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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2012

Features

IntimateSpacesDesign Awards2012 – WinnersPart II of III

In Every Issue

8 Publisher’s Note33 October Preview

Departments

10 Ask the Expert Belle Gray Home Décor

12 Take 10Mike Baker Brick/Busch Fireplaces

14 New & NowEntertaining Elements

28 Local Flavor Culinary Comfort Foods

32 Art Studio Roy Phelps Design Artist

34 Style File Alpan Developments LLC

On the cover: A winner in House & Home’s fifth annual Design Awards competition, this spectacular master suite was inspired by the home’s existing pool views and the potential of a emulating a five-star hotel suite. Cool, soothing tones on walls, in tile work and textiles inspire a relaxed elegance. Photo by Melissa Oivanki. Story on page 16.

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Like most people I know, I spent the days leading up to Hurri-cane Isaac readying myself and my home with the typical storm rations and supplies. As the hours closed in on landfall, I found

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After the storm fi nally came and went, I considered the fact that I had wasted a lot of time and energy anticipating a power outage instead of spending my precious lighted and air conditioned moments doing something meaningful, or even pleasurable. With guilty refl ec-tion, I fi gure I could have used my time to fi nish a good book, clean out a closet (okay, scratch that), train my dog to do a new trick or sim-ply enjoy an old movie. Instead, I ingested and re-ingested the doom that was the local news. I was one of the lucky ones, yes, but I had little to show for my good fortune. Perhaps this is human nature, but it was reason for pause. If someone were to poll the many residents who spent time at home without power, I imagine they could produce a list of things they would have done if only they hadn’t been stuck inside sweating by candlelight!

Speaking of more productive pursuits, one of the things I enjoy most about the professional contests we sponsor at House & Home is the excitement and passion that is demonstrated by the winners. In this year’s Design Awards coverage, we will feature 30 award-winning projects between our last issue, this issue and the next, which includes a fi nale of the Top Design winner. Many of this year’s award recipients also were recognized in 2011, but they don’t dare rest on their laurels. Instead, they keep striving to deliver their very best work year after year. By their efforts, I’m inspired to improve the quality of my own work and hope others can fi nd reasons to feel inspired, too. ■

Correction:In the July/August 2012 issue, our Design Awards coverage featured winning decorators Jeanette Turk and Karlin O’Neal of “Interiors by Decorating Den,” when in fact the company name is Decorating Den Interiors. House & Home regrets the error.

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In the months leading up to House & Home’s fi fth annual Design Awards competition, interior designers and decorators, architects, space planners and landscape architects and designers throughout the region were invited to submit their stand-out projects for recognition. The creativity, innovation, complexity and innate talent that are evident in each entry made selecting the winners a diffi cult task.

The award entries were divided into several specifi c categories with several dozen categories hav-ing nominations. In the July/August issue, 15 winning projects were featured in a variety of categories under the collective title of “Entertaining Spaces.” In this issue, the featured winners fi t the categories of “Intimate Spaces,” which include: Powder Room, Library, Study, Guest Bedroom, Nursery, Child’s Bedroom, Girl’s Bedroom, Boy’s Bedroom, Teen Bedroom, Master Bedroom – Small, Master Bedroom - Large and Master Suite. As a fi nale, this year’s Top Design winning project is also featured. Congratulations to all of the winners!

Design Awards 2012“Intimate Spaces”

Library Rachel Cannon Lewis / SoHaus Interior Design

This functional study doubles as a comfortable sitting area where the homeowners watch television. The deep wall color swathes the room in richness, encouraging one to sit and read a good book. In the design process, the space needed to be made useful and well organized with storage, etc., but its design would also inspire a cozy atmosphere with lush velvet and hounds-tooth upholstery. Bookshelves contain a collec-tion of cherished books, photos and decorative objects while layered rugs add to the “collected” feel of the space.

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PowderRoom

Ourso Designs LLC

With the goal of creating an old-world, farmhouse feel in their remodel of a French quarter home, space planner Richard Ourso and decorator Michelle Livings collaborated onspecifi cations in this powder room, which includes a vanity made from an old cabinet, salvaged and repurposed with a copper vessel sink and forged iron accessories with rust fi nish. The faucet is wall mounted and the mirror is custom made with antique glass. Walls are fi nished with American Clay. Among the comfort features, the toilet is comfort height with water sense to overcome old pipes in the historic building.

Photo by Chipper Hatter


StudyRobert C. Broome Associates, LLC

The entrance to this sophisticated home study is marked by a dramatic set of French doors opening into warm, walnut-stained maple floors. Smart looking woodwork is washed in custom stain blends to suit the six different types of wood and unique trim profiles. A dramatic arched wood window includes a unique cornice application and is framed by custom silk draperies. The lighted tray ceiling highlights the specialty finish overhead which coordinates with the multi-colored finishes on walls for added richness.

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Guest BedroomRachel Cannon Lewis / SoHaus Interior DesignA playful collection of fabrics and accessories distin-guish this guest bedroom with its canvas of textured Venetian plaster walls painted a smooth shade of gray. The collection of blue and white plates ties in nicely with the custom navy and red throw pillows. A mirrored bedside chest serves as a nightstand and additional storage while adding a hint of glamour to the space. The pair of red lamps was a bargain purchase at Target, as was the pair of red Foo dogs. Layers of bedding create a haven for guests who will no doubt be thrilled to spend a few nights in this well-appointed space.

NurseryRachel Cannon Lewis / SoHaus Interior DesignA bedding ensemble from Pottery Barn Kids was the foundation for a nursery design project to suit a baby girl named Macey. Walls were painted a pale shade of lavender with black selected as the room’s main accent color. Hanging over the crib is a custom name decal accented with horizontal stripes on the left wall. A rocker/glider with a black and white ticking fabric was custom ordered to coordinate with the black painted crib and a chest of drawers that was retrofit with porcelain rose knobs from Anthropologie. Wall prints in white frames are pages taken from a fashion how-to sketch book. Featuring a geometric “M” pattern, the drapes and roman shade are made from custom-designed fabric the designer had printed onto white cotton and edged with purple ribbon trim.

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Child’s BedroomDenise E. Smith, CID / Decorating Den Interiors

Paint shades of Malachy Green and Mango Punch are the foundation of color in this child’s bedroom, tempered with white furniture and metallic finishes like the shimmery shag area rug and the silver and white wall appliqués. Crystal lamp accents offer touches of bling while a circle theme is evident in the etched mirrored nightstand. A small window is accented with a black satin Austrian top panel combined with white petal fabric for added texture, accented with black bead trim and a tassel tie back. Custom bedding is made with an embossed floral print fabric and includes an embroidered monogram.

Photos by Melissa Oivanki


Design Awards 2012

Girl’s BedroomRobert C. Broome Associates, LLCRich finishes and old-world details are the refin-ing elements in this girl’s bedroom, starting with a canvas of multi-colored, hand burnished walls. The room’s doors, windows, casing, crown molding and baseboards also are hand glazed in multi tones. The furniture is fit for a princess with its headboard, foot-board and a matching armoire made to coordinate with an antique finish. Fittingly, the room’s custom silk draperies hang from an antiqued rod and finials.

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A boy’s wish list included a blue color scheme and a nod to the New England Patriots in a bedroom that avoided an over-the-top theme. His designer delivered a canvas of Solitude blue walls and accents of brighter Patriots team colors, like the red shelving unit between the two doors and the horizontal red stripes that encircle the room. Black contemporary furni-ture with brushed nickel hardware add contrast to the palette while custom tailored bedding with a boxed sham and red bolster offer stylish comfort. The window is framed with grommet-topped stationary panels made from black woven material and layered with a flat roman shade (striped fabric was railroaded to follow the horizontal lines in the room).

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Teen Bedroom Aimee Walker, IADA, RES / Aimee Walker InteriorsWhen a teen asked to trade in her childhood antiques for some-thing more contemporary, her mother and decorator consented to furnishings that could follow her daughter to college. A bed with clean lines and a leather headboard is paired with a multi-functional dresser that converts into a TV console. A washable white duvet is decorated in green and blue leaf-patterned appliqués and blue suede pillows that coordinate with the blue silk draperies. Over the headboard, weaved chrome tile mirrors reflects light in an interest-ing pattern. The main focal point of the room is the decorator’s painted wall mural that depicts the New York skyline in metallic paint. The building windows serve as frames for cherished photos that change be easily changed or updated.



This master bedroom was a blank canvas of velvety gray walls and some spectacular moldings, so the designer kept to a largely monochromatic gray/taupe color scheme in her selection of the furnishings, including a custom designed iron bed with upholstered headboard. Yves Delorme bed-ding is flanked by a chest of drawers and a drop-leaf table that function as nightstands. The chaise lounge offers a great place to curl up and read a book while the custom framed intaglios create a dramatic impact against the egg-and-dart moldings.


Master Bedroom -Small

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Design Awards 2012

Master Bedroom - Large

Ourso Designs LLCWith help from the homeowner, space planner Richard Ourso and decorator Michelle Livings pulled together an elegant yet rustic esthetic for this master bedroom utilizing the client’s existing furniture and accessories. A neutral wall color and new floor-to-ceiling draperies unite with repurposed wood flooring that was discovered in the attic of the French Quarter dwelling.


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Master Suite Rod Miller / R & D Design

Using a beautiful pool view as inspiration for this master suite project, Rod Miller re-designed, remodeled and furnished this mid-century mod-ern space to resemble a five-star, ocean-side hotel suite. A cool color palette that includes commissioned artwork by Gabe David unites with a special mix of bed linens purchased by the designer while vacationing in Italy and France. The sumptuous ambience continues in the adjoining master bath with glass mosaic tiles in ocean-themed colors warmed by dark-tone cabinetry for contrast. The soaking tub is accented with a glass fireplace and a lounging area with soft sheer curtains. Romantic lighting under the raised cabinetry reflects warmly onto the stone floors. Original art in this space was purchased by the designer from a small art gallery in Provence, France. n



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and is fantastic when

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brown gratin of buttered

breadcrumbs on top.

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ingredients. This starts with quality bread;

something sturdy such as a crusty Italian

style loaf or sourdough. Choosing the

cheeses can be a difficult task if you, like

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options. The best for a grilled cheese

with be firm enough to hold up to grilling,

yet soft enough to give that perfect

gooey, melted cheese center that creates

a beautiful stretch when you pull your

sandwich apart.

Pizza is very personal and means a

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sweet sauce to frozen mini pizza pies

that are unceremoniously cooked

in the microwave and hand-tossed

New York Style pizza with the best

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and light. Making your own

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for after-school munchies, take a look at

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Everyone in the house can easily build

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Try these updated variations on classic

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The grilled cheese was originally

made as an open sandwich, but the top slice of bread became common

by the 1960s. (Source: Wikipedia)

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Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Yield: 4 servings

8 slices crusty sourdough bread

8 1-ounce slices havarti cheese

8 1-ounce slices soft cheddar cheese

8 1-ounce slices muenster cheese

4 ounces salted butter, softened

• Spread softened butter on one side of each

slice of bread. Layer cheeses on non-buttered

side of bread and top with second slice of

bread, ensuring the buttered side faces up.

Grill on a large pre-heated, non-stick skillet

or electric griddle at medium heat until both

sides are crispy golden brown and cheeses

are completely melted.

Portobello Mushroom “Fries”

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4 large Portobello mushroom caps

1/2 cup flour

1-1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

3 eggs, beaten

Kosher salt & black pepper to taste

Oil for frying

• Wash and pat dry Portobello caps.

Slice each cap into 6 - 8 half-inch strips.

Season flour with salt and pepper and set

aside. Mix together the parsley, parmesan

cheese, and panko bread crumbs. Gently

toss several mushroom strips one at a

time in the seasoned flour. Next place the

mushrooms in the egg wash and turn until

coated. Carefully press each mushroom

into the panko mixture, flip and repeat

until completely breaded.

• Pre-heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry breaded

strips in batches, and drain onto paper

towels. Immediately after removing from

the fryer, gently season each battered

mushroom with a pinch of kosher. For

a nice presentation, serve in parchment

paper cones with a side of fire roasted red

pepper ketchup.

Chef’s Note: Panko breadcrumbs are

coarsely ground, providing a crispy flaky

coating and can be found in many food

stores and Asian markets.

Fire Roasted Red Pepper KetchupYield: 8 servings

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup roasted red pepper strips

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

• Combine all ingredients in blender or

processor and puree until smooth.

Portobello Mushroom

“Fries”

Fire Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup


Flatbread Pizza

Yield: 4 servings

4 pieces fl atbread

1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced

1/4 cup olive oil + 2 tablespoons

1 cup thinly sliced onions

4 ripe Roma tomatoes, seasoned

8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

4 large basil leaves, thinly sliced

• Combine minced garlic with 1/4 cup

olive oil and heat in a small sauce pan

over medium heat for several minutes

to slightly roast the garlic. Remove

from heat, and cool slightly. Meanwhile,

place julienne onions in a skillet with

2 tablespoons of olive oil and season

lightly with kosher salt and black pepper.

Cook until onions are wilted and lightly

caramelized set aside.

• Thinly slice the tomatoes and toss with

a touch more of olive oil, salt, pepper,

and sliced basil.

• To build the pizzas, brush each

fl atbread with the roasted garlic oil. Next

layer the ingredients on the fl at bread

by arrange caramelized onions, then the

seasoned tomatoes, and fi nish with the

fresh mozzarella.

• Bake on cookie sheets or a pizza pan

in a pre-heated oven at 425 degrees f for

3 - 5 minutes, until cheese is melting and

pizza is hot throughout.

Chef’s Note: Flatbread options include

pita, naan, lavash or any other variety.

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Crabmeat Macaroni & Cheese

Yield: 8 servings

1 pound elbow macaroni

6 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup small diced onion

1 teaspoon fresh garlic clove, minced

1/3 cup flour

3 cups whole milk

1 pound lump crabmeat

1 cup grated parmesan

1 cup shredded cheddar

1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

1 cup shredded Fontina cheese

1/2 cup panko style breadcrumbs

1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In one

gallon of boiling salted water, cook

macaroni for about 7 minutes, or barely

tender. Drain macaroni and rinse with cold

water. Set aside.

• While pasta is cooking, melt butter over

medium in a large saucepan. Transfer 2

tablespoons melted butter to a medium

bowl, and reserve. Add onion and garlic

to pan; cook until softened, about 3

minutes. Add flour and stir while cooking

for 1 minute. Add milk; whisk until smooth.

Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and

cook until sauce has thickened, 2 - 3

minutes. Season to taste with kosher salt

and black pepper.

• Remove pan from heat. Fold in seafood,

macaroni, and cheese; transfer to a

shallow 4-quart baking dish. To bowl with

reserved melted butter, add breadcrumbs

and Creole seasoning; toss, and scatter

over macaroni mixture. Place baking dish

on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any

boil over. Bake until topping is golden and

sauce is bubbling, 15 - 20 minutes. Let cool

5 minutes before serving. n

Flatbread Pizza


CANVAS Born in 1955, my lifelong passion

for decorative arts culminated as a young

adult in the Berkshire Hills region of

Massachusetts where I worked in the

business of restoring, buying and selling

antiques. My background in woodworking,

metalworking and mechanical drawing

enhanced my appreciation for quality

and detail.

PRIMER With an affinity for the South, I

moved to Baton Rouge at the age of 21 to

focus on interior design while working at

McKay’s Interiors, then one of Louisiana’s

leading design firms. At LSU, I studied

the History of Furniture and Decorative

Arts. Ten years later at age 31, I ventured

out on my own with a hands-on approach

to creating furniture and original works

of art on display at Roy Phelps Gallery in

downtown Baton Rouge which closed in

2007 when the building was sold. In 2001,

Dauphine Mirror Co. commissioned me to

design a collection of mirrors which were

introduced at the Highpoint Market.

MEDIA My art pieces are mixed media

with an emphasis on reclaimed wood

products and metals. Whether I am

designing an interior setting for a client

or creating a work of art or a piece of

furniture, I approach design challenges

with artistic solutions.

GENRE The genre of a particular piece

is inspired in the moment, by the client

and the raw materials being used. I

am not limited in genre, only by client

expectations and the raw materials in

the mix.

INFLUENCE I am influenced by color,

texture and patina, particularly the way it

reflects or absorbs light. All are important

elements to the finished product.

DOLLARS & SENSE I have been

fortunate over the years to be able

to create works inspired by a range

of periods and styles and by the raw

materials at hand. I design and create

art and furniture to my liking as well as

commissioned works that complete a

client’s vision.

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/ Roy PhelpsIn his own words’’‘‘

Roy Phelpswww.royphelpsdesigns.com

2. A piece from Phelps’ Architectural Assemblage series, this 39” x 96” mahogany panel is adorned with steel, bronze and cypress, priced $2,400.

1. From the Architectural Assemblage series, this 38” x 38” mahogany panel includes elements of distressed metal and gold leaf. Valued at $1,200, this piece will be featured for sale in October as part of the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s annual Art & Travel Auction.

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SHOW My work is always available at my

design studio in Saint Gabriel. I also have

some work on display at Tyler & Possa Law

Firm in Baton Rouge. I have participated in

art shows at local venues with other local

artists and I recently donated original works

of art to the 30th Annual Capital Chefs’

Showcase Silent Auction and Louisiana

Public Broadcasting’s Art & Travel Auction.

AHEAD I don’t know that there was

ever a big plan, but hope to continue to

create things forever using new materials

in old ways and old materials in new

ways. My mission statement is to create,

construct and produce one-of-a-kind

works that will withstand the test

of time. n

3. From the Metamorphosis collection, this bench is crafted from vintage andirons with steel legs and a slab leather seat secured with solid brass fittings.

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