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omaha magazine bull julyaugust 2015 65

JULYAUGUST 2015

Always Local Always Beautiful

AT HOME WITHThe Wilsons

PAINTING PICTURESWith Pavers

JE GEORGE BOULEVARDFourth of July Parade

OUTDOOR LIVINGAT ITS BEST

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

ESPELITE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

Superior quality exceptional service

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Load the LayAR app on your digital device Hold your phonetable over the entire page to load content

Look for this icon Scan the page

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VERSION OF OMAHA MAGAZINE OR TO SUBSCRIBE GO TO

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EDITORIALEditor

DAVID WILLIAMS

Associate Editor DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN

Contributing Writers LINDSEY ANNE BAKER

LINDI JANULEWICZ JENNIFER LITTON

CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

CREATIVECreative Director

JOHN GAWLEY

Director of Photography amp Interactive Media BILL SITZMANN

Senior Graphic Designer KRISTEN HOFFMAN

Graphic Designer RACHEL JOY

Interns HALLE MASON

MALINDA RATCLIFF

Contributing Photographers COLIN CONCES TOM KESSLER

Comments SEND YOUR THOUGHTS TO

DAVIDOMAHAMAGAZINECOM

JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

H36 H24

H18

FEATURES

H18 At Home With the Wilsons When All is New Again

H36 Guaranteed to Chase the Blues Outdoor Living at its Best

DEPARTMENTS

H9 Editor Letter The Power of Two

H10 Statements Painting Pictures With Pavers

H16 Architectural Styles The Frank Lloyd Wright Stuff

H24 DIY Repurposed Dock Wood Projects

H26 Home Smarts Cleaning Tools and Tips

H30 Neighborhoods JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade

H44 Transformations From the Ground Up Crisp Clean Contemporary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H7 |emspbestofomahacom

OmahaHome

ACCOUNTSPublisher

TODD LEMKE

Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor

SANDY BESCH-MATSON

Vice President GREG BRUNS

Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing

GIL COHEN

Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor

GWEN LEMKE

Branding Specialists KYLE FISHER

GEORGE IDELMAN ANGIE HALL

Sales Associates JESSICA CULLINANE

DAWN DENNIS ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS

JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART

OPERATIONSVice President of Operations

TYLER LEMKE

Event Director ERIN COX

Accountant HOLLEY GARCIA-CRUZ

Distribution Manager MIKE BREWER

For advertising amp subscription information 4028842000

All versions of OmahaHome are published bimonthly by Omaha Magazine LTD PO Box 461208 Omaha NE 68046-1208 Telephone (402) 884-2000 fax (402) 884-2001 Subscription rates $1295 for 6 issues (one year) $1995 for 12 issues (two years) No whole or part of the contents herein may be reproduced without prior written permission of Omaha Magazine excepting individually copyrighted articles and photographs Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted however no responsibility will be assumed for such solicita-tions Best of Omaharegtrade is a registered tradename of Omaha Magazine

O W N E D A N D M A N A G E D B Y O M A H A M A G A Z I N E L T D

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

READERS OF A certain age will recall a memorable advertising campaign from the decade that gave us disco the pet rock and platform shoes Certs we were

told like a zillion times during commercial breaks for All in the Family and Charliersquos Angels are ldquoTwo two two mints in onerdquo

Is it a candy mint Or is it a breath mint Examining the dual nature of this age-old debate is an existential argument best left to philosophers and other heavy thinkers And donrsquot even get us started on the alchemy behind Certsrsquo mystical ldquoRetsyn crystals

We are nonetheless rather struck by the notion of ldquothe power of twordquo so it is with pride that we announce that steward-ship over this magazine will now be shared between a pair of talented contributing editors

Regular readers know Sandy Besch-Matson as the seasoned pro who has long guided the editorial direction of OmahaHome Now added to the mix is Angie Hall and her broad deep experience in all corners of the home improvement industry Together theyrsquoll be kickinrsquo it up a notch in delivering the most compelling content in stories that we hope will inspire you to action in your own home

Welcome aboard Angie

David WilliamsEditorOmaha Magazinedavidomahamagazinecom

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ldquoA girl should be two things classy and fabulous

- COCO CHANEL

OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

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VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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lt This little Omaha company has won Hardscape North America the biggest award in the industry four years run-ning much to the chagrin of big city contractors who employ several crews of laborers

ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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03

THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H19 |emspbestofomahacom

lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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The home allows ample space for guests while remain-ing intimate for a quiet night at home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom

SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H29 |emspbestofomahacom

KAREN JENNINGS

Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H31 |emspbestofomahacom

IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

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Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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LINDI JANULEWICZ JENNIFER LITTON

CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

CREATIVECreative Director

JOHN GAWLEY

Director of Photography amp Interactive Media BILL SITZMANN

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

H36 H24

H18

FEATURES

H18 At Home With the Wilsons When All is New Again

H36 Guaranteed to Chase the Blues Outdoor Living at its Best

DEPARTMENTS

H9 Editor Letter The Power of Two

H10 Statements Painting Pictures With Pavers

H16 Architectural Styles The Frank Lloyd Wright Stuff

H24 DIY Repurposed Dock Wood Projects

H26 Home Smarts Cleaning Tools and Tips

H30 Neighborhoods JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade

H44 Transformations From the Ground Up Crisp Clean Contemporary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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OmahaHome

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Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor

SANDY BESCH-MATSON

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

READERS OF A certain age will recall a memorable advertising campaign from the decade that gave us disco the pet rock and platform shoes Certs we were

told like a zillion times during commercial breaks for All in the Family and Charliersquos Angels are ldquoTwo two two mints in onerdquo

Is it a candy mint Or is it a breath mint Examining the dual nature of this age-old debate is an existential argument best left to philosophers and other heavy thinkers And donrsquot even get us started on the alchemy behind Certsrsquo mystical ldquoRetsyn crystals

We are nonetheless rather struck by the notion of ldquothe power of twordquo so it is with pride that we announce that steward-ship over this magazine will now be shared between a pair of talented contributing editors

Regular readers know Sandy Besch-Matson as the seasoned pro who has long guided the editorial direction of OmahaHome Now added to the mix is Angie Hall and her broad deep experience in all corners of the home improvement industry Together theyrsquoll be kickinrsquo it up a notch in delivering the most compelling content in stories that we hope will inspire you to action in your own home

Welcome aboard Angie

David WilliamsEditorOmaha Magazinedavidomahamagazinecom

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ldquoA girl should be two things classy and fabulous

- COCO CHANEL

OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

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VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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03

THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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The home allows ample space for guests while remain-ing intimate for a quiet night at home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H32 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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DAVID WILLIAMS

Associate Editor DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN

Contributing Writers LINDSEY ANNE BAKER

LINDI JANULEWICZ JENNIFER LITTON

CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

CREATIVECreative Director

JOHN GAWLEY

Director of Photography amp Interactive Media BILL SITZMANN

Senior Graphic Designer KRISTEN HOFFMAN

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

H36 H24

H18

FEATURES

H18 At Home With the Wilsons When All is New Again

H36 Guaranteed to Chase the Blues Outdoor Living at its Best

DEPARTMENTS

H9 Editor Letter The Power of Two

H10 Statements Painting Pictures With Pavers

H16 Architectural Styles The Frank Lloyd Wright Stuff

H24 DIY Repurposed Dock Wood Projects

H26 Home Smarts Cleaning Tools and Tips

H30 Neighborhoods JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade

H44 Transformations From the Ground Up Crisp Clean Contemporary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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OmahaHome

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TODD LEMKE

Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor

SANDY BESCH-MATSON

Vice President GREG BRUNS

Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing

GIL COHEN

Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor

GWEN LEMKE

Branding Specialists KYLE FISHER

GEORGE IDELMAN ANGIE HALL

Sales Associates JESSICA CULLINANE

DAWN DENNIS ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS

JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART

OPERATIONSVice President of Operations

TYLER LEMKE

Event Director ERIN COX

Accountant HOLLEY GARCIA-CRUZ

Distribution Manager MIKE BREWER

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

READERS OF A certain age will recall a memorable advertising campaign from the decade that gave us disco the pet rock and platform shoes Certs we were

told like a zillion times during commercial breaks for All in the Family and Charliersquos Angels are ldquoTwo two two mints in onerdquo

Is it a candy mint Or is it a breath mint Examining the dual nature of this age-old debate is an existential argument best left to philosophers and other heavy thinkers And donrsquot even get us started on the alchemy behind Certsrsquo mystical ldquoRetsyn crystals

We are nonetheless rather struck by the notion of ldquothe power of twordquo so it is with pride that we announce that steward-ship over this magazine will now be shared between a pair of talented contributing editors

Regular readers know Sandy Besch-Matson as the seasoned pro who has long guided the editorial direction of OmahaHome Now added to the mix is Angie Hall and her broad deep experience in all corners of the home improvement industry Together theyrsquoll be kickinrsquo it up a notch in delivering the most compelling content in stories that we hope will inspire you to action in your own home

Welcome aboard Angie

David WilliamsEditorOmaha Magazinedavidomahamagazinecom

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H9 |emspbestofomahacom

ldquoA girl should be two things classy and fabulous

- COCO CHANEL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H11 |emspbestofomahacom

VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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lt This little Omaha company has won Hardscape North America the biggest award in the industry four years run-ning much to the chagrin of big city contractors who employ several crews of laborers

ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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The home allows ample space for guests while remain-ing intimate for a quiet night at home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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KAREN JENNINGS

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

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Contributing Writers LINDSEY ANNE BAKER

LINDI JANULEWICZ JENNIFER LITTON

CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

CREATIVECreative Director

JOHN GAWLEY

Director of Photography amp Interactive Media BILL SITZMANN

Senior Graphic Designer KRISTEN HOFFMAN

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

H36 H24

H18

FEATURES

H18 At Home With the Wilsons When All is New Again

H36 Guaranteed to Chase the Blues Outdoor Living at its Best

DEPARTMENTS

H9 Editor Letter The Power of Two

H10 Statements Painting Pictures With Pavers

H16 Architectural Styles The Frank Lloyd Wright Stuff

H24 DIY Repurposed Dock Wood Projects

H26 Home Smarts Cleaning Tools and Tips

H30 Neighborhoods JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade

H44 Transformations From the Ground Up Crisp Clean Contemporary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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OmahaHome

ACCOUNTSPublisher

TODD LEMKE

Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor

SANDY BESCH-MATSON

Vice President GREG BRUNS

Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing

GIL COHEN

Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor

GWEN LEMKE

Branding Specialists KYLE FISHER

GEORGE IDELMAN ANGIE HALL

Sales Associates JESSICA CULLINANE

DAWN DENNIS ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS

JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART

OPERATIONSVice President of Operations

TYLER LEMKE

Event Director ERIN COX

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Distribution Manager MIKE BREWER

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

READERS OF A certain age will recall a memorable advertising campaign from the decade that gave us disco the pet rock and platform shoes Certs we were

told like a zillion times during commercial breaks for All in the Family and Charliersquos Angels are ldquoTwo two two mints in onerdquo

Is it a candy mint Or is it a breath mint Examining the dual nature of this age-old debate is an existential argument best left to philosophers and other heavy thinkers And donrsquot even get us started on the alchemy behind Certsrsquo mystical ldquoRetsyn crystals

We are nonetheless rather struck by the notion of ldquothe power of twordquo so it is with pride that we announce that steward-ship over this magazine will now be shared between a pair of talented contributing editors

Regular readers know Sandy Besch-Matson as the seasoned pro who has long guided the editorial direction of OmahaHome Now added to the mix is Angie Hall and her broad deep experience in all corners of the home improvement industry Together theyrsquoll be kickinrsquo it up a notch in delivering the most compelling content in stories that we hope will inspire you to action in your own home

Welcome aboard Angie

David WilliamsEditorOmaha Magazinedavidomahamagazinecom

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ldquoA girl should be two things classy and fabulous

- COCO CHANEL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

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VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H19 |emspbestofomahacom

lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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EDITORIALEditor

DAVID WILLIAMS

Associate Editor DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN

Contributing Writers LINDSEY ANNE BAKER

LINDI JANULEWICZ JENNIFER LITTON

CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

CREATIVECreative Director

JOHN GAWLEY

Director of Photography amp Interactive Media BILL SITZMANN

Senior Graphic Designer KRISTEN HOFFMAN

Graphic Designer RACHEL JOY

Interns HALLE MASON

MALINDA RATCLIFF

Contributing Photographers COLIN CONCES TOM KESSLER

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

H36 H24

H18

FEATURES

H18 At Home With the Wilsons When All is New Again

H36 Guaranteed to Chase the Blues Outdoor Living at its Best

DEPARTMENTS

H9 Editor Letter The Power of Two

H10 Statements Painting Pictures With Pavers

H16 Architectural Styles The Frank Lloyd Wright Stuff

H24 DIY Repurposed Dock Wood Projects

H26 Home Smarts Cleaning Tools and Tips

H30 Neighborhoods JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade

H44 Transformations From the Ground Up Crisp Clean Contemporary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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OmahaHome

ACCOUNTSPublisher

TODD LEMKE

Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor

SANDY BESCH-MATSON

Vice President GREG BRUNS

Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing

GIL COHEN

Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor

GWEN LEMKE

Branding Specialists KYLE FISHER

GEORGE IDELMAN ANGIE HALL

Sales Associates JESSICA CULLINANE

DAWN DENNIS ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS

JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART

OPERATIONSVice President of Operations

TYLER LEMKE

Event Director ERIN COX

Accountant HOLLEY GARCIA-CRUZ

Distribution Manager MIKE BREWER

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

READERS OF A certain age will recall a memorable advertising campaign from the decade that gave us disco the pet rock and platform shoes Certs we were

told like a zillion times during commercial breaks for All in the Family and Charliersquos Angels are ldquoTwo two two mints in onerdquo

Is it a candy mint Or is it a breath mint Examining the dual nature of this age-old debate is an existential argument best left to philosophers and other heavy thinkers And donrsquot even get us started on the alchemy behind Certsrsquo mystical ldquoRetsyn crystals

We are nonetheless rather struck by the notion of ldquothe power of twordquo so it is with pride that we announce that steward-ship over this magazine will now be shared between a pair of talented contributing editors

Regular readers know Sandy Besch-Matson as the seasoned pro who has long guided the editorial direction of OmahaHome Now added to the mix is Angie Hall and her broad deep experience in all corners of the home improvement industry Together theyrsquoll be kickinrsquo it up a notch in delivering the most compelling content in stories that we hope will inspire you to action in your own home

Welcome aboard Angie

David WilliamsEditorOmaha Magazinedavidomahamagazinecom

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ldquoA girl should be two things classy and fabulous

- COCO CHANEL

OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

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VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H19 |emspbestofomahacom

lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom

SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

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seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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EDITORIALEditor

DAVID WILLIAMS

Associate Editor DAISY HUTZELL-RODMAN

Contributing Writers LINDSEY ANNE BAKER

LINDI JANULEWICZ JENNIFER LITTON

CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

CREATIVECreative Director

JOHN GAWLEY

Director of Photography amp Interactive Media BILL SITZMANN

Senior Graphic Designer KRISTEN HOFFMAN

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Contributing Photographers COLIN CONCES TOM KESSLER

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

H36 H24

H18

FEATURES

H18 At Home With the Wilsons When All is New Again

H36 Guaranteed to Chase the Blues Outdoor Living at its Best

DEPARTMENTS

H9 Editor Letter The Power of Two

H10 Statements Painting Pictures With Pavers

H16 Architectural Styles The Frank Lloyd Wright Stuff

H24 DIY Repurposed Dock Wood Projects

H26 Home Smarts Cleaning Tools and Tips

H30 Neighborhoods JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade

H44 Transformations From the Ground Up Crisp Clean Contemporary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H7 |emspbestofomahacom

OmahaHome

ACCOUNTSPublisher

TODD LEMKE

Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor

SANDY BESCH-MATSON

Vice President GREG BRUNS

Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing

GIL COHEN

Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor

GWEN LEMKE

Branding Specialists KYLE FISHER

GEORGE IDELMAN ANGIE HALL

Sales Associates JESSICA CULLINANE

DAWN DENNIS ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS

JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART

OPERATIONSVice President of Operations

TYLER LEMKE

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Accountant HOLLEY GARCIA-CRUZ

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

READERS OF A certain age will recall a memorable advertising campaign from the decade that gave us disco the pet rock and platform shoes Certs we were

told like a zillion times during commercial breaks for All in the Family and Charliersquos Angels are ldquoTwo two two mints in onerdquo

Is it a candy mint Or is it a breath mint Examining the dual nature of this age-old debate is an existential argument best left to philosophers and other heavy thinkers And donrsquot even get us started on the alchemy behind Certsrsquo mystical ldquoRetsyn crystals

We are nonetheless rather struck by the notion of ldquothe power of twordquo so it is with pride that we announce that steward-ship over this magazine will now be shared between a pair of talented contributing editors

Regular readers know Sandy Besch-Matson as the seasoned pro who has long guided the editorial direction of OmahaHome Now added to the mix is Angie Hall and her broad deep experience in all corners of the home improvement industry Together theyrsquoll be kickinrsquo it up a notch in delivering the most compelling content in stories that we hope will inspire you to action in your own home

Welcome aboard Angie

David WilliamsEditorOmaha Magazinedavidomahamagazinecom

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ldquoA girl should be two things classy and fabulous

- COCO CHANEL

OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

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VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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03

THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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The home allows ample space for guests while remain-ing intimate for a quiet night at home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H31 |emspbestofomahacom

IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H32 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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H36 H24

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DEPARTMENTS

H9 Editor Letter The Power of Two

H10 Statements Painting Pictures With Pavers

H16 Architectural Styles The Frank Lloyd Wright Stuff

H24 DIY Repurposed Dock Wood Projects

H26 Home Smarts Cleaning Tools and Tips

H30 Neighborhoods JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade

H44 Transformations From the Ground Up Crisp Clean Contemporary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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OmahaHome

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TODD LEMKE

Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor

SANDY BESCH-MATSON

Vice President GREG BRUNS

Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing

GIL COHEN

Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor

GWEN LEMKE

Branding Specialists KYLE FISHER

GEORGE IDELMAN ANGIE HALL

Sales Associates JESSICA CULLINANE

DAWN DENNIS ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS

JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART

OPERATIONSVice President of Operations

TYLER LEMKE

Event Director ERIN COX

Accountant HOLLEY GARCIA-CRUZ

Distribution Manager MIKE BREWER

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

READERS OF A certain age will recall a memorable advertising campaign from the decade that gave us disco the pet rock and platform shoes Certs we were

told like a zillion times during commercial breaks for All in the Family and Charliersquos Angels are ldquoTwo two two mints in onerdquo

Is it a candy mint Or is it a breath mint Examining the dual nature of this age-old debate is an existential argument best left to philosophers and other heavy thinkers And donrsquot even get us started on the alchemy behind Certsrsquo mystical ldquoRetsyn crystals

We are nonetheless rather struck by the notion of ldquothe power of twordquo so it is with pride that we announce that steward-ship over this magazine will now be shared between a pair of talented contributing editors

Regular readers know Sandy Besch-Matson as the seasoned pro who has long guided the editorial direction of OmahaHome Now added to the mix is Angie Hall and her broad deep experience in all corners of the home improvement industry Together theyrsquoll be kickinrsquo it up a notch in delivering the most compelling content in stories that we hope will inspire you to action in your own home

Welcome aboard Angie

David WilliamsEditorOmaha Magazinedavidomahamagazinecom

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ldquoA girl should be two things classy and fabulous

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H11 |emspbestofomahacom

VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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lt This little Omaha company has won Hardscape North America the biggest award in the industry four years run-ning much to the chagrin of big city contractors who employ several crews of laborers

ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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The home allows ample space for guests while remain-ing intimate for a quiet night at home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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JulyAugust 2015

VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 4

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

READERS OF A certain age will recall a memorable advertising campaign from the decade that gave us disco the pet rock and platform shoes Certs we were

told like a zillion times during commercial breaks for All in the Family and Charliersquos Angels are ldquoTwo two two mints in onerdquo

Is it a candy mint Or is it a breath mint Examining the dual nature of this age-old debate is an existential argument best left to philosophers and other heavy thinkers And donrsquot even get us started on the alchemy behind Certsrsquo mystical ldquoRetsyn crystals

We are nonetheless rather struck by the notion of ldquothe power of twordquo so it is with pride that we announce that steward-ship over this magazine will now be shared between a pair of talented contributing editors

Regular readers know Sandy Besch-Matson as the seasoned pro who has long guided the editorial direction of OmahaHome Now added to the mix is Angie Hall and her broad deep experience in all corners of the home improvement industry Together theyrsquoll be kickinrsquo it up a notch in delivering the most compelling content in stories that we hope will inspire you to action in your own home

Welcome aboard Angie

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ldquoA girl should be two things classy and fabulous

- COCO CHANEL

OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

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VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H19 |emspbestofomahacom

lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom

SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

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seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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READERS OF A certain age will recall a memorable advertising campaign from the decade that gave us disco the pet rock and platform shoes Certs we were

told like a zillion times during commercial breaks for All in the Family and Charliersquos Angels are ldquoTwo two two mints in onerdquo

Is it a candy mint Or is it a breath mint Examining the dual nature of this age-old debate is an existential argument best left to philosophers and other heavy thinkers And donrsquot even get us started on the alchemy behind Certsrsquo mystical ldquoRetsyn crystals

We are nonetheless rather struck by the notion of ldquothe power of twordquo so it is with pride that we announce that steward-ship over this magazine will now be shared between a pair of talented contributing editors

Regular readers know Sandy Besch-Matson as the seasoned pro who has long guided the editorial direction of OmahaHome Now added to the mix is Angie Hall and her broad deep experience in all corners of the home improvement industry Together theyrsquoll be kickinrsquo it up a notch in delivering the most compelling content in stories that we hope will inspire you to action in your own home

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PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

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VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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lt This little Omaha company has won Hardscape North America the biggest award in the industry four years run-ning much to the chagrin of big city contractors who employ several crews of laborers

ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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03

THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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Omaha Magazine13 VerticalJulyAugust 2015 IssueColor2375 x 10Deadline 642015Contact - Alicia Smith Hollins

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

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IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

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VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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lt This little Omaha company has won Hardscape North America the biggest award in the industry four years run-ning much to the chagrin of big city contractors who employ several crews of laborers

ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H16 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H19 |emspbestofomahacom

lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

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PAINTING PICTURES WITH PAVERSAn Omaha Father and Son Create

Award-Winning HardscapesWORDS BY CAROL CRISSEY NIGRELLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND PAVER DESIGNS

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VIRGINIA STREET ENDS abruptly at S 45th Ave in Sarpy County and morphs into Jim Hamptonrsquos drivewaymdasha long

curved gravel path that transports a visitor to hardscape heaven Medium-sized boulders encircle several flowerbeds on the vast prop-erty and a conical-shaped pile of thin rocks called a cairn adds ornamentation as does a

replica of an ancient petroglyph drawn on a flat gray rock and hung from a wire stand

But the ldquowowrdquo factor lies in front of Hamptonrsquos home and illustrates why the fatherson team of Jim and Justin Hampton commands world-wide attention A vast smooth patio made from interlocking paving stones with gt

Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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KAREN JENNINGS

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

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IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Above Jim and Justin Hampton

lt mosaic-like colorful designs throughout provides stunning beauty The patiorsquos center-piece features a kaleidoscope of swirls that mirror each other while depictions of three fish lay at the base of a fountain

The patio built 20 years ago marks the first collaboration of Jim and Justin as hardscape artists and signaled a change of direction for Jim

ldquoI was a biology teacher for 16 years at Platteview High in Springfieldrdquo says Jim 63 But after he and Justin who laid pavers for another company finished the patio ldquoI told my wife lsquoIrsquom going to quit teaching and do this for a living with Justinrsquordquo Luckily Christine Hampton was fine with his decision and pitches in by doing the books

Today Paver Designs LLC fields more requests than the two men can handle and they donrsquot even travel outside the immediate area Pictures of their paver patio designs grace several magazines gt

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lt This little Omaha company has won Hardscape North America the biggest award in the industry four years run-ning much to the chagrin of big city contractors who employ several crews of laborers

ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H19 |emspbestofomahacom

lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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03

THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom

SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H29 |emspbestofomahacom

KAREN JENNINGS

Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H30 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H31 |emspbestofomahacom

IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H32 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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lt This little Omaha company has won Hardscape North America the biggest award in the industry four years run-ning much to the chagrin of big city contractors who employ several crews of laborers

ldquoWersquore pretty well knownrdquo says Justin 38 in his soft-spoken unassuming way ldquoI had a guy from Dubai call me and said he wanted to copy some of our projects I thought he was a telemarketer and hung up on him the first timerdquo The ldquoguyrdquo who turned out to be the nephew of Dubairsquos ruler was very much on the level ldquoI told him he was welcome to pull our designs off our website He offered to pay us but I told him to send my kids some souvenirs from Dubairdquo

Money never overrides Jim and Justinrsquos love of drawing excavating cutting stones and piecing them together in one-of-a-kind patio installations They bid on each job and guess-timate the cost rarely asking for the kind of money they couldmdashor shouldmdashcommand considering their labor

ldquoThose swirling ldquoyrdquo patterns on my patio There are 12 of them and each one took eight hours to cut inrdquo says Jim ldquoPeople tell me wersquore never going to get rich because we donrsquot have crews who can make us money But thatrsquos not how I define richrdquo he says

For Jim and Justin Hampton ldquorichrdquo means the freedom to create come and go as they please and spend time with their familiesmdasha design for life as structurally sound as their paversemspOmahaHome

TODAY PAVER DESIGNS LLC FIELDS MORE REQUESTS THAN THE TWO MEN CAN HANDLE AND THEY DONrsquoT EVEN TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE AREA

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H16 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H19 |emspbestofomahacom

lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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The home allows ample space for guests while remain-ing intimate for a quiet night at home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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Omaha Magazine13 VerticalJulyAugust 2015 IssueColor2375 x 10Deadline 642015Contact - Alicia Smith Hollins

Size adjustment is result of participating in 2016 Faces of Omaha Magazine

lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT STUFFHow this landscape inspired the famed work

of the Prairie School architectsWORDS BY ROBERT NELSON

Wright and the other Prairie School architects promoted the idea of ldquoorganic architecturerdquo meaning in essence that the structure should look as if it was a natural part of the landscape it inhabits

There is very little that is vertical in the American prairie The dominant lines are hor-izontal The colors are muted grass and wood tones A Prairie School structure becomes part of its Midwestern surroundings

Pillerrsquos home near 50th and Dodge streets was built in 1916 not long before Prairie School design began to fall from favor Itrsquos generally believed that the tumult of World War I caused homebuildersrsquo attitudes to turn more conservative

In Nebraska the vast majority of homes built at the time were already very conservative It was not Prairie School work that domi-nates the landscape but rather the simple ldquoPrairie Boxrdquo

While Chicagomdashthe birthplace of the design philosophymdashbrags many homes designed by Wright himself there are no known Wright-directed projects in Omaha Indeed the only structure designed by Wright in Nebraska is on the other side of the state in McCook For Wright and Prairie School aficionados though the five-hour drive to see the extraor-dinary Harvey P Sutton house is well worth the hassleemspOmahaHome

KATHRYN PILLERrsquoS CENTURY-OLD house on Dodge Street doesnrsquot scream Prairie School but it does quietly

carry many of the features of that school of design Strong horizontal lines an atten-tion to fine craftsmanship in the center-cut walnut woodwork

Some of the telling features are hidden though she says Over the years the house has been through a few ill-conceived updates Piller says she plans to keep renovating to bring the home more in line with the Prairie School aesthetic

ldquoI want to go back to the original Prairie [School] look as much as possiblerdquo she says ldquoBut all that isnrsquot cheaprdquo

Prairie School architecture is most associ-ated with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright But while he is probably the most famous American architect of the time he was actu-ally one of numerous architects in this coun-try shooting to create a distinctly American design at the end of the 19th century

To some extent their work was a reaction to the Greek and Roman classicism used in nearly every structure for the Chicago Worldrsquos Fair in 1893 This architecture Wright and his contemporaries believed said nothing of this land in this time It was all just an echo of a distant time in a distant place

WRIGHT AND THE OTHER PRAIRIE SCHOOL ARCHITECTS PROMOTED THE IDEA OF ldquoORGANIC ARCHITECTURErdquo MEANING IN ESSENCE THAT THE STRUCTURE SHOULD

LOOK AS IF IT WAS A NATURAL PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IT INHABITS

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspArchitectural Styles

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H19 |emspbestofomahacom

lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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The home allows ample space for guests while remain-ing intimate for a quiet night at home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H23 |emspbestofomahacom

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom

SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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KAREN JENNINGS

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Wilson home

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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The home allows ample space for guests while remain-ing intimate for a quiet night at home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H29 |emspbestofomahacom

KAREN JENNINGS

Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H30 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H32 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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3 Years in a Row

IT ALL STARTED when Omaharsquos Advanced Design amp Construction set up temporary residence in Jim and Paula Wilsonrsquos west Omaha neighborhood

where the couple had their own home built in 1997 Some neighbors contracted ADC a custom design-build company for a remodeling project and the Wilsons were curious

Naturally when the finished project turned up on a remodel showcase tour in 2013 the Wilsons popped over to see the results

In a small term inspiration struck

ldquoWhen you live in a house for a very long time even though itrsquos been 14 or 15 years and itrsquos old you still think of it as your new houserdquo Paula says ldquoBut no one else does It gets datedrdquo

Appliances wear out Styles change Kitchens become mishmashes of rsquo90s fronts and current surfaces Traditional furniture feels heavy

Jim realized there were two options Sell everything as it was and move to a new neighborhoodmdashor citymdashor update what they had

They loved their neighborhood They looked for another one like it and couldnrsquot find a community that felt better The choice was clear

The Wilsons called ADC

In its embryonic phase the project was ambitious The Wilsons proposed moving a wall that separates the living and dining room from their homersquos kitchen plus a separate addition to the house but from a functional standpoint the original plan wasnrsquot feasible A lot of kitchen storage wouldrsquove been lost in the process of re-creating something more open but still structur-ally sound and in the end a smaller scope offered greater possibility

ldquoWe sit down and talk to [homeowners] and find out their wishes and then take those wishes look at gt

PAULA amp JIM WILSONWhen All is New Again

WORDS BY LINDSEY ANNE BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES

Before images

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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lt the structure the systems the adjoining rooms and see what the options arerdquo says Casey Illian a partner at ADC ldquoOnce we realize what can and canrsquot happen we start plugging everything into a floor planrdquo

In the case of the Wilsonsrsquo home the plan became simple Optimize the functionality of the existing space update the furnishings and appliances and ldquomake it prettyrdquo Illian said

To the last end ADC brought Interior Design Grouprsquos Anita Wiechman into the project She started in the kitchen where she demonstrated for the Wilsons the most efficient number of steps in the classic work trianglemdashcounter to stovetop to sinkmdashto best utilize that space Now a large single-piece granite countertop flows along one side of the kitchen across from a fully vented-out gas range with a grill andmdashat Jimrsquos requestmdasha wall-mounted pot filler Every cabinet space has been made efficient too with pullout shelves so the Wilsons donrsquot have to bend down looking for dishes or storage contain-ers lost at the back

The kitchenrsquos original oak flooringmdashand the living roomrsquos carpetmdashwere torn out and replaced with more modern wide-plank hickory flooring In several key areas Weichman designed colorful geometric rugs to set the tone and tie the spaces together traditional furnishings in each room were replaced with fresher transitional pieces In the living room a sleek floor-to-ceiling tiled mantel took the place of library paneling with a clean-burning liner fireplace at the center

Off the entryway a half-bath boasts textured hand-painted wallpaper from Lincolnrsquos Vahallan complemented by a vessel sink and thick raw-edge black granite countertop The bath-room originally had a bathtubmdashone that got used Paula says only when she turned on the faucet to rinse out the dust gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

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The home allows ample space for guests while remain-ing intimate for a quiet night at home

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H29 |emspbestofomahacom

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H30 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H31 |emspbestofomahacom

IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

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Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

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Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

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To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

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bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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lt ADC removed the tub and gave the Wilsons extra storage space in the room behindmdashthus giving Jim main-level closet space he hadnrsquot had in years (Paula had the main-floor space Jim had a basement closet)

ldquoJim Wilson got his closet backrdquo he beams

Paula got a more efficient closet too with segmented shoe storage and pull-down hanging bars that made utilizing floor-to-ceiling space possible Between the closets the master bath got a new soaker tub instead of a rarely-used whirlpool tub and a more traditional shower became a zero-entry shower with a subtly sloped easy-drain floor and rain showerhead In the master bedroom the Wilsonrsquos Ethan Allen bed sports new linens

Therersquos a lot of pretty in the Wilsonsrsquo new spacemdashpretty and practical The fridge is tucked in a flat-panel cabinet The dining table is substantial but resistant to grandkidsrsquo spills Mounted angled outlets donrsquot interrupt backsplashes and designs with holes

ldquoThatrsquos really the name of the gamemdashgetting the biggest bang for your buckrdquo Wiechman adds

Jim put it even more simply

ldquoWe really enjoy it a lotrdquo he says OmahaHome

THERErsquoS A LOT OF PRETTY IN THE WILSONSrsquo NEW SPACE mdashPRETTY AND PRACTICAL

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home

Left The living room renovations include open-shelv-ing on which the Wilsons can display treasures

Top The utility room was made over with a new washer and dryer along with pops of color for a clean bright look

Bottom A soaker tub sees more use than the former whirlpool tub

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MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

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loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

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Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

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until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspDIY

MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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KAREN JENNINGS

Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

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MAKEOVERS ARE OFTEN a case of sink-or-swim and this piece was no exception The crumbling dock of our lakefront home was about to abandon ship as it

sagged its way listing to port toward a watery grave Because its faded timbers had been the launching point for so much aquatic fun the inspiration struck that even in death the dock could continue to act as a connection between our home and the lake we so love OmahaHome

The first project we created from some of the boards was an accent wall It was so very easy

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDloz Weathered dock boards or other reclaimed wood

loz Saw

loz Nail gun

loz (Willing spouse optional)

INSTRUCTIONSloz Cut pieces to measure

loz Nail them to the wall horizontally work-ing from top to bottom

loz Boom Done

FROM THE DOCK OF THE BAY

WORDS BY SANDY BESCH-MATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

The second project I saw from this dock was a beach-themed bar We previously purchased a bar off Craigslist knowing it would be repurposed but we liked the foundation of the piece and that it has a rail at the bottom that adds to its folksy authenticity

WHAT YOUrsquoLL NEEDFor the top

loz Hand sander

loz 60 grit and 220 grit sandpaper

loz Two small cans of Rustoleum stain in Kona (dark brown) and Driftwood (light gray) or color scheme of your choice

loz One small can of clear sealer

loz One soft rag

For the front

loz Weathered dock boards

loz Saw

loz Nail Gun

INSTRUCTIONSFor the top

loz Remove the old stain off the top of the bar until the raw material is exposed To do this first use the coarse (60 grit) sandpaper then the fine (220 grit) sandpaper

loz Stain the boards in the dark brown (Kona) color twice Lightly sand in between each coat giving it a layeredtextured look

loz Once these two coats have dried apply a light coat of the gray (Driftwood) color using a soft cloth

loz Immediately rub off the gray stain so it does not soak into the boards Sand lightly again when it has dried to create a streaky look

loz When everything is finished apply a poly acrylic sealer

For the front

loz Use the same process as in the wall projectndashcutting pieces to size and nailing them to the front of the bar

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SO FRESH SO CLEANBYJENNIFER LITTON

YOUR HOME IS your fortress and keep-ing it clean is a breeze when yoursquore armed with these dust-busting tips

Keep a sparkling presence both inside and out of your home to make every day of life but a dreamemspOmahaHome

HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS

Having a well-stocked cleaning caddy can make all of the difference To fit the bill you will need the following a window cleaner a household ammonia for floors a nonabrasive cleanser for general cleaning a dilution of 4 parts water to 1 part chlorine bleach for disinfecting a feather duster sponges paper towels and rags oil soap for wood cabinets and latex gloves

MAKE THAT MARBLE SHINE

Clean with a spray bottle contain-ing warm water and one tablespoon of

non-abrasive dish soap Never use vinegar or lemon juice The acids can cause etching

Wipe off with a hot wet dish towel taking care not to scrub Lastly buff immediately with an

absorbent towel or chamois A pool of water on the surface can leave a stain And donrsquot let orange juice wine or coffee cup ldquorings of

deathrdquo hang around for too long as marble surfaces stain quickly

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts

CURTAINS CLOSED

Mildew can be an unsightly friend in the shower Prevent mold growth by occasionally tossing your vinyl

or synthetic liner in the wash-ing machine with laundry

detergent and bleach

A ROOM FULL OF BLOOMS

Prevent your flowers from getting sour Add frac14 of teaspoon of bleach to each quart of water in the vase and your beauties will stay fresh and lovely as they are intended

SEE SPOTS RUN

To remove a stain from a marble countertop apply a poultice made with baking soda and water or flour and a non-abrasive dish soap It should be the consistency of a thick paste Apply to the surface then cover the area with plastic wrap After 24 hours lift the plastic wrap and use a damp cloth to wipe away the poultice If the area is still stained repeat the process For grease spots sprinkle corn starch and allow it to absorb for 20 minutes Wipe away with a damp cloth

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WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

PET HAIR BEWARE

Vacuuming up pet hair doesnrsquot quite do the trick Use a long-

handled window squeegee on your carpets The rubber will loosen the embedded hair Next collect the clumps that accumulate Repeat

until all hair has vanished

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KAREN JENNINGS

Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

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Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

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Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

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Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

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To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

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bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

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To prevent scratches that can occur from a buildup of excess hair and dirt use a dry dust mop every few days Do not use soap-based detergents or ldquomop and shinerdquo products as they can leave a dull luster-killing film For a more in-depth cleaning fill a bucket with hot water and add two tablespoons of baby shampoo or a mild liquid dish detergent Scented or dyed dish detergents can damage the laminate or cause streaks Soak and thoroughly wring out a mop Excess water can distort your laminate flooring What about those scuff marks A common pencil eraser is your best friend here

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JE GEORGE BOULEVARD

Kick off Independence Day the Old-Fashioned Way

WORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE LITTON

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

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lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H32 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom

From Design to Installation

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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IF YOUrsquoRE LOOKING to experience a small-town parade in the middle of

Omaha look no further This summer marks the 65th annual JE George Boulevard Fourth of July Parade The parade was founded in 1950 by residents Bob and Lu Adwers

Children don festive cos-tumes in the Americana theme dress up their dogs and grab wagons tricycles and other forms of transpor-tation for a joyous display of patriotic pride

JE George Boulevard is a stately tree-lined thorough-fare just north of Memorial Park It gets its namesake from early Omaha real estate developer John Edward George According to the Douglas County Historical Society he was a member of the city planning commis-sion who played a big role in the St Maryrsquos Avenue grad-ing project gt

Sophie Goochbeard a 5-year-old golden retriever beats the heat at the 2014 JE George Boulevard Fourth of July parade with a sip of water from mom Elaine Flaxbeard Gucciullo Sophies last name is a play on Elaines mar-ried (Gucciullo) and maiden (Flaxbeard) names

lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H32 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

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Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom

Locally Owned in Papillion Ne402-740-0800 bull apconstructomahacom

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Residential Roofing bull Roof Maintenance amp Repair bull Licensed Bonded amp Insured

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192nd w center rd 4022894103lanohanurseriescom

Omaha Magazine13 VerticalJulyAugust 2015 IssueColor2375 x 10Deadline 642015Contact - Alicia Smith Hollins

Size adjustment is result of participating in 2016 Faces of Omaha Magazine

lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

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lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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lt League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha President Peggy Adair participated in the parade for her first time last year ldquoIrsquom from west Omaha and I love this Itrsquos like old home It just makes you smile to be hererdquo she says

Many local politicians also join in the fun by marching in the parade wearing brightly colored campaign slogan tees and passing out stickers

Each year there is a grand marshal and spe-cial guests invited Past grand marshals have included longtime JE George Boulevard resi-dent Barbara Raffensperger and Godfatherrsquos Pizza founder Willy Thiesen Past special guests included TV personalities Bill Randby and Gary Kerr and radio personality Tom Becka The JE George Navy Band has also been a popular attraction of the parade since the 1980s

Each year Sandy Wray of Elkhorn attends the parade with her sister Terry Price Price is a JE George Boulevard resident who is active in the community and serves as the Neighborhood Watch point person ldquoI think itrsquos just great that we honor our countryrdquo Wray says gt

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

Long before visitors gather in the shaded walks of JE George Boulevard neighbors and friends enjoy the calm before the storm with patriotic spreads of doughnuts cakes and other breakfast pastries

Ken Molacek is a founding member of the JE George Navy Band which has been provid-ing festive music since 1982

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

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Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom

Build

Design

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ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo

WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTESfor Home Cleaning Service

Help Us Make it 8 Years in a Row

WIN

NER

rsquoS C

IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

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WIN

NER

rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

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2009

lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

LISCENSED IN IOWA amp NEBRASKA

4025987074 bull 402-213-5085extremepaintingomahacom

I Canrsquot Wait to

Spread My Paint

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Power Washing bull Staining

Interior bull Exterior

Born To Paint

3rd Generation

Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650

HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4

Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM

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Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs

402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom

each franchise independently owned and operated

Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels

Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home

Specializing in

Fireplace Makeovers

709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)

wwwclaxtonfireplacecom

Allied Member ASID

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels

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Specializing in

Fireplace

Makeovers

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

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lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

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CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

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ldquoITrsquoS A GOOD WAY I THINK FOR THE KIDS TO LEARN SOME TRADITIONS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY AND KEEP THAT ALIVE INSTEAD OF THINKING ITrsquoS JUST A WAY FOR THEM TO PARTYrdquo -Sandy Wray

lt ldquoItrsquos a good way I think for the kids to learn some traditions about our country and keep that alive instead of thinking itrsquos just a way for them to partyrdquo

The parade begins to assemble at 930 am at the corner of JE George Boulevard and Western Avenue The parade begins at 10 am and moves south down JE George Boulevard ending with a celebration at Memorial Park Prizes are awarded at the baseball diamond for best costumes and floats

Joe Pepitone of Bloom Companion Care has been emceeing the parade for more than five years ldquoAll of the kids have a great time Itrsquos really important that they get a chance to showcase their hard work putting together their floats and their costumes and get a prizerdquo Pepitone says

ldquoItrsquos really all about the kidsrdquo he reflects OmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhoods

This spectator appeared to enjoy the annual July 4 parade

on JE George Boulevard but refused to comment or

even provide a name

Maia Classe won last years 7-and-up costume contest with this mock-up of the US Capitol building

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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Omaha Magazine13 VerticalJulyAugust 2015 IssueColor2375 x 10Deadline 642015Contact - Alicia Smith Hollins

Size adjustment is result of participating in 2016 Faces of Omaha Magazine

lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

wwwapachecampercom

1120 FORT CROOK ROADBELLEVUE NE 68005

8007567344 | 4022921455

LOCATIONS ALSO IN LINCOLN amp KEARNEY

Newmar Class A Motorhomes Exclusively at Apache Camper Center

4027336440 bull omahadoorcom

Connect with us fthx

ITrsquoS YOUR HOME PROTECT IT

8 YEARS IN A ROW

siding

doors

windows

garage doors

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H35 |emspbestofomahacom

2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom

Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers

Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More

GOT MULCH MAPLE 85 IS YOUR ONE-STOP SOURCE

8415 Maple Street OmahaSE Corner of 85th amp Maple

4023978278 | wwwmaple85comWE DELIVER

Omaharsquos Largest Selection of Landscape MulchesWe also carry Top Soil Fill Dirt NE Compost

and River Rock and Aggregates

BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM

INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING

Scheduleyour FREE

estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg

today

402-493-5358omahacertaprocom

BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM

INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING

Scheduleyour FREE

estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg

today

402-493-5358omahacertaprocom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H36 |emspomahamagazinecom

Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom

Locally Owned in Papillion Ne402-740-0800 bull apconstructomahacom

Insurance claims

welcomeIf your roof sustained fire snow or hail

damage the repairs can be costly We are your wind and hail damage experts and accept insurance claims so you wonrsquot

have to pay for the repair work yourself

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

Residential Roofing bull Roof Maintenance amp Repair bull Licensed Bonded amp Insured

residential amp commercial landscape design homegrown trees large spade trees unique pottery artisian hardscape exotic tropicals largest selection plants sensational shrubsone-of-a-kind home decor locally produced mulch amp soilsone CoMPAnY

192nd w center rd 4022894103lanohanurseriescom

Omaha Magazine13 VerticalJulyAugust 2015 IssueColor2375 x 10Deadline 642015Contact - Alicia Smith Hollins

Size adjustment is result of participating in 2016 Faces of Omaha Magazine

lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom

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lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

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YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

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lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view a virtual tour of the Intieri home

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom

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lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom

Build

Design

KloosKuttersKlooskutterscom4022104692

Manage

Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years

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CALL NOW

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Budget Blinds of Omaha

Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road

402-933-9559 bull budgetblindscom

Residential amp Commercial Solutions

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The Best in Custom Blinds amp Window Coverings

FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS

MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings

amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist

Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at

maidsandmorecom 572-6243

Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to

offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust

ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo

WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTESfor Home Cleaning Service

Help Us Make it 8 Years in a Row

WIN

NER

rsquoS C

IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

WIN

NER

rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

2009

lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

LISCENSED IN IOWA amp NEBRASKA

4025987074 bull 402-213-5085extremepaintingomahacom

I Canrsquot Wait to

Spread My Paint

Residental bull Commercial

Power Washing bull Staining

Interior bull Exterior

Born To Paint

3rd Generation

Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650

HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4

Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM

Molly Maid of

Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs

402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom

each franchise independently owned and operated

Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels

Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home

Specializing in

Fireplace Makeovers

709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)

wwwclaxtonfireplacecom

Allied Member ASID

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Specializing in

Fireplace

Makeovers

709 N 132 St bull claxtonfireplacecom

Add a fireplace to any room

Oriental Rug CleaningEXPERTS

Call for FREE pickup

4023909526 bull Carpet Cleaningbull Carpet Stretching bull Tile amp Grout Cleaningbull Upholstery Cleaning

Omaharsquos Only

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Also Offering

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To Find Out More

CALL4023423491

or go online fashioncleanerscom

FREE dry cleaning

service right to

yOur dOOr

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

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JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

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Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

ITrsquoS BAD FORM to upstage the guest of honor at any social gathering but Natallia Intrieri had more than a little competition

at her recent high school graduation party

Thatrsquos because the Elkhorn South High School graduate soon headed for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was up against the oohs and aahs that accompanied a christening of the stunning outdoor living space at the home she shares with parents Mike and DeAnn Intrieri on the banks of West Shores Lake

ldquoWersquove always wanted a poolrdquo Mike says ldquobut when we moved out here we thought that the lake would act as the water we were seekingrdquo

ldquoBut itrsquos just not the samerdquo DeAnn adds ldquoOur back yard was this huge blank slate that we just stared at for the longest time wonder-ing what to do with We considered building a pretty extensive deck out here but that idea seemed the opposite of what we had in mind A deck we felt would somehow separate us from the lake not connect us to itrdquo gt

BLUE BLUER BLUESTThis Outdoor Living Space is Guaranteed to Chase the BluesWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom

Locally Owned in Papillion Ne402-740-0800 bull apconstructomahacom

Insurance claims

welcomeIf your roof sustained fire snow or hail

damage the repairs can be costly We are your wind and hail damage experts and accept insurance claims so you wonrsquot

have to pay for the repair work yourself

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

Residential Roofing bull Roof Maintenance amp Repair bull Licensed Bonded amp Insured

residential amp commercial landscape design homegrown trees large spade trees unique pottery artisian hardscape exotic tropicals largest selection plants sensational shrubsone-of-a-kind home decor locally produced mulch amp soilsone CoMPAnY

192nd w center rd 4022894103lanohanurseriescom

Omaha Magazine13 VerticalJulyAugust 2015 IssueColor2375 x 10Deadline 642015Contact - Alicia Smith Hollins

Size adjustment is result of participating in 2016 Faces of Omaha Magazine

lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom

Build

Design

KloosKuttersKlooskutterscom4022104692

Manage

Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years

wwwhometownroofingcom

Have Storm Damage

CALL NOW

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Budget Blinds of Omaha

Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road

402-933-9559 bull budgetblindscom

Residential amp Commercial Solutions

with industry leading pricing and customer satisfaction

The Best in Custom Blinds amp Window Coverings

FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS

MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings

amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist

Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at

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Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to

offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust

ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo

WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTESfor Home Cleaning Service

Help Us Make it 8 Years in a Row

WIN

NER

rsquoS C

IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

WIN

NER

rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

2009

lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

LISCENSED IN IOWA amp NEBRASKA

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I Canrsquot Wait to

Spread My Paint

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Power Washing bull Staining

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Born To Paint

3rd Generation

Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

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SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

lt The result especially on a clear day when the light is just so finds the pool lake and sky welded seamlessly together in a blue bluer bluest canvas for the home occupying a jut-ting point that affords dramatic vistas with 180-degree views

ldquoItrsquos funny how so many outdoor projects begin indoorsrdquo says Burton Kilgore of Naturersquos Intent who tag-teamed with KC Barth of Artisan Pools in executing the effort ldquoThe inspira-tion came from the homersquos TuscanMediterranean theme and decor We took those same motifs outdoors and incorporated them into the design Then we added layers of depth and visual interest in landscaping and other elements to form a cohesive space that works with the land instead of fighting against it

In order to conform to the landscape the various surfaces are situated on different planes Even though the elevations rise in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progres-sion the overall effect delivers subtle eye-tricking ldquowowrdquo not found in flat single-surface configurations

ldquoThatrsquos the nature of custom workrdquo adds Barth ldquoCreating different topographical focal points is key in a project like this Hillsides and sloping areas were once considered spaces waiting be leveled We look at them as design opportunities that give us a way to create dramardquo gt

When the light is just right

the pool lake and sky merge

seamlessly in creating a blue

bluer bluest panorama

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom

Locally Owned in Papillion Ne402-740-0800 bull apconstructomahacom

Insurance claims

welcomeIf your roof sustained fire snow or hail

damage the repairs can be costly We are your wind and hail damage experts and accept insurance claims so you wonrsquot

have to pay for the repair work yourself

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

Residential Roofing bull Roof Maintenance amp Repair bull Licensed Bonded amp Insured

residential amp commercial landscape design homegrown trees large spade trees unique pottery artisian hardscape exotic tropicals largest selection plants sensational shrubsone-of-a-kind home decor locally produced mulch amp soilsone CoMPAnY

192nd w center rd 4022894103lanohanurseriescom

Omaha Magazine13 VerticalJulyAugust 2015 IssueColor2375 x 10Deadline 642015Contact - Alicia Smith Hollins

Size adjustment is result of participating in 2016 Faces of Omaha Magazine

lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom

Build

Design

KloosKuttersKlooskutterscom4022104692

Manage

Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years

wwwhometownroofingcom

Have Storm Damage

CALL NOW

402-896-3639

Call us for a FREE ASSESSMENT402-896-3639

A+ PREFERREDCONTRACTOR

Call us for a

FREE ASSESSMENT

402-896-3639

Heating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfort

Serving the Omaha metro for

over 35 years

aksarbenreg ARSreg Call for an appointment at 402-509-3115 | aksarbenARScom

Budget Blinds of Omaha

Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road

402-933-9559 bull budgetblindscom

Residential amp Commercial Solutions

with industry leading pricing and customer satisfaction

The Best in Custom Blinds amp Window Coverings

FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS

MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings

amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist

Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at

maidsandmorecom 572-6243

Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to

offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust

ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo

WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTESfor Home Cleaning Service

Help Us Make it 8 Years in a Row

WIN

NER

rsquoS C

IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

WIN

NER

rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

2009

lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

LISCENSED IN IOWA amp NEBRASKA

4025987074 bull 402-213-5085extremepaintingomahacom

I Canrsquot Wait to

Spread My Paint

Residental bull Commercial

Power Washing bull Staining

Interior bull Exterior

Born To Paint

3rd Generation

Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650

HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4

Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM

Molly Maid of

Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs

402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom

each franchise independently owned and operated

Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels

Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home

Specializing in

Fireplace Makeovers

709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)

wwwclaxtonfireplacecom

Allied Member ASID

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Specializing in

Fireplace

Makeovers

709 N 132 St bull claxtonfireplacecom

Add a fireplace to any room

Oriental Rug CleaningEXPERTS

Call for FREE pickup

4023909526 bull Carpet Cleaningbull Carpet Stretching bull Tile amp Grout Cleaningbull Upholstery Cleaning

Omaharsquos Only

CarpetCleaningOmahacom

Also Offering

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom

To Find Out More

CALL4023423491

or go online fashioncleanerscom

FREE dry cleaning

service right to

yOur dOOr

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom

Locally Owned in Papillion Ne402-740-0800 bull apconstructomahacom

Insurance claims

welcomeIf your roof sustained fire snow or hail

damage the repairs can be costly We are your wind and hail damage experts and accept insurance claims so you wonrsquot

have to pay for the repair work yourself

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

Residential Roofing bull Roof Maintenance amp Repair bull Licensed Bonded amp Insured

residential amp commercial landscape design homegrown trees large spade trees unique pottery artisian hardscape exotic tropicals largest selection plants sensational shrubsone-of-a-kind home decor locally produced mulch amp soilsone CoMPAnY

192nd w center rd 4022894103lanohanurseriescom

Omaha Magazine13 VerticalJulyAugust 2015 IssueColor2375 x 10Deadline 642015Contact - Alicia Smith Hollins

Size adjustment is result of participating in 2016 Faces of Omaha Magazine

lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom

Build

Design

KloosKuttersKlooskutterscom4022104692

Manage

Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years

wwwhometownroofingcom

Have Storm Damage

CALL NOW

402-896-3639

Call us for a FREE ASSESSMENT402-896-3639

A+ PREFERREDCONTRACTOR

Call us for a

FREE ASSESSMENT

402-896-3639

Heating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfort

Serving the Omaha metro for

over 35 years

aksarbenreg ARSreg Call for an appointment at 402-509-3115 | aksarbenARScom

Budget Blinds of Omaha

Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road

402-933-9559 bull budgetblindscom

Residential amp Commercial Solutions

with industry leading pricing and customer satisfaction

The Best in Custom Blinds amp Window Coverings

FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS

MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings

amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist

Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at

maidsandmorecom 572-6243

Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to

offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust

ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo

WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTESfor Home Cleaning Service

Help Us Make it 8 Years in a Row

WIN

NER

rsquoS C

IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

WIN

NER

rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

2009

lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

LISCENSED IN IOWA amp NEBRASKA

4025987074 bull 402-213-5085extremepaintingomahacom

I Canrsquot Wait to

Spread My Paint

Residental bull Commercial

Power Washing bull Staining

Interior bull Exterior

Born To Paint

3rd Generation

Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650

HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4

Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM

Molly Maid of

Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs

402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom

each franchise independently owned and operated

Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels

Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home

Specializing in

Fireplace Makeovers

709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)

wwwclaxtonfireplacecom

Allied Member ASID

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Specializing in

Fireplace

Makeovers

709 N 132 St bull claxtonfireplacecom

Add a fireplace to any room

Oriental Rug CleaningEXPERTS

Call for FREE pickup

4023909526 bull Carpet Cleaningbull Carpet Stretching bull Tile amp Grout Cleaningbull Upholstery Cleaning

Omaharsquos Only

CarpetCleaningOmahacom

Also Offering

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom

To Find Out More

CALL4023423491

or go online fashioncleanerscom

FREE dry cleaning

service right to

yOur dOOr

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

lt Providing contrast to a carefully curated color palate are chocolate-hued border pavers Add to that mocha-tinged mulch and con-temporary tiki torches rendered in black steel instead of the customarily blonde bamboo and the scene is balanced by just the right amount of contrast in these and other ele-ments that serve to define the space without hemming it in

The Tuscan-inspired home and its warm mustardy hues is a wholly intentional nod to Mikersquos heritage as the son of an Italian-born father who once toiled in the sweltering cauldrons of Pittsburgh steel mills

Harmony is the keyword in this outdoor living space After all how could this most serene of settings engender anything but a calming loll-around-all-day vibe The only hint of strife the day of Omaha Magazinersquos visit was a minor disagreement on whose brainstorm it was to install the grace-fully arcing pergola that anchors one end of the grounds gt

WHY BOTHER GOING AWAY WHEN WE HAVE THE NICEST RESORT IMAGINABLE RIGHT

IN OUR OWN BACK YARD-Natallia Intrieri

Water surrounds the Intrierirsquos home on three sides The various pool sur-faces are situated on different planes rising in increments of only a few inches at a time in a gentle progression

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom

Build

Design

KloosKuttersKlooskutterscom4022104692

Manage

Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years

wwwhometownroofingcom

Have Storm Damage

CALL NOW

402-896-3639

Call us for a FREE ASSESSMENT402-896-3639

A+ PREFERREDCONTRACTOR

Call us for a

FREE ASSESSMENT

402-896-3639

Heating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfortHeating Cooling PlumbingahhhComfort

Serving the Omaha metro for

over 35 years

aksarbenreg ARSreg Call for an appointment at 402-509-3115 | aksarbenARScom

Budget Blinds of Omaha

Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road

402-933-9559 bull budgetblindscom

Residential amp Commercial Solutions

with industry leading pricing and customer satisfaction

The Best in Custom Blinds amp Window Coverings

FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS

MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings

amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist

Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at

maidsandmorecom 572-6243

Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to

offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust

ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo

WE APPRECIATE YOUR VOTESfor Home Cleaning Service

Help Us Make it 8 Years in a Row

WIN

NER

rsquoS C

IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

WIN

NER

rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN

NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

2009

lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

LISCENSED IN IOWA amp NEBRASKA

4025987074 bull 402-213-5085extremepaintingomahacom

I Canrsquot Wait to

Spread My Paint

Residental bull Commercial

Power Washing bull Staining

Interior bull Exterior

Born To Paint

3rd Generation

Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650

HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4

Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM

Molly Maid of

Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs

402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom

each franchise independently owned and operated

Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels

Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home

Specializing in

Fireplace Makeovers

709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)

wwwclaxtonfireplacecom

Allied Member ASID

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Specializing in

Fireplace

Makeovers

709 N 132 St bull claxtonfireplacecom

Add a fireplace to any room

Oriental Rug CleaningEXPERTS

Call for FREE pickup

4023909526 bull Carpet Cleaningbull Carpet Stretching bull Tile amp Grout Cleaningbull Upholstery Cleaning

Omaharsquos Only

CarpetCleaningOmahacom

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or go online fashioncleanerscom

FREE dry cleaning

service right to

yOur dOOr

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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

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NER

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IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN

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CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

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WIN

NER

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NERrsquoS

CIR

CLE

Best Home Cleaning Service

Maids amp More

2009

lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

LISCENSED IN IOWA amp NEBRASKA

4025987074 bull 402-213-5085extremepaintingomahacom

I Canrsquot Wait to

Spread My Paint

Residental bull Commercial

Power Washing bull Staining

Interior bull Exterior

Born To Paint

3rd Generation

Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650

HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4

Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM

Molly Maid of

Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs

402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom

each franchise independently owned and operated

Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels

Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home

Specializing in

Fireplace Makeovers

709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)

wwwclaxtonfireplacecom

Allied Member ASID

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Specializing in

Fireplace

Makeovers

709 N 132 St bull claxtonfireplacecom

Add a fireplace to any room

Oriental Rug CleaningEXPERTS

Call for FREE pickup

4023909526 bull Carpet Cleaningbull Carpet Stretching bull Tile amp Grout Cleaningbull Upholstery Cleaning

Omaharsquos Only

CarpetCleaningOmahacom

Also Offering

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom

To Find Out More

CALL4023423491

or go online fashioncleanerscom

FREE dry cleaning

service right to

yOur dOOr

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

lt Mike claims that it was an idea he stumbled upon during a visit to an upscale hotel during one of his many business trav-els DeAnn insists otherwise Natallia with a roll of the eyes reserved by young people exclusively for their parents took the opportu-nity to move the interview to the mechanical panel that manipulates the many inset light-ing nodes and gurgling water features that are best experienced long into a summerrsquos eve over smores prepared above the glowing embers of the fire pit

Not to be outdone Mike took the helm in manipulating an array of switches to demon-strate various functionalities but still rela-tively new at this high-tech game his attempt to activate something over there more often than not brought to life something over here

Insert second playful ldquoOh-Dad-stylerdquo eye roll here this time joined by a cheerful wink from DeAnn

ldquoWell you get the ideardquo Mike beams with a shrug in jocular resignation

Natallia had been mildly concerned about gate crashers at her graduation party but only those of the amphibian kind Unwelcome guests so far have been limited to curious (and who can blame lsquoem) frogs coming up from the lake for a midnight splash in the pool

ldquoThis place is having us rethinking the whole idea of taking vacationsrdquo says DeAnn as Mike and Natallia nod in agreement

ldquoWhy bother going awayrdquo Natallia adds ldquowhen we have the nicest resort imaginable right in our own back yardrdquoemspOmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature

LISCENSED IN IOWA amp NEBRASKA

4025987074 bull 402-213-5085extremepaintingomahacom

I Canrsquot Wait to

Spread My Paint

Residental bull Commercial

Power Washing bull Staining

Interior bull Exterior

Born To Paint

3rd Generation

Visit us today12965 W Center Rd 4027780650

HoursMon-Thu 10-6Fri-Sat 10-5Sun 12-4

Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM

Molly Maid of

Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs

402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom

each franchise independently owned and operated

Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels

Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home

Specializing in

Fireplace Makeovers

709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)

wwwclaxtonfireplacecom

Allied Member ASID

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels

Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800

Specializing in

Fireplace

Makeovers

709 N 132 St bull claxtonfireplacecom

Add a fireplace to any room

Oriental Rug CleaningEXPERTS

Call for FREE pickup

4023909526 bull Carpet Cleaningbull Carpet Stretching bull Tile amp Grout Cleaningbull Upholstery Cleaning

Omaharsquos Only

CarpetCleaningOmahacom

Also Offering

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom

To Find Out More

CALL4023423491

or go online fashioncleanerscom

FREE dry cleaning

service right to

yOur dOOr

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

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JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

FROM THE GROUND UPCrisp Clean ContemporaryWORDS BY LINDI JANULEWICZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM KESSLER

YOU KNOW WHAT I likerdquo The expres-sion repeatedly danced off the tongue of our client throughout the months of

planning and preparing that went into build-ing her familyrsquos new home in west Omaha Good thinghellipa tried-and-true trusting relationship between client and designer is critical to the success of any design project After helping this couple with a few previous homes designer Nancy Pesavento ASID owner of Interiors Joan and Associates did indeed know just what they liked gt

MEET THE DESIGNERNancy Pesavento ASID

Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

lt Working with Advanced Design amp Construction (ADC) Pesavento guided her clients as they navigated the transition from a woodsy earth toned deeply traditional home to a new more contemporary residence Crisp and clean the new home perfectly answers the clientrsquos request for a sleek upscale design a home that allows them to function day in and day out and provides comfortable convenient living spaces

The homersquos entry is defined by an exquisite chandelier resembling a modern flurry of iron whirled together setting the tone for the homersquos whole design concept A linear iron rail and custom front doors complete the space The focal wall in the great room featuring a horizontal fireplace encased in natural travertine stone and flanked by natu-ral walnut shelving anchors the entire main living space Perfectly accessorized the shelves embody the homersquos ldquoless is morerdquo attractive-ness Onersquos hands canrsquot help but gravitate to the sumptuous fabrics that upholster the sofas chairs and pillows in the great room Soft velvets leathers and natural textures in shades of pumice white charcoal gray cerulean blue and citron compose the homersquos sophisticated color palette

An open floor plan exposes the kitchen and dining space to the main living area in the home and the selection of natural walnut wood with horizontal grain detailing and glass display niches creates elegant cabine-try meant to be an artistic display case The design left no detail unattendedhelliptwo colors of quartz visually separate the preparation and dining spaces of the kitchen island while allowing the surface to remain on one plane A chrome plate under the countertop linear hardware sparkling pendant lights and an architectural backsplash reinforce the homersquos sleek appearance Glass paneled pocket doors slide open to reveal a large room adjacent to the kitchen and dining area This flex space outfitted to function as an office a space gt

CRISP AND CLEAN THE NEW HOME PERFECTLY ANSWERS THE CLIENTrsquoS REQUEST FOR A SLEEK UPSCALE DESIGN

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom

wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056

It has never been more important to have the right agent

Therersquos Wealth in Our Approachtrade

Global ResouRces local advisoR

copy 2015 RBC Wealth Management a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC Member NYSEFINRASIPC

As a part of RBC Wealth Management I have the global resources of an international leader but I maintain the culture of a small firm with service from an experienced local advisor

Call me today to discuss how I can help with your wealth management goals

BoB Kenny

Senior Vice President - Financial AdvisorSenior Consulting Group

Phone (402) 392-6105 Toll Free (866) 519-5221wwwrobertwkennycom

12910 Pierce Street Suite 300Omaha NE 68144

Quality Closet and storage solutions in omaha ne

4027785818marCoClosetsCom

Need to make sense of your space

Give Marco Closets a call With our customized storage solutions we have the skill to design any

storage space to maximize its efficiency Best of all consultation measuring and design

are always free

Visit our showroom and factory in Papillion today and see our quality for yourself

KNITTINGmiddotCROCHETmiddotNEEDLEPOINTBUTTONSmiddotQUILTING FABRICS

CLASSES AVAILABLE

Lewis Art Gallery

EVERY STYLE amp PRICE OF ART GIFTS amp DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1971OVER 500 LAMPS

1 WEEK CUSTOM FRAMING

8600 CASS ST bull 4023917733 LEWISARTGALLERYCOMPERSONALTHREADSCOM

MON-FRI 9AM-6PM bull SAT 9AM-3PM

2015 Winner

Omah

arsquos Business-to-Business Magazine

B2B OMAHArsquoS

brewscafes

chef profilescocktails

dining reviewsfarmers markets

recipestaverns

treats

FOODampDRINK

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom

OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations

402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom

Happy times or crappy times

we are your plumbers

Locally Owned amp Operated

4028893986a2ocontractingcom

RoofingGuttersDecks

M14114 U S DOT 732686

Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom

ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo

Quality MovingProfessionals

Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years

Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates

InsuredLicensed

bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska

Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Donrsquot miss a single issue of Omaha Magazine

omamagcomsave

JULYAUGUST bull 2014

war amp PeaceChuck Hagel battles for a future free of the quagmires of the past

OmaharsquostopDentiststradeBest of Omahatrade Campaign 2015

The Loyal Royal Alex GordonMalorie MaddoxOmaha Stories

trade

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

lt with extra seating and as an entertain-ment hub with a bar has proven to be invalu-able to the homeowner

Notable details like a sizable pantry disguised as part of the kitchenrsquos cabinetry granite and quartz countertops that push the proverbial envelope with their thickness and shape an elevator that will allow the homeowners to continue to enjoy both levels of the home as they age and a myriad of materials and finishes all tie together exquisitely to give the home a cohesive organic look

New construction allows a design team to plan an entire home to perfectly fit and accommodate a clientrsquos lifestyle Not working around existing structures or components that donrsquot gel with new objectives makes for easier construction and evolution When this client left an old home for a new contempo-rary residence the transition was seamlesshellipguided by a trusted friend and professional OmahaHome

JulyAugustenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom

WE HAVE MOVED217 N Jefferson St bull Papillion

402-331-9136 bull papillionflowerpatchcomThanks for voting us Best of Omahatrade

Endless amazing interior designs to help bring life to your home

Call now to receive your free estimate

FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses

South of Dodge

402-558-8600North of Dodge

402-493-5887

Maidscom

Visit our Showroom for Quality Professional Grade Plumbing Products that stand the test of time from the brands you trust that fit your budget and style

Proudly Introducing DXV Products to Omaha

9737 ldquoIrdquo Street Omaha NE 68127 | 4025922820 | omahawinnelsoncom

Hours Monday-Friday 800am-430pm with Tuesday evening appointments available

OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile

SAY YES TO MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNIQUE STONE CONCEPTS NEW QUARTZ LINENo other surface on the market combines perfect marble design with the durability of quartz Inspired by timeless Italian marble This advanced quartz surface is heat scratch chip resistant and made for those who love to cook

uscgranitecom 18008312043

Omaha Showroom13231 Centennial Rd

4026097585

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

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For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

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180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired high-end homebuilder Imaginatively conceived flawlessly executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home

FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom

For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom

mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash

180th amp Military RoadBennington

220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680

on US 75

As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots

Your Dream Begins Call Today

Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row

402-493-1350PellaOmahacom

Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST

A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise

3 Years in a Row