House Beautiful articles from September 2005

House Beautiful archives from September 2005

Simple ideas ... advanced results: Philips and designer Stephen Saint-Onge shed light on a hot design trend: technology and design working together to simplify your life--beautifully.(special advertising section)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... "DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY both have the power to enhance life, making it simpler and more beautiful," says designer Stephen Saint-Onge. "First you have to simplify by getting a space down to the basics. A lot of people have so much stuff that they...

American splendor.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... The August issue was delightful. My husband and I were recently on the East Coast attending his college reunion, and while there I fell in love with the beautiful houses I saw. When reading about the New England garden featured in "American...

On the trail.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... At last, someone actually put into words the plight of trailing spouses in the July "Thoughts of Home." Author Kathy Lang Albright and I could have been the best of friends if only our husbands had moved on the same corporate track--I've made...

Close to home.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I was delighted to see an article about the English garden designer Gertrude Jekyll in your June issue ["Garden Goddess"]. Your readers will be interested to know that there is a Jekyll-designed garden right here in Connecticut. The garden is a...

Powder perfect.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I really enjoy your magazine, especially "Weekend Shopper." I have a table and chairs similar to those featured in the July issue, and would love to have them repainted with the same powder coating technique Edward Ross used to transform his...

Living large.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Thanks for a beautiful and informative magazine. The "Summer Fun" article in the June issue has given me ideas for renovating my small master bathroom: the glass screen used for the shower in the guest bath makes the room seem larger than it...

Beyond the pale.(letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... The pale-colored inks used for many captions in the July issue are hard enough to read when seated and still. However, I use my time on the treadmill to catch up on the magazine, and when doing so, the captions are nearly impossible to...

The color purple.(editor's letter)
September 1, 2005... I walked out of my house one morning and noticed the most beautiful alliums blooming in all their purple splendor. My wife, Monica, is the gardener in the family, and I was not aware that she had planted allium bulbs. It was more than a...

Color coated: indulge your adventurous streak with bold lights, accessories, chairs, and other bright furnishings.(DECORATING / style beat)
September 1, 2005... RAINBOW ROOM Above, left to right: Classic Centerpiece, $770 and New Romantic Centerpiece, $600; from Mila Brown International: 800-275-1952. Motif table, $3,000; available at Intoto: 212-566-8823. Nutneck Vase, $578; from Esque Design:...

Bright and beautiful: a bold modern chair paired with vivid textured and patterned fabrics achieves dramatic effects.(DECORATING / swatch watch)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... CLEAN AND SIMPLE The architectural purity of the Zag chair, designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton, may seem to cry out for equally restrained fabrics, But adding unconventional coverings like terrycloth or chenille adds a sense of...

Use color effectively: designer Thomas Jayne explains how to color your world.(DECORATING / how to ...)
September 1, 2005... PALETTE PRIORITY Do you want a warm or cool palette? The difference is that warm colors have yellow tones, and cool colors have blue tones. Ask a paint specialist when choosing colors so that you keep to one register. WARM VS. COOL Warm...

In bed with Oscar: a new collection by Oscar de la Renta brings the fashion designer's eye for pattern, texture, and comfort to the bedroom.(DECORATING / brand names)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... OSCAR DE LA RENTA has long clothed women who love his eye for beautiful fabric and design. But it seems that filling his clients' wardrobes isn't enough for the urbane, Dominican-born designer, who has now turned his stylish attention to those...

Floor plan: carpet and textile designer Christine Van Der Hurd offers some pointers on introducing color and texture from the ground up.(DECORATING / designer's top ten)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... 1 Go with your gut feeling when choosing a carpet. I think color is more important than design; if you don't love the hue, the pattern, however pretty, won't matter. 2 Consider whether you want your carpet to be a focal point of the room,...

All in the family.(DECORATING / problem solvers)(family room)
September 1, 2005... PROBLEM: Too many functions in too little space overwhelm a family room SOLUTION: Make multitasking easier with smaller pieces for more flexibility IMAGINE THREE KIDS (and their pals) all jockeying for the best seat by the TV while...

Exterior vision: the facade of a nondescript 1960s split-level Colonial is reimagined as a shingle-style home.(DECORATING / to the rescue)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... THE OWNERS OF this home near Philadelphia had redecorated the interior, but its curbside appearance remained a challenge: shallow roof overhangs lacked presence, windows were too small, and the slim porch diminished the entryway. House...

Picture perfect: building on Pierre Deux's celebrated toiles and prints, an elegant new collection takes inspiration from the colors and pleasures of the French countryside.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Pierre Deux's signature toiles anchor the French Country Fabric Collection, newly produced under license by Kravet. Brand new to Pierre Deux are passementerie complements, such as these lush tiebacks. Opposite: These quintessentially French...

In good company: a vibrant, sophisticated, yet playfully eclectic home in Beverly Hills nurtures a growing family and a budding friendship.
September 1, 2005... Interior designer Ruthie Sommers knew she was in sync with her clients when they became as excited about a $15 end table bought at a hotel liquidation sale as they did about a George III mahogany chest. "Darren and Benton Weinstock are not the...

Red hot redo: House Beautiful teams up with Expo Design Center to create a warm, welcoming kitchen.(MONTHLY MAKEOVER)
September 1, 2005... BRENDALYN CANIGLIA-SMITH of Shawnee, Kansas, the second winner of our Don't Just Makeover, Make Beautiful contest, wanted a big, generous kitchen. Now, thanks to Carri Cole, the on-site renovation expert at the local Expo Design Center, and...

Show your colors: great design often has an element of surprise. An infusion of rich, ripe color or a striking detail can reinvigorate a room and make it your own. The new House Beautiful Home Collection was conceived with your comfort in mind. Go ahead and pick any item--they all work together.
September 1, 2005... Foolproof Colors People who admire the bright color choices in a magazine are often afraid to be bold in their own homes. So the House Beautiful Home Collection was devised to make mixing and matching a breeze, with 32 custom colors guaranteed...

Back in time.(stone house in Westchester County, New York)
September 1, 2005... THEY DON'T BUILD THEM like this any more. Or so the putative owners marveled when shown a center hall stone house built in the 1920s and set amidst a copse of oak trees in Westchester County, New York. It was 1991, and for a couple just...

Silver lining: developed in 18th-century England as an alternative to costly sterling, Sheffield plate has assumed a cachet and luster all its own.(PASSIONS / collecting)
September 1, 2005... IN 1742, A WORKMAN in Sheffield, England, named Thomas Boulsover made a discovery that would change the course of the modern tabletop forever. Mending a knife handle made of separate pieces of silver and copper, he accidentally overheated it,...

House Beautiful Home Collection sweepstakes.(Highlights)
September 1, 2005... Introducing the House Beautiful Home Collection, a new line designed to inspire people to make their homes as colorful and interesting as the pages of the magazine. Available exclusively at Famous-Barr, Filene's, Foley's, Hecht's, Kaufmann's,...

Bosch.(Highlights)
September 1, 2005... The leader in dependable major home appliances, Bosch's innovative style and performance of their dishwashers, cooktops, washers and dryers are unmatched in the industry. Invented for life. For more information please visit...

Stranger in a strange land: a lonely American in Japan discovers that a single friend can do much to make an outsider feel at home.(PASSIONS / thoughts of home)
September 1, 2005... IT'S WELL PAST 9 P.M. when the taxi driver pulls to a stop before my new home. A round-faced, gregarious man with gold eyeteeth, he's been practicing his English all the way from the station with a cheerful disregard for grammar. The...

Inner light: designer Kevin Reilly takes inspiration from traditional candle power in his new lighting line.(PASSIONS / artisan)
September 1, 2005... KEVIN REILLY ATTRIBUTES his evolution as a lighting designer to a simple combination of happenstance and dumb luck. "I've always done what I've wanted to do," he says. "The fact that I ended up getting paid for it makes me feel extremely...

Pillow talk: a vivid collection of vintage scarves becomes a versatile group of brightly patterned pillows.(PASSIONS / weekend shopper)
September 1, 2005... THERE'S SOMETHING indelibly soigne about a scarf, and doubly so for one with a vintage pedigree. It also happens to be an accessory that's routinely touted for its myriad uses: tie it, wrap it, fold it. It requires only a small stretch of the...

Twin City treasure: in Minneapolis, local residents don't just welcome visitors, they take them by the hand.(PASSIONS / long weekend)
September 1, 2005... On a recent visit to Minneapolis, I had just gotten off the plane when I noticed an older man traveling with a young girl. They were about to get on the airport escalator in front of me. "Take my hand," he said. "But I'm scared," she replied....

Rare blooms: a connoisseur's collection of heirloom bulbs will make your garden dazzle next spring.(PASSIONS / gardening)
September 1, 2005... I'VE BEEN BATTY ABOUT HEIRLOOM bulbs for years, and today these antiques are more widely available than ever. Plant them this fall and they will thrill you in spring. Wild or species tulips have the grace and perfumes often missing in...

Open house: the best place to begin designing a deck or patio is often inside the house rather than out. The first step is quick and easy access to your outdoor living space.(PASSIONS / garden rescue)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... GARDEN DESIGNER Joe Sturges works at the Santa Monica firm of Nancy Goslee Power & Associates, where landscape projects almost always start with remodeling--house remodeling, that is. Usually this means installing doors, because everyone at the...

French twist: a meticulously executed, brilliant reinterpretation of a lost 18th-century garden, the Manoir d'Eyrignac is home to France's best-loved example of a jardin de verdure, devoted almost entirely to shades of green.
September 1, 2005... AS SEPTEMBER ARRIVES AND GARDENERS STRUGGLE WITH THEIR INCREASINGLY UNRULY BORDERS, THEY MAY BE WISHING THEY HAD MADE A GARDEN OF GREENERY AS PERFECTLY ORDERED AS THE one that graces the Manoir d'Eyrignac. Here, the summer has progressed in its...

Vineyard haven: businesswoman and philanthropist Patricia Kluge and her staff celebrate with the fruits of their labors at her Virginia winery.(ENTERTAINING / gatherings)
September 1, 2005... IN BRILLIANT WEATHER, Patricia Kluge likes to entertain in her elevated rose garden, arguably the most ravishing spot on her gently rolling Charlottesville, Virginia, estate. She serves lush, high-end wines and only the freshest foods, expertly...

Taste of champagne: liven up your party and toast the fall in style with these elegant selections.(ENTERTAINING / editor's choice)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... READ ALL ABOUT IT Everything you ever wanted to know about bubbly can be found in maven Richard Juhlin's new book, 4000 Champagnes (Flammarion, $60). It includes a full history of sparkling wine, ideal food pairings, lists of producers, a...

How inviting: in the first installment of his regular column, David Stark, creative director of the Avi Adler event-planning firm, shows how to draw a crowd with notice-me invitations that trump convention.(ENTERTAINING / with David Stark)
September 1, 2005... A SUMMER SOIREE "An invitation really sets the tone," says Stark. "We usually deal with people who go out eight nights a week, so we really have to get their attention." A party's theme should dictate your choices. "I tried to think of summery,...

Feline friendly getaway guide: thinking about taking a trip but worried about what to do with kitty? With a little planning you and your cat can both relax while you're away.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... If you're like many people, vacation is the highlight of your year. You may even revel in planning every exciting trip detail--except one: What do you do with your cat? Self-reliant cats are easily left at home. With plenty of dry food and...

"Food for thought" online sweepstakes.(Highlights)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry wants to feed you with inspired kitchen design! From ideas in distressed maple to overhead pullouts in rich cherry, Plain & Fancy has stylish, custom-made choices to make your kitchen or bath one-of-a-kind. Food...

Genesis by Schonbek.(Highlights)
September 1, 2005... This tiny chandelier, just 13 inches wide, is inspired by the Tree of Life. Cabochons of colored crystal hang fruit-like from the foliate scroll work. A sphere of ancient rock crystal forms the finial, its inner markings of veins and fissures...

Delta Queen Steamboat.(Highlights)
September 1, 2005... America is a great land. Come see it from the river. Discover luxurious 3-to-12 night steamboatin' vacations on America's rivers or choose New Orleans & Riverboat Adventure Week--a 7-night vacation combining New Orleans and an American Queen[c]...

Storehouse.(Highlights)
September 1, 2005... Good design. It's eclectic, but not eccentric. Modern, but not stark. Timeless, but still timely. With 65 plus retail stores, a 100-page catalog, and website, www.storehouse.com, we not only make that kind of good design accessible, we also...

Expo Design Center.(Highlights)
September 1, 2005... Creative kitchens, beautiful baths, thousands of decor products, and designers for custom looks. Visit EXPO.com to find a store.

Newman's Own.(Highlights)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Take your salads too seriously? Lighten Up[TM]. For great taste sensations, choose one of our seven Lighten Up[TM] salad dressings, bringing your choices in Newman's Own to 18 delicious dressings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cocktail hour: fanciful mixed drinks can be as artfully composed as a well-prepared dish--and even more fun to make.(ENTERTAINING / spirits)
September 1, 2005... WALK INTO ANY BAR today, and it is clear that America has become a cocktail nation. These days you not only hear calls for a beer, or a simple whiskey and soda, but requests for long-ignored classics like Manhattans, Sidecars, or Old...

The last hurrah: designer Susan Zises Green toasts the end of the summer season with a coterie of friends at a picnic along the Nantucket shore.
September 1, 2005... THREE DECADES AGO, New York-based decorator Susan Zises Green found her little piece of heaven on earth: the "far-away island" of Nantucket, 30 miles off the Cape Cod shore. And over the years and countless visits--first in hotels and rental...

Fresh air fare: a Spanish-inflected menu, complete with paella and sangria, is the perfect fodder for a seaside summer picnic.
September 1, 2005... SEASIDE BOUNTY A traditional seafood paella prepared in advance by Nantucket caterer Kimberly Reed contains lobster, mussels, and clams in a galvanized paella pan and is rewarmed on hot coals. Opposite: A selection of the island's wines and...

Village Furniture House.(beautiful finds)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Savings, convenience and service from the heart of North Carolina. Save up to 60% on hundreds of furniture brands. World wide shipping. Call for a free brochure. Village Furniture House, i46 West Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081. 704-938-9171;...

Mayfield Leather.(beautiful finds)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Sink into luxury with the timeless style of Mayfield Leather's Chesterfield chair and ottoman. Also available in sofa and love seat at direct sale prices. For Mayfield's complete line of heirloom quality seating call 800-342-7729 or visit us at...

Healthmate.(beautiful finds)(Home Saunas)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Indulge in the luxury of a Health Mate Infrared Home Sauna today. With Health Mate, you can enjoy a younger, more beautiful appearance, & better health. For a free video & information call 800-946-6001 or visit our website...

Archadeck.(beautiful finds)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Archadeck, America's Deck Builder, custom designs and builds decks, screened porches, sunrooms, gazebos, pergolas, arbors and other outdoor structures. Established in 1980, Archadeck has built more than 55,000 projects across America and is...

Fran's wicker & rattan.(beautiful finds)(Brief Article)
September 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...

Sterling silverware for sale.(beautiful finds)(Brief Article)
September 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...

Define a line.(FINISHING TOUCH; chairs)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... You might not even notice that lovely curve on the back of this slipper chair, were it not for the braid. Made of silk and hand-sewn onto the Rogers & Goffigon linen, it's mitered at the corners and follows the lines of the piece in an apron...