House Beautiful articles from August 2005

House Beautiful archives from August 2005

Bygone era.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I enjoyed "In the Bag" [Weekend Shopper] in the May issue. The striped feed bags Edward Ross transformed into pillows [right] were quite nice. When I was a girl in the early 1940s, feed was distributed in bags with many kinds of lovely...

Family business.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I just received the June issue of HB and felt compelled to send a quick note regarding your selection of Gordon Segal, the CEO of Crate and Barrel, as one of your Giants of Design ["Thrill-Seeker"]. I previously worked part-time for Land of...

June swoon.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... As a longtime subscriber, I want to applaud Mark Mayfield. I seldom read letters from the editor, but his is a real page-turner that I look to each month. The June issue was also very beautiful. Mary M. Cason via e-mail

Making a splash.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I just adore the bathtub on the cover of the June issue. I am building a Tuscan-style home and think it would look divine in the master bath. Can you tell me where I can find it? Susan Lobo Los Altos, California Editor's note: The...

Spear head.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... I was so glad to learn I'm not the only crazy person in the world who loves to collect asparagus dishes. The ones in George Lang's collection are beautiful ["Asparagus Artistry," April]. My plate collection is not quite as elaborate, but I also...

Safety first.(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2005... While reading the editor's letter in the March issue--in which Mark Mayfield described a centerpiece catching fire at a dinner party he had attended--I was struck by his statement that somehow the host "got the flames out before the fire...

On the waterfront.(EDITOR'S LETTER)(Editorial)
August 1, 2005... A few days ago our entire editorial staff at House Beautiful took a cruise around New York harbor. It had been raining most of the day, but as we left the dock bright rays from the early evening sun broke through the clouds. It made for a...

The spa treatment.(STYLE BEAT)
August 1, 2005... It s not difficult to transform your bathroom into a haven. With simple comforts like lavish and ample towels and fittings n bright and polished chrome you can convert a typically bland room into a retreat worthy of Canyon Ranch. From top:...

Rock on: crisp yellow and blue prints in strong, eye-catching patterns dress up a summery chair.
August 1, 2005... The wicker August rocking chair in French blue by Maine Cottage suggests lazy summer afternoons whiled away on the porch, with the sound of the ocean nearby. Pure cotton Apollo Plaid with raised woven detail in Lemon by Stroheim & Romann. ...

Shopper's paradise: designer Molly Luetkemeyer reveals where to find those special items guaranteed to infuse your house with personality and flair.(DESIGNER'S TOP TEN)
August 1, 2005... 1 Check your closets, attic, and basement for trinkets and keepsakes that still feel fresh and can be comfortably reincorporated into your decor. Inevitably, if you've held on to them for a long time they nave a history for you and will add a...

Classical dash: Expo Design Center and House Beautiful join forces to create a bathroom with historical charm and 21st-century comforts.
August 1, 2005... WHENEVER I NEED A LITTLE INSPIRATION, I pick up House Beautiful", says Dean Hipolito, who has been renovating his 1845 Greek Revival house in New Bedford, Massachusetts, all by himself. Now he's benefited from some expert help after winning a...

... Personalize your bath: why settle for the same old tub or shower surround when you can make a splash with a new array of eye-catching elements?
August 1, 2005... ALL BOOKED UP There's nothing better than a good book and a hot bath. Bring in a little of that wonderful library atmosphere with cubic shelves that can hold books, drawings, or other objects that have meaning for you. If you dream of...

Damaged goods: Edward Ross finds flawed porcelain he converts into distinctive vessels for flower arrangements.
August 1, 2005... WHILE DRIVING toward the Elephant's Trunk flea market in New Milford, Connecticut, associate editor Edward Ross was struck by the riot of flowers erupting everywhere along the way. "It was the first blush of spring and everything was in bloom,"...

Understated elegance: designer Marjorie Slovack applies a quite palette and a spare, sleek style to a spacious Houston home.
August 1, 2005... IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO. And to decorate--a designer's not much without a client. Even when both halves of the partnership are represented, however, there's no guarantee that they will move together in sync. Luckily, Houston-based designer...

American idyll: with the help of a garden designer, a couple of New England tree lovers learn to cherish perennials, annuals, and flowering shrubs.(Ginny Purviance)
August 1, 2005... The owners of this New England seaside property are, as the wife says, "more into trees than gardens." And with good reason. When you inherit magnificent old lindens, beeches, and maples with your land, the natural instinct is to take good care...

Suite spot: designer Alessandra Branca and House Beautiful transform a suite at Los Angeles's Peninsula hotel into a 21st-century haven.
August 1, 2005... "THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS hotel happens to be my favorite place to stay in the U.S.," says Chicago-based designer Alessandra Branca. "When they asked me to create the House Beautiful suite, I thought, if I'm ever going to do a hotel, this is...

Into the wild: Chicago designer Tom Stinger and a troupe of adventurous travelers experience the thrill of a traditional safari while living in high style on the plains of Africa.
August 1, 2005... FEW PLACES ON EARTH have the power to bewitch and Enrich as Africa does. As Baroness Karen Blixen wrote in Out of Africa, "Up in this high air you breathed easily, drawing in a vital assurance and lightness of heart. In the highlands you woke...

Jazz age redux: designer Athalie Derse took a chance and fulfilled her mother's dream in a David Adler property on Chicago's North Shore.
August 1, 2005... WHEN INTERIOR designer Athalie (Missy) Derse was a teenager, her mother wasn't intrigued by ordinary heartthrobs like Sean Connery or Robert Redford. "She had a mad crush on David Adler," says Derse, referring to Chicago's favorite Roaring...

Weekend escape: a Napa Valley retreat for two busy San Francisco restaurateurs provides a taste of tranquillity.(Justin Hafen; John Hurley )
August 1, 2005... AS STRESSFUL JOBS GO, "restaurant owner" falls just between "ice hockey goalie" and "Enron accountant." Justin Hafen and John Hurley average 14-hour days running their San Francisco restaurants, Sydney's and the two Garibaldis. "We are...

Tropical breeze: fresh fruit from warm climes brings a breath of the exotic to party-perfect cocktails and hors d'oeuvres ideal for the season's hottest month.
August 1, 2005... This page: Tropical fruits inject color-and plenty of flavors--into the cocktail hour. From left: A cherimoya milkshake pairs creamy ice cream with a relative of the custard apple that boasts hints of pineapple and banana. Made with pisco, a...

How do you manage?(Meet Mister Mom)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... "How do you get it all done?" is a question moms often ask one another and no wonder. Between cooking, cleaning, helping on the school fundraiser, driving the kids to sports and dance classes, and working outside the home, it's enough to drive...

Breakthrough tools: save time and help your household run smoother.(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... REDUCE STRAIN Skip the bucket and sponge when you use the Clorox[R] BathWand System to clean the grime off tub and shower tile. The all-in-one cleaning system comes with a long handle that has been shown to reduce reported knee and lower...

Beach reads: stake out a patch of sand roll out the towel for a varied crop of titles that will help keep the dog days at bay.(Breakfast With Tiffany; The Essence of Style; Pig Perfect; Rococo)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AVUNCULAR AGENT A successful lawyer with an apartment in Greenwich Village, Ed Wintle enjoyed the quintessential urban existence until a desperate phone call from his sister changed everything. In his memoir, Breakfast With Tiffany (Niramax,...

Village furniture house.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)
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Sentry table pad.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)
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Lindal cedar homes.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)
August 1, 2005... For 60 years, Lindal Cedar Homes has offered you the best of all worlds: unlimited plan options, uncompromising service, and a lifetime structural warranty. Visit your dedicated Lindal dealer to learn more about building your dream home....

Fran's wicker & rattan.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)
August 1, 2005... Order with confidence from America's oldest and largest wicker and rattan importer. Highest quality,, lowest prices and prompt delivery. For a FREE 96-pg. Color catalog call 800-531-1511 and ask for Dept. HB05 or online at www.franscatalog.com...

Pet doors U.S.A.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)
August 1, 2005... Over 201 styles of pet doors to choose from. No need to rush home or get up early on the weekends. Your pet will enjoy, the freedom to come and go as they please. Choose from doors for doors, walls, screens or patio doors. We even carry...

Sterling silverware for sale.(BEAUTIFUL FINDS)
August 1, 2005... More than 6,000 patterns of new and discontinued flatware patterns at very affordable prices. China, crystal and fine silver gift items also available. Call Silver Queen at 800-262-3134 for a free catalog, or visit www.silverqueen.com. National...

Fresh prints: one big, bold pattern can dazzle the eye and pull a room together.(FINISHING TOUCH)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The headboard, bedskirt, chair, and curtains in this Napa Valley guest room are all fashioned out of one handsome fabric--Pali Noir cotton by Manuel Canovas. "It reminds me of an historic toile de Jouy, but feels fresh and modern," says Jeffry...