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FRESH & INVITING
Ira Kitograd, IBK Construction, collaborated with designers Susan Pridgen and Shona Binkowski to create an award-wining show home that would become his personal residence. The clean and modern interior perfectly represented his style and tastes.
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REDESIGNED & REFINED
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HACIENDA DREAMS
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LAKESIDE RETREAT
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ARTFUL APPROACH
MICHAEL LOWRY
FEATURES
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Designer Mary Margaret Vasquez updated several rooms in this home originally built in 1991. She carefully curated each space to reflect an elegant simplicity and incorporate the owners’ prized possessions.
For this mother, a contemporary Mexican hacienda on a lakefront property was the ultimate goal. Her design dreams were realized with the mother-daughter duo of Wolfe-Rizor Interiors, Abby Rizor and Hattie Wolfe, who created an open yet intimate home that seamlessly transitioned the indoors and outdoors.
STEPHEN ALLEN
When Jeffrey Schrader and Bryan Behling discovered the perfect setting for their home, they knew they wanted it to feel like they were on vacation every day. Luckily for them, their builder, Greg Hardwick, happened to live a few doors down and knew exactly how to make it happen.
cover: Traditional and modern meld in this home
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makeover that showcases a contemporary art collection.
MARK MATUSZEK
STEPHEN ALLEN
This traditional home remodel challenged designer Jose J. Cabrera to preserve the traditional and historic elements of the home while incorporating the homeowners’ contemporary art collection and a more modern aesthetic.
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WELCOME
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FIRST LOOK
As intended, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has become a gathering place for hope, healing and collaboration.
10 RAISE THE BAR
Elevate your entertaining with some chic new bar accessories from glassware to cocktail napkins to nifty bottle openers.
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Designer Anne Rue shares her favorites for design and functionality.
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Interior designer Mary Margaret Vasquez shares her thoughts on maintaining a picture-perfect home.
22 TRADE SECRETS
Karen LeBlanc explores the art and science of purchasing art with tips from area art consultants.
28 EYE ON ARTS
Stimulating new exhibits and installations at a number of art museums and galleries open across Central Florida this fall.
34 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Thanks to a combined effort of garden and history lovers, Nehrling Gardens is once again in full bloom, offering a glimpse of Old Florida.
38 TOTAL TRANSFORMATION
Interior designers John McClain and Gail Barley reveal behind-the-scenes details on two home renovation projects.
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Acacia Antiques returns to College Park, and now exclusively offers traditional antiques sourced from knowledgeable dealers.
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What’s falling into your wine glass this autumn? Chef Jamie McFadden offers wine recommendations to be paired with some of his savory fall recipes.
63 ROOM BY ROOM
Seven designers showcase their work and discuss the details and inspirations behind these stunning spaces.
96 LAST LOOK
Editor/Publisher Christi Ashby captured an artistic architectural angle.
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WavesofInspiration
Sailing into the third year of this publication, I am still amazed by the design projects that are transforming metro Orlando. It seems like only a few short years ago interiors and exteriors wore Mediterranean masks and Tuscan faux finishes. And then contemporary homes started popping up. Architect, designer and builder Phil Kean was one of the first to race against the tide and people took notice. Not everyone was a fan initially, but when you fast-forward we are now seeing all styles of homes in all kinds of neighborhoods. And one of the most exciting waves is the concept of mixing styles — the interior may
be contemporary and the exterior traditional. This combination often revolves around art collections and inherited furnishings. It’s about keeping what you love and adding what you want in a way that is very personal. In showcasing these homes, we rely on talented photographers. With Steve Allen, we know we will get the full scope and mood even though he has to convert a 360-degree, 3-dimensional view into a flat image. He is a genius, often moving things around to capture the feeling the designer intended, and patiently, meticulously positioning and re-positioning his equipment so every line is true, every angle is correct. With each room or project that opens up on my screen, my mind is already jump-starting something new in my own home. Even though I won’t make a fraction of the changes I have stored away, it’s always nice to feel inspired.
Photograph by Stephen Allen Interior design by Christina McCombs, Tina Marie Interior Design
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Although it’s only been two years since the opening of the now-iconic Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, it has already become our community’s gathering place. Designed and built to be just that, the shows and performances inside are only a small slice of the Center’s heart. President Kathy Ramsberger says: “We like to say that we want the plaza out front to be the ‘community family room.’ We want it to be a place for anyone to come and experience each other and the art that happens here in the building. Being together for that collective experience can be life changing. We’re touched that our mission has been realized this summer, although we wish it were a result of something happier. But the end result has really been positive and inspiring: seeing our community come together — all parts of the community, banding together to move forward and support and love each other. It’s been so wonderful to look just outside and see that happening.” 8
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BAR
Elevate your entertaining with some sizzling new accessories from chic cloth cocktail napkins and whimsical bottle openers to glassware for every drink. Cheers!
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Acrylic stemless wine glass with monogram, $8; The Blush Label pineapple cocktail napkins, set of 4, $24; and Two’s Company Golden Key bottle opener and corkscrew, $18.95. From The Monogram Merchant, Orlando.
Babel alpaca silver ice bucket with horn handles, $395; and colorful resin ice tongs, $21.95 each. From Frank (Interiors), Winter Park. Mariposa pearled wine coaster, $44, and beer bottle opener, $32; Match pewter ice tongs, $130; and Mariposa Life Ring bottle opener, $26. From Owen Allen, Winter Park Village.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Goverre wine glass with
silicone sleeve and spill-proof lid, $29.95; Stephanie Albertson linen-cotton cocktail napkins, set of 4, $75; and Bruce Cobb hand-blown wine glass, $65. From Frank (Interiors), Winter Park. Crocodile ice bucket, $56; Henry Handwork Nouveau Monogram cocktail napkins, set of 4, $40; and Bamboo-handled ice scoop, $26. From The Monogram Merchant, Orlando. Match pewter-bottomed double old fashioned glass, $70; Match pewter-stemmed Tosca martini glass, $90; and Dartington Ultimate beer glass, $21. From Owen Allen, Winter Park Village.
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AREA RUGS
An area rug can truly transform or define a space — it can add a much-needed print, pop of color, or texture. Designer Anne Rue, Anne Rue Interiors, shares some of her favorites in a variety of styles.
Clockwise from top right: Surya Mykonos hand-tufted wool rug with antique wash, 8’x 11’, $2,516.80. surya.com Surya Edith hand-loomed wool rug, 8’ x 10’, $1,144. surya.com Williams-Sonoma Pieced Chevron Hide hand-pieced Brazilian cowhide rug in tan, 8’ x 10’, $3,695 – $4,495. williams-sonoma.com Surya Cappadocia hand-knotted wool rug with fringe detail, 8’ x 11’, $4,153. surya.com
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AREA RUGS
Clockwise from top right: Safavieh hand-tufted faux sheepskin acrylic rug in ivory, 8' x 10', $406.95. overstock.com Home Decorators Collections Bayview synthetic area rug with repeating medallion design in blue/aqua, 8'6" x 13', $231. homedecorators.com Charlton Home Rockport Stone Area Rug, 8' x 11'2", $381.99. charltonhome.com Pottery Barn Bosworth hand-tufted blue wool rug with printed antique design, 8' x 10', $1,049. potterybarn.com Serena & Lily Twisted Abaca Rug, 8' x 10', $1,995. serenaandlily.com Restoration Hardware Mohair Antico Rug artisan crafted in cream/silver, 8' x 10', $6,295. restorationhardware.com
For more than 17 years Anne Rue has designed timeless interior scenes for both commercial and residential clients, as well as appearing on Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible and HGTV’s Design Star. She holds an interior design degree from Seminole State College and has owned her own firm since 2000.
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DESIGNER
insights
Picture Perfect:
A Welcoming Home
by Mary Margaret Vasquez
Nancy Meyers knows just what we want. The creator of the beloved films Something’s Gotta Give and The Holiday plays to our love of the perfect home. Many of us fantasize about a house that is not only beautiful but one where a happy family cooks together in a large light-filled kitchen and then sits down to eat in the casual, yet still elegant, dining room.
A
ttaining that perfect house
the Moroccan stenciling on the ceiling is
leaves her dining room set at all times
is a goal fixed in many of
magenta, and the fireplace is edged in Vic-
with placemats, chargers and potted
our minds. If you are read-
torian pea green tiles.
plants. On a nearby console table she has
ing this magazine, then you
Another very chic friend of mine favors
placed baskets for silverware and expertly
are likely one of these people. We buy shel-
the French company Cire Trudon and
ter magazines and designer coffee table
their Abd el Kader room spray that she
On a recent visit to her home she asked
books. We fill our homes with scented can-
generously mists throughout the rooms of
me how I folded my napkins as she was
dles and are always on the hunt for just
her home, leaving behind the exotic scent
looking for a new or prettier way to pres-
the right throw for the sofa or accessory
of Moroccan mint tea. Another friend
ent hers. Contrarily, my napkins do not
folded napkins.
for the table that sits behind. Seeing
get such careful treatment as I hurriedly
where others live fascinates us.
whisk them away, trying to figure out
Certain people, like Nancy Meyers, cre-
where to stash them for the next night in
ate alluring homes. Holly Hill, a local
a convenient yet inconspicuous place.
designer that I know, treats each room
Unlike me, my friend puts love and cre-
like a fantasy. The rooms flow nicely
ativity into the daily setting of her table, a
together while each is made special. The
task which could be considered mundane.
living room is light and airy with an island
I left her home vowing to give my napkins
feel. The kitchen has black and white bis-
more thought and consideration.
tro tile on the floor, dark cabinets and
Houses with dramatic flourishes, such
dreamy appliances. The family room is
as kitchens with walls lavishly tiled to the
full of color — colors that most people
ceilings or bedrooms swathed in yards
would never successfully group together
and yards of charming fabric, can leave a
yet she does. The walls are painted pink,
distinct memory in your mind. However,
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DESIGNERinsights
without the accompaniment of hospitality, these luxurious finishes are wasted. We could all benefit from adapting the European sensibility of taking more pride in the upkeep of our homes. Florence de Dampierre explains this in great detail in her book French Chic Living,
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in which she devotes whole chapters to
level of sparkling. This may all sound a bit
food storage and kitchen cleaning. As she
silly with our busy, bustling lives, but after
explains, there is even a reason for sepa-
the horrific event in our city this summer
rating fruits into individual baskets on
I feel that more than ever our homes
your counter. Bananas, for example, give
should be a welcome place of refuge for our
off ethylene gas, causing them to ripen.
loved ones. A place where young children
Anything next to a banana is receiving
can dream or a weary guest can fall asleep
that off-gas as well.
among down pillows and sweet smells. I
From reading this detailed book I have
am inclined as of late to spend a little
learned how to clean my dishwasher,
extra time making my home more wel-
refrigerator and washing machine to the
coming for the special people in my life.
Mary Margaret Vasquez, Casa V Interiors, has been designing home interiors for more than 20 years. She studied art history at the University of Texas in Austin and earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design at Parson’s School of Design, New York City. After working at various interior design firms in Dallas and Orlando, she opened her firm here in 1996.
TRADESECRETS
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the ART & SCIENCE of SELECTING ART
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5 TIPS TO DETERMINE PERSONAL AND MONETARY VALUE by Karen LeBlanc
oaming the Prado Museum in
a certain je ne sais quoi that collectively
tionships with the right people in vetted
Madrid, Spain, recently, I was
become both an art form and a science.
art circles to help you source authentic
struck by the redundancy of
To help us better understand this art and
works and discover your artistic muse.
masterpiece subject matter
science of selecting and collecting artwork,
Art consultants also help filter through
painted by celebrated artists
I consulted several respected art consul-
the marketing hype about trends and the
such as El Greco, Goya, Rubens, Titian
tants in Central Florida and distilled their
next “it” artist to discover and invest in
and Velazquez. The collection, amassed by
insight and advice into five tips to help you
real, quality, relevant assets.
Spain’s 16th and 17th century monarchs,
determine the personal and monetary
reflects the prevailing royal tastes of the
value of an art work.
times — primarily an affinity for religious iconography and royal portraiture.
“A passion for art is like a voyage of discovery. Sometimes, it helps to know which route to take to get where you want to go.
DO THE RESEARCH:
Research is a part of that. You need to
Whether you intend to purchase a blue
know the market and the factors that
chip painting or a local art fair canvas,
influence price. Without a doubt, invest-
paintings that disturb and fascinate. One
research is the first step to acquiring art.
ing in the works of named artists is one
portrait depicts an obese 6-year-old girl by
Prestigious fairs, such as Art Basel, and
sure way to get where you are going
court painter Juan Carreño de Miranda.
auction houses are well-known sources
quickly,” says Russell A. Glotfelty, presi-
Another painting features a bearded lady
for collectible artwork. However, working
dent and CEO of HG Arts and RG Private
nursing a baby by Jusepe de Ribera. At first
with an art consultant is a solid starting
Label.
glance, both works appear to be 16th cen-
point to avoid rookie mistakes. Art experts
“We advise clients who are beginning
tury versions of “Ripley’s Believe It or Not.”
have spent years building trusted rela-
or adding to a collection to purchase art
Upon closer examination, you begin to see a story emerge of the Spanish court’s fascination with perceived oddities. Through art, we gain insight into the cultural
STEPHEN ALLEN
Among the numerous religious allegories and portraits of royal progeny are two
psyche of other eras. For centuries, long before digital media captured every millisecond and minutiae of our existence, art has been telling our story in ways that words cannot. This storytelling propels artistic creation and inspires people to collect works that connect with their personalities, passions, aspirations and affinities. The value one places on a painting or objet d’art is both emotional and monetary — influenced by market forces, trends and Russell A. Glotfelty 22
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Lael DeWahl
that speaks to them, either emotionally or visually, to ensure long-term enjoyment for many years to come. This is an investment in the quality of life you experience in your home or corporate environment,” explains Lael DeWahl, an art consultant and director of Art Gallery at Mills Park. “Beyond our access to the better galleries, art fairs and dealers, we also have exclusive access to European resources and the better art schools for undiscovered and emerging artists that make an exciting addition to collections. Many of our collectors are very well versed in what is hot now from an investment standpoint and it is our job to vet out something they haven’t discovered before,” she adds. “I look at the word ‘investment’ in two ways: a financial investment and a pleasure investment. If you love it and it brings you pleasure, it is a good investment. If you are spending a great deal of money, you might want to spend more time to study the provenance of the work, and it is a good idea to learn as much as you can about the kind of art that appeals to you,” advises Judy Albertson, owner of Albertson Art Consulting. While some collectors buy art to diversify their investments, others acquire art as
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TRADESECRETS aficionados. “These are passion investments,
Judy Albertson
as we call them, and they are becoming increasingly attractive given Wall Street’s continued market volatility. Purchasing art that you love will always serve you, whether it accrues in value or not,” says Lael, partner in the art consulting business LDVC.
DETERMINE WHAT SPEAKS TO YOU Just as the Spanish Crown’s oddity paintings spoke to me and the countless reli-
GET ACTIVE IN THE LOCAL ART SCENE:
is to be lucky, and smart by holding on to the work,” Judy adds.
gious works dulled my senses at the Pra-
“When you get involved in your local art
“When shopping online, specifically
do, art is entirely a subjective experience.
community, art becomes less of a com-
eBay, beware of forgeries. If the price
No one can tell you how to think or feel
modity and more of an experience,” adds
seems too good to be true, it probably is.
about a painting or art object. The art
Russell, who recommends visiting local
Many stated ‘limited editions’ may not be
experience is entirely personal and dis-
galleries and attending art openings.
signed by the artist and may only be repro-
covering what speaks to you is a process.
“Take the time to explore the work of new
ductions. Read the fine print. Insist on a
“Art is a personal expression of culture
artists. You’ll be exposed to new ideas and
certificate of authenticity, but realize that
and taste. Fundamentally, the buyer
talents you might not have heard about. If
even COAs can be forged. Lastly, learn
should feel an emotional connection to
you buy directly from the artist at their
who your seller is. Those who make art
their artwork and this gut feeling should
show, you’ll support the community and
sales their business will have earned a
guide any purchasing decision. That
encourage the artist at the same time. It’s
reputation. Ask questions and do your
being said, anyone who buys fine art hopes
a win-win situation for everyone!”
research!” Russell learns.
that sense, art is still very much an invest-
VERIFY AUTHENTICITY OF ART:
ment,” Russell says.
“The internet has definitely given the art
CONSIDER THE SHOWCASE SPACE:
Judy, who advises and guides govern-
buyer an advantage in that the market has
Art makes a powerful statement in a
ment and corporate entities as well as pri-
become much more transparent and
space by influencing the emotional tone
vate clients in the purchase of artwork,
democratized. With collectible artwork, it
and ambiance of a room. Art can be a focal
suggests exploring many different types
is always important to engage trusted art
point, forging human connections with
of art to discover what resonates and learn
resources that can perform extensive
the architecture, a nonverbal message or a
about the artists who interest you. “Look
background checks into the provenance of
decorative convention to bring flow and
carefully and ask yourself what you like
the artwork. Even with safeguards in
interest to a room.
about it and what maybe you don’t like
place, make sure the results are to your
about it. Can you live with it anyplace in
satisfaction before buying,” Lael advises.
to have that purchase grow in value. In
“A singular, significant art piece can serve as the ultimate unifier, bringing
your home or office? Can you afford it? Do
“The real fact is that the only way to
together all the design elements to create
not think of art as a monetary return. It is
consider art an investment is if you are
a cohesive mood and environment. The
a big gamble. It is more fun than the stock
buying blue chip art. It is expensive. It has
integration of art is an important design
market and over a 20-year period the blue
a track record of sales and has usually
element that allows for a personal and
chip market has actually been safer than
been to auction. Beyond that, the possibility
human connection to the built environ-
stocks,” she says.
of buying a work of art to gain a lot of value
ment,” Lael says.
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TRADESECRETS Selecting artwork that resonates in a
artist’s name, experts agree the true value
16th and 17th century Spanish royalty,
room is a tricky task because art is appre-
of art lies in its emotional connections and
modern day art, albeit paintings, furnish-
ciated differently depending on its sur-
visceral experiences.
ings, sculpture or multimedia installa-
roundings. Art in hospitality environ-
“The art we purchase tells a powerful
ments tends to have more mass appeal
story; a story about our deepest thoughts
than the edgier works that one might see
and passions. It is a gift that has the ability
in a residence.
to reawaken dreams and imagination and
Experts advise looking for pieces that complement your sense of style and décor. Consider how the artwork will fill the space and tell your story.
allows us to experience one of the greatest joys of life,” Lael says. “People refer to having good taste which can be intuitive but it can also be
“While art is only one element in over-
cultivated. More factual knowledge leads
all interior design, it certainly is the most
to educated and intuitive choices,” Judy
important. With art, presentation is every-
adds.
thing. Whether a piece is minimally dis-
Ideally, selecting art that tells your story
played as a gallery-wrapped canvas or
relies on both facts and intuition—that
whether it is set off by ornate closed-cor-
inner voice that says, “I’ve got to have that
ner framing, these additional elements
for the way it makes me feel and for what
serve to enhance the designer’s vision,”
I want to communicate.” Just as the Prado
Russell says.
Museum collection endures as a com-
Regardless of the price, provenance or
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mentary on and documentary archive of
tions, is our footprint in the sand of the 21st century.
Karen LeBlanc is host of The Design Tourist series. She travels the globe attending some of the world’s premiere design events in search of the latest trends, tastemakers and unique finds. Learn more at thedesigntourist.com.
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ExcitingExhibitions
The Orlando art scene is booming and there is plenty you won’t want to miss. So get out your calendar and mark some time for these wonderful shows that will captivate and intrigue art lovers of all ages.
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART My Friend: Eric Rohmann AUGUST 6 – OCTOBER 30 This exhibition, organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, will include drawings, paintings and prints of children’s book art by author-illustrator Eric Rohmann. The exhibit will feature illustrations from 13 books, in addition to more than 70 of his sketches, storyboards, finished artworks and process pieces.
The Conversation Continues: Highlights from the James Cottrell and Joseph Lovett Collection SEPTEMBER 10 – JANUARY 1 The Conversation Continues exhibit will feature James Cottrell and Joseph Lovett’s extensive collection of contemporary art. This collection —
Francesco de Mura, The Visitation, ca. 1752, oil on canvas, 37 x 46, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, gift of George H. Sullivan in memory of his parents
CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM In the Light of Naples: The Art of Francesco de Mura SEPTEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 18 In the Light of Naples: The Art of Francesco de Mura will be the first exhibition of Francesco de Mura’s artwork. Considered one of the most defining artists during the Golden Age of Naples, more than 40 of de Mura’s artworks will be on display at the exhibit, which will feature The Visitation, one of his major paintings that was the inspiration behind the exhibit.
This Side of Modernism: American and British Artists, 1890-1945 SEPTEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 18
the result of 40 years of scouting and
This Side of Modernism offers an alternative, and lesser emphasized, view of modern art.
selective buying — not only includes
This exhibit puts the spotlight on American and British artists working in the late 19th
artwork by some of the most defining
and early 20th centuries who wished to represent modernism in a more traditional
contemporary artists of the period but
sense. Artists such as Vanessa Bell, Roger Fry, Graham Sutherland and Reginald Marsh,
also artwork by new talent, discovered
all of whom will be featured in the exhibit, helped to expand the genre of modern art by
by the collectors.
incorporating traditional techniques into their artistic style.
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THE MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Alice Aycock: Waltzing Matilda, 2014, aluminum, Chicago
Grounds for Exhibitions — Alice Aycock: Waltzing Matilda and Twin Vortexes OCTOBER 2016 – SEPTEMBER 2017 The Mennello Museum of American Art’s Marilyn L. Mennello Sculpture Garden will provide the landscape for Grounds for Exhibition’s inaugural exhibit. Grounds for Exhibition selects large-scale sculptures by American artists to feature around Orlando for a year-long period on a rotating basis. The exhibit will feature twin works by the artist Alice Aycock: Waltzing Matilda and Twin Vortexes. The large, uncontrolled sweeping boughs of the aluminum and fiberglass sculptures provide a beautiful commentary of the marriage between man-made industry and organic nature.
DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT Art in Odd Places “Play” NOVEMBER 11–13 Art in Odd Places (AiOP) is an annual festival that seeks to challenge the typical interaction between art and its audience. This year, participating artists will present their unique interpretation of the concept “Play” by creating art that challenges the expectations of public spaces, such as visual installations, performances and video. AiOP will cover Central Boulevard, from Osceola Avenue to Magnolia Avenue, and down Magnolia Avenue to Pine Street in downtown Orlando.
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EYEonARTS GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY ORLANDO
THE ART GALLERY AT MILLS PARK
In Living Color
Diaspora
OPENS SEPTEMBER 15
The Grand Bohemian Gallery inaugurates its exhibition of Marilyn Sparks’ artwork, In Living Color, with a live painting by the artist from 6-9pm on September 15. The following day, September 16, from 6-9pm, the Grand Bohemian Gallery will host a wine reception for the opening of the exhibit. The artwork that will be featured showcases Sparks’ penchant for thick, textured brushstrokes, vibrant colors and animated still lifes.
The Art of Wine
SEPTEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 18 The Art Gallery at Mills Park presents Diaspora, an exhibit featuring art from Puerto Rican émigrés. Through their
OPENS OCTOBER 21
artwork, a collection of talented artists will
The Grand Bohemian Gallery aptly celebrates the opening of The Art
share their narratives
of Wine, an exhibit of Thomas Arvid’s artwork, with a wine reception
as members of the Puerto
on October 21 from 6-9pm. Arvid has an uncanny ability to not only
Rican Diaspora. These artists have translated their
depict refined images of a beloved beverage, wine, but to also tell a
historically rich narratives into beautiful masterpieces;
story with his artwork. Using wine glasses and bottles as the focal
the uniqueness of each story and experience is reflect-
point of his images, Arvid adds elements to his paintings that elevate
ed in the array of artistic styles, which ranges from
his artwork above that of traditional still lifes.
expressionism to realism.
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Pedro Brull, Hombre Mecanico, oil on canvas, 22 x 48
SNAP! SPACE
ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Corpus
UCF Flying Horse Editions: The Art of Collaboration
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17
AUGUST 20 – NOVEMBER 16
Featuring the artwork of six international
The Atlantic Center for the Arts,
artists — Roger Weiss, Nicolas Senegas,
Pabst Visitor Center & Gallery, in
Cristina Troufa, David Catá, Jörg Heiden-
New Smyrna Beach, will be
berger and Marwane Pallas — Corpus
featuring works created at Flying
exhibits contemporary representations
Horse Editions, the University of
of the body. The body has often been the
Central Florida’s fine art research
subject of many works of art, due to its
facility and nonprofit publisher of
expressive nature and ability to reveal the
limited-edition prints, artist books
unique identity of a person. The artists
and art objects by internationally
featured in the exhibit explore the beauty
renowned artists. An opening
in diversity with their commentaries on
reception will be held on October
the human form in a display of captivat-
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ingly beautiful artwork. Corpus is a wonderful celebration of intimacy, line, texture, and composition.
Carmon Colangelo, 14 images, Seven Days in O-Land-O, letterpress, relief, digital, and color pencil on paper, 2011
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OLD FLORIDA FOUND at NEHRLING GARDENS by Christi Ashby Caroline Chomanics, resident horticulture specialist, lives on the grounds with her brother David, resident environmental specialist.
It is hard to find many examples of Old Florida here without a trip to the Orange County Regional History Center. Acres and acres of dying orange groves spawned rambling housing developments and once wildly wooded lots ripe for exploration and adventure became manicured lawns. The line between native species and imports became blurred while air conditioning drove us indoors.
Dr. Nehrling was responsible for introducing caladiums to Florida as the foundation for a now-multi-million-dollar industry.
A young version of the Australian Bunya-Bunya pine is healthy and growing.
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historicPRESERVATION The back porch, with vintage wicker chairs, features a photo-mural of Dr. Nehrling in the midst of his caladiums.
Y
One of Dr. Nehrling’s many books about plants and birds on display in the home.
et due to the passion and perseverance of pioneers, history lovers and garden aficionados, we still can traipse through tumbled vines and treed canopies to see butterflies and birds happily thriving in their natural habitat at Nehrling Gardens. I recently explored these grounds, like a kid of the ’60s in sweltering
heat led by volunteers Angela Withers and Theresa Myers. Horticulturist Henry Nehrling bought 40 acres in the German settlement of Gotha in 1885 with the intent to experiment with native plants year round. A wood-frame house was later moved to the site when Dr. Nehrling brought his family down from Wisconsin to settle here. His work included using plant material in the development of tires and collaborating with Thomas Edison, testing bamboo fibers as filament. It was also a place for tourists and prominent visitors such as Theodore Roosevelt. But over the century, the Palm Cottage Gardens (the name given by Dr. Nehrling) went from a verdant and vibrant property to a forgotten, abandoned jungle. Two additional owners had tried to keep up the home and grounds. Julian and Maggie Nally commercialized the
The Nehrling Society volunteers include Jill Ralph (corresponding secretary), Angela Withers (president) and Theresa Myers (1st vice president).
gardens, cultivating species of bromeliads and bamboo as well as Gloriosa lilies. In the ’80s, architect Howard Bochiardy and his wife, Barbara, renovated the house and even made some appropriate additions until he passed and she was forced to leave due to her advancing age. Finally, in 1999 an organization was formed — the Henry Nehrling Society — with a mission to purchase and restore the property. It took a full decade until that was accomplished — although the once-40-acre garden is now only a six-acre homestead fronted by a busy Hempel Avenue and surrounded by a housing development. During my brief trek, I met many beautiful plants and towering trees as Theresa tugged at errant, invasive weeds and Angela continued to share stories. Many of the improvements have been made by Eagle Scouts and Girl Scouts as well as countless volunteers and organizations. One of the prized Australian Bunya-Bunya pines was discovered to have an insect infestation and the Massey family (Massey Services) stepped in to take care of the issue. Everyone has such pride in and affinity for this timeless treasure. The next step for the governing nonprofit is to further renovate the house while continuing to restore the gardens so the property can be used for community and educational purposes. Three mission cornerstones are historic preservation, horticultural education and environmental conservation. And the leaders are hoping more visitors explore Nehrling Gardens and appreciate the rich culture and insight into the past that it offers.
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tOTALtRANSFORMATION Designer John McClain created a relaxing and sophisticated master bedroom suite with the latest high-tech features. We asked him to describe the project.
an air of elegance What were the clients hoping to achieve? Our clients had big plans for this master bedroom suite. As is typical with a lot of homes in the Windermere area, it was built in the ’90s and had not been updated since. The new space had to be relaxing, comforting, sophisticated and personal. Both husband and wife had requirements, but we really wanted to fulfill the wife’s wishes to have a personal area where she could read, practice yoga and meditate. This is seen in the sitting area just off of the master bedroom. Meanwhile, the husband is a total tech guy and had many requests in that area. The entire bed and bath was rewired to accommodate a Crestron automated lighting system. Every light and drapery is controlled by a wall panel or phone app. The bed was important as they definitely wanted a tall headboard, but with some wooden detail around the square tufts.
Blue is the couple’s favorite color so that is a major component in the design scheme.
To make her vanity area more intimate, a decorative mirror was placed on top of the wall-to-wall mirror.
How did you approach the project? On the technical side, we approached the project knowing that it would involve major changes to floorplans, plumbing, etc., but on the decorative side we knew we wanted to add sophistication, elegance and an overall peaceful feeling.
How extensive was it and what were the major changes? This was a very extensive project: all floors were removed, and the entire bathroom portion was stripped down to the bare walls and totally rebuilt. The biggest change was the floorplan in the bathroom. Our clients wanted a bigger shower and a better layout for the shower/tub area. We couldn’t add any square footage to the room, so we decided to remove the built-in tub, add a gorgeous freestanding tub and 38
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tRANSFORMATION (Left): John also designed a custom door with panels of blue and gray stained glass in a geometric frame to seamlessly blend the bathroom and bedroom.
nickel Art Deco doorknob on the bathroom door, but my favorite aspect of the project has to be the tub alcove area. We spent a lot of time perfectly researching and designing each element of this focal point and were delighted that we could incorporate all of the client’s technical wishes, while still holding true to the design plan. I love how the lights from the chandelier flicker around the room and reflect against the tungsten mirrored tile. It took all restraint not to try the tub out for myself! Contactor: Hardwick General Contracting Photography by Stephen Allen
The new tub and glass shower gives the illusion that the space is much bigger than it actually is.
extend the shower area out as much as
rooms. To accomplish that we chose
possible. The tub alcove is the real star of
amazing finishes — blue silk, champagne
the room and everything else is an exten-
velvet, gray bamboo flooring, polished
sion of that space.
nickel bathroom fixtures, creamy over-
Any particular challenges? The major challenge centered on how to incorporate a semi-private area for the wife. To accomplish this, we designed a double-sided, built-in custom cabinetry system. A custom half-hexagonal sofa fits perfectly in the nook and is upholstered in a luxurious, yet durable, velvet. We also designed an octagonal ottoman (with hidden storage inside) that slides perfectly into a niche for the homeowner to do her yoga. Floor-to-ceiling blue silk drapes with sheers really create a cocoon-like environment.
Tell us a little about the finishes, furnishings and fixtures…
sized marble bathroom flooring, and all custom bathroom cabinetry and furniture, including floating nightstands, end tables, sofa and bed. The bathroom also has some standout features. The double-sink floating vanity has large deep drawers to hold a lot of bathroom necessities, but the cabinet is also underlit with LED lighting, as are the wall mirrors. We also added a separate area for our client to do her makeup and hair. Both the double sink vanity and the makeup vanity showcase gorgeous blue granite countertops.
What is your favorite aspect of the project? This project was truly a labor of love. My
I really wanted to create an elegant and
team spent countless hours focusing on each
somewhat glamorous ambience in these
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John added a lot of hidden storage and also designed many floating pieces of furniture so that the floor space would feel larger and more open.
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Designer Gail Barley recently helped clients with a vacation home that included extensive remodeling. Here’s how the project came together.
The clients were willing to lose a little storage to gain a more open concept in the kitchen.
WHAT WERE THE CLIENTS HOPING TO ACHIEVE?
approach was to try to maximize the space
The clients are a couple from Canada with
the home feel welcoming. As a third
two grown sons. This is actually their
home, we definitely wanted to make it dif-
third home. The husband travels a lot for
ferent from their city house and their
business and has an office located nearby.
mountain home.
in the relatively small rooms and to make
They wanted to make this a comfortable
him. The 20-year-old house was in origi-
HOW EXTENSIVE WAS IT AND WHAT WERE THE MAJOR CHANGES?
nal condition and the clients wanted to
As often happens with these projects, as
update all the finishes.
we began to discuss and plan, it became
home for him when he is there alone and for the family when they are able to join
clear that the client was not willing to
HOW DID YOU APPROACH THE PROJECT?
compromise on comfort or style, so every
The clients had a clear vision of what they
careful consideration. Ultimately, both
wanted the home to be. They also had a
baths and the kitchen were gutted, floor-
very specific aesthetic in mind. My
ing changed, every surface, inside and out,
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surface, material and color was given
The TV is hidden above the fireplace when not in use but a special mechanism unveils the TV when activated.
painted, lighting fixtures updated, and a fully integrated security and sound system installed.
ANY PARTICULAR CHALLENGES? The biggest challenge was the kitchen. It is a small space in the center of the house and it was a little claustrophobic. The clients were willing to lose a little storage to gain a more open concept so we used every inch of space wisely. Part of the challenge was the husband’s fondness for X’s. He had seen a picture of a kitchen with glass cabinets featuring mullions in the form of an X. This was something he really wanted and it was non-negotiable. Because we had a relatively modest budget, custom cabinetry was out, so we had to find a cabinet line that offered this feature. As you can see, the husband got his X’s but there were a lot of calls and emails between the cabinet representative and me! The second challenge was the fireplace. The face and surround were totally
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tRANSFORMATION redesigned to incorporate a TV. What made this a challenge is that the clients didn’t want to see the TV when it was not in use. The client found a mechanism that actually flips over to reveal the TV when activated. The patient and very conscientious contractor and I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to incorporate
The homeowners were really hands-on in selecting the furnishings.
this in the overall design and really make it seamless. You really can’t tell the TV is
and bathrooms, paint colors, flooring and
part of this project was. It was certainly a
there when it is not in use.
lighting fixtures, the clients chose many
joy to work with these clients and their
of the furnishings with my guidance and
contractor. We were immediately on the
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THE FINISHES, FURNISHINGS AND FIXTURES…
approval. Almost everything was pur-
same page and had great rapport from the
chased from retail sources except the Lee
first day to the last. I love the way the
Industries sectional in the family room
house turned out and I am so pleased that
The desire for an ‘X’ motif didn’t stop with
(the size and scale we needed was very
the clients are truly happy with the out-
the kitchen. It is repeated in furnishings
specific) and the kitchen dining table.
come. Contractor: Mike Thompson of
décor was truly a collaborative effort.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF THE PROJECT?
While I made selections for the kitchen
It is hard for me to say what my favorite
Photography by Claire Doster
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Unlimited Trades, LLC
vintageFINDS
the REBIRTH of ACACIA ANTIQUES MANY TREASURE HUNTERS MAY REMEMBER THE ORIGINAL ACACIA COLLECTIBLES that was located on the south end of Edgewater Drive in College Park for 35 years. The store shut its doors in 2008, but has recently reopened under the name of Acacia Antiques by a familiar face of the original establishment. “My mother (Beverly) and grandmother (Helen Silfies) were two housewives who loved antiques and they opened a store when I was in high school. And it was tremendously successful,” says Dawn Frey, owner of Acacia Antiques. It was located right next door to Acacia’s current location. Dawn’s mother passed of pancreatic cancer in 2003 and she began working in the shop full time with her grandmother. The store closed after Helen passed in 2008. “I always dabbled in it; I grew up with this stuff and I adore it,” Dawn says. “I reopened the store because I still love this business and the people you meet through it. This is a great area for this.”
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Cheryl and Eric Belfay, Dawn Frey and Lennon Moore
Much is the same in the new store, even the hours and location (just one door down from the previous space), with the exception that it is strictly antiques, no collectibles. “What you’ll find in here is more traditional antiques with knowledgeable dealers. I’m here all the time, and we all have a lot of what they call smalls — glassware, china, etc.,” Dawn explains. And she has the help of some associates and friends — Cheryl and Eric Belfay and Lennon Moore — who assist with staging the store from their collections. “All of our stuff blends together and we knew what each other had and our styles,” Dawn says. “We’re friends just playing with antiques.”
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What’s Falling into Your Wine Glass this Autumn? by Chef Jamie McFadden
Whether it’s an outing to a pumpkin patch or an apple orchard, a festive hayride or just a stroll to your neighborhood park to enjoy the fleeting daylight hours, there is something about early fall that makes people think less about mojitos and Rum Runners and more about
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slightly intense red and white wines that cut through richer style dishes. erhaps also it’s due to the slight breeze in the air, earlier sunsets, or the temptation of hearty and more robust foods
on the menu now that bikini season is over. For those of you lucky enough to have a fall season where you live, go outside and breathe in the crisp air. Experience the early fall evenings that continue to hold a slightly dusty aroma from the lingering summer nights. This phenomenon, combined with the sights and sounds of pickers and combine harvesters, is a vivid reminder that noticeable temperature changes are right around the corner. The harvest season is not just for wine grapes, however, pumpkins, cauliflower, sunflowers and mushrooms are also plentiful during this very special time of year and pair beautifully with fermented grape juice. Transitioning into fall is an opportunity to try new wines and to discover grapes that provide an ideal balance of richness, acidity and a taste of the earth. Rather than reaching for that same go-to red wine you drank all throughout last fall and winter, treat yourself to something new; be adventurous this season and try All of the wines reviewed in this article are available for purchase at Quantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Dr., Orlando, quantumleapwinery.com. 50
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new varieties or demographics of wines. Cheers to you, the harvest season and creating delicious wine memories!
EnTERTAINING Mushroom Ragout MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 pound shiitake mushrooms—stems discarded, caps sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes, drained
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic syrup
1 pound mixed mushrooms such as cremini, sliced 1/8-inch thick, and oyster mushrooms, caps quartered
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 medium onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon currents 1 tablespoon capers 1/2 cup chicken stock
In a cast iron skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the shiitake mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring until tender and starting to brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the skillet. Add the mixed mushrooms and cook over moderately high heat until any liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms start to brown, 5 minutes. Add the onion, chicken stock, Dijon mustard, canned tomatoes and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring until the onion is softened, 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cover and cook over low heat, stirring a few times until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add the thyme, balsamic syrup and currents. Simmer over low heat, stirring about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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PAIR WITH QUANTUM LEAP MERLOT, COLUMBIA VALLEY, WA 2012 This 2012 Columbia Valley Merlot has aromas of plum, berries and tobacco. The full-bodied palate reveals ripe plum and raspberry preserves punctuated by a touch of black pepper. The char provided by the use of a cast iron skillet in the following recipe combined with the red fruit on the lengthy finish of this wine will linger long after the ragout has been consumed.
Cauliflower and Collard Green Gratin MAKES 4-6 SERVINGS 1 3/4 pounds collard greens, washed and chopped (about 3 bunches)
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 can of Sprite
1 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
2 small heads cauliflower (about 4 pounds total)
Salt and pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups milk
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup heavy cream
PAIR WITH SNOWBIRDS VINTNERS GRUNER VELTLINER, LAKE CHELAN, WASHINGTON STATE, 2015 Hearty soups and stews cooked with fall vegetables stand up nicely to vibrant white wines that cut through the richness of the flavors. Gruner is a wonderful food pairing wine. This Snowbirds vintage exhibits a pale straw core with green reflections on the rim, and aromas of green apple, lime blossom, grapefruit and cucumber peel. On the palate, this wine is mineral driven with great acidity.
Have ready a large bowl of ice water and butter baking dish. Cut and discard greens and core from cauliflower, then cut cauliflower into 1 1/2-inch florets. Cook collards in a pasta pot of boiling salted water and 1 can of Sprite, uncovered, in 2 batches until almost tender, about 5-8 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking, then transfer with tongs to a colander to drain. Gently squeeze excess water from collards by handfuls and transfer to baking dish. Cook florets in 1 batch in the pot until crisp-tender, about 3-6 minutes, then transfer with slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking and drain well in colander. Nestle cauliflower in kale. Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour, then cook roux, whisking frequently, 3 minutes. Whisk in milk and cream and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer bÊchamel sauce, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes, then stir in Swiss cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour sauce over collards and cauliflower. Toss together bread crumbs, oil, Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then sprinkle evenly over mixture and bake gratin in oven until sauce is bubbling and crumbs are golden, 40 to 45 minutes.
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EnTERTAINING Cashew Milk Arborio Rice Pudding
Jamie McFadden,
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
and executive chef,
Cuisiniers founder
3/4 cup Arborio rice
Pinch of grated nutmeg
credits his culinary
14 fluid ounces can coconut milk
Pinch of sea salt
education and
2 1/2 cups cashew milk
Maple syrup to drizzle
travels throughout
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup golden raisins
Europe and the
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
enabling him to
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Rinse the rice under running water until the water runs clear. Add rice, coconut milk and cashew milk into a medium-sized heavy-duty pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pot. Uncover the pot, and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring the rice occasionally. The mixture will start out very watery, but the rice will slowly absorb all the liquid until it is thick and creamy. Once the rice is cooked through, stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, sea salt and golden raisins. Top with roasted peaches or stewed plums and toasted sunflower seeds.
United States for build his successful business in Central Florida based on a fresh-approach cooking style. After graduating from Baltimore’s International Culinary College and the La Varenne Cooking School in Burgundy, France, Jamie worked abroad under Master Chef Petter Timmins at the Park Hotel in County Cavan, Ireland. His
PAIR WITH PANTHER’S TALE RED BLEND, VENETO, ITALY, 2012
latest venture is Cuisiniers Celebrations, a
This red blend from Northern Italy has intense aromas of cherries, plums and Italian herbs. The palate is medium-full with flavors of black cherries and dried fruit, balanced by a mild clove spice (from the use of Hungarian oak). Great acidity and tannic structure carry on the extended dried cherry finish.
special event space at the East End Market.
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He is the co-founder of The PEAS Foundation, which provides food-insecure households with fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Area designers share details about some of their favorite rooms.
K ITC H E N This tropical-modern inspired home features a stunning green onyx island, accentuated with a contemporary waterfall edge. The perimeter cabinets, designed floor to ceiling, serve as an elegant, understated backdrop that are complemented by pewter-glazed alabaster-finish cabinets and galaxy black granite. The kitchen is further enhanced with oversized island pendants by Sonneman, sparkling sea-glass colored mosaic backsplash and warm chocolate wood flooring.
DESIGNER: Masterpiece Design Group Photograph by Studio KW Photography
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G R E AT R O OM This great room boasts a tailored, yet relaxed look with modern coastal designs that establish an air of serenity. The seating group, acting as the focal point of the room, includes an oversized sofa and a pair of upholstered club chairs with nailhead detailing. Additionally, two character chairs with open backs viewed from the foyer add flair to the room. Glass accent tables and crystal elements in the chandelier enhance the atmosphere of the light, airy space that flows seamlessly into the kitchen. Wide pocketing sliders across the back of the great room open to a covered pool lanai with extraordinary lake views.
DESIGNER: Beasley & Henley Interior Design
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L I V IN G R O OM The clients had very specific needs regarding the design of their formal living room. Conversational seating was, of course, paramount. But beyond that, the design had to be compatible with the client’s toddler and be attuned to the family’s needs. Storage space is provided throughout the room by small, easy-to-rearrange groupings and decorative stable pieces. In order to account for the blast of Florida sun through the long wall of windows, all of the furniture located near the window-side of the room was upholstered in stylish and protective Sunbrella fabrics. This cozy, inviting living room meets the many functional requirements of the clients all while creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere.
DESIGNER: Mercedes Lanza, Ethan Allen Design Studio Photograph by Jim Barrett Photography
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THE ATE R / L I V I N G R O OM Vibrant graphic pop art and repetition of elements create an entertainment hub that is dramatic yet ordered. The custom walnut sofa surround and drapery walls create a nesting space that is as conducive to watching a movie as it is to having cocktails and conversation. Indirect LED lighting provides ambiance within this well-appointed living/theater space. With the press of a button the screen goes up, draperies open and you are poolside!
DESIGNER: Robert Turner, Phil Kean Design Group Photograph by Uneek Photography
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MA ST E R BAT H The pictured master bath resides in the renovated home of a newlywed couple and reconciles both his contemporary taste and her fondness for the Spanish Mission style. The renovation commenced by reconfiguring the space with the removal of a large, never-used bathtub to make room for an additional closet. The window mosaic, which features a peacock, the symbol of Winter Park, acts as a focal point for the room. The honed quartzite counters with under-mount sinks include an elaborate medicine cabinet/lighting system, which provides plenty of storage and great illumination. The dark, stained oak doors on the twin vanities stay true to the home’s Spanish Mission architecture while also keeping the design modern. The shower boasts dual shower heads and a large bench for two. Finally, the electrified antique oil vessels on either side of the master bath simply and elegantly frame the room.
DESIGNER: Grant Gribble, Gribble Interior Group ASID, IIDA
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G R E AT R O OM The owners of this custom-built home in Winter Park requested an elegant space that would provide the functionality they need to host fundraisers and social events in their home. The FLOS Lighting chandelier accents the modern classic design of the Knoll Saarinen dining table while Tom Dixon lighting provides texture and highlights to the kitchen island. The large seating ensemble overlooking the beautiful outdoor space facilitates social gatherings and is perfect for casual conversations. Cork wallpaper covers the walls and provides a unique backdrop for the homeowner’s John Lennon and Russell Young artwork.
DESIGNER: Ted Maines, Ted Maines Interiors Photograph by Uneek Photography
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DI N I N G R O OM Two walls of windows allow light to stream into this lovely and inviting dining room. In the evening, the room glows from two Italian crystal chandeliers. The walls are covered in a gray/blue silk cloth, while the ceiling is plastered in two custom metallic colors. A custom area rug anchors the room under the walnut table and custom upholstered chairs. Floors are in slab Calcutta gold, polished marble. Overall, a stunning room.
DESIGNER: Godfrey Design Consultants
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The open living and dining spaces exude a modern vibe accented by the large Paul Scarborough painting, porcelain tiled floor, custom draperies and mid-century style furniture.
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Interior Design: SUSAN PRIDGEN and SHONA BINKOWSKI, PB INTERIOR DESIGN Builder: IBK CONSTRUCTION and Z PROPERTIES Landscape: SIGNATURE LANDSCAPING Photography: JACK EDWARDS PRODUCTIONS
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he graceful lines combined with the smooth white walls, heavy shutters and courtyard entry of the exterior is reminiscent of the Bermudan architecture found at Alys Beach in Florida’s panhandle. But this abode is under oak canopies in Winter Park and gives luxurious living a fresh, cool spin.
Ira Kitograd, IBK Construction, and Zane Williams, Z Properties, collaborated on the
custom four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home that includes two first-floor suites with en-suite bathrooms. It recently won the 2016 Parade of Homes 1st Place Custom Home ($1.1-1.2M) and Grand Award Best Kitchen (under $100K). This was not just a home for show though as it is Ira’s personal residence. And he called on Susan Pridgen and Shona Binkowski, PB Interior Design, to create an interior that would reflect his style and taste. “He’s a bachelor who likes a touch of sophistication and glamour. So that’s how we approached it. He wanted modern but we could still throw in a few classic elements. The home’s exterior has a more classic feel and the interior is more clean and modern,” Susan says.
In keeping with the client’s desire, the master bedroom is more clean and simple. The blue velvet ottoman from Arteriors, leather upholstered headboard from RH and lamps from Lightstyle are all amplified by the large mirror resting on the floor. The sleek freestanding tub and white high-polished tile on the floor and wall in the master bath are combined with more rustic composite cabinets and a 36" light fixture from Lightstyles. Privacy shutters are enhanced with sheer decorative panels. The kitchen features a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Sub-Zero wine storage with refrigerated drawers, dual Asko dishwashers, a custom 60" Wolf range with two full-sized ovens, and a Wolf commercial exhaust hood. Heavy metal fixtures from Light & Living stand out among the white quartzite counters, tile backsplash, white lacquer cabinets and ghost stools.
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The builders really utilized every inch of the small lot. With all the shrubbery and bamboo you would never know there is another house nearby.
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Shona Binkowski and Susan Pridgen, PB Interior Design
tarting fresh, the designing duo was able to select and install most of the furnishings. And their client pretty much jumped on board with all their ideas. So the only challenge was the short window — October to April — with no leeway due to the
impending showcase event. And it was down to the wire — the bench for the master bedroom arrived the day before the house was open to the public. The starting off point for much of the décor was the large paintings by Orlando-based artist Paul Scarborough. “We actually went to Paul’s house, which is like an art gallery, and purchased the pieces,” she explains. “Ira likes white walls so we continued with those and pulled the color from the art. He let us choose the additional colors, which was fun. The dark blue velvet sofas may be trendy but they just worked so well. Then we added pillows for more pops.”
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n much of the main living area the effects are subtle. A faux-painted linen wall treatment was incorporated to accent the media wall and recessed niche area with bar cabinet. The room is framed by layered custom draperies and gray graphicpatterned area rug. With a nod to mid-century, the midnight blue sofa and deep
turquoise chairs add a retro-modern feel. For added interest, the side tables and ottoman are quite sculptural while the acrylic coffee table keeps the mood light. In the dining room the simple oval wood table with a sleek metal base from Arhaus is paired with soft, velvet-upholstered Four Hands chairs from Mod Shop. An iron console with a Calcutta silver marble top under a large Paul Scarborough painting provides a convenient serving space. The chef’s kitchen features ample culinary work space with a 10-foot marble island with waterfall sides, stone countertops and gourmet appliances. It was a group design effort between Ira, the designers, and Phil Johnson from Cornerstone Kitchens. And they all loved the end result. The clean aesthetic continues throughout the rest of the house and out to the cabana, which is perfect for year-round entertaining. Susan admits it was a really fun project, and the proof that the designers captured the client’s wishes: After the home transformed from show house to private residence, hardly anything was changed.
The outdoor cabana by a small pool features a wet bar, with tile that matches the pool, and a gas fireplace. Teak furniture from RH is anchored with a Crate & Barrel rug.
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REDESIGNED&REFINED
INTERIOR DESIGN: MARY
MARGARET VASQUEZ, CASA V INTERIORS PHOTOGRAPHY: STEPHEN ALLEN
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esigner Mary Margaret Vasquez’s projects often have the feel of carefully curated collections. When she creates rooms you cannot pinpoint a specific style or era. That’s because
they are sometimes designed and redesigned over a number of years, incorporating the owners’ prized possessions. There is an elegant simplicity with some definite hallmarks of hers — wrought iron, handmade tile and exotic lighting among them. For this project she was called upon to update a home, originally built by Charles Clayton Construction in 1991, and make it more appropriate for empty nesters. “The owner was having company for the holidays so we started
Opposite: The stunning staircase in wrought iron was designed by Mary Margaret and adds an interesting dimension to the foyer. Right: The chunky console in this bathrom has a countertop of granite with pearlized areas that is very formal and dramatic. It ties in nicely with the large, detailed mirror and twin sconces. Below: In the family room everything is new but the sofa and the coffee table, which was in another room. The pillows are another Casa V signature item. The larger ones are custom and the others were sourced online from Mexico.
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with two bathrooms. Then we moved on to the guest bedroom. Then last summer we re-did the kitchen, the family room and the stairway. The scope keeps growing,” Mary Margaret says.
the staircase,” she explains. At the base of the dramatic staircase is an engineered French oak wood flooring in a herringbone pattern that has replaced
She estimates at this point about half the home has been re-
outdated tile. The wood continues throughout the living areas
done. But there has not been the usual pressure and tight sched-
and warms up the rooms. The console and mirror remained, but
ule to work around. The slower, more methodical approach has
Mary Margaret added accessories for more interest.
allowed the spaces to evolve more organically.
Changes to the open family room and kitchen were more
A dynamic addition to the front foyer is the very sculptural,
extensive. “The original kitchen was a u-shape which we took
artistic wrought iron staircase that grabs your attention imme-
down and added a larger island. The appliances were rearranged
diately upon entering. “It’s an original design for the staircase. It
and upper cabinets were taken down for a huge transformation.
had been a traditional wood baluster. And we needed something
The new cabinets, from Cabinetry Creations, are made of a
much more dynamic. The owners wanted to make the house a
beautiful, dark finished wood that looks smooth, but has a great
little more neutral so we added some textures. But because
texture to it. The darkness was a nice contrast to the white
everything was so neutral we needed that big black punch on
Silestone countertops,” she adds.
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The floating shelves were added to showcase the owners’ collection of objects brought back from their travels. It’s now very sleek and more contemporary without being stark or sterile. And it flows effortlessly into the breakfast area and gathering room. The chairs in the breakfast room, which Mary Margaret has in her own home [as seen in the Fall 2014 issue of Interior Appeal], are from Mexico. The travertine top on the table is a perfect complement to the gold chairs. But the chandelier, made of woven metal strips with a white plaster finish, is the real show stopper. “It’s wonderful at night because it puts a beautiful pattern up on the ceiling. It’s fun and takes on a different character at night,” she says. Another of her favorite features is the beautiful, handmade blue-green tile in the guest bath. “It’s so extravagant. Everything in the bathroom is so neutral so the tile was a splurge color-wise and expense-wise. It just makes the bathroom. Then we added the cloisonné basins to pull out the color. It’s all it needed,” she explains. Throughout the home, Mary Margaret has combined the owners’ love of neutrals with an artistic injection to make every room a thoughtful standout. “The owners travel all of the time so part of the challenge with the job was to highlight their best things and keep it looking more orderly rather than just a hodgepodge of what they had brought back. I wanted to bring out the really interesting treasures that they have collected,” she adds.
Opposite: In the breakfast room the glam chairs are grounded by the travertine table. But the chandelier takes on a life of its own in the evening. Above: Simple but relaxing best describes the refreshed guest bedroom. Everything is new in there except an Indian table they had inherited. The headboard and bed frame is upholstered in raffia, which lets the artwork really shine. The lighting adds an exotically elegant touch while the subdued bedding let’s texture do the talking. Right: In this guest bath the blue-green handmade tile from California provides the color. She says it comes in the most amazing colors with 20-25 different options.
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THE DESIGNING MOTHERDAUGHTER DUO OF WOLFE-RIZOR INTERIORS, ABBY RIZOR AND HATTIE WOLFE, HAVE DONE HOMES IN DIVERSE STYLES, BUT THIS PARTICULAR PROJECT WAS SPECIAL TO THEM AS IT CAPTURED EXACTLY WHAT THE HOMEOWNER, A SINGLE MOTHER, DESIRED. THE VISION — A CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN HACIENDA — WAS THE BASIS FOR EVERYTHING THEY WANTED TO ACCOMPLISH.
Interior Design: ABBY RIZOR and HATTIE WOLFE,
WOLFE-RIZOR INTERIORS Builder:
LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT Photography:
MICHAEL LOWRY
This room was designed to have two intimate conversation areas as well as be utilized for large parties centered around the bar. Not only does the room provide great vistas of Lake Maitland but also accommodates three TVs that are great for watch parties.
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Above: The inspiration for the interior color scheme was inspired by the copper hood and black and caramel granite backsplash. The bar-height custom table by the designers was coordinated with Cabinetry Creations to create a family dining area as well as great buffet space for entertaining.
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his project was for our client who wanted to build her dream house. She had some plans but they did not really capture what she wanted so we basically designed the home for her, from the exterior through the interior,” Abby explains. “It really was a joint project. We worked with our client as a team. She really had a lot to say about it and we all — including the builder John Gigliotti — collaborated.”
The client had lived on the same lake a few houses down from the current property.
Opposite, top: This space is all about the view. The chandelier creates a glowing light in the large but intimate dining space back-dropped by large windows that show off the lake from every angle.
Opposite, bottom: This room is the hub of the house. Made for the homeowner’s family to gather in front of the metal clad fireplace and be a part of the goings on in the kitchen as well as part of the action on the outdoor patios.
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She loved the view and can still enjoy it in a more open way with expansive windows and doors overlooking the water. It took about two years from closing on the lot to completion of the project. The designers were recommended by a friend of the owner and she was comfortable with the fact that they were very hands-on. For the grand home with an intimate feel, family and friends were the priority as the owner entertains informally on a regular basis. “Much of the design started with the kitchen’s copper range hood. This led to the colors and themes we used everywhere. It’s not really rustic but the copper hood has the tarnished finish, yet the draperies in the adjoining rooms have a glittery glimmer of copper bringing in a more contemporary aesthetic,” Abby adds.
Details in the open kitchen include an upholstered door that guards the oversized pantry — housing a coffee station — big, bold ceramic light fixtures, and granite backsplash and countertops. A custommade counter-height dining table that matches the cabinetry is surrounded by leather stools. “They are very casual and eat here every day. And the table is perfect for buffet-style entertaining,” Abby says. While the kitchen may be the hub, each room flows into the next with complementary hues and tons of texture. Well-appointed, but not too fussy, formal or precious, the interiors reflect the lifestyle of the owner with a sophisticated
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edge. The designers created a number of smaller seating areas that can work for a variety of entertaining situations. Along the bar — with customized lighting — three TVs are positioned for maximum viewing, perfect for a family that enjoys sports. And the massive patios and pool area are a large part of the scene with expansive LaCantina folding doors and automated screens blurring the lines between inside and out. There is also a tennis court for the homeowner, an avid player. Abby also designed much of the landscaping to be more sculptural and still incorporate some majestic old oaks. “The home’s real standouts are the light fixtures which all add a powerful punch to the spaces. The chandeliers and sconces set the tone and create the ambiance,” Hattie says. “The thing that was most important to her was lighting,” Abby adds. “She spent a lot of time selecting it as she wanted a unique, fine art-like chandelier in the living room. The tile was also important and an example of that is on the fireplace.” Most of the furnishings are new, although the owner brought some pieces along with her art collection. “She was lovely to work with because she expressed her wishes and knew what she wanted. It was our job to make that happen. This house is really her dream house and we made it work for her. Sometimes even in a dream house things don’t quite work. She was very, very smart in many regards and especially this one — she knew what she wanted and did not stray from that. So the outcome is something she really loves. We love it too, but it’s really her house,” Hattie explains. It sounds like everything was a dream for this team even though nothing is perfect in design. “It’s a very fluid process. You can have things down on paper and when you get on site something can be in the wrong spot. Our client was very flexible and easy going about those things because she saw the big picture — and that makes our job so nice. There’s a sophistication about her. She understands that imperfection is sometimes a plus. If it’s too perfect, it can be sterile. She was not concerned with the small things and it was a pleasure working with her,” Hattie adds.
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The back patios were designed to flow seamlessly into the main entertaining rooms of the house, creating one large space. The stacked rock, travertine and Ipe wood deck were all selected to complement the hacienda style of the house. The infinity pool, Jacuzzi and outside patios all sit up just high enough to take advantage of the amazing views while lounging or taking a swim.
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Lakeside Retreat WHEN JEFFREY SCHRADER AND BRYAN BEHLING DISCOVERED THE PERFECT SETTING FOR THEIR HOME, they knew they wanted it to
INTERIOR DESIGN: MISTY MCPHERSON and ERIKA CHERRY SPEES, M2 INTERIORS
feel like they were on vacation every day. Luckily for them, their
BUILDER: GREG HARDWICK, HARDWICK GENERAL CONTRACTING
builder, Greg Hardwick, happened to live a few doors down and knew exactly how to make it happen. They originally looked at what was advertised as a lakefront lot nearby, but it was less on the lake and more on a retention pond. “We were very disappointed but while walking back to the car I looked to my left and saw a heavily wooded piece of property, you couldn’t even see the water, but I saw a for-sale sign covered in weeds,” Jeffrey says of the couple’s eventual home site. The selection of their builder was somewhat serendipitous as well. Bryan had done a search online and they met with a few builders. But when they had a conversation with Greg, they knew they had found the right partner. “We were very comfortable with him and impressed with his portfolio. The fact that he would be a neighbor was a plus and we have become friends with Greg and his family,” Jeffrey shares. “It was one of the last undeveloped lots on Lake Sybelia. It was completely wooded. We placed the home — a green certified structure — to minimize [losing] any valuable trees and to maximize the access to the lake and the view line — from the front door through the house,” Greg explains. The trees that did have to be cleared ended up being on invasive species lists. Jeffrey and Bryan had a definite style in mind. “We wanted to come home every day and feel like we were at a retreat. We wanted a generally Northern-looking home and found an architect we liked. Ironically it was the same person Greg recommended,” Jeffrey explains. That rustic style actually works well in the setting that has no palm trees or other tropical elements. It took about a year to complete the building process. There were a few modifications to the original plans, but were made to increase the lake views.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: MARK MATUSZEK, SLR PROSHOTS
Open, light and bright best describes the living room, even though it incorporates a stone fireplace and rustic details.
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“Bryan and Jeffrey were very involved in the whole process — from design through construction. It was definitely their home. We have not built a lodge-style before so it was really fun,” Greg adds. Much consideration was given to making the home environmentally friendly. Everything is very energy efficient from windows to appliances and much of the lighting is LED. There is a tankless water heater on the master suite side of
In the master bath a wall was taken down so the view is open, and the shower, with both a rain and handheld shower head, is ADA accessible. There are plans to add a special treatment to the tray ceiling. In the open kitchen, a standout Brazilian quartzite countertop and a large, custom aquarium adds some interest.
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the house, and on the other side there is a heat pump hybrid water heater in the garage. The home has a raised flooring so it has a crawl space underneath. As part of their contract with Greg, the couple had access to designers Misty McPherson and Erica Cherry Spees, who helped with the details and furnishings. According to Jeffrey they did not have a
The dining room features a pecky cypress ceiling detail and warm furnishings from Washburn Imports.
lot of furniture and accessories so most everything is new — “with a pretty good representation from Washburn Imports.” Even though it has a lodge-like feel, they did not want it to be too heavy. So the walls are light, and in a pivotal decision they decided not to add dark pecky cypress beams to the main living area. That detail can be seen in the dining room, entry and office where it accentuates the architecture. The big feature is the stone fireplace surrounded by lighter-toned sofas and orange accessories. Among the rough and rugged elements are some contrasting surprises like the chandelier in the dining room that the couple originally thought was “too blingy” for them. They love it now. The kitchen is completely open with access to the views of the deck and beyond. A stunning Brazilian quartzite countertop adds some drama and warmth. “The designers advised us not to look at too many options or it would drive us crazy,” Jeffrey explains. “It’s really beautiful. In some parts if you held a light under it, it would pass through. The veining is amazing.”
The 12-pitch roof creates a stunning silhouette and provides a lot of attic space.
With about 1,100 square feet of outside deck, entertaining is easy. And, in fact, there is already a wedding for friends planned on the lawn overlooking the lake. “It’s everything we wanted. We are very happy here. Sitting on the back deck it really feels like we are somewhere else,” he says.
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How do you keep a traditional house warm, but also incorporate an impressive art collection? That was the challenge thrown to designer Jose J. Cabrera. This project was a remodel of a historic residence for a Chicago couple, who are avid art collectors, with three daughters, and wanted their new home to reflect a more modern aesthetic while remaining true to its traditional roots.
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‘I
think we are facing this more as designers. People don’t
want to live in a stark, modern box — they want to have a traditional home but one that includes more contemporary art and furnishings,” Jose says. The process — no surprise — started with the art. Yet the traditional aspects of the home had to meld with the more modern. For him, the more modern aesthetic can sometimes read “doom and gloom” or how he likes to describe it, “50 shades of gray.” Not afraid of adding a good dose of color, he does not feel the need to have a blank canvas for the art. And from the front of this Winter Park abode, you know there is something exciting inside. From the exterior, it’s a traditional home. However, it has been gently coaxed into the contemporary through updates. The brick went from white to a custom gray color and is punctuated with a yellow front door. Flanking it is a modern sculpture, designed and commissioned by Jose, in Yves Klein blue, an ultramarine hue. Top left: IN THE GREAT ROOM A COLLECTION OF “MARILYNS”
STANDS OUT IN THE FAIRLY TRADITIONAL SPACE WITH A TONGUE AND GROOVE CEILING AND WOOD BEAMS. A LILAC COLOR ON THE WALLS AND TRIM READS AS A NEUTRAL.
Right top and bottom: IN TWO VIEWS OF THE “KEY DROP” ENTRY
FROM THE GARAGE, A BOLD KELLY WEARSTLER WALLPAPER CREATES A MOD MOOD. “IT WAS AN UNDERWHELMING SPACE THAT BECAME SPECTACULAR,” JOSE SAYS.
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Then there are a number of RH pots bringing in a clean order and symmetry and more modern awnings.
“Everything was done in blue in the kitchen and I had tiny gilded north stars painted on the ceiling. For years there was a
“The house before just blended in with the Winter Park land-
lot of faux-finishing, but often it was very dark. In Florida you
scape. Now it still blends in but you know you are going to see
want to bring in the light. I love details. And I am inspired a lot
something different inside,” Jose says.
by fashion,” he says.
In the very traditional foyer, the two red chairs scream for
Textures are important as well, and every room is richly layered
attention. In the dining room rough-hewn wood floors, Queen
from the wall coverings, architectural details, interesting rugs and
Anne chairs, a Duncan Phyfe table and other antique pieces
rustic ceiling beams to the accessories and accents. Jose uses blue-
peacefully co-exist with modern captain’s chairs, art featuring an
and-white porcelain in several areas. Fabrics are luxurious in solids
ice cube on a rope, Kyle Bunting rug and citron color on the walls.
and patterns that enhance seating, windows and walls. The final
“I like the look of Kelly Wearstler [the eponymous LA-based
layer — the pièce de résistance — is the art, which is highlighted
designer] interiors. It’s a well-collected look that puts together
with a custom lighting system. And color embraces it all.
the best of things, making them all work. Five or 10 years down
“I don’t know why people are afraid of color,” he inquires,
the line it doesn’t appear trendy. I advise clients to buy better
while describing the use of deep lilac in the great room. “The
things but fewer of them. You can refresh and re-frame, it’s a
floors were a pickled finish with a hint of a silvery-lavender in
lifelong journey,” he explains of his approach.
them and white would have been too stark. And beige would be
The rotunda breakfast nook, original to the house, has walls
too safe. If you have a lot of brown the last thing you want to add
covered in a French silk in the same citron used in the dining room. The doors in the kitchen were preserved and reused. And a tone-on-tone stripe on the wall is so subtle you only see the change when light hits it.
Below: IN THE SERENE MASTER BEDROOM, THE POPS OF ORANGE
— THE WOOL OTTOMAN AND DAMASK UPHOLSTERED CHAIR — KEEP THINGS FROM BEING TOO SUBDUED. GRASS CLOTH COVERS THE WALLS IN THE TORY BURCH-INSPIRED RETREAT.
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to the walls is brown. You need some cool with all the warm. I had never used this particular color before. The owner was not sure of it, but now says it’s one of her favorite rooms in the house and the color is really a neutral.” Jose was inspired by Tory Burch for the master bedroom. “In design you either have it or you don’t. I love the fact that she’s a woman. With her business, I view it as affordable design for women. But it’s also good. Every home she has done has inspired me. The room was inspired by the big, bright orange doors [of her stores]. Then I kept everything else toned down,” he adds. The custom draperies are enhanced with a grosgrain trim that adds a touch of color. There are still a few more rooms to be done, but in this artful abode it is a sure bet boring will not be on the horizon. Opposite: IN ANOTHER VIEW OF THE GREAT ROOM IS AN INTIMATE
GROUPING OF COMFORTABLE, UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS AND LARGE TABLE. IT IS MOSTLY TRADITIONAL WITH THE POPS FROM THE BLUE AND WHITE GLASS VASES AND THE WHIMSICAL SIDE TABLE.
This page: THE KITCHEN AND ADJACENT BREAKFAST ROOM
SHOWCASES THE MORE TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS OF THE HOME. IN THE GREAT ROOM THIS PAINTING WAS RE-FRAMED IN MAPLE WITH SILVER LEAF. THE READING CHAIR WITH ACRYLIC LEGS IS UPHOLSTERED IN A COLEFAX & FOWLER FABRIC. THE DINING ROOM ARTFULLY COMBINES A DUNCAN PHYFE TABLE AND QUEEN ANNE CHAIRS WITH CONTEMPORARY ART AND KYLE BUNTING RUG.
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lASTlOOK When you have a few extra moments to gaze at your surroundings you sometimes find interesting architectural angles that, when isolated, become art. On a recent visit to the home of an art collector I looked up and discovered this perfectly-framed image through my camera’s lens. – Christi Ashby
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