A Night at the Museum

EMILY BRITTON WITH THE MEGA BUBBLE BOWL

DANA AND SHERRIE BACON

WILL AND JESSICA BARRETT

EVENT COVERED BY ERIC DONAHUE

On Friday, November 22, The Hands On Discovery Center hosted their annual Night at the Museum Gala Fundraiser. The night included VIP tours involving an insiders look at what goes on behind the scenes at the Gray Fossil site. Champagne and appetizers were served. The theme of the night was “Fire & Ice” and included various exhibits and demonstrations involving both elements. There were both silent and voice auctions. Patrons were also able to dance the night away following event.

Since being opened in 1987, the museum has more than doubled its exhibit space and welcomed over 2 million visitors! Over 70,000 people travel from nearly all states to visit the museum every year and it keeps on growing. The new all-age science center offers fun interactive programs and exhibits that include a musical Tesla coil, giant building blocks, a maker studio inviting guests to engineer a rocket, create a masterpiece or uncover something new. Guests can also get up close and personal with an active prehistoric fossil dig site dating back 5 million years. Exhibits and programs feature plant and animal fossils that have been unearthed at the site. For more information please visit their website at www.visithandson. org

“FIRE” SCIENCE SHOW

DON MAHONEY WITH JOAN AND STEVE SCHEU

JENNIFER ARES, JO CULLEN, AND ANGELICA ARES JOHN AND LISA KREKELBERG

SYDNEE DEBUSK AND SHANIECE AUSTIN

KEITH MAULTBAY AND KATIE LUCKADOO

Save he Dae Beneting Ballad Health Foundation

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020 1:00 - 4:00 PM a THE VIRGINIAN GOLF CLUB Sip-sational wines, shopping, fashion show, Best in Shoe awards and charming "Shoe Guys" dishing up must-haves on silver platters.

Funds raised from this event will support Ballad Health’s breast cancer screening programs

COOL AND SERENE

Rooms to Desire & Inspire

STORY BY DAVID MALLORY AND TODD FIELDS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE HENSLEY, JOHNSON CITY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Interior design is a part of our everyday life.

Much like the fashion industry, interior design is woven into our lives, sometimes without us being aware of it.

The color palettes and textures are constantly evolving. Clothing is the most apparent way that we express our individuality to the public. It tells onlookers a bit about our personality and our lifestyle.

Our choice of fashion is something that the general public can see. When you get dressed in the morning, your outfit can reveal a lot about not only your personality, but also your current mood. Your home however, is a more consistent reflection of you... or at least it should be. How you design your home is a more intimate way of expressing who you are. It is only seen by a select few....a small circle of family and friends. The way we choose to design our homes is the ultimate expression of who you are.

Your home is where you are most comfortable. Unlike clothing, there are no public “expectations”. It is all about creating a space that makes you feel happy and content.

Do you enjoy soft luxurious fabrics and crystal chandeliers? Or are you more of a laid back Boho person? Are you drawn to traditional furnishings or do you lean more toward contemporary design?

CLASSICAL NEUTRALS

spaces that we have designed over the years. Perhaps you will find your inspiration! Classical neutrals... Timeless design is tricky to define, largely because people’s sense of timelessness depends on the time frame they reference. As we all know, design sometimes takes a sharp, counterculture turn. Perfection in design is elusive and ever evolving—always borrowing from the past while pushing toward the future.

This luxurious home, built in the French chateau style, has large rooms with soaring 20 foot ceilings. The homeowners looked to us to create an environment that felt timeless. In cases like this, typically we opt for clean, neutral paint colors to imbue the spaces with a sense of calm and comfort. Having a versatile, neutral color also creates the opportunity for the furniture, art, textiles and accessories to lend a polished quality to the dwelling.

Rooms with a large volume of the space, can feel cold and impersonal . However, by creating several seating areas, installing large drapery, using soft comfortable fabrics, and layering in lots of art and accessories, this home was made to feel cozy and approachable. The perfect place to welcome family and friends!

Cool and serene... When we begin a new design project, we start by choosing a color palette. The jumping off point is usually a combination of things— the mood the client would like to evoke, their favorite colors and usually an important textile. We love to move toward creating tranquil spaces in the home—for example this serene guest bedroom, that we designed for one of our clients.

We fell in love with the soft blue wallpaper and wrapped the entire room in it. This made the space feel clean and cool...taking on an almost cloud-like feel. We kept the bedding simple. Unique mirrored back chairs added a touch of glamour. A large gilt wood mirror above a bedside writing desk is a nice balance to the asymmetric roofline.

CLASSICAL NEUTRALS

MODERN SPIN ON THE DOWNSTAIRS DEN

appointed room. A quiet retreat which makes them feel that they are valued guests of the home. Modern Spin on the Downstairs Den... When first visiting this home, we were told that they wanted to make the downstairs den a nice place for the family to hang out and watch TV. But they still wanted it to be stylish.

Encouraging them to purchase quality furnishings. “Choose Well—Not Often”, is the philosophy that we try to instill in our clients.

Sofas are designed for comfort and are intended to be used. This is a very active family, with teenagers, grown children, small grandchildren, and pets. We selected fabrics that were luxurious-to-the-touch, yet dog-friendly and stain-resistant. As hard as it is to believe, you could spill red wine on the sofa, and clean it with common household cleaners.

A combination of greys, silvers and golds allowed for a modern mix of materials and styles to create a space that is sophisticated enough for Mom and Dad, but still cool enough for the younger members of the family!