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J U N E 2 0 0 9 T H E C O M P L E T E R E S O U R C E M A G A Z I N E F O R Y O U R H O M E J U N E 2 0 0 9 T H E C O M P L E T E R E S O U R C E M A G A Z I N E F O R Y O U R H O M E
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Summer EntertainingAt-home parties with pizzazz
The Ultimate Man CaveThe makings of a great guy room
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Editor’s Note
Around TownOut and about in the Metroplex
What’s NewAwards, store openings and more
Remodeling SolutionsSleek EfficiencyA 1970s kitchen update
Green House Creative Reuse
Cooking At Home Hot Off the GrillRecipes for the perfect summer barbecue
GardeningBudget GardeningWays to save money on plants
Quick Pix Writing Desks
on the coverSummer is the perfect time to entertain outdoors.For your next at-home party, get creative and consid-er expert tips from local party planners beginning onPage 18. Photo by Lloyd Flanders
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Part of the fun ofsummer is enter-taining outdoors.From a festive picnicor backyard bar-beque to a high-stylecocktail party, thereare tons of creative
ways to celebrate with friends in yourown home.
On Page 18, local party plannersshare expert advice on how to throwthe perfect summer party even if youhave a limited budget. Get creativewith the things you already have inyour home instead of buying items youwon’t use after the party. Rather thangoing with an over-the-top theme foryour party, integrate a signature colorinto your décor to add a touch ofsophistication to your event. Find outabout these tips and more, as well assome unique party ideas to make sureyour next at-home event is a hit.
Then on Page 24, in honor ofFather’s Day on June 21, find out howto create the ultimate man cave for thespecial man in your life. Comfortableseating, surround sound, a flat-screenTV, a billiard table and poker set —these are all the elements necessary tocreate the complete guy’s room.
Have fun entertaining this summer!
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Learn how to create an easy-to-preparemenu bursting with Mediterranean flavorFriday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Sur laTable, 4527 Travis St., Dallas. “DateNight: Under the Stars,” will also givecouples short cuts and various tips forenjoying a quiet dinner or putting togeth-er a party for friends. Cost is $160 percouple. Then on Saturday, June 6 at10:30 a.m., during Chef Kathy Hume’s“Summer Pasta Workshop,” learn howto use summer’s freshest ingredients tocreate delectable dishes perfect for anygrilled entrée and find out handy tricksfor making scrumptious al dente pastaevery time. Cost is $69. Information:214.219.4470 or www.surlatable.com
Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass, 5100 BeltlineRd., Ste. 820, Dallas, presents“Featured Artists Series 2009.”Featured artists include: MichaelHermann, Gina Lunn, Andrew Noga andAlexis Silk. Tom and Sage Holland, alongwith Beau Anderson showcase their jew-elry. An opening reception is Saturday,June 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibitruns through July 5. Information:972.239.7957 orwww.kittrellriffkind.com
View more than 50 African-Americanartists’ work at the Amon CarterMuseum, dating back to the late 1800sto present day. “The Harmon and HarrietKelley Collection of African-AmericanArt: Works on Paper,” is on display fromJune 6 to Aug. 23. The Kelley Collectionis a private collection and features morethan 90 works on paper. Admission isfree. The museum is located at 3501Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth.Information: 817.989.5067 orwww.cartermuseum.org
Discover the lifecycle of the dragonflyand 75 species of dragonflies during“Winged Jewels — Dragonflies,”Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas. Thisworkshop is led by Omar Bocanegra, abiologist with the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService. Admission is $25 or $20 forgarden members. Registration isrequired. Then on Saturday, June 20from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., search forbugs in the soil, under leaves and on thebark of trees during “Bug Hunt.”Uncover familiar ones you might find inyour own back yard, while learning aboutnew, colorful bugs as well. Admission is$3 for adults, $1.50 for kids ages 3 to11, $2 for seniors or free with paid gar-den admission. Information:214.428.7476 or www.texasdiscoverygardens.org
Be a part of Fort Worth’s western her-itage at the Fort Worth 10 YearAnniversary Cattle Drive, Saturday, June13 at 11:30 a.m. Participants may bringtheir own horse and drive The Herdalong the Trinity River, have lunch atCowCamp and ride in the epic anniver-sary cattle drive. This event is located at131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth.Tickets are $75. Information:817.336.4373 or www.stockyardsstation.com
Relax near the Martin Rutchik ConcertStage overlooking White Rock Lake asyou enjoy one of many concerts put onby the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 GarlandRoad, Dallas. Cool Thursdays featureconcerts from a variety of bands andentertainers from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30p.m. each Thursday. On June 18, KraigParker will pay tribute to Elvis Presleywith performances of the King’s hits.Information: 214.515.6518 or www.dallasarboretum.org
MDesigns, an interior design company,is hosting Design Camp ’09. The five-day camp is broken up into three agegroups and design focus groups withenhancement in areas such as organiza-tional skills, color techniques, creatingdesign boards, presenting designschemes to clients, along with measur-ing and calculations for fabric. “Mom, IWant a Big Girl Room” for ages 5 to 7 is10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 8 to 12 andJune 29 to July 3. “From Girls Room toTeen Hangout” for ages 11 to 14 is 9a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 15 to 19 andJuly 6 to 10. “Designing Your DormRoom” for graduating seniors is 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. on June 22 to 26. All campswill be held at the interior design officesof M Designs, 1801 Royal Lane, Ste.810, Dallas. Cost is $350 for one-weekwith materials included. Information:972.869.4914 or www.mdesignsinteriors.com
If you like fun competition in a socialatmosphere, then you’ll want to experi-ence Holiday Retirement Sharp ChefCulinary Competition June 6 at 2 p.m.at Pinewood Hills, 3901 Kirkpatrick Ln.,Flower Mound. The top chefs of HolidayRetirement will battle it out, using secretingredients. Enjoy local vendors distribut-ing information and small gifts as well asdoor prizes being given throughout theafternoon. The Sharp Chef competitionbegins at 3 p.m. The suggested admis-sion fee is a nonperishable food item tobenefit Christian Community Action’sFood Pantry. Information: 972.355.8844or www.holidaysharpchef.com
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Kent Moore Cabinets announced theopening of a new 77,000-square-footaddition to its manufacturing facility andthe acquisition of a new property andoffice building to house the company’scorporate headquarters. The additionalspace extends to more than 300,000square feet and accommodates theassembly, warehousing and shippingdepartments. The new headquarters willalso house a design studio/showroomand training facility. Both the new manu-facturing facility and corporate headquar-ters are located in the Brazos CountyIndustrial Park in Bryan, Texas. For moreinformation, call 979.492.3059 or visitwww.kentmoorecabinets.com.
Complete Landsculpture won the 2009Consumers’ Choice Award for LandscapeDesign and Maintenance. This award isan initiative of Consumers’ ChoiceInstitute, which has retained a leadingindependent research firm for conductingsurveys in major Canadian and U.S.cities. Winners are determined by con-sumers and not by a panel of judges. Thepurpose of the award is to recognize themeasured results of consumer opinion forBest in Class Businesses in the DFWmetro area. Complete Landsculpture hasbeen the recipient of this award for threeconsecutive years, distinguishing itselfwith excellent client service. For moreinformation, call 214.358.5296 or visitwww.completelandsculpture.com.
Hunter Douglas, theleading manufacturerof custom windowfashions in NorthAmerica, launched itsnew spring productline in May. New addi-tions and enhance-ments have beenmade to meet con-sumer’s needs for bet-ter energy efficiency,style, convenience andchild safety for theirhomes. SmartLooksWindow and WallDécor carries theHunter Douglas line
and is located at 101 S. Greenville Ave.,Richardson. For more information, call972.699.1151 or visit www.hunterdouglas.com.
The UnScene Photography Tour andDecorazon Gallery in Dallas is hosting aGallery Contest. Anyone 18 years of ageor older has the opportunity to uploadtheir collection of photographic work atwww.unscenetour.com for a chance toexhibit at a prominent gallery. Five final-ists will be chosen and the winner willhave up to 15 prints showcased at theDecorazon Gallery for up to four weeks.The winner also gets curating time, anopening night reception, marketing, aswell as prints and mounting paid for by
the UnScene team. Each artist is askedto submit up to 15 photographs for $25.The submission deadline is June 30. Formore information, call 310.857.6994 orvisit www.unscenetour.com.
Jane Hamley Wells, a Chicago-based con-temporary furniture company, announcedthe merging of its new showroom with IDCollection of Dallas. Jane Hamley Wellshas earned a solid reputation within thedesign and architecture community for itscollection of sleek and innovative furni-ture from fresh new designers. IDCollection is located in the Dallas DesignCenter, featuring 25,000 square feet ofindoor and outdoor furniture, includingtextiles. All Jane Hamley Wells collectionswill be available through the Dallas show-room. For more information, call773.281.5767.
EmbroidMe, a full-service embroiderycompany, is offering personalized giftsjust in time for Father’s Day. EmbroidMecan personalize most items from poloshirts and caps, to towels, bath robes, t-shirts and many golf bags. The optionsare limitless, so don’t just settle for “offthe shelf” gifts for dad. The EmbroidMeshowroom is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,Monday through Friday and located at1630 Valwood Pkwy., Ste. 116,Carrollton. For more information, call 972.247.9933 or visit www.embroidme-metrocrest.com.
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Sleek EfficiencyAFTER
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BEFORE
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PROBLEM
When Chris Black, owner of CB Construction, initially met with his clients, it was evident that theirkitchen needed an update. The kitchen hadn’t been remodeled since the ’70s, and the homeowners wantedthe new kitchen to include more storage and a more efficient layout. Doors were falling off the cabinets,there were numerous plumbing leaks, there was not enough cabinet or countertop space and the kitchenwas closed off from the home’s other living areas.
“We proposed adding an island to improve the efficiency and provide a work surface and staging areaclose to all work areas,” Black says. “The small size of the kitchen limited the size of the island, so we builtthe island out of steel pipe with a kidney-shaped countertop to minimize the bulk while still providing max-imum functionality.”
To open up the kitchen, CB Construction removed all doors and replaced them with wider arched open-ings. “We widened the old pass-through to the den by removing an inefficient pantry and added a bar topto tie the two rooms together,” Black says. “We also created space for a wine bar and desk workstation byremoving a water heater at the far end of the old kitchen.”
SOLUTION
By incorporating the island, a work surface was positioned no farther than 4 feet from any point in the kitchen. Italso allows traffic to flow around the sink and range, reducing choke points.
“We were able to add 14 linear feet of countertop by adding the island, eliminating the built-in pantry and relo-cating the water heater,” Black adds. “We more than doubled the amount of cabinet storage space.”
The wine bar was designed to keep hard liquor out of the reach of the children and in one location. To eliminatethe possibility of carbon monoxide entering living spaces, the gas water heater was removed and replaced with a tan-kless unit in the attic.
“The owners contemplated the possibility of repairing the original cabinets to save money and reduce waste,”Black says. “We suggested a line of Lyptus cabinets we carry and showed them the green benefits of using a fast-growing, renewable hardwood.”
New can lights were placed over the main work areas for general lighting, and a decorative pendent fixture wasadded to provide accent lighting. Under-counter zenon task lights illuminate food preparation areas.
KEY PLAYERSCONTRACTOR:CB Construction Co., 5711 MercedesAve., Dallas, www.cbconstructionco.com
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CABINETS: Custom Wood Products,www.cwpcabinetry.com
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PLUMBING:Plumbing By Design
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APPLIANCES: Jenn-Air Appliances from ZetleyDistributors
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In the holy trinity of environmental advocacy — the omnipresent threeR’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — the first and last receive the lion’s share ofattention from an increasingly adoring segment of the public and privatesectors. The middle child, Reuse, languishes in obscurity, oft-forgotten out-side the limelight of its more popular brothers. More Americans recyclethan vote these days, and almost everyone sees the necessity to reduce ourconsumption of natural resourcesand the wasteful byproducts ofthat consumption. However, theidea of reuse is rather foreign inour culture of disposability. Overthe course of the past 50 or soyears, we have moved away froma society that reuses or repairs oldproducts to one that consumesand trashes them.
And it’s not entirely our fault:in most cases, unsustainable prod-uct design is the real culprit, play-ing wastrel archnemesis to thepenny-wise middle “R.” Putanother way, a stainless steel toast-er oven manufactured in theUnited States in 1958 is not thesame as a plastic toaster oven man-ufactured in China in 2008. As aresult, toaster oven repair shops(along with vacuum repair shops,shoe repair shops, even televisionrepair shops) grow more and moreobsolete as products become moreand more disposable. In the 21stcentury, durability has becomesomewhat passé as tech-knowl-edgeability has become chic. Massesflock to the next hip product whilethe last hip product is buried in the closet or, worse, the landfill.
A typical consumer product’s life expectancy has dwindled to about sixmonths. Six months (!) between date of purchase and date of disposal. Buy it,use it, toss it, buy it again. The cycle continues. And this is where we, the con-sumers of all of this stuff, enter the fold. By creatively and practically reusingobsolete products, we can extend dramatically the lifespan of our stuff and, inthe process, throw a wrench into the cycle of disposability and obsolescence.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: CREATIVE AND PRACTICAL REUSEIn the art world, the middle “R” has been a celebrity for years, ranging fromrock art to Basquiat. Perhaps as a creative exercise or maybe as a matter of eco-nomic necessity, generations of artists have imaginatively transformed thedetritus of consumer culture into works of aesthetic value.
Today, egg crates and egg cartons have become popular substitutes for tra-ditional canvasses, as evidenced by the fascinating work of Enno de Kroon.
Columbian artist Mario Langer and a number of others turn old electronicsinto intricate concept pieces. The Heidelberg Project led by Tyree Guytonmakes use of refuse such as automobile components, vacuums and construc-tion debris to convert an entire Detroit street into an elaborate environmentalart wonderland. However, you need not be an enigmatic genius in order toreuse old stuff. In fact, you probably have items in your home right now justwaiting to go from the scrap heap to the showroom floor.
All reuse possesses an element of creativity. Creating junk art out of farmequipment differs from turning a worn-out hiking boot into a whimsical
planter only in its functionality. Infact, using old stuff in new wayscan add character to your homeimprovement projects at a fractionof the cost while simultaneouslyreducing your environmental foot-print and making your guestsclamor over your cleverness.
One of my favorite practicalreuse projects involves a ladderand a handful of tea bags. Tobuild a stylish and functionalbookshelf, find a used tri-fold lad-der and bend it into three sections.Across each section, lay downwooden planks, then stain thewood with old tea bags. It’s a greatentertainment center at minimalcost. You can also make a trendyhandbag by stitching together oldblue jeans or a crocheted urban-chic hat by weaving together dis-posable plastic grocery bags. Forall of the gardeners out there, CDjewel cases make terrific miniaturegreenhouses for sprouting plantsor saplings. If you’re able to spendsome quality time with your reuse
project, make a lounge chair andottoman by gluing together thou-
sands of colorful soda straws. The possibilities are endless: all you need is asense of curiosity, coupled with a bit of patience, to turn the waste of our con-sumer culture into eco-friendly functionality for your home.
A NEW (BUT ACTUALLY VERY OLD) WAYCreative and practical reuse is not a new concept. The idea hearkens back to atime when consumers purchased a product based on its long-term value, itsdurability, its capacity to stand the test of time. Even though the times havechanged and disposable gadgets rule the day, you can save a piece of nostalgiaby salvaging pieces otherwise destined for the dump. In doing so, you mightjust help create a new (old) way.
Jeffrey Jacoby is program director for Texas Campaign for the Environment, a grassrootsnonprofit working locally and statewide to press for sustainable waste and recyclingpolicies. Call 214.599.7840 or visit www.texasenvironment.org.
By J EFFREY JACOBYgreen house
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SUMMER ENTERTAININGAT-HOME PARTIESWITH PIZZAZZBy AMANDA FLATTEN
There is something about summertime
that gets us in the party mood. While eco-
nomic reasons may be keeping you home
instead of taking that tropical vacation this
year, staying at home this summer doesn’t
have to be boring. More and more home-
owners are thinking of unique ways to
entertain at home. We asked local expert
party planners for tips to make your next at-
home party a smash.
TIP 1: USE WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVEGet creative when hosting a party in your home. “Youdon’t have to go out and buy a bunch of things that youwon’t use later,” says Executive Event Planner TamaraHarris, owner of Eventfully U, a full-service event plan-ning firm. “Look around your house to see what you
ABOVE: Throw a cozy backyard get-together in your outdoor living room. With a com-plete kitchen outdoors, you won’t have to leave your guests for one moment. This spacewas created by Bonick Landscaping. Photo by Sara Donaldson
BELOW: An outdoor, at-home event can be classy and elegant with crisp white linensand place settings by Ducky-Bob’s Event Specialists.
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already have and make the party a reflection ofyour style. For example, you can use a wall mirroras a serving piece.”
For those things you do need to buy, you don’thave to break the bank. “Go bargain shopping,”Harris says. “You can find great items at discountstores, such as Big Lots, Ross, Dollar Tree and theclearance section at Pier 1.”
TIP 2: PICK A SIGNATURE COLORRather than choosing a theme, such asHawaiian or Western, Harris suggests choos-ing a signature color when preparing for anupscale event. “Be careful not to carry atheme too far,” Harris says. “If you have aluau theme, choose a color and integrate itinto table linens and décor.”
Jay Cooper, director of marketing for Ducky-Bob’s Event Specialists, says during summerparties, turquoise tablecloths and napkins arepopular, especially with Caribbean themedevents. “Orange and lime works well if you areserving a Mexican menu,” he says.
When entertaining indoors or outdoors, make the dinner table more interesting with a variety of chair styles, as shown here by Tara Wilson Events.
Lend your dinner party a French Bistrofeel and let guests get a sneak peek atwhat’s for dinner with a menu board.Photo courtesy Tara Wilson Events
Event Specialist Tara Wilson prepares the tablebefore a dinner party. Wilson says you shouldmake or preassemble as much of your meal inadvance as possible to cut down on stressbefore the big event.
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TIP 3: MANAGE YOUR TIMEPlan ahead, and don’t wait until the day before a party to go shopping.“Pick up décor, tables, chairs, and order food at least a week beforeyour party to reduce stress,” Harris says.
Make or preassemble as much of your meal in advance as possible,says local event planner Tara Wilson, owner of Tara Wilson Events.“Many sauces, dressings and dry ingredients can be mixed hours oreven days ahead of time. Staying ahead of the curve will help youenjoy your party.”
Even if you are grilling out, Harris suggests grilling before theguests arrive and keeping the food warm in the oven so you canenjoy yourself and prevent guests’ clothing from smelling like bar-becue smoke.
TIP 4: MASTER THE BUFFETThere is no need for a structured dinner in the heat of summer. Abuffet is very cost effective, and it doesn’t need to be boring.“Presentation is everything,” Harris says. “Set food up on elevatedplatters and get creative. If you have a tight budget, you could go toHome Depot and get 12 by 12 tiles or a marble slab, wrap in clearplastic wrap and use as a serving piece.”
Skip the formal din-ner and have asmashing cocktailparty outdoors,complete with appe-tizers, specialtydrinks and cocktailtables. Photo cour-tesy Ducky-Bob’sEvent Specialists
Skip the e-vites andmail a hand-writtennote to invite yourguests to yourparty. From Nest,the Bell’InvitoStudio collection isthe per fect partyinvitation for sum-mer.
If you don’t have matching stemware and place settings for the special evening you have planned at home, Ducky-Bob’s Event Specialists can pro-vide dishes, glasses, linens, chairs and also deliver it all to your home so you don’t have to worry about anything except entertaining your guests.
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If you don’t have all the serving pieces you need for your buffet,Ducky-Bob’s Event Specialists has a number of serving and buffetoptions, from silver to white china patterns to pewter. “Make yourbuffet interesting by using an assortment of different materials in thesame shape or all one material in different shapes,” Cooper says.
TIP 5: ADD CANDLELIGHT & FLOWERS“Candlelight enhances and adds elegance to any event,” Harris says.
If you are hosting a party outdoors at night, add floating candles tothe pool to create an enchanting atmosphere. Place clusters of candlesrather than one on a table. Harris says citronella candles now come insophisticated containers, providing the beautiful glow of candlelightwhile keeping the insects at bay. “You can get great citronella candlesfrom Pier 1 for around $5,” Harris adds.
Fresh flowers are perfect for any occasion. “Flowers should be freshand brought in the evening before the dinner party,” Wilson says. Filla vase with beautiful garden flowers, or create a cluster of small budvases with single stems to add a refreshing touch to the table.
TIP 6: BRING THE INDOORS OUTSIDEShare all your best with guests, even when dining outdoors. Pairindoor dining chairs with your rustic outdoor table. Use your specialcrystal pitcher to serve a fruity drink, silver platters to serve food andmetal bowls for fresh fruit.
TIP 7: ADD A PERSONAL TOUCHForgo the e-vites. “For a dinner party it is appropriate to mail a hand-written note to invite your guests,” Wilson says. “You want yourguests to feel special and pampered. Receiving an invitation throughthe mail lets your guests know to expect something different, some-thing more than pizza and beer.”
TIP 8: STAY COOL OUTSIDEOvercome the summer heat. “For a backyard soiree rent small fanswith misters,” suggests Wilson. “Place them behind shrubs andpotted plants to reduce their visibility and add a soft ‘wind in thetrees’ effect.”
TIP 9: HAVE A DISASTER PLANInevitably, something will go wrong at the last minute, so you mustbe prepared. “Disaster can strike when you least expect it,” Wilsonsays. “Should you burn the main course or leave a key ingredient outof your world famous dessert, make certain you have a backup plan.Mixed nuts and gourmet cheeses, simple pasta dishes and decorativecookies all can be life savers. Keep the pantry stocked with a few ofthese items and you’ll never be caught off guard.”
TIP 10: GET EXPERT ADVICEIf you can’t afford to hire a party planner for your event, consider aconsultation. “We can give you ideas, tips and tools to pull off theevent on your own,” Harris says.
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If you want to go it alone, ask guests to bring dif ferent bottlesof wine and dif ferent types of cheese so you can create your ownpairings.
MOJITOS AND MEXICAN For small girlfriend get-togethers, have a Mojitos and Mexican foodpar ty. Ever yone can bring a dif ferent Mexican dish and experimentwith various mojito recipes. Tr y this same concept with any num-ber of food and drink items.
COOKING CLASS Hire a chef to come to your home to teach a group of friends howto prepare a few special dishes. This is a great way for ever yoneto get involved in making the meal for the evening, and yourguests will walk away with cooking tips from a professional chef.
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM PARTY Few things are more refreshing than homemade ice cream. Of ferguests a variety of toppings, or to spice things up a bit, “of ferguests liquors as an alternative to traditional toppings and ser vein chilled antique brandy glasses,” suggests Tara Wilson, owner ofTara Wilson Events. “For par ty favors, give each guest the recipefor your homemade ice cream as well as the main ingredientsneeded so they can make it for themselves at home.”
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Father’s Day is a traditional holiday full of basicgifts from department stores such as hats,shirts, ties or expensive cologne.
On this day, dads everywhere want to spend quality time withtheir families. Fishing and barbecues are typical, but the gift thatkeeps on giving is a special room for relaxation, games andwatching sports — the ultimate man cave.
COMFORTABLE SEATING
A man cave can be in a big or small room, but one element thatmust be present is comfortable furniture, such as a nice leathercouch or lounge chair. Jamie Knott, a sales representative at LeatherSofa Co., says the store has more than 1,000 different types ofleather to choose from. Any piece of furniture sold can be custombuilt to match anything a guy might already own.
“We have many styles of furniture, but our most popular onesare the Rique, Penthouse and Pisa,” Knott says. “The Rique is a the-ater sofa and can be purchased with or without ottomans. Tony
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The more games in a man cave the better, and no guy’s room would be complete without a billiard table and poker table such as these by Universal Billiards.
Romo came in last year and bought this style in black for hishome. He also has two individual Penthouse chairs.”
The Penthouse is a row of reclining theater seats with armsattaching them together that can also be purchased individually.The Pisa, a reclining sofa, provides recliners at each end for maxi-mum comfort. These are sold with or without power controls.
HOME THEATER EQUIPMENT
When putting together a man cave, the home theater equipment canmake or break the room. Ryan Adams, a technical representative at TitanHome Theater, explains exactly what guys are looking for.
“The ultimate man cave experience must have a great audio system, alarge screen, comfortable seating and the perfect sporting event, movie orvideo game,” Adams says. “Most every man will want the largest screenand loudest speakers possible.”
Equipment can be expensive, and some guys may need a few budget-friendly options necessary to complete their own room. According toAdams, the budget for an Audio/Video man cave is dictated by howelaborate the décor is and how intense the equipment will be. On aver-age, equipment can run from $7,000 to $12,000.
A HOME FOR ALL THE GADGETS
Carefully crafted cabinetry to house all the gismos and gadgets hasbecome a staple for a man cave. Tim Kennedy, owner of StoneCreek Cabinets, says cabinets can be done in a black contemporary
Leather recliners and theater seating from the Leather Sofa Co. are great optionsfor any man’s room.
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or all wood stained finish. The most popular requests are for walnut andcherry finishes. Cabinets are built from 3/4-inch hardwoods and plywoodand can be designed built-in or free-standing. “We build everything to thecustomer’s specifications, while offering a free in-home consultation aswell,” Kennedy says.
GAMES, GAMES AND MORE GAMES
Most guys want more than a plasma television or stereo system toentertain guests and friends. Daniel Cuevas, sales manager atUniversal Billiards, says billiard tables, poker sets and air hockeytables are the most commonly purchased items. “We sell more than50 different billiard tables, made out of solid or maple wood, 2-in-1poker table sets and Valley Dynamo and Performance Game air hock-ey tables.”
A shuffleboard is a fun item and can vary in length and size. Thethree most popular are the Classic at 9 feet, the Elite at 12 feet andthe Championship at 22 feet. The store also sells pool table lights,cue stands, arcade games and pinball machines.
“Universal Billiards’ trained design consultants help all of our cus-tomers add a personal touch to the look of their home at a value thatcan’t be matched,” Cuevas says.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, give the man in yourlife a sanctuary he can call his own — the ultimate hideawaywhere “boys will be boys.”
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Outdoor entertaining and casual barbe-ques are the name of the game duringthe summer months. When it comes togrilling, local chef Cole Croghan knowsbest.
Last year Croghan’s cookbook, The Ultimate TailgatersCookbook, was published by Dockery House Publishingand sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods. The book shares recipesfrom various geographical regions of the United States —from grilled lobster in the Northeast to fish tacos in theSouthwest.
Croghan is also the corporate regional chef for HolidayRetirement, the largest provider of upscale independentretirement living facilities in North America. The companyhas a number of North Texas locations, including The Bentleyin Dallas, Cottonwood Estates in Plano, the El Dorado in Richardson andPinewood Hills in Flower Mound to name a few. Each facility offers residents“from-scratch” cooking from trained chefs three times a day, plus snacks. “Wehave nutritionists and dietitians on staff to help us plan balanced meals and
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of the day, orange glazed pork tenderloin, scones forbreakfast, and bananas foster, chocolate truffle cake andraspberry whip cream rolls for dessert. “A big part of ourresidents’ socialization revolves around the dining room,”Croghan says.
To keep its chefs competitive, on June 6 at 2 p.m., fivechefs from Holiday Communities in North Texas will par-ticipate in the Sharp Chef competition, hosted atPinewood Hills, 3901 Kirkpatrick Ln., Flower Mound.The public is welcome and the admission fee is a nonper-ishable food item, which will be donated to the ChristianCommunity Action Food Pantry.
Perhaps the Sharp Chef competition will inspire you tohost your own party featuring a grilling competition among
friends. To make your backyard barbeque a hit, Croghan says to get creativewith marinades. “Some things need to marinate over night or longer, so makesure to plan ahead,” he says. Here are a few special recipes from Croghan’s TheUltimate Tailgaters Cookbook.
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Hot Off the GrillApple-Glazed Pork Kabobs Grilled Lobster with Champagne Butter
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Grilled Lobster With Champagne Butter Serves 4
Place lobster shell side down. Cut body from head to tail with sharpknife, splitting open. Remove heart and intestinal vein. Melt butter insauce pan, and add lemon juice and champagne. Place split lobstershell side down on grill over medium heat approximately 5 inchesfrom heat source. Brush well with champagne butter mixture, andcook for 8 minutes. Turn lobsters, cook for another 8 minutes. Turnagain, brush well with champagne butter mixture, and continue tocook until meat turns opaque.
It is best to cook lobsters with the top of the grill down. Brushwith champagne butter sauce just before serving. The remainingsauce can be used for dipping.
Barbecue Prawns with Fresh Corn Relish Serves 4
Combine sour cream, hot sauce and lime juice in a small bowl,then set aside. In a separate bowl, toss together corn, onion,jalapeno, tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil (minus 2 tablespoons) andcilantro to create corn relish. Season to taste with salt and pep-per, then set aside.
Thread the length of the prawns on skewer. Season lightlywith salt and pepper. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oliveoil. Place on hot grill for 30 seconds. Brush with barbecuesauce, and grill for 30 seconds longer. Turn prawns over, andbrush with more barbecue sauce. Grill for 1 minute. Removeprawns from grill and cool slightly.
To serve, toss mesclun greens with some of the liquid fromcorn relish. Place a mound of greens in center of each plate.Arrange prawns over lettuce. Spoon corn relish in a band acrossprawns, and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
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4 fresh lobsters1 lemon (juice only)
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Apple-Glazed Pork Kabobs Serves 6
Sprinkle lemon juice and salt evenly over pork cubes. In smallsaucepan, make glaze by mixing together the jelly, lemon juice, cinna-mon and butter. Simmer until well blended. Thread pork onto skewersand spoon glaze over all. Grill over hot coals 10 to 12 minutes, turn-ing and basting frequently.
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Authors: Pamela Crawford has written six gardening books and is one of the best-known container gardening experts in the country. Her work has been featured onthe cover of Better Homes and Gardens, in Southern Living and HGTVMagazine, and in more than 50 newspapers. Visit her Web site at www.easygardencolor.com. Steve Huddleston is the senior horticulturist at the Fort WorthBotanic Garden.
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BAKER DALLASThe Dallas Design Center1250 Slocum, Ste. 790, Dallas214.741.2586www.kohlerinteriors.com
BOCONCEPT DALLASVillage on the Green Center5301 Alpha Rd., Ste. 10Dallas 972.503.1500www.boconcept.us
DESIGN WITHIN REACH4524 McKinney Ave., Ste. 103Dallas214.521.0100www.dwr.com
HOME DÉCOR DESIGN CENTER4700 Alpha Rd., Dallas 972.387.0508www.homedecordfw.com
INMODERNwww.inmodern.net
LIGNE ROSET4516 McKinney Ave., Dallas214.526.2220www.ligne-roset.com
MAINE COTTAGEwww.mainecottage.com
POTTERY BARNMultiple locationswww.potterybarn.com
ROBB & STUCKY7240 North Dallas ParkwayPlano972.403.3000www.centuryfurniture.com
SCOTT + COONER1617 Hi Line Dr. #100, Dallas214.748.9838www.scottcooner.com
“Riga” desk by MarcNewson for Cappellini, about$7,000. Find Cappelliniproducts at Scott + Cooner.
George Nelson Swag Leg Desk,$1,619, Design Within Reach
‘Dear Desk’REUNITE WITH AN OLD FRIEND,THE WRITING DESKLEFT: This European tileworkinspired secretary fromPottery Barn ($699) featuresa vibrant handpainted design.Cleverly styled to look like adresser, the piece opens toreveal a workspace that’sperfectly sized for a laptopcomputer. Cubbies aboveand drawers below store supplies. It is framed in solid hardwood with veneer and has an unpainted top with anantique honey stain.
LEFT: “Surfin’”eco-friendly, five-piece, no-tools-assembly deskshown in “Fire,”$425, InModern
RIGHT: “Treteaux”designed by Big-Game,available with black orwhite lacquer cutouttrestles, $845 for twotable supports, LigneRoset
“Emily,” available in 40 colors,$1,290, Maine Cottage
BoConcept USA’s walnut veneer desk, $739
