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36On the CoverA nature-inspired home designed by SanAntonio-based Lake | Flato Architects is a triumph amid the trees. The remark-able home is among six selected for theRice Design Alliance 2011 ArchitectureTour. See page p. 28.

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Before & After Changes in the WindAfter a tree fell on their home a family kitchen is reinvented

Project Order Up!Organizing your existing kitchen and pantry

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Welcome to the March2011 issue of HoustonHouse & Home and

welcome to spring. WithHouston’s abundant trees leafingout all around us, we hope thisissue sends you strolling under thebranches of your favorite trees andto take in the transition of ourlandscape from brown and grey tothe vibrant spectrum of spring-time.

Our area’s home and gardentours offer excellent opportunitiesfor some arbor admiration mixedin with architecture, design andhistorical appreciation. See ourspecial feature on spring hometours starting on page 36 to finddetails on some of the standouttours happening over the nextmonth.

One of those tours is the RiceDesign Alliance Architecture Tour.This year’s showcase of exceptionalarchitectural achievements inHouston focuses on residentialprojects by architects from outsidethe area. We have featured one ofthe six fascinating homes on thetour, a project designed byrenowned San Antonio firm Lake | Flato Architects.

This remarkable home in thetall trees of Memorial is a depar-ture from the familiar air-condi-tioned fortresses that isolate resi-dents from their surroundings.Lake/Flato is known for designingstructures that are built to both

embrace and endure their environ-ments. Read about the firm’sdesign strategies and see the stun-ning results starting on page 28.

Public art aficionados may rec-ognize the name Flato. Lake | Flatoprincipal Ted Flato is the brotherof Malou Flato, the Austin-basedartist who created the colorfulceramic tile benches and fountainsat downtown’s Market SquarePark. If you haven’t already, go seeMalou Flato’s work in the recentlyrenovated park that is now hometo dozens of trees.

Continuing with the theme oftrees, Joetta Moulden’s Before &After this month tells the story of apost-Ike kitchen remodel, broughton after the infamous stormplopped a pine tree through thecouple’s home.

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Home ToursFind more details on p. 36.

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ClassesGardeners looking for knowledge and ideas will always find an impressive variety of classesat The Arbor Gate. Busy gardeners will appreciate Ann Wheeler’s Weekend HerbGardener class on March 5. Wheeler offers tips and advice on successful herb gardeningfor those who can only spend time gardening on the weekends.

Learn about floral arranging with floral designer Loela Barry of JoLoe Art & Academy. Forher Fun with Flowers classes, Barry teaches the basics of contemporary floral arrange-ments on March 15 and a second class on March 22. The classes are intended to help stu-dents develop a special style using plants from their own gardens. Classes are limited to 15each, so register early. Information: 281.351.8851 or www.arborgate.com.

Houston Arboretum features a Nature in Watercolor Workshop series, scheduled everyThursday afternoon in March. Award-winning watercolorist Joanie Hughes teaches funda-mental techniques of painting with watercolors as well as the elements of a good painting.Cost is $150 for members; $200 for non-members.

On March 6, Arboretum conservation director Joe Blanton teaches Landscaping withTexas Native Plants. Learn about some of the most common native perennials, grasses,forbs and aquatic plants. Cost is $35 for members; $45 non-members.

Houston Arboretum hosts its Spring Native Plant Sale the week of March 12-20. Shopthe more than 60 native species available for sale, including trees, shrubs, vines, ferns,groundcovers, grasses, wildflowers, bog and rain garden plants. Proceeds from the sale willsupport the Arboretum’s education and conservation programs. Information: 713.681.8433or www.HoustonArboretum.org.

Art HappeningsThe 40th Annual Bayou City ArtFestival Memorial Park transformsthe park’s Picnic Loop into a one-of-a-kind outdoor gallery, March 25-27.The juried art event features 300artists representing 18 media formatsand benefits local arts organizations.Information: 713.521.0133 orwww.bayoucityartfestival.com.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houstondisplays the newly opened exhibitCirca 1900: Decorative Arts at theTurn of the Century through July31. The exhibit features Europeandecorative and fine art pieces fromabout 1890 to 1910, including worksby Emile Gallé, Edvard Munch andFrantisek Kupka, and numerousexamples of the Art Nouveau move-ment. Information: 713.639.7300 orwww.mfah.org.

Home ShowsThe 23rd Annual Galveston Home & Garden Showtakes place March 19-20 at the Galveston IslandConvention Center, 5600 Seawall Boulevard. The showoffers quality merchandise and services for the homeand garden with more than 100 exhibition booths alongwith exciting speakers and programs. Information:409.762.3930 or www.galveston.com/homeandgardenshow.

The Cy-Fair Home & Garden Show happens March 26-27 in northwest Houston at the Berry Center, 8877Barker Cypress. The fourth annual event features anexcellent lineup of speakers and more than 200 vendors,all showcasing new products and the latest ideas tospruce up your home’s indoor and outdoor spaces.Information: www.cyfairhomeandgarden.com.

Antiques Shows & Décor EventsSpringtime also brings on antiques fever. Fortunately, dozens of shows are within easy driving distance from the Houston area, such asCole’s Antique Show, March 24-April 2 in Warrenton. The Cole’s event fea-tures 200 vendors in air-conditioned comfort (281.485.2277, www.colesan-tiqueshow.net). Also coming up is the Marburger Farm Antique Show,happening March 29-April 2. The vast outdoor show features more than 350vendors (800.999.2148, www.roundtop-marburger.com) Dozens moreevents take place each spring, thanks to the influence of the original RoundTop Spring Antiques Fair, scheduled March 30-April 2 this year(512.237.4747, www.roundtoptexasantiques.com).

Ten Thousand Villages hosts its Annual Fair Trade Oriental Rug Eventfrom March 24-28. The fair trade shop for artisan goods in the Rice Village,at 2424A Rice Blvd., is showcasing approximately 300 rugs, each hand-made in Pakistani homes by fairly paid adult artisans. The rugs are availablein a variety of unique designs and sizes ranging from 2’x 3’to 10’x 14’ andrunners. An Introduction to Oriental Rugs Seminar will be held at the storeon Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m. The entire event benefits Bunyaad, a fairtrade artisan group in Pakistan, seeking to rebuild the community after thedevastating floods in Pakistan during the summer of 2010. Information:713.533.1000 or houston@tenthousandvillages.com.

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BY JOETTA MOULDENPHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN

When I first met Catherine and Alejandro Araiza, I wasenthralled by the resilience of this young couple withtwo very young children. During Hurricane Ike, a neighbor’svery tall pine tree crashed diagonally through their small home allthe way to the foundation, narrowly missing both sleeping childrenand parents. As the eye of the storm passed overhead, the couplewoke the children, and like an Indiana Jones adventure, escaped byclimbing over the tree inside their home in pouring rain, and tookshelter at Catherine’s mom’s dry and safe home down the street!And the saga began.

Living in an apartment while construction workers put their flat-tened home back together, Catherine called me (after a referral froma friend) to help her select finishes and colors and redesign herkitchen using their existing appliances.

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After a tree fell on their home, a family kitchen is reinvented

BEFORE: The housewas beginning to be putback together afterHurricane Ike, but keydecisions in the kitchenhad not been made. Onegoal was to increasestorage.

AFTER: In the oldkitchen, there had beenno room for cookbookstorage and no barcounter. Painting thewall under the barcounter to match thebuff walls in living roomexpands the sense ofspace, while the sturdybarstools won’t tip overwhen small kids climbthem. In the laundryroom by the back door,a clothes-folding counterand new drawers andcabinets were added toincrease storage.

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many more options to consider and you were willing to work with our smallbudget,” Catherine explained.

TIP: When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. A devastating stormlike Hurricane Ike opens the door (and the roof!) for remodeling.

Catherine loves cooking and entertaining, so she really wanted to takeadvantage of the small space they had. I suggested that in addition to raisingthe tile flooring to the level of the wood floor in the living room (which shehad already decided to do), that she use a large budget-friendly 18” by 18”Brixton DalTile ceramic floor in “Mushroom” and install it diagonally tovisually expand space. I also recommended she eliminate the small table thathad been next to the window in the kitchen (too cramped) and instead builda bar counter and use the dining table instead. Eliminating the furdowns andthe upper row of cabinets that had been over the sink opened the entirekitchen up to the living and dining spaces. I suggested she cover the exposedbeam with sheetrock because it was visually lowering the ceiling. I alsoencouraged them to extend the sink countertop to add a cookbook shelf atthe end of the peninsula and more room for barstools.

TIP: Stretch your budget by selecting lighting and “Vinna” pulls fromIkea. Be consistent with your metal finishes.

“Covering the beam with sheetrock was a stretch because I like the look ofexposed wood,” Catherine explains. “The other thing that was tough for meto visualize was having our everyday dishes at waist level instead of overhead.But is has worked out great because the kids can now get their own dishes.”

TIP: Just because a kitchen has always been one way does not mean it hasto stay that way.

“I didn’t know what to expect, having never worked with a decorator, butI trusted you completely and knew immediately the kitchen would turn outfar better than if I’d been left to my own devices,” she laughed.

Catherine liked the fact that I was sketching, measuring and taking notesduring the meeting, which freed her up to think and ask questions. “You cap-tured every last detail, and some of your recommendations I could defer to(like the tile backsplash), so it’s great to have your notes to go back to and tosee what we discussed and the possibilities for the future,” she said.

The powerful Broan vent was a splurge, but the couple enjoys both itspower and its hidden lights. The microwave was moved to a raised cubby offthe counter and the existing oven and fridge rearranged to create additionalcountertop and drawer storage.

TIP: To make a kitchen look larger, paint cabinets to match appliancesand use the same color on trim throughout the house.

Walls were painted Sherwin Williams “Believable Buff” SW 6120 andceilings “Antique White” SW 66119. Cabinets and trim are “Extra White”SW 7006.

Everyone who has seen the house loves the kitchen, and according to thecouple it is the star of the house. “Working with you was the best money wespent on the whole project,” Catherine said. “You helped us make economi-cal, stylish decisions that have made all the difference. I never felt at home inmy kitchen before now.” Previously, she had chosen paint colors by herselfand had cried, both when she had seen the walls painted the wrong colorsand when she had to pay the painters to redo the colors. “This time around,thanks to you, I did not make one bad decision,” Catherine beamed.

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Weed out the cleaning products area by disposing of toxic products that are oldor just too toxic. Consider the variety of more natural cleaners currently avail-able. To make room in your cabinets, get rid of any cracked or broken china thatyou wouldn't dare to use with guests; same goes for damaged silverware. Pull outodd the wedding gifts, those fast food toys (they may have been loved once but,you don't have to live with them forever). Do you have a second tea set, fonduepot or food processor? Put those in a box marked "duplicates” to be given awaylater on. Keep only what you truly like and use.

Next step is to clean cabinets inside and out, then store the kept items byfunction and shape. The placement of items has to make sense to you: for someof us, the mugs go with the glasses, for others, the mugs go with breakfast items.Invite a friend over and play your favorite tune, it will go faster!

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Now, you can think about the interior design of your countertops, pantry, cabi-nets and drawers. Remember that a sparse countertop is the easiest to clean, soleave out only the items you use daily and are dear to you (and not your motheror best friend). If the water kettle, coffee machine and toaster are your most-uti-lized items, keep those on the counter and relocate other items.

Store all objects close to their related function—the less you use them, thefarther away they can be placed. For example, store spices and condiments indrawers next to the cooktop, but Thanksgiving serving platters or the fondue setcan be stored in the highest cabinet or the highest shelf.

What you use on a daily basis should be stored in a place lower than theheight of your shoulders. Heavy items, such as Dutch ovens, large pots and mix-ers, should be stored in a fully extendable drawer. Don't pile plates and bowls toohigh, instead, add an intermediate shelf to improve function. Inside cabinets, useinterior pull-out drawers or baskets attached on simple tracks under the shelves.

To organize the contents of your drawers and baskets, sort by use. For exam-ple, openers for cans, bottles, and nuts go in one compartment. Next, assemblethe utensils by type, then by size. You may need to buy some fittings for yourdrawers. Plastic or wood containers are available not only at kitchen stores, butalso at office supply stores or bath stores or the local retail outlets for familiar catalogs. Be sure to have the interior drawer dimensions handy (including theheight) to find the best-fitting options.

Lastly, it helps greatly to store small appliances that don't need to be kept outon the countertop. Leave them in a cabinet close enough to an electrical outlet.Try to group all their accessories together in a single, topless, box.

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Splendor in the

Guided by nature’s beauty and Houston’s notorious climate, an award-winning

firm’s design provides a local family with a verdant urban oasisBy SANDRA COOK | Photos by HESTER+HARDAWAY

This home, designed by Lake | Flato Architects of San Antonio, demonstrates the firm’s intention for the lot and home to function as one.Embracing the outdoors with a playful openness, the residents easily commune with the lush environment, rich with pine trees and a variednative understory. This home is among six locations on the 2011 Rice Design Alliance Architecture Tour. (See p. 36)

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In contrast to its signature skyscrapers and freeways, the Houstonarea is blessed with a multitude of wooded neighborhoods. Ourarea’s ample annual rainfall and the resilience of our wonderfulnative trees provide natural solutions for the long hot summers.

The heavily wooded Memorial area, set along Buffalo Bayou onHouston’s near west side, is known both for its near-continuousgreen canopy and its stunning homes on generous lots. Several yearsago, a young family found their own slice of paradise in one ofthose lush Memorial neighborhoods.

“We absolutely fell in love we the lot, but not so much the pre-vious house,” says the homeowner. So they turned to Ted Flato whohappened to be a cousin and happened to be a principal at thenationally recongnized Lake | Flato Architects in San Antonio.

The resulting home is a haven for the family of three and theirtrio of Labradors. “Ted was so brilliant about the placement on thelot,” says the homeowner. “The whole house stays shaded all dayand never gets warm, even in Houston summers.”

Though Flato studied in California and his firm is based in

The front entrance is screened in a slatted hardwood, to provide a privacy layer for the mostly glass home. This yields a front door that is actually agate leading to an outdoor Japanese garden room.

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San Antonio, he was born and raised in Corpus Christi, a GulfCoast city with a climate not that different from Houston’s.

For every project, the firm collaborates with the landscape firmthroughout design process, in this case, McDugald Steele. “Weconsider the environment as a key piece of the puzzle,” says Flato.“The outdoor space is as important as the indoor space, and most

importantly, we think about how rooms can engage the outdoors.We think about elements of the house and the site as one big canvas.”

A NATURAL DRAW

“This lot had a beautiful deep draw – a little ravine,” says Flato.

Setting the house in the right spot to take advantage of the best features of the lot was essential to the success of the design. The architects used ele-ments of the house, such as strategic placement of the solid walls, to minimize or even enhance the less-attractive features of the lot.

BELOW: Stucco in various earthy hues is used on several walls, both insideand out. It was stained with a concrete floor stain to bring out variation intexture. The mottled stucco texture softens the hard edges of the steel andglass structure and introduces color into the greenscape.

Three keys to Lake | Flato’s approach1. Address the landscape: consider how the building will relate tothe environment. The wooded lot offered a small, private forest,punctuated by the gentle topography variation of the ravine.

2. Think about the climate and weather, letting the more significantconditions shape much of the design. The biggest factor wasHouston’s intense sun, so exposures to the east and west werelimited, while exposures to the north and south were maximized.This also takes advantage of the prevalent southern breeze, yetcare was taken to block chilling north winds.

3. Consider the context. Lake | Flato sought to use materials thatmake sense for the location. “In Houston, we had to use materialsthat can weather the climate,” says Flato. “A metal exterior (copperin this case) is a better choice than wood in humid environment.”Stucco walls soften the look and introduce color, yet are solid. Thesteel skeleton of the structure is built to handle powerful winds.Each section of the house leans on each other, so support and sta-bility are unending.

“Such topography is very special in Houston. The views into natureare dominated by lots of big, tall pine trees.”

From inside, much of the house focuses on the shallow ravinethat lies on the south side of the property. The forest-like landscape,animated by squirrels, birds and the family’s three dogs, provides aconstant daytime show. The two-story volumes offer a variety of

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The multitude of windows ensures that natural light and the lush landscape are welcomed into the interior spaces.Expanses of vertical grain fir, playful shapes and curious pathways combine with the front-to-back and side-to-side viewsto enhance the indoor/outdoor feel of the home.

RIGHT: From inside, the playful home resembles a large tree house with itsdelightful barn shutters, generous catwalk, and creative combination ofwood, steel, stucco and glass.

boxy shapes and playful passages.“The lines of the home flow both horizontally and vertically to

feel spacious as well as to showcase the tall pine trees,” says Flato.“The arms of the structure stretch out into the landscape. It is a play-ful house for a playful family.”

NEVER A BAD DAY

“Houston has an environment that is very verdant, but it’s easy toforget that when you’re driving around on the expressways,” saysFlato. “For this house, nature was the driver of the design.”

With the natural setting as the home’s dominant feature, theresult is very much like a large tree house that happens to be on the ground.

“We wanted a friendly house, with space for kids to play,” saysthe homeowner. “We asked for something very open and the resultsare absolutely beyond our expectations. It’s amazingly quiet, evenwith all that openness. No matter what the weather, there’s never abad day – aesthetically speaking. If it’s pouring down rain, therain chains are so great. I just love it.”

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The home’s broad overhangs reach toward the wooded landscape, almostphysically connecting to the branches of the trees. The overhangs also provideample shelter from sun and rain.

The home’s exterior, comprised of copper, stucco, glass and steel, was built to be maintenance-free. A long stucco wall connects the house to the pool cabana,which serves as a game retreat for gatherings. The stucco wall creates a courtyard for the pool area, screening it from the driveway.

A screened-in porch sits off the back of kitchen. This transition from insideto out was built like a cozy den, complete with fireplace, and is a favoriteplace for the family in the winter months.”

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Architect Ted Flato says his firm sought to make a house for Houston that didn’t make you feel like you didn’t want to go outside, but rather encouraged its residents to enjoy the outdoors.

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For more than 35 years, theRice Design Alliance has heldyearly architecture tours tohighlight outstanding exam-ples of architecture, interiordesign, and landscape designin the city. This year’s tour,Houses of Import, features homes designed by architects from outsidethe Houston region. The tour showcases the architects’ fresh insightand inspiration in the context of Houston’s architectural vitality.

The six homes on the tour demonstrate how Houston’s climate, histo-ry, transportation, landscape, lack of zoning are interpreted from anoutsider’s perspective. One goal of the tour is to understand how anemerging global design practice is beginning to have a significantimpact on our local residential design market. For more informationvisit www.ricedesignalliance.org.

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And while you’re outside, look at your home’s exterior. Hose off or spraywash grimy areas, then look for spots that may need paint touch ups. Examineyour gutters, too. If they are full of leaves and debris from the winter, then theyare not ready to handle Houston's spring and summer rains that make somany headlines.

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Window washing is practically synonymous with spring cleaning. Grab abuddy and tackle both sides of widows at the same time to speed up theprocess and avoid streaky leftovers. The resulting crystal clear widows willbrighten up your whole house and improve views to the outdoors.

Want to put some fresh energy into the annual housecleaning?• Make it a family affair. Involve everyone in a planning sessionand assign tasks to each family member. Let each person mark theirchore off the list when completed to give them a sense of accom-plishment.• Wear old and comfortable clothes. This way, you can dig in andwork without worrying about stains and spills.• Open all the windows. Even a 10-15 minute airing-out will dowonders for the atmosphere in your home.• Go green. Now is a good time to try out some of the new, envi-ronmentally sensitive cleaners, if you haven’t already. You can alsouse the old-fashioned “green” products: vinegar, baking soda andelbow grease.

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The transition from winter to spring is an ideal time to reorganize closets.Winter clothing and accessories can be stored under the bed or rotated to theback of the closet. While you’re at it, weed out unwanted items that no longerfit your lifestyle, or simply no longer fit. Pile those items into boxes or shop-

Cool spring days are ideal for airing out your home, so open up those windows!

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HI! I’m Molly. I am unfortunately a “reces-

sion puppy.” After two-and-a-half years with

my family, it’s time for them to move on

without me. That may sound sad, but I am

a “glass half-full” kind of gal. I learned a

valuable lesson about optimism while

watching a television news show covering

landslides and forest fires out West. A

homeowner, upon watching her house slide

off a mountainside, looked at the camera

and said, “we have our lives and our love. Losing all of your material

posessions teaches you the lesson of release.” I may have lost my old

family, but I know I will find a new one. Maybe even a family with

kids and a yard, because I love playing around. And I’m still young, so

it’won’t be too hard for this chihuahua mix to start over. All I need is

you (and some belly rubs and brushing). I’ll bring the good attitude!

ID# A12437650

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Chisholm Interior DesignBeautifully Affordable• Stage Your Home

for Sale• Redesign for a

Fresh New Look• Serving NW Houston

713.817.9840

ATs’A N TO N I O’S T R E E S

W H O L E S A L E

High quality custom made silk trees,

plants & greenery

8600 WESTPARK DR, STE. 112HOUSTON, TX 77063

713.278.1145

antoniossilktrees.com

apexrc@comcast.net 713-498-3445 www.houstonapexremodeling.com

APEX REMODELING & CONSTRUCTIONRoom Additions

Kitchen RemodelingBathroom Remodeling

Patio CoversComplete Home Remodeling

Fully Licensed • Fully Insured • Texas State Registered Builder

The Metropolitan Keller Williams

Jonathan B WestermanRealtor

832.488.4535

jonathanbwesterman@yahoo.com

Opening the doorway to your new home

281-587-2663www.amishcustomcabinetry.com

281-802-2622www.createrenovations.com

Amish Cabinets of TexasAmish Cabinets of TexasFurniture Grade Custom Cabinetry

Complete RemodelingPrices That Will Pleasantly Shock You!

HUGE SAVINGSON WINDOW COVERINGS

281.580.2299

BLINDS, SHUTTERS& DRAPERIESBLINDS, SHUTTERS& DRAPERIES5143 FM 1960 W. Houston, TX 77069

“factory direct”

AVALON POOLSoffers you uniqueconceptual designs,handcrafted pools and spas, detailed makeovers and ad-ditions along with smart solutions to all pool and land-scape problems. “There’s No Sale Like Resale”

Alabama Furniture

Consignments • Estate Purchases • Salvage Freight

OVER 30,000 SQ. FT. OF

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PRE-OWNED HOMEFURNISHINGS

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2200 Yale • Houston, TX 77008 • In The Heights • 713-862-3035www.alabamafurniture.com • info@alabamafurniture.com

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Does your home need a “face lift”?

Does your new home need window treatments and bedding? We have your solution.

Free in-home consultation. Call or come by.

HENNEY'S DRAPERIES, INC.6450 Louetta Road, #240B • 281.376.2441

We agreed onthe most

important thing.

We called NARI.

We agreed onthe most

important thing.

We called NARI.

Everyday, the National Association ofthe Remodeling Industry (NARI) helpsconsumers who are looking for qualifiedcontractors and suppliers for their job.

Hiring a member of NARI will allow youto pick the right contractor or supplierfor your job. From an updated kitchen toa home theater, from a fully functionalgarage to an outdoor patio, there is nojob NARI professionals can’t do.

Call a NARI Professional

Call a NARI Professional

713-621-NARIwww.NARIhouston.com

Never be ordinary

Unique, hand-crafted furniture from reclaimed wood, metal and stone for more than 15 years.

1213 West 20th Street713.501.5964luckydoghouston.com

BEAUTIFUL POOLSBEAUTIFUL POOLS at affordablepricesREFLECTIONPOOLS & SPASOffice . . . . . . 713.559.1100Houston • Dallas • Beaumont

www.reflectionpoolsandspas.com

We Do Windows..and Doors

Personalized Service at Affordable PricesCall Nelson Fisher for estimates, brochures or more details.

Prices gladly quoted by phone.

Texas Windows & Doors Inc.908 Town & Country Blvd. #120

713-984-7543www.texaswindowsanddoors.net

Replacement Window Specialist • Since 1985

•Landscape Design

& Installation

•Pavers, Patios

& Walkways

•Cedar & Aluminum

Pergolas

•Outdoor Kitchens

•Landscape Lighting

•Drainage Solutions

• Tree Trimming

Together, we’ll make your homeS imply Divine

22758 Westheimer Parkway Ste 240Katy, TX 77450 Villagio Town Center @ Cinco Ranch832.437.3288 • www.simplydivineinteriors.com

house& home | March 2011 |

For more than 16 years, readers haveknown what they want.That’s why they read Houston House & Home. We’re still the only magazinein Houston with editorial completely dedicated to the home and all aspects ofhome improvement. Our readers never have to wade through society gossipor before and after photos of cosmetic procedures. They enjoy page afterpage of quality editorial, beautiful photography and the inspiration andresources to turn their houses into their dream homes.

Be here when homeowners come looking for you.Call 713.523.6523 to advertise • www.houseandhomeonline.com

PEGGY’S SERVICESHAZEL’S CUSTOM DRAPES

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CREATIVE CONTOURSLANDSCAPE CO.

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• Landscape Lighting• Sprinkler Systems• Soil pH Testing• Design • Installation

• Underground Drainage Systems

• Brick, Brick Paver,& Stone Patios

• Landscape

Russell BudnickGrad. Texas A&M

713-723-9318713-723-9318www.creativecontourslandscapingLLC.com

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Call now for a free estimate

www.competitionpools.com281-955-8114281-955-8114

HOUSTON’S PREMIER POOL REMODELER SINCE 1982

Pool Remodeling SpecialistsPool Remodeling Specialists

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912 Yale StreetNorth of I-10 in “The Heights”

713-861-7750 Wed - Sat: 10:00 - 5:30 � Sun - Tues: By Chance or Appt.

We Do ESTATE SALESCall Us!

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Gus Olivares 713-861-0729626 E. 11th St. • Houston, TX 77008

281-821-2900281-821-2900

• Gutters• Shutters• Siding• Kitchens• Counter Tops

• Bathrooms• Granite-Marble• Carpets• Cleaning• Restretch

• Painting• Drywall• Carpentry• Cabinets• Roofing

• Tile-Wood• Brick-Concrete• Pools & Decking• Decking• Sprinklers• Landscaping

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Professional Installation of

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at wholesale prices

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APROFESSIONALINSTALLATION

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Leo Mendez281-443-9053

832-216-9517

we welcome all types ofstone & brick projects

stone patioswalkways • waterfalls

new stone & pool restoration

w w w . b r a z o s b e n d t r e e f a r m . c o m

BRAZOS BEND TREE FARMQuality Container Grown Trees

23111 FM 1462 Damon, TX • 979-553-3441 • 979-553-3756 fax

Open To The Public

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the galleryDEMOLITIONWe Demolish All Things Concrete• Swimming Pools • House Slabs

• Parking Lots • Tennis Courts• Debris Removal Services

We build crushed concrete driveways.SLS DEMO 281.748.5959

Expert Remodeling and RestorationBrick, Stone, Glass Blocks,Brick Staining Paver Designs,Brick Fences & Columns

All Work GuaranteedFully InsuredCall (281) 558-1828 for a Free Estimatewww.brick-restoration.com

We Restore Bricks to Original Beauty

Since 1993

C R E AT I V E L A N D S C A P E SFREE ESTIMATES 713.523.5667713.523.5667

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PEAKSTAIRS

www.peakstairs.com • fax 936 653-2700

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REMODEL • NEW CONSTRUCTION

281-935-7276Color Glo of Houston • Servicing Houston Area

281-413-5475 • greg@colorglohouston.comwww.houstonleathercare.com

Free Estimates!

Leather Restoration

after

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Color Glo can extend the useful life of your:Leather & Vinyl

We clean, condition,repair, and restore leather:

Furniture • VehiclesBoats • Aircraft & Rv's

We repair Damage & Soil

Avoid costly replacement!

Designia StudioDesign, Construction and Carpet CleaningYOU HAVE A DREAM... WE MAKE IT TRUE.

Pools • Decks • Landscaping • Outdoor KitchensImprovements • Driveways • More.

BUT IF YOU NEED SERVICE WE ALSO DO IT.Power Wash • Seal Concrete • Carpet Cleaning

Pool Cleaning • Painting, etc.Designia Studio • 936.718.4346 • designiastudio.com

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www.moneymakersflags.comwww.moneymakersflags.com

1517 Blalock 713-461-1153Houston, TX 77080 800-838-11531517 Blalock 713-461-1153Houston, TX 77080 800-838-1153

Flags, Banners, PolesWindsocks and Pennants

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281.794.483Owww.roomredo.com

• Design Makeovers • New Construction & Remodeling• Window Treatments, Furniture, Art, Accessories• Feng Shui & Color Consultations

As seen on Great Day Houston and Fox!

Upgrade Your Life & Your Style

Pamela

O’Brien

Bright Landscape Designs Inc.Bright Ideas for Landscaping

281.496.3576www.brightlandscapedesigns.com

Custom Landscaping • StoneworkLighting • Maintenance

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Serving greater Houston and surrounding areas since 1982!

Serving Texas and the U.S.

Color Hardeners • Releases • Acid Stains • Premium Sealers Polyurethanes • Counter Top Mix • Self Leveling Overlays • Stamps

Tools • Training & Support • Seminars • Furniture Molds • Integral Colors

8310 Castleford St. #250 • Houston, TX 77040713-462-8884 • www.decorativecs.com

Specialists in pointing and filling brick and mortar cracksalong with Patio & Outdoor Firepits

“Simply the best in brick repair”

713.856.8329 • www.mrbrickofhouston.com

• Custom Drapes• Slip Covers• Cornices• Bedding

• Mini Blinds• Custom Furniture• Shades• Pillows

Fine Quality • Great Prices • Work Done on PremisesOpen to the Public • Trade Welcome

Serving Southwest Houston & Fort Bend County

’Sophies Upholstery& Draperies

11925 Southwest Fwy. #2 • 281.879.6300

AZTEC HOME REMODELINGAZTEC HOME REMODELING

• Kitchen Remodeling• Bathroom Remodeling• Cabinets–Granite Countertops• Cultured Marble Vanities• Tile–Ceramic–Stone–Slate• Carpets–Hardwood–Laminates• Painting–Sheetrock–Texturing• Hardie Siding–Custom Carpentry• Windows–Doors–Crown Molding• Roofing–Gutters–Pressure Washing• Brick–Patio Rooms–Deckings• House Leveling - Fences

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By George SzontaghTREC License #2212Prepurchase/Slab/Pier & BeamSince 1990

Porcelain RepairBathroom Detailing

OWNER CRAFTSMAN-WESLEY MCDOUGLE

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FREE ESTIMATES713-498-8532

Sales •Service • Installationwww.GasProductservices.comwww.GasProductservices.com

281-798-8006281-798-8006

832.498.7709Reference Avail.Call for Estimates

• Home or Office• Spring Cleaning• Weekly or Bi-Weekly • Move-Ins or Move-Outs• Carpet Cleaning

Family Owned &Operated Since

1990

4 Sisters Cleaning KatyKitchen Bath281.391.6279

COMPLETE KITCHEN REMODELS• CABINETS• FIXTURES• COUNTERTOPS

www.KatyKitchen.com

THREE-TIME 2010 AWARD

WINNER

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STONE RESTORATIONWe restore & polish:

Marble • Travertine • Limestone • GraniteRemove: Scratches • Stains

We restore counters, vanities & table topsWe clean and seal exterior patios

Wes Bowden 713•858•7736www.houstonstonedoctor.com

Find your inspirationPick up House & Home at:Randalls, Kroger & select HEB stores.Home delivery is also available. Call 713.523.6523 for more information.

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The Future Looks Brighter With Fresh Paint.

ARIOSPainting

281.415.6886or 281.415.6885

ariospainting@yahoo.com

ARIOSPainting

281.415.6886or 281.415.6885

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Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial

• Pressure Wash • Mildew Removal• Carpenty • Wood Replacement• Siding (Hardi or Wood)• Roofing• Cabinets• Sheetrock

Repair

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THE COMPLETE RESOURCE MAGAZINE FOR YOUR HOME

Immediate openings available

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• Basic computer skillsQualified applicants should send resumes to info@houseandhomeonline.comor fax to 713.880.5811

Seeking Seasoned Advertising Sales Professionals

Professional Insect and Rodent Control

1. No cabinet emptying2. Treatment options tailored to meet

your particular pest situation!3. Quarterly, 6 month or one time

service available4. Graduate entomologist/state

certified applicator on staff5. Fast, friendly professional service!

In the Heights since 1977

226 West 18th St. • Houston, Texas 77008Ph. 713.868.5219 • 713.862.8112

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GRAPECREEK

RANCH

The 290 Road House Bar

is close by with live music every weekend

NEAR BY ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE

The Vineyards on 290, Wildseed Farm, LBJ State Park and The Living Farm, The Trade Days Market and Luckenbach.

Ideally located for visits to Fredericksburg Main Street, the National Museum of Pacific War, Enchanted Rock, Old Tunnel Wildlife, Pedernales Falls, Hamilton Pool, Ink Lake, Longhorn Cavern.

CABINS FEATURE:• Separate bedroom with queen bed• A sleeping loft with 2 twin mattresses • Completely furnished kitchen with a

stovetop, coffeemaker and large refrigerator• Full bath with tub/shower • Central air/heat • 2 TVs • Covered porch with table and chairs • Beautiful landscaping

BED� BREAKFAST

The Grape Creek Ranch is located on the beautiful banks of Grape Creek, just nine miles from historic Fredericksburg. This serene bed and breakfast features six luxury family cabinsperfect for a peaceful getaway for family, friends or even corporate retreats. Each morning afresh breakfast is delivered to your door. Just steps from your cabin enjoy the Grape CreekTrail, tour the historic Lower South Grape School, pick your own peaches in the orchard(seasonal) and enjoy a bonfire under the Hill Country stars.

Nitzan and Etty Mendelbaum10279 East Hwy 290 Fredericksburg, TX 78624

1-830-997-7478 • 713-443-2534

www.grapecreekranch.cometty@grapecreekranch.com

Enjoy a full breakfast, especially praised by all who visit Grape Creek Ranch.

Sale

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon & Thurs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun 12 noon – 5 p.m.

www.robertscarpet.com

CLEAR LAKE 20810 I-45 SOUTH_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-332-4477SOUTHWEST 3003 FONDREN_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-785-1900WOODLANDS 19053 I-45 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 936-271-0000CENTRAL 3404 KIRBY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-523-0666NORTHWEST 6920 FM 1960 W._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-580-9495SUGAR LAND 12614 S.W. FREEWAY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 281-240-8200GULF FREEWAY 4750 GULF FREEWAY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-926-5100WEST 11177 KATY FREEWAY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 713-468-1300HUMBLE 20465 HWY. 59 N_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 832-445-0800

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* Rug Gallery store locations

EXOTIC HARDWOODEXOTIC HARDWOOD

“Your Perfect Rug Source”

Sale

SALE PRICE$699 $429

Premium 1/2” thick locking hardwoods Brazilian Cherry, Santos Mahogany, Brazilian Walnut, and Sucupira

REGULAR PRICE$949

Sq. Ft. Installed$649

Sq. Ft. Materials only

SALE PRICE$699

Sq. Ft. Installed$429

Sq. Ft. Materials only