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Editor’s Note Calendar: Holiday Markets & Home Tours Project: Design Tips for the Best Soiree Product: Champagne for Every Price Point Recipe: Charcuterie Cheese Boards Editor’s Picks: Silverware and Décor Gardening: Fall Gardens & Green Gifting Pet of the Month: Kevin
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25th year; it’s been an amazing journey since publisher Mike Harrison and art director Tim Beeson transformed their love for home remodeling into a successful publishing endeavor. What a joy it has been to document gorgeous projects by architects, builders, interior designers and contractors, providing inspiration for Houstonians as they make plans for their own projects. We also take pride in connecting small and large companies with the homeowners and professionals who need their services most, serving as informal matchmakers as part of our overall mission to “support local.” I would like to recognize the hard-working team at Houston House & Home Magazine, without whom none of this would be possible: Publisher Mike Harrison for his stewardship and for sharing his dream with the rest of us; art director Robert Coplin for his deep institutional knowledge, creativity, and ability to wear multiple hats; sales gurus Gia Montalto and Christina Garza for their tenacious spirit and uncanny ability in helping local businesses get their message out to readers; Robert Cox who makes sure the magazines are available so loyal readers can find the next issue; and our
dedicated staff of contributing writers and photographers with their valuable knowledge of all things “house and home.” Over the past 25 years we have seen other staffers come and go and they all left the magazine just a little bit better, and for their efforts we remain grateful. This month we took a trip down memory lane, showcasing some of our favorite projects over the years. Please look to see which ones you remember, then read our other features: a modern farmhouse with a twist by 2Scale Architects, and a comfortable family abode by Rice Residential Design and built by Cason Graye Homes. With hospitality as a theme, and to celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’ve dedicated this issue to entertaining. From champagnes to event planning and from holiday serving trays to the ultimate in host/hostess gifts, consider the November issue your resource guide for entertaining in style. So raise a glass and share a toast with us as we embark on the next quarter century of introducing homeowners and industry professionals to the local businesses and craftspersons who can make dreams come true. Salud! From our home to yours, Susie Tommaney
PUBLISHER ............................Mike Harrison, Ph.D. EDITOR ........................................Susie Tommaney CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ........................................ Shirley Barr, Anne Breux, Sam Byrd, Barbara Canetti, Marsha Canright, Mar y Chavoustie, Natalie de la Garza, Susan Fox, Joshua Kornegay, Katricia Lang, Barbara Kuntz, Paris Permenter & John Bigley, Whitney Radley, Robin Barr Sussman CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS........................ Brad Coleman, Miro Dvorscak, Kohanowski Studio, Dragana Harris, Ben Hill, Katya Horner, Illumine Photographic Services, Joshua Kornegay, Morris Malakoff, Paula Murphy, Julie Soefer, Becca Wright ART DIRECTOR ................................Robert Coplin SALES DIRECTOR ..............................Gia Montalto ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ....................Christina Garza PRINTING ............................................RR Donnelly
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Tour a trio of renovated bungalows, a Craftsman original and a Victorian stunner — all decked out for the holidays — during the Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour. Photo courtesy of Houston Heights Association
CALENDAR DESIGN/INTERIORS DECEMBER 6-7: 2019 Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour Celebrate the holidays with a different sort of gingerbread when the Houston Heights Association showcases pristinely decorated homes that present a unique take on holiday spirit while also incorporating the historic nature of the neighborhood. 713-861-4002, houstonheights.org/event/ holiday-tour DECEMBER 6: East End Holiday Homes Tour Stroll back in time during the 30th annual “A Victorian Christmas” and tour five festively decorated historic
homes. Stop by the East End Historical District Association’s The Cottage for light refreshments, and Darragh Park for holiday music. The Cottage, 1501 Postoffice, and Darragh Park, 15th and Church, Galveston, eastendhistoricaldistrict.org DECEMBER 7: Christmas Twilight Tour The Heritage Village Museum celebrates the pioneer era with natural greenery, cookies, hot apple cider, and a visit from Santa Claus. Tour the historic village by oil lamp or lantern, then enjoy music on the Village Green followed by a Christmas serv-
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ice in the old Cherokee church. Highway 190 West, Woodville, 800-323-0389, heritage-village.org DECEMBER 8: Christmas Tour of Homes The annual tour is an integral holiday community event within the Third Ward area and is the Blue Triangle Garden Club’s major fundraiser, helping them support the Blue Triangle Multi Cultural Center. Come tour three beautiful MacGregor area homes, with decorations ranging from traditional to modern trends, and make your journey easier with convenient shuttles and free parking. RF Austin Professional Plaza, 5751 Blythewood, 713-927-6468, bluetrianglegardenclub.org
December 13-14: Christmas Home Tour For 28 years, Child Advocates of Fort Bend has been showcasing lavishly decorated homes, raising money to support its programs that help abused and neglected children. This year’s tour will take us to Alkire Lake, Sienna Plantation, Sugar Creek and Sweetwater. 281-344-5100, cafb.org DECEMBER 14: Holiday Homes Tour The Bastrop County Historical Society has an exciting line-up this year, with tours of the 1852 AllenFowler House, a classic Texas Greek Revival built in 1857, a pre-1887 German Victorian cottage, the Howell House with its three room origins dating to before 1860, the 1925 First United Methodist
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On view through January 12 in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s “Monet to Picasso: A Very Private Collection:” LEFT: Fernand Léger, Two Profiles (Les deux profils), © 2019 Estate of Fernand Léger / Artists Rights Society, New York. RIGHT: Georges Braque, Bread, Pitcher, Lemons (Pain, pichet, citrons), © 2019 Artists Rights Society, New York / ADAGP, Paris
Church, and a Folk Victorian never before seen on the tour. Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main, Bastrop, 512-303-0057, bastropcountyhistoricalsociety.com
ANTIQUES & VINTAGE NOVEMBER 22-24: 2019 Theta Charity Antiques Show Exhibitors, designers, collectors and admirers of fine arts and décor look forward to this three-day showcase of estate jewelry, antique silver, hand-woven rugs and period furniture. Don’t miss Friday’s panel with Alexa Hampton, Thomas Jayne, Charlotte Moss and Thomas O’Brien; and Saturday’s talk with Steve and Brooke Giannetti. Then draw inspiration from vignettes by Jennifer Barron, Catherine Giuffre, Lauren Haskett, Courtney Hill, Alexandra Killion, Lisa Koch, Emily Spanos, Ashton Taylor, Cindy Witmer and Nicole Zarr. The festivities kick off with an evening preview party on November 21. George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, thetacharityantiquesshow.org
COOKING & GARDENING Urban Harvest Classes November 9, Edible Landscapes December 7, Insectary Gardens: Nature’s Pest Control Houston Museum of Natural Science, 713-880-5540, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, urbanharvest.org/education/classes NOVEMBER: Central Market Cooking School Sharpen your knife skills, perfect your pairings and learn cutting-edge culinary techniques at Central Market, where the kitchen is your classroom. 12, Bistro Classics 13, Sharpen Your Knife Skills 14, Czech Kolaches 19, Flavors From the Mediterranean: A Dinner From Catalonia, with Daniel Olivella, chef/owner of Barlata in Austin 20, Learn @ Lunch: Great Pumpkin 20, Make & Take: Flavors of Fall Macarons 21, Dinner in Tuscany 22, Thanksgiving With a Twist, with Chef Francis
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Jacquinet, The Art Institute of Houston 23, Afternoon Tea: A Harvest Menu 26, Traditional Thanksgiving Take Home Sides 30, Couples Cook: A Winter Feast Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, 713-993-9860, centralmarket.com/cooking-school
EVENTS NOVEMBER 14-17: Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market The market is a magical kingdom of holiday treasures and has become an annual tradition unlike any other. The giant pop-up also raises millions of dollars, helping Houston Ballet bring arts education, scholarships, performances and classes to area students. NRG Center, 1 NRG Park, 713535-3231, houstonballet.org/about/nutcrackermarket NOVEMBER 22-24: Junior League of The Woodlands Holiday Market Ready, set, shop at this extravaganza event that makes gift giving easier with flower arrangements, personalized gifts, and even some-
thing for yourself. Build on your collection of unique Christopher Radko keepsake ornaments. The preview party is Thursday, November 21, and Santa will be on hand for photos most of Saturday. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, 1-888-7467455, jlthewoodlands.org/holidaymarket NOVEMBER 22-24: Home for the Holidays Christmas Market The 12th Annual Christmas Gift Market returns to Katy with more than 200 vendors in two buildings, featuring local and national artists, crafters and small businesses. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, 281-7884297, homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com NOVEMBER 28: 70th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade Get a jump on the holidays with legendary floats, marching bands and a performance from The Greatest Showman by The Voice contestant Simone Gundy, plus an excerpt from Theatre Under The Stars’
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helping shoppers find cerebral and unique gifts of books, jewelry and home accessories. More venues were being added at press time, but we already know that three area museums are participating. The Heritage Society, 1100 Bagby, 713-655-1912; Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main; Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Drive; museumstoresunday.org
OUT OF TOWN NOVEMBER 23-24: Angleton Market Days This event is so large it takes three buildings to handle the more than 200 vendors. Come enjoy antique tractors, great food and music, plus two days of shopping under a large covered pavilion. Brazoria County Fairgrounds, 901 South Downing, Angleton, facebook.com/angletonmarketdays Head to Central Market’s cooking school on November 19 for a class with Daniel Olivella. Reprinted from Catalan Food: Culture & Flavors from the Mediterranean. Copyright © 2018 by Daniel Olivella and Caroline Wright. Photograps copyright © 2018 by Johnny Autry. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC.
Elf — The Musical. Parade starts at Smith and Lamar, houstonthanksgivingparade.org NOVEMBER 29: Thing-A-Ma-Jingle on Main Street Enjoy the inaugural holiday block party for the 21 and up crowd, courtesy of the Downtown District, with a Black Friday gift market, Christmas karaoke, photo opps with Hipster Santa, lighting projections and live music, plus food and drink specials from area bars and restaurants. Main Street, between Commerce and Rusk, downtownhouston.org
NOVEMBER 30: Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular Celebrating 100 years at City Hall, Houstonians are invited to Hermann Square for live music, the lighting of the holiday tree, and live music by Grammy-nominated sister duo Chloe x Halle. Children will want to head over to The Gingerbread Village for photos with Santa. Hermann Square, 900 Bagby, houstontx.gov/mayorsholiday/index.html DECEMBER 1: Museum Store Sunday More than 1,200 museum stores in 18 countries take part in this annual event,
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NOVEMBER 29-30: Home for the Holidays Gift Market The tenth annual Thanksgiving Gift Market features samples of food and wine from local restaurants and wineries, turning this gift and shopping event into one of the finest along the Texas Gulf Coast. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center, 7 Hope Boulevard, Galveston, 281-7884297, homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com DECEMBER 6-7: 50th Annual Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon Mary Queen Catholic Church is celebrating its 50th anniversary Golden Jubilee this year, so there’s no better reason to head to Friendswood for dozens of vendors displaying handcrafted quilts, stained glass,
paintings, jewelry, gourmet foods, wreathes and candles. 606 Cedarwood, Friendswood, 281-482-1391, maryqueencatholicchurch.org DECEMBER 6-7: Norwegian Country Christmas Head to Clifton, the Norwegian Capital of Texas, for a lighted parade, open house at the Bosque Museum, the “Arts of Christmas” at the Bosque Arts Center, tours of the Heritage Village at Clifton City Park, and Norwegian cuisine at the Clifton Civic Center. Clifton, Texas, 1800-344-3720, visitclifton.org/page/country-christmas.aspx DECEMBER 2-31: Merry-Making Season Join The Shadows’ family in Louisiana as Shadows-onthe-Teche is dressed for the holidays with greenery accented by fruits, nuts and berries. The period rooms will be decorated with antique toys and guests can enjoy seasonal tours that focus on 19th century celebrations. The Shadows, 317 East Main, New Iberia, Louisiana, 337-3696446, shadowsontheteche.org/merrymaking-season-2 DECEMBER 19: A Shadows Christmas Tour Shadows-on-the-Teche and enjoy peppermint sticks, gingerbread and holiday fare, then stroll through the gardens with a glass of apple cider or syllabub in hand. The Shadows, 317 East Main, New Iberia, Louisiana, 337-3696446, shadowsontheteche.org/shadows-christmas
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CELEBRATING WITH STYLE Lauren Ashley Shares Her Design Tips For Throwing the Best Soiree
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Lauren Ashley is in the building. The renaissance woman and owner of LA Weddings & Interiors, LLC is capable of tackling floral design, wedding planning, and interior design. She has the skills to pay the bills and advice for throwing the best soiree. At the top of her list is to capture your guests’ attention. The Ruby Award winner says she got funky for Erica’s Table of 20, an exclusive luncheon attended by high-powered professionals. She added the florist
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“Capture you guests’ attention.” — Lauren Ashley, LA Weddings & Interiors, LLC favorite bigleaf white hydrangeas and mondial white roses to a monochromatic mix of specialty ordered green flowers that featured textured strands of hanging amaranthus. “I try to pick different things that are not normally seen. I want people to say, ‘Woah, I wasn’t expecting that!’” People remember what they feel, says Ashley. So make the event an experience, not just for your partygoers, but also for yourself. Do some introspection and soul searching when deciding on your theme, says Ashley. Make it mean something. And meaning something is open to interpretation. When it comes to themes, “Will Smith” is just as valid as “winter.” Ashley has thrown a ‘90s nostalgia and hip-hop fla22 house& home | November 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
vored party to prove it. Ashley also recommends seeking professional guidance, even if you are helming the project yourself. A simple phone or Skype consultation will do wonders for the doit-yourself person, she says. “You can talk to me about your ideas and I can give you direction and help you connect the dots for what you’re trying to do.“ Other professionals can provide assistance, too. For an “under the sea” themed baby shower, Ashley enlisted the services of One Fiesty Chef. The food and fashion maven behind the catering company came with her own party supplies replete with prop sea shells and coral. Another reason to hire a professional party planner is
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simple: You don’t know what you don’t know. There are, excuse the play on words, a host of logistics and practicalities to consider beyond budget, party size and venue: DJ or band, photo booth, servers, valet parking, linen rentals, bar service, housekeeping — the list goes on and on. Ashley mentions cleaning up after the party. Though usually an afterthought, it’s just as important as set-up. Unlike Cinderella, your carriage won’t automatically revert back into a pumpkin. At the end of the night, you 24 house& home | November 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
have to break down the set and put your toys away. It’s a simple concept, but a difficult task. Whether you decide to hire a planner or not, Ashley has a bit of universal advice: Don’t overextend yourself financially. Food, drink, decorations, entertainment — it all adds up quickly. A lot goes into a party and your total can balloon to $5,000 very quickly, she says. Don’t let party planning be a party pooper. Remember, this is your celebration.
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Épernay, located in the heart of France’s Champagne country, is home to many of the most famous producers including Moët & Chandon and Perrier-Jouët. Photo by Pug Girl/Flickr via CC
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champagne toast is a dignified way to celebrate life’s finest moments. Be it New Year’s Eve, a wedding reception or graduation celebration, champagne makes any occasion special. It’s often viewed as belonging to the upper echelon of spirits, and its price tag is presumably expected to match, but that’s not always the case. The bubbly is available in all price points, and anyone can enjoy a sip without dipping into the emergency savings. YOU HAVE CAVIAR TASTES ON A BEER BOTTLE BUDGET Charlie Skeens from Richard’s Liquors and Fine Wines tells us that most bottles under $20 aren’t champagnes at all. They’re considered sparkling wines because they don’t originate from the Champagne region of France. The
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closest true bottle Richard’s offers in this price range is Abel Charlot Brut, which retails around $21. YOU FOUND SOME CASH IN THOSE JEANS YOU HAVEN’T WORN SINCE LAST YEAR If you’ve recently found a couple of twenties left in your pant pockets, consider it a blessing from above. Go ahead, splurge a little and try a bottle between the $25 to $50 range. Skeens recommends the André Clouet. He sums it up succinctly saying, “For $41, it’s very good.” YOU NEED TO IMPRESS THE FUTURE IN-LAWS That dreaded first dinner with the future in-laws can strike fear in the hearts of many. Yet, armed with a bottle of bubbles, it will hopefully break the tension and leave a
Champagne For Around $20 So how in the heck is it even possible to buy a decent champagne for around $20? Bear Dalton, the fine wine buyer for Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods, wondered himself if these deals had gone the way of the mythical chupacabra or unicorn. Dalton wrote a nice blog post that discussed how the producers were raising prices because of the increased value of the euro versus the dollar, as well as just an overall rise in production costs. But lo and behold, the Spec’s buyers heard from Co-opérative Régionale des Vins de Champagne — the same folks who make Champagne Castelnau — and scooped up a fabulous deal on the Champagne Abel Charlot Brut. Turns out the co-op didn’t have a big promotional budget and were frugal when it came to shipping costs, making their price point practically perfect in every way. BearScore: 90+
“It is location and reputation that brings them to the top to be the kings.” — Alex Lobodin, personal wine specialist, Richard’s Liquors and Fine Wines
good impression. Plus, you can keep it between $50 and $100 so that you don’t break the bank trying to get on their good side. Skeens recommends the Louis Roederer, which lands at the $68 price point. Why this one? Skeens says, “They also make Cristal, which can be up to $500 per bottle, so I think they know what they’re doing.” YOU FOUND SPARE CHANGE WHILE SITTING ON OPRAH’S COUCH Go ahead, take a trip to the Big O’s house and feel around for some spare C-notes she might have dropped between her couch cushions. Then, you’ll be able to afford all the fancy names associated with luxury goods. Skeens says to go with Cristal, which will cost $263 per bottle. He prefers this bottle because the grapes used come from Grand Cru Vineyards, an area known for pro27
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ducing the best fruits. “All the more expensive ones come from those vineyards,” he tells us. Or you could spring for the $173 bottle of Dom Perignon. “There’s a difference in the taste. Cristal is part Grand Cru but it’s chardonnay and pinot nior. Dom Perignon is chardonnay and a little bit of pinot noir." At the end of the day, it’s not necessarily the price that means the bottle will be any better. The brands that are the most recognizable and the highest in demand come with the steepest prices. Alex Lobodin, personal wine specialist for Richard’s Liquors, says, “The most important thing to remember is it’s a luxury good industry. It is location and reputation that brings them to the top to be the kings.”
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ONE STOP SHOP FOR ENTERTAINING Let Central Market Do the Cooking This Holiday Season
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ongratulations to Central Market, an “amusement park for food lovers” that celebrated its 25th anniversary this fall. Founded in 1994 by H-E-B, with roots dating back to Florence Butt’s establishment of the C.C. Butt Grocery Store in 1905 and her son Howard’s expansion of the Butt Grocery Company in the 1920s. Since the first Central Market was built in Austin in 1994, the brand has grown to include ten locations all over Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Plano, San Antonio and Southlake. The family’s vision was to make Central Market a destination for high quality and specialty foods like cheeses, coffees and condiments from all over the globe, house baked bread, chocolates, a full deli, a prime meat and seafood department, terrific wines and prepared foods. It’s that time of year when Central Market may become an essential part of your holiday shopping. The catering kitchen creates platters galore from flank steak and shrimp cocktail to quesadillas. Also, count on cold and hot hors d’oeuvre like chicken skewers, crab cakes, and Pacific Rim meatballs.
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Charcuterie-cheese boards have never been hotter, and there’s an assortment to choose from. You’ll need wine for your party, and the wine department has the perfect bottle in every price range (and lots of staff to assist). Russ Stephenson, wine and beer manager/buyer, offered some of the pairing suggestions below. If you decide to craft a spread at home, consider these inspiring combinations. No one will get bored with these chef boards.
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATTER Chef’s selection of cheeses includes Manchego, Délice de Bourgogne, 1883 Vintage Cheddar, Goat, and Gorgonzola Dolcé, along with Marcona almonds, Spanish olive mix, quince paste, figs and cherries. Wine pairing: Long Meadow Ranch Anderson Valley pinot noir and Aperture North Coast chenin blanc (both California).
CHARCUTERIE PLATTER Milano and Genoa salami, apple wood smoked ham, herbes de Provence olives, country paté, truffle mousse, cornichons, and Dijon
Good things take time, and Central Market’s catering staff asks that you place your orders 48 hours in advance. While it’s fun to witness the evolution of this chefprepared platter, you’ll be able to watch the action in reverse once you present it to your guests. Central Market’s platter offerings include grilled beef tenderloin, cocktail or grilled shrimp, dip sampler, spinach and artichoke dip, and many more. Photos courtesy of Central Market
“No one will get bored with these chef boards.” mustard call for fruity wines with food-friendly acidity. Wine pairing: Birichion, France, a juicy red grenache or lively La Crema Monterey pinot gris.
FRUIT, CHEESE AND SWEETS Crowd please with ease by piling on creamy cheeses like indulgent Brie, triple crème Cambozola, Humboldt Fog, along with Marcona almonds, dried apricots, blackberry preserves, Champagne grapes, sliced pears and figs. Wine pairing: floral whites like viognier or Domaine Roland Lavantureux French Chablis.
VEGGIE LOVERS PLATTER Beautifully shaved cucumber ribbons, green beans, carved carrots, red pepper slivers, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and toast points served with pink Love Dip (roasted red bell pepper and sour cream). Wine pairing: La Pitchoune chenin blanc “La Bombe” or Sonoma Coast aperitif darling, vin gris of pinot noir. For festive fun, try Schramsberg sparkling rosé, Napa. Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, 713-316-386-1700, centralmarket.com
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RECIPE
Central Market’s catering staff shares their secret for a crowd-pleasing risotto. Photo courtesy of Central Market
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ere’s a recipe from Central Market that would be luxurious for a holiday course or vegetarian dish. Pair it with Gary Farrell Russian River pinot noir or rich Benovia Three Sisters Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview.
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 1/2 cups arborio rice 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped 8 cups vegetable broth 4 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 cup baby spinach 1/2 bunch thyme, leaves only salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1 cup butter, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups white onion, diced 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
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METHOD Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one minute, add the mushrooms and thyme and lightly brown. After mushrooms get slightly tender, remove from heat and set aside. In a separate pot, add vegetable broth and set on medium heat. In another medium sauce pan, heat the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat; add the onions and sauté until they are translucent and tender, about five minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat well. Continue to sauté until lightly toasted, two to three minutes. Add the wine and cook until dry, about five minutes. Add about one-third of the hot vegetable broth and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring gently until moisture is absorbed. Repeat with the remaining broth, adding it in thirds and cook until the risotto has absorbed the broth, stirring constantly. Add the spinach and stir to incorporate. Add the reserved mushrooms and remove the risotto from the heat. Stir in the butter and the Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Yield: Eight servings
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A Look Back at the Past 25 Years
Houston’s first LEED Platinum residence was designed by Joseph Houston Adams, A.I.A., and Gail Hood Adams of Adams Architects, Inc. Photo by Gary Zvonkovic
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Thanks for the Memories Projects So Memorable They Deserve a Second Look By Natalie de la Garza
SOUTHERN CHARM Brickmoon Design modeled the exterior of this Garden Oaks manor after the 19th-century homes found in New Orleans’ historic Garden District. Though brought to life by David Gordon and Whitestone Builders, the clean lines, double island, and 48-inch stainless steel range from Bertazzoni in the kitchen — featured in our June 2017 issue — were nothing but modern. Photo by Benjamin Hill Photography
RESOURCES: Aspire Fine Homes (formerly Whitestone Builders) 713-275-2195 927 Studewood aspirefinehomes.com
Brickmoon Design (architect) 281-501-2712 1438 Campbell brickmoondesign.com Bertazzoni (48-inch kitchen range) us.bertazzoni.com
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Circa Lighting 713-526-4100 2427 Westheimer circalighting.com Grogan Building Supply Company (Jeld-Wen Windows) 713-862-6623
2419 Yale groganbuildingsupply.com Lennox (HVAC) lennox.com
CAPE CODE-INSPIRED LAKE HOUSE Outside, this Cape Cod-style custom contemporary lake house from Showcase Builders boasted a two-story boat dock, pavilion, and outdoor shower. But inside was the 2014 winner of Hill Country Parade Home Tour's Best Kitchen, with its farmhouse sink, granite countertops, and beautiful backsplash tile from Pratt and Larson Ceramics gracing our June 2016 cover. Photo courtesy of Showcase Builders, LLC
RESOURCES: Showcase Builders, LLC 512-745-7241 showcasebuilders.com
Hill Country Builders Association Parade of Homes 830-798-2266 hillcountrybuilders.org Pratt & Larson (backsplash tile) prattandlarson.com
WATER’S EDGE Three hanging shade light fixtures illuminated the transitional, open-concept kitchen in this Coldspring lake house by Poteet Homes, with designer Laurie Pearson’s eye-catching waterfall counters and teal industrial barstools proving cover-worthy in July 2016. Photo by Sarah Jane Photography
RESOURCES: Poteet Construction Services, LLC (builder) 281-324-2001 11,101 FM 1960 East, Huffman poteethomes.com
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L. Pearson Design (interior design) 713-614-7208 3408 Albans lpearsondesign.com Fox Family Pools 281-550-7665 1420 FM 1960 East, Humble foxfamilypools.com
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REFRESHING A CLASSIC Our July 2017 issue highlighted the formal dining room of a Southern Colonial in River Oaks, where designer Marie Flanigan enlisted Gracie Studios to hand-paint the wallpaper to match the Chinese-influenced pattern found in the homeowners’ Herend “Queen Victoria” wedding china. Photo by Julie Soefer
RESOURCES: Marie Flanigan Interiors (interior design) 832-388-5330 2525 Driscoll marieflanigan.com Bernhardt Furniture Co. (table and chairs) bernhardt.com
Circa Lighting (chandelier) 713-526-4100 2427 Westheimer circalighting.com Ken Kehoe & Company (Gracie wallpaper) 713-523-0580 5120 Woodway, Suite 2016 graciestudio.com
A MOVEABLE FEAST Built around the pool court and deck, with thick, tempered glass walls and retractable screens, the line between indoor and outdoor blurred in this Bellaire home by architect Natalye Appel of Natalye Appel + Associates Architects, featured in the September 2015 issue. Photo by Claudia Casbarian
RESOURCES: Natalye Appel + Associates Architects, LLC (architect) 713-522-7992 2523 Bartlett, appelarchitects.com RH Factor (landscaping) 281-686-6810 P.O. Box 765, Manvel rhfactorlandscapedesign.com Texas Pools 281-367-4660 2408 Timberloch Place, The Woodlands, texaspools.com 42 house& home | November 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
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TRASH TO TREASURE IN GLENBROOK Restored with the help of Sanchez Construction & Tile, the past can still be seen in the sunken living room, walnut kitchen cabinets, and intercoms of this Glenbrook Valley home, a cover story in our January 2013 issue. The boomerang-shaped house, with floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the entire rear face, was one of six original model homes built in 1954. Photo by Benjamin Hill Photography
RESOURCES: Sanchez Construction & Tile Sergio Sanchez (primary general contractor) 832-607-3967 sanchezconstruction.net
Dawson’s Supply, Inc. (windows and sliding glass door refurbishing) 713-953-0129 5807 Star Lane dawsonsupply.com
Javier Flores (cabinet refurbishing) Swale Interiors & Exterior Painting 832-754-6818 15106 Camino Del Sol swaleinteriors.com
Vogler Sheet Metal Co., Inc. (custom square gutters) 713-861-1154 2625 Karbach voglermetals.com
PRESERVE & PROTECT After converting the National Cash Register Building into a dual-purpose office/home space, the owners worked with designer Andra White to incorporate the unique design details found in our January 2011 issue, including a cage elevator, copper trough sink, and the repurposed windmill on a wall in the master bedroom. Photo by Melanie Millar
RESOURCES: Andra White Designs (interiors) Benjamin Moore (paint) benjaminmoore.com/en-us Bowman Welding (elevator cabinet) Ray Bowman 713-864-7992 2219 West 34th bowmanweldinginc.com Byrlan Cass-Shively Architects 713-661-7676 4 Town Oaks Place, Bellaire 44 house& home | November 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Lone Star Elevator 713-839-8197 6334 Alder lonestarelevator.com Marburger Farm Antique Show (French bistro table/not shown) 800-947-5799 2248 S.H. 237, Round Top roundtop-marburger.com Metal Railing of America, Inc. (metal fabrications) Clyde King
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SUBLIME STYLE Architect Reagan Miller, AIA, who died in a tragic plane crash earlier this year, used European styling, French influences, and a focus on the Bretagne region for this project featured in our September 2010 issue. For the interiors, Linda Eyles blended the homeowner’s antique Oriental rugs with casual, yet complementary, pieces. The seats of two scroll-back chairs were recovered in antique blue velvet in the family room of this Tanglewood home. Photo by Kennon Evett
RESOURCES: Miller Dahlstrand Architects (then) Reagan | André Architecture (now) Reagan Miller, AIA (19642019) 713-520-7180 611 West 22nd, Suite 208 reaganandre.com
Grand Openings, Inc. (Kolbe wood windows) 713-742-5050 grandopenings.com Metal Railing of America, Inc. (steel windows and doors, metal accents) Clyde King
Linda Eyles Design, ASID (interior design) 713-520-7426 lindaeylesdesign.com
SOUTHERN HARMONY Natalye Appel + Associates Architects took home the 2012 AIA Design Award for “Fish Camp” — a fisherman’s hangout, nature observatory and picnic spot at the wellspring of a lake — featured in our August 2012 issue. The detached pavilion, located on 140 acres in Colorado County, is adorned with a 23-foot hand-glazed ceramic tile mural created by local Houston artist Dixie Friend Gay and Montreal-based mosaic company Mosaika. Photo by Paul Hester
RESOURCES: Natalye Appel + Associates Architects, LLC 713-522-7992 2523 Bartlett appelarchitects.com
Bos Lighting Design 713-869-9559 1245 West 18th boslightingdesign.com
Matrix Structural Engineers 713-664-0130 5177 Richmond Avenue facebook.com/MatrixStructural
Thomsen Company (builder) 713-524-1987 2370 Rice Boulevard thomsencompany.com
Dixie Friend Gay (public and custom art) 832-868-7435 dixiefriendgay.com
Mosaika (art mosaic fabricator) 514-286-0990 mosaika.com
Trina Jones Stanfield (interior design) 713-869-0144
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THE LAP OF LUXURY Our March 2014 issue dove into the results of a recent Master Pools Guild Builder Survey, with the revelation that fire features — ranging from traditional grills and brick ovens to fire tables and fire pits — were a top trend
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in pool and spa design. The team of Jason Camenzuli and Peter Collings of CLP Architecture wanted to design a modern floating pavilion for the Portsea Private Pool Pavilion project. They selected the EcoSmart XL900 ethanol burner for the fire feature, running the same length of the pool; a dramatic solution that was reflected in the water. Based in Australia, the project was built by KLE Building, with joinery by Krueger Shopfitters. Photo by Architect Jason Camenzuli, CLP Architecture
POWER PLAY In our June 2019 issue, we took a look at going green when it comes to sustainable architecture, rainwater harvesting and solar energy, with a spotlight on Houston’s first LEED Platinum House. Designed by Adams Architects — Joseph Houston Adams, A.I.A. and Gail Hood Adams — the residence has become a net exporter of electricity with 140 panels of photovoltaic solar arrays. The kitchen features bamboo cabinetry and floors, low voltage lighting, and paper composite counters. Photo by Gary Zvonkovic
RESOURCES: Adams Architects Gail Hood Adams Joseph Houston Adams, A.I.A. 713-529-2592 717 Rochow adamsarchitectshouston.com Dovetail Builders, Inc. (general contractor) 713-665-0200 11302 Craighead dovetailbuild.com 48 house& home | November 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Geothermal Advantage, Inc. (HVAC) Charles Smith Gessner Engineering (structural engineer) gessnerengineering.com Harvest Solar Energy LLC 918-521-6223 harvestsolar.net SparkleTap Water Company (rainwater collection)
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MODERN INDUSTRIAL Wood, Metal and Brick Set the Stage in This Comfortable Family Abode By BarBara Canetti Photos By Premier realty serviCes
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he first thing visitors see inside the new modern industrial house in Meyerland is a brick wall – right in the middle of the entranceway. “Without the wall, you can see all the way into the house because of the glass entrance,” says builder Bryan Phillips of Cason Graye Homes. “The brick wall is a backdrop to set up the foyer and offers the family some privacy.” The 5,670-square-foot house, home to a family with three daughters, was designed with family in mind. All the “formals” – living room, dining room, breakfast area – have been combined into one large open area with the kitchen anchoring one wall. The staircase to the upper level winds down into the kitchen with its towering two-story ceiling. “We wanted the kitchen to be the central gathering place, so you are in it as soon as you come down the stairs,” says Phillips. All the appliances are stainless Thermador and the nearby butler’s pantry houses work areas and additional storage. Two large islands of white quartz – each seating three people – face the busy part of the kitchen, thus allowing for additional meeting and social areas. The floors throughout the downstairs are engineered oak, which Phillips says makes the house feel even larger because of the continuity. He says many new construction projects in this area fall between the traditional to modern spectrum. This home is modern industrial, with exposed ductwork and open cabinetry, along
“We wanted the kitchen to be the central gathering place, so you are in it as soon as you come down the stairs.” — Bryan Phillips, Cason Graye Homes
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Two large kitchen islands, each topped with white quartz, create a place to gather during meal prep, homework, or before and after the day’s activities. Wood, metal, brick and glass provide texture and contrast, while the open cabinetry works with the modern industrial look.
with a mixture of wood, metal and brick. Entire walls of floorto-ceiling glass bathe the house in natural light, while also providing views of the pool and yard. But the theme for the house, says architect Todd Rice of Rice Residential Design, LLC, was keeping the family in mind. “This home was designed for large gatherings and parties,” says Rice. The living room, with its matching couches that face the fireplace, has three large flat screen TVs above it to accommodate the diverse taste in entertainment. “They can mute the sound on the TV and watch the Astros
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and Texans play, while the teenage girls can watch their favorite show,” says Phillips. “This way the family can stay together rather than each being in separate rooms.” The staircase to the upstairs level opens onto a second family room with an L-shaped couch over an area rug. All the bedrooms are on this floor. A fully-stocked coffee bar outside the master suite has been set up for convenient early morning beverages and quiet time. The master suite, softened with muted grays, also has access to large oversized closets with shelving for shoes, bags, acces-
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With a pool by Lush Outdoor Living, Inc., TREX decking, and a summer kitchen from Coyote Outdoor Living, R&R is always just a few steps away.
sories and an illuminated cabinet. The master has a private balcony as well. The daughters’ rooms each have one wall painted black or a dark color to show off their art or personal choices for decorations. Phillips says even thought was given to the mud room, furnished with modern industrial cabinets and a kennel for the family pets. Besides the numerous indoor spots for relaxing and gathering, the outside areas offer even more nooks to congregate
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and entertain or sit peacefully. There are several balconies or decks and ample seating around the pool, hot tub and fire pit. In front of the fireplace is comfortable seating for eight, adjacent to tables and chairs for outdoor dining. A full outdoor kitchen was installed under a covered roof made of cedar siding gathered four years ago when a nearby house was demolished. The wood was saved and recycled as the ceiling. “It is truly something,” says Phillips. “There are more than a dozen places in this house [for the family] to sit and relax. It really is a comfortable home.”
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Never argue about what to watch again with a trio of large flat screen televisions. BELOW: It’s a bold choice, but the gold calavera wallpaper pairs well with the tan chairs and Sputnik chandelier.
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The master suite is a place for refuge and respite, with a soft, muted gray palette and wide plank flooring.
RESOURCES Cason Graye Homes (custom home builder) Br yan Phillips, GMB, CGB 713-664-7272 5205 Spruce, Bellaire casongrayehomes.com Rice Residential Design, LLC Todd Rice 713-984-8604 2500 Fondren, Suite 100 riceresidentialdesign.com Benedettini (cabinets in bathrooms, utility room, mudroom) 281-633-8200 533 Highway 36 Nor th, Rosenberg benedettinicabinetr y.com
Brizo (plumbing fixtures) brizo.com Caesarstone (most counter tops) 877-978-2789 caesarstoneus.com Coyote Outdoor Living (summer kitchen) 855-520-1559 Carrollton, Texas coyoteoutdoor.com Gulf Coast Flooring & Services 713-666-9704 9703 Plainfield gulfcoastflooring.net
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High Fashion Home (furniture and rugs) 713-528-3838 3100 Travis highfashionhome.com Houston Window Fashions (window coverings) By appointment only 281-922-1744 houstonwindowfashions.net KitchenAid (cof fee bar) 800-541-6390 kitchenaid.com
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RAM (windows) 281-495-9056 8600 Commerce Park ramwindows.com
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Modern Industrial Furniture (fireplace surround and furnishings, lockers and drawers in mud room, illuminated floating shelves in bar and cof fee bar area) 713-909-0412 By appointment modernindustrial furniture.com
Restoration Hardware (indoor and outdoor furniture) 713-328-3100 4030 Westheimer restorationhardware.com
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MODERN FARMHOUSE WITH A TWIST A Blend of Traditional and Contemporary Creates a Perfect Family Fit By Marsha Canright Photos By BenjaMin hill PhotograPhy
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hen the temperatures cool, Sarah Queen likes to sit on her front porch in the late afternoon and watch pedestrians walk or push a stroller past her home on East 9th Street in the Heights. Many of those passing by stop to gaze at the house, and no wonder. “There are lots of unique and interesting-looking homes in the Heights,” she says. “Ours is one of those.” Framed in large live oak trees, the 4,000 square foot house has a stylish peaked roof, a broad porch with cedar details, rows of luminous windows and a prominent stone chimney. It has both traditional and contemporary aspects and aligns perfectly with the scale and ambiance of the neighborhood. It seems like the house has always been there, even though it was only constructed two years ago. Queen, a fifth generation Texan, finished university in California and worked there for ten years before returning home to Houston, where she now works in sales and marketing for an oilfield services company. Through friends she met her husband, who grew up in Baltimore and moved to Houston to attend Rice University. Following graduation, he stayed to launch a career in banking. After the couple married they immediately embarked on a common goal: to
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Large and functional, the kitchen flows into a family room with an exterior courtyard.
“Designing this house was a lot of fun because the clients were so engaged from start to finish; I was excited to go on the journey with them.” — Greg Swedberg, AIA, 2Scale Architects
build their very own home in the heart of this historic neighborhood. “The Heights is wonderfully eclectic and close to everything. It was a good location for us because we wanted to be inside the Loop near our work, our friends, and cultural opportunities,” she says. Thus, their first years of marriage were spent interviewing architects and builders, looking at materials and fixtures and, ultimately, immersing themselves in the details of designing and constructing a house. Greg Swedberg, AIA, owner of 2Scale Architects, was their choice for the right architect to help them realize their ideal home. They had biweekly meetings with him during the ten months of design and preparation.
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“Designing this house was a lot of fun because the clients were so engaged from start to finish; I was excited to go on the journey with them,” says Swedberg. “They had real preferences, both contemporary and traditional home concepts, so navigating how much of each made for some interesting design conversations.” The finished product references Queen’s affinity for contemporary California design and her husband’s Baltimore upbringing. It has elements of a classic farmhouse, along with craftsman and contemporary features. Swedberg calls it modern farmhouse styling with a twist. The atypical floor plan creates some fun indoor-outdoor connections not typically seen on an urban infill lot. “It’s all pretty
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The contemporary dining room provides ample room for entertaining.
modern and sophisticated. There’s no crown molding, no excess. We chose materials that age well, like the bluestone. The columns and the beams are all cedar. We stained the handrails to add some warmth,” says Swedberg. The house faces south and all the windows get ample shade. There are big overhangs and a slight taper on the eaves, a feature that makes the appearance more streamlined. Entering the house, there’s a guest suite on the front left and a study and parlor on the right that share a two-sided fireplace. The house is awash in natural light. Although the couple had no children when the house project began, they knew they wanted a family, so that was a consideration in the design. By the move-in date, they had a baby daughter and, two years later, a second daughter. “The downstairs guest suite has been great,” Queen says. “When my parents come from The Woodlands or we have outof-town guests, they can actually get a good night’s sleep and never hear a crying child. Beyond the study and the parlor is the kitchen, large and functional, that flows into a family room. It’s definitely the heart of
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the home. “We cook dinner most nights and our weekend family time is spent here,” she says. The kitchen islands are placed long ways so they don’t block the living area. The continuous granite surface above the stove makes it easy to wipe down. One of the couple’s best choices was a high-end Sub-Zero wine fridge to house their wine collection from northern California. All the other appliances are Thermador. Adjoining the kitchen and living area is a courtyard that serves as a covered exterior room. “With the cooler weather, we are out there all the time,” says Queen. A special piece of art is the stained glass window by Karen Farrell, a local artist. The art glass depicts a combination of elements representing Maryland, Texas and California. For the home’s interior, the couple worked with Colby Weems of Eclectic Home “Our house has a lot of natural stone and color. It’s definitely my happy place,” she adds.
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RIGHT: Vinglace is an elegant way to keep wine and champagne chilled for hours, whether entertaining indoors or out, $99.99. C&D Hardware & Gifts, 713-861-3551, 314 East 11th, canddhw.com
Hand-made coffee and tea accessories. Jarosinski & Vaugoin, Vienna, Austria, vaugoin.com
Hammered silverware, handmade in Italy. Zaramella Argenti, Padova, Italy, zaramellab2b.com NOT SHOWN: Two and three arm silver candlesticks, 17702-1927 and 17702-1928. The Guild Shop, 713-528-5095, 2009 Dunlavy, theguildshop.org
Elizabeth Cole’s 20,000 square foot showroom includes accessories, art and floral products. Elizabeth Cole Showroom, 713-366-7900, 9000 Hempstead, elizabethcoledesign.com
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The remodeling project is almost complete and the Blue Bird Circle’s newly expanded showroom reopens midNovember. The Blue Bird Circle, 713-528-0470, 615 West Alabama, thebluebirdcircle.com ABOVE: Heath Ceramics partnered with Muir Flatware for this collection hand-tooled in New York by Sherrill Manufacturing. Available in tumbled, polished, onyx and amber. Heath Ceramics, 415-361-5552 extension12, heathceramics.com ABOVE: Silver and gold-plated bowls by US American designer Ted Muehling, including spice dishes inspired by the seed of a tropical plant. (Left) Spice pot with spoon, (center) “Plain” designed by a student from University of Applied Arts Vienna, available in three sizes, and (right) ice bucket “Ball” designed by Edward Tuttle. Wiener Silber Manufactur, Vienna, Austria, wienersilbermanufactur.com
Bull & Bear Wine Stoppers, $35. Alabama Furniture, 713-862-3035, 4900 North Shepherd, alabamafurniture.com
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