Holiday Walk 2014
Southold Dance Theater is Thrilled to Present the Return of
Holiday2014 Walk Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 Noon - 5 pm
The elegant and timeless Miami-Ridgedale southeast area of South Bend serves as our beautiful backdrop to the fabulous homes on the returning Holiday Walk tradition, presented by Southold Dance Theater. Nestled in the charming hills and knolls between Twyckenham and Miami, five beautiful homes including rich historical design and character from The Studebaker Family as well as Frank Lloyd Wright, are open for you to tour on Sunday, November 23rd, 2014. These gracious homeowners have allowed five well-known interior designers from the Michiana area to decorate their homes for this very special day. Stroll through these homes to get inspired for the holidays, sample delicious holiday delights from local eateries and caterers and enjoy some amazing local talent while you enjoy the afternoon in tranquil Ridgedale.
Tickets are available for purchase in advance for $12 by calling Southold Dance Theater at (574) 233-9841 or by visiting www.southolddance.org. Tickets are also available on the day of the event for $15 at the Holiday Walk Headquarters, and also House #1 of the Ridgedale tour, located at 1137 E. Woodside Street in South Bend.
Enjoy a Rich Holiday Tradition... with Holiday Walk & Southold Dance Theater
Holiday Walk 2014
Cyprian and Amy Gardine 1137 East Woodside South Bend, IN 46614 Rooms in the Gardine’s Home: • • • • • • • • •
Kitchen Bathroom Half Bath Bedroom Living Room Family Room Dining Room Study/Office Play Room
Let’s Get Festive! Favorite Time of Year to Decorate: Christmas and Halloween are a tie! Christmas because the white lights show off the beauty and structural uniqueness of this home, and Halloween because it can look very spooky! Best Part of Hosting a Holiday Party: The fireplace and chandelier over our dinner - casting beautiful light in all corners!
About the Gardine’s Home: How long have you lived in your home? 7 years Historical Facts: This home was originally designed as a home for one of the Studebaker's nieces in 1927. This home was also owned by the Fahey family who painted the outside brick and limestone emtiry white. They lived in the home (as a white house) from 1962 until 2005. In 2007, Cyprian and Amy Gardine bought the house after it had set empty for nearly two years. Their first order of business was to restore the exterior to brick and limestone. The entire interior was also renovated and restored to its current condition. Decorating Style: Antique Eclectic What makes your home unique? The wedding cake plaster in the living room is only present in three other private homes in South Bend. It also has large rooms for an older home. The back two rooms were originally the servants' quarters. There are servant buttons in the middle of the dining room and the kitchen used to be three separate rooms, with a butler's pantry where the kitchen and bathroom meet. And, of course, the fireplace is a beautiful and amazing piece of architecture that matches the ceiling. And the chandelier and sconces in the dining room are original to the home. After a long day, what room do you choose to relax? The living room has been coined "My Big Girl Room." I light a fire, sit in the Chaise lounge and cover up in a blanket to read a good book!
Luxe Home Interiors 135 East University Dr. Granger, IN 46530 574-243-0087 www.LuxeSouthbend.com
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. Sunday 12 P.M. – 5 P.M. Or by Appointment Designer Name: Janet Bomke About Janet Bomke: Most of my work has been done in the residential field. Although, I have had great success in dentist and law offices. I'm in the process of designing a hair salon in St. Joseph and a log home in Goshen. Services: I service every category of home furnishing, window treatments, furniture for every room, accessories and lighting. Most importantly, we offer complimentary design service for the clients that are serious.
Creating the Perfect Look: If there is a name for a style, we can make it happen in our showroom. The resources I have available are vast. Sometimes giving a name to a client’s dream can confuse the issue. We suggest to look at lots of photos, if you continually go back to the same look, you may have found your comfort zone. Good lines, scale, a color palette that you feel good about is YOUR look. Simple Piece of Advice: I take pictures of small areas of a room and then study those photos. I look at the composition created for each space. It’s amazing how easy it is to overlook things when looking at the big picture. Holiday Walk 2014
3
Holiday Walk 2014
Anne and John Griffith 1140 E. Woodside St. South Bend, IN 46614 Rooms in the Griffith’s Home: • • • • • • • • • • •
Kitchen Bathroom Half Bath Bedroom Parlor Living Room Family Room Dining Room Gym Full Furnished Basement Mud Room
Let’s Get Festive! Favorite Time of Year to Decorate: Christmas, of course! Inside and outside, our home is fun to decorate from the window boxes and front gate outside to the expansive bannisters in the foyer. We have many traditions that have grown with our family: the Snow Village, Christmas train, various ornament collections, etc.
About The Griffith’s Home:
The True Meaning of the Holidays: Christmas has so many beautiful messages for me: a promise kept, a treasured past, hopeful future and the love of family and friends. I am so
How long have you lived in your home? We have lived in this home since 2001. We are the third owners. What do you love about the location of your home? Ridgedale is a lovely area, with winding, hilly streets and varied architecture. There are large homes with expansive lawns and small, charming bungalows. Being on the corner and up on a hill gives us a wonderful vantage point! What makes your home unique? Our home is great for entertaining with a lot of open, connected rooms. A five bedroom home is not easy to find, and with four children it is perfect. There are many nice built-ins and architectural features that evoke an older home, but with the open floor plan and conveniences of today. What is your decorating style? Traditional - I would love to say it's a "collected" look with beloved bits and pieces collected along the way. What can you not live without? Our piano. We have a lovely Steinway piano in the family room, and it is often the center of gatherings when our son John or others play. Our dog is an accomplished soloist, "singing" along when the tune suits her. It is the soul of the house. 4
Holiday Walk 2014
grateful to put everyday life on hold and celebrate all that is good. Favorite Holiday Dish: I am of Irish and Italian descent. When my Italian relatives come in from Chicago, we have a huge Italian feast for Christmas (usually the week before December 25) that includes antipasto, ravioli, pasta, braciole, sausage, my Uncle Jerry's wine, cannoli, all the good stuff. For my Irish family and in-laws, turkey with apple, sausage and sage stuffing is a must-have on the menu. Having two big ovens is essential!
Interior Motives by 321
Our promise to you: domestication never looked so good! 4000 E. Bristol Street Suite 4 Elkhart, IN 46514 574-262-9616 getinteriormotivated.com
Hours: Monday by Appointment, Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Designer: Angie Rockenbaugh
About Angie Rockenbaugh: A resident of Elkhart County, I entered the field of interior design directly out of high school. While in design school, I began working with Sherwin Williams, where I worked extensively with colors, not simply matching colors but also learned to understand the color being matched and the different shades that go into making individual colors.
Interiors moved to a larger storefront and changed its name to Interior Motives. Then, in 2010, I had the opportunity to purchase it. It seemed like a great fit, and I have always loved working with people to help them accomplish their design goals. When the project’s complete, it’s an incredible feeling knowing you were part of such an incredible outcome.
My love for design led me to a home décor shop, where I continued to work with colors, as well as wall coverings and textiles. Here, I began creating my own designs and started to work with many of the best local workshops and contractors. The interaction with clients and contractors, staying within budget and in line with the design sensibilities and functional needs of clients, rounded out my formal education. Always on the lookout to learn and grow, I accepted a position with 321 Interiors and worked under the mentorship of another talented designer who had 30 years of experience in residential and commercial design. This is where I saw firsthand the importance of offering complete design services alongside a unique retail gift shop.
Services: Architectural Design, Special Planning with 3-D Floor plans available, Project Management, Kitchen and Bath design, Custom furniture, and full decorating services such as blinds, window treatments and bedding, furnishings, accessories, Bridal and Gift registry and baby gifts.
The company built a strong clientele, making a name for itself as a quality design service with unique retail products. In 2005, 321
Simple Piece of Advice: While trends are fun to do, remember that ultimately you will be the happiest and the most comfortable when the project reflects your personality and your lifestyle. Start with the one thing that you love and build around it. When working with a decorator or designer, don't be afraid to voice your opinion but be willing to take some risks and trust your designer’s ideas. Allow them to take your ideas to the next level. You'll be amazed!
Holiday Walk 2014
Jill and James Hillman 1404 Ridgedale Road South Bend, IN 46614 Rooms in the Hillman’s Home: • • • • • •
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Living Room Family Room Dining Room
About the Hillman’s Home: Historical Facts: Gertrude and Herman Mossberg (James' grandparents) commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design their home in 1946. Construction began in 1949 and they officially moved in in 1951.
Let’s Get Festive! The True Meaning of the Holidays: Family and music! Family Holiday Traditions: We always chop down a fresh tree. The family then comes over on Christmas Eve and we have a little service and then dinner. Afterwards, we are all off to church for the 11:00 service! Favorite Holiday Dish: My grandmother's frosted sugar cookies. They go out to our family and friends.
C. Kramer Interiors Value Your Home
How long have you lived in your home? We moved in 1999, not long after Mrs. Mossberg passed away. What makes your home unique? Wright was designing simple one story homes at this time. Due to neighborhood restrictions, the house had to be two stories. This makes it more elaborate than others designed around that time. Decorating Style: Mid-Century Modern What fun finds would we discover while touring your home? Original drawings of the house, furniture designed by Mr. Wright, uncommon details and light fixtures. When the family comes over, which room does everyone spend the majority of their time? The dining room and the living room are the biggest areas of the home. The other rooms are small and utilitarian.
1229 East University Drive Granger, IN 46530 574-243-7601 www.chrickramerinteriors.com
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Designer: Chris Kramer
About Chris Kramer: While growing up in Fort Wayne, Chris Kramer was greatly influenced by an uncle who was a designer, artist and true renaissance man. Chris states, “My uncle was continuously decorating our home and I think his love of the decorative arts rubbed off on me.” Chris began his career in the design and furniture business 1989 at an upper-end furniture store in South Bend. There he began to develop his design skills while finishing school. Over the course of 23 years Chris has successfully built a reputation for good taste, artful design, honest business practices and integrity of character. Chris launched C. Kramer Interiors in the fall of 2012. He believes good design is always collaboration between the designer and client, and that listening to the client’s needs is the most important aspect in achieving a finished project that truly reflects the clients taste.
Services: Blue Print through Finial Construction Space Planning Kitchen and Bath Consultations Furniture Plans Window Treatments Wall Coverings Accessories Paint Selections and Antiques Favorite Designer Quote: "Before you pick the paint, make sure the architecture is right.” - Mario Buatta Simple Piece of Advice: Always buy the best quality you can afford. Even if it's one piece at a time.
Holiday Walk 2014
Todd and Stephanie Schurz 1211 East Eckman Street South Bend, IN 46614 Rooms in the Schurz’s Home:
About the Schurz’s Home: How long have you lived in your home? 4 Years What do you love about the location of your home? What we love about our neighborhood is the great neighbors that surround us. Decorating Style: Classic, Ralph Lauren
• • • • • •
Kitchen Bathroom Half Bath Bedroom Living Room Family Room
• • • • •
Dining Room Study/Office Pool Room Mud Room Wardrobe
Sarah Powell Timeless Interiors
What can you not live without? I can't live without my dog. Animals bring such a comfort and joy to your home.
Appreciating and respecting timeless design in the beauty of nature and vintage collectables. 2 Sundance Drive Buchanan, MI 49107
After a long day, what room do you choose to relax? The best room for me to relax in is the kitchen because that is where my family seems to gather. Being around my family brings an ease of comfort that helps me de-stress.
219-617-4537 sarahpowell1@mac.com Hours: Call for appointment Designer: Sarah Powell
About Sarah Powell: I have experience in designing homes from architectural prints to full completion for 10 years. In addition, renovation projects respecting and retaining aspects of the site which contribute to quality renovation. Services: Available for consultation with client as well as architect if requested. Available to travel in search of ideal pieces of art/furniture for the home.
Let’s Get Festive! Favorite Time of Year to Decorate: I enjoy decorating my home throughout the year. Changing my home décor and holiday decorations always gives it a fresh new look! The True Meaning of the Holidays: Celebrating the Christ's birth with my family and friends. Best Part of Hosting a Holiday Party: When I host a holiday party, I love seeing my guests enjoying their time and celebrating together. Favorite Holiday Dish: My favorite holiday dish to make are pumpkin muffins. They make your home smell wonderful! 6
Holiday Walk 2014
Popular Décor Themes for 2015: I believe traditional design will mold into more of a transitional where contemporary design will be the new traditional. Favorite Holiday to Decorate: Christmas because there are so many elements from nature that can be brought into the home. Also the vintage ornaments from around the world are beautiful! Favorite Designer Quote: "I aim to establish an inspirational dialogue between objects from different periods: pieces that would have never come together otherwise." - Axel Vervoordt Simple Piece of Advice: Find vintage objects that touch your soul and add history to your home. Enjoy the find. You'll be surprised where you can place it especially if it's "unpredictable" for you.
Holiday Walk 2014
Natali and Mark Wenkus 3020 Buckingham Dr. South Bend, IN 46614 Rooms in the Wenkus’s Home:
About the Wenkus’s Home: How long have you lived in your home? 9 years Historical Facts: Our house was built by Christian Pretz, president of sales for Studebaker. The house was built in1928 and the architect was Austin and Shambleau.
• • • • • • • • • •
Kitchen Bathroom Half Bath Bedroom Parlor Living Room Dining Room Study/Office Library Full Furnished Basement
What makes your home unique? Inside our home, we have carved walnut wood work, wrought iron gates and staircase, limestone fireplaces, plaster work and beautiful tile work. For the exterior, you will see a tile roof, limestone architectural elements as well as iron work and Flemish bond brickwork.
The Southold Dance Theater Guild
Decorating Style: Traditional, complementing the style of the house.
914 Lincolnway West South Bend, IN 46616 574-233-9841 www.southolddance.org
Favorite Collections: We love to collect art! Beautiful things bring us happiness! What fun finds would we discover while touring your home? Pay attention to the details as many are hidden.
Let’s Get Festive! The True Meaning of the Holidays: We are very thankful for the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope that he brings! We love the gathering of family and sharing great meals and conversations. I love Christmas music. Our six year old daughter is anxiously awaiting for Santa Claus to visit! She has been on her best behavior. Family Holiday Traditions: Every year we go to the Christmas Yule at Symphony Hall in Chicago to enjoy the sounds of Christmas! Favorite Holiday Dish: The whole Christmas meal which typically includes a rib roast, sweet potato casserole, butter horns, cranberry salad and great pies (pumpkin, pecan and apple).
Supporting and celebrating the beauty and power of all dance through community involvement.
Who is The Southold Dance Theater Guild? The Southold Dance Theater Guild is a volunteer organization supporting and celebrating the beauty and power of all types of dance. The Guild works to increase awareness and appreciation of dance in the Michiana area through special events, fund-raising, dance education and the development of dance audiences. Throughout the nation there are many guilds supporting ballet companies and academies. The Southold Dance Theater Guild is proud to be a part of such an important cause in our community! How will The Southold Dance Theater Guild Participate in This Year’s Holiday Walk? With the help of Southold Dance Theater’s scenic designers, the Southold Guild have used fantastic scenes of the beloved holiday fairy tale, The Nutcracker, as inspiration in this charmingly decorated home. The nutcracker story will unfold as you tour the historic rooms elaborately decorated as scenes from the Nutcracker ballet are reinterpreted through extravagant decorations. Scenes include the Nutcracker’s opening party scene, the dance of the Snowflakes and the land of sweets. Southold Dance theater ballet performers are also featured, completing the Nutcracker story through dance. Holiday Walk 2014
7