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New home captures family’s love for tradition.
Young couple creates oasis mixing contemporary, traditional values. Expansive gardens make best use of rural setting. ‘Out with the old, in with the new’ returns home to its roots. Antiques play nicely with new color palette. food & entertainment
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Everyone’s favorite vegetable – potatoes – on the grill. Gussy up purchased pound cake to wow guests. cuttings
hello, dahlias Drama queens worth the effort.
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containers Techniques for planting pretty pots.
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Summer’s Best Styles Your guide to the
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Summer afternoon– summer afternoon; to me those have always been the most beautiful words in the English language. Henry James
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bronze, brushed steel and copper dominating, but gold is making its debut on sleek aluminum frames from Brown Jordan All-weather wicker constructed from synthetic materials formed into strands of various shapes and sizes and woven in a range of patterns. Sustainably harvested teak, mahogany and South American hardwoods, including eucalyptus, ipe and roble wood; reclaimed woods like teak Warm natural tones, weathered gray hues Crisp white — whether wicker, high-gloss aluminum, painted wood or faux wood Acrylic stone & leather tabletops
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› 75 percent of American households plan to purchase at least one piece of outdoor furniture this year.
› Americans will relax on their patios (55 percent), decks (49 percent), porches (38 percent).
› Other favorite outdoor spaces include flower or vegetable gardens (38 percent), swimming pools (21 percent) and balconies or rooftops (17 percent). Survey by American Home Furnishings Alliance
1 Among the most popular looks for summer 2013 are soft contemporary designs with gentle curves. The Dash dining group from Telescope Casual has simple lines that can blend into any outdoor setting. Sling chair, about $179, and round table, about $349. www.telescopecasual. com (www.telescopecasual.com)
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the name of its new Argento collection of seating and dining furniture. The special gray finish on roble wood from Bolivia replicates the natural beauty of weathered teak that deepens and grows more elegant over time. The sofa, lounge chair, coffee table and two end tables are about $5,699. (www.jensenleisurefurniture.com)
Outdoor fabrics & finishes
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entertaining outdoors with light and warmth. The bistro-height table features a durable porcelain top on an all-weather wicker storage base and is paired with six swivel chairs. The quatrefoil seat back design is enhanced with coordinating all-weather fabric cushions. Fire table and six chairs, about $3,400. (www.agio-usa.com)
livability in the Marin dining group from Brown Jordan. At home outside or inside, the plantation-grown teak design features a unique hand-worked combed detail for a soft luster and smooth finish. Stainless steel accents contrast with the natural warmth of the wood. Dining side chair, about $1,345, and 54-inch round table, about $2,295. (www.brownjordan.com)
5 The gentle sway of the Monterra swing by O.W. Lee adds a new level of backyard relaxation. The sturdy iron frame holds an ultra-comfortable, cuddle sofa swing and can accommodate a decorative canopy. Available in a variety of frame finishes and fabric covers, from $1,499 to $2,999. (www.owlee.com)
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hris Lambton, landscape designer and host of HGTV’s “Going Yard,” advises his clients to give as much thought to the lighting of their outdoor space as they do to the furnishings. Forget yesterday’s glaring porch light, he says. You can now choose from a wide range of much subtler lighting options. Many are inexpensive and stylish enough to quickly turn a basic patio into a chic entertaining space. Brian Patrick Flynn, another HGTV designer, is a fan of outdoor chandeliers on patios or decks that are covered. Choose wisely: “To get them right, you’ve got to take scale and proportion into consideration. Install one that’s too small, and it will look like an afterthought. Install one that’s too big or hangs too low, and it will completely overwhelm the space.” Flynn also recommends using floor lamps and table lamps designed for outdoor use.
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Create your own outdoor fixture. Many electricians can rewire your favorite indoor lighting to be safely used outside, Lambton says. Rather than one or two bright porch lights, designers suggest using a variety of softer lights. Lambton has used faux stone blocks with LED lights hidden inside, alongside traditional lighting. Flynn has done the same with illuminated planters. “Sneaking in ambient light in unexpected ways is something I love to do,” Flynn says. “In Los Angeles, I turned the middle of a family’s backyard into a full-fledged family room, comfy sectional sofa and all. To bring light to the space, I used modern, plastic planters that light up. They have cords on the back of them, and connect to exterior outlets. Once turned on, a light bulb inside the transparent plastic illuminates and the entire area glows softly. This is so genius because it requires no electrician whatsoever.” Even simpler options: thin strips of lights that can be attached along the underside of deck railings, or strands of lights in the shape of everything from simple bulbs to stars, hearts or jalapeno peppers strung overhead. Add dimmers to your outdoor light switches.
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Don’t forget fire Fire pits of all sizes — from huge outdoor fireplaces to small tabletop containers — provide golden, flickering light for your outdoor space. Or create an outdoor chandelier with candles: “I tend to try my hand at rustic do-it-yourself ideas,” Flynn says. “In my own outdoor dining room, I suspended a candelabra made from reclaimed pine planks, rope, mason jars and tea lights above the dining table. When my family comes over for pizza night, it creates the perfect ambience.”
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Don’t forget to light the far reaches of your yard, Lambton says. It will make your property feel bigger and banish the feeling of being enveloped by darkness when you entertain outside. It costs little to place a few small, solar-powered lights at the bases of trees and shrubs. He also suggests attaching a few to tree branches. “And I love to uplight ornamental grasses,” Lambton says. “It adds nice depth to the yard.”
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Lemon Sorbet
Sorbet colors soothing & cooling for summer Lighter pastels are the season’s go-to hues. For Benjamin Moore, it’s Lemon Sorbet, a citrus shade slightly brighter than cream. SherwinWilliams chose Aloe, a minty green with a 1950s vibe. Behr chose Bee’s Knees, a light pink, as one of its nostalgic colors. “Now we yearn for colors, designs and simplicity of the past,” says Sonu Mathew, senior interior designer for Benjamin Moore. “It’s not only a softening of the palette, but a softening of the lines in design. There’s more tactility in fabrics and surfaces. We’ll find things that shimmer and shine next to things that are dead matte.” So perhaps “contrast” should be the design word, because it applies to texture and color. These pastels won’t look wimpy — they’ll be paired with edgier brights and deep saturated colors. Aloe with chartreuse and coral, for example. Lemon Sorbet with peach and raspberry. Bee’s Knees with jade and peach.
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Yellow always has represented optimism, and this shade of yellow works as an economical neutral. Best bets: Use it in the kitchen to softly brighten. Or create a palette of three to five colors for your home, and allow one or two colors to take the lead in each room or space. Many rooms can be Lemon Sorbet, which can serve as a backdrop for striking color. Accent it with muted gray-purple for a calm look. Use it to paint chairs, tables or bookcases for pops of welcoming color. Use the shade in other ways: Play yellow draperies against gray walls, and wing chairs in stripes of yellow, gray and cream. Metals of antique brass and bronze continue the balance of warmth against the cooler gray. The softness of this palette remains a somewhat neutral background to a bold art collection.
Bee’s Knees
A pretty, whisper-soft nude pink, Bee’s Knees is one color in Behr’s retrothemed “Sweet Jazz” nod to the days of art deco living. Best bets: Feminine colors and streamlined motifs are fun and flirtatious in the bathroom. How to use it: Pastel jade and light pink add just the right amount of nostalgia, while dark navy trim adds a note of staccato. Polished chrome fixtures, oriental rugs and exotic flower patterns accent this theme, transporting homeowners back to the days of flapper dresses and speakeasies.
| elements / color palette | Sherwin-Williams chose the hue “with a hint of mint and lots of moxie” following sneak peeks of fashion and European design shows. Designers are digging this shade of green. The Kate Spade brand is pairing it with coral. In a recent interview, designer Jonathan Adler says the green color of Aloe Claridge’s luxury hotel in London — reminiscent of Aloe — is his current fave. “This is no ordinary pastel — Aloe is funky and glamorous, demure and free-spirited,” says Jackie Jordan, Sherwin-Williams director of color marketing. “While Aloe’s vibe can verge on retro, when paired with caviar blacks, crisp whites or soft grays, suddenly Aloe has a new soul and attitude.” How to use it: As an entire wall color. For a tranquil aesthetic, use Aloe with natural textiles, tarnished metals and warm wood tones in light to medium finishes. For an energetic look, combine Aloe with vintage chartreuse, floral lilacs and vivid corals. Best bet: A bedroom or bathroom — the tub area only (steer clear of the sink because it’s not the best color for skin tones). Dining room with modern black and white accents or a gender-neutral nursery. Pair periwinkle and lavender accents to make it feminine, yellows and grays for masculine appeal.
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Romantic, stylish and just plain pretty, floral patterns are back in style. Home furnishings and accessories are echoing what’s been splashed on runways from New York to Paris. New fabrics, bed linens, throw pillows, graphic art, paintings and wallcoverings are blooming in patterns and colors from soft to super bright.
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Jenna Lyons’ J. Crew collection painted a super-bright palette of pink, green and yellow petals, at left, for a mixed bouquet. From Zara Home, the “Mariposa” pillow cover is a digital image.
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style file Interior Perfection: Design excellence, quality and timeless appeal found in services, retail store Find it: 1450 Boyson Road, Hiawatha, (319) 395-7804, Chicago, (888) 827 5355, www. interiorperfection.com. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
History: Kennon Springer has more than 27 years’ experience in interior design, including stints at Ethan Allan and Phelan’s Interiors in Cedar Rapids. In 2000, Springer and Douglas Walker founded Interior Perfection. Service: A full-service design studio can take a project from concept to completion, as well as devote themselves to any design project no matter the scale or budgetary constraints. Springer often designs his own furniture and cabinetry pieces to suit a particular project. The public can also shop in the 8,000-square-foot showroom. The company prides itself on superior customer service. Style: Timeless appeal is Interior Perfection’s trademark, whether a design client or store customer wants a touch of Hollywood glamour, urbane and sleek sophistication, industrial chic, an Old World aesthetic of Tuscan, European or classic design or a desire for fresh and functional comfort.
Springer has a devoted clientele who appreciate his unerring eye for detail and design skill. Design excellence, originality and uncompromising quality are part and parcel of the Interior Perfection experience. That philosophy extends to the store where visitors walk through “lifestyle environments” — completely staged room vignettes with music and scents designed to heighten the experience — as they shop for furnishings and accessories. “It’s like flipping through a magazine. You see a room that strikes you or you fall in love with a piece, and you begin to understand your own taste and style,” says Springer.
What to watch for: Interior Perfection draws from about 800 vendors, including several
exclusive and Made in America furniture lines. Springer also has introduced a new customizable furniture line, Elements of Perfection, that includes upholstered chairs, sectionals, sofas and ottomans priced at $999 and up.
Great buys: Indoor/ outdoor ceramic lanterns in turquoise or chartreuse, $119, for use with candles or flameless candles.
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At Wild Chairy (www.wildchairy. com), Andrea Mihalik recycles vintage chairs into functional art using bold combinations of textiles, and embellishments like organza petals or laced grommets. Her one-of-a-kind chairs are handmade with coil springs, Italian twine, organic fabrics and Old World techniques. A former award-winning photojournalist for the Philadelphia Daily News, the New Jersey-based artisan’s creations are generating interest at home furnishings shows around the country.
Mihalik’s adept use organic and green materials infuses vintage chairs with funky flair.
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farmhouse chic
Country meets contemporary and homey, well-loved style gets makeover for modern living
Call it Modern Country or Farmhouse Chic — it’s sparer and less cluttered than the old “duck-and-basket-and-calico” country style of yesteryear. There are still great baskets, but the duck is more likely to be part of a hip new wallpaper! Emma Steffen, the 21-year-old proprietress of Stew’s Vintage & Junk, a small shop tucked into a garage in Cedar Falls, loves the juxtapositioning. The style honors country’s homespun roots, but blends nicely with contemporary furnishings, finishes and sensibilities, making it all look fresh and interesting. “A lot of younger people are buying this kind of stuff, and older people like the nostalgia of it. I love the mix of old with new, vintage lace, the pastel colors, the feeling of old things. I like to mix the rusty with the modern. You can pay $5 for a dresser, put $10 into it and turn it into something special.” Garage sales, flea markets and online sites are good sources for country items, but you can also find newly made pieces that evoke the vibe. Repurposing is the watchword: Put bath items in jars; magazines, towels or toys in tubs or wooden crates; and turn that great jam cupboard into a compact home office. Add modern touches like Lucite chairs, a tailored pendant fixture, a lacquered Parsons table, or an accent wall painted in a bold hue. It’s not too precious, and it’s an easily attainable look. In these photos, Emma shares a few of her ideas for vintage and funky appeal.
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More ways to get the look
‹ Set a retro kitchen dinette table using classic beaded and heavily designed glass dishware and cups like your mom or grandma used for club luncheons and brunches. Old-butnot-antique spoons are bent into napkin holders, and a collection of vintage crocheted doilies is tucked into vases as free-form flowers.
› Instead of glass or chicken wire, front a wood cabinet with a salvaged tinware ceiling tile that can be attached with construction adhesive
‹ Change house › Add an old-fashioned frilly lampshade to a new candlestick lamp set atop a snowy white crocheted doily and gather bracelets and such to display on a pretty cake stand.
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Far left: Blogger Kelley Davis-Motschenbacher uses a timeworn pine table as a vanity, but dropped in a sleek modern washbowl and tap. A closet is fronted by a vintage door embellished with a castiron bird knocker. Left: “Buckets and Burlap” blogger Becky Cunningham used weather-beaten salvaged beadboard to create a headboard.
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broad front porch is an invitation to pause and soak in Iowa’s countryside. With its crisp white columns and symmetrical dormers, the home’s architecture speaks of tradition with affection — and a nod to Craftsman lines. But the real welcome begins at the front door, where guests are likely to be ushered in by the family’s golden retrievers. Inside the entrance, the foyer opens into a T-shape. Large 20- by 20-inch tiles set in a diagonal border emphasize the unexpected drama of a central staircase positioned horizontally across the space. Visually, the effect draws the gaze through iron railings and beyond into the great room and its expansive view through floorto-ceiling windows. There’s also a glimpse of the back veranda, as inviting as the front porch. Steve Johannes built the home from plans the homeowners, who relocated from Michigan, found in a magazine and overhauled to suit their own lifestyle. They admired Johannes’ woodworking skills and asked him to build the cabinetry and handle the finishing, noting “it would be nice if he could build it. We needed a builder. He called back a few days and said, ‘What if I build your house?’ Steve has great perspective and an eye for proportion. He made it happen and captured who we are as a family,” she says. She also added to the mix Rhonda Staley, IIDA, from The Mansion in Iowa City. The interior designer knew she had to work with a few particulars, including the family’s Oriental rugs and passion for cherry wood. “They brought with them things they loved and wanted to incorporate into their home. It needed to be warm and inviting and flow with particular colors and finishes. I loved the rugs, the cherry and the rest of it, and I pulled out fabrics and details I thought she’d love,” Staley explains.
Home captures family’s love for tradition, entertaining
Brazilian cherry hardwood floors flow through the main level like a river, seemingly impervious to dogs’ toenails and daily wear-and-tear. Soft white walls provide the background for the great room’s striking barrel vault ceiling, massive fireplace and built-in cabinetry, all in a rich, deep cherry finish. The pale walls also balance the large, square white columns that frame the space. Staley pulled soft teal green from the Oriental rug for the chenille-upholstered sofa. A subtle floral pattern dresses one set of club chairs, a neutral solid fabric grounds the opposite ones, and turn-legged hinged end tables add to the room’s traditional appeal. Hidden in the fireplace cabinetry is a secret door into the wife’s private office and personal retreat. Yellow patterned wallpaper and pale wainscoting sets the stage for a Stickley desk and pair of yellow striped wing chairs. In the dining room, the vintage Stickley table, chairs and sideboard were purchased at auction. Traditional damask wallpaper complements the formality. The roomy kitchen is the home’s nucleus. The homeowner’s favorite butter yellow color is played against a decorative tile backsplash, functional island and wrap-around Juparana granite counter tops. Quarried in Brazil, the granite is warm with peachy to yellow tones and black veins and swirls. “It has nice movement and looks great with cherry,” notes Staley. “And it’s such a large part of the kitchen, she had to be happy with it. The counters are wide to hide kitchen mess from view, and cherry paneling on the refrigerator and pantry wall is a finishing architectural touch.” The comfortable, cozy family room is part of this hub, and an outdoor kitchen/grill room is perfect for their frequent entertaining. “It’s a four-season space we added two years after the home was built. We use it all the
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Rhonda Staley’s residential interior design portfolio includes projects from Iowa and Minnesota to Las Vegas. The award-winning designer completed such large-scale projects as Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah home in Nevada, and has been featured in numerous local, regional and national home magazines. Currently she travels frequently to work with her client base and is associated with The Mansion in Iowa City. cv-hg.com Summer 2013
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Steve Johannes, Builder and mill-work, Johannes Architectural Woodworking, North Liberty Thomas B. Coates, Jr., House-plan designer, Brighton, Mich. Rhonda Staley, IIDA, Interior designer, The Mansion, Iowa City
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“Family” is stenciled in gold above a doorway in this newly built open-concept home. The word symbolizes so much to the homeowners and their two young daughters. It is a visual summing up of their love, yes, but is the outward display of the strong bond anchoring a desire to feather their nest with a sense of calm and their own spin on tradition. They found the perfect lot — a “happy medium” that isn’t quite rural but with neighbors at a comfortable distance — and enlisted Kyle Larson of LGC Homes to help them. He’d built their first home, and the couple appreciated his “creative and innovative eye. We wanted the exterior to speak to what can be found on the inside. We envisioned a sort of oasis where we can settle in and relax,” says the homeowner. “We were able to build a dream home that was affordable for us.” Larson describes the house as “beautiful with a lot of unique features. It is a rich blend of traditional and modern elements. There are some attractive exterior features as well.” An open-concept living area encompasses the living area, dining room and kitchen. “I wanted to see my family from the kitchen and be involved with what’s going on, and for the mess to be concealed from the living room.” Crisp cabinets in cherry with an espresso finish are dressed with European-style bar pulls. Stainless steel appliances, glass-stone blend mosaic backsplash and polished granite countertops and bar gleam beneath pendant lighting. Above-countertop stove burners and a stainless steel-andglass vent hood complete the modern look. In the nearby laundry room, a series of built-in wood lockers provides drop-and-go storage space. His office is masculine and practical, just off the small entrance foyer.
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hardwood floors hide little footprints, and the mosaic glass-and-stone tile fireplace and dark mantel provide a focal point in the put-up-your-feet living area with its dark leather sectional. Rather than a formal dining room, the homeowners opted for a breakfastdining nook with easy access to the deck for indoor-outdoor entertaining in warm months. The contemporary rectangular dining table echoes the kitchen cabinetry, softened by Parsons chairs upholstered in soft off-white. Over the table, the linear wrought-iron chandelier is a romantic note. The master bedroom is the couple’s hideaway, filled with substantial furniture and a soothing charcoal and silver color scheme against dove gray walls. Double doors can close off the wing for privacy. That sense of luxurious spa continues into the bathroom with its large tub and open shower, quartz-topped vanity, above-counter rectangular sinks and porcelain tile floors. “This is where we hang out when the kids go to bed,” she says. “I didn’t want a glass door on the shower because I didn’t want the work of cleaning it. It’s a very modern, European look.” Their indulgence was a coffee bar. “I love my coffee in the morning, and I didn’t want to go into the main area of the house while I’m getting ready.” Their oldest daughter’s favorite color is purple, and mom chose a soft, almost lilac color for the walls and accessories. A tree is painted in one corner where the child has tea parties and reads to her beloved stuffed animals. Delicate pink is contrasted against the espresso furniture finishes in the nursery. A small crystal and pink chandelier is an elegant, but dainty touch. In their bathroom, mirrors are mounted with creamy bows. H&G
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rganic yet imposing, the monolith rises into the sky to meet the sun. At its feet, ornamental grasses and sun-loving perennials sway in the breeze. With its carved markings it looks like a remnant of ancient inhabitants of this prairie land. It took a crane to lift the sculpture into place, and it’s a testament to clever planning and planting that gives it such an air of permanence. But in high summer, it’s the shade garden that beckons on this extensive property. Hostas like “Gunther’s Prize” look cool and crisp beneath a canopy of towering trees. Mulched paths wind through the garden, inviting visitors to linger and admire a range of shade-loving plants such as variegated Solomon’s seal, spiderwort, astilbe, ferns, ginger, woodland poppy, fothergillas, cranesbill geraniums and lamium, also known as deadnettle. Interspersed with these plantings are nearly 500 hosta varieties. Garden art adds punctuation. “In a shade garden, you can’t count on colorful blooms to attract attention, so I look for texture, leaf shape, foliage color. Structure and variety in the garden adds depth. The front section is in full sun most of the day, so I can grow things like coneflower,” says the gardener. Each morning she goes outdoors with her coffee and wanders the vast property, pulling weeds and turning on hoses as needed. She prefers plants that are low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, and she doesn’t stand on formality. “My gardens are informal and naturalistic in the way they’re planned and planted. We’re surrounded by cornfields and grasses out here, and I want the gardens to fit in.” There are eight different beds, each picturesque with its own personality, including shade, wildflower and butterfly gardens and perennial beds. Plants range from phlox, rudbeckia, Joe Pye weed, Siberian iris, St. John’s wort, Russian sage, sea holly and butterfly bushes to red hot poker, hibiscus, liriope, golden rod, turtlehead, ligularia and more. There also are annual and perennial grasses — fountain grass, northern sea oats and Japanese forest grass. “Deer won’t eat ornamental grasses,” the gardener notes. “As for plants, I chose what excites me, and the property is so big I have to put lots in, not just 1 or 3 but more like 5 to 12.” She can see the back garden from the rear porch, and she deliberately designed the garden to enhance the distant view. And if she doesn’t like the way something looks or performs, she’s not sentimental. “Changing a garden is like moving furniture. Sometimes you just need to rearrange things.” H&G Text | Melody Parker Images | Matthew Putney cv-hg.com Summer 2013
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Gardening can have its hazards ... this baby snake rears its head on the edge of a shade garden filled with hostas. The large property features about eight gardens and a fire pit for relaxing in the evenings.
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style file Surroundings: Design services, retail store offer stylish, livable details Find it: 331 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, (319) 351-4653, www.designsurroundings. com. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and by appointment.
The scoop: A full-service interior design business assisting clients with every
aspect of their home. From managing new construction and remodeling projects and kitchen planning to new window treatments and carpeting, selecting a sofa or the right accessories, Surroundings does it all. The retail shop features furniture and a broad range of accessories, lamps and gifts.
History: Jean Phipps founded Jean Phipps Interior Design in 1987 and changed the name in the 1990s to reflected what the design service has to offer. The staff includes Phipps, a graduate from Iowa State University in Ames with 40 years of experience; Katy Stutsman, an ISU grad with 28 years’ experience; Renee Funderburk, who trained in interior design at Kirkwood Community College and has been with Surroundings for 11 years; and Deb Hibbs, showroom manager and receptionist. Style philosophy: The relationship between a client and an interior designer is like
a good marriage. There has to be communication, respect and trust. The goal is to assist the client in realizing their dream. “A good designer asks lots of questions and finds out what the client finds appealing, learns their taste and still, then helps them achieve it,” says Phipps. Her staff can help clients select every element for their project and add the finishing touches. “We don’t sell bathtubs, but we can help them find the one they want. We can coordinate any project, large or small, from the big decisions to what finish to use for paint. It’s definitely a detail business,” she adds.
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What to watch for: Funky lamps, including a bookcase lamp with painted fabric shade; steampunk gear mirrors, coffee bean bag burlap and fabric pillows and ottomans, an unusual alder wood chest with silver leaf and curlicue drawer pulls from Lorts.
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rench country doesn’t live here anymore. The previous homeowner’s love affair with the style was perfectly done, but just didn’t suit this family with three kids, a dog, busy careers and hectic lifestyles. More than that, it didn’t go with the exterior’s 1960s vibe. “It spoke to me. I remember when I was 12 or 13, I’d see this house and think ‘I want to live there one day.’ But the inside didn’t match the outside. We took it down to the studs and managed to lived through it,” she says, laughing. “We worked our way from room to room after we saw the possibilities.” The home has been reborn as a California contemporary in an established Iowa neighborhood. A new roof, garage, breezeway and covered deck breathed new life into the exterior. Indoors, walls came down, spaces were reconfigured and finishes updated from country style to modern-day luxury living. Rob Schuerman of Schuerman Homes did the remodeling and construction project, and Kathy Flack, ASID, worked with the homeowners to reinvent the kitchen, family room, children’s bedrooms and bath before totally transforming the master suite in a 21st-century spa. “When you step through the doors, you’re in a very calming and serene atmosphere. It’s completely luxurious, but the color scheme is relaxing in gray and neutral tones,” says Flack of Flack Interior Design Associates, a division of Simpson Furniture. In the bedroom, Flack designed the custom platform bed, dressed in crisp linens. The headboard is upholstered in a woven fabric in a whisper of teal shot through with silver metallic thread. A matching pair of Casby pendant lights by Candice Olson offer a cascade of glass beading. Each gives the illusion of floating chocolate shades above elevated nightstands flanking the bed. Large swivel chairs from Theo Coggin in metallic leather are staged for the room’s picturesque views, and the carpet is thickly textured over heated floors. A private three-season porch adds to the feeling of a retreat.
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The master bathroom proved challenging, Flack notes. “A lot of work had to be done and plumbers brought in to see what would work. We designed it around the tub and shower because it needed to fit into that footprint and how it had to function, the amount of storage the homeowner wanted and what would fit where.” Vanities are eco-sensitive Bellmont custom cabinetry in cherry with a dramatic truffle finish and topped by opaque glass counters. Decolav sinks in silver nickel gleam like jewelry. There’s no wasted space here. Cabinets conceal a wealth of storage space, and in one niche is a coffee bar, small fridge and TV that can be viewed from the tub. Massive 24- by 24- inch metallic brownbronze floor tiles glazed in silver also encase the square tub. The tub’s decking is Cambrian cherry stone quartz as counterpoint to the chic shower. Surrounded on two sides by glass, the shower measures 6 1/2 by 6 feet. Inside, metallic tiles are accented by a mix of mosaic borders, multiple shower heads and body sprays. A funky chandelier adds a final fillip of high style.
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Flack also joined Schuerman on reworking the kitchen and family room, tweaking the design and helping the homeowners wade through cabinet and door styles, finishes and details such as the metallic porcelain floor tiles. Espresso cabinets with glass fronts and drawers lend an industrial flair, and the eight-burner Viking stove and other appliances are arranged for how a cook works in the kitchen. Three dishwashers, a beverage center and dining room make the home ideal for entertaining. The home’s architectural angles inspired the custom area rug design for the family room. Its orange and avocado swirls reference the ‘60s, but teal and browns fastforward into the future. The curved sofa and leather bucket swivel chairs in deep charcoals ground the space. H&G
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Shimmering, embossed grasscloth makes a statement in the powder room. But interior designer Barbara Green couldn’t find the mirror she wanted to play off the wallcovering. “So I bought a mirror and did it myself,” Green says. Purchase a framed mirror, then follow a simple threestep process: 1. Paint the mirror. 2. Sprinkle extra-fine glitter on still-wet paint; let it dry. 3. Seal with spray acrylic sealer. 46
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updated for today,” Green explains. The marble fireplace with its classical mantel was originally intended to be flanked by built-in bookcases, but the nooks turned out to be perfect for displaying the owner’s matching Victorian secretaries. Open to the living room, the kitchen echoes the overall color scheme. Taupe glaze adds depth and patina to creamy white kitchen cabinetry, a retro mix of square beadboard and flat paneled doors. The beadboard look is repeated on the hood above the stove. Granite Transformations covered the existing kitchen counter. “They did an excellent job, and it’s a nice complement to the darker granite-topped island,” Green says. In the dining room, the shimmer of Waterford crystal glassware in bow-front china cabinets is echoed in the crystal chandelier dangling above the table. A tone-on-tone zebra print area rug introduces a modern note. The custom window treatment features striped silk panels in soft blue and taupe topped by a center pleated jabot with solid-colored swags on either side edged in chain fringe with crystal beads. Sheri Guillot, owner of Custom Creations by Sheri in Dysart, created the window treatments. After seeing Green’s design vision and taking exacting measurements on site, she made her own patterns, then cut and stitched the fabric. She also dressed windows in the master suite and in the home’s study, two-tone gold and black silk panels with variegated bell tassels. That’s the finishing touch, says Guillot. “It’s like putting on your lipstick before you go out the door. Trim just adds to the beauty and detail of a window treatment.” Benjamin Moore’s Lakeside Blue is the backdrop for the romantic master bedroom with its large fabric-covered headboard tufted with rhinestone buttons, shimmering comforter and striped bedskirt. Embossed tone-on-tone wallpaper with glitter texture and marble floors and shower make the master bath sparkle. More antiques can be found in the study, including an antique armoire that houses the TV. Moroccan red walls play nicely against medallion-patterned fabric on chairs and zebra print ottomans that double as tables. H&G
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Chicken and Potato Fiesta Grill Servings 4 Ready time: 60 minutes 1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chili powder 4 whole chicken legs with thighs, skin on 1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) red potatoes, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes 2 tablespoons water 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices 4 to 8 flour or corn tortillas, warmed (optional) Prepared salsa (optional) In small bowl, combine marinade ingredients; remove 1/4 cup and combine with chicken in resealable plastic bag. Turn to coat; marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, in microwave-safe dish, combine potatoes and water. Cover and microwave on high 9 to 10 minutes or until just tender; cool. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, alternately thread with bell pepper and zucchini onto eight 10- to 12-inch skewers; brush with remaining marinade. Remove chicken from plastic bag; discard marinade from chicken. Grill chicken over medium to medium-low coals 30 to 40 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. About 10 minutes before chicken is done, add vegetables to grid; reserve marinade. Grill until tender and lightly browned, turning and basting occasionally with reserved vegetable marinade. Serve chicken and vegetables with tortillas and salsa, if desired.
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| food / entertaining | HyVee’s Chef William shares a favorite potato salad recipe Parboil those tubers first if you want them to get done on the grill for a side dish, says Chef William Gerstenberger, executive chef at Hy-Vee at Crossroads. “Boil water and toss in your potatoes for 5 or 6 minutes — not cooked through but softened. Finish cooking on the grill.” Starchy russet potatoes will fall apart, so choose red, Dutch, indigo or other dense potato. Try this version of potato salad for something different but still delicious:
Potato Salad Medley with Candied Walnuts with Sweetened Mayonnaise Dutch, red and indigo potatoes, cut into thick chunks, skin on Olive oil spray Salt and pepper or seasonings of choice (cayenne pepper, smoked or flavored salts, etc.) Candied walnuts Scallions, chopped Mayonnaise Bacon bits, optional Parboil potatoes; spray with olive oil and add seasoning. Spray grill with cooking oil and toss on potatoes, cooking until done.
Roasted Red Potatoes with Pesto 1030 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
Servings 8 Ready time: 40 minutes 3 pounds medium-size red potatoes Olive oil cooking spray 1/3 cup white or golden balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 cloves garlic, minced Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely minced fresh basil 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional) Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with lid or plastic wrap. Note: If using plastic wrap, make sure plastic wrap is
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To candy walnuts, drizzle with Karo syrup and place in 400 F oven for 3 to 4 minutes. Toss frequently to keep from burning. For sweetened mayonnaise, add 1 part sweetened condensed milk to 3 parts mayonnaise and stir. Gently add walnuts and bacon bits to cooked potatoes and drizzle with mayonnaise mixture. Add scallions. Serve warm or chill in fridge until ready to serve.
not touching any ingredients and poke one small hole in cover to vent. Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender (cooking time may vary depending on microwave). Use oven mitts to carefully remove from microwave. When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes in half or quarters and spray liberally with olive oil spray. Grill over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until grill lines are apparent. Remove from grill and let cool. Cut into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and garlic; pour over potatoes and toss lightly to coat. Season with pepper, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, toss with Parmesan cheese and basil, then sprinkle with pine nuts.
| food / entertaining | Little Havana Grilled Beef and Potato Salad Servings 6 Ready time: 30 minutes 2 pounds medium unpeeled potatoes (about 2 1/2-inch diameter), such as yellow flesh or round reds 2 teaspoons ground cumin Salt and pepper 1 beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3/4 cup prepared white wine vinaigrette 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Cut potatoes crosswise in half; place in microwave-safe dish with 1 cup water. Cover and microwave on high 10 to 14 minutes or until almost tender, rearranging once.
Immediately rinse under cold running water; drain well. Meanwhile, combine cumin and salt and pepper; press evenly onto beef steak. Place steak on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 16 to 18 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning occasionally. Remove; let stand 5 minutes. About 5 minutes before steak is done, brush potatoes with some of the vinaigrette. Place on grid around steak. Grill 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Carve steak into thin slices. Combine beef, potatoes, beans, cilantro and remaining vinaigrette in large bowl; toss gently. Serve immediately.
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all dressed up Purchase pound cake and make it special with these easy dessert ideas Don’t worry about dessert at your next summertime gathering or celebration. All it takes to make these desserts is pound cake — and a little ingenuity, and your guests will think you spent hours (instead of minutes!) in the kitchen. These recipes feature Sara Lee Pound Cake, All-Butter Pound Cake and Lemon Pound Cake. You can find more delicious ways to dress up dessert at www.saraleedesserts.com.
Lemon Pound Cake Trifle Prep time: 15 minutes Makes 8 servings 1 regular size package (10.75 ounces) Sara Lee Lemon Pound Cake, thawed 3 cups sliced strawberries 3 cups blueberries 1 container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, or whipped cream Slice pound cake crosswise into 3 layers. Using star-shaped cookie cutter (or any cookie cutter shape), cut pound cake into star shapes. Cut remaining pound cake into 1-inch pieces or into smaller star shapes. Place half of the cut-up pound cake pieces on the bottom of a trifle or serving bowl. Place star shapes on side of bowl. Top with half of the fruit and whipped topping; repeat layers. Garnish with small star shapes, if desired. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator, until ready to serve. 52
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White Chocolate Ganache Lemon Glazed Pound Cake Prep time: 20 minutes Makes 12 servings 1 cup (6 ounces) white chocolate chips 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 regular size package (10.75 ounces) Sara Lee Lemon Pound Cake, thawed Place white chocolate chips, whipping cream and butter in a medium microwavesafe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is
smooth. If needed, heat 10 to 30 seconds more in microwave to melt chips. Stir in lemon peel. Let cool 5 minutes. Drizzle ganache over pound cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut into slices to serve. Serve with remaining ganache. Variation: Raspberry Filled White Chocolate Ganache Lemon Glazed Pound Cake — Start by cutting the pound cake in half crosswise down center. Spread with 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam. Continue with preparing the ganache as directed.
| food / entertaining | Pound Cake French Toast Prep time: 10 minutes Makes 6 servings 1 family size package (16 ounces) Sara Lee All Butter Pound Cake, thawed 3 eggs beaten 1/3 cup heavy cream or 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter or margarine Powdered sugar (optional) Maple syrup Slice pound cake into 12 slices, each about 1/2 inch thick. Whisk eggs, cream, extracts and spices in a medium bowl until well blended. Dip each pound cake slice into egg mixture making sure to coat all sides, shaking off excess batter into bowl. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pound cake slices to skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and top with fresh fruit or maple syrup, if desired.
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Stems need staking because dahlias tend to grow tall, are loaded with blooms and topple over from their own weight. You can use bamboo stakes, tomato cages, metal rods, etc. For a whimsical look, use tin cans, open at both ends, to hold heavy-headed dahlias upright. Place the stake next to the dahlia. Drill two small holes side by side into one side of the can; thread through garden twine, slip can over flower stalk to just beneath large buds or just-opening flowers. Tie twine to the stake. The combination keeps the plant growing straight and sturdy and the flowers held upright. Dahlias are surprisingly heat tolerant, even beneath a scorching sun and in sauna-like humidity, and come in as many colors as bloom styles. Purchase tubers in the spring and plant them after the last danger of frost has passed. Treat them as annuals or dig them up and store them after the first killing frost.
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Dinner-plate dahlias: Huge and magnificent. Cactus and semi-cactus: Double flowers with long pointed, spiky petals. Decorative: Double dahlias with broad, flattipped petals. Pompon: Double flowered, globe-shaped small flowers. Ball: Similar to Pompons, but larger and less spherical. Anemone-flowered: One or more rows of flat petals arranged in a wreath on short stems. Collarette: Small to medium flowers, large flat ray petals surrounding an open center. Mignon: Delicate-looking with single, open flowers with prominent yellow disc flowers in the center. Peony-flowered: Semidouble flowers with an open center. Topmix: Dwarf dahlias with tiny flowers only an inch or inch-and-a-half across.
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Create beautiful
containers Traditional planting means leaving space between plants in your container and letting it fill out in two or three weeks. If you want instant exuberance and brazenly lush containers, the living plant method stuffs in as many plants as you can fit. Traditional planters will have healthier root growth, better air flow and overall healthier plants. Rule of thumb is three or four plants in 10 to 12 inch pots; five to eight in 16 to 20 inch planters, depending on the size of the plant. Densely crowded pots will not live as long, dry out faster and are prone to disease problems. You can trim plants to give other ones room to grow. If you do this, plan on a little more quality time with your containers.
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The fertilizer, Ringer Lawn Restore, is made of ingredients including poultry feather meal, bone meal and soybean meal but no manure. It contains no phosphorus, which is often found in excess in soil and can run off into waterways. The
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builder profile: LGC
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HGTV’s Mike Holmes takes on kitchens & baths
Mike Holmes’ new book helps homeowners remodel their kitchens and bathrooms from the inside out. Holmes, the builder known for righting construction wrongs on his HGTV shows “Holmes on Homes” and “Holmes Inspection,” brings his same do-it-right attitude to “Mike Holmes Kitchens & Bathrooms.” In the book, he preaches the importance of focusing first on the unseen parts of a renovation, the things that are under the surfaces or behind the walls. Holmes helps his readers plan a remodel that fits their needs and is built to last. He explains the options available, advises them on hiring and working with a contractor and guides them on making the best choices. The book is sprinkled with tips and illustrated lavishly with photos to provide ideas and inspiration. “Mike Holmes Kitchens & Bathrooms” is published by Time Home Entertainment and sells for $21.95 in softcover.
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Living
Use succulents to add color, texture to outdoor spaces
Liven up your porch, patio or garden walls with plants.
Remove old bottom leaves, then leave cuttings on a tray in a cool, shaded area for a few days to form an end “scab” before planting.
Living pictures — cuttings of assorted succulents woven together in everything from picture frames to pallet boxes — are an easy, modern way to add color and texture to an outdoor space.
Planting & care 1 Use cactus soil for better drainage. Set frame mesh-side up on a table and fill with soil, pushing it through wire mesh openings. You can layer sphagnum moss under and over the soil to hold moisture in when watering.
➻ Living wall panels to fill can be found online or create your own from wood pallets or old frames. ➻ Make a shadow box cut to fit the back of the frame, and wire mesh or “chicken wire” to fit over the front if you’re going to make your own. First, nail or screw the shadow box to the back of the frame. A depth of 2 to 3 inches is ideal. Set wire mesh inside frame and secure it with a staple gun, then nail plywood backing to the back of the shadow box. Plant choices Almost any succulent can be used, but try to stick with smaller varieties like echeverias and sempervivums. Cut off small buds of the succulents for cuttings, leaving a stem of at least 1/4inch long.
2 Lay out succulent cuttings in your design on a flat surface; poke them into the wire mesh holes. Start in one corner or place “focal point” cuttings first and fill in around them. Using just one type of succulent is an elegant option. 3 Keep living picture flat and out of direct sunlight for 1 to 2 weeks to allow roots to form along stems, then begin watering. If you hang it right away or it rains, soil will pour out. 4 Mount living art when succulents are securely rooted in four to eight weeks. Then every seven to 10 days, remove from wall, lay flat and water. Let drain before rehanging. Source: Associated Press
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