dallas/fort worth house & home magazine, january 2010 issue
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FORT WORTH HOME & GARDEN MARKET SHOW GUIDE JAN. 29 - 31 AT FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER
FORT WORTH HOME & GARDEN MARKET SHOW GUIDE JAN. 29 - 31 AT FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER
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Special Section: Home Organization
20 Conquer Kitchen Chaos
22 Tame Unorganized Closets
24 Garage Transformation
2010 Home DesignInterior designers forecast trends for the new year
Stepping UpOptions for remodeling your staircase
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PUBLISHER . . . . . . .Mike Harrison, Ph.D.
EDITOR & ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER . . . . .
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ART DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . .Robert Coplin
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . . Christine Shanklin, Tonia Tomlin
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES . ..Colleen Ballew,
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on the coverCozy rooms with traditional furnishings andcalming color palettes will be a hot trend for2010. Pairing a classic lamp base with a sleek,modern shade brings a fresh look to tradition-al design, as seen in this room by ChambersInteriors (www.chambersinteriors.com).Photography by Danny Piassick
Editor’s Note
Around TownOut and about in the Metroplex
What’s NewAwards, store openings and more
Green HouseGreen Resolutions
GardeningThe Woes of Mistletoe
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Is transformingyour chaotic, clut-tered home into anorganized havenone of your NewYear’s resolutionsthis year?
January is NationalOrganization Month,so there is no better
time to get your home into perfect con-dition.
According to a 2009 NationalAssociation of Professional Organizersmember survey, the kitchen, closets andgarage are areas of the home in whichorganizing services are most often request-ed. On Page 20, Tonia Tomlin, owner ofSorted Out, shares the best ways to trans-form your kitchen into a clutter-free zonein no time. For those who suffer fromoverflowing closets, Christine Shanklin,owner of Closets By Chicka, explains howto sort, throw away and donate your wayto a streamlined closet on Page 22.
Next on Page 27, three Dallas interiordesigners forecast the hottest home designtrends for 2010.
Finally on Page 30, discover how yourstaircase can go from ordinary to extraor-dinary. Replacing dated wooden balusterswith metal, discarding old carpeting infavor of solid wood steps and adding deco-rative tile on risers can make all the differ-ence and will give visitors a great firstimpression.
On Jan. 29 to Jan. 31, stop by House& Home’s booth at the 30th Annual FortWorth Home & Garden Market at theFort Worth Convention Center. We hopeto see you there.
Happy New Year!
AMANDA FLATTENEditor
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By AMANDA FLATTEN
Visit the tropics without leaving Dallasduring Texas Discovery Garden’sInaugural Mass Butterfly Release onSaturday, Jan. 9. The event begins at10:30 a.m. and lasts all day. Blue mor-phos, red rims, malachites, Julias andowl butterflies will be among the firstimported butterflies to take flight inthe living museum. Release a butterflyinto the Conservatory for $15 (thisincludes butterfly house admission)and enjoy a guided tour at 11 a.m.,music and fun family activities all daylong; other activities are free with paidadmission. Wear your favorite tropicalshirt — bright patterns sometimesattract butterflies to land on you. Bringthe camera and look for butterflies fly-ing through the conservatory androosting among the leaves of morethan 60 species of tropical plants.Texas Discovery Gardens is located at3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. inFair Park. Information: 214.428.7476
or www.texasdiscoverygardens.org
Holly Johnson Gallery, located at 1411Dragon Street in Dallas’ DesignDistrict, announced the opening of“Surveillance” an exhibition of recentpaintings by William Betts. A receptionfor the artist is Saturday, Jan. 9 from 5p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibition continuesthrough February 13. For the past sev-eral years, Betts has been interestedin video images captured by the ubiqui-tous surveillance camera. Some of theimagery in “Surveillance” is capturedfrom Texas Department ofTransportation cameras that Betts haslicensed from the Department to useas the subject of paintings. Information: 214.369.0169 orwww.hollyjohnsongallery.com
The “Views and Visions: Prints of theAmerican West, 1820–1970” exhibitat the Amon Carter Museum at 3501Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, endsJan. 10. Experience the intrigue andfascination of the early American Westin a special exhibition of 19th and20th century prints and illustratedbooks from the Carter’s permanentcollection. Admission is free.Information: 817.738.1933 orwww.cartermuseum.org
The Irving Arts Center, 3333 NorthMacArthur Blvd., Irving, presents “Yearof the Tiger: Annual Exhibition ofPaintings and Flowers” Jan. 10 to Jan.24. This annual exhibition featuresbrush paintings and Ikebana from the
Association of Oriental Arts, the DallasChapter of Sogetsu School and theDallas and Fort Worth chapters ofIkebana International. Information:972.252.2787 or www.irvingartscenter.com
Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9p.m., gather your special circle offriends for an enchanted evening offood and fun during Winter DinnerParty at the Viking Cooking School atthe Milestone Culinary Arts Center,4531 McKinney Ave., Dallas. Learnhow to prepare a celebratory, sophisti-cated menu that is ideal for guestslending a hand in the kitchen. Duringthis class you’ll learn how to make thecreamiest risotto, prepare a classicalFrench veal dish, work with crabmeat,create an emulsion sauce and create avinaigrette. The cost is $109 per per-son. Information: 214.217.2818 orwww.vikingcookingschool.com.
On Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. the DallasArchitecture Forum hosts Gordon Gillof Smith Gill Architects at theMagnolia Theatre, 3699 McKinneyAve., Dallas. Gill has designed award-winning architecture across the globe.Among his firm’s many innovative proj-ects are the world’s first net zero-ener-gy skyscraper and the first large-scalepositive energy building. Gill hasreceived numerous awards includingrecognition from the AIA andArchitectural Record, and has writtenon the benefits of dense, sustainablecommunities. Information:
214.764.2406 or www.dallasarchitectureforum.org
Don’t miss the 30th Annual FortWorth Home & Garden Market Jan. 29to Jan. 31 at the Fort WorthConvention Center, 1201 Houston St.,Fort Worth. The show features gardensand landscaping by the Texas Nursery& Landscape Association, green ener-gy products, home décor, remodelers,building products, kitchen and bathdesigns, outdoor living products, poolsand spas and more. Show hours areFriday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundayfrom 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information:www.thehomeandgardenmarket.com
More than 45 prominent national artdealers from across the United Statesand Great Britain will exhibit paintings,sculptures, drawings, prints and photo-graphs by modern and contemporaryartists at the second annual Dallas ArtFair. The fair takes place at theFashion Industry Gallery (f.i.g.), 1807Ross Ave. in the Dallas Arts District.Show hours are Friday, Feb. 5 andSaturday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 7p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 per personfor a single day pass or $40 per per-son for admission to all three days ofthe event. Information: 214.220.1278or www.fashionindustrygallery.com
William Betts’ “Surveillance” exhibitionruns Jan. 9 to Feb. 13 at HollyJohnson Gallery.
USI Remodeling is the 2009 StarAwards’ Remodeler of the Year hostedby the Texas Association of Builders.The award was presented during theStar Awards Gala held at the GaylordTexan in Grapevine during the 2009Sunbelt Builders Show. The Star Awardsare given annually to recognize excel-lence in home building, remodeling,sales and marketing, or development.For more information, call USIRemodeling at 972.206.0750 or visitwww.usiremodeling.com.
Lambert Landscape Company recentlywon one of only three Decade Awardsgiven at the 40th Annual NationalEnvironmental Improvement AwardsProgram. The Decade Award is given toa Professional Land Care Association ofAmerica (one of the forerunners toPLANET) legacy member that has man-aged a garden continuously for 10 ormore years and that garden previouslyhas won a Grand Award. The firm washonored with the Decade Award for2009 for its submission of aMediterranean Garden, which wasdesigned, installed and subsequentlyhas been managed by Lambert’s sincethe early 1990s. Lambert LandscapeCompany also was one of only six com-panies honored with an inauguralSustainable Company Award. PLANETcreated the Sustainable Company Awardto recognize and herald those business-es that strive to protect and conserveresources, reduce waste and preventpollution, while promoting an ethic ofenvironmental sustainability and
improvement within the workplace. Forinformation call 214.350.8350 or visitwww.lamberts.net.
Kitchen Design Concepts has acquiredLakewood-based Kitchen Distributors ofAmerica (KDA). The combined company,operating under the Kitchen DesignConcepts name, provides an expandedrange of products and services to home-owners. Customers can visit KitchenDesign Concepts at either of its show-room locations: in Carrollton at 2741 E.Beltline Rd. (214.390.8300) or its newLakewood location in the KDA space at6322 Gaston Rd. (214.827.1881). Formore information visit www.kitchendesignconcepts.com.
In recognition of Get Organized Month,The National Association ofProfessional Organizers’ DFW chapterhas teamed up with Easysale Inc., aneBay auctioning consignment store, andSAM-Store & Move, a portable storagecompany, to transform a lucky winner’smessy garage into a functional, organ-ized extension of their home. The winnerof the Extreme Garage Makeover-DFWEdition will have help with clearing clut-ter, donating reusables and getting cashfrom unwanted valuables. The winnerwill be announced Jan. 22 and thetransformation will take place on Jan.29 and 30. Also, Pam Bowers,Professional Organizer and owner ofOrganized Chaos, is now a TrainedProvider for NAPO in the Schools, acommunity outreach program that bringsprofessional organizers into the schools.
In a completely interactive classroompresentation, Bowers will teach studentsbasic organizing principles. For moreinformation, visit www.find-my-desk.comor www.dfworganizers.com.
Jennings Plumbing Services now isoffering video inspection of sewer lines.A video camera pipe inspection allowsfor a real-time visual inspection ofunderground sewer lines and other pip-ing to determine the condition inside thepipe. For more information, call972.492.5369.
Professional Remodeler magazine hasnamed Curb Appeal Renovations Inc., adesign/build remodeling company basedin Keller, 2009 Market Leader in theDallas/Fort Worth area for the thirdyear in a row. The 2009 Market Leadersprogram recognizes the top five revenueproducing remodeling firms in 20 of thecountry’s top markets. For more infor-mation, call 817.753.6668 or visitwww.curbappealrenovations.com.
The Park Cities Historic & PreservationSociety announced seven homes havereceived Landmark status Designationand Renovation Designation for Fall2009. These homes join 156 othersites that have been recognized for theirhistoric or architectural significance inHighland Park and University Park. Thehomes include: 4141 Stanhope, 4245Livingston, 4311 Belclaire, 4400 Arcady,3419 Cornell, 3405 Cornell and 4809Drexel. For more information, call214.528.0021 or visit www.pchps.org.
Bry-Jo Roofing and Remodeling recentlywon the Celebration of EnterpriseAward for Collin County. In its 13thyear, The Celebration of Enterprise isthe largest business-to-business eventin Collin County. Bry-Jo Roofing andRemodeling was honored this year as arecipient of the prestigious award intheir revenue based category. Criteriafor the award includes being in business5 years or longer, $250,000 and abovegross revenue, success on their bottomline and filling a need in the market-place with products or services. Formore information, call 972.669.7807 orvisit www.bryjo.com.
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Now that the festivities are over, the champagne bottles in the recyclingbin, party hats carefully tucked away to be reused next December andthe obligatory (organic, fair trade, locally grown) black-eyed peas scarfeddown for luck, it’s time to ponder those pesky resolutions for the newyear. If you’re anything like me, your resolutions involve grandiosevisions of profound, life-altering changes — “This is the year I will stopdriving my car” or “I resolve to get off the grid” — that never quite panout the way you fantasize on the first of January. As an environmentalistand veteran resolution-breaker, I have a deeply personal understandingof how your greenest intentions become drudgery in the thundershowersof April (cycling to work in the midst of a flash flood) and forgotten bythe end of the annual beat-down known as August in Texas (saving ener-gy by turning off the AC). So, with this confession in mind, I offer youthe following tips on how to resolve to take small actions that can havebig impacts on improving our planet in 2010.
SMALL CHANGES = BIG IMPACTSLet’s face it, the likelihood you’re going to trade in your car for a bicycle,kill the air conditioner all summer or live completely off the grid at anorganic farm in rural Oregon is rather slim. As ideal as these majorbehavioral shifts may be, the pragmatist in me recognizes the reality inbetween ideal and idealistic. But, hey, if you want to dream big withyour resolutions and then work to actualize them, the Earth will thankyou. I will thank you. Most importantly, your kids will thank you.However, this short list is not for you wonderfully rabid idealists outthere; instead, this is a list for the rest of us.
In the interest of keeping things interesting, I’ve strayed from thetrodden path that other articles of this ilk typically travel: unplug yourcell phone charger, change your light bulbs, air up your tires; you’ve seenthose before. I’ve also worked to localize these suggestions for urbanfolk. Finally, I’ve resolved to offer resolutions that anyone can easilyaccomplish with a little money or a little time, virtually guaranteeingyour ability to congratulate yourself at the end of the year for accom-plishing your resolutions and helping the environment at the same time.With that, we unveil this manifestation of Green Resolutions for theResolution-Breaker.
RESOLUTION: GET OUTSIDE!For me, it was the Shenandoah Valley and Skyline Drive, about 60 mileswest of Washington, D.C. Watching the sunrise over that lush blanketof forest and across that beautiful landscape, it started to click: Thisland, this habitat, this planet is worth protecting. So, this year resolve toget away from all the concrete and go to a beautiful place you’ve neverbeen to seek out lush alpine landscapes or desolate desert canyons. Ifgetting away is easier said than done, take advantage of our (limited, yetvital) urban green spaces: walk in the park, run down a forest trail orbike around the lake. In my view (without waxing too philosophical),being in the environment brings the environment into your being.
RESOLUTION: RIDE THE RAILJust once, if it’s your first time. If you’ve already ridden the rails andhated it (UT-OU weekend at the Cotton Bowl, anyone?), give it anothershot. If you love it, ride some more. This is about more than carbonemissions or ozone alert days; this is about supporting the continueddevelopment of a robust public transportation infrastructure in Texas.Several proposals for expanded urban light rail and for high-speed pas-senger trains connecting major cities are already under consideration.So, when you eschew your SmartCar for a streetcar to get around —even for one weekend every month — you send a message to thepoobahs holding the purse strings that real investments in more effi-cient, less polluting transit options are both necessary and desirable. Inturn, you help secure a greener future with fewer days on red alert.
RESOLUTION: BE THE GRASSROOTSOne person makes a difference. One person joined together with tens ofthousands of others can fundamentally change the world and the waywe treat it. But you don’t have to go out and knock on doors or holdpicket signs to have a major impact. Grassroots campaigns to protect theenvironment both large and small are all around us. Find the local greengroups working on issues that matter to you. Become a member.Encourage others to do the same. Make 2010 the year that you convinceone person — be it your uncle who owns a 1972 diesel-powered, six-miles-a-gallon Chevy pickup or your non-recycling neighbor who’saddicted to trash — that caring for the environment is nothing less thana human issue that matters to all of us, irrespective of our political, eco-nomic, geographic or demographic roots.
RESOLUTION: READ, WRITE, CALL, VOTEPerhaps the most important resolution you can make this year is to letthe policymakers down in Austin and out in D.C. know that peoplecare about the policies that affect our environment … and that we’repaying attention. Read about candidates’ positions on environmentalissues, write them a letter, call or visit their local district offices. Thenon-partisan League of Conservation Voters (www.tlcv.org) publishes aguide on how elected officials voted on important environmental initia-tives each election cycle. It’s important to remember that our personaldecisions make a big impact, but our politicians’ decisions shape thevery future of our planet. Resolve to choose wisely in 2010.
Jeffrey Jacoby is program director for Texas Campaign for the Environment, a grass-roots nonprofit working locally and statewide to press for sustainable waste and recy-cling policies. Call 214.599.7840 or visit www.texasenvironment.org.
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A AND A FENCE & CONCRETE 542
ADVANCED MOBILITY SYSTEMS OF TEXAS 1416
AIRRITE - H.E.R.S. RATERS OF TEXAS 638
AIRTIGHT INSULATION OF TEXAS 139
ALL TEXAS DECKS, INC - SUNDEK 519
AMARILLO CONVENTION & VISITOR COUNCIL 944
AMAZING SIDING & WINDOWS-DFW 601
AMERICAN LASER CENTERS 830
ARLINGTON MARBLE INC. 706
ATLAS BUILDING SYSTEMS 1139
AVERY AIR CONDITIONING 933
BATH FITTER 136
BLUE WATER POOLS LLC 721
BRENNAN ENTERPRISES 130
BROADVIEW SECURITY 719
CAREITY FOUNDATION 507
CHAMPION WINDOWS 201
CHIRO PLUS CLINIC, SOUTH 746
CLASSIC SUPEROOF 618
CLASSIC TILE & PLASTER, INC. 543
CLOSETS BY DESIGN 125
CULLIGAN 811
CUTCO CUTLERY 714
DALLAS CEDAR COMPANY 315
DALLAS / FORT WORTH HOUSE & HOME MAGAZINE 838
DAYLIGHT RANGERS 621
DFW DOGWATCH HIDDEN FENCES 122
DFW SOFTUB 311
DIAMOND B FENCE CO 600
DREAM MAKER BATH & KITCHEN 1308
FLYING L GUEST RANCH 943
FORT WORTH CACTUS & SUCCULENT SOCIETY 1125
FORT WORTH WATER DEPARTMENT 624
FRONT ROW COLLECTIBLES 614
G.L. HUNT FOUNDATION & STRUCTURAL REPAIR 718
GOURMET FOODS OF COLORADO 834
GRAPEVINE CVB 1040
GREENWOOD-MOUNT OLIVET 537
GUARDIAN PROTECTION SERVICES 607
GUTTER HELMET / BATHWRAPS 821
GUTTERMAXX 636
HIGGINS COMPANY 819
HILL COUNTRY OF TEXAS 946
HOME DEPOT AT HOME SERVICES 1009
HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS 1233
HUMPHREY & ASSOCIATES, INC. 846
IDEAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES 221
INNOVATIVE SURFACES OF TEXAS 611
JOOPAR CO INC 243
JOY PEPPERS 1324
K & M WHOLESALE 747
KITCHEN CRAFT INTERNATIONAL 813
KITCHEN SOLVER'S 818
KLAPPRODT'S POOLS & SPAS 401
KMD COMFORT ZONE INSULATION 646
KSKY AM 920
LABRECQUE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 722
LASER MADE FRAMES 245
LEAFGUARD 910
LONGS WINDOWS & BLINDS 342
MARKETING RESULTS 100
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MODEL MY HOME 1108
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NATURE'S REFLECTIONS 103
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OKLAHOMA TOURISM AND RECREATION DEPT 940,938,839,841,939,941
OWNER BUILDER NETWORK 641
PARTNERS IN CHIROPRACTIC 501
PATH TO WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC 1402
PERMA PIER FOUNDATION REPAIR 639
PHANTOM SCREENS 515
PRO SPARKLE IT SHOWER HEADS & ACCESSORIES 847
PROSCAPES LAWN & TREE CARE 108
ROCKAWAY COMPANY, THE 1317
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STARK HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 117
STATEWIDE REMODELING 627,633,733
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With the many purposes and functions of thekitchen, it’s important that your kitchen be asorganized as possible. However, with the manyitems most kitchens hold — food, appliances,cookware, utensils, plates, cups, etc. — it’s notuncommon to find that the most-used room in thehouse is the least organized.
But, take heart: By following a few simple tips,you can conquer kitchen chaos.
CLEAR OFF THE COUNTERSStore kitchen utensils in drawers, not on the coun-ters in a bucket or basket. Eliminating the clutterfrom the counters makes the kitchen feel moreinviting and “orderly.” Keep the island cleared ofthe paper chaos by investing in a mail center, suchas one from Pottery Barn. Each piece of mail,school permission slip and coupon will have itsown home while making yours organized.
PURGE THE CARDBOARDGet rid of your cardboard. It doesn’t keep food as
fresh as clear, air-tight plastic containers or zip-lockbags. Cardboard also attracts bugs. So empty thosecereal boxes and other boxed food items. Your foodwill be easier to find, taste a lot better and save youmoney in the long run.
INVEST IN THE RIGHT ORGANIZING TOOLS Maximize your storage space in pantries by goingvertical with your organizing tools. Put a bag holderon the wall for reusing shopping bags and under-the-shelf baskets in cabinets to maximize space. Usetrolley bins for storing paper goods. They help youknow what you have so you can use it.
SORT YOUR STAPLES, SNACKS AND SUPPLIESMost people don’t take the time to organize theirrefrigerator, but it is well worth the effort.Organizing the refrigerator is a simple way to savetime, money and space.
Arrange your shelves in the refrigerator by cate-gory, such as dairy drawer, veggie drawer, fruitdrawer, children’s snack bin, etc. Also, the refrigera-
tor doors tend to become catch-alls with nomethod to the madness. Designate the doors forcondiments and special items, such as special needsfoods for diets, illnesses, weight loss, or medicines,etc. This will help you when making grocery lists,and you’ll save money by not buying items youalready have but can’t find. On top of that, you willhave a nice, uncluttered refrigerator.
Once you get your kitchen organized, stick toyour organization system. Remember: It’s mucheasier and much less time consuming to stay organ-ized than it is to be disorganized.
Tonia Tomlin is the Founder and President of SortedOut and Sorted Out Publishing (www.SortedOut.biz). Tomlin is an author, publisher, speaker andmother of twin girls. She has been featured onHGTV’s Mission: Organization and is the author ofthe book Chaos 2 Calm: The Moms-of-Multiples’Guide to an Organized Family. You can contactTomlin at [email protected].
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SECRETS TO CREATING AN ORGANIZED KITCHEN By TONIA TOMLIN
Tonia Tomlin, owner of Sorted Out,used storage baskets and tins forcrafts to help organize kitchen tableclutter.
ShelfGenie’s Glide-Out shelving works per-fectly for heavy and bulky items to elimi-nate unnecessary bending and reaching.Conquer Kitchen Chaos
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ABOVE: For unclutteredcountertops, keep largeappliances out of sight butwithin easy reach withGlide-Out shelving byShelfGenie.
RIGHT: Three graduateddepth shelves hold potsand pans of every size,while the drawer is greatfor lids and other flatitems. The Base Pot andPan Organizer with InvertedFrame from TimberlakeCabinetry is designed tokeep kitchenware accessi-ble and orderly.
FAR RIGHT: TimberlakeCabinetry’s Wood TieredCutlery Divider with a duallevel, fully extendable draw-er design alleviates cutleryclutter and keeps silver-ware organized.
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Almost everyone has at least one closet that iscrazy, cluttered and chaotic. Organization is thesolution to getting everything under control, butwhere do you start?
The biggest problem in most closets is thatthey are overstuffed. The bulk of the space shouldbe to devoted to clothes you wear on a regularbasis. Before you get started on your closetmakeover, there are just a few things you willneed: a few hours of un-interrupted time andsome large trash bags.
SORT THROUGH ALL CLOTHINGAs you remove every piece of clothing from yourcloset, assess each piece and place it in one of fourpiles: Trash, Alterations, Donate or Keep.
Trash: Items that are irreparable, ripped andstained. These go into a garbage bag.
Alterations: Things to fix, hem or need abutton. Take those clothes to a seamstressimmediately.
Donate: Items that you no longer want thatare still in good condition can be donated to fam-ily, friends or charities. Knowing that these are
going to someone else who can use them will helpmake the process easier. Another incentive is thatmost donations offer a tax write-off. Donationswill go into a garbage bag to be given away. Ifyou are concerned about donating items thatyou have invested a lot of money in, you alsocan consider selling them. This way you can letthem go, but still profit by selling them onlineor at a resell shop.
Keep: Items that you really love and wear on aregular basis or intend to wear for a specific event.Make sure they are in good condition, fit well andstill in style.
Keep in mind that the average person wears 20percent of their clothing 80 percent of the time.We all have our favorite items that we wear overand over again. Always aim for a simple wardrobethat is comfortable, attractive and interchange-able. Only keep the clothes that you feel goodabout wearing.
LEARN TO LET GOIs your closet filled with items you know youneed to let go of but are reluctant to do so? The
most difficult part of organizing is making deci-sions on what items to part with. Debatingwhether to toss or keep an item is a commondilemma and often is the cause of the disorganiza-tion. In order to achieve true organization, youmust be willing to let go items that you no longerwear or need.
Ask yourself these questions: Have you wornthis item in the past year? Is it still in good condi-tion? Am I waiting for it to come back into styleagain? Does it fit? These are just some of themany issues we have when holding on to clothingitems that we do not want to part with. The onlypurpose these items are serving is to keep you dis-organized. If you answered “No” to any of thequestions above, then you have your answer. Youdo not need that item anymore.
ORGANIZED STRUCTUREOnce you have determined which clothes you aregoing to keep, you are ready to put them backinto your closet. Keep clothes organized by cate-gorizing them. For example hang all long-sleevedshirts together, short-sleeved shirts together, pants
TAME YOUR UNORGANIZED CLOSET By CHRISTINE SHANKLIN
In this closet created by Closets By Design,hanging racks, behind-door storage anddrawers were used to give this homeownerthe most efficient use of the space. Eliminate Closet Clutter
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together and so on. Hang the categoriesgrouped by color. This makes selecting andcoordinating outfits faster and easier. Keep outof season clothes in the back or in another clos-et — same thing goes for those “Wish Clothes”that don’t fit but you can’t yet bear to get rid of.Hang all of your clothing facing the same direc-tion. Believe it or not this makes the clotheshang neater and saves space. Empty hangerscan be stored in a basket or in the laundryroom to save room on the clothing rod.
When you are through with all of yourclothing, continue this same process with yourshoes, purses, belts, hats, scarves and all of yourother accessories. These items can accumulateand so can the disorganization if you don’t havea designated place to store them.
To ensure that everything fits neatly backinto your closet, make sure you are takingadvantage of every usable bit of room. Utilizethe back of your closet door and the walls byattaching hooks, shelves, sorters and rods. Thiscan help you create storage space you neverknew you had. Don’t forget about the floor.You may consider adding a shelving unit, con-tainers or baskets for additional storage.
STAYING ORGANIZEDNow you are done and your closet looks fabu-lous, so how can you keep it this way? Spendjust five minutes a day keeping your closetorganized. Motivation is what made you getorganized in the first place, but creating a habitis what will help you keep it going.
A good time to go through all of yourclothes again is at the beginning of a new sea-son. When spring comes around go through allof your winter clothes. If you did not wearsomething in your closet that past season, thereis a reason. If you loved that piece of clothingor accessory you would have worn it. Now is agood time to let it go. Also, let’s be honest, weare all going to bring home new items in thefuture. Remember the one in one out rule.When you buy something new, get rid ofsomething old. This will help your closet fromgetting overstuffed.
Organizing seems enough like work as it is,but there is no need to keep it that way.Anything you can do to liven up the process isalways welcome. Put on your favorite music,wear something comfortable, get your kidsinvolved and make a game out of it. I mightsound crazy saying this, but organizing can befun. Plus, it is all worth it in the end.
Christine Shanklin is a professional organizer andowner of Closets By Chicka. For more informa-tion, visit www.ClosetsByChicka.com.
Each homeowner has unique organizational requirements. Closets By Design customdesigns each closet system to fit specific needs and maximize space.
Sort clothing by long sleeves, short sleeves, pants, skirts and dresses. Then sort eachcategory by color. This organized closet was designed by Custom Wood Products.
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As the seasons change, so do yourgarage organization and storageneeds. For a quick transition, uti-lize a system that matches yourfamily's changing lifestyle.
Clean Up and Out. Arrange itemsyou want to keep into separatepiles and donate items you nolonger need.
Create a Family-Friendly Design.Determine what kind of cabinets,containers and hooks will best storeyour family possessions and placekids’ items within their reach.
Rearrange as Needed. Select a ver-satile garage organization and stor-age system that can change withyour needs.
Free Up Floor Space. Keep asmany items off the floor as possibleto avoid any damage, prevent acci-dents and make seasonal cleaningeasy.
Mark the Spot. Hang shelves andkeep storage containers labeled.
Place Within Arm’s Reach. Keepitems you will need for the seasonin the area you use them.
Use All Available Space. Once-a-year items, such as holiday decora-tions and lawn furniture, should bestored out of the way in areas likeover the garage door.
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MARGARETCHAMBERS, ASID, isowner of ChambersInteriors and has beenan ASID member formore than 25 years.Her work has beenpublished in morethan 20 magazinesand featured onHGTV’s “Interiors byDesign.” She hasreceived 14 local, stateand national ASIDawards. For moreinformation, call214.651.7665 or visitwww.chambersinteriors.com.
SHERRY HAYSLIP,ASID, IIDA, has estab-lished a reputation asone of the premierinterior designers inDallas/Fort Worth asowner and principaldesigner for HayslipDesign Associates Inc.The company haswon more than 30national and regionalawards, and its workhas been featured inalmost 100 publica-tions. For more infor-mation, visitwww.hayslipdesign.com.
JULIE REYNOLDS,ASID, TexasRegistered InteriorDesigner, is principalof Julie ReynoldsInteriors Inc. She cre-ates interiors forhomes and commer-cial settings that focuson sustainable designand beautiful aging inplace solutions. Youcan contact her at972.931.0536 or visitwww.juliereynoldsinteriors.com.
We asked local interior design-ers to share the hottest homedesign and décor styles for thisnew year. Behold the trendsthey predict will rule in 2010.
2010 Home DesignFour-poster canopies are popular for beds. Tie sheer fabrics on the corners to give it an airy feel. Room by Chambers Interiors; photo by Danny Piassick
Chambers says sleek lampshades are being used on traditional lamp bases.
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HORIZONTAL LINES. Horizontal design details suggest arelaxed lifestyle and appear in painted lines on walls, narrowceramic or glass tiles placed lengthwise on kitchen backsplash-es and in sheer drapery fabrics. – JR
ECLECTIC EVOLUTION. Combining traditional pieces withmodern and eclectic accents is a fantastic look that I believewill really catch on in the next year as it evolves. Your accentsdon’t have to stick out like sore thumbs, but using a work ofcontemporary art that fits your color scheme is a great way toenhance a space. – MC
SHIFT BACK TO COZY. While a portion of the shift backto cozy is certainly seasonal, I think we’ll see it extend intospring and summer. There will be a resurgence of thequaint and the charming — a return to “farmhouse-coun-try chic.” Traditionally in times of economic downturn,people take shelter in environments in which they findcomfort. Certainly some people will continue to exploremodernism in all its realms; however, I think we’ll see cozy,country elements coming up more and more in catalogsand shelter magazines. We’ll see the cozy look come backwith soft, comfortable textiles and textures, homey scentsand country-style furniture. – SH
HORIZONTAL PANELING. For a change of pace, we’ll seepaneling installed horizontally instead of vertically for a newlook mimicking a 100-year-old building trend. Reclaimedwide shiplap boards on walls and sustainable narrow bamboopaneling are two uses of this design trend that create fabulouslooks. – JR
TRADITIONAL IS IN. Traditional design will still be hot in2010, but it will be a bit tapered. Instead of the usual busystyle, fewer patterns, trims and accessories will be necessary.We’ll see the same charm, but a bit calmer and employing amore serene color palette. – MC
BROWN & SAGE GREEN. The luscious chocolate brown androbin’s egg blue of the past 2 years now is found paired withsoft sage green and cream for an updated, cottage look. – JR
MODERN TRANSFORMATION. Giving traditional a modernmakeover is in. You can cover your basic, classic French chairswith a simple linen fabric, strip it to its bare bones, and finishit with a high-gloss lacquer. – MC
OUTDOOR ROOMS. We dream of outdoor living, but wewant to take all the comforts of the indoors with us. Outdoorspaces will be upgraded with heating systems, fireplaces, mis-ter systems, fans and forced-air blowers. There have also beentremendous innovations in indoor/outdoor textiles andupholstery. I hope this continuing trend will see people redis-covering their gardens. I would love to see this trend take usback to the classical garden rooms found throughout Europe,with walls created from pruned plantings — truly a roommade of the garden. – SH
USE OF HOT COLORS. Vibrant limes, corals, warm purplesand ocean blues are pleasing focal points paired with beigesand warm ivories. We will continue to see these colors in bed-ding, silk accent pillows and painted accent walls. – JR
Designed by Hayslip Design Associates, this master bedroom features fabrics, paint andbedding in a classic color scheme that will never go out of style.
In 2010, outdoorliving rooms willbecome evenmore popular, fea-turing outdoorheaters, fire-places, kitchensand beautiful fur-nishings that arean extension ofthe interiorspaces. Designedby Hayslip DesignAssociates
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SIMPLE SHADES. Sleek lampshades are now used evenon traditional lamp bases. Pleated shades with printedfabrics and tassel trims have become overdone. Use simplelinens and silks instead. – MC
AVOIDING COLOR TRENDS (my personal trend).Nothing dates an interior quicker that a color fad. Whilecolor trends are inescapable, I try to approach them in aunique way for each client. While I am certainly aware oftrends, I encourage clients to think past what will be outof fashion in six months and approach what could be atrendy selection from a more classic perspective. – SH
CREATE LUXURY. Four-poster canopies are still a greatchoice for beds. Tying sheer fabrics on all four corners is afantastic way to reinvent this classic furniture favorite, giv-ing it an airy, yet comfortable feel. – MC
LIMEWASHING, PICKLING AND WHITEWASHING.Aging of surface finishes with white glaze is frequentlyused to create a welcoming, casual feeling in a home.Look for furniture, accessories, paneling and cabinetry insoftened tones. – JR
FEWER TRENDS. We will see fewer trends because theeconomy is cool. I see fewer companies coming out withsignificant changes in their lines. I believe the drasticdownturn in the economy in 2009 saw a lot of compa-nies take a hard look at what they were selling and causedthem to sharply edit their assortments to what peoplewere really buying. As a result, I’ve seen fewer innovationsin the luxury interiors market. – SH
The vibrantturquoise accentwall in thiskitchen designedby Julie ReynoldsInteriors, lookswonderful pairedwith crisp ivorycabinetry. Photoby Bill BolinPhotography
This master bedroom by Julie Reynolds Interiors combines two hot trends in one room. Horizontalstripes on the wall suggest a relaxed lifestyle, and robin’s egg blue and brown is still a popular colorcombination. Also look for sage green and chocolate brown pairings this year. Photo by Bill BolinPhotography
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If first impressions are everything, some NorthTexas homeowners could be facing a problem ifthe staircase in their two-story home wasdesigned in the early 2000s or earlier.
“You want your home to have initial impact, and 90 percent ofTexas homes have the staircase in the entry,” says Dave Harrison,owner of Arrowhead Stairs & Trim.
Staircases with worn carpeting and painted balusters can datethe look of your home. “With minor changes to your existing stair,you can enhance the look and feel of your entryway and set thestage for your home’s décor and feel,” says Scott Graesser, produc-tion manager at Trinity Stairs.
If your home is for sale, that first impression could mean thedifference between a return visit and lost sale. “Realtors are find-ing that spending a little bit of time remodeling your staircasecan lead to many return visits,” Graesser adds. “First impressionsstick with people.”
Options for remodelingyour staircase By AMANDA FLATTEN
Making a great first
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IMPORTANT UPDATESCarpeted steps are out, and hard wood steps are in, according toHarrison. “Carpeting harbors germs and stains, and red oak wood isthe least expensive, hardest wood,” he adds. “These days there aremore slip-resistant coatings available for wood steps.”
One of the most dramatic and inexpensive ways to completelychange the look of a staircase is to replace wooden balusters withmetal ones. “Installation of metal balusters can usually be done inone day, and there is no drilling or dust,” Harrison says. New balus-ters fit directly in the place of the old wooden balusters, and theexisting wooden handrail remains.
For a more dramatic stairway remodel, homeowners can replacewooden balusters and the handrail with metal. The most drasticstaircase remodel would be a complete renovation, such as reconfig-uring a straight staircase into a radius design. Of course this type ofremodel also drastically increases the cost.
While there are many options for metal finishes, Harrisonsays flat black is the most popular, with oil-rubbed bronze gain-ing popularity. He says stainless steal is the choice in most con-temporary homes.
“Our most popular balusters are made of iron and come in avariety of finishes to help coordinate with the hardware usedthroughout the home,” Graesser says.
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ters with metal ones com-
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Styles for risers are limitless. “Natural stonetile in earth tones, similar to what you see inkitchen or bathroom backsplashes, is the choiceof many homeowners,” Harrison says.
Overall, the experts agree that in NorthTexas, Old World and European styles win outwhen remodeling a staircase. “There is somethingabout a home with stone and warm colors thatappeals to Dallas/Fort Worth homeowners,”Graesser says.
Harrison says the scrolls and ornate iron-work associated with French contemporarydesign resonate with his clients the most.
ONE OF A KIND If you are in the market for truly one-of-a-kindironwork in your home or on your staircase, IronAge Studios in Fair Park can deliver. This family-owned company specializes in front doors, lanterns, staircase railings and more.From concept to installation, every aspect of the metalwork process is completedin-house.
“We do a lot of organic looking pieces, as well as Mediterranean-style designson staircases,” says Owner Deborah Nesbit.
Iron Age Studios creates metal artistry for anyone looking for a unique cre-ation, from the average homeowner to high-end clients such as renowned interi-or designer and author Betty Lou Phillips. Nesbit says some of her clients areremodeling century-old homes and want to match new ironwork to original fea-tures of the home. “We bring back the craftsmanship and quality that was pro-duced years ago,” she says.
You can’t go wrong when making improvements to your home’s staircase.Whether you change out worn carpeting on steps, replace wooden balusters withmetal or select a one-of-a-kind creation for your railing, an updated staircase willsurely make a great first impression.
resourcesARROWHEAD STAIRS & TRIM2425 Parker Rd., # 4Carrollton972.394.9009www.arrowheadstairs.com
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By DANNY MYALL
gardening
For many, the tradition of hanging Mistletoe during the
holidays is customary. In some cultures, it signifies the
beginning of a new year.
In others it is seen as a symbol of love for all mankind. This latter rep-resentation led to the practice of exchanging a platonic kiss when enteringa home where Mistletoe was hung. Placed at the entrance, it was used toexpress the resident’s sentiment to exonerate past misgivings and promotefuture companionship. Unfortunately these traditions spread a plant thatwas good for mankind’s benevolence but is very bad for trees.
Mistletoe is a parasite that attaches to trees, and though it does notfeed directly on the host, it still causes considerable damage to trees if notremoved. It is primarily spread by birds, and it is much more likely todevelop in a tree that is under stress than it is in a healthy, vigorous tree.Nonetheless once a tree has developed Mistletoe, the spreading or growthof the parasite accelerates since a variety of birds feed on the berries pro-duced by the parasite. And the heavier the infestation, the quicker itspreads to surrounding susceptible trees. It is commonly found in CedarElm, Bois d’ Arc and Hackberry trees, but it can affect other types of treesas well.
Mistletoe causes damage because its roots grow into and plug the tree’svascular system. This can be outwardly seen in the bulging and distortingof the limbs on which the parasite is attached, and eventually it providesan entrance point for decay fungi. Inwardly, the host is robbed of waterand essential elements, which then weaken the tree. Overall the strengthand vitality of the limbs, and thus the tree, is compromised if theMistletoe goes unchecked.
Controlling this parasite involves removing it from the infected treeand taking measures to improve the tree’s overall health and vigor, such asusing Howard Garrett’s Sick Tree Treatment. It is often best to remove theentire limb from which the Mistletoe grows. However, if the Mistletoe isattached to the trunk or a large limb of the tree, only remove the existinggrowth of the Mistletoe in order to slow any future growth.
The most efficient time of year to remove Mistletoe is during the dor-mant season, when trees are without leaves. The overall health of the tree,weather conditions, amount of Mistletoe in the surrounding area andquality of the previous Mistletoe removal service are all factors that candetermine how often the Mistletoe infestation needs to be addressed.
Unfortunately, Mistletoe control is not a one-time occurrence, butrather a regular part of ongoing tree care for trees susceptible to this para-site. There are a few chemical products labeled for mistletoe control, how-ever at this time their effectiveness and the potential hazards and negativeeffects on the trees and other plant materials makes it prohibitive. Thesematerials are anti-fruiting agents and affect not only the Mistletoe but alsothe healthy plant materials in which it has contact. Hopefully, at somepoint in the future there will be a spray product that is both effective andsafe, however at this time physical removal is the best way to get rid ofMistletoe.
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Danny Myall is an ISA Certified Arborist with Moore Tree Care (214.352.6088and www.mooretreecare.com). Moore Tree Care provides organic, proactive servicesfor the long-term health and vigor of trees and gardens. Moore Tree Care is the desig-nated tree care consultant for the Dallas Arboretum, the designated arborist for theUptown District, and works closely with the Texas Trees Foundation, along withmany other leading commercial and residential projects throughout the Dallas andFort Worth Metroplex.
Good for Kissing . . . Bad for Trees
Often, it is best to remove the entirelimb from which the Mistletoe grows.On this tree, the cut would occur at thecrotch on the infected limb and theremainder of the tree denoted by thearrow and circle.
An up close image showswhy it is best to removethe entire limb as multipleparasitic growths havedeveloped.
Construction damage and prolonged lack of irrigation left this tree highly sus-ceptible to a severe Mistletoe infestation.
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