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4 HOUSE and HOmE Issue No. 8 - 2012

CONTENTS ISSuE NO. 8 - 2012

Features

Top DesignDesignAwards2012 —Part III of III

In Every Issue

8 Publisher’s Note33 Issue No. 9 Preview

Departments

10 Ask the Expert Assured Flooring & Countertops

12 Take 10That’s Entertainment

14 New & NowJewels for the Bath

28 Local Flavor Fall/Winter Vegetables

32 Art Studio Kelly R. Guidry

34 Style File Beth Allee Interiors

On the cover: The Top Design winner in House & Home’s fifth annual Design Awards competition is a home located in Baton Rouge’s Santa Maria neighborhood. Rod Miller of R & D Design served as design consultant for the home’s architectural concept plans, construction and interior decorating. Photo by Melissa Oivanki. Story on page 16.

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consider to be synonymous with birthday and greeting cards is cut-ting production in a time when consumers seem to prefer the ease of social media over the expense and time associated with paper-based communications.

A reporter with The Kansas City Sun commented on the plant clos-ing as follows:

“Whew! Are people today lacking in such commitment and sincerity compared with our parents and grandparents, or what? More than the people at Hallmark are the losers in this. We all suffer from the loss of that old paper connection.”

Speaking of connections, the Hallmark situation had me thinking about the people in my life who continue to utilize paper communica-tions. I thought of my friend’s grandmother who routinely wrote and mailed letters to me until her death earlier this year. I must admit that I got excited every time I saw her handwriting on an envelope in the mailbox. Further, Mamaw’s heartfelt, handwritten messages endeared me to her more than any digital communications from any other per-son ever has.

The Hallmark situation had me thinking back on my own recent birthdays when I have received increasingly fewer cards in the mail-box each year. My mother, sisters and a select few friends can be re-lied on to go to the trouble of buying and mailing a birthday card, but, then again, these are the people who care enough to make a gesture that seems grander and more signifi cant with each passing year. At the same time, in recent years more people than ever have reached out to me with birthday wishes via social media. Perhaps Diuguid is right in connecting greeting cards with commitment and sincerity.

By now we all recognize that times are indeed changing for print products and perhaps especially those which depend upon mail ser-vices. Fortunately, interest remains strong for local and regional maga-zines despite their “dual curse” of dependency on print and mail. For some of us, there’s just something more authentic to holding a piece of printed matter in our hands in lieu of staring at a computer screen. (If you agree, please simply remember to recycle).

I hope you’ll enjoy this issue featuring our Design Awards 2012 Top Design project. Congratulations to Debra & Rod Miller of R & D Design for another job well done!

Sending a greeting card is a sincere investment in commitment. A person has to go to a store, pick out the most appropriate card, pay for it, go home, write something nice inside the card, get the address and put it with the name of the person on the envelope, add a stamp and then take the thing to the post offi ce.

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Design Awards 2012Part III of III

Near and dear to the designer’s heart is a Santa Maria home that was remodeled and furnished for some dear, lifelong friends. A few short weeks after the homeown-ers moved back into the newly remodeled house, lighten-ing struck an attic gas line, causing a devastating fire. The family escaped with their lives and little else, but sustained by their faith and an inspiring attitude, they decided to rebuild.

Taking advantage of the opportunity for the home to more closely reflect this family’s taste, Rod Miller

re-imagined the floor plan, architectural details and exterior of the home. He served as design consultant for the archi-tectural concept plans, construction and interior decorating, with construction by Phillip Troutman. The overall feel of the house is elegant metropolitan with a touch of glamour. Clean lines and a pale, luminescent palette are accented with lots of sparkle. Now better than before, the home was furnished and move-in ready just a few days before the one-year anniversary of the fire.

Rod Miller | R&D Design

Top Design

Accent Wall Foyer Fireplace

In the months leading up to House & Home’s fifth 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 difficult task.

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This glamorous dining room is centered on a white-topped dining table that was selected to balance the pale hues of the area rug. An original painting over the mirrored buffet ties in Mediterranean blue accent colors used throughout the room. Adding to the “bling” factor are drapery panels with crystal embellishments. The room’s crowning effect is a trio of cut crystal orb pendant lights hung at varied heights in lieu of a traditional chandelier.

Accent WallAn accent wall in the living room is painted with a color-block pattern as a backdrop for the white lacquer beverage cabinet and lighted pedestals.

FoyerCustom designed iron doors open into the home’s foyer, which includes a lighted niche. Its back wall is painted a darker shade to accent the glass art sculpture.

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As the mercury starts to recede

and winter vegetables start

hitting the markets, my style of

cooking reflects the change of season.

Comforting, warm and classic describe

my version of fall/winter recipes utilizing

pumpkin, kale, beets and other hearty

and earthy vegetables. Satisfied with the

seasonal bounty, I might just be able to

wait for next year’s berry-picking season.

Among this month’s featured recipes

is a soulful, heart-healthy and flavor-

packed Kale, Shrimp & White Bean Soup.

Worthy as an entrée when paired with a

grilled slice of rustic bread like ciabatta,

this soup also works as a starter and pairs

nicely with a lighter slice of sourdough or

French baguette.

Sweet Potato & Spinach “Lasagna”

makes a wonderful side dish or party

casserole that I love to bring to pot-luck

style dinners. It’s a perfect vegetarian

entrée and pairs well with a mixed green

salad for a great light lunch that is easy

to prepare ahead of time and

reheat an hour or so before

service. If you’re cooking

for one or two, I suggest

preparing the recipe in

smaller, oven-proof or

disposable aluminum baking

pans to freeze for later

use as a quick, oven-

ready option.

Now, if you’re into

really simple cooking, try the Butternut

Squash Gratin recipe. It has very few

ingredients and is remarkably good.

This dish is a favorite of one of my all-

time favorite chefs, Jacques Pepin. The

French are known for turning the simple

into the sublime and this dish is a perfect

representation of how good simplicity

can taste.

Of course, winter vegetables can be

used for more than soups and casseroles,

evidenced by the fantastic Roasted Beet

Salad with Goat Cheese “Crouton”. This

versatile dish is a perfect starter for

a family gathering, a nice brunch

course or a standalone meal. Not a

fan of goat cheese? Do yourself a

favor and try the warm and crispy

goat cheese “croutons.” I think

you’ll find that the preparation

tames the cheese and

brings forth a savory

combination of taste

and texture.

Last but not least is a recipe utilizing

the most ubiquitous of all fourth-quarter

produce—the pumpkin. Pumpkin pie is

great, but I wouldn’t recommend it for

breakfast. This Spiced Pumpkin Bread,

however, works any time of day, from

breakfast to a snack or even as dessert.

Try it warm with a dollop of whipped

cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon with

hot tea or spiced apple cider as the

finishing touch to a meal based on the

bounty of nature’s cold weather pantry.

—Chef Michael Dardenne

28 HOUSE And HOmE Issue No. 8 - 2012

Chef Michael Dardenne

fourth-quarter favoritesPhotos by Melissa Oivanki

Butternut Squash Gratin


Butternut Squash Gratin

2 pounds peeled butternut squash

1-1/2 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Butter for greasing

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

•Cut the stem and bottom off the squash and cut in half

lengthwise. Scoop the seeds from the middle and slice into

1/4-inch thick slices.

•In a large deep skillet or sauce pot, add the squash and

cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes

or until squash just starts to becomes tender, but not soft.

Meanwhile, season the cream with salt and pepper.

•Butter a small casserole dish on the bottom and sides.

Layer the squash and top with seasoned heavy cream.

Sprinkle with the cheese and bake in a pre-heated,

400-degree oven for approximately 30 minutes. If desired,

brown the casserole under a broiler prior to serving.

Yield: 8 Servings

Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese “Crouton”

2 red beets

2 gold beets

1/2 cup green grapes, halved

4 cups baby spring mix or arugula

4 ounces goat cheese

Crouton Breading

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup flour

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Oil for frying

Dressing:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 ounce white balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon cane syrup (or honey)

Salt and pepper to taste

•Wash beets, season with a pinch of kosher

salt and rub with olive oil. Wrap in foil and

place on a baking sheet in a 400-degree oven

for 45-60 minutes or until a knife can pierce the

center of the beets. Cool beets and rub off the skin.

•Slice the goat cheese into four 1-ounce slices.

Season the flour with salt and pepper. Carefully

coat each slice of cheese in flour and dip into the

beaten egg, flipping to coat both sides. Dip cheese

into the bread crumbs to coat thoroughly.

•Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a skillet.

On medium heat, fry the cheese for several seconds

on each side until crispy, careful to not over fry as

the cheese will melt. Drain onto a paper towel.Yield: 4 Servings•Whisk together the

dressing ingredients

and immediately toss

half of it with the

greens. Arrange salad

onto serving plates

with alternating slices

of the red and gold

beets. Drizzle remaining

dressing onto the beets.

Garnish with sliced

green grapes and goat

cheese “croutons.”

Yield: 4 Servings

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Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese “Crouton”

Seasonal vegetables

for your table!

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Kale, Shrimp & White Bean Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil

4-5 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 medium onion, diced

2 cans white northern or cannellini

beans, drained and rinsed

1 large can diced tomatoes

1/2 cup dry white wine

6 cups chicken broth

1 bunch fresh kale, shredded

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced

1-1/2 pounds fresh medium shrimp

1 crushed red pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

•Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over

medium heat. Add garlic and onions,

cooking 3-4 minutes.

•Stir in the red pepper flakes and

oregano. Add white wine and reduce

by half.

•Add the tomatoes, beans and

broth, simmering for 10 minutes.

Add the shredded kale and simmer

for 10 more minutes.

•Add shrimp and cook until firm

and pink.

•Finish with fresh basil.

Yield: 8 Servings

Sweet Potato & Spinach“Lasagna”

10 ounces heavy cream

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 sprig fresh thyme

1 bag frozen chopped spinach

(10-12 ounces)

1 cup ricotta cheese

Pinch of nutmeg

Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

2 pounds sweet potatoes

2 ounces shredded Asiago cheese

Butter for greasing pan

Kale, Shrimp & White Bean Soup

•Combine cream, garlic and thyme sprig in a small sauce pan and slowly

heat to just below a boil. Turn off heat and season the mixture with

kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Allow herb sprig to steep in cream

until ready to use.

•Peel the sweet potatoes and slice approximately 1/8-inch thick.

•Thaw spinach in a colander and squeeze out as much water as possible.

Mix the spinach and ricotta, seasoning with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

•Grease the bottom and sides of a heavy baking dish and arrange half of

the sweet potato slices evenly across the bottom of the dish. Top with

the spinach and finish with a layer of the remaining sweet potatoes.

Remove the thyme sprig and pour the cream over the entire dish.

Sprinkle with cheese.

•Bake in a pre-heated, 350-degree oven for 45-55 minutes or until

potatoes are tender and the edges are bubbly and golden brown.

Yield: 8-10 servings


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Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Spiced Pumpkin Bread2 cups fl our

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups fresh shredded pumpkin

•Sift together the fl our, cinnamon, baking

soda and baking powder.

•In a separate bowl, mix the sugars, oil,

eggs and vanilla. Stir in the dry mixture.

Fold in the shredded pumpkin.

•Pour mixture into a non-stick loaf pan and

bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 75

minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a

thin knife or cake tester in the middle. After

20 minutes, remove loaf from pan and

fi nish cooling on a wire rack before slicing.

Yield: 1 loaf or 1 dozen muffi ns

Chef’s Note: For muffi ns, bake 30 minutes.

According to the LSU AgCenter, Louisiana is among the top producers of the nation’s sweet potatoes, which are high in fi ber and vitamin A, yet low in fat. Sweet potato crops are a full year in the making, harvested from August until early November. Following a 6-week curing process, sweet potatoes can be stored and sold for a year or longer. This profi table crop adds over $100 million to the Louisiana economy each year.

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CANVAS Growing in the Acadiana

area, my grandparents were talented

artisans involved in the artists’ alliance.

Their mediums varied from large scale

macramé wall hangings and metal casting

to jewelry making. I grew up watching

my mother sew elaborate Mardi Gras

costumes and the creative environment

later inspired my work. In high school,

I became interested in drawing and

general creativity. Artistically, I was good

at a lot of things but I failed to find my

true talent. I studied Advertising Design

at USL in the early ’90s, but it wasn’t

until I took my first sculpture class that I

discovered my preferred medium.

PRIMER Advertising design was the

most practical application of my general

creative talents, or so I thought. After

a few years at work, my disillusionment

with my career came to a head with the

crushing end of a rather one-sided love

affair. My response was to dive into the

only thing that made me feel good about

myself: sculpture. I gave my notice of

resignation and became “The Chainsaw

Guy”. I was an artist living on the fringe

of society, defying all conventions of

practical career choice. After a few

months, my meager savings was spent

and my credit card was maxed out. I did,

however, have a ton of work and a spot

at the 2001 Festival International. After

that, doors started opening and sculpture

became my career.

MEDIA I like to describe my work as

“Modern Primitive” sculpture because of

the effluence of primitive styles combined

with use of modern tools. I use chainsaws,

grinders, sanders and a torch to cut,

burn and shape cedar. I also cut, shape

and bend metal and copper to work in

conjunction with the wooden forms.

GENRE I am best known for are my large

angel-like winged figures, large crosses

and a wide variety of fish sculptures.

INFLUENCE Early on I sought to distance

myself from subject matter that would

typically be termed “Cajun”. I was

interested in primitive tribal sculpture

and the drawing style of Tom Secrest.

As I got older and my work progressed,

influence of the local Acadiana culture

began to slowly work its way in and is

now arguably the dominant theme of my

current work.

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/ Kelly R. GuidryIn his own words’’‘‘

Sculpture artist Kelly R. Guidry uses modern tools to create primitive art that is stylistically inspired by his Acadiana cultural roots.

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DOLLARS & SENSE Typically my style

is defi ned by a series of techniques and

particular materials. All of my work has a

signature feel to it that is defi ned by my

chosen process. So in that respect, my

works are done primarily to my own liking.

That being said, select pieces have proven

to be consistently good sellers. With

custom projects, I encourage clients to

give me preferences and parameters as a

starting point and I take it from there.

SHOW My studio is open to visitors and

I show locally from time to time. Most

of my business comes from commission

work, patrons in New Orleans and events

like New Orleans Jazz Fest, Festival

International and the Woodlands Waterways

Festival. Upcoming shows include Festivals

Acadiens et Créoles, October 2-14 in

Lafayette, and the Three Rivers Art Festival,

November 10-11 in Covington.

AHEAD One day I intend to take my

fi gures to a new level and move into

bronze casting. I’d also like to take on an

apprentice (hopefully my son) and sell

exclusively through direct promotion and

the occasional gallery-style, one-man show. ■

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3. The French grain rug was selected to tie in with the military articles.

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2. A circa 1907 stackablefi le cabinet that was

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that was found in the attic of a retired army major. Framed in double glass, the papers show artillery trajectories and refer to “Special Map Number 11”.


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