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64LOVE AT FIRST SITESometimes a setting is just too perfect to turn down even when the house is not just right. For a family from Venezuela the lure of the lakeside locale convinced them to see the possibilities in the outdated French Country home. The challenge was to take the traditional home and give it a modern twist while taking full advantage of the site.

72TIMELESS APPEALA home carefully curated and cultivated over time doesnt cling to a certain style or decade. But it takes very committed and patient clients to achieve the desired collected effect. Interior designer Mary Margaret Vasquez, Casa V Interiors, prefers to work this way even if it takes years. Her approach is right in sync with the needs and wishes of the homeowners.

78WATERCOLOR DREAMCool, coastal, casual and custom best describe a relaxing family retreat on Lake Down in Windermere. The entire design team, including architect Randall Slocum, builder Charlie Clayton, interior designer Kristen LeSchander and landscape architect Joe Knight, collaborated to give the homeowners exactly what they wanted while incorporating spectacular shoreline views.

cover: A modern renovation that preserved precious lakeside views. Photographed by Stephen Allen. Story on page 64.

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8 FIRST LOOKWinter calls for a cozy chair.

10 TOP TEN: BAR CARTSDesigner Anne Rue shares her best bets for beautifully functional bar carts.

14 DREAM DESIGNResidential ideas can include inspiration and a bit of whimsy from a cruise ship.

20 TRADE SECRETS3D printing enables customized designs on everything from faucets to vases.

26 HARDWAREDesigner Angela Gutekunst showcases some jewelry for your home with local resources.

30 SHOWROOM SHOPPINGSoutheast Steel celebrates 75 years; Cabinetry Creations hosts a chefs demo; Ted Maines Interiors toasts USMs 50th anniversary; and a sneak peek into Arteek Supply & Design.

34 BOHEMIAN GALLERYA Q&A with Susan Smey, corporate director of retail for the Kessler Collections art havens.

36 FLYING HORSE EDITIONSThe University of Central Florida collaborative research studio for visual artists is an international draw.

40 DESIGN DILEMMAA local couple tackles the ongoing preservation of their mid-century modern home.

46 TOTAL TRANSFORMATIONA historic home gets a modern makeover on the interior while retaining the period exterior.

52 FOOD & WINEChef Jamie McFadden takes a culinary tour of Paris.

56 ALL ABOUT ANTIQUESFind a piece of the past at these upcoming events.

57 ROOM BY ROOMSeven designers showcase individual spaces with details and inspirations.

84 LAST LOOKThe Capen-Showalter House is now open on the grounds of Winter Parks Albin Polasek Museum.

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there are no words to capture the emotions that make Paris such a trea-sured place. Because its much more than a place a pinpoint on a map. Its magical. Its historical. Its an unending source of inspiration for artists, writers, lovers, and virtually anyone who appreciates archi-tecture, culture and everyday life as seen through the eyes of those who relish in every tiny moment. We received Chef Jamie McFaddens wonderful travel-ogue on a foodies trek through the City of Light and surrounding areas weeks before the recent tragedy. We debated whether to amend the article or at least add a comment acknowledging what happened. Yet in the end we can-not predict the next devastating world event and certainly would not want to discourage anyone from pursuing a passionate journey to the destination of their dreams.

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FIRST LOOK

With the slight chill

in the air at least

in the mornings and

evenings what could

be cozier than a plush

velvet chair? This one

was spotted in the

Ethan Allen showroom

on Park Avenue in

Winter Park. And to

brighten up the mood,

why not add a luxuri-

ously embellished

pillow? Ahhhh, this

is just the spot for a

novel read with a warm

cup of coffee or a

Moscow Mule and

a little conversation.


BAR CARTS

TOP 10:

Hand-crafted cocktails call for a stylish serving platform and these practical pieces serve more than just drinks. From sleek and gleaming to rustic and industrial chic, there is a design for every dcor.

by Anne Rue

ARTERIORS PONCE BAR CART This two-tiered iron cart in antique brass finish with brass casters is reminiscent of a library cart. $1,500.

WORLDS AWAY LENOX BAR CART Shaped like a silver Z, the dramatic piece boasts two glass shelves for chic display surfaces. $1,122.

JONATHAN ADLER JACQUES BAR CART

This statement-maker in Lucite with brushed brass

accents and two glass shelves offers plenty of space for food

and drinks(it also comes in moody smoke Lucite with

silver trimmings). $1,450.

KEN FULK ADMIRAL BAR CART In a nod to 1960s Italian style, this brass bar cart has rolling spoke wheels and gallery rails and was brought to life by designer and lifestyle curator Ken Fulk for Pottery Barn. $599.


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For more than 17 years Anne Rue has designed timeless interior scenes for both commercial and residential clients, working with everyone from professional athletes to the Travel Channels Hotel Impossible. She also appeared on HGTVs Design Star. Annes inspiration for interior design grew out of her love of fashion. Her grandmother taught her to sew at the age of 8, and she began her career by designing her own clothes. She holds an interior design degree from Seminole State College and has owned her own firm since 2000.

BAR CARTS

SAFAVIEH LUCRETIUS BAR CART This beauty boasts graceful handles and an elegant frame of forged iron in a lustrous gold finish with mirrored glass shelves. $279.

UTTERMOST ZAFINA BAR CART At home in any room, the antique gold metal cart with black-colored glass is simply functional. $327.

ARTERIORS RUPERT BAR CART The cool retro Mad Men-era piece in an antique finish is a perfect match for a pitcher of extra-dry martinis. $1,320.

BERNHARDT CRITERIA BAR CART The ultra-glamorous solid and tubular steel cart in radiant nickel finish includes inset mirrored glass top and shelf with swivel casters. $1,650.

UTTERMOST AMARANTO BAR CART This glamorous, gold cart with swivel casters at the bottom and clear tempered glass overlaying the shelves is pretty smart. $536.

BERNHARDT JET SET

SERVING CART This elegantly

inspired oval brass cart, with inset

mirrored glass top and shelf, harkens back to the 1940s

and 50s. $1,320.


the Disney Dream celebrates the golden age of ocean liners with the elegant grace of early 20th century transatlantic ships melded with contemporary designs and techniques. The 1930s time of travel was the most romantic, so that is where we started with our design, says Bruce Vaughn, chief creative executive for Walt Disney Imagineering. We want our guests to get excited just seeing the ship evoking a beautiful, classic 1930s ocean liner.

The ships exterior color scheme matches the iconic Mickey Mouse with a black hull, bold, red funnels, and vivid, yellow striping and lifeboats. Small touches, such as silhouettes of Disney characters scrolled into the cruise lines signature yellow filigree ornamentation that stretches from bow to stern, are subtle reminders that this is one of the most magical ships at sea.

Carrying the modern-classic design inside, the elegant interior dcor is influenced by Art Deco styles but with what Bruce calls a dash of Disney whimsy. At our heart, we are storytellers, he says. We take families on vacation and immerse them in stories. We want to transport them out of everyday reality to a different reality.

On the Disney Dream, that different reality begins in the three-deck atrium lobby. The stylish sophistication of the atrium

DREAM DESIGN: inspiration from a cruise liner

Studying, admiring, photographing and

taking notes on exterior and interior details

from travels often influence the style of our own

homes. But I never thought I could glean ideas

and inspiration from a ship. A pre-departure

personal tour of the Disney Dream proved that

even a floating city created for large crowds

would have distinct dcor elements that

could translate to residential rooms.

by Christi Ashby

Chandelier in the Royal Palace

Doorway detail in Remy

Window detail in Remy

Mosaic detail in Cabanas


is highlighted by a sweeping grand staircase, oversized portholes (that guests can sit in) and a grand piano. The Art Deco-style chandelier sparkles with thousands of hand-crafted crystal beads and glows with colorful glasswork descending more than 13 feet from the ceiling, and spanning more than 22 feet in width.

The entire three-deck expanse is graced with opulent furnishings, fluted columns and golden capitals. Patterns in hues of rich blues, reds and golds adorn the expansive space. Examples of Disney whimsy are found virtually everywhere. Decorative bronze friezes featuring Disney characters line the balconies. Balustrades rising up the grand staircase are laced with imaginative designs. Panoramic elevator columns that face into the atrium showcase elaborate metalwork crafted with a hint of a familiar Mickey Mouse outline. Hand-made tile mosaics elegantly depict romantic moments from classic Disney films.

Maybe it all feels a little too grand for a home, but many of the grand ideas can be scaled back and loosely interpreted for resi-dential applications. Just consider the possibilities.

In the Dreams dining rooms and smaller, intimate adult spaces the architecture, finishes and fixtures really shine. In an exquisite, top-deck restaurant with ocean views and French-inspired gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs, Remy

offers a sophisticated and elegant din-ing experience exclusively for adult guests, including a glass-walled wine room to taste and pre-select wines for the evening.

With a subtle nod to the hit Disney-Pixar film Ratatouille and its petite French star Remy, the softly lit main dining room with seating for 80 is designed in art nouveau style. The famous Remy character is subtly and artfully integrated into the design. Tables are elegantly set with Frette linens, Riedel glassware, Christofle sil-verware, and Bernadaud china made exclusively for Remy, with gracious accents such as purse stools for womens

handbags. An over-the-top wine room?In Palo, the other adult dining restaurant named after the

colorful poles that line the canals of Venice, ocean views and rich interiors create the setting for a romantic escape, featuring a semi-circular design, floor-to-ceiling windows, and raised ban-quettes along one side. Stylish furnishings, Frette linens, custom art, warm wood tones, and a color palette of rich red, green and gold jewel tones create a refined, Italian-inspired dcor. A worldly dining room?

In between the two restaurants sits Meridian, a small lounge with dcor inspired by the early days of sea travel. The venue features a sextant navigational tool embedded in the floor,

DREAM DESIGN

Remy

Palo

Atrium chandelier


banquettes with buckles to resemble old steamer trunks, and leather maps embossed with passport stamps from around the world adorning the walls. The outdoor seating area is filled with teak furnishings. A lakeside retreat?

But the most intimate adult spaces are found in the lively District area with several lounges. The signature District Lounge, a sophisticated, relaxed area featuring live piano music and enter-tainment, has an LED wall and artfully placed poles from floor to ceiling to separate seating areas. The ultimate party place? The 687 Pub, named for its assigned hull number, is warm, welcom-ing and casual a modern interpretation of a traditional pub with lots of wood and leather. A man cave at its finest?

More uptown vibes can be seen in Skyline, a posh martini bar with ever-changing views of stunning city skylines. Tall win-dows behind the bar give guests birds-eye views of Paris, Rio de Janeiro, New York, Chicago and Hong Kong, which transform from day to night, in real time, as each day progresses. A reclaimed empty-nester room?

And Evolution, a contem-porary club, is inspired by the metamorphosis of the butter-fly wing patterns on the walls and trails of light along the ceiling impart the feel-ing of butterflies in flight. It also has a dynamic, lighted dance floor that changes with the intensity of the music and a colorful butter-fly-shaped feature light on the ceiling above. A teenage fantasy rec room?

One of the most dazzling lounges is Pink, an elegant and upscale cocktail lounge serving champagne and top-shelf liba-tions. The cozy bar is filled with pink-toned furnishings includ-ing the corseted leather bar and ghost-backed, curvy bar stools. The stunning light fixture with pink, white and gold bulbs curves up the wall creating a soft glow. A she-cave, perhaps?

Even in the larger restaurants, there are plenty of dcor details. In the Royal Palace, with a nod to classics Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and Sleeping Beauty, essential elements from each fairy tale, such as tiaras, glass slippers, roses and apples, are found in the wrought-iron work as well as the lighting and chandeliers. A little girls dream bedroom?

Two huge mosaic walls based on the animated film Finding Nemo are showcased in Cabanas casual dining restaurant. Hand-crafted by Italian artists, each wall is more than 25 feet wide and more than 8 feet high and contains approximately 194,500 tiles in 200 colors of hand-made Venetian enamel. A team of nine

artists created the mosaics based on Pixar designs depict-ing the underwater world of Australias Great Barrier Reef and characters featured in the motion picture. A childrens bathroom?

Next time you are off on an adventure consider the details that surround you. Snap a few pics or jot some notes, you never know when you might want to incorpo-rate them into your own design scheme.

DREAM DESIGN

District Lounge 687 PubEvolution

Skyline

Pink


TRADE SECRETS

In the next few months, consumers will be able to purchase the first commer-cially available 3D printed faucets with intricate latticework and concealed

waterways that play with our perception of the traditional plumbing fixture. DXV by American Standard is launching a trio of faucets printed in metal using a com-puter-guided laser beam that fuses pow-dered metal into the shape of the faucet with high heat and pressure.

These cutting-edge faucets will be incredibly appealing to luxury customers who seek authenticity from bespoke crafts-manship. The combination of advanced technology and a special butler finish applied by hand make them truly unique,

by Karen LeBlanc

says Jean-Jacques LHenaff, vice president of design at American Standard Brands.

The design of the faucets seeks a con-nection between the product and the user by reinventing the way that water is brought to them. Two of the designs incor-porate concealed waterways that converge just before reaching the faucet aerator, creating the illusion that water is magi-cally appearing from the faucet. The third design achieves this connection by rein-venting the experience of water in the home, presenting water as a stream bouncing on rocks in a riverbed.

Once on the fringe of home fashion, limited to the realm of hobbyists and pro-totyping, 3D printing, also known as addi-tive manufacturing, is a technological force poised to revolutionize design and manufacturing.

The DXV faucet is among the first 3D printed luxury home products to hit the consumer marketplace as the technology goes mainstream, producing furniture, fixtures and accessories for the home.

Additive manufacturing is currently a very niche market, but we also wanted to understand it better since we believe it will evolve rapidly toward more main-stream applications, Jean-Jacques says. The plumbing products company debuted its 3D faucet at the Fall 2015 High Point Market, installing it in the first floor bath-room of the Bienenstock Furniture Library for guests to experience.

Three-dimensional printing works by

3D PRINTING: COMPLETELY CUSTOM HOME DCOR

depositing layers of material, including rubber, plastic, paper, polyurethane-like materials, metals and more, to create an object. The technology has been around for more than 30 years but only recently has it surfaced in home dcor. Affordable, consumer-grade 3D printers now make it possible to design and build a product at competitive prices. The timing of 3D printing couldnt be better in perfect sync with our current culture of custom-ization where consumers crave personal-ized products.

One of its biggest draws is the ability to scale the mass production of customized products. It sounds like an oxymoron customization and mass production; how-ever, 3D printing allows you to create an object in mass without an injection mold. Its often more efficient than standard manufacturing techniques with less mate-rial waste.

Just as the industrial revolution made good design accessible through mass production, 3D printing is democratizing design and decentralizing manufactur-ing. Now anyone with a spark of creative genius can sketch it, scan it and 3D print it into reality. The technology also gives a voice to emerging designers once limited by costly prototyping. Three-dimensional printing offers the creative freedom to affordably experiment with new materials, shapes and structures.

Locally, digital artist Mark Leonard creates 3D printed decorative art and


TRADE SECRETSnew tools of computer-aided design and robot crafters! says Mark, who works with CAD software and several 3D printers to create the unique designs.

He uses the technol-ogy to produce decora-tive elements for custom cabinets, doors, walls, ceilings, staircases and surfaces. He also makes art pieces, prototypes and design samples for interior designers. Prior to mastering the technology, Mark crafted interior art designs using mold-making and hand- carving techniques.

His latest projects include three decora-tive Italian plaster arched and dome ceilings, and a wall and ceiling that mimic

custom finishes for home interiors working with Central Florida companies such as Aztec Scenic Design in Maitland and Lusso Darte in Orlando. As far as interior design goes, I can see this main-stream, minimalistic style taking a hike and more custom elaborate design becom-ing more reachable to the masses. What used to take a long time to make can now be made super fast using these fantastic

Mark Leonard

topography maps of the local area, designed as art pieces. We are looking at a future of custom everything where something can be designed for the moment and then iterate and evolve with each passing moment. This is creating a technology explosion. Not only are the big companies able to evolve tech faster, but now the


TRADE SECRETScommon man can join in and make their ideas a reality for cheap, he explains.

After working with Mark on a large-scale project a 30' ceiling composed entirely of 3D printed parts Orlando digital artist James Alday started his company, ImmersedN3D, to create 3D printable models and prototypes. Whats great about 3D printing is we are really only limited by our imagination. Whatever we can dream up and create with CAD or modeling software can now come to life with precise dimensions and measure-ments on machines in our homes, says James, who designs and prints vases and other decorative objects for the home. Most notable of my designs are my twisted vase models and twisted skulls. These designs were created with a program called Fusion360, using a technique that Ive since taught the community in several tutorial videos, he explains. The vases and skulls are featured on popular 3D model websites and a few online 3D printing retail stores. He plans to start selling his designs on the popular maker/craft site, Etsy.

As 3D printing continues its onward march from hobbyists to high-end design and home dcor, well-known manufactur-ers are embracing its potential. The tech-nology provides a better business model

Sculptures by James Alday


by reducing the inventory pressures of mass production. Customized items can be printed on demand to fulfill consumer orders. Brands see it as an opportunity for consumers to interact with their products in a customizable way.

For designers, 3D printing and model-ing opens up a new marketplace where they can bring their ideas to life. Now, you can create a final design or prototype affordably in the comfort of your own home. Once satisfied, you can spend the money to get it mass produced or made out of stronger materials, James adds, who recommends the website Shapeways.com as a good starting point.

The luxury 3D printed faucets are harbin-gers of the next generation of custom home dcor. American Standard Brands plans to launch the new DXV faucets through an exclusive network of showrooms within the next 12 months at an estimated retail price range of $12,000 $20,000.

The complete design freedom offered by 3D printing provides a nearly limitless spectrum of opportunities for future bath products, and the DXV design team is exploring the possibilities of this technol-ogy, Jean-Jacques adds.

For more information on local designers working with 3D printing, check out immersedn3d.com and aztecscenicdesign.com.

Cabinets by Mark Leonard

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HARDWARE

Jewelry for your Homeby Angela Gutekunst

Decorative hardware, often referred to as the jewelry

for your home, is that last detail you can add to

complete the design of your space and give it your

own personal touch. There are many styles and

finish options available today to fit every budget.

And the good news is, its ok to mix combinations

of materials, finishes and shapes. Whether

designing a new home or renovating an

older one, decorative hardware adds

finesse to your project.

BALDWIN Couture knob

BRONZES DE FRANCE door knocker

Fair Isle pull; solid polished brass, imperial shell, mother of pearl

Avalon Bay Ribbon pull; solid brass, white mother of pearl with polished nickel finish

Swans pull; solid brass with Monticello silver finish

Heirloom Treasures round knob; solid brass, penshell and mother of pearl with Estate Dover finish

Heirloom Treasures pull; solid brass, jade, mother of pearl with dark green wash finish

SCHAUB & CO. Symphony collection

RESTORATION HARDWARE Andover register cover and Strande knob

HAMILTON SINKLER hammered brass knob

WATERWORKS Ridley Collection pull

BALDWIN Crystal knob


HARDWARE

Angela Gutekunst is an Atlanta native with a B.S. degree in furnishings and interiors from the University of Georgia. Angelas experience includes

more than 25 years in the design profession. She is an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers and Professional Member of the Interior Design Society. Angela started her award-winning interior design company in 2004 and travels to markets in High Point and Atlanta yearly to stay on top of the latest in home furnishings trends.

Local Sources:

ARCHITECTURAL ELEGANCE2920 E. Robinson St. Orlando 32803407-228-8210 architecturalelegance.com

FERGUSON1200 Alden Rd. Orlando 32803407-893-5452 ferguson.com

HINGE1506 N. Orange Blossom Tr. Orlando 32804407-401-9112 hingevintagehardware.com

J. SHARONES 4550 W. Colonial Dr., #1 Orlando 32808407-293-0772 jsharones.com

RESTORATION HARDWARE400 S. Park Ave., #105 Winter Park 32789407-622-1050 restorationhardware.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Flute, Mack and Hammered collections

SHERLE WAGNER Oval Daisy Door Knob and Semiprecious Classic Electrical Cover

TURNSTILE Leather and metal handles

A selection of vintage knobs from Hinge


SHOWROOM SHOPPING

Stu Kimball moved down to Central Florida nearly 40 years ago to take the helm. My wife was born and raised here. The weather up north was getting to be a little much and there was no one else in the family who was interested in taking over the business from her father. We started out more in building supplies and it evolved over the years into appliances, Stu says.

The company has been in downtown Orlando though now in their second location the entire time. Stu feels the biggest changes in the appliance world have been related to new tech-nology and the competitiveness. Now with appliances every-thing is computerized and digital. People are doing more shop-ping on the internet because they can find everything the model number is the model number. You can compare features and prices, he adds.

Today Southeast Steel carries most of the popular brands, GE, Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid and Electrolux, including the higher end ones like Bosch, Sub-Zero, Thermador, Wolf and Viking, as well as specialty brands like U-Line. And although they cannot feature everything on the showroom floor, they can special order appliances, and the staff can knowledgeably answer question on-site.

For example, with a dishwasher, they want the quietest model. Thats why we sell the Bosch line. Now GE has a new refrigerator coming out that has a Keurig built in. We are wait-ing for that to come in. Many models have Wi-Fi capabilities and

Southeast Steel Celebrates 75 Years

Locally owned businesses in certain categories particularly in the home appliance arena are often rare. With the advent of the big-box electronic stores with their super deals and online machines, many consumers jumped on the price-centric frenzy only to be disappointed. Yet all the while Southeast Steel, a family owned and operated company, kept the customer service level high and the selection of the latest products quite large.

you can program them from your phone or digital device. These are the new breed of smart appliances, Stu says.

With kitchens becoming the more open center of the home, consumers want customized appliances. In the past they may have bought everything from a single vendor. Now they want to pick and choose based on features. That explains the ongoing love for stainless finishes where different brands can still match up. Whirlpool Kitchen-Aid is coming out with a black stainless that has a matte finish. Samsung is also adding something simi-lar and GE has introduced its slate finish a gray.

Refrigerators have become the electronic hub of the kitchen but cooking appliances have also come a long way with the intro-duction of multi-process options such as convection, induction and steam. Even the designs are evolving with French doors on ovens and more customized sizing for specialty built-ins such as wine refrigerators.

Stus son Spencer, who works with him in the business, will be traveling to the huge Consumer Electronics Show in January to see the absolute latest in appliances. But the biggest trend here now is the growth in outdoor kitchens something that Stu predicts will continue with everything from pizza ovens to the American Muscle Grill that cooks with wood, charcoal, gas or infrared, all in one unit.

And if you think appliances are becoming more and more Jetson-like, consider this on the horizon is a refrigerator with cameras in it so you can view it from the grocery store to restock.

SOUTHEAST STEEL 3 W. Amelia St. Orlando 32801 407-423-7654 southeaststeel.net

Stu Kimball and his son,

Spencer


Culinary EventsThe team at Cabinetry Creations hosted a two-day design and culi-nary event celebrating clients and vendors, while raising awareness for Compassion Corner, an inspirational gathering place serving the homeless community in downtown Orlando. Guests enjoyed the latest in new designs from Sub-Zero, Wolf and Lacanche and a wine stroll along the treed pathway connecting both of the com-panys showrooms. The evenings also included live entertainment and interactive chef demos in the custom kitchens.

Far left: Cabinetry Creations designer and partner Sandra Agurto with Marianne Marsiano and Debbie Stuart

Left: Cabinetry Creations partner Brendan OMahony with Mike and Lisa Armstrong

The chef from John Michael Catering demonstrates his

skills on a Lacanche Range at the new

Cabinetry Creations showroom

CABINETRY CREATIONS, INC.538 Virginia Dr., Orlando 32803

407-897-8988

cabinetrycreationsinc.com

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As the areas exclusive seller of USM Haller and Kitos furniture, Ted Maines Interiors in Winter Park recently hosted a party to celebrate the iconic brands 50th anniversary. The Swiss-based companys designs are based on form following function, and the products have both residential and commercial appeal. The often colorful steel pieces ranging from shelving to desks to credenzas and nightstands have a timeless feel that make them equally at home in offices, kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms.

A hallmark of modular systems, USM pieces are assembled using segmental elements and can be dismantled and reconfigured at any time. They can be organized individually and supple-mented with new elements, even if the original furnishing was bought decades ago.

USM Modular Furniture Celebration

TED MAINES INTERIORS1030 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park

407-571-9876 | tedmainesinteriors.com

Sabine Schroeder, Ted Maines, Daniela Coletta, and Ana Bilski

Jeffrey Miller, Karin Grossman, Althea Miller and Gary Grossman

Courtney Karem, Donna Dowless and Carla Warlow

Ted Maines with Anne & Steve Deli

Danny Humphress & Enrique de la Torre


A rendering of a showroom kitchen

WE HAVE EVERYTHING countertops, cabinets, hardware, plumb-ing, lighting, electric, A/C units and appli-ances anything you need for your house you can get here. You deal with one per-son for selection, delivery and installation, and get one invoice. We want to make it an easy experience for you from the start to the end of the project, says Ahmed Elba-trawy, founder and president of Arteek Supply & Design. The new home showroom will have its official opening in February.

Open to the public as well as the trade, Arteek will carry products and lines not available anywhere else in Orlando and they will be in stock at the 20,000-square-foot showroom that includes a hardware store. To have high end cabinets and plumbing fixtures in stock is a little risky, but we want customers to get what they want today and not have to wait, he adds.

Ahmed believes the market will sup-port his concept. I am confident we are bringing something new to the area. This is a big-city concept. In Chicago you can go to Studio 41; you find similar show-rooms in Soho and Dallas. We want to bring the concept here and plan to open more stores one in the Millenia area within six to eight months, he explains.

New Home Design Center: A ONE-STOP SOURCE

He has been working on the concept and with vendors for almost a year.

Among the exclusive lines Arteek will feature are Brizo plumbing fixtures; Ber-tazzoni stoves, ranges and cooktops; Ham-merton lighting; and Starmark cabinetry. Arteek will also have their own brand of cabinets from a European manufacturer. The company really wants to showcase products not seen here before and offer a range that is suitable for many tastes and budgets.

Design services will also be available on site. Customers can get kitchen and bath renderings utilizing 2020 Design software that produces realistic plans. Staffing is extremely important as well. We want to have the best because its all about the customer experience. We really want to take care of our customers per-sonally. If we dont have a product they want, we will go get it, Ahmed adds.

The showroom itself is being created as a comfortable space, thoughtfully laid out, so customers can enjoy the process. Arteeks official grand opening will be in February, but the showroom is scheduled to be open for business in December.

This has been a dream and we are making it happen, he concludes.

ARTEEK SUPPLY & DESIGN1790 Lee Rd., Orlando 32810

407-430-3030 | arteek.com

Bertazzoni free-standing range

Brizo faucet designed by Jason Wu

A range of countertop options

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The galleries were opened as a reflection of Richard Kesslers love for art, so I assume many of the artists were some of his favorites. Which ones are still being represented in the galleries? French expressionist Jean Claude Roy, along with a host of international, regional and local artists. Some of Richard Kesslers favorites also include Stefano Cecchini (Italian wildlife realist), Mark Rohrig (South-west painter), Frank Castellucio (sculpture artist) and Christina Wyatt (painter).

Beyond those artists how do you decide which ones to represent? And does it vary by location? We carry a core group of artists at each location that Mr. Kessler has hand selected. They include Jean Claude Roy, Stefano Cecchini, Mark Rohrig, Mitch Kolbe and Chris Sedgwick. In addition to that group of artists, our galleries carry new works by emerging local and regional artists. This is determined by the corporate gallery director and gallery directors.

Weve recently added new works by Jean Claude Roy, Greg Byrd, and later this December well add new pieces by Sally Evans, Tom Sadler, Mitch Kolbe, Elizabeth St. Hilaire and Ellie Diez for our Native Florida Artists exhibit.

Who are some of the newer artists? Licha Ochoa, glass artist (Charleston and Birmingham); Marilyn Sparks, painter (Savannah, Charleston, Birmingham);

BOHEMIANGALLERYWhen the luxurious Grand Bohemian Hotel opened in downtown Orlando in 2002, art was elevated to a whole new level. Between the vast personal collection of Richard Kessler adorning the walls and the opening of the Bohemian Gallery, art lovers had a lot to celebrate. And they still do.

Currently there are Bohemian Galleries in several of the Kessler Collection properties, including Savannah, Asheville, St. Augustine, Charleston and Birmingham. We took a few minutes to catch up with Corporate Director of Retail Susan Smey to find out whats new.

Henry Von Genk, realistic painter (St. Augustine); Stefan Horik, painter; Claudia Herr, jewelry designer (Asheville); Greg Byrd, abstract expressionist painter (Orlan-do); Ex Voto, vintage jewelry design; and Bittersweet Jewelry Designers (all galleries).

How have the galleries grown over the years and what is planned for the future? The art assortment, events, people and pro-cesses have all grown. Were fortunate to have attracted very talented, skilled and passionate gallery directors and consul-tants, which directly impacts our artists and gallery performance. Today we have six brick and mortar art galleries that host artist events each month, blending the hotel offerings such as wine receptions with the artists and private dinners designed by our executive chefs. The future of the Grand Bohemian Galleries includes a new website with SEO and Shopify options, cross promotion of art, music and cuisine at Kessler Collection hotels, and with our Savannah Power Plant slated to open in 2018, well also expand the art experience with a Kessler art museum.

Many of the artists appear at the galleries for special events. Do you have a schedule of upcoming appearance events? Yes we do have monthly events at all gal-leries. In December, Orlando will host Native Florida Artists. And in January well present our annual companywide Heart and Soul event that highlights art

of all mediums, and in February well exhibit Stefano Cecchini. More details for each gallery and their events can be found on our website, grandbohemiangallery.com

Will there be more dinners with the artists? Yes! Each gallery is planning more dinners with the artists, and looking at hosting blogger breakfasts and artist talks. Were excited to elevate our events in 2016, and celebrate our love for art.

With more and more online sources, how has the gallery business changed? Our gallery team and environment con-tinues to evolve, taking what works so well and layering in a way that speaks to Rich-ard Kesslers vision. Just like our hotels, the gallery as a whole strives to build an environment that is inspiring, unique and memorable.

Painting by Greg Byrd

La Cabane by Jean Claude Roy


What is the most exciting part of the business? The artists, without question! Theyre all so unique and passionate about their craft. And at The Kessler Collection, where we truly live and breathe our culture to build an inspiring place for our guests, our host of artists make it easy. Truly we are the lucky ones; we have the opportunity to represent and sell works from very cool, smart, creative people.

Buying art pieces for your home is very personal so how do you advise buyers? Buy what makes you happy, really. Lifes short; we encourage all of our collectors to buy things that make you smile. Whether its a necklace from Ex Voto Vintage, Licha Ochoa glass, Marilyn Sparks or Jean Claude Roy fine art, its always about helping our clients achieve a happy place with their purchase or selection. We like to think we build meaningful relation-ships with our collectors. They let us in a window into their lives, sharing their birthdays, special dates, favorite vacations, family stories; so its important to us to treat that privilege with honest support in their purchases.

Are there any general trends emerging in art for the home? Yes, and the high point being purchases of fine art that make an impact on our col-lectors emotionally. They are classic that way they select things that have or make a memory for them. They travel, live locally and abroad, so they collect items that hit an emotional cord or memory, perhaps a gift for a loved one. Recently one of our collectors purchased a Jean Claude Roy piece for her brother. She then brought him to meet the artist at the November exhibition and he signed and took pictures with the siblings. Our collec-tors are very special to us. Trends change, but our collectors are classics.

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Located in The University of Cen-tral Floridas Center for Emerging Media, Flying Horse Editions is the ultimate toolbox and creative

lab for printmaking. Its enviable collection of printmaking tools combines traditional techniques with modern technology to push the artist in new, career-defining directions. The studio has a collection of lithography stones, quarried from Bavaria; a letterpress with classic movable lead type and capabilities for etching copper plates; a silkscreen press that artists often combine with etching to create more tac-tile, dimensional works; and the hydraulic press.

I learned that Flying Horse Editions has a very large lithography stone, at 44x36 inches, and I had been wanting to work on a large stone for a while, Will

Flying Horse Editions in downtown Orlando is both a muse and mentor in the art of printmaking. The University of Central Florida collaborative research studio for visual artists is an international draw for visiting artists wanting to push the boundaries of their work and a chance for UCF art students to learn from the masters. Figurative painter Will Cotton came for the large lithography stone and produced a print that landed the cover of the ARTnews Summer 2015 issue. Artist Luis Gispert, known for his hip-hop culture infused works, discovered the hydraulic press and pioneered a new technique in art.

FLYING HORSE EDITIONS Introduces Orlando to the International Art Scene

by Karen LeBlanc

photographs by Stephen Allen

Will Cotton


says. Flying Horse Editions owns the largest lithography stone in the South-east. As a visiting artist, he explored new techniques and color combinations in the printmaking process that led to the cre-ation of a 15-color lithograph that appeared in ARTnews. Any good program like this is really about the people and the skills they bring to the table. Working with Flying Horse Editions was a privilege, he adds.

Luis Gispert, new to printmaking as a visiting artist, wanted to explore tactile, textured prints. Using the hydraulic press, he came up with the idea of creating images of crushed urban jewelry into a material that mimics asphalt. Flying Horse is open to experimentation and rule breaking, allowing artists to develop and discover new techniques outside of tradi-tional print techniques, he says. He cre-ated prototypes at Flying Horse Editions that formed the basis of a solo exhibition at OHWOW Gallery in Los Angeles. I have been working with gold chains for several years and was looking for a new, unexpected way to use them in the art making process. The idea was to figure out a way to draw and paint with the chains. By accident they were crushed and flattened under the press creating lines like in a drawing, Luis explains.

Flying Horse Editions invites artists to spend 10 days in the studio exploring new ideas and techniques in their art. Estab-lished artists from around the country do a short-term residency and work with our staff and equipment to do projects that they normally couldnt do in their studios. We help them push their practice to do things that they normally couldnt do because they dont have the access to these techniques, explains Theo Lotz, director of Flying Horse Editions at UCF. He brings impressive credentials to the post as the former director of the UCF Art

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Gallery and Public Art Program, and prior to that curator of The Cornell Fine Arts Museum on the Rollins College campus.

The excellent team at Flying Horse Editions is wholeheartedly supportive throughout the creative process and pro-vides exceptional printmaking skills to realize artists visions. Not only do they make it possible for artists to create supe-rior quality prints, but they helped me to expand upon the ideas I came with for my residency, adds Will, who is widely known for his work as the artistic director for Katy Perrys 2010 music video Califor-nia Gurls, which was based on themes and imagery from his paintings.

During his residency at Flying Horse Editions, Will made two lithograph print editions and several mono-prints, includ-ing a lithograph of a woman wearing macaroons on her head (the image that appeared on the cover of ARTnews). He has a solo show opening at the Orlando Museum of Art in March 2016 that fea-tures several of his prints completed at Flying Horse Editions.

Printmaking pushes artists to think about their creative process in new ways, Theo says. The program also offers UCF art students internships, where they can work alongside the visiting artists and experience the creative process. Its really

important for students to see how artists work in different ways, he adds. Visiting artists often return after their initial stay to finish projects started at the studio.

A walk through the gallery reveals works by famous and established artists such as Thomas Nozkowski, an abstract painter; Jason Middlebrook, who paints geometric patterns on lumber; Chuck Webster, an abstract painter who created prints made of wood cuts and laser cuts; and Tom McGrath, best known locally for the colorful ceiling artwork in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. He worked out of Flying Horse Editions to create the silkscreen ceiling panels. While

there, he also created a series of prints through the lens of car windshields and rearview mirrors, drawing inspiration from film noir.

Japanese artist Chie Fueki plays with anime imagery layering on puffy ink, bright colors and ornamentation, while glass artist Therman Statom experiment-ed with silkscreen photos on commercial plate glass, a creative departure from his signature blown glass art. It was a revela-tion that changed his whole process this ability to use photographic imagery on glass boxes, Theo explains.

Flying Horse Editions also collaborat-ed on a book with abstract painter James Sienna, known for his systematic process of making art. Sienna illustrated his visu-al algorithm in a book that takes people through his process of creating a print of red and black perpendicular lines in two interconnecting patterns. The accordion bound book is reversible and an engineer-ing feat that caught the attention of the Museum of Modern Art, which included it in a show. The book stands indepen-dently and displays as a sculpture piece.

Flying Horse Editions is open to the public by appointment to view the gallery.


Prints by the visiting artists also are avail-able to view and purchase online. Pro-ceeds from the sale of prints benefit both the artist and the studio.

Flying Horse Editions also has a mem-bership program that funds its operating budget. We are supported by a group of collectors who pay a membership fee. In return, they get three prints a year pro-duced by our visiting artists. The $3,000 membership fee goes to support Flying Horse Editions and includes VIP access to artist receptions and workshops. Most of our operating budget comes from private donations and the membership program, Theo explains. Membership is limited to a certain number and was sold out for 2015. The Will Cotton lithograph is one of the three prints that members received this year.

Its profile amplified in the art world by

the recent ARTnews magazine cover, Flying Horse Editions continues to build momen-tum with artists worldwide. Im so proud of being able to put Orlando on the map in the art world and on the radar of artists who may have never thought of Orlando as a hot spot for creative research, Theo concludes.

For more information, check out flying-horse.cah.ucf.edu.

Karen LeBlanc is host of The Design Tourist series. She travels the globe attending some of the worlds premiere design events in search of the latest trends, tastemakers and unique finds . Learn more at thedesigntourist.com.

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DESIGN DILEMMA

POLISHING A Mid-Century Gem

The couples professional life certainly helped them in their personal pursuit. She is an architect who serves as a con-struction manager at Hines and oversaw the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts project. He is a project management consultant who has worked extensively with Disney and Wyndham Worldwide.

The 3,600-square-foot home was origi-nally built by Sorensen & Fletcher for Dr. Solomon and Harriett (Harri) Klotz in 1957, and is situated on a large triangular lot in the Rose Isle neighborhood of Orlando. Driving by on the street the large house is fairly hidden, making the trek to see the property feel a little exotic and exciting.

For the Hales keeping the Klotz familys influence intact was very important. Dr. Klotz was a physician and photographer, and Harri, an artist in her own right, was considered a catalyst for the Central Flori-da art world when she arrived here in 1946 from New York. In the early 60s she created a cooperative for local artists to share their work and vision, and later she owned a gallery in the Cherry Plaza Hotel.

But the couple is probably best known for their 300-piece collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, which they later donated to the Orlando Museum of Art, and is currently part of the Art of the Ancient Americas Collection.

For Jacki and Rob Hale, preserving their mid-century modern home in

Orlando was a passionate project involving extensive research of the

period and the family who originally built the home.

Rob and Jacki Hale at their backyard tiki bar.

A cozy sitting area between the kitchen

and master bedroom houses more of the

couples collections.

The dining room features a floor-to-ceiling cabinet and pass-through to the kitchen.


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We procured some of the artwork from the Klotz estate so we could bring them back into the house. It seems like thats where they belong, Jacki says. The Klotz estate was holding some of the artwork pieces but did not know what to do with them. They have let us continue to display it here. We hope to buy them, Rob adds.

The couple bought the house seven years ago and have been working on it little by little, inviting friends and colleagues in to see the progress. People are more aware of this style of architecture because of Mad Men, but there are fewer and fewer intact. We were actually in a bidding war with someone who wanted to tear it down because its actually on two lots, Rob explains.

Although no structural changes have

been made, all the windows have been re-placed. The Hales try to only change things that are necessary. It was hard to find windows in the same style. They are just bare anodized aluminum and hardly any-one makes them anymore. We had to do some things for energy efficiency, Rob adds.

Inside the home is a treasure of period features and furnishings. They had quite a bit but started collecting pieces as well. When the right one comes along we buy it, Rob says. The couple ended up buying the dining room table from 1618, a store in Ivanhoe Village that specializes in vintage pieces, and found out it had been in the home originally. Rob gave Jacki an Eames chair as a wedding gift.

Most notably in the family room that the couple has named their Out of Africa

A large focal piece above the fireplace was created by William Westerhaven.

In the entry more of the Hales art collection is on display.


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room are William Westerhaven panels above the fireplace. He did Elvis jungle room and a room at the Playboy Mansion. Those are individual panels carved with a chainsaw. Its all done with a chainsaw. When the house was originally built they must have hired him. He was at the time working on some tiki-style projects in Daytona Beach. We just liked it, Rob explains. They both worked on Disneys Animal Kingdom Lodge and have two of the hotels original armoires as well as photos Rob took when he was in Africa.

The formal living room looks like its straight out of 1960s Palm Springs with walls of glass surrounding the large open space. Some of the vintage furniture piec-es came from Chicago and Colorado, while others were found locally. And many have been recovered including an Adrian

Pearsall sofa although a few pieces have their original upholstery.

On the other side of the room there are antiques mixed with mid-century furni-ture. Most of the paintings on display are by the couples family members. Rob got the dining room table and chairs from his grandparents when they downsized. It included some very large Chippendale chairs. We ended up selling the chairs at an estate sale and it was kind of tough because they were the chairs I grew up and sat in when the family gathered. We went to a holiday event and the chairs were there. Friends of ours had bought them, he explains.

But for period aficionados the pice de rsistance might be the hidden bar that pops open to reveal glasses, spirits, mixers and even a sink. Cocktails, anyone?

The glass-enclosed living room with appropriate period furnishings

the couple has collected.

Top: The media room features more built-ins and a secret door. Bottom: A secret bar in the living room illustrates the homes design for entertaining.


The drawers and doors in the dining rooms floor-to-ceiling built-in storage cabinet open both ways so they can also be filled from the kitchen. Its great. You can unload the dishwasher right into the shelves and drawers. The design was well thought out, Rob says. They have kept the original Thermador appliances, but plan to re-do the countertops and backsplash.

Their media room holds several of the couples collections from dolls and mag-nets to trip memorabilia. Robs mom col-lected owls so we have these in here as well. We kept 250 out of her 700, Jacki says. There are several built-ins as well as their family wall and a secret door.

The outdoor space is very large and also teeming with mod elements. The tiki bar was put in in 1969 when Foster Conant [& Associates noted for their work

throughout Central Florida] did the design for the backyard. We have worked on it but the structure was already here, Rob explains.

We cleared out some space and made a seating area. The bar and furniture is from Washburn Imports and we mixed in some IKEA plastic chairs, Jacki adds. A little storage room holds all the cushions and pillows when not in use. They are planning to re-do the pool deck soon.

There are a lot of desert influences in the landscaping, reminiscent of Palm Springs. I have been re-landscaping toward that, partly for maintenance, but it also gives you that clean look, Rob says.

While the home may not end up on a historic register, it is quite a testament to an era of architecture that is often over-looked and demolished.

The sculptures were done by Charne, the Klotzs daughter who lived in the house.

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TOTAL TRANSFORMATION

A kitchen and master bed-room upgrade turned into a full interior renovation that is a bright, modern marvel on the inside, while the exterior of the home maintained its historic charm. It combines the styles of husband and wife, who worked together with Rob to make the home exactly what they wanted.

For her, its a dream home in a dream neighborhood. My husband started his business just around the corner and I worked there, so at the end of the day we would walk the neighborhood, she explains. I loved the bungalow style but my husband likes very contemporary.

historic home gets modern makeover

BRINGING THIS 1920S LAKE EOLA

HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT

HOME INTO THE 21ST

CENTURY REQUIRED

SOME COMPROMISE,

AND LOTS OF IMAGINA-

TION AND INNOVATION.

THE HOMEOWNERS ENLISTED

THE HELP OF ROB SMITH, OWNER

OF E2 HOMES, AN AWARD-WINNING

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION FIRM

WITH RENOVATION AND GREEN

BUILDING EXPERTISE.

by Kate Slentz

The two settled on the current home because of the great property and layout, and added bonus it wasnt a bungalow.

When we started it was initially sup-posed to be a kitchen remodel and it trans-formed throughout the process into a full renovation. She always wanted the white kitchen. Thats how the whole idea started. Then there was no stopping, Rob says.

We just decided we were going to go big, or not go home, and do it right, she adds. We knew this was going to be our dream home and we were going to be staying here a long time so we wanted to make it the way we wanted it.

The kitchen was what was really

important to me and I probably could have saved on not going with the highest end appliances but Im not regretting any-thing, she shares. They worked with Aggressive Appliances to outfit the kitchen with everything from a warming drawer that she says she uses more than expected, to an built-in coffee system, which she loves.

And when it came to the cabinetry, the couple challenged Cabinetry Creations to craft a fun and functional space. The floor-to-ceiling cabinetry continues behind the range area to create a pantry walk through and prep area. I had to sacrifice. Youll notice I dont have a main dining room.

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We had one in the former house with a large dining room table. I didnt want that. I wanted a very large island that will accommodate easily five to six people, she says. She enjoys serving and entertaining her guests directly from the island.

The biggest engineering feat was the floating, four-sided fireplace in the main living area. For me that was one of our most challenging and fun aspects, Rob reveals. It was the husbands idea, and he would push the boundaries on what they were doing and how they were going to do it. The original design featured two door-ways and a double-sided fireplace. It didnt pass through and impeded the space in the sunroom. You can still feel like youre part of the conversation over there so it works really well, she says.

While the design is clean and simple, striking details can be found everywhere, such as with the rock trough along the main entryway and in the hallway. I cant take credit for that, she admits. We saw this in another house in Thornton Park and fell in love with it. We were really excited when Rob said he could do it. And thats what we love about working with him. At night, its just absolutely beauti-ful. And the bright artwork really pops against the stark white walls. She worked with friend Rick Stanley at the Scott Lau-rent Collection in Winter Park.

Everything on this project was care-fully thought out, especially in the master bathroom. The idea was to take it from dark and dingy to light and bright, so the all-white theme was continued, and LED lights and high windows brightened the space. I travel a lot so its a big difference when youre used to this type of lighting, she says.

And again, the details are everywhere: extra cabinet space behind the mirrors on both sides; electrical outlets inside cabinets


TOTAL TRANSFORMATIONand drawers; heated tile flooring and towel rack; touch and proximity hands-free faucets; smart toilet; and central vacuum system (which was installed throughout the house).

While initial plans kept a lot of existing features, the homeowners ultimately decided to upgrade everything. Being a historical home, we were expecting to find

whole roof wasnt done properly and it had just been done so we had to re-roof and ended up reinforcing walls. But it gave us the opportunity to do things right.

Its all energy efficient, she adds. Its really quiet for being located at a busy intersection. As far as our bills and the electricity its very economical.

Making the house structurally sound was important, but so was equipping it with the latest technologies. A new air conditioning unit, hot water heater and water softening and filtration system was added, as well as a whole-home security system with cameras. Living downtown its nice that you can have the camera sys-tem and see whats going on, she says.

The linen closet was converted into a technology closet that houses Sonos music systems and the entire internet and secu-rity network. Weve overhauled the whole brains of the house, bringing it up to date, Rob says. I think this is an important component of what we did to the house as far as a historic home.

Overall the interior renovation project took about 14 months and the couple has

some challenges, Rob says. The floor was not level because there was really no foundation under half the house. So with everything we did we were able to incor-porate new structural elements properly.

When we added the bathroom here we discovered the balcony overhead that was added sometime in the 90s hadnt been done up to snuff, he continues. The


been enjoying their new home for about a year now. There are still some tweaks to be made and they want to tackle the court-yard and rooftop balcony.

Rob really enjoyed working with the homeowners and being pushed to his limits. Thats why we do what we do because were overcoming engineering challenges or building challenges and doing something weve never done before. It was a natural fit, he shares. Its excit-ing to see the transformation.

photography: Harvey Smithappliances: Aggressive Appliances

cabinetry: Cabinetry Creationsplumbing fixtures: Millenia Bath

wood flooring: Walk on Woodtile: Trinity Tile

a/v: Storch Entertainmentcountertops: StoneCrazy

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EATING UPPARISby Chef Jamie McFadden

Having lived in sunny Florida for the past 25 years one sometimes forgets that the rest of the world does not share in our vast array of sunshine, espe-cially during the winter months. Arriving in the darkness to Charles De Gaulle International Airport at 8:15 in the morn-ing was an immediate reminder of why we originally chose to visit Paris in the win-ter: guaranteed chilly weather; less crowds; maybe a dusting of snow; and now another morning darkness. Who knew how greatly appreciated the absence of early morning sunshine would be follow-ing late nights of delicious dining.

Our winter escape plan was simple. Five days and nights of dining, site seeing and wine tasting. Obviously nowhere near the amount of time that should be allotted for this historically rich city. However, we knew that going in, and had no intention of trying to do it all in just a few days.

An early morning arrival is the perfect segue way into what will be your first of many meals in France lunch. And the French take lunch seriously, dedicating

time to relax and enjoy a comforting meal and most likely a glass of wine. After checking into our hotel we decided on bis-tro fare for lunch and headed to Alain-Ducasses Benoit, 20 Rue Saint-Martin (alain-ducasse.com). It was what I hoped it would be, an instant reminder of refined French cuisine rich sauces, petite gar-nishes and pure flavors. A perfect first stop after an overnight flight.

The magnificent estuary known as the Seine River can be admired from so many different locales in Paris, but none better

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then on a beautifully restored river boat, particularly those of the Yachts De Paris and its Don Juan II Gourmet Dinner Cruise. It is a spectacular evening of sights and flavors complemented with lovely wines and gracious service. This is a must do. The evening starts off with cham-pagne and hors doeuvres in the salon, fol-lowed by a five-course meal of fine French cuisine. Before dessert is served you are invited to step upstairs on to the deck for a perfectly timed sighting of the Eiffel Tower as it puts on a five-minute sparkling light

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to the hidden hors doeuvre bar at LAvant Comptoir (9 Carrefour de lOdeon, Left Bank), where you must order the duck confit hotdog. Next it was off to world famous Chef Guy Savoys newly opened oyster bar L Huitrade, directly across the street from his flagship restaurant Guy Savoy (guysavoy.com). We had not been seated 10 minutes when Chef Guy popped out of the kitchen to chat with his friend Wendy. This of course led to introductions

show. We enjoyed this experience so much that we would absolutely revisit the Don Juan on our next Paris holiday (yachtsde-paris.fr).

Having not been to Paris in 20 years I knew it would be next to impossible to experience the local eating scene without the assistance of a local. Voila! Enter Wendy Lyn, founder and editor of The Paris Kitchen. Her accolades include being named The Wall Street Journals Top Ten Culinary Guides in Europe; on the list of the Six Best Food Tours in the World by Sunday Times Magazine; and kudos from Travel + Leisure and USA Today.

Get the picture? Wendy was our go-to gal. We spent seven delicious hours with her, bouncing from a cheese seminar and tasting at the famous fromager Laurent Dubois (47 Ter Boulevard Saint-Germain)

Wendy Lyn and was a real high point for me due to the fact that I have admired his talent since first dining with him in 1996.

Le Bistrot Paul Bert (18 Rue Paul Bert) was on our list to dine. However, obtaining a reservation was challenging, but once again, not for Wendy. One phone call and we had an 8:30 dinner reservation on a Friday night. The bistro menu selections redefined simple and flavorful, and the restaurant was lively with locals. Order off the smaller chalkboard you wont regret it. Cheers to our new foodie friend Wendy Lyn who is awesome and would love to show you her city. Merci beaucoup Wendy. Au revoir until next time (thepariskitchen.com).

Les Bouquinistes (53 Quai des Grands Augustins) definitely did not disappoint. A most sumptuous seared cod with creamy risotto was the perfect light lunch

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after sleeping off our food coma from the previous day.

Walking and site seeing set us on a course up to the 17 arrondissement and to the doorsteps of Lucien La Chance (8 Rue des Dames). Fourteen petite tables were bustling with Mediterranean flavors from the matchbox-size kitchen. The owner gra-ciously waited on us and guided us through the chalkboard menu. A highlight for me was his wine recommendation, a Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes, which showed amazing minerality and what the French refer to as vin naturals. Its always a special treat when you are able to interact with the proprietor of a restaurant. I would highly suggest a reservation.

I cannot mention often enough the num-ber of most hospitable folks we encountered during our short stay. Among the many was our most gracious tour guide to Cham-

pagne, Trong Nguyen. The insight and knowledge he shared with us about Cham-pagne and the town of Reims was and is priceless. Six of us enjoyed his company for a nine-hour Champagne region tour, and all the details were attended to. From on-time pickup at our hotel; continental breakfast; a delightful lunch at Au Petit Comptoir in Reims (au-petit-comptoir.fr); a personalized tour and tasting at Jean Claude Mouzon, a chilly yet insightful vineyard tour; a personal tour of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame at

Reims or also called The Reims Cathedral; followed up with hot tea and a cave tour at Champagne Pommery, Trong continually offered his assistance with photos, and left us with gifts of postcards, wine glasses and a photo video emailed to each of us. Many do not realize that you can be in Champagne in under two hours from Paris, and the folks at Paris Champagne Tour (parischampagne-tour.com) are definitely the ones you should allow to handle the details for this special day excursion.

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When Chef Joel Robuchon, who was titled Chef of the Century by the guide Gault Millau and also awarded the Meil-leur Ouvrier de France in cuisine, decided to give up on the stars many years back it made headlines around the world. He had opted to scale back and open a more casual dining establishment where all guests ate at the kitchen counter. He called it L Atelier Joel Robuchon (5 Rue de Montalembert).

His interpretation of this style of dining was an instant success in Paris, and when he expanded this concept to New York City a few years back I was one of the first to dine at the newly opened restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel. It was a very memorable dining experience, and the inspiration for my BarJMe. Recently L Atelier in New York has closed indefi-nitely and is rumored to be relocating to the Financial District. There is also an

L Atelier in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.Paris, however, still has the original

plus a second location, and we were fortu-nate to snag a 10:30pm seat to observe the cuisiniers dance in the kitchen, turning out amazing dishes. There are so many flavor options on the menu, but I would suggest splurging on the chefs tasting menu which will give you a great insight into the talent that is Joel Robuchon.

Jamie McFadden, Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine and Events founder and executive chef, credits his culinary education and travels throughout Europe and the United States for enabling him to build his successful business in Central Florida, based on a fresh-approach cooking style. After graduating from Baltimores International Culinary College and the La Varenne Cooking School in Burgundy, France, Jamie worked abroad under Master Chef Petter Timmins at the Park Hotel in County Cavan, Ireland. He is currently studying for his master sommelier designation.

Reservations are required at LAtelier de Joel Robuchon (atelier-robuchon-saint-germain.com).

If you have never been to Paris, or its been some time since your last visit, I would highly recommend a visit. The city is clean, the hospitality is sincere, and the history is breathtaking. Feel free to reach out to me should you need any more sug-gestions in the City of Light. Bon voyage!

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RENNINGERS ANTIQUES EXTRAVAGANZA January 15-17, 2016

Three times a year, Renningers hosts the Antiques and Collectors Extravaganza at Renningers Antique Center and Fleamarket in Mount Dora. Nearly 800 vendors from all over the country come in to set up and sell out in the show field, in the antique center, and under the pavilions.

The extravaganza will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am 5pm. Admission is $10 on Friday, $6 on Saturday and $4 on Sunday, or you can purchase a three-day pass for $15. More information is available at rennigers.net.

THE CAROUSEL EMPORIUM AUCTION HOUSEJanuary 23-24, 2016

The Carousel Emporium, purveyors of antiques, fine art and jewelry will be opening an auction house run by Above and Beyond Auctions in January 2016. This new auction facility will be located in the back of The Carousel Emporiums 2,500-sqaure-foot build-ing at 2000 Alden Rd., Orlando. Central Florida auctioneer Keith Fernandez (#AB3304/AU4505) will be offering antique and contemporary furniture, glass, pottery, rugs, light-ing, art, jewelry and home accents during his bi-monthly auctions.

The inaugural auction at The Carousel Emporium will be Sunday, January 24 at noon. Preview will be Saturday, January 23 from 2-6pm and Sunday from 10am to noon. For more information visit carouselemporium.net or aboveandbeyondauctions.com.

all about ANTIQUES Theres plenty of ways to find a piece of the past at these upcoming events.

34TH ANNUAL ANTIQUES VINTAGE AND GARDEN SHOWFebruary 19-21, 2016

Council of 101 invites you to enjoy the inspiration and nostalgic sophistication of the 34th Annual Antiques Vintage and Garden Show at the Orlando Museum of Art. This event will feature collectibles, original art, fine jewelry, silver, porcelains, ceramics, textiles, flo-rals, furniture and a vast array of unique home and garden dcor. Some of the nations most reputable dealers will be on-hand to showcase sought-after merchandise and share expert tips.

Best-selling author and lifestyle expert India Hicks will be in attendance opening day of the event for book signings, a special presentation and a VIP experience. Special events include appraisal opportunities, a Mystery Home Tour and guest speakers. There will also be an Opening Night Preview Part on Thursday, February 18.

The show will be open Friday and Saturday from 10am 5pm and Sunday from 11am 4pm. Tickets are $10 and include general admission to the Orlando Museum of Art exhibits. For more details visit omart.org.

The Carousel Emporium


ROOM by ROOM Area designers share details about some of their favorite rooms.

This bedroom is a shining example of interpreting neutrals with a twist. Tonal stripes create a simple, yet striking, backdrop, while the pop of ginger orange keeps the room from being anything but bland. The blend of textural items

from nail head chests to silky faux bois area rug and organic, rattan lighting pendants (in lieu of traditional lamps) combine to create an especially warm and inviting space.

DESIGNER: Masterpiece Design Group

B E D R O OM

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ROOM by ROOM

This featured kitchen is part of a total renovation of a 1960s Winter Park lakefront residence. The goal was to create an oversized kitchen space that would appear minimalistic in its design, yet have the functionality needed for a family who enjoys entertaining.

The custom cabinetry we designed was beautifully executed by Cabinetry Dynamics. The soaring original wood ceilings remain intact, lending to the organic feel throughout the entire home. White walls and black, large-format porcelain tile floors provide

the perfect backdrop for the homeowners extensive modern art collection.

DESIGNER: Ted Maines, Ted Maines Interiors Photograph by Rachel Whited

K I TC H E N


Our vision for this space was to create a warm, complex living room that displays an appreciation of texture, art and furniture with historic, interpretive detailing.

The density and depth of materials convey a space that is both elegant and inviting.

DESIGNER: Rob Turner, president of interior design, Phil Kean Design Group Photograph by Harvey Smith Photography

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For this living space, we opted to take an unconventional approach and take advantage of the unique flow of the room. The incredible windows surround the space, so we positioned the seating so that every view could be appreciated.

The space also lends itself perfectly to a more conversational area, so we chose arm chairs that would leave the space open and complement the fireplace as the focal point. The arrangement creates an inviting space for a cozy, intimate place to gather.

DESIGNER: Megan Morris, MHM Staging, Design & Events

L I V I N G R O OM

ROOM by ROOM


This luxurious living room combines a collection of antiques and a pair of cream Donghia sofas surrounded by white Venetian plaster walls. Subdued neutral tones create a bold background

for the large abstract painting. It is a very striking space but also comfortable.

DESIGNER: Betsy Godfrey, Godfrey Design Consultants, Inc. Photograph by Kim Sargent

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My client wanted a functional, but unique office a space to get inspired. The With the Four Hands one-of-a-kind desk made with recycled airplane material and matching chair, custom-made bookshelves

for storage and Candice Olson rug, this office has an elegant, industrial feel.

DESIGNER: Francia Fusik, All In One Decorating Solutions

O F F I C E

ROOM by ROOM


For this transitional seating area, our client was looking to create a modern, sophisticated space to relax. We went with an assortment of classic neutral tones, balancing them amid different prints and textures with abstract artwork

from Leftbank and a floral rug from Japur. To add a little glamour, we chose a mirrored console from Hooker Furniture and glass lamp from Currey & Company. We finished off with a cream armchair, also from Hooker Furniture,

and a pop of stripes with a custom Kravit pillow.

DESIGNER: Anne Rue

S I T T I N G A R E A

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by

CHRISTI ASHBY

photographs by

STEPHEN ALLEN


SOMETIMES A SETTING IS

JUST TOO PERFECT TO

TURN DOWN EVEN WHEN

THE HOUSE IS NOT JUST

RIGHT. FOR A FAMILY

FROM VENEZUELA THE

LURE OF THE LAKESIDE

LOCALE CONVINCED

THEM TO SEE THE

POSSIBILITIES IN THE

OUTDATED FRENCH

COUNTRY HOME.

WE CREATED A TOTALLY DIFFER-ENT DESIGN FROM WHAT I BUILT IN 1989. This couple loved the beautiful lakefront it is really close to the water but wanted a different house. Although we kept the gables and parts of the exterior that would fit, we went away from arches to more square edges and rectangles to make it contemporary. But the challeng-ing part was when the homeowner wanted the front entry to face due east in the feng shui style, says Linda Pellegrini, Pellegrini Homes.

By changing the front entry it really changed everything. It was angled and brought forward which actually made it much bigger. There was a 20' ceiling in the main living room area that was typi-cal at the time the home was constructed.

Opposite: From the front door there is a gallery with encaustic paintings that flows right into the living room. The striking lacquered credenza piece resembles a drop of water rippling, a nod to the lake just outside.

Above: In the living room the book-matched marble and asymmetrical surround create a very stunning focal point. Furnishings came from all over but much of it was sourced in Miami.

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But by adding the second floor over the foyer it made space for another family area upstairs.

We closed in the ceiling at 12' and were able to put a bedroom above it. We also pushed out the living room and bed-room encompassing what was a balcony on the back of the house. The floor-to-ceil-ing glass was added. Basically it was a total gut. It did not start out that way but as we got into it there were some things about the house that needed to change sig-nificantly although we did not change the location of the stairs or placement of the plumbing fixtures in the bathrooms, she adds.

In addition to Linda, the team included architect Terry Irwin and interior designer Jose J. Cabrera, C L Studio, Inc. who ini-tially got the call from the South American clients.

This page: The dining room with views to the lake features a piece of art the couple loved and brought with them. For added interest the lighting three separate ring fixtures were hung at different heights.

Opposite: The joyous music room features a

Boy Kong art installation that incorporates the

playable piano in a novel way.


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When these clients were looking for a designer they were really just searching for someone who was bi-lingual. A lot of clients moving here from South America find me for that reason initially. They can use me to help them communicate with the architect and builder, Jose explains.

Their challenge was to take the tradi-tional home and give it a modern twist while taking full advantage of the lake views.

But it was quite dated. There were hand-painted murals on the ceiling with darker finishes and lots of brown leather. It was very much in style at the time it was built. But the lot was amazing. The client really directed us in a modern traditional aesthetic just really cleaning everything up. We added a lot of sheet glass windows to open

This spread: The totally redesigned kitchen, by Sandra Agurto, Cabinetry Creations, is sleek and high functioning for the family. A new area of interest the wine room now encased in glass was a tiny powder room. Even the stairs have glass railing walls to further add to the lightness of the home.


up the views to the lake. But everything had a little more of a modern feel, he adds.

The family with three children makes the Isleworth property their primary resi-dence but the husband has a business in Venezuela so they do travel back and forth. The process started with the architect and other things were added having to do with the interior detailing including light-ing. The design was kept very clean tone on tone without a lot of embellishment.

The couple had a lot of art so we wanted to make it the showcase inside almost like a gallery. We did bring in some new art, many pieces from local artists, as well as the furnishings. The big 3D mural in the space off the living room is by Boy Kong and incorporates the piano that had sentimental value but did not really work

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with the dcor. We had to figure out how to make it work with the new look so it became an art installation [the piano is still playable] that appears to push out of the wall. The seating pieces were pur-chased first and then the art was created to match, Jose explains.

The living room, a favorite of both Jose and Linda, has four simple chairs and a sofa that let the stunning fireplace and surround take center stage. When we installed the book-matched marble it created a V which was fitting considering the familys home country. The fireplace surround is faceted and not symmetrical which also adds some drama and interest. When you walk into the living room from the foyer it creates an illusion of perspective. I always like to use better things but fewer


of them and that really happened in this room, Jose says.

There is more dramatic flair in the din-ing room with the three lighting rings overhead that were originally used in commercial installations. LED lights line the inner circles creating the halo glow. We used three of them at different levels to make it more interesting. The couple did own the art that is in the room it was a piece they really loved. It has a kind of Basquiat feel to it and it was one of my favorites as well. Its not always easy when the homeowners already have a lot of art, but in this case it worked very well, he continues.

In the master bedroom the soothing cocoon retreat is punctuated by some whimsy like the red Murano chandelier and footed side table. Most of the color throughout the house comes from art and rugs, and the special chandelier is a nod to the wifes love of red. As for the fun side table, Jose says, I am a big fan of John Dick-inson furniture from the 70s. Everyone calls that the Fred Flintstone table, but Sutherland Furniture has the rights to the mold from Dickinsons estate so they are the only ones who can replicate it. The originals can go for up to $30,000 at auction.

The project took about a year and a half to complete as the family was traveling quite a bit. The good thing was between Skype, emails and regular phone commu-nication we were able to continue. And when the client trusts you it really makes it easier to just go for it and get things done. Together we started and finished with a vision. This is just an updated ver-sion of classic styles, he explains.

As it turned out the couple did not see a lot of the progress on-site, but when they finally arrived to move in they were quite pleased with the final results.

Opposite: The master bath is a timeless classic with Calcutta gold marble, white matte soaker rub and white lacquered cabinets. In the master bedroom the soothing tones are complemented by the red Murano glass chandelier and colorful artwork.

This page: The homes exterior now reflects a more modern aesthetic with the redesigned front entry. On the backside the pool area has a new summer kitchen and a very Zen feel with cut concrete and river rocks.

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TimelessAppeal

by Christi Ashby photographs by Stephen Allen

A HOME CAREFULLY CURATED AND CULTIVATED OVER TIME DOESNT

CLING TO A CERTAIN STYLE OR DECADE. BUT IT TAKES VERY COMMITTED

AND PATIENT CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED COLLECTED EFFECT.

INTERIOR DESIGNER MARY MARGARET VASQUEZ, CASA V INTERIORS,

PREFERS TO WORK THIS WAY EVEN IF IT TAKES YEARS.


I actually started working with this family on their previous home. This house is on the same street, they just needed more room so they bought this one that was built in 1951. It was owned by the original builder and he had added on to it and done some other renovations over the years. But it wasnt quite my clients taste

so we have spent six or seven years slowly going through the house, Mary Margaret says.

No major structural changes needed to be made and only the kitch-en got a little makeover. Some beams were add-ed and the ceiling was heightened. But the size of the house has fit the family well and additions have not been required.

As for the interior dcor, Mary Margaret says, I do not care for the look where it seems a decorator came in with the truck and just

unloaded everything. But this couple was happy taking their time to find what they liked and to do it right. So thats why we have done it one or two rooms at a time.

Yet getting what the clients wanted has been a work in process that has been done in multiple stages. At one point we did the kitchen and family room, then we moved on to the master bathroom, con-tinuing on. During every project I tried to incorporate both the husbands and wifes styles. With the master bathroom in par-ticular he wanted the white marble and steam shower kind of a Four Seasons spa-like bath and she loves colorful tile

FLOODED WITH NATURAL LIGHT, THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM HAS A

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