DESIGNERS’ NOTEBOOK Home-related tips, trends, and tidbits
FISH-INSPIRED: Walker Zanger’s scallop, or fish-scale-shaped tile trend, is one that’s both current and nostalgic. The curved edges create a softened touch and textured surface that can be refrained or emboldened, depending on material and color selections. Available at Virginia Tile Co., Michigan Design Center, Troy; and Virginia Tile Co., Farmington Hills and Sterling Heights. michigandesign.com, virginiatile.com, walkerzanger.com
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’ve always wanted to live on the water,” admits artist Christine Leader, who says that she’s bounced around the state. After attending college in Detroit, the Battle Creek native and her fine arts painter husband, Scott, moved to Charlevoix — hopefully their final destination — four years ago.
Although they might not live on the water yet, they’re definitely getting closer. It takes the pair just seven minutes to walk from their home to either Lake Michigan or Lake Charlevoix. “We can hear the waves and feel the winds whipping off Lake Michigan,” Leader says. Clearly a source of inspiration, lakes
STATE PARK BOOST: Dearbornbased artist Carolyn Whittico is publishing a series of art prints featuring different state parks and natural places around Michigan. Part of the proceeds from her sales will be used to support Michigan state parks. acupofcloudy.com NEW TEXTILES: Milford-based watercolor artist Kelly Ventura is expanding her offerings from home décor and wallcoverings to include a textile collection, available in mid-June. She pays homage to the movements, patterns, and observations found in nature in her gestural style. kellyventura.com SCREEN TIME: Matt Mosher, the landscape architect who runs Mosher Design Co. in Royal Oak, just launched Dzinly, which virtually assists with seeing how exterior elements of your home will look. You can experiment with color palettes, lighting, building materials, and upgrades such as adding a portico, porch, or pergola. dzinly.com, mosherandassociates.com — Compiled by Megan Swoyer
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