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CONTENTS Features 16 Top Design
DesignAwards 2012 — Part III of III
In Every Issue 8 Publisher’s Note 33 Issue No. 9 Preview
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10 Ask the Expert Assured Flooring & Countertops 12 Take 10 That’s Entertainment 14 New & Now Jewels for the Bath 28 Local Flavor Fall/Winter Vegetables 32 Art Studio Kelly R. Guidry 34 Style File Beth Allee Interiors
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On the cover: The Top Design winner in House & Home’s fifth annual Design Awards competition is a home located in Baton Rouge’s Santa Maria neighborhood. Rod Miller of R & D Design served as design consultant for the home’s architectural concept plans, construction and interior decorating. Photo by Melissa Oivanki. Story on page 16.
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Bath projects can be extra costly when you don’t plan correctly. My advice is to get estimates from several contractors and to look beyond the factor of price alone. Also, try to get to know your contractor in the short 30-60 minute consultation that most offer. Use common sense and understand that a qualified contractor will have appropriate answers to your many questions. As for me, I enjoy
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In business since 1985, Danny Soileau has seen a lot of changes in technology. He believes experience is what makes That’s Entertainment the obvious choice in audiovisual consulting and installation.
1 What we do We offer solutions. We help you decide what kind technologies work best for your lifestyle. We also simplify the use of multiple remote controls to just one or we program your phone or iPad to control your electronics. We work with your interior designer, builder or contractor to make sure the TV, speakers and other components are installed and set up properly. In essence, we simplify your lifestyle so you can enjoy your favorite music or TV programs with simplicity.
2 The extras we can offer We provide upgrades to your existing WiFi network so you can stream music and movies without the hiccups associated with bandwidth on your home network.
Cool. All the advancements in digital technology make my business a constant learning experience.
7 Defining good customer service I listen, listen, listen to what you have to say and then I act on what I have heard. I always make sure I am clear on what my clients are asking of me. When I see that perfect smile on my client’s face, I know I have done a good job.
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Design Awards 2012
Part III 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 and September issues, 28 winning projects were featured in a variety of categories under the collective titles of “Entertaining Spaces” and “Intimate Spaces.” As a finale, this issue features the whole-house Top Design project, our top pick of all entries. Congratulations to our winner! (See page 27 for a complete listing of this year’s winners.)
Accent Wall
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Fireplace
Top Design Rod Miller | R&D Design Near and dear to the designer’s heart is a Santa Maria home that was remodeled and furnished for some dear, lifelong friends. A few short weeks after the homeowners moved back into the newly remodeled house, lightening struck an attic gas line, causing a devastating fire. The family escaped with their lives and little else, but sustained by their faith and an inspiring attitude, they decided to rebuild. Taking advantage of the opportunity for the home to more closely reflect this family’s taste, Rod Miller
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re-imagined the floor plan, architectural details and exterior of the home. He served as design consultant for the architectural concept plans, construction and interior decorating, with construction by Phillip Troutman. The overall feel of the house is elegant metropolitan with a touch of glamour. Clean lines and a pale, luminescent palette are accented with lots of sparkle. Now better than before, the home was furnished and move-in ready just a few days before the one-year anniversary of the fire.
Photos by Melissa Oivanki
Accent Wall An accent wall in the living room is painted with a color-block pattern as a backdrop for the white lacquer beverage cabinet and lighted pedestals.
Foyer Custom designed iron doors open into the home’s foyer, which includes a lighted niche. Its back wall is painted a darker shade to accent the glass art sculpture.
Fireplace The living room’s fireplace wall features “Storm Over the Marsh,” a contemporary representation of Louisiana marshlands. Grass arrangements further develop the nature theme.
Dining Room This glamorous dining room is centered on a white-topped dining table that was selected to balance the pale hues of the area rug. An original painting over the mirrored buffet ties in Mediterranean blue accent colors used throughout the room. Adding to the “bling” factor are drapery panels with crystal embellishments. The room’s crowning effect is a trio of cut crystal orb pendant lights hung at varied heights in lieu of a traditional chandelier.
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The living room design offers metropolitan styling and high drama with its oversized mirror, bold art and a geometric-patterned area rug.
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Breakfast Room The breakfast room continues the neoclassical design of the adjacent kitchen cabinets, featuring a “see-through” glass and chrome dining table and upholstered seating for texture and warmth. Crowing the scene is a contemporary mother-of-pearl light fixture.
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Media Room The media space is designed for both adults and children with a mixture of mid-century modern and whimsy. The designer describes the multi-purpose space as having a “funky ‘70s Brady Bunch” color scheme. A sleeper sofa was selected for the media room with the option of converting the space for guests and youth “sleepovers.” ■
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Butternut Squash Gratin
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fourth-quarter favorites
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s the mercury starts to recede and winter vegetables start hitting the markets, my style of cooking reflects the change of season. Comforting, warm and classic describe my version of fall/winter recipes utilizing pumpkin, kale, beets and other hearty and earthy vegetables. Satisfied with the seasonal bounty, I might just be able to wait for next year’s berry-picking season. Among this month’s featured recipes is a soulful, heart-healthy and flavorpacked Kale, Shrimp & White Bean Soup. Worthy as an entrée when paired with a grilled slice of rustic bread like ciabatta, this soup also works as a starter and pairs nicely with a lighter slice of sourdough or French baguette. Sweet Potato & Spinach “Lasagna” makes a wonderful side dish or party casserole that I love to bring to pot-luck style dinners. It’s a perfect vegetarian entrée and pairs well with a mixed green salad for a great light lunch that is easy 28 HOUSE and homE
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to prepare ahead of time and reheat an hour or so before service. If you’re cooking for one or two, I suggest preparing the recipe in smaller, oven-proof or disposable aluminum baking pans to freeze for later use as a quick, ovenChef Michael ready option. Now, if you’re into really simple cooking, try the Butternut Squash Gratin recipe. It has very few ingredients and is remarkably good. This dish is a favorite of one of my alltime favorite chefs, Jacques Pepin. The French are known for turning the simple into the sublime and this dish is a perfect representation of how good simplicity can taste. Of course, winter vegetables can be used for more than soups and casseroles, evidenced by the fantastic Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese “Crouton”. This
versatile dish is a perfect starter for a family gathering, a nice brunch course or a standalone meal. Not a fan of goat cheese? Do yourself a favor and try the warm and crispy goat cheese “croutons.” I think you’ll find that the preparation tames the cheese and brings forth a savory Dardenne combination of taste and texture. Last but not least is a recipe utilizing the most ubiquitous of all fourth-quarter produce—the pumpkin. Pumpkin pie is great, but I wouldn’t recommend it for breakfast. This Spiced Pumpkin Bread, however, works any time of day, from breakfast to a snack or even as dessert. Try it warm with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon with hot tea or spiced apple cider as the finishing touch to a meal based on the bounty of nature’s cold weather pantry. —Chef Michael Dardenne
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese “Crouton” 2 red beets 2 gold beets 1/2 cup green grapes, halved 4 cups baby spring mix or arugula 4 ounces goat cheese Crouton Breading 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs Oil for frying Dressing: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 ounce white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon cane syrup (or honey) Salt and pepper to taste •Wash beets, season with a pinch of kosher salt and rub with olive oil. Wrap in foil and place on a baking sheet in a 400-degree oven for 45-60 minutes or until a knife can pierce the center of the beets. Cool beets and rub off the skin. •Slice the goat cheese into four 1-ounce slices. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Carefully coat each slice of cheese in flour and dip into the beaten egg, flipping to coat both sides. Dip cheese into the bread crumbs to coat thoroughly. •Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a skillet. On medium heat, fry the cheese for several seconds on each side until crispy, careful to not over fry as the cheese will melt. Drain onto a paper towel.Yield: 4 Servings •Whisk together the dressing ingredients and immediately toss half of it with the greens. Arrange salad onto serving plates with alternating slices of the red and gold beets. Drizzle remaining dressing onto the beets. Garnish with sliced green grapes and goat cheese “croutons.” Yield: 4 Servings
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Butternut Squash Gratin
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2 pounds peeled butternut squash 1-1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Butter for greasing 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper •Cut the stem and bottom off the squash and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop the seeds from the middle and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. •In a large deep skillet or sauce pot, add the squash and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until squash just starts to becomes tender, but not soft. Meanwhile, season the cream with salt and pepper. •Butter a small casserole dish on the bottom and sides. Layer the squash and top with seasoned heavy cream. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake in a pre-heated, 400-degree oven for approximately 30 minutes. If desired, brown the casserole under a broiler prior to serving. Yield: 8 Servings
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Kale, Shrimp & White Bean Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 4-5 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, diced 2 cans white northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 large can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup dry white wine 6 cups chicken broth 1 bunch fresh kale, shredded 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced 1-1/2 pounds fresh medium shrimp 1 crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano •Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onions, cooking 3-4 minutes. •Stir in the red pepper flakes and oregano. Add white wine and reduce by half. •Add the tomatoes, beans and broth, simmering for 10 minutes. Add the shredded kale and simmer for 10 more minutes. •Add shrimp and cook until firm and pink. •Finish with fresh basil. Yield: 8 Servings
Kale, Shrimp & White Bean Soup
Sweet Potato & Spinach “Lasagna” 10 ounces heavy cream 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 bag frozen chopped spinach (10-12 ounces) 1 cup ricotta cheese Pinch of nutmeg Kosher salt and black pepper to taste 2 pounds sweet potatoes 2 ounces shredded Asiago cheese Butter for greasing pan
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•Combine cream, garlic and thyme sprig in a small sauce pan and slowly heat to just below a boil. Turn off heat and season the mixture with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Allow herb sprig to steep in cream until ready to use. •Peel the sweet potatoes and slice approximately 1/8-inch thick. •Thaw spinach in a colander and squeeze out as much water as possible. Mix the spinach and ricotta, seasoning with salt, pepper and nutmeg. •Grease the bottom and sides of a heavy baking dish and arrange half of the sweet potato slices evenly across the bottom of the dish. Top with the spinach and finish with a layer of the remaining sweet potatoes. Remove the thyme sprig and pour the cream over the entire dish. Sprinkle with cheese. •Bake in a pre-heated, 350-degree oven for 45-55 minutes or until potatoes are tender and the edges are bubbly and golden brown. Yield: 8-10 servings
Spiced Pumpkin Bread
Spiced Pumpkin Bread 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups fresh shredded pumpkin •Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder. •In a separate bowl, mix the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the dry mixture. Fold in the shredded pumpkin. •Pour mixture into a non-stick loaf pan and bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 75 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a thin knife or cake tester in the middle. After 20 minutes, remove loaf from pan and finish cooling on a wire rack before slicing. Yield: 1 loaf or 1 dozen muffins Chef’s Note: For muffins, bake 30 minutes.
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‘‘ In his own words ’’/ Kelly R. Guidry CANVAS Growing in the Acadiana area, my grandparents were talented artisans involved in the artists’ alliance. Their mediums varied from large scale macramé wall hangings and metal casting to jewelry making. I grew up watching my mother sew elaborate Mardi Gras costumes and the creative environment later inspired my work. In high school, I became interested in drawing and general creativity. Artistically, I was good at a lot of things but I failed to find my true talent. I studied Advertising Design at USL in the early ’90s, but it wasn’t until I took my first sculpture class that I discovered my preferred medium. PRIMER Advertising design was the most practical application of my general creative talents, or so I thought. After a few years at work, my disillusionment with my career came to a head with the crushing end of a rather one-sided love affair. My response was to dive into the only thing that made me feel good about myself: sculpture. I gave my notice of resignation and became “The Chainsaw 32 HOUSE and homE
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at the 2001 Festival International. After that, doors started opening and sculpture became my career.
Kelly R. Guidry The Chainsaw Guy d.b.a. Modern Primitive www.kellyguidry.com Sculpture artist Kelly R. Guidry uses modern tools to create primitive art that is stylistically inspired by his Acadiana cultural roots.
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MEDIA I like to describe my work as “Modern Primitive” sculpture because of the effluence of primitive styles combined with use of modern tools. I use chainsaws, grinders, sanders and a torch to cut, burn and shape cedar. I also cut, shape and bend metal and copper to work in conjunction with the wooden forms. GENRE I am best known for are my large angel-like winged figures, large crosses and a wide variety of fish sculptures. INFLUENCE Early on I sought to distance myself from subject matter that would typically be termed “Cajun”. I was interested in primitive tribal sculpture and the drawing style of Tom Secrest. As I got older and my work progressed, influence of the local Acadiana culture began to slowly work its way in and is now arguably the dominant theme of my current work.
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