream” SW 7719 for the walls.

In a traditional den, it is important to create a

tip> casual, kid-friendly furniture arrangement that

invites guests to sit down and watch TV and to choose practical fabrics that you can imagine children sitting on.

Mary was excited to learn that most of her furnishings could be rearranged, painted, reupholstered or reused. “You really listened, asked questions about how we use the space and delved into what we wanted, which really put me at ease,” she explained.

She was thrilled that I would go with her to Interior Fabrics to choose fabrics because she was hesitant to select them for the furniture and to coordinate pillows. She did not want to make costly mistakes.

“Since we have been in our home since 1974, we have replaced the carpeting several times. Because we have to cross the den many times per day, we wanted a more permanent flooring solution,” Mary said.

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In order to achieve a practical family-friendly room for this

tip> couple, the light carpet had to be replaced with practical flooring and a game table and chairs added to provide seating for games, dining and watching television.

By the end of that first meeting, Mary was feeling very comfortable with what we had decided. The sofas and wing chairs would be recycled with new fabric. A neutral, hose-able indoor/outdoor area rug would be added on top of new Armstrong Grand Illusions Cherry Bronze flooring from Forsyth Floor Co., and the Christmas tree moved into the den where it could be enjoyed. Tom would rub paint on the existing oil painting frame with Modern Masters Metallic Paint Collection paint in “English Brown”, and Mary would shop for a coffee table/ottoman, rug, bookcases, table and chairs using dimensions I suggested.

Because she was timid about adding color to her rooms, I suggested Mary take the fabric samples home and live with them and see them in different lights before we actually purchased them from Interior Fabrics using my design discount.

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Take concise measurements and sketches fabric shopping to prevent making expensive mistakes and to make sure everything is works well together.

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Since this was the first holiday season in their “new” room, my design assistant Dorenda Longoria and I decorated the room for Mary and Tom, focusing on the tree. (When beginning holiday decorating, it is best to make sure the backgrounds and furniture placements are correct first. The room should look fantastic after the seasonal decorations are put away. In this case, one of the matching wing chairs was moved to a bedroom to make room for the tree.)

The idea is to make your home look and smell as fragrant,

tip> festive and candlelit as possible, so it literally oozes holiday cheer.

To accomplish this, you must exaggerate what you would normally do in order for the decorations to look full and festive.

“We wanted to use our existing Christmas decorations,” Mary explains. “You and I shopped for ribbon, wreaths, swags to coordinate, and I learned how with a little pre-planning and attention to detail, you can create a holiday look with very little expense. You raised the tree on an ornament box, brilliantly used an inexpensive tablecloth for a tree

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skirt and filled in the bare spots of our tree with fruit picks and ribbon. Fresh green apples and flowers and greenery were inexpensive but fragrant and powerful. The finished look is great, the room is comfortable and the setting provides a great backdrop for our relaxed entertaining style, whatever the season. I have never had so many holiday parties,” Mary concludes.

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BEFORE: Dated teal and mauve sofas and chairs and too-small pillows needed new fabrics in this well-used family room. The carpet was difficult to keep clean especially along the walkway to the front door and hallway bedrooms. The owners were ready to get rid of the too-large coffee table.

AFTER: An indoor/outdoor faux sisal rug from Lowe’s anchors the seating area, with its reupholstered furniture and pillows with fabrics from Interior Fabrics. A narrow leather storage ottoman from SteinMart serves as a coffee table. Existing artwork was rearranged. The owners’ existing tree was raised on top of a plastic ornament box and beefed up with fruit inserts, and a new twisted ribbon garland. A copper tablecloth serves as a tree skirt to match the inexpensive Bed Bath & Beyond washable chair slipcovers.

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Think “green”— reupholstering existing

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Get creative. A small jar of paint can

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