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H O U S T O N
T H E C O M P L E T E R E S O U R C E M A G A Z I N E F O R Y O U R H O M E
M A R C H 2 0 1 5
DIY Floorcloths • What’s New in Carpeting • Make A Living Bouquet • Rusty Arena Artist Profile
RoundTop
Guide
Living With Antiques
Balancing Design &Family in Briargrove
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W W W. C A S T L E F D C . C O M3819 Fondren Rd. (Fondren & Westpark) • Houston, TX 77063 • (832) 201-1000
ITALIAN FURNITURE AT CASTLE FURNITURE DESIGN CENTERF i n e a c c e s s o r i e s , a r t s a n d a r e a r u g s
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M A R C H 2 0 1 5
CONTENTS
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Editor’s Note
Calendar
Before & After: Stairwell Updates
Product Review: Choosing Durable Carpet
DIY Project: Create Your Own Floorcloths
Editor’s Picks: A Touch of Green
Tastemaker: Rusty Arena
Pet of the Month: Junior
Gardening: Make a Living Bouquet
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Spring 2015 Guide to Round TopAn Elegant Family Home in BriargroveLiving with Antiques
ON THE COVER: Interior Designer Ashley Goforth works withowners in Briargrove to put easy elegance in their home.Photos by Michael Hunter.
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The running joke in myfamily is that I move every
three years.
So, of course, when I
announced recently that I
planned to sell my Briargrove-
Tanglewood-area patio home,
no one was surprised.
The plan is to renovate and
move into an investment prop-
erty located in the same area.
Just thinking about what I
hope to do thrills me. When
reading new columnist Mitzi
Beach’s pick for pet-friendly
carpeting (and I have two
Aussies), it seemed rather
serendipitous.
I do plan to re-carpet the
upstairs bedrooms. Sam and
Casey are well-mannered dogs,
but sometimes things happen.
Long-time advertiser Sam
Roberts of Roberts Carpet and
Fine Floors chimes in with
some great info and tips, too.
In fact, I plan to make a visit to
one of their stores.
You can read what both have
to say on page 24.
One thing needing attention
at my house was a broken pane
of glass. After finding a terrific
handyman on Angie’s List, I
began gathering up needed sup-
plies.
I found myself at another
advertiser’s venue – C & D
Hardware on 11th Street in the
Heights. They cut glass to size;
some of the larger stores no
longer do this.
It seemed appropriate to give
them a “shout out,” as this is a
place that has everything! And,
I do mean everything.
Our advertisers, as a note,
allow us to make this magazine
free to you.
Anyway, it’s a chock-full issue
this month. We hope you enjoy.
Susan (and Sam)
E D I T O R ’ S N O T E
PUBLISHER ......................Mike Harrison, Ph.D.ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ........Susie ReisenbiglerEDITOR..............................................Susan Fox CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ..............Shirley Barr,........Mitzi Beach, Anne Breux, Barbara Canetti ......................Marsha Canright, Jimmy Littleton............................Joetta Moulden, Merri Pruitt
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS........................Jerry Herring, Michael Hunter, Janet Lenzen, ................Anthony Rathbun, Carlos Antonio Rios ART DIRECTOR ............................Robert CoplinCREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR......Tim BeesonSR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ......Frances DowlingACCOUNT EXECUTIVES ....................................................................Porshaé Brown, David TreePRINTING ......................................RR Donnelly
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HH&H has not independently tested anyservices or products advertised herein andhas not verified claims made by its advertis-ers regarding those services or products.HH&H makes no warranties or representa-tions and assumes no liability for any claimsregarding those services or products orclaims made by advertisers. Readers areadvised to consult with the advertiser and/orother home repair and renovation profes-sionals regarding the suitability of an adver-tiser’s products.
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M A R C H 2 0 1 5 A R T S • E V E N T S • M A R K E T S • W O R K S H O P S
The Houston Antiques + Art + Design Show (formerly HADA)is March 27-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center inDowntown Houston. Participating are 75 premiere dealers andexhibitors from around the world, specializing in furniture, bronzes,porcelain, vintage clothing and jewelry, paintings and more. Info:www.houstonantiquesartdesign.com
The Bayou City Art Festival in Memorial Park is March 27-29,featuring 450 artists, music, food tents and a variety of creativityzones. An arts and entertainment destination for the whole family.Info: www.artscolonyassociation.org
The 33rd Annual Houston Home Show, at the George R.Brown Convention Center, is March 28-30. Find everything youneed for your home here, including remodeling ideas, landscapinginspiration, decorating tips and more. Info: www.houstonconven-tionctr.com
GardeningCornelius Nursery, 2233 S. Voss Rd, hosts a free garden series thismonth, where attendees learn the basics and finer point of Texasgardening. All begin at 10:15 a.m. On March 14, the talk is on“Fashionista Flower Design,” sharing tips on secrets to creatingthe most alluring container gardens. On March 21, “Save Waterand Money with Drip Irrigation.” Learn how to install a drip irri-gation system and why it is healthier for plants. On March 28, thetalk is “Secrets to Spectacular Roses.” Learn which roses thrive inyour garden, and about varieties and care techniques. Info:www.corneliusurseries.com
The Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, announces a month-packed gar-dening agenda. “Gunter’s Heirloom Vegetables” is March 7, at 1p.m.; “Spring Vegetable Gardening, March 8, 11 a.m.;“Choosing the Best Herbs for the Purpose (2 parts),” March 12& 14, 10 a.m.; “No till Gardening,” March 15, 11 a.m.;
Tours & ShowsThe River Oaks Garden Club sponsors the 80th Azalea Trail,March 6 – 8. Trail blazers see four private homes and gardens, inaddition to the Rienzi and Bayou Bend. “Ask the Experts” will beon hand to provide gardening advice. Proceeds help fund theROGC’s mission to improve and protect the city’s environment.Info: www.riveroaksgardenclub.org
The Woodlands Home & Garden Show, March 7 & 8, promisesa range of new home ideas -- from windows, kitchens, siding andmore. Entertainment galore, with renowned speakers and demon-strations. At the Waterway Marriott, 1601 Lake Robbins, in TheWoodlands. Info: 832-265-2001 or www.woodlandsshows.com
The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Post Office, announces thismonth’s shows: the Montana Repertory Theatre presents TheGreat Gatsby on March 7, at 8 p.m.; Neil Berg’s 102 years ofBroadway is March 14, at 8 p.m.; The Rob Landes trio – Beatles,Bacharach and Beyond – is March 22, at 4 p.m. Others scheduledthis month are sold out. The Grand is one of the few remainingtheatres of its era in Texas. It is also listed on the National Registryof Historic Places. Info: 800-821-1894 or www.thegrand.com
The Galveston Home & Garden Show is March 14 & 15 at theGalveston Island Convention Center, at 56th at Seawall. Topicsinclude rainwater harvesting, furniture/décor, gardening, floors,building green and more. Info:www.galvestonhomeandgarden.com
Off the Wall Gallery, 5015 Westheimer, presents an exhibition ofartworks, also available for acquisition, by the late John Lennon,March 26-29. Lynne Clifford, collection curator and noted authori-ty on Lennon’s works, provides two scheduled talks. Info: 713-871-0940 or www.offthewallgallery.com
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The Houston Heights Association Spring Home & Garden Tour takes place on April11 & 12. Tickets go on sale March 3.
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The Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway, hosts the following thismonth: “Nature Revealed, Garden Ecology,” March 7, 9 a.m.;“Landscaping with Native Plants,” March 8, 3 p.m.; “SpringNative Plant Sale, March 14, 9 a.m.; “Edible wild Plants,”March 22, 1 p.m.; and “Spring Hawk Walk,” March 28, 2 p.m.Info: 713-681-8433 or www.houstonarboretum.org
Urban Harvest, 2311 Canal St., conducts a two-part class on“Starting a Community or School Garden,” March 7 & 28,from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Info: 713-880-5540 or www.urbanhar-vest.org
Road TripThe 44th Annual Audubon Pilgrimage is March 20-22 in St.Francisville, Louisiana. The West Feliciana Historical Society com-memorates the works of the late John James Audubon.Additionally, three country plantations and one historic townhouseare on tour. Info: www.audubonpilgramage.info
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B E F O R E & A F T E R
THE LITTLE THINGSMAKE A BIG IMPRESSION IN TWO HOUSES
BY JOETTA MOULDEN • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
AFTER: Mike and Denise Strittmatter were “stuck” with their stairs. Since dramatic paint costs less than wrought iron, I suggested she paint their spindles Sherwin -Williams“Tricorn Black” in gloss enamel as an inexpensive option. I also suggested the couple paint their handrails a Sherwin Williams “Protégé Bronze” gloss enamel, which not only satis-fied Denise’s dislike of the stain color but coordinated with the existing wood floor. The trim was repainted the existing color, Benjamin Moore’s “White” interior room gloss enamel.
BEFORE: Clients Denise Mike Strittmatter longed for wrought iron spindles on their stairs to add interest, but they weren’t sure.
When going to the beauty shop for a hair-cut, I didn’t expect to gain a client.
But hairdresser Cathy Clark voiced problems regarding her condoand needed my help.
First we worked on her living room, which she initially describedas being a “ mess.” We turned it around, which we shared inHouston House & Home, April, 2010 “ Finding Harmony.”
Then, we tackled her kitchen and shared it in Houston House &Home, April, 2012, as a “ A Splash of Style.”
This time around we’re showing what we accomplished with herstairs.
“I wasn’t aware that I was ‘stuck’ with my stairs until you point-ed out the stairs were part of the living room,” Cathy says.
The changes made the painting by local artist Aisen Chacin,which Cathy had bought in Houston 15 years ago, really pop. Theend results draw the eyes up to it from the main floor.
“I was surprised and jazzed that you chose such a dark shade onthe upper wall,” Cathy explains.
It all sounded great, and she could not wait to get started.She particularly liked the “homework” I gave her, and told me
later she found the assignments “fun.”“I have not changed one thing since you were here because
everything looks so good. I’ve been very pleased. Nothing was diffi-cult and the project went so quickly and smoothly,” she says.
Cathy was confident it would turn out after the success of the liv-ing/dining room project. “When the stairs were finished, theyturned out even better than I thought they would, and everyoneloves them.
My family and friends say they love it, even the ones who don’tmind telling me if they don’t like something,” Cathy says.
“I definitely recommend professional design input, never mind allof the small touches that make such a big difference,” she says with asmile.
“You definitely helped me avoid costly mistakes and corrected afew that I had already made,” adds Cathy.
TIP: Your eyes will first go to the light-est and darkest items in a room.When my clients Mike and Denise Strittmatter decided to redo theirstairs, the first visit was more than they could have imagined.
“My husband found your Web site and sent me the link. I likedyour philosophy and enjoyed seeing your work with the “before”and “ after” photos.
The stairs begged for something that would add interest. Theywere definitely ‘builder grade” and dated, according to Denise.
“We lived in the space but were blind to the possibilities until youmade some really good points that brought us around,” she says.
Denise was overwhelmed with the myriad of suggestions. Butafter thinking it over for a couple of days felt, they seemed “doable,”and we knew they would really update the house.Once she was fully onboard, she couldn’t wait to implement thechanges.
Denise liked the homework given to her, because it reinforcedthe idea that this was still her project and she could add her owntouches to it.
Additionally, she could be certain they had made the right deci-sion regarding their choices by being able to make comparisons.
She admits being curious why we would paint the vertical spin-dles black and the handrail a different, complementary color. Nowshe loves it.
“It turned out great,” she says.“It always pays to get professional advice from someone who will
take the time to find out what your preferences are and then makegood, solid recommendations.”
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Many people have said that thestairs give an elegant feel to thespace, say the couple. They laterreplaced the front door with blackwrought iron detail within the glass.
“It’s a nice complement to theentry hall,” Denise says.
AFTER: Dramatic wall paint in flat (Pratt & Lambert “Diplomat Gray”) not only coordinated beautifully with the flat Pratt &Lambert “Cadet Gray” downstairs but provided contrast to the white background painting she has hanging on the wall. To tietogether the upper stairwell visually, I recommended that she have her contractor, Gus Lemus Residential Services, paint thewall, handrail and spindles the same color, a gloss enamel in Pratt & Lambert “Diplomat Gray.”
BEFORE: My long-time hairdresser Cathy Clark had typical boring, builder stairs in her condo.
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P R O D U C T R E V I E W
My daughter, Kara, is blessed with one very active family thatincludes three grade-school-aged girls, and a very large, adorabledog named Mario.
Kara recently researched replacement carpeting options for thelower level in their home. She knew that purchasing 127 yards ofcarpet would be a costly purchase, but being a smart woman whohas learned that we get what we pay for, she wasn’t only worriedabout price. She wanted long-term value in look, feel, and mostdefinitely, durable maintenance for her super busy family.
She ended up selecting a durable, eco-friendly Karastan carpetingand the results are fantastic!
The pattern is gorgeous and forgiving, with multi-shading. It alsofeels really soft, and has the SmartStrand Forever Clean silk to easeher mind during slumber parties, and game and movie nights; italso prevents against wear and tear with Mario’s antics.
Being a “BoomerSmarts” designer, I am always on the search forproducts that actually do work for all ages. Most of us have those ofall ages living everyday in our worlds, even if they are the furrykind!
At the New American Home at the recent Kitchen and BathInternational Show in Las Vegas, all of the designers in attendancewere so impressed with the carpet demonstration. It actually
An eco-friendly carpet by Karastan.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Interior Designer Mitzi Beach pens this first bimonthly column devoted to products and resources suitable for healthy homes foraging Baby Boomers, and active, working families.
REAL WORLD SOLUTIONS AFOOTWhat Designers Find at a Carpet Show Holds True at Home
BY MITZI BEACH • PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROBERTS CARPET AND FINE FLOORS
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showed the difference between the Karastan carpet sample andanother brand, after being dunked in two separate glasses of redwine.
I couldn’t believe how amazingly the Karastan carpeting protect-ed against stains.
You know how seeing is believing? Well, now I am a believer inthis remarkable new stain-protection called SmartStrand. TheKarastan sample passed the red wine test with flying colors.
With new products and design concepts always evolving, I am sovery fortunate to be in this intriguing and exciting world of interiordesign.
Five Tips You Need to Know About CarpetBY SAM ROBERTS
Carpets on the market today perform better and are more stainresistant than products of 30 years ago or more when warrantieswere virtually nonexistent.
Now, carpet purchases come with lifetime stain warranties andsome kind of performance warranty. However, note that not all areequal in the types of assurances offered. Understand the terms.
SOME TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING:1) A high quality carpet should take normal traffic and look greatfor many years. It all depends on its tolerance to crushing and mat-ting, the weight of the fiber on the carpet, and the size and twistlevel of the individual yarn bundles.
2) To put it indelicately, pet stains are about the 3 Ps : pee, poopand puke. Some warranties cover one, some cover two, and somecover all three.
Most carpets have a warranty for urine, as it is the easiest to cleanand the least likely to stain. (I'm told that over 50 percent of petstain problems are not the result of urine, which responds well to allmodern stain chemistry.
Some carpets, like Smart Strand and Sorona are have warrantiesfor all but vomit. Some carpets, like Stainmaster Pet Protect, havewarranties for all of them.
3) The Stainmaster Pet Protect items are solution-dyed nylon(SDN). These products are made from type 6.6 nylon (the mostdurable kind) and are dyed (colored) when the yarn is still in liquidstate -- so the color goes all the way through. This is often simplyexplained in the raddish/carrot analogy.
Yarn that is traditionally dyed is much like a radish. The colortotally coats the outside and looks red, but when you cut it in half,you can see that the color only covers the outside and is still whiteinside. Solution-dyed nylon (SDN) has the same color all the waythrough. So when you cut it in half, it is like the carrot that is asorange inside as it is out.
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Mitzi Beach, ASID, principal of Mitzi Beach Interiors, LLC, Wichita, KS, often comes to Houstonto provide continuing education seminars to her colleagues interested in functional design thatoffers aesthetic appeal. She is a Certified Aging in Place design specialist as well. Her Website is www.mitzibeach.com
Sam Roberts is owner of Roberts Carpet & FineFloors, which sells Karastan, Smart Strand and otherbrands. For locations in the Houston metro area:www.robertscarpet.com
A great amount of the most durable commercialcarpets have always been solution dyed to resiststains and tolerate aggressive cleaning.
4) Technology, especially in styling and stain andsoiling prevention is always improving. The latestinnovation is Forever Clean that is now on all ofthe Sorona products from Mohawk and Karastan.The problem with these products in the past isthat while the yarn was naturally stain resistant,they couldn't get a quality stain and soil chemistryto bond to the fiber, so the products were vulnera-ble to some types of staining and soiling and thosecarpets made from that fiber did not have the abili-ty to repel the stains and keep them on the surfaceof the carpet.
New for 2015 is a new ability to apply thechemistry permanently and significantly enhancethe stain and soil protection on all Sorona prod-ucts. They call these products “Forever Clean.”
5) A simple explanation about carpet performanceis that the low-end products generally show wearin traffic areas much more quickly than betterproducts, but the difference in performancebetween middle range and high-end product istypically more about the look and feel of the prod-ucts rather than performance and stain resistance.
Once you get to certain point, more moneydoesn't buy better performance, stain resistance, orwarranties. It is a given that you still generally getall the whistles and bells, but the differentiators inhigh-end carpet are usually all about the aesthetics.
Mohawk Forever Clean carpet.
A quality carpet should accommodate normal amounts of traffic for many years (Karastan). Carpets offer various warranties to cover pet accidents.
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D I Y P R O J E C T
Back in the day, floor cloths – or oil-cloths – were painted or stenciled byitinerant artists living in NewEngland to cover up drafty floor-boards found in 18th century mid-dle-class households.
The floor cloths, a substitute forheavier and costlier rugs, were handpainted and often depicted stencileddesigns on canvas or sailclothimported from England.
There is evidence of them inColonial Williamsburg, and one ofthe best remaining examples – after
restoration – can be found at MelrosePlantation in Natchez, Mississippi.There are also fragments of such rugspreserved at Calke Abbey in England.
Many of the designs imitated stoneor marble floors as illustrated in JohnCarwithams book, Various kinds ofFloor Decoration. But, the floor clothlost its popularity in 1860 whenLinoleum was invented.....
Today the rugs are making a hugecomeback, as people appreciate theircustomized looks – in addition to nur-turing the revival of an old art form.
Designer asked for the above design; the one below is in West University. An example of a retro-modern design for a kitchen.
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The availability of such contemporary materials as acrylicand latex paints, and water-based topcoats, also make themmore affordable to create.
Artists and designers favor contemporary or traditionalthemes for today’s floor cloths.
The cloths of the 21st century are non-toxic and longlasting.
(One of our custom floor cloths has been in a shop, onMagazine St. in New Orleans for more than 25 years, andwe duplicated the very same design in a West Universityhome many years later.)
Their tips and instructions for doing your own floor cloth:
Materials included a lot of 3M blue painters tape, pre-primed heavyweight canvas and latex paint. The challenges included measuring it out perfectly, and get-ting the exact hot pink for the edge to match the artwork.
#1 Roll on the basecoat.#2 Use a chalk line and measuring tape, draw out thepattern.#3 Scumble on the two tones of paint.#4 Remove the tape.#5 Install -- after applying the final clear coat.
We prefer a low-luster finish as a final finish. For a finalfinish (usually two coats), we brush on a floor-rated acrylicpolyurethane in low luster.
As for patterns, the decorator often brings us a picture ofa design, has colors, and knows how they want the finalproduct to appear. Also, we work directly with a customer,using the client's fabric or wallpaper design to inspire us. Ofcourse, some brainstorming occurs. Then we do two sam-ples (color strike-offs) for final approval.
For geometric, architectural, historical or ornamental pat-terns, there are many reference books available.
Not surprisingly, we have collected many books on orna-mentation, such as The Grammer of Ornament by OwenJones,” and we also reference such online sites asTheGraphics Fairy.com and Pinterest. The use of paint
Step One: Roll on the base coat. Step Two: Draw out the pattern. Step Three: Scumble on paint tones. Step Four: Remove the tape.
effects – such faux marbling or scumbling, a softeningprocess using two tones of the same color, and dry brush-ing, which gives some depth to the finished background andadds depth.
As for materials, all paint and coating have to be water-based for flexibility. That way when the cloth is rolled upand moved, it does not crack. The design can be paintedwith artist's acrylic or latex paint. HINT: Sometimes youcan find mistinted paint at the paint store for a discount tostretch your budget. We had been using the back "felt side'of sheet vinyl, but the product is harder to find, so we aresticking with canvas right now.
We are usually busy with commission work, but we hopeto sell some small floor cloths in the future in our Etsy shopor other venues.
Pricing is based on the square foot and the complexity ofdesign.
Pruitt-Littleton Decorative Artists – a wife/husband team – havepracticed their painting skills for 30 years. First in New Orleans,where they worked in the Garden District and French Quarter – inmany historic homes and hotels, and antique shops along MagazineSt. – all for the sake of refining their skills
Contact info: Pruitt-Littleton Studio @722 W. 17th St, Houston,TX 77008 Open by appointment e-mail [email protected] 281-857-7975 Facebook business page and Web sitewww.pruitt-littleton.com
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Round Top
ABBIELAND ANTIQUE SHOWMarch 21-April 52336 Texas 237 South405-301-1874www.abbieland.comHOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ARBOR INTERNATIONALANTIQUES SHOWMarch 25-April 4, with some ven-dors arriving earlierAmerican Legion Post #388, 1503Texas 237 North, one mile northof Round Top1-888-388-5414www.arborantiques.comHOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BAR W ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLESMarch 20-April 54001 Texas 237 South979-249-3440
BIG RED BARNApril 1-4Texas 237 North(between Burton and Round Top)512-237-4747www.roundtoptexasantiques.comADMISSION: $10, providesentrance into The Big Red Barn &Tent, Continental Tent andCarmine Dance Hall on all fourdays. HOURS: Wednesday, 9 a.m.to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hipsters head west to Marfa and music lovers toLuckenbach, but the state’s smallest incorporated pocketof civilization, Round Top, is famous among antiquers.
Sitting on a sleepy patch of State Highway 237, Round Topisn’t obvious in terms of geography. It might go unnoticed by trav-elers bound for bigger cities were it not for Antiques Weekend,which has put Round Top and its neighboring villages on the map.
Twice a year, during the now 16-day festival, the quaint andotherwise quiet countryside springs to life. Rain or shine, the townsquares thunder with foot traffic, as buyers from across the countrydescend on thousands of pop-up shops selling everything fromoddball knickknacks to rare Victorian and European furniture.From the town centers, herds of people head to surrounding fieldsto graze provincial stands for the season’s hottest treasures.
If you’re hungry for all things crafty, curious and collectible,pack up your folding cart and hop on the Round Top bandwagon.It’s only a two-hour drive from Houston – worth the trip even ifyou come home empty-handed. But, it’s unlikely that you will. See www.antiqueweekend.com.
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888-233-5414 or 281-388-1075
When mapping out your destinations inRound Top this spring, make sure to see
the Arbor International Antiques & InteriorDesign Show. This stand-out show featuring 12 acres of crisp white tents will celebrate its31st season this March. With an established
reputation built on quality, diversity, andknowledgeable dealers, you will be delighted
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BLUE HILLSMarch 21-April 41701 Texas 237 Northwww.bluehillsatroundtop.comHOURS: From when the first dealers arriveuntil the last ones go home.
CHELSEA’S MEADOWMarch 19-April 51465 Texas 237 North, next to ArborAntiques Show713-385-8778www.facebook.com/pages/Chelseas-Meadow-Antique-Show/205000216328294HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to close
COWBOY CORNERMarch 20-April 4Located directly across Texas 237 fromMarburger Farm parking lot at the intersec-tion of Florida Chapel Cemetery Road.830-374-7474HOURS: Open early, stay late. If the flags areflying, they’re open.
DYD SQUARE FAIRMarch 26-April 4100 Main Street979-249-6890HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to close
MARBURGER FARM ANTIQUE SHOWMarch 31-April 42248 Texas 237 in Round Top 800-947-5799www.roundtop-marburger.comADMISSION: Early buying special, $25,General admission shopping, $10HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 31, withearly buying until 2 p.m., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.April 1-4
OLD HENRY FARM March 23-April 4 2000 Texas 237 North800-322-5177 www.roundtop-oldhenryfarm.comHOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with some dealersstaying open later
RECYCLING THE PASTMarch 20-April 5Texas 237 & FM 954979.484.7288HOURS: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
THE RENDEZVOUSMarch 26-April 22545 Texas 237 South501-690-8929HOURS: 9 a.m. to close
RECYCLING THE PASTMarch 20-April 5Texas 237 & FM 954979-484-7288 www.recyclingthepast.com
ROUND TOP HILL ANTIQUESMarch 26-April 4 1500 Texas 237 North979-966-7435 www.roundtophillantiques.comHOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ROUND TOP VINTAGE MARKETMarch 26-April 51235 Texas 237 North, located 1 milenorth of Round Top across from JasterRoad and Festival Hill281-731-5132www.roundtopvintagemarket.comHOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TEXAS ROSE ANTIQUE SHOWMarch 21-April 4Texas 237 North, near Florida Chapel Road256-390-5337www.texasroseshow.comHOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WarrentonBAR W FIELDMarch 26-April 5, with some dealers arriv-ing as early as March 204001 Texas 237 South979-278-3447
BLUE BONNET FIELDMarch 27-April 4, with some dealers arriv-ing earlier Corner of Rohde Road and Texas 237 inthe north end of Warrenton979-249-3980HOURS: 8 a.m. to close
CAMPBELL BUILDINGMarch 26-April 4 4328 Texas 237 in central Warrenton713-666-6683HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
CLUTTER SHOWMarch 21-April 4 Texas 237 and FM 954, betweenWarrenton and Round Topwww.cluttershow.comHOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
COLE’S ANTIQUE MARKETMarch 26-April 4Texas 237 at Willow Spring Road979-249-5806HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The restored old time drugstore or apothecary ofEdward Henkel, a pharmacist who also laid outthe town of Round Top, Texas, and was its firstmayor. It is located on the Henkel Square, namedfor him. PHOTO BY ERNEST METTENDORF
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Visit Alvin Antique Center & Marketplace for Treasures Galore!
New Items Arriving Every Day!Store Hours: Tues-Sat. 10-6
Sun. 12-5Also Visit Old Alvin Emporium
Mon-Sat: 10-6 • Sun: 12-5
ALVIN ANTIQUE CENTER AND MARKETPLACEMarch MadnessMarch 1st – March 31st
10 to 50% OFF in selected boothsAcres of Antiques - Over 300 Dealers
55,000 sq. ft. of Antiques & Collectibles
Dorothy Shelby (also known as Aunt Dottie) was born in Industry, Texas and grew up in the areawith her family coming from a long history of cotton farm pickers. Her paintings are primitive folk
art and have been compared to that of Clementine Hunter, a well-known artist of this style.
Dorothy's paintings are unique in that she records the event of her memory on the backside of her work depicting her age in most cases and placing herself in the scene. She enjoys painting
having only started 7 years ago and feels blessed that God has given her this gift late in life.
Mrs. Shelby is also the wife of Pastor Herbert Shelby from Concord Missionary Baptist Church, the next doorneighbor to the Gallery. Mike and Debbie Koenig, owners of Orchid Tree Gallery are helping to raise funds for a
new building. Net proceeds from the sale of Dorothy's art will be donated toward the building fund.
The Show will continue through the famous Round Top Antique’s Week. Be sure to stop in to meet Dorothy and include her art on your must have list!
453 N. Washington • Round Top, Texas 78954713.305.6776 • 713.854.0907 • www.OrchidTreeParkandGallery.com
Call for more information or to reserve a RV space.
ORCHID TREE PARK & GALLERYCelebrating Art • Celebrating Life • Celebrating Fellowship
ARTIST’S RECEPTIONJoin us on Saturday March 14, 2015 from11:00 to 5:00 to meet Dorothy Shelby as
we Celebrate Art and Fellowship!
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DILLARD’S FIELDMarch 25 - April 54407 Texas 237 South979-249-3779
EX-CESS FIELDMarch 20-April 5 3907 Texas 237 at FM 954817-296-4952
GRANNY MCCORMICK’S YARDMarch 25 - April 54246 Texas 237 South979-966-2970
HILLCREST INN ANTIQUES SHOWMarch 27-April 5, with some vendors arriv-ing early. 4339 Texas 237 South 979-249-3074 HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,with some vendors staying open later
LITTLE HOUSE FIELDMarch 25-April 5Downtown Warrenton, between Dillard'sField and Rose of Texas show
LONE STAR GALLERYMarch 27-April 44212 Texas 237, across from the JunkGypsies and Zapp Hall512-797-9815, www.thelonestargallery.comHOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
THE MARKETPLACE AT WARRENTONMarch 27-April 53960 Texas 237 South817-599-7664www.marketplacewarrenton.comHOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 8 p.m.on March 28
NORTH GATE FIELDMarch 20-April 5Located on Highway 237 in Warrenton,between Bar W Field and Clutter.409-767-3702
RENCK HALL, FIELD AND YARD SHOWAND SALEMarch 26 - April 54135 Texas 237 979-966-7083HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ROBINSON FIELDMarch 25-April 54545 Texas 237 South, located betweenDillard's Field and Tree Park Antiques979-249-5551
ROSE OF TEXAS ANTIQUES SHOWMarch 26-April 5 4345 Texas 237 in central Warrenton817-944-0673HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SOMMERFIELD FIELDMarch 26-April 5, with some dealers arriv-ing as early as March 214143 Texas 237, across from the formerSterling McCall Old Car Museum979-249-3841HOURS: 9 a.m. to close
TIN STAR FIELDMarch 27-April 6817-680-7420
TREE PARK FIELDMarch 23-April 5 4635 Texas 237 South in Warrenton979-249-5588HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WARRENTON ROUND UPMarch 19-April 4 1910 Texas 237979-249-3004
ZAPP HALL ANTIQUES SHOWMarch 27-April 4 Texas 237 in central Warrenton, acrossfrom the Sterling McCall Old CadillacMuseum and next to the WarrentonGrocery gas station, www.zapphall.com
CarmineCARMINE DANCE HALLApril 1-4Texas 237 North, between Burton andRound Top512-237-4747www.roundtoptexasantiques.comADMISSION: $10, provides entrance intoThe Big Red Barn & Tent, ContinentalTent and Carmine Dance Hall on all fourdays. HOURS: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., andSaturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
THE CONTINENTAL TENTApril 1-4475 Texas 237 North512-237-4747ADMISSION: $10, provides entrance intoThe Big Red Barn & Tent, ContinentalTent and Carmine Dance Hall on all 4 days.
HOURS: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.,Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., andSaturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COUNTY LINE SHOWMarch 25-April 5, with some dealers arriv-ing as early as March 20Intersection of Texas 237 and Spur 458760-587-1300HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
GRACE'S TREASURE HUNTMarch 27-April 4, with some vendors arriving early1903 State Loop 458713-557-5991
Burton, Fayetteville,Shelby, La GrangeANTIQUES ON THE SQUARE March 21-31201 North Washington, in the heart ofFayetteville at the Precinct Courthousesquare, 318.465.1603HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
LA BAHIA ANTIQUE SHOWMarch 27-April 4La Bahia Turn Verein HallTexas 237, just south of U.S. 290, Burton, 979-289-2684www.labahiaantiques.comHOURS: March 27, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.;March 28-April 3, 8 a.m to 6 p.m.; April 4,8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OLD GLORY ANTIQUESMarch 25-April 412401 Washington, Burton303-798-4212www.oldgloryantiqueshome.comHOURS: Noon to 7 p.m.
OLD WORLD ANTIEKS5414 West State Hwy 71832-509-0022www.oldworldantieks.com
SHELBY ANTIQUES SHOWMarch 28-April 4Harmonie Hall509 W FM 389, at the intersection of FM 389 and FM 1457727-488-7750HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Nestled on a tidy, pastoral street beneath lofty pecantrees, a two-story Victorian home is beginning its sec-ond life as the Market Street Inn in Fayetteville, Texas.
Rescued by two friends – Mary Quiros and Joan Herring –the stylish guesthouse has five full bedrooms, each with a pri-vate bathroom, in addition to one well-appointed kitchen anda roomy screened back porch.
The project was born on a crisp morning in October 2013. Quiros, a painter, and Herring, an entrepreneur, are part of
a group of friends who meet most days for an hour's walkcombining exercise and camaraderie. They often passed thehouse on Market Street, which sits about a block east of thetown square.
“Mary and I were both drawn to the house because wecould see that it had been grand in its day,” Herring says.
Now, vacant for seven years, it was dark and shuttered. On that particular morning when they saw the house was
for sale, Mary told Joan: “if I were younger, I would buy that
Get Ready to Be Inspired –and To Enjoy as a Guest
Two friends joined efforts to renovate this home and turn it into a bed and breakfast (www.marketstreetinntexas,com).
Before
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house and fix it up.”Herring proposed that
they do it together, and withsupportive spouses, Evanand Jerry, that's exactly whatthey did.
A whirlwind renovationbegan the day after theyclosed on the house inJanuary 2014. The improba-ble goal was to have thehouse ready for guestsattending the springantiques show.
Herring called MarkKluckman with ECIConstruction in Houstonwho had worked on manyprojects with her, and hesigned on to do the work.
Jerry drew up the plans,and Joan and Mary took thelead in day-to-day decisions.Evan, a wood craftsmen,
The lights above the custom table were made from old chicken feeders, made by Old Antieks in La Grange.
The legs of the vanity were found at an auction house in Houston. Left-over tiles were used to make the coun-tertop. Sinks came from Build.com
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Spring 2015 - ROUND TOP ANTIQUE SHOWMarch 26, 2015 to April 5, 2015, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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built a cedar dining table that seats up to ten guests.Their vision was to maintain the character of the 1898
house while creating an updated, luxurious interior. “The overall structure of the house was sound except for
the kitchen and back porch that was falling apart,” explainsHerring.
When they rebuilt the porch, they expanded it to 20 by 20feet and screened it to make a gathering place for guests torelax.
Not every room had to be completely redone but thehouse required new plumbing throughout, new electrical, cen-tral air and heat, custom-designed windows to match the orig-inals, and the biggest challenge of all: six new bathrooms.
“The bathrooms were our most creative work, and they areall unique,” Quiros says.
They knew from the first that they wanted to have six-footsoaker tubs in every bath, so the tubs were the first itemsordered.
With their contractor, they came up with inventive ways torun water and sewer pipes in ways that were inconspicuous.They insulated to absorb the noise, says Herring.
When the infrastructure was complete, the designingwomen stepped up. Quiros and Herring decorated all the inte-riors including paint and paper, fixtures and furnishings, artand fabrics.
Rooms were painted or papered in their own individualcolor scheme. The hardwood floors were refinished orreplaced. And, the duo collected many, many antique mirrorsthat they hung in different configurations in the multiplebaths.
Leaded glass doors, designed by Dick Bour Glass Studio,were installed for the entry, and the antique French doors thatonce separated the parlor and the dining room were repur-posed as an elegant back door providing a picturesque view.
“We kept it fun by stretching our imaginations; we carriedaround floor plans with all our measurements,” Herring says.
The vintage French posters are from Mary and Evan Quiros’ private collection. The one on the left is a PAL (Jean de Paleologue) poster from 1900.
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MARKET STREET INN713-818-9766www.marketstreetinntexas.com
PAT JOHNSON, artist979-249-6672mailto:[email protected]
ECI CONSTRUCTION, MarkKlugckman281-541-9809www.eci-construction.com
THE LIGHTING CO.- Justin Woolf713-640-5568www.thelightcompany.net
ALLSTATE BRICK COMPANY281-447-8564
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Walk through the front door and you enter a wide breeze-way typical of Texas architecture in the mid-to-late 19th cen-tury.
The five guest rooms are named after favorite shoppingvenues at the twice-annual antiques extravaganza. The threedownstairs bedrooms with their 12-foot ceilings are named LaBahia, Blue Hills, and Excess. The two upstairs bedrooms areChelsea's Meadow and the Arbor Suite.
Both couples dipped into their personal possessions to addspecial touches to the house decor.
The stained glass window in Blue Hills belonged to Mary'sgrandmother, and her daughter's armoire serves as a closet forExcess. Joan contributed ten ladder-back chairs and her bluepainted armoire.
Artwork includes paintings by Mary Quiros and by ClovisHeimsath, a local architect. Four original photographs of flow-ers were taken by Jerry Herring, and Evan Quiros created oneof the stained glass windows. They also purchased a photo-graph by Laura Wilson for the entry.
“We looked for furniture that was interesting. In designyou have to take risks to make something different and memo-rable,” she says.
An example is the vanity in La Bahia.“The vanity had a sweet high shelf, it was taller than usual
but it seemed too narrow from front to back,” Herring said.“As soon as we received the sink basin for that room, we
drove over to Old World Antieks and put the two together.We had to cut a half moon from the shelf but then the sinkbase fit perfectly with the top rim jutting out. It looks like thetwo pieces were made for each other,” she explains.
The kitchen, which is called “Leftovers” after a favoriteshop in Brenham, features hand-painted tiles by artist PatJohnson. The countertop is made of tin fabricated by the samelocal craftsman who supplied the air conditioning units.
“We wanted to create the kind of place where we wouldwant to stay in if we were visiting,” Quiros says.
That's why there are plush robes and slippers and lots ofhigh quality plush white towels.
And they aren't finished yet.Future plans include more landscaping with brick path-
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One of the upstairs bedrooms features a cute dormer niche.
They barn-style door was modified from an old door found at AkinsArchitectural Antiques in Houston.
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The Balance of DesignAND A FAMILY PRETTY HOME
BY SUSAN FOX • PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL HUNTER
When working with an interior designer, there’s got to bechemistry. If you’re not simpatico with the one responsiblefor personalizing your home, then your marriage of ideasjust won’t work.
Such a work relationship is what Interior Designer AshleyGoforth seeks in order to do the beautiful work her reputa-tion reveals.
Transforming a one-time “bachelor’s pad” into a softlyelegant, yet practical and durable, home for a family of five,Goforth readily pays tribute to the homeowner.
“In choosing projects, I look for a few different things.
First, it pays to work with someone who is excited to maketheir home a wonderful place, and who understands theimportance of communication and is willing to have funalong the way,” she says.
“I find that successful projects are due to a great chem-istry between the client and designer.
“The homeowner (of this Briargove house) is a wonderfulperson whose personality is contagious and you can see it inher beautiful home,” she adds.
Homeowner Chelsea Pacey knew what she wanted herfamily’s home to look like, in addition to understanding
Interior Designer Ashley Goforth chose indoor/outdoor fabrics for the den’s custom-made furniture. The club chairs’ fabric is an indoor/outoor velvet.
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how it should function for them all to enjoy living there.“I wanted a peaceful space to balance the craziness of
our lives – and raising three wonderful children,” she says.“However, with our kids in mind, it had to be family-
friendly,” she adds. “I think our living room is such agreat example.
People walk in to our house and say, ‘How can youhave a light couch and white chairs with kids?’” asksPacey.
“Ashley chose Perennials’ indoor/outdoor fabric for allof the upholstery in that room.”
Outdoor fabrics have been making their way into thehome for a few years now. Today, the indoor options aresofter and more varied.
Take for instance, the club chairs in the Pacey home.GoForth upholstered them in a lovely outdoor/indoorvelvet.
The dining room furniture are pieces they already had; Goforth gavethem a fresh new look with upholstry. The painting, below right, is byMeredith Pardue, represented by Laura Rathe Fine Arts.
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For those wantinga crisper look thansome slipcoversoffer, indoor/out-door fabrics offer aviable solution, asthey are easy toclean.
Goforth’s “must-haves,” whichturned the Paceyhome into a houseradiating lightness,classic layering andunderstated ele-gance, includedthoughtfully select-ed rugs, artwork,and hardware.
“We knew wewanted a TurkishOushak rug for theden, so that wasour starting point,”says Goforth,adding she andPacey shoppedaround before find-ing the perfectcomplement at theRug Mart.
“Original art isunique and makes a
The homeowners tookInterior Designer AshleyGoforth’s advice andshopped for original artfor their new home. Art,says Goforth, allowsyour home to convey avery distinct personality.
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very individualizedstatement,” sheexplains, addingthat art helps cap-ture and spotlightthe owners’ per-sonality in such away that no otheritem in the homecan.
As for lighting,Goforth went witha trending look ofmixing metals.
“I’ve alwaysliked the juxtapo-sition of warmwith cool, andmasculine withfeminine,” shesays.
“We decided togo with a soft graykitchen, and wewere wanting touse brass hardwareinstead of thecommon polishednickel you seeeverywhere.
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The basketweave wall-paper provides a textur-al quality in the foyer.
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house is a different version of the same gray, (SherwinWilliams’ “Knitting Needles,” which was cut by half forsome rooms) so it flows seamlessly.
The home had been beautifully maintained by previousowners, according to Pacey.
“The changes we made just updated the spaces a bit.We opened up and rearranged some things in the kitchen,made our breakfast bar peninsula much bigger, extendedthe wood floors throughout the house, and we paintedeverything.
“We also updated the bathrooms and the wet bar offthe living room,” adds Pacey.
In the end, Pacey says they got the best of both worlds:a home that is pretty as well as family practical.
The owners opened upthe kitchen, purchasednew appliances, extend-ed the hardwood floor-ing, and had everythingpainted a grayish hue.The countertop is car-rara marble. They alsoselected brass hardwareand light fixtures to cre-ate a balance of warmand cool tones.
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Living WithYour Antiques
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It’s one thing to acquire antiques and lovely treasures, butthere’s also the challenge of knowing how to live with them.
So, the task of the homeowner is to decide if theirs arepriceless heirlooms that need to be untouched and on display,or are they well crafted, interesting and very old objects thatcan be lovingly used in day-to-day living.
John Daugherty realtors Mike and Sonia Tersigne love tocollect antique furniture and furnishings with documented his-tory and provenance.
They carefully select pieces at auctions, do the tediousresearch and then use their new purchases in theirTimbergrove Manor home. They want only objects that are inpristine condition, because they do not refinish or refurbishanything.
“Some of these are important pieces are from estates herein Houston. I research each piece we bid on because you real-ly have to know what you are buying,” says Mike Tersigne.
The Tersigne home in Timbergrove is layered with antiques, which have been carefully researched by the owners.
Mike and Sonia Tersigne
An interesting little tea table is also a display area for other treasures.
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He says he initially got interested in buying antiques after see-ing unique pieces in homes he represented as a realtor.
“I go to antique shops frequently, but only to learn andeducate myself. I find the most unusual pieces at auctions. I’man opportunist, and I love the game and being an educatedbuyer allows me to buy important pieces that are special.”
Their taste is wide ranging: Chinese, French, English,Italian, Tibetan, American. And although each table, chair orlamp may be from a different period or style, they seem tomesh nicely with each other, layering the home with a varietyof items that make it interesting.
But the extra challenge for the couple is the living with theantiques. Their two young grandchildren live nearby and visitoften.
“They come in and look at things. We tell them not totouch certain things – they are too young to really understand.But we tell them ‘someday this will be yours, so be careful anddon’t handle the pieces.’ They really aren’t interested in them,anyway,” he says.
One special piece they have is a five-foot-long Tibetantable, lacquered in black with hand painted figures. They usethe table frequently, but covered it with a glass overlay to pro-
tect the delicate artwork.“Now we can use it and enjoy it every day,” he adds.
Kitty Allen lives with her family’s antiques in a house inGalveston, which itself is an antique (dating back to 1887).
She says she doesn’t just live with them, she also enjoysthem. Although they are practical pieces – tables, lamps, spe-cial keepsakes – they are priceless to her.
“To me, the wonderful thing about living with antiques isthat they add instant history and soul to a home. There’ssomething especially human about an object that was made byhand, or that has survived the ravages of time intact. They allhave a story. I also wonder about the people who made andused it … especially family pieces. What was their life like?”asks Allen.
For example, she has a sea truck in her living room withher late husband’s great grandfather’s initials carved in it. Itwas one of 16 trucks his ancestors brought with them fromScotland when they immigrated to America (thoughGalveston) back in the early 19th century.
She found the trunk in a barn at the family farm outsideHillsboro 40 years ago where it was used to store grain. It was
“I love the game and being an educated buyer allows me to buy important pieces that are special, says Mike Tersigne.
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Oftentimes old furniture shows its personal history throughthe wear and tear on the surface.
Holly Hansen, owner of The Antique Warehouse inGalveston, urges owners of precious antiques to never refinishthe old wood or metal. Clean them, yes, she explains, but donot remove the old patina, paint or finish from the old pieceor it will lose its value.
“We recommend cleaning – the same way they do inBuckingham Palace—10 percent vinegar in water on a softcloth. If it is good enough for the Queen, it is good enoughfor your antiques,” says Hanson. “And we tell our clients towax furniture to protect it, especially in the humid Texas cli-mate.”
However, if you purchase an old piece of furniture, whichperhaps is antique, but has no historical significance and youplan to update it to use for practical purposes – for instance,armoires are popular cabinets in thousands of homes – “thenmake the improvements you need and enjoy the furniture,”she says.
Kitty Allen found this old trunk in an old property once owned by her latehusband Joe’s family. (Photo by Carlos Antonio Rios)
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Who were you early mentors? And what designers and artists do youadmire today? Whose work influences you, if anyone?-Annette Watson, a teacher at HSPVA (High School for thePerforming and Visual Arts). We made silkscreen posters during thesummer to boost recognition for the concept of the school; it hasbeen a joy watching it flourish into the institution it is today.
-Theo Tillery, a very eccentric music teacher. She had traveled withWill Rogers as a child. She also was a hoarder, philosopher, and pian-ist. My summer job was to help catalog her dragon’s hoard of objectd’art and antiquities. I learned to appreciate fine quality from junk.
-John Dickinson has had a really enduring affect on me, and I thinkthe tone he set back in the ’80’s has been rather enduring – defiantlyhelping define the sort of “California Cool” that no one can deny.
-John Saladino as well . . . he shows beautiful restraint.
-Kelly Wearstler is pretty fantastic.
What is your education background, if relevant to what you are doingnow?HSPVA. My thoughts were if I was going to make a living as an artist,I shouldn’t postpone the inevitable.
What specific projects are you working on now? What companies carry orsell your fabrics, wall coverings, accessories?I’m currently working on a pair of hand-carved wooden doors createdfrom an original design I drew in ’98. Jeremy Grubb (wood-workerhere in town) interpreted the “Napoleonic Panel” and carved thedoors by hand, and now I’m finishing them by gilding and burnishingetc.
We focused a lot on art this winter, some mixed media paintingsand our “Color-Matter” painting series ranging from 48x48 sizepieces to 12x12 (pictured). They are great in groups or as stand-alonepieces.
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was from Giuseppe Arcimboldo, and the photo appeared on thecover of Alternative Medicine Digest.
One of the most challenging was a frieze at Anthony’s, a TonyVallone restaurant here in Houston. I started with 3,000 poundsof clay in bags and had to create a bas-relief based on thePergamon Frieze.
What types of materials do you like to work with? Why?Jute because of its earthy, coarse weave.
The nap of cotton velvet can be manipulated to create amazingdepth and luster.
Plaster as a skim coat on our wall coverings can be burnished orleft matte.
Gold leafing, done correctly, can enhance any surface.Canvas is so versatile, whether it is used raw or gessoed.
How do you create or come up with new designs and color patterns?Do you mass produce?Over the past year, Arena Design has integrated digital textileprinting led by graphic designer and artist Lee Wilde with thevision of delivering capsule collections. Not only does it allow usto offer a wider range of products, but we also have the capabilityto make the early stages of pattern design move faster. This line isseparate from the permanent collection of hand-printed, wall cov-erings and fabrics that Arena is known for.
All the digital color swatches that are used are derived fromhand-painted gouache palettes that resulted in over 3,000 differentcolors now at our disposal.
We don’t mass produce; however, the new technology is suitablefor hospitality projects and opens up to clients who are moreprice-conscious.
Do you ever stall in the creative process . . . something like a writer’sblock? If so, where do you go or what do you do to re-energize and getpast it?Yes, I think every creative person feels that; you have to hit thewall before you can bounce back and keep making wonderfulstuff. If there is any pattern that repeats itself, it is that!
I think the time that dwindles between sleep and being awakecan be rather lucrative for creative ideas.
The further the better.
How has your creative processes changed over the years?I was drawing 48-inch wide repeats with a sharpie marker onacetate, which can take weeks or months. It makes everything wehave done undoubtedly unique, but now I have the option topull from several different sketches and combine them differently.Everything still starts the same way and built from layers, but now,we can manipulate design elements endlessly to ensure completesatisfaction with the finished image. If a client wants me to createa custom design or pattern, the possibilities are endless … and fast.
Do you name your pillows, fabrics and etc?Regarding color name . . .Best done with a bottle of wine, it is free association tied withvisuali-zation. That process is hard to verbalize; I will note that themajority of the names relate to nature or historical references.Thiebaud is a new one; the colors were inspired by the painterhimself…Starling is is successful, and it is a striking and fitting forthe midnight purple shade that it is.
Regarding patterns names . . .Niosh is a pattern name that I have always loved, which also hap-pens to be an acronym for National Institute for OccupationalSafety and Health … I saw it on a warning label, laughed, andthought “well why not?”
How should I identify you...as textile artisan?An artist who works in multiple mediums, I enjoy things that haveunique tactile identities, and fabric happens to be one of them.
What is a typical workday like? Do you have employees? Our warehouse is 10 miles from downtown Houston but seemslike a rural hideaway; it has a certain juxtaposition to the sur-rounding in-dustrial grit. Yes, I have three employees; they are likeextended family. My typical day is usually balancing two or moretasks and or projects at once. I roam from one end of the 20,000square-foot space to the other working a bit on each or when themood strikes.
Getting PersonalWhat do you like to do when you’re not working? Do you enjoy travel?Yes I do…last summer I was in Saint-Tropez then went over toTurkey to see the Gobekli-Tepe, which is an active archeologicalexca-vation site that has kind of re-written history. It pre-datesStone Henge by 6,000 years. I loved the mysterious aspect of itand to see one of the earliest attempts of self-expression by man.Ancient ruins are insatiable for me, these “quest to get to thesource” type stories that might not end up in textbooks. I just gotback from St. Petersburg Russia in January, which was fabulous. Itwas a lot of work to get over there, but it was worth it.
Tell me about your private space, your home? What is it like?I have lived in my home in Montrose for 30 years, I hand-paintedbasically every surface, from the window frames to the interior andexterior walls. It’s an accumulation of patina on top of patina.
I know it sounds cliché, but my kitchen is the heartbeat of thehouse. The problems and questions of the Universe are oftensolved at that very table.
Do you have pets or significant others you’d like to mention? Do youhave a muse?Yes, Rudy Martinez, my long-time partner, and Rufus, my pup,the most magnificent boxer/model/best friend.
Yes, with any luck, I always a have a muse. That role haschanged over the years and has been played by various people;they have always been women.
Do you listen to music when working? What genre or groups?I find myself preferring silence when I work on my own but atwork in the warehouse, we like Motown, house, classical…recentlyTennis has been on repeat so it really just runs the gamut.
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Make Your Own Living BouquetPlants that play well together in a Container Garden BY SHIRLEY BARR
March is a perfect time for Cornelius Nursery (www.corneliusnurseries.com) to share tips about how to select the plants thatplay well together in container gardens. If you are gifting flowersfor this Mother’s Day, consider a living bouquet. You can plant itnow to have ready for Sunday, May 10. A living bouquet lastslonger and saves money.
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“You don’t want either the plant or the pot to dominate; if youare unsure of the scale, choose a focal point/thriller that is onetimes the height of the container,” she says.
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SPILLERS: To soften the edge of the pot, pick plants that cas-cade, such as alyssum, lobelia, nasturtiums, petunias, pansies, andverbena. Go for more green with a chartreuse potato vine andheart-shaped ivy, or fragrant Rosemary.
Decide in advance where you will place the living bouquet soyou select plants for sun or shade.
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To improve drainage, Cornelius Nursery experts suggest plac-ing a broken clay piece over the drain hole, then lining the bot-tom of the pot with gravel. Always use soil-free, organic-basedpotting mix which is lighter and porous. Apply a slow-release fer-tilizer every six weeks during the growing season.
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