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CASA BEAUTIFUL
DESIGN DONE RIGHT 8
AT HOME, TOGETHER
HISTORIC GEMS 16
DRAWN BY THE DETAILS: SOLD ON JOHN MCDONALD HOMES
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STATELY BUT A LITTLE SNUG PLENTY OF ROOM TO GROW A FRENCH TWIST
BEFORE + AFTER 24
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A SHADE DIFFERENT
HOMESPIRATION 30
IN PRAISE OF YELLOW
SPEAKING OF PLANTS 37
HOSTA HEARTBREAK
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RECIPES 39 41
CHERRY PULL-APART PIE CREAMY HEAVEN TORTELLINI
DESTINATION 43 44
A TALE OF TWO HOTELS
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HOTEL MILLWRIGHT: WOOLEN MILL REVIVAL
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THE HIGHLANDER: GROOVIN’ AGAIN
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COURTESY OF BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REALTY
EDITOR’S NOTE
BEFORE AND AFTER
In the en suite bath, a 1980s-era remodel heavy on blue-and-white felt cramped and dated. The renovated space features a vintage Macassar Ebony dressing table sourced in London and new double vanity by Wood Specialties. Green Heron wallpaper by Gucci. Lighting by Kelly Wearstler and Ralph Lauren.
Casa Beautiful I FIRST MET MARK and Mikal
Mikal with a request to check out the
At press time, we were awaiting
Eckstrom in 2015 for a cover story on
property. They did one better and led
results of Readers’ Choice voting in
their newly renovated
Jason and Simone on a
Luxe magazine’s 2021 RED Awards,
Regency townhome. They
FaceTime tour.
where Maison MxM was competing
poured their obsessive-
Jason, who has a high degree of
that project, and I’ve
architectural prowess
family crest featuring two interlocking
been mesmerized by their
(Google Seattle’s “Zipper
S’es in a quatrefoil with a corner star
interior design pursuits
House”), loved what he
for each family member. The crest
ever since.
saw enough to suggest
graces everything from china and
that the couple abandon
glassware to a fabulous rug for the
their Seattle project.
salon. Equally innovative: A Fornasetti
Back in 2017, when we discovered that we’d all be in London at the same
CHRIS CHRISTEN
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time, we had to arrange a meetup. We had our Instagram moment at The Woolpack, not far from Tower Bridge and The Shard. Mark’s high school pal, Jason Sutton, was there, too. He had just relocated to London from Seattle, soon to be joined by his wife
mural on an arched ceiling in the
“We had to sell her on
primary bedroom suite and Gucci
the idea of living here,” Jason says. Nebraska’s wide open spaces cinched the deal. Simone is an equestrian. The Suttons made an offer contingent on closing in six business days. “It was all about hitting our anniversary date,” Jason says. “We also
for two years of living abroad.
were walking away from a big, big home
In April 2019, the Suttons were
What’s remarkable is that Maison MxM is a side hustle for the Eckstroms. Neither is formally trained in architectural or interior design. “We’re always working for friends,” Mark says. They may be branching out with their exposure in Luxe’s RED
online real estate listing in Omaha
— who design under the name Maison
caught Jason’s eye. It was for a
MxM — as creative partners for a
Spanish Colonial Revival in Dundee, a
5,600-square-foot makeover, dubbed the
neighborhood with “magical appeal” for
Casa SxS project.
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“We try to take deep dives when a project allows,” Mark says.
country move.” The couple enlisted the Eckstroms
Jason’s first call was to Mark and
herons on walls in the en suite bath.
project and making a massive cross-
home in the Seattle area when an
the native Nebraskan.
In the category of brilliant: A custom
Simone wasn’t so sure.
Simone and their two young children
about to break ground on a high-end
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with the Sutton project.
compulsive hearts into
“We had a year to-the-day to finish,” Mark says. “It was unbelievable.”
competition. Stay tuned for the rest of the story — coming soon. We promise!
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BEFORE AND AFTER
The home’s yellow exterior and landscaping got a makeover, too, for enhanced curb appeal. A crisp white exterior sets the stage for the home’s interior palette of black, white, blue, and green. omaha.com/inspiredliving
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DESIGN DONE RIGHT
At home, together STORY
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MARJIE DUCEY
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hree years ago, Lorrie and Andy Williams built a villa that was supposed to be their forever home.
“You are only going to drag me out
of here to a nursing home or a funeral home,’’ Lorrie remembers saying. “I’m not moving again.’’ Several factors converged to make her change her mind. Lorrie’s mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and Lorrie wanted to be more available to help her parents. The couple, who love to entertain, realized they only had room to feed eight. The
villa was just too small. Last March, they found another
new fireplace and lots of natural light, the already updated basement was perfect for
possibility — a ranch in Huntington Park
Lorrie’s parents. They only had to add a
in northwest Omaha. Although there was
kitchenette in what had been a regulation
a little too much brick on the exterior
dart alley.
for Lorrie’s taste, the interior had the
The basement had its own zero-entry
potential to be everything they needed,
from the fourth garage bay, so the two
with some major work.
couples would have complete privacy when
That didn’t scare Lorrie, a partner and owner of Fluff Interior Design. She was excited about turning it into
they want it or could easily see each other “It’s perfect for multi-generational living,’’ Lorrie says. “I just love it and
and her parents.
love having them with us during this
bedrooms, a laundry room, a living room, a
While the exterior wasn’t everything Lorrie Williams wanted in a home, the interior had potential to be the family’s next “forever home.” Lorrie’s parents even would have lower-level space to call their own.
for meals and conversations.
a new forever home for her and Andy With its two full baths, two large
A DESIGNER’S DREAM
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LIGHT & AIRY
A floating wall anchors the great room and creates openness at the same time. The big windows also keep the space light and airy while bringing the outside in.
ENTRY
A canvas with a saying by Tolkien, in the entry. Lorrie Williams says they are a family of readers.
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She and Andy lived in the basement
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flooring, redid the laundry room and
for 4½ months while they tackled the
guest bathroom, replaced doors and trim
upstairs remodel and the addition of the
throughout and gutted the kitchen and
kitchenette in the basement.
master bath.
With the help of David Thoms
The remodeled kitchen now includes
Construction, they renovated every
an 8-foot-plus island and a large custom
room on the main floor except for two
farmhouse table.
bedrooms. They removed the wall between
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the headers on doorways, added wood
“The island will be a fabulous and functional feature when we can entertain
the kitchen and living room, leaving
again,” Lorrie says.
a fireplace in between. They raised
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A COOK’S DREAM
The remodeled kitchen is designed for entertaining. Lorrie Williams stands at the island, her favorite feature. It stretches 8 feet, giving the family added seating, storage and counter space.
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A walk-in shower with body sprays replaced a dated cloverleaf tub in the master bath. A custom vanity and tower built by Thoms adds stylish and abundant storage space. A black shiplap accent wall in the master bedroom is a custom touch that Lorrie loves. The Williamses had originally planned to wait to redo the master bath, but Thoms convinced them it would be smarter to do everything at once. Lorrie is glad he did: It’s now one of her favorite spaces. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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With the interior done, Lorrie would like to tackle the red brick exterior. She’s just not sure what they want to do to tone it down. “My husband isn’t on board yet, but I really want to paint the brick,’’ she says. “Many people love the natural brick, but it’s so much red. I’m from Texas and I also love brick but this is a lot.”
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MASTER SUITE
Black shiplap brings contemporary and classic furnishings together in the master bedroom. The theme continues In the master bath with marbled and hexagon tilework as the focal point.
LAUNDRY ROOM
New cupboard doors, flooring and lighting transformed this hard-working space.
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The cooking area created for Lorrie’s parents had been a dart alley.
POST-PANDEMIC DESIGN: FLOOR PLANS MAY BE CHANGING Lifestyle changes during the coronavirus pandemic could affect how people design their homes in the future. “The desire to have a completely open floor plan is fading,’’ says Lorrie Williams of Fluff Interior Design. That’s because with the virus, families are spending more time together at home. Parents may need a quiet place to work while kids are doing remote schooling or making noise in the kitchen. For the Williamses, a floating wall provides the perfect amount of separation between the living
room and kitchen. While considering your options, Lorrie recommends working with an interior designer to make sure your needs are met, not just now but in the future. “Whether it’s new construction or a remodel, a poor floor plan or the wrong finish choices can really impact the value of your house,’’ she says. “I think a lot of people live with house regrets. When you are already investing tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, it makes so much sense to make sure you are going to love it when it’s done.” omaha.com/inspiredliving
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HISTORIC GEM
DRAWN BY THE
details FIELD CLUB
Owners of houses designed by John McDonald strive to be good stewards
F
STORY MARJIE DUCEY PHOTOGRAPHY YAYLE RONCKA STUDIOS, MARY KATE KAWACZ/NP DODGE
amed Omaha architect John McDonald didn’t just design castles. McDonald was good friends with George Joslyn and was asked to
develop his estate, now known as Joslyn Castle. But he and his son Alan are also responsible for a long list of homes and businesses in the Omaha area. Diane Hughes has been involved in the sale of three McDonald houses in the past
GOLD COAST
three years. One sold before it was put on the market and the other two sold on the same day they were listed with her Agency Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate. Hughes lives in west Omaha and would have a McDonald house herself if her husband would only agree. Instead, she lives vicariously through each one she helps to sell. She says well-maintained midtown homes with the pedigree of McDonald are in high demand. “It’s the craftsmanship. Nobody builds a house like that anymore. Nobody.’’ Here’s a look at the McDonald trio that recently changed hands.
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STATELY BUT A LITTLE SNUG
D
avid and Elizabeth Schroeder
white pine was brought in from Oregon
time it was big enough for their family.
brought a John McDonald
to replicate the decking; dormers were
David also liked the masculine feel,
fixer-upper in the Field Club
added; the sewer line was replaced; and
especially the woodwork, craftsman details
neighborhood in 2008 and
heating and cooling were added to the
and fireplace and mantel.
two days later launched into $200,000 in repairs and updates. They didn’t move in until 2009. The front porch was torn off and restored as were the columns; special clear
third floor.
Elizabeth says the architectural details
“That’s just the big stuff,’’ David says.
are consistently beautiful in a McDonald
Hand-scraping and painting the
house, but they didn’t know it was one of
3,229-square-foot house cost about $37,000. They bought the home because at the
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“It had the style and character we were looking for,’’ David says. “It wasn’t until
work they had planned to do when a larger Gold Coast home became available. “The floor plan was nice until you got
after we bought it, we realized it was
a lot of people in there, and then it got a
designed by McDonald.”
little tight,’’ David says of their decision
They were about 90% done with the
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to sell.
WHAT CAUGHT THE BUYER’S EYE The featured photos were taken at the time of the house’s most recent sale and do not represent the current furnishings or decor.
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PLENTY OF ROOM TO GROW
T
he Schroeders closed on their
this one has a lovely staircase and a
livestock and gardens, and they’ll have to
current Gold Coast home last
gorgeous front porch. The living spaces
keep it properly drained.
November. With more than
are well designed with lots of natural
6,000 square feet of living
light coming from big windows, some of
home now has a lot of modern amenities,
them arched.
including heated kitchen and bathroom
space, it’s ideal for their family of eight. Five kids, ages 7 months to 12 years, are living at home. “The new home is exactly like our old home, just a larger footprint,’’ Elizabeth
“Every time we looked at a modern home, we just didn’t like them as well,’’ Elizabeth says. But David said buying an old house isn’t
Although built in 1909, the historic
floors. The carriage house has been converted into livable space. “We have been lucky. Each John McDonald house we’ve owned has had
says. It has a formal entry, dining and
for the faint of heart. There are always
good stewards,’’ David says. “We always
living rooms and a large finished kitchen.
surprises, such as the huge cistern they
have stewards before us and we try
“We didn’t have that in our old house.’’
discovered buried in the backyard. They
to do it with each house. It’s kind of a
think it was once used to hold water for the
responsibility.’’
As with their previous house, she says,
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DEJA VU
It was a case of deja vu when the current owners walked through this grand John McDonald home, shown at the time of its sale.
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A FRENCH TWIST IN DUNDEE
A
my Grace loves all things
The stairway bannister stretches
French, and the French
continuously to all three floors. There are
colonial caught her eye when
lots of cool wood moldings. Best of all,
she and husband Kelly were
though, is the expanded kitchen, which
moving back to Omaha from California
can easily host Kelly’s large extended
in 2006.
family that includes 16 grandchildren.
“It was beautiful but in really bad shape,’’
They’ve hosted 27 for Thanksgiving with
Amy says. “I was five months pregnant. We
no problem, which Amy says is exactly why
did not have the time or money.’’
they wanted the house.
After growing to a family of five, the
They’ve begun updates of their own.
couple pounced when the house became
The roof was replaced in a gray-blue color.
available in 2018, just three blocks from
Amy’s mom spent days scraping nine coats
their previous and now too-small Dundee
of paint from the front door, now a slate
home. The necessary updates had been
of the homes he had done. I loved it,’’
blue. Shutters have been added to give the
done, including a $100,000-plus kitchen
Amy says.
naked house some badly needed eyebrows.
renovation. “I knew about John McDonald’s architecture. I had no idea this was one
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As with the other two houses, it has a
“Everybody kind of knows this house,’’
carriage house that the Graces rent out to
Amy says. “It’s been fun to try to take care
a college student.
of it and improve it.’’
FROM RAGS TO RICHES
These images show how the interior of Amy and Kelly Grace’s home looked when they put an offer on it. The former owners had done a lot of restorative work, which the Graces are continuing.
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BEFORE
BEFORE
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BEFORE + AFTER
A shade different It’s a Cinderella story, from pumpkin to contemporary beauty
K
STORY MARJIE DUCEY PHOTOGRAPHY ANNA REED
ris Freeman called her husband, Rob, back in 2016 and delightedly told him, “I think I’ve found our dream home.’’ She was house-hunting for the couple,
who were returning to Omaha from Denver. Rob told her to submit an offer, even though he hadn’t seen it. After 36 years of marriage, he trusted her instincts. “I just saw openness and airiness. It has such great light,’’ Kris says. “It’s like living in a snow globe. Every window offers a piece of art.’’ There was just one tiny problem. The house was orange, inside and out. “The soaring ceilings, the woodwork and all of the oak cabinetry screamed of the ’80s,’’ she says. “It was a country-ski lodge hodgepodge” in dire need of an update. But combine the architecture of the 3,000-square-foot
LIVING ROOM
The living room is Kris and Rob Freeman’s favorite place to hang out. “It’s cozy,” she says. A stack of windows behind the sectional facing the fireplace offers views into the sunroom.
DINING ROOM
Kris went with a monochromatic color scheme for the whole house and knew she wanted a white dining room table. She found this one at Rush Market.
house − with its striking lines and good bones − plus more than an acre lot filled with 200-year-old oak trees, a guest house and a glorious view, and Kris knew they could make it stunning. “I had a vision in my head that it could be a beautiful contemporary house,’’ she says. Kris, a retired teacher, had always been interested in architecture, so she drew up the plans. Rob and a friend, Ralph Maynes, both electricians, brought that vision to life. They completed all of the carpentry and electrical work during an 18-month renovation. The Freemans were their own general contractors, hiring help where needed. CONTINUED ON PAGE 27
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KITCHEN
Kris loves the soaring ceilings in the kitchen. High windows bring in lots of natural light.
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BEFORE
BEFORE
KITCHEN
Kris couldn’t wait to demolish a wall that blocked off the dining room.
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Sprucing up the outside was the first
EXTERIOR
The reddish brown exterior had to go. Along with it, a wooden deck that impeded the growth of a tree. With all the trees and wildlife, the gardens they’ve had at previous houses
PLANTER
The home’s multiple levels create ledges perfect for plants in whimsical pots.
went to the upper floor was in that wall,’’ she said.
priority. The orange is gone, replaced with
weren’t possible. Kris planted 500 to
gray hues. The main house, guest house
700 hostas, which the deer treat as an
Rob was a genius in figuring out how to
and shed received several coats of Sherwin
open salad bar. Birds flit around their
rewire everything.
Williams Peppercorn Gray for the base and
bird feeders.
SW Argos for the trim. New glass garage
The couple lived in the guest house
Electricity or not, it had to go. Kris said
Because of leaks, most of the walls and vaulted ceiling on the second level were
doors, exterior doors and lights brought the
during the interior renovation. Kris had to
taken down to the studs. A long hallway
home’s exterior up to date.
laugh when she talked about the kitchen
from the master bedroom to a laundry
redo. She couldn’t wait to get rid of a wall
room was eliminated to gain living space.
Sherwin Williams colors. A third gray,
On the inside, they used those same
at the end of the island that divided the
They removed a deck off the master
Passive, appears on the main walls. Argos
kitchen from the dining room.
bedroom that had caused leaks down a
is used in the stairways; Peppercorn gives the great room cabinetry depth.
“I took a sledge hammer to that thing, and every single bit of electricity that
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Now, with the renovation mostly complete, they spend most of their time in that living room, Kris says. “We put in a gas fireplace as opposed to having to bring the wood in. We just flip the switch and there we are,’’ Kris says. “It’s a cozy place to be. We both like the outdoors. In the summer and spring, we like to be outside. We have a big deck in the back.’’ The Freemans are in their 60s, and hope they can enjoy the house for many years despite its many stairs. Their dream would be to someday retire to the guest house (which has a heated five-car garage underneath) and have either son Jordan or daughter Ashley move into the main house. The property, located north of Omaha, is a lot of work. They joke that the upkeep, inside and out, is keeping them young. “This house needed us,’’ Kris says.
SUNROOM
“People when they visit say this is where they would hang out all the time,’’ Kris says
SAUNA
The sauna, originally in the master bedroom suite, was dismantled boardby-board and reconstructed in the lower level of the home.
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ART
Artwork by Kris hangs throughout the house. She took some art classes at Metro Community College after retiring from teaching
MASTER BEDROOM
There had been an open balcony overlooking the great room. It was removed to gain living space. A gliding barn door separates the bedroom and bathroom. The ceiling slants dramatically toward clerestory windows.
LOWER LEVEL
The lower level features a wet bar, comfy seating and a small exercise room and sauna built for two.
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In
HOMESPIRATION
praise OF yellow P
TEXT + PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS CHRISTEN DESIGN CHRISTINE ZUECK WATKINS
antone has long predicted and influenced interior design trends with its color of the year. For a dose of strength and positivity during the pandemic, its color experts announced two picks for 2021:
“Illuminating,” a punchy yellow, and “Ultimate Gray,” a steely classic.
After a year of sheltering in place and mask wearing, who isn’t eager for a smiley face hue? Interior Designer Julia Russell is all for it. “Yellow is the light at the end of the tunnel,” she says. “It’s hope for a future without confinement.” And the perfect opportunity to bring the outdoors in. “Imagine a lemon tree in your yard. You can almost smell the color! That’s what it’s like to bring yellow into a room. It’s refreshing, clean and crisp.” Russell’s advice: Don’t be cowardly. Let the saucy hue empower you. “Think of yellow as that burst of energy we sometimes need to get through the day,” she says. Yellow also is a quick way to brighten all those grays we’ve injected into our interiors in recent years. ABOVE Fabrics and wallpapers: Zoffany “Deco Deer,” Molly Mahon “Fern,” Robert Allen “Folk Vine,” Schumacher/Molly Mahon “Leaf,” Clarke & Clarke “Empire Chartreuse;” courtesy of Julia Russell Interiors. OPPOSITE PAGE: Hortus “Cow Paisley” by Graham & Brown, grahambrown.com.
“I hear all too often from new clients who went with gray and now are longing for some warmth,” Russell says. “What these clients are missing is the friendly feeling of home.” Pops of yellow can achieve that. The combination of gray and yellow is both grounding and uplifting, says the designer, who owns Julia Russell Interiors. For those who still need convincing: Yellow doesn’t have to be bright. You’ll find plenty of variations in mustard and other subdued earth tones. Here, we offer a splash of inspiration. CONTINUED ON PAGE 32
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DESIGNER TIPS
Source: Julia Russell, Julia Russell Interiors • Start small with an accent pillow, a throw, an area rug or wall art. For a sunnier lift, consider wallpaper, paint or upholstery. • In a white or gray kitchen with lots of natural light, yellow creates crisp and clean energy. Pull in chairs in a sunny shade and roll out a runner with a bright yellow pattern. At the very least, display lemons in a bowl and yellow tulips or sunflowers in a vase. • The powder room is the one space where you have complete license to go crazy. The smaller the area, the bigger and bolder you can be. Invite an intoxicating yellow to the party! Lemon shots anyone?
“Horizon” and “Hortus” wallpaper by Graham & Brown; textile pattern play featuring Molly Mahon “Fern” wallpaper, Fabricut embroidered “Sun and Moon,” Clarke & Clarke “Salvini Chartreuse” and Kate Spade New York “Antique Blue” velvet; coordinating Zoffany Rakugaki Ink/Tigers Eye abstract print fabric.
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“Transparent Gold” wall mural from wallsauce.com; “Hix” quilted fabric by Schumacher, Anna French floral embroidered “Symphony Brunello,” Schumacher’s “Camille” embroidered leaf and “Jackie” floral applique. Also: Botanical-inspired textiles from Thibaut, Clarke & Clarke, Molly Mahon and Zoffany, all courtesy of Julia Russell Interiors, juliarusselldesigns.com.
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DESIGNER TIPS
• Step up your home’s curb appeal with a bright yellow front door. Continue the theme with decorative pots of annuals in marigold, deep cerulean and coral and a welcome mat with a pop of yellow. • Yellow can have a huge impact on a dark and drab room. Pounce on any chance to inject an animal print in a golden tone. Think cheetah, leopard — even tiger stripes.
“Fineapple”
“Lioness”
“Acacia”
“Funkytown”
Barbara Elza Hirsch for Dowel Royale wing chair, dowelfurniturecompany.com; Stout Sponsor trim, estout.com; Lioness paints by Graham & Brown, grahambrown.com; textile inspiration featuring Molly Mahon “Marwari Horse” wallpaper, Clarke & Clarke velvet and Robert Allen embroidered fabrics courtesy of Julia Russell Interiors, juliarusselldesigns.com; Graham & Brown room vignette of Lioness “Acacia” paint and “Horizon” wallpaper in mustard.
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DESIGNER TIPS
• Subtle shades of gray and yellow can bring layers of comfort to a bedroom. Create a calming backdrop with a soft neutral on walls and bedding. For accent, try an embroidered bed scarf, decorative pillow or window treatment with a touch of mellow yellow or gold. Add shine and dimension with metallic or mirrored elements in a variation of gray. • The vibrancy of yellow in a sunroom is naturally contrasted by the green in your landscape. Add blue or another complementary color in a fabric or wallpaper with vibrant birds or flowers. On a patio or deck, create a neutral foundation with your furniture and accessorize with yellow as your brightest accent. “Soul Birds Cockatoo” mural and “Grey & Mustard Watercolour” wallpaper, both from wallsauce.com. Shown with swatches of blues and greens pulled from the mural.
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SPEAKING OF PLANTS
hosta HEARTBREAK
K
LILY SMITH
Gardener dreads saying goodbye to her extensive collection
arin Moyer says it’s going to break her heart to leave
shade and west sun gardens. Last year, she added only five or six
her house and hosta garden
new plants, knowing that a move is on the
behind.
horizon and also because she’s running
More than 129 species,
“I’d like to take them all with me,’’ she says. Hostas became her go-to plant because
out of room. She and Paul,
they grow well in
cultivators and sports
who is 80, say they want to
Nebraska and have
surround her Dundee home.
downsize and possibly cross
few problems.
The east side had only one
the river to Iowa or move to
Gardening
clump in 1995, when she
Florida to save on property
becomes tougher
and her husband, Paul,
taxes.
with age, and
moved in.
A ground-floor condo
“The rest of the area was blank,’’ she says. “I just started filling in. Then I just got stupid after that.’’ That’s Moyer’s way of
MARJIE DUCEY
SPEAKING OF PLANTS
she’s glad that
would be perfect, she says,
with her hostas she just
so that she can bring some of
has to do some cleanup
her plants along.
in the spring. They thrive
One of her favorite varieties, Blue Mouse Ears,
saying she became a hosta addict. She’ll
does well in pots. Right now, she has
dig up one of her more common hostas,
the miniatures planted in a rock garden
such as the Royal Standard, to make way
with some gnomes, which delight the
for something new. She also has deep
neighborhood children.
with some watering the rest of the growing season. She also has to deal with slugs and rabbits at times. CONTINUED ON PAGE 38 omaha.com/inspiredliving
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For slugs, she uses sand, crushed rock or crushed eggshells. The eggshells also are a good fertilizer. Cayenne pepper or
hosta and where it’s planted. She also
If a hosta isn’t doing well, she’s not
notes the color, shape and size, growth
afraid to dig it up and move it to another
rate and parentage. Hostalibrary.org is a
location.
good resource. Instead of going by what’s on the
Sometimes, if she needs space, she’ll dig up a few and put them on the curb for the
garlic powder sprinkled on the leaves stops
plant’s greenhouse tag, she finds her own
taking. But she plans to leave the majority
rabbits. Vinegar takes care of weeds.
information about their light needs.
for the person who buys the house.
“I try to stay natural,’’ she says. She keeps a written record of each
GOOD TO KNOW
A sport is a mutation of the original plant. Its leaves are a different color from the rest of the hosta. “They just kind of pop up,’’ Karin Moyer says. One of her plants, Frances Williams, is a sport of the hosta Elegans. If gardening is becoming harder for you, try these tips from John Porter and Scott Evans from the Nebraska Extension in DouglasSarpy Counties: • Move from in-ground to container or raised beds. • Keep sentimental plants and let the others go. • Move from higher input plants to more carefree options, such as roses to coneflowers, or annuals to perennials. • Reduce the size of your garden by installing sod, ground cover or mulch. • Install an irrigation system (drip or other) and use timers.
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“Every one says shade or part shade,’’ she says. “That is not always true.’’
“I think it makes good curb appeal,’’ she says.
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RECIPES
Cherry Pull-Apart Pie RECIPE PREPARATION + PHOTOGRAPHY
“BEAUTIFUL.” “AMAZING.” “How did you do that?” This pull-apart pie is a head-turner,
KILEY CRUSE
INSTRUCTIONS 28 ounces refrigerated pie dough (2 packages)
1 cup cherry pie filling 1 egg white, beaten, optional
for sure. Yet, I’ve never created such a “wow” dessert with so little effort. Using refrigerated pie crust and canned pie filling, it’s ready to serve in less than an hour. The recipe is adaptable to any fruit pie filling — even homemade.
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan with parchment paper. 2. On a work surface, roll out the pie dough. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter (or similarly sized water glass), cut as many circles as possible from the dough. (I used three pie crusts in a 9-inch pan.) 3. Spoon one cherry from the pie filling and place in the center of a circle. Pick up the circle and pinch the ends together to make a boat shape. Place into the cake pan facing up. 4. Repeat for the remaining circles until the pan is full. 5. Brush dough with optional beaten egg white. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges turn golden. 6. Serve in the pan, or use a spatula to get beneath the parchment and transfer the pie onto a serving plate. Note: The baking time can vary by product — check pie dough package directions for the baking temperature and time.
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‘Creamy Heaven’ Gooey tortellini, bacon and asparagus. What’s not to like? RECIPE PREPARATION + PHOTOGRAPHY KILEY CRUSE
EXPERIMENTING WITH new recipes has helped me break the monotony of family meal preparation during life in quarantine. This recipe jumped out at me on Pinterest. My family likes all the main ingredients, and the steps are simple enough for a weeknight meal. Sold! I used a 19-ounce bag of frozen tortellini and about ¾ pound of fresh asparagus. I probably had more tortellini than the original recipe called for, but there was plenty of sauce and chicken for the dish. The additional pasta and asparagus made for five hearty servings. The dish was an instant hit with my family. My daughter decided Creamy Chicken, Asparagus and Bacon Tortellini was a mouthful. She renamed it “Creamy Heaven.”
CREAMY CHICKEN, ASPARAGUS AND BACON TORTELLINI SERVES 4
INSTRUCTIONS 2 cups tortellini, uncooked ½ pound asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound chicken breast, chopped 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ¼ teaspoon salt 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1. Cook tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain. 2. While the tortellini is cooking, cook the asparagus as you prefer: steam it, saute it or boil it in hot water. I sauteed it, undercooking just slightly as it will cook more in the cream sauce. 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chopped chicken breast, sprinkle generously with salt and Italian seasoning and cook the chicken, occasionally stirring, until it is completely cooked through. 4. In the skillet where you just cooked chicken, combine cooked tortellini, cooked asparagus, cooked chicken, and ² / ³ of the cooked bacon (reserving the rest of the bacon for later). 5. Add heavy cream. Bring to boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes, occasionally stirring. Sauce should thicken. Add shredded Parmesan cheese and stir well while the sauce is boiling. Remove from heat. 6. Top with the remaining chopped cooked bacon and serve. Note: This dish reheats well in the microwave. In fact, it tasted just as good for lunch as it did for dinner the night before. Adapted from juliasalbum.com
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REGIONAL TRAVEL
A tale of two storied hotels with eclectic charm STORY CHRIS CHRISTEN PHOTOGRAPHY KURT A. KEELER + CHRIS
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CHRISTEN
e’ve all found our own spaces and activities to mentally survive the pandemic. My husband and I ventured from Omaha to east-central Iowa in mid-January for one-night stays at two new hotels that checked all the boxes for a safe and fun
weekend getaway. The Highlander in Iowa City and Hotel Millwright in Amana both opened
in 2020, navigating a myriad of challenges presented by COVID-19. In some cases, that has meant temporary adaptations in guest services and amenities. We weren’t put off by the economies and precautions. In fact, the minimalism reminded us of many of our European hotel stays. Turn the page for highlights of two worthy considerations for when it feels right for you to travel again. omaha.com/inspiredliving
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Indigo dream Historic woolen mill inspires a blueprint for hospitality
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STORY CHRIS CHRISTEN PHOTOGRAPHY KURT A. KEELER + CHRIS
CHRISTEN
’m a traveler who wants a lodging
millwrights who designed and maintained
experience as interesting as the
the Amana Woolen Mill, which still
destination. The richer the history,
operates elsewhere in the town. Weaving
the better. The Amana Society
has been a tradition in the Colonies since
delivers on both accounts with its 165-year-
1855 — the year German immigrants
old woolen mill, now a boutique hotel.
settled here.
The transformation of the historic
The original mill operated from 13
factory in Amana, Iowa, into Hotel
buildings; six remained when the Amana
Millwright was completed in September
Society started looking for a way to bring
2020. Opening during a pandemic turned
the unused factory back to life.
out better than expected for the destination
The main building of the Hotel
property.
Millwright houses 65 guest rooms and
“We’re off the beaten path and
three suites; there also are two studios in
considering we’re in the middle of a
a freestanding building. Event space is
pandemic, we’re doing fantastic,” says
abundant; the Merino Loft is the jewel with
Lucas Hayes, sales manager. “And it’s
its tall windows, exposed brick and warm
going to get better.” A good share of guests are coming from
MURALS
structural timbers and flooring. The hotel’s decor is a blend of mill
Historic photos and murals depict processes and people of bygone days.
artifacts and memorabilia, exposed
Colonies. Many guests have commented
coronavirus has pretty much shut down
modern industrial finishes. The mill’s
‘We wanted to get out of the house,’” Hayes
tourism. That makes it an ideal destination
trademark indigo blue stars in a palette of
says.
right now for people eager for a change of
blues, grays, taupe and white. The lobby —
scenery without the crowds.
once the mill’s boiler room — includes the
within a 40-mile radius of this east central Iowa community, the largest in the Amana
Amana is, in normal times, a popular destination for escorted bus tours. The
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The hotel pays homage to the original
mechanical equipment and high-grade
base of the factory’s signature smoke stack
ROOMS
Guest room floor plans are unique. Amana Society rules prohibit the altering of historic features.
LOFT
The Merino Loft on the second floor of the historic weaving building is generating buzz. The sales manager reports fielding five to six inquiries a day for wedding receptions and other events.
AESTHETIC
Fans, drills and other Industrial-era machinery furnish spaces.
DINING
Oatmeal cakes made on the grill and finished under the broiler left us craving the recipe.
IF YOU GO
Hotel Millwright is situated near numerous shops, restaurants, craft breweries and wineries in this very walkable community. Amana has a public golf course and a lake with a path for walking, biking or jogging. This is a good location if you’re going to an Iowa football game. The stadium is 30 minutes away. Advance reservations are recommended. Call 319-838-5015 or visit hotelmillwright.com with a cozy fireplace. The vibe is refined yet casual.
Guest amenities that scored high with us:
Room’s oatmeal cakes (that I have failed to replicate at home).
The Millwright offers a fast casual menu
• In-room beverage stations with single-
The hotel’s brand image also bowled
in the Indigo Room bar and cafe, and a fine-
serving coffee makers, coffee pods and tea,
me over. It’s beautifully executed, from
dining experience in a more intimate space.
sugar and cream.
keycards, to door hangers, to drink tickets
The Electric Thread whiskey bar serves
• Room-darkening shades.
and coasters. Every art element has a
craft cocktails from 2 to 5 p.m. Fridays
• LED lighted vanity mirrors.
direct tie to the mill.
and Saturdays. The bar top is an instant
• Pillow-top mattresses.
conversation piece. It features hand tools
• Tap keycard entry to rooms.
The “do-not-disturb” door hangers with
and small gears and parts captured within
• Electric vehicle charging stations.
vintage scenes and witty phrases are the
a 2-inch layer of clear urethane.
My favorite guest experience? The Indigo
best!
Some of it is designed to make you smile.
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FUNKY ART Canvas prints are different in every room.
Peace, love and a great bed. Bell bottoms optional. A regional landmark gets a groovy rehab
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CHRISTEN
he Highlander in Iowa City
2018, the hotel lived up to its slogan,
was announced as The Bohemian Hotel.
is a 1960s-era landmark that
“Upscale in style. Laid back in spirit,”
The more she learned about the 86-room
has been given a new lease on
with a cleverly executed school-days
hotel and supper club, the more she felt its
life, thanks to an independent
theme. It’s the perfect spot for a business
original name should be retained.
owner-operator with vision and an affinity
conference, family reunion, retreat or
for old buildings with a story.
destination wedding. Three particularly
about the hotel,” Harrington says.
Angela Harrington completed her
“It’s insane. Everyone has a story
novel features: two bunk rooms that sleep
Documentation of those stories helped
first heavy lift in 2017 in Grinnell, Iowa,
10, a 376-seat auditorium and bikes for
her win a local landmark designation for
with the renovation of a sprawling two-
tooling the halls and the town.
the urban resort, which sits just north of
story school building that became Hotel Grinnell. When I visited for a story in
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When Harrington bought The Highlander in late December 2019, the retro revival
Interstate 80 at Exit 246. The Highlander scored dead last on Trip
Advisor’s listing of Iowa City hotels when
is a huge plus for families. The atrium-like
Harrington assumed ownership. “It was
space is large and bright and has comfy
horrible,” she says, remembering the 16
deck furniture arranged in pods. Twelve
buckets catching water from leaky roofs
guest rooms on the perimeter of the pool
on her first walk-thru. “This week (mid-
have sliding doors and private patios for
January), we were No. 1. We’re feeling
direct access.
pretty spunky about that.” COVID-related restrictions closed The
You’re likely to see locals here, too. Day passes, for a fee, are available for
Highlander from mid-March 2020 to July
designated hours evenings and weekends.
4. The derecho that hit most of Iowa on
Rates include a poolside room for changing
Aug. 10 was a one-two punch, knocking
and hanging out.
out power. Rather than close again, Harrington and
“This has always been a place for multigenerational experiences,” Harrington
her core team improvised with generators
says. “We’re starting to see girls trips,
and personal laptops. “We filled the
‘brocations’ and guests who say, ‘I just had
hotel with locals and disaster crews for
to get out of the house.’”
17 days,” doing everything themselves,
The Highlander may not be perfect –
from housekeeping to bartending to
yet – but Harrington and her team sure
maintenance.
have a groovy take on hospitality. And
The hotel has 65,000 square feet for
once this pandemic is behind us, the guest
guests to unplug, unwind and reconnect —
experience is gonna be totally rad.
a social distancer’s dream. The pool area
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GOOD VIBES
Velvet upholstered sofas and chairs are perfect for chillaxin’ in the pre-function area. Framed LP record album covers decorate the walls.
FLOWER POWER
The peace sign is The Highlander’s logo. Ask about buying a leaded glass version as a souvenir.
RIGHT ON
The Snack Shop menu is short on variety but long on flavor. Two hits: flatbread margherita pizza and cinnamon roll waffles.
CRAZY COOL
The garage door opens to a courtyard with individual seating pods and mini fire pits just off the pool deck.
FAR OUT, MAN
Murals in the bar, hallways and pool area were done by Thomas Agran, a local artist.
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THE CLASSICS
NIFTY TOUCHES
• Record players and vinyl LPs, available for check out to your room. • A giant white board for Pictionary and other drawing games in the lounge. • Signage and swag with peace signs, trivia and 1970s lingo. • Hallway floors painted in psychedelic lava lamp swirls.
COVID PRECAUTIONS
• Masks are required for staff and guests in public areas. • Rooms are left open for 24 hours between guest stays. • No-contact check in and check out; communication is via text and email. • No room service or mid-stay housekeeping services. • Fresh towels and linens and hair dryer available upon request. • Mini refrigerator available upon request. • Limited food and beverage service in the lounge and Snack Shack. • No in-room coffee maker; high-end self-serve coffee station in Snack Shack.
GOOD TO KNOW
• There is no elevator so if mobility is an issue be sure to request a ground-floor room when making your reservation. • Swimming is at your own risk; no lifeguard is on duty. • Pets are welcome. • Iowa City is home to the University of Iowa and that means eating establishments, bars and coffee shops galore in the downtown area. Shopping, too. For recreation, Coralville Lake is nearby. Lovers of wine and spirits should head to Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery about 10 miles from The Highlander. The tasting room is open daily, serving lunch and dinner, plus free flights of spirits and wine upon request. Distillery tour available with advance reservation. Details at crwine.com. Learn more about The Highlander by calling 319-354-2000 or emailing hello@highlanderhotel.us.
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