DESIGNER SHOWCASE RETURNS

It’s evident when you walk into La Maison and speak with brothers Dick and Chris Bendel that their passion for their craft in custom lighting is immeasurable.

While apologetic for the messiness of their showroom and workroom, they need not to be. After all, how many artists keep immaculate workspaces?

Proud of their familial business, the brothers and third-generation David Bendel toured me and photographer Michelle Pollard around the building their family has occupied for years.

e Zigzag style building was originally home to Milady’s Cleaners, which built two storage vaults for their clients’ furs.

One of those vault doors still exists. Rather than mink stohls behind the massive green door, today other treasures are stored there — stems and arms for chandeliers, decorative door plates and what seems like nearly anything metallic used to light or adorn a home.

eir talent is unmatched in Tulsa — heck, the region — and I’m so glad they let us shine a light on their business.

ere are countless local businesses featured in this edition of TulsaPeople Home, especially in our sections for the upcoming Designer Showcase and Home Remodeling Showcase, both presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa. It’s great to have Designer Showcase return, this year taking over a beautiful home overlooking the 12th tee box of Southern

Hills Country Club. Catch a sneak peek starting on p. 31 before visiting Showcase in person.

Spring is surely in the air. e tulips are in bloom, dogwoods are about to open and the season’s numerous gardening festivals are on many Tulsans’ calendars. When this issue is published, we’ll be looking forward to a summer of fun with backyard get-togethers and nights on the patio.

I hope you get to spend the season with family, friends and loved ones in the place you call home. TP

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