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A home should be much more than just a house.
At Dillard-Jones, we believe that when your vision is combined with our experience and design-build process—we can create a custom home beyond your expectations.
D I L L A R D J O N E S . C O M
864.527.0463 864.868.8002 828.210.1252 Greenville Lake Keowee Asheville
A home should be much more than just a house.
At Dillard-Jones, we believe that when your vision is combined with our experience and design-build process—we can create a custom home beyond your expectations.
D I L L A R D J O N E S . C O M
864.527.0463 864.868.8002 828.210.1252 Greenville Lake Keowee Asheville
Marguerite R. Wyche, President
16 W. North Street Greenville, SC
864.270.2440
www.wycheco.com
Marguerite Wyche.THE NAME TO KNOW.
111 Rockingham Road Greenvil le $2,250,000
This fabulous “in town” estate with 5 bedrooms 8+ baths has it all: gorgeous residence on 1.6 acres of immaculate grounds; pool; tennis court; guest house; master suite with the ultimate in luxury; handsome moldings; high ceilings; whole house generator and a flexible floor plan for families of all ages....simply not another residence in Greenville in town markets offers all of these features! Gracious foyer leads to the large living room and dining room each featuring a handsome fireplace. The family room is paneled with walnut which accentuates its character and architectural design. Sets of French doors open onto the brick patio and beyond to the pool and tennis court! The breakfast room, kitchen and pantry allow excellent flow and functionality. The master bedroom suite is the ultimate in luxury and design. With its sitting area around the fireplace to both “his” and “her” baths as well as closets. Words cannot adequately describe how inviting and tasteful this area is as well as incredibly functional and practical. Upstairs you will find 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths. The rear of the property houses a lovely swimming pool and tennis court as well as an fabulous guest house. The guest house features a large gathering room has a small kitchen, fireplace and two full baths, a sun room overlooking the pool and a porch overlooking the tennis court. Exceptional in every manner, this property has so much to offer to those who enjoy activities throughout the year as well as entertaining family and friends.
213 Collins Creek Road Greenvil le $874,500
Located on large, private lot in extremely desirable, Collins Creek, this classic 4 bedroom two story brick residence is the quintessential family oriented home. Whether you want to relax with friends in the media room, or gather in the large, open kitchen and den, this home offers flexibility for a relaxed life style. The master bedroom has its own office and sewing room as well as private screened porch. Conveniently, the home has a circular driveway as well as a back alley entrance. The large, flat backyard pro-vides lots of room to enjoy
the outdoors!
110 Huckleberry Ridge Greenvil le $2,495,400
“International by design, this superb ten acre mountaintop estate offers an unobstructed 270 degree view of the valley below. This magnificent residence is a peaceful place surrounded by waterfalls, koi ponds and gardens that are stunning throughout the year. The home has over 7000 square feet, five bedrooms and six baths, all with a magnificent indoor and outdoor swimming pool as well as a hot tub . The entire house takes advantage of the breathtaking view including all of the bedrooms, the living room, dining room, library, and the kitchen. The dining room and living room share a stunning open fireplace. A detached studio features a soaring ceiling and fireplace and could be used as an office or separate guest quarters. This exceptional residence is definitely a rare opportunity to own such an incredible private property with unobstructed view all within minutes
of downtown Greenville!
19 Southland Avenue Greenville $675,000
Located within walking distance to the Swamp Rabbit Trail and downtown Greenville, this 4 or 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home offers a great location as well as an open, floor plan. Downstairs you will find 10’ ceilings, handsome moldings, and custom hardwood floors. The living room, dining room, den and kitchen are all large rooms. A bright loggia opens onto a private brick patio. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Rare opportunity in
sought after Alta Vista!
171 Chapman Road
Greenvil le $975,000
This handsome “in town” brick residence combines a classic exterior architecture with today’s desire for an open, updated floor plan. With high ceilings, hardwood floors, generous room proportions and an airy, light feeling, this 4 bedroom home is truly exceptional. The kitchen, keeping room, and den are all open to each other. The master suite is located on the main floor with a sitting room, “his” and “her” closets, and bath. Home also offers: two staircases, rec room, office , 3 car garage and a large, private landscaped lot.
Excellent value and location.
230 Riverside Drive Greenvil le $1,225,000
This handsome, classic Georgian with 4 or 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths overlooks GCC golf course and features high ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, custom moldings...and new construction! The open floor plan affords superb flow from the gracious foyer, large dining room, living room, family den and kitchen. The striking kitchen with handsome moldings, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and views of the private back yard and brick terrace. An inviting screen porch can be accessed from the large master suite which is conveniently located on the main floor. Upstairs large bedrooms, baths, and an optional study await. The two staircases offer great access throughout the home. The lower level has large rec room, full bath, laundry and dumb waiter! Excellent custom home in extremely
desirable location!
Marguerite R. Wyche, President
16 W. North Street Greenville, SC
864.270.2440
www.wycheco.com
Marguerite Wyche.THE NAME TO KNOW.
111 Rockingham Road Greenvil le $2,250,000
This fabulous “in town” estate with 5 bedrooms 8+ baths has it all: gorgeous residence on 1.6 acres of immaculate grounds; pool; tennis court; guest house; master suite with the ultimate in luxury; handsome moldings; high ceilings; whole house generator and a flexible floor plan for families of all ages....simply not another residence in Greenville in town markets offers all of these features! Gracious foyer leads to the large living room and dining room each featuring a handsome fireplace. The family room is paneled with walnut which accentuates its character and architectural design. Sets of French doors open onto the brick patio and beyond to the pool and tennis court! The breakfast room, kitchen and pantry allow excellent flow and functionality. The master bedroom suite is the ultimate in luxury and design. With its sitting area around the fireplace to both “his” and “her” baths as well as closets. Words cannot adequately describe how inviting and tasteful this area is as well as incredibly functional and practical. Upstairs you will find 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths. The rear of the property houses a lovely swimming pool and tennis court as well as an fabulous guest house. The guest house features a large gathering room has a small kitchen, fireplace and two full baths, a sun room overlooking the pool and a porch overlooking the tennis court. Exceptional in every manner, this property has so much to offer to those who enjoy activities throughout the year as well as entertaining family and friends.
213 Collins Creek Road Greenvil le $874,500
Located on large, private lot in extremely desirable, Collins Creek, this classic 4 bedroom two story brick residence is the quintessential family oriented home. Whether you want to relax with friends in the media room, or gather in the large, open kitchen and den, this home offers flexibility for a relaxed life style. The master bedroom has its own office and sewing room as well as private screened porch. Conveniently, the home has a circular driveway as well as a back alley entrance. The large, flat backyard pro-vides lots of room to enjoy
the outdoors!
110 Huckleberry Ridge Greenvil le $2,495,400
“International by design, this superb ten acre mountaintop estate offers an unobstructed 270 degree view of the valley below. This magnificent residence is a peaceful place surrounded by waterfalls, koi ponds and gardens that are stunning throughout the year. The home has over 7000 square feet, five bedrooms and six baths, all with a magnificent indoor and outdoor swimming pool as well as a hot tub . The entire house takes advantage of the breathtaking view including all of the bedrooms, the living room, dining room, library, and the kitchen. The dining room and living room share a stunning open fireplace. A detached studio features a soaring ceiling and fireplace and could be used as an office or separate guest quarters. This exceptional residence is definitely a rare opportunity to own such an incredible private property with unobstructed view all within minutes
of downtown Greenville!
19 Southland Avenue Greenville $675,000
Located within walking distance to the Swamp Rabbit Trail and downtown Greenville, this 4 or 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home offers a great location as well as an open, floor plan. Downstairs you will find 10’ ceilings, handsome moldings, and custom hardwood floors. The living room, dining room, den and kitchen are all large rooms. A bright loggia opens onto a private brick patio. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Rare opportunity in
sought after Alta Vista!
171 Chapman Road
Greenvil le $975,000
This handsome “in town” brick residence combines a classic exterior architecture with today’s desire for an open, updated floor plan. With high ceilings, hardwood floors, generous room proportions and an airy, light feeling, this 4 bedroom home is truly exceptional. The kitchen, keeping room, and den are all open to each other. The master suite is located on the main floor with a sitting room, “his” and “her” closets, and bath. Home also offers: two staircases, rec room, office , 3 car garage and a large, private landscaped lot.
Excellent value and location.
230 Riverside Drive Greenvil le $1,225,000
This handsome, classic Georgian with 4 or 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths overlooks GCC golf course and features high ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, custom moldings...and new construction! The open floor plan affords superb flow from the gracious foyer, large dining room, living room, family den and kitchen. The striking kitchen with handsome moldings, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and views of the private back yard and brick terrace. An inviting screen porch can be accessed from the large master suite which is conveniently located on the main floor. Upstairs large bedrooms, baths, and an optional study await. The two staircases offer great access throughout the home. The lower level has large rec room, full bath, laundry and dumb waiter! Excellent custom home in extremely
desirable location!
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When families build at The Cliffs they’re creating more than a home, they’re building
friendships and indelible memories — because from the moment you join, you
belong. The Cliffs are seven vibrant communities, three on Lake Keowee, four high
up in the cool mountain air, all with spectacular vistas. There isn’t one that’s best,
but whichever you choose to call home, the amenities of all seven are yours to enjoy.
Come, be our guest and discover why we say, “There’s life, and then there’s living.”
866.411.5771 | CliffsLiving.comHomes and Homesites at Seven Carolina Lake and Mountain Communities
Obtain the Property Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This is not an offer where registration is required prior to any other offer being made. Void where prohibited by law. In South Carolina, Cliffs Realty Sales SC, LLC, 3851 Hwy 11, Travelers Rest SC 29690, Harry V. Roser, Broker-in-Charge. In North Carolina, Walnut Cove Realty, 158 Walnut Valley Parkway, Arden, NC 28704, Dotti Smith, Broker-in-Charge. Copyright ©2014Cliffs Land Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. GLASSY MOUNTAIN PARK WALNUT COVE KEOWEE VINEYARDS VALLEY KEOWEE FALLS KEOWEE SPRINGS
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Contents
Feature HomesThe Amazing Race 66
The Artist and the Builder 86
Small is the New Big 106
DepartmentsNotes From Home 16
Arts & Antiques 25 Decayed Spaces Seeking & Finding
Style Finds 33 Brighten Up
Design Radar 37 Interior Designer or Interior Decorator?
Book Shelf 41 Lost Ocean
Building Character 45 A Nine-Ingredient Recipe
Ideas in Bloom 51 Dressing the Winter House
Wine & Dining 59 In the Kitchen with… Heidi and Joe Trull
Simply Unique 119 Saving Your Brass
Labor of Love 127 Love In A Tempest
Green at Home 139 Building Biology 101
Garden to Table 145 In Reverence of Winter
COVER PHOTO from The Amazing Race, p.66. Photo by TJ Getz. CONTENTS
PAGE PHOTO from The Artist and the Builder, p.86. Photo by Kris Decker.
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Contents
The Amazing Race 66
The Artist and the Builder 86
Small is the New Big 106
Notes From Home 16
Arts & Antiques 25 Decayed Spaces Seeking & Finding
Style Finds 33 Brighten Up
Design Radar 37 Interior Designer or Interior Decorator?
Book Shelf 41 Lost Ocean
Building Character 45 A Nine-Ingredient Recipe
Ideas in Bloom 51 Dressing the Winter House
Wine & Dining 59 In the Kitchen with… Heidi and Joe Trull
Simply Unique 119 Saving Your Brass
Labor of Love 127 Love In A Tempest
Green at Home 139 Building Biology 101
Garden to Table 145 In Reverence of Winter
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NotesFromHome
There are plenty of extras in this issue’s homes and features that lend themselves to being described as extraordinary.
The homes we’re visiting range from a restored mill house that has extraordinary panache to an artist/builder’s home in historic Overbrook that has been shown an extraordinary amount
of love in its revitalization. And a showstopper of a new home that has an extraordinary library that gives the Biltmore estate’s library some definite competition.
If you’re looking for some comfort food this winter, head to Grits & Groceries in Belton and sit yourself down for some of the most extraordinarily tasty offerings to be found. Meet the owners and try their recipes in Wine & Dining.
Have you been wondering how to warm up your home for the winter months when all of the flowering shrubs and plants are sleeping? Mary Campbell from We Took To The Woods gives us some great options in Ideas In Bloom.
Our bride and groom in Labor of Love had themselves an extraordinary experience when their wedding coincided with the torrential downpours that soaked our area and caused massive flooding in the Lowcountry. However, their story does have a happy ending.
Looking at our tarnished brass front door hardware made me wonder what can be done. After meeting Mike Crook, I discovered it could regain its shine by utilizing his extraordinary talents at polishing metals. Meet him in our Simply Unique feature.
Garden To Table details the history of winter vegetables, Building Character provides a recipe for a modern kitchen renovation and there’s some info in Arts & Antiques that you won’t want to miss.
Happy New Year! Snuggle up by the fireplace and enjoy this winter issue.
“ The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” ~ Jimmy Johnson
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It’s about home. It’s about family.
And if there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about home and family, it’s Beth Crigler. She and husband David managed to raise such a tight-knit clan that their three children are nearly inseparable as adults.
“They do everything together,” Beth says of her children and their spouses.
And she does mean everything. The oldest two share a birthday, got married three months apart, and they each have three children – all born within weeks of each other. And, of course, they all live within a mile of their parents.
“I’m the luckiest person in the world because I have the greatest in-law children,” Beth says. “I couldn’t have picked better spouses for my children.”
They are so close, in fact, that Beth shares an office with her daughter, Carmen, and daughter-in-law, Ellis. The youngest, Ginny, doesn’t work in real estate, but she does help feed hungry agents through The Traveling Peddler, a catering company owned by her husband, Geoff.
From their Augusta Road office, Beth, Carmen, and Ellis help clients from all walks of life through the process of buying and selling – whether they are
feathering a new nest, in search of a bigger nest, or downsizing an empty nest. Carmen and Ellis have particularly enjoyed helping their friends begin the journey of homeownership.
As the daughter of the legendary C. Dan Joyner, a career in real estate may have seemed a foregone conclusion, but Beth tried her best to avoid the family business. She taught kindergarten for several years, worked in banking for a while, but ultimately realized real estate was in her blood, and there was just no getting around it.
“I always said I would never be a Realtor, but one day I decided to get my license, and I’m so glad I did,” Beth says. “I love helping people find their dream homes and seeing them work towards the goal of the American dream.”
Beth’s kids most likely learned the importance of family from the example she and her own siblings have set. They still honor the longstanding tradition of vacationing together at Fripp Island – a trip the family has taken since Beth was in sixth grade. Beth and her immediate family have established their own tradition at Kiawah, where she enjoys spending time with her four – soon to be six – grandchildren.
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Arts&Antiques
Andrew Moore. Zydeco Zinger, 2012. 50 x 60-inch archival pigment print. Image copyright the artist and courtesy of Jackson Fine Art.
A native of Connecticut, Andrew Moore (born 1957) has taught at Princeton University and currently teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York
City. His large-format color photographs capture architectural elements and urban landscapes as they are slowly reclaimed by nature. Moore maintains a “perpetual fascination with certain kinds of decayed spaces that have been reappropriated or reused or where the evidence of people struggling to keep their dignity lingers, places that have been abandoned but retain the ghosts of what they were.” Moore’s previous projects explored subjects in Cuba, Russia, and Detroit. The photographs in Andrew Moore are part of an ongoing project at the Greenville County Museum of Art that focuses on the American South.
Moore’s work is included in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the National Gallery of Art. He received the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellowship as well as grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, New York State Council on the Arts, and several private foundations.
The exhibition of Andrew Moore’s work is on view through January 17. The museum is located in the center of downtown Greenville’s cultural campus, Heritage Green, at 420 College Street. The GCMA is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am until 6 pm and on Sundays from 1 pm until 5 pm. Admission is free.
DecayedSpacesWritten by Paula Angemeier Photography provided
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Andrew Moore. Too Cheap for Roses, Six Flags, New Orleans, 2012. 50 x 40-inch archival pigment print. Image copyright the artist and courtesy of Jackson Fine Art.
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Arts&Antiques
In past issues of At Home we’ve provided plenty of information on what to look for when buying antiques such as porcelains, silver, pottery and furniture, just to mention a few of the topics covered. But we’ve
typically not discussed where you might be able to find some of these items.
Here is our attempt to change that slight. Although we’ve probably missed a few, we’ve picked a good selection of places in the area, near and not too far, that should provide a good starting place for discovering what’s available.
Some are businesses where you’ll find fine antiques; others are more “trash to treasure.” A few are simply places to browse through to see what reaches out to your imagination and level of creativity. The featured photos are from The Rock House Antiques. ah
Seeking & FindingWritten by Lynn Greenlaw
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GREENVILLE The Rock House Antiques 415 Mauldin Rd. 864.299.8991 therockhouseantiques.com
Anne’s Antiques & Collectibles 1010 Mauldin Rd. 864.277.1793
Antiques on Augusta 1700 Augusta St. (in Lewis Plaza) 864.370.1870 antiquesonaugusta.com
Greystone 1500 Augusta St. 864.233.3424 greystoneantiques.net
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Vintage Now Modern 651 S. Main St. 864.385.5004 vintagenowmodern.com
GREER Galleries of Brian Brigham 201 Trade St. 864.235.4825 galleriesofbrianbrigham.com
INMAN Inman Antique Mall #3 Blackstock Rd. 864.472.5732 inmanantiquemall.com
LANDRUM Architectural Warehouse 110 North Trade Ave. 864.457.2199 architecturalwarehouse.com
Carolina Antiques & More 108 E. Rutherford St. 864.457.4444 carolinaantiquesandmoresc.com
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PICKENS Stockade Antiques 2932 Gentry Memorial Hwy. 864.979.4891 Find us on Facebook
SPARTANBURG Alan Christopher Antiques 155 E. Broad St., Suite #3 864.583.9427 Find us on Facebook
John G Morton Antiques 160 E. Broad St. 864.583.0427
South Pine Antique Mall 856 South Pine St. 864.542.2975 Find us on Facebook
TAYLORS Buncombe Antiques Mall 5000 Wade Hampton Blvd. 864.268.4498 buncombeantiques.com
Olde Faithful’s Antique Mall 3606 Wade Hampton Blvd. 864.244.5070 oldefaithfulsantiques.com
ASHEVILLE, NC Antique Tobacco Barn 75 Swannanoa River Rd. 828.252.7291 atbarn.com
Biltmore Lamp & Shade Gallery 30 All Souls Crescent 828.274.8889 biltmorelampandshadegallery.com
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TRYON, NC Tryon Antique Mall & Marketplace 1005 S. Trade St. 828.859.2756 tryonantiquemarketplace.com
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JULISKA FIELD OF FLOWERS PLATES One of four varying bouquets will bring a spring garden right to the table. $108/set of four. www.bloomingdales.com www.theshopsofprovence.com (locally)
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Interior Designer or Interior Decorator? What’s The Difference?Written by Elizabeth Powell | Photos provided
When smart design and timeless décor collide, the two art forms take shape to create one beautiful home. When executed well, design and décor act as a dynamic duo instilling that It factor desired by
all, but sometimes it is difficult to know where to begin.
Bringing visions to actualization often requires the expertise from a designer or a decorator, but the distinction between the two is commonly misunderstood. Your starting point will largely depend on the size and scale of your project.
Is your dream home still an idea in your head waiting to be built? Do you want to remodel your kitchen or refurbish a historic home? Maybe your bathroom needs to be updated or the colors in your living room need to be refreshed. The answers to these questions will help determine whether to call on an interior designer or an interior decorator.
At Postcard from Paris, we are committed to delivering the highest levels of service in both areas of expertise. Heather Herbsleb, a designer with the firm since Spring of 2015 helps us to define the distinction between designers and decorators.
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EDUCATION VS. INTUITIONAfter receiving her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from
Clemson University, Heather earned an Associates of Fine Arts in interior design from The Art Institute of Charlotte before beginning her career as an interior designer. Heather explains that this formal training, most often required by the state, is the first step to identifying a designer verses a decorator.
“Interior Designers bring a specific education to the project. This allows them to speak authoritatively to building code requirements and structural considerations when designing a home.”
While designers obtain legal certifications in their field, decorators can rely on their intuition and sixth sense of style to enhance and flatter a home’s appeal.
While Heather and all of our designers at Postcard from Paris are stunning decorators in addition to their role as designer, a decorator would not be qualified to serve as a designer without receiving the proper education first.
STRUCTURE VS. AESTHETICS Designers contribute to the actual structure of the
building and work closely with architects to determine building plans. They are involved in the building project from idea conception to completed construction, and individual projects can last up to two years.
Heather is proficient in AutoCAD, a software system that allows her to work seamlessly with architects and builders.
“We function similarly to an architect. Where the architect worries about the exterior, we are focused on the interiors and work closely with the architect and client to tweak and finalize drawings.”
Think of their decisions and implementations in a home as more permanent than décor. Designers assist in determining space layouts, wall finishes and colors, floorings, cabinetry, moldings, built-in specifications, door styles, and hardware.
Bringing clarity to the endless amount of options is one of Heather’s key roles as a designer.
“For people who don’t know exactly what they want, we can help them visualize possibilities. I always like to give three options, and throughout the process I start to anticipate my client’s preferences.”
Only after these design decisions have been made, does an interior decorator enter the scene to determine furniture layouts, colors, textiles, and textures in a space.
FUNCTIONALITY VS. FEELInterior designers focus on functionality and work
closely with their clients to understand how the inhabitants will use each space on a daily basis. Heather gathers this information and builds her plans accordingly, walking her client through every phase of the project.
“At the beginning of a project, designers might meet with their clients once a week or every two weeks. Once the framing is in place, we make regular site visits with the architect and the builder to make sure everything is on track.”
After the designers have laid the foundation, decorators use their talents to bring style and feeling into a space.
Imagine a mountain home’s décor in contrast to a beach home. For the mountain home, the decorator can create a feeling of warmth and comfort with an oversized leather sofa with a wool throw nested in front of a fireplace. For the beach home, the same decorator can embody the carefree and weightless feel of summer with a white linen sofa, ocean blue accents and fresh flowers. ah
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This winter when it’s cold and dreary outside, stay curled up inside by the
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I first learned of the adult coloring craze in April of this year wI first learned of the adult coloring craze in April of this year when a customer special ordered Johanna Basford’s first book, Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book. Since it was published in 2013, Secret Garden has sold more than 2 million copies and seems to have launched the coloring craze for adults.
Since then, Johanna has published Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest & Coloring Book and now Lost Ocean: An Inky Adventure and Coloring Book. With Lost Ocean, Johanna invites colorers of all ages to discover an enchanting underwater world hidden in the depths of the sea. With intricate pen-and-ink illustrations to complete, color and embellish, readers will meet shoals of exotic fish, curious octopi, and delicately penned seahorses. Visit coral
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reefs and barnacle-studded shipwrecks, discover intricate shells, and find pirate treasure. Fans and newcomers alike will welcome this creative journey into an inky new world.
The intricate detail in Johanna’s artwork means there are hours of enjoyment in each book. After a two-hour coloring session, I had barely made my mark on one page of Enchanted Forest. Johanna’s lush, intricate artwork also includes hidden symbols to search out and a puzzle to decipher.
Some adult colorers use familiar childhood crayons, but most are purchasing artist-quality colored pencils, such as PrismaColor, found at Suburban Paint Co. here in Greenville. If you prefer coloring with pens or markers or if you wish to frame your work, make sure to purchase the “Artist’s Edition” of Johanna’s first book since it has only one design per page so it doesn’t matter if the ink bleeds through to the other side.
Adults find coloring appealing for several reasons: the concentration required to color such intricate designs like Johanna’s acts like meditation or yoga and can take colorers away from their everyday worries and into a zenlike trance; the creativity involved in selecting and blending colors can refresh or soothe; and when finished you can even frame your art and have a custom-colored work that beautifully matches your décor.
Coloring can also be a social activity. Fiction Addiction has hosted two Coloring, Cocktails, and Conversation events and will be holding our third on Thursday, January 21st at 7pm. This is a fun girls’ night out activity to do with your friends or for those new to Greenville to use to meet others and make connections. ah
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Written by John EdwardsPhotography by Neal Prince Studio and Inspiro8 Studios
A Nine-Ingredient Recipefor a Modern Kitchen Transformation
For years, my wife and I have hosted a Saturday night Supper Club for a rotating cast of friends. We always joke that we waste valuable time tidying up the whole house, only to spend the entire evening in the kitchen, near the back
patio, grill and garden. Our kitchen is the quintessential “hang out” space for our friends and family.
Each evening, we spend time in the kitchen preparing dinner (okay, on weeknights my wife prepares dinner, while we share stories from our day at work -- and, yes, she gives me small jobs to assist with dinner preparation. But on the weekends we reverse the roles, and I get to show off my own culinary creativity.) The kitchen is the heart of our home, and it’s a safe bet that it’s the heart of your home as well. So, when you begin thinking about transforming your tired old kitchen from “mediocre” to “modern,” you may want to consider the following ingredients for making your new kitchen great.
KEEP IT LEAN AND CLEANA successful modern kitchen is going to be more Spartan in appearance than kitchens of the past, because it provides a comprehensive strategy for storage – keeping items that are messy or used infrequently out of sight. Reducing superfluous details and embellishments on the outside of the cabinets also helps to make a smaller kitchen appear grander in scale. Resist the temptation to overdo the cabinets, and remember that even a simple slab-style cabinet door in wood or metal is quite elegant when richly finished. Be aware that the lines are cleaner in a modern space, and therefore the construction and quality of each element will stand out.
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BREAK THROUGH WALLS TO ENLARGE YOUR KITCHENMany traditional kitchens are confining and overly enclosed. To grow your kitchen or just to create a sense of enlargement without building an addition, consider knocking down some walls. Removing a load-bearing wall requires the guidance of an architect. Sharing space, light, windows and views with an adjacent room can open a world of new options.
USE EXPANSIVE COUNTERTOPS AND ISLANDS AS SOCIAL CENTERPIECESThe fragile and peculiarly low kitchen table has long been a relic. Incorporating very large islands that can connect a combination of activities such as cooking, prep work and dining on a single surface brings people together. A generously scaled island provides a place for kids to spread out homework and projects, while allowing parents to prepare meals in a manner that facilitates human interaction.
Your lifestyle, budget and family needs will be significant factors in determining the extent of your modern kitchen transformation. Successfully updating appliances, materials, finishes, lighting, color and space to transform a kitchen requires a unified vision. With all of these ingredients to inspire your recipe, and the visionary guiding hand of a local AIA architect, you can expect a well-designed kitchen that will serve as the heart of your home for decades to come.
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BE CONSISTENT IN THE DESIGN AND AVOID ARBITRARY DETAILSThe best modern kitchens appear to have been created with ease as a result of having a clear overall theme. Begin by keeping the door styles and perimeter countertop surfaces consistent. Today’s best kitchens don’t mix lots of dissimilar details, but use a limited palette of colors and materials to enhance function. If you’re not opting for integrated appliances, get stainless appliances from the same manufacturer to ensure consistency of finish.
REFINE THE KITCHEN SPATIALLYThirty years ago, kitchens emphasized small, decorative patterns applied to tiny fixtures and elements. Countertops were planned as bonus storage rather than as uninterrupted work surfaces, and they held many small appliances that might only see occasional use. Today’s most successful designs focus on the creation of space through the well-defined shaping of interior geometry. The kitchens we love most tend to feel open and welcoming, which helps make them vibrant and active parts of the home rather than single-task centers.
USE HIGH-QUALITY COUNTERTOP MATERIALS TO MAKE A STATEMENTGreat countertops set the tone for a modern kitchen. Resist the temptation to use granite with extremely figured veining and a mirror-like polish. Try solid surface, concrete or quartz materials and exaggerate the thickness, or make the design uniquely heavy or thin to create additional interest. Stainless countertops also offer a beautiful monolithic surface, and can be fabricated with integral sinks to highlight the fluidity of the material.
PAY ATTENTION TO LIGHTING FOR DRAMATIC RESULTSThe modern kitchen never leaves you fumbling in the dark. Lighting work surfaces from overhead is important, but having dimmable lighting that accents gathering areas and under-cabinet space provides layering of light and a warm glow. Lighting behind glass-front cabinets adds interest and additional depth. Pendant lighting over an island is becoming less common as a device to separate the working area of the kitchen from the eating kitchen area. In this age of multifunctional spaces, designers are no longer as prone to interrupt the view over the island, choosing instead to maintain visual connection between spaces.
LIMIT UPPER CABINETRY TO ENLARGE THE SPACE YOU ALREADY HAVETraditional kitchen design strategies focused on providing cabinets to cover every available wall. Consider removing your underused upper cabinets and just leave the base cabinets. The space you gain not only expands the visual edge of the room, but also provides a place to showcase artwork, color, or open shelving.
TIE IT ALL TOGETHER WITH GOOD FLOOR MATERIAL SELECTIONSThe kitchen flooring often covers more surface than any other feature material in the space, but it rarely gets the attention it deserves. Consider materials that are easy to maintain and convey a sense of permanence and solidity such as tile, wood or stone. Resist the temptation to make these glossy, which will show soil and wear more easily.
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Dressing the Winter HouseWritten by Lynn GreenlawPhotography by Patrick Cox - Cox Photography
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Mary creates a distinctive display atop the piano by mixing pinecones, antlers and numerous silver candlesticks. An asparagus fern adds a fitting compliment to the floral painting.
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A tableau in the entry is created with evergreen branches from the garden and dried roses from a summer’s bouquet.
Nothing much is blooming in the garden. The holidays have passed and the poinsettias, cyclamens, amaryllis and paperwhite narcissus have lost their blooms. What to do to add some warmth and a touch of
nature to our interiors?
To find out we turned to Mary Campbell, co-owner of We Took To The Woods, for some ideas to make the few months of winter seem not quite so dreary.
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Dried hydrangeas are usable all year, but look especially appropriate during the winter months. They create a very special affect when combined with crystal, china and multiple candles in silver holders on a vintage wooden sideboard.
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A silver vase is filled with white roses, dried white hydrangeas, stems of red-berried branches and lush greenery clipped from the yard’s shrubs.
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Pinecones are a staple in decorating during the winter months. Mary uses strands of them to decorate her living room mantle.
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If you visit my home, you will notice I have dried flowers everywhere. I have a floral business through my store, and I love to bring any leftover flowers home to dry. I will keep almost any flower arrangement for months after it has died, but the flowers that I have found to be the most beautiful are roses, home-grown hydrangea (most store-bought will just wilt), and big bunches of baby’s breath. Not only is it a beautiful way to bring some life into your home in the winter, but it is also a very cost-effective way to keep flowers in your home!
I change my home accessories every season. Our store is inspired by the changing of the seasons because
we are so inspired by the change as well. I love to change my pillows, blankets, candles, and more to reflect the season. I always want my home to feel warm (even in the summer), so I love to use plaids and warm tones. And I always light a candle before a guest arrives (and, really, anytime I am at home). I have had so many friends comment that the lighted candles have immediately made them feel comfortable and welcome.
I believe that a home should always reflect your style and be filled with the things that make you feel comfortable, but I also think that it should always feel warm and inviting to your friends, family, and anyone else who may visit.
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Allow a boxwood wreath to dry and it can add a touch of nature in a prominent spot year around. Mary utilizes a pair of antlers to add a unique backdrop to her wreath.
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Having owned and/or worked in restaurants in New Orleans for a number of years, Heidi and Joe came back to their Carolina roots to raise their son, Tom, in familiar surroundings. And we are the beneficiaries of that decision.
Take a drive to Belton and discover one of the area’s culinary treasures. Visit Grits & Groceries at www.gritsandgroceries.com for directions and menus. You’ll be glad you made the trip!
Thanks to Heidi and Joe, we are able to share some fabulous recipes with you. Comments after some of the recipes are from Heidi. ah
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“When was it that people stopped eating real food?”– Heidi Trull (during my visit to the restaurant that she owns and runs with husband, Joe).
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CREOLE JAMBALAYA1 ½ lbs. chopped cooked chicken1 Tablespoon butter¾ cup chopped onion½ cup chopped celery¼ cup chopped green peppers1 Tablespoon chopped parsley1 clove garlic, minced2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed1 (29 oz.) can tomatoes, un-drained, cut up1 (11 oz.) can beef broth plus 1 can water1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 teaspoon sugar½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed½ teaspoon chili powder¼ teaspoon pepper
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, green pepper, parsley and garlic. Cover and cook until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until the rice is tender. Yield: 6-8 servings
Jambalaya, a traditional “Louisiana Dish” grew out of early French and Spanish Louisiana. (Jambalaya comes from “jamba” which means ham [but not necessarily] and Spanish paella). Jambalaya is cooked in big black iron pots – originally used for boiling syrup from sugar cane. Jambalaya is always cooked over an open wood fire outdoors, and boat oars are used for stirring. Don’t let that deter you; jambalaya can be cooked at home on the range. It’s a lot easier.
CLEMSON BLUE CHEESEAND COUNTRY HAM BALLS 1 cup Clemson Blue Cheese1 cup pimento Cheese8 oz. Cream cheese, softened1 cup of country ham1 cup crushed potato chips1 cup plain bread crumbs1 cup flour1 cup egg wash (½ cup beaten eggs and ½ cup milk)Deep fryer
Fry the country ham in a skillet until crisp. Finely chop the ham, then mix with the Clemson Blue Cheese, pimento cheese and the softened cream cheese. Combine the crushed potato chips and bread crumbs in a bowl. Set up your breading station: flour, egg wash, breadcrumb mixture. Using a small scoop, make balls of the cheese mixture then send them through your breading station. Deep fry until golden brown and serve with Pepper Jelly. Yield: approximately 16 balls
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PRALINE BACON16 strips bacon2 cups brown sugar1 cup pecan pieces
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay strips of bacon in a single layer on foil-lined cookie sheets. Bake until lightly done, but not crispy. Remove from the oven and carefully pour off the bacon fat. Combine brown sugar and pecans in a food processor and pulse until the pecans are finely ground and mixed with the brown sugar. Generously sprinkle each strip of bacon with the brown sugar mixture and return to the oven. Bake until it is crispy and the sugar has begun to melt. Yield: 4 servings
What could be better than a piece of crispy, country fresh bacon? Praline bacon! Thick-sliced country fresh bacon, sprinkled with brown sugar and pecans, slow roasted in the oven. This is the recipe I came up with when I was trying to decide how I could make a slice of bacon even more decadent.
FRIED CHEESE GRITS AND TOMATO GRAVYLeftover Cheese Grits Grits and Groceries Seasoned Fish Fry for dustingVegetable oil for fryingTomato Gravy
Spread leftover cheese grits in a Pyrex pan so they are 1-inch thick. Place the pan in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Cut the grits into 2-inch squares. Remove the squares from the pan and dust with Seasoned Fish Fry. Heat the oil in a skillet and pan fry the cheese grits squares until browned on both sides. Plate and top with Tomato Gravy. Yield: Serves 6-8
TOMATO GRAVY¼ lb. butter2 Tablespoons bacon fat1 leek, sliced thin4 oz. country ham, diced1 teaspoon Grits and Groceries
Low Country Seasoning*1 10 3/4oz. can Cream of Chicken Soup1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
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In a saucepan, fry the leek and diced ham in the butter and bacon fat. When the leak is tender, add the Low Country Seasoning, cream of chicken soup and the crushed tomatoes. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. If the gravy gets too thick, add water to adjust consistency. Serve over anything. Yield: 6-8 servings
Tomato Gravy started off as a pig tails dish that never went over very well. I loved it and the two people that ordered it loved it. Everyone else loved just the Tomato Gravy, so I modified the dish to use country ham instead of pig tails. You can serve the gravy over fried grits, pork chops or your shoe and it will taste good!
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CORNMEAL APPLE CAKECAKE1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 1/2 cups vegetable oil2 1/4 cups sugar4 eggs1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1 1/2 cups whole buttermilk1 1/2 cups Cider Cooked Apples
GLAZE1 1/2 cups sugar1/3 cup whole buttermilk1/3 cup fresh apple cider1/3 cup molasses3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a nine-inch tube cake pan and set aside. Sift flour, cornmeal, baking soda and salt together. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the oil and sugar and beat until combined and smooth; add the eggs and beat until the eggs are completely incorporated into the mixture. Fold in the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Add the vanilla and the cooked apples and mix until well combined. Pour cake batter into prepared pan and place in the middle of the preheated oven; bake for 45 minutes, turn the cake, and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. Mix all ingredients for glaze together in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for ten minutes and remove from heat. Pour over hot cake, in the pan, when it comes out of the oven. Cool cake in the pan on a wire rack. When completely cooled, turn out onto serving plates. Serve with a dollop of fresh cinnamon whipped cream. Enjoy! Yield: (1) 9-inch cake
CIDER COOKED APPLES6 cups 1/4 inch thick sliced Granny Smith apples3/4 cup brown sugar3/4 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon lemon zest2 Tablespoons butter2 Tablespoons cane syrup3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup fresh apple cider1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 cup bourbon
In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients except the bourbon and cornstarch; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until apples become tender, but not mushy. Dissolve the cornstarch in the bourbon and stir into apples, and cook until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. These are good served over pancakes and waffles or baked in a pie as well as used in making Cornmeal Apple Cake and apple fritters. Yield: 4 cups
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“We looked at it and we all agreed we could do it in 12 months, and we did,” says Jason Bergeron of his company’s decision to take on the task. “The home is about 16,000 square feet under roof, and we finished it in just under 12 months. The homeowners were great to work with… great at decision making.”
The key, Bergeron says, was careful planning and marshaling enough manpower to get the job done.
“We have a great framing contractor and he had pretty much all of his guys out here,” he explains by way of example. “Depending on what was going on there would be a dozen, up to 20 guys here, where a normal framing crew might be three to six guys allocated to one home.”
The homeowners were still working with architect Garry Price of Design Elite on final drawings when the Bergeron team – led by construction manager Michael Condon – broke ground, another highly unusual aspect of this particular project. The turnaround was decidedly quick, but no detail was overlooked in the process and Bergeron is proud to report his clients are in love with the end result: a thoughtfully designed and constructed home that blends show-stopping form with family-friendly function.
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From the front door guests are greeted with a dazzling view of the den, flanked by columns and framed by an arched doorway that beautifully highlights the room’s coffered ceiling and wall of windows beyond.
A round trey ceiling in the formal dining room mirrors the inviting shape of the table. Just beyond the dining room is a pantry any butler would be proud to call his own, with granite countertops and gorgeous glass-front cabinetry by Cabinets of the Carolinas. The cabinetmaker is also responsible for the kitchen’s enormous granite-topped island, equipped with dual dishwashers, seating for five, and storage for days.
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Architect: Design Elite Architecture & Interior Design Studio with Principal Garry M. Price
Builder: Bergeron Custom Homes, LLC (Michael Condon, Construction Manager)
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An elegant wallpapered powder room is near the first floor entrance to the dramatic library.
Perhaps the most stunning room in the home is the two-story library. A cooperative effort between Cabinets of the Carolinas and Michael Condon, on behalf of Bergeron Custom Homes, this remarkable room is swathed in mahogany from floor to ceiling, right down to the window frames. The rounded portions of the trey ceiling line up perfectly with the rounded portions of the balcony, lending a beautiful sense of movement to this elegant space. Even the heating system air return grille is a work of art.
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The second story, which can be accessed from the library balcony and from a grand sweeping staircase at the opposite end of the home, is dedicated to the family’s sleeping quarters.
The tranquil master bath boasts a massive walk-in rain shower and regal bathtub, as well as a small wet bar.
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The family’s twin daughters share a bedroom fit for two queens, complete with a gracefully scalloped double trey ceiling and a walkout balcony overlooking the pasture, allowing these little equestrians to keep a close eye on the roughly 4,000-square-
foot barn that houses their beloved steeds. The boys’ bedrooms offer an equally agreeable view from the front of the home, along with equally impressive, while decidedly more masculine, ceiling detail. ah
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She loves color, nature, tilted perspectives. He loves clean design and quality craftsmanship. When you combine the tastes and talents of the artist and the builder, the result is an historic home filled with personal details and well-suited
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Diane Kilgore Condon, a painter and owner of the ArtBomb, and Michael Condon, a builder with Bergeron Custom Homes, lived off North Main for more than 20 years, but after daughter Helena was born, they knew they wanted more space and a yard.
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They also noticed changes among the downtown neighborhood. “It started to get developed, and that’s fine, there’s a place for that,” Diane says. “But it wasn’t our place anymore.”
They discovered Overbrook Historic District, a tree-lined neighborhood dating to 1913 full of historic houses like the colonial revival they selected.
Many neighbors have had generations live in the same home. Most are dedicated to maintaining the unique character of the area, which also includes Hessie Morrah Park, which looks like a
crevasse, with narrow walking paths along a meandering creek. “It’s beautiful down there,” Diane says. “Very natural.”
Natural is a keyword inside the Condon home as well. After Michael spent about six months renovating -- maintaining as much of the existing construction as possible, including original floors, doors and windows – the family filled their home with items they’ve picked up on travels, art they have collected and furniture picked up at estate sales, resale shops or on the side of the road.
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The living room is the perfect example, with a fireplace surrounded by 300-year-old hemlock from a Virginia barn. “The niches in it are from a mortise-and-tenon joint, and that’s all hand-hewn with an ax,” Michael says. Diane filled the niches with pieces such as a ceramic hand holding a dried seahorse she tried to save in the surf as a child. “I’ve carried it with me every place I’ve lived,” she says.
When it comes to the art that covers most walls, the couple has become adept at following their instincts. “You look around,
and everything brings you pleasure, because there’s a backstory,” Diane explains. “It might not make sense to anyone else, but there is a tremor when you see it. A lot of it is so surprising.”
While Michael prefers more refined pieces -- as a builder, he is drawn to the planning phase -- the couple shares an appreciation for artists who bring an edge or off-centered approach. The room contains abstract works by Katie Walker, Ann Merchant and Jan Swanson, along with old photos and architectural Legos, a hobby of Michael’s.
One table is home to a large moose antler Michael brought back from Alaska in the 90s. He found it beside a river and duct-taped it to his backpack for the flight home. “This was back when they would let you have things like that on airplanes,” he says.
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Across the entryway – under an old chandelier that Diane covered with beads – is the den, where the couple often relaxes with Helena and their four dogs. A sculpture by David Hooker sits behind the couch, and a large cutout of a musician by Jim McNeely dominates one wall.
Through the mudroom full of art supplies is a powder room that hosts a flock of bird paintings. “This is what I’m known for,” says Diane, who recently had a showing of her birds at the Greenville County Museum of Art. She loves that the small paintings sell for a low price and can introduce new art collectors to the joy of owning original art.
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The kitchen table came from the Habitat for Humanity store for $50, and was sanded and topped with a simple weathered oak stain. The bench, also a cheap find from Habitat, was formerly blonde and shiny, but was sanded and topped with milk paint. The kitchen is filled with art by Helena, who is now 11 and has learned a lot about life as an artist. She prominently priced one painting at $63.99 before marking it down to $43.99.
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The dining room walls are a large expanse where Diane explores her creativity. These are currently emblazoned with large, elaborate botanicals; Michael says he has returned home a few times to find his wife painting over the walls’ previous incarnations and starting over. Michael built the dining table of reclaimed heart pine he had been collecting for years.
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A massive double painting by Diane of an ancient olive tree fills one wall while another features a Joan of Arc image by Tim Speaker.
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At the top of the stairs sits one of Diane’s favorite pieces in the house by Jack Burgess. She rescued the dark landscape from an elevator shaft, where it was on its way to a Dumpster.
The staircase is more like an art gallery, with one wall filled with paintings of chickens, fish, dogs and more.
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“ That’s how houses used to be built. They didn’t have air conditioning, so they needed windows.”
– Michael Condon, Bergeron Custom Homes
Michael added a master suite upstairs, filled with windows designed to mimic the originals. “This house had 62 windows,” he says. “That’s how houses used to be built. They didn’t have air conditioning, so they needed windows.” The room next door became a dressing area with his-and-hers closets and stained glass transoms to ensure light flow.
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Helena’s room is filled with her mom’s art, most featuring animals, along with a Jenny Lind bed from Shinola and a cushioned window seat. The original tub and sink in the bath are a unique blue shade.
That uniqueness – found throughout the home – is what makes it a perfect fit for the family that lives there and the neighborhood where it is set.
“When North Main lost its quirkiness, we ran to the place no one knew about,” Diane says. “And this was the only place left.” ah
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The American home ballooned in size over the years, becoming bigger and bigger until, in 2013, the average residence clocked in at around 2,600 square feet. Conversely, the average family size has declined.
But now there’s a “tiny house” movement gaining favor in America as homeowners go smaller in an effort to eliminate debt, reduce their carbon imprint and exchange space for simplicity. Incredibly, typical tiny homes are around 400 square feet.
The downsizing trend has certainly taken hold of Bob and Betsy Kenney, Greenville homeowners who have decided that less is more. The Kenneys renovated a home in the Monaghan Mill community, with two bedrooms, two baths, and an imprint just a smidgen over 1,000 square feet. Barely a stone’s throw from the Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery, the old mill house dates back to the 1900s, the heyday when 24-hour activity kept dozens of mills spinning out the textiles that drove Greenville’s economy.
Wary neighbors at first kept a distance, thinking the Kenneys were flippers out for a quick buck. Upon realizing they were planning on living in the house and were certainly there for the long haul, the community – which includes retired mill workers, young people with families and empty-nesters – welcomed the Kenneys warmly.
The Kenneys were missionaries for four years and lived in Prague, Czech Republic. Bob, an IT specialist at Fluor, was able to work part-time on a project there, and the couple raised additional money before they left to cover the cost of their overseas living expenses.
“In Prague, we realized you don’t need so much stuff,” says Betsy. “Mentally, Europeans have always thought like that, as they’ve always dealt with living in small spaces. They are more practical, and they don’t use or get credit as easily as we do in the US. They’re not worried about keeping up with the Joneses. Plus, they don’t entertain as much at home; instead, they go to pubs and beer gardens, all year round if the weather permits.”
The condition of the empty Monaghan Mill home the Kenneys purchased “needed work” and contained the remnants of four fireplaces, with a solitary bathroom. The original hardwood floors were serviceable, and the home itself was built well with 10-foot ceilings, a strong and sturdy feel, and good bones. Consequently, the original bathroom became the galley-style kitchen, the original kitchen became two bathrooms, a laundry and the pantry, while the bedroom became the dining room in the five-month renovation.
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Decorative touches throughout the home are reminders of their life in Prague. Subtle pale shades of paint were used and signature furniture items are done in neutral tones as well.
“I believe that things must function well, but must also be aesthetically pleasing. We didn’t want our home to necessarily change with every new design trend that comes along, so we keep the decor fresh from season to season with accessories that we switch out,” Betsy says.
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“What we learned in Prague since our flat there had 11-foot ceilings, was to maximize the space potential by utilizing every inch. One of our most important items in this home is our ladder,” laughs Bob. “For example, one item does triple duty: as a side table, a chair for our granddaughter and as a stool. Everything in its place, and a place for everything,” adds Betsy.
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Betsy did the architectural floor plans herself; the result is an open concept with a light, airy, sunny living room/dining room/kitchen. The couple traveled back and forth to IKEA in Charlotte for the lower kitchen cabinets, which they ended up putting together in the dead of winter, while wearing gloves and trying to hold a lantern up for light. They then chose slate floors, quartz countertops, white subway tiles, an induction cooktop, and finished off the industrial styling with a chalkboard.
Her aesthetic is a mash-up of styles, mixing formal and informal pieces with ease. A big, antique farm table made from recycled barn wood is paired with modern Lucite dining chairs. Faux crystal chandeliers counterpoint clay pots. And she’s crafty; inspired by decorating doyenne Martha Stewart, Betsy is also a heavy user of Pinterest. “I also take inspiration from nature itself – if nature has a color combination, you can definitely bring that indoors,” she says.
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The master bedroom contains Betsy’s great aunt’s antique dresser, which has been in the family for years and has traveled with them. She accents the real antiques in the home with flea market finds and junk shop purchases.
A treasured gift is a black-and-white vintage photograph of women workers at the Monaghan Mill, dated 1930, purchased at auction by her sister. By contrast, bathrooms are sleek, compact and modern.
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On the front porch is a sentimental plaque with the words “Thistle Knoll,” which has been affixed to each of the five homes the Kenneys have owned. In the backyard, they’ve hosted many events including ones for Methodical Coffee, where their son-in-law David Baker is a partner. Betsy works at the coffee shop part-time and can even ride her bike there via the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Small. Serene. Savvy in style, the sweet little house proves the Kenneys have made a big impact on the neighborhood, changing it for the better.
“Even though renovating this house was a long, hard project, we are now re-doing another home for our family and friends – just a mile away,” they add lovingly. ah
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SimplyUnique
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Brass doesn’t stay shiny forever. Neither does silver. And bronze takes a beating when left out in the elements of nature (just ask Pete Hollis at the intersection of Pete Hollis Boulevard and
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But, never fear! There’s an expert in Spartanburg who can make your metals look shiny and new. His name is Mike Crook and his company is Crook’s Brass & Metal Refinishing.
Don’t have brass, silver and bronze? Mike also restores pewter, nickel, copper, stainless steel and wrought iron items. If you have anything that used to gleam and doesn’t anymore, Mike can restore its glory. I like to call him the Metal Magician.
Mike has been in the professional metal polishing and restoration business since 1979. After opening his own shop in 1985, his father, Ed, joined him in 1987 and his son, Michael, in 2015, making it truly a family business. Mike’s other two sons will even help out when needed.
Take a look at some “before” and “after” examples of Mike’s expertise. Then get in touch with him at 864.574.8156 to let him work his magic on your tarnished, pitted and tired-looking pieces. We’re actually only highlighting a few of the services that Mike’s company provides. ah
Before and after photos of a home’s brass door hardware helps realize what a difference can be achieved with an expert polishing.
Mike Crooks takes great care of many of the major bronze sculptures in the Greenville area. Here he is shown making sure that Pete Hollis always look his best.
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A stunning transformation takes place with an intricate silver teapot and fireplace andirons under Mike’s touch.
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Love In A TempestWritten by Lynn Greenlaw | Photography by Shawn Stom Photography
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The oft-repeated creed became part of the motto for Becca and Christian McClure’s early October wedding, as they became husband and wife during a weekend of torrential downpours in South Carolina.
Nothing deters a couple in love -- or the families who love them – and so Becca and Christian made the absolute best of a dicey day and pulled it off beautifully.
Although all weddings have numerous qualities that are special, this particular wedding had a group of young men who are in the process of serving their country and were proudly wearing their United States Navy Dress Whites for this very special occasion.
Despite the dreadful weather, you can see by the photos that everyone had a wonderful time.
We wish Becca and Christian smooth sailing from now on.
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Although Becca and Christian knew each other from school and church settings, they were only acquaintances until they reconnected via Tinder. “We like to say it might not have been love at first sight, but it was definitely love at first swipe,” says Becca.
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Lots of laughs in the Navy ranks -- and in the girlfriend ranks -- accompany getting ready for the walk down the aisle.
The picturesque chapel at the Cliffs of Glassy was an obvious choice for the wedding ceremony.
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After dating for 10 months, Christian proposed at the apartment clubhouse pool in Charleston where they knew they would eventually be living. Family and friends were hiding in the clubhouse and after Becca said “Yes!” amid lights, roses and fireworks they all celebrated in downtown Charleston.
Christian was only allowed minimal leave for the wedding and honeymoon so he surprised Becca with two days at the Biltmore estate. Sunshine returned and they had a glorious time. A longer surprise destination (she says it’s tropical!) is awaiting them at the conclusion of his training.
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Following the ceremony, the Cliffs Valley Clubhouse hosted the wedding party.
Currently living in Charleston, Christian is a U.S. Navy officer training for duty on a nuclear submarine. They are anticipating an assignment for him at the end of January and are hoping for Kings Bay, GA. Since their time together is limited, they spend it in downtown Charleston with friends in the area. Once they are re-stationed Becca will seek employment. Meantime, Nala provides her with some excellent companionship. ah
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“Mean to Me” by Brett Eldridge was the song played for the newlywed’s first dance. Becca said they chose it because they “love country music and the lyrics are so beautiful.”
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Building Biology 101:Just Because You Can’t See It Doesn’t Mean It’s Not There (and What to Do About It)
Written by Angela Self, Certified Building Biologist | Founder + Principal, Vital Spaces
Would you hold a microwave close to your ear? I hope not. Aside from the obvious fact that carrying around a microwave by your head looks bizarre, did you know that cell phone radiation essentially mirrors what microwaves emit?
Currents flowing through appliances can contribute to headaches, and voltage in homes could be linked to insomnia. These are classified as electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and this article will help demystify the science behind the unseen: electric fields, magnetic fields, and radio frequency… and help to explain the connections between associated health issues. Simple ways to reduce your exposure are available, but full assessment and correction only occur through measurement with proper meters and qualified professional assistance.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: Cancer is linked to all forms of EMR. Electric and magnetic fields did not exist until the late 1800’s, and there has been a significant rise in radio frequency with cell phone and other wireless technologies.
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RADIO FREQUENCY (RF): LESS IS BESTWith more and more communicating technologies, we are
exposed to more radio frequency than ever. Radio frequency refers to communication signals such as radio waves, television stations, cell phones, wifi, Bluetooth, cell towers and antennae, as well as other things we don’t think about such as cordless phones, Apple TV and Nest thermostats.
If your electric (or gas) company is no longer sending out someone to read your meter, you may have a “smart meter” that records consumption of energy used in intervals of an hour or less. This smart meter then communicates that information back to the utility for monitoring and billing. These are intense signals.
All the more common, in very short order, are refrigerators, dishwashers and HVAC systems that may be equipped with wifi. This is being touted to save consumers money, but the unspoken implication is that radio frequency will be everywhere in your home, the place you relax and heal your body.
Radio frequency is associated with many ill-health effects, and the radio frequency chart from Bioinitiative (view it at
www.bioinitiative.org) shows the dangers with included Building Biology (BB) guidelines. Of particular concern is the wifi in schools, as it is a particularly strong form. Children are more susceptible because of their developing nervous systems; additionally, their brain tissue is more conductive. Radio frequency penetration is greater relative to head size, and children will have a longer lifetime of exposure than adults.
There is research indicating a link between autism and radio frequency. This is quite a battle in today’s society where entire cities are wifi enabled and cellular towers are everywhere. Fortunately, it can be controlled at home through hard wiring, minimizing sources, and cutting off the wifi while sleeping. A Building Biologist can help you with other methods of shielding.
As wonderful as it is to be living in this age of advanced technology, let us not forget to be responsible and above all protect ourselves and our children. Technological advancements are coming at lightning speed, so be vigilant with education and making cautious decisions. ah
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Did you know there is a pervasive, fundamental frequency at approximately 10Hz, found not only in humans but also in the ultra-low vibrations of the Earth? Each organ has a unique frequency: the heart with 1.2 Hz, connective tissue with 4-18 Hz, and brainwaves with about 2 to 20 Hz. While electric and magnetic fields might be in the extremely low frequency (ELF) range, they remain unnatural for the human body. Radio Frequency is at an even higher range, resulting in greater health implications. (See Radiation Spectrum Chart on page 139)
ELECTRIC FIELDS: NOT YOUR FIELDS OF GOLDElectric fields are present wherever there is voltage: wiring needs
to be “live” or “hot.” It is hooked to an electrical power supply. Sources include electrical devices such as lamps, computers, refrigerators, power cords and electrical wiring in walls, floors and ceilings. Electric fields are strongly linked to circadian rhythm and melatonin production in the body; insomnia, in many cases, is significantly improved when electric fields are addressed. Other health issues can include the impact on the heartbeat and immune system, muscle and nerve pain, changes in cells to include enzyme activity, cell division and DNA synthesis. Easy ways to reduce electric fields are distance (at least 6 feet), unplugging, and shutting off the circuit to affected areas. Shielding is also an option for electric fields.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF MAGNETISMMagnetic fields occur where currents flow to power an object.
Magnetic fields permeate most materials, which makes them difficult to contain without shielding. Sources include electrical items with transformers, such as kitchen appliances, microwave ovens, baby monitors, dimmer switches and fluorescent lighting. Improper home wiring will also cause elevated magnetic fields. Therefore, start from the beginning and ensure that your living and office spaces are properly wired for optimal health and protection.
When a home or office is wired properly, the current going to and through the space should equal the electricity going out along the same path. This creates a “zero net current.” Older spaces with knob and tube wiring are at particular risk. Significant biological risks associated with magnetic fields include leukemia, tumors, migraine headaches, pain, depression, irritability, insomnia and disorders of the hormone, nerve, heart and cardiovascular systems. In the case of magnetic fields, distancing yourself is beneficial. You can also turn off or unplug appliances.
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In Reverence of WinterWritten by Janette Wesley, Slow Food USA State Governor for SC | Photos provided
Hans Thoma, “Grandmother and Granddaughter with a Vegetable Basket” 1883. Thoma painted impressions of the simple idyllic life of his native Germany.
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The love of nature lives inside of me and runs through my veins. Like many who came before me, I’ve loved the smell of the soil after the rain, cherished gritty textures between my fingers, and adored the precise
outlines in leaves and roots. I am part of a community, past and present, which has pushed a seed into the ground and watched green sprouts emerge and awed at luminous orbs pulled from the depths of black dirt, grateful for miraculous nature. At last joy, as the crisp flavors flowed through the mouth – rain, soil, and sun blended all together, a penchant like none other.
Great writers and thinkers like Dioscorides (c. 40-90 A.D.), the author of De Materia Medica, or Cato the Elder, who wrote De Agri Cultura around 160 B.C., passed down written knowledge of growing food from their times. Visual artists, as well, over the centuries, have captured the connection with life, painting the sensual relationship we have had in communion with foods.
These contribute greatly to our knowledge of the past. Yet, it is those moments with grandparents or mentors who passed down the pleasures of planting a seed, nurturing a plant and harvesting the gift that goes on the table which have truly entered the bloodstream. Vegetables grown at home tasted especially good when they came from the cold, sparse season.
I only have of a dim picture of my ancestors, but it is clear that great importance was given to humble roots and greens not only in my family of hardy gardeners, but throughout human history. The growers in my lineage were a determined lot, with strong wills supported by strong backs, who always made the best of what life had to bring. Although I never met my great-grandmother, my mother spoke to me of peas and cabbages growing in a small plot behind the family home in New Boston, Ohio, and my father tells of his aunt in the “holler” who raised him and half the town at Coxie’s Place on homegrown beans,
“My subject is a barren one – the world of nature, or in other words life…there is not one of us who has made the same venture…”
~ Pliny the Elder, AD 79.
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apples and onions. I originated from good sturdy stock, folks who survived the Great Depression and who knew the value of cabbages, potatoes and peas.
As I pondered paintings and papers of revered winter vegetables, connections to cultivation and community of past times appeared. Heads of cabbages, pods of peas, sprouts and bulbous onions were celebrated and made into objects of art and revealed cultural clues tied to the land from the planting of seeds and migrations of peoples. From Egyptian tombs to Roman villas to the palaces of the Renaissance Courts, back to simple and common life, greens, shoots and roots played significant roles. The renaissance, or new birth period, based art on the classics, but also applied contemporary scientific knowledge, and explored man’s relationship with humanity and bounty. Afterwards, art became more
Mosaic, Roman artwork, 2nd century CE. From a villa at Tor Marancia, near the Catacombs of Domitilla.
Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Vertumnus, c. 1590.
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austere, and images of rotting fruits or vegetables served as a moralizing meaning on the ephemerality of sensory pleasures and the reminder of life’s evanescence. Later, as we understood their scientific properties, vegetables became even more appreciated, extensively drawn and documented. Some remnants of their existence and splendor have remained, and thus, knowledge was passed down from generation to generation.
A WINTER HISTORY GARDEN
Enticed to be outdoors on sunny winter days, relishing the crisp blue skies and quiet growing nature, I made my list to plant for the winter garden, starting with peas, my mother’s favorite, to honor a bit of history.
PEAS, technically a fruit rather than a vegetable, were significantly important in world stories. Dated from the late Neolithic era by archeological findings in Greece, Syria, Turkey and Jordan, peas were also found in Egypt from 4800 BC. Peas embodied legends of the Norse God of Thunder, Thor, who sent flying dragons to drop peas into all the wells of those who did not please him with worship.
But in medieval times, field peas were constantly noted as saving many from starvation during quiet dark times, and were the base of pease porridge or pease pudding, a staple of European cuisine. Somewhat similar in texture to hummus, the dish was made by soaking peas in broth, and cooking for around 40 minutes then blending with spices, and after the 1500s also included saffron, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Georges de Latour, “Peasant Couple Eating Peas”, c. 1620.
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Carl Bloch, In a Roman Osteria, 1866. Painted by the Danish painter, Bloch’s early work featured rural scenes from typically everyday life. With striking realism, he had the remarkable ability to seductively depict his subject matter. A fresh cabbage plays the role at the center of the table.
“Lit by crisp daylight, La Tour's works from this period are characterized by their still atmosphere and meticulous rendering of ornament and textures.” ~The Getty Museum
Peas have been a human companion for thousands of years, but also make good companions to other winter vegetables. Like most legumes, planted side by side to green leafy vegetables like kale or lettuces, peas make excellent companions since they fix nitrogen in the soil, and the leafy companions benefit from the high nitrogen they provide.
THE BRASSICA FAMILY: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Savoy Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale and Collard Greens
Brassicas cultivated in Greek and Roman times were a well-established garden vegetable. Until the end of the Middle Ages, around the 15th century, kale was one of the most common green vegetables in Europe. Broccoli and cauliflower resulted from careful breeding of cultivated leafy cabbage crops in the northern Mediterranean starting about the 6th century BC. Since they contain a high level of Vitamin C, these plants helped many to stay healthy through winters.
Karl Hartmann, Autumn Sun, 1903
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King John II of France enjoyed cabbages when captive in England in 1360, and cauliflower appeared on grand tables during the time of Louis XIV. In France, in the late 1700s, cauliflower soup was called Crème du Barry, named after the mistress of Louis XV, Marie-Jeanne Bécu, the countess du Barry, who had a delicate pale flowery complexion. But cabbages were also a familiar staple of the poor. In the lean year of 1420 the “Bourgeois of Paris” noted that “poor people ate no bread, nothing but cabbages and turnips and such dishes, without any bread or salt,” which illustrates the importance of cabbages to survival in years of famine. During the 16th century, German gardeners developed the savoy cabbage. During the 17th and 18th centuries, cabbage was a food staple in such countries as Germany, England, Ireland and Russia. Sauerkraut, fermented cabbage, was used by Dutch, Scandinavian and German sailors to prevent scurvy during long ship voyages.
Kale and collard greens come from the cultivar group named Acephala or “without a head” in Greek. Collards have become especially synonymous with Southern cuisine so that legislators in South Carolina voted in 2011 to make it the official state vegetable. However, collards did not originate in Africa as many believe, but the style of boiling them in water, and drinking the broth or pot likker, is of African origin. Kale was considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms of vegetables.
“Besides supplying much craved greenery in cold times and places, kale performed an important task on the farm. In seaside areas and fields prone to salting, the kale drew up salt into its body, preventing the mineralization of soil,” according to Dr. David Shields of USC Columbia.
ASPARAGUS, points d'amour
The ancient Greek physician Galen, prominent among the Romans, mentioned asparagus as a beneficial herb during the second century AD, but after the Roman Empire ended, asparagus drew little attention in medieval times. Then, around the 12th century in Tunisia, al-Nafzawi wrote an exotic manual called The Perfumed Garden, which celebrated the aphrodisiacal power of asparagus. This supposed virtue was also noted by the Indian poet Kalyanamalla in the 15th century who wrote Ananga Ranga, or “Boat in the Sea of Love,” a work often compared to the Kama Sutra, who attributes the “special phosphorus elements” of asparagus to be able to counteract fatigue.
By 1469, asparagus was cultivated in French monasteries, and the passion for asparagus spread to the French courts. Since the finest texture and the strongest and most delicate taste was in the tips, the points d’amour or “love tips” were served as a delicacy to Madame de Pompadour, a member of the French court who was the official chief mistress of Louis XV from 1745 to her death.
Adriaen Coorte, Still Life with Asparagus, 1697. François-Hubert Drouais, Madame du Barry, c 1770.
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THE VERSATILE ONIONThe onion has been with humans since the Bronze age, more
than 7,000 years of companionship. It has been used in so many ways. The ancient Egyptians worshipped it, believing its spherical shape and concentric rings symbolized eternal life; onions were placed on the eyes of Ramesses IV at his burial. In ancient Greece, athletes ate large quantities of onion because it was believed to lighten the balance of the blood. Roman gladiators rubbed down their muscles with onions to firm themselves. In the Middle Ages, onions were such an important food that people would pay their rent with onions, and gave them as gifts. Doctors were known to prescribe onions to facilitate bowel movements and erections, and to relieve headaches, coughs, snakebite and hair loss. As well as its many external uses, in the culinary world it seems to go in almost any dish, being cooked in almost any fashion. Onions take their sulfur from the soil, and that is why terroir (the characteristic taste and flavor imparted by the environment) is particular to various cultivars.
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It was with grand appreciation our ancestors recognized the value of fresh foods, and knowledge grew about cultivation and preservation. The beauty of winter gardening is not only in the silence of crisp blue days, but also in the soft conversations between one generation and another, sharing little secrets how to best grow Brussels sprouts, or how to keep the snails from eating your lettuces. Winter may be still, but yet produce some of the tastiest greens, or the best cauliflowers, all delicious miracles worthy to share with someone who will pass on the pleasures from the garden to the table.
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” ~ Albert Camus
Vincent van Gogh, Red Cabbages and Onions, 1887
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HOW TO GROW:PEASSow in late winter/early spring, generally around late February or mid-March. Loosen soil down to at least 10 inches, and use good composted matter like crushed dried leaves. Use a trellis to support vines. When green peas are ripe, harvest them daily, preferably in the morning. Pick snow peas when the pods reach full size and the peas inside are just beginning to swell. For best flavor, allow snap peas to change from flat to plump before picking. Gather sweet green shell peas before
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HOW TO GROWBRASSICASPlant in late winter, after the 15th of February. Plants perform best when grown in well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun. Different varieties prefer different soil types, ranging from lighter sand to heavier clay, but all prefer fertile ground with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. For optimal growth, there must be adequate levels of nitrogen in the soil (good companions with peas), especially during the early head formation stage, and sufficient phosphorus and potassium during the early stages of expansion of the outer leaves. Allow at least 24 inches between plants (because tight spacing will lead to small heads). Use a biodegradable mulch of grass clippings or coarse compost to insulate the roots. Temperatures between 4 and 24 °C (39 and 75 °F) prompt the best growth, and extended periods of higher or lower temperatures may result in premature bolting (flowering).
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HOW TO GROW:ONIONSOnions and the related shallots, leeks and garlic all grow best during cool weather, in full sun. Plant after March 1. A fertile, well-drained, loamy soil with plenty of organic matter is best for growing quality onions. Good drainage is essential. Loosen the planting bed to at least 12 inches deep. Mix in a 1-inch layer of mature compost. About a month before harvest, work the soil gradually away from the bulbs. The bulb should be one-third above ground to hasten bulb and neck drying.
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Drain the peas and add to the pan. Pour over the water (better with vegetable or chicken broth) and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the peas soften and start falling apart. The liquid should be well reduced by this time.
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Add oil and butter to pan and heat. Add garlic and then leeks and cook on low for 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, potatoes and broth; stir. Cover and bring to a boil. Then simmer for about 20 minutes or until cauliflower and potatoes are slightly soft. Cool slightly. Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to pan and heat. Check for seasoning. You might have to add some chicken broth to adjust consistency. Pour into soup bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper. ah
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