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Christina Kairis, principal of Tina Marie Interior Design, stepped out of her tone-on-tone comfort zone for this project with bold uses of color, patterns and textures – a fun yet stylish result for the homeowners, who plan to call Orlando home after retiring. A smaller project originally, Christina ended up renovating the entire house in some way, shape or form.
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Building a new home is a daunting process filled with lots of decisions and detours, but Caryl McAlpin planned this to be her final home and wanted to get it just right. With experience and knowledge – her family was in the land development and building business — she felt ready to tackle this very personal project with a dream team.
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With children grown and off to college a couple charged designer Andrea Martoccia-Fava with creating a warm and inviting home that would suit their lifestyle and still accommodate their returning students. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 4,000-sq.-ft. abode in Heathrow did not require any structural changes, but all the furnishings and décor were part of the fresh approach.
cover: A playful family room designed by Christina Kairis, Tina Marie Interior Design, photographed by NativeHouse Photography. Article on page 46.
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FIRST LOOK
The House On Lang, a hybrid concept that’s part gallery, part clothing and home goods store and part really cool hangout spot with a large backyard.
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Pillow Talk: Want to add some flair to a chair or cozy up the sofa? Pop a new pillow into place and you have an instant update and mood lifter. Take your cue from these padded props we found. Color: Industry hue leader Pantone Institute announces the color combo of the year: PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating.
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Multiple exhibits kick off the new year at the Cornell Museum of Fine Arts including Rania Matar: On Either Side of the Window, Portraits During COVID-19 and Pushing the Envelope: Mail Art from the Archives of American Art.
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It was the ultimate design challenge for Krista Agapito who was brought in late on a custom home project to create cabinetry for a client with a keen design eye.
20 INSPIRING PLACES
Karen LeBlanc discovers Sarasota, one of Florida’s best-kept secrets in creative circles, attracting travelers with a penchant for art, architecture and design.
26 ENTERTAINING
Chef Jamie McFadden shares ideas, settings and recipes for a romantic dinner at home — and getting it right is all in the details.
38 AGENDA
Even though the big galas and cocktail parties are off the calendar now, some events are continuing in socially distant or virtual settings.
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Five designers showcase their work and discuss the details and inspirations behind these stunning spaces.
64 LAST LOOK
Pop in The Alfond Inn and immerse yourself in an ever-changing gallery of interesting contemporary art pieces from the collection of Barbara and Ted Alfond.
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maker space & more
The House On Lang is a collaboration between Julie Edwards, a former corporate executive who longed to combine, art, retail and community in an inviting place, and Christy McLennan, who studied studio art and creative writing in college and managed a boutique. They came together to open a hybrid concept that’s part gallery, part clothing and home goods store and part really cool hangout spot with a large backyard. They plan to host small group gatherings with distancing in mind and eventually workshops and classes. The House On Lang is a beautifully wrapped surprise in the Mills 50 district right near Quantum Leap Winery. houseonlang.com
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pillowTALK
Want to add some flair to a chair or cozy up the sofa? Pop a new pillow into place and you have an instant update and mood lifter. Take your cue from these padded props.
Christian Lacroix Le Curieux Argile decoupage-inspired decorative pillow featuring masked lords and ladies on a harlequin patterned backdrop. (horchow.com)
John Derian Love Forest decorative pillow features the Rose Mosaic print as a backdrop, with the word ‘love’ in bold, embroidered lettering. (burkedecor.com)
LOOMY silk feathers lumbar pillow made entirely by the hands of skilled artisans in Turkey using a handloom technique. (perigold. com)
Ngala Trading ostrich trim lumbar pillow made with 100% genuine hand-dyed, top-stitched ostrich leather and feathers. (perigold.com)
Missoni Home Yugawara pillow features a checkered velvet pattern with bright rainbow colors. (finelinens.com)
Jonathan Adler Rainbow hand-beaded pillow, a collaboration with an artisanal workshop in India where beading was meticulously finished on a linen background. (jonathanadler.com)
MacKenzie-Childs Marrakesh pillow handcrafted with damask embroidery and multi-colored yarn pompoms at the corners. (horchow.com)
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COLOR COMBO OF THE YEAR! FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating are the two to be inspired by this year in a marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting. According to the Pantone Institute: PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate
K1 Porcelain Pendant Light, Lime Lace
Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, two independent colors that highlight how different elements come together to support one another, best express the mood for Pantone Color of the Year 2021. Practical and
Original BTC Titan Size 3 Pendant
rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, the union of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is one of strength and positivity. It is a story of color that encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly.
Teacup and Saucer, Bombay Duck
Dove Grey and Yellow Velvet Pom Poms Cushion, The French Linen Co
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EYEonARTS
Cornell Museum Winter Exhibits Several exhibits are opening in January at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum on the Rollins College campus. Rania Matar: On Either Side of the Window, Portraits During COVID-19 (January 16 – May 9) features a new body of work by Lebanese American photographer Rania Matar that brings together colorful photographs of unparalleled beauty that capture individuals and families during quarantine. Matar invited members of her community and adjacent areas in Massachusetts to pose for her while using a window or door as a stage. She captured each carefully composed portrait, documenting the sitter’s experience of the new relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. Pushing the Envelope: Mail Art from the Archives of American Art (January 16 – March 28) features works by a variety of artists active in the second half of the 20th century who looked to the postal system as an alternative means of producing, distributing and receiving art. Mail art (alternatively called “correspondence art” or “postal art”) emerged as a form of artistic practice among an international network of participants. Pushing the Envelope features archival material from the Archives of American Art that is rarely on view.
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Left: Rania Matar, (Lebanese American, b. 1964), Minty, Kayla, Leyah, Layla, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2020, archival pigment prints on baryta paper, image courtesy of the artist Above: Ryosuke Cohen mail art to John Evans, 2002 (ongoing project since 1985), John Evans papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution
DESIGNdilemma
Cohesive Cabinetry For designer Krista Agapito, S&W Kitchens, it was the ultimate design challenge, being brought in late on a custom home project to create cabinetry for a client with a keen design eye. CABINETRY: KRISTA AGAPITO, S&W KITCHENS | BUILDER: OLIVERA CONSTRUCTION
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rista was sought out after
plete the client’s new construction home
to make some of those adjustments. Even
the client had worked with
in Lakeland.
after some things were installed, we
several
other
cabinetry
“We ended up having a warm, close rela-
worked together to get the final fit and fin-
designers and was not find-
tionship throughout because there was a
ing the right fit. “This client had worked
mutual respect. It was a fun collaboration. I
Krista had the most involvement in the
with multiple cabinet designers before
spent a lot of time on-site to make sure
kitchen and dining area and master bath-
she came to me and was not happy with
things were going smoothly. We were doing
room. “When it came to the finishes, we
what she was finding. She didn’t really
a lot of things in-process,” Krista adds.
were looking for some contrast. The client
ish that everyone wanted,” she continues.
feel she was connecting and getting her
“The house was already framed when
knew she did not want a white kitchen.
ideas across. She found me through some
she called me, which is really late to be
She was thinking black islands. I thought
of my images online and after we had a
coming into a project of this scale. The
if we did this tall, dark piece where the
chance to meet, she felt I could bring her
plumbing and electric was already roughed
refrigeration is, it could be more striking
visions to life,” Krista explains. The two
in and there were a lot of things that had to
— to have some of these dark pieces going
ended up collaborating with the builder
be moved to accommodate the cabinetry
up rather than just on the lower cabinetry
and an interior designer later on to com-
designs. I worked closely with the builder
as expected,” she explains. The darker cabinetry in the kitchen is a quarter-sawn oak with a black finish. The oak grain is visible, creating a more organic, warm feel. The cabinet and finish is also much more resilient and less likely to chip or scratch, an important factor for this family with three children. The lighter kitchen cabinetry is a quarter-sawn maple. And the dark cabinetry continues in the adjacent dining area with a custom built-in. “The client wanted to have a floating cabinet look. Because we were doing black cabinetry and we have this light maple in the kitchen, we wanted to tie
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DESIGNdilemma
them in, so I added some open glass cabi-
really want to be at the point where the
netry to lighten it up and make it not feel
builder is waiting on you. But you don’t
so heavy,” Krista adds.
want to rush through the design process.
Another challenge was working to get the cabinets fabricated and installed on
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You want to move quickly but you have to be thoughtful,” she says.
time. “While I work with a number of
In the end, everything worked out
builders, interior designers and architects,
beautifully and the client ended up open-
being brought in this late in the project
ing her own design company in Lakeland
really was a challenge because you never
called Bell House Designs.
iNSPiRiNG pLACEs A MUST-SEE DESTINATION for ART and ARCHITECTURE
The Umbrella House, designed by Paul Rudolph
by Karen LeBlanc
Sarasota has long been a muse to artists and architects drawn to this beach city for its glowing ombre sunsets, shell-kissed beaches and sophisticated shopping. It’s also one of Florida’s best-kept secrets in creative circles, attracting travelers with a penchant for art, architecture and design. AS AN ART AND TRAVEL WRITER,
one of the most significant design move-
on view as the honoree of SarastoaMOD
Sarasota hits the sweet spot for me, deliv-
ments of the day came together, known as
Weekend, an annual three-day event that
ering authentic experiences that reveal
the Sarasota School of Architecture.
celebrates the city’s modernism architec-
the city’s creative soul. I return regularly
“There are two founding philosophies
to reignite my creative mojo, strolling along
of modernism — the organic school of
“It’s a great honor. Hopefully, the atten-
the bayfront lined with public sculptures,
thought associated with Frank Lloyd
tion drawn to the buildings and homes
browsing art galleries and museums, and
Wright, who said material comes from the
featured will generate more respect for
admiring the city’s famous architectural
earth, so express it that way. The other
them as architectural treasures deserving
jewels as a cradle of modernism.
was the Bauhaus School in Germany,
of preservation and protection. This is a
In the 1950s, Sarasota was a world epi-
founded by Walter Gropius. The Bauhaus
challenging thing to do given rising land
center for architectural creativity, where
movement believed the machine had
values in many of the places where these
touched everything we deal with, so
buildings and homes reside,” says Abbott,
architecture should express the machine
a passionate preservationist.
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tural legacy.
in design. Sarasota was one of only two
The Sarasota Architectural Foundation
places in the world where those two phi-
founded the annual architectural festival
losophies
Carl
to promote the awareness and preserva-
Abbott, FAIA, one of the founding mem-
tion of Sarasota School of Architecture
bers of the Sarasota School of Architec-
homes and buildings. SarasotaMOD Week-
ture movement.
end takes place annually in early Novem-
came
together,”
says
From 1941 to 1966, these architects
ber, bringing together architects from the
were prolific in producing modernist
Sarasota School of Architecture move-
regional adaptations to the city’s subtropi-
ment in a series of special events and
cal climate, embracing early modernism’s
tours. Participants visited a selection of
original ideals. Abbott is a living legend of
personally-curated Carl Abbott residen-
the Sarasota School, known for his local
tial and commercial projects in self-guided
interpretation of modernism that mani-
walking and driving tours, accompanied
fests in buildings and residences in and
by Abbott’s short videos explaining each
around Sarasota. Many of his works were
of his projects.
BILL MILLER
SARASOTA:
iNSPiRiNG pLACEs In previous iterations of SarasotaMOD Weekend, these privately-owned mid-century gems were open to tour the interiors; however, this year’s tours were limited to the exteriors due to the pandemic. A standout on tour is the iconic Umbrella House, designed by architect Paul Rudolph, known as the Sarasota School of Architecture forefather. The
The Putterman residence designed by Carl Abbott
Umbrella House resides in the Sarasota neighborhood of Lido Shores. In 1953,
I also experienced another artistic side
hub, offering gallery showings, classes,
Lido Shores developer Philip Hiss com-
of Abbott, his works as a sculptor on view
and community spaces for local artists to
missioned Rudolph to create one of the
during a three-day exhibit at the Art Cen-
sell their works. The Art Center is cur-
20th century’s most iconic houses as a
ter Sarasota. Found Forms unleashes the
rently closed to the public due to COV-
spec home to promote his new develop-
latent beauty of ordinary objects. Abbott
ID-19. It briefly opened to show Abbott’s
ment. The house’s dominant feature, the
created the iconic blue sculptures by coat-
exhibition during the three-day Sarasota-
aptly named “umbrella,” was originally
ing found objects in cobalt blue powder-
MOD Weekend.
built of wood and used to shade the house
coated steel paint. “My goal is to make people aware of the
several famous modern buildings from
Today, Lido Shores is an enclave of
beauty around them. Sculpture and archi-
the Sarasota School of Architecture move-
mid-century modern and modern gems
tecture complement each other. A sculpture
ment are open to the public, including the
with envious water views. The Sarasota-
is a spontaneous work of art, whereas archi-
remodeled Sarasota High School that now
MOD Weekend tour showcased several
tecture is calculated and methodical because
houses the Sarasota Art Museum, on the
Abbott-designed homes in the neighbor-
of the building process,” he explains.
Ringling College Museum Campus.
hood, including the Putterman residence,
“It is difficult for artists to transform
I initially visited the building with its
a monolithic block façade that Abbott lik-
found objects into fine art. Carl has made
Brutalist-style addition designed by Paul
ens to a seashell with its hard outer layer
significant
these
Rudolph, as it was undergoing an exten-
(the street façade) and the soft inner layer
sculptural works advancing the idea that
sive renovation and restoration in 2014. I
(the wall of glass framing the view).
found objects can be art objects,” says Eliz-
toured the high school with Abbott, who
abeth Goodwill, education director of Art
explained its architectural significance.
Center Sarasota.
“Sarasota High School was one of the
Another tour explored Abbott’s residential and commercial buildings in Sies-
achievements
with
ta Key, including the iconic Summer-
The Art Center of Sarasota has been in
most photographed buildings in the
house Restaurant. This landmark glass
existence for 94 years, acting as an artistic
world. It’s green architecture done in the
pavilion set amid foliage is one of Abbott’s early buildings with many signature characteristics of the Sarasota School of Architecture. “I wanted a building that wandered through the trees. I designed it as a chain of squares, a series of undulating forms that go into the woods,” Abbott shares. Summerhouse has since been renovated into the Clubhouse for Summer Cove with several alterations to Abbott’s original design, but the building still retains its modernist architectural spirit. 22
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Sarasota High School addition designed by Paul Rudolph
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from the intense Florida sun.
Outside of SarasotaMOD Weekend,
iNSPiRiNG pLACEs ’50s. The school had cross-ventilation working with sunscreens. It was an amazing experience to walk down that hallway and feel as if you were floating with the skylights and all the light filtering through this whole building. The building garnered worldwide attention because Rudolph designed it as a new direction for his architecture. Instead of doing delicate light buildings, this had a lot of weight and strength with a lot of influences from Corbusier,” Abbott explains.
The lobby of the Art Ovation Hotel
that borders the museum’s side entrance.
serves as a public art gallery with works
Sarasota is also home to Ringling College
hanging in the lobby, throughout its meet-
of Art + Design, a wellspring of creative
ing spaces, and on all floors. Art Ovation
On the day I visited the Art Museum,
talent since 1931. The college partners
aims to immerse guests into the commu-
artist Harmony Hammond’s works were
with many local art institutions and busi-
nity’s cultural fabric, converging visual
on view. Material Witness, Five Decades of
nesses, including Art Ovation Hotel,
and culinary arts in a seamless sensory
Art, explores the feminist artist’s textile
where I stayed during SarasotaMOD
experience. During my stay, the four-dia-
and mixed media works. The exhibition
Weekend. Art Ovation, an Autograph Col-
mond hotel hosted a Cuban art exhibit
spans 50 years (1971-2018) of Hammond’s
lection hotel, serves as a cultural ambas-
accompanied by a new pop-up restaurant
painting-sculpture works, drawings and
sador for the community, promoting local
concept at its on-site restaurant, Overture.
ephemera. You can also walk along the
artists and fostering connections with
“Every dish is Instagram-worthy. We
iconic breezeway designed by Rudolph
creative institutions. The entire hotel
want to inspire your palate and picture
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Executive Chef Mark Galvin of Overture restaurant in the Art Ovation Hotel
taking,” says Orcun Turkay, Corporate
its active events calendar by playing host
Director of Food & Beverage, Shaner
to artistic performances onstage in the
Hotels. “Our chefs are the artists in the
hotel lobby. “We will feature all types of
kitchen. They are no different from other
artists from the local community, includ-
artists; one puts art on paper, and one puts
ing poets, dancers, musical performances
it on the plate.” Overture’s first art-inspired
and high school programs,” Okan adds.
menu features camera-ready dishes such
Exploring the links between culture
as a Cuban sandwich served in a cigar box
and creativity is my mantra when I travel,
and a milkshake with a chocolate fondant
as a sense of place unfolds through its her-
wrapped cigar that the server lights table-
and a corporate art curator. They work
itage of art, craft and design. Sarasota is a
side. Executive Chef Mark Galvin says he
together to vet requests from artists to
must-see destination for anyone interested
plans to rotate the menu three times a
showcase their works as an artist-in-resi-
in creative exploration. This Gulf Coast city
year to coordinate with each hotel art
dence or on our walls. We want to foster
in Southwest Florida reveals the flip side
exhibit. “The visual art is in the plating,
and promote local artists by providing
to its well-known chic boutiques and beach
and the culinary art is the cooking tech-
free gallery space. They have free reign to
resorts through its art and architecture.
nique,” he says.
paint or create their art in the evenings
Art Ovation aims to be an incubator for
and interact with the guests,” explains
Karen LeBlanc is host of The Design Tourist
artists, offering free gallery space and a
General Manager Okan Karadag. Through-
series. She travels the globe attending some
chance for them to showcase their talents
out the hotel, five other art exhibits show-
of the world’s premiere design events in search
with its artist-in-residence studio in the
case a diverse range of works.
of the latest trends, tastemakers and unique
lobby. “We have an on-site culture curator
In January, Art Ovation plans to restart
finds. Learn more at thedesigntourist.com.
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A Romantic Dinner for Two? by
Chef Jamie McFadden
Absolutely! Due to safety concerns and restrictions over the past year it has become the most popular table request as we continue to deal with our new normal. Communal dining and groups of loved
in mind there are details that can be easily
ones feasting together has had to take a
overlooked, however, when attention is
As mentioned earlier, wherever you
pause, however, experiencing an amazing
paid to the little details the results can be
decide to dine, accenting the experience is
culinary journey in the company of a sig-
stellar and memorable.
key. Picture a rooftop summer kitchen
that brings you calm and tranquility.
So, let’s begin with the basics: light,
with string lights and loads of candles, a
sounds and temperature are huge contrib-
beach blanket with tiki torches, or can-
As most of the world has hunkered
utors to executing a super sexy experience
dlelit lanterns poolside. Other factors to
down in their homes for evening meals,
as are the seasons of the year and location
consider when setting the mood for a
the question came to mind of when, or if,
chosen. All of these contribute to awaken-
romantic table: music and scents. Create a
couples have utilized this quarantine to
ing the senses and should help guide the
playlist with songs that are favorites to you
change things up from their typical eve-
theme and menu for your romantic experi-
both, and definitely on that list should be
ning meals to create an ultra-romantic
ence. Take, for example, a winter table-set-
the song that played during your first kiss.
experience? And if so, what does this look
ting fireside either at a traditional table or
Create a relaxing atmosphere with musk or
like? For some, it may be a simple as turn-
on a soft and cozy area rug perhaps. A
woodsy scents, just remember to keep these
ing off the TV, lighting some candles and
spring, summer or fall romantic table set-
scents off of the table, and only use nearby so
actually sitting at a dining table. But what
ting may be enjoyed outdoors on a covered
they don’t overpower or compete with the
if you really wanted to turn up the heat?
patio, in a lush garden or on a dock water-
food. And speaking of food, when menu
Well everyone can and should put their
side. The idea is to pick a location for an
planning think of foods that will make the
own creative spin on this experience so as
out-of-the-ordinary setting — something
evening playful, fun, relaxed and delicious.
to personalize it as much as possible. Keep
you don’t experience every day, and one
Ask yourselves how often as a couple do you
nificant other is still and always will be one of life’s most cherished treasures.
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meal prep together? This in itself can be a rewarding experience — talk about turning the heat up in the kitchen! For my personal romantic dinner, I would definitely prepare a risotto as it’s a dish that is not consumed often in our household and has a special occasion allure to it. And what says romantic dinner more than a lemon risotto? How about lobster? Or more specifically, lobster tails. I know you’re thinking how can we pull this off? Well, let’s get started.
Broiled Lobster Tails 2 SERVINGS 2 each 10-12-oz lobster tails, defrosted 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper Open oven door and adjust oven rack to approximately 6 inches from broiler. Turn oven on to broiler setting. Using kitchen shears cut the shell open lengthwise down the back. Pull the meat out and over the shell, brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the tails on a broiler pan and place in oven. Cook approximately 10-12 minutes until opaque and the edges are slightly brown. Carefully remove from oven and serve immediately with warm melted butter.
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EnTERTAINING RISOTTO FACTS & TIPS Risotto is a technique of stirring broth into short-grain Arborio rice that makes it become soft and creamy. This lemon parmesan risotto takes about 40 minutes to make, 25 of those minutes require babysitting a pot of rice. The flavor that results makes it ultimately worth it. Cooking with wine is essential and equals straight-up flavor. And it’s a perfect excuse for drinking the remainder with your meal (or while you cook).
Lemon Risotto 2 SERVINGS 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 large shallot, peeled 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 3/4 cup white wine 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons lemon zest 2 teaspoons black pepper
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Place the broth in a medium saucepan and heat to a simmer; reduce heat and keep warm. Mince the shallot. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the shallots are translucent, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to combine; cook for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add the white wine and minced garlic. Cook, stirring, until liquid is almost evaporated, a few minutes. At this point, you’re ready to start adding the broth. Add 1/2 cup warmed broth to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until broth is almost absorbed. Repeat, gradually adding broth a 1/2 cup at a time and stirring, until rice is tender but still al dente and sauce is creamy (you may not need all the broth). The process should take about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until combined (or turn off the heat and cover the dish for a few minutes). Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese.
EnTERTAINING And let’s not forget a sweet ending with the quintessential romantic dessert
Bananas Foster 2 SERVINGS
Bananas Foster. Because what’s more fun
2 bananas
than cooking a dessert with flames? This
2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
recipe is more than just for flair — it’s
1/4 cup brown sugar
really flavorful. The cinnamon combined
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
with the banana liquor makes this rich
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
and delicious. It’s a fun way to end a meal,
1 tablespoon creme de banana
just be careful of the flames.
2 tablespoons dark spiced rum (80 to 100 proof)
Entertain deliciously and romantically!
2 scoops vanilla or salted caramel ice cream
Jamie McFadden, Cuisiniers founder and executive chef, credits his culinary education and travels throughout Europe and the United States for enabling him to build his successful business in Central Florida based on a fresh-approach cooking style. His latest venture is Cuisiniers Celebrations, a special event space at the East End Market. He is the co-founder of The PEAS Foundation, which provides food-insecure households with fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Peel the bananas, then cut them in half crosswise and lengthwise. In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and creme de banana. Cook about 2 minutes until bubbly and thickened. Add the bananas and turn them until coated with the sauce. Very carefully remove skillet from stove and add the rum, making sure not to drip any on the sides of the pan. Stand back from the pan and use a stick lighter to ignite the alcohol. Use extreme caution to stay away from the flame! Allow the alcohol to burn off, then continue cooking, stirring and flipping the bananas until the sauce is thickened and the bananas are tender, about 2 minutes. Place the bananas in a dish and top with ice cream. Pour over the remaining sauce and serve warm.
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largest capacity on the market at 30 inches with multiple racks to accommodate a wide range of dishes. And you can eliminate one appliance — the microwave — as the combination convection-steam ovens will do just about everything, including defrosting and reheating. They have more than a dozen cooking modes for roasting, convection broiling, dehydrating and even dough proofing. Often preferred by professional chefs, steam ovens produce dishes with unmatched texture, appearance, and of course, taste. Steam provides heat without sacrificing moisture or flavor, so food turns out crisp on the outside and moist on the inside — even after reheating. You can even cook a 14-pound turkey in 90 minutes. As with many of today’s appliances, they are smart device compatible too. You can preheat your oven directly from your smart device, send recipe instructions directly from app to oven, access curated recipes catered to you, and even get notified when your dish is ready. Thermador.com
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ROOM by ROOM
Area designers share details about some of their favorite rooms.
L I V IN G R O OM Luxuriously appointed, this downtown Orlando condo’s formal living room exudes refinement as well as edgy sophistication. Mickalene Thomas’s Left Behind Again 2 hangs prominently over a Haller credenza from USM. A custom jacquard velvet upholstered Barber Osgerby for Knoll sofa and two Barcelona Chairs by Mies van der Rohe sit under the ambient glow of the Sarus Mobile by David Weeks.
TED MAINES INTERIORS Photo by Uneek Image
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HOME O F F I C E/L I BRA RY A contemporary twist on dusty rose and pink is at the forefront of this mid-century inspired home office/library. A Ventaglio table by Charlotte Perriand is surrounded by refurbished vintage furniture, custom upholstery, a lush garden and plenty of sunlight.
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LI VI NG/ D IN IN G R O OM In this Carmen Dominguez built home, the client wanted everything as white as possible with pops of color through the art. We did talk her into a soft gray for the walls. The art in the dining area is by the sister of the client. We gave her the sizes and colors and she came up with the art concept. The modern ceiling design was done by designer Cameron Long. White ice marble floors are carried throughout the first floor and soft drapes accentuate the tall ceilings and warm the space.
SUSAN PRIDGEN, PB INTERIORS Photo by Jack Edwards
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L I V IN G R O OM This cozy gathering spot by the fireplace is perfect for a cool day or evening. This custom home in Winter Park features an elegant aesthetic on a small scale while incorporating new custom upholstery paired with the clients’ cherished antiques. The space beckons for a glass of wine and conversation while relaxing by the fire.
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K ITC H E N Since COVID-19, Wolfe-Rizor Interiors has been called upon to remodel many old kitchens and make them function better and look more appealing. This is just one of many we have done in the last few months.
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Right: “This entire room was based off the Schumacher wallpaper we found and fell in love with immediately. It is one of my favorite moments in the house. I paired it with a Bernhardt dining table and custom CR Laine teal velvet chairs. The sideboard is capiz shell from Bernhardt with lamps from Currey & Company.” “We refinished this fireplace and added a new mantle. It was brown and orange stone before. I love the pattern play in here. The CR Laine chair is so great with the blue embossed velvet. I always love a little animal print as well and believe you can absolutely layer them if the scale and size is right. We did the dalmatian print rug from Surya and the ottomans are CR Laine. The coffee table is Vanguard and the art is Leftbank Art.”
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pattern play Interior Design: Christina Kairis, Tina Marie Interior Design Photography: Amy Lamb, NativeHouse Photography
CHRISTINA KAIRIS, PRINCIPAL OF TINA MARIE INTERIOR DESIGN, STEPPED OUT OF HER TONE-ON-TONE COMFORT ZONE FOR THIS PROJECT WITH BOLD USES OF COLOR, PATTERNS AND TEXTURES — A FUN YET STYLISH RESULT FOR THE HOMEOWNERS, WHO PLAN TO CALL ORLANDO HOME AFTER RETIRING. “This entrance is across from the dining room. We custom designed the artwork to be the colors from the Schumacher wallpaper and love the bold pop it gives in the space. The wallpaper is Dwell Studios for York in orange and embossed in gold. My favorite part is the light from Regina Andrew. One of my favorites!” WINTER 2021
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Above left: “We refinished the once carpeted stairs to a black stained finish on the treads with crisp white painted risers. We also added a CR Laine dining chair in this fun blue print from Maxwell Fabrics.”
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it for their future life in Orlando, not just their time visiting. When we first discussed her home, before we ever
Above right: “We kept the existing cabinets in the kitchen but changed the counters, backsplash and hardware, completely updating the look.”
met or saw the home in person, she told me she was looking for a modern farmhouse feel, but once I started to get to know her and her personality, I realized that modern farmhouse was definitely not her style and I shifted direction,” Christina explains. Initially, the homeowners only wanted to furnish the
Left: “There are jaguars on the wallpaper. It is so kitschy and fun. Also, those are ceiling fans. They have acrylic blades that come out when you turn the fan on. Best of both worlds!”
home and do a few updates, but Christina ended up renovating the entire house in some way, shape or form. “Once the design concepts were done, I suggested we make some other changes to fit with her dream design. We tried to keep as much as we could but give it small updates. For example, the family room fireplace was old, rustic with brown and orange stones that very
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much did not fit with the home. By simply doing a layered whitewash on the stones we completely updated the fireplace and gave it a clean, modern aesthetic that is the perfect backdrop for all the color and pattern in the room,” she says. She continued this throughout the rest of the spaces such as keeping cabinetry but updating countertops and backsplashes, keeping the living room mantle but changing the surround, and changing all the hardware throughout the home. “These small changes can make
Above: “The entire inspiration for this room is the photography gallery wall. The clients have traveled extensively and are avid photographers. The wall is their personal collection from their travels. We added the built-in to showcase their collections from these travels. They wanted this room to be more of a lounge where they can relax by the fire or play games with their family.”
monumental differences in the design,” Christina adds. The home is two stories with four bedrooms upstairs and a master suite downstairs. There is also a motherin-law wing downstairs, with its own entrance, outside access, full bathroom and kitchenette. Christina utilized bold wallpapers in many spaces throughout the home, especially in dining areas and bathrooms. White walls, furnishings, cabinetry and countertops allowed the
Right: “More of their amazing photography is featured in the powder bath right off the kitchen. The colors of the wallpaper are balanced by the clean white floors and fixtures. There is an Asian touch throughout this home.”
bright fabrics and wallcoverings to pop. Many different
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patterns and textures were used, but they all created a cohesive look. The biggest challenge was finishing everything during the COVID-19 lockdown. The design took about 10 weeks from initial contact and consultation to starting construction. The renovations and furnishing orders took four months, then an additional three months for the remaining items to come. “Our final few items took a bit to get completed with the delays of the lockdown. I will always say you should plan a good six months for a full-home renovation project. You never know what challenges you will need to adapt to,” Christina says.
Above: “The bedding is the star of this room. It is Eastern Accents. They also made the bed in the coordinating fabric with the black nailheads. It is a fun touch and something different.” Right: “This was a storage room. It is in the guest wing of the home and we thought it would be a great place to make a little kitchenette. The wallpaper is Dwell Studio Ming by York Wallcoverings and the pendants are Robert Abbey and the barstools are Gabby.”
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She also adapted to working with the client almost completely virtually. “Most of this design was done and presented over iMessage! I would send her items to see if she liked them or not or give her a this-or-that question and she would get back to me right away. It was great because I had instant knowledge of what she was loving and what she wasn’t. It made my job a lot easier!” Christina explains. “I also loved how open to color she was. This style is very much NOT my typical style, but I loved pushing myself to design such a great space,” she adds.
Above left: “This is one of my favorite spots in the house. We used the Schumacher fabric in a Sunbrella version for the seat to take care of all things life dishes out and the linen version for the drapery. I am obsessed with the Currey and Company light and the Arteriors chairs.” Above right: In the master bedroom, the furnishings are Bernhardt, bedding is Williams-Sonoma, and art is Wendover. Bottom right: “This is such a happy bathroom. I have always loved this wallpaper and knew I would find the perfect spot for it. The cornice was made by Kasmir fabrics with trim by Stout that is another animal print and matches perfectly.”
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flow, light &view ARCHITECT:
Geoffrey Mouen BUILDER:
Charles Clayton Construction INTERIOR DESIGN:
Leah Richardson LANDSCAPE:
Joe Knight Landscaping PHOTOGRAPHY:
Eric Cucciaioni Designed to be light and neutral, the dining room does feature a striking pop of pattern and color. “A lot of the art I had but this was an osprey I purchased from an Asheville artist Daniel McClendon who presents wildlife in a contemporary way.”
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Building a new home is a daunting process filled with lots of decisions and detours, but Caryl McAlpin planned this to be her final home and wanted to get it just right. With experience and knowledge — her family was in the land development and building business for many years in Central Florida — she felt ready to tackle this very personal project.
“I wanted to do one last home in my life. It would have been lovely to downsize but the lot shape is such that it had to be two-story. If you build 2,500 square feet on the bottom it makes sense to have 2,500 on the top. We have three children and grandchildren — none of whom live here — so when they visit, we have plenty of space for them to stay and spread out,” Caryl says. The 5,000-square-foot home includes four bedrooms, plus a den that could be converted into another, and five bathrooms with an additional two half baths. “I like the traditional styles and have always wanted a Mediterranean barrel-tile roofed home. I picked Charlie [Clayton] because we interviewed five builders and narrowed it down to three. I liked him a lot and my dad actually sold real estate with his dad back in the ’60s. He has a really good group of vendor and subs that work for him. And it was a really good experience,” she adds. The project included about two years of construction but three years total, including buying and developing the lot. “The whole premise of designing the downstairs with the den and attached bath was as we age in place if we had to have help come, they could stay in the den with their own bath, wet bar and ingress and egress. We also have an elevator and we tried to make the doors all three-feet wide or as wide as possible,” she explains. For the interior design details Caryl says: “It was highly custom and there were so many decisions to make. We brought in older doors in some places and older light fixtures.
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“We wanted the traditional look on the outside, but we wanted it to be clean-lined, open and light on the inside, so we went with a cleaner look and neutral palette. The gentleman who did the staircase was a real artist. He had majored in art and math and it takes art and math to get everything perfect. We wanted large steps and the perfect landing.”
“The kitchen is fun because you can sit four people at the counter, and it’s got a lot of storage. I love gas so we have a Miele cooktop. The triangle design — sink, cooktop and oven — is easy to work in, and there are two dishwashers. I call the fixture the Clackers like the ’60s toy.”
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We wanted to use some things we already had. The concept of the house came about when we met with Geoffrey, the architect. There were three words I used. We want the flow to be right. I want as much natural light as possible. And I want as much view of the lake as possible. So, we had flow, light and view. For example, in the master bedroom there was originally a window planned, but I wanted to be able to have a door and a Juliet balcony to go out and have a glass of wine or some coffee to take advantage of the lake view.” Caryl credits several members of the team with making it all a beautiful reality. “Leah [Richardson] was very easy to work with. We just wanted it to have the Old World feel with new, contemporary elements inside. I did a lot of research ahead of time. Leah was very big on having me find inspirational pictures. I would find them, and she executed them. If someone knows what they like and then has a talented team, they can make it happen,” she adds. She particularly loved the design that landscape architect Joe Knight envisioned, including a side garden she particularly enjoys. “I spent the least amount of time with him, but he just knew what I wanted
“The room we enjoy most is the master bedroom. There are two swivel chairs in a sitting area that look out onto the lake. Every morning we have our coffee here. In the master bath, I love the tub. I usually take a bath instead of a shower because I like to soak.”
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On the back of the house is a large entertaining area overlooking the lake. “We use the outdoor porch quite a bit in good weather.” after we agreed on some sketches. He’s super creative,” she explains. Most of the downstairs furnishings were new with some of the den furniture recovered and updated. And upstairs much of their existing items were used. “Leah was really good about using what I had and making it work. She gave me a book about the interiors that included an Irish blessing. ‘May this home be a place of happiness and health; of contentment, generosity and home; a home of creativity and kindness. May those who visit and those who live here know only blessing and peace.’ I feel so blessed because it [the building process] can be stressful but for the most part this was a pleasant experience,” she says.
“The other place we use a lot is the den. It’s really cozy and human-scale in there.” The space is done in darker, yet neutral shades with lots of tones and textures, from the ceiling and wall details to the caning on the built-in doors to the leather wingback chair. WINTER 2021
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ANDREA MARTOCCIA-FAVA, MOTIVO HOME PHOTOHGRAPHY:
AMY LAMB, NATIVEHOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY
With children grown and off to college, a couple charged designer Andrea Martoccia-Fava with creating a warm and inviting home that would suit their lifestyle and still accommodate their returning students. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 4,000-square-foot abode in Heathrow did not require any structural changes, but all the furnishings and décor were part of the design team’s
A VINTAGE CHAIR PASSED DOWN FROM FAMILY WAS RE-FINISHED AND
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BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE THROUGH CUSTOM PAINT AND A BEAUTIFUL YELLOW SCALAMANDRE FABRIC. “WE LOVED INCORPORATING A MIX OF WHIMSICAL VINTAGE PIECES WITH MODERN CLEAN-LINED ELEMENTS IN THIS HOME FOR A COLLECTED AND INSPIRED LOOK.”
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project with a few different style boards full of inspiration and ideas that have slightly different looks. We ask our clients to tell us which ones they gravitate to more and then we use that discovery process to start the design plans. We then usually present one or two custom designs per space that they can choose from,” Andrea says. The resulting light and bright spaces with dramatic touches were just what the clients wanted. “We had designed for these clients previously and knew they liked to stick with neutrals and add in pops of colors here and there, but we really let their new house lead us in the overall direction of the design. We just wanted to blend the husband’s and wife’s individual styles. We tried to pull together a really livable atmosphere that seamlessly blend together traditional and modern pieces to appeal to everyone’s tastes,” she adds.
CUSTOM COUNTER STOOLS MADE BY VANGUARD FURNITURE ARE UPHOLSTERED IN SUNBRELLA FABRIC FOR DURABILITY IN THE MAINLY WHITE KITCHEN CONTRASTED BY THE LARGE, DARK-TONED ISLAND. THE SERENE BREAKFAST AREA IS PUNCTUATED BY THE LARGE LIGHT FIXTURE AND LUXURIOUS DRAPERIES. LARGE ART PIECES AND WINDOW FABRIC ADD SOME PATTERN TO THE ELEGANT, UNDERSTATED FORMAL DINING ROOM.
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There were only two things the design needed to include in the six-month project. “Everything was new with the exception of the window treatments that came with the home. The homeowners wanted us to try and work with them, so we used the colors as jumping off points in each space. They had one other special request and that was to try and incorporate their grandmother’s antique chair somewhere in the house. We ended up using it in the office, painting it white from the dark cherry wood tone it previously was and upholstering it in a Scalamandre yellow, cut velvet to match the drapes. This chair made for a beautiful moment in the home office,” she explains. 62
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THE LIVING ROOM FEATURES A DEEP SEAT, EXTRA-LONG CUSTOM CR LAINE SOFA THAT IS PERFECT FOR NAPPING OR TV WATCHING, BUT ALSO ROOMY ENOUGH FOR ENTERTAINING FRIENDS AND FAMILY. ALL THE PATTERNS AND TEXTURES IN NEUTRAL TONES CREATE A COZY, YET REFINED SPACE. THE MEDIA ROOM PAYS HOMAGE TO THE FAMILY’S INTERESTS. THE BEDROOMS ALL HAVE THEIR OWN STYLE TO SUIT THEIR INTENDED INHABITANTS. A MUTED LIGHT PURPLE GRASS CLOTH WALLPAPER FROM YORK WALLCOVERINGS CREATED THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR THE “GOOD VIBES” CUSTOM NEON SIGN. Throughout the rooms, there are pops of personality and nods to the family. “With both of their children off to college, we wanted to create a home that was refined and comfortable, yet ready to welcome their kids back for holidays and summer. Although this project was all about giving the husband and wife a refined home retreat now that their kids are grown up, the rooms for their children ended up being some of my favorites. I love the son’s room and its hints to his passion for baseball and the daughter’s room that has this cool California vibe,” Andrea says.
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It’s a beautiful day in Winter Park and after a stroll along the Avenue a quick glance at your watch reveals some minutes to spare before the next engagement. What to do? Pop in The Alfond Inn and immerse yourself in an everchanging gallery of interesting pieces. Barbara and Ted Alfond, along with independent curator Abigail Ross Goodman, have selected and purchased more than 300 paintings, photographs, sculptures and mixed media works by established and emerging contemporary artists from around the world. 64
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Jennifer Bartlett; Rose; Oil on canvas, 2010-2011; The Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art Gift of Barbara ’68 and Theodore ’68 Alfond Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Rollins College 2018.1.34
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