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May/June 2013 issue of Omaha's leading home & lifestyle magazineTRANSCRIPT
A n O m A h A W O r l d - h e r A l d P u b l i c A t i O n
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Inspiration
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Au Courant Flocked wallpaper p. 14 Travel Stay a spell; historic Nebraska hotels p. 24Host Desserts that dazzle p. 28 The Dish Seared trout p. 30 Investment Shoes your feet will love p. 36 End Note Pure love & luxury in pillows with Nebraska ties p. 64
f o o d , f a s h i o n , t r a v e l , l i f e s t y l e
HomespirationCreating gardens that thrive on multiple levels.
Modern Organic Natural forms and odd harmonies in home interiors.Fab Five Floral accessories to put you
in a springtime state of mind.
Before & After Floating wood and stone: Sheer poetry in Tomlinson Woods home.
Patricia nash leather crossbody bag, $98, from Dillard's.
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HaPPy birTHDay TO uS!It has been 10 years since the Omaha World-Herald first introduced a
glossy home magazine to the metro area. From House to Home – the forerunner to
the magazine you’re reading today – debuted in May 2003.
Back then, our editorial philosophy was to offer a mix of local and national stories.
Today, we're squarely focused on what’s happening in our own
backyard. Our small-but-mighty team loves Omaha, and
hopefully that shows in our story and photo choices.
In this issue, Rhonda Stansberry helps home gardeners
with a step-by-step guide to perfectly potted plants (page
22). Rhonda is recently retired as the OWH's garden
writer, and now you get to enjoy her here.
Pat Waters, another veteran of the OWH newsroom (and my
one-time boss), catches up with John G. Martin, an Omaha native who played with
boxes, rocks and sticks as a kid and now designs modern organic interiors that we've
lusted over in Luxe magazine (page 58).
In browsing early issues of our magazine (pictured here), I was struck by how the
more things change, the more they stay the same in home decor.
Pantone’s color of the year in 2003 was Aqua Sky – a cool blue meant to restore
hope and serenity. This year, it’s emerald – a color of elegance and beauty seen to
enhance well-being, balance and harmony. Get your fix in our accessories feature
(page 46).
Ten years ago, polished brass was giving way to understated metals like chrome and
nickel in accent hardware and home accessories. Today? Vintage brass is huge, and
weathered brass with a green-blue patina is working its way into earthy and organic
spaces. It’s time to haul out that stash of brass packed in your garage or attic and put
it to work in small doses on your tabletops and mantels.
In home remodeling a decade ago, wine cellars, home theaters, libraries and other
specialty rooms were all the rage. In new construction, family rooms were replacing
formal living rooms, and kitchens were getting built-in desks, pantries and dining
nooks. (Read how an Omahan architect designed a cube system that keeps extras
hidden until you need them, page 48.)
Here’s to many more years of inspiration for house and home.
Happy spring,
Chris Christeneditor in Chief
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2003From House to Home makes Omaha debut in may.
2004Street of Dreams unveils lush ideas, trends.
2005Formal gardens extend unforget-table welcomes.
2006Home theaters draw rave reviews; wine tastings generate buzz.
2007Rustic styleis all the rage; urban landscape renews itself.
2008green in vogue;interest swells in lakefront properties.
2009Backyard resort makes a splash;outdoor living hits its stride.
2010new name, new look, new editor, more local content.
2011Keepsake copy: Hailstorm the day after photo shoot leaves plants in shreds.
2012Fashion, travel join the lifestyles mix; content all local.
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"Garden Suite" may 22-july 14Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St. Lincoln photographer Paula Day captures both the sublime and the ridiculous in a special show-ing of prints with floral themes. For roughly 15 years, she has focused her lens on yards and gardens in and around Lincoln, as well as those discovered through her travels both nationally and internationally. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
LivinG LoeSS may 18, june 15, july 20Tour the loop along Old Lincoln Highway between Council Bluffs and Magnolia, IowaConnect with the Loess Hills in a daylong driving tour that takes you along the Old Lincoln High-way for history, arts and culture, heritage crafts and gourmet sandwiches served in an 1896 Victorian farmhouse. Souvenirs along the way: goat cheese, silver jewelry, Iowa wines, lavender soaps and lotions, botanical art and more. Visit anytime, although participating attractions on the Living Loess tour offer special programs and discounts (and guarantees of being open) only on the third Saturday of each month through October.Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission: Free at most locations. Honey Creek Creamery and Loess Hills Wood Works, $5 per family; Hitchcock nature Center, $2 per car. Information: www.livingloess.comGroup tours: Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau, 800-228-6878, extension 130
SoundS of Summer ConCert SerieSFridays, may 24-aug. 30Shadow Lake Towne Center, PapillionIt will be a summer of jazz, blues, classic rock, country and funk on the plaza in the heart of Shadow Lake Towne Center. The concert series is family friendly with face painting, balloon art and other free activities for the kids.Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Admission: FreeInformation: 402-537-0046; www.ShadowLakeShopping.com
BeaCh BoyS may 25River’s Edge Park, Council BluffsHead to the Iowa side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge to celebrate the grand opening of 80-acre River's edge Park. The Beach Boys headline a three-week celebration that includes outdoor movies, an arts festival, fireworks and sporting events. The concert, sponsored by american national Bank, is to be an annual event. Admission: FreeInformation: www.cbparksandrec.org
PLayinG With firemay 27River’s Edge Park, Council BluffsThe Playing With Fire concert series – a mainstay of summer on the riverfront – moves from Lewis & Clark Landing in Omaha to River’s edge Park on the Iowa side of the mighty mo for a memorial Day concert. Hours: gates open at 3:30 p.m. First band takes the stage at 4 p.m. Admission: FreeInformation: www.cbparksandrec.org
"renoir to ChaGaLL: PariS and the aLLure of CoLor"June 8-Sept. 1Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St.This exhibition traces developments in French paintings that shaped the direction of modern art for more than a century. "Renoir to Chagall" presents the scenes – from ballet to boulevard – that made Paris a magnet for 19th- and 20th-century masters. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: www.joslyn.org
Paul Cézanne (French, 1839-1906), "Trees and Rocks Near the Château Noir," ca. 1900-06
HOW COOL IS THIS? Beginning may 25, the joslyn art museum will no longer charge general admission. even admission to special exhibitions will be free through 2013.
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ShakeSPeare on the Greenjune 20-july 7Elmwood ParkThe Bard is alive and well thanks to the nebraska Shakespeare Festival. It’s going to be a fun and energetic season with "Titus andronicus" (Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy) and "Twelfth night" (a raucous hilarity). Pack a picnic supper and a blanket for a relaxing evening of entertainment in the natural amphitheater just south of the Bell Tower at the university of nebras-ka at Omaha.Admission: FreeInformation:www.nebraskashakespeare.com
Bank of the WeSt CeLeBrateS ameriCajune 28Memorial Park, 6005 Underwood Ave. Who's performing this year? The headliner for Omaha's popular outdoor concert had not been announced when we went to press. But you and 50,000 other fun-loving souls are still going to have a blast. The bowl fills fast, so plan your arrival accordingly. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic foods and your smartphone for Insta-gramming the night away.Hours: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Admission: FreeInformation: www.facebook.com/BankoftheWest
JunkStoCk - the harveSt edition june 21-23315 S. 192nd St., Omahajust as Woodstock rocked the fields of an old dairy farm in Bethel, n.y., in the summer of 1969, junkstock rocked the fields of an old dairy farm in west Omaha in the summer of 2012. The love fest continues with old, cool and weird stuff from juried vendors, plus food and live music with a local spin. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Admission: $5 per day; $12 for all three days. Children younger than 12, free. Pets welcome. Information: www.junkstockomaha.com
Part of the fun of Junkstock is seeing how the vendors display their wares. Outbuildings never looked so cute.
The Munroe-Meyer Guild Garden Walk takes place rain or shine. Umbrellas welcome!
june 9Select locations in OmahaThe munroe-meyer guild showcases five remarkable spaces. The gardens can be visited in any order, so set your own pace and plan to allow 15 to 20 minutes for each garden. Proceeds help improve the quality of life for people who have disabilities through the university of nebraska medical Center’s munroe-meyer Institute. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance at Hy-Vee
stores, earl may nursery and gar-den Centers, the garden gallery, other area nurseries; $20 day of event. Children younger than 5, free. Sorry, no strollers allowed in the gardens. Addresses: The grove, 618 S. 184th St.; Whispering Hollow at the Ridges, 1532 S. 189th Court; armbrust acres, 16607 elm St.; Diamond Head, 2217 n. 155th St.; grand Oaks, 2724 S. 96th avenue Circle Information: 559-5771; www.unmc.edu/mmi/mmiguild.htm
taSte of omahamay 31-june 2Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landingnirvana for nibblers. more than 50 area restaurants showcase their fare at Omaha's largest outdoor festival. Live entertain-ment, cooking demonstrations and rides for the kids. Admission: FreeInformation: www.tasteofomaha.info
roSe dayjune 10Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.Hosted by the Omaha Rose Society, this annual event showcases a wide variety of rose blooms that are on display alongside spectacular floral arrangements. Rosarian Charlie anctil from the Kansas City Rose Society shares his expertise in a one-hour lecture that begins at 11 a.m. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission: adults, $7; children ages 6 to 12, $3; children younger than 6, free; Lauritzen gardens and Omaha Rose Society members, freeInformation: 402-493-5986; www.omaharosesociety.com
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The flocked wall covering is back in a big, glorious way. A damask design reveals its room-transforming powers in a master suite that previously had grayish-brown walls and an imposing four-poster bed.
Lester Katz of LK Design brought a contemporary flair to the room with velvety textiles, warm woods and sleek metal finishes. But the pièce de résistance is a flocked wall covering with a fern leaf design on a gold metallic background.
Katz gave the windows depth with sheer panels and a 30-inch cornice board covered with a textured fabric.
The custom bedding is cut velvet with a satin background. The upholstered bed has a tailored wrap headboard.
Artwork collected by the homeowners adds drama and personality to a room that previously was just a spot to sleep. Today, it’s the most inviting space in the couple’s home.
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VeLVeT-riCH reTreaT flocked paper reigns in relaxing master suite.
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Get the LookWe love the look of the antique brass nail heads and cut-velvet bolsters on the sofa.
Designer's Resource fabric, $176 per yard
Wool felt uphol-stery, $256 per yard
Stacy garcia flocked paper, $275 per roll
"everything in this room is deluxe," Katz says. We show retail prices for the textiles. But the client paid less through wholesale discounts obtained by the designer.
Wool velvet uphol-stery, $150 per yard
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it’s time to reconnect with nature, dig your hands in the dirt and really go green – and purple, yellow and red. Bryan Kinghorn of Kinghorn Gardens helps you work your way to botanical success. - Dan McCann
foCuS on fundamentaLSLong-term success depends on a few fixed components: soil conditions; quality and quantity of light; water availability; nutrition and soil pH; and maintenance time available. To learn more about the
components, Kinghorn recommends these resources: - "month-by-month gardening in nebraska" by melinda myers - "Our Life in gardens" by joe eck and Wayne Winterrowd - "Dirt: The ecstatic Skin of the earth" by William Bryant Logan
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ProteCt from the eLementSInvest in ideas and plans that provide pockets of shade and wind protection, two primary needs that, when well-thought out, extend opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Living wall options for wind protection: Cornelian cherry, Blue muffin viburnum, Fairview juniper. Living roof options for overhead shade: espresso coffee tree, State Street maple, Swamp white oak.
uSe SimPLiCity, Context and PurPoSe These are among the best gardening tools available, Kinghorn says. SIMPLICITy – a single tree with great architectural form not only provides function, but serves as living art. CONTExT – a witch hazel in a full sun prairie garden is out of context. It wouldn’t happen within the planting intentions of nature. PURPOSE – Plant to solve problems or enhance enjoyment of the outdoor space, whether the goal is soil stabiliza-tion, protection from the elements, privacy or cooling effects.
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Choose plants that offer benefits beyond their blooms, including structure and form, summer fragrance, fall color or fantastic fruit. Single shrubs can fill a pot nicely over the spring season and become a permanent resident
in the garden with fall plantings. Small trees and dwarf evergreens can be used the same way. Reuse soil from the containers by adding it to the compost pile or lightly cultivating it into an existing planting for soil enhancement.
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gardening is one of the few art forms that brings all of our senses into play. maximize sight, smell, taste, sound and touch in your outdoor spaces.
SIGHT – gaze at the fresh greens of spring or the reflection of the sky in a water feature.
SMELL – Breathe in hints of lilac, mock orange, lily, witch hazel or prairie dropseed.
TASTE – enjoy edibles from your own efforts: fresh tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries and sugar snap peas.
SOUND – Listen to the sway of ornamental grasses, aspen leaves and cottonwoods, the song of the birds and trickle of the water.
TOUCH – experience nature’s textures – from smooth, soft and fine, to fuzzy and coarse.
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don’t let the season’s rUshed timeline driVe the oUtcome
nature doesn’t plant everything all at once. There is a natural sequencing of events to ensure success. Likewise, you can often layer plantings or projects over a longer period of time.
“nebraskans have a tendency to think that all growing things need to be planted prior to the middle of may,” horticulturist Bryan Kinghorn says. That’s not always the case in horticulture or ecology. “It is a process, not a planting deadline.”
Certainly some activity is time-sensitive, but many methods and cultural care practices can adapt if everything doesn’t happen within the spring season alone.
don't rUn the irrigation system strictly by the calendar
While systems are often referred to as “automatic,” they still need to be adjusted to match the realities of the conditions at play.
South- and west-facing slopes will need far more water than their counterparts.
Some soils retain more moisture; others are more porous. (The realities of each soil condition should determine the watering duration and frequency. Hard, compacted soils, for instance, can only hold a small amount of moisture at any one time. The solution? more frequent run-times of shorter duration to prevent excessive run-off.)
Kinghorn says over-watering is, by far, more of an issue than under-watering. The key to finding balance is more interaction with the outdoor environment. “There is no substitute for a simple finger probe, in connection with good visual observations (inconsistent color variations, lack of vigor and other exceptions to the norm)."
don't reFUse to let go
The same plant can’t perform at high levels of vigor forever, especially in urban environments. When input and care outweigh overall value, it’s time for them to go. It’s wise to do some succession planting. “We don’t want everything to be at maturity at the same time, nor do we want everything to be brand-new. So, plant things in different size ranges and methods, all the way from seeds to more mature plants,” suggests Kinghorn.
don't Underestimate the beaUty oF a nebrasKa-style landscaPe
Taking cues from your own surroundings can help guide the garden design process. For inspiration, visit: - Fontenelle Forest nature Center - neale Woods nature Center - Hitchcock nature Center - Lauritzen gardens - allwine Prairie
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Think of container gardening as an excuse to play in the dirt without getting down
and dirty. "Dirt" isn't really the right word. Potting mix, a time-release fertilizer and
a soil moisture additive are what Judy Masilko uses. The gardening expert at Lanoha
Nurseries demonstrates just how easy it is to fill a large pot with color and texture to
anchor a corner of the deck or patio.
maGIc fORmUla The “thriller, filler, spiller” recipe puts a tall plant in the center, mounding plants on the sides and trailing plants flowing over the edges. For better-looking plants, pinch back spindly stems and snip spent blooms.
SPRING PansiesKalesnapdragonsdianthusivymeyeri fern
SUmmERWave petuniasBegoniasimpatiensPeriwinklesalviaColeusBacopamillion bellseuphorbiasweet potato vinedahlias
fallKaleGarden mumsPansiesViolasGrasses
cOmPEllING cOmBOS The key to a great pot-ted plant is variety. mix leaf shapes, colors and textures to create a visu-ally interesting composi-tion. But make sure all plants share the same light requirements: shade, full sun, etc.
Added for a pop of color, the yellow in the daisies brings out the yellow in the exotic geranium.
GERBERa DaISY
Contrasting leaf margins make this fancy geranium a smart accent for containers. Grows well in gardens, too.
EXOTIc GERaNIUm
As it grows, this vine will trail from the pot. Plant vine near the edge to avoid covering other plants.
SwEET POTaTO vINE
Also known as the foxtail fern, this drought-resistant evergreen needs little care and looks bright green all year long.
mEYERI fERN
Prized for its showy blooms as well as its showy leaves.
RED REIGER BEGONIa
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Red, green, orange and yellow dappled leaves add pizzazz to any pot. Pet lovers, take note: Cro-ton is considered toxic to cats and possibly dogs.
aBOUT OUR PlaNTERPerfect for spring and summer, the arrangement will grow best in morning sun and afternoon shade. The plants will fill out to at least twice their pictured size.
Te x t b y R h o n d a S t a n s b e r r yPotting materials and demonstration courtesy of Jacoba Nutt & Judy Masilko of Lanoha Nurseries.
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Cut a circle of weed barrier – a gauzy fabric – about one to two inches larger than the bottom of the pot. (newspaper would work, too.) The bar-rier allows water through, but keeps the soil from sifting out of the drainage hole.
add a lightweight filler to a depth of two inches or so. options: Chunky bark, polystyrene pack-ing peanuts or crushed aluminum cans.
Put another circle of weed barrier on top of the filler. This is the base for your potting mix.
in a separate container or a wheelbarrow, com-bine packaged potting soil with a time-release, water-soluble fertilizer and a sprinkling of soil moist. one tablespoon absorbs eight ounces of water. This extends the time between watering.Fill the pot within an inch or two of the rim.
in the center, hollow out a space for your tallest or most dramatic plant. Tease out the roots, using your fingers or a pencil. open the root balls of the remaining surrounding plants, and remove bro-ken or damaged stems and leaves.
Place the plants on the soil, and fill in with potting mix to cover the roots. Keep the soil loose – don't pack it down – and don't bury the leaves. But do pack the plants snugly in the pot so you don't have to wait an entire season for the show. Water thoroughly.
GETTING STaRTED you'll need a deep round pot about 12 inches in diameter with a drainage hole in the bottom; weed barrier (a gauzy fabric); polystyrene packing peanuts; potting mix; water-soluble fertilizer; soil moist
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People are into nostalgia these days. Just check the ratings of TV shows like “Downton Abbey” and
“Boardwalk Empire.” But what if you want to put down the remote and get out there and really experience
the past? Here in Nebraska, a bit of time travel is as easy as unfolding a road map or turning on the GPS. Set
your coordinates to some of the state’s smaller towns, and you can check out – and check into – genuine
local treasures that are updated, yes, but proudly anchored in the past. -Dan McCann
ThE aRGO hOTElCRoFTonwww.theargohotel.com 402-388-2400$65-$125 (includes breakfast)
Built in 1912 and listed on the national Register of historic Places, the 11-room argo sits about 14 miles from the south dakota border.
"We are a small hotel that offers food, cocktails, entertainment and a hot breakfast,” says owner sandra mcdonald. “it’s an experi-ence because our guests get to know each other and me.”
Also visit: Gavins Point dam, lewis and Clark lake, a nationally recog-nized golf course and antique shops.
ThE aRROw hOTElBRoken Bowwww.arrowhotel.com 308-872-6662$80-$164
Built in 1928 to service the rail-road's needs, the arrow hotel has become a popular stop for those visiting the sand hills.
originally a 72-room hotel, to-day’s arrow, a heritage nebraska site, boasts 26 suites, “elegant western charm” and a listing on the national Register of historic Places.
Also visit: Bonfire Grill & Pub;The Kloset, a women’s boutique; and Custer County historical society museum.
ThE fREDERIck hOTElLouP CiTywww.thefrederickhotel.com308-745-1241$40-$60
a registered landmark, The Fred-erick hotel, built in 1913, attracts outdoor enthusiasts and anglers with its proximity to sherman Reservoir and family friendly atmosphere. hunters also book their share of rooms. (loup City is known for its bustling duck, pheasant, deer and quail hunting seasons.) "Travelers' paradise" during junk jaunt (sept. 27-29).
Also visit: sherman County his-torical society's museum and the dead horse Creek monument.
www.chadron.com/oldemain308-432-3380$65-$95 (includes breakfast)
The hotel, originally known as the Chadron house, is gradually being restored. But a portion of the original gold and green wallpaper remains – a nod to the hotel’s refined past. among the olde main street inn’s claims to fame? hosting radio and TV personality dick Cavett in 1997.
www.liedlodge.org800-546-5433$109-$119
The lied lodge & Conference Center opened its doors in oc-tober 1993 with 96 guest rooms, an onsite restaurant and lounge and 13,000 square feet of meet-ing space. lied lodge is built on a national historic landmark: j. sterling morton’s original estate (now known as arbor day Farm).
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culinary series with a recipe for pan-seared
trout – an often misunderstood entrée.
“Trout is accessible, and searing is easy,”
he says.
Farm-raised trout frequently is featured
in culinary competitions at Metropolitan
Community College's Institute for the
Culinary Arts. “The students go to the trout
farm, catch the fish and prepare it,” the chef
instructor says.
The seared trout and pea purée entrée
featured here can be served alone. Chefs
aspiring for a more complex dish can dress
the fish with additional sauces, such as rich
and buttery Beurre Blanc, Chive Oil or
Fennel Tomato Ragoût with licorice-like
high notes.
Tip Searing fish for a few minutes over very high heat yields a crispy skin that contrasts with the softness and delicateness of the trout flesh. The crispiness contrasts with the smoothness of the pea purée.
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1.Score the fish by mak-
ing several shallow slashes in the skin about 1 inch apart.
Season fillets liberally with kosher salt and
black pepper.
2.heat a pan, large
enough to hold the 4 fillets, over high heat. Add the oil to the hot
pan. When the oil begins to simmer, add the fillets,
skin-side down.
3.Cook the fillets over medium-high heat
for about 3 minutes. Add the butter.
4.Spoon melted butter
over the fillets, cooking briefly, until
the skin becomes crispy and fish flesh
is opaque.
TipFish is cooked when there is just a finger's width of pink in the center.
5.Flip the fillets and briefly cook the flesh side, no more than 1 minute. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste.
Seared TrouTServes: 4
4 each steelhead or rainbow trout
fillets, with skinKosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste2 tablespoons
vegetable oil4 tablespoons butter
Sea salt, to taste
Recipes courtesy of Chef Brian O’Malley,
culinary arts instructor, Metropolitan
Community College
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pea purÉe
2 cups waterKosher salt, to taste6 ounces frozen peas½ cup heavy cream3 tablespoons butter
1. in a small pot over high heat, add the water and a pinch of salt. heat until boiling. Add peas and reduce heat to simmer until peas are soft, about 8 minutes. 2. in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add cream and butter. heat until the mixture simmers. 3. drain the peas. in a blender, puree the peas. While pureeing, slowly add the cream/butter mixture. Puree until smooth. 4. Season with salt to taste.
6. Serve fillets over a dollop of purée. (recipe right).
optional: Serve over Fennel Tomato Ragoût, or drizzle Beurre Blanc and Chive oil over the dish.
The nexT STep Also pair trout with Fennel Tomato Ragoût, or drizzle Beurre Blanc and Chive oil over the dish. Recipes available at www.inspiredhomeomaha.com.
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know of an excepTional locally Made producT? eMail [email protected] and iT May be feaTured.local
natural talentTurkish-born silversmith never rushes creativity.
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of a museum supervisor. He grew up in
Istanbul with uncommon viewing access
of royal Ottoman court jewelry. Fuse that
inspiration with European modernism – old
with new, East with West – and you have a
sense of Oz’s style.
“Since I was a little boy, I have seen tens
of thousands of pieces of jewelry,” he says.
“I know what jewelry means to people
and what people love, and then I put my
personal touch to it.”
The silversmith specializes in a difficult
time-sensitive process called reticulation.
“You melt silver from the inside, and this
molten silver creates ripples on the surface.
You have about three or four seconds to
work before everything collapses.”
He also specializes in sculpture jewelry.
“When a piece of jewelry is dead or can’t
be repaired, I melt down the metal and fuse
it” in an artful way to create a new ring or
pendant.
He takes on custom work – if a client isn’t
in a hurry. “Sometimes a piece stays on the
work bench for several weeks.” You can’t
rush creativity.
Silver of Oz originally opened in Omaha’s
Benson neighborhood in 2008. Oz moved
to his current, larger west Omaha location
at Montclair Shopping Center last summer.
He doesn’t want his customers to simply
feel welcome there; he wants them to feel at
home. Guests often are offered a cup of hot
tea while they browse.
“People have interesting feelings when they
walk in. This is not a commercial style that
they are used to,” he says. “The store is
almost like a house. It gives the customer
a feeling of being in a welcoming place.”
-Dan McCann
A leaf floated through an open
window and landed on oz's work
bench, inspiring this sterling silver
pendant. The opal triplets and moon
stone represent water droplets.
The reticulation piece sells for $475.
it’s shown on an antique neck wire,
$55. At top left, silver and pearl
pendant, $325. See more jewelry at
www.silverofoz.com
The eyes drink it in:
Original artwork and a collection of blown
glass over here, imported Turkish ceramics
and intricately designed rugs over there.
But the true stars are on display behind
the glass: Levent Oz’s pendants, rings and
earrings handmade on-site from precious
metals to harmonize with precious and
semi-precious stones.
Oz, creator and owner of the Silver of Oz
gallery in Omaha, is the Turkish-born son
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Sarah Jessica Parker has foot problems!
Acccording to magazines, newspapers and fashion bloggers, she
is suffering the consequences of hours of filming in great-looking
shoes that were destroying her feet. I am a victim of that, too.
As a fashion designer, I stood at cutting tables all day and tromped
New York City streets in high heels. Today I am paying the price
for the damage done, seeking help from podiatrists, orthopedists,
chiropractors and even acupuncturists.
I’ve learned after reading “Salvatore Ferragamo: Shoemaker
of Dreams” what to look for in a shoe before buying it. Years ago,
Ferragamos were the most fashion-forward of all shoes. He was the
innovator. The first wedges, spike heels and even invisible shoes
were designed by Ferragamo. But he had studied anatomy, and he
built his shoes for comfort as well as style.
Quality, flexibility and proper support of the arch are important to
consider when buying shoes. I say pass on the extreme architectural
styles by Jessica Simpson and Chinese Laundry. They may entice
you, but they will make you miserable.
If you need to skimp, Nine West is a good option for fashionable,
well-made, affordable shoes. When style is important and you're
willing to splurge, Pour la Victoire and Gentle Souls won't
disappoint. And, Ferragamo is in a class all its own.
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Tree. Stylist's own bracelet.
Makeup: L'oreal "Always Red" lip liner; "Poppy" lipstick by Bite. All eyeshadow shades, naked 2 by urban decay; false lashes by Ardell; Buxom Lash mascara; cat eye cream liner by MiCA Beauty Cosmetics; foundation and powders by youngblood; cheek color "10" by Benefit (highlighter/bronzer duo).
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BCBGMAxAzRiA poppy blazer, $248,
from dillard's; sheer top, $60, from
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Colors Lip Shine.
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Sheer blouse, $60, from nj & Co.; BCBGMAxAzRiA knit pencil skirt, $148, and Anna & Ava necklace, $45, both from dillard's; Kiss nail decals, $7, from Walgreens. Lips: "Always Red" liner from L'oreal; "Poppy" lipstick by Bite.
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BCBGMAxAzRiA graphic dress, $268;
Vince Camuto silver- studded cuff, $78, and Vince Camuto
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dress, $66.99, from The Laurel Tree; Anna & Ava floral bracelet, $20, and natasha necklace, $38, both from dillard's. Lips: custom blend of "Berry" lip color with "50 Satin Black" from Make up For ever. Model's own shoes.
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sereneBeautYWhen Sandy and Jeffrey Passer felt boxed in, architect Eddy Santamaria stepped in with a stunningly simple solution.
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architect for renovation Contrivium design & urbanism
highlight Light-filled space with tactile ingenuity
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"Parabola," #5/22, Will herrera, bronze
sMarT feaTureWith the press of a
button, a flat-screen TV rises from the top of this cherry cabinet.
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> Black polished concrete mantel, Kevin Manzitto > "Frosted Glass house," Therman Statom > Ceramic vase, eric Knoche > "Rif" painting, Christina narwicz> Area rug, eddy Santamaria> Textured walnut bench, jB design inc.
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horizontal bars are signature design elements
throughout the home. This accent on the lagos
blue limestone was created by glass artists Amy and Ted dohmen.
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A cube system separating the great room and the kitchen conceals a desk, coat closet and small electronics hub. Cube doors are free of hard-ware in keeping with the home's elegant, fuss-free design. The painting, entitled "Moorish house," is by Steve joy.
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"Flowers/yellow 2008," Christian Rothmann
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Some upper cabinets in the kitchen hang in front of windows. Glass shelving and glass subway tile keep the space light and airy.
fronT enTry"Pyzinerol ii," Rex Ray,
color lithograph; Michael Godek
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Walnut "stitches" accent the concretecountertop. on the facing page, the band appears again in the stove niche and glass vase by Ted and Amy dohmen.
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Cabinets have nearly invisible tab pulls. electrical outlets, towel and spice racks and even light sources are hidden.
Poured countertop by Kevin Manzitto, Ca20 Studio. it took eight men to carry the slab into the house and hoist it into position.
Stephanie Basham of Group one interiors consulted with the homeowners on hardscapes, but otherwise, Sandy Passer handled her own interior design.
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Back in 2005 when the Passers thought they might sell their house, they replaced the shower door in the master bath. "That started it all," Sandy Passer says. By the next year, the Passers were staying put and the entire main floor was under renovation.
Cherry cabinetry by eurowood Cabinets. Custom barrel sink design by joel holm, h. Aesthetics inc.
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A painting in Steve joy's "icon" series was enlarged to make a dramatic statement in the master bedroom. As a headboard, it conceals a shuttered window. Skylights in the angled ceiling more than make up for the loss of light from the window.
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Turner Martin design renovated a condo space in Clayton, Missouri, for retired clients who previously lived in Scottsdale, Ariz. The condo home retains the organic sense that TMd created for the couple's desert residence.
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Twigs, bark, moss, tree
roots and trunks. In the hands of John G. Martin,
artist and interior designer, humble elements like
these are transformed into stunning furnishings,
structural pieces and accessories that provide
depth, texture and a calming ambience.
Martin’s journey to interior design was
serendipitous. In the mid-1970s when he was in
his 20s, he worked as a buyer for women’s couture
and designer fashions at Brandeis department
store in Omaha.
Martin later moved to northern California because
he needed a “mental, physical and spiritual
change.” Unable to land his hoped-for job as
a visual merchandiser, he fell back on his high
school job as a floral designer. That brought him
into contact with David P. Turner. Together, they
established themselves as Turner Martin Design.
“We found that we had a mutual drive, creativity
and design aesthetic – an abundance of talent to
reinvent the floral business,” Martin says.
The duo began designing “floral atmospheres” out
of a warehouse long before it was chic to work in
a warehouse. From the floral business grew the
Turner Martin retail store, which opened in Palo
Alto in 1988.
The store was comprised of one-of-a-kind
furniture pieces by artists from around the
world, found objects, photography by Turner
and decorative objects created by Martin. “The
interior of the store was designed as if you were
in a residence,” Martin says. “The colors were
always earth-tone monochromatic, and the mood
was serene. Our clients never knew what to
expect upon their visit to the store. One of the best
comments I received from a client was, 'I would
love to see through your eyes for one day. You
have a vision like no other.’”
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Q: your style is "natural yet elegant, organic yet urbane." did your design approach evolve over the years?"i always appreciated a natural, organic aesthetic: combining modern furniture with the simple forms of japanese design; and rustic found objects placed next to a sophisticated piece of furniture. i also like the juxtaposition of work-ing something over-scaled or unexpected into a room. My design approach evolved 15 years ago when i started to travel to Bali, indonesia. i began to work with artisans to create one-of-a-kind pieces for TMd. i search the depth of warehouses to find incredible organic sculptures and furnish-ings. When clients know i am making a trip, they want to be "on the list" to see the pieces i find and create. i've gone from fashion, to floral, to interior design, and each career has provided me with inspiration that i have implemented into my art and interiors."
Q: using natural materials and organic elements is a major trend for 2013. why?"We live in such a fast-paced world. We’re at our computers eight hours a day, and we are on our iPhones. Technology is wonderful, but it also is consuming us. often, we don’t look at nature,
we don’t listen to nature, we don’t smell nature. We dismiss ourselves from walking in the forest or just sitting in the park. organic elements have become the antique icons of today. A side table made of a tree trunk, the bark of a birch tree made into a lamp base, the rusted metal found object made into a decorative object – we look at these objects as a part of natural history, and often they tell a story. These pieces bring a touch of nature into people’s lives. Maybe you’re living in an urban condo and you’re not close to nature, so these design objects are treasures for you."
Q: how do you seamlessly incorporate organic elements into a home when the interior doesn’t flow to the outdoors 12 months out of the year?"i recently completed a project in Clayton, Mis-souri (a suburb of St. Louis). The clients, formerly living in Scottsdale, Arizona, decided that they wanted to be closer to their family. Moving from a home to a condo from the desert to the Mid-west was a challenge. We recreated the indoor- outdoor flow of their Arizona residence using pieces from their Arizona interior. The challenge was to give the pieces new life so that they would work in their more modern interior. We refined the natural rustic wood pieces by ebonizing them."
Q: what does the use of natural materials achieve in design?"natural materials bring you closer to nature and inject an element of surprise. An example: TMd implemented an 8-foot de-barked tree trunk from java for an interior support of a doorway. An ebonized teak tree root from Bali – 13 x 6 x 12 feet – became the divider between the living and din-ing areas. A skeletal saguaro cactus – reclaimed from the Arizona desert – became the 'natural art' in a living room. And a cluster of gnarly wood from China became a dining table base. Recently, i designed a 4x4-foot box made of Mitsumata branches from japan. its functional purpose is a pendant light fixture. People ask, 'how did you ever think of that?' Sometimes even i don’t know."
Q: can a do-it-yourselfer integrate natural materials into his or her home?"yes. i once covered the walls of my apartment with bamboo fencing. Another time, i removed the carpet from my bedroom and painted the wood subflooring and walls a gloss white. i used yucca poles to create the bed frame, which floated in the middle of the room. When i lived in omaha, i cut and bundled wheat and used it as a decoration in my apartment. But i was picking up wheat heads and bugs for weeks afterward. As a kid in omaha, i created 'rooms' in our backyard. The rooms were made from cardboard boxes, burlap, rock and branches. Little did i know i was creating an organic interior.''
John Martin, a native Omahan, and David P. Turner founded Turner Martin Design (TMD)
33 years ago in the San Francisco Bay area. They recently opened a studio
in Scottsdale, Ariz. Martin (above) talks with us about
his Omaha connections, his business and one of the hottest trends – the use of
organic elements in design.
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"natural materials bring you closer to nature and inject an element of surprise." - John G. Martin
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