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THE COMPLETE RESOURCE MAGAZINE FOR YOUR HOME | MAY 2016 ISSUETRANSCRIPT
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CONTENTS
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Hurricane Preparedness
1901 Bottling Co. Building Transformation
Kitchen Remodel Process
ON THE COVER: AN OLD TELEPHONE COMPANY BECOMESLUXURY CONDOS IN THE HEIGHTS. SEE PAGE 16 FOR STORY.Photography by Anthony Rathbun
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Project: LED Lighting
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Kitchen & Bath: Kitchen Islands
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Thinking about ourneighbors . . . .
Last month, city-wideflooding forced manyfrom their homes andcaused extensive proper-ty damage. Our heartsand thoughts go to thosestill dealing with the after-math.
Please find a resourcelist within these pages tohelp you rebuild or makerepairs.
Also this month, writerMarsha Canright shares her remod-eling story on page 68.
She and husband David love their19th century home. It’s just that thekitchen, as she writes, was the“weak link.” It cried for some love.
So, they endured a 90-day trans-formation to get what they wanted.And she is glad she did. It’s nowboth a beautiful and functionalspace.
I especially appreciate the tipsthat Marsha passes along.
A few of my favorites — pluckedfrom her story — are as follows:
1. If you remodel during the holi-days, no amount of cajoling or end-less morning supplies of doughnutsand hot coffee will entice tradespeo-ple to work through. The workprocess pretty much shuts down.So, plan your start and finish times.
2. Speaking of which . . . . Besure to write in the contract a startand finish timeline.
3. Workers will want to leavesome of their tools and equipment
there at the house, so carve out astaging area that allows them to dothat.
4. Even if you have a general con-tractor, write down all the names ofthe tradespeople involved in the job.So, later, if there is a problem andthe contractor is unavailable, youcan turn to the appropriate party forhelp.
If you’re planning a summer orfall garden, you might get a kick outof the photo above. It’s a clever ideathat entails turning soil bags intogardening containers. This one isfilled with lettuce.
Check out the Galveston tourhouse on page 50. Writer BarbaraCanetti gives us a sneak peekinside this old bottling company-nowhome. See page 64 for informationon the Galveston HistoricalFoundation Home Tour, or visit www.galvestonhistory.org
Cheers,Susan Fox
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PUBLISHER ........................Mike Harrison, Ph.D.
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ........Susie Reisenbigler
EDITOR ..............................................Susan Fox
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Barbara Canetti, Marsha Canright, Peggy McGowen
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M A Y 2 0 1 6 A R T S • E V E N T S • M A R K E T S • W O R K S H O P S
Interiors/DesignMay 1, 7 & 8: 42nd Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Two weekends a year, the Galveston HistoricalFoundation gives visitors an inside look at Galveston’s architec-tural history through public tours of privately owned historichomes. $30, $20 for GHF members, www.galvestonhistory.org
May 7: Mid-Modern Tour and Happy Hour5 to 8 p.m. Guests enjoy complimentary beverages as they tour aselection of midcentury modern homes on Galveston’s beautifulHarbor View drive, open only for one special evening.www.galvestonhistory.org
May 7-8: Water Garden And Pond Tour10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On this annual self-guided tour, visitors seeeverything from small garden ponds and patio fountains, tohuge multi-pond landscapes and everything in between. $10.http://lonestarkoi.com
May 7, 8 & 14: Bellaire New Home Showcase11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Benefitting Evelyn’s Park Conservancy,Bellaire’s new home showcase invites guests to step inside fivenew homes that showcase functionality and design whilecomplementing the charm and beauty of one of Houston’s mostsought after neighborhoods. $15 www.bellaireshowcase.com
EventsMay 1 & 2: Bayou City Art Festival Memorial ParkMay 1-2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. From two-dimensional pieces tosculptures, functional art and digital creations, hundreds ofartists show off their work at this weekend festival celebratinginspiration and the arts. $12 for adults, $5 for childrenwww.artcolonyassociation.org
May 12-15: Houston Greek FestMay 12, 4 to 9 p.m., May 13, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., May 14, 11a.m. to 10 p.m., May 15, noon to 5 p.m. For more than 20years this popular West Houston festival has shared Hellenicculture with thousands of attendees. Guests of all ages enjoythe finest Greek foods, church tours, shopping, dancing andchildren’s activities. Free on Thursday and Friday until 2 p.m.;$3 for adults through Sunday, children under 10 are free. www.houstongreekfest.com
May 13-15: Texas Gulf Coast Arts FestivalMay 13, 5 to 10 p.m., May 14 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 15, 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Professional artists from near and far cometogether in Clute, TX, to share their paintings, drawings,woodwork, sculpture, glasswork, photography and jewelry.Share in a weekend of fun with hands-on activities for children,live music and food. $25, includes admission to the Art Strollon Friday. http://bcfas.org/gulf-coast-art-festival/
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Galveston Historic Homes Tour runs May 1, 7 & 8. The Houston Greek Fest in West Houston offers food, shopping and more.
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May 19: Art Dwellers Spring Arts MarketThe city of Friendswood, TX, plays host to an event thatcelebrates both nature and art in Stevenson Park. Tosupport originality and authenticity within the localartist community, the market only allows original, hand-made products to be sold. www.artdwellers.com
May 21: The Houston/Galveston 2016 HurricanePreparedness Workshop. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This annualworkshop helps prepare the region’s residents for hurri-cane season through presentations, interactive exhibits,hurricane forecasting and more. Free. www.hurri-caneworkshop.com
May 28: 20th Century Glenwood Walking Tour10 a.m. to Noon. Known for its splendid Victorian mon-uments, this tour lets visitors explore the lesser knownmodern selections of Glenwood Cemetery. Put on byPreservation Houston, visitors on this walking tour gaininsight into the lives of some of the well-known 20thcentury Houstonians buried at Glenwood, includingEdgar Odell Lovett, Rice University’s first president,Astrodome builder Judge Roy Hofheinz, and longtimetelevision anchor Ron Stone. Available by reservationonly. $15 for General Admission, $10 for PreservationHouston members and students, and free for childrenunder 11. www.preservationhouston.org
AntiquesMay 7: Flea Style9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Twice a year, Flea Style takes over20,000 square feet at Silver Street Studios to showcasehandmade, vintage and one-of-a-kind wares from Texasartisans — including art, furniture and paper goods,fashion, jewelry and dog gear. $5, Free for childrenunder 12. 2000 Edwards St., Houston, TX;https://fleastyle.com/
May 20-22: Vintage Market Day10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This upscale, vintage-inspired marketfeatures original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, hand-made treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, andmore. $10 for Early Buying Event and 3-Day Pass, $5General Admission, Free for children under 12.https://vintagemarketdays.com
GardenMay 14: Herbs and Wines: A New Take on Flavor Pairings10 a.m. Chef Chris Crowder and herb expert AnnWheeler team up to present their philosophy on winepairings.The Arbor Gate, www.arborgate.com
May 21: Design Picture-Worthy Landscapes10:15-11 a.m. Guided by industry experts, this classexplores the ins and outs of landscape design. Learn howto plan for your soil and natural conditions, incorporatedrainage and which flowers, shrubs, and trees will workbest for your landscape, so that the lawn of your dreamscan become a reality. Free. Cornelius Nursery, www.cor-neliusnurseries.com/ event/designpicture-worthy-landscapes/
Out of TownMay 1-8: Texas Woodcarvers Guild Spring SeminarsThese one to five-day seminars cover all manner of topicsrelated to woodcarving, burning and painting for experi-enced artisans and non-carvers alike. $25 registration fee.www.texaswoodcarversguild.com
May 7: Hauptstrasse Quiltfest9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy music, special exhibits, and presenta-tions at this outdoor festival that features antique, modern,and patriotic quilts throughout the city center in Boerne,TX. Free. www.ci.boerne.tx.us/625/Hauptstrasse-Quiltfest
May 14: Jewett, TX, Flea Festival9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Head out of town to hunt for treasures atthe Jewett Civic Center, which fills its halls with finds frommore than 40 vendors. With live music, children’s gamesand inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, and food,there is plenty of fun to be had for all ages.http://jewetttexas.org/event/2016-flea-festival/
May 14: Apron StringsDrive through Gladewater, TX, and you’ll see a uniqueinstallation that celebrates one of the cook’s most treas-ured tools— the apron. The town’s antique district is linedwith vintage aprons, tracing their history from necessity toaccessory and honoring those who wore them. www.gladewaterchamber.org
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Take a deteriorating telephone switching station and its sur-rounding parking lots, add a touch of creativity and vision, astrong commitment intertwined with a sense of style, and ulti-mately what develops is a new community. It’s located right inthe center of The Heights — where adaptive reuse of existingbuildings to revitalize the community is appreciated, albeit abit atypical in Houston.
Bell Heights, aptly named for the reuse of the 1959Southwestern Bell switching station, is now becoming a 44-unit development: 24 lofts in the old building and another 20freestanding custom homes on the 1.6-acre property at theintersection of Ashland and 18th streets.
The lofts, between 1,500 to 4,000 square feet, each willhave large private balconies and two or three bedrooms. Thethree-bedroom cottages, which range from 2,200 to 2,900square feet, each have individual garages and situated outaround several green spaces and mini-parks within the gatedcommunity.
The architecture of the loft building and the houses evokes aNew Orleans Garden District style, says Andy Suman, principalwith Rohe & Wright, developer of the property. The oldbuilding also was home to The Telephone Museum for 17years, until AT&T moved it to Bellaire in 2013.
This part of the neighborhood, close to hip restaurants andbars, retail and antique shops, is a pedestrian friendly area andthe epicenter of The Heights. The Heights dates back to the1800s and boasts many old structures from its early days; thetelephone building was designed and constructed by the BellowsCompany, which also built the San Jacinto Monument.
The old brick building has been stripped down to the concretestructure and the lofts are being created within. A basement level52-car parking garage will serve the building’s residents.
Perhaps one of the best perks to living at Bell Heights is the10,000-square-foot public recreation area being developed onthe roof of the three-story building, Suman says.
The recreational retreat, for all Bell Heights residents’ use,will include a full outdoor kitchen, dining areas scatteredaround the roof top, a plunge pool, putting green, fire pit andan absolutely drop-dead gorgeous unobstructed view ofHouston’s downtown skyline. And one lucky resident — theowner of a special penthouse unit — will have an additional pri-vate rooftop venue, which will tower over the building.
“The view is extraordinary,” Suman says.Suman estimated construction will be completed in about a
year, although the first phase of the stand alone homes has beencompleted and residents are already living in the community.
Bell HeightsROHE & WRIGHT TURNING OLD TELEPHONE BUILDING
INTO LUXURY LOFTS IN THE HEIGHTSBY BARBARA CANETTI • PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMOMEDIA.NET
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INSIDE: STYLE AND COMFORT DEFINE LUXURY LIVINGOne of the houses, which is being used as a model home,shows off a beautiful custom decor by Donna Dawson, ownerof Donna’s Home Furnishings in Conroe.
Her motto for her business has been to celebrate creativity,which is evident in her 15,000-square-foot showroom. Andthat is what she has done to this unit.
She carefully selected furnishings to complement the tradi-tional, yet fresh, environs in the model home. Walls are all anoff-white, translucent gray, contrasting with the dark hard-woods on the main floor. Bold art adds splashes of color andsets the mood inside the house.
Brass light fixtures illuminate the rooms, and brass details ontables and chairs play off that theme. Dawson chose neutralcolored furniture to make the rooms inviting and comfortable.
Dawson even decorated a small wine grotto off the livingroom, using printed porcelain tiles as a backsplash behind thewine cooler and glass rack. And, to add a bit of interest, sheplaced framed ornate mirrors on top of cabinets in the livingroom and wine closet — drawing viewers’ eyes up and com-pleting the look in the room.
The great room, which encompasses the kitchen, dining andliving areas, is bathed in lots of sunlight. Inside the just-rightsize kitchen is a huge granite island — a 5-foot by 6-foot sin-gle slab — with a built-in gas cook top.
All of the stainless Thermador appliances come with thehome, including the double-oven, drawer microwave (“noneed to bend down!”), French door refrigerator and built-indishwasher.
The raised panel kitchen cabinet doors, painted off whitewith a coffee color glaze, keep the room looking bright andclean. And, the builder creatively hid all the electrical plugsunder the cabinets, and used a modular system for electricityand USB ports.
The coffered ceiling gives the room a sense of depth andsophistication.
On the third floor, Dawson created a master bedroom suitethat whispers relaxation and peacefulness, with oversized pil-lows and soft linens on the bed. In the master bath area aretwo large walk-in closets, as well as an oversized glass enclosedshower and a white French Old World-style bath tub.
The second bedroom on this floor can be used as a study,guest room or nursery, with its private bath adjacent. Thethird bedroom is on the first floor, which also has its ownbathroom attached. A small powder room is located on themain floor off the living room.
Each of the homes’ exteriors are decorated with iron work,columns, beadboard accent ceilings, and gaslights, reminiscentof a bygone era. One modern detail: the doorknobs. TheEmtek crystal knobs seem to attract a lot of attention becausethey are unique looking, says Donna Wright, a real estate bro-ker handling the sales of the homes in Bell Heights.
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P R O J E C T
Remember that joke: How many (psy-chologists, teachers, managers, bureau-crats, etc.) does it take to change alightbulb? Well, if it’s an LED bulb,you probably won’t be around longenough to make the change.
They last for a long, long time. Atleast, that’s what the industry saysabout the new and improved LEDs.
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Countries around the globe have been phasing out the con-ventional incandescent bulb since 2005, in favor of more effi-cient lighting alternatives.
In 2007, the U.S. Congress established energy efficiencystandards for bulbs, based on the lumens (ls) emitted. SinceJanuary 2014, 40- and 60-watt incandescent bulbs can nolonger be manufactured in the U.S. Hence, homeowners acrossthe country are starting to switch –- and seeing a noticeabledifference in their electric bills.
It is true LED bulbs (light-emitting diodes) are far moreexpensive initially than the incandescent or CFL (the curly-looking compact fluorescent light, which never were popular).Early reviews of LEDs were not good: harsh color, won’t workwith dimmer switches, too expensive. The industry responded.
“The LEDs have come a long, long way,” says BillHabercom, co-owner of ECurrent LLC, an online distributorof LEDs. “The newer generation is so much better — their col-ors and any type of bulb you may need, even decoratives forchandeliers. And they look like regular bulbs.”
Habercorm says that 50 percent of the existing dimmerswitches in homes will not work properly with the LEDs, sohomeowners may also have to replace those switches with newspecial dimmers.
However, the new bulbs could cut energy costs about 80 per-cent. Lighting in homes usually represents about 25 percent ofthe average home’s energy budget. Additionally, because theLEDs do not emit any heat like incandescent bulbs, roomsrequire less air conditioning to cool down spaces. Over time, itmakes a difference.
Selecting which bulbs is a little complicated at first.Incandescents were selected by wattage: a 60W bulb for aroom. However, that room will require an 8-12W LED bulb,
LED bulb selections are seemingly endless. Photo courtesy of Geoffrey Landis.
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A disassembled LED bulb. Photo courtesy of Dimitri G.
LEDs with a temperature of 3500k for baths. Courtesy of Sea Gull Lighting.
Which Type of LED Light toGet for Where?This guideline below is from Lowes (www.lowes.com)
Light color, or light appearance, is measured on theKelvin (K) temperature scale. The lower the Kelvinnumber means more yellow light; the higher the Kelvinnumber, the whiter or bluer the light.
Warm White — Perfect for bedrooms, dens, livingrooms. 2500K to 3000K, which is the standardincandescent bulb hue.
Bright White — Most desired for kitchens, workspaces,and bathrooms. 3500K to 4100K.
Daylight — Suited for reading. 5000K to 6500K
Use this chart to help in your selection:
Lumens Incandescent LED2600 lm 150 W 25-28 W1600 lm 100 W 16-20 W1100 lm 75 W 9-13 W800 lm 60 W 8-12 W450 lm 40 W 6-9 W
or a 700 ls. Look for the lumens — the measurement of thetotal quantity of visible light emitted — on the package todetermine selections and not the wattage.
LEDs are great for hard-to-reach spots or extra high ceil-ings because they don’t have to be replaced. They are alsorecommended for lights that are left on for long periods oftime. But avoid putting LEDs in enclosed fixtures that lackany air circulation.
Coffered ceiling moldings add a dramatic and formal touch to a room.
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P R O D U C T R E V I E W BY MARSHA CANRIGHT
Have you ever walked into an empty room and found your-self surprised by its character and beauty?
Even without furnishings, it appears solid, finished, evenluxurious. Whether you’re aware of it or not, that roomprobably has pleasing proportions, the right light, and har-monious molding.
“A room with the right molding is more visually appeal-ing,” says Chuck Allard of Clark’s Hardware LumberCompany.
“It can create an effect of more height and gives a roomadded polish. It separates colors and can turn a bare cornerinto something attractive.”
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A creative molding application to a wall. Photo courtesy of The Home Depot.
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Adding molding to your home’s interior is a populartrend for Houston homeowners and throughout the coun-try, and it does not need to be an expensive undertaking.
As a quick reference for the uninitiated: Ceiling trim iscalled crown molding or cove molding; door and windowtrim is called casing; and floor trim is the baseboard.Other kinds of molding include wainscoting, chair rails anddecorative panels.
The difference between cove and crown molding is thatcove molding bows inward and crown molding projects outfrom the wall.
Trim softens the transition from wall to ceiling or wallto floor and creates visual interest. It comes in many shapesand sizes, some standard and some handcrafted.
“When the crown, casings and baseboards work togeth-er, it creates a finished, custom look,” says Tim McCoy ofHouston Hardwoods.
“Molding is not expensive and it can create a nice focalpoint,” he adds.
The wrong size trim can make a room feel claustropho-bic, so McCoy suggests that homeowners take into accountthe size of the room, the height of the ceiling, and thestyleof the home.
Picture frame molding creates an artistic twist. Photo courtesy of The Home Depot.
Molding stips on the wood walls adds interest and style. Photo courtesy of Lowes.
Crown molding adds a finishing touch to foyers. Photo courtesy of Lowes.
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He also recommends looking at anumber of options and watching aninstructional video on You Tubebefore selecting and installing, espe-cially if you plan to do it yourself.
“You don’t want a seven-inchcrown on an 8-foot ceiling because itwould overwhelm it,” McCoyexplains.
“If you have 10- to 12-foot ceil-ings, you can buy a large piece orlayer several pieces together forsomething a little different,” he says.
Molding is available in manymaterials including finger-jointedpine – which is usually painted – orhardwoods like oak, walnut or cher-ry, which is usually stained.
“I’ve seen stained hardwoodmolding used with beautiful effect inhome offices or studies,” McCoysays.
Both of these companies keep alarge profile of molding in-houseand are able to create or specialorder more elaborate pieces. Theyalso have catalogues available toshow different styles to customers.
The variety is endless and creativi-ty is encouraged. Molding is alsoavailable in already-primed andready-to-paint polyurethane,reclaimed wood, plaster, and hollowPVC crown that can hide cables andother communication wires..
“These days molding comes inbasic pieces all the way to blow-your-mind trim,” Allard says.
Molding creates distinction andadds a touch of elegance. It’s beingused to frame flat screen televisions,bathroom mirrors. Additionally, itoffers a way to make an artistic ordecorative statement on the walls.
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K I T C H E N S & B A T H S
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Your Kitchen Can Feature an All-Out “Cruise” Variety or a DIY Budget Project
If you’re dreaming of a private island, a paradise oasis of casualcomfort and entertainment, look no further than your ownkitchen.
While the word “island” suggests an isolated spot, kitchenislands do not isolate us. Instead, they invite family and friends towork, play and socialize together in the very heart of the home.
Islanders find their little piece of paradise can accommodate avariety of functions, depending on how they outfit them.
Here are just a few: buffet serving, food preparation, cooking,sit-down meals, snacks seating, storage, display, cleanup, crafts,hobbies and homework, recycling centers, bookcases, desk and/or bar.
Some people have more than one kitchen island – or an islandplus a peninsula. Some put wheels under their islands for a quickget-away.
The cost of an island can be a budget week-ender or a month-long cruise, depending on how big it is, and what you put intoand on top of it.
Your island can be large or small, and take any shape, but clear-ances really do matter.
You will need an absolute minimum clearance of 36 inchesbetween your island and other countertops or walls; 42 inches ispreferable, or 48 inches for primary pathways.
Consider multi-level heights for multi-purpose islands; i.e.
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30 inches high for table-height seating; 36 inches for standardcountertop work areas; 42 inches high for bar height seating;and anything in between, depending on the height of the pri-mary user and the task to be performed.
Most islands are designed to be permanently attached to thefloor, with electrical wiring for appliances, and plumbing for asink and icemaker, or a gas line for a cooktop.
Often, however, island projects can be made quick and easy bybuilding or buying a ready-made island – sometimes already onwheels. Vintage furniture, tables, chests of drawers, and old storefixtures are some fun things that can be converted to islands.
An island with a cooktop truly becomes the “hot spot” of thekitchen.
After all, it’s the center of what a kitchen is all about – cookingand entertaining. Remember to include proper ventilation for thecooktop – that roasted salmon and brussels sprouts you cookedlast night won’t smell so good next morning.
A warming drawer turns the island into a perfect serving area,and an added oven can be paradise for an avid cook who hasbeen limited to only one oven.
This kitchen includes an island and a peninsula – built for entertaining and enjoying the view both inside and beyond.
Full-function island with beverage center, gas cooktop, microwave drawer,all within easy reach of sink and refrigerator food prep area.
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Peggy McGowen, CMKBD,RID,CAPS, is founder of Kitchen & Bath Concepts. Next month the company celebrates 30 years in business. She is a professional member of theAmerican Society of Interior Designers and a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer. Her company website is www.kitchen-concepts.com
Another island might include a second sink with filtered instanthot and chilled water, an under-counter refrigerator, icemaker orwine cooler, creating a perfect beverage center. A deep counter-top overhang adds seating as well as additional space for all sortsof family activities.
What’s on top? Choose materials that suit the task to be per-formed at the island – maybe two different materials on two lev-els. Natural stone or man-made quartz offer easy-maintenanceand heatproof work space around cooktops.
A section of wood adds interesting texture and warmth, andsome man-made materials are available with integrated sinks,with no seams to clean.
A well-planned island can make any kitchen more efficient andmore fun, and add to the resale value of your home.
Some islanders, like our neighbors down in Galveston, are soproud to have been “born on the island” that they proudly referto themselves as “BOI”. With the addition of your own newisland, you too can call yourself BOI – Built Our Island!
Traditional L-shaped Island with custom farm sink, and lowered baking section with marble top. Seating on back of the island for eating and encouraging the cook.
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Hurricane “Season” is upon us: June through November
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WILL NEED HELPIN THE EVENT OF AN EVACUATION?If you know anyone who will need help evacuating in the event of amajor storm or other event, have them register with the State ofTexas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) by visitingwww.texasstear.org or calling 211. More information on evacuationassistance: the City of Houston Office of Emergency Managementwebsite at www.houstonoem.org
HOUSTON AREA FLOODPLAINS -- DO YOU KNOWYOURS?There are five major floodplain scenarios that occur in the Houstonarea. A floodplain is an area at risk for flooding from a bayou, creekor other waterway overflowing during certain flooding events.Which affects you? For a complete description of floodplains and amap of the Houston area floodplains please visit:www.HarrisCountyFEMT.org
KNOW YOUR RISKSHurricanes bring storm surge, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and cancause power outages. Know your risk, and whether or not you livein a mandatory evacuation area. Most Houston residents do notneed to evacuate for a storm. Visit www.houstonstormrisk.org tofind out what your risk is from each of these impacts
KNOW YOUR EVACUATION ZONESDuring a major weather event like a hurricane, you may be asked toevacuate your area using a zip code zone system. This system wasset up to alleviate the massive traffic issues we experienced duringHurricane Rita by allowing a gradual and organized evacuationfrom the coastal areas inland.
Information on evacuation zones can be found at www.houstonhidefromthewind.org
FLOODWATER S -- AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURETO FLOODWATERThis is the time of year when we start to experience our heaviestrains and flash flooding. Remember to watch your children aroundthe water. NEVER let them play in flood water. It may containchemicals, waste, snakes, ants and other dangers, such as swift mov-ing currents and hidden open manholes. This water may also beelectrically charged from downed power lines.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSA complete list of important phone numbers you may need in anemergency can be found at www.houstonoem.org
Remember, only call 911 if life or property is immediately threat-ened.PREPARE YOUR FAMILY AND HOME• Discuss what your family should do when a hurricane comes
ashore or other severe weather is in your area, and where you might evacuate to (shelter, hotel etc.).
• Don't forget about your pets. Many shelters will not take pets, so plan in advance what to do with them.
• Know and review your evacuation routes and never drive through high water.
• Develop a family communication plan. Identify a relative or friend in another state or city to serve as a contact in case family mem-bers are separated.
• Prepare a disaster kit and place it in a portable container in case of evacuation.
• Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed.• Tape does not prevent windows from breaking. Install permanent
storm shutters or use 5/8-inch marine plywood, cut to fit, over your windows.
• Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to theframe structure. This will reduce roof damage.• If possible, place patio furniture, plants, yard decorations and all
other outdoor objects indoors, out of the wind.• Make sure your car has a full tank of gas in case you have to eva-
uate with little notice.• Moor your boat if time permits.
HIGH RISE RESIDENTS AND APARTMENTS — WINDSARE STRONGER AT HIGHER LEVELS• Secure or remove loose items from rooftops.• Prepare lower floors for flooding — remove or secure electronics.• Relocate computers and electronics away from windows.• Close all doors.
PREPARE FOR HIGH WINDS• Hide from the wind.• Place any outdoor furniture, plants, yard and garden decorations
and any other type of non-secured outdoor articles out of the high wind. The articles can become projectiles in a high wind and cause serious damage and injuries.
• Remove and secure all items from patio and balcony areas, espe-cially for apartment residence ( www.SafeInMyPlace.com renters and managers can find safety information, specific to Houstonians who rent.).
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IMPORTANT FAMILY DOCUMENTSKeep these records in a waterproof, portable container:• Wills, insurance policies, contracts deeds, stocks and bonds.• Passports, social security cards, immunization records.• Bank account numbers.• Credit card account numbers and companies.• Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone
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Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the supplies kit in the trunk of your car. Keep items in airtight plastic bags. Change your stored water sup-ply every six months so it stays fresh. Replace your stored food every six months. Re-think your kit and family needs at least once a year. Replace batteries, update clothes, etc.Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription med-ications.
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declared it safe.• Use caution when opening cabinets. Some objects may fall.• Throw out all food that you think may be contaminated.• Check with local authorities before using any water.• Clean salvageable items and use disinfectant when cleaning these
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INSURANCE — KEEP GOOD RECORDS• Call your agent. Take pictures of damages.• Separate damaged from undamaged property.• Maintain a room-by-room inventory of missing or damaged items.• Keep accurate records on discarded items.• If possible, protect your property from any further damage.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINEThe City of Houston Disaster Preparedness Guide has tips andtools to help you prepare for any type of disaster. Download yourcopy in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, French and Italiantoday at www.houstonoem.org, or call 311 torequest a printed copy.
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Welcome to “The Compound.” That’s what Veronica andBrett Von Blon call their restored downtown Galveston build-ing — a weekend home that has been transformed from abottling company into an interesting family gathering place.
The building, located at 1914 Mechanic, is featured on theGalveston Historical Foundation’s 42nd annual HistoricHomes Tour, continuing May 7 & 8. But unlike the othereight properties on the tour, this one was built not as a resi-dence but as a business. It later became a museum before itbecame the Von Blon’s getaway in 2013.
First, a little bit of history: the two-story building was con-structed in 1901, for Charles F. Marschner -- a Germanimmigrant and proprietor of the Texas Bottling Works, mak-ers of Celebrated Iron Brew, Southern Favorite Sassafras Beer,Cherry Blossom soda and Orange Crush.
At the time he bought the lot on Mechanic Street, the bot-tling company was across town on 33rd Street, near his resi-dence on Avenue N.
The structure was built by Otto Haas, another Germanimmigrant with a specialty in brick construction, evident
IS NOW THE HOME OF A COUPLE WHO TURNED THE OLD BOTTLING COMPANYINTO THEIR OWN PERSONAL HAVEN
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HOME TO ORANGE CRUSH
Clockwise from Top Left:The front exterior ofthe circa 1905Bottling Works build-ing has beenrestored to it’s origi-nal appearance.
Downstairs, the for-mer bottling companyspace now boaststhree bedrooms, abathrom, pool tableand gaming area, aswell as a cozy livingarea.
The back garage offthe alleyway isacross a large park-ing area from themain building.
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today by the decorative brick-work, arched windows, heavymoldings around the windowsand the stepped brick parapetwall with corbelled brick cor-nices and finals.
Although Marschner diedbefore the building was com-pleted, his widow Marie latermarried Albert Mahr of St.Louis, hired to manage theTexas Bottling Works.
The Marschner children ranthe business and created TripleXXX Bottling, which washoused in the building until themid-1950s. Royal Crown andNehi Bottling continued in thebuilding until 1965.
In 1989, David Taylor, anauto man from Houston,opened the David TaylorCadillac Museum in the build-ing. It closed several years laterand the building was purchasedand rehabbed as a residence.The Von Blon’s remodeled itagain to its present condition.
“I’ve always liked urbandowntown buildings,” saysBrett Von Blon. “I had my eyeon this one for a while.”
When the couple finallycould make a deal for the pur-chase, the fun was just begin-ning. The restoration tookabout five months.
“We didn’t want to recreatethe building, but we wanted
The upstairs living area featuresthe main living and diningrooms, kitchen and master bed-room and bathroom. Barn doorsevoke a rustic loft feel.
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to capture its character,” adds Veronica Von Blon.Visitors enter the 3,400-square-foot building from a rear
upstairs door, which overlooks the courtyard. Walls are coveredwith fig ivy, which crawls up the privacy walls and onto the backof the building. The only way into the courtyard is through thenarrow alley, which separates the buildings on Mechanic Streetfrom those on The Strand, says Brett Von Blon.
A large garage in the rear of the property houses the family’sgolf cart and vehicles. The backyard, with a large pool, coveredoutdoor kitchen and sandbox with its own boat, issituated adjacent to the courtyard and behind another fencealong Mechanic.
Once inside, the transformation becomes real.Upstairs, which is the main living floor of the home, is the
open-concept, all-combined kitchen, and living and diningrooms.
Tons of natural light pour in from the 14-foot tall windows,each of them arched in brick. The walls are all the original brick,
The kitchen wall features a continuation of the building’s brick aesthetic.
The pendant glass of a big box store light fixture was changed out withmason jars.
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too, which exudes warmth ina very spacious room.Because the walls are threebricks thick — almost 10-inches wide — the building issolid structurally, Von Blonsays.
Original ship’s cap beams— with their rough cut linesand ridges — line the 11-foot-tall ceilings. The warmthconveyed in the rooms con-tinues, with wide-plank oakfloors and thereclaimed cypress wood barndoors hanging to form theentrance to a master bed-room, which was carved outof a corner of the room.
A large staircase was built,using reclaimed wood VonBlon trucked in fromGonzales, TX. , to give theroom an authentic look. Amassive antler chandelierhangs over the stairs, leadingdown to the first floor.
The large room up on themain floor is sparsely but styl-ishly decorated. One cabinetis filled with memorabilia col-lected from the Maschner’sgrandchildren and greatgrandchildren, as well as pho-tos of the original building’sinteriors when it was the bot-tling company, says VeronicaVon Blon.
The dining tableseats eight and sitsbetween the kitchenand a family roomarea.
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A long eight-foot wooddining table, which comfort-ably seats 8, is in the center ofthe room. A little bar in thekitchen — actually an antiquecabinet from a grocery store— is topped by yet anotherbarn door, this one beingused as a table top. Thekitchen is illuminated with aneight-light fixture of largemason jars.
“Something a little differ-ent,” explains Von Blon.
Downstairs, which hadbeen the mechanical opera-
The master bedroomand bathroom.
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tion of the bottling companyand later the showroom forthe museum, there are threebedrooms – including abunkroom, whichsleeps four – and a recreationarea that includes a pooltable, and the perfect locationfor the Von Blon’s four seatsrescued from the HoustonAstrodome.
“I finally found a place formy Astros seats,” says BrettVon Blon, happily.
A huge arched woodendouble-door, where the hors-es and carriages entered thebuilding to make deliveries inthe early 20th century, is nowa pedestrian entranceway. Asecond, similar doorway hadbeen in the front of thehouse, but was removed byone of the earlier restorations.
“We just love living hereand spending weekends.When we get here, we parkour car, take out the golf cart,and use it to go to dinner,the supermarket, the beach ordowntown,” says VeronicaVon Blon. “It is so much funhere — our entire familyenjoys it.”
In 1997, the TexasHistorical Commissionnamed the Charles F.Marschner Building a record-ed Texas historic landmark.
The original bottlingcompany doors.
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The downstairs living area is open to the game area and three bedrooms.
One of the downstairs guest rooms. This guest bunk area features four bunkbeds with a centrail staircase.
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“I ONLY CRIED TWICE”… HER STATELY HOME IS NOW COMPLETEBy Marsha Canright • Photography by Anthony Rathbun
SURVIVINGA KITCHENREMODEL
The kitchen was the weak link in our mostly splendid 19th centuryhome with its pocket doors and soaring ceilings, screened porchesand longleaf pine floors.
We wanted a functional kitchen where two cooks could passwithout bumping into each other, and where the entry wasn’tblocked when the refrigerator door was open. We also wanted highquality appliances and more natural light.
Last October when I told my cousin we were going ahead witha kitchen remodel, she said: “Move. Moving is less painful thanremodeling.”
I laughed, but I knew she wasn’t kidding. She is a survivor ofmultiple remodeling projects.
Because our kitchen had been remodeled many times in its 111years, the original footprint was hard to distinguish. There was evi-dence of a chimney fire, probably in the early 1900s. And, thesprawling Saltillo tile-covered counter and pale lime sherbet paintspoke to a redo in the 1960s.
Our project took 92 days from demolition to final checklist, andit cost slightly more than $55,000.
THE DESIGN: When the designer talked with us about ourwishes and reviewed my Houzz and Pinterest photos, she sketcheda kitchen design that we approved after minor tweaks. Somedesigners do this on a computer but we were okay with a detailedsketch. The entire placement of the kitchen was altered, includingthe plumbing, much of the electrical, and venting. We didn’t touchthe original 19th century windows or exterior walls, but wechanged the interior entry and added a new backdoor. We replaceda window added in the last 50 years with a storm resistant one,offering plenty of light and a view of the back garden. Moving thecentral air and heat system to a new location was costly but openedthe space.
THE SELECTIONS: We wanted simple white subway tile for aclean look – not just as a backsplash but covering the whole southwall. We picked Sherwin Williams gray shades for the cabinets andthe walls above the original wainscoting. The paint had quirkynames: Software, Network, and Online. The island and dish cabinetwere crafted from cherry wood with a warm stain.
We decided on a deep, porcelain farm sink; and a second stain-less prep sink for the island. Lighting fixtures and drawer pullscame from Restoration Hardware because we liked their look.
Our designer encouraged us to put a good chunk of thebudget toward high quality appliances — including a Viking stovewith a pot filler above it. We considered ready-made cabinets forthe savings but the odd space we were transforming, led us tocustom cabinetry.
Because we were on a strict budget, we had to give up theFrench doors to the porch and the microwave drawer. We alsogave up the espresso machine but had the coffee bar plumbed sothat we could add this appliance later. Our designer was on targetwith estimating what work and products would cost.
Initially we wanted a catwalk around the top of the kitchen’s
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“Our designer encouraged us to put a good chunk of our budget toward high-quality appliances,” says the homeowner.
lofty ceilings as a retreat for our feline friends. Our designerencouraged us to make a catwalk on one of the upstairs porchesinstead.
THE HEADACHES: I only wept on two occasions. Once justbefore Christmas Day when I stood among the chaos and clutter,and the dust and plaster spread throughout the first floor andseeped into the backyard despite paper on the floors and plasticseals. Obviously Christmas décor was not possible. I also burstinto tears when the Crock-pot left a large black singe mark onour antique dining table. Add another charge for refinishing thetable. I did not know these appliances get so hot on the bottombut at least it didn’tcatch fire.
One morning the cabinetmaker proudly showed me how he
had aligned a cabinet intended for the microwave. I pointed outthat while it was aesthetically perfect, I would not be able toreach the microwave, as I am not a tall person. And so it wasreworked.
There is an obvious advantage to remodeling in the cooler fallmonths but drawbacks too. Count on zero productivity orprogress in the weeks before and after Christmas and New Year’s.No amount of doughnuts and coffee will pry workmen fromtheir families until the holidays are over.
LESSONS LEARNED. Here are 14 things I learned which mightsave you a headache in your own remodeling project. Yes, they areobvious and practical but sometimes it is common sense that goesout the window when your home is being torn asunder.
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1. Choose your designer and contractor carefully. After demoli-tion begins, your fate will be largely in his or her hands. Get refer-ences, and talk to previous clients. I interviewed several and lookedthrough portfolios. The designer we chose was local and had createda contemporary kitchen for a friend.
Deciding factors:She listened to what we wanted and talked about what made senseand what didn’t; she was straightforward about the budget, her pay-ment, and how much time the project would take.
2. Take time with the design. Be clear on what you want beforeyou begin. Pinterest and Houzz have an endless supply of ideas.Show the designer/contractor what you like. Change orders in themiddle of the process are costly and time consuming.
3. Know what you can afford. Have a line over that you will nottrespass. A kitchen remodel can be like gambling. There's alwaysanother hand to play. You have to set a limit and stick with it. Wewould not, could not exceed $55,000, and we didn’t go over thatamount.
4. Have a contract with a timeline. A contract sets up reasonableexpectations for both parties. Of course things go wrong and that’spart of the process. Still, include reasonable penalties for going wayover the allotted time. Get it in writing. Be certain everyone isinsured.
5. Live Elsewhere. If you can afford to live somewhere else whileyou are remodeling your kitchen, you are among the fortunate few.We could not. If you must live with it, resign yourself to living in aconstruction zone.
6. Create a staging area for construction tools and supplies; anda separate area for cooking before the remodel begins. You maythink you will eat out solely but after one month of restaurants, yourresolve will weaken. It is not unusual for a major remodel to exceedthree months. So, you will have to set up a makeshift kitchen, evento make morning coffee.
7. Pick out everything before the demolition begins and orderit. Yes, the cabinetmaker needs to see the sinks and how they fit/sitbefore he starts building the cabinets. You may want the majorappliances stored elsewhere; the places where we bought ours agreedto keep them until we were ready to install.
8. After demolition, put tape on the floor where everything willbe. Our friend Doug McLean, who is also a general contractor, rec-ommended this and it's the right thing to do. Everything was meas-ured so it was much easier to visualize where open space would be.When you remove every item from the kitchen before demolition,you’ll realize how much you depend on storage space. It’s also anoccasion to get rid of things you never use anyway.
9. Go to the slab yard to view counter top materials, eventhough it's overwhelming. You can't tell about countertops unlessyou see the slab because they are so different. Granite. Marble.
There are so many possible choices. David and I saw 100 slabsbefore we walked up to one and said, “This is it.” It was nothinglike we thought we'd get but we agreed instantly. It turned out tobe the most expensive choice but we decided the extra cost wasworth having something we could live with for many years.
10. Be sure it all works. If you are changing electrical, be awarethat electricity in nearby areas, dining room, family room, and bath-room may be affected. Test every light before writing a check to the
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One window in the kitchen isoriginal to the house. The other,at the sink, is a newer one. TheCanrights did replace its glasspane with one that is storm-resistent. The light fixtures andcabinets pulls are fromRestoration Hardware.
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electrician/AC contractors.11. Write down the name of all the key people, even if they areworking for a single contractor. Your general contractor may beon another job when something goes wrong. Have the name andphone number of the lead carpenter, the cabinetmaker, the painters,the floor guy, the electrician, the plumber, and the AC/Heat crew.
12. Buy supplies and appliances yourself, or if your designer pur-chases these, be sure to keep a running total of the sales tax you pay.It can add up quickly and it is deductible from your income taxes.
13. Eyeball the new paint and the stain in your kitchen on thewall or cabinet before you say “I Do.” In your particular room,the paint color may look completely different.
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G A R D E N I N G
You choose to buy your vegetables fresh, from a farmer’s mar-ket or supermarket that boasts farm-to-table produce. Youtake them home, prepare them for meals but unknowinglythrow out some of the best tasting and nutritious parts ofthose items.
For example, what about those leaves surrounding thecrown of the broccoli? Delicious if they are sauteed in olive oil
and garlic. Or chop them up and throw them in your morningbreakfast smoothie. And the thick stems? Make a broccolisoup using the stalk, mixed with onions and potatoes.
The long red and green leaves on beets are high in iron con-tent and antioxidants and taste very much like kale. They canbe substituted for lettuces in salads, served with some balsamicvinegar.
DON’T THROW IT OUT!YOU MAY BE MISSING OUT ON THE VEGETABLE’S MOST NUTRITIOUS PARTS
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Carrot greens are great for making vegetable stocks and broths.
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It is estimated that Americans throw out more than 200pounds a year of edible food when they prepare their vegeta-bles. The practice of consuming stem-to-root is popular inAfrica and Asia, and is quickly becoming widespread in moreavant guard restaurants across the country.
Leaves from green beans or lima beans, cauliflower, carrots,eggplant and celery are all edible and can be used as side dish-es or in soups or stews. Also on the safe-to-eat list: leaves fromcucumbers, kohlrabi, okra, peppers, radishes and zucchini.
Here’s an idea: Collect all the extra pieces from your freshvegetables that you choose not to eat, boil them together withscraps from onions and garlic and make your own vegetablebroth. Cheap and easy!
Also, many fresh flowers from your garden are edible:marigolds, violets, orchids, hibiscus and squash. But do noteat any flowers from a florist or picked from along roadsides:you don’t know what pesticides have been sprayed on thoseflowers, which could be harmful if ingested.
One other tip: each time you trim an onion, scallion or shal-lot, instead of throwing out the little nub with tiny roots, putthem in a pot of soil or in the garden. A new, cloned veggiewill soon appear – grown in your own garden under yourwatchful eye. You can’t get much fresher than that.
Beet leaves are high in iron and antioxidants.
Celery tops are great for salads and soups, and broccoli greens can be sauteed.
Save veggie scraps to use when making homemade stocks.
Stem-to-root consumption offers healthy benefits.
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