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6 405 HOME FALL 2022 departments22 26 76 ON THE COVER With this photo and the keen eye of photographer Ely Fair, we eagerly explore the kitchen of artist Jess Chamberlain. INSPIRATIONS 14 MOOD BOARD Refections of nature and nostalgia 16 GROWING HERBS Te kitchen’s favorite potted plant 18 COZY KITCHENWARE Products in warm, earthy tones ENTHUSIASTS 22 PUMPKINS APLENTY Time to shop Brick’s Garden Exchange 26 FIRESIDE CHAT Local experts discuss glowing designs 28 GETTING ON BOARD Chef David Henry’s latest venture GATHERINGS 58 TABLE SETTING Pull up a seat in the kitchen 60 FALL RECIPES Apple cider and irresistible brownies LIVING 74 AROUND TOWN Festive farms and patches 76 HOME AWAY NOLA’s wonderful Hotel St. Vincent 78 FAVORITE SPACE Greetings from the front porch IN EVERY ISSUE 10 FROM THE EDITOR 80 LOOKING AHEAD
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SARA GAE Editor-in-Chief cravings, don’t skip Courtney Pryor’s recipe for pumpkin cheesecake brownies. All in all, our 405HOME team hopes these pages spark inspiration and send you into this season feeling renewed — and ready to experience another beautiful autumn.
10 405 HOME FALL 2022 new season always ushers in a sense of excitement. Fall signals a sort of mid-year “beginning,” as new school schedules and a reprieve from baking heat can give us a feeling of renewal, not unlike spring. However, while spring arrives in f ashy colors and new growth, fall is more subtle, more restorative. It reintroduces structure back into our lives, often a welcome shift after a summer of travel and freestyle living. Our ways of living change seasonally, as well. We trade in cold drinks for warm ones; frozen libations for hot mugs of spice and pumpkin. Whirling fans are replaced with wooly throws and, as the crispness of autumn seeps in, we leave poolside or lake life to circle around a f re pit or chiminea. We also tend to feather our nest, and it is no surprise that we also f nd ourselves in the kitchen a little more. In this inaugural “Kitchen Issue,” we have turned our attention to what continues to be a favorite room — a place to gather, not only to cook and to dine, but also to catch up with beloved family and friends. It’s no wonder this space, termed the “heart of the home,” has become just that for Lillie-Bethmany.Sanger Brinkman brings us inside Kelsey McGregor’s beautiful home, which features a stunning kitchen, a spectac ular dining room and special designer touches throughout. Meanwhile, Evie Klopp Holzer explores several stellar kitchens, revealing the world of choices for this hub of the home. You will also f nd some unique accouterments in Gretchen Leigh Clark’s “Cozy Kitchen,” as well as local expert advice on growing herbs in a how-to article by Adi McCasland. And for you foodies, Greg Horton tells us about chef-turned-artisan David Henry and his beautifully crafted boards. We couldn’t let the season go by with out giving props to pumpkins. T is issue includes a bounty of pumpkin-f lled destina tions, thanks to Melissa Mercer Howell and Christina Wygant. To satisfy those fall-f avor
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FALL 2022 405 HOME 13 INSPIRATIONS CompanionsKitchen POTTED HERBS TO GROW, EAT AND ENJOY PAGE 16 HARTEMILY FASCINATING IDEAS AND FANCIFUL OBJECTS FOR THE HOME
14 405 HOME FALL 2022 INSPIRATIONS MOOD WARMERGETTING Taking cues from nature and nostalgia BY BLAKE COLBURN PHOTO BY BRANDON SMITH FALL REFLECTS NATURE’S BEAUTY with warm colors and muted elements. Pull in timeless pieces – old ceramic crocks, favorite books and an antique runner instantly create an inviting space. Te futed wood sample from Darril Holden exemplifes master craftsmanship, while handmade tile adds another layer of character.
16 405 HOME FALL 2022 HERBACEOUSLIVING Gardening to add flavor and fun BY ADI MCCASLAND PHOTOS BY EMILY HART INSPIRATIONS GROW
“Go experience di f erent cuisines the metro has to of er,” she said. “Note what you liked; and then from there, it’s trial and error. Experiment, because you can literally do anything — and all that matters is that you enjoy it.”
“I’d recommend starting with herbs you like eating,” said Angel Bench, chef and general manager at T e Boxcar in Moore.
Both Lyon and Bench advise sourcing your seeds from a local nursery or farmers market, as well as choosing an organ ic potting soil with vermiculite to keep chemicals to a minimum and provide an easier draining process. Native or zone-spe ci f c plants will also increase your chances of success, as will an organic fertilizer or a homemade compost. You don’t need fancy pots, either. T e goal is simplicity, after all, so a clean soup can will work as well as a stylish terra cotta container. Where you grow them matters more than what you grow them in.
T ough proper watering often feels elu sive, it really can be simple if you lean into your intuition. “If the dirt feels dry, feel a half inch down, then water it. And let the soil dry out completely before watering it again,” recommended Bench.
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Pruning your herbs keeps the plant’s energy focused on growing leaves, so it’s important to pinch the f owers o f as you see them throughout the growing season.
Speaking of seasons, if you reach the end with an abundance of fresh herbs, you can celebrate with an elegant visual arrange ment. A variety of cut leaves in a vase is When asked how she knows which herbs to grow and which herbs to blend, Lyon encourages letting go of the idea of right and wrong.
“It’s really common for a newbie to buy hundreds of dollars worth of stu f and then feel overwhelmed. Start small — one or two pots — and let it be something you enjoy,” said Beth Lyon, culinary director at Special Care, Inc. A novice may be wise to begin with woody herbs, as they can withstand the drastic weather shifts in Oklahoma. Rose mary, lavender and lemon balm are sturdy bets for a beginner, but it’s also important to consider your palate.
Pruning your herbs keeps the plant’s energy focused on growing leaves, so it’s important to pinch the flowers off as you see them throughout the growing season. both simple and exquisite. For a more prac tical and long-term approach, you can dry them for later use.
FALL 2022 405 HOME 17 hings in the kitchen feeling a bit bland? A couple of OKC experts have a suggestion to spice things up: Grow an herb garden. Herb gardens can feel intimidating for those with the colloquial black thumb, but they don’t have to be.
“I usually stick to eight to 12 hours in light, so a bright window sill would be ideal,” said Bench. Grow lights are also an option, if you’re interested in investing a little more time and money.
“Lay some paper towels down on a sheet pan and spread your cut herbs out. Leave them in a warm place to dry, and then store them in mason jars,” advised Lyon, who is known for blending the dried leaves into teas or grinding them into spices to give as gifts.
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Serving up culinary inspirations, inspired by autumn BY GRETCHEN LEIGH CLARK Te temperature may be dropping, but the kitchen is heating up with simmering pots and baked delights. Infuse the heart of your home with an array of autumn colors and textures to embrace the mood. Taking a cue from nature, we pulled together an inspired palette of terracotta, petrifed wood, cork, metals and warm tones to cozy up your kitchen.
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FALL 2022 405 HOME 21 ENTHUSIASTS PEOPLE WHO MAKE LIFE A LITTLE LOVELIER Good Gourd HOW THE ALMIGHTY PUMPKIN HELPED LAUNCH BRICK’S GARDEN EXCHANGE PAGE 22 WATERSRACHEL
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loom where you’re planted. It’s an adage embraced by pragmatists and idealists alike.
Murray came to the gardening business after a longtime career as a petroleum landman. He had purchased the century-old home at 4027 N. Classen Blvd. to use as an ofce. But when economic calamity struck in 2019 and 2020, it became an optimal location from which to launch his garden venture.
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FROM POSSIBILITIES TO PUMPKINS Murray and Boykin started their business just a few weeks before the autumn planting season. At the time, they didn’t realize how perfect their timing was. Murray had thought he would cultivate landscaping material, while Boykin staged sales of pansies and mums. But in the end, pumpkin sales sent their profts soaring.
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For Shaun Murray, proprietor of Brick’s Garden Exchange at NW 40th St. and Classen Boulevard, it’s more than an adage. It’s a re fection of his life, changed by circumstances beyond his control and made better by following his heart.
PUMPKINS Brick’s Garden Exchange sells pumpkins in every size, shape and color.
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“I’m a petroleum landman in my training. T ings fell apart in 2019 in the local drilling business, followed by COVID, which took business down to zero,” Murray said. “We were in the middle of a pandemic, and were working in my garden at my house and came up with the idea to do a pop-up Supportedstore.”bymanager Jennifer Boykin; wife Kris Balaban, who owns A Date with Iris, a gardening busi ness located in Crown Heights; and his dog, Brick, for whom his business is named, Murray opened Brick’s in July of 2020.
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For now, working outside with growing things has given Murray a diferent perspective on the future and what he values.
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While Brick’s carries 31 varieties of pumpkins, the most popular is the Big Maxx that averages 150 to 170 pounds. Te Cinderella, Enchanted and Fairytale varieties are popular, too, because of their f at shape, which aids in stacking di ferent combinations, said Boykin, who also helps customers design their fall“Peopledisplays.like the unusual ones, too. Last year it was the dark ones; the black ones,” she added. “Tey all have a personality of their Apartown.”from traditional orange pump kins, Brick’s sells pink, black, green, blue and yellow pumpkins in various combinations.
• Yes, a pumpkin is a fruit, according to botanists.
“You look at the news and you think, ‘What the heck am I going to do about all of this? What can I do?’” he said. “Gardening is a declaration of hope. You’re planting something for the future. Te work we’re doing here is not for shareholders at oil and gas companies. Te work we’re doing is for people who are in our neigh borhood and are wanting to (make it more beautiful). To be able to do something that has a positive e fect on the community, it just made a lot more sense for us right now. So, we’re just going to keep it interesting. Keep it weird and keep it fun.”
• Pumpkins are one of the best-known sources of beta carotene — which reduces cancer risk, offers protection against asthma and heart disease and decreases the risk of developing degeneration.macular
• Pumpkins come in an estimated 150 species of plants and hundreds of varieties.
• The pumpkin capital of the world is Morton, Illinois, home of Libby’s pumpkin industry.
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“I wanted to do landscape material, and that led to pumpkins. Pumpkins are really what made it all possible,” Murray said. “Pumpkins are beautiful. Tey signi fy a change of seasons, so it’s a celebration of the season. Kids immediately light up when they see pumpkins. It’s amazing.”
• The largest pumpkin grown in the U.S. was in 2019, weighing 2,517 pounds.
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Like Goldilocks, a f re feature feels “just right” when it isn’t too big or too small com pared to the home. “One of the biggest mistakes I see is I will go into a 2,000-square-foot residential house, and you walk in the backyard, and they have an enormous f replace,” Wall said. “We are trying to get the scale to the right size and match the home.”
When designed thoughtfully and proper ly, a f re feature can be the highlight of the backyard, and feel like a natural extension of a warm and welcoming home.
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While a f re feature certainly adds a special glow to any patio, landscape architect Brent Wall says it is the harmonious indoor-outdoor design that really makes a home sing.
HARTEMILYBYPHOTO1: 26 405 HOME FALL 2022 ENTHUSIASTS FIRE hen home and patio designs are in sync, the combination provides a picturesque back drop for friendly gatherings and good times. Sprinkle in a perfectly positioned f re place or f repit and you’re bound to gather around, soak in the warmth and spark meaningful conversation.
Scale is another important design element.
“We knew we wanted it to be out of that stone so it had a sense of purpose and connection to the architecture of the home,” Wall said, adding that the project was a “true collaboration.” LAUD Studio determined the site design, while Swift added spe cial touches like customized copper gas lights and chimney crown.. 1
“We want people to think it was all built at the same time,” said Wall, LAUD Studio director. For a seamless e fect, Wall recom mends matching styles and materials through out the “Someproperty.peoplewant a freplace and they instantly think of Colorado — this cozy, woodland kind of feel — and that leads them to do a stone. If the house is made of stone, by all means, do that,” Wall said. “But we’ll show up on some sites and there will be this sort of rustic, stone-clad freplace with a lodge-y feel — and then the house is a mid-century modern ranch. Tose are disparate feels. Whether you have a modern, mid-century or historic home, we want to make sure, stylistically, it [the freplace] goes with the home, so it’s all one big complete home.”
LAUD Studio landscape architect Brent Wall worked with builder and homeowner Brent Swift on this fire place, which features the same Arkansas limestone as the original 1970s home built by Barry Switzer.
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FIRESIDE CHAT Harmonious designs make us feel all warm inside BY EVIE KLOPP HOLZER
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Nelson Landscaping utilized the natural slope of this backyard and moss boulders to create a pondless waterfall, incorporating grasses, flowering perennials and ground covers into the design to further enhance the natural beauty of the area. “The client also wanted a firepit to sit around while enjoying the sounds of the water feature,” said landscape designer Scott Kilgo. “Both the water feature and fire pit can be seen from inside the house from the back windows.”
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This unique fire feature mimics the cast-inplace concrete walls and angular features of Mel Willis and Jared Stigge’s modern home.
3. NORMAN MODERN Nelson Landscaping is at the center of this stunning fire feature. The layout com plements a 1974 home designed by Fred Shellabarger, a well-known professor of architecture at the University of Oklahoma. In keeping with the modern architecture of the house, Nelson Landscaping designed and built a modern courtyard outdoor living area with a fire pit and water feature at the center. Landscape lighting illuminates the beautiful architecture of the home, as well as the trees and walkways leading to the courtyard.
“A custom-made steel pan holds the firewood, which is welded onto the wall, with ventilation drilled into the base to let air come through,” LAUD Studio director Brent Wall explained regarding the design. “In a way, it’s super simple; it’s just concrete and steel and it’s very low tech. But that’s kind of a signature of what we’re trying to do: designs that look simple but, in reality, take some work to pull off.”
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Chef David Henry carves out a niche in woodworking BY GREG HORTON PHOTOS BY CHARLIE NEUENSCHWANDER
Henry didn’t know much about woodwork ing prior to that decision. His father had tools, but he was a project manager for security soft ware, so there was no home woodshop. When his parents moved a few years ago, his dad gave Henry the tools.
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“I’ve always loved building stu f,” Henry said. “I’m a Lego nerd; I even have some of the Architecture series sets, so when he left me the tools, I started playing around with them.”
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Most of the wood he uses comes from Phoenix Hardwood & Plywood on N. Classen. His favorite is walnut — “It’s pretty” — but for his own home projects, based on his love for Midcentury Modern — “It’s my jam” — he uses sapele, a West African wood common in Midcentury furniture due to its beautiful grain and shimmery glow.
hef David Henry spent 15 years of his career at Te Coach House and Te Hutch on Avondale. Pri or to his apprenticeship in Chef Kurt Fleischfresser’s two-year program, he’d spent six years learning the craft from Chef Alain Buthion at La Baguette. Before he was a chef, though, he was working in kitchens as a way of “staying out of trouble.” “My mom was a food and beverage director for a hotel, and she’d take me to work, where I spent time learning how to work in a profes sional kitchen,” Henry said. He walked away from professional kitchens earlier this year, turning instead to a pastime that captured some of what he loved about cooking, but didn’t require the constant stress of sta fng, customer service, ordering, inventory, personnel management — all the things execu tive chefs do beyond just cooking.
“I was burned out,” Henry said. “(Chef Michael) Paske’s death, COVID, the customers’ behavior after restaurants reopened, sta fng issues — all of it was too much, so I left.”
“I’ll still help in kitchens when someone needs help, but this is what I do now,” he said. “I’m a quiet person for the most part, and spending time woodworking allows me to spend quiet time in my own head.”
Osteria’s charcuterie appetizer on Henry’s custom board
Henry said the similarities between woodworking and cooking were apparent immediately: techniques, processes, creative energy, complex steps and the satisfaction that comes when a dish/project is complete. He saw in the work an opportunity to use kitchens as a bridge to another career, and so Wild Hare Woodworking emerged from Henry’s quest for catharsis and peace of mind follow ing his burnout.
The Jackalope is Henry’s logo mascot. Chef
“I used hickory to make (Chef) Jonathon Stranger’s tables at El Coyote,” Henry said. “For his charcuterie boards at Osteria, I went with cherry and maple. I’ve sold custom boards to Vast, Osteria and Sushi Neko.” Te frst cutting boards he made were for Te Hutch, while he was still chef-partner. “I use face grain for charcuterie boards, and side and end grains for cutting boards,” he said. “Each design is unique, or the woods are unique for each customer. I don’t want to pump out the same things. I’ll use six to eight diferent species for a chaos board; I love them. I’m a chef, and I know how much chefs love tools that are unique to them, so I try to design and build accordingly.” His goal is to move onto larger projects like dining room sets and credenzas, but for now he’s content making tabletops, cutting boards and charcuterie boards for restaurants and home kitchens. To inquire about custom work, he’s easy to reach at his WildHareWW social media accounts. He saw in the work an opportunity to use kitchens as a bridge to another career, and so Wild Hare
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30 405 HOME FALL 2022 THE MCGREGOR FAMILY HOME HOLDS BEAUTY AND FUNCTION
FALL 2022 405 HOME 31 BY LILLIE BETH SANGER BRINKMAN | PHOTOS BY EMILY HARTEQUALLY
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T e McGregors’ entire four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home has turned into one that the couple loves for them selves and their four children: Mycah, 11; Holly, 9; Behr, 7; and Ruby, 5. Te Magnolia Network came to Oklahoma City earlier this year to f lm three of its rooms — the master
Tey even sketched out their kitchen plans on a napkin over a dinner date in a booth at an Oklahoma City restau rant, Kelsey said. “I just had to get it out of my head,” she said. “We had a napkin there and a pen and I kind of just sketched out what the millwork would look like, and it’s pretty much exactly what you see there.”
TOP: Woven elements in furniture and decor carry a natural theme throughout the home. ABOVE: The front entry hall features a stained mahogany door, white oak beams and hardwood floors with a matte finish.
MARRIED TO A HOMEBUILDER, KELSEY McGregor often hears from people that it is their dream to own a home built by McGregor Homes. For a long time, her reply was “Mine, too.” Tat reply changed three years ago, when she and her husband, Scott, worked on their dream home in north Ed mond together — he as the homebuilder and she as the de signer through her full-service interior design frm, Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Kelsey also loves the spice and utensil pullouts next to the GE Café oven and gas range with its white matte fnish and gold knobs. Te double oven, which initially she thought a compromise for space-saving reasons, has turned out to be one of her favorites; she can still cook everything she wants to in it, including a turkey.
“Everything was very intentional, both in the form and function of the kitchen,” she said. “We wanted to make sure that there was a spot for everything and everyone, and every thing had a spot.”
Kelsey said in her kitchen she was going for what her design f rm calls the “magic moment,” when you walk in and you see only balance and beauty. Te appliances are somewhat disguised to the side and not front and center; instead, the focus is on the creatively designed, symmetrical cabinetry that goes from ceiling all the way to the coun tertop, the Calcutta Oro marble used as a backsplash, the white oak accents and more. Te same white oak wood that peeks through the glass in the cabinets, stained in Sherwin Williams’ Pickled Oak color, is used on the kitchen island and throughout the house.
FALL 2022 405 HOME 33 To achieve a striking kitchen design, Kelsey McGregor incorporated ceilingto-countertop cabinets in a custom blend of Sherwin Williams paints, Rejuvenation lighting and unlacquered brass hardware.
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OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: With an antique desk they procured early in their marriage, the study gives Kelsey and Scott McGregor a place to work and dream up home designs.
Kelsey describes their home as “modern traditional,” with a lot of organic and textural accents throughout. She said she could also ft their home’s style into a “California casual” category, since her husband grew up in California and she moved there from Denver for college at Azusa
OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: The McGregors' stunning “modern traditional” home in Edmond combines Scott’s expertise in homebuilding with Kelsey’s expertise in interior design. bathroom, the home ofce and their children’s bunk room — to feature on its new “Rooms We Love” show hosted by the Discovery Plus channel.
ABOVE: A custom mirrored wall in the dining room reflects abundant light and gives the illusion of a window.
“We have our roots in traditional, but we like it fresh, with modern elements,” she said. Kelsey’s interest in design has been lifelong — from a very young age, she took great interest in decorating her rooms and arranging them just so. She didn’t think about doing it professionally until she started helping her husband in that capacity with the spec homes he was showing to potential buyers. McGregor Homes started winning awards for that work, such as from Parade of Homes for design, best interior, etc., and Kelsey McGregor realized she could get deeper into such work on a larger scale.
FALL 2022 405 HOME 35 Paci fc University, where the two of them met. Tey moved to Oklaho ma after Scott’s parents did around 2008.
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LEFT: The side porch, screened in with cedar wood, is a cozy three-walled room featuring a stucco fireplace.
RIGHT: modernhome'scontinuebeddinglampsValleycabinets,CanedHudsonceramicandneutralcolorstheorganic,theme.
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“ T is was my full chance to kind of really unleash all of my ideas and creativity,” said Kelsey, adding that the more she shared about their home’s progress on social media, the more attention it received. “It’s been a really big pattern of growth for the f rm.”
Scott McGregor wondered at f rst what it would be like working together with his wife since he builds homes for a living.
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Today, the design company, or “KLD” as Kelsey refers to it, employs 10 women who are all passionate both about design and quality and about spending time with their families, in a “mom-friendly work environment.”
Te company’s tag line is “a million deci sions, simpli fed, beauti fed” because its goal is to help people narrow down all the over whelming choices to the right ones for their homes, Kelsey said. Hallmark values of the company include being approachable, both in terms of aesthetics and as people; family; e fciency; and beauty.
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PAGE: Kelsey McGregor drew out the plans for built-in bunks with white oak slats, two-tone cabinetry and slatted wood headboards.
“To my surprise, there were minimal disagreements,” he said. “I enjoyed the fact that we both have similar taste, as it made the selection process way easier.”
For both, the home turned out beautiful and livable, with “magic moments” throughout.
LEFT: The side porch wall has board-and-batten siding stained to echo the exterior of the home.
BELOW: The primary bath incorporates natural elements like woven wood shades and a seagrass pendant light fixture from Palecek.
She launched Kelsey Leigh Design Co. around 2018-2019, about the same time she and Scott started working on their own home together.
Kelsey joked that couples working on homes together is “job security for therapists,” as there were “arguments, passionate talking” — but she loves the home they designed for their family. “He was very gracious, but we both had veto power.”
Soon Kelsey Leigh Design will be opening an e-commerce store, called the KLD Home Shop, with future plans to build new head quarters with a retail section in Edmond. Te store will carry some lighting, bedding, rugs, furniture and more.
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BY EVIE KLOPP HOLZER Oh, how we love the kitchen, he place where nourishing our family and friends begins. At any given time of day, coffee is brewing, pots are clanking, the home chef is chopping or something flavorful is bubbling and simmering. All elements are perfectly poised for company, ready to prompt so many delicious memories. We believe the kitchen is the most vital room, providing a steady heartbeat within our home lives. It’s no wonder we adore this space, which is made even more magnificent with the right colors, textures and decor. Come along with us as we savor the flavor of four distinct kitchen designs.
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The olive Lacanche range, the centerpiece and workhorse of the kitchen
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I designed our kitchen, and luckily I know some great artists, installers and fabricators who could bring my rudimentary drawings to life! I designed the space to suit our family’s style: a little dose of eccentric with a classic feel to it. We cook a lot, and it was important for us to have a fun space to be together and cook together — or break out into a family dance party.”
* The pattern play of the Popham Design tiles, manufactured in Marrakech, Morocco (a signifcant design detail, since Chamberlain is a talented ceramics artist)
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Designed by JESS CHAMBERLAIN Photos by ELY FAIR
KITCHEN HIGHLIGHTS
Jess Chamberlain HOMEOWNER AND COLD BUTTER STUDIO FOUNDER
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Rejuvenation drum lighting, selected in a large scale to ft the massive island
Designed by HANNAH SUTTER Photos by BRANDON SMITH
* Cabinets in a rift sawn white oak by Tillison Cabinetry
* Kitchen island in a leathered Taj Mahal quartzite, ofset by a black saratoga soapstone surround
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My favorite part about this South Nichols Hills kitchen was the use of natural stone. We also wanted a cabinet front a little more modern than the typical shaker front door, so we used a slim three-quarter-inch-edge profle. We vaulted the ceiling in this space, which made everything feel much more elevated and open, and the custom built-in campaign dresser at the end of the cabinets gives the look of a furniture piece. Lastly, I love how we used the island countertop as an apron front for the kitchen sink. It added a gorgeous detail to the space! This family is incredibly organized, especially the husband. We needed a kitchen that was well-laid-out with a purpose for every single drawer, shelf and cabinet. We also included an insanely large island to seat several people — perfect for entertaining family and friends.”
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I have so many favorites with this Heritage Hills kitchen. I love the mixture of classical elements, like the white cabinets’ dramatic door and drawer molding and crown molding, the black-and-white classic foors with the black and brass La Cornue. It all fts the period of a 1923 house, while the slab walnut cabinets on the other two walls really bring in the modern feel. This kitchen really represents my design style as a whole: classic modern. Timeless, not trendy. It keeps those rich elements and tells a story while bringing it current. And the design keeps your eyes moving around the room, taking in every detail.”
Glass chandeliers from Italy
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KITCHEN SOCIETY DESIGN KITCHEN HIGHLIGHTS * Walnut ladder to
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FALL 2022 405 HOME 49 N tvel Details Designed by MELISSA FITZGERALD Photos by COREY ANTHONY I love how these fnishes work together — so calming and beautiful. The use of lightened walnut with two warm gray-toned paint fnishes makes each area really pop. The walnut ladder, brass hardware and lighting complement and fnish the space so well. The kitchen has so much functionality packed into it, but aesthetically it remains calm. The cabinetry is our in-house line, Social Cabinetry, and all of the cabinet details truly take this kitchen to the next level.”
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Oklahoma’s own Artisan Tile Studio brings the world of art and design into our homes, redef ning what it means to live an artistic life.
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CONNECTING OKC DESIGNSWORLD-RENOWNEDTO BY CHRISTINA WYGANT Tile TILE HAS DRAMATICALLY shaped the world of design since it was f rst incorporated into structures around the 4th century BC. Today, this timeless material is interwoven into the practicalities of our daily existence. From our kitchens and bathrooms to our swimming pools and hot tubs, tile is laid seamlessly into our modern-day lives.
T e tile in your home says as much about you as the art hang ing on your walls. In fact, high-end designers would say that your walls and f oors are timeless art. For the most eloquent examples in the 405 and beyond, look no farther than Artisan Tile Studio, where you can f nd Artistic Tile — some of the world’s most visually stunning tiles.
Owner Sydnye Steen says that by holding the exclusive OKC selling rights to this luxury brand, Artisan Tile Studio is able to carry a wide selection in-stock of the most amaz ing and gorgeous Artistic Tile mo saics that no one else has. She and her team can help you curate some spectacular tiles for your home, including the exquisite “Breccia De Vendome,” a rare and beautiful French marble which can no lon ger be quarried. Artistic Tile is not just a well-known name; it is an integral part of a contem porary design movement that harmo nizes tile into all elements of the home. Artistic Tile showcases works that are part of an art collective, collaborations with world-class designers such as Rich ard Anuszkiewicz, Ariella Horowitz, Andrew Denny, Kelly Finley and more. T is collective fuses inspiration from the old world with fresh contemporary lines, creating utterly breathtaking and unique global home designs of today which rival any museum art. Perhaps this fusion echoes the mindset of Chinese contem porary visual artist and activist Ai Wei wei when he says, “Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it.”
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AS MORE PEOPLE have been working from home than ever before, the home — which for many had only been used during the late evening to early morning hours — has become a space even more central to life.
T is prompts the question: How can we cre ate the most ideal retreat within the home?
Te linens, which are heralded as some of the f nest in the world, are timeless in style and performance. With each machine wash, they become softer, and the saturated colors never fade in vibrance. Te rich silks, linens and velvets can easily be mixed to highlight the serene and harmonious space you wish to create, and Te Wood Garden ofers a wide in-storeWhetherselection.yourgoal is to redo your entire bedroom or simply add new shams and pillows, Te Wood Garden has you covered. Te tran quility of the Amalf Coast may not be that far away after all.
“When you change where you’re working and how you’re working, it impacts your entire life,” said Ladders CEO Marc Cen della in a February 2022 Forbes article. T e blurred line between work and home isn’t going anywhere, either. Researchers believe by the end of this year 25 percent of pro fessional North Americans will be working remotely from home, with opportunities predicted to increase through 2023. Now, more than ever, our homes need des ignated spaces for both work and relaxation.
“People who spend a majority of the time at home want their surroundings to be beau tiful. Tey seek tranquility, and the bedroom is their serene, beautiful and cozy sanctu ary,” said Amie Cook, who co-owns Te Wood Garden with mother Janice Carty.
Italian for “beautiful night,” Bella Notte emphasizes our need for a luxurious oasis in the home.
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Tough the bedroom may be mere steps away from the home ofce, Bella Notte linens aspire to make your bedroom feel as soothing as a sumptuous spa of the dreamy Amalf Coast.
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When the kitchen calls, we don’t miss a beat BY SARA GAE WATERS PHOTOS BY BRANDON SMITH IT’S NOT A HARD CASE TO MAKE: Te kitchen is where we all want to be. Who can blame us? T is is where the magic happens. Even if it is a formal dinner, eventually, people gather here. Te smells, the action, the antici pation of the meal — all these things draw us in. Whether we are helping or just keeping the cook company, we can’t resist the kitchen. Kitchens have transformed over the years with di ferent seating areas, so hosting visitors is more doable and convenient, and less problematic, for the person actually prepar ing the meal. Large islands with bar stool seating, maybe a small dining table, perhaps the kitchen is open to the rest of the house or at least the dining room — these layouts have deservedly become more and more popular andMymainstream.favoriteisthe beloved “banquette,” and any shape will do. A long straight bench form or maybe curved bench seating with a round table, or a beautiful upholstered settee with a table in front — all provide the perfect solution to welcoming people in, not only to dine but also to work on a laptop, have a cup of tea or savor a conversation.
It’s also a way to set out a casual meal where people can serve themselves and then f nd oth er places to sit. In “Gatherings” this season, we have loaded up the table with dessert and hot apple cider. With the long bench seating and chairs arranged in a rectangular shape, this is a place you can easily settle in and enjoy the bustle of the kitchen … Nourishment for body and soul. ABOVE: Warm and inviting, Matt and Emily Bonner’s kitchen banquette is a popular place for tackling homework, nibbling an afternoon snack or gathering the family of seven together for RIGHT:dinner.Alarge island with barstool seating takes center stage in this kitchen.
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60 405 HOME FALL 2022 GATHERINGS FOOD ANDSIMMERSIP Hot cider pleases all of our senses BY SARA GAE WATERS PHOTO BRANDONBY SMITH HOT APPLE CIDER is one of my favorite things to have simmering on the stove throughout the season. For years, we hosted a thearomaciderweatherand“come-and-go”Halloweenparty,nomatterwhatthewasdoing,thewasfowing.Tewaftingthroughhousecarrieswithit a sense of nostalgia, signal ing the start of fall and the celebrations ahead. SPICED CIDER 4 qts cider or apple juice 1 qt cranberry juice ¼ cup brown sugar 3 cinnamon sticks 1 ½ Tbsp cloves Orange slices (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bring liquids to a boil with brown sugar. 2. Simmer for 15 minutes. 3. Add spices and simmer an additional 10 minutes. 4. For an added citrus favor, top with orange slices. 5. Serve warm. To store, take out the spices, put in covered pitcher and refrigerate. (Serves 25)
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PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BROWNIES may be the perfect fall dessert. Te combi nation of chewy fudge mixed with creamy pumpkin is delicious, and you can substitute a boxed brownie mix for extra-easy prep. Te swirl of colors, so visually appealing, makes it a great addition to any seasonal spread. Bake this dessert to warm up your home on a cold day, or bring it to the table of your next gath ering. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this sweet treat!
1 stick unsalted butter
10. Allow the brownies to cool before cutting. Enjoy!
¾ cup all-purpose f our ½ tsp salt
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1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
7. Clean the electric mixer and bowl to use again. Then, combine all the pumpkin cheesecake swirl ingredients together until smooth.
1 large egg 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
4. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, eggs and egg yolk for 1 minute until the mixture thickens and turns yellow.
8. Spread the pumpkin cream cheese flling over the brown ies and use a knife to create swirls. Drop dollops of the remaining ½ cup brownie batter onto the pan and use the knife to create more swirls.
2 oz unsweetened or semi-sweet chopped chocolate
9. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
3. Use a microwave-safe bowl and combine the chopped chocolate and butter. Check every 30 seconds, stirring occa sionally until itʼs fully melted together.
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE SWIRL 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 or 9x9 pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the electric mixer bowl. Then, add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Combine with a spatula — and donʼt over-mix it!
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup pumpkin puree
6. Pour the complete brownie batter in a pan, but set aside ½ cup of the batter for later.
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2. In a bowl, use a spoon to combine the cocoa powder, four and salt. Set aside.
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There are always cheaper options when it comes to window coverings. “With window coverings, you get what you pay for,” said the Zupins. “However, will someone else offer the same quality, selection, and customer service as Blind Alley? We will continue to be here for all your future window covering needs.”
An energy-effcient shade with an appealing aesthetic, the Douglas Duette is a creative window treatment that beautifes the home and helps insulate all year round. The Duette is the frst cellular shade designed to provide energy effciency in cold and warm climates. “The customers love the look and functionality of their new shades,” said the Zupins.
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Servicing Oklahoma City and surrounding areas for over three decades, Blind Alley is a premier choice for window treatments or for those who need a little extra help in redecorating their home. Their experts will help you create the perfect solution to complex design challenges. Family-owned and operated, Blind Alley exclusively offers a complete line of Hunter Douglas products. Window coverings add beauty to a room, and consumers sometimes need guidance regarding current styles and trends, functionality, budgeting assistance, and the benefts of one model over another. “We recently worked with a couple that needed west-facing window coverings for their new home,” said owners Allyson and Joe Zupin. “They wanted energy-effcient shades that could help keep the record-breaking heat out of their home this summer. We recommended the Hunter Douglas Duette.”
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SUMMARY We went out looking for respected trade firms in the area. To this end, we conducted a multifac eted research process. First, DataJoe conducted a mas sive Internet research campaign to isolate the top trade firms in the region. Then, we polled the magazine’s readers, asking them to nominate their favorite provid ers in various trade areas. Finally, DataJoe conducted a massive Internet “reputation” research campaign, reviewing indicators across a wide variety of online sources, including ratings, reviews, and memberships. In the end, we utilized a proprietary algorithm combin ing all of the above metrics to then score each company. This list reflects the entities with the highest scores.
68 405 HOME FALL 2022 For the first time ever, we polled our readers on their go-to homebuilders, interior designers and decorators, and kitchen and bath professionals. We asked them, “Who do you call on again and again?” and “Who do you recommend to friends?” — and the nominations poured in. With a list of local picks in hand, we hired a third-party research company, DataJoe, to vet submissions among industry peers. Now we’re ready for the big debut, and we’re thrilled to share this list with you. Congrats to our first-ever 405HOME Industry Excellence Award winners! PROMOTION
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Since its founding in 2013, Shellback has enjoyed stable and steady growth by building a solid and dependable management team that ofers over 150 years of combined industry experience. Unlike larger frms, Shellback’s close-knit team of professionals and subcontractors provides clients with a personalized approach to meeting unique needs and project requests. “We’re known for fostering successful relationships and doing the right thing – always,” says Matt Richardson, President. “It’s how we’ve maintained our base of repeat clientele, like Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, OKC Tunder, Continental Resources and the FAA. Our team stays consistent and committed to providing impeccable work and we value personal connections.” Its list of successful projects span industries such as retail, industrial, hospitality, education, federal and healthcare – but restaurants have organically become a special niche for Shellback, with notable groups such as Social Order, Boomarang Diner and Hal Smith Restaurants. Richardson says, “We know that a building is much more than brick and mortar. Our clients serve specifc needs in our community, and they appreciate a frm that embodies integrity, collaboration and building lasting relationships. Teir passion becomes ours when we take on the privilege of creating that space for them.”
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Named for the skill and courage of seasoned sailors whose ships have crossed the equator, Shellback General Contracting provides Oklahoma City and surrounding areas expert preconstruction planning, design-build and construction management services.
GSB, Inc. Architects & Planners has been creating signature spaces in Oklahoma and across the country for 43 years. GSB’s team of professionals, led by frm Principals Ronald G. Smith, Michael Hinchey, Phil Elwell, Larry Schwab and Ryan Eshelman, is dedicated to providing clients with expertly designed projects and outstanding customer service. GSB works collaboratively with residential clients to create unique design solutions tailored to their exact needs. Each home is designed to refect the client’s personality and is truly one-of-a-kind. Recent projects have included a spacious classical-style estate home with main house and guest house, an airy Palm Springs mid-century modern inspired ranch home renovation and a contemporary two-story residence centered on the client’s love of art and nature. In addition to single-family residences, GSB is well-known for its hospitality portfolio which ranges from boutique hotels to destination resorts. Furthermore, GSB has substantial expertise designing clubhouses and amenity centers for luxury residential communities across the country.
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“One of our most recent projects was a kitchen remodel,” said Irwin. “It was a small, closed-of and dysfunctional layout. To improve functionality, we removed a portion of the wall between the living room and kitchen, which created a more open and inviting space. We repurposed an unused closet into a practical pantry, added stainless appliances and installed shaker-style cabinets and granite countertops. Te fnished project is gorgeous, airy and, most importantly, exactly what our client wanted.”
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“When remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, I recommend hiring a general contractor to manage the project,” said Irwin. “General contractors bring together subcontractors that are skilled and properly vetted. Before choosing a contractor, research them, read reviews, ask for references and ensure they understand your vision and are willing to work with you to create the space of your dreams.”
Spot On Remodeling Corporation has been a premier remodeler servicing Oklahoma City and surrounding areas for over 20 years. While Spot On Remodeling ofers services for both residential and commercial projects, its specialization is in kitchen and bathroom remodels.
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Remodeling can be a stressful experience, and it is easy to make missteps during planning, such as underbudgeting, purchasing items that don’t ft the space or even forgetting to get the proper permits. Hiring a contractor with the knowledge, manpower and equipment to get the job done right is essential.
Owner Norm Irwin described a project that had signifcant design challenges.
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74 405 HOME FALL 2022 FALL FARMS AND PUMPKIN PATCHES Come for the seasonal displays, stay for the good times BY CHRISTINA WYGANT fter a blazing hot Oklahoma summer, there is nothing quite like picking out pumpkins on a crisp autumn afternoon. We have put together our top list of pumpkin patches in the 405, each one as cool as a fall breeze. You’ll be sure to f nd truckloads of pumpkins and oodles of family- friendly activities at each of these destinations. See you there! LIVING AROUND TOWN A ORR FAMILY FARM 14400 S. Western Ave., OKC (405) 799 3276 Open Sept. 24 to Nov. 12 orrfamilyfarm.com Admission includes activities such as hay rides, train rides, a corn maze, pumpkin patch and animal barnyard, jumping pillows, a carousel and more. Pony rides and home made treats sold separately. Tickets can be purchased online for a discounted price; kids two and younger are free. CHESTER’S PUMPKIN PATCH 5201 Cimarron Rd. NW, Piedmont (405) 373 1595 Open Sept. 24 to Oct. chesterspartybarn.fun31 Come check out this patchʼs new giant slide, barnyard games, pony rides for children, tractor rides, petting zoo (zoo food sold separately), three-acre mystery maze, live music on the weekends and more. Admission is $6 for ages 11 to 64, $12 for ages 1 to 10 and free for ages 64+ and children under 1. Be on the lookout for an “early bird special” on its website in early September.
Celebrating its 10 th anniversary, Pumpkinville boasts 30,000 pumpkins arranged in themed vignettes throughout the Childrenʼs Garden. Admission includes pumpkin murals, mums, cornstalks and haystacks as well as unlimited activities such as Moʼs Carousel rides, pumpkin games (e.g., bowling, chess, reading time, crafts) and access to food trucks (food sold separately). Purchase pumpkins in the pumpkin patch area, and ride the Pumpkinville Express Train that travels throughout the gardens. Tickets are $8; members and children 2 and younger are free. For more fall activity ideas, see the September issue of 405 Magazine
PUMPKINVILLE AT THE MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS 301 W. Reno Ave., OKC (405) 445 7080 Open Oct. 7 to myriadgardens.org23
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WINGS FALL FESTIVAL AND PUMPKIN PATCH 13700 N. Eastern Ave., Edmond (405) 242 4646 Open Sept. 30 to Oct. 23 wingsok.org/festival Tickets
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LEFT: Decorative archways welcome visitors to Pumpkin ville at the Myriad Gardens.
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BELOW: Wings Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch features games and activities in addition to pumpkins for sale.
RIGHT: Located in Piedmont, Chester’s Pumpkin Patch is home to a three-acre mystery maze.
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BELOW RIGHT: Pumpkinville is famous for its gourdfilled mural scenes, proving numerous photo ops. here get unlimited games, bounce house pumpkin zoo and access to A vast variety of pumpkins, gourds, hay bales and is also available to purchase for your fall decorating needs. Tickets are $7 per person, or you can get a family-four-pack for $25. Check the website for special Saturday activities, and for more details.
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he city of New Orleans has that little something that can accurately be re ferred to as “magic.” Steeped in history and lore, there is no other American city like it. Exploring the city is an endless adventure, not only a visual and culinary feast but also a call to wander. In the lower garden district you’ll f nd all of this captured in one place: the Hotel St. Vincent. Built in 1861, this red brick building beckons you with a spacious veranda on the front, furnished with outdoor wicker seating, hanging ferns and palm trees. Once through the doors, the sumptuous interiors entice you to linger and discover what is around the next corner. Mid-century furnishings, mood lighting and layered materials communicate a sense of wonder and approachable elegance. Another veranda of the Paradise Lounge awaits, as well as a Saltillo enclosed swimming pool and other intimate outdoor spaces equipped with lush, tropical plants and fountains. Te hotel has two full-service restaurants — the beautiful San Lorenzo with its banquette seat ing and coastal Italian menu, and the French-Vietnamese style cafe and bakery Elizabeth Street Cafe. T
LIVING HOME AWAY
BY SARA GAE WATERS
The mystical, magical Hotel St. Vincent in New Orleans
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Suites and rooms are furnished just as unique ly as the common areas and with custom designs in each layout; some with salmon-colored velvet curtains, others with red lacquered millwork. Te mix of vintage art and objects and use of color and saturation is expertly executed. Voutsa wallpaper and Fine Paints of Europe are found throughout, as well as Carrara marble. Attention to detail is the order of the day at Hotel St. Vincent, and you’ll f nd it from a well-crafted cocktail at the Paradise Lounge to the vintage ’70s Murano glass chandeliers. Hotel St. Vincent is a destination in itself, and a banquet of beauty in every possible way.
78 405 HOME FALL 2022 WELCOME TO THE SEASON Styling the porch with the very best of fall BY LILLIE-BETH SANGER BRINKMAN PHOTOS BY EMILY HART LIVING FAVORITE SPACES
“A ‘styled’ porch is what gives your house character and curb appeal. It is one of the most important areas and re fects your style,” Hardberger said. She suggests starting with colored glazed pots for a pop of color and lay ering mats and rugs with coordinating textures and colors. Add a wreath to the front door, and lanterns for a welcoming ambiance. Before you get to the pumpkins, other touches can include a garden stool, chair or bench; fun pillows; an antique piece like an old wagon f lled with fowers or pumpkins; and baskets for fall plants or mums. An old stool can work as a riser for adding height to pots or pumpkins, she added.
Of course, the main attraction in a fall front porch show is generally the pumpkins, which in these photos are provided by Brick’s Garden. “Use many colors and siz es of pumpkins,” Hardberger said. “ Tere are so many beauti ful varieties.”
Stairs lined with candles turn steps into a eveningbeautifultreat. Plant favorite pots with hardy mums, which can withstand a dip in temperature.
FALL 2022 405 HOME 79 hat better way to welcome guests to your home as the weather turns cooler than with a beautifully decorated front porch, f lled with pumpkins, gourds, grasses and more?
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Don’t hesitate to experiment with nontraditional fall colors or an allwhite theme, Hardberger said. Include plant materials to add interest, height or texture, such as dried wheat, seed pods or wood. Look to a local garden center to f ll planters with mums, cabbage, kale and other plants, paying attention to height and color. Accent designs with fall leaves, pampas grass cattails and colorful plants like the fower cocks comb or the orange and yellow of a bittersweet vine.
Front porch-decorating expert Crystal Hardberger with Home Im pressions OKC has a few tips to make your home’s outdoor entrance look just right for fall.
LOOKING AHEAD
COMFORTWINTER’S BY SARA GAE WATERS PHOTO BY EMILY HART 80 405 HOME FALL 2022
AS WE REVEL in the splendor of fall and all of its beauty, it can be hard to believe that winter isn’t far behind. In a few short months we will celebrate, again, with family and friends, take time of from work and school and welcome in a new year — all the while being more inside than out, perhaps under the covers a little more, accompanied by f relight and candles and all the things that comfort us. Te 405HOME winter issue is stocked with subjects to inspire you to tuck in and keep cozy. As poet Edith Sitwell says, “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the f re: It is the time for home.” We couldn’t agree more.
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