Tuesday, August 23, 2011

RHODA BURLEY PAYNE ~ DESIGN ON LAKE LOTAWANA, MISSOURI

Interior designer Rhoda Burley Payne designed this lake home using many shades of blue and pops of colors throughout.  Every type of pattern and combination of color are used in this home.

Payne wanted a traditional and cozy feel to the home.  I would say she accomplished her goal.  ENJOY!







Photography by James Merrell

House Beautiful September 2011
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Monday, August 22, 2011

KAY DOUGLASS ~ DESIGN IN ATLANTA’S BUCKHEAD

When Jaci and Owen Hardy decided to renovate a 1920’s Colonial home in Atlanta’s Buckhead community, they called on interior designer Kay Douglass to help Jaci create the interior design and help with the renovation of the home, which was built by the late Philip Trammel Shutze.

The interior boasts bright furnishings against a neutral palette.  The different textures in the fabrics and the interior structure add a lovely warmth to the home, while the traditional aspects were left intact.  ENJOY!







Photography by Mali Azima

Veranda Magazine September 2011

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

DESIGN IN CHICAGO'S BUCKTOWN

This beautiful space in Chicago's Bucktown is a former barbershop.  The home features a partially renovated interior, leaving much of the original architecture.

The owners designed the interior with vintage and new furnishings that complement the many art pieces they have collected.  ENJOY!







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Saturday, August 20, 2011

PIERCE ALLEN ~ BATH DESIGN IN LONG ISLAND

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CHEDDAR TOMATO PIE


CHEDDAR TOMATO PIE


Ingredients


Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 cup buttermilk


Filling

  • 2 pounds large ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/4" slices
  • 2 1/2 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar (8-9 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan (1/2 ounce)
  • 1 scallion, trimmed, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornmeal

  • Special Equipment

    Use a 9"-diameter glass or ceramic pie dish


Preparation

Crust

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Using your fingertips, rub in butter until coarse meal forms and some small lumps remain. Stir in buttermilk and knead gently with your hands until dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 1 hour.


Filling

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