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Editor’s Note Calendar: Holiday Home Tours & Events Project: Great Kitchens Begin With a Plan Product: Hottest New Bathroom Trends Recipe: Holiday Sweets to Gift or Serve Editor’s Picks: Kitchen & Dining Decor Gardening: European Style Flower Shop Pet of the Month: Lilly
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30 FEATURES 34 Special Section: Kitchen & Bath Planning Guide 34 Chic and Beautiful Kitchens 44 Small Spaces: Big Design 52 Glamorous, Luxurious Bathrooms ON THE COVER
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at two of the hardest working rooms in the home, our kitchens and bathrooms. Practicality and function are critical for making our daily lives easier, but there’s no reason why these spaces can’t be beautifully designed as well. If you’re building a new home or making plans for a renovation, our Kitchen & Bath Planning Guide offers a great place to start. Take a look at a quartet of chic and beautiful kitchens and, after trying to decide which one is your favorite, marvel in the fact that they were all conceived by Chairma Design Group. Small Spaces: Big Design takes a look at how wallpaper and bold paint can transform even the smallest of spaces. Our guest expert, Jennifer Barron, also shares her tip for creating a commonly shared narrative throughout the home. Our last feature digs deep into glamorous and luxurious bathrooms. We all start and end our days in these intimate spaces and creating a spa-like environment goes a long way toward better living. Go ahead, indulge yourself. Kitchen cabinets form the framework for any good kitchen, and Canaima Design’s Lena Statsenko shares practical tips about the importance of planning in creating a functional and beautiful design; read more in Project. Furnishings are
equally important: In Editor’s Picks you’ll find our faves when it comes to tables, barstools and sideboards for the kitchen and dining room. When it comes to the newest trends, all eyes were on Paris Design Week this fall. See what’s new from European and American distributors when it comes to fixtures, vanities, toilets, mirrors and showerheads. Hint: Several of these are smart options compatible with Siri and Alexa. The holiday season is here and our Calendar section has all the details about Christmas home tours and holiday events throughout Houston and surrounding areas. Holiday lights, anyone? We know you’ve got entertaining on your mind. Whether gifting, serving or exchanging, sweets are always welcome during the holidays. Get a little help from a nearby bake shop or glean inspiration to create your own scrumptious treats like the gingerbread cookie recipe we’re sharing from Ooh La La Dessert Boutique; read more in Recipe. Thinking about flowers for a centerpiece or your next special occasion? Head over to Avant Garden at ROD, the new European style flower shop from Todd Fiscus that also offers a few Instagram-worthy moments. Check out our pics in this month’s Gardening section. From our home to yours, Susie Tommaney
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This season at Discovery Green includes the public art Paloma, the sound installation, Here and Now, ice skating, and Winter Flea by Night (December 14 and 21). Photo by Morris Malakoff, The CKP Group
CALENDAR DESIGN & INTERIORS DECEMBER 12-30: Christmas Village at Bayou Bend with Santa and his reindeer Bayou Bend comes alive with thousands of lights and activities throughout the 14-acre estate, plus live actors, theatrical effects and Christmas decorations. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive, 713-6397750, mfah.org/christmasvillage DECEMBER 13-14: Christmas Home Tour Child Advocates of Fort Bend hosts this annual tour of lavishly decorated homes in Alkire Lake, Sienna Plantation, Sugar Creek and Sweetwater. 281-344-5100, cafb.org
DECEMBER 14: AIA Houston Urban Art & Architecture Walking Tour This exploration of public art includes artist stops for Mel Chin, Paul Kittelson, Louise Nevelson, Claes Oldenburg and Dean Ruck. Historic Market Square Park, 301 Milam, 713-520-0155, aiahouston.org DECEMBER 14: Christmas at Winedale Tour period-furnished historic Texas homes and watch demonstrations of blacksmithing, quilting, woodworking, lace making and weaving. Winedale Historical Complex, 3738 FM 2714, Round Top, roundtop.org DECEMBER 14: Historic Walking Tour Experience old Sugar Land
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during this 90-minute walking tour presented by the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation. Sugar Land Heritage Museum, 198 Kempner, Sugar Land, 281-2752030, slheritage.org DECEMBER 14: 2nd Annual CHGC Christmas Home Tour Explore some of the special homes found in historic Chappell Hill, plus enjoy entertainment from the Round Top Ruggers. Bluebonnet House and Garden Center, 5095 Main, Chappell Hill, 713-562-6191, chappellhillgardenclub.com DECEMBER 14: Holiday Homes Tour The Bastrop County Historical Society hosts tours of the 1852 Allen-Fowler House, a classic Texas Greek Revival built in 1857, a pre1887 German Victorian cot-
tage, a Folk Victorian and more. Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main, Bastrop, 512-303-0057, bastropcountyhistoricalsociety.com DECEMBER 28: AIA Houston Rice University Walking Tour Put on those comfy shoes and explore large scale art, internationally renowned architecture, and the quads, courts and axes of this magnificent campus. Rice University, Lovett Hall, 6100 Main, 713-520-0155, aiahouston.org
EVENTS DECEMBER 7-JANUARY 2: “Segments & Spaces� Abstract artist Veronica Dyer exhibits new and adventurous paintings and sculpture. Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy, 713-522-2409, archwaygallery.com
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DECEMBER 14: Heights Mercantile Holiday Market This kid- and pet-friendly pop up event on the promenade showcases unique gifts for the holidays. Heights Mercantile, 714 Yale, 713-783-4444, heightsmercantile.com
tion of encaustic paintings captures the heart and soul of Houston through the magic of beeswax mixed with damar resin. Opening reception is January 4. Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy, 713-522-2409, archwaygallery.com
DECEMBER 14 and 21: Winter Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy® Discovery Green’s night market features works by local artisans, artful kitsch, vintage items, antiques and other treasures. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, discoverygreen.com/flea
JANUARY 25-26: Sugar Land Home & Outdoor Living Show Resilience is the new buzzword and FloodFrame director Tasha Nielsen will be on hand with tips for protecting your home from flooding. Look for home improvement products from more than 200 exhibitors, DIY workshops (including with The Tallest Tulip and Board and Brush), and landscape designs from Outdoor Perfection. The Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash, Stafford, SugarLandHomeAndGarden.com
DECEMBER 15-MARCH 22: “Norman Rockwell: American Freedom” Inspired by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, explore the American artist’s iconic depictions of freedom of speech and worship, as well as freedom from fear and want, through paintings, illustrations and prints. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main, 713-639-7300, mfah.org JANUARY 4-30: “Urban Observations” Joel Anderson’s new collec-
JANUARY 25-26: 14th Annual Spring Katy Home & Garden Show Sunny 99.1’s Dana Tyson and home builder Bobby Tyson will share their journey restoring a 1922 home, then explore Vintage Back Road’s take on designing a
FEBRUARY 14-16: 34th Annual Texas Home & Garden Show Get a jump start on spring projects when the Texas Home & Garden Show returns to NRG Center. From windows and doors to roofs and floors, and with more than 100,000 square feet of products and services, this is your one stop shop for experts, ideas and convenience. NRG Center, 1 NRG Park, texashomeandgarden.com FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 1: Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show Meet with Sherwin-Williams color consultants, view luxury kitchen and bath products from ABM Cabinets, and learn about interior design from Mari Scalli, owner of Simple Elegance. Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport, Conroe, montgomerycountyhomeandgarden.com MARCH 7-8: HTown Home & Outdoor Living Show This inaugural event features former White House florist Laura Dowling, High-Tech Texan Michael Garfield on smart homes, and Marie Kondo certified organizer Ashley Barber. Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards, 2000 Edwards, texwoodshows.com MARCH 21-22: Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Show Discovery Channel’s Dr. Lori returns with her comedy and appraisal show, plus learn from more than 200
area home improvement pros. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress, Cypress, cyfairhomeandgarden.co
COOKING Dec. 14: Left Over Make Over, Chinese Style Dec. 18: Make & Take: Macarons for the Holidays Dec. 19: Buche de Noel Dec. 20: A Festive Winter Dinner Dec. 21-22: Decorate a Gingberbread House Dec. 28: A Night Up in Flames Dec. 30-31: Couples Cook: Celebrate the New Year Central Market Cooking School, 713-993-9860, centralmarket.com
GARDENING Dec. 14: Citrus Fest, Urban Harvest Farmers Market, urbanharvest.org Dec. 14: Farm Tours: Explore Your Food, Finca Tres Robles, fincatresrobles.org Dec. 14 and 28, Master Gardeners in the City, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at McGovern Centennial Gardens, facebook.com/events/332480 180809376 Dec. 28: Pick-it-Yourself Harvest Experience, Finca Tres Robles, fincatresrobles.org Jan. 16: 30th Annual Sadie Gwin Blackburn Environmental Seminar, River Oaks Garden Club at MFAH, 713-523-2483, riveroaksgc.org
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Nov. 15-Dec. 29: A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas, Alley Theatre, 713-220-5700, alleytheatre.org Nov. 15-Feb. 2: The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy®, Discovery Green, discoverygreen.com/ice Nov. 22-Jan. 5: Sugar Land Holiday Lights, 281-240-4487, sugarlandholidaylights.com Nov. 23-Jan. 12, TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights, Houston Zoo, 713-533-6500, houstonzoo.org Nov. 23-Dec. 22, The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, Main Street Theater, 713-5246706, mainstreettheater.com Nov. 26-Dec. 29: Fully Committed, Alley Theatre, 713-220-5700, alleytheatre.org Nov. 29-Dec. 29: The Nutcracker, Houston Ballet, 713-227-2787, houstonballet.org Nov. 29-Dec. 29: Miracle on 34th Street, A.D. Players, 713-5262721, adplayers.org Dec. 5, 8, 13-15, 19-22: El Milagro del Recuerdo, Houston Grand Opera, 713-228-6737, hgo.org Dec. 7-8, 14-15: Amahl & the Night Visitors, Opera in the Heights, 713-861-5303, operaintheheights.org Dec. 7-22: Elf – The Musical, Theatre Under The Stars, 713-5588887, tuts.com Dec. 10-15: Guadalupe and Navidad Art & Culture, Casa Ramirez FOLKART Gallery, 713-880-2420, casaramirez.com Dec. 13: Sugar Plum Fantasy, Houston Pride Band, 832-3567476, houstonprideband.org Dec. 13-15, 17: Very Merry Pops, Houston Symphony, 713-2247575, houstonsymphony.org Dec. 14: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, Houston Symphony, 713-224-7575, houstonsymphony.org Dec. 14: A Glorious Christmas, Houston Choral Society, 832478-6986, houstonchoral.org Dec. 14: Carols on the Green: Celebrating the Season in Song, Houston Grand Opera, hgo.org Dec. 14-15: Christmas at the Villa: Arise, shine, for your light has come!, Houston Chamber Choir, 713-224-5566, houstonchamberchoir.org Dec. 19-22: Italian Christmas Concertos, Mercury, 713-5330080, mercuryhouston.org Dec. 20-22: Handel’s Messiah, Houston Symphony, 713-2247575, houstonsymphony.org Dec. 20: Handel’s Messiah, Houston Choral Society, 832-4786986, houstonchoral.org Dec. 21: A Brazilian Christmas, Apollo Chamber Players, 832496-9943, apollochamberplayers.org Dec. 26-27: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, Society for the Performing Arts, 713-227-4772, spahouston.org Dec. 27: The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical, Smart Financial Centre, 281-207-6278, smartfinancialcentre.net Dec. 28: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, Smart Financial Centre, 281-207-6278, smartfinancialcentre.net Dec. 31: Venetian Carnival, Ars Lyrica, 713-315-2525, arslyricahouston.org/venetian-carnival Dec. 31 and Jan. 3-18, California Suite, Theatre Southwest, 713661-9505, tswhouston.org
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR TRAVEL Nov. 15-Jan. 5: Magical Winter Lights, LaMarque, magicalwinterlights.com Nov. 21-Dec. 31: Market Street in Lights – Annual Tree Lighting, 281-419-4774, The Woodlands, shopatmarketstreet.com Dec. 2-31: Merry-Making Season, The Shadows, 337-3696446, New Iberia, Louisiana, shadowsontheteche.org/merry-making-season-2 Dec. 5-22: A Christmas Story, Unity Theatre, 979-830-8358, Brenham, unitybrenham.org Dec. 6-15: Frozen Jr., The Theatre Company of BryanCollege Station, 979-779-1302, theatrecompany.com Dec. 6-22: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Stage Right at The Crighton, 936-441-7469, Conroe, stage-right.org Dec. 13-15, Tomball German Christmas Market, Tomball, tomballgermanfest.org Dec. 14: Christmas Boat Parade, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Kemah Boardwalk, clearlakearea.com Dec. 14-28: An Olde Fashioned Christmas, Chappell Hill Museum, 979-836-6033, Chappell Hill, chappellhillmuseum.org Dec. 14: Teddy Bear Christmas Parade, Downtown Chappell Hill, chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com Dec. 14: Burton Christmas Market, Texas Cotton Gin Museum & Pavilion, 979-289-3378, Burton, burtontexas.org/farmersmarket Dec. 14: The Nutcracker Ballet, Round Top Festival Institute, 979-249-3129, Round Top, festivalhill.org Dec. 14: Winter’s Eve, Wimberley Merchants Association, Wimberley, wimberleymerchants.com Dec. 14-15: Boerne Market Days Christmas Market, 210844-8193, Boerne, boernemarketdays.com Dec. 19: A Shadows Christmas, The Shadows, 337-3696446, New Iberia, Louisiana, shadowsontheteche.org/shadows-christmas Dec. 19-21: Who’s Holiday, The Theatre Company of BryanCollege Station, 979-779-1302, theatrecompany.com Dec. 19-22: Grand Ol’ Christmas Show, The Clarion at Brazosport College, 979-230-3156, Lake Jackson, brazosport.edu Dec. 21: The 5 Browns – Holiday, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 800-821-1894, Galveston, thegrand.com Dec. 21-22: Boerne Market Days Cowboy Christmas Market, 210-844-8193, Boerne, boernemarketdays.com Dec. 28: Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 800-821-1894, Galveston, thegrand.com Jan. 4: 4th Annual Cadien Toujours Boucherie, Mermentau Cove, Louisiana, cadientoujours.org Jan. 5: Pops Concert: Happy New Year, Vienna Style!, Galveston Symphony Orchestra, 800-821-1894, Galveston, galvestonsymphony.org Jan. 11-12: The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston starring Belinda Davids, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 800-821-1894, Galveston, thegrand.com
By Lena StatSenko, Canaima DeSign
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To complement the dark hardwoods in this Colonial estate, the team selected white cabinetry with pewter handles, a subway tile backsplash, and a top row of glass-fronted display shelves. The large center island houses the dishwasher and a prep sink while also providing seating for four. Photo by Sam Sa
HANDLE WITH CARE Creating a Beautiful Kitchen Begins With a Good Design Plan
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efore designing a kitchen space it’s important to think about it in practical terms: its function and usability. It’s natural for family members and guests to congregate in the kitchen for conversation and fellowship, so there is a high demand for open floor plans with no walls separating the kitchen and living room.
Planning Makes Perfect Because cabinets are built-in and not easily replaced, it’s important to invest in high-quality cabinetry whenever possible. With
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a more limited budget, consider delaying some of the other elements of the kitchen so that the right cabinets can be installed during the build or renovation. If a designer creates the interior concept he or she will plan the details and order the homeowner’s ideal kitchen: comfortable, beautiful, and according to the rules of ergonomics. Homeowners who want to tackle their own remodel should consider from the outset all of the aspects involved in a kitchen design, including the type of cabinetry, opening mechanisms, facades and hardware.
For this luxury high-rise in the Museum District, the design team selected European-style cabinetry with hidden hinges and alder doors with a Porch Swing stain. Dimmable LED lighting was installed under the upper cabinets. Photo by Paralel
Designers will think about each and every small detail to make life easier. Which way do the cabinet doors open? Will the chosen handles stick out and block other doors and drawers? Is it convenient to open the upper door mechanisms or is the handle out of reach? Whether cabinetry is custom made or ready to buy, all these factors should be considered during the planning and design process. Even the tiniest of kitchens can be made fully functional, while larger kitchens can be designed to reflect natural pathways. Cabinet placement and design also are important from an aesthetic standpoint, and should be in line with the homeowner’s cooking habits. There are standard dimensions for both modular and built-in furniture, with manufacturers offering a variety of colors and finishes. Buyers generally choose beige or dark wood, while designers often experiment and combine finishes and hardware. With this approach even the most basic modular furniture can become outstanding. For example, designer handles will create a unique look but there also are 22 house& home | December 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
technologies that avoid handles altogether. Simply push the door with hand or knee and, voila, the door will open automatically. Also popular are the full-extension cabinet drawers that slide out completely, something not typically found with traditional drawer function. When it comes to closing a cabinet door, there also are mechanisms that slow the movement right before closing while also ensuring the door is flush with the facade.
A Place For Everything To maintain order within the cabinets, engineers have invented a variety of organizers, including trays and dividers. These smaller spaces allow plates, forks and pans to remain in their places while also keeping the countertop clean and uncluttered. An L-shaped kitchen layout creates a corner space that is often large and mostly unused. Fortunately, there are various ways to maximize space within a corner cabinet, allowing items to be easy delivered from the hidden corners by way of swivel-
retractable trays and carousel shelves. These technical miracles are not inexpensive but provide a very necessary functionality. One way to use narrow gaps is to fill them with rolling vertical cabinets that can store bottles and cans. Another option, for those who don’t have enough counter space, is to insert an additional surface under the main surface. This can be moved out for cutting bread and vegetables, will serve as temporary storage for plates and cups, and can create an additional tray for snacks.
Modern Minimalism
Tiny spaces call for big ideas. A soft color palette on the cabinets of dusty rose and sky blue, as well as hidden appliances, make this kitchen fresh and soothing. Photo by Alexander Romanenko
Popular in modern design are kitchens that don’t have any wallmounted cabinets at all. Alternatively, especially for those who have a large amount of kitchen appliances, an attractive look is to build a wall of cabinets without a visual separation between top and bottom. One advantage for this is that household appliances can be stored at chest level — the most convenient place for small ovens and microwaves — so that homeowners don’t have to bend down or reach high for a hot dish. This option also is attractive for those who don’t have a separate pantry where objects can be hidden away and out of sight. Current trends call for clean lines, thin countertops and more bold colors. When it’s not possible or practical to keep the kitchen tidy at all times, one way to quickly hide the mess is by installing large doors that can close like a wardrobe. Everything is kept out of sight so that you can clean the kitchen on your own schedule.
Illumination
(L to R) Yesely Love (left), Deniss Labrador, Lena Statsenko (right) from Canaima Design Photo by Sam Sa
LED lighting can make a homeowner’s life easier and more comfortable; mounting them under the upper cabinets will create task lighting for the countertops and work area. Lights incorporated inside the cabinets make it easy to find items quickly and they can be activated by opening the door. A soft illumination behind the glass facades gives volume to the entire room and lightness to the massive structures, even in the tightest of spaces.
RESOURCE Canaima Design & Remodeling LLC ASID and GHBA Members 346-800-4080 CanaimaDesign.com LEFT: Kitchen cabinets should fit the space and include everything necessary for our everyday needs. Kitchen and living area are divided by a table top which continues from cabinet counter top. Upper level cabinets are in white glossy finish, in contrast with lower level in wood. This makes white cabinets disappear, it makes the space seem larger. Photo by Alexander Romanenko 24 house& home | December 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
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he key to any bathroom design is to carefully combine style with functionality. It is important to have a fashionable bathroom, but they can be expensive to redo, so make sure that decisions made for vanities, showers, commodes and even walls are the best choices for the style and use. Trending this year are wall mounted toilets and vanities. These floating fixtures give lighter and brighter looks to traditional spaces. The wall mounted toilets are fixed into a steel frame hidden inside the wall. They boast a modern design and take up less room in the bathroom. In addition, those nooks and crannies where dirt and dust can accumulate are gone. Look beyond the white, as well; Kohler’s Shadows collection introduces indigo blue, black plum, and lavender hues to bring a modern flair to commodes. The floating vanities, like those made by Porcelanosa, also give dated bathrooms a newer, more industrial aesthetic. These counters are bolted into the wall, giving the room a more streamlined look. 26 house& home | December 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Also, the floor below is easier to keep clean because there are no pipes or legs to work around. In keeping with the more industrial look – designers are shying away from the glitzy chandeliers and opting instead for heavier fixtures with an almost masculine aesthetic. Pipes are exposed, darker colors are selected for at least one wall to convey depth, and easyto-clean matte finishes on the faucets are giving bathrooms a more textured look; these warmer finishes mix well with marble and other stone vanities. Franz Viegener’s new Nerea and Lollipop handles are minimalistic and available in knurled, diamond, vertical line, or horizontal ring styles. Or, for a chic look, consider THG Paris’ blush-toned faucets and accessories; it’s a trendy finish that falls between rose gold and the more traditional copper. The matte look is also being selected in tile: honed and duller surfaces are preferred, as well as skinny tile that gives a fresher look than subway tile. And designers are recommending staggering or
stacking the tile, as well as installing them vertically instead of horizontally. The tile should make a statement! In addition, creating artwork with the tiles, marble or mosaics adds a nice (permanent) touch to the bathroom. Frequently it is possible to purchase “bookends” – matching marble or granite that mirror each other and create a natural art piece. Another new trend is the wet room, where both the glass enclosed shower and the bathtub reside. One option is to put both behind a glass wall with no doors or walls, creating a clean, open spa-like bathing area. This can be built with no shower dam or curb, as long as the floor slightly slopes down to a drain; a nice plus for persons with mobility issues. And if the wall goes up to the ceiling, consider installing a steam shower as well. Newport Brass’s new Luxnetis showerhead controls the speed, movement and size of the water droplets, providing both greater coverage and the feeling of more water. Smart technology has arrived in the bathroom, as seen in Kohler Konnect’s DTV+™ system that delivers a personalized showering experience, while ThermaSol’s smart shower system integrates with Amazon Alexa and controls water, steam and light.
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Although many people love them, large, jetted tubs are becoming less popular, as designers are opting instead for oldfashioned looking clawfoot tubs or standalone tubs with sleek curves. The exteriors are sometimes painted in a variety of colors while maintaining the white porcelain interior, a treatment that adds another dimension to the bathroom and puts a modern spin on a classic fixture. Another new trend in bathrooms points to the mirrors. Two styles are emerging: metal frames or frameless mirrors, which don’t collect dust and are easy to wipe down. And the shape and size of mirrors are changing: rounded edges seem to have a softer look than the traditional rectangular mirrors. For a personal touch, look to Kohler’s Verdera® Voice Lighted Mirror with Amazon Alexa; play music, get traffic updates, adjust the lighting for makeup, or dim it for night-
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‘Tis the season for festive holiday cupcakes at Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe. Photo courtesy of Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe
When it comes to decorated holiday cookies, leave it to the pro pastry chefs at Ooh La La. Photo by Dragana Harris
JUST DESSERTS Celebrate the Holidays With a Decadent Finale
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hether gifting, serving or exchanging, sweets are always welcome during the holidays. Get a little help from a nearby bake shop or glean inspiration to create your own scrumptious treats like the gingerbread cookie recipe we’re sharing from Ooh La La Dessert Boutique. These sweet spots in various neighborhoods craft signature cookies, bars, pies, tarts, cakes and other surprises. Icing on the cake: each serves up a unique setting if you decide to linger.
Dessert Gallery: Upper Kirby Shop for Desserts, Gifts and Stocking Stuffers Founder and CEO Sara Brook crafts an original array of bars, cookies, pies and cakes as well as Christmas and Hanukkah sugar cookies, ginger houses, luscious holiday cupcakes, petit fours and snowman macarons. Want something specific? Have the pastry team custom design your masterpiece. And don’t forget the stocking stuffers for the sweet tooth: chocolate dipped holiday pretzels, a cookie decorating kit, macaron sampler and peppermint bark (if you haven’t tried
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white chocolate peppermint bark, you’re missing out). Petite sweets, tres leches, truffle and cake ball samplers are a few holiday gift boxes to consider for personal or corporate giving. The sleek and sunny spot has comfortable seating, coffee, a lunch menu, free wi-fi and plenty of parking. 3600 Kirby, 713-522-9999, dessertgallery.com
Ooh La La Dessert Boutique: Westside All-American Bakery Rises to Any Occasion Experienced hostesses rely on the award-winning treats at Vanessa O’Donnell’s beloved sweet shops in Town & Country Village and two locations in Katy. The classically trained pastry chef and her elves craft a cookie for any occasion including the artistically piped Christmas cookies that are almost too pretty to eat. New this season are the cleverly designed hot chocolate macarons and eggnog macarons as well as holiday cupcake truffles and festively decorated cupcakes. Classics making their annual appearance include gingerbread molasses cookies and the shortbread cookies cut and decorated in
festive holiday themes, glittering cake balls, caramel pecan bars, and two cheesecakes: triple chocolate and peppermint bark. If you want to sit a spell, some OLL boutiques sport patios, a milk shake bar and local gelato. 770 West Sam Houston Pkwy North, Suite 500, 713-465-6338; 23920 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, 281-391-2253; 20155 Park Row, Katy, 281492-6166; oohlalasweets.com
Common Bond: Neighborhood Bakery Café With a Cult Following Common Bond is expanding now with two Inner Loop locations and more planned around town. Stop for artisan breads, cookies, a rainbow of macarons, cupcakes, specialty holiday cakes and other modern creations, as well as a full breakfast and coffee bar, brunch, epicurean lunch and dinner, and wine and beer. Popular holiday additions include two flavors of panettone (iconic Italian holiday cake studded with dried fruits and nuts), a spectacular mocha mascarpone tart, a yule log cake, classic pies, gingerbread men and molasses cookies. For a holiday breakfast, several new scone flavors beckon and, if you love croissants, there’s no better almond croissant in Houston (several flavors available daily). If seeking a special dessert for New Year’s Eve, order the strawberry Champagne cake soaked with Champagne and filled with layers of strawberry jam and strawberry buttercream. How can you top that? 1706 Westheimer, 713-529-3535; 2278 West Holcombe Boulevard, 346327-8393; commonbondcafe.com
Temptation awaits with Common Bond’s butter, chocolate, Nutella, almond, and pistachio croissants. Photo courtesy of Common Bond Cafe & Bakery
The Kitchen at The Dunlavy: Sweet on the Eyes and Palate If taking your out-of-town guests to breakfast or lunch, this striking “glass treehouse” perched on Lost Lake/Buffalo Bayou will impress with its chandelier-draped dining room and inviting deck floating in the trees. Executive chef Jane Wild was formerly a pastry chef, so the desserts are outstanding. Expect a variety of pastries including mile-high scones, seasonal coffee cake, and cookies like chef Jane’s salted chocolate chunk, oatmeal-cranberry with coconut and white chocolate chips, and pignoli, a delish gluten-free Italian cookie with pine nuts. Last month’s whole pies in smashing flavors included Balcones bourbon and San Saba pecan pie, Texas wild flower honey pie, citrus rum pumpkin pie, brown butter apple cranberry pistachio pie, and gingerbread cake (gluten-free available). Order pies at exploretock.com/thedunlavy. For a savory breakfast, avocado toast with poached egg and the lox and bagel platter are favorites. 3422 Allen Parkway, 713-360-6477, thedunlavy.com
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his mouth-melting classic cookie recipe comes courtesy of pastry chef-owner Vanessa O’Donnell of Ooh La La Dessert Boutique. Warm from the oven, the puffy, chewy cookies beg for a glass of cold milk. Package these gems in a clear disposable box with ribbons for a housewarming gift or serve to friends, family and Santa.
INGREDIENTS 6 ounces butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 whole egg ¼ cup molasses 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons ground ginger sanding sugar for garnish
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Seasonal specials at Ooh La La include these decadent and chewy ginger molasses cookies. Photo by Kimberly Park
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a processor, mix together butter and sugar with the paddle attachment on medium speed, scraping down the sides occasionally, until very light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well on medium speed. Once the egg is incorporated, mix in the molasses. In another large bowl, add all dry ingredients and combine until incorporated. Slowly add dry ingredients into butter/sugar mixture on low speed until all ingredients are incorporated. Be careful not to over mix! Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to one hour. Portion out cookie dough into balls and roll in coarse sanding sugar. Allow the cookie dough to come to room temperature and then press down dough balls slightly. Space evenly on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for ten minutes, then turn pan around and bake for an additional ten minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Yield: Eight large or one dozen medium cookies
This remodel in The Woodlands checks off all the boxes: counter space, double island, beautiful pantry door, brick accent wall, stunning ceiling … the list goes on and on. Photo by Analicia Herrmann
CHIC AND BEAUTIFUL These Four Kitchens Share One Thing in Common: Good Design By BarBara Canetti
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o our kitchens reflect our personality? The answer is a resounding yes when it comes to good design. One of our favorite pastimes is looking at a gorgeous photo spread and playing the game, “which would I choose,” a fun endeavor that we’re sharing with Houston House & Home Magazine readers. This month we’re taking a look at four very different kitchens, all beautifully done but with distinctly different styles. There’s a sunshine-yellow and white kitchen with globe lights, bench seating, and plush armchairs anchoring a
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rustic farmhouse table. For a more sophisticated look, we’ve got a Bellaire remodel that incorporates a furniture quality sideboard, luxe upholstered chairs with nailhead trim, a posh wine bar and dark-stained beams on the ceiling. As functional as it is gorgeous, the project also incorporates a large pantry and small desk for bill-paying or researching recipes. But before you decide, there’s another remodel that relies heavily on texture: the herringbone floor, old world pantry door, live edge center island and wood ceilings balance
There’s much to adore with this sophisticated Bellaire kitchen that has been remodeled with the perfect balance between dark and light cabinetry. Photo by Analicia Herrmann
“I’m always looking for better ways to do tasks that support my clients and make that space beautiful to boot.” — Cindy Aplanalp-Yates, Chairma Design Group beautifully with the chic crystals on the chandelier and glass-fronted hutches. Last but never least is a remodel in The Woodlands that combines dark and light tones with a stunning brick accent wall. Don’t worry — we had trouble picking a favorite too — but the most interesting part is that Chairma Design Group is responsible for all four of these projects, which only goes
to show how good design works best when professionals take into account the taste and needs of the client. Cindy Aplanalp-Yates, principal of Chairma Design Group, says when it comes to remodels she “loves to see what’s not working in their current kitchen.” “That’s the best clue as to what they could really use and enjoy. We look at their inspirational pictures to understand
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what’s beautiful to them and we see how we can improve their lifestyle and help them enjoy their home more,” she says. For instance, for the Bellaire remodel she designed a large kitchen in two parts: the public area with white cabinetry and an island that opens to the spacious dining room and a wet bar. But off to the side is a huge working kitchen with the stove, an expanded and organized pantry, and lots of storage. The whiteness of these rooms is broken up by dark wood tables, ceiling beams and large chandeliers over the bar and dining table. “Kitchens are very technical and a demanding environment, so I’m always looking for better ways to do tasks that support my clients and make that space beautiful to boot,” she says. While the textured remodel relies on an all-white kitchen, Aplanalp-Yates chose light colored woods for the ceiling, floor and open island. The stained woods of the classic wine bar create a defined space within the lighter tones of this Bellaire remodel. Photo by Analicia Herrmann 36 house& home | December 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
While we’ve seen the sophisticated public side of this Bellaire remodel on pages 35 and 35, Chairma Design Group also created a working kitchen with an expanded and organized pantry, plus lots of storage, in their own defined areas. Photos by Analicia Herrmann “This remodel features a repetitive element of natural wood for a cohesive, warm and inviting atmosphere,” says Aplanalp-Yates. The open shelves and generous pantry once again give homeowners an organized workspace and is comfortable for more than one person cooking or prepping. “I’m a fan of super pantries, one that often has a second fridge, double wall ovens, a sink and even a second dish-
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washer. It’s a place where you can leave out your juicers or air dry your bottles,” she says. For The Woodlands kitchen she helped design, the update introduced more counter space, a double island, beautiful pantry door, brick wall and a stunning ceiling — a design that checked off many boxes for the homeowner. The design includes an arch over the refrigerator and two dark wood
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The 2017 Southern Living Showcase home is light and bright with a natural wood ceiling, yellow paint, and three large windows. Photo by Michael Alan Kaskel bars and ceiling beams to contrast the stark white of the cabinetry. Dark leather barstools and four large black chandeliers populate the kitchen and create a foil against the softness of the adjacent dining room. As for the sunshine-yellow and white kitchen, it was designed for 2017’s Southern Living Showcase home and sits off the second hole of Tiger Woods’ Bluejack National golf resort in Montgomery County. Aplanalp-Yates chose Good Morning Sunshine 326 from Benjamin Moore’s Classic Color collection to pair with the light natural wood ceiling and three large windows, making this room light and bright all day long. A quartz-topped island and a quintet of
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glass orbs over the nearby dining room table finish the look. Just off the main kitchen is another catering kitchen with pantry, plus a second refrigerator, dishwasher and oven. When entertaining, homeowners can prepare meals from the service kitchen and then close the pocket doors to keep the mess out of sight and out of mind. “I’m really striving to create a space that they love being in — especially if there is more than one cook. I’m using larger sinks with two faucets so two people can have access to water for different tasks,” she says. “This is the perfect place for two people to work from.”
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Texture is key with repeating elements of light-colored wood on the ceiling, floor and open island. Frequently used items are easily accessible with floor-to-ceiling shelving. Photos courtesy of Chairma Design Group
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For the Briar Meadow project, Jennifer Barron selected bold paint for the living and dining rooms, calling on midcentury accents to connect the spaces, such as the Hollywood Regency style gilt metal leaf parasol light (left) and the sunburst mirror and chandelier (right).
SMALL SPACES: BIG DESIGN Wallpapers and Small Touches Make Big Differences in the Home Story by Sam byrd | PhotoS by molly Culver
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f big things come in small packages, then great design can transform even the smallest of spaces into a boutique-sized stunner. Jennifer Barron, owner of Jennifer Barron Interiors, recently worked on two different properties that exemplified this rule — Briar Meadow and Annapolis — each with an owner who had a unique desire for the home’s polished interior design. Briar Meadow’s previous owner used mostly beiges and whites. Barron looked at it as a blank slate ripe for creative design. The client told Barron she loves colors and patterns,
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which gave her plenty of imaginative range. It also helped that the client is a creative type who makes jewelry and produces art, so Barron knew the sky was the limit. “What makes a designer and home stand out is pushing the limit and being bold and unique from anyone else’s house on the street. People hire me to push them, and that’s where I start out. In this case I got lucky, and she went for it,” Barron says. Briar Meadow had a youthful, almost midcentury feel with a touch of retro. In keeping with that style, the design-
For the Annapolis project, Jennifer Barron blended the homeowner’s antiques with new furnishings to create a transitional space filled with pattern and color. The upholstered chair is covered in Ayesha fabric from Lisa Fine Textiles.
“Wallpaper is my favorite medium to use, especially in a small space because it can be bold and fun.” — Jennifer Barron er brought in animal and Indian print rugs, neon colors and midcentury lighting. Touches like the Bungalow 5 mirror and wallpaper from Kravet in the entryway enhance the look, as does the Ro Sham Beaux chandelier in the breakfast area, the Pindler draperies, the Samuel & Sons trim in the study, and the Pierre Frey pillows in the master bedroom. Animal print wallpaper in one room fits nicely with accessories in other rooms such as animal print pillows and a deer head mount for continuity. Annapolis, while still small, was a different story. The
client was moving from River Oaks and downsizing to a bungalow in West University, so every detail mattered in the abode’s overall design. The owner wanted to keep only what she loved and have Barron put the interior look together, with a few additional updates. “What’s cool about Annapolis is the client owned a lot of antiques, so I was able to mix a lot of old and new to create a transitional space,” Barron says. “I brought in tons of patterns and color. Wallpaper is my favorite medium to use, especially in a small space because it can be bold and fun. It
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LEFT: In the Briar Meadow entryway, Kelly Wearstler Graffito II wallpaper in ivory and ebony pairs nicely with the Romano wall mirror in sapphire blue, both from Bungalow 5. RIGHT: We’re crushing on the Malibu 8 beaded chandelier from Ro Sham Beaux. gives you so many options to set that tone than using paint or art.” Annapolis was more traditional and more English in the way that it was styled and with the owner’s antiques. Barron started by painting the kitchen with Benjamin Moore’s Normandy Blue, a step that set the expectation for the rest of the house. The designer brought in florals and birds in the bathroom wallpaper to remain soft on the eye. The master bedroom centers around purple bedding from Lettrefina. Never afraid to mix patterns and prints, Barron installed 46 house& home | December 2019 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
Fireclay tile in the bathrooms, along with Alabaster paint from Sherwin-Williams and wallpaper from Schumacher in the powder room. The guest bath has wallpaper from Farrow & Ball, while the den utilizes goods from Lisa Fine Textiles on the chair. For both properties, Barron carefully chose each color and texture to create a commonly shared narrative throughout the home. Despite the penchant for eye-catching colors, she still stays within the boundaries of each home’s character and finds value in weaving the theme from room to room.
Color and pattern created unexpected pops in the Annapolis project, with herringbone flooring from Fireclay Tile (left), and a surprising match between the bird and flower wallpaper and Indian print rug (right). “I want the color and the pattern to be an unexpected pop, but I want it to flow with the space. The wallpapers are different from Annapolis to Briar Meadow, but they work in the spaces. Annapolis was traditional; Briar Meadow was a more contemporary pattern. There’s a wallpaper for every space in every home, but I like to keep it consistent with the other design elements of the house.” For small spaces like a hallway or bathroom, Barron again recommends taking advantage of her not-so-secret weapon: wallpaper.
“One thing I always tell people is that it really isn’t an old-fashioned thing. Wallpaper is back, in full force. A lot of people are scared to take that plunge because it seems retro or old-fashioned, but it adds such a layer to a space that paint can’t do,” Barron said. “It can range from subtle to loud, and even the subtlest adds dimension to the space.” Bottom line? Don’t be afraid to mix patterns and prints, and venture outside your comfort zone to experiment with bold paints and designer-approved wallpapers.
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The Annapolis kitchen looks sophisticated and fresh in Benjamin Moore’s Normandy Blue. BELOW: This Farrow & Ball Brocade wallpaper, with its ornate pattern of thistles, flowers and leaves, was inspired by the Renaissance paintings of the National Gallery; while the floral theme continues in the bedroom.
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LEFT: The Annapolis master bedroom centers around bedding from Lettrefina. RIGHT: This bedroom in the Briar Meadow home will carry a child all the way through to adulthood. BELOW: The Pierre Frey Pueblos Botanica embroidery on linen fabric evokes traditional rugs with nested geometric patterns in the Briar Meadow master suite.
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Cabinetry with glass inserts helps create a spa-like atmosphere in this transitional bathroom in the Tomball area. Photo courtesy of Chairma Design Group
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irst and foremost a bathroom must be functional: solid plumbing, sufficient storage, counter space for the toothpaste. But it also can be so much more. It should be your favorite place to start and end your day, says designer Cindy Aplanalp-Yates, founder and principal designer of Chairma Design Group. She believes your bathroom should also make you feel good. It should excite you. Designing a perfect bathroom depends on how the client wants to feel in the space. She considers whether or not they are a shower or tub person and how they use either. Are
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they an in-and-out person or is bathing and showering their leisurely pleasure? Better yet, are they looking for a place to enjoy a favorite book, glass of wine, and a deep soak? Everyone has an ideal way of relaxing, says AplanalpYates. Some of her clients even add a television to the bathroom. And some want to have more than just fun. They need a place to get dressed and check email. “Bathrooms tend to be sort of a work space for busy tech people and those who travel a lot, so we look at what can be easily and quickly accomplished in this multi-tasking space.�
LEFT: Accent Cabinets installed decorative fishtail mullions on the cabinet doors. RIGHT: Cindy Aplanalp-Yates says she needs to “gift clients with ample storage that hides the stuff of life, like counter clutter, which totally messes up the zen of any bathroom.” Photos courtesy of Chairma Design Group
CHIC AND BEAUTIFUL Once she learns what a client wants, imagination takes over. In one remodel, Aplanalp-Yates outfitted the master bath with herringbone hardwood floors, fishtail mullion cabinet facing, a recessed vanity with mirrored doors, and gold hardware. She chose the herringbone pattern because of the way the wood grain intersects from plank to plank, creating movement in an unexpected way. “The tension tingles your mind and engages your senses.” She took the same approach with the mosaic wall tiles in the bathroom. The floral pattern feels random, says the designer. She is also a fan of the multiple tones that add just
as much texture as the rivershell, marble and limestone found in the tile. But there’s a practicality to her choices as well. Unlike wallpaper, the material is easy to clean and stands up to the heat and moisture from a steamy shower or hot bath. If used on the floor, the tiles are also slip-resistant due to the grout in between. The grand dame of a bathroom remodel could be an Italian inspired multi-tiered chandelier with brass arms and finish, similar to the one she selected for this project. The exposed bulbs gave the fixture a slight edge, says Aplanalp, and choosing polished nickel or brass creates a contrast shine to matte tiling. 53
Shaker door fronts are the right design call for this Southern Living Showcase home along Bluejack National golf resort in Montgomery County. Photo by Michael Alan Kaskel
“The tension tingles your mind and engages your senses.” — Cindy Aplanalp-Yates, Chairma Design Group
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Aplanalp-Yates uses lighting to extend the design statement in the home. She and her team usually incorporate mounted sconces, always on their own dimmer, in conjunction with recessed LED lighting. And, whenever possible, they install a chandelier. “Even in a man's bath,” says Aplanalp-Yates. “Doing so elevates the space and gives it more personality and a feeling of 'specialness.' There is typically detail and grandeur in a master bath ceiling so this is the perfect way to extend the architectural design.”
In two projects — a 2017 Southern Living showcase home and a spacious Southern home in Bellaire — she made use of clerestory windows and stained glass windows. They added another layer of opulence. Both are as much at home in these modern bathrooms as they are in ancient Rome or a centuries old Gothic cathedral. And the natural light they pour into their respective rooms provides the warmth, comfort, and profundity found in the spiritual spaces that inspire them. Natural light is healthy and rejuvenating, a funda-
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LEFT: The mid-century inspired pendant light has an early 1900s feel, and pairs well with the Victorian inspired basketweave Bardiglio stone floor. RIGHT: Perfection is found with pebble gray cabinets, silver hardware and marble floors and counter. Photos by Analicia Herrmann
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daughter’s chandelier] is slightly formal, yet friendly which is in line with the client’s personality.” Aplanalp-Yates credits this polish to her love of order. “I’m the kind of gal that makes my bed before I get into it,” she says with a laugh. “I make it all smooth and crisp.” But she also brings the sheen because the bathroom is a hardworking space. Life is chaotic. It can be messy. Her goal is to safely tuck away the clutter of life; for everything to have its place; to simultaneously elevate function and beauty.
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A glittery chandelier for the daughter and a classic leaf mosaic for the mother's bathroom. Photos by Analicia Herrmann
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verybody’s got to eat, but there’s no reason why kitchens and dining rooms shouldn’t be beautifully furnished. Which would you choose? BELOW: Mesquite Mesa Furnishings, 832746-3993, 701 North S.H. 237, Round Top, MesquiteMesa.com. RIGHT: Slatted teak circular dining table, seats up to six, 281-5627027, 3461 West Alabama, wisteria.com
BELOW: McLaren’s Antiques & Interiors, 917-900-5036, 1745 North S.H. 237, Round Top, mclarensantiquesandinteriors.com. RIGHT: Jamie Durie’s sunflower table for McGuire, Baker Interiors Furniture Company, bakerfurniture.com
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ABOVE: Arthur M Casa Wyllis sideboard, ETEL, 832914-8161, The Shops at Arrive, 2800 Kirby, Suite B112, etel.design. Photo by Julie Soefer. BELOW: Saarinen™ stools designed by Eero SaarinenŽ, Knoll, knoll.com/shop/by-designer/eero-saarinen
ABOVE: Lukas desk or table, made of reclaimed teak from old fishing boats and houses, Sika Design, sikadesignusa.com. BELOW: Handcrafted in partnership with artisans in East Africa, using only sustainable woods, Contour Functional Art, 337-794-8330, contourfunctionalart.com
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Meredith Grey would be proud. This arrangement from Avant Garden is dark and twisty, but in a good way. Photos courtesy of Avant Garden Shops at Highland Park
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f you’re not in the market for a beautiful bouquet or tasteful arrangement, is there really a reason to set foot in a flower shop? The answer is yes when the flower shop is Avant Garden at ROD, and the owner is event guru Todd Fiscus. FAbout a year ago, when the opportunity to open a sister store to his Dallas boutique presented itself, Fiscus says not only was the time right, he fell in love with the River Oaks District store space. But the Palladian bones and 19-foot ceilings did present a problem. “It was almost too much space,” says Fiscus. To help fill the 2,500 square feet, Fiscus installed two immersive, free-to-the-public photo booths that he says serve as Instagram-ready “visual billboards” for Avant Garden. “I loved the idea of having something that people get to come do that is whimsical and fun,” says Fiscus. The first photo booth, #FlowerRain, is a three-dimensional cur-
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tain of multi-colored blooms – stems and leaves included – that angle downward like a floral shower. “#FlowerRain is all about Avant Garden and my love of flowers,” says Fiscus. Broken crystal chandeliers line a path to an eight-foot, walk-in disco ball in the second installation, #BringTheHouseDown. This photo booth is a nod to the parties he’s thrown with his company, Todd Events, and specifically to “the juice” – joy, uniqueness, inspiring, creative, energy – he ensures they bring to every project. Fiscus also opened his doors to a partnership with local bakery Becca Cakes, meaning a Cake Bar with little edible works of art now joins his Orchid Bar. Though you can take a selfie under #FlowerRain, pick up a dozen Becca Cakes macarons, or pile your kids into the disco ball for a playful Christmas card, the heart of Avant Garden still lies in
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flowers. Fiscus hopes to keep his boutique from becoming a “special occasion store” only frequented for birthdays, weddings or funerals, and it starts with combating the way people have been taught to view flowers. “We’ve all been trained – or punished, I should say – that flowers are expensive, they’re temporary, they’re wasteful, they don’t last,” says Fiscus. “I look at them as just a tiny bit of what makes our world and our earth interesting.” Though Fiscus notes that grocery stores have dramatically changed the flower business, he says shops like his “add the artfulness of design to the beauty of a flower product.” “The way it’s arranged in the vase, the way it’s cut, the way it tells a story, the way the shape is – all of those things to me are critical,” says Fiscus. But Fiscus hopes every visitor to Avant Garden will get a chance to see for themselves. “It’s a place to experience and smell flowers, and see what beautiful things are around,” says Fiscus. “If you decide you don’t want to buy from us, you don’t have to buy anything, but hopefully when you’re ready to send something to someone you care about, come and let us do something unique.”
Avant Garden at ROD is your one-stop-shop for floral needs, gifting, and event design. LEFT: Styled after the flower shops of Europe, Avant Garden at ROD features immersive art installations, plus an orchid and terrarium bar. Photo courtesy of Joe Cogliandro
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