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Variations of a blue mood New & next
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Home again 15 Perfect fit 16 Family finds home in linking past Pure prairie 19 Stickley furnishings, green features Renewed space 22 Welcomes light, artistry Redefined refuge 25 Glam bath, four-season gazebo
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Room with a view 28 Open concept, rural setting Q & A with Mark Roberts Designer to watch Ahoy! 34 Nautical motifs with high style
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The frugal outdoors 37 Improvements in outdoor living Inside-out 41 Decks, hot tubs and sunrooms
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Awesome combos 43 Create a gorgeous garden
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Cuttings 44 What’s hot now
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Al fresco pizzaria Hot pizza recipes Tastings
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house plan Colonial-style
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“Win This” winners from 2010 spring issue: Julie Brunscheon of Cedar Falls, $50 Barmuda gift card; Carol Johnson of Parkersburg, cooking classes for two from Classic Kitchen and Bath; Betty Evans of Cedar Falls, jewelry box clock from McGowan’s Furniture.
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Outdoor chandeliers add drama to a covered porch or patio; elegant shell motif, $68, Vintage Iron, Cedar Falls.
IDEA FIlE Keep your summer decorating simple (and inexpensive!) by filling favorite glass vases with everything from marbles or shells to organic-looking orbs or even Scrabble pieces. The look is fun and smart. These vases are $27.95 and $34.95, Distinctions.
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Make a big impact with small, colorful ceramic vase pockets, perfect for individual fresh blossoms from your garden or a foolthe-eye silk bloom, $8, Vintage Iron.
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GREAT FINDS FOR YOUR HOME AND GARDEN Need a few hip ideas for the hot summer ahead? We took our cue from nature and went in search of fresh finds to invigorate your home — polished botanical print fabric chairs, chic pillows in cool colors and patterns, dishware to set a bloomin’ pretty table, floral storage boxes, fun finds made from metal, glass, stone, rattan and much, much more.
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Liberty of London’s iconic micro-floral patterns are splashed across all sorts of home and fashion items in Target’s new collection. These storage crates, media bins and lidded storage boxes are priced from $6.99 to $14.99.
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Botanical prints look classic and ageless in any room setting, such as this chair upholstered in repeating leaves, Home Interiors.
❮ Plump ’n’ pretty pillows are quick pick-me-ups for sofas and chairs without spending a fortune. Circles, $17.95; embroidered, $28.50; floral, $33.25; stripes, $24.95; and fuzzy, $17.95, Basket of Daisies.
New upholstery can give an old piece of furniture a fresh lease on life or personalize a new chair or sofa to fit your decor. This selection from Home Interiors includes summery fabrics by “Design Diva” Candice Olsen.
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Get wired with baskets that do double duty to hold objects or hang on the wall, $29.95 to $49.95, Little Red Schoolhouse, Independence.
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win this! With just one yard of fabric, “One Yard Wonders” offers an original collection of designs with hip flair that can be completed in a few hours. (Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins, Storey Publishing, $19.95). Register to win this book at www.cv-hg.com.
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He loves me, he loves me not ... you’re a daisy with these dishes from Basket of Daisies, Cedar Falls. Bowls are $7.25 each; plates $15 and $20.95; and tea bag holder, $3.25.
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Serve a seafood salad in this organic leaf-shaped ceramic vessel, $68, and toss it with ironwood salad servers, $20, Vintage Iron. Set the scene with coral piece, $20-$30, and a ceramic fish, $40.
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“Apartments: Defining Style” (Collins Design, $39.99) by Mariette Himes Gomez is an inspirational guide for every design-minded apartment owner, builder or renovator. The book is filled full color photographs and plenty of ideas to steal that will turn any apartment into home. Register to win at cv-hg.com
The Celebration Seaglass Dinnerware collection in rich tones and matte finish; dishwasher and microwave safe, VivaTerra.com.
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Chop, slice and dice on a handy butcher block island. Black finish legs and details give the piece the look of furniture and the baskets make handy storage, $509, Simpson Furniture, Cedar Falls.
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Sit down and relax in an Art Deco-influenced chair covered in silky, stylized print in soft gray-green and black, $412, Distinctions, Independence.
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Trend-focused with modern style, Walmart’s new Hometrends line includes home decor, accessories, bedding, kitchen and bath items. Botanically themed shower curtain ($19), print towels ($6 to $9) and other products can update your home’s appeal in a flash.
Prefabricated homes sometimes suffer from an undeserved image problem. Surprise! They can be energy-efficient, well-built and beautiful Author Sheri Koones explores some of best in “Prefabulous + Sustainable: Building and Customizing an Affordable, Energy-Efficient Home,” ($25, Abram).
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teal Zeal (b5-85) from Olympic Paints’ “Grandeur” collection
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blue vases, $54 and $69, Simpson Furniture.
without ridges ❮ ruffles — soft and comfy,
better than a potato chip. the teal fan ruffles pillow from Pier 1 is $39.95.
true blue Blue is the color of sky and water. Deep, dark blue is reassuring. Pale blue is calming and clear blue is cool and refreshing. Celebrate serenity and peacefulness in your home with blue. These colors are from Olympic Paints, Dutch Boy and Better Homes & Gardens. the Nadia sofa from C.r. laine evokes a menswear coat-and-tie combination. the cotton velvet pinstripe body cloth is combined with paisley accent pillows. about $2,611. 10
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dutch boy Paints for better Homes & Gardens.
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blue magic (bHG 109)
bluebird’s egg (bHG112
aqua Inlet (bHG103)
duvet and sheet sets â?Ž lagoon from Simply Vera Wang. the slate-blue duvet is sophisticated and soothing, and the deep color works as a neutral. Collection from Kohls.
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The solid pine trestle table in Ethan Allen’s American Artisan collection has a distressed surface finish, making it more family friendly over time. Eco attributes include domestically sourced wood from sustainable sources and a waterbased finish. About $1,399, www.ethanallen.com.
Rowe’s new leather collection features sleek styling and nail head trim, www.rowefurniture.com.
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new& next This lamp from Groovystuff is from the Antares Lighting Collection, a group of lamps crafted from branches and roots of reclaimed teak. The 14 designs come in bleached and dark finishes, www.groovystuff.com.
A writing desk with laptop computer function in warm walnut, featuring a tubular metal base is new from Riverside’s Escapade collection. The desk is made from poplar, www.riversidefurniture.com.
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The ornate motif in Company C’s new Beacon Hill rug (about $1,160 in 6 x 9) is inspired by the wrought-iron gates of urban brownstones, www.companyc.com.
Innovation meets style with Lane’s Advantage Swivel Sectional. The patent-pending design allows consumers to turn their seat toward the television rather than having to turn their heads, www.lanefurniture.com.
❮ Glimmering copper glass vases from Palecek are natural-looking and handcrafted designs made using eco-friendly materials, www. palecek.com.
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n May 25, 2008, an EF5 tornado ripped through Northeast Iowa, obliterating the south side of Parkersburg and destroying neighborhoods near New Hartford. Lives were lost, homes were gone. In the wake of the storm, the Midwestern spirit remained undaunted. Two years later, resilient residents have rebuilt and moved home again. Here are a few of their stories. •
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perfectfit family finds home in linking past with present
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The open concept embraces a cozy sitting area in neutrals with pops of clay red and a kitchen with both breakfast bar and island, with dark cabinetry.
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ith its wrought-iron enclosed balcony and low-pitched roof, the newly built two-story Parkersburg house has a Mediterranean flair. But the limestone-clad arches are pure Iowa, inspired by Tom and Maureen Reinert’s childhood in Elkader and that community’s historic keystone bridge. The architecture is different from other new homes in this neighborhood, all rebuilt from the ground up after an EF5 tornado ravaged the south side of Parkersburg in May 2008. “That tornado changed our world in
just a few short minutes,” she said. “Our home was destroyed but I felt lucky we were all alive. Tom and I knew we would rebuild and we would have a home. We lost family antiques, but they were wellloved and well-used. You can’t relive your past, and that’s OK. It’s time to move forward.” Brook Klunder built the four-bedroom, four-bath home, and the family moved in Mother’s Day weekend in 2009. “It was a wonderful experience. He knew how hard it was for all of us,” she said. The Reinerts had a vision, Klunder said, and “set us free on it. They said design this for us, this is what we want and they were open to suggestions. Mau-
In the master suite, a soft, relaxing green and brown take over.
reen has a great design eye, and it was a lot of fun to work on. The cabinetry is gorgeous, the stone and arched columns are interesting. I’d never had an experience like this before (rebuilding on a tornado site).” The home’s open-concept interior flows with light and energy. Archways and soft gold wall paint visually connect the spaces, and a maple laminate floor runs throughout the main floor. “I’m a dog person, and their nails can dent real wood. This stands up to it, and it’s easy to clean,” Maureen said. She worked closely with Nancy Meinders at Home Interiors in Cedar Falls to choose just-right finishes from floor to ceiling, including paint color, cabinetry, countertops and more. “I have to love the fabric, the finish, the feel. Nancy made it fun for me.” She fell in love with a metallic-finished, curvaceous buffet that she found space for in the formal living room. Rather than a formal dining room, Maureen made it a music room. The cozy, intimate great room is divided from the kitchen by a breakfast bar. Kitchen cabinets are cherry wood with a mandarin orange finish and coffee stain, and countertops are dark
quartz. The kitchen table is snug in the well of a bay window, and a broad deck furnished with woven resin wicker pieces beckons through the windows in the great room. Jazz, the family’s German shepherd, loves lounging in the sunshine on the deck. The second story is equally comfortable for their daughter, who will graduate from high school this month. On that fateful Sunday two years ago, the Reinerts were in Cedar Falls, helping their son settle into his new home. Driving home with Maureen at the wheel, dark clouds had gathered and it was raining. Suddenly a grain elevator in the distance lifted up and was gone. “We couldn’t see the tornado behind the dark cloud, but we turned south to outrun it. I flashed the lights to let other cars know to turn around. We all drove into Stout and stopped. A man recognized my husband and said, ‘You’re from Parkersburg — your town was just wiped out.’” Hearts in their throats, they roared toward Parkersburg, uncertain about whether their daughter had gone to work. In fact, she’d been at work when the tornado hit and had hurried home with a friend, worried about her parents. >> cv-hg.com SUMMER 2010 17
Their daughter climbed through the rubble and into the basement to look for the family’s two dogs when debris collapsed on top of her. Tom was able to rescue both her and Jazz, then a puppy. The family’s older dog, Angel, was found on a teetering hill of splintered wood, twisted metal and broken glass. “My daughter’s friend managed to crawl up and Angel jumped into his arms. We knew she’d been thrown around, and both dogs were embedded with glass and insulation. Jazz still has a shard of glass in her forehead that the vet decided was too risky to remove.” Their home was located near the high school. “When the roof came off it landed in our backyard on top of the above-ground swimming pool. When it was lifted off, there wasn’t any sign there had been a pool — no metal, no water. Our next-door neighbor’s pond was empty of water, too.”
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The couple lost Angel to cancer just a week before moving into their new home. Maureen deliberately chose soft green for the master suite. “It’s a healing color,” she explained, which also appears in the quartz countertops and tiles in the master bath. “The house is peaceful. It’s a place where we can sit down and be at rest.” •
Builder: Brook Klunder Sub-list: Martinson Construction Myers Electric Hudson Hardware G&M Masonry Hawkeye Audio Stibal Painting Brian Wallis Tile Christie Door Co. Jim Johnson Drywall American Seamless Gutters
pureprairie stickley furnishings, green features complement home
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erched on a hill, Terry and Judy Thompson’s New Hartford home features the strong horizontal lines, low-pitched roof, clerestory windows and overhanging eaves characteristic of Prairie architecture. White trim is crisp against the soft gray structure, and the porch with its broad views looks inviting. Inside their new home, the couple have embraced the craftsmanship of this distinctly American style. Quar-
ter-sawn oak woodwork stained in chestnut with a black wash creates a restful backdrop for Stickley furniture and such elements as porcelain floor tiles resembling stone and thick crown molding. “Empire Gold” walls, the color Judy chose from a Sherwin-Williams paint chip, knits together the open concept living area and kitchen. A large fireplace with tile surround and an imposing mantel is a cozy focal point flanked by toffee-colored leather sofas. Granite countertops and Bertch cabinetry in the kitchen
are set off by a copper backsplash already developing a natural verdigris patina. The master bedroom retreat features bamboo floors and soft green bamboo bedding. Petrified teak in 12- by 24-inch tiles is striking throughout the space, and vessel sink bowls have organic appeal. The home has a geothermal system and radiant heat floors. “We love the colorations, and it’s the perfect look for us. The Prairie style is a complete turnaround from our previous home. We went from >>
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light to dark wood,” said Judy. Terry and a contractor friend, Ronnie Arends, did the lion’s share of work on the home themselves. His knees still smart from kneeling to lay each floor tile in the great room and master bath. “Sweat equity makes a home mean a lot more,” said Terry. He also built their previous home, destroyed by the EF5 tornado on May 25, 2008. The couple sat playing cards with Judy’s twin brother and sister-in-law when a phone call alerted them to an approaching tornado that had already devastated Parkersburg. The women headed to the basement. Terry gazed out the windows and saw a massive black wall cloud headed toward them. “I thought the birds were struggling to fly, then realized it was debris, not birds,” he said. The men thundered downstairs as windows exploded behind them. “It happened so fast. I looked around
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and remember saying ‘Oh my God,’ everything is gone.’ It looked like a war zone, there was so much destruction,” Judy explained. “I honestly and truly thanked God because my brother was with us. He’s my only surviving family. I feel like we were lucky.” The roof was ripped away and the home’s interiors destroyed. “It was cheaper to demolish it and start over. We tore it down to the basement and rebuilt on the same footprint. We have double-framed 12-inch-thick walls with about the same R-value as the original cement block construction,” Terry said. The couple knew they would rebuild. “You can waste a lot of your life feeling bitter and depressed, but for me it’s a question of endurance. I did all the work before and I thought about whether to do it again, then decided it might take me longer, but I’d make it right,” Terry added. •
Twelve by 24-inch petrified teak tiles give the master bath a striking organic look. Subtle earthtones and Stickley furnishings add to the Prairie feel.
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here are little reminders of the EF5 tornado that ripped through portions of New Hartford two years ago. Not long ago, Jane Close sat at her kitchen table and as she propped her foot on the opposite chair, felt a sharp pang in her toe. It was bleeding. “I realized a tiny shard of glass was still embedded beneath the chair seat and as I raised my foot, I caught it,” she said. “Things like that just keep showing up. Glass got everywhere, even in the most unexpected places.” The kitchen table, a 100-year-old family heirloom, bears scars from the tornado, as well. The tornado that leveled surrounding homes left the couple with $200,000 in damage, including blown-out windows, 22
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A rich cherry finish on mid-line cabinetry, granite-look Formica countertops create an attractive kitchen.
Bill Close spent about 50 hours carving the fireplace mantel, which survived the tornado unscathed.
ruined roof, missing shingles and siding and damaged deck and fence. Interior walls were coated with muck and debris, and broken glass filled the home and yard. A boat sat in the yard carried from a mile away. “It can’t compare to neighbors who lost their homes down to the foundations and a neighbor lost her life. We were fortunate,” said Bill Close. Friends and volunteers helped clear their property. There was no question they would restore the 3,800-square-foot, fiveyear-old house with its clean white shingles and fabricated limestone facade Bill built with his daughter Carrie. The Closes spent nearly five years searching for the right piece of property, and Bill was planting trees on the rolling landscape before the sale closed. He’d invested sweat equity into building the home with contrac-
tor-friend Less Collum of Buck Ridge. “We did it on a shoestring, really, because we’re not rich people. We love this house. I’m retired and had time to rebuild. Other neighbors had sweat equity in their homes and wondered if they could do it over again,” he said. The well-known artist retired several years ago from Peet Junior High School. His studio/shop was damaged, but he was lucky enough to salvage much of his artwork. Their home is filled with examples of his intricately carved wood pieces, including the fireplace mantel, a project that took Close about 50 hours to complete. Light fills the open-concept living area which features new French doors on either side of the fireplace and rough-sawn cedar car siding on the vaulted celing. Hurricane anchors secure roof trusses, which Bill credited with keeping the roof on during >> cv-hg.com SUMMER 2010 23
The tornado blew out the home’s windows and filled the bathroom’s medicine chest with glass. The Closes’ heirloom kitchen table still bears scars from the storm.
the tornado. The space is furnished in subtle tones of gold, burgundy, peach and soft green. Cherry cabinetry is a highend look in the kitchen — “mid-line cabinets dressed up with high-quality hardware.” The faux stone-look countertop is Formica. “The walls had to be scrubbed and repainted, the floors redone because the carpet was ruined and embedded with glass. It took four months to get the windows installed and 1 1/2 years to feel like we’ve recovered,” said Jane. •
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Bronze basins and pillars and a domed ceiling around the spa tub make a glamorous statement.
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or one Parkersburg couple, all the comforts of home can be found in their luxurious master bathroom. In this new home built by George Lansink of Cedar Falls, the bath is scaled to human proportions — not so large that it could double as a two-car garage, but with enough space that her elbow doesn’t knock his arm when he’s shaving and she’s brushing her hair. And it is, in a word, glamorous. “I like the vessel sinks, so I knew that’s what I wanted to look at. Then we saw these bronze bowls. They were so pretty I couldn’t resist,” the homeowner said. From Kohler Artist Editions, the bronze basins are covered with a lowrelief pattern that radiates across the surface. Fixtures are mounted through the wall mirror. The mirror reflects the dramatic step-up spa tub that is surrounded by tile, a domed ceiling and flanked by faux marble columns. The glass-enclosed shower “is like a power car wash with sprays coming from every angle,” her husband said. Lansink built the home on the same footprint as the couple’s previous home that was badly damaged in the May 2008 tornado. At home when the sirens went off, the couple and their deputy sheriff son climbed in the car and drove south toward Grundy Center at a high rate of speed, outrunning the tornado. >>
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In the lower level, HDTVs offer surround-viewing, while the living room’s fireplace is topped by a lighted waterfall.
“We looked back and saw all the houses just explode. We got to the top of a hill, stopped and looked at the devastation. My son said, ‘Mom, my house is gone.’ There was such devastation everywhere you looked. Our home had the windows gone, the roof torn off and the inside all torn up. ” Yet the family Bible was open to the same page on the coffee table as it was before the tornado hit. There was no question the couple would rebuild. “We’d only been here a year, and we liked it. We made some changes to the design — a bigger kitchen, taking part of a bedroom for a laundry room and we went from oak to cherry floors and cabinetry,” she said. In the living room, there is a waterfall over the fireplace where a TV might traditionally be installed. An entertainment center in the lower level boasts three 60-inch HDTVs side by side. “I’m not a rear-projection kind of guy and I thought it would be neat. I can watch Yankees baseball on three screens,” he enthused. They also wanted a gazebo. Lansink, who was planning to enlarge the deck, making it a wrap-around and handicapped accessible, suggested building it as part of the deck. Then it was an easy stretch to transform it into a heated, four-seasons room. “It took on a life of its own. It became a very functional part of their house even though it was separate. It was designed in such a way that it was a recreational area, a space to enjoy the view or put a Christmas tree,” Lansink said. •
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room with a view: Harting & Hunemuller Contractors Subcontractors: Young Plumbing & Heating Martinson Construction Zein Excavation Cedar Valley Electric Ceilley Insulation Iowa Wall Systems Eifs Stucco System Kirk Zeimer Painting Storybook Cottage Works Benton Building Center Bertch Cabinets Peterman and Haes
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here’s a hypnotic quality to gazing out the wide windows of this rural New Hartford home. Sinking into a comfortable chair angled toward the view, one could watch the sky shift and light change from day to dusk without noticing as time passed. “We like it out here. We enjoy the country setting,” said the homeowner. She and her husband are rearing four children in an Arts and Crafts-influenced home built by Reed Hunemuller of Hart-
ing & Hunemuller Contractors in Cedar Falls. A neutral color scheme complements the home’s open concept. The cultured stone fireplace is flanked by built-in cabinetry. Oak Bertch cabinets and black granite countertops in the kitchen are set off by a glass-tile backsplash. Hunemuller built the home on the same site as the couple’s previous home destroyed in the May 2008 tornado. The new house includes an extended upper level and more space in the master bedroom. The exterior is clad in cultured stone and cement board siding. •
An Arts and Crafts influence can be found in kitchen’s oak cabinetry and mosaic glass backsplash.
The family was home during the tornado. Her husband had gone to shut windows at her dad’s nearby home when the storm hit. She and the children hid in the basement’s concrete storm room. “Two hinges came off the exterior door and I was holding it shut with four kids climbing on me, very scared,” she recalled. A short distance away, her husband ran out the walk-out basement of his in-laws’ house and watched the swirling mass take his house. He drove until blocked by debris, then ran home. “I was barefoot and the children, except one, were barefoot, too. My husband carried two kids and I carried one and we walked through the fields to my dad’s house. I couldn’t feel anything,” she recalled. Their church provided assistance, a family friend offered a home for a few months and they set about rebuilding their home. “Everything was gone. It was a challenge to replace everything. The kids tell the story over and over, and that helps them deal with it. We’re still a bit on edge when it storms.” And a sturdy steel door was installed in the basement storm room.
The family-comfortable living area offers sweeping views of the countryside and a rough-hewn fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases.
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Clean lines and soft color accentuate the rural home’s master bath. A botanical image is painted on the wall in the relaxing master bedroom.
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Interior designer Mark Roberts’ own home has a young, eclectic vibe using a mix of classic design elements, neutrals and savvy accessorizing.
nterior designer Mark Roberts is a Grace Kelly fan. A floor-to-ceiling framed print of Taittinger’s iconic image of the cool blonde ’50s-era actress behind a wine flute holds court in the dining room. It’s in a leaning spot, not its permanent location, because Roberts, an interior designer, hasn’t decided exactly where that will be. “I don’t like a room to get stagnant,” said the 35-year-old Roberts, smiling. Traditional Home magazine chose Roberts as one of their “20 young designers to watch” in the March 2010 issue, joining the ranks of designers from such major metro areas as New York and Chicago. Roberts joined his father in business in 1997 at Larry Roberts Interiors in Cedar Rapids, after earning a bachelor of fine arts in interior design degree from Iowa State University. Roberts’ own home has a classic vibe with a youthful eclecticism. >> cv-hg.com SUMMER 2010 31
Q. Were you surprised to be included in Traditional Home’s 20 young designers list? A. I’d been trying to get a design project published in the magazine. I’d been in touch with someone there and she asked my age. That’s how it came about. It’s been a neat experience that’s come with more exposure. I think it proves good design work is being done right here in Iowa. Q. What’s important about the designer-client relationship? A. You have to have honest and open dialogue. You need to be a bit of a psychologist to help a client figure out their style, their likes and dislikes. They trust you to decipher it and make it happen. You think about their lifestyle, the room’s traffic flow, the architecture. I find I love to give choices. There’s no one good way to design a room, and I work with the client to pick what’s right for them. Q. Is there a palette you’re drawn to? I’ve noticed pops of burnt orange, lots of rich, dark browns, charcoal gray and blues throughout your home. A. My favorite color is whatever my client wants. (Laughs) Personally, I like neutral backgrounds with shots of color. You can use different shades of color to layer a room. A neutral background is the canvas for color. The biggest thing is getting the background right. Q. How hard is it to be your own interior designer? 32
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A. It’s much easier to work with a client. As a designer, I see so much that’s available and what if I’ve chosen something and next week I see something else that I like even better? Eventually I have to make a choice. (Laughs). Q. Describe your personal style. A. Classic with a certain level of sophistication. Textures and clean lines create a modern, eclectic look with classic appeal. Tone-on-tone is a favorite look. I like mixing different wood species and dark wood floors. I like a room that looks like it has been assembled over time. I move things around, different pillows for different seasons, changing out accessories for a fresh look. I’ve already traded sofas between the living room and the den. And I’m a sucker for symmetry. People should be flexible about moving things from room to room. Sometimes a client thinks nothing should be changed after a room is ‘finished,’ but just because a sofa or piece of art is here, doesn’t mean it won’t look just as good there. Look for pieces with good lines. You can put an inexpensive table or accessories with a high-end Baker chair and make it look great if you have an eye for design. Most designers don’t like the “T-word” — trend — but mixing it up can let you follow what’s trendy without spending a lot of money. Q. You’ve used a lot of wallcoverings. Why? A. I love them. Wallcoverings are textural. They have
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dimension and are better looking than they used to be. There are new versions of old patterns, too. Paint can seem so flat. Q. Are you done yet? A. There’s always more to do. Our home was built in 1951, and we did quite a bit of work before we moved in three years ago. The kitchen is taking time. Like everyone else, we’re working on a budget. We save up until we get enough to buy the best we can afford and we’re happier in the long run. •
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Alphabet cone shells and the Alphabet shell vase recall the ocean, from Pottery Barn.
Thick, knotty ships’ ropes are turned into clever doorstops by Warm Biscuit.
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f “nautical motifs” have you thinking “kitsch,” think again. This trend’s all about stylish accessories and contemporary graphics far removed from the whimsies of beachside souvenir shops. Adding a few nautical touches to even the most landlocked home can evoke a nice summery vibe. The style in its bolder form is characterized by fresh primary hues like navy, red and yellow, the graphics of boat sails, and objects evocative of seaside life, such as ropes, floats, buoys or anchors. When it’s successful, this decor has a slightly preppy freshness. There’s a softer side to this decor style if bold isn’t your thing. With an emphasis on natural elements and a quieter palette, the decorative pieces at this end of the spectrum tend to be textural and more subdued. •
sand dollars from ❮ Resin Pottery Barn, nestled in a Make a bold statement with WilliamSonoma’s Sand Dollar Lamp.
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simple wooden bowl filled with sand, offer a summery vibe and aren’t as easy to break as real sand dollars.
Williams-Sonoma shows a wreath made out of seagrass sand dollars, sea urchins and starfish.
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The Nautical Wall Clock from Warm Biscuit is wrapped in thick rope.
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Belmar is one of three new collections in the all-season wicker category from Woodard, top, including a stationary lounge chair, ottoman and, in the background, a day bed. Above, under the Woolrich brand from Whitecraft is River Run, which features a patented finish that resembles a birch branch.
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n designing collections for the 2010 season, manufacturers put the focus on dazzling color to brighten our moods, plush comfort to ease our tension and increased value to minimize the impact on our wallets. “Small improvements can have a big impact on outdoor spaces,” comments Jackie Hirschhaut, vice president of the American Home Furnishings Alliance, “and that’s just the kind of psychologically rewarding purchase many of us are ready to make.” Color. Nothing brightens a porch or patio faster than a splash of color, and red is one of the hues the outdoor industry plans to splash around the most this year. Agio International showcased its new Disney Yacht Club collection in red and accented it with nautical stripe accent pillows. Laneventure let it stand alone as cherry blossoms on a near white background, while Veneman swirled a deep crimson background with crisp, white vines. Calming shades of nature, including leaf green, sunshine yellow and watery blue, will also offer refreshing splashes of color. Vivid fabrics provide a dramatic contrast to new “bright white” frames that are adding a contemporary twist to traditional styling. At Gloster, a >>
Resin wicker loungers from the Halo collection by Summer Classics, left, have a low, sexy profile. At right, curvaceous seating from Brown Jordan creates a focal point and a perfect gathering spot.
resilient, marine-grade painted finish adds serious gloss to a traditional mahogany frame, while Koverton creates an ultra-chic look with a bright white finish on aluminum. Comfort. Plush cushioning is more affordable than ever, and manufacturers continue taking specially-engineered outdoor foam to new heights — and depths. From deep club chairs to generously scaled chaise lounges to sumptuous daybeds, homeowners seeking sanctuary in their outdoor spaces will find the furnishings they need this year. Motion is an increasingly popular option that adds to the comfort quotient in new outdoor designs. A three-position recliner from Pride was added to six different collections; Barlow-Tyrie has added its “Infinity” backrest adjuster (positions the backrest at any angle) to multiple new sun loungers; and Domus Ventures has even added a massage feature >> for two of its lounge chairs. It operates on a weather-resistant battery
The new Santa Barbara Massage Lounge is constructed using resin wicker woven over a powder-coated aluminum frame. Suggested retail is approximately $10,000.
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that recharges in a solar panel side table. “The high-back swivel rocker still rules the day for us,” said T.J. McGowan of McGowan’s Furniture, whose most popular line is Chicago Wicker. “Outdoor resin wicker is coming back strong. People like the durability of it. All you have to do is hose it off.” Many Americans move their family rooms outdoors for the summer, an option made possible by an influx of outdoor fabrics and products like lighting, frostfree stone for floors, even damp-location TVs, said Kathy Flack of Flack Interior Design Associates at Simpson Furniture. “It’s an extension of indoor space, creating an environment for social gatherings with friends and family occasions.” Value. In all price points, in all styles, in all types of outdoor materials, the design details are exceedingly important because manufacturers know they need to offer something extraordinary to lure consumers back into stores. Kennon Springer of Interior Perfections in Cedar Rapids said the quality of indoor furnishings has moved outside with the arrival of durable outdoor fabrics and classic styling of brands like Brown Jordan. “The brand offers investment outdoor furniture designed to stand the test of time,” he said. •
A three-position recliner designed for outdoor use was introduced in six different collections by Pride Family Brands for 2010. It will sell for about $3,300.
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A hot tub in a backyard or deck can be a great retreat, but it requires planning, particularly if the tub is part of a deck.
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hoebe Drape had two dreams for the century-old rural home near Waverly she and her husband Dave moved into recently. One was to have a garden house. The other was to have a sunroom where she could put her plants, do puzzles and paint. Both of her dreams came true. The sunroom was the last, finished just this winter. “I just walk out and see this beautiful garden,” Drape said. “We can see forever.” The home, which belonged to Dave’s mother, now has a four-season porch featuring old-fashioned walls, matching siding to the rest of the house and a conservatorytype feel to it. Old-fashioned plant holders and houseplants dot the interior, which has its own lights, heating and cooling systems, and the whole room overlooks Drape’s garden with long windows.
The only downside was the recent hail that damaged the roof in one place, but City Builders in Cedar Falls — the company that installed the sunroom — came and fixed it as part of the warranty. City Builders vice president Dennis Wildeboer said the room, as well as others they’ve done, don’t necessarily stand out as “new additions” — and that’s how people like it. “It seems like we’ve really strived over the years to make the sunroom look (like the original home),” Wildeboer said. “It looks more like a permanent part of the home and not an addition.” The Drapes aren’t the only ones adding a sunroom, three-season porch or deck to their home. Those types of additions are relatively inexpensive ways to add square footage to a home’s footprint, getting that extra room you’ve been wishing for — whether it’s a deck to grill out on, a shady >> place to enjoy the backyard or a sunny spot
deck tips Materials For a long-lasting deck, choose a wood that is resistant to rot, such as cedar, redwood, pressure-treated pine or cypress. Composite materials are also becoming increasingly popular. These are made from celluose wood fibers and plastic resin and take less upkeep than their wood counterparts. Vinyl decking is also an option. Cleaning Wood decks require protection from UV rays and moisture. Apply a water and UV-resistant stain or sealer. It’s important to clean the deck thoroughly with a cleaning product or power washer to remove mildew and dirt. Let the wood dry before applying stains or sealer. Composite decks should be cleaned as needed to remove mildew and dirt. Consult manufacturer or dealer to find out which products are safe to use.
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This sunroom is new, but deliberately looks as if it has been there forever, part of a trend to make the sunroom look less like an addition to an existing home.
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for plants and people alike. Or perhaps it’s that ubiquitous deck accessory — the hot tub. Kevin Gillett, owner of Culligan Water Conditioning in Waterloo, said his company just began selling Jacuzzi hot tubs in September and business has been booming. Customers can come in for a private soak in any of Culligan’s display tubs to try before they buy, Gillett said. He’s got a tub in his own backyard and said a lot of people choose to locate their tubs on decks or well-ventilated sunrooms. If a hot tub is what you’re looking for, make sure to let your deck builders know about it. Weight considerations are definitely an issue, and contractors can beef up a deck with support beams or bigger floor joints, said John Bates of Barnes Building Materials in Cedar Falls. Additionally, what you build your deck out of — wood, vinyl or a composite material — will depend on what you’re using it for, like a hot tub. “Today, most are going to the composite,”
Bates said, adding that unlike bare feet on a wood deck, “you don’t have to worry about slivers.” Vinyl also fits the bill perfectly, said Dennis Kostman, manager of Country Estate Fence of Waterloo, whose company manufactures and supplies vinyl flooring and railings for decks. The material is slip-free and has UV protection so the colors won’t fade. “We offer a 50-year warranty on it, it’s maintenance free, and comes in a variety of colors,” Kostman said. Don’t forget to apply for necessary permits before making additions. Trish Pedersen, who lives with her husband Ray in North Cedar, was flooded out in 2008. Her just-finished four-season porch, on top of the old deck, could also be flooded if another record flood hits the area. But that’s not stopping Pedersen from getting the room she’s always dreamed about. “I just have to live and enjoy our home, and that’s part of that — the porch,” she said. “It’s just beautiful.” •
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FYI Critical mass: A clump is a grouping of odd numbers (3, 5, 7) of plants arranged in a circle. Drifts are groupings arranged in a longer, more irregular shape. The smaller the plants, the more plants you’ll need for impact. For best effect, repeat clumps or drifts of the same or similar plants or colors several times along the border. If you have five plants, plant either two or three in front and the rest behind, then break the pattern. Texture and form: Color and blooms are temptresses but lust is shortlived. Many perennials bloom over a short period and then it’s over. Foliage remains. Visually, foliage can make a garden look large or small. Crinkly, coarse or fine and shiny leaves add character. Big, bold foliage lends scale to a large garden; fine- and medium-sized foliage make a small space look larger.
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oneflowers and rudbeckia go together like vanilla and chocolate. Salvia, Russian sage and asters are cheerful fall cohorts. Clematis entangled with roses on a tower offers twice the beauty. You get the idea. Pairing plants is a bit like being a matchmaker. Successful marriages require common ground — site, soil and light conditions. But there’s no explaining attraction — foliage, colors and combinations. Ultimately your garden should make you happy, whether or not it follows “the rules.”
Love is blind At garden centers, come-hither foliage and coquettish blooms make it hard to resist running through the aisles, breathlessly choosing this one and that one ... then throwing your arms wide and shouting, “I’ll take them all!” We’ve all been there, done that, and regretted most of those impulse purchases. Play with combinations at the garden center. Load your cart, find a corner and take a hard look. Do the colors look good together? Is the
foliage attractive? Depending on size at maturity, how many plants will you need for clumping or drifts? What are the bloom times? Shades of the same color create a unified appearance, but are the colors, foliage and sizes too similar? Gertrude Jekyll cautioned against “clinging” to themes to the point of distraction, and you may unwittingly be developing a theme. If all the plants are similar, the garden will be a yawner. Play up contrasting leaf colors and shapes. Foliage lasts long after perennial flowers, in particular, are spent. On the other hand, if there’s too much contrast, the visual result is chaotic. Repeat your color/foliage choices but don’t alternate colors in a predictable pattern — it looks too obvious. Contrasting warm and cool colors also can be pleasing. Separate conflicting colors with silver- or gray-foliaged plants. Run for the (mixed) border. Prepare soil, then install any small trees, evergreens and shrubs. Next, plant herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses, etc. Dig in tulips, daffodils and lilies to proper depth around the perennials. Tuck in shallowly planted bulbs and corms (muscari, alliums). Fill in any bare spots with annuals. Arrange plants with the tallest in the rear, shortest in the front. Then break the rules by moving some taller plants forward and shorter plants back for visual interest. • cv-hg.com SUMMER 2010 43
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new products, expert advice & what’s hot now “Right Rose, Right Place,” ($29.95) from Storey Publishing, is for all those gardeners who think roses are difficult to grow — or anyone who loves roses with a passion. Written by Peter Schneider, the book shows the secret to growing great roses is to choose the right location and the best conditions for hundreds of roses.
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to a one-of-a kind mosaic watering can
You’ll need: goggles, tile nipper, plastic bags, putty knife, premixed grout-adhesive, sponge, gentle scrubbing cleaner, such as Soft Scrub, X-acto knife 1. Collect tiles, dishes, buttons, beads, sea shells, charms, etc. Paper, fabric and cardboard is too fragile. 2. Wearing goggles, place tiles or china upside down inside a plastic bag. Smack it the center with the tile nipper. 3. Keep goggles on to cut large shards into smaller pieces with tile nipper. Typically pieces should be the size of postage stamps, but go larger or
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Transform an old galvanized metal watering can (pots, planters, birdhouses, stepping stones, bowling balls) into decorative garden art with Chicago Botanic Garden mosaic artist Bonnie Arkin’s techniques.
smaller to stay proportional to the frame you’re working on. To shape shards into circles, use the tile nippers to nibble the edges. 4. Apply grout and adhesive. Save time by using premixed grout-adhesive-in-one such as Simplefix and slather it on in one step. Rest can on its side on an old towel. Use putty knife to spread a 1/4 inch layer of mixture over can surface. 5. Let creativity guide you. You may have to cut pieces smaller as you go around the can so they will rest flat. Butter the back of every piece with grout-adhesive mix before pressing it onto the can for better adhesion. If grout stiffens, dip your
fingers in water and wet it. Mistake? Pull off the pieces, dip them in water and start again. Wipe grout off front of shards with a wet sponge as you go along to keep grout from drying on top. 6. Let can dry for a week. Work in sections, letting the first section dry before doing the next area, etc. 7. Use Soft Scrub and a scouring sponge to scrub and buff the surface; scrape off any dried grout with an X-acto knife. Spread another layer of grout on the finished piece to fill in grooves. Smooth it with a wet sponge immediately. Let dry another three days.
Gazania “White Flame” in the Big Kiss series offers large, brightly colored shapely 4 1/2-inch blooms really pop as they are held high above the foliage by strong stems. Loves the heat and adapts to water stress. You will want to grow this annual in your sunny garden or container.
VEGETABLES WORTH GROWING Butternut squash “Quantum” has exceptional uniformity of size and shape. It has a thick neck, small seed cavity, an attractive smooth tan-colored exterior and a bright orange interior. Squash will weigh 3 to 5 pounds when mature. Begin your harvest 100 to 110 days from sowing seed.
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FOUNTAINS Splashing water is a wonderful sound in the garden. Look for fountains that fit the style of your garden and the architecture of your home. Most fountains recycle the water once it’s been added, so you don’t have to do more than clean it out and replenish water.
pet tips for summer 1. Give pets a cool place to hang out. 2. Make sure your pets have two water bowls in different locations for lapping. 3. If you don’t have air conditioning, invest in some fans to keep air circulating on hot days. 5. Protect your pets from mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. Use a monthly parasite control and heartworm preventative available from your veterinarian. 6. NEVER leave a pet inside a car during summer months. Temperatures inside a parked car, even in the shade and with windows cracked, can turn into a coffin in just a matter of minutes. 7. Pets’ noses and ears can get sunburned. Ask your vet about using sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher). 8. Let the fur fly by getting clipped to keep a pet cooler in summer. 9. Make sure your pets always have proper identification — rabies tag, city tag (if required) and an ISO microchip tag that shows the pet has a microchip. Outdoor pets should have break-away collars. 10. Write your phone number on the inside of the collar with a permanent marker.
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entertaining Grilled Chicken Caesar Pizza Makes 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves 4 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, divided 1 pound fresh pizza dough or frozen dough, thawed or 1 prepared thin pizza crust (12-inch) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 6 cups torn Romaine lettuce 1/4 cup prepared Caesar salad dressing Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 3 teaspoons of the Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning. Grill over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Cut into thin strips. Stretch or roll dough on floured baking sheet to a 12- to 14-inch round, about 1/4-inch thick. Brush top of dough with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Place oiled-side down on the grill. Close lid. Grill over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks appear on the bottom of the crust. Carefully flip crust over using tongs or spatula. Brush crust with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon Seasoning and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese. Close lid. Grill 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is browned. (Check pizza often to avoid burning. Rotate pizza, if necessary.) Slide pizza onto baking sheet. Toss lettuce, salad dressing and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Top crust with salad mixture and grilled chicken. Slice and serve immediately.
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lavorful and fun, homemade pizzas offer a fresh twist on summer grilling. And don’t sweat it —with a few simple steps, grilled pizza can be done in a snap. Whether entertaining the neighbors or preparing a quick weeknight meal, the McCormick Kitchens offer a few tips to get started: • Quick pizza dough. Don’t have time to make pizza dough from scratch? Buy prepared refrigerated or frozen pizza dough or ready-made crusts from the supermarket. For ease in stretching or rolling, let dough stand at room temperature 1 to 2 hours. • Get inspiration from the farmer’s market or reignite leftover chicken, ham or vegetables — all make great pizza toppings. • Flavor is king. Nothing makes pizza taste better than the right mix of spices and seasonings. Take advantage of seasonal produce with a Zesty Veggie Pizza that combines a variety of colorful bell peppers, zucchini and fresh ricotta and mozzarella. For a fun take on a classic main course salad, make the Grilled Chicken Caesar Pizza, topped with Romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese. •
Helpful tips — Don’t use a super-hot grill or the crust will burn. Use direct heat with charcoal; top rack with propane or gas grills. — Brush dough on both sides with oil. — Make individual serving sizes 4 to 6 inches across rather than one large pizza. — Use caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella, feta cheese, mushrooms and other ingredients that won’t make the crust soggy. — If desired, use tomato or white sauces very sparingly. Chef Jim Nadeau, College Square Hy-Vee
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Helpful tips: — Use prepared crusts until you’re experienced at making pizza on the grill. Homemade doughs should not be sticky or doughy. If pizza crust is too thin, it will dry out and be more like a flatbread than pizza. Thick crusts may not get done all the way through. Opt for crust of medium thickness. — Be sure to spray the grill with a cooking spray and spray both sides of the crust. Give the crust a heat blast for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, then turn down grill to medium or medium low and shut the lid. Pizza is done with crust is golden brown and cheese is melting. — The more you practice, the better you’ll get. Then call friends over and have a grilled pizza party. Chef William Gerstenberger, Crossroads Hy-Vee
Makes 8 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Refrigerate time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes 1 package McCormick Grill Mates Zesty Herb Marinade 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch wide strips 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 2-inch wide strips 1 medium red onion, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese, divided 1 pound fresh pizza dough or frozen dough, thawed or 1 prepared thin pizza crust (12-inch) Prepare Marinade Mix as directed on package. Mix ricotta cheese and 1 tablespoon of the marinade in small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Place vegetables in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; toss to coat well. Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove vegetables from marinade, reserving marinade. Grill vegetables over medium-high heat 2 to 4 minutes per side or until tender-crisp, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through grilling. Cut into bite-size pieces. Stretch or roll dough on floured baking sheet to a 12- to 14-inch round, about 1/4-inch thick. Brush top of dough with oil. Place oiled-side down on the grill. Close lid. Grill over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until grill marks appear on the bottom of the crust. Carefully flip crust over using tongs or spatula. Layer crust with ricotta cheese mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, grilled vegetables and remaining mozzarella cheese. Close lid. Grill 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is browned. (Check pizza often to avoid burning. Rotate pizza, if necessary.) Slide pizza onto baking sheet. Slice and serve immediately.
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tastings Summer ales The heat of summer awakens my thirst for a tall, curvy glass of wheat ale, my favorite summer seasonal beer. With a towering head of foam over a light haze of yeast sinking through golden liquid and occasionally, just to make the purists squirm, a wedge of lemon jauntily stuck on the rim, the visual is as delicious as the taste. Generally light in alcohol, yet full-bodied and flavorful enough to pair with nearly any summer fare, it is the perfect accompaniment to picnics, backyard barbecues or an evening relaxing on the front porch. Here are a few of other favorites: Sierra Nevada Kellerweiss — Brewed in the same open fermentation tradition of Bavarian hefeweizens, with a slightly hoppier edge, this domestic is widely available in the summer and excellent in its own right. Samuel Adams Summer Ale — “Wheat ale brewed with lemon zest and grains of paradise.” Tangy, refreshing, also widely available and already in stores, this is my wife’s go-to summer beer if I haven’t consumed it all. Bell’s Oberon Ale — A clean, simple summer seasonal alive with spicy, floral hops and a tinge of orange. Pour, drink, enjoy. It is the perfect after-work beer when I want to put my feet up and think of nothing more complicated than my dinner options. —Prost! Brandon Pollock
Freedom to blend There is a kindred spirit to these wines that goes beyond their Napa Valley address. Cabernet sauvignon is dominant in most, with varying percentages of merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot. 2006 Bennett Lane Maximus — This “red feasting wine” is 65 percent cabernet sauvignon, 20 percent merlot, 10 percent syrah and 5 percent malbec. Colored a dark brick red, with a spicy nose of cinnamon and black pepper, the wine is plush with rich blackberry flavors. 2006 O’Brien Estate Seduction — Colored a dark, inky purple, this wine is composed of 50 percent cabernet sauvignon, 30 percent merlot and 20 percent cabernet franc. The nose is sweetly ripe, the flavor offers notes of blueberries, plums and violets.
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his well-balanced, colonial-style home, plan GL-2162 by Home Plans LLC, is perfect for a growing family. The floor plan covers 2,162 square feet of living space. Five bedrooms sleep everyone in comfort and even provide for occasional guests. A traditional layout allows you to entertain in style, as well as relax with loved ones. The more formal rooms extend to either side of the foyer, and unfold toward the casual areas. The family room has a fireplace and adjoins the open breakfast room, which nestles into a bay window. The well-appointed kitchen leads to the laundry room and the garage entrance. •
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