NHOME Texas Magazine May/June 2017

NH ME TEXAS

LUXURY LIVING

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GREEN OPTIONS PARADE HOMES

KRISTALLI REAL ESTATE IMPECCABLE SERVICE MODERN & CONTEMPORARY GARAGE DOORS HOLLYWOOD CRAWFORD

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CATRINA’S INTERIORS Award Winning EXPERIENCED LUXURY DESIGNER 

BROLL HOMES

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L ive L egendary

Luxury

Custom Homes DIVIS ION

Bring us your plans or choose from our extensive collection of new home designs. Meet one-on-one with our Custom Homes Team to begin the design process on your dream home. From the doorbell to the back door, we ensure that your new home will express your personal style and has every feature you desire.

We offer the best in personalized design and construction consultation and an attention to detail that reflects over half a century of luxury home building experience and customer satisfaction.

Book your appointment today or ask for details. Call Patty (210) 835-4424

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Broll Homes

When Imagination Matters

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26 COVER STORY BROLL HOMES

Bo Broll brings his real estate and family lumber experience to building quality homes. His most recent pride and joy is the Broll Homes 2017 Parade home, a spectacularly unique, spacious contemporary masterpiece with a creative cozy mother-in-law suite known to many as a “Casita.”

COVER PHOTO AND TABLE OF CONTENTS PHOTO BY JASON ROBERTS

38 REMODEL HOLLYWOOD CRAWFORD

It speaks volumes to quality and design when more than half the parade homebuilders prefer to use Hollywood Crawford garage doors. The new Hollywood Crawford trends for garage doors are enough to close the deal.

features

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46 REAL ESTATE

CATRINA'S INTERIORS

KRISTALLI REAL ESTATE

DESIGN PROFILE

If you can dream it, Catrina, an imaginative and experienced architectural and interior designer, and her design partner, Judy, French can make it possible.

Featured is a recent Parade Home design by award winning Catrina’s Ranch Interiors with a new stunning, modern contemporary with a Texas/NY twist.

PROFILE

The best thing a Realtor can offer is service so memorable that referrals follow. Terri Saari, Broker/Owner of Kristalli, uses her personal approach and business strategy to benefit clients, reward agents, and create a win-win situation in her new Stone Oak office.

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GREEN OPTIONS PARADE HOMES Sustainable options are becoming the norm for Parade homes and for most builders. Newer options are now available to save money and create a higher quality environment for homeowners.

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IN THIS ISSUE

NH ME TEXAS

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PUBLISHER Adaku Okoro

ART DIRECTOR Elisa Giordano

ASSISTANT EDITORS

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Robyn Milora Chinyere Okoro Kim Young

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Chinyere Okoro

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rita Zenzen Heck Julie Kleine Sarah Olivarez Randy Oliver Jackie Waters

58 In Every Issue

Table Talk

08 A Note From the

57 New Mixed-Use

Publisher

Events

Dine

60 San Antonio’s Premier

Dining News

Home Organization

Jason Roberts

INTERN

Miriam Guajardo Resendez

Development

11 On the Cover 12 Contributors 14 Advisory Board

18 Signature Restaurant

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

58 Launch SA 2017

Venture Challenge Awards River Walk Address Hosts Sales Gallery Opening Celebration

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Terri Saari Broker/Owner US Air Force, Retired

ABR, SFR, SRS, GRI, SRES, MRP, AHLS, MCNE

Serving Our Community With: 

Veteran Buyer Programs  First Time Homebuyers  Buyer/Seller Representation Move-Up Program  Corporation Relocation  Leasing vs. Selling Consultation  New Home Construction  Referral Network Systems  Investment and Portfolio Purchases  Comparitive Market Analysis  Full Service Property Management  Monthly Community Service Projects

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“The Clear Cut Choice for All Your Real Estate Needs”

a note from the publisher

WE HAVE ALL HEARD THE SAYING “IN TEXAS, WE DO EVERYTHING BIG!” One area in which that is true is homebuilding. Many people from the east and west coasts say that in Texas one gets more house space for their money. Yes, it’s no secret that Texas homes are big; your average home in Texas has more square footage than the average home in either the east or west coast. Our Texas Parade of Homes are not only larger, but are built with particularly luxurious amenities.

The Greater San Antonio Builder’s Association (GSABA), in partnership with Southerland Properties, hosted a successful Parade of Homes in the beautiful development, The Canyons at Scenic Loop. These unique homes were built by eight well-respected builders. We are honored to have one of them, Broll Homes, on our cover. The philosophy of this client-focused builder, Bo Broll, and his team is to treat their clients like friends, encouraging their involvement and keeping their best interests in mind. Broll Homes 2017 Parade Home is described as a “modern organic” home, which is a combination of contemporary design with elements of a rustic style home with a “Casita.” The Casita makes a perfect mother-in-law/guest house, designed for privacy and comfort.

The interior designer chosen to decorate this luxurious modern Hacienda-style home is Catrina Hoelke of Catrina’s Interiors. Catrina is an award-winning interior designer with almost 40 years of experience and is best known for her imaginative, customized Hill Country-style furniture pieces. Catrina wowed us with her new modern twist in the interior decor of the Broll Parade Home. There is also a modern, lux, new look at the showroom in her new location further west on IH-10 in Boerne.

Included in this issue are several other articles about the 2017 Parade of Homes. Randy Oliver, of Hollywood Crawford Garage Doors & Openers, is not only a genius, but is a highly personable and committed business owner who keeps current with the latest trends. His article and his knowledge and years of experience with Garage Doors justifies why five of the eight 2017 Parade builders chose Hollywood Crawford for their Parade home garage door. Another article focuses on the green sustainability options found in the Parade homes. We are learning that green options are practically expected in luxury homes built in Texas. Builders are sensitive to options that will save the buyer money and create a higher quality environment in the home.

We hope you enjoy our features and if you missed this year’s Parade of Homes, contact GSABA to get on their mailing list for Parade of Homes 2018!

PROUD MEMBER OF:

Adaku Okoro, publisher adaku@nhometx.com

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Parade of Homes Premiere Builder

Broll Homes

Modern luxury meets

old world charm

Broll Homes has been building beautifully designed and constructed homes for clients in San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and across south Texas for over a decade. Founded in 2002 with the desire to deliver a client focused approach to custom home building.

Broll Homes closely works with clients to clearly understand their unique needs and desires to build a dream home they will cherish for years to come.

Their philosophy is simple, “we treat our clients like friends, keeping their best interest in mind. Having them involved throughout the building process and working hard to ensure their expectations are not only met but surpassed.” That’s the Broll Homes way.

Design Vision for Parade Home

10112 Carter Canyon San Antonio, TX The Parade Home is a fabulous display of modern luxury with the warmth and design of an Old World, Spanish Hacienda. The vision was simple, deliver a conceptual layout and design that sparks imagination. The uniqueness of the design perfectly nests within the contours of the home-site. Capuring the incredible views The Canyons at Scenic Loop has to offer, we used

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Featured builders in the 2017 Parade of Homes: Ashton Custom Homes • Dale Sauer Homes Genesis Custom Homes • Japhet Builders • John Merritt Homes Partners In Building • UrbanLUX Builders

a strategic window configuration displaying the stunning scenery. What transpired is Modern Organic, a mixture of contemporary design and rustic elements.

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ON THE

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FOR OVER 15 YEARS, BROLL HOMES has been building beautiful quality luxurious affordable homes in San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and all across south Texas. Builder, Bo Broll has a passion for building homes and he has a track record of satisfied clients. With a BuildZoom quality score of 105, Broll Homes is placed at 96% above 222,229 contractors in Texas.

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contributors

JULIE KLEINE

Julie Kleine is the Marketing Director for DC Partners. She is responsible for marketing programs, brand management, advertising, and public relations. Mrs. Kleine has more than 15 years of experience in the real estate industry including the management of marketing and communications functions for international and commercial operations of a publicly traded title insurance and real estate services organization as well as land information management consulting. She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University.

RANDY OLIVER

Randy Oliver started installing garage doors for Hollywood-Crawford Door Co. in 1981 and worked his way up through the ranks to eventually become president of the company. Oliver also is currently the President of the International Door Association, the world’s largest association of professional garage door and access systems dealers and installers and has trained home inspectors across the country on how to properly inspect a garage door system.

JACKIE WATERS

SARAH OLIVAREZ

Sarah Olivarez, an alumni of The University of Texas at San Antonio, possesses a BBA in Entrepreneurship.

In her present position as the Operations Manager at Launch SA, Sarah has created operational procedures ranging from the entrepreneur intake process to major event planning and even implemented a new CRM software to better serve entrepreneurs. For the past two years, Sarah has been the lead event planner for Launch SA’s Venture Challenge Awards Ceremony.

Sarah's entrepreneurial knowledge continues to expand from her vast network of business professionals and mentors, as well as her passion for working with local entrepreneurs in their startup businesses ranging from food to pedal pubs. Sarah's passion for entrepreneurship stems from her time at UTSA where she co-founded the semesterly UTSA Elevator Pitch Competition, and created a biomedical proof of concept during UTSA’s Spring 2015 CITE Competition. One of Sarah's ultimate goals is to become a serial entrepreneur, having a multitude of different businesses.

RITA ZENZEN HECK

In her hometown of Chicago, Rita Zenzen Heck was a newspaper and magazine editor and TV copywriter.

She currently lives in San Antonio and volunteers with the Majestic Theatre, the San Antonio Sports Association, the San Antonio Conservation Society, the San Antonio Council for International Visitors and the San Antonio Downtown Residents Association.

Heck worked for Stars and Stripes, Overseas Weekly and Made In Europe magazine, as well as in advertising and PR, before opening her own Creative Overflow.

She added The Green Connection in 1995, also producing green building showcases and her own green building and education magazine and events. Since 1995, she has hosted and produced The Green Connection television show on digital cable channel 20, which airs Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Jackie Waters is a mother of four boys, and lives on a farm in Oregon. She is passionate about providing a healthy and happy home for her family. Her goal is to feed her family with fresh and home grown food as much as possible; focus on sustainability while doing so, and practice simplicity. She aims to provide advice for others on how to do the same with her site Hyper-Tidy.com. She started Hyper-Tidy.com to share what she has learned over more than a decade of striving for cleanliness and sustainability.

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Hollywood Crawford provides selections on the most elegant garage doors; designed for your home or a Parade of Homes.

We want to thank the following builders for allowing us the privilege of providing the garage doors and openers for their Parade homes!

Thank you builders for your trust!”

Ashton Custom Homes  Dale Sauer Homes  Japhet Builders John Merritt Homes  Partners in Building

 Custom and standard garage door designs  Award-winning customer service  San Antonio’s only IDEA-accredited garage door dealer Call Us to Discuss Your Project

210.494.3434

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advisory board

PEGGY ZETTNER

MIKE HOLLAWAY

BELINDA VELA-REYNA

Mike Hollaway enjoys a well-earned reputation as one of the San Antonio area’s most prestigious builders of fine custom homes since 1992.

One of his many well-earned awards was the 2008 Builder of the Year. He is a past president of the Greater San Antonio Builders Association; he holds graduate master builder (GMB) and certified green professional (CGP) designations from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB); and he is a voting director of the Texas Association of Builders and the NAHB. Hollaway currently builds throughout San Antonio, as far north as Austin and Horseshoe Bay and as far south as the Eagle Ford Shale. Some of his community involvements include being a past member of Rey Feo court, and was chosen to build the 2015 St. Jude’s Dream Home.

Belinda Vela-Reyna is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Science degree in Educational Guidance and Counseling from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. She retired from an 11-year career as a U.S. probation officer for the Western District of Texas San Antonio Division to stay home with her two beautiful daughters, Alexandria and Mia. She also has two amazing stepchildren, Danielle and John, and a wonderful husband. She has always had a passion for design, and she recently enjoyed renovating her new home with the help of Trent Hultgren.

KRISTAL POWELL

DALE PONDER

TRISH NAJIM

San Antonio native Peggy Zettner has been in the wholesale interior design industry for more than 21 years. As president of Interior Trade Cartel Inc. (ITC) for the past 17-plus years, she has seen many changes in the local interior design market, and business has never been better.

Zettner has always felt there was a need to bring more design product to the trade in San Antonio. ITC currently represents more than 100 lines of product. ITC is an ASID industry partner and is very involved in the community. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt, Zettner stays pretty busy. She loves entertaining family and friends, and her newest passion has been getting involved personally in the community. Her two biggest passions are CASA and Wounded Warriors.

Kristal Powell is the cofounder of CKC Custom Homes, serving as the driving force behind the beauty and elegance that is evident in the company’s finished homes. She uses a hands-on approach, personally assisting clients in the selection of paint, tile, cabinets and all aspects of design. Much of CKC’s success can be attributed to Powell’s passion for perfecting the unique style of CKC Custom Homes.

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Dale Ponder is the owner and operator of Cozy Outdoor Escapes, an outdoor living retail center focusing on customer service and high-end equipment. His career started in the electrical trades, where he held various positions in a large, nonunion shop in San Antonio, where he was raised.

He later entered the international market, project managing the construction of drug interdiction radar sites throughout South and Central America and owning and operating a telecommunication construction service company in Caracas, Venezuela. Ponder left the business in 2010 to pursue his passion for the outdoor living retail sector. He developed a business plan, and Cozy Outdoor Escapes opened to the public in March 2011.

As a realtor and certified luxury home marketing specialist, Trish Najim prides herself in providing her clients a service to best assist them with their real estate needs regardless of whether they are sellers or buyers. Najim is with Keller Williams Realty Luxury International in San Antonio, and she is also a certified staging consultant and an interior design consultant. With her design background, she is able to work with buyers to visualize themselves in the home of their dreams, and to help sellers make their homes appealing to buyers.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Clear ChoiCe interior Design “Many things in life will catch your eye, but few will capture your heart ... pursue those ... and that is what I’ve done.”

– Jana M. Ward

Our number one priority is helping provide homeowners with an exceptional remodeling experience. That is why 90% of our business is from repeat customers or referrals. We are endorsed and trusted by consumer websites such as Angie’s List where we are an “A” rated company and given the 2015 Super Service Award. The Award reflects consistent high levels of customer service.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF LAURENT REA

Signature Restaurant Dining News LA CANTERA RESORT & SPA APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AND GENERAL MANAGER // SPECIAL TO NHOME

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LA CANTERA RESORT & SPA, part of the Destination Hotels Luxury collection, welcomes new management to its world class concept, Signature, inspired by Chef Andrew Weissman. Executive Chef Laurent Rea joins newly appointed General Manager Patrick Bean to execute Weissman’s unique vision for the resort’s freestanding restaurant and bar. In concert, they will lead the staff to create

LA CANTERA RESORT & SPA OFFERS THE BEST IN DINING.

GENERAL MANAGER PATRICK BEAN

a gracious, timeless, relaxed Hill Country experience for those looking for a quaint, non-traditional alternative to upscale dining.

Rea was featured in Best Chefs in America in 2013 and his culinary career highlights include stints in Venice, Italy; Strasbourg, France; and Great Britain before settling stateside in New Mexico and later Texas.

Bean is a San Antonio native, “Signature is the capstone of my career. My management skills and food industry expertise complement Andrew’s culinary vision which is founded on classic techniques and Texas touches.”

The beguiling menu includes the world’s finest ingredients, sometimes culled from Signature’s own back yard, where the herb garden brings freshly-picked flavor to the table. A beekeeper is on staff to cultivate La Cantera’s own signature Texas honey and a forager will harvest wild ingredients already growing on the grounds, such as lavender, rosemary and prickly pears.

Local and organic ingredients change the menu as the seasons

peak and wane, but the constants are quality, flavor, artistry in the kitchen and superlative southern service.

Signature crowns Andrew Weissman’s 25-year culinary career, which began in Europe, moved to New York City and finally came home to San Antonio, where he has opened seven popular and critically acclaimed restaurants, including the fondly-remembered Le Rêve.

That first restaurant gained national recognition in the pages of The New York Times, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine magazine, Gourmet magazine, Texas Monthly, and other illustrious publications. ■

Signature is open from 6 to 10 p.m. for dinner. Reservations are recommended but not required, call (210) 247.0176. Learn more at www.signaturerestaurant.com.

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An elegantly appointed Old World bar where cordial

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COVER STORY

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Broll Homes 2017 PARADE OF HOMES FEATURED BUILDER // SPECIAL TO NHOME // PHOTOGRAPHY: JASON ROBERTS

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It’s Parade of Homes season and it’s our pleasure to focus on parade home builder, Bo Broll. Like many successful builders, Broll was born, and grew up in a family in the construction trade. Speaking about the family lumber company Broll said, “I worked there my whole young life.”

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I know from experience that when real estate is in your blood, you'll find a way to satisfy your passion. Broll shared his journey.

“I started a career in real estate after graduating from college which put me in the position to start flipping homes. From flips I started building specs and then building customs.”

Broll Homes was established with the belief that custom home building in Texas needed a more client focused approach. With that belief, Bo Broll founded Broll Homes in San Antonio. Building since 2002, Bo Broll knows quality construction. He prides himself on customer service and giving back to the community.

When you buy a Bo Broll home you’re getting more than just sticks and bricks. “Our reputation for quality, construction and price as a custom home builder is well established throughout the South Texas region,” he said.

Broll Homes has been a Summit Award winner for Best Product Design for several years which is exemplified by their philosophy and mission statement. “For over a decade, our primary goal has been, and will continue to be, to provide homebuyers exceptionally wellconstructed homes at competitive prices and a hassle-free building process,” he explained.

Their goal is to consistently provide the highest quality homes available at a fair price supported by outstanding client support and on-going service. A new home is an exciting opportunity but choosing the wrong builder can result in poor workmanship and materials, missed deadlines and budget overruns. All of this can make the process of building your dream home a total nightmare. Broll Homes has earned the trust and respect of families like yours by providing well constructed, custom built homes on time and on budget.

Not only does Broll build a unique and high quality home, but he shares a passion with his wife

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for the March of Dimes. “Our children were both born premature, so the March of Dimes is very dear to us. We participate in the March for Babies and help raise awareness when possible.”

The 2017 Broll Homes parade home is located at 10112 Carter Canyon. Early in the design process Broll decided on a modern-luxury design with an old-world, hacienda feel. He needed multiple levels to accommodate the unique topography of the lot in the Canyons at Scenic Loop in order to showcase the incredible views that the lot offers. “What transpired is what we are calling Modern Organic, with a mixture of contemporary design and rustic elements.”

Their designer, Catrina, with Catrina’s Interiors, and her associate Judy, did an amazing job with the interior design work, and the many vendors really came through by providing top-notch products to showcase in the parade home.

From the countertops from Greg Storm at Wilsonart, to the cabinets from Michael Edwards and the one-of-a-kind furnishings Catrina brought, Broll brags, “this home is truly oneof-a-kind and proves that just about any lot is buildable.”

Broll Homes works with each client to clearly understand their unique needs and their lifestyle in an effort to design and build a dream home they will cherish for years to come. They will show you why so many families have chosen to work with them. ■

Contact Broll Homes for more information on a custom home in San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country or south Texas. www.brollhomes.com.

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Garage Doors TRENDING: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY STYLES // BY: RANDY OLIVER

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Wayne-Dalton Garage Doors “At Dale Sauer Homes we are always looking for what’s new in the market that we can share with our homeowners,” says Debbie Sauer of Dale Sauer Homes. “As we began designing our 2017 Parade of Homes house for the Canyons at Scenic Loop, we knew we wanted to focus on a contemporary-modern exterior with the windows and garage doors complementing each other. During our search for the perfect garage door, we discovered the Wayne-Dalton 9600 Insulated Steel Back garage door in the Contemporary Panel Design, and we fell in love with it! We opted for the satin edge privacy glass with the windows in the vertical column position. This design offered flexibility that fit perfectly on a single door as well as a double door. These new and cutting edge designs for garage doors are a big hit!

Thank you, Wayne-Dalton!”

In addition to Wayne-Dalton’s 9600 Contemporary Panel Design with vertical windows, the company developed a unique frameless glass door called Luminous. This one-of-a-kind garage door is striking in appearance and is available with opaque white, opaque black, mirrored gray, mirrored bronze, and translucent black glass.

Clopay Garage Doors Brian Box with Ashton Custom Homes stated, “At this year’s Parade of Homes we chose to use the Clopay Contemporary Modern Steel garage doors with frosted windows by HollywoodCrawford to stay consistent with the transitional architectural style. We felt it was important that the garage door blend perfectly and harmoniously with the home since it represents up to 40% of the right side look and feel.”

Clopay Garage Doors showed off several new contemporary and modern style garage doors at this year’s National Association of Home Builders’ show in Orlando. Some of the new styles exhibited were in their Canyon Ridge Modern Series Collection with aluminum

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inlays, horizontal planks, and frosted and reed glass.

Partners in Building chose to use the Clopay Avante Full View Aluminum garage doors with black anodized frames and frosted glass for a very sleek and modern look on their Parade home this year. Full view aluminum garage doors, which were once only used for service stations and fire stations, have become extremely popular not only in the garage but also to separate the inside living space from the outside.

Return on Investment Upscale garage doors not only add curb appeal and value to new custom homes, but according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2017 Cost Versus Value Report, an upscale garage door has

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he garage door is no longer just a functional necessity for the home. It has become a distinct architectural feature that adds curb appeal, style and value. In many homes the garage door can represent as much as 40% of the front elevation of the home.

There is a national trend toward modern and contemporary style garage doors that complement today’s contemporary style homes. Garage door manufacturers have capitalized on this trend by creating extremely attractive and diverse garage door styles and designs. Many of the new homes in San Antonio have a contemporary style, including several featured in this year’s Parade of Homes.

the highest return on investment over any other home remodeling project, both nationally and in San Antonio. According to the report, in San Antonio an upscale garage door replacement will recoup 91.8% of its cost. ■

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functional design profile

Catrina’s Interiors PARADE OF HOMES WINNER IN FURNITURE & INTERIORS SPECIAL TO NHOME

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atrina’s Interiors is proud to have won many awards in the San Antonio Parade of Homes and this year participated in the Greater San Antonio Builders Association 2017 Parade of Homes at the Canyons at Scenic Loop. Catrina is a revered San Antonio interior designer, home builder and architectural designer, and has been in business for more than 40 years.

She is celebrated in the industry for her award winning Contemporary Furniture, Custom Western Furniture and Texas Hill Country Interiors. Catrina’s stunning Texas Leather and Rustic Furniture is always beautifully accented with fine art paintings, antler chandeliers, bronze statues, scrolled iron work, oriental rugs, antiques and other exquisite accessories.

In the San Antonio 2017 Parade of Homes Catrinas added some strikingly visionary contemporary designs to her enviable repertoire. Bo Broll, owner of Broll Homes, built a spectacular

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contemporary home in the Canyons at Scenic Loop. Catrina and Judy French worked long and hard to make all of the selections in the home so that each individual room featured a surprise around every corner of the house.

Catrina and Judy’s design collaboration will now be helping with the selections for Broll Homes’ clients and homeowners. In the near future Broll Homes will be sharing offices at Catrina’s new store at 32840 IH 10 West in Boerne, Texas.

Catrina’s Interiors specializes in unique custom pieces of all styles in acacia wood, alder, cedar, mesquite, pine and antique woods. Whether it is a desk for your office, an exciting new look for your master suite, a TV unit for your game room, or a dining table and chairs, Catrina will be there every step of the way helping you create an heirloom to be enjoyed for years to come.

They have a full staff of professional designers to assist you with all of your decorating needs, from new construction to remodel-

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ing in any style that you can imagine. And their Premier Hunter Douglas dealership and drapery workroom can facilitate all of your window treatment needs.

Catrina’s Interiors brings contemporary style and elegance to the homes of those in search of all that glitters. Whether your style is Hollywood or Camelot, these unique creations will make your home sparkle. Catrina’s award winning custom furnishings are created exclusively just for you and your home, no one else. Catrina’s

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Interiors is a manufacturer of fine custom furniture and an authorized dealer for many of the finest household names in furniture. When purchasing from them, you can rest assured that their products and services have the full backing of their suppliers.

Catrina’s beautifully designed furniture is not only a feast for the eyes but durable enough to endure decades of continuous daily use. As you stroll around the store it seems that in every nook and cranny

is another must-have item, each of them unique. Catrina’s designs dance to music with a world beat and you can see wonderful pieces that would be at home in almost any décor from Tuscany to L.A. One of a kind pieces from all over the world greet you in every room and whisper to you “take me, take me.” ■

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Accessibility for the Visually Impaired HOME ORGANIZATION TIPS // BY: JACKIE WATERS

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n unorganized home makes it virtually impossible for a person with a visual impairment to function independently. When everything is in its place, people have a much easier time navigating the home, finding items, and completing daily tasks. Home organization also helps people with visual impairment go about their days with less stress and more confidence because they know they will be able to find things without hassles or obstacles. The following home organization tips will help you prepare your home and make it more accessible for someone with a visual impairment.

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Use Clear Food Containers Storing food can pose challenges for people with low vision. If you opt for clear storage for various pastas, cereals, and dry goods, it may help the person identify what is inside. It’s also helpful to place labels with large print on each storage container and make sure they are printed in colors that

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HOME ORGANIZATION IS KEY TO PREPARING A HOME FOR A PERSON WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.

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Label While You Organize Labels are just as important as organization when it comes to preparing the home for a person with a visual impairment, but if you wait to label, you may forget or label items incorrectly. That’s why labeling while organizing is key. As soon as you bring home groceries, label canned goods and boxed foods that may be confused because of their similar sizes and shapes.

There are many labeling methods that work for people with low vision, and it may be helpful to experiment to see what works best for your loved one. Some people use self-adhesive letters to label shoe boxes when organizing shoes in closets. Others use a series of tactile dots or Velcro strips to label canned goods. When it comes to labeling clothing, people often use index cards with large print or safety pins to keep track of items.

contrast with the food being stored inside. One other tip for storing food is to place items in alphabetical order or to place items that are used frequently near the front of the pantry or in cabinets close to food preparation areas.

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Add Dividers to Kitchen Cabinets If it is difficult to locate spices, bakeware, or kitchen tools in your cabinets and drawers, add dividers to provide a space for each item or groups of items. Making custom spaces for items ensures that your loved one with a visual impairment will be able to locate each item quickly and easily and will know where to put them after using them.

It’s also important to make sure that you don’t combine food with cleaning supplies even if you add dividers to kitchen cabinets. Being proactive about food safety is a good practice to follow, and preventing accidents with cleaning supplies protects the entire family.

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Use Bins to Organize Linens The linen closet is one space that needs a makeover in nearly every home. Bulky sheets and blankets, fluffy towels, and extra pillows take up a great deal of space and can cause an organization headache for anyone, regardless of vision impairment. One fix is to purchase bins from a

home goods or dollar store and label them with index cards or Braille labels. Colorful bins are an ideal choice if your linens are white or beige; alternatively, light-colored bins are ideal if your linens are dark.

Labels should contrast with the bins to make it simple to locate them, and the large print on them should contrast with the labels themselves.

When organizing linens, you have a few options. Some people separate them according to the rooms in which they are used. Others separate them by size; for example, twin sheets in one and queen sheets in another. Some people prefer to organize linens by time of year, with flannel sheets on higher shelves and light cotton sheets on lower shelves in

summer. Again, the method of organization should suit your family’s needs.

In summary, home organization is key to preparing a home for a person with a visual impairment. Consider labeling while you organize, using clear food containers, adding dividers to kitchen storage areas, and using bins for linens to make your home more accessible to a visually-impaired loved one. If your organization efforts just don’t seem like they’re going to work out as you hoped, it might not be a bad idea to start looking into large-scale home modifications or for a more accessible home in the area. ■

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A Vision of Excellence KRISTALLI REAL ESTATE COMPANY

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here are times in life when reaching your goals, or even getting through the day can feel like a struggle. And then there are times when it is as if a light opens up from the heavens and the path is clearly laid out before you and you never want to look back.

That moment of clarity was what has driven local Stone Oak real estate Broker Terri Saari, to open her own real estate company, Kristalli Real Estate, earlier this year.

“What I wasn’t seeing with other real estate companies,” Saari explained, “was a focus on all of the benefits that well rounded agents bring to their companies, clients and communities… well, other than the mighty dollar.” Saari’s goal with her own company was to bring a fresh new business strategy to the agents whom she would sponsor, and to have those concepts translate to a whole new level of service to the clients and communities they all serve.

With this new business model, real estate agents are rewarded with better commission splits for things like civic engagement, charity, education, and their ability to set and reach their own personal business goals. “Becoming a part of the community, learning about industry changes, city infrastructure updates, new businesses, new loan programs - it is all a part of our job as REALTORs®,” notes Saari, “and when we have agents that are this involved and this dedicated to their field, our clients feel the benefits for years to come.”

Saari has dedicated herself to living these principles that she preaches to her company of six agents (and growing!). After 12 years in the industry Saari has obtained nearly twenty illustrious professional designations solidifying her knowledge and expertise in a variety of areas in real estate. Examples include Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Military Residential Specialist (CMRS), Broker Price Opinion Resource Specialist (BPOR), and Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI). She has also been named a Platinum Top 50 REALTOR® for many years.

Service is the cornerstone of the Kristalli business model, with company sponsored charity workdays scheduled monthly throughout the year. Since opening its doors earlier this year, the whole company has already spent hundreds of hours giving time and energy to causes like the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Texas Diaper Bank and Habitat for Humanity.

Saari is no stranger to service, having personally served for 22 years before retiring from the United States Air Force, her last assignment to the Air Intelligence Agency. Through these experiences, not only did Saari learn time management, organization,

confidentiality, and strategies for effective communication and negotiation that translate seamlessly over into the “battlefields” of the real estate industry, but she also was forced to relocate a family of six, dozens of times over many years. “I understand the stresses of a move, both buying a new home and letting go of the memories of an old one, simply because I’ve done it with my family so many times”, Saari explains. To her, these experiences make her a better REALTOR® overall.

In 1995, it was the military that brought the Saari family to San Antonio. All of Saari’s children graduated from the highlyacclaimed Reagan High School and have gone off to successful careers in fields like accounting, computer science, home inspection and military service. But in many ways Kristalli remains a family business. Saari’s husband Bill, also retired military serviceman, has been working alongside her for years running the Property Management division, now known as Kristalli Property Management.

While many of Kristalli’s clients are concentrated in the Stone Oak area where its leader has both a home and the Kristalli offices, Saari and her company of agents serve clients across the city and the area, from New Braunfels to Pleasanton, Boerne to Bandera, and nearly everywhere in between.

And now to answer the question you’ve probably been asking yourself from the beginning of this article, what does the name Kristalli mean?

“Kristalli is the Finnish word for crystal,” Saari explains. Her husband’s family is from Finland, and this was a way to pay tribute to them. She explains that she wanted to have the word crystal because it embodies those qualities she hoped to exemplify in her company’s business practices. “When you think of crystal, you think of prestige and luxury; you think of the angles and reflections of light and of sophistication and success. I want my agents and my company to be sophisticated, luxurious, elite and a grand reflection of the possibilities we bring for a better real estate experience. In the same way that crystals and diamonds are rated and cut, we aim to be a cut above the rest.” Terri Saari and Kristalli Real Estate: The Clear Cut Choice For All of Your Real Estate Needs. ■

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Parade Home Builders’ Green Options // BY: RITA ZENZEN HECK

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COLOR IT BRIGHT! POPS OF HAPPY COLOR (LOW VOC PAINT) TRANSFORM A SO-SO BEDROOM INTO A GLAMOROUS RETREAT. A TOUCH OF ART ON THE WALLS GIVES YOU SOMETHING TO DREAM ABOUT.

to keep. Cork is especially sustainable as it is harvested only from tree bark, allowing the tree to continue growing. In addition to its cushioning and sound resistant qualities, cork air cells help trap heat, acting as an insulator.

Ideal indoor temperatures are maintained with 15 SEER HVAC equipment and blown-in foam insulation in the attic and walls, exceeding building standards. Lighting control systems, passive solar designs, and strategically placed shade trees contribute to indoor/outdoor living comfort.

Known for their unique design approach, Broll combines its green sensitivity with a fresh design approach inside and out, taking advantage of every inch of space. Working with buyers to achieve the ultimate in green and individual design, curves, angles, arches and, most notably,

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s green options have become better recognized by home buyers and builders over the past few years, the idea is becoming more of the “norm” than an option. The Greater San Antonio Builders Association (GSABA) sponsored 2017 Parade of Homes at Canyons at Scenic Loop, May 20-29, was a major example.

According to GSABA president Wayne Moravits in a recent San Antonio Express-News article, the National Association of Home Builders is encouraging builders to include the following in their projects: low-e glass windows, high efficiency HVAC systems, programmable thermostats, Energy Star appliances and energy efficient duct systems. However, many of the Parade home builders have expanded the list to include foam insulation, indoor air quality consideration, minimum construction waste, tankless water heaters, recycled/earth-friendly flooring and countertops, and shaded outdoor spaces with trees to filter sunlight for cooler, more comfortable, less expensive living both inside and out.

In addition to the “recommended” green amenities, Broll Homes’ owner Bo Brolls noted that they offer a variety of sustainable options including cork, tile and/or hard wood flooring, all environmentally friendly and easy

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the use of color are apparent in each project. Low VOC (volatile organic compounds) is considered in all products for improved indoor air quality.

Wilsonart quartz countertops, used in most Broll homes, are as elegant as granite but more durable. Quartz is the earth’s second most abundant mineral, according to a Wilsonart news release, and has unlimited design possibilities. Introduced in 2015, Wilsonart’s engineered quartz is available in fifty patterns and a full range of colors, textures and four structures, enabling the material to complement any decor preference from traditional to contemporary. Consideration is also given to minimizing materials waste to reduce landfill impact.

Check out the following Parade of Homes builders on what they offer on the green side and how this affects the efficiency of your home. In addition to Broll Homes, have a look at Ashton Custom Homes, Dale Sauer Homes, Genesis Custom Homes, Japhet Enterprises, John Merritt Homes, Partners in Building and UrbanLUX. ■

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Luxury Living NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT // BY: JULIE KLEINE // PHOTOGRAPHY: JASON ROBERTS

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he Arts Residences at the Thompson Hotel recently held its official launch party at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Developers DC Partners and San Antonio-based Universal Service Group announced plans to break ground this summer on a luxury mixed-use development along the San Antonio River Walk.

The development will feature 66 luxurious residences perched atop San Antonio’s first Thompson Hotel and located in the center of the city’s Art District.

The more than 337,000 sq. ft. development is located directly across from the Tobin Center and offers resort-style living including amenities such as a fine-dining riverside restaurant, pool deck and pool bar overlooking the River Walk, state-ofthe-art fitness center and spa as well as concierge services for residents.

Featuring a private entrance and resident lobby, the 20-story building will stay true to its name will designate each floor plan with the name of a classical composer or artist. Pre-sales of condominiums have begun. The sales gallery is located in the Administration Building of the Tobin Center at 115 Lexington, showcasing a full kitchen, master bath and secondary bathroom, and displaying finishes, fixtures, floor plans and building model. The project is expected to be completed in 2019. ■

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Launch SA 2017 Venture Challenge Awards // BY: SARAH OLIVAREZ // PHOTOGRAPHY: JASON ROBERTS

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his year’s 2nd Annual Venture Challenge concluded with a bang! Over 120 individuals joined us at the International Center Ballroom on Thursday, May 4, to celebrate the culmination of Launch SA’s Venture Challenge program.

Venture Challenge is a goal-setting competition that awards seed funding to high performing entrepreneurs who set realistic business goals through the six challenges set forth before them.

From over 130 applicants, 11 entrepreneurs were selected to move on and pitch to Launch SA’s panel of judges.

At this year’s competition, five finalists were awarded seed funding! The following are those finalists: • The grand prize of $20,000 went to NovoThelium, a biotechnology company that developed a bioengineered nipple for breast reconstruction that maintains projection, has natural pigmentation, and improved sensation.

• The $10,000 prize was awarded to Whiskr, a flight deals website for travelers who are serious about seeing the world.

• The remaining $5,000 award was given to In the Weeds Skin Care, a 100% natural skin care and aroma therapeutic product company using natural and essential oils.

• The veteran’s award of $10,000 went to Madge’s Food Company, which provides fermented, healthy, vegan, live products to the beverage and snack market.

• An exciting new award, the Judges’ Choice award of $3,000, was given to Calma, an organization which provides educators tools to practice mindfulness to children and youth, leading to a more productive classroom.

The 2017 sponsors were: The Hartford, Chick-fil-A Foundation, Bank of America, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Jefferson Bank, Paychex, BB&T, Heavy Heavy, SA2020, NHome, JP Morgan Chase & Co., and Ms. Entrepreneur Role Model Search. ■

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San Antonio’s Premier River Walk Address Hosts Sales Gallery Opening Celebration THE ARTS RESIDENCES AT THE THOMPSON SAN ANTONIO HOTEL CELEBRATED THE GRAND OPENING OF THEIR LUXURIOUS SALES GALLERY AT THE TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. // PHOTOGRAPHY: JASON ROBERTS

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