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|Lipót Buxbaum, school principal
|Dezső Hoffmann
|Reb Yosef, Léb Hoffmann, dayan
|Moshe Berger
|Dr. Ernő Dison (Deutch), chief rabbi
|Zoltán Goldstein (Joshua Even) and his spouse:
|Béla Buxbaum, lawyer
|Mrs. Goldstein, née Aranka Eckstein
|Dr. Izidor Lőwinger, M.D.
|Mór Salamon, carpenter
|Jenő Paneth, teacher
|Dr. Joel Pfeiffer, head physician at Poria hospital
|Jenő Eisen, founder of the Eisen salami factory (their products were famous all over the country)
|László Rózsahegyi (Rosenberg), merchant
|Adolf Eisen, chazan
|Béla Singer
|Zeev Schück, writer and poet
While our memorial book was being printed, the sad news of the deaths of two more brothers from Pápa reached us:
He was a respected wholesaler in Budapest and participated in Hungarian political life; he played an important role in the Socialist Party. He joined his children in kibbutz Nitzanim when he made aliya and worked there as a respected kibbutz member until his death at the age of 85.
was one of the founders and leaders of Hashomer Hatzair in Pápa. In Israel he earned himself a name as an architect. On account of his goodness and honesty, he was loved by all.
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After the Shoah, a few former forced labor servicemen and some survivors from Auschwitz and other death camps returned to Pápa. They were looking for their families, waiting for their beloved. Only one child of school age returned. Religious life was restarted with difficulty. Posen - the former Sopron rabbi and the grandson of Uncle Marton tried to raise the spirits of the despairing, abandoned believers, whose number was slowly decreasing. Most people could not bear staying where their parents or other relatives had been so cruelly destroyed. The houses, each and every stone, reminded them of the dead. They could not bear for long this depressing mental state. The harrowing shadow of the past sent them in search of a new Homeland. Some of them moved to the capital, but the majority set out for the Holy Land of Israel, to find comfort for their painful memories in the land where the hopes of 2000 years were realized. Others left for America or Australia in order to forget the past in their work or business. In Brooklyn, there is a holy congregation, led by the Popener Rov, made up of former members of Adas Yisroel in Pápa and their descendents. Migrating Pápa Jews reached Paris, Stockholm, Canada, Mexico, Chile; even in Kenya you can find Jews with memories of Pápa.
The number of believers in Pápa decreased. Even Rabbi Posen left his congregation. He was suceeded by Rav Michael Lőwinger from Jánosháza, then by an Israeli rabbi, after whose return to Israel there was no longer a need for a spiritual leader. The community was abandoned. Please do not ask me questions; it is painful for me to write down the facts. The big temple was turned into a storehouse for the textile factory; our school became an apartment for workers. In the 1970s, 20 Jewish families lived in Pápa, about 50 people, they did not have a minyan, not even for Shabbat. Jewish education also became history. On holidays, three men and the precentor had to come from Budapest in order to have services.
The holy congregation of Pápa, which had been a light guiding us on our way, ceased to exist, the light of the Torah went out in Pápa.
Even though Jewish life came to an end in our home town, the light of the Torah and the torch of secular sciences still show the way to Jewry and to the benefit of mankind, thanks to the descendants of Pápa Jews.
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The grandson of Pápa chazan Lázár Lőwy was born in 1928 in Pozsony/Pressburg. At the age of 14 he served in the Hagana together with his father. He worked for them as a messenger, fulfilling faithfully his task which sometimes meant risking his life.
|Jacob Halevi
In the War of Independence he was wounded; for years he carried the bullet splinters in his body, he did not want to set aside time for an operation. Putting it off had sad consequences: he got lead poisoning because of the splinters, which caused his untimely death. In an appendix to the memorial book edited by Yonatan Lurk, you can see the young hero standing next to a burnt-out tank of the Arab Legion, destroyed by him from 40 meters.
In 1947 his father complained to him that he had not received mail from him for 6 months, since his joining the underground movement. Sorry, Dad, he wrote, everything I do, the work of my life is for the Land, and it is the product of the spirit you instilled in me!
He sacrificed his young life for the people of Israel, in the holy land of the forefathers. Blessed be his memory!
May 28, 1921 June 11, 1948
The son of Fülöp Klein, of Pápa Jews lived in Israel. His father was born in Pápa, worked there in the butcher's trade in his youth, and had vivid memories about the life of Pápa Jews at the end of the 19th century. Later he moved to Vienna where his son Frigyes was born. The young student soon became disillusioned with his studies in philosophy and joined the Zionist movement together with his friends. With all his heart, he chose the road of practical Zionism.
In 1940 he left for the land of Israel. He arrived on the boat Patria, and jumped from it into the sea, this is how he was saved.
He was interned by the British in Atlit. After his liberation, he joined the kibbutz Kfar Gileadi at the foot of Mount Hermon, near the Lebanese border. He was a most enthusiastic member of the movement. This is what he wrote about the first years in his biography:
|Benjamin Klein
He was in love with nature, visited Arab villages to learn the language and to see the conditions of life there. Learning was his purpose in life. He had a thirst for knowledge and took along books on all his trips.
His last job was working on the dairy farm of the kibbutz. He left this work only when he was called by his beloved Homeland and he obeyed the call. This is what he said before setting out for his last mission: We have got but one path ahead, the path of victory. Huge forces are against us, but we can beat them. On June 11, 1948 he was killed by an enemy bullet.
He was a kind and brave man with extraordinary spiritual riches, commemorated by the memorial book published by the kibbutz.
His memory was cherished by his parents for whom he was their only hope.
|Arye Stein
Blessed be his memory!
The son of our chazan David Stein. He sacrificed his young life for Eretz Yisrael at the age of 29, on September 23, 1948 in the War of Independence. He left a wife and a three-month old baby boy.
AVRAHAM BERGER, the son of lumber dealer Berger,
were all killed in the War of Independence.
lost his life during the liberation of Jerusalem, on June 6, 1948.
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Carpenter Vilmos Rosinger lived in a little one-storey house at the corner of Bástya and Major Streets, opposite the firemen's barracks. This is where he brought up his children Lajos, Elza and Zoltán and he also had his workshop there. He was a hard-working and honest artisan, who lived for his family and work. His son Lajos, born in 1893, continued his father's trade. In the First World War he was severely injured and was awarded a gold medal for bravery. He could not continue his trade and as an exempted person, he was given a licence for a tobacconist store, which he opened in Kossuth Lajos Street, next to the grocery store of Mór Kohn. In 1944 the exempted war invalid was interned. Colonel Vitéz Karsay did everything in his power for his return, but the police commander of Pápa threatened him that he was exposing himself for Rosenberg by petitioning for him and would eventually end up in the same place . . Where was the reward for the bravery of Lajos, the war invalid? His relatives did not even know where he was taken. He simply disappeared from the scene.
The 80-year old father of the war invalid was taken to Auschwitz. Only the sister of Lajos, Elza, with her young daughter Éva, were permitted to stay in Pápa; they were exempted from the ghetto.
The older daughter of Elza, Zsuzsa was already married. Her husband was a doctor in Vienna. They fled from the Nazis to Antwerp, and were awaiting the opportunity to sail to America when the cursed hand of Hitler reached them. After the German occupation of Belgium, Zsuzsi as a Hungarian [Jew] was taken to a death camp, while her husband, as a German, was interned.
Elza and her little daughter were permitted to stay in Pápa. After the Szálasi takeover they were placed under house arrest, and then were taken to the Csillag fortress in Komárom where they were confined in an underground tunnel with food only once a day. After that, the Germans sent them to Dachau, where they had some bread and facilities for washing. They were not allowed to stay there for long. After 3 days' difficult journey in a wagon filled with 60 people, they ended up in Bergen-Belsen. They were given bread only during the first days, 8-10 persons sharing one loaf. Later they had only half-cooked turnips to eat, once a day. Most of the deportees became sick and perished. An epidemic of typhus spread through the camp lacking medicine or food fit for human beings. They were all threatened by the shadow of death. Elza Rosinger and her little daughter also contracted the serious illness. They were so weak that 3 months after the liberation, they were unable to stand on their feet. The British army liberated them, saving their lives. The brother of Elza, Zoltán, who got to Kenya, came to their help; that is how they managed to get to Australia. Éva became a fashion designer in Melbourne, with a famous dressmaker's showroom of her own.
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When Jerusalem was destroyed by the barbaric soldiers of the Roman legions, the holy city and the temple were ravaged, the eternal light of the Torah went out. Jewish faith was already considered dead by the pagan world when all of a sudden the light of the Torah flared up again. Jewish life resurrected in Yavne and the sacred Torah found a new home to declare the victory of the divine idea.
History repeated itself.
Our beloved community was destroyed by cruel hands. Jewish life came to an end in Pápa: there was no temple, no Jewish school, no yeshiva left. Out of divine grace, however, we had the privilege of witnessing the mystery of resurrection.
The Pápa community was resurrected in Williamsburg in New York City. A newly-built grand temple, a huge yeshiva building, and a girls' yeshiva for 600 students all prove the fact that the light of Torah, which was shining in Pápa for 250 years, flared up again declaring that the memory of the Pápa community was not only preserved, but had turned into a living reality. The inscription Pápa can be seen not only on the facade of the yeshiva; it is on the huge bus as well.
|The Pápa Yeshiva in Brooklyn
Not only does the New World bear witness to the love of Torah by Pápa Jews but Pápa Jews in Israel and around the world have all stayed loyal to the spirit of their upbringing. The son of dayan Dirnfeld from Pápa became rosh yeshiva for the Belzer chassidim in Jerusalem, Rabbi Lőwinger who had earlier served as a rabbi in Pápa became the rabbi of Har Tzion, Rabbi Imre Kraus served as a rabbi in a Los Angeles district, the grandson of chief chazan Lőwy from Pápa worked as a chazan in a London district, and David Baum, the son of Uncle Baum, the knowledgable secretary of the Pápa Chevra Kadisha worked as a chazan in the orthodox community of Baltimore.
|The new Pápa Synagogue in Brooklyn
The financial manager of the Ponovitz Yeshiva in Bnei Brak was the grandson of Tornyos Krausz, and one of the most devout Talmudists of the same yeshiva was the grandson of Pápa Jews. In the Litvak yeshiva of Baltimore and also in Israeli yeshivas the descendents of Pápa parents can be found devotedly submerged in Torah studies.
May the light of the Torah shine and illuminate, in order to help us reach
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Blessed are You HASHEM, Who gives strength to the weary. I pronounce this blessing with a grateful heart before writing the final lines for the Memorial Book of Pápa Jewry and handing it over to our brothers.
Thanks to the grace of the Creator, I have been provided with strength and perseverance to compile this memorial book.
I did not write a story, I only invited you for a trip through the world of Memories, reviving a host of sweet and unforgettable memories of student years, youth. It is a great happiness to recall what was beautiful and good.
I wanted to show you the life of Pápa Jews. When taking a trip to the past, we intended to commemorate the historical community, our forefathers, parents, siblings and other relatives. All I wanted to do was remember, I was not writing out of nostalgia.
We should remember the beauties of the past. Distance and the time that elapsed make life appear even more beautiful than it actually was then. However, the destruction of Pápa Jews should be remembered as well, even if it is painful.
Together with the Jewish population, the community archives with historical data, the protocols were also destroyed. Without them it is difficult to draw a true picture about the past. The words of the Bible may have given us the direction:
Ask your father, and he will tell you, your old men will tell you.
But unfortunately we lost our fathers in the Holocaust. Where are our old men?
After much difficult research, we managed to get material concerning Jews from the archives of the Protestant church in Pápa. Our work was helped by Pápa historian Antal Szalai, who looked up the necessary data for us. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for his generosity.
We were unable to get the letter by Count Pál Eszterházy, patron of Pápa, from 1749, permitting Jewish settlement in Pápa, authorizing Jews to form a community, to have a kosher butcher's shop, to sell kosher wine by measure and to set up the eruv. In response to my request, searches were made for this ancient letter in the National Archives of Budapest, in the Széchenyi Library, in the Pápa Municipal Museum, and in the Veszprém County Archives. I wanted to present a copy of the historical document in this book. Unfortunately, it could not be traced.
Thanks are due to
DR. IMRE GYÖRKI, the only survivor of the excellent Pápa lawyers, who compiled the list of names of our sisters and brothers in the Pápa ghetto, which helped us to assemble the list of our Martyrs in this book. From this we estimate that about 2030 of our coreligionists had become martyrs.
Thanks are also due to the members of the Preparatory Committee, who helped the publication of this book:
JÓZSEF STERN, the retired teacher of the Jewish school in Debrecen (who was awarded the gold diploma for his educational work) and his brother IMRE SZEKERES (Budapest), the retired teacher of the orthodox school in Kapuvár also contributed to the project.
My dear relatives, I want to thank you, too, for your contribution, enriching the book by sharing your cherished memories, providing much valuable material in your letters.
We are ever so grateful to our brothers living in Israel and abroad, who made the publication of our memorial book possible by sending their contributions in advance.
May this book be the Book of Tears and the Book of Recollections at the same time.
Take the Memorial Book of Pápa Jews with love and reverence.
Haifa, Marcheshvan 28, 5732 / November 5, 1972.
On the 70th anniversary of my father's death. Blessed be his memory.
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2014 O'More College of Design Showhouse
Style and grace return to a Victorian-style home in the historic town of Franklin, Tennessee, thanks to O'More College of Design alumni and friends
Uncovering an original 110-year-old curved, wrap-around porch boxed in by an awkward 1950s addition was the first big thrill in the renovation of an Edwardian-style Queen Anne Victorian for the 2014 O'More Alumni Show House. More were to follow.
The stately house in Franklin, Tennessee, was built as a family home in 1904 with all the frills and flourishes of the era—deep crown and intricate dentil moldings, paneled pocket doors, and stained-glass windows. But in 1936 the house was converted into a funeral home, and over the next several decades many of the distinctive architectural features were boarded over and fell into disrepair. The funeral home closed in 2007, and the home sat vacant for several years—an eyesore to the historic neighborhood.
To the rescue came Franklin-based O'More College of Design, which partnered with Traditional Home magazine and residential builder Thrive Homes, renovating the house to make it a single-family residence again. Twenty-four interior designers with ties to O'More College signed on for the year-long project, which involved adding a new kitchen, five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, and finishing the third-level attic to create the 6,000-square-foot home.
Nashville interior designer JoAnne Haynes spearheaded the revamp, working with the design team and builder to choose an overall palette and establish a floor plan suited to modern living, while remaining true to the house's heritage. "My vision was to keep as much of the original character as possible," Haynes says.
New walkways made with Belgard pavers and porch lighting from Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights combine vintage looks with modern function and durability.
Photography: Werner Straube
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Grand Foyer by L. Jonathan Savage
Original double doors with elliptical beveled glass insets open to the grand foyer designed by L. Jonathan Savage. Ornate dentil trim details were restored, and Savage enhanced the architecture by adding a delicate tracery feature on the 12-foot-high ceilings.
The face of the goddess Minerva made with flattened bottle caps by artist Molly Right hangs at the far end of the hall, where it can be enjoyed from a distance and close up.
Grand Foyer by L. Jonathan Savage
A baby grand piano anchors the far end of the hall, next to a riveting piece of contemporary art—a woman's face made with flattened bottle caps. Savage envisioned the foyer as a greeting and gathering space, and created intimate seating areas for conversation and for listening to the piano. The piano's strategic placement ensures it can be heard in most of the primary living and entertaining areas of the house.
Interior designer: L. Jonathan Savage, Savage Interior Design, 194 Moultrie Park, Nashville, TN 37205; 615/244-5674, savageinteriordesign.com.
Wall paint ("Chelsea Gray" #HC-168): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Ceiling and trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Area rug (gray and ochre, wool and silk): Stark, starkcarpet.com.
Piano ("The Sterling Steinway"): Steinway Piano Gallery of Nashville, steinwaynashville.com.
Chandelier ("Sonia" #8128): Ironware International, ironwareinternational.com.
Ottoman (custom design): Savage Interior Design, savageinteriordesign.com.
Ottoman fabric ("Connemara"/Dark Zen #AL2008-8): Loro Piana, loropiana.com.
Art (Minerva, Roman Goddess of Wisdom, by Molly B. Right): Molly B. Right, Bottle Cap Portrait Artist, mollybright.com.
Living Room by Kathleen Evers
The soft lavender and pale green hues of an original stained-glass window inspired Kathleen Evers's soothing color palette in the living room. Walls are painted a warm gray and the ceiling a pale aqua that complements the azure taffeta drapery panels. Lavender is repeated in a watercolor-inspired fabric, fringes, and trims for accent pillows on the vintage settee by the bay window. An elegant crystal chandelier is centered on the original fireplace, which was restored with a new marble tile surround. Evers designed a tailored daybed that bridges the room's two comfortable seating areas.
A crystal-draped "Belvoir Chandelier" from Circa Lighting sparkles above an architecture-inspired round coffee table.
Wall paint ("Anew Gray" #SW 7030); ceiling paint ("Window Pane" #SW 6210); trim and medallion paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Drapery ("Masaccio Taffeta"/Azure #63916); drapery banding ("Tiepolo Shantung Weave"/Fog #63849): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Drapery hardware (custom 3/4-inch iron rod with French returns with 1-inch diameter rings in Antique Warm Silver finish): B&B Metal Designs, bandbmetaldesigns.com.
Settee in bay window: antique. Settee fabric (Dune"/Taupe #F2810005): Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com.
Floral pillows on settee ("Grenadines" #1019418375, Etamines Collection): Zimmer + Rohde, zimmer-rohde.com.
Trim on floral pillows (Lip Cord #6066 in color Lavender): Europatex, europatex.com.
Center pillow on settee ("Brescia"/Crocus #F1452/18, by Designers Guild): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Trim on center pillow ("Kbfr05"/Lavender 2 #1530306): Fabricut, fabricut.com.
Decorative glass window treatment at top of bay window: original to house.
Armless chair to left of settee (custom design by Kathleen Evers): fabricated by King's Interiors, kings-inc.com.
Chair fabric ("Tiepolo Shantung Weave"/Fog #63849): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Chair trim ("Galon Lutecia" #32109-9820): Houlès, houles.com.
Pillow on chair ("Venetian Velvet"/Linen #11145/02): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Floor lamp beside chair ("Tremayne"/Gilded Iron finish with Natural Paper shade #CHA9715): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Table between chair and settee ("Antique Brass Galleried Round Table"): Davishire Interiors, davishire.com.
Group of framed sketches (by Linwood Easton, pencil on paper): Haynes Galleries, haynesgalleries.com.
Gray area rug ("Ghent"/Shifting Beach): Antrim Carpets, antrimcarpet.com. Through Stanton Carpet, stantoncarpet.com.
Oriental rug between sofa and daybed (Turkish Oushak): Jeff's Fine Rugs and Tapestries, 615/352-5663.
Daybed (custom design by Kathleen Evers): King's Interiors, kings-inc.com.
Daybed and bolster-pillow fabric ("India Epi"/Gris Clair #3714063, discontinued): Casamance, casamance.com.
Trim on bolster pillows ("Dune"/Taupe #F2810005): Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com.
Taupe pillows on daybed ("Magic"/Taupe #FW161, discontinued): Roger Arlington, rogerarlington.com.
Trim on taupe pillows (Loop Fringe #850 in color 966, by Parisian): The Fabric House, fabrichousenashville.com.
Table in front of daybed ("Corinthian Side Table with Okume Veneer Granite top" #MN2083): Century Furniture, centuryfurniture.com.
Tray on table (antique silver); glasses on table (antique cordial glasses); box on mantel; framed art on mantel (antique stamp): designer's collection.
Chandelier ("Belvoir Chandelier"/Sheffield Nickel #CHC1547): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Mantel and over-mantel; angel fire grate: original to house.
Sculpture on mantel (Female Torso, by Rick Casali, bronze with wood base): Haynes Galleries, haynesgalleries.com.
Wood carving above mantel (antique French Boiserie Fragment): Davishire Interiors, davishire.com.
Sofa (custom design by Kathleeen Evers): Hallman Furniture, hallmanfurniture.com.
Sofa fabric ("Dune"/Taupe #F2810005): Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com.
Pillows on sofa ("Brescia"/Crocus #F1452/18, by Designers Guild): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Pillow trim ("Kbfr05"/Lavender 2 #1530306): Fabricut, fabricut.com.
End table by sofa (custom polished chrome glass table with antique wood carving of Roman reliefs): by Davishire Interiors, davishire.com.
Console table behind sofa ("Salon Console Table" #341-911): Bernhardt, bernhardt.com.
Lamp on console; box on console; amethyst cluster; cane-backed chair by console (antique): designer's collection.
Ottomans under console (custom design by Kathleen Evers): King's Interiors, kings-inc.com.
Ottoman fabric ("Rockhurst"/Jade #3441533): Fabricut, fabricut.com.
Living Room by Kathleen Evers
A mirror-fronted console table and contemporary pastel painting add elegant touches of 21st century glamour.
Interior designer: Kathleen Evers, K Evers Interiors, LLC, 6518 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37205; 615/973-3899, keversinteriors.com.
Dining Room by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent
Blue plays a major role in the adjoining dining room by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent. Walls are washed in sky blue, and dining chairs are covered in rich blue-gray velvet. Large windows flanking the fireplace are lavishly dressed with blue-and-cream embroidered draperies. "We wanted the mood to be elegant and formal," says Tallent, adding that the room's "crowning beauty" is the magnificent crystal chandelier above the antique dining table.
Wall paint ("Dutch Tile Blue" #SW 0031); ceiling paint ("Moderate White" #6140); trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Drapery ("Cressida"/Blue and Cream #F3919-01, by Colefax and Fowler) Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Drapery hardware (2-inch diameter fluted poles with baguette finials, custom finish in cream with hints of blue): Sheree Phillips Inc., shereephillipsinc.com.
Dining table (oak with yew banding): Beaman Antiques, beamanantiques.com.
Dining side chairs ("Ethan Dining Chair"/Parker Gray #CH21): Aidan Gray, aidangrayhome.com.
Side-chair fabric, front ("Byron"/Teal #11150-04): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Side chair fabric, back ("Bertram"/Dark Aqua #F3921-07, by Colefax and Fowler): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Host chairs ("Sapphire Slipcovered Diner" #SC95-A, Transitions Collection): The Charles Stewart Co., charlesstewartcompany.com.
Host chair fabric ("Byron"/Teal #11150-04); trim on host chair ("Castile Scallop"/Aqua #40065-05): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Pillows on host chair: antique verdure tapestry pillows.
Pillow trim: antique.
Area rug ("Annandale Integration"/Sand): Rosecore, rosecorecarpet.com.
Server (antique Louis XVI sideboard with Carrara marble top); lamps on server (painted and gilded carved urn lamps): The Little Antique Shop, 615/352-5190.
Silver service on server: Corzine & Co., corzineco.com.
Art above server (Interval, by Anton Weiss, mixed media on canvas): Bennett Galleries, bennettgalleriesnashville.com.
Tiles on fireplace surround, fireplace grate: original to house.
Art above mantel (Two Ditch Evening, by Roger Dale Brown, Leiper's Creek Gallery, leiperscreekgallery.com.
Chandelier (bronze and crystal, early 20th-century): Artifacts, 615/354-1267.
Dining Room by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent
Touches of coral and gold in contemporary artwork and table settings brighten the palette with pleasing pops of color.
Interior designer: Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent, Mark Simmons Interiors Inc., 2021 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215; 615/269-6360, marksimmonsinteriors.com.
Napkin ("Mirasol"/Ivory, set of 4): Matouk, matouk.com.
Placemat ("Andean Sage" 15-inch square placemat, by Sybaritic): Corzine & Co., corzineco.com.
Charger ("Aegean Gold"): L'Objet, l-objet.com.
Accent plates (assorted): Royal Crown Derby, royalcrownderby.co.uk.
Goblet; wine glasses ("Apollo Gold"): St. Louis Crystal, saint-louis.com/en.
Goblet ( "Milles Nuit": Baccarat, us.baccarat.com.
Sterling flatware ("Empire"): Buccellati, buccellati.com.
Dinner plate ("Marie Antoinette Gold"): Raynaud, raynaud.fr.
Centerpiece vase ("Heritage Pontils vase"): Baccarat, us.baccarat.com.
Crystal candlesticks ("Gardenia," 13-5/8 inches; "Elysee," 11 inches, "Ingo," 10 inches): Val Saint Lambert, val-saint-lambert.com.
Hurricanes ("Pearl Table Hurricane"): William Yeoward, williamyeowardcrystal.com.
Crystal egg ("Swirl Egg Large"): Simon Pearce, simonpearce.com.
Dessert plates (antique Spode, c. 1820); silver cups on mantel ("Old Sheffield Silverplate 19-inch Crested Salver, c. 1820): Corzine & Co., corzineco.com.
Alternative juleps for purchase ("Kentucky Julep Silverplate" by Reed & Barton; Tennessee Pewter Julep" by Salisbury; or "Presidential Sterling Beaded Julep" by Wakefield-Scarce): Corzine & Co., corzineco.com. All tableware items may be purchaed through Corzine & Co., corzineco.com.
Kitchen by Vicki Edwards
A large central island separates the main work zone from a primary traffic path through the kitchen. "The island was not only functional as the cleaning and preparation center, but it was imperative for flow through the space," Edwards says.
Three square "Jeannette" pendants from Ironware International fill the volume above the island. "Allston" stools from Joss & Main provide island seating near the cook.
Interior designer: Vicki Edwards, Kitchen & Bath Images, 1710 Gen. George Patton Drive, Suite 110, Brentwood, TN 37027; 615/377-8771, kitchenbathimages.com.
Refrigerator "Electrolux ICON Counter-Depth Side By Side Refrigerator" #E23CS78HPS, discontinued); microwave ("Electrolux ICON Built-In Microwave with Drop-Down Door" #E30MO75HPS); wall oven ("Electrolux ICON 30-inch Single Wall Oven" #E30EW75GPS): Electrolux, electroluxicon.com.
Copper terrine on counter: antique.
Perimeter countertop (Calacatta Gold Vein Honed Marble); island countertop (Soapstone Leathered): Smokey Mountain Tops, smokeymountaintops.com.
Hanging lights over island ("Jeannette" #8046-1): Ironware International, ironwareinternational.com.
Island sink ("Iron/Tones Smart Divide Undermount Porcelain" #K-6625-0): Kohler, kohler.com.
Island faucet ("Bridge Kitchen Faucet with Side Spray"/English Bronze #U.4755, by Perrin & Rowe): Rohl, rohlhome.com.
Bar stools ("Allston Counter Stool"): Joss & Main, jossandmain.com.
Breakfast Room by Louise Kitchell and Linda Tallent Brown
Louise Kitchell and Linda Tallent Brown turned a current nighttime photograph of Franklin's historic town square into a compelling mural for the breakfast room. "The photo was manipulated in sepia tones to read like an old photograph, then enlarged and installed like a wallcovering," Brown says. Furnishings were kept to a minimum because the room is a major artery for the house, opening to the kitchen, sunroom, stair hall, and the mudroom's back entry. A compact curved settee and upholstered dining chairs provide comfortable seating around an antique table set in a corner. A graceful chandelier fills the volume above the table and complements the colors and mood of the photo backdrop.
The photograph of Franklin's downtown square and Civil War monument was taken by Joe Howell. The blue ceiling color is repeated on bench pillows and the window shade trim.
Interior designer: Louise Kitchell and Linda Brown, Kitchell & Brown Interiors, 6518 Hwy 100, #5, Nashville, TN 37205; 615/352-4466.
Wall paint ("Stucco" #SW 7569); ceiling paint ("Blue Peacock" #SW 0064); trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Photo mural (Franklin Downtown Square, by Joe C. Howell): Joe Howell Photography, joehowellphoto.com.
Enlarging and installation: Brand Imaging Group, brandimaging.com.
Chandelier ("Octavia" #8029-10, in custom finish): Ironware International, ironwareinternational.com.
Window shade fabric and trim; dining-bench fabric: The Fabric House Nashville, fabrichousenashville.com.
Dining table; dining bench; dining chairs and fabric: designer's collection.
Pillows on bench ("Shangri-La"/Slate Green SL1001-208): Elizabeth Hamilton Collection, elizabethhamiltoncollection.com.
Pillows on bench ("Gwendolyn"/Blue #5622-05, by Rose Cumming): Dessin Fournir, dessinfournir.com.
China centerpiece holding flowers; covered bowl; coffee pot; pears: antique.
Creamer; silver butter dish: Scarlet Scales Antiques, scarlettscales.com.
Butler's Pantry by Susan Besser and Sadie Marchant
An original stained-glass transom in the living room inspired Susan Besser, who teaches historic preservation at O'More College of Design, and designer Sadie Marchant when designing the cabinet doors in the bar and butler's pantry. The window's overlapping oval pattern is repeated in glass doors in two hutches. Paneled doors and elliptical panes on the glass fronts look original to the house, yet the cabinets smoothly integrate modern appliances, including an Electrolux ice maker and beverage refrigerator. The silver trellis wallcovering by Kelly Wearstler also was inspired by the past. When wallcoverings were stripped as part of the renovation, the designers discovered the oldest layer was one with a similar trellis motif.
Interior designer: Susan Besser and Sadie Marchant, Franklin Preservation Assoc., Franklin, TN 37064; franklinpreservation.com. Susan Besser, 615/545-6447; Sadie Marchant, 931/993-5118.
Wallpaper ("Imperial Trellis"/Silver #5003362): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Ceiling and trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Cabinetry: MidSouth Custom Cabinets, msccabinets.com.
Glass cabinet doors (design by Susan Besser and Sadie Marchant): custom.
Cabinetry hardware ("Ray Knob 1 1/4-inch"/Brushed Satin Nickel #M351): Top Knobs, topknobs.com.
Countertops (Bianco Rhino Marble): Smokey Mountain Tops, smokeymountaintops.com.
Bar sink ("Strive" #K-5287-NA); faucet ("Revival" #K-16112-4A-BN): Kohler, kohler.com.
Icemaker ("Electrolux 15-inch Under-Counter Ice Maker" #EI15IM55GS); under-counter beverage center (#EI24BC65GS): Electrolux, electroluxappliances.com.
Pendant light: original to house.
Pendant globe ("Classic 9-inch Opal Drum Shade" #B1489): Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com.
Art (Summer Favorites, by Tiffany Foss): Franklin Preservation Assoc., franklinpreservation.com.
Ironstone pitchers (antique); hammered aluminum tray: Scarlett Scales Antiques, scarlettscales.com.
Turquoise vases ("Stupa Vases" #R0679 and #R0680): Lamps Plus, lampsplus.com.
Barware and decanter (Platinum Palette): The Registry, 615/595-2323.
Laundry & Mudroom by Kim Zimmer
The laundry and mudroom are high-functioning spaces that include the house's back entrance, so Kim Zimmer divided the long, narrow space into zones based on usages. Near the door is a built-in bench with storage drawers, cubbies, and hooks for coats, hats, and bags. A durable wood-look tile floor from Cerdomus stands up to daily traffic in this 24x8-foot room.
Interior designer: Kim Zimmer, Kim Zimmer Interior Design, 324 Liberty Pike, Suite 229, Franklin, TN 37064; 615/791-4409.
Bench-seat fabric ("Abigail Stripe"/Graphite): Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Pillow fabric ("Silk Mohair"/Wisteria): Beacon Hill, beaconhilldesign.com.
Marble-top table: Lumen Lamps, lumenlamps.com.
Ombre scarf; beach bag: The Perfect Pair, theperfectpairnashville.com.
Washer (Electrolux front load washer #EIFLS60LSS in Silver Sands, discontinued); dryer (Electrolux front load dryer #EIMED60LSS in Silver Sands, discontinued): Electrolux, electroluxappliances.com.
Sink ("Whitehaven" under-mount single-bowl sink with tall apron); faucet ("Parq"/Vibrant Stainless): Kohler, kohler.com.
Shade ("Kandira"/Ash #174400): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Study by Dana Goodman and Crysta A. Parish
A ho-hum front parlor was transformed by Dana Goodman and Crysta Parish into an intimate study with the addition of 9-foot-high wall paneling and built-in bookshelves (good use of an odd niche) painted a saturated navy, a color drawn from the tiles on the existing fireplace.
Paint on wainscot, built-ins ("Deep Royal" #2061-10); wall paint ("Revere Pewter" #HC-172): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Sisal rug (custom bound with serge edges, in walnut): Dana Goodman Collection, danagoodmaninteriors.com.
Wing chairs ("James Chair" in "Wingate" linen): Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgbwhome.com.
Pillow on chair ("Antique Ottoman Gold Raised Metallic Embroidery" #E-011614-9_21): B. Viz, bviz.com.
Desk ("George III-Style Writing Table with Brass Gallery"); bench at desk (antique, "Chippendale Leather Tufted Ottoman with Oak Legs"): Northgate Gallery Inc., northgategallery.com.
Steer horn candlestick; magnifying/letter set on desk: Dana Goodman Collection, danagoodmaninteriors.com.
Desk lamp ("Sahara Gold with rectangular shade): Bradford's Interiors, bradfordsinteriors.com.
Lights on bookshelf ("Boston Functional Library Two Arm Wall Light"/Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass #SL2923): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Bookshelf accessories—
Art prints on top shelf (antique Indonesian fabric blocks: discontinued.
Books: Rare Prints Gallery, rareprintsgallery.com.
Various leather-bound books: Northgate Gallery Inc., northgategallery.com.
Decorative boxes (birdseye maple); English biscuit barrels (antique); glass box; small shield "III" on black stand; blue-and-white small ginger jars; ram horn magnifying glass; large glass sphere on glass stand; large crystal quartzite stone; antique brass clock; glass bowl with brass candleholder: Dana Goodman Collection, danagoodmaninteriors.com.
Hourglass: JJ Ashley Antiques & Reproductions, 615/791-0011.
Blue-and-white cachepot; gold keepsake box ("Carina") in glass box: Bradford's Interiors, bradfordsinteriors.com.
Study by Dana Goodman and Crysta A. Parish
Four high-backed wing chairs square off under a two-tiered brass chandelier with shaded lights.
"The scale of the tall wingback chairs complements the high ceilings in the room," Parish says. "The intention was to create a room for intimate conversation or enjoying a book by the fireplace."
Interior designer: Dana Goodman and Crysta A. Parish, Dana Goodman Interiors, 6313 Chickering Woods Drive, Nashville, TN 37215; 615/373-8765, danagoodmaninteriors.com.
Game Room by Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones's lighthearted game room is designed to bring families together the old-fashioned way—with board games and face-to-face conversations. Relaxed seating encircles a drum-style coffee table and ensures there's a place for everyone around a puzzle or game board. A wide leather bench, ideal for sprawling youngsters, faces a gently curved sofa covered in copper-hued velvet. Original ceiling-high fireplace brick was exposed, balancing the height of the tall windows and adding warmth and texture. In front of the soft pink brick, Jones installed a new stone mantel that replicates what might have originally been in the house.
Wall paint ("Cascade Green" # SW 0066); ceiling and trim paint ("Westhighland white" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Drapery (ivory linen): The Curtain Exchange, thecurtainexchange.com.
Drapery trim ("Charente La Mer" #2760506): Fabricut, fabricut.com.
Area rug ("Prati Pacific" #802-T329B, by Kevin Walz): Tufenkian, tufenkian.com.
Mantel ("The Vendome"/Limestone Cream Antique #20061): Francois & Co., francoisandco.com.
Sofa ("Vera"); sofa fabric ("Boulevard Cognac Velvet"); chairs ("Warren"); chair fabric ('Sonnet Rain"); bench ("Major Bench Ottoman"): leather ("Old World Burnish Leather"); cocktail table ("Vega"); nesting tables ("Claro"): Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgbwhome.com.
End table, left of sofa (antique); end table, right of sofa (antique burled side table): Little Antique Shop, through Jennifer Jones Design, 615/354-8907.
Table lamps ("Cameron" #SP3005): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Tray and glasses: Williams-Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com.
Art above sofa (Street Crossing, by Zoey Frank, oil on linen); art above mantel (Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life, by Matthew Deric Gore, oil on canvas): Haynes Galleries, haynesgalleries.com.
Carved horse in fireplace: Lumens.com.
Game Room by Jennifer Jones
Art on the walls from paintings to old game boards reflect the room's playful mood.
Interior designer: Jennifer Jones, Jennifer Jones Design Inc., 805 Foster Hill, Nashville, TN 37215; 615/354-8907.
Sunroom by Joanne Haynes
Garden rooms and solariums were all the rage in the 1930s when the house's side porch was likely enclosed, so JoAnne Haynes appointed her room with garden-inspired furnishings and accessories. The dining table is a large antique urn topped with glass, and a console table was made with iron garden fencing and a limestone top. As a nod to the 1930s infatuation with all things Asian, Haynes anchored one wall with two glazed terra-cotta chinoiserie figures seated on pedestals. A chaise longue and cane-back dining chairs offer comfortable seating for morning coffee, noon luncheons, and late-day gatherings.
Wall paint ("Arctic Seal"/Pearl #CSP-15): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Ceiling and trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Drapery ("Bali Vine"/Charcoal #174371): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Drapery hardware (custom): B&B Metal Designs, 615/268-0801.
Flooring (Glacier White Honed marble with Nero Marquina honed marble insets): Watson Floor Gallery, 615/371-1112.
Chandelier ("Bristol Chandelier"/Vintage Grey #Lamp 332): Noir, noirfurniturela.com.
Pedestal table (antique garden urn with custom glass top): Garden Park Antiques, gardenpark.com.
Silver tray, base, chairs at table, pair of wicker chairs: designer's collection.
Grey cushions on wicker chairs ("Sofia Diamond"/Grey #68302): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Table between wicker chairs (by Interlude); demilune table at window: through J. Haynes Interiors, jhaynesinteriors.com.
Lamp on table: designer's collection.
Turtle table beside wicker chair (discontinued): Interlude, interludehome.com.
Pedestal; figure on pedestal (antique glazed terra-cotta Chinoiserie figures): designer's collection.
Painting above table (True North, by Katie O'Hagan): Haynes Galleries, haynesgalleries.com.
Antique silver and porcelain on demilune table: designer's collection.
Sunroom by Joanne Haynes
Who wouldn't want to nap on this chaise shaded by large potted palm?
Interior designer: JoAnne Haynes, J. Haynes Interiors, 615/429-0955, jhaynesinteriors.com.
Powder Room by Margaret Neal
A powder room on the main level allowed Margaret Neal to showcase wallpaper and demonstrate that large-scale patterns work beautifully in small spaces. The pattern's curving dark lines soften the angles of the small room and complement the shape and color of the petite demilune vanity. A vintage-style faucet is in keeping with the house's age.
Interior designer: Margaret Neal, Margaret Neal Interiors, 1109 Culpepper Circle, Franklin, TN 37064; 615/599-8058.
Wallpaper ("Deco Wallpaper" #GE10200 by Collins & Company): Seabrook, seabrookwallpaper.com.
Trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Vanity cabinet: MidSouth Custom Cabinets, msccabinets.com.
Cabinetry hardware: Top Knobs, topknobs.com.
Countertop: Smokey Mountain Tops, smokeymountaintops.com.
Vanity sink; faucet ("Artifacts" #K-2760-BV); toilet: Kohler, kohler.com.
Lamp: designer's collection.
Mirror: K. Vaughn & Co., kvaughnco.com.
Soap dispenser; soapdish: Dillard's, dillards.com.
Stairwell by Eric Ross and Christine Barker
Eric Ross and Christine Barker turned on the drama in the stairwell area, pairing navy grass cloth walls with crisp, white-painted stair balusters and wainscoting. Adding touches of glamour are on-trend brass accents, such as a large-scale lantern pendant, a tall wall mirror, X-shape bench bases, and nailhead trim on closet doors that were painted peacock blue.
"We wanted the space to be traditional and appropriate for the age of the house but also to have a freshness," Ross says. "We love chinoiserie, which is traditional, but the navy colorway was very fresh combined with the citrine, peacock blue, and gray."
Interior designer: Eric Ross and Christine Barker, Eric Ross Interiors, 220 Lewisburg Ave., Franklin, TN 37064; 615/472-8236, ericrossinteriors.com.
Wall primer (dark primer for grasscloth wallcovering); trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Ceiling paint ("Luxurious Gold" # 286): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com.
Wallcovering (grasscloth #SBK18445, Elements of Nature Collection): Seabrook, seabrookwallpaper.com.
Area rug: Persian Galleries of Nashville, persiangalleriesbrentwood.com.
Stair rods (Heritage Collection, Brushed Brass): Zoroufy, zoroufy.com.
Hanging lantern ("Westminster Medium Lantern" #CHC3436): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Pedestal table ("Marigot Center Table" #619-924): Lexington Home Brands, lexington.com.
Benches ("Scalamandré Maison Medallion Gold Le Tigré Bench): Layla Grace, laylagrace.com.
Blue-and-white vase on table ("B/W Vase" #1262); foo dogs on table (#9024): Avala & Summerour Lamps, avalainc.com.
Large yellow jar on table ("Beaufort Ginger Jar" #4.80113): Global Views, globalviews.com.
Mirror ("Fairytale Mirror" #19737): GO Home Ltd, gohomeltd.com.
Koi fish on wall (#090390 and 090391): DK Living, dkliving.net.
Sofa ("Camden" #680-84); sofa frame fabric and seat-cushion welt ("Chess"/Indigo); seat-cushion fabric ("Killian"/Slate Blue): Wesley Hall, wesleyhall.com.
Toile pillow on sofa ("Neo Toile"/Indigo): Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Floral vine pillows on sofa ("Bali Vine"/Chartreuse #174370): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Zig zag pillows ("Zippidy Embroidery"/Sage #AW7861, Anna French Collection): Thibaut, thibautdesign.com.
Garden stool beside sofa: designer's collection.
Master Suite by Jennifer Markanich
A custom-made wildflower motif rug jump-started Jennifer Markanich's master bedroom suite. She upped the scale of the pattern and laid down watery-blue and bright-coral flowers on a cream background "to create a happy mood." Gray-green walls and cream-colored drapery and upholstery fabrics ground the space, while a blush-pink ceiling, coral shams and bed skirt lighten the mood without being too sweet. An iron canopy bed with its fleur-de-lis-style finials strikes a sophisticated balance between masculine and feminine influences. "I wanted the space to appeal to both men and women," Markanich says.
Wall paint ("Silver Gray" #SW 0049); ceiling paint ("Malted Milk" #SW 6057); trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Chandelier ("Alexandra" #850); canopy bed ("Heraldique" #VQ-PC): Ironware International, ironwareinternational.com.
Drapery ("Bassett Hall"/Gardenia): Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Fabrication: Camille Moore Window Treatments & Custom Bedding, camillemoore.com.
Drapery hardware (custom, by Kris Nethercutt): KAL Metal, 615/790-4929.
Area rug (custom, "Wildflowers"): NIBA Collections, nibacollections.com.
Bedding; pillows: Lulu Franklin, 615/794-3345.
Bedside chest ("Beidermeier Walnut Chest" #29081): Emerson Bentley, emersonbentley.com.
Painted French commode (antique): Northgate Gallery Inc., northgategallery.com.
Table lamps: Lumen Lamps, lumenlamps.com.
Master Suite by Jennifer Markanich
A Lucite chair gets a feminine upgrade with the addition of a scallped-edge slipcover and a ruffled pillow.
Interior designer: Jennifer Markanich, Timeless Interiors, 4137 Brandywine Pointe Blvd., Old Hickory, TN 37138; 615/406-1986, timelessinteriorsdesign.com.
Loft by Lauren Devens
Lauren Devens picked up on the warm peacock-blue tones in the stairwell and mixed in coral hues to create an intimate sitting spot at the top of the stairs. Vaulted ceilings allowed for the installation of two new skylights, operable by remote control, that open the attic room to sunlight and fresh air. The skylights have solar-powered blackout shades that block the sun for watching television.
A Velux skylight, which is controlled with a remote, opens the attic room to light and fresh air. A remote-controlled blackout shade blocks light for television viewing.
Wall and ceiling paint ("Natural Tan" #SW 7567); trim paint ("Westhighland White" #7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Sofa ("Chester"); alpaca pillow; yellow velvet pillow; console table behind sofa ("Jules"); cocktail table ("Allure Round Cocktail Table"); chairs ("Bella"); table between chairs ("Addie Pull-Up Table"/Bronze): Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgbwhome.com.
Floral/bird pillows; large blue vase on cocktail table; brass trees; books: designer's collection.
Floor lamps ("Brompton Swing Arm Floor Lamp" #RL1500, by Ralph Lauren Home): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Series of encaustics on wall: Jane Braddock, janebraddock.com.
Skylight ("No Leak Solar Powered Fresh Air Skylight," remote controlled): Velux, veluxusa.com.
Loft by Lauren Devens
An awkward sloping wall became a focal point when Devens applied a charming mural with bluebirds perched above a riotous coral-and-blue paisley pattern. A console table is upholstered in a coordinating fabric (a lucky find!) and houses two tufted ottomans. "The architecture of the loft is really quite funky with all the slopes and layout. It needed to have some whimsy," Devens says.
Interior designer: Lauren Devens, Lauren Devens Interiors, 615/477-4048.
Table ("Victor," upholstered); tufted ottoman ("Rocco," custom); large blue geode: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgbwhome.com.
Concrete lamp; deer head vase; zebra pattern rug; art (by Gosia Lacka-Kwiek): Lauren Devens Interiors, 615/477-4048.
Guest Room by Kathy Sandler
There was only one usable wall to place beds in Kathy Sandler's room because of sloping ceilings, so her solution was "to go big and bold to add verticality to the space." Tall headboards and other furnishings are upholstered in an indoor-outdoor fabric for easy maintenance. Pillow fabrics were inspired by blue-and-white Parisian Breton stripes (think French sailor's shirts), accented with pops of pink. "Stylish Frenchwomen never step out of the house without a little color, so the hot pink accents became the room's lipstick," the designer says.
Guest Room by Kathy Sandler
Removable star and circle decals adorn the walls behind the beds and in an alcove. While decals are time-consuming to apply, Sandler says, they are a wonderful solution for changing out a child's room. "I highly recommend using temporary design solutions in their rooms."
Twin headboards and bed pillows are covered in fabric from Sunbrella.
Interior designer: Kathy Sandler, Sandler Design Group, LLC, 6308 Edinburgh Drive, Nashville, TN 37221; 615/661-9241.
Wall and ceiling paint ("White Flour" #SW 7102); trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Wall treatment (custom "Gold Dot" and "Navy Eight Point Star" vinyl decals): Leen Curinga, leenthegraphicsqueen.com.
Beds ("Keaton" #HQ100-T): CR Laine, crlaine.com.
Headboard fabric ("Bubble Nautical" #40107-0011): Sunbrella, sunbrella.com.
Sheets ("Tailored Pinefore"/Ivory); quilted bed cover ("Grace"): Taylor Linens, taylorlinens.com.
Throws on end of bed ("Midnight Blue with Bright White" #SPC NA MID, and "Tulip with Bright White" #SPC NA TUL, by Sunbrella): Textillery, textillery.com.
Striped pillows on bed ("Lido Indigo" #57004-0000); trim on striped pillow, and bolster-pillow fabric ("Canvas Hot Pink" #5462-0000); trim on bolster pillow ("3/8-inch Twist Cord"/Salt #504701): Sunbrella, sunbrella.com.
Bedside table (antique): designer's collection.
Table lamp ("Small Ring Form Table Lamp" #CHA8969): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Bedroom by John Starbuck, Jr.
John Starbuck, Jr. used decorative paint techniques to deal with the architectural challenges in his attic space, including ceilings sloping at varying angles, a single dormer window, and exposed posts and beams. After painting walls and ceilings a warm buttery color, he followed up with a hand-painted stencil. The leafy branches wind up the walls and onto the ceiling and seem to "grow" from the rough-hewn vertical tree-like posts. "This created a feeling similar to that of sleeping under a canopy of trees, with moonlight creating a shadowy effect across the varying planes of the ceiling and walls," he says.
Wall and ceiling paint ("Napery" #SW H6386); trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Decorative treatment on walls and ceiling: John Starbuck, starbuckdesigners.com.
Headboard (custom): Starbuck Designers, starbuckdesigners.com.
Striped headboard fabric ("Kings Canyon"/Aloe): Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Fabric on perimeter of headboard ("Monaco Damask"/Spa #29522-613); trim ("Nautilus Cord"/Oyster #T30456-16): Kravet, kravet.com.
Bed-skirt fabric ("Lawford Stripe"/Tidal); bed cover and sham ("Longs Peak"/Grain); trim on bed cover and on lumbar pillow ("Textured Tape"/Lagoon); trim on botanical-patterned pillows, plain fabric on lumbar pillow ("Kilrush"/Branch): Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Botanical-patterned pillows ("Tara"/Spring): Texture Inc., texture-fabrics.com.
Blanket: Restoration Hardware, rh.com.
Bedside tables (antique, J&P Coats spool cabinets, one walnut, one cherry): designer's collection.
Lamps: Lumen Lamps, lumenlamps.com.
Chandelier: Graham's Lighting Fixtures, grahamslighting.com.
Bedroom by John Starbuck, Jr.
"The goal was to embrace the age and architecture of the house, while creating a timeless mood of intimacy and comfort," says designer John Starbuck, Jr.
In this window nook, the designer created a cozy spot to sit and write.
Interior designer: John Starbuck, Starbuck Designers Inc., 5141 Boxcroft Place, Nashville, TN 37205; 615/356-4407, starbuckdesigners.com.
Guest Bedroom and Bath by Ralph Cadenhead
In the third attic bedroom, Ralph Cadenhead used a moody gray wall color to play up the "cocoon feel" of the space and to accent the scalloped lines of a linen-upholstered headboard trimmed with nailheads. "The wall color is one of those moody colors that can read gray, brown, green, or blue, depending on the light and time of day," he says. Neutral-colored upholstery fabrics and a floral chintz in tones of brown and gray on the bed pillows balance the room's masculinity, and an antique chandelier dripping with crystals adds sparkle.
Wall paint ("Gauntlet Gray" #SW 7019); ceiling and trim paint ("Westhighland White" #SW 7566): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Bed (custom design by Ralph Cadenhead): Cadenhead Design, 615/292-9039.
Headboard and bed-skirt fabric ("Tarragon"/Linen #3637301); bed-skirt trim ("Hutton"/Charcoal #2728701): Fabricut, fabricut.com.
White sheets (Portuguese); bed cover; quilt: vintage.
Floral pillow shams ("Pyne Hollyhock"/Charcoal #5006920): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Trim on floral shams: chocolate brown silk.
Striped pillows (from IKEA, but given a tea bath): custom.
Bedside tables (by Bailey Street): discontinued.
Table lamps (#26901): Uttermost, uttermost.com.
Lamp shade: custom.
Chandelier (antique): designer's collection.
Bench ("Hourglass Bench"): TCS Designs, tcsdesignsfurniture.com.
Abstract painting (by Charlotte Terrell): Bennett Galleries, bennettgalleries.com.
Area rug (Nepalese Chakra): Bradford's Interiors, bradfordsinteriors.com.
Guest Bedroom and Bath by Ralph Cadenhead
Cadenhead carried the palette into an adjoining bathroom. A simple cafe curtain provides privacy while not covering the entire window, one of the house's few originals. The black-and-white tile floor, marble vanity top, and vintage-style pendants brighten the space with period charm.
Interior designer: Ralph Cadenhead, Cadenhead Design, 3831 W. End Ave., Suite 12, Nashville, TN 37205; 615/292-9039.
Back Porch by Shirley Horowitz and Natalie Duff
Shirley Horowitz and Natalie Duff designed the back porch using the same principles they would for an interior space—with one exception. "It could get soaked," Horowitz says. There are comfortable places to relax, dine, and converse, and all the furnishings are made with durable weather-resistant materials, including indoor-outdoor fabrics for curtains and upholstery.
A Bevolo lantern near the back door cast a warm glow over two antique teak Louis XV chairs.
Back Porch by Shirley Horowitz and Natalie Duff
Sheer curtain panels attached to rings hang on aluminum rods, providing privacy and light control. Tiebacks secure the curtains to the lower porch rails to keep them from billowing too much into the living space.
Interior designer: Shirley Horowitz and Natalie Duff, Davishire Interiors, 2106 21st Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212; 615/298-2670, davishire.com.
Drapery ("Shimmer"/Blanca #260-28, See Sea Collection): Perennials, perennialsfabrics.com.
Sofa (Savannah Collection): Brown Jordan, brownjordan.com.
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Pillows on sofa: Davishire Interiors, davishire.com.
Drapery hardware: The Drapery Shoppe, 615/251-8564.
Side tables; cocktail table; bronze sculpture of man on horseback: Davishire Interiors, davishire.com.
Table lamps ("Regina Andrew Alabaster Quatrefoil Lamp"): Candelabra, shopcandelabra.com.
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S'mores anyone? Adirondack chairs surround a firepit built with Belgard pavers.
Landscape architect: Jason Goddard, Design Studio, LLC, 908 High Point Ridge Rd., Franklin, TN 37069; 615/218-8118.
Pavers: Belgard Hardscapes, belgard.com.
Adirondack chairs: ("Unfinished Adirondack Patio Chair"): Home Depot, homedepot.com.
Art Studio by Amanda Totoro and Kimberly Kelly
A utility and storage building behind the house offered more opportunities for O'More designers to showcase their creative spirits.
In one section is a sun-filled artist's studio designed by Amanda Totoro and Kimberly Kelly. American abstract expressionist painter Helen Frankenthatler inspired the space, which reflects her independence, freedom, and creative expression.
Garden Shed by Misti Fahr
The potting shed by Misti Fahr is both functional and charming with a wrap-around workbench of distressed wood softened by a deep orchid linen panel. Start seedlings or pamper plants in the pots hung on a sunny spot on the wall. Open shelves and a big peg board artfully store garden books, pots, and tools.
A special Thank You
Our appreciation to Traditional Home sponsors Belgard Hardscapes, Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, Circa Lighting, Sunbrella Home, and Velux.
In addition, we'd like to recognize some of O'More College's sponsors: DesignStudio, LLC; Electrolux; Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; Graham's Lighting; Ironware International; Kohler; MidSouth Custom Cabinets; Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams; Sherwin-Williams; Smokey Mountain Tops; and Watson Floor Gallery.
Hanging lantern ("French Quarter Light," in electric, on "Yoke Bracket;" frosted chimney): Bevolo Gas & Electric Lighting, bevolo.com.


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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
What I Look Like From There
And I have a real problem sitting properly in chairs.
I used to sit like this at the dinner table and my parents would tell me that if I didn't stop, no one would ever ask me out on a date.
Well, I laughed all the way up the alter, then I promptly hopped up on my stool and lived to blog about it.
I'm a huge believer in yanking the skeletons right out of the closet. This skeleton just so happens to be double-jointed with heels that fall asleep due to improper circulation.
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I sit like that too! I have a weird habit of never wanting my feet to dangle. I sit indian style at the movies, at restaurants, all over the place!!!! :DReplyDelete
Oh Flower Patch Farmgirl, you are just too cute and your posts are too. Always interesting and different. Love your stool too by the way :)ReplyDelete
I totally sit like that too and my 3 year old just asked me a couple of hours ago "why do you always sit with your feet up next to you?" ummm cuz it's super comfy! :PReplyDelete
I am all crunched up on my couch under a blanket wearing those very same fuzzy socks RIGHT NOW.ReplyDelete
I've always wanted to sit that way, but I can't, cause my legs are like big fat balloons, and they cant' bend that way. Oh I know - I'm supposed to be off my stool, up in the bed, but I'm havin' a big Calvin fit about it and draggin' my heels all the way. Had to get a killer update. He still be up on the loose. Now - could you be sleepin' knowin' there be a shooter within' a few miles of you!? What if he seeks shelter up in The Squirrel. I'm taking the shotgun out in the am to let the birds out. Oh. yes. I am.ReplyDelete
Yes. I am.ReplyDelete
Just totally stealing OLF scam - you know - the multiple comment thing - that...and I just don't want to go to bed....so la di da!
Don't think I've ever sat that way. Oh ma ma ma, that stool makes my hind end hurt just lookin' at it. My Maddie sits like that though. I tell her that her food'll get stuck cause it's got no where to go.ReplyDelete
God Bless Ya!
so, so beautiful girl! *love* the socks and the stool :0)ReplyDelete
Your no skid socks are fabulous and I couldn't bend like that on a stool to save my life. I'm the one gal in my bi-yearly exercise class that when they say reach for the toes, I struggle to make it to the kneecap!ReplyDelete
what the scam? I no scammer. I no serial killer either, but if CK shows up at my door with a shotgun, I know people. Just sayin'. Just cause I close up shop at my place doesn't mean I'm dead. I'M STILL ALIVE!!!!!ReplyDelete
Wow. I don't do this southern accent well. Excuse me for trying to join the club.ReplyDelete
Sad. What an unfortunate acronym.
p.s. You make chair sitting, screen staring hilarious.ReplyDelete
It's a gift. I don't know where it's taking you, but it's got ya this far. You're like the Seinfeld of blogs today. "What to say....Oh, I'll just talk about how I sit in my chair. Everyone will swoon".
And we do.
Because, you are hilarious with your double jointed self.
My parents always fretted about my table manners too. "How'm I gonna get my twenty cows?!" my dad would fret.
He never got em.
I bet you would be good at yoga. I used to sit indian- style all the time... now when I do I hobble the first couple of steps I am up. I still do it though. I want that stool! I own those socks!ReplyDelete
PS thanks for the prayers!
You're so cute and bendy! I'm the mama always telling my sweet daughter to sit in her chair the right way. I haven't threatened datelessness. I try to be sympathetic to her need to be comfy, but when she's reaching over her knees to eat her spaghetti, well, she can get comfy after dinner!ReplyDelete
Cute post!
I couldn't sit properly in a chair if my life depended on it. Yay something else we share in common;)ReplyDelete
Are you sure you didn't show my daughter how to sit like that?ReplyDelete
i so love to read your posts! thanks for sharing all your thoughts!ReplyDelete
Now, I do the curl-uppy thing as well, but I'm in a big comfy armchair, not perched on a cute little vintage stool. BTW, sitting this way has sent me to the chiropractor many a time. Many a time, Farmgirl.ReplyDelete
I have those socks!!!! COMFY.ReplyDelete
And I sit like that too.
Your sense of humor cracks-me-up.
Oh, you're cute.ReplyDelete
Much too cute.
Well...I guess we have two things in common.ReplyDelete
I am also double-jointed...and I have those socks.
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well i think it's prettyReplyDelete
so there
cutest thing youReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 6, 2010 at 6:59 AM
I'm also tall and I've always sat with my legs up, too. Same scenario at the dinner table growing up....well, maybe not the date threats. :) I'm loving your blog, your style of writing, and your heart. You make me miss the Midwest more than I already did.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 6, 2010 at 8:51 AM
You can sit however you like... just keep writing for us! I love your workspace!ReplyDelete
I am THE WORST about not sitting properly in chair. Although, the older I get, the more effect that has on my body. I'll be hunched over the computer for an hour or so and then it's not until I get up that I realize my back is whack!ReplyDelete
I used to tell my girls not to sit that way at the table too and they both walked up the aisle. You youngn's are smarties! I love your socks by the way. You rock!ReplyDelete
I completely disagree with the "it shore ain't pretty" comment.ReplyDelete
I have difficulty sitting correctly in a chair...and I feel a little hypocritical telling my kids to sit correctly in their chairs, even though I know they should.
Those socks look very cozy!ReplyDelete
You are so funny!!! Love the stool!!!! I have been looking around our town for vintage stools but will have to start looking on my favorite"Craig's list"!!!!! I love it when parents(or family) say things like.....you'll never get a date,etc..... and then surprise you find your "prince charming"!!!LOL!!!!ReplyDelete
I sit like this too! Always have, always will. I even sleep with one leg propped up on the other.. makes it a little drafty in the winter, but whatev. :)ReplyDelete
Although this large belly is totally impeding my ability to sit helter skelter and I'm starting to get miffed about it.
I like your socks. Cozy.
I don't see anything wrong with the way you sit. I'm a 'bit' older than you and can't stay put for more than 5 minutes at a time now, feet fall asleep. I was in a meeting on Monday and moved so much I'm sure they wondered what was wrong with me.ReplyDelete
You are a cutie patootie for sure.ReplyDelete
Um, I may possibly have the same socks. Several pairs actually. I thought they were only worn in mennonite country---when my sis moved down to southern Alberta she told me these were not acceptable socks to wear out and about---??ReplyDelete
My one daughter ALWAYS keeps one knee up at the table and IT DRIVES ME CRAZY. For awhile there I charged her five cents every time her knee went up. She quit, we quit, and now her knee is up again.ReplyDelete
Don't tell too many secrets about me. I also remember saying, "Sha,sit up or you'll forget and find yourself sitting like that at school"! Little did I know Cory was out there looking for his pinthess and didn't care a lick if she sat like an accordian in a chair.ReplyDelete
I totally sit like that too and my poor teenage boy has the same trait. I have to remind him at the dinner table to sit right. And I have turned into my mother "you don't sit that way at the lunch tables at school, do you?"ReplyDelete
One may never know. My excuse is that I am short stature and my feet do not touch the ground when I sit in adult chairs/sofas. What's a shortie to do?
I always sit like that in chairs, even at the dinner table, and I'm happily married too!ReplyDelete
Sometimes parents don't know best! scuff! love the socks..i live in warm cozy socks!ReplyDelete
Ha! I've always been a side sitter on my chairs. :) Your parents sound like a riot!ReplyDelete
Enjoy your blog and your willingness to share so much that inspires the rest of us. I have been following for a while. I have a dilemma today though. I have recently viewed a blog post, made a mental note to go back to it, then forgot which blog I was on. So, my question is have you recently posted a blog about a new rug in your kitchen? Thanks.ReplyDelete
I believe I got the same advice growing up. But I still sit cockeyed and on my feet. Keeps em warm, ya know.ReplyDelete
I am thinkin' you might be channeling the mama FPFG. Sweatpants, check. Comfy sock, check. Sweater that is warm and cozy, check. Now as adults we see how priceless it all is.ReplyDelete
I wish I could sit like that. Back's out. boo. boo.ReplyDelete
I want your socks.
you are too cute! and i just had to say that I HAVE THOSE SOCKS! :)ReplyDelete
you make me laugh every time:) So cute you are!ReplyDelete
I'm not gonna lie to you...those are some nice socks! I'm here at this old post because you attached it to your pre-mother's day post of 2011. I cannot stop laughing at the link you have for Calvin's early outfits..OMG! WAY too adorable!ReplyDelete
Hopin my future baby loves wifebeaters and gold chains~


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My column at the Washington Examiner (and Reason.com) this week uses the collapse of the Dominique Strauss‐Kahn case to argue against the "perp walk," which has become a form of pretrial punishment and a way for spotlight‐hungry prosecutors to grab attention — whether the 'perp' turns out to be guilty or not:
Back in May, when New York law enforcement paraded DSK before the cameras, hands cuffed behind his back, the French were outraged. "Incredibly brutal, violent and cruel," France's former justice minister gasped.
Irritating as it might be to admit it, the French have a point. The "perp walk" — in which suspects are ritually displayed to the media, trussed up like a hunter's kill — has become common practice among prosecutors. But it's a practice any country devoted to the rule of law should reject.
Of course, DSK isn't the most sympathetic victim of the perp walk ever, nor, given paramilitary policing and "no knock" raids, is the perp walk the most abusive police/prosecutorial practice out there. But it's at best a pointless indignity, and at worst a threat to due process — which is why it should be reined in. For Cato work on police tactics and misconduct, go here; and also see Reason's recent "criminal justice" issue.


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Peru plans off-balance, cliff-edge hotel
By Hiufu Wong, CNN • Published 23rd August 2013
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While some architects compete over height, others compete with shape.
After China's
"Donut" Hotel
(aka the
Sheraton Huzhou Hot Springs Resort
) hit monitors earlier this month, another eye-opening hotel design has just been announced -- also with a massive hole in the middle of the building.
Designed by Spanish architecture firm
, the
Unbalance Hotel
(the project's working title) resembles a tilted photo frame at the edge of a high cliff in Lima, Peru.
"Lima hasn´t got a representative iconic building that brings the more than 8 million inhabitants of the city to be well known worldwide," OOIIO director Joaquín Millán tells CNN.
"We wanted to create something radical, strong. A landmark, a building that makes you think, a shape that shakes your imagination.
"We know that as soon as you do something that radical on such a dominant location there are going to be a lot of people hating it. And some of them also loving it.
"This is what we want -- make people talk about architecture, and what to do and not to do with Lima's urban landscape."
Hugging a space between the Pacific Ocean and the city, the unique shape of "Unbalance Hotel" ensures people behind the building won't have their views out to the ocean blocked.
The bold dream, however, will be fulfilled only with the help of an equally bold investor.
"Unbalanced" plan.
courtesy OOIIO architecture
Fortunately for OOIIO, a private Latin American investor, who the company won't name, is said to be pleased with the design.
"We were not sure if he was going to react OK to such a strong proposal," says Millán. "Actually we had a B option ready just in case, but we never had to show it.
"After a long silence he started to say nice things about the project, and he sees the economic potential of such a building design. Now he is in love with it!"
The design is still in its development stage and nothing has been confirmed, so no construction or opening dates were given.
If approved, the "Unbalance Hotel" is meant to serve as both a hotel and congress center, consisting of 125 rooms, restaurants, conference rooms and an exhibition space.
The interior design will include "some spaces with non-vertical facades, and very spectacular hall and rooftop restaurants," says Millán.
Other outrageous designs from OOIIO include
Miraflores-Barranco Footbridge
, a spiky footbridge that looks like Peruvian crystal, and
Valer Church
, a wooden church that doubles as a public space in a small Norwegian village.
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I've been fooling with this all night.. I love the script but its just not working right.
It behaves a little different in MSIE, FF and Chrome, Chrome is the worse IE & FF not pretty either.
In either case I'd like the whole thing centered in the table cell and I would love for the table to stop jumping around. I;m REALLY old school as far as coding and I will confess I just dont grasp the whole floating thing..
http://www.nailtech.com/index.htm <<--this one is live and my preferred layout
http://www.nailtech.com/index2.htm <<--this one doesn't jump around, but I either have to remake all the images wider and or center the images in that cell
Like I said I have been messing with it for almost 2 hours so I might have made things worse here..