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A U G U S T 2 0 1 3
Editor’s Note
Spotlight: Cason Graye Homes
Calendar
Tastemaker: Jill Brown
Before & After: A Dining Room Redo
Product Report: Refrigerators
Editor’s Picks: Favorite Finds
The Hort Whisperer: Lush Garden Plants
Pet of the Month: Hitch
RugsStyles and trends
Blackbird Farm Country cooking in a galley style barn kitchen
Seaside Country CondoDesign team dives into a very custom condo project in Galveston
Round Top Special Section:Guide to Round Top Area: Antiquing,A Country Home in Burton,Antique Dealer Highlights
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We’re getting a jump onscheduling our fall calendar!The Round Top Antiques Fair is justaround the corner: Oct. 2-5. And wedon’t want to miss it.
As you’ll see in the Special Sectionwithin, the fair really spans six smalltowns; all located about a 90-minutedrive from Houston.
Friends who have a weekend homein one of the nearby towns, say some ofthe tents go up a week in advance, andthey swear by the old adage: The earlybird gets the worm!
I went up there a few years back andfound a wonderful French sofa for $60in the town of Warrenton.
I remember rounding the corner andwalking into a temporary stall. A ratherlarge frame of a man lounging on apetite looking but obviously sturdyframe caught my eye. I liked the French-designed legs, the gorgeous aging patinaof the frame . . . but, quite frankly, notmuch else. The man sat upright, and thenegotiations for the sofa began at $100.
Of course, I didn’t come preparedlike those in the know do. I had toreturn the next day with a rental U-Haul. Most who make the trek up to theRound Top area always go in a largetruck or pull a U-Haul.
My $60 ultimately turned into a one-of-a-kind $700 investment. I had myupholsterer reinforce the springs andready it for a long down cushion; all ofwhich was upholstered in a light greenpatterned linen.
If you’re planning to spend a fewdays, which you well can do, thinkabout booking one of the bed andbreakfasts there.
There’s the Vintage Round Top andRachel Ashwell’s Prairie, to name two.We’re featuring the homeowners ofanother B&B – Blackbird Farm -- intheir own kitchen on page 38. Theirrental cabins are sweet!
Country antiques can call any venue“home.” Check out the fabulous seasidecondo in Galveston by Avondale DesignStudio on page 48. I assure you, you’llbe inspired.
Happy shopping, y’all.
Susan
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PUBLISHER ........................Mike Harrison, Ph.D.
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ........Susie Reisenbigler
EDITOR ..............................................Susan Fox
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Cason Graye Homes Goes the ExtraMile for Customers
When Bryan Phillips speaks of his custom home building business,you often hear him say: Everything is open for discussion. Thisphilosophy underscores and drives each project, which focuses on
client-centric excellence that begins at the very first conversation and contin-ues well after the homeowner’s move-in date.
Phillips maintains the high quality of his homes by limiting the number ofcustom home starts each year. “We average starting about 10 to 15 customhomes each year. That number lets me manage the growth of the companyeasily and keep pricing reasonable,” he says. “Also, I have a qualified team ofconstruction managers and that workload gives them about three to five cus-tom projects to manage each year. My team and I then can give our cus-tomers the highest level of attention.”
The Cason Graye team distinguishes itself through education and profes-sionalism. Phillips earned the Graduate Master Builder certification throughthe National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a designation receivedby veterans of the homebuilding industry who have taken advanced coursesoffered through NAHB. “For me personally, it meant I learned from theexperts rather than through trial and error,” says Phillips. Other members ofthe team also continually work toward professional achievement designations.
“Ensuring each and every home utilizes as many energy efficient productsas possible is important to my company as well as to me personally,” saysPhillips.
“My wife and I are building a home in Bellaire right now and, while she’sexcited about new flooring and countertops and cabinets, the features I’mmost looking forward to enjoying in my new home are the insulation, thewindows, HVAC efficiency and home automation,” he says with a laugh.
In meeting with clients, I provide the facts to help them make the bestdecisions. For instance, when you are focused on energy efficiency, you reap
several benefits. First of all, it will reduce the overall operating expense of thehouse, and everything—the walls, the floors, all the infrastructure of the home—will last longer with high-grade foam insulation, an excellent window package, inaddition to air-conditioners with high SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating)numbers.”
Cason Graye welcomes the ideas and desires of its clients, including the use ofinnovative materials. “We want to go the extra mile for our clients. If we don’thave it, we’ll go out and find it,” says Phillips. This attitude shows up repeatedly inall phases of the relationship.
While not a design-build firm, Cason Graye helps its clients and prospectsthroughout the design process. For instance, if you don’t have an architect, heworks with several firms that he can highly recommend.
Cason Graye provides a dedicated person to handle service calls once the home-owners have moved in -- to take care of all the little stuff that gets discovered oncethey’ve actually lived there. It includes access to the Cason Graye representativewho takes meetings with vendors and subcontractors in lieu of the homeowners.
Phillips got into the housing business while still at the University of Houston.“I took a job with a large production builder during my final year of college, eventhough I knew nothing about building homes. That first week, I fell in love withthe business. I told myself that I will do this forever. My dad had been in businessfor himself, so I knew I eventually wanted to own my own company. So, we savedour money for a few years and in 2004 made the leap to start Cason Graye,”Phillips says.
“When it was time for us to start a family, my wife had come up with the name“Cason Graye” as a boy’s name. Three daughters later, it was still unused. So whenwe first started out with the business, she suggested we use it as the companyname.” And that’s when Cason Graye Homes became a new addition to thePhillips family.
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Two chandeliers beam down on the kitchen island topped by polished concrete and holding a stainless apron-front sink. A second freestanding bar island provides a built-in eatingarea and also serves to break up the open space leading into a casual family room.
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The cover kitchen features a complete Thermador appliancepackage; the refrigerator is paneled to create a seamlesslook, and the range is a featured focal point.Thermador actually receives the Phillips family’s highestendorsement: Its appliances will be going into their newBellaire home.
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Reclaimed wood floors and a beamed ceilingadd warmth and structural interest to the familyroom. A curvilinear wall opens into the formaldining room with its Venetian plaster finish.Letting in Houston’s natural light, a picture win-dow looks out over a 700-square-feet outdoorliving room.
In redoing the kitchen, Cason Graye opened upa wall to make the kitchen curve around a cor-ner and consequently almost doubled its size.Custom tile work for the backsplash adds per-sonality to the space.
This Cason Graye custom home won severalawards (including Best of Show and People’Choice) in the 2012 Bellaire New HomeShowcase. With five bedrooms and 5-1/2 baths,it offers over 5,900 square feet of living space.The front door opens onto a tower foyer show-casing an elegant spiral staircase.
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A U G U S T 2 0 1 3 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
11th Annual Home & Garden Show at The Woodlands• The Woodlands’ annual fall Home & Garden Show, attracting more than 200exhibitors and entertainers – is Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., toSunday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for sen-iors and free for children under the age of 12. Parking is free. It all takes place atThe Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 LakeRobbins Drive. For more information – and a $1-off coupon: www. WoodlandsShows.com
• The Whirlpool Cooking Stage at The Woodlands annual Home & GardenShow will feature The Dining Diva, Molly Fowler. Her goal is to help others navi-gate the kitchen as comfortably as she does. Fowler will demonstrate the newestWhirlpool appliances provided by Built-in Appliance Center. She plans to holdtwo different sessions: “Sweet and Sassy Southwestern” and her “Party Diva-Style Show.” August 24-25. For information: www.WoodlandsShow.com
Museum Beat• Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) presents “In Residence,” anexhibition of work created by eight artists who began their residencies in 2012.The exhibition will spotlight the works of Tarina Frank (metals and paper),Chandra Glendinning (ceramist), Susan Fletcher King (fiber), Jessica Kreutter(ceramist), Susannah Mira (environmental art), Jaydan Moore (jewelry and metalarts), Robert Thomas Mullen (metalsmith) and Rachelle Vasquez (fiber). Anopening reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Artist Hall at 4848 Main St. isFriday, August 2. The exhibit concludes September 29. Info: www. crafthouston.org
Authors in Architecture• Gerald Moorhead, FAIA, award-winning Houston architect and architectural his-torian & photographer, presents his book, Buildings of Texas, South and GulfCoast, the first of two volumes. A reception and book signing is scheduled forWednesday, September 5, at 6 p.m., at the Oak Forest Branch Library at 1349West 43rd Street. Fore more information: www.aiahouston.org
Glass Show• The Houston Glass Club is pleased to announce its 39th Annual Vintage Glassand Antique Show and Sale. The show begins on Friday, August 16, from 2p.m. to 7 p.m., with two additional days of shopping on Saturday, August 17,from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, August 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Theevent will be held at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds just south of Houston inRosenberg, TX. Admission is $10.00 for Friday early shopping and is good for allthree days of the show. Saturday and Sunday admissions are $6. Food con-cessions are available onsite and will be catered by well-known local caterer,Custom Caterers.
Leisure Learning Classes• Interior design for do-it-yourself types: Learn the fundamentals of design andhow to create a beautiful yet functional space in a workshop held by InstructorTommy Thompson. The class includes what to buy, where to put it, architecturaldetails and materials selections, as well as color palettes and the importance oftexture. Reservations required. $59 + $15 for handouts. Scheduled on twoSaturdays: September 28 and October 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. GreenwayPlaza area. For information: www.llu.com
• Cut Your Energy Costs . . . Get the answers to such questions as: Are newwindows really worth the cost? Does radiant barrier really work? You will learnhow to get the most from your energy investment and how to avoid ineffectivechoices. Reservation required. $53. Instructor is Stephen Ruback. September 5,from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Greenway Plaza area. For information: www.llu.com
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Houston Petset• The third annual Houston Petset Gifting Event is Wednesday, August 28, atSAKS Fifth Avenue, 5115 Westheimer (77056), from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Houston Petset dedicates itself to providing grants to animal welfare-related non-profits in the greater Houston area. Twenty-five animal-related welfare nonprofitssubmitted applications to Petset. The recipients will be announced at the event,with Great Day Houston TV host Deborah Duncan serving as emcee. A $25 dona-tion is suggested for admittance. In its 10 years, Houston Petset has raised$750,000 for shelters and other animal organizations. Info: www.houstonpetset.org
Recycling Saturday• Bring your glass, paper, plastic and aluminum to the recycling station at DiscoveryGreen. On the fourth Saturday of each month, CompuCycle ll accepts old comput-ers and other electronics for recycling. Visit the Discovery Green Web site(www.discoverygreen.com) for a list of electronics accepted. The City of HoustonSolid Waste Management provides the recycling container. The schedule is subjectto change, but park staff will accept your recycling in the park office during thehours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., regardless of whether the container is on site.
Cooking Classes• Meet the Star of the kitchen – a Thermador Cooking Demonstration, August 28,from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free, no RSVP required. Cooking at home can be healthyand energy efficient. Factory Builder Stores Executive Chef Robbie Rensel showsattendees how to use the features of Thermador appliances. No one leaves hun-gry! For information: [email protected]
• Chef Evan’s five-course tasting menu takes place on August 10, at 7 p.m. $109per person. The chef’s table-style meal, presented by Savory CelebrationExecutive Chef Evan Brady consists of in-season vegetables, filet of beef and asalmon dish. Participants can help with the preparation, if desired. This is a BYOBevent. To purchase a seat at the table, visit http://savorycelebration.ticketleap.com/
Activities for Family and Kids• Children, ages 6 to 12, are invited learn about hummingbirds and the Easternbluebird on Wednesday, August 14, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Arbor Gate inTomball, 15635 FM 2920. Each child will make a hummingbird feeder and receivea plant that attracts the tiny birds. Teaching the class is Stephanie Baker, owner ofReady to Grow Gardens. There will be time for games and a picnic lunch (eachparticipant brings their own food). The fee is $50 per child, which includes suppliesand take-aways. Reservations required: 281-351-8851. Info: www.arborgate.com
• Bowl Bouquets, Made by Little Hands with Love is an event sponsored byCalloway’s and Cornelius Nursery, on Wednesday, August 21, from 9:30 a.m. to10:15 a.m. The bowl and grass seeds will be provided for the base, and participat-ing children can create a paper flower bouquet. The event is held at both Corneliuslocations: 1200 N. Dairy Ashford and 2233 S. Voss. Info: www.calloways.com and 713-292-0898.
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T A S T E M A K E R
Lighting connoisseur Jill Brown owns the little shop on the cornerof Ferndale and Alabama in Houston’s Upper Kirby District. It’ssimply called “Brown.” As you walk up the few steps to the shop --which looks a bit like a citified country store with a broad porchand large lanterns flanking the double doors -- and enter, you’llsee large evidence of Jill’s indisputable skill at finding the best ofthe best in lighting. Lamps, chandeliers, sconces, lanterns . . . youname it, she’s got it.
Filling the Rafters at Brown
an interview with Jill
Where do you find these coveted lighting fixtures?I mostly shop in France, Italy, Belgium and sometimes Holland. I rent a carand just go. I know a little French and can get by. I lived in Belgium whenmy late husband, Foster, worked for a company there. It was then that Istarted to send various kinds of items back to the states to designers.Luckily I could drive a stick shift and so I would get up at 3 in the morn-ing and just take off. It was then I developed a passion for lights.
How were you able to transfer your passion to Houston?Foster’s company had its U.S. headquarters in Houston, so when we movedback, I became one of Skelton St John’s dealers.
What do you look for when buying lights?I stay away from what’s trendy. Instead I instinctively look for and buy exam-ples of the best of the period. I especially like Italian Moderne and and LouisXIV and XV styles. I prefer to buy timeless classics that can be passed on.Approximately 70 percent of our inventory is one-of-a-kind. I bring my picksback home and have them rewired and reconditioned if needed.
This pair of lamps is a one-of-a-kind, custom-made example ofwhat Brown creates, utilizing early 1900 plaster. The shades areBelgium linen.
JILL BROWN
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When did you open your ownshop?The shop opened in ’06.
When did you catch the bug for col-lecting?It started when I was a junior in highschool when I started going to countryauctions in Ohio with my mother. Iwas mostly interested in pressed,depression and Viking glass. Later, Iworked for a department stores – inOhio, Texas and Massachusetts – in thegourmet cooking section where theygave me full reign to buy what I foundappealing. I don’t care for trinkets. Ihave an affinity for things with a pur-pose.
Advice to novice collectors?Buy with your heart and buy original --the real stuff.
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BELOW: Re-issues, based on antique originals.
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Getting PersonalWhat do you read?Shelter magazines and political blogs.
What style do you gravitate toward?American shaker, Pennsylvania Dutch.
What can you not live without?My sons, Sam and John.
Other than European shopping excur-sions, where do you travel?I go back to Ohio frequently to seefamily. I also love northern Michigan; Ihave fond memories of spending timethere as a child.
Other than light fixtures, what do youlike to collect?I love didactic things . . . school items.Old school charts. Old easels.Abacuses. Pigeon diplomas – given outwhen raising homing pigeons was asport. I like agricultural things.
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When Denise Strittmatter called me to select colors and paint theentire interior of their home, I did not know that her husband Mikehad already checked me out on the Internet and looked at my“before/after” pix. He advised budgeting my services into their over-all plan to ensure quality.
Since they asked me and wondered what they should put in theirniche, one of the first things I recommended was filling in the dust-catching niche above the dining room with Sheetrock and paintingthe stair railing and spindles.
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option. I also suggestedpainting the stair hand rails“Protegé Bronze” glossenamel, which not only sat-isfied her dislike of the staincolor but it coordinated withthe existing floor and nearbydining room, too. The trimwas repainted the existingtrim color, Benjamin Moore“White” interior room glossenamel.
TIP: Paint is inexpensiveand consistently gives youthe most “bang for yourbuck.”
The dining room wallsabove the chair rail werepainted Sherwin Williams“Kilim Beige” and below thechair rail were paintedSherwin Williams “Latte” tocoordinate with the masterbath colors (See "PalettePerfection,” my April 2013Before/After column.)Having just gone through arecent transformation intheir bath, the couple didnot hesitate to paint theirdining room. Denise notonly likes the continuity butthe paint warms up thespace and adds interest.
“Unlike Mike, I felt over-whelmed by our first meet-ing.” Denise says. “You hadsuch vision not only for thebath but the entire houseand your visit encompassedso much more than just
AFTER: New artwork from J C Penney and Overstock.com, zippi-er neutral paint, new furniture from Star Furniture, and removalof the rug and small round table transformed the space.
BEFORE: The old table, chairs, artwork, safe paint color, rug andround table in corner were just not working in the dining room.
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AFTER: The wall above the chair rail was paintedSherwin Williams “Kilim Beige” flat latex and belowthe chair rail “Latte. The trim matches the existingtrim in the house, Benjamin Moore “White” highgloss enamel.
choosing paint colors -- thank goodness!”she adds with a laugh.
Denise was ecstatic that the changeswould be dramatic and done within theirbudget. She loved receiving my emailedphotos because they helped her envision thespace. “At first I could not wrap my armsaround all your suggestions,” she explains.“Over time, I came to understand that youreally were right about everything!”
One of her favorite changes was paint-ing the stair railings and spindles. “While Ididn’t have a problem painting the spindlesblack, I just could not visualize painting thehand railings,” Denise says. “Mike was the“steady one” who encouraged me to doeverything on your list. The change actual-ly made them “pop” and the stairs now looklike a custom feature. It was much lessexpensive than adding wrought iron spin-dles, which would have busted our budget!”
Another change she really liked involvedthe rug --and did not cost a cent. “Removing the too-small rug wasgenius,” says Denise.
Using a tape measure, I showed Denisethat because of the shape of the room, alarger rug would have curled up the backwall.
TIP: To avoid being an uneven triphazard, a dining room rug should be largeenough for the table to fit on top of the rugwith additional space behind the chairs. Myfeeling is with food and drink in a diningroom, why have a rug at all -- (especially ifthere is a rug anchoring the nearby livingroom.)
And would the couple recommend hir-ing help? “Trust the professionals! Youalways take the homeowners’ individualtastes in mind and base your recommenda-tions on that, not just your own prefer-ences. Everyone should budget for yourservices,” she concludes.
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Once upon a time a floor was just a floor but no more.Now ground-up design is a common practice and options for the ‘fifth wall’
have never been so plentiful.As the trend continues for hard surface flooring throughout Houston homes,
area rugs are popping up underfoot in the city’s traditional, contemporary andmore eclectic arrangements.
This new generation of area rugs comes in brilliant and neutral colors, newmaterial combinations like sisal and wool, woven vinyl, and manmade materialsfeaturing a playful take on a classical motif.
“A wonderful rug can change the character of a room,” says Valerie Robertswith Dazzling Décor, a division of Roberts Carpet and Fine Floors in Houston.
“For homes with a hard surface flooring throughout, an accent rug is the nat-ural design step. It can define the space, provide warmth for a broad expanse ofwood or stone flooring, and stamp an imprint of your own inner designer,” shesays.
The newest trends include “antiqued” or washed Orientals in surprising col-ors, and at the spectrum’s other end, area rugs in shades of gray,” says Houstondesigner Pamela O’Brien.
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High quality rugs such as this wool Turkish Oushak, reflecting Persianinfluences, maintain their values.
Dash and Albert’s 8 x 10 Texoco Kilim rug.
This is a hand-crafted “Rock Garden” patterned wool and viscose rug byMartha Stewart. The room is by Interior Designer Pamela Hope. (Photo courtesy of Pamela Hope Designs)
STYLES & TRENDS
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Designers agree that rug selection is areflection of individual preferences. Hereare a few trends to watch:• Colors: Soft and vibrant blues and grays. Also spice orangeand yellow for accents.
• New designs use classic motifs such as swirls, damask,Greek Keys or quatrefoils, enlarged and set as a border or inthe rug’s field.
• Flat weaves add pops of color and are extremely durable forentries and kitchens while soft textures are still most popularin the bedroom.
• Rugs made of bamboo silk or viscose. Blends of fabricsoffering the plush feel of wool with a sheen.
• High-end woven vinyl floor mats in rich colors by Chilewich.
• Weaves like bamboo, Bouclé, and basket weave with com-mercial grade backing. Available in Houston at Kuhl Linscombin multiple sizes, shapes and for customization.
• Seagrass and sisals are environmentally green with naturalcoloration making it is easy to design around. May not be bestchoice for small children who spend a lot of time on the floor.
• Quality and good design never go out-of-style. Oriental,Persian, Kilim and Tribal are investments that pay of f with longlife and sustained beauty.
• Larger rugs, appropriate size for the dining table and chairsor for a conversational area.
ABOVE: InteriorDesignerPamela Hopechose thishand-crafted,plush-pileIndian wool rugby Surya for aclient’s home. (Photo courtesyof Pamela HopeDesigns)
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She prefers the new patchwork rugs made from older, worn kilims that are cutto salvage the best pieces and stitched together in interesting designs. Sometimesthe rugs are dyed in vibrant colors like turquoise.
O’Brien has purchased several for clients and one for her Houston home.“These kilim rugs are a piece of history with a fresh new look which works well
in contemporary and transitional designs,” she says.Donna Jarnigan of Houston-based LacyBoone Design sees area rugs as a way to
tie together the clean, paired down look that her clients want.“For me, a home is much more interesting when it looks like it has been gath-
ered over a period of years, which also applies to rugs,” says Jarnigan.“It’s true that some clients are strictly traditional and others only contemporary
but the majority like to mix periods and styles for a collected look, like pairing atraditional piece of furniture with a contemporary piece of art,” explains Jarnigan.
Sometimes people are so in love with their floors, they don’t want to see themcovered.
“A couple I work with have gorgeous marble floors and the husband did notwant to cover them in any way, not even the stairs,” says Raquel Henderson ofRubin’s Custom Rugs in Houston.
When his wife slipped on the stairs, he changed his mind and the coupleordered a custom runner.
“We made a stair runner out of a tone on tone piece of carpet removing some ofthe elements and inserting a perfect navy that we used as a three-inch border. Itbrought the area together in a beautiful way which complemented the marble,”Henderson says.
“Now they say the once-dull stairway is a work of art.”Customized rugs make truly unique designs possible. Another customer, a pilot,
brought an element joy to the family area by ordering a two-color bordered rugwith a plane carved in the field, says Henderson.
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The best time to buy a refrigerator is between now and October when
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we’ve narrowed down a few top trends and popular models.
Among the newest features found on today’s refrigerators are techno-
logical upgrades, according to Celia Vrnak, integrated marketing director
of Factory Builder Stores. People are looking for models -- such as
Samsung, Electrolux and LG -- that have an LCD screen with productivi-
ty-focused applications or “apps.”
“The LCD screen is like a digital version of the refrigerator message
board. You can pull up a calendar, display pictures, leave notes and with
the WiFi connection, you can even check the weather or stream music.”
Digital temperature settings and new electronic controls are also avail-
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“There are more options on the dispenser where you can preset and
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Kitchen and Bath. For example, you can preset the dispenser to pour half a
cup of water rather than a full cup.”
Vrnak notes that GE has a hot water dispenser with four temperature set-
tings from 90 to 185 degrees.
Jenn-Air’s new integrated built-in collection has four-bin temperature set-
tings – for deli, produce, meat and a quick chill-for precise control.
Refrigerators are also becoming increasingly customized and many people
are using refrigerator and freezer drawers that allow you to integrate them
into existing cabinetry. The SubZero B1-36UG over-and-under with glass
door offers large refrigerated storage, plus a convenient rollout freezer drawer.
According to Jackie Hager, showroom operations manager of Morrison
Supply, refrigerator drawers can go in an island. “You could have a beverage
center under the counter refrigerator for wet bars and game rooms.”
“Many people like to put produce in there or items for the kids; items they
don’t want in the main refrigerator,” says Raper.
Column refrigerators are also gaining traction. For ultimate flexibility and
customization in kitchens, Thermador offers the Freedom Collection fresh
food and freezer columns, in addition to wine columns. The columns can be
placed in areas where the home cooks need them the most.
For example, the fresh food column might be placed in a whole different
location than the freezer. Thermador offers 24-inch and 30-inch fresh food
columns; 18-inch, 24-inch and 30-inch freezer columns, and 18-inch and 24-
inch wine columns.
In terms of looks, Hager says Morrison Supply’s best selling high-end
refrigerators are either stainless steel or cabinet front and panel-ready, which
creates a seamless appearance. Whirlpool offers a white or black glass finish.
Lower- to middle-end refrigerators favor French door refrigerators with doors
opening from the center and featuring a bottom freezer drawer.
SubZero’s French door refrigeration is popular because of its look and the
functional benefits. SubZero has a new built-in French door refrigerator that
has two 18-inch doors so you can open just one door or both. Therefore, it’s
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About a mile or so down an old Texas farm road in Ellinger, just around the cor-ner from the famous Czech bakery called Hruska’s -- well known for their kolachesand breads – and just beyond a swinging iron gate of roosting blackbirds, is ahorse barn that Joan and Jerry Herring call home.
The Herrings own Blackbird Farm, a bed and breakfast located only minutesfrom the small town of Round Top – home to one of the country’s most acclaimedantique fairs. Houstonians make the trek to browse and buy every spring and fall(October 2-5).
Whether the nearby countryside is dotted with dealer tents or nothing but tallgrasses and a rolling landscape offering some of the most beautiful sunsets ever, theHerrings likely can be found in their tree-house-like kitchen.
The galley-style kitchen dominates the 36-foot-wide by 48-foot-long room
Country CookingIN JERRY AND JOAN’S GALLEY-STYLE BARN KITCHEN BY SUSAN FOX
ABOVE: Jerry and Joan Herring, owners ofBlackbird Farm, get a head start on preparing fora gathering of friends.
LEFT: A long runner has been placed on thewood floors, which are pine. A galley kitchenallows easy movement when there is more thanone person cooking. The ceiling wood is cedarfrom the Bastrop area.
BELOW: The oversized white porcelain, fireclayfarm sink by Reinhard is the perfect kitchenamenity. The faucet is by Danze. The granitecountertops are “Absolute Black.”
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that is their entire home. “When we bought the 38-acre property, we built this two-story pole barn that was initially designed as a guest house,” says Joan Herring. Theygot so comfortable living in a smaller space that the couple decided to stay put.
“Because of the size of our home, we are in a sense always in the kitchen,” saysJoan Herring.
“Our specialties are omelets and frittatas made with farm-fresh eggs, cooked toorder. We even have a little bell to ring as we announce ‘order up,’” she adds with alaugh.
“We also make fresh salsa with the tomatoes, onions and jalapenos from our gar-den. We chop up all the ingredients, add fresh lime juice and sea salt. It tastes sogood when it’s fresh,” says Joan Herring.
When friends and neighbors come for pizza night, they all sit at a 16-foot-long.galvenized tin-topped bar to watch Jerry Herring rollout his homemade dough.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:: Just off the kitchen isone of two balconies. The couple found the twigfurniture at the Round Top Antiques Fair. On cool-weather days, you can find the couple lounging inthis treetop setting, enjoying the fruits of theirlabor.
Jerry Herring designed the carton they use tosend farm fresh eggs home with visitors.
Herring is in the chicken coop, picking up newlylaid eggs.
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Place 1 tsp. boursincheese on each egg andtop with 1 tsp. cream.Sprinkle with pepper.
Place ramekins in bakingdish and add water toreach half-way up sides.
Bake at 450 degrees for 7to 10 minutes or until theegg yolks are set. Serveimmediately. Serves 4.
*Boursin cheese is a softcreamy Gournay cheese.It is sold at Whole Foods-Houston.
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ABOVE: The eight-horsebarn to the right, with thebright blue door, is theHerring homestead. Whenyou enter, there is a foyerand half bath and a stair-way lined with cedarboards up to where theylive. Behind the closedwhite doors is a largegarage and storage area.To the left is their art stu-dio. (PPhhoottoo ccoouurrtteessyy ooffBBllaacckkbbiirrdd FFaarrmm)
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“One by one, they come around the bar and addwhatever toppings they want to their individual piz-zas,” says Joan Herring. “We have family and friendsvisiting constantly, and we cook for them, or theycook for us.
“It’s wonderful to have friends who love to escapethe city and are such great cooks that they like to takeover the kitchen,” she adds.
Also part of Blackbird Farm is a large art studio,two guest cabins and an event center they callHerring Hall, which they rent out for weddings andas an entertainment venue.
Joan Herring, a photographer, manages the farmproperties, in addition to their 1850 House and Sealy
House. Both houses are part of the bed and breakfastbusiness but located on a separate 47-acre farm. Theyalso own the Red & White Gallery and Inn onFayetteville’s historic square, where both new andmore established artists exhibit their works of art.
Jerry Herring, an artist and photographer, is asemi-retired graphic designer who also sits on aLondon-based board that produces graphics and mar-keting materials. Together the Herrings are workingon a book about Fayette County.
“We took our time choosing a name for our prop-erty,” says Joan Herring. “We found many differentkinds of birds on the land but liked the romanticnotion of the song, ‘Blackbird.’”
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Houstonian Jean Hancock Chernosky decided awhile back to trade the country scene for a spec-tacular high-rise Gulf view. But after she sold the
family ranch in a town just outside of San Antonio,she suddenly realized she wasn’t quite ready to saygoodbye to the Texas Hill Country.
With her ranch décor and country memories allpacked up and piled high in three different Houstonstorage units, she had a thought. A very good idea,in fact. Why not transfer all the character and charmthat her former home-away-from-home offered toher new coastal get-away?
Could it be done? Apart from the obviousvenue differences, her past treasures and furnishingsdid lean more toward the traditional, and her new1,400-square-foot Diamond Beach condo inGalveston is contemporary.
Enter the interior design team that makesdreams and high ideals happen: Ben Johnston andKathryn Berardo with Avondale Design Studio,LLC. Not only did they exceed her expectations inthe end by giving her a charming seaside countrycondo, they went into the job with a strategy.
After visiting the two-bedroom and two-bathcondo in Galveston, “we began the process of goingthrough all her storage units. That meant we neededto unpack, photograph, measure and catalogueeverything,” explains Johnston.
“The drapery fabrics reflect the colors of the sea in rich teal for the public spacesas well as a soft aqua for the master bedroom.” —Ben Johnston
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The 1,400-square-foot condo features an open-room concept. The Avondale
Design Studio team’s first take was to consider their client’s lifestyle needs.
Their directive was to take furniture from a former ranch home and transition
it to a beach community.
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The homeowner’s baskets, spanning
years of collecting, decorate the rich
cabinetry in the kitchen and dining
areas. Johnston and Berardo select-
ed a teal color to unit the homeown-
er’s more traditional furnishings to her
new beach venue.
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“We also evaluated what items would needrepairs or could be ‘re-imagined’ in a fresh way. Oncewe finished that process, we then packed it all upagain until we wanted to pull out what was needed.”
“After completing a comprehensive space planwith Jean’s treasures in mind, we collaborated withnumerous craftsmen to pick up select pieces. We hadthem make repairs, clean and refinish, repaint orreupholster whatever was necessary,” says Johnston.
For example, a dressing bench and vanity werereupholstered in gorgeous fresh fabrics and reworkedto feature mother-of-pearl trim – as a nod to theocean. Mexican carved dining chairs gleamed with abright, festive teal paint that again suits the beachscene.
Johnston and Berardo chose a color palette ofcream, gold and teal colors, accented with a warmorange and soft corals. They used more than 30 dif-ferent types of fabrics and trims to create a richly lay-ered oasis.
“Drapery Ikat fabrics were used as a bridge tounite the sea views with the design plan,” saysJohnston. “The drapery fabrics reflect the colors ofthe sea in rich teal for the public spaces as well as a softaqua for the master bedroom.”
The antique wool rugs Johnston and Berardoselected helped anchor the more traditional lookdesired by their client. They tied in the coastal look bylooking for certain colors woven into the rug designs.
“The logistical concerns at firsthad us nervous. But it ended upbeing one of our favorite proj-ects in that we were entrustedwith updating beloved familytreasures and finding them aplace in this beautiful and con-trasting locale.”—Kathryn Berardo
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Ikat blue draperies add softeness to the living
room but, yet, do not distract from the beau-
tiful water view. The antique wool rug, chosen
for its hues, anchors the contemporary design
of the condo with traditional values.
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BEFOREWhere new furnishings were needed, the design team shopped all over Houston. At
La Maison, they found an inviting chair and ottoman featuring a straw base by RobertAllen.
They also toured the various town markets associated with the Round Top AntiquesFair. And they found furniture artisans to design and make a few special custom pieces,such as the living room sleeper sofa and coffee table.
Berardo says the project took about six months to complete.“Besides it being a rather daunting project, the logistical concerns at first had us
nervous. But it ended up being one of our favorite projects in that we were entrusted withupdating beloved family treasures and finding them a place in this beautiful and contrast-ing locale,” she adds.
An antique Victorian
daybed (above) gets
dressed for the beach in
this teal and green fabric.
Leather belts used to raise
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(left)to create a very lay-
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BLUE-EYED KANSASCOWGIRLWARRENTONDAS BLAUE HAUSFIELD620.680.2184I’m Shree Avery,known in Warrentonas the Blue-Eyed Kansas Cowgirl. I havebeen searching out treasures all my life forthe odd and unique. I offer a variety of thingsfrom “Vintage” Cowboy, truck frontends,industrial furniture, old lighting, jewelry, barnyard goodies, country store primitives, castiron cookware and Christmas--you neverknow what we will bring to the show. Wecontinue to search out the “big” and unusalthings hidden in the farms and rural towns ofKansas. Find us in Warrenton behind DasBlaue Haus and look for the cowgirl with the“big smile.”
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about our antique & estate jewelry. Comesee for yourself during the Round TopAntique Show; inside the Campbell Building(downtown Warrenton). You will be in "jewel-ry heaven", visiting and caressing piecesfrom the 1800's through modern day wares.If you don't make it to the show, visit us inBellaire, TX at our cute shop. 4901 Locust St.Open Tues. - Sat., 10-6.Our glistening inventory comes from estateswith no heirs. Take it home, make it yours,find a piece that is your heirloom!
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MARBURGERFARM ANTIQUESHOW ROUND TOPWhy hasMarburger FarmAntique Showbeen featured inso many magazines and is a must stop fordesigners from around the country? It’sbecause 350 dealers, with an esteemedgroup of diverse antiques, set up on 43acres, in 10 gigantic tents and 12 historicbuildings. We offer an extraordinary range ofantiques; including architectural, English,Continental, Asian, industrial, garden,Americana, painted furniture, fine art, earlyTexas, mid-century modern, French, silver,jewelry, textiles, paintings and prints. A full-service café and on site shipping comple-ment the antique shopping adventure of alifetime, with special opportunities for groups.Learn more at www.roundtop-marburger.com.
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300 ACRES OF ANTIQUES:
For those who love qualityantiques and high-end arts andcrafts, the annual Round Top-
Warrenton “weekend” is likened tobeing almost a religious experience forinterior designers, the most ardent col-lector and even first-time day-trippers.
The gates to antique heaven openon Saturday, Sept. 21, throughSunday, Oct. 6, for their 46th season.
Housed in barns, tents, openfields, town squares, and even a dancehall, more than 2,000 vendors fromacross the state and nation will offertheir wares in six tiny towns and alongthe country roads that connect them,especially Hwy 237.
Many of the field markets will beopen for weeks, although venues likethe Big Red Barn, the Original RoundTop Antiques, and Marberger Farmswill only open for the long weekend,Oct. 2-5, as is the custom.
Along with what’s old and beauti-ful, there are new venues, beefed-upamenities, and most important: Anoverwhelming selection of high caliberfurniture, art, jewelry, glassware, fix-tures, stained glass, footstools, clocks,and the unexpected find that hasmade aficionados return year after year
for this Texas shopping tradition. Lone Star Gallery owners, Sterling
and Kaci VanCoutren, are preparingfor their second season at Warrenton.They purchased the properties for “thefamily business” from Sterling’s uncle,so their ownership is new but nottheir association with the event.
“We are trying to balance theinterests of women and men,” saysVanCoutren. “We’ve got some greatdealers and a superb selection of furni-ture, estate jewelry, Tiffany lamps, andcertified Civil War artifacts.”
In addition to the buildingscooled for antiques and tents for vin-tage items, the family is offering anair-conditioned area with beer andwine.
“Women with reluctant husbandswill have a nice place to park them,and hopefully, the men will also enjoysome of the offerings,” he says.
VanCoutren says owners and ven-dors make a creative commitment tooffer the best of the best for this gath-ering.
GETTING TO ROUND TOP ANDWHERE TO STAY
Round Top, the hub of the antiqueweekend, is located in Central Texasmidway between Houston andAustin. Vendors are located in andround that city, Warrenton, Bertram,Shelby, Carmine and Fayetteville.Assistance with loading, hauling, ship-ping and storing treasures is readilyavailable. A few venues charge anentry/parking fee.
To get there from Houston, thereare two main options: take I-10 toHwy 36 to Bellville and turn ontoHwy 159 to Fayetteville connecting toHighway 237 for Warrenton, RoundTop and Carmine. Or you can take290 to Brenham, continue to Burtonwhere you join Hwy 237.
For those who wish to stayovernight, RV and limited rooms areavailable. Round top Chamber ofCommerce has an online list ofaccommodations atwww.roundtop.org/wsx_chamber_group_listing.php?group_id=lodging.
Some visitors prefer to wanderbut for those with a destination inmind, here’s a sampler of 40 plus ven-ues. A frequently updated listing of allspaces is available at www.antique-weekend.com/calendar.htm.
Round TopABBIELAND ANTIQUESSept. 21 – Oct. 52336 S Hwy 237 (4.1 miles north ofRound Top on Hwy. 237) Admission Fee; Free Parking 405.301.1874 www.abbieland.com/
ARBOR ANTIQUES SHOWSept. 25-Oct. 51503 North Hwy 237 (Just north ofRound Top)Phone: 281-388-1075. www.arborantiques.com/
BIG RED BARNOct. 2-5One venue of the Original Round TopAntiques (includes The Big Red Barn,the Tent, Continental Tent and CarmineDance Hall.) 475 S SH-237, Carmine; 4.1 milesnorth of Round Top on Hwy 237$10 entry fee for all four venues; freeparking512.237.4747www.roundtoptexasantiques.com/
BLUE HILLS AT ROUND TOP SHOWSept. 26 to Oct. 61707 South Hwy 237,
A Round Top to Warrenton Weekend BY MARSHA CANRIGHT
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979.278.3691www.bluehillsatroundtop.com
CHELSEA’S MEADOWSept. 26 to Oct. 61465 N. Hwy. 237 (Round Top next toArbor Antiques) Phone: 713.385.8778www.chelseasmeadow.com/
CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCHSHOWSept. 21 to Oct. 5N Hwy. 237, Round Top979.249.3874.
COWBOY CORNERSept. 26 to Oct. 5Hwy 237 near Florida Chapel,Cemetery Road830.374.7474
FOLK ART FAIR Oct. 2-5Folk Art Fair and Creative Market inRound Top Arts Center, 1235 N. Hwy 237 and Jaster RoadPhone: 281-493-5501www.roundtopfolkartfair.com
GONE TO TEXASSept. 25 to Oct. 5Hwy 237, across from Old DepotAntiques
HENKEL SQUARE MARKETSept. 21 to Oct. 6201 N Live Oak, on the Square inRound Top979-249-4042www.henkelsquareroundtop.com/
MARBURGER FARM ANTIQUESHOWOct. 1-5Admission fee includes parking2248 S SH-237, Round Top800-947-5799 www.roundtop-marburger.com/
OLD DEPOT ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES SHOWSept. 25 to Oct. 5550 N. Washington St., Round Top. 979.249.4151
ROUND TOP DO YOUR DUTY (DYD)CRAFTS FAIRSept. 25-Oct. 5100 Main Street, Round Top; on theSquare 979.249.3638
ROUND TOP FOLK ART FAIROct. 2-51235 SH-237, Round Top; 0.8 milesnorth of Round Top Admission & parking free 281.493.5501
ROUND TOP HILL ANTIQUE SHOWSept. 27 to Oct. 51500 N SH-237, Round Top; North ofRound TopPhone: 979.968.9209 or 979.966.7435http://roundtophillantiques.com/
TEXAS ROSE ANTIQUE SHOWSept. 21 to Oct. 52075 S. Hwy 237. It’s about .025 milessouth of Round Top.256.390.5337www.texasroseshow.com/
VILLAGE GREENSept. 27 to Oct. 5Hwy 23, two blocks south of theSquare in Round Topwww.villagegreenroundtop.com/
VINTAGE TEXAS ANTIQUE SHOWSept. 26 to Oct. 5435 N. Washington (Hwy237), 0.5miles north of Round Top
FayettevilleANTIQUES ON THE SQUARESept. 25-Oct. 5Located in the center of Fayettevilletown square318.465.1603
Highway 159 ShowSept. 27 to Oct. 5Hwy 159, 2 miles north of Fayetteville 817.726.9269
BurtonLA BAHIA ANTIQUE SHOW LA BAHIA TURN VEREIN HALLSept. 27 to Oct. 5Hwy 237 (just south of SH-290 sixmiles north of Round Top)979.289.2684www.labahiaantiques.com/
CarmineORIGINAL ROUND TOP ANTIQUESFAIR, CARMINE DANCE HALLCedar Creek Schuetzen Verein Hall, Two blocks northwest of Hwy-290,512.237.4747www.roundtoptexasantiques.com/
COUNTY LINE SHOWSept. 21 to Oct. 6Intersection of Hwy 237 at Spur 458760.587.1300www.countylineantiqueshow.com
GRACE’S TREASURE HUNT INCARMINESept. 27 to Oct. 5713.557.5991www.gracestreasurehunt.webs.com
HOUSE OF NOSTALGIA INCARMINESept. 28 to Oct. 6281.804.4477
WarrentonBAR W ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS Sept. 26 to Oct. 64001 S Hwy 237, WarrentonFree admission, free parking979.278.3447
BLUEBONNET FIELDSept. 26 to Oct. 6Hwy 237(north end of Warrenton)
CAMPBELL BUILDINGSept. 26 to Oct. 5Hwy. 237 in central Warrenton713.666.6683
COLE’S ANTIQUE SHOWSept. 26 to Oct. 5Corner of Hwy. 237 and Willow SpringRoad (FM954) 979.249.5806www.colesantiqueshow.net
CLUTTER SHOWSept. 21 to Oct. 5Highway 247 at FM954 (betweenWarrenton and Round Top) www.clut-tershow.com
DAS GRUENE HOUSESept. 26 to Oct. 54418 Hwy 237,Warrenton , 281.777.3939www.warrentonantique.com
EX-CESS FIELDSept. 24 to Oct. 63907 Hwy 237 at FM954
GRANNY MCCORMICK’S YARDSept. 27 to Oct. 6Highway 237 (Across from theWarrenton Grocery), 979.966.2970www.antiqueweekend.com/shop/grannymccormick.htm
LONE STAR GALLERYSept. 27 to Oct. 54212 Hwy. 237, Warrenton512.797.9815
OLD TOWN MARKETSept. 26 to Oct. 64550 S Hwy 237, Warrenton ?940.569.4144
RENCK HALL ANTIQUES – FIELDSept. 25 – Oct. 64123 Hwy 237, Warrenton 979.249.3141
ROSE OF TEXAS ANTIQUES SHOWSept. 27-Oct. 64345 Hwy 237, Center of Warrenton
TREE PARK ANTIQUESSept. 24 to Oct. 64635 S. Hwy. 237, Warrenton979.249.5588
WARRENTON GROCERY & GASSTATIONSept. 24 to Oct. 64309 S Hwy 237, Warrenton 979.249.3144
WARRENTON ROUND UP ANDANTIQUE BARNSept. 22 to Oct. 6Two miles south of Warrenton on Hwy237979.249.3004
ZAPP HALL ANTIQUES SHOWSept. 29-Oct. 6Hwy 237, in central Warrentonwww.zapphall.com
OldenburgOLDENBURG ANTIQUE STATIONSept. 25 to Oct. 6942 E. Hwy. 237
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TOP OF PAGE: The two large screen doors at the front of the house are pure Texana. Kennedy placedclerestory windows above them to catch more light. Above the windows is a metal horse from the AmericanFolk Art Museum in New York City. The wicker chair is from the Round Top Antiques Fair. Kennedy madethe shell box from shells collected at Martha’s Vineyard.
ABOVE: The twig furniture on Dixie Kennedy’s front porchis by Rick and Denise Pratt of Around the Bend WillowFurniture, Wooster, Ohio. They show and sell their twig cre-ations at the Marburger Farms Antique Show in Round Top.
The rolling hills punctuated with live oaks, post oaks and pin oaks in thepastoral landscape around Burton make the perfect backdrop for a simpleTexas farmhouse.
So when Dixie Kennedy set out seven years ago to design a farmhousefor her newly acquired farm in Washington County, she knew she didn’twant something fancy. If she’d wanted a more formal setting, she couldhop in her SUV and drive to her house in River Oaks, an hour and 15minutes away.
“I drew the farmhouse plan on a piece of paper,” she says. “It’smainly one big room because people congregate around the kitchen. Ijust wanted a big open space so people could all be together in oneroom.”
On one side of the great room, she drew a simple bathroom andtwo smallish bedrooms with ample windows to catch the pretty views.Having sold rural real estate for some 20 years in the RoundTop/Burton/Brenham area (and beyond), she knew the value of Texasporches and how very pleasant they can be when there’s acreage sur-
From River Oaks to Round Top to Burton
DIXIE KENNEDY STARTED OUT LIFE IN THE CITY. THEN SHE DISCOVEREDFARM AND RANCH REAL ESTATE. B Y J E A N N O R M A N • P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y R A Y M O N D A L D E R E T E
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ABOVE: In the main living area, the ash table in the corner is by Columbus artistMark Potter. The lightning rod on the table is from the Round Top Antiques Fair. The much-used and nicked coffee table, which Kennedy has had since 1974, was once acarpenter’s bench.
BELOW: Duck silhouettes above the bread box in the kitchen belonged to Kennedy’sfather. The stone flower vase on the island is from Martha’s Vineyard. Stools are from theRound Top Antiques Fair.
rounding them for privacy. She drew a large front porch 12 feet deepfor the front of her house and a 12-foot screened porch for the back ofthe house.
Kennedy specified 10-foot ceilings to make the relatively smallhouse feel larger. For walls, she wanted painted shiplap boards for a rus-tic look. And her front doors are classic Texana: two big, wide screendoors reminiscent of those at a sweet country store or dance hall.
Knowing exactly what she wanted, she turned her drawing for thefarmhouse over to a local general contractor, and her farmhouse becamereality. But it wasn’t quite all that easy: “I had to clear the entire proper-ty of underbrush before I could build,” she says. In addition to thefarmhouse, she built a small pond at the front of her property, stockedit with bass and catfish and lined it with clusters of Louisiana irises,ready to burst forth in bloom any day.
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ABOVE: In the guest bedroom, the bed frame was once strung with ropeto hold the mattress. Now a wood panel supports the mattress which had tobe custom made to fit the small bed.
EYE FOR DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE
Kennedy is neither architect nor designer, but she does possess a keen eyefor design. Reared in West University, she graduated from Bellaire HighSchool and then moved to New York City, where she studied marketingand merchandising at Parsons School of Design. After a three-year stintworking retail in New York, she returned to Texas in the 1980s.
Living in Houston, she began selling real estate in the Washington andFayette counties, beautiful rolling farmland sometimes referred to byEasterners as “the Connecticut of Houston.” Many country-lovingHoustonians keep second homes there, as the area is a convenient, shortdrive on Highway 290. The area became popular with Houstonians in the1950s and ’60s, especially when Miss Ima Hogg and her good friend,Faith Bybee, began buying historic Texas farmhouses from the 1840s-60sand restoring them.
Kennedy started Kennedy Country Properties in Brenham and com-muted between Houston and Brenham. She enjoys a faithful following ofHoustonians who trust her to find the right country place for them. “I’vedeveloped a lot of lifelong friendships with people I have sold property toand for,” she says.
FURNISHING THE FARMHOUSE
“I wanted a relaxed and comfortable country look,” Kennedy says.Nothing is fussy or over-designed. Sometimes a country look can devolveinto clutter. “The knickknack look,” she calls it. There are no collections ofgeese in bonnets at her farmhouse; her furnishings and accessories are pur-posefully edited.
Furnishing her farmhouse was easy as peach pie at the Burton Café.Most of Kennedy’s furnishings are antiques she has purchased over theyears at the Round Top Antiques Fair and at antiques shops in the area.
LOVING THE COUNTRY LIFE
Enthusiasm for country living comes easy to Kennedy. “I’ve always hada love of the outdoors and gardening,” she says. “I like the peacefulnessand the wide open spaces of the country. I guess it’s the free spirit in methat loves it.”
An avid perennial gardener, she has landscaped the grounds aroundher house with perennial flowers from the Antique Rose Emporium innearby Independence. “People come from all over the world to gothere,” she marvels. “My sisters and I go there every spring and takephotos.”
When she’s at the farm, does she ever get lonely? Doesn’t she missthe city, social events and sushi? “You can’t be lonely here,” she says,smiling. “There are so many activities —the Round Top Antiques Fair,the year-round concerts at the International Festival-Institute at RoundTop, the Cotton Gin Festival in Burton in the fall.” For the last threeyears, Kennedy has chaired a barn dance fund-raiser, hosting 600 peo-ple at LaBahia Hall to help maintain the Burton Cotton Gin Museum,which receives supporting funds from the Smithsonian Institution.
“It’s important that people know you don’t have to be a cowgirl orcowboy to come to the country,” she says. “There are a lot of diversifiedactivities here.”
With the party-friendly farmhouse she has built, she has plenty offriends and family who love to come over and sit on the porch or havedinner. At a recent gathering at her farmhouse, a friend from Houstonteased, “Dixie, you’ve just built the world’s best bachelor pad.”
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Please don’t get the wrong impression from the title – it is not a quotefrom Tina Louise of “Gilligan’s Island” fame. It announces a follow-upfrom last month’s article on gingers. Wrong impressions are rife in horti-culture, particularly with identification based on common names. In thiscase, there are many plants referred to as “gingers” that are not:
So-called “blue ginger”, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora, in the SpiderwortFamily, Commeliniaceae, is related to the omnipresent wandering jew(Tradescantia zebrina) that our grandmothers always grew. Blue gingerproduces large clusters of cobalt-blue flowers atop leafy canes from latespring to frost. It can reach 8 feet tall in light shade and evenly moist soilin summer. It prefers drier conditions in winter.
“Wild gingers” (Hexastylis and Asarum spp.) from North America andAsia are actually cousins to Dutchman’s pipe vines (Aristolochia spp.).Curious jug-like flowers appearing in spring are hidden beneath evergreenrosettes of handsomely patterned foliage. Plant multiple specimens tomake a charming groundcover in shaded, moist, acidic soil.
The greatest ginger identity confusion involves plants in familyCostaceae; formerly identified by botanical taxonomists (aka “stamen-counters,” and I include myself in this group) as gingers, recent researchspins them into their own family. Costaceae holds over 100 species that,like true gingers, are all herbaceous, form sturdy tuberous roots, and pro-duce lush, “tropical-looking” foliage. Brightly colored bracts and orchid-
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Trouble-free and fun to grow, costus relish light shade and evenly moistsoil that is not too wet in winter. Ignore their identity crisis and evokeyour own island paradise with these voluptuous stars:
Chaemaecostus subsessilis: bold fuzzy leaves hug the ground, providingthe backdrop for sunny yellow flowers. Lends dramatic flourish, especial-ly in a shady spot.
Cheilocostus speciosus – Crepe Ginger: large white flowers with rich yel-low throats pop out from wine-red “cones.” Can grow to over 7 feet tall,forms big clumps. Spectacular.
Costus barbatus – Red Tower Costus: Fiery red bracts and golden yel-low flowers look like they are carved from wax. 6 to 8 feet tall, full sun ifnot allowed to dry out.
Monocostus uniflorus – Yellow Spiral Costus: sunshine-yellow flowers onspiral stems 2 feet tall.
Siphonochilus kirkii – Nigerian Rose Costus: oversized candy-pink flow-ers on a 2-foot leafy plant.
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