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IT’S A COLOR-FULL LIFE!

Designed around the owners’ extensive art collection, this Tower Grove townhouse is as vibrant as its residents.

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A DESIGNER’S DREAM

Typically tasked with transforming others’ homes from bland to grand, designer Karen McNamee got to bring her own vision to life at her new Kirkwood home.

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A SLICE OF ITALY IN ST. LOUIS

With the guidance of longtime friend and designer Mary Tramelli, a west county homeowner has created her own little corner of Italy inside and out.

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Combining a half-dozen of the original apartment units, the townhome’s floo plan is truly unique.

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It's OK to take the easier COLOR PATH Nature’s colors in full bloom.

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Picking out paint color puts me in a quandary. I don't know how many times I have had to change a wall color because it just didn't look right, the light in the room made it look different once on the wall or, after a relatively short time, I just didn't like it. After much trial and error, I have learned that if I stick to three to fi e of my favorite colors throughout my home and use lighter or darker shades of those same colors as the dominate wall color, ceiling color or accent color, I am happy with the results. Without a doubt, though, I belong to the club of weekend paint warriors who can make a huge mess of things with paint paraphernalia!

Thank goodness painting walls isn't the only route to change or introduce color into a room. The great thing about walls is they offer fantastic vertical space for artwork, and in this time of "all rules

barred," our art choices and placement only need to bring the homeowner joy. By adorning your walls with your likes, passions and interests through artwork and accessories, your home becomes more and more a refle tion of your personality and style. This issue shares the many paths homeowners have taken to infuse color into their homes utilizing walls, fabric, texture or fine art. Each incorporates their favorite colors and items that have special meaning to them. Isn't it funny how it naturally comes together with astounding results?

Have fun, take a color risk and remember it's all about you and how a room makes you feel. Enjoy!

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COLOR CONTRAST This year’s Pantone Color of the Year embraces the warm and the cool.

BY MELISSA MAUZY

For the first time ever, PANTONE, the industry authority on color, has named two colors for their annual Color of the Year. Rose Quartz and Serenity offer a softer take on color. Striking a balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and a cooler tranquil blue, this year’s Color of the Year is Rose Quartz and Serenity. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the PANTONE Color Institute, says, “Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, refle ting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.”

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four: Latte mugs in sky blue, available at Anthroplogie. five: Pink tulips in silver vase, available at The Jeweled Cottage. six: Into the woods fabric, by Jane Churchill, available at The Great Cover-Up. seven: Xanadu indigo, by Bailey & Griffin available at The Great Cover-Up. eight: Charlotte rose, by Fabricut, available at LuLu Belles Fabrics. nine: Acting out Lakeland, by Fabricut, available at LuLu Belles Fabrics. ten: 1984 Maxine dining chair, by Jessica Charles, available at KDR Designer Showrooms. eleven: Multicolor pillow, available at The Rusted Chandelier. twelve: Litchfield plan er, by Bunny Williams Outdoor collection for Century Furniture, available at KDR Designer Showrooms. thirteen: Parchment check groovy canister,

by Mackenzie-Childs, available at Three French Hens and B. Davis Design. fourteen: Blue wood vessel, available at The Rusted Chandelier.

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Classic Motif Quatrefoil designs are popping up everywhere in home accessories. You’ve probably seen the fancy shape hundreds of times and thought, “what is that?” Defined as a type of decorative framework consisting of a symmetrical shape which forms the outline of four partially overlapping circles, quatrefoil patterns are gracing fabrics, wallpapers, mirrors, lamps and more.

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1. one. Structure cream chain link, by Brewster Wallpaper, available at The Fabric Co.

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eight. Tetra charcoal quatrefoil, by Brewster Wallpaper, available at The Fabric Co.

nine. Quatrefoil rectangular table, available at Savvy

Surrounding Style. ten. Brentwood chair with starburst pink quatrefoil fabric, available at LuLu Belles. eleven: Brookhaven chest, by Lexington Home Brands, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.

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MARY BETH LERITZ, Fall In Love with Leather MANAGER OF LULU BELLES FABRICS,

SHARES TIPS FOR CREATING COLOR COHESION.

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The right blend of color, texture and pattern in fabrics and wallpaper can create a stunning scheme.

LuLu Belles Fabrics is stocked with thousands of yards of the most current fabrics and trims to help pull together the right looks for your home. Punch up a room with the perfect pillow, drapery, bedding or furniture fabric.

SLHL: I'm color shy, how can I subtly add color through fabric without going overboard?

Mary Beth: When attempting to add subtle color to a space, I like to use an 80/20 rule: 80 percent neutrals and 20 percent color. The color can be added through less-permanent features like accent pillows, throws or even draperies, so you're not married to a certain color or pattern if you tire of it or decide you don't like it down the road.

SLHL: How many different colors can I use in a space?

Mary Beth: There's really no officia limit to the amount of colors you can use in a space, but generally you should aim to have one or two primary colors and a handful of secondary colors evenly spread around the room. All in all, you'll know if you have too many colors because the space will probably feel chaotic and disorganized.

SLHL: Are there guidelines to mixing patterns in your fabrics?

Mary Beth: Mixing patterns is such a fun look right now, but it can be a little tricky to get it right. It's usually a good idea to have a mix of organic and geometric patterns and a variety of large and small-scale patterns. In the end, if you stick to a very specific color scheme within

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your patterns, you're likely to be more successful and have a unified finished p oduct.

SLHL: How do you go about pairing a bold wallpaper/fabric pattern with color in a room?

Mary Beth: If you have a bold fabric or wallpaper that is prominent in the space, try using more subtle colors or neutrals elsewhere in the room. Make sure to add accents that incorporate the bold textile colors to unify the space, though!

SLHL: What is a good wallpaper color to use in a kitchen?

Mary Beth: I've always liked the color blue in kitchens, but it's really up to personal preference. Neutrals can also look very stunning against the natural materials of your counters and cabinets.

SLHL: Is there any time when you can mix geometric prints with flo al prints?

Mary Beth: Yes, especially if it is a more modern floral and they have the same color scheme.

SLHL: Brass and gold accent tones are back. Do these metal tones affect your color choices in fabrics or wallpaper?

Mary Beth: They defini ely play a role because the gold-colored metals tend to be a little warmer whereas a chrome or silver metal would be on the cooler side. You may want to select warm-toned fabrics and wallpaper. It's not an exact science, though. I've seen some beautiful spaces that mix metals and cool- and warm-toned fabric.

See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Roar of Color

Kat Kissick doesn’t shy away from vivid hues in her vibrant works of art.

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Kat Kissick painting is a roar of color that wakes you up and draws you in. Vibrant acrylic paints and markers are layered on wooden panels – and, sometimes, skate board decks – then carefully edited away in a process Kissick calls “create and destroy.” Her subjects aren’t so much painted as they are revealed, with stories that pivot from whimsical to wary. The occasional white line lends contrast, but Kissick is clear that she doesn’t work with neutrals: “My art is for people who understand color and let it speak to them,” Kissick says. “I don’t use white and black...except for illustrations.”

Yes, when she’s not reveling in vivid hues, Kissick illustrates prints, non-traditional Christmas cards and coloring pages for adults. The coloring pages are intricate depictions of fl wers, birds and goth skeletons that encourage others to reconnect with their own creativity.

Kissick’s prolifica y is admirable, particularly since she started working as a professional artist less than three years ago. As a child she imagined becoming an artist one day, but she didn’t attend art school because she was unhappy with her high

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school portfolio. “I ignored my passion for art,” Kissick says.

“Instead, I expressed my creativity through crafts. I was a hard-core quilter.”

But in the fall of 2013, when a cancer scare and major surgery forced Kissick into a six-week recuperation, Kissick illustrated a fi tional account of her illness to process her feelings. Those illustrations turned into her first show, a one-night event at the SOHA Studio and Gallery, where Kissick raised money for Planned Parenthood. Today, she continues to donate her time and art to support philanthropic events like the Blooming Artist project, the Art of PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) and Wall Ball.

Kissick displays her art on social media, finding buyers as far away as the UK through Twitter (@snackfancy), Instagram (katkissick) and Facebook. Kissick’s coloring pages are available at ArtMart, Etsy and at events like her Cocktails and Coloring party held at The Purple Martin in the Fox Park neighborhood earlier this year. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for more photos and resources.

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ANNE MARIE DESIGN STUDIO

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Anne M. Boedges, President and Designer of Anne Marie Design Studio, LLC has been helping clients fall in love with their homes all over the St. Louis area since 2001. She obtained her BFA in Interior Design from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. She has previously taught the NKBA Bath Design Certification Course at St. Louis Community College. Specializing in Kitchen and Bath Design, Anne’s positive and down to earth approach helps clients feel anything is achievable, and her unique attention to detail distinguishes her work amongst the rest.

DC STRATEGIES, LLC combines expert interior design and general contracting services. We specialize in residential kitchen and bath remodeling. Give us a challenging space, and we will find a beautiful solution. Our detailed renderings help you make finish selections and visualize the complete plan. Specialty finishes and personal touches make your project burst with style that is unique to your home.

Our standards for quality workmanship are set high, and we accept nothing less. The support we have from our long-standing subcontractors and suppliers has helped to build a strong foundation for our dynamic team. As a team, we deliver a well thought-out job with beautiful results that will make you smile.

17014 New College Avenue, Suite E Wildwood, Missouri 63040 636.821.3395 www.annemariestudio.com

Treasa Dolan & Bryan Crawford 130 Clarkson Executive Park, Suite B Ellisville, MO 63011 314-581-6175 www.dc-strategies.info

PATTIPORTER DESIGNS: For over 25 years, Patti Porter has been creating beautiful floral arrangements. She will make a custom floral for your home using different and unique, quality stems.

Bring your own container or choose one from Patti's wonderful selection! Working within your price range, Patti will give you a look that will last.

PIZAZZ•2 INTERIORS: By adding a little bit of the

unexpected, Pizazz•2 Interiors helps bring personality and style to your home. Our studio features a design library open to the trade and to the public, and offers specialty furniture and accessories from artisans from around the country. Enjoying wonderful clients for over 15 years, we specialize in window treatments, custom area rugs, upholstered items, furniture placement and color consultation.

Rusted Chandelier 118 N. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122 stlouishomesmag.com/pizazz2interiors.com caroltemple@charter.net 314-821-7881

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TAMSIN DESIGN GROUP Tamsin Mascetti, Allied ASID, Owner / Interior Designer tamsin@tamsindesigngroup.com (cell) 314-540-5753 (office) 314-282-0035

Tamsin Design Group is an award-winning interior design fi m that creates both beautiful and functional spaces for their clients, from custom interior design and remodeling construction, to space planning and specifications for residential and commercial projects. We bring 20 years of experience and knowledge to guide you through the design process and help you realize your vision.

Our passion for design is refle ted in the warm and inviting spaces we create for our clients. We believe in excellent customer service and strive to ensure that our clients are happy and satisfied from beginning to end. Let us help you achieve your dreams!

DIRECTIONS IN DESIGN, INC. 1849 Craig Road, St. Louis, MO 63146 www.directionsindesign.com 314-205-2010 Jane Ganz ASID, President and Founder

Consider the advantages of hiring a full-service interior design firm for your next project: • DID has 41+ years of service from coast to coast • DID has architects and computer-aided draftsmen on staff • DID has an extensive resource gallery for every need and budget • DID can provide the Design-Build process from the ground up • DID provides one-source cost savings through our buying power The goal of the Directions In Design staff is to create the extraordinary in all projects large or small, simple or complex, and new or old. Take advantage of our award-winning guidance to provide an incredible new lifestyle for your family. For a free consultation visit our website or call 314-205-2010.

ELLEN KURTZ INTERIORS, INC. 10380 Page Industrial, St. Louis, MO 63132 www.ellenkurtzinteriors.com 314-426-6262

In today’s economic state, many families are staying in their homes longer. Adding an addition, remodeling a lower level, rearranging room space, or remodeling a kitchen / bath are changes that help families live better while saving money in the long run. Ellen Kurtz Interiors specializes in space planning that can make life easier.

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YOURS BY DESIGN CJ KNAPP- ASID

314-283-1760 cjknappinteriors@hotmail.com www.cjknappinteriors.com When it comes to trusting someone with the design or renovation of your home, experience matters. For more than 25 years, CJ Knapp ASID has been turning client's dreams into realities.

By establishing relationships with quality electricians, general contractors, Kitchen/Bath suppliers, and painters we have created a one stop remodeling experience.

Clients enjoy a large selection of carpet, flooring, furniture and accessories ensuring that their space is always unique. We offer award winning window treatments , custom blinds, shutters and re-upholstery.

We'd love to meet your windows! Special discounts on custom Shutters thru May 31. Always "Yours By Design"

MARCIA MOORE DESIGN

11622 Page Service Dr., Suite 103 St. Louis, MO 63146 314-560-0830 marcia@marciamooredesign.com www.marciamooredesign.com Marcia Moore Design is your destination for extraordinary home interiors. Marcia’s work expresses the homeowners’ personality backed by her design instincts, conveying a sense of comfort and serenity. Allow Marcia to hold your hand as she takes you for a peak outside your comfort zone into a sublime new space.

“Every home is unique. My creativity, knowledge and experience work hand-in-hand to reflect and enhance the clients’ wishes,” Marcia says.

Marcia Moore is known for her perfected sense of color and eye for the one-of-a-kind. Her organized, prompt and professional manner makes for a great partner. Marcia recently won 3 ASID Design Excellence Awards and has been honored with numerous Best of Houzz awards.

THREE FRENCH HENS

Jeanie Hood, Owner, & J.R. Zachary, Lead Designer 16935 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO 63040 www.threefrenchhensstl.com 636-458-8033 In 2003, Three French Hens’ owner Jeanie Hood turned her dream of offering beautiful décor into a 10,000-sq.-ft. destination that delights customers with unique furniture, inspired décor and custom designs that can’t be found anywhere in St. Louis.

Between new arrivals and the changing seasons, there’s always a fresh perspective on interior design at Three French Hens to inspire the designer in everyone. Three French Hens will make you love your home all year round. Schedule an appointment with a designer today. “There’s a look you get from us that you can’t get anywhere else, and we’ll help you design it. It’s the Three French Hens Look,” says Hood.

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HOME DESIGN TOUR Presented by the Junior League of St. Louis

Saturday, April 16, 2016 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Whether you’re interested in beautifully designed kitchens or living rooms, bedrooms or backyards, bathrooms or dining Join us as we showcase beautifully designed spaces throughout St. Louis. Each home has a story to rooms, Junior League of St. Louis’ Home Design Tour offers a glimpse into some of the unique stories that homes in our tell, tell. uniquely it's own. tour Meet designers andand industry professionals in the homes.

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Opposite page: Pork Porterhouse. This page top to bottom: Deviled Eggs, Brussel Sprouts and chef Ed Heath.

Culinary collaborators Jennifer Cleveland and Eric Heath present an eclectic menu at Edwardsville’s Cleveland-Heath.

HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A MENU THAT STARTS WITH DEVILED eggs, ends with beignets and includes everything from quail to steak Wellington to a pork burger with smoked maple mayo? “It’s eclectic,” says Jennifer Cleveland. “We call it modern American. I think that allows us a lot of freedom.” Along with partner Eric Heath, Cleveland owns Cleveland-Heath in Edwardsville. Both are chefs; he runs the kitchen and her domain is the front of the house. “We have a lot of fun with the appetizers and different entrees,” she says. Their STLOUISHOMESMAG.COM APRIL 2016

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slhl DELISH DISH focus – and the restaurant’s motto – is “Gourmet Comfort.” The menu changes frequently, with dishes influenced y many parts of the world.

Cleveland and Heath seek out the best proteins, such as hand-caught diver scallops from the Gulf of Maine and pork from Rensing’s family farm in New Douglas, IL. During the growing season, local farmers make deliveries to the restaurant’s back door.

Their food has earned accolades since Cleveland-Heath opened fi e years ago, most recently by the James Beard Foundation, which recognized Heath as a best chef semifinalis this year and in 2015. By a quirk of geography, Edwardsville is in Beard’s Great Lakes Region, which includes Chicago but not St. Louis. That makes the competition for the top spot more fun, Cleveland says, “You’re not competing with your friends.”

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THE COOKING SCHOOL MENU DEVILED EGGS: Similar to traditional deviled eggs in technique, Cleveland-Heath uses the typical mustard, salt, mayo, however they also add Frank’s hot sauce and Parmesan cheese to the mix to spice things up.

CHEDDAR BISCUITS: Grated extra-sharp cheese and a dash of garlic powder add a punch of fl vor to buttery, baseball-size biscuits.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS: “Probably everyone’s favorites,” Cleveland says. Like all the side dishes on the menu, they’re served in a size meant for sharing. The restaurant cooks them quickly in a deep-fryer, but home cooks can use a hot oven. As soon as they’re cooked, the sprouts are tossed with Parmesan cheese, capers, shallots and the house lemon vinaigrette, made with lemon juice instead of vinegar and olive oil.

PORK PORTERHOUSE: This bone-in chop includes the meaty loin and a piece of tenderloin. Cleveland-Heath soaks the chops in a salty, sweet and spicy brine, then browns them during a quick sear and finishes them in a hot ven.

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IT’S A COLOR-FULL LIFE!

BY BARB WILSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MATHEIS

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Illustrating the owners’ belief that art should invoke conversation, a dramatic equine painting by Patricia Powers entitled “Decibels” dominates one wall of the townhome’s main-floor dining area.

Designed around the owners’ extensive art collection, this Tower Grove townhouse is as vibrant as its residents.

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Mexican punched tin pendant lights are suspended above the 11-foot dining table, hand-crafted from a reclaimed mesquite log and surrounded by chairs from I.O. Metro.

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Built in 1923,

long derelict and often the target of vandalism, this multi-unit apartment building in Tower Grove had been an eyesore for many years. In spite of calls to raze the structure, a courageous developer undertook its rehabilitation in the early 2000s, with plans to convert the building into four three-story single-family residences.

Then the housing market crashed, and construction halted.

Meanwhile, John Hall and Michael Tompkins were enjoying their busy international lifestyle. Michael’s career in the hospitality and spa industry takes him around the world, and he is currently serving as chair of the International Spa Association. John’s background in finance has been similarly varied, ranging from Wall Street to the Raytheon Company.

Together for 16 years, the couple married in 2014 and were living in

Arizona when they started thinking long-term. Although they already owned homes in New York and the Southwest, they wanted to find a “forever home, a place to grow old in.”

With no geographic limitations, they searched the country, looking for a place that met their qualification . The checklist included a “mid-level city” with a four-season environment, professional sports, an art scene and cultural atmosphere, good food and “walkability.”

“We chose St. Louis for all of those reasons,” says Michael. “It’s a ‘real’ city, and we love it!” Tower Grove’s dynamic neighborhood atmosphere was particularly appealing, and the distinctive character of the building’s one remaining residence was the clincher. Still at the drywall stage, the unfinished ownhouse gave them total freedom to design the interior.

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The purchase was finali ed on New Year’s Day, 2014; Michael dashed off to Hilton Head for business; and John stayed in St. Louis to supervise construction. Both owners had rehabbed and flipped houses before and, in this case, they chose to finish the top floor first with a bedroom suite, full kitchen and living room. John then moved in to oversee completion of the two lower floor , with Isaac Nalick, owner of South City Construction, as the general contractor.

From the outset, the owners’ goal was “originality” and “fun.” Over time, they’d acquired a considerable amount of artwork and a number of family pieces, which would serve as the foundation for the home’s décor. John explained that Michael’s professional career had taught him “how to use art to beautify a space,” then added his personal philosophy, saying, “Art needs to invoke conversation.” As a result, most of the furnishings are streamlined and neutral in color, focusing attention on the vivid, intriguing art pieces.

Combining a half-dozen of the original apartment units, the townhome’s floo plan is truly unique. The building’s two front bays have been converted to multi-level atriums, and a central staircase

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leads from the entry to the third floo , with separate living spaces on either side of each landing. Formerly apartment entries, the opposing doorways are left open, and the thick doorjambs are painted in various colors to create a subtle visual transition from one space to another.

Entering the main-floor dining area, a huge canvas depicting the head of an alarmed horse fills one wall. Painted by Hudson Valley equine artist Patricia Powers, the piece is startling and, at the same time, engaging. “It took 10 years to talk her into letting us have that particular piece,” John laughs. “She’s one of our favorite artists.”

Similarly dramatic, the 11-foot dining table was crafted by Peter Kaufer, an eye surgeon and friend of the owners in Arizona, who reclaims mesquite logs from dry washes and transforms them into “functional art.” A richly textured mesquite slab forms the center of the table, with custom-cut glass defining the rectangular shape. Trim-contoured dining chairs from I.O. Metro surround the table, and lime green host chairs add a splash of color.

Adjacent to the dining area, the open kitchen is a stunning contrast – sleek, high-end and all-white, with clean-lined Shaker cabinetry,

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Opposite page: Comfy leather chairs invite guests to congregate in the open kitchen/dining area. Displayed on the background wall are a metal kimono by Gordon Chandler and two “box” paintings from the “Garden Series” by Korean artist Mee Shim. This page: A central staircase separates the living spaces on all three floors of the townhouse. Painted in various colors, the doorjambs create a visual transition from one space to another.

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Neutral-toned swivel chairs focus attention on the vivid collection of artwork in the main-floor living oom. Above the fi eplace is “Sea Front,” a Mee Shim canvas, juxtaposed with a metallic acrylic by Frank Faulkner, a Powers equine painting, Jun Kaneko ceramic, antique art glass table, and a fanciful garden statue.

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Top: In the master suite, a powerful abstract inspired by the Boston Marathon bombing hangs above the sleigh bed. On the side wall is a 3-dimensional work by Ned Moulton depicting a horse and jockey. Bottom: Furnished with an antique sofa, Felipe Bertho trompe l’oeil painting, and glass-topped wicker/wrought-iron table, a sitting nook adjoins the master bedroom’s atrium. Opposite page: The bold geometric pattern of Powers’ equine painting sets the tone for the second-floor living room, which features a “basketweave” coffee table made from a ship’s teak hatch cover.

Caesarstone countertops, two sinks and gleaming subway tile, accented by professional-grade, stainless Thermador appliances, including an under-counter microwave. Completing this gathering space, a ficus tree flou ishes in the sunny atrium, and a small conversation area showcases a metal kimono by Gordon Chandler and two intricate “box” paintings by Korean artist Mee Shim.

Across the landing, the main-floor living room is furnished with comfortable swivel chairs upholstered in a neutral, velvety fabric and grouped around a circular, glass-topped antique table. Above the fi eplace, a Mee Shim canvas hangs against an azure wall, complementing the hues of another Powers equine painting on the adjacent wall. Other art pieces arrayed in the living room include four metallic acrylics by Frank Faulkner, nephew of William Faulkner; ceramics by Japanese artist Jun Kaneko; and a whimsical assortment of garden statuary.

The townhome’s second floor houses the master suite, which overlooks one atrium, with an offic and another atrium-view living room across the

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hall. Recycled barnwood lends a strong masculine design element to various wall surfaces of the open bedroom/sitting area and creates an interesting background for the artwork, including two more Powers equine paintings. Opposite the handsome sleigh bed is an antique camelback sofa, reupholstered in claret red velvet and set on one of the home’s several colorful Pak Kazak area rugs.

Inspired by the geometric background of a dominant Powers canvas, a black-and-white “checkerboard” motif sets the tone for the second-floor living room. The pattern is painted on the atrium ceiling, repeated in a deerskin throw on the leather couch and echoed by a “basket-weave” coffee table that belonged to John’s grandfather and was made from a ship’s teakwood hatch cover.

John’s base of operations during construction, the third floor continues as a guest suite, complete with its own living room and kitchen, and

Nalick is currently transforming the basement into additional guest quarters with a kitchenette. Future plans also call for a series of closets to be converted to a shaft that will allow for installation of an elevator.

Delighted by their “forever home,” the owners have wasted no time putting down roots and are already sharing their passion for art with the city they’ve come to love. Michael has founded the StART program, an ambitious street art project that he plans to launch this coming fall, with the express mission of “helping to bridge the racial divide here in St. Louis.”

Grateful for their talent, enthusiasm and commitment, we can all appreciate the contributions these new residents are making to the Gateway City. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Typically tasked with transforming others' homes from bland to grand, designer Karen McNamee got to bring her own vision to life at her new Kirkwood home.

BY MELISSA MAUZY PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE MATHEIS

White wainscoting pops off the blue-green walls in the dining room. The traditional design element adds to the historic charms found throughout the home.

AFTER LIVING IN A 110-YEAR-OLD HOME IN THE heart of Kirkwood for 30 years, it was going to take a lot to tear designer Karen McNamee away from her beloved abode. She loved the old Craftsman, but the upkeep of an aging home began to become tiring, and her husband Bob wanted a home with a basement.

After searching the area for two years, the McNamees finally found a lot with a small ranch home they could tear down and start fresh. “Building new, I knew I could do everything I wanted my way,” Karen says.

Her experience as an interior designer for her fi m Cottage Grove Design led her to the right resources, and the ideas for what the lot would be transformed into, well, they fl wed easily. Karen served as general contractor, and throughout construction, she gained a great appreciation for the building process. “It is as hard as everyone says it is,” Karen says of overseeing the build.

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Just off the kithcen, the breakfast area includes a bar ideal for entertaining. Located just off the kithcen, the bar's finishes complements the adjoining spac .

Opposite page: Many of the furnishings in the family room belonged to Karen and Robert's grandparents.

Karen mixes new furnishings with antique pieces by keeping her other furniture in neutral tones.

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She took a two-year hiatus from her design business so she could stay on top of the construction crews. Despite a fi e-week delay due to the challenges of a harsh winter, Karen pushed through and the two-story home was completed a year from when they started.

The 4,100-square-foot craftsman-style home has fi e bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and the coveted lower level retreat Bob wanted. Karen looked through hundreds of house plans online and finally settled on a plan that made sense to her and had an open floor plan. She took her idea to architect John Odom of JSO Services, and the two sat together and revised her design into a plan that would work on the lot. “I love working with John,” Karen says. “He thinks like a woman when it comes to designing a home.”

Beyond the open floor plan, the new home also had to have a large master, wood-burning fi eplace, guest suites for her out-of-town children, a big front porch and a kitchen island that would comfortably seat eight. “We have a group of close friends that get together every Friday, so we needed a place for all of us to sit for dinner and drinks,” Karen laughs.

More on the kitchen later, but first the inspiration behind the interiors in the home... “I didn’t want this house to feel like a brand new home,” Karen explains. Using design elements that reminded her of her previous home helped her achieve the “old” look and feel. In fact, the dining room that welcomes guests right when they walk in is nearly identical to her previous dining room that she loved so much.

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The whole kitchen concept is built around a large island that can seat eight to host Karen and Robert's weekly dinner gatherings.

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Crisp, white wainscoting wraps the dining room walls and brings a touch of traditional character found in older homes. Karen wanted a strong color to stand up to the white wainscoting, so she went with Benjamin Moore's "newburg." Another classic design element, the coffered ceiling was taken three shades lighter than the wall color to make it pop. Throughout the home is a mix of antique family pieces and new furnishings. In the dining room hangs a beautiful display of family china pieces. Hanging them on the wall is a creative way to show off the prized pieces instead of hiding them away in a cabinet.

The wainscoting from the dining room carries through the entry hall into the main living area. For an old and “beat up” look, the main-level flooring is a dark-stained and distressed oak. The planks are composed of six smaller planks crafted together to keep them from warping in the St. Louis humidity.

A cozy family room is tucked off the expansive kitchen and breakfast area. Beautiful, white built-in cabinets flank the fi eplace.

Custom-created by Planks, an Amish cabinetry company in Illinois, the built-ins add a historic feel to the room. Karen wanted tons of light in this space, and a set of sliding doors, which lead to the back patio and well-manicured lawn, lets sunlight splash in.

Many of the furnishings in the family room are family pieces that belonged to Karen and Bob’s grandparents such as the secretary, which houses antique trinkets and a set of matching chairs. How does Karen achieve a balanced look when blending old and new?

“The key to mixing antiques with new pieces is simple,” she explains. “I try to keep the new in neutral fabrics and tones.”

K aren has been drawn more to the soothing, neutral colors as she’s gotten older.

The kitchen/breakfast area is a serene blend of neutral shades and natural materials. The whole concept of the kitchen is based around the center island that seats eight. “We love to entertain,” Karen says. “We knew we needed eight seats for hosting our weekly Friday night dinners with friends.”

The island base is finished in bead board that is painted a blue-gray to contrast with the white of the cabinetry. For the top, Karen wanted a material that looked like soapstone but needed something stronger than the soft finish. A Milky Way honed granite achieved the look of soapstone with the durability of granite.

The Shaker-style cabinetry in the surrounding work area was also custom built by Planks.

Karen prefers drawers to cabinets because

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they are so versatile for storing dishes, pots, pans, etc. Seeded glass fronts on select upper cabinets give the time-honored charm of an older home, as does classic subway tile. “This kitchen is phenomenal for entertaining,” Karen says with a smile. “I find myself cooking so much more than I was before.”

The breakfast area/bar is an extension of the kitchen space and was important to Karen to keep guests out of the main kitchen area. The bar complements the kitchen with a matching countertop. The cabinetry is painted a taupe/gray to set it apart.

On the second story, two guest suites are reserved for the McNamees' visiting children and grandchildren. One room is themed for the ladies with girly bedding in shades of pinks, greens and yellow atop a wrought-iron bed that belonged to Karen’s daughter as a child. The other suite is for the gentleman of the family and has a mountain feel that reminds the McNamees of their vacation home in Colorado.

The master suite is set up very similar to their old home. “It had to be a black-and-white color scheme,” Karen says. A custom headboard and matching nightstands by Jim Stubblefield fit perfectly into the classic color scheme.

Just off the master is one of Karen’s favorite spaces in the home, her craft room. Splashed from wall to wall in a pretty, pale pink, the craft room is her own slice of serenity where she can hide away and get lost in a project, and Karen has hopes that someday soon she can transform it into a nursery for future grandchildren.

While most would call the home "finishe ," as a designer, Karen says her home is never done. Whether tweaking or adding a new piece, her new Kirkwood home is an evolving realization of her design dream. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources and additional photos.

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BY LUCYANN BOSTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM DILLON

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WITH THE GUIDANCE OF LONGTIME FRIEND AND DESIGNER MARY TRAMELLI, A WEST COUNTY HOMEOWNER HAS CREATED HER OWN LITTLE CORNER OF ITALY INSIDE AND OUT.

Color.

Bold, beautiful, exuberant, raucous, dazzling color sets the tone for this spectacular West County pool and patio space. But just below the brilliant surface, there is sentiment, nostalgia and peace.

To understand both aspects, requires knowing the story of how the garden came about. It began when the homeowner’s mother passed away leaving her the family ranch-style home and 2.5 acres of property.

Comfortably situated in a charming house of her own at the time, her first instinct was that the dated home, and in particular the huge yard, was not something she wanted to take on. But then other thoughts crept in. “It was a simple little ranch house that my parents bought in 1946. At that time it was a farm. They wanted a life in the country,” she explains. “I grew up in that house. I was very connected to it.” She quickly realized selling the property was not an option.

Transforming it was. Having been born in Italy and with strong ties to her Italian heritage, she set about making her family home “my little corner of Italy inside and out.” To help with the project, she called upon her high-school friend and college roommate, designer Mary Tramelli, who specializes in decorating both the inside and outside of homes.

Mary knew her client well. “Her big thing is that she is crazy in love with everything Italian; bright, happy Italian,” Mary confi ms.

The project, which took over a year, began with the construction of a swimming pool, which the homeowner and her two golden retrievers Nino and Gabriella could enjoy during the home-renovation phase, even though they weren’t living at the house. For the re-construction the homeowner called in family friend Chris Pagano of Pagano Land Development LLC. His son S.J. Pagano acted as project manager. Chris was immediately on board with the homeowner’s concept. “We built the patio, porch and walls to look as though they had been there forever,” Chris explains.

Nostalgia is everywhere. The homeowner’s vivid memories of her parents hand-laying the bricks for the home’s front-porch floor meant that Pagano picked up all those bricks, put them on a pallet and used them in the construction of the new patio. Patio and porch furniture also have ties to the past. “My parents brought that furniture back from Italy in the 1950s. I still have the bill for $250 including shipping. That furniture wasn’t going anywhere; it was staying,” she says fi mly.

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Once a covered porch, the tile-floo ed room on the back of the house became the homeowner’s vibrantly colored Positano room, named for the spectacular Amalfi coast town. French doors from that room and the dining room fl w into the outdoor spaces.

“In her house she is into bright, bright color,” Mary explains. “It snowballed right outside onto her porch and patio; pink, purple, orange, red and

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green. Everything is bright and happy. Views from the house onto the patio, porch and pool are important. But also, Mary and the homeowner discovered, were views from the pool back to the house. The patio was under construction and both women were enjoying a swim, when Mary looked back at the house and realized the left needed an additional structure to balance the wall on the right, so an arched

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wall was added.

Rather than permanent plantings, containers dominate the patio, porch and pool area. Hibiscus and “Dragon Wing” begonias are two of the homeowner’s favorite patio plants, but just about anything goes, so long as it is colorful. Pink and red mandevilla vines add height to containers. Chartreuse sweet potato vines trail to the ground. Marigolds,

petunias, bedding begonias and lantana all find their way into the homeowner’s containers. Many of those containers belonged to her parents, others came from her previous home and garden, and still others have been purchased with the current garden in mind. Statuary also is prevalent with many of the pieces having been part of her grandparent’s and parent’s homes and gardens. She collected other

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pieces on trips to Italy; some were gifts from friends.

Francesca is the most dominant gift. Friends purchased the almost-life-sized, rusted-metal horse sculpture in Santa Fe and displayed it in their St. Louis garden. When the friends moved to Santa Fe permanently, Francesca did not make the return trip. Instead she is now stabled poolside, festooned with twinkling white lights at night.

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overhead, turn the pool and patio into a true Little Italy after dark. “It is so beautiful people come over at 9 p.m. and swim under the lights,” the homeowner says. Providing a gathering place for family and friends has been a special benefit of the house and ga den renovation.

“I am a huge baseball fan, and I have a large TV on the porch so we can be in the pool and watch the game at the same time,” she says. “In the fall, we wrap up in fleece blankets, sit around the outdoor fi eplace

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and watch post-season play.”

While once the homeowner thought the 2.5-acre property was more than she could handle, she now has thoroughly embraced the landscape with the help of Bill Minford, landscape designer with Sherwood’s Forest nursery. It should come as no surprise that Bill’s instructions are to continually add colorful shrubs and perennials plus evergreen screens of “Green Giant” arborvitae, “Bracken’s Brown Beauty”

magnolia and Norway spruce.

While Minford helps with the larger landscape, the homeowner is hands-on with the pool and patio containers and well aware that she continues to live among wonderful memories. “I get up early, water the containers and swim before I go to work,” she says. “It is so serene and relaxing. Being here is such a privilege. This is a blessed place.”

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Thriving Beauties

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Long-blooming annuals and perennials bring color and texture to your garden all season. Check out our local landscape experts' favorites.

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SUNPATIENS “When talking long-blooming between perennials and annuals, our mind jumps to annuals – no perennial will beat them if the goal is long-blooming. One of our favorites for St. Louis is SunPatiens, Compact Magenta.

This variety has vibrant magenta blooms against dark-green foliage. It is a vigorous grower reaching 24"–36” in one season and a prolific bloomer f om spring until the first hard frost in fall.“ Daniel Mee, Frisella Nursery.

CONEFLOWER “The Echinacea 'Conefl wer' is one of my favorite blooming perennials. They are drought resistant, a good pollinator and come in a rainbow of colors and sizes. They attract butterflie , will bloom until fall and make excellent cut fl wers.”

David Sherwood, Sherwood’s Forest.

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SCAEVOLA

PURPLE CONEFLOWER

“Scaevola, also known as fan-fl wer, is native to Australia. Its cascading character makes it the perfect plant for hanging baskets, mixed containers, raised beds or landscape beds, where it will spread easily. Scaevola is a durable, heat-tolerant fl wer that produces an abundance of lavender-blue or white fan-like blooms. Planted in early spring, it can bloom until Thanksgiving if the weather holds.”

Jim Graeler, Chesterfield Valley Nursery.

“The Purple Conefl wer (Echinacea purpurea) is a showy native plant which blooms in the spring and summer. The plant also maintains its unique structure throughout the winter. The shuttlecock-shaped blooms range from white to fuchsia depending on the variety and stand poised at the end of 24” - 36” long stems. Here in their native habitat they are very low maintenance; they re-bloom without deadheading and are tolerant of many weather and soil conditions.”

Katy Molaskey, Green Guys.

PINK FIZZ FOAMY BELLS

SENSATION SALVIA

“Pink Fizz Foamy Bells, Heucherella gives the shade garden the punch to keep the party going all summer long. A charmer, it delights us with large, deeply lobed silvery-green leaves with rich-wine red-to-deep-purple veins. In summer, pink champagne fl wers burst forth on wiry stems. Pink Fizz was trialed in multiple shade gardens throughout St. Louis, and the results have the test gardeners raving.”

Ann Lapides, Sugar Creek Gardens.

“Sensation Salvia is one of my favorite long-blooming perennials. This compact Salvia grows about 12” tall, 18” with the fl wers and sports sessions of abundant fl wers throughout the summer. This perennial series has exciting color choices of purple, blue and pink. Plant in full sun for easy care.”

Christine Knoernschild, Passiglia’s Nursery.

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For new construction and renovations, consider ornamental ironwork to dress up the interior and exterior of your home. These fence panels and this beautiful patio gate are fabricated with iron scroll balusters and a custom fleur de lis design. Enjoy the view of your yard, pool or garden even more with custom ironwork. 314-535-2022, classicmetalcraft.com.

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This home shows use of two different fi tures, lanterns and outdoor sconces, that highlight this entry. Outdoor lighting is a great way to add curb appeal to your home at all hours of the day.

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Compliment your Frisella Nursery landscape with our collection of Bistro tables and chairs. These were originally developed in the late 1800’s France and can now be seen in places like Bryant Park in NYC. We love them for their range of colors and styles, simplicity, folding capability to store away and being light enough to carry easily, but not be blown away. 636-798-2555, frisellanursery.com.

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This is the year to ‘think outside the box’ and plant on the wall! A living wall planter can transform a patio, front entry or even the kitchen wall into a unique garden space. Succulents, herbs and groundcovers are just of few of the types of plants easily grown outside on the wall. Tiny tropicals, such as air plants and miniature cacti, can bring the living wall indoors. Our showroom is brimming with beautiful and unusual planters and garden ornaments to create your one of a kind living wall or miniature garden. 636-458-9202, passiglia.com.

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Adding a water feature to your landscape creates a spectacular visual and provides the soothing sounds of fl wing water, but many people don’t necessarily want the added maintenance involved with fish ponds or even waterfalls. Bubbler rocks are the perfect alternative providing a low maintenance option that is certain to be a showstopper in your landscape. There are a limitless number of options for your bubbler: stone variety, single or multiple bubblers and remote control systems. 636-532-9307, Chesterfield alleyNursery.com

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Zick’s Great Outdoors, specializing in large specimen shade and ornamental trees, can supply your needs. Including sales, delivery, installation and a great warranty. ZGO is located on Clayton Road just west of Clarkson at Strecker. 636-458-1445, zicksgreatoutdoors.com.

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English Woodland Garden

BY HOLLY BERTHOLD PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

Situated between the Lichtenstein Victorian District and the Japanese Garden, visitors step into a shaded patch of tranquility known as the Cherbonnier English Woodland Garden. Beneath a canopy of trees, more than 300 rhododendrons and azaleas and 100 dogwoods burst into bloom each spring, while clusters of wildfl wers, hydrangeas and perennials provide surprising splashes of color against the background music of a babbling brook. The garden peaks around the second week of April, when the dogwoods, wildfl wers and other spring blooms are out. However, the overall shade of the garden promotes a sense of serenity and makes the area a popular refuge during all seasons.

A key attraction of the English Woodland Garden is the meandering brook that fl ws from a pool in the northeast corner, under several limestone bridges and into the Japanese Garden lake by way of a waterfall. Visitors can track the stream on a winding path of stepping stones, observing the streamside plantings of primroses, ferns, cardinal fl wers and some ground orchids. Over 400 limestone boulders are carefully placed along the streambed, providing a further naturalistic component. A second water feature is a bog display of plants that thrive in wet soils or aquatic habitats. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

In bloom this month at the Garden: Chinese redbuds, fl wering dogwoods, tulips, mountain bluet amd azaleas.

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FAST GROWING Need more privacy in your yard? A fast-growing tree can create a living, green screen.

BY LUCYANN BOSTON PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN PLANT FINDER: CHIP TYNAN

Forget Jack and his ethereal, spiraling beanstalk. If you want to see some authentic, fancy, fast-growing plant magic, local garden experts want you to checkout “Green Giant” arborvitae. It is rapidly becoming the “go-to” plant for garden designers and homeowners who want to create an all year, living, green privacy screen.

The Missouri Botanical Garden focused on “Green Giant” as one of its early selections in its Plant of Merit program, instituted to highlight under-used varieties that thrive in our tricky climate, notes Abby Elliott, a manager at Sugar Creek Gardens in Kirkwood. The relatively narrow, pyramid-shaped evergreen can reliably add one to two feet of height a year, local garden experts note. If left alone in ideal circumstances, it can reach heights of 20 to 40 feet with a base measuring 12 to 18 feet. Best of all, it is not fussy as to type of soil and grows well in both sun and part shade. The soft, feathery, fan-like foliage stays a reliable, rich dark green all year long.

Even better, after the first year or two, it is reasonably drought tolerant. “If most arborvitaes don’t get enough water, they do miserably,” says Abby. “In the drought we had a few summers ago, while several varieties of arborvitaes got brown and crisp, ‘Green Giant’ performed like a champ.”

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“Green Giant.”“They have excellent adaptability,” says Chris Passiglia, who owns Passiglia’s Nursery & Garden Center in Wildwood. “But the number one selling factor is that, for the most part, deer are not eating them. “I have to qualify that,” says Chris, “because who knows with deer? They are ravishing some other varieties of arborvitae; for the most part they are leaving the ‘Green Giant’ alone. It must be something about the taste or the scent that they don’t like.”

Other screening shrubs/trees with deer resistance that adapt to a variety of conditions that Chris favors include conical “Spartan” juniper, which grows 15- to 20-feet tall but only about 5-feet wide, and the larger Norway spruce, which can get as high as 40 to 60 feet with a spread of 25 to 30 feet.

At Sugar Creek, Abby suggests feathery, narrow “Fineline” buckthorn, which can get 5-to 7-feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet. While “Fineline” buckthorn is deciduous, its dense, multi-twigged habit provides a woody screen and winter interest during cold months. She also suggests evergreen leatherleaf viburnum, which grows 6-to-10-feet tall and wide, for its ability to handle abuse and shady conditions. In addition, the shrub provides clusters of white blossoms in spring and red berries in late summer that turn to black in fall. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Manu and Manuel Farina.

Manu Farina, winemaker and co-owner of Bodegas Farina.

A Spanish wine family with history on their side Bodegas Farina winery reigns in Spain’s Toro region.

BY LORRAINE RAGUSEO PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF QUINTESSENTIAL WINES

Standing outside of the original white stucco and dark wood Bodegas Farina winery in the Toro region of Spain one early April day, Manuel Farina was preparing to make one of his many tours of the 742 acres of vines that have been in his family nearly 75 years.

Soon after the end of the Spanish Civil War in 1939, veteran Salvatore Farina, in search of a better life for his family, decided to relocate to the land of wine in the southern part of Zamora Provence in northwestern Spain, near the Portuguese border. Vineyards there have been part of the rugged landscape since ancient Roman times. Wines from Toro were the only Spanish wines that Christopher Columbus brought with him on his epic journey to discover the New World in 1492.

In 1941, the land and vineyards were plentiful and much easier to work than from where Salvatore was raised. He bought and planted old vines – a risky venture, especially when much of the world was engulfed in World War II. But the gamble paid off when his wines were an immediate success with his neighbors and others in the region. Soon

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after, Bodegas Farina and Salvatore’s son Manuel, were born.

After growing up in the vineyards and around the winery, often by his father’s side, Manuel left Toro to study winemaking at a number of top agricultural universities in Spain and France. He returned to Bodegas Farina in the mid 1960s, taking over the family business. Today he is considered the founding father of Toro for employing advanced winemaking techniques and modern vineyard management that were instrumental in helping to secure D.O. status for Toro in 1987 (the government-issue designation that elevates a region’s wines to top-quality status).

At that time, there were only six wineries in Toro. Today that number is more than 40 as the region’s reputation for rich and elegant old-vine red wines keeps growing. Manuel Farina’s wines were the first wines from Toro that famed wine critic Robert Parker tasted and praised highly in his Wine Advocate newsletter back in 1992.

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heart. So, here he is, as the sun is rising, still tending to the vineyards.

At his side now is his own son Manu, the third generation of Farinas to take on the family’s passion for making wines that retain all of the character of the region but are elegant and easy to drink. “Elegant Toro” is the phrase Manuel coined to describe his wines. Father and son spend the morning inspecting the vines; some nearly 140 years old, to monitor them as they awaken from their winter sleep.

Many of the vines they examine are the main red varietal of this region, a premium clone of Spain’s ubiquitous Tempranillo grape, named “Tinta de Toro.” Garnacha is the other red varietal that can be found in the vineyards here and both are starting to bud by April.

It is the wines from these red grapes that Manual and Manu will enjoy at lunch after they finish their morning work in the vineyards.

Most days, they sit down to a simple meal of Sopa de Ajo (garlic soup) and Homazo (Spanish meat pies, much like empanadas). Such wines as Farina’s Gran Dama de Toro Reserva, a blend of Tinta de Toro and

Garnacha, or the more modern, fruit-forward Spanish Sons, 100% Tinta de Toro, are fine accompaniments or this midday meal.

If it is Easter in Toro, Manuel, Manu and their families will likely be eating Cordero Asado (roasted spring lamb). While it is fairly easy in Spain to buy whole suckling lambs to roast on a spit, in the United States cooks usually have to settle for leg of lamb. Rub it with extra-virgin olive oil that is fl vored with garlic sautéed in the oil prior to using on the lamb. Next, add wedges of potatoes, sliced carrots and other spring vegetables to the pan to roast with the lamb, and slide it into the oven for a couple of hours. The same Farina wines that graced their lunch are equally adept at holding their own with the earthy taste of lamb and strong, yet sweet, fl vor of garlic and carrots.

After you’ve finished your Spanish Easter meal, or your simple Spanish lunch, raise your glass of “Elegant Toro” to thank the man, and his family, that helped bring it to your table. You’ll probably find him somewhere among the vines. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for recipes.

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BY JAMIE SIEBRASE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISE O’BRIEN

“People walk into a room that’s been professionally designed; they love the space, but don’t know why,” says interior designer Tom Manche. From subtle pattern variances to fringe on the throw pillows, expert design is a matter of detail. And, Manche nailed those touches in this cheerful family room.

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“When people walk into the room, I see them glance around and smile, and they say it’s really a happy room. And, it is,” says homeowner Nanette Stevenson. Manche has done nearly every room in the Stevensons' house, and the homeowners have followed even his boldest ideas. “Tom is very creative, and I trust him — a lot,” Nanette adds. When Manche decided Tarkay paintings from a nearby living room would set the newly built family room’s palette, he knew bright fuchsia and orange hues wouldn’t be an issue.

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In the summer, it’s spectacular because our house sits on an acre and a half, and it’s very relaxing to sit and look at all of the greenery.

Nanette’s verbal cue was that she wanted a “happy, comfortable space.” Vibrant color took care of that first element, and furniture would address the latter, with a neutral, inviting sofa and chairs snagged from the Refind Room – one of Manche’s favorite local spots – and recovered in eye-catching arrow and swirl patterns that could rest casually atop an orange carpet from Allen Interior Furnishings. It’s that stunning base, Manche says, that draws everything together.

Rear windows open to an idyllic scene and natural light. Manche didn’t dare compromise any of that — rather, he played up the landscape as another piece of art complementing simple, contemporary floral prints hung on taupe walls. The windows, he says, “Just needed to be redressed on top.” Did you notice those window treatments add an element of traditional style? That’s another one of those details that take the space from finished o refine .

Throw pillows resume the basic palette, while yellow and paler pink lamps from Brody’s add pops of colors atop end tables. “Very seldom do I use a shade that comes with the lamp. There’s always something better you can put on there,” Manche says. For this space, he chose white, though he’ll often add sophistication with a black shade. You’ll notice that touch up high, on a chandelier from Prints Charming that wows, despite its petite size. The whimsical lamp, in fact, is Nanette’s favorite part of the room.

The family room was an addition, and the original exterior windows needed to be removed, of course. The architect’s idea was to fill those gaps with floo -to-ceiling glass. “What a waste,” Manche says. He had the idea of building two open bookcases and filling them with beautiful trinkets that would be seen from not just the family room, but the connected dining room, too. When he got the go-ahead, Manche says he “went out and bought all new glass vases. It’s breathtaking, and just so unexpected with purples and pinks and greens and blues.”

When it comes to adding color to a space, Manche clearly has a few secrets up his sleeve. “I always suggest we use three colors in any space, and in public spaces,” Manche adds, “I suggest you use those same colors throughout because it pulls everything together.” Minimalists can shy away from color. But, Manche says, you’d be surprised: Color can be every bit as modern as variances of white. See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Simple Color Solution Splashes of orange are a refreshing change in a living room.

BY SHANNON CRAIG PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARIN WOOD

“I love everything about it – the granite, the crown molding, the built-in theater with seating for twelve, even the door handles. But I won’t buy this house. I just CAN’T with the red wall,” the wide-eyed reality show participant spouts off as she gives her final synopsis of the house she’s just finished ouring. “The color just doesn’t feel…right. It isn’t me.”

The color – or sometimes lack thereof – is the one thing that can be quickly, easily and often affordably changed. But so often, it stops homebuyers and homeowners in their tracks. Candice Wideman, owner of St. Louis design fi m Youtopia Designs, approaches this issue often with her residential clients.

“A lot of their [clients] biggest problem is that they know what they want, but they don’t know how to put it together,” she explains, clicking through photographs of her projects. “And sometimes, even if they can, they’re too scared because they aren’t sure how it’s going to look.”

And figu ing that out is what makes interior designers such as Candice tick. From her initial consultation, she explains, it’s her job to determine what works. “I tell clients look through design magazines, go on Pinterest, go on Houzz; I ask them if there are any colors they hate, you know, absolutely can not have, and colors they love that they’d like me to incorporate,” she says.

A refreshment she recently completed for Vani Kotaru’s Ballwin-area home showcases splashes of burnt orange, a bold hue chosen to mimic

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Complemented by matching accent pillows settled on the contemporary leather couches and winks of bright aqua blue in coordinating touch pieces, the burnt orange living room is an exercise in subtlety. The greatest aspect of the room, however, is that should the homeowner decide in an instant that she hates the color orange there is a solution.

“Just change it!” Candice urges. “If you don’t like the color, change it.

You’re not married to it. That’s also the great benefit of hiring a designer who can do 3D renderings,” which Candice does. “If you don’t like the color in the drawing we can change it with the click of a button and see what other options there are.”

Color gets a bad rap on cable television, but it certainly doesn’t have to live up to its reputation beyond the screen. However, if taking a chance with your color palette feels like too much pressure, you can be certain that there are people out there ready and completely willing to help you make the transition. “Show me one thing you like,” Candice says, “I can design a room around it.” See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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Smart home technology automates everything from porch lights to security systems with the tap of an app—and without tapping the household budget dry.

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A lone woman lugging a baby and groceries ducks out of her lighted garage. As the door shuts behind her, the sidewalk illuminates of its own accord and the gate swings wide. She eases through it, hearing her front door unlock with an audible click. This and a live security camera ensure woman and child an anxiety-free passage to the sanctuary of their home. Sultry Coltrane music fades up, and she smiles …

Until recently, machines and objects that could interact with humans were the stuff of science fiction. Even now, many homeowners picture automation as the domain of wealthy dreamers with cash to burn, unaware of how quickly, easily and inexpensively the average Joe can remotely access and operate vital home functions. Thanks to the proliferation of cloud technology, most homeowners can program everything from lighting to alarms to the electric stove with the touch of a button on their smartphone or tablet computer.

Called smart home automation, this technology has exploded in the last decade or so with big-box home improvement stores offering DIY installation kits and applications for specific uses. A handy individual could, for example, install a light or HVAC thermostat to operate these functions remotely. However, an inexpensive professional system broadens that reach to multiple devices that do whatever the user wishes them to do—all with only one app.

No more stumbling into a dark house. No more accidental alarms, and no more leaving the heat at full throttle after a frosty morning.

“With a system that’s professionally installed, you can create these events, or ‘scenes,’ that integrate multiple functions,” says David Young, president of The Sound Room in Chesterfiel , which specializes in sound and whole-home technology. “With the right system, a consumer might even save enough [on energy bills] to cover the cost of the system. In the case of the landlord with tenants who leave A/C at 60 degrees with the windows open, the system could pay for itself in a matter of months.”

Today’s internet-based smart technology is relatively simple to install, flexible and user-friendly. Even modest systems can monitor and regulate heating and air conditioning to save energy when no one’s home, or notify of broken pipes in real time. But before Young drills into a customer’s automation wish list, he starts by gauging internet service, inventorying networked devices in the home and prioritizing bandwidth.

“It’s important to start with a good network—a good backbone—because it’s heavily dependent on wireless technology.

That’s always where I start the conversation,” Young says. “Once there’s a strong network, anything that can be switched on can be controlled. You can get an automated security system, electric door lock, lighting control, a smart thermostat and a front-door camera for a home up to 2,500 square feet for around $1,000.” That price point is bound to be (automated) music to consumers’ ears.

See www.stlouishomesmag.com for resources.

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IS IT A CLASSIC OR IS IT A CRAZE? For our April color and technology issue, we asked local professionals their opinion on TVS MOUNTED OVER THE FIREPLACE. Is it a classic or a craze? Here’s what they had to say… © Irina88w | Dreamstime.com

CLASSIC “Placing a TV above the fi eplace seems to be a trend with a lot of staying power. It has been, and continues to be, the first place people look to when adding a TV to the family’s main gathering area. It is centrally located and out of the way and with the slim bezels and thin profiles of current TVs, it provides a clean, modern, techy look. Just make sure you have the necessary cables in place to allow for future video component upgrades. That is never easy to do after the fact.” Aaron Walbrandt, Walbrandt Technology.

“I defini ely feel that TVs over the fi eplace are classic and are here to stay for the foreseeable future. TVs continue to get thinner and more cosmetically appealing, plus home automation and RF remote controls are making it simple to keep the rest of the equipment out of sight in a closet or basement, helping create an aesthetically appealing space. For that customer who is very conscious about the look and cannot fathom having an ugly piece of electronics in their room, we offer Vanishing Entertainment TV mirrors that look like a designer mirror when off and have an incredible TV picture when turned on. The customer even has over 100 frame choices to choose from.” Kirk D Faubel, Creative Audio Video and Automation.

“TVs over the fi eplace are classic in my opinion. It seems like in the past it was considered a bit gauche. But in reality, for practical reasons it just works!

Our living rooms have transitioned into open family rooms near the kitchen.

Most people are juggling multiple tasks at once; it's comforting to watch the television while cooking dinner. Imagine if you will, coming home from work, the house is cold, so you turn on the fi eplace, and television and start dinner. It's also very romantic to have a fi e while watching a movie. If you still can't get over the idea, there are so many ways to conceal the TV when not in use. Having one focal point in any given room is paramount in my opinion.” Joni Spear, Joni Spear Interior Design.

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“Placing a television above a fi eplace is a new classic! The fi eplace is typically the focal point of the room, so it is natural for the television to be nearby, as the eye is drawn to that area anyway. Pairing together these two focal points makes furniture arranging much easier than if one's attention is divided between them. Also, worries about an ugly TV ruining the look of the room no longer need be considered as there are plenty of new and innovative ways to recess, frame and disguise it. In addition, the new TVs can fool your guests into thinking you have a new piece of art or a mirror above your fireplace! Overall, placing a TV over the fi eplace is a classic that combines the best of comfort, function and style.” Kristin Kisling McGrath, JCR Design Group.

CRAZE “Craze! Placing a TV above the fi eplace seems to be a ‘where else would we put it?’ thing rather than a ‘this is the perfect spot’ scenario. My clients only do this when the room dimensions don’t provide for better option. Most feel that the TV is too high for optimal viewing, but there it is anyway! There can also be a concern with heat damaging the TV depending on what kind of fi e you have. I try in each instance to find a better solution if at all possible. With the enclosed, vent-free fi eplaces that can fit anywhere and come in many shapes and sizes being used more, I’m hoping we will see fewer TVs above the traditional fi eplace.” Marcia Moore, Marcia Moore Design.

“This is hard for me to call a classic or a craze. I’d rather call it ‘expedient.’ It is a common approach to solve the problem of two competing focal points. But two challenges still remain… First, there is the concern of overheating the TV when both the fi eplace and TV are on at the same time. Second, clients tell us they tire of wrenching their necks to view a TV that is mounted too high for optimal viewing. If budget allows for a reconfiguration, the fi eplace can be placed above a TV for a very modern look, or to the side of the TV where there is sufficien wall space. As we learn to live with flat screens, we are seeing new configuration , especially in new-build homes. But the new ways may be only for a moment.” Dana King, Next Project Studio.

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