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2015 Napa Valley Showhouse: Revival on Randolph Street
22 talented designers transform three historic downtown properties in Napa, California
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Like fine wine, some homes just get better with age—especially when nearly two dozen designers coax out their vintage charm, as they did with three properties on Randolph Street in the downtown historic district of Napa, California. Selected to be part of the 2015 Napa Valley Showhouse, held in conjunction with and benefiting the Napa Valley Film Festival, each house possesses a rich history that speaks to the town's storied past as a steamboat port, a railroad hub, and an agricultural center that grew into a world-renowned wine district. Shining again are an 1880s Napa Bungalow at 367 Randolph Street, a 1935 Tudor Revival at 375 Randolph, and an 1860 Victorian at 411 Randolph. Join us for a tour.
Photography: Dustin Peck and Matt Sartain
Produced by Jenny Bradley Pfeffer and Lauren Tapper
411 Randolph Street
Famed for its stint in the early 1900s as a maternity ward where more than 100 babies were delivered by the original owner's midwife-granddaughter, this 1860 Victorian was reborn when Karen and Dan Lynch bought the property and re-envisioned it as the Inn on Randolph, a modern bed-and-breakfast. Leslie Kalish and Gayle Leksan executed the renovation of the inn property, which the Lynches have since sold.
Inn on Randolph Street by Leslie Kalish and Gayle Leksan
"The sitting room is the first room you see upon entering, and it holds the responsibility of setting the tone," Kalish says. The space is blessed with extraordinary bones, which the design team enriched by adding window casings, crown moldings, and wainscot wall panels. They also totally redecorated every room for a relaxed ambience.
To give the original built-in secretary a face-lift, the inside shelves were painted a dark hue. A woven ottoman, a beige rug, and custom art add to the room's breezy mood. "The space clearly says, 'Come sit; we'll take care of you,' " Kalish says.
Sitting room designer: Leslie Kalish, LMK Interiors, 1009 Oak Hill Rd., Site 301, Lafayette, CA 94549, lmkinteriors.com.
Area rug (Serenity Collection #ST-11 Beige): Jaunty Inc., jauntyinc.com.
Settee (#1840-10); fabric (#7045-93); desk chair; lounge chairs: Pearson, pearsonco.com.
Round ottoman ("Edurne"): Made Goods, madegoods.com.
Art above mantel: by Tjasa Owen, tjasaowen.com.
Guest Cottage by Kim Scodro
On a property behind the inn, a small cottage still owned by the Lynches beckons in gray, blue, and blush tones after a to-the-studs makeover by Kim Scodro. "The bed canopy and low-hanging lantern by Circa Lighting bring the ceiling height down, while the soft palette adds comforting freshness," she says. Throughout the cottage, Scodro targeted relaxation with a sense of sophistication.
Guest Cottage by Kim Scodro
An inviting upholstered king bed, tufted sofa, leather ottoman, and desk chair by Lee Industries top an overdyed area rug that's laid on reclaimed teak flooring from IndoTeak Design. Antique clock hands inject whimsy above the desk.
Wallpaper ("Shang Extra Fine Sisal" #T41161): Thibaut, thibautdesign.com.
Ceiling and trim paint ("China White" #33-8): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Hanging light ("Darlana Extra Large Lantern" #CHC2177): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Area rug (antique Persian overdyed wool rug #15256): Aga John Oriental Rugs, agajohnrugssf.com.
Window shade and bed drapery ("Rosario"/Cream #4357); throw pillows on bed ("Bellagio"/Blush #4571): Pindler, pindler.com.
Bed (Square King Bed"); bed fabric ("Metric"/Ocean); welt (Ruffin"/Ivory); sofa ("Apartment Sofa" #1758-11); sofa fabric ("Barnes"/Spa); bench ("Leather Ottoman"/Whitewash #L9078-00); leather bench fabric ("Serengeti"/Natural); desk chair (#5978-01); desk-chair fabric ("Turk"/Canyon): Lee Industries, leeindustries.com.
Bed linens (Hotel Collection): Frette, frette.com.
Duvet (custom design by Lindsay Cowles): through Bradley, bradley-usa.com.
Mirror ("Dawn"): Made Goods, madegoods.com.
Pillows on sofa ("Bewitching"/Creme #21780.1): Kravet, kravet.com.
Art (by Donna Hughes): Bradley, bradley-usa.com.
Desk ("Corbin Desk" #DOV2121): Dovetail Furniture, dovetailfurniture.info.
Wall light ("Boston Functional Single Arm Library Light" #SL2922): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Clock hands ("Antique French Iron Clock Hands" #AC135): Relics Architectural Home & Garden, relicsaz.com.
Glassware on desk ("Marchesa Imperial Caviar 2-pc. Highball Glass Set"); decanter on desk ("Tuscany Classics Crystal Pierced Decanter"): Lenox, lenox.com.
Flooring (51/4-inch natural patina pre-finished drift): IndoTeak Design, indoteakdesign.com.
Floor heating system: Nuheat, nuheat.com.
Guest Cottage by Kim Scodro
On the far end of the bedroom, a white console outfitted with Lenox glassware and china creates a station for snacks and beverages.
White cabinet ("Melissa Console"/Cream Pearlized): Bradley, bradley-usa.com.
Striped vase ("Hanna Drip Vase"): Curated Kravet, curatedkravet.com.
Tea cups and saucers ("Marchesa Gilded"); decanter ("Tuscany Classics Crystal Decanter"); stemware ("Marchesa Rose"): Lenox, lenox.com.
Guest Cottage by Kim Scodro
Sliding barn doors that lead to the adjacent bathroom insert a rustic aura into the space, white wall and floor tile from Crossville add polish. Emphasizing the shine are a quartz vanity countertop by Cambria, twin sinks, and platinum-nickel sink faucets and shower fixtures from DXV by American Standard.
Sliding doors to bathroom: Rustica Hardware, rusticahardware.com.
Wall tile ("1812 Overture"/Gloss #WT18 4-12 inches, set in herringbone pattern, Color By Numbers Series); floor tile ("Virtue" #AV261): Crossville Inc., crossvilleinc.com.
Ceiling paint ("China White" #33-8): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Sheepskin rug: Sonoma Country Antiques, sonomaantiques.com.
Vanity cabinet: custom.
Vanity countertop ("Brittanicca" marble): Cambria, cambriausa.com.
Sinks ("Pop Petite Rectangle UnderCounter Bathroom Sink"/Canvas White #D20110000.415); faucet ("Landfair Bridge Bathroom Faucet"/Platinum Nickel #D35107254.150); shower fixtures ("Landfair Person Shower Set with Hand Shower"/Platinum Nickel #D35107780.150): DXV by American Standard, dxv.com.
Mirrors ("Bella Triangular Mirror"/Polished Nickel #325049): Interlude, interludehome.com.
Lights (French Library Single Wall Lamp" #S2601): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Bedroom flooring (51/4-inch natural patina pre-finished drift): IndoTeak Design, indoteakdesign.com.
Guest Cottage by Kim Scodro
Just outside at the cottage entrance, a cozy, lush patio furnished with Lee Industries teak table and chairs is "the perfect place to relax after a long day of tastings," Scodro says.
Table ("Teak Outdoor Cocktail Table" #7574-72); chairs ("Teak Shin Toaster Outdoor Chair" #7576/01); chair fabric ("Spinnaker"/Salt): Lee Industries, leeindustries.com.
Pillows on chairs ("Hanley"/Indigo #5167): Pindler, pindler.com.
Guest Cottage by Kim Scodro
Beyond the patio, a tall table and stools from Lee Industries rest beneath a gazebo. Nesteld among the garden, the private spot provides a shady place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Carriage house designer: Kim Scodro, Kim Scodro Interiors, 303 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1130; Chicago, IL 60601; 312/925-8023, kimscodro.com.
Table ("Teak Counter Table" #7573-72); Bar stools with backs ("Teak Counter Chair" #7573-51); Bar stools without backs ("Teak Counter Stool" #7573-51): Lee Industries, leeindustries.com.
367 Randolph Street
Front Porch by Jennifer Orne
The 1880s Napa Bungalow bought by newlyweds Carlisle and Paul Engelhardt—complete with porch and Victorian-style corbels—retains its historic charm even though it has been entirely restored. Jennifer Orne created a sunny welcome on the front porch using Woodard's clean-lined loveseats with powder-coated aluminum frames to flank the door. Potted lemon trees add a splash of color. "I wanted to replicate all the citrus from the backyard," Orne says. Yellow and green accent pillows and coordinating garden stools continue the vibrant scheme. Final touches include hanging and portable lanterns by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights and dark hickory decking from Azek Building Products.
Living Room by John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon
John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon partnered with Ballard Designs to create the colorful living room. Employing textiles from their Madcap Cottage collection for Robert Allen, the design duo layered the space—anchored by slipper chairs, a round ottoman, and a nailhead-trimmed settee—in floral and painterly animal prints.
Wallcovering ("Bermuda Bay" fabric/Oyster); patterned seat-cushion fabric on chairs ("Isleboro Eve"/Pool); pillows on chairs ("Mill Reef" in Rhubarb and in Pool): Madcap Cottage for Robert Allen@Home, Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Plain fabric on chairs ("Garrison Linen"/Teal"); ottoman fabric ("Garrison Linen"/Honeycomb): Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Chandelier ("Bamboo 4-Light Pendant" #LC859); area rug ("Trellis Sisal Rug" #RN001); blue chairs ("Leyland Armless Chair" #UC053); ottoman ("Celena Tufted Ottoman Large" #UO119); basket on ottoman (discontinued); pedestal table left of mantel ("Andrews Pedestal Accent Table" #MT116); tray on pedestal table ("Piper Woven Rectangular Tray" #BT448); pitcher on pedestal table ("Heirloom Pitcher" #BT324); art flanking mantel ("Bunny Williams Botanical Framed Print" #WG290); floor lamp ("Sloan Wood Ball Floor Lamp" #LL269); art on mantel (discontinued); bust on mantel ("Evelyn Terra Cotta Bust Planter" #AO062); chaise lounge ("Selma Right Arm Chaise" #UH018); chaise fabric ("Queens Velvet Gray Fabric By The Yard" #FFO16VGY); throw on chaise ("Classic Herringbone Throw" #RK008): Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com.
Living Room by John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon
"The wallcovering and upholstery really bring our easy-breezy yet pattern-packed vision to life," Nixon says. Vintage hardback novels team with artwork, an area rug, a floor lamp, and a rattan-scallop tray to complete the retreat.
Living room designers: John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon, Madcap Cottage, 128 Church Ave., High Point, NC 27262; 917/513-9143, madcapcottage.com.
Den with Powder Room by Kriste Michelini
To lighten up the dark wood-paneled den, Kriste Michelini had the walls hand-painted in a dimensional design and added natural white fiber shades and linen panels on the windows. Bursts of teal and chartreuse adorn the patchwork area rug and vintage lounge chairs re-covered in faux-bois velvet. A white pedestal table pairs with midcentury walnut chairs to provide the perfect work space or eating area. The globe chandelier overhead is the designer's favorite.
Wall and ceiling treatment (hand-painted): by Shannon Thoner, shannonthonerdesigns.com.
Window shades ("Legacy"/La Crème #2103): Conrad, conradshades.com.
Drapery ("Barclay"/Birch #864): Maxwell, maxwellfabrics.com.
Area rug ("Turkish Patchwork Handmade Rug" #ORTP 91954): Stark, starkcarpet.com.
Chandelier ("Celestial Pendant"); table between chairs ("Half Circle Drink Table"): Coup D'Etat, coupdetatsf.com.
Upholstered chairs (mid-century): Vintage Modern, vintagemodern.com.
Chair fabric ("Cantabria" #NCF4211-07, by Nina Campbell); pillows ("Plum Blossom"/Acacia #FDG293/01, by Designers Guild): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Dining table ("Saarinen Oval Table"/Laminate White Top, by Eero Saarinen for Knoll): Knoll, knoll.com.
Chairs with woven seats ("Moller Chairs"#71); wooden chairs ("Norman Cherner for Plycraft): Chairish, chairish.com.
Den with Powder Room by Kriste Michelini
In the petite powder room, slender legs on the console sink from DXV help create the illusion of space. On the wall, a unique triangular mirror adds dimension.
Den designer: Kriste Michelini, Kriste Michelini Interiors, 222 Railroad Ave., Suite D, Danville, CA 94526; 925/820-3844, kristemichelini.com.
Dining Room by Julie Rootes
In the dining room, designed by Julie Rootes, custom pearlescent paint and a decorative cut-paper treatment lend dimension to the ceiling and walls. "Soft curves juxtapose the existing linear wood paneling," Rootes says—note the disk dining table, vintage cane-back chairs, and silk rug with abacus-bead motif. Curvy pottery by Sara Paloma pops against the turquoise lacquer interior of the original built-in cabinet. A one-of-a-kind brushed-nickel chandelier commands attention.
Wall treatment (cut paper, custom): Elan Evans, elanevans.com.
Area rug ("Diagonal Bead Green," by Neisha Crosland): The Rug Co., therugcompany.com.
Chandelier ("Alkahest" #LIGHT0008); chair-seat fabric ("Kensington"/Maroon, #DE10071, wool felt): Holland & Sherry, interiors.hollandandsherry.com.
French piping and leather cord on chairs (by Houlès): Sloan Miyasoto, sloanm.com.
Dining table ("Luna"): Hélène Aumont Collection, heleneaumontcollection.com.
Cane-back chairs (vintage): Tilton Fenwick, tiltonfenwick.com.
Bowls on table ("Stoneware Nesting Bowl" by Sara Paloma); stoneware in wine cabinet ("Stoneware Teardrop Vessel" and "Stoneware Transformer Vessel," by Sara Paloma): Restoration Hardware, rh.com.
Assorted wine stoppers (product line varies): Anthropologie, anthropologie.com.
Dining Room by Julie Rootes
The designer attached knob hardware to corks to create the dazzling wine-stopper display.
Dining room designer: Julie Rootes, Julie Rootes Interiors, 11 Belle Ave., Suite A, San Anselmo, CA 94960; 415/847-1747, julierootes.com.
Kitchen and Breakfast Area by Lori Gilder and Rebecca Reynolds
"A crisp white backdrop was the ideal canvas for building the layers of this classic yet modern kitchen," says Lori Gilder, who collaborated with Rebecca Reynolds to design the character-filled room. For a fresh spin on the ever-popular subway tile installation, they extended Crossville's matte white tile backsplash from the Cambria countertops to the ceiling. Tracery detailing draws eyes upward and injects architectural interest. The farmhouse-style sink and pull-down faucet below the double-hung window are from DXV by American Standard. Viking's dual-fuel range, custom hood, paneled refrigerator, and undercounter microwave ensure the kitchen is equipped for entertaining.
Wall tile ("Colors By Numbers"/Tea For Two #WT02, 4x12 inches): Crossville Inc., crossvilleinc.com.
Ceiling tracery ("Baronial Tracery" #TRA100): Decorators Supply Corp., decoratorssupply.com.
Ceiling paint ("Designer White" #33-1); wall paint ("Pearl White" #29-29): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Floor tile ("Seville" #HD29681B): Veranda Tile Design, verandatiledesign.com.
Cabinetry ("Mission Flat Panel"); finish ("White Icing"); shelves flanking range (Quartersawn Oak in Cobblestone specialty finish); island ("Mission Flat Panel"/Quartersawn Oak in Cobblestone specialty finish): Medallion Cabinetry, medallioncabinetry.com.
Cabinetry hardware ("Flat Sided Pull"/Light Bronze #M1371LB, Aspen II Collection by Top Knobs): through The Knobs Co., knobs.co.
Perimeter countertop ("Ella"); island countertop (Durham"): Cambria, cambriausa.com.
Wall sconces ("Charlton Wall Light" #ARN2006, by Aerin for Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Range (36-inch Dual Fuel Range #VDR7366BSS, Viking Professional 7 Series); range hood (custom); ventilator for custom hood ("36-inch Wide 18-inch High Built-In Custom Ventilator For Wall Hood" #VBCV53638): Viking, vikingrange.com.
Pot filler faucet ("Contemporary Pot Filler"/Ultra Steel #D35401900.355); sink ("Hillside 30-inch Kitchen"/Canvas White #20066030.415); faucet ("Isle Pull-Down Faucet"/Ultra Steel #D35409300.355): DXV by American Standard, dxv.com.
Window shades ("Coronado Natural Woven Shades"/Altura Rice, Pinnacle Custom Blinds & Shades from United Supply Co.): Michelle Torre Custom Window Treatments, dressthosewindows.com.
Kitchen and Breakfast Area by Lori Gilder and Rebecca Reynolds
White Shaker-style cabinets and a mobile oak island by Medallion Cabinetry keep clutter tucked away and increase efficiency. In the breakfast nook, a new door and window from Marvin open the space to the deck beyond.
Cabinetry ("Mission Flat Panel"); finish ("White Icing"): Medallion Cabinetry, medallioncabinetry.com.
Cabinetry hardware ("Flat Sided Pull"/Light Bronze #M1371LB, Aspen II Collection by Top Knobs): through The Knobs Co., knobs.co.
Countertop ("Ella"): Cambria, cambriausa.com.
Wallcovering behind cabinetry (Woven Palomino Collection): Barkskin by Caba Company, barkskin.com.
Refrigerator ("36-inch Custon Panel Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator" #FDBB5363E); microwave ("Undercounter DrawerMicro Oven" #VMOD241SS, Viking Professional 5 Series): Viking, vikingrange.com.
Kitchen and Breakfast Area by Lori Gilder and Rebecca Reynolds
A tufted-leather banquette, a modern white tulip table, and vintage bistro chairs discovered in Berkeley expertly blend old with new. Across from the table, bark wallcovering serves as an organic backdrop for barware. Patterned black-and-white cement floor tiles insert flair.
Kitchen designers: Lori Gilder and Rebecca Reynolds, Kitchen Design Network, 9902 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 117, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310/866-1724 and 203/972-8300, kitchendesignnetwork.com.
Hanging light ("Morris Large Lantern" #SK5010, by Suzanne Kasler for Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Dining table ("Lippa 36-inch Marble Dining Table in White" #EEI-514-WHI): LexMod, lexmod.com.
Dining armchairs (bistro chairs, product line varies): Ohmega Salvage, ohmegasalvage.com.
Banquette (custom): Eagle's Upholstery, 323/263-3333.
Banquette fabric: F&S Fabrics, fsfabricslosangeles.com.
Area rug (hide rug); square pillow: Kitchen Design Network, kitchendesignnetwork.com.
Mirror; lumbar pillow; table setting: Anthem, anthemsf.com.
Rear Deck by Jennifer Orne
Returning outdoors, the back deck—also designed by Jennifer Orne—is punctuated by pops of bright yellow. The coffee table, ottoman, and high-back wicker sofa and barrel chair are by Woodard. Garden stools perform double duty, serving as side tables or extra seating. Azek Building Product's white "Premier Rail" outlines the deck, echoing the area rug's awning stripes.
Sofa ("Oasis"/Mocha finish #S507031); barrel chair ("Oasis"/Mocha finish #S507011); ottoman ("Oasis"/Mocha finish #S507007); cushions ("Hedge Flannel" #22M); yellow pillows ("Impact Bean Yellow" #55N); coffee table ("Salona"/Textured Black ##3Z0443): Woodard, woodard-furniture.com.
Garden stool ("Fortune Stool"/Mustard Yellow #0539MY): Emissary Home & Garden, emissaryusa.com.
Area rug ("Catamaran Stripe Graphite/Ivory Indoor Outdoor Rug"): Dash & Albert, dashandalbert.annieselke.com.
Lantern ("Governor Pool House Lantern"): Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com.
Deck (Dark Hickory); rail ("Premier Rail"/White): Azek Building Products, azek.com.
Rear Deck by Jennifer Orne
"The Woodard dining table was such a hit," Orne says. Featuring an aluminum top painted to look like wood, "the finish was so convincing you had to touch it to know the difference." The copper lanterns are by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights.
Dining table ("Trestle Large Dining Table Base" #208400 with "Woodlands Extruded Top"/Aged Teak, 42.5x84, #03084, in Aged Teak); armchairs ("Van Dyke Dining Arm Chair"/Aged Teak #1F0401); armchair fabric ("Impact Vapor Grey" #87N); side chairs ("Trinidad Dining Side Chair"/Java #6U0002J); side-chair fabric ("Bria Distressed Dove Grey" #26T); umbrella ("Square Fiberbuilt Bridgewater Umbrella"/Aged Teak #1476BRSQ, with "Echo Citron" #71M): Woodard, woodard-furniture.com.
Lanterns ("Governor Pool House Lantern"): Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com.
Deck (Dark Hickory); rail ("Premier Rail"/White): Azek Building Products, azek.com.
Rear Deck by Jennifer Orne
Cushioned lounge chairs and an ottoman form a conversation area on the lawn.
Deck designer: Jennifer Orne, Jennifer Orne Design, 545 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA 94102; 415/644-8624, jenniferornedesign.com.
Chairs on lawn ("Van Dyke Lounge Chair"/Aged Teak #1F0406); ottoman ("Van Dyke Ottoman And A Half" #1F0886); cushions ("Impact Vapor Grey" #87N); yellow pillows ("Impact Bean Yellow" #55N): Woodard, woodard-furniture.com.
Lanterns ("Governor Pool House Lantern"): Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com.
Deck (Dark Hickory); rail ("Premier Rail"/White); ADA handrail (White); riser lights: Azek Building Products, azek.com.
Central Hall by Bryan Tapper
The central hall by Bryan Tapper features rich brown walls and crisp white trim paint from Pratt & Lambert. A trio of Circa Lighting's hanging pendants with paper shades illuminates with impact.
Central hall designer: Bryan Tapper, Bryan Douglas Tapper, 1524 Ash St., Napa,CA 94559; 707/320-3500.
Wall and ceiling paint ("Steel Wool" #33-14); trim paint ("ProWhite" #33-1): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Hanging lights ("Goodman Medium Hanging Light" #TOB5091, by Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort); picture light at end of hall ("Dean 24-inch Picture Light" #AH2703, by Alexa Hampton for Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Guest Bedroom by Courtney Lake
"It felt like a waste to have a guest room that wouldn't be used for a majority of the year," says Courtney Lake, taking into account the home's small footprint. Incorporating floor-to-ceiling draperies allows the space to be divided into two multipurpose areas. The modular banquette with underseat shelving reconfigures into an oversize twin bed. "Someone can take a nap by drawing the drapes, and another person can read in the comfy armchair," the designer explains. Moody textiles in cool tones call to mind foggy Napa mornings. A leather stool invites guests to put up their feet, while the round table is ideal for eating, correspondence, or playing games.
Guest bedroom designer: Courtney Lake, Monogram Decor, 101 Henry Adams St., Suite 416, San Francisco, CA 94103; 415/290-4725, monogramdecor.com.
Wallpaper ("Marmorino"/Steel #PDG653/04, by Designers Guild): Osborne & Little, designersguild.com.
Trim paint ("ProWhite" #33-4): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Area rug ("Collingwood"): Meredith Heron Design, meredithheron.com.
Window shade and beige pillow fabric ("Speckled Silk"/Volcano, used on reverse); drapery ("Rajita Tiger"/Midnight); throw ("Luxe Alpaca"/Ivory); seat cushion on banquette ("Plush Strie"/Cerulean); wing-chair fabric ("Linen Basket"/Aegean); side-chair and pillow fabric ("Lady Elsie"/Dark Purple): Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Chandelier; side chair; ottoman: discontinued. Wing chair (vintage): Chairish, chairish.com.
Side table by wing chair ("Leia" #MD7006): Marcali, marcalidesigns.com.
Banquette/daybed (modular): custom.
Game table ("Baby Tripot" #P 160 201): Hutton Collections, huttoncollections.com.
Art above banquette (Untitled, by Carol Massa): ArtHaus, arthaus-sf.com.
Bath by Lisa Mende
Exuding a spa-like ambience, the peaceful bath by Lisa Mende entices guests to take a soak. Porcelain tiles from Crossville, reminiscent of marble, adorn the floor and walls. "The floor tiles were laid in a herringbone pattern to give the traditional look an updated feel," Mende says.. Circa Lighting's star-motif sconces flank the mirror above the console sink with a platinum-nickel faucet—both from DXV by American Standard. A vintage chandelier completes the luxurious oasis.
Wallpaper ("Tulsi Block"/Aqua #T64165): Thibaut, thibautdesign.com.
Ceiling paint ("January Frost" #26-32, semi-gloss); trim paint ("China White" #33-8, semi-gloss): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Wall tile (Virtue Series 3x6 inch porcelain stone tile, polished #AV261); trim tile (Virtue Series); floor tile (Virtue Series 3x6 inch porcelain stone tile, satin, in herringbone pattern): Crossville Inc. crossvilleinc.com.
Hanging light: vintage.
Window-shade fabric (#A9591 Snow): Greenhouse Fabrics, greenhousefabrics.com.
Trim on window shade ("1.5-inch French Grosgrain Ribbon"/Mercury #977-44932-051): Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com.
Bathtub ("Oak Hill Freestanding Soaking Tub"/Canvas White #D12025004); bath faucets ("Randall Wall Mount Bathtub Faucet with Hand Shower"/Platinum Nickel #D35102980); toilet ("Fitzgerald Two-Piece Elongated Toilet"/Canvas White #D2205CA101.415); washstand and sink ("Oak Hill Console Sink"/Canvas White with Platinum Nickel Base Frame #D20155002, #D21411030); faucets ("Oak Hill Wall Mount Bathroom Faucet"/Platinum Nickel #D35155450); towel ring ("Randall Towel Ring"/Platinum Nickel #D35102190.150); bath-towel holder ("Randall 24 inch Towel Bar"/Platinum Nickel #D35102240.150): DXV by American Standard, dxv.com.
Mirror ("Vale Mirror" #WM993, discontinued): Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com.
Wall sconces ("Etoile Sconce"/Polished Nickel #S2320): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Bath by Lisa Mende
Thibaut's "Tulsi Block Print" wallcovering creates a soothing palette of aqua and white and is accompanied by gray and lavender accents—see the Roman shade's grosgrain ribbon and the striped hand towel atop the burnished stag-leg stool.
Master bathroom designer: Lisa Mende, Lisa Mende Design, 2935 Providence Rd., Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28211; 704/561-1466, lisamende.com.
Table ("Stag Leg Accent Table," 21 inches, #WD-4017-S): Bliss Studio, blissstudio.com.
Striped hand towel ("Nine Space Stripe Turkish Foutah Hand Towel"/Lavender): through amazon.com.
Bath-towel holder ("Randall 24 inch Towel Bar"/Platinum Nickel #D35102240.150): DXV by American Standard, dxv.com.
White towels ("Signature Banded White/Pearl Grey Towel"): Pine Cone Hill, pineconehill.com.
Master Bedroom by David Hansen
David Hansen wanted the master bedroom to cultivate an unexpected and well-traveled aura—note the patterned duvet cover and pillow shams inspired by Milan's streetcar tracks. The designer fully committed to Pratt & Lambert's "Dusk Sky" paint, using it on the walls and trim, with a related shade on the ceiling.
Master Bedroom by David Hansen
"Applying the same color on everything—even the window treatment—allowed the furniture pieces to become the 'heroes,' " Hansen says. White bedside tables topped with fluted lamps team with orange and fuchsia flowers to spice up the cool-blue palette. Large artwork and a vibrant area rug make the small 10x12-foot space seem bigger.
Wall and trim paint ("Dusk Sky" #27-23): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Roman shade "Brushed Linen"/Chambray #244611): Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Duvet and pillow shams (Tram"/Mineral Blue, Grey): Frette, frette.com.
Chevron-patterned pillow fabric ("Adari Cotton Ikat"/Denim #66941): Schumacher, fschumacher.com.
Pillow with circle pattern (vintage, velvet Ikat pillow)area rug ("Jajim," #19294, vintage): Tony Kitz Gallery, tonykitzgallery.com.
Pillow fabric at front: McGuire Furniture, mcguirefurniture.com.
Art behind bed (Tantalizing Evidence, by John Wood): ArtHaus Gallery, arthaus-sf.com.
Bedside tables (vintage, "Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lacquered Nightstands"): Black & Gold, shopblackandgold.com.
Table lamps ("Large Fluted Spire Table Lamp" #CHA8906): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Flowers: Messina Rippey Flowers, 707/320-7438.
Master Bedroom by David Hansen
The custom master closet, outfitted with a TCS Closets system by The Container Store, is "a beacon of efficiency." Aspen-finish shelving and soft-close drawers organize in style.
Master bedroom designer: David Hansen, David Hansen Design, 1459 18th St., Suite 103, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415/676-9643, davidhansendesign.com.
Closet organizer (custom, in Aspen finish): TCS Closets by The Container Store, containerstore.com.
375 Randolph Street
This two-story 1935 Tudor Revival was originally a wedding gift for Hector and Dorothy MacLean, film aficionados who had their moment of silver-screen glory in 1958 in the Rock Hudson film This Earth Is Mine. Another star now owns the home, brilliant young winemaker Drew Neiman. He established Neiman Cellars in 1997, handcrafting artisan small-batch wines that are served at such fine establishments as The French Laundry and The Beverly Hills Hotel. A dozen designers lent their talents to refresh Drew's home, which includes an office, a backyard patio, and an upstairs master suite.
Living Room by Matt O'Dorisio
Guests first enter the living room, a space that Matt O'Dorisio wanted to appear larger. To accomplish that, he targeted the fireplace and windows. Ivory draperies and woven shades frame the windows while textured porcelain Laminam from Crossville was used to reface the fireplace. A new Napoleon fireplace insert is accented by a distinctive bronze firescreen embellished with Brazilian agate. "Playing with the scale of everything added interest and helped give the illusion the space is bigger than it is," the designer says. A vintage wine table holds Circa Lighting's sculptural gilt lamp.
Wall and ceiling paint ("Mirage Gray" #28-31); trim paint ("Blackwatch Green" #1917): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Fireplace wall ("Kauri Beige," Laminam by Crossville): Crossville Inc., crossvilleinc.com.
Fire box: Napoleon Fireplaces, napoleonfireplaces.com.
Fire screen ("Venice Fireplace Screen," custom, by Tuell & Reynolds): Thomas Lavin, thomaslavin.com.
Chandelier ("Eiffel Chandelier" #MS5020, by Michael S Smith for Visual Comfort); lamp on console (Cliff Table Lamp" #ARN3004, by Aerin for Visual Comfort); lamp on round table ("Cannes Table Lamp" #ARN3100, by Aerin for Visual Comfort); floor lamp ("Charlton Floor Lamp" #ARN1006, by Aerin for Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Drapery and Roman shade ("Reliant"/Ivory #1542); trim ("Reliant"/Smoke #1542): Pindler & Pindler, pindler.com.
Woven shades: Valley Drapery, valleydrapery.com.
Sisal rug (custom, "Mani"/Pewter #9660, by Design Materials Inc.): Melrose Carpet, melrosecarpet.com.
Area rug ("Modern Afghan Kilim" #18248): Woven Accents, wovenonline.com.
Sofa ("Custom Design Long Sofa" #CD8801T-2); sofa fabric ("Bo Charcoal"); trim fabric ("Circuit Smoke"); pillow on sofa ("Chiangmai Smoke"); plaid chair by fireplace ("Hans Chair" #415); chair fabric ("Walden Granite"); green leather chairs ("Charm Chair" #L9655); chair leather ("Absolute Avocado LL"): CR Laine, crlaine.com.
Table between leather chairs (vintage wine table): Big Daddy's Antiques, bdantiques.com.
Console table behind sofa ("Harbinger Oyster Bay Console Table"); coffee table (product line varies): Harbinger, harbingerla.com.
Living Room by Matt O'Dorisio
The sofa, plaid chair, and pair of green leather chairs are all from CR Laine. The modern Afghan kilim layered atop a sisal rug "adds warmth and texture."
Living room designer: Matt O'Dorisio, Matt O'Dorisio Interior Design & Decoration, 8811 Alden Drive, Suite 7, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 424/777-0604.
Dining Room by Elena Calabrese
Keeping to the texture-filled theme, Elena Calabrese selected a shimmery plaster treatment to wrap the adjoining dining room walls. Vintage chrome chairs surround McGuire's graphic limestone-top pedestal table. "The table embodies the feel we wanted to evoke—earthy yet sophisticated," Calabrese says. Gold perforated linen sheers accentuate the brass-bead-studded valances while a spotted hide rug warms the floor. Mad Men's Don Draper inspired the bookshelf's decorative accents.
Interior designer: Elena Calabrese, Elena Calabrese Design & Decor, 7 Locust Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941; 415/250-5074, elenacalabrese.com.
Chandelier ("Oeuf Pendant" #P 7697, by Barry Dixon): Avrett, avrett.com.
Wall treatment (custom, Modern Masters plaster): by decorative artist Caroline Lizaragga, carolinelizarraga.com.
Ceiling paint ("Wallmica"/Divan #MR-SK-1400): Maya Romanoff, mayaromanoff.com.
Trim and hutch paint ("Blackwatch Green" #19-17): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Sheer drapery ("Flynn"/Linen #L9032-03, by Larsen); valance ("Vanderbilt"/Night #L8995-04, by Larsen): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Dining table ("Laura Kirar Kiwari Dining Table" #576): McGuire, mcguirefurniture.com.
Area rug (hide); dining chairs (vintage Chrome Craft); chair-seat velvet (ombre velvet): Elena Calabrese Design & Decor, elenacalabrese.com.
Chair-seat vinyl ("Derek"): Kravet, kravet.com.
Chair-back fabric ("Lagune Tempete" #71253): Créations Metaphores, creations-metaphores.com.
Console table: vintage.
Lamp on console: Sonoma Country Antiques, sonomaantiques.com.
Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, and Pantry by Catherine Macfee and Justine Macfee
"We respected the architecture and wanted it to feel classic yet fresh," says Catherine Macfee, who partnered with her daughter, Justine Macfee, to design the winemaker's kitchen. Cambria quartz countertops dress the metal-paneled dining peninsula, surrounded by black leather bar stools.
Wall and ceiling paint ("Wraith" #28-32); trim paint ("Midnight Black" #33-16): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Inside mount window shade ("Alustra Woven Textures"): Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, hunterdouglas.com.
Roman-shade fabric ("Burton"/Black #L9008-04, by Larsen): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Shade trim: Romo, romo.com.
Dining island (metal paneled peninsula face); hood design: custom metal design by Catherine Macfee Interior Design, macfeedesign.com.
Countertops ("Torquay"): Cambria, cambriausa.com.
Range ("36-inch Professional Series Pro Harmony Dual Fuel Range" #PRD366GHU); range hood insert (Masterpiece Series custom insert #VC1236DS); refrigerator ("35-inch Pre-assembled, built-in Bottom Freezer with Professional Handles" #T36BB820SS); dishwasher ("Professional Handle and Fully Flush Stainless Steel Panel Star-Sapphire 24-inch" #DWHD651JFP): Thermador, thermador.com.
Cabinetry ("Loxely"/Onyx finish): Medallion Cabinetry, medallioncabinetry.com.
Backsplash tile ("Elongated Hex in Snow Flower #YY03/10103HEX): Crossville Inc., crossvilleinc.com.
Bar stools (custom, by Justin Macfee): Catherine Macfee Interior Design, macfeedesign.com.
Bar-stool fabric (black woven goat leather): Keleen Leathers, keleenleathers.com.
Decanter on dining island ("Bristol Glass Decanter"); goblets ("Hartland Goblet"): Simon Pearce, simonpearce.com.
Sink ("Hillside 30 Inch Kitchen Sink"/Canvas White #D20066030.415); faucet ("Victoria Kitchen Faucet with Side Spray" #D35402001); cold tap filter ("Traditional Cold Tap" #D35402799): DXV by American Standard, dxv.com.
Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, and Pantry by Catherine Macfee and Justine Macfee
Finishes—see the rust-hue hood, the black cabinets by Medallion Cabinetry, and tile backsplash—honor the Tudor Revival's history.
Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, and Pantry by Catherine Macfee and Justine Macfee
Reclaimed wood shelving maximizes storage while Thermador's 36-inch range, stainless-steel dishwasher, and spacious refrigerator assure the cooking space is well-appointed.
Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, and Pantry by Catherine Macfee and Justine Macfee
"The breakfast nook is all about cozy seating and using space wisely," says Justine Macfee. A banquette layered with pillows provides ample space for guests. Roman shades, framed art, and an oversize timpani drum light finish the hideaway.
Banquette (custom); dining-table base (custom): Sierra Vintage, sierravintage.net.
Banquette seat cushion: Robert Allen, robertallendesign.com.
Orange quilted pillow fabric: Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com.
Bowl under table: antique dough bowl.
Pears: marble.
Vase on table (by Paul Wiseman): Catherine Macfee Interior Design, macfeedesign.com.
Art, top left: Lost Art Salon, lostartsalon.com.
Hanging light: Timpani drum turned into a light.
Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, and Pantry by Catherine Macfee and Justine Macfee
The pantry is all about color, thanks to Crossville's custom tile backsplash designed by the Macfees and to Pratt & Lambert's "Mt. Vernon Green" painted walls. Leather pulls accent the Medallion Cabinetry, finished with a slate-gray quartz countertop from Cambria. A wine refrigerator from Thermador keeps libations cool and well-presented. The sink and bronze bar faucet are from DXV by American Standard. Glassware is from Simon Pearce.
Kitchen designers: Catherine Macfee and Justine Macfee, Catherine Macfee Interior Design, 10004 S.E. River St., Truckee, CA 96161; 530/584-5000, macfeedesign.com.
Wine refrigerator ("18-inch Built-In Wine Preservation Column" #T241W800SP): Thermador, thermador.com.
Wet-bar cabinetry ("Bella"/Peppercorn): Medallion Cabinetry, medallioncabinetry.com.
Cabinetry hardware (leather handles): found item.
Countertop (fieldstone): Cambria, cambriausa.com.
Backsplash tile (custom); floor tile ("Snow Flower"/Elongated Hex #YY03/10103HEX); perimeter floor tile ("Snow Flower"/Rectangle): Crossville Inc., crossvilleinc.com.
Sink ("Hillside 20 Inch Apron Kitchen Sink"/Canvas White #D20100000.415, undermounted); faucet ("Victorian Bar Faucet"#D35402400): DXV by American Standard, dxv.com.
Chair (antique milking stool): Catherine Macfee Interior Design, macfeedesign.com.
Home Office by Erinn Valencich
For the office, "I wanted a functional space for a no-fuss kind of guy," says Erinn Valencich. Textured window treatments and an exquisite, soft-gray sisal wallcovering jump-started the design. "I fell absolutely in love with the white sheer draperies' 'fuzzy' textured lines," the designer says. Continuing the neutral, nubby theme are the pillow-adorned daybed and the faded vintage rug. The camel side table originally belonged to Valencich's grandmother. The large porcelain vase overflowing with greenery is by Rookwood for Mottahedeh.
Wallpaper ("Sisal" #ZG1120 by Twill): through Zoffany, zoffany.com.
Trim paint ("Dover White" #33-6): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Area rug (vintage): Amadi Carpets, amadicarpets.com.
Drapery ("Cords"/Cotton #EW109-06, By-The-Yard Natural Fabric); Roman shades ("Modern"/custom color, Natural Handwoven Tailored-To-Size Colourweave): Hartmann & Forbes, hfshades.com.
Desk ("Neiman Desk" with "Distressed Irish Cream" leather top from Garrett Leather): Erinn V., erinnv.com.
Desk chair ("Sussex"); daybed ("Hamish Daybed"): Oly, olystudio.com.
End pillows on daybed ("Polka"/Mustard Neutral #130684); striped pillow ("Zuri"/Camel, Slate, Ivory #131285); brown pillow ("Osamu"/Treacle #131441): Harlequin through Zoffany, zoffany.com.
Sofa end table ("Lauren Side Table" #OC-247): Mario Grimaldi Int'l, mgrimaldi.com.
Vase on side table ("Sung Vase"/White & Gray #R1504WG): Mottahedeh, mottahedeh.com.
Photo frame ("Dorchester"/Ivory, Medium): Pigeon & Poodle, pigeonandpoodle.com.
Side chair ("Pasadena Chair"/Brushed Brass): Erinn V., erinnv.com.
Small gold mirror; camel side table: designer's collection.
Home Office by Erinn Valencich
Both the brushed-brass chair and distressed leather desk are from her Erinn V. furniture collection.
Office designer: Erinn Valencich, Erinn V. Design Group, and Erinn V. Collection, Los Angeles, California; 310/247-0021, erinnvdesigngroup.com and erinnv.com.
Guest Room by Nanette Gordon
Envisioning the homeowner's mother as the primary guest room inhabitant, Nanette Gordon fashioned a feminine escape in tranquil tones. The bed, complete with an oversize tufted headboard and a Frette cashmere bedspread, exudes comfort. A sunburst mirror, polished-nickel pendant lights, and a sweet, curved bench turn up the glamour while linen shades let sunlight stream in through the windows.
Wall paint ("Chalk Gray" #11-32); trim paint ("Super One Coat" #33-2): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Area rug (Nepal hand-knotted rug): Stark, starkcarpet.com.
Relaxed Roman shade ("Linen Blend"/Natural); roller shades ("Prince"/Ivory): The Shade Store, theshadestore.com.
Trim ("Troussay"): Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com.
Hanging lights by bed ("Strada Small Pendant" #KW5077, by Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort); Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Mirror behind bed ("Marcel Mirror without Bevel" #5020): Paul Ferrante, paulferrante.com.
Headboard fabric ("Giorgio"/Jasper #7673/06, by Black Edition); bolster-pillow fabric ("Caniche"/Biscotti #Z299/02, by Zinc Textile); chair fabric ("Caniche"/Lapis #Z299/02, by Zinc Textile): Romo, romo.com.
Bed linens, duvet at end of bed ("Gotico"); bedspread ("Anais Blanket"/Pearl): Frette, frette.com.
Bedside tables ("Josephine Metal Top Drink Table" #7181-40, PierceMartin Collection): Palecek, palecek.com.
Chair ("Italian Club Chair"): Coup D'Etat, coupdetatsf.com.
Guest Room by Nanette Gordon
Across the room, an antique mirrored chest pairs with framed feather art and a club chair upholstered in chunky bouclé.
Area rug (Nepal hand-knotted rug): Stark, starkcarpet.com.
Chair ("Italian Club Chair"): Coup D'Etat, coupdetatsf.com.
Chair fabric ("Caniche"/Lapis #Z299/02, by Zinc Textile): Romo, romo.com.
Wire table; chest of drawers; "feather" wall hangings: Anthem, anthemsf.com.
Art to right of chair (Sixth Sense Ayutthaya): by Diane Epstein, dianeepsteinphotography.com.
Guest Room by Nanette Gordon
Gordon transformed a closet into a secluded nook with a cushioned seat.
Guest room designer: Nanette Gordon, Nanette Design, 224 Euclid Ave., San Francisco, CA 94114; 415/699-4687, nanettedesign.com.
Wallcovering ("Grass Roots"/Fuchsia Flashback #3373): Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com.
Ceiling paint ("Chalk Gray" #11-32); trim paint ("Super One Coat" #33-2); paint on built-in seat ("Delft Blue" #24-21): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Seat cushion ("Barletta"/Sky #33679.516, by Jonathan Adler): Kravet, kravet.com.
Pillow ("La Desirade" #F6633-01, by Matthew Williamson): Osborne & Little, osborneandlittle.com.
Throw (cashmere): Restoration Hardware, rh.com.
Art: by Annie Fountain, anniefountain.com.
Main Bath by Miyuki Yamaguchi
Nestled between the guest room and office, the downstairs bath by Miyuki Yamaguchi celebrates "the wonder of wine country." The barn-style vanity cabinet, birdcage murals, and timber mirror "all play a role in expressing my Napa nature theme," Yamaguchi says. The sconces are from Circa Lighting.
Wall paint ("Sea Hawk" #33-26); ceiling paint ("Chalk Gray" #11-32): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Wall tile ("Savoy"/White Gloss 1x2 inches); baseboard, chair rail, crown molding, and single bullnose tile ("Savoy"/White Gloss); border tile ("Yin + Yang"/Snow Flower 1/2 x 1/2-inch square); floor tile ("Modern Mythology"/Statuary White, Polished, 2x2 inches, hexagon); floor-tile trim ("Yin +Yang"/Bonsai, polished 1/2 x 1/2-inch square): Crossville Inc., crossvilleinc.com.
Vanity cabinet and sink ("Oak Hill White Bathroom Sink with Vanity"/Canvas White, White Oak #D20155002.415 and #D19010030.620); faucet ("Oak Hill Wall Mount Bathroom Faucet"/Polished Chrome #D35155450.100); towel ring ("Landfair Towel Ring"/Polished Chrome #D35107190.100): DXV by American Standard, dxv.com.
Mirror ("Scallop Edge Mirror" #W3839): Wisteria, wisteria.com.
Small black table ("Wishbone Table"): Corbin Bronze, corbinbronze.com.
Plate on table ("Simply Fine Chirp Plate"): Lenox, lenox.com.
Sconces ("Bristol Single Sconce" #ARN2022, by Aerin for Visual Comfort); ceiling light ("Clark Ceiling Light" #TOB4006, by Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Murals behind sconces (custom): Shannon Geis, shannonandco.com.
Window shade ("Hathaway"/Eggshell #2588): Pindler, pindler.com.
Valance fabric ("Linen Burlap"/Natural #510, Classic Naturals Collection); window-shade and valance fabrication: Magnolia Lane, magnolialane.com.
Bench under window: discontinued.
Fabric on bench ("Tulsa"/Natural #L8990-01, by Larsen): Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com.
Black cases (black deed boxes): Sonoma Country Antiques, sonomaantiques.com.
Art on bench (Wetlands, Huichica Preserve, Napa Carneros): by Thomas James Dierkes.
Main Bath by Miyuki Yamaguchi
Crossville tile adorns the bath floor and the shower. The polished-chrome showerhead and fittings, as well as the vanity, are from DXV by American Standard.
Main bath designer: Miyuki Yamaguchi, Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio, 26 Sorrell Court, Napa, CA 94558; 510/917-6090, miyukiyamaguchi.com.
Tile on upper wall in shower ("Savoy"/White Gloss 3x6 inches); tile on lower wall ("Savoy"/White Gloss 1x2 inches); baseboard, chair rail, crown molding and single bullnose tile ("Savoy"/White Gloss); border tile ("Yin + Yang"/Snow Flower, Polished 1/2x 1/2-inch square); shower floor ("Yin +Yang"/Bonsai, polished 1/2 x 1/2-inch square): Crossville Inc, crossvilleinc.com.
Showerhead ("Traditional 10 Inch Rain Can Showerhead"/Polished Chrome #D35700110.100, with "Shepherd's Hook 16 Inch Shower Arm"/Polished Chrome #D35701316.100); shower wall valves and personal hand shower ("Ashbee Wall Valve Trim with Cross Handle"/Polished Chrome #D35101740.100, and "Ashbee Personal Shower Set with Hand Shower"/Polished Chrome #D35101780.100): DXV by American Standard, dxv.com.
Hardware on shower door ("CRL Polished Chrome Colonial Style Combination 6-inch Pull Handle with 18-inch Towel Bar" #COL6X18CH): C.R.Laurence Co., crlaurence.com.
Master Suite by Kerrie Kelly
"Masculine yet approachable" is how Kerrie Kelly describes the upstairs master suite. Located in what is typically considered the attic, its roof pitch and sparse wall space proved challenging for the designer. There wasn't enough depth to build a bookshelf in the sitting room, so Kelly instead applied a wallcovering that playfully creates the look of one. Underneath navy blue pinstripe chairs by Wesley Hall, a hide rug is laid atop natural jute for added texture.
Hanging light ("Allen Large Pendant" #RL5082, by Ralph Lauren): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Jute area rug ("Zira"/Birch #6890): Fibreworks, fibreworks.com.
Hide area rug: IKEA, ikea.com.
Blue chairs ("Mannerly Chair" #P610); chair fabric ("Bay City"/Indigo); ottoman ("Dexter" #80 C); ottoman fabric ("Lido"/Indigo); chair-and-ottoman trim ("Citation Vintage Leather"); small table to left of blue chair ("Brightspot Hex Spot Table" #P5410); white chest to right of blue chair ("Habitat Trunk"/White Herringbone #5406-20T): Wesley Hall, wesleyhall.com.
Pillows on chairs ("Mod Monet," custom): Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, kerriekelly.com.
Dog ice bucket ("Ken Fulk Retriever Ice Bucket"); lamp on bar cart ("Equestrian Table Lamp," with linen shade): Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com.
Bar cart ("Normandy Bar Cart"/Gold #NOR-325-808-TB): Bungalow 5, bungalow5.com.
Glassware on bar cart ("Marchesa Imperial Caviar Highball Glasses," and "Marchesa Imperial Caviar DOF Glasses"): Lenox, lenox.com.
Master Suite by Kerrie Kelly
In the bedroom, artwork commissioned from Kelly O'Neal crowns the built-in bench. Double-bordered bed linens and a hand-knotted rug mingle with antiques discovered in Napa Valley.
Wall and ceiling paint ("Mirage Gray" #28-31): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Chandelier ("Mill Ceiling Light" #ARN5002, by Aerin for Visual Comfort); sconces flanking bed ("Charlton Wall Light" #ARN2006, by Aerin for Visual Comfort): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com.
Drapery ("Oui Madame," custom): Kerrie Kelly Design lab, kerriekelly.com.
Drapery hardware ("Estate Metal," Trenton Brass Collection): Restoration Hardware, rh.com.
Area rug ("Naga" #CKV04, Chaos Theory by Kavi): Japur Living, jaipurliving.com.
Bed ("Phanes" #201): Wesley Hall, wesleyhall.com.
Headboard fabric ("Déjà Vu," custom); striped pillow shams ("La Bonne Fête," custom); bolster-pillow fabric ("Bastille My Heart," custom): Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, kerriekelly.com.
Sheets and pillowcases ("Italian Double Border Sateen"/Navy): Restoration Hardware, rh.com.
Throw ("The Lindsay Forever Blanket"): Swell Forever, swellforever.com.
Bedside table ("D'Ambrosio Side Table"): Tritter Feefer, tritterfeefer.com.
Side-table paint ("Naval" #SW 6244): Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com.
Shoe forms on table (vintage): Sonoma Country Antiques, sonomaantiques.com.
Seat-cushion on built-in bench ("Solid Navy," custom); lumbar pillow on bench (("Bonjour Bambi," custom); striped pillow on bench ("La Bonne Fête," custom); rose-colored pillow ("Bastille My Heart," custom); geometric pillow ("Carte Blanche," custom): Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, kerriekelly.com.
Art above bench (by Kelly O'Neal): Design Legacy by Kelly O'Neal, koneal.com.
Master Suite by Kerrie Kelly
The pillows and headboard are upholstered in Kerrie Kelly Design Lab's fabric line for Guildery. Circa Lighting's gilt wall sconces and orb ceiling light cap the dream suite.
Master suite designer: Kerrie Kelly, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, 5704 Elvas Ave., Sacramento, CA 95819; 916/706-2089, kerriekelly.com.
Master Bath by Leslie Kalish and Gayle Leksan
Leslie Kalish and Gayle Leksan designed the masculine master bath, enveloping the room in rich warmth with "Muffin Tan" paint from Pratt & Lambert. The freestanding soaking tub and floor-mount bathtub faucet are from DXV by American Standard. A root branch, woven ottoman, and blond hide rug enhance the earthy vibe.
Master bathroom designer: Leslie Kalish, Gayle Leksan, LMK Interiors, 1009 Oak Hill Rd., Suite 301, Lafayette, CA 94549; 935/962-9610, lmkinteriors.com.
Wall paint ("Muffin Tan" #33-27); ceiling paint ("Super One Coat" #33-2): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Tile behind bathtub (stick mosaic); flooring: existing.
Area rug (cowhide): The Hide House, hidehouse.com.
Bathtub ("St. George Freestanding Soaking Tub" #D62745004); bath fixtures ("Transitional Floor Mount Bathtub Faucet with Randall Cross Handles" #D35102954): DXV by American Standard, dxv.com.
Art (by Rob Delamater): Lost Art Salon, lostartsalon.com.
Stool beside tub ("Luna Ottoman"/Bleached Woven Raffia): Made Goods, madegoods.com.
Master Closet by Lizette Marie Bruckstein
The master closet "marries the functionality of closet space with the feeling of a high-end clothier boutique," Lizette Marie Bruckstein says of her dark and moody design. A tufted-leather wing chair joins a serpent rug and sculptural table stacked with candles. The L-shape copper clothing rod organizes apparel while vintage wooden boxes corral shoes. An extravagant chandelier lures eyes.
Master closet designer: Lizette Marie Bruckstein, Lizette Marie Interior Design, 360 Langton St., Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94103; 415/523-0131, lminteriordesign.com.
Wall and ceiling paint ("African Night" #32-18): Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com.
Hanging light ("Flute Chandelier"): Viz Glass Inc., vizartglass.com.
Area rug ("Serpent," by Kelly Wearstler): The Rug Company, therugcompany.com.
Wing chair ("Aland" #JDM-1.029): Jean De Merry, jeandemerry.com.
Art to right of chair (Bimbos): by Danielle Mourning, daniellemourning.com.
Table base ("Naomi" #4051): Arteriors, arteriorshome.com.
Table top (custom): Paige Glass, paigeglass.com.
Candles ("Gilded Decay" by Lizette Marie): Lizette Marie Interior Design, lminteriordesign.com.
Copper clothing rack (custom): TNT Copper Fabrication, tntcopper.com.
Backyard Patio by Bryan Tapper
The backyard patio designed by Bryan Tapper is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of vino.
Backyard Patio by Bryan Tapper
Positioned under a draped pergola, Woodard's dining table and chairs call for a group gathering.
Dining table ("All-Weather Miami Rectangular Dining Table" #S601702); dining chairs ("All-Weather Pacific Dining Side Chairs" #S602511); console table ("Montecito"/Coffee #S511231); sofa ("Montecito"/Coffee #S511081); chairs by sofa ("All-Weather Sheridan Dining Arm Chair"/Coffee #S603501): Woodard, woodard-furniture.com.
Coffee table ("Bornova" #ME005); mirror ("Jill Mirror" #WN006): Ballard Designs, ballarddesigns.com.
Standing lanterns ("Governor Pool House Lantern"): Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com.
Backyard Patio by Bryan Tapper
Pumpkins and copper lanterns by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights serve as the final touches to this delightful outdoor retreat.
Backyard patio designer: Bryan Tapper, Bryan Douglas Tapper, 1524 Ash St., Napa, CA 94559; 707/320-3500.


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Maine revised $153 million budget enacted without governor's signature
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) � Gov. Paul LePage is letting a supplemental budget to address a $153 million shortfall take effect without his signature.
The House and Senate voted with veto-proof majorities Thursday to approve the budget, which balances the state's books through the end of the fiscal year on June 30.
LePage said Friday he's not signing the budget because he objects to some provisions, including delaying Medicaid payment to providers, cutting $600,000 to foster care assistance and not including caps on general assistance.
In a letter to lawmakers, LePage encouraged them to recognize the dire financial situation Maine faces and be willing to say 'no' during the next round of budget debates.
The Legislature is to deliberate the details of a $6.3 billion two-year budget in the coming weeks.

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Tangles, Bangles and Knots with John Conway
Date: 2/24/2012; 74 minutes
John Conway is a prolific mathematician who researches the theory of finite groups, knot theory, number theory, combinatorial game theory and coding theory. He has also contributed to many branches of recreational mathematics, notably the invention of the cellular automaton called the Game of Life. (#23319)
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LittleBigPlanet - PS3
Release Date:October 28, 2008
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Little Big Planet PS3 is an original, imaginative and highly customizable platform puzzle game, perfectly suitable for players of all ages. A game with an abundance of replay potential!
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Little Big Planet PS3 can be described as a platforming game but you will find that its dedication to creativity is quite deep. Everything, from the environment to your character are geared towards adaptation and creation which is done with the help of costumes and stickers. Each level of the story mode is made with the wild imaginations of the designers. Unfortunately; the great story mode will be over so soon, though the game is long, you will find the hidden extras and the game will probably be over in about six hours straight.
This game has excellent narration and musical score and is the best description for the visuals and sound. The huge customization and the creativity potential will attract you to the game. The game has a high replay ability factor as well. However the game has its limits: You will find that the camera struggles in the multiplayer; the short story mode too is a demerit on the game. You will find that a lot of time is spent on building a compelling level.
There is the level creator which has strong tool set that theoretically allows you to recreate anything you see in the other levels. This however requires a lot of skill to develop and even when it is developed many gamers will not know how to use it, if you are patient you will be able to use it eventually. This is a feature that many gamers will not be able to take advantage of or even use. The developer may have had good intentions but this simply doesnÂ't get down well with many gamers.
In Little Big Planet there is all the imagination and this is where all the untapped fantasies are found. The game has eight themed worlds, which vary in style from place to place like the Mexican desert to the African Savannah and the Ninja. Each of these worlds has three or four individual levels, of which each can be completed in less than 10 minutes. If you can find the hidden key in each level you will get some bonus on it. These bonus levels offer a lot of fun and great experiences, with respect to Skipping contest, Line Rider and drag racing competitions.
You will meet Sackboy who is a cute doll and you are supposed to use your creativity as you clothe him. You should keep trying new looks, you can add up costumes on him, like glasses and hats. The game has only two action buttons the X button for jumping and the R1 to grab the swings and to move objects. You will only move to the next level after completing the previous one. You may however wish to go back to the finished level to pick the hidden items, keys and point bubbles. You can also collect plunder drops by putting labels in certain places, and there are puzzles that you can only solve by playing in the two- to four-player mode. These include gates that are only opened slightly and objects that require multiple characters to pull them.
In Multiplayer Little Big Planet has a lot of fun but unfortunately in this mode it is faulty: the camera is struggles to frame the action and putting many precision to action, some of the actions are completely invisible. Going online with a Multiplayer is perfect and you can be able to see online friends and so fourth.


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Miranda Kerr & Orlando Bloom: Golden Globes After Party Pair!
Miranda Kerr and her hubby Orlando Bloom walk the red carpet in Dolce&Gabbana at the InStyle Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton hotel on Sunday (January 15) in Beverly Hills.
The 28-year-old Victoria's Secret model stopped by the G'Day USA Los Angeles Black Tie Gala in a stunning black and white Michael Kors gown which showed off her extremely toned abs!
She also made an appearance at W magazine's pre-Golden Globes party at Chateau Marmont on Friday.
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1406.0.55.005 - TableBuilder, User Guide
Latest ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 04/01/2019
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There are three TableBuilder systems:
This TableBuilder User Guide provides information about all systems, including practical examples. Video tutorials cover basic tables, creating custom groups, graphs, maps and large tables.
This section includes:
Available Data in TableBuilder
How to register
Accessing TableBuilder
TableBuilder home page features
Census TableBuilder Guest is a free product that provides an introductory experience for those seeking to learn how to access Census data at broad demographic levels. You can:
Census TableBuilder Basic is a free product designed for users who want to construct basic data tables:
Census TableBuilder Pro is a charged product designed for advanced Census data users who want the freedom to create large or complex tables.
Census TableBuilder provides a range of topic-based datasets including classifications such as age, education, housing, income, transport, religion, ethnicity and occupation. The data item list on the Downloads tab compares Census TableBuilder Guest, Basic and Pro.
The Census Dictionary, 2016 contains details of the classifications used in the Census along with definitions of census concepts and terms. The dictionary is a comprehensive reference guide that will help users determine and specify data requirements. This is also linked from within Census TableBuilder. Previous versions of the dictionary can be found on the Past & Futures Releases tab.
There are many datasets available in TableBuilder, covering a wide range of topics including:
Datasets may be:
A list of datasets is provided in the TableBuilder column of the Available microdata page. This page links users to each dataset's supporting documentation, including a data item list for each dataset on the Downloads tab of each dataset's associated microdata publication.
Users can access Census TableBuilder Guest datasets without registering. However, by registering, users can access additional features such as saving tables, submitting large tables and creating custom groups. Users also need to register to access any of the subscribed TableBuilder datasets, including Census TableBuilder Pro.
Registering for TableBuilder automatically provides access to all free products, including Census TableBuilder Basic.
Subscription access can be purchased for:
Subscription prices charged depend on the time of year that the subscription is taken up. For more information, see Microdata prices.
To register for free and subscribed products, see How to apply.
User access to TableBuilder is provided under agreed Terms and conditions. The ABS may impose a limit on the maximum number of tables per user.
TableBuilder is presented in a web browser. Your default browser will open the session. It is recommended using the following versions of the mainstream browsers:
Older versions of browsers may not display all features of TableBuilder correctly, in particular, mapping functions.
It is not recommended that TableBuilder is opened in more than one tab or window using the same User ID and password. This may produce unpredictable results.
Users can access Census TableBuilder datasets as a guest user without registering.
Guest users can:
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Log in as a guest user. You can also log into TableBuilder systems from About TableBuilder.
You need to agree to Terms and conditions before accessing TableBuilder as a guest user.
The ABS has two registered TableBuilder systems:
You can also log into TableBuilder systems from About TableBuilder.
You will know which system you are using by the banner at the top of the screen.
Enter your User ID and password (obtained when registering) and select Log in.
The Log in page also includes useful links to:
You will be asked to agree to Terms and conditions before accessing TableBuilder.
Lost or forgotten User IDs and passwords can be retrieved by selecting either the Forgotten password or Forgotten User ID links from the Log in page. You will need your registered email address and your secret question and answer.
There is a maximum of six failed attempts on your account before it will be locked. Unlocking your account can be done via the forgotten links, but you must know the answer to your secret question to meet the necessary security requirements to unlock your account. For further support to unlock your account, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Before logging out, save any data you want to retain. See the Save, download and print section for further information.
Log out is located at the top right of the screen. This will completely close your TableBuilder session. If you only close your browser or the tab without logging out, your session will stay active for 30 minutes.
Once logged in, the TableBuilder home page displays information in three panels.
Census TableBuilder home page view
There are a number of features and functions of the home page.
Datasets panel
This panel shows all the data series that you have subscribed to, as well as all free products.
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This panel shows the Predefined tables and Saved tables for the selected dataset. The icon identifies predefined tables that are accessible to all users. The icon identifies a user saved table that is only accessible to you. When a dataset is selected in the Datasets panel, you can double click on any of the tables in the Predefined tables panel to open them, or click New Table to create a new empty table for the selected dataset.
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Select a dataset in the Datasets panel, then click this button to start creating a new table.
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Select a table in the Predefined tables panel, then click Open Table to use and modify the selected table. Alternatively, double click on the table to open it.
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The panel on the right provides general information about TableBuilder, including a link to this User Guide.
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Unbroken movie breaks into mediocrity. What separates a great movie from a good one? Direction? Well, then Angelina Jolie misses it by an inch. Albeit, she might reach it someday given the experience she is gradually garnering under her directorial hat. However sadly she isn't still there. Yes , Unbroken isn't really that great.
Plot of Unbroken Movie
The biopic we have is a survivor's tale of Louis Zamperini embodied by Jack O' Connell. He isn't a hero exactly, rather someone who has endured ugly guts of war.
The drama of Unbroken reeks of war perversion. But at some point it makes you compare it with the likes of 'The Last Castle'. Jack isn't Redford however he still gives his best. Miyavi is not exactly James Gandolfini as Mutsushiro Watanabe and misses facial expressions by light years.
Downsides of the Louis Zamperini Story
Things that were outrageous were: Louis's stint as an athlete, a bland story that picked pace without any powerful interest or focus. The story itself did not throw light on any of his heroics except at one point where Louis' decision reflects simply doing the right thing. It misses the point of the movie to show the athlete who inadvertently got lost into war owing to an unfortunate event. The script demanded quality thought spent into the melodrama it should have retained. Unfortunately it failed to reach those heights.
I'm nothing. Just let me be nothing.
Cherishable Bits We Take
Some of the best bits of the Unbroken movie were placed right at the ingress. Like the fight sequences that were portrayed happening beautifully around a tenacious bomber and was manifested through different vantage points via aircrew's eyes.
Zamperini's pining for survival in an ocean of sharks marred by devastating hunger (watch out for that albatross bit), punishing tides, hopeful rain, and the dark life that followed therefrom were also beautifully shown.
Jolie tries to venture into subtlety by showing the filth of war: trodden books, corpses, loss and grief, however fails to portray the exact image of her emotions. Her insipid presentation takes away the gist she wished to capture.
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Downward Tumble
The plot just loses focus owing to the slow pace it carries throughout without a lucid screenplay to hold the viewers riveted. Even though the Coen brothers came up with the flick's screenplay Unbroken hardly retains all the dramatic substance that matters.
The editing too is very pathetic. Her style of film-making is good for dramas, yet what Jolie still needs to find is a really good script that is accentuated further by a gorgeous screenplay.
There are some movies that make you pity its ill-fated actor, make you empathize with the protagonist, feel the pain. I was surprised to find out that nothing in this flick made me feel Zamperini's pain. This again shoots a dozen questions at the direction.
Average alert. Watch Unbroken movie only if you have a lot of time to kill.
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Fournier's gangrene is a serious, life-threatening
infection of the male genital area. The infection usually starts in the skin of
urethra, or the rectal area.
There are
several conditions that may lead to this infection. Frequently an injury or
burn to the area occurred before the infection. Genital surgery, a
sexually transmitted infection (STI), or a problem with
the urethra also may precede this infection. Men with certain conditions are at
higher risk for developing Fournier's gangrene. These conditions include:
Symptoms include:
This infection is a medical emergency. It is treated with antibiotics, and surgery is usually needed
to remove dead (necrotic) tissue.
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The Lakeland College band offered a traditional Americana program last Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the annual Fall Band Concert.
Under the new direction of director Christopher Werner, the program included John Philip Sousa's "Hands Across the Sea" march, William Schuman's "Chester" Overture, "October" by Eric Whitacre, Rover Jager's "Esprit de Corps" and the Lakeland College alma mater and fight song.
Werner said he wanted to bring together themes from his background and that each piece represented something significant.
Sousa, one of the early directors of the U.S. Marine Band, is known throughout America as "The March King," and his march, "Hands Across the Sea," is a not-often-heard gem in the band repertoire.
"This piece was in scripted with the subtitle: 'A sudden thought strikes me; let us swear eternal friendship,' and from this I take a smile and acknowledgement of the new friends I've made here and their helpfulness in my transition to Lakeland," Werner said.
William Schuman's "Chester" is a full overture based on the Revolutionary War hymn by William Billings of the same name. Originally conceived for orchestra as a three-movement suite, the final movement, "Chester", got a band makeover in Wednesday night's version, which was a stable of the band repertoire.
Werner also had direct ties to Whitacre's "October." It was written for a group of high schools and universities in Nebraska just before he arrived there to work on his doctorate. Headed by Brian Anderson, the band director at Freemont High School, the work has become an instant classic in the world of concert band.
"To me, this piece tied in the entire program…friendship, education, time, sentiment," Werner said. "The title works chronologically, the themes work musically, it fit for homecoming and our band played the heck out of it."
Prior to coming to Lakeland, Werner spent eight years as instrumental music teacher and music department chair at la Crosse Central High School He was conductor of the Central Wind Ensemble, pep band, Grand Central Station Show Band, instructor of music theory, and he team-taught the Red Raider Marching Band.
He is president for the National Band Association-Wisconsin Chapter. He has twice been awarded the "Citation of Excellence" by the National Band Association-Wisconsin Chapter.
Werner holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting from the University of Nebraska. He has the distinction of being the first University of Nebraska DMA recipient of the Wind Conduction degree and also the first Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts F. Pace Woods Scholar in Music. He also holds a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a master of music degree in wind conduction from UW-Milwaukee.
Werner was active in commissioning new works for wind band. His Central bands participated in or organized consortiums with new music by several contemporary composers, and ensembles under his direction appeared at numerous state conventions in Wisconsin and Nebraska.
He is an accomplished clarinetist, serving as assistant principal clarinet for the La Crosse Concert Band, principal/assistant principal clarinet with UW-La Crosse Choral Union and substitute assistant principal clarinet with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra.


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Many weeds can germinate under the snow during the winter, so a thorough spring weeding reduces headaches throughout the gardening season.
(Photo courtesy of Agnieszka Pastuszak - Maksim, Dreamstime.com.)
As the last significant snow of the season nears, thoughts turn toward getting your ornamental gardens ready for the year. The tasks that need to be done include:
• Raking leaves, sticks and other garden debris out of garden beds.
• Cutting back old foliage on perennials and some shrubs.
• Digging any weeds that have begun growing over the winter.
• Pruning branches on small trees and shrubs, as needed.
• Fertilizing perennials and trees and, if desired, applying a pre-emergent weed treatment.
• Mulching and freshening your beds' edges, as needed.
• Tools you'll need include a fan rake, pruners or shears, tarp or organic debris bags, weeder, wheelbarrow, garden or mulch rake, spade or sidewalk edger. Debris can be composted.
A good weeding, cutting back foliage and fertilization paves the way for a colorful spring and a succession of bloom throughout the garden season.
The first order of business is cutting and removing stems and stalks left behind from last year's perennials. For most, cutting back to the base will be best. For perennials with "crowns" from which new foliage appears (e.g. Astilbe, Alchemilla, Heuchera, Geranium and Sedum), use caution. You do not want to cut into the crown. Rather, remove any winter-damaged leaves that may remain on the plants.
Ornamental grasses should be cut to 4 to 6 inches high. Siberian iris (I. siberica) is cut the same way. In both cases, watch for dead spots, which may appear in the center of the clump. That is a sign that the plant needs to be divided. Lift the plant and slice off the edges and transplant those. Discard the dead center.
Remove matted leaves, which may have accumulated in the garden over the winter. If not removed, the leaves can inhibit growth, as well as harbor insects or diseases.
Cleaning out dead limbs and leaves from shrubs is another important chore. If it is hard to get your hand into the center of the shrub to pull out leaves, a weeder can be helpful. The other important task for shrubs such as Spiraea spp., burning bush (Euonymous alata), lilac (Syringa spp.) and dogwood (Cornus stolonifera, C. sericea, C. racemosa, C. alba), is to take out old or diseased branches. This makes room for new, more productive shoots and also promotes good air circulation through the plant. This is best done when snow cover has receded but the plant is still dormant.
A good way to deal with extremely dense spirea (except weeping varieties, such as S. thumbergii) is to shear the shrub to the size of a large basketball, then gently lean on the remaining branches. The ones that snap are dead and should be raked out of the center. In the case of lilac and dogwood, remove no more than a third of larger or discolored canes each year to encourage more flowering.
Organic mulch, such as wood, compost or pine needles can really make your plant colors pop while retaining soil moisture, moderating soil temperature and reducing weeds.
Fertilizers and Weeds
Once the perennials and shrubs have been trimmed back and cleaned up, provide fertilizer and nutrients to help the plants grow, and some type of weed control.
For insect control, hands-on weeding and scouting for bugs are effective. For weeds, there are several products on the market that suppress seed germination or root growth. Ask your local garden center what works best in your area. In all cases, make sure to read the labels and apply as recommended.
Apply fertilizer to encourage growth in perennials and shrubs. A fertilizer with balanced amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) is typically recommended, such as 12-12-12. Natural, organic fertilizers and compost will have different ratios, such as 18-0-3 or 5-2-0.
If your beds have rock mulch, your work is done. If you use wood or other organic mulches, apply after putting down your fertilizer and weed control. If your gardens have natural edges (garden bed abutting lawn), recut the edge with a spade or sidewalk edger and remove excess dirt and grass.
A thorough spring cleanup ensures that your garden gets off to a good start when rainfall is more available. It also provides a head start controlling weeds and insects. Lastly, a clean garden allows spring-blooming bulbs to have their own show.
A version of this article appeared in a March/April 2013 print edition of State-by-State Gardening.
Photography courtesy of Agnieszka Pastuszak - Maksim, Dreamstime.com, Oocoskun, Dreamstime.com, Barbara Helgason, Dreamstime.com.