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CONTENTS Features 16 Intimate
Spaces Design Awards 2012 – Winners Part II of III
Departments 10 Ask the Expert Belle Gray Home Décor
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12 Take 10 Mike Baker Brick/Busch Fireplaces 14 New & Now Entertaining Elements 28 Local Flavor Culinary Comfort Foods
In Every Issue
32 Art Studio Roy Phelps Design Artist
8 Publisher’s Note 33 October Preview
34 Style File Alpan Developments LLC
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On the cover: A winner in House & Home’s fifth annual Design Awards competition, this spectacular master suite was inspired by the home’s existing pool views and the potential of a emulating a five-star hotel suite. Cool, soothing tones on walls, in tile work and textiles inspire a relaxed elegance. Photo by Melissa Oivanki. Story on page 16.
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ike most people I know, I spent the days leading up to Hurricane Isaac readying myself and my home with the typical storm rations and supplies. As the hours closed in on landfall, I found myself fully expecting to lose power at home like I had during previous hurricanes. In fact, for two straight days, I waited with dreaded anticipation for the moment when the lights and air conditioning would flicker off, leaving me in the dark, sweaty and miserable. During waking hours, I sat glued to my television and consumed every possible prediction, projection and report that could possibly be presented and summarily rehashed by the local news. After the storm finally came and went, I considered the fact that I had wasted a lot of time and energy anticipating a power outage instead of spending my precious lighted and air conditioned moments doing something meaningful, or even pleasurable. With guilty reflection, I figure I could have used my time to finish a good book, clean out a closet (okay, scratch that), train my dog to do a new trick or simply enjoy an old movie. Instead, I ingested and re-ingested the doom that was the local news. I was one of the lucky ones, yes, but I had little to show for my good fortune. Perhaps this is human nature, but it was reason for pause. If someone were to poll the many residents who spent time at home without power, I imagine they could produce a list of things they would have done if only they hadn’t been stuck inside sweating by candlelight! Speaking of more productive pursuits, one of the things I enjoy most about the professional contests we sponsor at House & Home is the excitement and passion that is demonstrated by the winners. In this year’s Design Awards coverage, we will feature 30 award-winning projects between our last issue, this issue and the next, which includes a finale of the Top Design winner. Many of this year’s award recipients also were recognized in 2011, but they don’t dare rest on their laurels. Instead, they keep striving to deliver their very best work year after year. By their efforts, I’m inspired to improve the quality of my own work and hope others can find reasons to feel inspired, too. ■ Correction: In the July/August 2012 issue, our Design Awards coverage featured winning decorators Jeanette Turk and Karlin O’Neal of “Interiors by Decorating Den,” when in fact the company name is Decorating Den Interiors. House & Home regrets the error.
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2 The extras we can offer We have expert personnel on our staff. No one knows more about grills and barbeque pits. We also have a decorator on staff that will go to your home and help with the layout and ordering of the right furniture for your needs.
3 One thing you might not know We pride ourselves on customer service after the sale. We care about each of our customers’ needs and a good reference is the best form of advertising available. We also want it known that we only carry superior quality products. This combination makes for a satisfied customer.
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6 About the business, in one word Longevity. We’ve logged decades of business in this community, good service during and after the sale and we’ll continue to be here to service your needs.
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Design Awards 2012 “Intimate Spaces”
Part II of III
In the months leading up to House & Home’s fifth annual Design Awards competition, interior designers and decorators, architects, space planners and landscape architects and designers throughout the region were invited to submit their stand-out projects for recognition. The creativity, innovation, complexity and innate talent that are evident in each entry made selecting the winners a difficult task. The award entries were divided into several specific categories with several dozen categories having nominations. In the July/August issue, 15 winning projects were featured in a variety of categories under the collective title of “Entertaining Spaces.” In this issue, the featured winners fit the categories of “Intimate Spaces,” which include: Powder Room, Library, Study, Guest Bedroom, Nursery, Child’s Bedroom, Girl’s Bedroom, Boy’s Bedroom, Teen Bedroom, Master Bedroom – Small, Master Bedroom - Large and Master Suite. As a finale, this year’s Top Design winning project is also featured. Congratulations to all of the winners!
Library Rachel Cannon Lewis / SoHaus Interior Design This functional study doubles as a comfortable sitting area where the homeowners watch television. The deep wall color swathes the room in richness, encouraging one to sit and read a good book. In the design process, the space needed to be made useful and well organized with storage, etc., but its design would also inspire a cozy atmosphere with lush velvet and hounds-tooth upholstery. Bookshelves contain a collection of cherished books, photos and decorative objects while layered rugs add to the “collected” feel of the space.
Powder Room
Ourso Designs LLC With the goal of creating an old-world, farmhouse feel in their remodel of a French quarter home, space planner Richard Ourso and decorator Michelle Livings collaborated on specifications in this powder room, which includes a vanity made from an old cabinet, salvaged and repurposed with a copper vessel sink and forged iron accessories with rust finish. The faucet is wall mounted and the mirror is custom made with antique glass. Walls are finished with American Clay. Among the comfort features, the toilet is comfort height with water sense to overcome old pipes in the historic building. Photo by Chipper Hatter
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Study The entrance to this sophisticated home study is marked by a dramatic set of French doors opening into warm, walnutstained maple floors. Smart looking woodwork is washed in custom stain blends to suit the six different types of wood and unique trim profiles. A dramatic arched wood window includes a unique cornice application and is framed by custom silk draperies. The lighted tray ceiling highlights the specialty finish overhead which coordinates with the multi-colored finishes on walls for added richness.
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Nursery Rachel Cannon Lewis / SoHaus Interior Design A bedding ensemble from Pottery Barn Kids was the foundation for a nursery design project to suit a baby girl named Macey. Walls were painted a pale shade of lavender with black selected as the room’s main accent color. Hanging over the crib is a custom name decal accented with horizontal stripes on the left wall. A rocker/glider with a black and white ticking fabric was custom ordered to coordinate with the black painted crib and a chest of drawers that was retrofit with porcelain rose knobs from Anthropologie. Wall prints in white frames are pages taken from a fashion how-to sketch book. Featuring a geometric “M” pattern, the drapes and roman shade are made from custom-designed fabric the designer had printed onto white cotton and edged with purple ribbon trim.
Guest Bedroom Rachel Cannon Lewis / SoHaus Interior Design
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A playful collection of fabrics and accessories distinguish this guest bedroom with its canvas of textured Venetian plaster walls painted a smooth shade of gray. The collection of blue and white plates ties in nicely with the custom navy and red throw pillows. A mirrored bedside chest serves as a nightstand and additional storage while adding a hint of glamour to the space. The pair of red lamps was a bargain purchase at Target, as was the pair of red Foo dogs. Layers of bedding create a haven for guests who will no doubt be thrilled to spend a few nights in this well-appointed space.
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Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bedroom Denise E. Smith, CID / Decorating Den Interiors Paint shades of Malachy Green and Mango Punch are the foundation of color in this childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedroom, tempered with white furniture and metallic finishes like the shimmery shag area rug and the silver and white wall appliquĂŠs. Crystal lamp accents offer touches of bling while a circle theme is evident in the etched mirrored nightstand. A small window is accented with a black satin Austrian top panel combined with white petal fabric for added texture, accented with black bead trim and a tassel tie back. Custom bedding is made with an embossed floral print fabric and includes an embroidered monogram.
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Girl’s Bedroom Robert C. Broome Associates, LLC Courtesy of Robert C. Broome Associates, LLC
Rich finishes and old-world details are the refining elements in this girl’s bedroom, starting with a canvas of multi-colored, hand burnished walls. The room’s doors, windows, casing, crown molding and baseboards also are hand glazed in multi tones. The furniture is fit for a princess with its headboard, footboard and a matching armoire made to coordinate with an antique finish. Fittingly, the room’s custom silk draperies hang from an antiqued rod and finials.
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Boy’s Bedroom Denise E. Smith, CID/ Decorating Den Interiors A boy’s wish list included a blue color scheme and a nod to the New England Patriots in a bedroom that avoided an over-the-top theme. His designer delivered a canvas of Solitude blue walls and accents of brighter Patriots team colors, like the red shelving unit between the two doors and the horizontal red stripes that encircle the room. Black contemporary furniture with brushed nickel hardware add contrast to the palette while custom tailored bedding with a boxed sham and red bolster offer stylish comfort. The window is framed with grommettopped stationary panels made from black woven material and layered with a flat roman shade (striped fabric was railroaded to follow the horizontal lines in the room).
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Teen Bedroom Aimee Walker, IADA, RES / Aimee Walker Interiors When a teen asked to trade in her childhood antiques for something more contemporary, her mother and decorator consented to furnishings that could follow her daughter to college. A bed with clean lines and a leather headboard is paired with a multi-functional dresser that converts into a TV console. A washable white duvet is decorated in green and blue leaf-patterned appliqués and blue suede pillows that coordinate with the blue silk draperies. Over the headboard, weaved chrome tile mirrors reflects light in an interesting pattern. The main focal point of the room is the decorator’s painted wall mural that depicts the New York skyline in metallic paint. The building windows serve as frames for cherished photos that change be easily changed or updated. Photos by Melissa Oivanki
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Master Bedroom Small Rachel Cannon Lewis / SoHaus Interior Design This master bedroom was a blank canvas of velvety gray walls and some spectacular moldings, so the designer kept to a largely monochromatic gray/taupe color scheme in her selection of the furnishings, including a custom designed iron bed with upholstered headboard. Yves Delorme bedding is flanked by a chest of drawers and a drop-leaf table that function as nightstands. The chaise lounge offers a great place to curl up and read a book while the custom framed intaglios create a dramatic impact against the egg-and-dart moldings.
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Master Bedroom Large Ourso Designs LLC With help from the homeowner, space planner Richard Ourso and decorator Michelle Livings pulled together an elegant yet rustic esthetic for this master bedroom utilizing the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing furniture and accessories. A neutral wall color and new floor-to-ceiling draperies unite with repurposed wood flooring that was discovered in the attic of the French Quarter dwelling.Â
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Master Suite Rod Miller / R & D Design Using a beautiful pool view as inspiration for this master suite project, Rod Miller re-designed, remodeled and furnished this mid-century modern space to resemble a five-star, ocean-side hotel suite. A cool color palette that includes commissioned artwork by Gabe David unites with a special mix of bed linens purchased by the designer while vacationing in Italy and France. The sumptuous ambience continues in the adjoining master bath with glass mosaic tiles in ocean-themed colors warmed by darktone cabinetry for contrast. The soaking tub is accented with a glass fireplace and a lounging area with soft sheer curtains. Romantic lighting under the raised cabinetry reflects warmly onto the stone floors. Original art in this space was purchased by the designer from a small art gallery in Provence, France. n Â
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[ LOCAL FLAVOR ] The grilled cheese was originally made as an open sandwich, but the top slice of bread became common by the 1960s. (Source: Wikipedia)
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rench fries, macaroni, grilled cheese and pizza, topped off with a big squeeze of ketchup. Okay, so you’re probably thinking this does not sound like the most sophisticated menu, and you’re right. Give me a chance, however, to show you how these simple classics of our childhood can be perfectly relevant to a grown-up palette. For starters, pass on the potatoes this time and watch before your eyes as French fries are transformed to a stunning appetizer which is simple to make and certainly enjoyed by both the young and the young at heart. Strips of Portobello mushrooms in a crispy panko crust with Fire Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup make a great starter, a perfect complement to a sandwich or a steamy mug of soup and a show-stopping addition to your next football or holiday gathering. Say good-bye to the package of macaroni with orange powder and hello to my deluxe pasta dish that’s suitable for the most elegant of affairs. Lump crabmeat and sharp imported cheeses 28 HOUSE and homE
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will set this dish apart from Pizza is very personal and means a anything out of a cardboard lot of things to a lot of people, from box. This dish works well fast-food thick crust pizza with lots of as a family style casserole sweet sauce to frozen mini pizza pies and is fantastic when that are unceremoniously cooked served in individual crocks in the microwave and hand-tossed with a beautiful golden New York Style pizza with the best brown gratin of buttered ingredients cooked on a woodbreadcrumbs on top. burning stone deck. My taste I still enjoy a good for pizza as I get older (or just Chef Michael Dardenne plain “old” as my kids would grilled cheese on occasion, and with say) trends toward fresh, simple a little creativity and light. Making your own you can kick start this humble sandwich pizza dough is very fun and satisfying, but to the next level by choosing updated if you don’t have the time or you need an ingredients. This starts with quality bread; idea for a quick and healthy alternative something sturdy such as a crusty Italian for after-school munchies, take a look at style loaf or sourdough. Choosing the my pizza recipe using pre-made flatbread. cheeses can be a difficult task if you, like Everyone in the house can easily build me, are torn between so many delicious their personal creation just the way they options. The best for a grilled cheese like. with be firm enough to hold up to grilling, Try these updated variations on classic yet soft enough to give that perfect kid foods and broaden your families’ gooey, melted cheese center that creates culinary horizons today. While young at a beautiful stretch when you pull your heart, these classics are all grown up. —Chef Michael Dardenne sandwich apart.
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Yield: 4 servings 8 slices crusty sourdough bread 8 1-ounce slices havarti cheese 8 1-ounce slices soft cheddar cheese 8 1-ounce slices muenster cheese 4 ounces salted butter, softened • Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Layer cheeses on non-buttered side of bread and top with second slice of bread, ensuring the buttered side faces up. Grill on a large pre-heated, non-stick skillet or electric griddle at medium heat until both sides are crispy golden brown and cheeses are completely melted.
Portobello Mushroom “Fries” Portobello Mushroom “Fries”
Yield: 4-6 appetizer servings 4 large Portobello mushroom caps 1/2 cup flour 1-1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 3 eggs, beaten Kosher salt & black pepper to taste Oil for frying • Wash and pat dry Portobello caps. Slice each cap into 6 - 8 half-inch strips. Season flour with salt and pepper and set aside. Mix together the parsley, parmesan cheese, and panko bread crumbs. Gently toss several mushroom strips one at a time in the seasoned flour. Next place the mushrooms in the egg wash and turn until coated. Carefully press each mushroom into the panko mixture, flip and repeat until completely breaded. • Pre-heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry breaded strips in batches, and drain onto paper towels. Immediately after removing from the fryer, gently season each battered mushroom with a pinch of kosher. For a nice presentation, serve in parchment paper cones with a side of fire roasted red pepper ketchup. Chef’s Note: Panko breadcrumbs are coarsely ground, providing a crispy flaky coating and can be found in many food stores and Asian markets.
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Fire Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup Yield: 8 servings 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup roasted red pepper strips 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced • Combine all ingredients in blender or processor and puree until smooth.
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Flatbread Pizza Yield: 4 servings 4 pieces flatbread 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil + 2 tablespoons 1 cup thinly sliced onions 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, seasoned 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 4 large basil leaves, thinly sliced • Combine minced garlic with 1/4 cup olive oil and heat in a small sauce pan over medium heat for several minutes to slightly roast the garlic. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Meanwhile, place julienne onions in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season lightly with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook until onions are wilted and lightly caramelized set aside. • Thinly slice the tomatoes and toss with a touch more of olive oil, salt, pepper, and sliced basil. • To build the pizzas, brush each flatbread with the roasted garlic oil. Next layer the ingredients on the flat bread by arrange caramelized onions, then the seasoned tomatoes, and finish with the fresh mozzarella. • Bake on cookie sheets or a pizza pan in a pre-heated oven at 425 degrees f for 3 - 5 minutes, until cheese is melting and pizza is hot throughout.
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Chef’s Note: Flatbread options include pita, naan, lavash or any other variety.
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Crabmeat Macaroni & Cheese Yield: 8 servings 1 pound elbow macaroni 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup small diced onion 1 teaspoon fresh garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup flour 3 cups whole milk 1 pound lump crabmeat 1 cup grated parmesan 1 cup shredded cheddar 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese 1 cup shredded Fontina cheese 1/2 cup panko style breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In one gallon of boiling salted water, cook macaroni for about 7 minutes, or barely tender. Drain macaroni and rinse with cold water. Set aside. • While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium in a large saucepan. Transfer 2 tablespoons melted butter to a medium bowl, and reserve. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add flour and stir while cooking for 1 minute. Add milk; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, 2 - 3 minutes. Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. • Remove pan from heat. Fold in seafood, macaroni, and cheese; transfer to a shallow 4-quart baking dish. To bowl with reserved melted butter, add breadcrumbs and Creole seasoning; toss, and scatter over macaroni mixture. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any boil over. Bake until topping is golden and sauce is bubbling, 15 - 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. n houseandhomemagazine.net
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2 2. A piece from Phelps’ Architectural Assemblage series, this 39” x 96” mahogany panel is adorned with steel, bronze and cypress, priced $2,400.
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1 1. From the Architectural Assemblage series, this 38” x 38” mahogany panel includes elements of distressed metal and gold leaf. Valued at $1,200, this piece will be featured for sale in October as part of the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s annual Art & Travel Auction.
‘‘ In his own words ’’ / Roy Phelps CANVAS Born in 1955, my lifelong passion for decorative arts culminated as a young adult in the Berkshire Hills region of Massachusetts where I worked in the business of restoring, buying and selling antiques. My background in woodworking, metalworking and mechanical drawing enhanced my appreciation for quality and detail. PRIMER With an affinity for the South, I moved to Baton Rouge at the age of 21 to focus on interior design while working at McKay’s Interiors, then one of Louisiana’s leading design firms. At LSU, I studied the History of Furniture and Decorative Arts. Ten years later at age 31, I ventured out on my own with a hands-on approach 32 HOUSE and homE
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to creating furniture and original works of art on display at Roy Phelps Gallery in downtown Baton Rouge which closed in 2007 when the building was sold. In 2001, Dauphine Mirror Co. commissioned me to design a collection of mirrors which were introduced at the Highpoint Market. MEDIA My art pieces are mixed media with an emphasis on reclaimed wood products and metals. Whether I am designing an interior setting for a client or creating a work of art or a piece of furniture, I approach design challenges with artistic solutions. GENRE The genre of a particular piece is inspired in the moment, by the client
and the raw materials being used. I am not limited in genre, only by client expectations and the raw materials in the mix. INFLUENCE I am influenced by color, texture and patina, particularly the way it reflects or absorbs light. All are important elements to the finished product. DOLLARS & SENSE I have been fortunate over the years to be able to create works inspired by a range of periods and styles and by the raw materials at hand. I design and create art and furniture to my liking as well as commissioned works that complete a client’s vision.
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3 3. From the Metamorphosis collection, this bench is crafted from vintage andirons with steel legs and a slab leather seat secured with solid brass fittings.
SHOW My work is always available at my design studio in Saint Gabriel. I also have some work on display at Tyler & Possa Law Firm in Baton Rouge. I have participated in art shows at local venues with other local artists and I recently donated original works of art to the 30th Annual Capital Chefs’ Showcase Silent Auction and Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Art & Travel Auction. AHEAD I don’t know that there was ever a big plan, but hope to continue to create things forever using new materials in old ways and old materials in new ways. My mission statement is to create, construct and produce one-of-a-kind works that will withstand the test of time. n
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