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The homeowner hung a collection of baskets crafted by her mother from the ceiling as an art installation after artist Mickael Broth commented that the jumble thrown into a corner looked like a sculpture.
through the house can read and relate to. The pairing of traditional and modern elements throughout the home continues the narrative. The arched doors and windows are echoed in the sleek kitchen island, where arches support a quartz countertop crowned by a modern fixture Umanoff originally designed for the homeowner’s previous dining room. A collection of inherited needlepoint, which could feel fussy, comes across cleanly through thoughtful framing and placement alongside contemporary touches. A small desk alcove, painted a vivid green with a custom floral wallcovering by Richmond designer Sarah Rowland papering the
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ceiling, is tucked into a bay of windows overlooking the trees. The homeowner’s collections are as much, if not more, about feeling than form. A basket sculpture suspended from the primary bedroom ceiling tells a story of her mother’s handiwork. Her grandmother’s quilts, arranged neatly on the shelves of a vintage cupboard, include one made for her father that features his embroidered initials stitched alongside the year of his birth, 1933. Her children’s artwork got a second life, too. She had her daughter’s drawings of cartoon characters and her son’s battle-scene sketches turned into wallpaper used in the laundry room and game room, respectively. “What a treat to be able to see those drawings,” she says, “and be reminded of the innocence and joy of childhood.” Local artists are also on display. An anchoring piece over the living room mantel is by Richmond muralist Andre
Shank. Other prized works have been collected over the years, many from Visual Arts Center events and 1708 Gallery’s Monster Drawing Rally. Among the artists represented in the collection are Sandy Williams IV, Mary Fleming, Hamilton Glass, Lisa Taranto, Kevin Sabo, Mickael Broth, Veronica Jackson, Frankie Slaughter, Robert Walz, Aimee Joyaux, Greg Holzgrefe, Louis Poole, Ed Trask, Matt Lively, Susann Whittier and Wendy Humble. Each piece was chosen because it was meaningful to the collectors. “Collections communicate what people value and love. They are a translation of how we see the world,” Gemmer says. “Architecture is the stage for life, and in this case the stage is set for a life full of love, art and the love of art.” Andersen never saw the Quarry House, but he would have understood it implicitly: Everything in it tells the story of something touched and deemed meaningful.
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Inspired by an oculus, the skylight was designed to maximize illumination during the winter. The diffuse light it provides is safe for art, which was a goal. The clear acrylic chandelier by Umanoff Design was created for the homeowner’s previous home and retrofitted for its new location.
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ture,” Nicholson says with a laugh. “It’s so outrageous and gorgeous, and I have tried to imagine who was buying this furniture in the 1850s. Clearly, they were wealthy people of high style. They had to be sophisticated, fashionable people. They had to be trendsetters, because they were way outside the box with Thomas Day.” Nicholson restored the two-story front porches with the “picture frame” columns and benches Day designed for the 1830s renovation. White picket fencing around the front yard is joined by a custom-made gate that features a carved profile of the S-curve
newel post found inside. Past the gate, brick paths lined with boxwoods also re-create the house’s Halifax beginning. Additionally, Nicholson has installed part of his impressive art collection throughout the house. Works include pieces from Britain’s Royal Drawing School; prints by Los Angeles-based artist Tim Hailand; and, above the mantel in the dining room, a Roy DeForest painting. While honoring Day’s craftsmanship with careful preservation, Nicholson found opportunities in the house to carve out a few places for modern comfort and design.
A bespoke black-and-white kitchen with herringbone-patterned flooring and windows on three sides that look out at the garden occupies a former dayroom at the back of the house. He added a “funky” green-and-black powder room off the living room and a large wet bar adjacent to the dining room. “I put in this ridiculous kitchen — which will probably never get used — just in case I have a party,” Nicholson says, “but the idea is that this house becomes a center or a place for people to come spend time and learn. I want people to see the house and know the house.”
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Home and Garden Events Plant sales, house tours, Fine Arts & Flowers, and more By Joan Tupponce
To u r We s to ve r E p is C h u rc c o p a l o n e o h , c . 17 3 0 , f s t r u c s ix h is to r ic tu r annu es on the a P Il g r im l A u t u m n a To u r, g e H o u s e Sept . 26.
Oct. 9 Fancy This: Charlotte Moss and Margot Shaw on Beauty Join celebrated
Sept. 4 Makers Market First Friday The Virginia Museum of History & Culture celebrates the first Friday of each month with this family-friendly event featuring live music, activities and food trucks.Admission is free and includes access to the galleries. 5 to 8 p.m. virginiahistory.org
Sept. 18-19 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale Stock up on the best plants for your garden at this annual sale in parking lot B at the garden. Have your questions answered by master gardeners and master naturalists. Admission is free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. lewisginter.org
Sept. 24-Dec. 16 “Becoming” A new exhibition at The Branch Museum of Design features the work of Thornton Dial and Sanford Kogan, reinterpreting everyday items to create art that emphasizes a new beginning and “what happens next.” Admission is $10. branchmuseum.org
Sept. 26 The Autumn Pilgrimage House Tour Organized by Westover Episcopal Church, this year’s tour features the chuch and five other historic properties
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in Charles City County: Berkeley Plantation, River Lea, Granville, Hardens Bluff and Westover Plantation. Preordered lunch is available. Tickets are $45 before Sept. 1; $60 after. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. westoverepiscopalchurch.org
Sept. 26-27 Bier-Garden at Maymont
designer and author Charlotte Moss and Flower magazine founder and Editor-inchief Margot Shaw at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for an inspiring conversation exploring the enduring pursuit of beauty. Learn how their ideals are reflected in their newest books, “Charlotte Moss: At Home in Virginia” and Shaw’s “Flowering Outdoors.” Meet Moss and Shaw at a book signing and afternoon tea following their talk. The event, presented by Maison Vie, is a benefit for The Branch Museum of Design. Tickets are $100. maisonvie.style
Oct. 21 Modern Richmond: Westhampton Modern Stroll through this new Granite
Welcome the fall season with a taste of Bavarian and other European cuisines along with traditional and local craft beers. The event includes music and entertainment, a market with handcrafted items, and a dedicated kids’ area. Visit the website for ticket information and other details. maymont.org
Avenue home, designed by architect Josh McCullar and built by Lancaster Custom Builders, that blends the area’s character with a modern design. The home features interior designs by Ivey Design Group. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit the website for ticket information and other details. modernrichmond.org
Oct. 8 Fine Arts & Flowers: Guest Speaker Amy Balsters An award-winning floral de-
Oct. 29 Golden Hammer Awards
sign educator and Team Flowers’ Designer of the Year 2018, Amy Balsters will speak about artful arrangement and her signature “loose and airy style.” The lecture, held in the Cheek Theater, complements the biennial museum-wide exhibition of floral arrangements inspired by art in the VMFA’s permanent collection. Admission is $50. 10 to 11 a.m. vmfa.museum
Established in 2000 by Historic Richmond, these awards recognize excellence in neighborhood revitalization projects that range from restoration and adaptive use to new construction and historic preservation. The 2026 awards will be hosted at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit the website for ticket information and other details. historicrichmond.com
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