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PROFILE: DOROTHY HEIM’S ADVICE & COUNSEL
A teacher before dedicating herself to law, Dorothy Heim combines an educator’s mindset and a desire to aid others in her practice specializing in personal injury suits.
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BUSINESS: BESPOKE TOURS Architect Ryan Fogle and his wife Ashley are bringing locals and tourists alike a new perspective on the city through their Ride OKC bike tours.
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TRAVEL: ST. JOHN For a luxurious getaway that’s just the right degree of away, balmy St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands might prove exactly what your beach-loving heart desires. STORY BY CHRISTINE E DDINGTON
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She calls NYC home when she’s not circling the globe to bring a firsthand perspective to ABC News viewers, but Erielle Reshef considers her OKC upbringing a key element of her family-fueled identity.
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WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: RACHEL CANUSO HOLT Though best known to many as the First Lady of OKC, Rachel Canuso Holt’s true impact on the city’s future is as executive director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs.
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REAL ESTATE: OKC’S CLASSIC REBOOT Pristine new construction in an established neighborhood? Done well, infill housing can be the best of both worlds, and metro developers are making residential magic.
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lmost daily, it seems, our intrepid team of writers, photographers and other creative minds at Lu xiere embarks on fabulous adventures, meets amazing people or learns of spiffy new things to see or try, whether they be art, cosmetic procedures or even … bicycle tours! Luckily for you, we do this explorational work so you don’t have to, dear readers. It’s a source of pride for us to be hyper-local, while still bringing you the world. We stay tapped into global trends and suss out the Oklahoma connection — and trust us, there’s always an Oklahoma connection. To wit, we are constantly delighted (though not at all surprised) by the number of Oklahomans we meet whose careers have launched them onto the national and international stage. You’ll meet two of them in this edition: Erielle Reshef, ABC News national correspondent, and Maurice Johnson, lead NBA/WNBA/FIBA agent with Pacific Northwest Sports Group. Both are now based in NYC, and both are known within their highly competitive industries for their Oklahoma niceness, dynamism and impeccable personal style. We think you’ll love meeting them as much as we did. With so many of us vacationing again, this seemed like the perfect time to do some exploring ourselves. Editor Christine Eddington and her sister high-tailed it to the U.S. Virgin Islands in April and set up camp in a fully stocked villa overlooking the sea on sunny St. John. She shares their adventure in this issue. Closer to home, everywhere you look, beautiful new homes are popping up in some of our most sought-after established neighborhoods and some brand-new residential enclaves. The whole writing team contributed to our exploration of urban
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ADVICE & COUNSEL Dorothy Heim’s personal approach to legal service
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Our pasts help shape who we become — even though eim Law Firm in Edmond has been representing clients and helping provide, as its slogan says, Heim made a choice to leave the classroom behind years ago, the experience continues to influence her practice. “everyday justice” for nearly two decades. But its founder and namesake came close to never moving to “I think the teaching actually helps me in trying cases, because I think I take on more of a teacher role,” she central Oklahoma; in fact, she almost didn’t become a says, “like trying to teach the jury what the case is lawyer at all. about.” The approach applies to clients, too: “I believe Originally from Denver, Dorothy Heim moved strongly that people want to know what’s going to to Amarillo to attend West Texas A&M in pursuit of happen. They want to know, ‘What’s the process for a degree in criminal justice administration. “After I this, what happens during this?’ And there’s certain graduated from college, I actually taught and coached at a Catholic school in Amarillo for about five years,” things you’re going to need to do and be prepared for. she says. “I didn’t even know I had a passion for that, Clients have to give depositions, and that can be very but it turns out I did; I loved teaching and coaching.” stressful. I believe that our clients need to be extremely prepared, not just a half-hour meeting of ‘Dress nice, That might have steered the course of her life in a answer the question asked and it’ll be fine.’ different direction, if not for one lingering thread: “People want to know all this stuff, I think, before a “My LSAT score would have rolled over and I would have had to take it again after 5 years, and I thought, case is filed, so they really know what they’re getting into and to be a part of the process — so they feel that ‘There’s no way I want to do that.’ So I applied to various law schools, and actually came up here to visit OCU — they not only have control, as much as they can, but and I vibed with it. I loved Oklahoma City from the get- they’re getting informed responses. I can advise them, but at the end of the day people want to make their go, it felt very welcoming, and so I went to school here own decisions. Especially when they’ve been injured and stayed here; I call it home.” Heim’s professional focus is on personal injury law, and maybe they feel lost part of their life or their representing victims of car wrecks, dog bites, slip-and- mobility … this doesn’t need to be another thing that they feel they don’t have any say in or control over.” falls — cases in which a client is hurt by someone else’s If Heim’s approach, which relies less on an aggressive negligence or wrongdoing. The choice was inspired by and combative attitude and more on guidance, is unusual a mentor who showed her the ropes while she was still in a field where many personal injury lawyers are more in law school, and by a genuine desire to aid people likely to say “I’ll fight for you” rather than “Let me explain who need it; what she calls “a feeling of really trying to this” — it may be just what a client is seeking. After all, help people through, many times, a really difficult and another word for attorney is counselor. • painful time for them. For some people, things will never be the same, but you try to get them back to as heimlegalservices.com close to normal as you can.”
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ou’ve seen her in the media, social and otherwise, easily hundreds of times: petite, beautifully turned-out and smiling, graciously attending events, dinners, grand openings, Thunder games and even dinner with Martha Stewart at Cheever’s Café with her husband, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. The couple’s two cute kids, George and Margaret, are often in tow, too, completing the city’s charming First Family. Rachel Canuso Holt takes that very public segment of her life in stride, happy to do her part — but the truth is she’s a woman of significant depth, a powerhouse in her own right. Holt is the executive director of Oklahoma’s Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), a post she’s held for more than a year after having served in an interim capacity. She officially began in March 2020. Her career with OJA began August 2016, in the position of deputy general counsel. In November of that year, she was named an assistant attorney general, serving in an assignment as the general counsel for OJA. In December 2017, Holt joined OJA as chief operating officer and senior general counsel. After being named executive director, she dreamed big dreams for a solid four days — and then the COVID shutdown hit. “By the end of that month, I was sending letters to every judge in the state saying,
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‘Please, let’s look at our use of detention or use of congregate care,’” she says. Her goal was to try to mitigate the potential effects of the virus sweeping through congregate populations and the staff who manage them. As we enter the endemic phase of the pandemic, Holt hopes to return her attention to the dreams she had when her appointment began, like helping kids get (and stay) out of the system. “Recently we had a kid who was leaving our facility, who had … committed a robbery with a firearm. And he said to me when he was leaving, ‘My greatgrandfather died in prison. My grandfather was in prison. My father is currently in prison. And I will not go to prison because of this program.’ His goal is to break what was a four-generation cycle,” Holt says. And her biggest goal is to give kids the tools to do just that. A native of Philadelphia, Holt grew up in a row home near the airport, the middle child of three. She says the Canusos were “a typical Italian American family, as you would expect from the portrayals on television of Italians in the Northeast. I spent my summers at the Jersey Shore.” She attended private Catholic and Episcopalian schools, and then went to college at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., graduating cum laude.
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“I switched majors a couple of times. I thought I wanted to do political science, but about a month in and [I realized] I didn’t like anyone that was in political science, or politics, and switched majors ultimately to criminal justice with a minor in women’s studies.” It was there that she met a fellow her friends called “Tall Dave from Oklahoma,” whom she began dating right before she left to study abroad in Rome … and her path to OKC began. Holt took three years off between undergrad and law school, working in the interim as a victim advocate for victims of domestic violence in the Washington, D.C., court system, then as a legal assistant for a small corporate law firm. It was during her time as an advocate that Holt said she solidified her goals. “You know, as a 22-year-old recent college grad, to work with victims of domestic violence, that was powerful. It made me know I wanted to go to law school and I wanted to try to work with victims, especially women and children.” She married Tall Dave in Philadelphia in 2003, and the couple moved to Oklahoma City in 2004. A couple of months later, Holt found herself commuting from Oklahoma City to Norman to attend law school. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2007 with recognition for her participation in the interdisciplinary training program in child abuse and neglect. During law school, she was a licensed legal intern in the school’s civil clinic and with the Oklahoma County district attorney’s office. Regarding her current role, she explained that the goal of juvenile justice is to intervene early and keep kids out of the system as much as possible. Her ultimate goal would be to break the societal and generational cycles and factors that land young people in trouble in the first place, thus rendering her own office and its services obsolete. “The goal of juvenile justice, and what best practice tells us and research tells us, is that you need to be cognizant of the crime and address the crime and public safety and accountability, of course — but you also need to look at the individual child and their needs and constraints and risks, and form a plan for them to do better. The goal should not be to punish, but to rehabilitate and give them productive futures, not futures that are prison or death,” she explains. “And so we work on that every day at our agency.” •
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hen you take a good look in the mirror, do you appear as perky as you feel? What we may not realize is that as we age, our body’s complex infrastructures weaken. Our faces rely on our bones to give them shape and definition, taut muscles and skin to hold everything in place and fat pads in the cheeks, chin, temples and under-eye area for that plumpskinned youthful look. “Muscles atrophy, fat pads shrink and move, bones become thinner — and all of that adds to our tissue falling,” says Amber Cummins, medical aesthetician, injector and laser specialist at Zen Aesthetics and Wellness (122 S. Bryant in Edmond, zenaestheticsandwellness.com). A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical option for people who’d like to shore things up — so if you’re, ahem, mature enough to be pondering a surgical facelift, read on for an effective alternative that doesn’t require a scalpel or weeks of downtime. One caveat: A liquid facelift isn’t permanent, and will require a touch-up every 10 months or so. It’s a two-part process in which a patient will receive multiple injections of dermal fillers (like Juvéderm) and neurotoxins (like Botox). The pairing works brilliantly together. Fillers fill and plump; neurotoxins combat wrinkles by relaxing them. The team at Zen works with each client to strategically lift, de-sag and smooth, refreshing the visage in a way that doesn’t look obviously “done.” Here’s how it works. “The first step is to ask the patient what they’d like to modify,” Cummins says. Each of us has our “trouble spots,” which may drive us a little crazy even if they don’t stand out as much to anyone else. Next, the Zen team will literally draw lines on your face. “Everyone’s face is asymmetrical,” she says. The right and left sides of most faces vary by five to 10 percent. “When we can see the asymmetry, we then know where to inject. Every person’s symmetry is totally different.” The face, she explained, is divided into three zones: upper, mid and lower. It’s crucial to start at the top of the face and work down. “If you start in the lower face, you run the risk of creating a boxy, square jaw,” Cummins says. At Zen, before any filler is placed, Botox is applied to the “eleven lines,” upper forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet.
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Next, the medical aesthetician or registered nurse injector will begin adding filler to the cheekbones, temples and undereye areas. “We start at the top of the face because as the face falls, we develop jowls. Replacing volume at the top of the face will naturally lift them,” she says. Marionette lines (the creases we develop from the nose to the corners of the mouth) may also be softened as volume is replaced in the cheeks and temples. Zen uses Juvéderm Voluma, the thickest and most durable filler in the Juvéderm line, for areas like cheekbones and chin, because it’s dense and visually mimics youthful bone volume. When it’s time to address the lower face, specifically the jawline and chin, Cummins again turns to Juvéderm Voluma for its ability to create structure. “Along the jaw, we just fill in where there are spaces, and the jaw becomes very well-defined.” In the chin, a precise squirt of Voluma can adjust the circular muscle structure, adding back youthful elongation. Last but not least are the lips. “Lips are always last,” Cummins says. “Lips are the most dynamic part of the face. We need to create the scaffold for the rest of the face before we address the lips.” What most people prefer is lips with added youthful volume but without projection, AKA duck lips. “To accentuate the lips, we work with a much softer filler, Juvéderm Ultra,” she explains. Before adding filler to lips, technicians may use Botox to soften vertical lines, or create a “lip flip” to slightly roll the upper lip and help it appear fuller. After that, there’s a two-week “take a look” appointment when the magicians at Zen will refine or tweak any little spots that need it. The full beauty of the liquid facelift will appear about two weeks after that. “You’ll leave that first appointment with 60 to 70 percent results,” Cummins says. That’s mostly because filler contains hyaluronic acid, which absorbs moisture and plumps up over the course of two weeks or so. Swelling and bruising with a liquid facelift are minimal. Cummins, who along with her parents co-founded Zen Aesthetics and Wellness, is a medical aesthetician and nationally certified laser technician. She is a graduate of the acclaimed Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics in Tempe, Arizona. In 2019 she was awarded The Best of the Best in Oklahoma Aesthetician for her laser expertise. Pricing for the liquid facelift will vary, as each is a bespoke treatment. •
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etween pursuing their careers, raising their toddler, Finn, and running a growing side business, Ryan Fogle and his wife Ashley have their hands full. When the former is not working on historical preservation and urban design through his architecture firm, Goldy Architecture, he and Ashley are busy meeting the growing demand for bike tours in Oklahoma City with their company, Ride OKC. Ride OKC is the number one outdoor attraction on Tripadvisor in Oklahoma City, and Ryan has hosted tourists from as far away as Thailand and the Netherlands. Ride OKC’s two most popular tours include an architectural bike tour that visits 23 sites in downtown and a Bikes and Brew excursion that visits five breweries with tastings and a behind-the-scenes look at how beer is made. It’s a rewarding side gig for this entrepreneur committed to preserving and sharing Oklahoma City’s history. Tell us about your background and professorial journey. I grew up in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma, with my two sisters. My mom was a registered nurse and my dad was a firefighter and semi-professional motorcycle racer. I spent a lot of time with my great-grandma Goldy. She saw my love for building things and told me I would grow up to be an architect, and I did it. Before going out on my own, I had the opportunity to work with a few great architecture firms in the city, and found that one of my passions is working on stadiums. I had the opportunity when working with local firm Populous to be the on-site architect at the University of Oklahoma for the south endzone expansion at The Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — which I still consider one of my highlights to date. In 2016, I made the decision to start my own architecture firm and named it Goldy Architecture, after my great-grandma. Goldy focuses on modern urban design and historic preservation. How did you come up with the idea for Ride OKC? I have been riding bikes my whole life, but the idea of
taking something I love and connecting it with tourism never crossed my mind. When I began dating Ashley, she would always talk about one of her favorite travel experiences being a bike tour in Paris. My mind immediately went to the Tour de France with athletes decked out in spandex; it wasn’t until she took me on our first bike tour in Vancouver that I understood what she was talking about. A local tour guide, passionate about their hometown, would essentially show us around on a leisurely bike ride and teach us about the history and architecture, while occasionally stopping at a restaurant or bar to try the local fare. Like any good traveler, we’d do our research before the trip trying to find the best spots to visit, but these bike tours almost always took us off the beaten path where the locals hang out, not to places found in travel books or blogs. Frequently the bike tour would become the best part of our trip. After returning from that first Vancouver bike tour, I was invited by the OKCMOA Moderns to lead an architecture bike tour. I was excited to lead it, but not expecting much of a turnout. To my surprise, almost 100 people turned out. It was so much fun combining my two passions: architecture and bicycles. This first tour included a few cyclists from Downtown OKC Partnership and Visit OKC that supported the idea of an OKC bike tour. Because the demand continued, in 2017 my wife and I made the decision to start Ride OKC. Our business began with a fleet of 10 bikes, a cargo trailer, a homemade website and some professional photos. We began popping up around town just like a food truck — and it just seemed to grow from there. Tell us about the different tours Ride OKC offers. Our flagship tour is the Art & Architecture Tour: It lasts two and a half hours, stops at 23 notable sites downtown and gives riders the opportunity to know the city on a much deeper level. Another popular tour we do is the Bikes & Brews Tour. It visits five breweries in five hours and includes beer tastings
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A few minutes later, we were loading the bikes onto a barge and traveling across a river to be served a traditional Thai dinner at a family’s home as fireworks were bursting in the distance. After dinner, we rode past a new mega mall, only to hear Alicia Keys playing a concert at the grand opening. My wife and I love traveling off the beaten path and would never have had this type of adventure if it was not for the bike tour company. It was truly unforgettable.
and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour explaining the brewing process. This tour also stops at notable historical sites in between the breweries, so there’s something for everyone. We do team building and custom private tours that can include scavenger hunts, and food tours where you get to meet the business owners and chefs, like our Pizza Crawl, Street Taco Tour of Capitol Hill and a Cookie Tour of the best bakeries in town. Congratulations on being ranked #1 on Tripadvisor for outdoor activities in Oklahoma City — where is the farthest someone has traveled from to take a bike tour with you? Thank you! It is a huge gift to ride bikes with people from all over the world. One example that still sticks out in my mind is a group of just-graduated high school seniors from South Korea, where it’s mandatory to serve in the military soon after graduation. This group of young men chose to visit Oklahoma City as their last big trip before boot camp. They said it was because, on TV, it appeared as though the Thunder had the rowdiest NBA basketball fans. A nother memorable tour was w ith a large group of men from Copenhagen. They were traveling on Harley-Davidson motorcycles from NYC to Santa Monica via Route 66. It wasn’t until halfway through the bike tour that I realized only half of them understood English and what I was saying. I know you love traveling; what has been your favorite bike tour location and what made it your favorite? Bangkok was my absolute favorite. My wife and I were in Thailand for our honeymoon and the only bike tour we could find was a night ride, which in hindsight made sense because of the large amount of daytime traffic in this city. It was an eight-hour bike tour! Turns out all the gold-encrusted temples bustling with tourists during the day are actually open at night, almost empty and free to attend. Our tour guide led us through a flower market, a food truck and down a dimly lit back alley to the window of a shanty where we were offered the Thai version of tequila and lime (mango, tequila, spiced salt rim and Red Bull, I think).
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What has been the biggest crossroad in your life? Toward the end of my time working for a big cor porate architecture firm, I was traveling across the country on a weekly basis. I loved traveling in my twenties, but I couldn’t see how I could maintain this lifestyle in the future as I began thinking about being a husband and father. In 2015 I decided to embark on a path that grounded my work in Oklahoma. I became the on-site architect at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium expansion, and that was the beginning of the next chapter in my life that included getting married, starting Ride OKC, building my own local architecture firm, Goldy, and becoming a father. What should we expect to see from Ride OKC in the future? We have our eyes set on adding a brick-and-mortar location. Also, our firsthand knowledge of biking in the city has provided us the opportunity to work with several civil engineering companies as a bicycle consultant. We are exploring starting a pilot program to chalk out bike lanes before they are painted and bringing our fleet of bikes so stakeholders can see what the design will look like and ride it before it’s built. What is one habit you have adopted that has helped make you successful? Never stop learning. Architecture is such a specialized field of study; I had some gaps in my knowledge base that needed to be filled in, especially when I decided to start a tour company. Oklahoma history and public art are something I have always been fascinated about. Spending time learning about subject matter you’re interested in is as simple as going to the library [or] the Oklahoma History Museum, or signing up for a graffiti class with a local artist in the Plaza District. What is one of your favorite life luxieres? Travel. My wife and I are “ballers on a budget.” We may tend to have expensive tastes, but we know our limitations, so we bargain shop our flights like some people follow the stock market. We use a flight tracker for the most inexpensive international flights and then use airline miles to get to whichever departure city that is in the U.S. Even if it’s not where we want to end up, domestic flights in other countries are so much less that we know we can eventually get to our final destination, but with the bonus of an added stop or two to a new place we’ve never been. As a new parent, I am looking forward to maintaining our sense of adventure by traveling with our 18-month-old son, Finn. People more times than not say we’re crazy, that it won’t feel like a vacation taking a toddler, that he won’t remember. They’re probably right, but we’ll remember for him … plus, it will make for great stories, and that’s what life’s all about. •
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hen I met up with Maurice Johnson on a recent trip to New York City, the 28-year-old was in the midst of a somewhat busy day. Of course, as he’s a sports agent in the mecca of sports, finding a day that wasn’t hectic would have been nearly impossible. Especially for a young man who is still trying to earn his stripes. However, Johnson found the time and chose as our meeting place: At The Wallace, a small, comfy little West Harlem speakeasy that filled up quickly as the rain drizzled down. Despite the April showers and overcast skies, I had expected Johnson to show up decked out in an Armani or Brooks Brothers outfit like sports agents in movies or television shows. Instead, he appeared in a pair of jeans, a gray Nike hoodie and a black fitted baseball cap. He must have sensed it was not the look I had envisioned, and explained: He is decked out in a suit so often that in his downtime he is strictly casual. When he is working, he’s always in impeccable business attire. Because in the world of the sports agent, making an impression is everything.
Dressed for Success “I look pretty young. I pretty much look my age,” Johnson says. “So what I do to try and combat that; I usually try to dress to the Ts. I really try to dress up. I am always in a suit when I’m attending games, while bringing clients to dinner. I usually try to dress at a higher level than what is necessary, sometimes just to combat my age and show that professionalism. Kind of quells some of those doubts that people may have on a first impression.” Though he has yet to reach the age of 30, Johnson knows his style and what he likes. On big occasions when he is trying to send the boldest message, you’ll find him in a beautifully tailored blue Hugo Boss suit,
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with brown shoes and a brown belt. Throw on his signature accessory, an Armani, Versace or Burberry timepiece, and Johnson is ready to go. In a day and age when more men are deleting the suit from their wardrobe altogether, Johnson sees it as essential. Whether walking into a house to convince a family their kid needs to sign with him or staring down general managers while negotiating contracts, his outfit sends a message. “I am a pretty big traditionalist,” Johnson says. “I think of myself as an old soul. I get that from my grandpa. I am a pretty big suit guy and I like the oldfashioned look of suits and the classic look of them. I will probably always be in a suit, honestly.” Finding a Path Seven years ago, wearing a suit to work every day might have felt out of place. Johnson had just graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in sports journalism, and had designs on eventually becoming a beat writer. However, while working on his law degree at the University of Oklahoma, he did an internship with the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was in that environment that he began envisioning a new career path. “The sports agent thing didn’t come along until later. It had always been a thought,” Johnson says. “Once I got my internship with the Thunder, a lot of things started to open up through their basketball operations department.” When Johnson graduated from law school in 2018, he said he had some opportunities to go work for a couple of NBA teams. But by then, he no longer had the same desire to be in the front office. Johnson already knew a family friend, Keith Moss, who was a longtime sports agent, so he set up a meeting to learn more about the ins and outs of the business.
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Johnson was already intrigued by the idea of becoming an agent before he initiated the conversation with Moss, who would go on to become his mentor. “I was always interested in the collective bargaining agreement,” Johnson says. “It was something I really got into during law school. I was always intrigued with general managers, how trades are operated and how the salary cap operated. Through law school, the agent road felt like a natural fit.” Johnson was hooked. He soon moved to New York City to begin his career as a sports agent. Less than a year later, he found himself in Africa searching for hidden basketball gems on the back streets of Dakar, Senegal. “The concept of it [was] that as an agent it’s competitive to start in America. There are, obviously there are, a lot of different agents,” Johnson says. “It’s hard getting kids when they are a lot older at that point. One of the concepts was using my mentor’s network out there. Really building from the ground up.” Johnson describes his four-week stay in Africa as crazy and lifechanging. From watching Muslim communities prepare for Ramadan to seeing residents take the little resources they had and develop them into something functional, stood out to him. As did the love of basketball the country has. “We did a lot of court-hopping in the ghettos and streets of Dakar,” Johnson says. “We went from neighborhood to neighborhood in not the best environments. A lot of poverty-stricken areas. We talked to a lot of people and spoke with a lot of different families. From there, I built a lot of different connections and got close with the NBA Africa league.”
Lofty Goals Johnson looks back on his time in Africa as the main reason he has made big strides early in his career. Some of his highlights include putting together a NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deal with Reebok for one of his collegiate clients and having a young man drafted to the NBA’s G-League. His biggest move yet came early in 2022, when he joined with two veteran agents to form the Pacific Northwest Sports Group. His partners include his mentor, Keith Moss, who is the director of basketball operations, and Aman Dhesi, who is the company’s president. Johnson is the youngest member of the trio by close to 10 years. But that hasn’t kept him from dreaming big and setting a high bar for what he wants. “I’m still kind of a baby in the industry. I have so much to learn; I like to think I am just scratching the surface. I am looking forward to seeing where I’m at when I am 35,” Johnson says. “I see us being a pretty big force in the industry. Being one of the leading agencies — not just in basketball, but baseball and football as well. “I want to see how big we can grow this company. I want to compete with the Clutch Sports of the world. The CAA (Creative Artists Agency) of the world. In 15 years, I not only hope we are at their level, but God willing, beating them and setting the way in this new landscape and new generation. Forging our own path.” •
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inda Tuma Robertson won her first blue ribbon for art in kindergarten. She was an illustrator for her grade school newspaper and her high school yearbook. Gladys Whelihan, the Oklahoma City Public Schools Director of Art in the 1950s and 1960s, said, “Even in kindergarten, Linda’s work showed an exceptional talent not often seen in someone so young. We were always eager to see her new works sent to the Board by her teachers. Her progression through the years was amazing.” By the time the artist was 20, her work had been displayed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Kerr Museum, the Oklahoma Museum of Art and the Oklahoma Art Center. Her paintings were selected for several Top 100 Arts for the Parks and Oil Painters of America national shows. She’s participated in Western Visions at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, and Western Masters and the Russell Art Auction in Great Falls, Montana. The artist has been featured in Southwest Art and Western Art Collector magazines.
“STORM WARNING” 40 x 30” oil on canvas
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Her style has been described as a combination of realism and impressionism. Her love and reverence for the land inspires her to record the countryside and the vanishing wilderness of this country. We recently caught up with this captivating artist and posed a few questions of our own. How would you describe your art? Your medium? My paintings are a blend of realism and impressionism. I concentrate predominantly on landscapes of Oklahoma and the West, two subjects I am very familiar with. Oils have been my medium of choice since John Shelby Metcalf, an Oklahoma artist, introduced and taught me about them when I was nine years old. I enjoy their fluidity, slow drying time and color-mixing capabilities. Tell us about how you began your creative journey. Were you particularly encouraged by your family or teachers? Childhood family trips west and around Oklahoma nurtured a love and intimate connection to the land and nature. These trips included visiting museums housing beautiful art, information and history. My school teachers were also instrumental in giving me a strong start in art; they were continuously giving me encouragement. My first ribbon was in kindergarten on a work I thought I might get scolded for. We were instructed to make a line toward the top of our paper and color it in for the sky. I just couldn’t do that. The sky is definitely not like that. I drew my subject and colored the sky in around it. To my surprise, instead of getting in trouble, I got a blue ribbon. It was a lesson I use to this day: to always be true to my vision. As a teenager, my dad and mom were always helping me with art shows and whatever was needed. At 18, I participated in my first OKC Festival of the Arts at the Civic Center. It was a big responsibility and they did most of the hard work, which I didn’t admit until years later. My adult life has been rewarded with a supportive and loving family. My husband is always ready to help me, as are our son and daughter and two granddaughters. After my dad died in 1995, I gained a stepdad who is a very special man and a crusader for my art. I was blessed with parents who always had time to stop and look at a rainbow. They saw my interest in art, so they provided the creative tools for me. They sought out a teacher — which was hard to find at the time. Non-objective art, the big thing in the 1960s, went with non-objective instruction. Finally, they met John Shelby Metcalf from information supplied by my school teachers; [he] could give me fundamental instruction. I took lessons every Saturday afternoon for one and a half years. It was a wonderful time. My dad ’s family came from Czechoslovakia in 1907 and settled on 250 acres to farm outside of Prague, Oklahoma. I spent countless hours exploring the beautiful, wild terrain that made up part of the farm. I used the cow trails to carry out my adventures. I confronted many different kinds of animals and reptiles, but no snakes, thank goodness. I witnessed all kinds of plants. The knowledge and inspiration I gained have been used throughout my life and in about every painting.
Tell us about your artistic process, from finding inspiration to finishing a work. Inspiration is everywhere. When I get up in the morning the first thing I do is look out the window to see the first light of day. On good weather days, my husband helps me load my art supplies in the pickup and we head out on a road trip to discover a painting location. It’s hard to describe all the ingredients that lead me to choose a scene. Light, color, textures, composition all play a major role. Sometimes I just get a feeling and an excitement about a certain view. We set up my easel and I grab a small canvas, usually mounted on board. I immediately narrow down the area and plan my painting using paper and pencil sketches. When painting outside, there is no wasting time since the light, and sometimes the weather, is constantly changing. This outdoor classroom forces me to paint efficiently and quickly and to make smart decisions. It teaches me to observe and think “art” for two to three hours. After this amount of time the light is too different. I take photos off and on during the process. When I return to the studio, I either have a completed piece, an almost completed piece, a rough study or a mess of a painting. Occasionally, bugs get stuck in the surface on the wet canvas. Some say it simply adds texture. Van Gogh experienced insects in his work; a conservator discovered a grasshopper stuck on his painting “Olive Trees.” Painting in my studio isn’t so frantic. I have more preparation time to make sketches and small studies. Hopefully, this solid base will keep me from committing major mistakes on a large canvas. The planning and starting of the painting on canvas is a favorite time. I use the energy and information obtained from painting outdoors. I like uninterrupted time at this point. Completion of a painting is sometimes hard. I ask myself, “Have I said everything I intended to say?” I have to be careful not to overwork the painting. I like to set it aside for several days and then examine it with fresh eyes.
“OLD BUT STILL STANDING” 40 x 30” oil on canvas
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“HARD DAY’S WORK” 14 x 18” oil on canvas
Tell us about your commission work. Commission work allows me to work with families and hear their memories and see their land exclusively on a personal basis. They have deep love for their ranches and value art, so it is an especially rewarding time. The challenge is to transfer all that emotion onto the canvas and make it a good painting. At this time I am doing a commission of a cabin in Red River, New Mexico, built in the 1960s. It is rich in memories. My husband and I have gotten to stay in the cabin several times, so it is a personal painting for me, too. For you, what is the connection between nature, emotion, art? I love hiking, traveling and being outdoors. These elements allow me time to study the personality of nature and develop an intimate connection with the environment. Hopefully, that will be evident in my work. There is an excitement as I witness light, color and composition on the land. Light and color motivate mood and drama; that is captivating to watch. A landscape painting is more than just mechanics. It has to reach beyond the visual and discover the soul of the area. When you give a painting soul, you transport the viewer into another dimension. It’s like in The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy goes from black and white to a world of color. What are the most interesting landscapes and why? All God’s landscapes are interesting. From the plains to the mountains, all are amazing. I enjoy painting a variety of land. Variety keeps it interesting.
What’s your favorite piece you’ve created? I keep working on creating the perfect painting that will be my favorite work. It will have the right balance of composition, color, values and a soul that speaks to everyone. It will say exactly what I envision. This probably can’t be achieved until I get to paint in the perfect world of Heaven. I am happier with the work I am doing now. What are your plans for the future? There is more to painting when it is a business: deadlines, inventory, shipping and packing, preparing and ordering supplies and frames, show organizing, traveling, accounting and taxes. It’s a full-time business and it is often hard to make room to be creative. The last few years I have felt a need to slow down and give more time to just painting. I only participate in a few shows and work with the Howell Gallery in Oklahoma City. I miss the interaction with artists, collectors, show patrons and my friends at the museums, but I can give more of myself to each painting. I have time to go out and paint on location, which I enjoy immensely. I will always paint. Artists never retire. We can’t because the powerful force of art has taken possession of us. I heard a quote one time: “To regular folks, artists are people who run away to join the circus.” How do you define art? Art, whether it’s visual or performing, makes life more complete and satisfying. Without art this world would be a dull existence. •
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ABC correspondent Erielle Reshef’s first-person view of the world
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rielle Reshef is the nicest force of nature you’ll ever meet — in fact, you may already feel like you know her. Since 2017, she’s worked as a correspondent for ABC News, based in New York City with her husband Daniel and their young sons Mayr, six, and Mavryk, two. She’ll quickly tell you that it’s her Oklahoma City niceness combined with her family’s strong values that keep her anchored as she jets around the globe covering the day’s leading stories. “My brothers and I were raised in a household steeped in Jewish values — where our parents instilled the importance of an unwavering work ethic, and where family was our North Star. We learned at a young age the spiritual responsibility of tikkun olam, or ‘repair of the world.’ My parents fostered an environment where giving back was essential, and recognizing how very blessed we are was paramount,” she explains. Reshef was born in Houston, and as her father — acclaimed fertility specialist Dr. Eli Reshef — began his medical career, the family lived in Birmingham, Alabama, and Louisville, Kentucky, before settling in Oklahoma City in 1990. She and her two brothers grew up in Oklahoma City’s Crown Heights neighborhood, where they attended Westminster School and Heritage
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Hall High School. She attended Indiana University Bloomington, where she majored in political science and Jewish studies, and Israel’s Reichman University, where she earned a master’s degree in diplomacy and conflict studies. Her mother, Edie Roodman, is the executive director of the Oklahoma Israel Exchange, and prior to that was the longtime executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater OKC. “My mom is one of a kind! I’ve been in awe my whole life of her uncanny ability to dedicate herself wholeheartedly to her demanding career in the nonprofit world while somehow managing to make each of her kids, husband and now four grandsons feel like the center of the universe. She’s what we call an eshet chayil, a ‘woman of valor.’ (Not to mention she has always been my fabulous fashion adviser!),” she says. And about her father? “My dad is my hero, quite simply. He has unmatched integrity and fierce devotion to his patients. In a medical field of heightened emotion and anxiety, he handles each case with the utmost sensitivity and compassion. He treats his patients as he would treat his family. And when it comes to his family — nothing is of higher priority. (He still watches — and critiques — each and every one of my reports).”
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Reshef is also quick to gush about her husband, Daniel Frankenstein: “Daniel is the definition of a Renaissance man. He can (and does) do it all. By day he is the co-founder of a venture capital firm, while seamlessly juggling bus drop off, laundry, logistics and grocery runs. By night, he is a top notch chef and the most devoted hands-on dad. He is my chief cheerleader and has been from the day we met in 2003. We have been married 13 years and we often stop to marvel at the life and family we have built together. Daniel’s kindness, empathy, humor and optimism are infectious…He is my match in every way — without a doubt — my soulmate.” But how did a nice Jewish girl from Oklahoma City catapult to the highest echelons of television journalism? Really, journalism found her, in a classic “only in America” story with a global twist: She was living in Israel when her television news career began, and it happened one evening while she was in the shower. “I call it my serendipitous twist of fate. I was living in Israel with Daniel while we were engaged. I had just completed my Master’s in Diplomacy and Conflict Studies, and I was beginning to think about the next step. Did I want to go into the counterterrorism field? Did I want to try to pursue a career in diplomacy? I’ve always been interested in foreign policy,” she says. “My parents happened to be in town to celebrate and we were watching the English news on Channel One. Randomly, as only probably would happen in Israel, at the end of the broadcast, the anchors start discussing how two of their female colleagues were out on maternity leave and they needed someone to fill in,” she says. This is when her family hatched a plan.“My parents and Daniel are sitting in the living room, taking notes. I get out of the shower and Daniel tells me they’ve had this grand epiphany about what my career is going to be. And they tell me, ‘We think you should try out to be an anchor.’” Reshef, a consummate realist, said things like, “‘You don’t just try out to be an anchor.’ … And I’m giving them all these reasons why I won’t apply. But somehow in the end they convinced me to submit my resume. I was rejected outright.” The network wrote her back, and politely said thanks but no thanks. “And I said to my husband, ‘See, I did it.’ And he says, ‘Oh, no, no, you write back and tell them they can’t say no, until they meet with you. What do you have to lose?’” She got an interview slot. After Googling how to read a TelePrompTer, Reshef set off for Jerusalem for her audition. “Days later, I traveled to Jerusalem for a screen test having never seen a TelePrompTer or a news set before. They hand me a big stack of papers and they say, ‘These are your scripts. We’ll call you when we’re ready for you.’” She thought to herself, “Okay, this is sink or swim. The worst that happens is I make a fool out of myself and I walk out of here the same person I am, ego a little bruised.” But to her shock, a day later, she got the job. Initially, she says, she was terrible. “Admittedly, even my family was worried they may have made a mistake recommending this bold career move. Though had always been a voracious news consumer, let’s just
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say my TV debut was more than a bit rocky. But with David Muir, Nightline and ABC News Live, I’m a quick study and I worked day in and day the network’s streaming platform. This woman out to learn. I carefully observed the anchors is operating at full throttle, all day and into the around me. I watched and read as much news as night, five or six days a week. Here’s how it works. possible. I studied, and I made it to the anchor If she has a story in the first hour of “GMA,” she back-times from the time her story appears desk within several months.” Eventually, Reshef hit a career ceiling in Israel, in the show, building in travel time and other around the same time Daniel realized his career variables. If she has a story in the second hour, “I always say my days are filled with ‘predictable needed a shift. “My agent put me in front of all the networks, unpredictability.’ They generally begin with GMA. including ABC, where an executive said to me, Once we correspondents finish our stories for ‘Listen, I really like you and I can see you working GMA, we have other responsibilities to tape for us in the future. But I want you to go to a local reports for our local affiliates and for our live market and get more reps here in the U.S. … and streaming channel ABC News Live.” Whew. But that’s not even half of her day. “Generally then come back to me when you’re ready.’ I now realize that was golden advice.” After dusting off I come home after GMA and have a little bit of a break. I dial into our daily newsroom editorial her slightly bruised ego, Reshef did just that. She endured a spate of rejections — then one call at 9am and then wait to hear if I’m assigned day, a news director from the Oklahoma City for World News Tonight with David Muir. In ABC affiliate, who had no idea Reshef had grown between there are often podcasts, radio reports and research or shoots for stories I’m working up here, said yes. And she was off to the races. As an ABC correspondent, she contributes to on. I’m always on call!” Her day at this point is still moving fast. multiple segments of Good Morning America (GMA), and files stories for World News Tonight “Once the ‘World News Tonight’ work cycle begins,
I connect with my team of producers and we talk through our story. I love to write and am generally integrally involved in scripting my pieces. I get in position for the show 30 minutes before my live shot. Once I’m cleared from ‘World News Tonight,’ there are a series of reports we tape for other ABC News platforms before packing up.” After that, Reshef heads home, hopefully arriving before the kids go to bed. “I try to tuck my boys in almost every night when I’m not traveling and read to them. This is a commitment I made to them and to myself. It’s important to carve out quality time. We catch up on the day and I sing them to sleep. The minute they’re down, Daniel and I have dinner, then I crack open my computer and turn back to managing the story (sometimes stories) I’m prepping for GMA for the next day. It’s a mix of writing, texting with producers and getting my scripts in order and approved by our legal and standards department. Then it’s picking out my outfit for the next day and trying to force myself to get some sleep.” The family recently moved house and are now happily ensconced in a roomy Upper West Side
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Erielle in New York City by ABC’s Heidi Gutman for Luxiere
apartment they purchased during the pandemic. While many New York City denizens left the city to ride out the initial, terrible waves of COVID, Reshef, Daniel and the boys made the decision to stay. As the real estate market tumbled in the city, a silver lining appeared. They bought their new home, something they would never have been able to afford before, in a Prewar co-op, and began a full renovation. “I was obsessed with combing through properties. I love real estate. I kept sending my husband this listing for a dilapidated apartment that seemed to have great potential. He kept sending it right back to me saying ‘Dream on.’” It had been on the market for over a year, and needed a full glow up: baseboards, walls, tiles, everything. But for Reshef, that was perfect. During the height of the pandemic, ABC was carefully staggering reporters’ work so Reshef had a lot of downtime. “I’m a mind in motion. I need to be doing and creating. Especially during the pandemic, our renovation was a really good creative outlet for me. Because we seized
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on an unprecedented market, we ended up with an amazing space. If we hadn’t taken a major leap in that moment, we would never have been able to do this. The place was a diamond in the rough and needed a total overhaul. We had to put in about a year of work getting permits, dealing with supply chain issues and constantly adjusting plans, but now we’re settled in and it’s been a dream to live in a space we’ve designed specifically for our family.” When Reshef isn’t in the thick of world events, she’s a homebody. Weekends are spent visiting farmers markets, walking with the kids and attending their Little League games. She counts her blessings every single day. “It’s kind of surreal for this Oklahoma girl to be raising my kids in the middle of Manhattan. I adore it! Daniel’s a big city guy — San Francisco born and raised — so he thrives in the action. For me, New York is the epicenter of network news. Doing what I love, watching my family thrive, in this city full of energy and vibrancy. It’s beyond my wildest dreams.” •
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FROM A GLOBAL CORRESPONDENT What do you bring to make a hotel room feel more like home? I am a chronic over-packer. There is often no return date when I travel for work. I try to bring an extra pillowcase, a warm wrap that can be used as a blanket (I’ve stayed in some interesting places), my sleep eye mask (sometimes our hours are all over the place and this forces me to get rest when possible) and I usually have lavender oil in my go-bag to try to relax before I go to bed. I also love finding my kids’ little toys stashed in my bags and the pockets of my coats. That always reminds me of home and keeps me smiling and centered amid the chaos. How many chargers? I always have a phone charger in my tote … which is incongruous because somehow my phone is always on the verge of dying. For travel, I carry an external charger in my purse. I pack an extra phone charger in my suitcase. I pack two boxes of assorted converters if I’m traveling abroad. Recently I was in London, then Tel Aviv — let’s just say I was glad I had an extra set after I sparked some smoke with my curling iron and had to throw away a smoldering adapter. What about snacks? I never travel without snacks. I have learned that I can’t function on an empty stomach, though once my adrenaline is pumping I can forget to stop for meals. I generally take a ton of low-sugar, high-protein snacks with me. That means lots of almonds and pecans. If there’s time, my husband Daniel packs me berries, turkey, cheese and low-carb crackers for the plane, helping me stave off a hangry meltdown. I am notorious among my field producers for having snacks on hand — and I always share! Is there one lipstick shade that never lets you down? I wear my favorite tried and true trio every day. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk pink nude lipstick, Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Pink Cloud and Fenty Gloss in FU$$Y. I do my own hair and makeup for TV — something that has become a daily norm during the pandemic — so routine is key. What can we learn from you about how to travel smarter? The biggest lesson my job has taught me in terms of travel is to be flexible. I try to make sure I’m organized in case the phone rings and I have to drop everything to head out of town. I keep an extra set of all of my on-air makeup and makeup brushes ready to go. I also make sure I have several clear plastic cosmetic bags with medicines and other travel essentials. I have been through some serious baggage fiascos! So much so that I always make sure to pack one outfit I could wear on air, an extra set of pajamas and workout clothes in my carry-on. I know it seems excessive, but I’ve never been sorry!
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OKC’S CLASSIC REBOOT Oklahoma City’s classic neighborhoods are experiencing a creative renaissance by way of a spate of urban infill projects, undertaken by some of our state’s homebuilding, design and real estate visionaries. Urban infill literally means finding pockets of land amid an urban environment and filling them in with new construction, in these cases beautiful, elegant and artful residential projects, the benefits of which are reducing urban sprawl and the environmental impact of development, as well as strengthening local economies.
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REIMAGINING A SANCTUARY The Residences at Villa Teresa
BY MICHAEL KINNEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN MIERS
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arva Ellard is a longtime resident of the Midtown area in Oklahoma City and a 2022 Dean A. McGee Award honoree for her revitalization work. One of her fondest memories is seeing the students and staff from the Carmelite Convent and Villa Teresa Catholic School strolling through the neighborhood. “They would go on walks, or you could drive by and they would be playing on the playground,” Ellard says. The convent and school had been part of the community for close to 80 years before it went up for sale in 2012. Ellard was interested in the property at the time, but another group swooped in and purchased it. When that group’s plans to tear down the structures and build something else came to light, community members let it be known they were not happy. So the property, which included vacant land next to the school, was put back up for sale. This time Ellard wasn’t going to let Villa Teresa get away from her. She teamed up with co-managing partner Billy Woodring and came up with a plan to pay homage to the school, but also look toward the future, with the Villa Teresa Residences (1200 Classen Drive). The first decision Woodring and Ellard made was choosing Brian Fitzsimmons of Fitzsimmons A rchitects to design the residences. Fitzsimmons, a longtime SoSA resident, was sensitive to the original Villa Teresa and included details from the old buildings. With the gables and pitched roofs, the residences mirror the design details of the historic buildings. Construction started on the residences in August 2019. The first homes were completed in September 2021. Of the 17 residences that have been built, nine have been sold. The residences have three distinct sections. They include six Classen Flats (2,333 square feet); 10 three-story Dewey Townhomes (2,030-2,548 square feet) and a single Lowery Flat (1,321 square feet). While the Lowrey is priced at $660,500, prices for the Classen and Dewey range from $945,500 to just over $1.1 million. Meanwhile, the original Villa Teresa buildings, erected in the 1920s, that span the rest of the block are going to become a 70-room boutique hotel, whose amenities will be shared with Villa Teresa residents. Renovations will begin later this year and are expected to last 18-24 months. While the properties offer different and unique features that make them special, it is the neighborhood that is truly the star of the show. Surrounded by restaurants, shops and rail lines, the burgeoning Midtown District is an ideal spot. “One thing we can’t take credit for is that location,” Ellard says. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime location.”
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THE WADE A Street Reimagined
BY LAURA NANCE PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN MIERS
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magine taking a hobby—something you truly love to do— and turning into a career. Luckily for Oklahoma City’s real estate, remodeling and construction industry, Charli Bullard did just that. While working at Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy, Bullard began to explore her love of remodeling and flipping houses. Fast forward four years, Bullard is now a successful real estate agent. And while flipping and remodeling is still at the heart of what she loves, she knew there was a next step. “I realized the one thing I hadn’t done is brand new construction, so that’s where I decided to focus.” Bullard spent six months searching for the perfect place to build, concentrating on Oklahoma City’s urban core, and settled on NW 44th Street between Western and Francis—what she is affectionately calling The WADE (Western Avenue District East). “I bought two houses and took them down, built my house on one lot and sold the other lot which is now under construction. I love the area, the restaurants, it’s walkable and family-friendly plus there’s easy access to anywhere in the city.”
The vision Bullard created for The WADE was quickly embraced by others and things began moving faster than she could have imagined. The house across the street from Bullard was purchased, torn down and rebuilt, and five more houses on the block were acquired with plans to take down and rebuild. “The vibe that we’re going for on the street is fun and unexpected—Modern, Tudor or a combination of both,” she says. When it came to her own home and its aesthetic, Bullard was ready to go over the top. “My previous flips always had a very strict budget but with this house, while I was financially responsible regarding what I was spending, I didn’t want to do basic things—everything is custom.” Bullard’s home was originally 2,200 square feet but is now 2,700 after turning the walk-in attic into a theater room, complete with a bar and arcade games. Bullard shared that there are other homeowners in the surrounding Douglas-Edgemere area following suit— reimagining their space and what a new home in an established neighborhood can be. “I love that my street is setting the precedent.”
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HELM FARM An Urban Infill Gem Hidden in Plain Sight
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he odds are high that most OKC residents don’t know where Helm Farm is, even though they’ve likely driven past it hundreds, even thousands, of times. On the other hand, you can’t have a hidden gem that’s not hidden, right? The micro-community is named for Helm Street, which is only two blocks long — but its endpoints are some of the busiest stretches of NW Classen Blvd. and N. Western Ave. “It goes from 50th to 39th, I believe, from Classen to Western,” says developer Jarred D. Smith of Flip OKC, who’s building a set of new residences in Helm Farm. “We’ve got several houses going in there on 42nd Street and then a little kind of pocket neighborhood that’ll be more of a lock-and-leave, zero lot line neighborhood with six houses going in right there behind Musashi’s off Military. “It’s probably the greatest location in Oklahoma City,” he continues. “I mean, walking distance to Western and all the shops there — food, bars, shopping, coffee, pretty much anything and everything you need there. Then the next street over is Classen, which will get you to [the Northwest] Expressway and get you all the way downtown to pretty much anywhere, and you can jump on I-44 and 235 within five minutes.”
The project is taking place in three different stages: Phase 1 is five striking Tudor-style homes between about 2,400 and 3,000 square feet; Phase 2 is a set of six slightly smaller houses, about 2,000-2,200 square feet. “The cool thing about those houses,” Smith says, “is that they all will have primary suites on the first floor. We designed those specifically for anyone that may be downsizing or wants to have a master (downstairs).” Phase 3 will return to the Phase 1 blueprint, including detached garages that open onto Helm St. “Everything we have planned is singlefamily homes; Phase 1 and Phase 3 do have the option for an accessory dwelling unit above the garage,” Smith explains. Delays have become de rigueur in these trying times — Smith noted that they’ve been waiting to receive an order of windows for more than a year now — and the original timeline for the project has been adjusted somewhat, but by the time you’re reading this issue, he hopes to have two houses in Phase 1 close enough to completion that visitors can get a feel for the architecture and aesthetic of what will soon be a very cool little micro-neighborhood. You’ll just have to know where to look.
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e are not special” is not a phrase you expect to hear coming out of the mouth of any business owner, especially within the crowded and competitive urban infill and custom home building sector. But that is precisely how sisters Monique Short and Erica Emery chose to describe their six-year-old construction company, Monarch Properties. “I think the thing that makes us special is that we don’t think we’re special,” Emery says. “You talk to other people and they think, ‘I can do it and no one else can.’ But we look at it as providing an avenue for people to have the home they want. I don’t think that we’re special in any kind of way because we build houses. Other people build houses. I think that people enjoy working with us because they enjoy the process of working with us.” With residences such as The Baldwin, The Robinson, The Marshall, The Wheatley and King’s Court under their belts, it’s hard to argue with their logic. Construction was not a field the two had grown up in or ever thought to turn into a career. Emery owned a business with her husband, while Short was in outside sales before they founded the company. The only experience they had was gutting and remodeling their own homes. Short and Emery, who also have two brothers, had been kicking around an idea of a project they could do as a group to start planning for retirement. One of the ideas that came to the forefront was rental properties, but the idea of buying run-down residences and flipping houses didn’t appeal to them. “We talked about just building new homes,” Short says. “Then, by the time all of us were ready for retirement in 15 to 20 years, we could have the mortgages paid off on whatever rental properties we built. Then we would have the cash flow for retirement purposes. So that started us down the path of doing construction.” One of the first decisions Short and Emery made was to partner with Todd Ehlers, who became a mentor to them, on their first project: two sets of townhouses in Northeast Oklahoma City. Since then, Monarch Properties has grown and become a rising star in the custom home market, and specifically urban infill. Emery described their style as soft modern. It’s a thoughtful approach, incorporating comfortable living, up-to-date styling, wood, warmth and natural light. “We are very conscious of building and designing things the way we would want to live,” Emery says. Even with the growth Monarch Properties has experienced, Emery and Short consider themselves a boutique firm. They are not looking to “crank out” 120 homes a year, nor do they aspire to become the biggest home builders in Oklahoma City. “The nice thing about the size that we are, it allows us to be more flexible. If a commercial project comes along that is interesting to us or that we would like to be part of, it allows us to say yes to that type of project,” Short says. “And to not feel like we have to take on work that we don’t want to do. That is also a big part of our business model with our custom homes. We don’t build custom homes for every person that comes by. We feel like it needs to be a really good fit for us and the client, because building somebody’s house is a really personal thing. The size that we are allows us to have that flexibility.”
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HOLSEY PROJECTS At a Glance
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cott Holsey with The Holsey Company, a prolific developer with projects across the metro, had a vision and design in mind for the nine new single-family homes he’s building at NW 6th & 7th Streets and Oklahoma Ave., but wanted a strong partner to help the design come to life. “I had an idea for this pocket community near Automobile Alley and wanted the homes to have the ‘look’ of the area. I wanted to partner with a firm that allowed me to maintain a strong hand in the design, but utilized their expertise,” Holsey says. Ashford Thomson with Thomson + Thomson said his family’s design firm was up for the challenge. “We took Scott’s plans and dad jumped on the drafting table — he still does everything by hand, which is one thing that sets our firm apart,” he says. From that partnership came Robert Square, named after Holsey’s father. “I shared what I wanted and the philosophy of how each one would look. With this project, it was important that each of the houses was on paper, and I love that Cam does it by hand,” Holsey says. “Thomson + Thomson was the right fit — they have that old world vibe, and understood how to translate the eclectic look I was going for.” When it comes to urban infill, Ashford said that while it wasn’t necessarily on their radar, it’s exactly what’s been happening with several of the projects they’ve been asked to design, such as Robert Square — but it started with their own office building. “We always had a dream of an Art Deco-inspired building in Oklahoma City, so we built this jewel box of a studio at NW 39th and Western,” he says. Art Deco is identified by its linear form and soft curves that help in accentuating a structure’s facade. According to Thomson: “I say it’s influenced by the early 1900s’ glamorous and luxurious lifestyles, and possesses a mix of movements and -isms that continues to inspire us in the modern age.”
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The projects just keep coming for The Holsey Company and key collaborators like Thomson + Thomson. We’ve assembled a handful of Holsey’s current and upcoming urban infill projects so you can watch them come to life in real time. Robert Square will be nine standalone luxury homes total, executed in phases. The first three homes are already framed and will be ready for move-in this year. The Nine on NW 8th St. is a row of nine luxury townhomes, located at NW 8th St. and Francis Ave. in Oklahoma City’s SoSA neighborhood. Holsey is creating a pocket community between Automobile A lley and the OU Medical Center, at NE 14th St. and Walnut Avenue. Coming soon: The Elm Apartments located at NE 13th St. and Walnut Ave. This exciting project will consist of 22 luxury rental units between Automobile Alley and the medical corridor.
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o to St. John as soon as you can. It’s restorative, relaxing and far enough away that you feel like you’re away, but because St. John is one of the U.S. Virgin
Islands you don’t need a passport and there’s not as much of a palaver getting in and out. There are four main islands, St. Croix, St. Thomas, Water Island and St. John. St. Croix and St. Thomas are larger, with more amenities, like golf courses, more shopping, casinos and fancier dining. Water Island is the smallest island, at 491 acres and a population of a scant 200. And then there’s glorious St. John.
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It takes a little effort to get there: a flight or two, a cab or two and a ferry, to be marginally precise. My sister Amy and I left from Baltimore around 5 AM (ouch) and were in sunny St. John, via Atlanta and St. Thomas, by happy hour. We went in April, and while we had to upload proof of vaccination, there was no COVID testing requirement to visit or return. You can be as busy or as relaxed as you’d like on St. John. If you’re a person who loves a jam-packed vacation, we’ve compiled a nice big list of amazing experiences, meals, hikes and more. We, however, chose to really and truly relax. Upon landing in St. Thomas we took a car to the Red Hook ferry station, about half an hour away. From there, a passenger ferry carried us over to Cruz Bay on St. John. As our ferry rocked and rolled its way through the choppy Caribbean, tensions began to fade. The air was fresh and the sky cerulean. In the space of a moment, the packed early-morning flights and full day of travel dissolved in the salty spray. Our villa at Gallows Point was perhaps half a mile from the ferry station but we’d studied the photos enough to spot it excitedly long before we docked. Gallows Point’s provisioning service and concierge teams are brilliant. Anything we asked for was quickly arranged: a Jeep for tooting around the island one day, dinner reservations and, most importantly, a fully stocked larder so we didn’t have to leave the grounds if we didn’t want to. (Spoiler: We hardly ever did.) We arrived to a fully stocked villa, overlooking the ocean. We’d ordered ourselves baguettes and cheeses, fruit, salad greens, stuff to make nachos, breakfast goodies, fresh ground coffee, plenty of wine, a healthy snort of tequila and a good bottle of gin for post-snorkeling evening martinis. The routine: wake up when we woke up, sip coffee on the balcony. Breakfast was at the villa: poached eggs and toast for me; Greek yogurt and berries for Amy. While we ate, we’d decide when to hit the water and talk about what we hoped to see or what we’d seen the day before. Next, we’d suit up, spray ourselves with plenty of reef-safe sunscreen, grab our snorkels and fins and head for the water. Snorkeling from Gallows Point is easy. The property is surrounded by a coral reef. We’d walk down a little gangway, pop on our fins and masks, descend a few rungs down a ladder and off we went! There’s a floating deck to swim to, a small private beach (rocky not sandy), a shaded lounge deck, large saltwater pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the ocean and a small but serviceable fitness center. We’d snorkel for an hour or so, hop out when we got chilly or tired, rejuvenate in the saltwater Jacuzzi and get back in the ocean for more. This routine was the backbone of our days.
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Our diligent low-key routine was handsomely rewarded. Each day brought excellent sightings. We saw incredible schools of hundreds of vivid blue, gold, silver and multi-colored fish, vibrant purple coral, anemones, skinny needlefish hanging out near the surface, giant stingrays, a darling little ruffled flying squid…and a black-tipped reef shark, whom we saw twice, just below the swim-out deck. It’s a funny thing seeing a shark larger than my 6’2” husband, maybe a hundred feet away. Recognition comes in two quick phases: with a jolt, the body recognizes a predator and freezes, and the senses become hyper-focused and clear; milliseconds later the brain catches up, forming the words ‘I think that’s a shark.’ It’s an awesome experience. Of course, our shark wanted nothing to do with us on either day and was gone in an instant, sliding through the water and out of view. After days spent in and out of the ocean, the evening routine was equally pared-down. Shower, nap, happy hour, dinner. The evening meal was often some assemblage of the cheeses and fruit, plus a leafy green salad, plus a lovely martini or two. We dined one night at Ocean 362 at Gallows Point, an open-air, sunset-facing slice of paradise with great charcuterie, cocktails, seafood and extravagant desserts. Ask for a table at the edge of the balcony. Finally, after three solid days of our self-imposed snorkel-in-place protocol, we decided to tour the rest of the island, specifically to try to spot some of its cutest residents. St. John is home to an unknown number of feral donkeys, who were released into the wild as plantations shuttered. You can spot the donkeys all over the island, hanging out in groups of three to five, happy to be petted or fed. About St. John St. John offers visitors pristine beaches and hiking with plenty of choices. Want to camp on the beach? Terrific. Prefer a luxe, beachfront villa? Perfect. It’s all here. The United States purchased St. John from the Danish West India and Guinea Company in 1917. In 1956, Laurance Rockefeller donated more than 5,000 acres of the island to the National Park Service. With two-thirds of the island designated as a national park, St. John has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, like the much-beloved Trunk Bay. This beach is renowned for its crystal sands and underwater nature trail, and it is just one of the many memorable beaches on St. John. •
Book a massage at Mago Bliss Spa in Cruz Bay. Set against the backdrop of the Caribbean’s turquoise waters, this oasis offers a haven of peace and tranquility, www.mangoblissspa.com Swim at Maho Bay beach, one of the most popular spots to see sea turtles. You don’t need to swim far from the beach to see them, so bring your snorkel equipment, go for a casual swim and make new friends. Don’t miss the key lime pie. Key limes grow locally in the Virgin Islands, so make it your mission to at least have one. Fellow travelers raved about The Lime Inn, www.thelimeinn.com Hike the Reef Bay Trail. It’s an easy trail spanning over five miles out and back. You’ll pass plantation ruins, native plants, and historical buildings as you journey down the path. Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Reef Bay Beach at the end of the trail. Hire a boat from St. John Yacht Charters, www.stjohnyachtcharters.com. Several of the top snorkeling spots and beaches around St. John are only accessible by boat, like Little Cinnamon beach. With views of the nearby islands, this beach is spectacular. It makes an excellent spot for a family picnic, a midday nap or a swim/floating session to pass the time right on by. Watching the sunset over the blue waters of St. John is an unforgettable experience. Wherever you are, pause and enjoy the splendid, sherbet-colored display offered by nature each evening. Snorkel the Salt Pond. Head out to the southernmost peninsula of the Island near Coral Bay. A moderate hike from the road, you’ll find this protected cove with a white sand beach and some of the best snorkeling. Make your trip to the salt pond a spa day: lather yourself with the rich mineral mud, and then rinse it on the beach.
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$3,750,000 | 14209 Gaillardia Place
$3,200,000 | 88 Ridgeline Road
$2,350,000 | 14804 Gaillardia Lane
$1,800,000 | 117 Lower Green Way
$1,795,000 | 5103 Forum Circle
$1,795,000 | 1509 Guilford Lane
$1,770,000 | 6057 Red Rock Lake Road
$1,625,000 | 6149 Red Rock Lake Road
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$1,499,000 | 14809 Aurea Lane
$1,495,000 | 2550 E Overholser Drive
$1,495,000 | 9333 E 33rd Street
$1,250,000 | 101 Lower Green Way
$899,000 | 14235 SW 50 Court
$899,000 | 82 Lower Green Way
$825,000 | 7120 NE 121 Street
$765,000 | 72 Boardwalk
$700,000 | 29 N Water Street #3
$575,000 | 14360 N Post Road
$350,000 | 8412 Stonehurst Court
$320,000 | 5900 Mosteller Drive #44
$285,000 | 9300 Farmhouse Lane
$265,000 | W Shore Drive #21
$242,000 | 119 Lower Green Way
$192,500 | 6716 Ashton Hill Circle
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Wyatt Poindexter, Keller Williams Elite 405-417-5466 OKLuxuryHomes.com 5629 N. Classen Blvd | Oklahoma City, OK LUXI E R E 69
AN INCOMPARABLE BUYING & SELLING EXPERIENCE
GAILLARDIA
5709 MISTLETOE CT | OKLAHOMA CITY 4 BD | 6 BA | 6,324 SQ FT | $2,250,000
As a longtime resident of Oklahoma City, David Oliver has an exceptional understanding of the
Oklahoma City real estate market dynamics and its diverse communities. His success is attributed to his dedication to go above and beyond for his clients, always striving to exceed their expectations. David is a savvy marketer with a keen understanding of what it takes to position a property locally, and paired with an award-winning residential brokerage, the exposure he offers is unparalleled. 70 LUXI E R E
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AN INCOMPARABLE BUYING & SELLING EXPERIENCE
FAIRVIEW FARMS
1 5 8 0 8 FA I R V I E W FA R M S B LV D | E D M O N D 4 B D | 7 B A | 7, 2 5 9 S Q F T | $ 2 , 5 9 5 , 0 0 0
As a longtime resident of Oklahoma City, David Oliver has an exceptional understanding of the
Oklahoma City real estate market dynamics and its diverse communities. His success is attributed to his dedication to go above and beyond for his clients, always striving to exceed their expectations. David is a savvy marketer with a keen understanding of what it takes to position a property locally, and paired with an award-winning residential brokerage, the exposure he offers is unparalleled. 72 LUXI E R E
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BOCAGE
4813 BOCAGE LN | OKLAHOMA CITY 2 B D | 4 B A | 7, 3 4 1 S Q F T $1,995,000 | PENDING
DAVID G. OLIVER
5629 N. Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 405.948.7500 | 405.532.3800 david@wyattpoindexter.com LUXI E R E 73
American Beauty. First Offering 5740 E WILSHIRE BLVD 5 BED, 4.2 BATH, 4733 SQ. FT. 15.81 ACRES $1,800,000 • POOL • FOUR SEASON ROOM • 15 MINS TO DOWNTOWN 5740EWILSHIREOKC.COM
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10600 SORENTINO DRIVE
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SE RE NIT Y J UST 10 MIN UTES FROM I35 & 2 ND $1,350,000 This masterpiece 10-acre equestrian estate is the urban retreat you deserve. It’s the Hearst Castle reimagined; a bold display of Tuscan Farmhouse splendor in the Oklahoma Countryside adorned with imported antique architectural artifacts. From the 200 year-old French tile to the fabulous reclaimed doors, you’ll feel a world away while being only 10 minutes from I-35 & 2nd Street. Some amenities include the fantastic outdoor living space, pool, attached guest casita, large shop, loafing shed, private pond serviced by private well, and more! Reserve your private tour today and experience all the enchantment this property has to offer.
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Brad Reeser Real Estate Team 405-990-8262 BradReeser.com 10 E. Campbell | Edmond, OK 77 LUXI E R E
DRE AMING of the PERFECT ESCAPE? This 45 acre modern farmhouse ranch nestled in the rolling hills of Deer Creek was skillfully crafted with a discerning eye for detail. 18 acres of pasture with Kentucky horse fencing line the drive as you meander down your private road. Enter the heart of the main house to a sun kissed great room with picturesque views of the terrain & pool. Centered around entertaining, the kitchen upgrades include a Miele coffee bar, Galley workstation sink & invisible hardware cabinetry. Situated on it’s own wing, the primary suite offers tailor-made dual walk in closets, exotic marble vanities & an ensuite study with patio access. Enjoy the sunsets next to the outdoor fireplaces, grill & dine alfresco overlooking the diving pool or shoot some hoops in your custom indoor basketball court. A spacious 975 guest house features a vaulted beamed ceiling & freestanding f ireplace. The 5,088 sq ft steel building includes HVAC, a full bath & an oversized overhead door. 18585 North Rockwell Avenue, Edmond
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SOLD 3008 BLACKSTONE DRIVE • $2,380,000 | 5 BD | 4.1 BA | 7,469 SQ FT www.3008blackstone.com
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3464 BRUSH CREEK RD $1,175,000 | 4 BD | 4.2 BA | 6,002 SQ FT www.3464brushcreek.info
3404 HARRIS DR $799,500 | 4 BD | 4 BA | 3,941 SQ FT www.3404harrisdrive.info
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Welcome to Forest Creek 1 TO 2+ ACRE LOTS | GATED COMMUNITY 15 ACRE NATURE PRESERVE | EAST OF I-35 • EDMOND, OK
The natural beauty of Forest Creek Estates will inspire you to dream big. This environmentally friendly gated community, with its 5-acre lake, 15-acre nature preserve and acreage lots, is designed for people who wish to create a distinctive home. www.forestcreekedmond.com
Wyatt Poindexter, Keller Williams Elite 405-417-5466 | OKLuxuryHomes.com 5629 N . Classen Blvd | Oklahoma City
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THE URBAN CORE SPECIALIST BRITTA MCAFEE THRIFT, JD ADVISOR
6 1 4 N W 6 T H S T R E E T, O K L A H O M A C I T Y 4BD | 2.5BA | 3,470 SQ FT | $1,195,000
6 1 6 N W 6 T H S T R E E T, O K L A H O M A C I T Y 4BD | 3.1BA | 2,489 SQ FT | $850,000
Britta McAfee Thrift, JD • Advisor 405-821-2313 • Follow me @britta.at.ev 1138 N Robinson Ave • Oklahoma City, OK 73103 britta.thrift@evrealestate.com • brittathrift.evrealestate.com
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LUXURY LIVING NEEDS A L U X U RY AG E N T.
BUILDER / Eric Carlson, European Dekor FURNITURE / Sanctuarie
TILE / Artisan Tile
CABINETRY / Wilshire Cabinet
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400 DEEP FORK CIR CL E | A R CA D IA, O K 73007 $5,950,000 | 7 B ED | 8.5 B AT H | 12,020 SQ F T
E X P E R I E N C E O K L A H O M A’ S P R E M I E R LU X U R Y L I S T I N G in the scenic landscapes of Sugar Hill. This contemporar y estate features a breathtaking main living area with a cathedral ceiling and view that nods to traditional mountain architecture. Then boasts a stunning chef kitchen with oversized marble island, commercial appliances and upscale dining areas. Each room offers an array of touches and for a unique experience. The main suite dons a see-through fireplace, garden room, celebrity style closets, heated bathroom marble floors and steam shower. An ingeniously smart Control 4 system provides whole-home automation. Entertaining? THX Theater Room. Entertainment suite and bar. Elevator to cavernous basement and wine cellar. Resort infinity pool. Any number of patios with seamless indoor-outdoor transitions and fire features. Don’t forget the guest home or cabana with home gym. Short distance from paved Lake Arcadia trails. With endless detail and style, this is the ultimate luxury living experience.
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17800 BLUE HERON COURT | $1,800,000 5 BEDS | 4.2 BATHS | 6,499 SQFT 17800BLUEHERON.COM
Jenna Harper Broker Associate 405.465.6566 jenna@sagesir.com @JennaHarperHomes
RECENTLY SOLD
137 NORTHEAST 14TH STREET | $1,249,000 4 BEDS | 3.1 BATHS | 3,722 SQFT 137NE14THST.COM
ACTIVE LISTING
Delivering Results with Integrity When choosing your real estate advisor, you want a reliable advocate who consistently delivers results with integrity. As a seasoned Realtor, Jenna offers her clients a market perspective that’s hinged on collaborative industry relations & solution oriented negotiations. She also maintains an acute understanding of economic conditions that influence the real estate market. The result is dedicated care focused on achieving your goals.
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Classic, Urbane and Utterly Chic. Contemporary neutrals and sleek details everywhere you turn in this impeccable new home. Gorgeous natural finishes: soapstone counters and fireplace surround, rich exposed wood beams overhead, stone accent wall in dining. The custom cabinetry throughout, kitchen accent wall & stairs are all crafted in gorgeous, timeless white oak. Four beds and baths arranged with maximum flexibility in mind. First floor bed with nearby full bath could accommodate a home office, gym, or house guests at the holidays. Primary is upstairs with a lavish, magnificently marbled en suite bath and roomy walk in. Two more beds upstairs. Nearly 1000 feet of breezy, pristine outdoor living space on the rooftop deck. You’ll wine and dine up there, and wonder how you ever lived without such luxury. At three gracious stories with lofty high ceilings, this home feels like a serene getaway. Seconds from the medical and tech corridors; blocks from Automobile Alley, Downtown & Midtown.
141 NE 14TH ST | $1,250,000 4 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 3,565 SQFT 141NE14THST.COM
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Homes at Helm Farm PHASE 1 COMING SPRING 2022 New construction in the heart of the Western District and Helm Farm. MARY HATCH, BROKER + REALTOR® mary@westandmainok.com | 405.573.9100
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New construction in the heart of the Western District and Helm Farm. These classic modern Tudor homes brings modern flair to timeless architecture. With expansive windows, open concept kitchen, dining and living spaces, these homes are charming yet modern. These are the first homes available in the revitalized Helm Street community. LISTED BY Mary Hatch Group, West + Main Homes BUILT BY Jarred Smith and FlipOKC
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Midtown Residences, Reimagined. FLATS AND TOWNHOMES STARTING FROM $660,500 - $1,1600,000
Exclusively Marketed By: CHRIS GEORGE HOMES CHINOWTH & COHEN REALTORS
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Complete Remodel in Plaza District 1628 NW 15th Street 3 Bedrooms, 2.1 Baths, 1,728 SQ FT Offered at $424,900
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7 9 1 7 FA LCO N C R E S T EDMOND 5 BED, 6.2 BATH, 7,739 SQ. F T. OFFERED AT $2,600,000
Randall Gantz Randall.Gantz@yahoo.com 405 802 4429
Kirsten McIntyre Randall.Gantz@yahoo.com 405 250 3916
INTRODUCING Barrett Knudsen, Real Estate Advisor, Realtor®, and
Attorney at Law, who has joined his wife Sara to form
the Knudsen Group at Engel & Völkers Oklahoma City.
Barrett has practiced law for over 20 years in Oklahoma
City with a focus on contracts and negotiations. Contact the Knudsen Group for your local, national,
and international real estate needs.
Sara Knudsen • Advisor | Broker Associate Barrett Knudsen • Advisor | Attorney at Law 405-408-8480 · knudsengroup.evrealestate.com
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MODERN URBAN LIVING Single Family Custom Homes from 3,000 SF & Up Garden Offices from 3,000 SF & Up Executive Garage Condos Walking Trails, Ponds, Fountains, Parks FALL 2022 “74” Full Service Restaurant Scheduled to Open PLANNED Upscale Condos and/or Apartments
NW 72nd & N Classen Blvd East of Nichols Hills WilshirePoint.com
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Creating timeless custom home plans for over 35 years. w w w.brentgibson.com
415 West 15th Street, Ste. 1 Edmond, Oklahoma 73013
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5317 WISTERIA DRIVE, OKL AHOMA CIT Y 5 BEDS | 5 FULL BATHS | 3 HALF BATHS | 9,634 SQ FT | $3,995,000
Rob Allen | CEO & Broker | 173362 rob @sagesir.com | 405.696.7622
Gaillardia Grandeur. The chance to own a proper estate, which could double as a fine art museum on nearly an acre of lushly landscaped land minutes from everything, comes once in a lifetime. Its 18th century French hand-carved oak front door transports you into a home resplendent with 19th century stained-glass, heavy plaster crown moldings, ceiling medallions and chandeliers. European and American architectural antiques incorporated perfectly, including walnut newel post and balusters on the grand stairs. It’s truly perfect.
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Each village offers its own unique character and set of experiences within, including various architectural styles and lot sizes to flow effortlessly with the natural landscape backdrop.
Selah is a new urbanism development located just 10 minutes south of historic downtown Norman. Off ering 540-acres of front porch living, fresh air, and fresh food, Selah focuses on reconnecting family and neighbors. This walkable community is set among acres of over 50% preserved green space (compared to only 15% national average) with miles of nature trails that will connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses. The Selah vision is unlike any of it's kind in Oklahoma, providing a large range of authentic experiences, both in terms of lifestyle choice but also everyday interaction. For this very reason, Selah has been welcomed as 1 of only 13 Southern Living Inspired Communities™ in the United States, making it the first and only one in Oklahoma. The SelahRealty Realtyteam team The Selah is the exclusive, theisexclusive, in-house, go-to-source for all in-house, go-to-source things for for all Selah. thingsCall Selah. a personalized tour Call for a personalized tourappointment. a ointment.
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SOLD 3201 E HEFNER RD • $3,870,000 6 BED • 8 BATH • 10,876 SQ FT
NEW LISTING 11215 WATERS WELLING WAY • $2,000,000 4 BED • 4.5 BATH • 5,262 SQ FT
SOLD 1913 HUNTINGTON AVE • $1,620,000 4 BED • 5 BATH • 4,640 SQ FT
SOLD 1645 SARATOGA WAY • $1,395,000 4 BED • 7 BATH • 6,886 SQ FT
SOLD 314 NE 3RD ST • $1,100,000 4 BED • 4 BATH • 3,141 SQ FT
SOLD 1715 HIDDEN LAKE DR • $1,009,000 6 BED • 6 BATH • 5,603 SQ FT
PENDING 805 NW 18TH ST • $999,000 4 BED • 4 BATH • 3,276 SQ FT
SOLD 5001 N WESTERN AVE • $900,000 5 BED • 8 BATH • 7,200 SQ FT
SOLD 908 NW 38TH ST • $799,000 3 BED • 3 BATH • 2,754 SQ FT
SOLD 1515 N LINCOLN BLVD • $750,000 5 BED • 5 BATH • 6,015 SQ FT
SOLD 5423 BROOKHAVEN PL • $685,000 5 BED • 4 BATH • 2,572 SQ FT
PENDING 221 NW 20TH ST • $599,000 3 BED • 3 BATH • 2,996 SQ FT
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As we celebrate three years of business in Oklahoma City and two years in Edmond, we are thrilled to announce that our third location will be serving Norman, Oklahoma. Our worldwide brokerage is happy to help you buy a home or yacht anywhere around the world! If you are interested in a second home, our Advisors are ready to serve you.
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