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- 2. CAITLIN ADAMS Staff Writer N ow is the time to start giving your lawns some TLC if you want your blooms to blos- som when Mother Nature calls off her bipolar tirade. Chris Brumley, owner of Brumley Gardens, said clean, sleek landscapes are making a comeback this year, and it’s important to start grooming lawns before it’s too late. His roadmap for lush lawns includes fertilizing, cut- ting back ground covers, and trim- ming shrubs. These three steps will help prepare vegetation for a “flush of growth.” Brumley said it’s important to be reasonable, and to plant flowers that can endure Texas elements and flour- ish on little water. If you prefer your yard to mirror a bright canvas, stick to perennials. He advises steering clear of azaleas, a water-monopolizing bloom that has a hard time surviving drought season. If you didn’t inherit a green thumb, or if hours immersed in soil and pes- ticides isn’t how you want to spend your off-hours, your lawn isn’t neces- sarily a lost cause. Brumley said it’s easy for a novice to spruce up the sim- plest of yards with bronze sculptures, architectural pieces, and eclectic pots. Andifyou’reaminimalistbynature, you’re in luck. Low-maintenance is in, and with it are succulents, yuccas, and the popularity of mixing textures. Brumley suggests using rocks and stonework and softening foliage with flecks of green to “make things pop.” He said the most important thing is to stick to a landscape that you’re willing to take the time to cultivate. “Maintaining a garden is like main- taining a house,” he said, citing the need to change plants like you might replace dated wallpaper. “If you can’t manage what you have, you need to scale back.” w w w w t t t t t LANDSCAPES GARDENGLAMOUR ChrisBrumleyshareshissecretstomakingyourgreenspacegorgeous PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHRIS BRUMLEY Chris Brumley’s roadmap for lush lawns includes fertilizing, cutting back ground covers, and trimming shrubs. He said low-maintenance yards are “in” this year. MELISSA KLOTZ New Texas Talent Gallery Hours: noon-5pm, Wednesday-Saturday www.norwoodflynngallery.com An affiliate of “Marketing Residential Real Estate... ...is my forté!” RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE DALLAS & PARK CITIES CHRISTINE MCKENNY...is REDEFINING LUXURY REAL ESTATE $7 Million Closed in 2013 - First Quarter Secured an average of 96.5% of list to sale price for all 2012 listings Expert in Park Cities and Preston Hollow Experienced School Specialist—Dallas Area Preschools, Private Schools & Highland Park ISD - Christine McKenny Not in MLS Just Listed 2 | SPRING/SUMMER 2013 HOMES & DESIGN
- 3. 9525 ALVA COURT | OLD PRESTON HOLLOW | $5,695,000 6606 PRESTONSHIRE LANE PRESTON HOLLOW | $1,775,000 When you list your home with Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® you are associating your property with one of the most-admired real estate firms in America. Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® has long been the No. 1 residential real estate company in Texas and our luxury marketing partner, Luxury Portfolio International® , is the largest network of premier residential real estate companies in the world. Offering unmatched local expertise and an unrivaled global network, Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® remains locally owned and proudly independent. Ebby Preston Center | 214-692-0000 Ebby White Rock/Lake Highlands | 214-341-0330 Ebby’s Little White House | 214-210-1500 Ebby Lakewood | 214-826-0316 ALOCALFIRMWITHWORLDWIDEATTRACTION 4340 EDMONDSON HIGHLAND PARK | $1,849,000 3561 COLGATE UNIVERSITY PARK | $2,998,500 HOMES & DESIGN SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 3 INSIDE MATTERS INTELLIGENTDESIGN LauraLeeClarkonhowdetailscanmakeaninteriorreflectyourpersonality D allas-based interior designer Laura Lee Clark’s name is syn- onymous with clean, elegant interiors, so we turned to her to get a behind-the- scenes peek into the world of inte- rior design. The Parsons-educated designer sat down with staff writer Caitlin Adams to share her secret inspirations, dish what trends she’s loving at the moment, and reveal details about some exciting news her firm is unveiling next month. What is your design philosophy when working with a client? It is my job as a designer to gather as much information from my client about their tastes, preferences, and lifestyle. By combining this knowledge with my design expertise, I am armed with the tools I need to create a design that is custom fit for them. It is my role in the process to reflect the client’s taste and personality. My designs will definitely have restraint and refine- ment. I believe that layering is impor- tant but in a subtle way. Editing a room properly is truly an art. Where do you gather inspiration for the interiors you design? I am always inspired by nature, his- tory, fashion, and by traveling to new places, especially when traveling abroad. When I visited Pompeii, I was amazed by the beautiful and intricate mosaic floors that were in each home. This is when I find details for flooring patterns, a new way to trim a drap- ery, a motif for pillow embroidery, or an unusual material to use on a back- splash. The list goes on and on! Just going to a new restaurant can open the door for new ideas. My inspiration can also come from visiting antique shops, museums, and vintage clothing shops. What are some of the top trends you are seeing emerge? Blue is still big, but Pantone has named Emerald the color of the year for 2013. Really just about any shade of green will do. I love these greens for wall colors: Benjamin Moore’s Clarksville Grey and Castleton Mist. We are now seeing that lavender is the new gray. It is sophisticated, easy on the eyes, and so fresh. Wallpapers are really coming out in full force; one of my favorites is any- thing Phillip Jeffries. And more tradi- tional floral fabrics are making a come- back along with pastel colors. There has also been a lot of high gloss on walls, ceilings, and furniture. We recently did a lavender lacquer in a client’s paneled office. It is a very happy space for her. Art is now being seen as more of a focus to having a complete design. That is why there are more people in attendance at the art fairs. Pantone has named Emerald the 2013 color of the year. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA LEE CLARK See CLARK, Page 9
- 5. HOMES & DESIGN SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 5 LA VIE EN ROSE KenandPattiCrewsfilltheirhistorical homewithartandlight Opposite page: Morgan Griffith, Cameron Crews, and Georgia Henley chat in the “red room,” a favorite hangout for family and friends. This page: A second story was added to the library; a painting by John Nieto; the family had picnics in the “rainbow room,” so called because of the way light reflected through beveled glass. P atti Crews knows the heart of every home lies with the memo- ries made there, so it’s no wonder she and her husband, Ken, raised their family in a historic house that has proven durable for life’s little moments. The family’s 1935 Tudor home not only holds a piece of their own history, but plenty of University Park’s as well. The former home of mayors Roy C. Coffee Sr. and Jr. has served the Crews family from diapers to debutante balls, and it’s been ground zero for late-night shindigs and end- of-the-year school fetes through the years. It’s this laidback but telling nature that landed the home on this year’s Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Home Tour. But the true story of the six-bedroom house extends beyond history books. “The beauty of this house is that it’s livable,” Patti said. It’s a historical home without the dose of stuffiness often associated with worn founda- tion and creaky floors. Patti’s ability to juggle functionality and finesse ties it all together. Rooms burst at the seams with eclectic pieces, whether it’s a tufted sofa upholstered in orange billiards felt, or a replica of a paint- ing Patti spotted abroad. “I like quirky,” she said. “I think your house reflects who you are.” The contrasting décor is a riddle in itself, but it somehow seamlessly blends together under one roof. While one wall boasts professionally shot photographs, the opposite is bombarded by crayon-sketched self-portraits her children doodled in grade school. It’s this charming juxtaposition that truly captures the essence of the Crews family home. Amid intricate fabrics, Japanese tea paper as wall décor, and original art from some of the top names in the art world — think Fernando Botero — the home is livable. Perhaps this playful nature is best illus- trated when you pass through the cobblestone See CREWS, Page 6 CAITLIN ADAMS Staff Writer HOLT HAYNSWORTH Contributing Photographer
- 6. 6 | SPRING/SUMMER 2013 HOMES & DESIGN entryway into the grand foyer. A winding stairwell, gilded gold lanterns plucked from the canals of Venice, and a larger-than-life bronze mask imported from the city of water greet you as you enter the Tudor façade. Each piece of art could hold its own behind a museum’s velvet ropes, but in this home, the pieces are seasoned vic- tims of the family’s shenanigans. The spiral staircase played host to children’s belly laughs and bruises as they were pulled down the carpeted slide in card- board boxes by the family dogs, and Patti can’t count the number of times she has come home to find the life-size Venetian mask donning bright red lipstick and paper stuffed in the nostrils. “Our art, and home for that matter, is drip dry,” she said with a laugh. Although the home is historic to the Park Cities, Patti and Ken haven’t been afraid to introduce their own flair. The couple has supervised five remodels, most recently in 2000. The library was expanded to allow natural light to flood in from the floor-to- ceiling windows, and additional bedrooms were added to house the growing family. “This home needs a family,” Patti said. “It has hosted some of our happiest moments.” Email caitlin.adams@ peoplenewspapers.com CREWS Continued from Page 5 Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Centennial Home Tour April 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring: WALK THIS WAY ■ 3601 Crescent Ave. ■ 4205 Lakeside Drive ■ 6325 Preston Parkway ■ 3824 Shenandoah St. www.virginiacook.com 4724 SAINT JOHNS DR | $5,700,000 6916 HUNTERS GLEN RD | $5,495,000 7239 AZALEA LN | $1,500,000 6231 WOODLAND DR | $2,750,000 3715 GILLON AVE | $2,400,000 With a canopy bed and a womb chair, Cameron Crews’ room reflects the mix of traditional and eclectic elements throughout the house. PHOTO: HOLT HAYNSWORTH
- 7. HOMES & DESIGN SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 7 www.virginiacook.com 4517 N. VERSAILLES AVE | $2,350,000 3424 CORNELL AVE | $2,695,000 5543 WANETA DR | $1,925,000 4430 BORDEAUX AVE | $2,985,000 6308 WAGGONER | $1,199,000 5622 HARBOR TOWN DR | $1,599,990 5223 ROYAL LN | $1,795,000 8507 SWANANOAH RD | $1,495,000 5410 HARBOR TOWN DR RD | $1,395,000 6415 WESTGATE | $869,000 6911 STONE MEADOW | $899,000 3609 EUCLID AVE | $4,900,000
- 8. 8 | SPRING/SUMMER 2013 HOMES & DESIGN UNCANNY INSTINCTS. INCOMPARABLE THOROUGHNESS. UNPARALLELED RESULTS. CALL RALPH AT 214 217 3511 OR EMAIL RALPH@DAVEPERRYMILLER.COM CAN IT REALLY BE THIRTY? IT CAN. AND WE HAVE YOU, OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY, TO THANK FOR THIRTY YEARS OF LISTING AND SELLING THE MOST PRIZED REAL ESTATE IN DALLAS’ MOST PRESTIGIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS. CHEERS TO YOU. AND TO ANOTHER THIRTY YEARS! 6 | SPRING/SUMMER 2013 HOMES & DESIGN SHOPPING METALS& MINERALS Feelpreciouswithgoldandglimmer Teal Agate Slice Whether displayed solo or used as coasters, these agate slices are a simple way to bring a pop of color into your home. Blue Print; $21 Brass Pedestal Table This Moroccan pedestal table is the perfect punctuation of ornate mosaic brass. Laura Lee Clark; $750 Agate Bookends Display your tomes in style with these trendy bookends. Blue Print, $148 Blue Sea Urchin Bowl Vibrant color of the sea: As a unique treasure of the sea, this blue urchin bowl adds a splash of color crystals to any accessory grouping. Laura Lee Clark; $475 White Rock Crystal Bring nature indoors and display this crystal on a bookshelf, mantle, or console table. Blue Print; $295 Steel Box With Oil-Rubbed Bronze Finish Make a statement on your coffee table with this sleek, stylish box. Laura Lee Clark; $450 Small Zeolite Chunk on Acrylic Block Base This chic paperweight will instantly add charm to any home office. Mecox; $115 Mosaic boxes: Liven up a mantle with cobalt beauty. St. Michael Woman’s Exchange; $122 (small) and $146 (large) EMERALD CITY Clockwise from top left: Bowl from Laura Lee Clark, frame from Haynsworth Photography, bowl from Neighborhood, and coasters from Anthropologie PILLOW TALK Cushions from (from left) Shop Ten 25, Mecox, Neighborhood, Laura Lee Clark, and Nest
- 9. And I am sure you have noticed that those brass accessories from your moth- er’s ’70s décor are hot right now. Brass and bronze finishes are re-emerging on hardware, stair railings, and vintage ’70s and ’80s tables. This reminds me of my childhood home, which was very ’70s chic! Thank you to my mother who was always changing it up. Your firm has a lot developing in the next few months. Can you give us the scoop? Over the past few years, we are find- ing that “the shop” part of our busi- ness has grown. Laura Lee Clark “the shop” is opening a 10,500-square-foot showroom at 1515 Slocum St. in the old Brendan Bass showroom. We will continue to service the trade, which is architects and designers, but we also welcome the public. In addition to our one-of-a-kind antiques, accesso- ries, and artwork on consignment from Barry Whistler Gallery and Lisa Brown Consulting, we will be adding several new lines. We have been the stocking dealer for Niermann Weeks for the past few months, but we will now be the new exclusive trade show room for them. We will be able to offer some items for pur- chase off the floor. If you could sum up your design philoso- phy in one quote, what would it be? “I am going to make everything around me beautiful. That will be my life.” — Elsie de Wolfe HOMES & DESIGN SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 9 CAITLIN ADAMS Staff Writer S pring has officially sprung, and updating tired home décor is the perfect way to banish winter woes. Here are five quick, simple ways to bring your interiors out of the chilly- month doldrums. ADD PANACHE Gypsy Wagon owner Carley Seale sug- gests anchoring a room around a solid couch or chair, and buying new pillows whenever you are ready for a change. This spring, Seale suggests “whimsical” fabrics in coral and tusk, but be sure the materials are light and airy. “Remove the velvets and tweeds,” she said. “Put in lin- ens and fabrics that are bright.” EMBRACE EMERALD The green hue was dubbed the color of the year by color authority Pantone, and it’s hard to miss the jeweled hue wher- ever you look. Even the smallest of pieces will instantly add a touch of trendy glam- our to your décor. FENG SHUI FURNITURE Want to give your home an instant update, but don’t have the time or energy to pick the perfect product? You’re in luck. Preston Hollow designer Leslie Ezelle says a quick way to spruce up a home is simply moving the furniture. “Pull everything back, let more floor space show, and separate things to give some breathing room between items,” she said. And be sure to steer clear of small trinkets. “Go with bigger items for your side tables and your coffee table; not the small little rinky-dink things,” she said. Instead, Ezelle suggests dis- playing a large, simple piece such as a hammered-brass bowl. FLOWER POWER There’s no reason your garden should have all the fun, but if murky water and wilting flowers are not your forte, Josh Bracken, co-owner of Nicholson-Hardie Garden & Nursery, has a solution. He suggests making a statement with white orchids, a durable plant that is simple and classic. “White is so clean and fresh that it really does go well with the stark, contemporary looks that you’re seeing more and more in people’s homes,” he said. LOSE THE LAMPSHADES Robert Rutherford of Rutherford’s Design shares a simple way to alter dated light pieces: settle on a new shade. “A lot of people have the old, tall, skinny lamp- shades,” he said. “More of a drum shade or pleated shade will freshen the whole space.” Staff writers Sarah Bennett and Georgia Fisher contributed to this report. Service is our style Brenda White | 214 384 5546 | bwhite@briggsfreeman.com Melissa White | 214 384 9040 | mwhite@briggsfreeman.com CLARK Continued from Page 3 HOMES & DESIGN SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 7 Orange Calcite Egg on Acrylic Metal Stand Showcase this opulent opaque calcite egg as a treasured piece. Displayed on a metal twig stand, this magnificent mineral illuminates any room. Laura Lee Clark; $875 Spiky Brass Urchin Add a dose of drama to your décor with this brass bauble. Mecox; $30 Malachite Candle With 24K Gold Encased in the year’s hottest color, this candle’s glamorous details and delightful scent will go well in any room. Laura Lee Clark; $125 Uruguayan Amethyst Dress up your space with this lustrous gem. Blue Print; $195 CAITLIN ADAMS Staff Writer HOLT HAYNSWORTH Contributing Photographer PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA LEE CLARK Laura Lee Clark, designer of this space, will soon open a new showroom. DÉCOR SPRUCINGUP FORSPRING Fiveideastogofromdrabtofabthisseason
- 10. 10 | SPRING/SUMMER 2013 HOMES & DESIGN THE BRONZE AGE AngelaDeLaVega’shouseisfilledwithfacsimilesof familiarfaces N estled behind the white columns of Artemio and Angela De La Vega’s home sits a treasure trove of art and family mementos. The Highland Park home is cloaked in an under- stated, Colonial façade, but the interior is a warm contrast waiting to be unveiled. “This is a very classical home,” Angela said. “Inside, I wanted something a little more cozy and rustic.” Her desired aesthetic was accomplished with a fusion of pieces from the family’s travels, including Latin American paintings, Indonesian carvings, and robust, bronze castings that fill every nook and cranny. The home, built in 1913, is an architect’s dream. The bare bones alone are swoon-wor- thy, so it’s no wonder that Phillip Shepherd, architect of the Rosewood Crescent Hotel, once called the address his own. Teak wood floors salvaged from a capsized ship, sky-high ceilings, and elaborate crown molding form the perfect shell for detailed decor, and rooms are peppered with an art col- lection that rivals the Louvre. The family moved into the house in the midst of a remodel 10 years ago, and an intrepid Angela has been at the helm of furnishing rooms ever since. The interiors are a continu- ous work in progress, and they manage to get a facelift every time the family accumulates a passport stamp. “We just took our time as we traveled and found things that we loved,” she said. Beyond that, Angela’s design philosophy is simple and foolproof. “You see it, you love it, and you find a place for it,” she said. Or in her case, she creates it. You see, the heart of the home is more than Angela’s impeccable taste, but it’s a detail that the modest matriarch may humbly omit. Sculptures that fill counters, stairwells, and pedestals were formed from her own hands. Art has always played a large role in Angela’s life. She spent her childhood in Pennsylvania tinkling the ivory keys, and she studied fine art and art history in her college years. When she realized sculpting was her call- ing, Angela packed her bags and jetted to Spain, where she enrolled at the University of Madrid to concentrate on the art of realistic figures. Angela De La Vega’s Highland Park house is filled with her sculptures, including Triangle of Courage (center top). She creates them in her home studio (bottom left). CAITLIN ADAMS Staff Writer ALLISON SLOMOWITZ Staff Photographer
- 11. HOMES & DESIGN SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 11 Now, the talented sculptor is in high demand across the country, and more than 50 of her pieces are displayed everywhere from Colorado, California, and Arizona to the park across the street from the family home. But the family’s Highland Park haunt is a hidden gem among Beverly Drive’s stately residences; it’s the only place where all of Angela’s works come together under one roof. Her three children — Alexa, Adiana, and Federico — have served as her mod- els, and some of Angela’s favorite pieces showcase life’s fleeting moments. From the multiple figures she created of Alexa dancing, to an outdoor piece that cap- tures her then-toddler daughters read- ing with their grandfather, no moment is too small for bronze encasing. And she doesn’t have to go far with her ideas. Each piece is sculpted in her in-home studio that doubles as her chil- dren’s playroom. Angela and Federico spend hours at a time modeling clay, building Lego constructs, and listening to National Public Radio. “It’s little moments like those that are good for the soul,” she said. And you’ll likely find her wrapped in those moments for years to come, filling the home with new pieces. “I like the idea of letting our home be a story of our lives together,” she said. Email caitlin.adams@ peoplenewspapers.com Security Blanket portrays one of De La Vega’s daughters. Family Ride sits in the park across the street from the sculptor’s home. Race of the Wild, which can be seen in De La Vega’s front yard, was created in collaboration with respected wildlife sculptor Tammy Bality.
- 12. 12 | SPRING/SUMMER 2013 HOMES & DESIGN T ucked into Steve and Jane Sanders’ cozy Preston Hollow abode is a 2,000-square-foot chamber that is an ode to his fondest childhood memory: riding trains to and from camp. “Back in our day, you could ride a train just about anywhere,” Steve said. Times changed, but Steve wasn’t ready to let go of steam engines and depots, so he created a place where they could come to life. Twelve trains, hand- painted props, elaborate murals, and more than a mile of wiring weave around a jaw-dropping room that looks like a ’50s time capsule. The display isn’t something you’ll find on the shelves of Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby; Steve began collecting trains after he closed his hobby shop on Central Expressway in the ’70s. For years, they took center stage in their two daughters’ playroom. But as the girls grew up, the trains were replaced by dolls. The Sanderses’ move from Corsicana to Dallas last summer inspired Steve to construct a life- size playroom of his own, and now the trains are out of the box and chugging on the tracks. “I had no idea this is what he had in mind with the trains,” Jane said with a laugh. Steve originally kept his idea for the train room from Jane, and only contacted an architect with designs for what was supposed to be an attic when Jane was out of town. His plans almost derailed with the realization that the trains wouldn’t fit up the stairs, but Steve wasn’t going to give up without a fight. He trans- ported the locomotives from Corsicana in an 18-wheeler, a balcony was cut off, and a lift trans- ported each piece into the room. While there are still numerous boxes in stor- age, the train room rivals any collection. “NorthPark has nothing on us,” said a wide- eyed Steve as he manned the control center and watched his trains take to the tracks. Email caitlin.adams@ peoplenewspapers.com THE SOUL TRAINS PrestonHollow’sSteveSandersdedicatesentireroomtohislifelongpassion Beneath a domed ceiling that shifts from clouds to stars, Steve Sanders’ train display includes shops, mountains, and a drive-in that actually plays movies. CAITLIN ADAMS Staff Writer ALLISON SLOMOWITZ Staff Photographer
- 13. HOMES & DESIGN SPRING/SUMMER 2013 | 13 H aving been designing for many years in even more styles, one thing is certain: every house has at least one low-level table placed near a seating group. Whether your style runs to gilded Louis the whatever or to brutal industrial chic, you need or want something to put your barbecued wings on as you watch the Super Bowl. Or if you are of a more formal persuasion, everyone needs a place to put their glass of pink champagne between dainty sips. The fun of coffee tables is their very recent development. I love to design special ones. Since they have no historical predecessors, nothing dictates their shape or the choice of materials. An upholstered ottoman with a huge tray works as well as a carved wood one with gilded details; a slab of petrified wood is unexpected and as beautiful as a jewel; an old door or wheel topped with glass set on iron legs can be sensational. From simple to ornate, there is no limit to the options for a good one. The items placed on them are just as significant. Each tabletop is a still life composed of objects of significance to the owner. These objects can be as autobiographical as the titles in your bookshelf, which always reveal something about you. For example, if you choose to display ... Books: You may select books for their beauty, or you might select books based on the subject. If they are tattered, it shows that they are well-loved and not just for display. If they are geometrically neat and only about the chic and elite … either you are, too, or you wish you were. Flowers: You love the splash of color; the beauty and scent of flowers are important to you. Maybe it is a special occasion, and you feel it is important enough to splurge on flowers. Or you are important enough to someone for them to splurge on you. Art: This suggests you are cultured, educated, and successful enough to purchase something unique and possibly costly instead of a mass-pro- duced accessory. Terrarium: You care about plants; you take the time to tend to them. You might be someone concerned about the environment. And let’s not forget, the table itself can be art. If the likes of Isamo Noguchi,Emile-JacqueRuhlmann,DiegoGiacometti,orPaulEvansturned their hand to design a coffee table, the simple table holding that Starbucks cup would itself be a work of art. Just don’t spill! PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHERRY HAYSLIP The books, flowers, and sculptures you select to display on your coffee tables says a lot about you, according to interior designer Sherry Hayslip. HOTSTUFF,COOLSPACE SherryHayslipspillsthebeansonhowtoperkupacoffeetable INSIDE MATTERS [[ yyoouurr pprroojjeecctt hheerreee ]] BBaaxxtteerr PPaaiinnttiinngg,, IInncc.. IItt’’ss artt..tt
- 14. 14 | SPRING/SUMMER 2013 HOMES & DESIGN LABOR OF LOVE KristenWhitehillturnsaKesslerParkeyesoreintoavisionofbeauty W hen Kristen Whitehill bought her Kessler Park home three years ago, about a third of the win- dows were broken, which led to mud being caked onto the curtains in the master bedroom; the bright blue carpet in the living areas covered a slab instead of hardwoods; and there were only two half-bathrooms, as one lava- tory lacked a working toilet while the other didn’t have a functional sink. Most potential buyers would have been scared off by this house of hor- rors, but Whitehill had a vision for the home’s potential. Of course, achiev- ing that vision took a lot of work. It would be 16 months before Whitehill slept in her new house. In the meantime, every single piece of Sheetrock was stripped down to the studs; all 147 windowpaneswerereplaced;andtherearwallwas pushed back 9 feet to accommodate Whitehill’s desire for a truly master bedroom. “Coming from my little crackerbox in the M Streets, which was a 2-2, having another two-bedroom wasn’t an option,” she said. She now has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, the largest of which is about the size of a studio apartment. She also improved the house’s feng shui by knocking out a few interior walls. Before she began her renovation, which she chronicled on a photo- intensive blog, there was zero flow between the two living rooms and the kitchen. In fact, the three rooms were all separated by a mega-utility closet that held the guts of the air-conditioning system. “So when you stood in the kitchen, you saw none of the rest of the house,” she said. Whitehill is not a designer by trade; she works in medical research. Her father, a commercial con- tractor with little residential experience, was a consultant on the redo, which blew his mind. “He still says to me, ‘I still don’t know how you saw it.’” Email dan.koller@ peoplenewspapers.com Before Kristen Whitehill bought this Kessler Park house built in 1951, the kitchen featured linoleum floors and blue-and-white-striped wall paper; visitors were confronted by a solid wall anchored by the fireplace in the front room; and there were only two tiny bath- rooms, neither of which was in working order. DAN KOLLER Staff Writer ALLISON SLOMOWITZ Staff Photographer
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Corporate headquarters are in the Park Cities with sales associates active in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, East Dallas, and Uptown/ Intown. Virginia Cook Realtors is a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. EBBY HALLIDAY REALTORS 4455 Sigma Road Dallas, TX 75244 ebby.com 972-980-6600 Ebby Halliday founded her company in 1945 on the principle of service: service to the client, service to the industry, and service to the community. Today, that spirit of service is the driving force of Ebby Halliday Realtors, Texas’ No. 1 residential real estate firm. CHRISTINE MCKENNY Dave Perry-Miller & Associates 5500 Preston Road, Suite 290 Dallas, TX 75205 daveperrymiller.com 214-662-7758 Top producer Christine McKenny has sold more than $115 million worth of residential real estate. As an advocate of home buyers and sellers, she truly understands the necessity of listening to a client’s needs. Marketing is her forte, and her dedication to personal service carries throughout her success stories. DAVE PERRY-MILLER & ASSOCIATES 5950 Berkshire Lane, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75225 daveperrymiller.com 214-369-6000 Since 2007, Dave Perry-Miller & Associates has set Dallas sales records, representing billions of dollars in property for thousands of satisfied clients. We command a leading market share while marketing properties of quality and character, regardless of price. RALPH RANDALL 5500 Preston Road, Suite 290, Dallas, TX 75205 daveperrymiller.com 214-217-3511 Ralph Randall is celebrating his 30th anniversary in Park Cities real estate. A consistent top producer with Dave Perry- Miller & Associates, an Ebby Halliday Company, he achieved the distinction of office- and company-wide top individual producer many times. Ralph is sold on “Dallas’ Established Neighborhoods.” BRENDA & MELISSA WHITE Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty 5600 W. 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