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12StuffWeLove! Organic:goodforyou,goodfortheenvironment14GetOrganized! 4customclosets StorybyAnneStrAub

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www.spacesonl ine.com t’s time for those New Years Resolution projects to begin! Didyoumakeone? Some? Areyou the type thatdoesn’t makeanyresolutions,ormorelikeme–thetypewhomakesalistsolongit’simpossibletorealisticallyaccomplishitall? InthisNewYearissueourSpacesadvisoryboardmemberssharetheirwisdomofexperiencewithus–tipstomanageyourprojects–beforeyoubegin. Theirtipswillgetyoustartedonpage8.Nextturntopage14forourGet Organizedfeatureon4 custom closets designed for their individual users. Interiordesigner,TerriPentzsharesthatmostpeopleuseonly20percentofwhat’s in their closets; and there’s nobetter time todonateyournolongerneededitemstoalocalcharity. Thankstobravereader,LlewEllisofMelbourne,whosub-mittedthe“Before”picturesofherNewYearsResolution(homeofficeproject) toouryourspacepage.Yes,Llew,yours isanoffice that needs some attention. Luckily, this issue is packedwithtipstomotivateyou!Llew’sofficecanbeseenonpage94.Ihopeyou’llsendthe“After”photostoo! I also receivedanote fromreader,LyndaFavret,whowasflyinghomefromVeroBeachtoNewOrleanswhenafellowpas-sengeroutofVeroBeachintroducedhertoSpacesmagazine.HerhomewasdamagedbyhurricaneKatrina.ShehasbeenreadingSpacesmagazineforafewyearsnowandfindstheinformationvery helpful as she’s worked through the remodeling process.She’sevencontactedmeforcopiesofbackissues!Seehercom-mentsintheirentiretyonspacesonline.com–clickonfrom our readers. OurfirstgreenfeatureoftheNewYearisaprimeronOrgan-ic Produce.WriterBetsyFranz,whoisamastergardenerherself,immersedherselfinthistopictoreportbacktoyouwhatorganicmeans,andhowitisbothgoodforyouandfortheenvironment.Enjoyitbeginningonpage36,andthentasteit,shopforitanddineonorganicfoodherelocally.You’lltastethedifference! So,backtotheNewYearsResolutions.Imyselfwilltrytosticktoashorter,morereasonablelistthisyear.Itwillcontainfunctionalprojects,butalsointangibleslikebeingabetterstew-ard for theenvironmentand teachingmychildren todo soaswell.Improvingourhomes,thesespaceswherewespendmostofourtimebringsagreatsenseofaccomplishment. HappyNewYear!

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“Seek professional advice. The building codes, space planning and knowledge of local tradesmen is beyond the typical client’s knowledge. Set your goals and expectations-have a master plan. Remem-ber that, by nature, renovation is upset-ting to your normal lifestyle. Make it a positive experience and be flexible.”Porter BaxterOwner, Porter Baxter Interiors

“Having a plan prior to starting a project is the most important element of any renovation. The plan should include: items to be completed, a materials list and the budget. Get several quotes and price all items needed and labor costs prior to actual work. Your plan can be accomplished by you alone or with the help of a professional designer or contrac-tor. Having a professional involved will help the process run smoother. Remember good design never costs but pays in the long run.”Leanna FarrellSenior Designer, Porter Baxter Interiors

“If your project involves an investment in technology, remember that technology will always be improving. Waiting for the ‘next big thing’ to start your project is just another form of procrastination. The internet is a great place to do research but take user comments on articles or in public forums with a grain of salt. People are often confused or mislead based on bad information from someone who doesn’t know any more about a topic than they do!”Jimi GonzalezVice President of sales and marketing, Island Systems and Design

“Make your New Year’s Resolution to make your home more you, more unique, and a place that gives you a fresh thrill every day. You’ ll need art! Get out there and fall in love with some art... Where? Downtown Eau Gallie and Melbourne each have art galleries you’ ll love. Or, online you can peek through the Brevard Cultural Alliance’s roster of artists: www.artsbrevard.org/rs/artist.html.” Derek GoresFine art, illustration and design, 321 Agency

“Whether your New Year’s Resolution projects involve just getting organized or they involve an actual remodeling project, plan ahead, plan ahead and plan ahead are my tips. Please remember, if you are doing something other than replacing old with new, a building permit may be required so plan ahead, make a budget and, most importantly, consult with a licensed contractor and interior designer. This last tip may save you time and money. Prospero Año Nuevo.” Sisi Packard Owner, Packard Construction Services

“Hiring a professional will save money and time, whether it’s starting a new project or reusing what you already have. Create ‘useable space’ from an area that is wasted now: install a new closet organizing system in a guest room closet or convert a living room that is seldom used into a reading or library space. Take it

one project at a time, but be sure to have an overall plan.”Dee Patnoe, Owner, Dee.Cor.

“Generally speaking, the best thing to do is write down your goal or have a picture of your goal. Establish a realistic budget and timeline. Tackle the project one step at a time, or hire a professional if you don’t (realistically) have the time to manage the project yourself.” Linda Tamasy, ASIDOwner, Linda Tamasy Designs, Inc.

“It’s a new year. It’s a good time to make a change. Change will create new energy in any space. Regardless of the size of the project, planning is imperative. I would recommend hiring a professional designer who is familiar and accustomed to the planning process for the job on hand. This will make the process less overwhelm-ing for the homeowners, and all those involved. It is amazing how project(s), regardless of the size, come to desired fru-ition when planned, coordinated and scheduled appropriately.” Riitta YlonenOwner, Finn Design, Inc.

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erri Pentz, licensed interior designer for Island Paint & Decorating and the East Coast Cabinet Co. finds an organized closet does much more than just store clothing. It can be a peaceful, pleasing space to dress in and prepare to begin your day. “We’re so rushed,” said Pentz of today’s lifestyles. Instead of hurrying through the chore of daily dressing, she suggests taking some time to consider your tasks for the day and selecting an appropriate outfit that will have you looking your best. More than mere organization can be yours when selecting custom pieces of cabinetry, drawers, knobs and such to fit your personal needs. But before you set off to design your dream closet you’ll need to assess your existing wardrobe. “I find we wear about 20 percent of what’s in our closet,” Pentz said. “Eighty percent needs to be thrown out.”

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Thethrowingoutiseasierwhenthere’sanelegant,organizedspacetoworkwith.Manyclientsendupgivingawayitems,ratherthanintroducescuffedshoesoroldt-shirts totheirnewcloset, saidDonnaLarson,designerforClosetsbyDesign. Aredesignforcesthehomeownertoorganizewhat’ssometimesthedumpinggroundfor itemsthathavenohome.Beforeshecomesupwithanewsystem,Larsonfindsmanyhomeownersusetheirmasterbedroomclosettostashthingsthatneedtofindahomeelsewhere. Shegetscallsfromclientswhenthey’readdingsome-onetothehousehold,suchasaspouseorolderparent,orwhen,asLarsonsays,“Theyjustcan’ttakeitanymore.” She gives them a fresh start, along with the toolstostayorganized,andchargesthemwithparingdownwhatbelongsinthecloset.Andthenthemagichappens.

“Alotoftimes,stuffjustdoesn’tcomeback,”shesaid. TracyGiamarinoisexpectingtofieldplentyofphonecallsthismonth.JanuaryisoneofthebusiestmonthsforCaliforniaClosets,whereGiamarinoworksasadesign-er.AftertheflurryofDecember,peopletendtoorganizeandsimplifyatthestartoftheyear.Somemenwillwanttheir garages organized, and business people will startthinkingabouttaxtimeandlookingintoofficeorgani-zation.“Butclosetsarealwaysourmainstay,”shesaid.Vintage glamour InteriordesignerTerriPentzrecentlycreatedaglam-orousdressingspaceforaRockledgecouplewhoreno-vatedtheirhistorichome.Tocreatethespace,theownersclosed ina sunporchandconvertedautility roomandoldsmokingloungeintoawell-dressedmastersuite. Thenewlayoutofthemastersuiterequiredaspace

Previous page: Designer Terri Pentz created the glamorous dressing space as part of a master-suite makeover for a Rockledge couple. Above: Specially designed shoe shelving keeps everything within reach and in view. Dressers finished with dark wood

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connectingthemasterbedroomandbath.Thenewdress-ingspaceprovidesthepathway,butalsoevokesasenseofluxuriousglamour.It’satruedressingroomnowworthyofaHollywoodstarlet.It’snolongeraspacetojustpassthrough,butonetopause,lingerinandpreparefortheday.PentzworkedwithEastCoastCabinetCompanyonthecustomclosetdesign. Her clients wanted a clean look, with clothingorganizedbehindcloseddoors.Pentzselectedmodifiedpantrycabinetryforitsdepthandabilitytoaccommo-dateclotheshungonrods.Doorfrontswereinsetwithantiquemirrorsaccentedbymedallions.Thediamond-shapeof themirroreddoors is repeated in theceiling-mountedlightfixtures.Naturaldaylightpoursthrougha new window and is reflected off the mirrored doorscreatingagoldenglowinthespace. Additionaldirec-tionalceilinglightingaddstotheillumination. Openthecabinetdoors,andaclearmirroroffersaquickcheckof thebackofyourhairandclothes. Fordrawer space, Pentz used full-extension drawers withcushionclose.™ Specially designed shoe shelving keeps everythingwithin reach, as well as in view. Upper cabinets offerstorageforpursesandhats.Anottomansetinthecenteroftheclosetprovidesaplacetositandputonshoes,andopensformorestorage. Emperadorbrown lightmarble countertops providespaceforadeskforhimandavanityforher.PentzusedSaybrookSagepaintfromBenjaminMooreontheceiling,andaccentedthewallswithfauxsnakeskinwallpaper.

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In with the new Building a house brings the opportunity to personalize aspace,andthatincludesplanningacloset. OneIndianHarbourBeachcouplebroughtinDonnaLarsonofClosetsbyDesigntocustomizeamasterbedroomclosetfortheirindividualneeds.“ThemostimportantthingaboutwhatIdoissitandlistentowhattheywant,”Larsonsaid. She then measures the space to determine how much rodspace is available, and whether the clients will need extensivedoublehangspaceforshirtsorsinglehangspacefordresses.Shegets as detailed as counting shoes tomake sure the closetwillaccommodatethecouple’swardrobe. These beachside clients wanted a contemporary look, so sheusedawoodgrainproductwithsmoothdooranddrawerfrontsandsleekmolding.Acountertopshelfoverthedrawersandcontinuoustopshelfovertheupperrodcreateafinishedlookandaddstorage.Slantedshelvesholdshoesinplainview–nohuntingincornersforamate–andalipkeepsthemfromslidingtothefloor. Beyondlisteningtoclientrequests,Larsonalsomakessomesuggestions.Forexample,shefindspeopleliketohavedrawersinthecloset,eliminatingthebedroomdresser.“Itmakesitnicetogetinhereandcompletelydresswithouthavingtogobackintotheroom,”shesaid. Otherfeaturesshelikes: Valet rod. This is Larson’s favorite closet gadget. The rod

Above: Clients of Donna Larson of Closets by Design wanted a

contemporary look so she chose a wood grain product with smooth door and

drawer fronts and sleek molding. Larson likes to add closet gadgets such as valet

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slidesouttocreateaspacetohangclothes.Itcouldbedryclean-ingthatyoujustbroughthome,oritemsthatneedtobetakentothecleaners.Peoplewhotravelalotcanhangtheirgarmentbagontherodforeasypacking.Itcanevenserveasamakeshiftman-nequinwhilecreatinganoutfit. “Every single timeI suggest itbecauseIdobelieveitmakespeople’sliveseasier,”Larsonsaid. Sliding belt rack. Another space-saving feature, the rackslidesinandoutandcanholdties,belts,andscarves. Slide-outwirebaskethampers.Storingandtransportingclothesto be laundered is easy with baskets that tilt open for tossing insoiledclothes,thenliftoutfortakingthemtothelaundryroom. Accessible outlet. Outlet on dresser top. Cell phones arepartofourlives,andaplacetochargethemshouldbe,aswell.Havingadesignatedspotmakesiteasiertoremembertochargethephoneatnight,andtakeitinthemorning.Starting from scratch Sometimes there’s just no fixing a design flaw. Lisa MarieSandersandSiggyReevesreachedsuchaconclusionrecently,whentheycalledinCaliforniaClosetstobuildabedroomwardrobe. Theideabehindtheoriginalclosetintheroomwastoofferextensivestoragespace,butinpractice,itwasunworkable.Theclosetranthe lengthoftheroom,withtwobi-folddooropen-ings.Thatleftalotofspaceunreachable,andtherefore,wasted. Thecoupletriedtofixtheproblembyenlargingtheopen-ings,butevenwideraccessdoorsleftunusablespace.

Above: Storing and transporting clothes to be laundered is easy with lightweight baskets that tilt open for tossing in soiled clothes, then lift out for taking them to the laundry room.

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Sanders counts the next occurrenceas a blessing. Tropical storm Fay blewthrough Brevard County, leaving waterdamage in the Cocoa Beach closet. Thecouplehadtotearouttheexistingcloset,andgotthechanceatado-over. They met with Tracy Giamarino,a designer for California Closets, anddescribed their wish list. They wanted acustom unit with contemporary designthatwouldreachtheirhighceilings.Theyneeded to accommodate Reeves’ wideshoulderswithadeepenoughunittohanghisclothes. Thewardrobeismadeofupfivemainareas:twoidenticalhangingstorageareas,oneforhimandoneforher; twodressersections;andacenterstackofshelvingforshoe storage. There’s a charging stationforcellphonesandoutletsandcordsarehidden.Thebackof thewardrobe isfin-ishedinwoodgrainmelamineforamoreupscalelookwhencabinetdoorsareopen,andedgesaresmoothtopreventclothingsnags. Giamarino used a profile headerto trim the wardrobe in place of crownmoldingforthesleeklookthecouplewas

after.Sheusedflutedglassonthecabinets.“Youcanseecolorsbutnotexactlywhat’sbehindthere,”shesaid. GiamarinotoutstheCaliforniaClosetadvantage for resale value: Although theproductismadecustomfortheclient,thecloset can be re-customized easily for anewowner.Forexample,polescanmoveupordown.Adoublehangsectioncanbechangedtosinglehang,andshelvescanbeadded. Sanders and her husband have beenlivingwiththeresultforaboutayear,andthey’re thrilled. “It makes our bedroomlook like a spa retreat,” Sanders said. “Itreally does look like a piece of artworkevery time we walk into the bedroom.Thatjustmakesyoufeelpeaceful.” Giamarino is seeing a lot of peopleinavarietyofpricepointsturntostoragesolutions as a way to make their currenthomes more livable in a down economy.“Ifyoucan’tmoveoutandyoucan’tbuildout,youhavetomakewhatyouhavemoreefficient,”shesaid.On the go Oneof thebest featuresofWes andSherryCovell’snewclosetishowithelps

Above: Tracy Giamarino of California Closets designed this sleek custom

wardrobe featuring his and her closets at opposite ends, fluted glass on the

cabinet doors and complete with a charging station for cell phones.

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themgetreadytoleaveitbehind. Both of them travel frequently onbusiness, prompting decorator MichelleCroswelltocommissionacustompackingislandfromArtisticClosets. The unit is the centerpiece of theclosetandhasbecomeamajortimesaver.Thetravelercanplopa suitcase fromtheshelf onto the island and begin packing.Notrudgingfromtheclosettoasuitcaseon the bed. All items are in view whilepacking,andthere’sevenavaletrodtotryoutdifferenttiesagainstasuit.“Itallowsustogetorganizedandpackedrightinthecloset,”saidSherryCovell. Thetopdrawerislinedinfeltforjew-elrystorage,toaugmentthewall-mountedjewelry system. Cabinet doors concealshelves,andthere’sanoutletonthesidetoallowforcellphonecharging. The new closet is more than a reor-ganization; it’s a reconfiguration of themaster suite. The former layout includedtwo,smallwalk-inclosets.Croswell,whodidtheworkwithbusinesspartnerDonnaWilliamsofHomeSweetHomeDesigns,tookoutawalltocreateonelargecloset,andborrowed about16 square feet from

theoversizedmasterbathroom. Doublehangpolescreatemoreuseablespace, and floor-to-ceiling shoe shelvingkeeps shoes organized and accessible. Byusingapocketdoorratherthanahingeddoor, the design eliminated the wastedspace needed to accommodate an openhingeddoor.TheincreasedspaceallowedCroswelltoaddasmallironingboardandafull-lengthmirrormountedonthewall. Color corrective fluorescent lightmimics natural lighting, and preventsaddingheatenergytotheroom.Thelightisonanoccupancysensor,soitgoesonwhensomeoneentersandturnsoffafewsecondsafterthepersonleavestheroom. n

Above and above right: Decorator Michelle Croswell commissioned a custom-packing island for her clients who travel frequently on business. Below: Owner Sherry Covell’s wall-mounted jewelry system keeps her collection at eye-level and easily accessible.

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beyond repair. next, place items

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the“loveit”and“likeit”pilecan

stay.the“hateit”pilewillgetpacked

upforcharityorresale.butfirst,go

throughthe“undecided”pileagain,

and place each item in one of the

other threepiles. thinkaboutwhat

theitemmeanstoyounow–nothow

much it cost,whogave it to youor

whatitusedtolooklikeonyou.

After you purge, evaluate your

spaceandstorageoptions.Consider

arranging your clothes by category.

A fewgoodoptionsarecolor,event

(casual, work, formal), type (shirts,

pants,dresses)orcompleteoutfits.

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Within steps from the traffic, thesigns and the car lots of U.S. 1 in Mel-bourneremainsapreservedpieceofFlor-idahistorylovinglyrestoredbyaGeorgiacouple. In1924,ayoungbuildernamedJoeAltonThomasbuilt a coupleof cottagesonwhatisnowMagnoliaAvenue,afavor-iteshortcutbetweenU.S.1andBabcockStreet. Hebuilt themwell, as strongas thehugeliveoaksthatsurroundedthem,andimbuedinthemtheno-nonsensecharac-teroftheland. In2008,oneof the cottages caughtthe eye of collector LyndaHughes, whowouldcontinueThomas’legacyofbreath-inglifeintothehome.

Lynda and Clifford Hughes live inCarrollton,Georgia,butthecoupleenjoystheir“beachfix”attheirsecondhomeinSatelliteBeach. “I’m a Tampa native, so I’ve gotto have the beach in the winter,” saysLynda. Lynda’s brother, a Brevard resident,had noticed the 85-year-old two-bed-room,one-bathcottageforsaleandurgedhissistertocometakealook. “Hejustkepttellingmethatwehadto see this place,” says Lynda. Brotherknew best, because once Lynda saw thehouse,shewashooked. “Welovestuffnobodyhasevermessedwith, and nobody had messed with thiscottage,”saysLynda.

Opposite page left: Lynda Hughes sits on the front porch steps of the Florida Cracker cottage she and her husband Clifford rescued and remodeled. Left: The front porch is so enticing that it is easy for guests to want to linger here enjoying the world from this vantage point. Above: Hughes’ artist friend, Joe Mason designed the mermaids above the front door, and far left, the heron and palm fronds that are now affixed to the original screen door.

“It had been empty for 10 years,” says Lynda. “You couldn’t see it from the street. We had to crawl through one of the windows to get inside.”

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From the cover: Almost the entire home’s “found chic” décor are thrift store treasures or unique finds Lynda has discovered. One visit to a Micco antique store unearthed

the living room fireplace mantel that became the inspiration for the cottage’s new look. PhOtO By ROB DOwney

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The Hughes, old hands at restoration,were fascinated by the cozy 758-square-foothome with strong, unblemished bones, butprecious littleelse. Itwasthesmallestprop-ertytheyhadeverrestored. “It had been empty for 10 years,” saysLynda. “You couldn’t see it from the street.Wehadtocrawlthroughoneofthewindowstogetinside.” Despitetheneglect,thehome’sresilienceshone through, providing a durable canvaswhereLyndacouldletherimaginationroam. “The windows, the siding, the screens,thefloors, the ceilingwere all original,” saysLynda. “They’remadefromcypressorheartofpine. It’s indestructible.Termitescan’tgetatit.” ForLynda,thehousewasmorethanjustaproject.Itwasatripintothepast. “Mygrandmotherhadahouselikethis,”shesays. TheHugheshadplentyofloveandexper-tisetogivetothedisheveledlittlehouse,and

the cottage was going to require a plenty ofit. In January 2008, Lynda and CliffordembarkedonarenovationofHGTVpropor-tions. “It’s abrandnewhouse inanold shell,”explainsLynda. Wheneverpossibleand fea-sible,thecoupleretainedtheoriginalmateri-als,addingonlythefeaturesthatwouldendearthehometo21stcenturyhomeowners. Thescreendoor,forexample,isoriginal,althoughartistfriendJoeMasondesignedandaffixedaheronwithpalmfronds toenhancetheoldentrancetothecottage.Mason’sartis-tictouchescanbeseenthroughoutthehome. The front porch is so enticing that it iseasy forguests towant to lingerhere enjoy-ingtheworldfromthisvantagepoint.Butsomuchmorewaitsinsidetobediscovered. Lyndahasacannyeyewhenitcomestocottagechicfurnishings,andtheporchenjoysheracumen.Awillowswingcraftedbyafriendinvitesasit-stay.WickerchairsLyndadiscov-ered at Goodwill provide additional seating

Above: Whenever possible the couple retained the original materials,

adding only the features that would endear the home to 21st century

homeowners. Right: The little house is furnished with stunning yet often

ridiculously inexpensive accessories, including the $35 dining room

chandelier.

Above: The original claw foot bathtub was re-glazed and restored.

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aroundarugLyndafoundatYapaindowntownMelbourne.Thelargeoriginalwoodenawningskeeptemperaturescomfortable. Thefrontgarden,plantedwithnativeveg-etation for easy maintenance, is outlined by awhitepicketfence.Onthesideyard,ableedingheartvineprovidesplentyofprivacyandapitstopforbutterflies. Enhancing the porch décor is a cypresskneelampLyndapurchasedforacoupleofdol-larsandawonderfulbirdhouseoneofLynda’sKentucky-basedfriendsfashionedfromrecycledtractorpartsandscrapmetal. Thelampwasadefinitemust-have. “I remember the old cypress knee lamps,”saysLynda.“Everyhousehadthem.” Almostallofthehome’s“foundchic”décorarethriftstoretreasuresoruniquefindsdiscov-eredduringherlocalshoppingadventures. Lyndahaslearnedallthegreatspotstovisitduring her regular travels throughout BrevardCountyandbeyond.OnesuchvisittoaMiccoantique store unearthed the living room fire-placemantelthatbecametheinspirationforthecottage’snewlook.

Above left: The original rear of the cottage after debris was cleared. The Hughes added a 10X20-foot light-filled back porch to this space. Above right: The builder of the original cottage, Joe Alton Thomas, as a young man now is framed and takes pride of place in the living room.

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“Ithadabout15layersofpaintonit,”explainsLynda. “Istartedtakingpaintoffandthisbeautifulbluecoloremerged.Thatcolor influenceddesignanddécorthroughouttherestofthehome.” Partbeachhome,partCrackercottage,thelittlehouseisfur-nishedwithstunningyetoftenridiculouslyinexpensiveaccessories,suchas thedining roomchandelier that, for$35, casts agloriousglow. “Ifounditatayardsale,”saysLynda.“Everybulbwasoriginal.Almosteverythinghereisfromthriftshops.” For someof the repurposed furnishings, all Lyndaneeded todowaslookinside.TheDuncanPhyfesofa,forexample,wasfoundinthehouse.Itwasinbadshape,butLyndarecognizedtheclassiclines. Shere-upholsteredthepieceherself transformingtheaban-donedsofaintoacontemporaryshabbychicfindthatnowanchorsthespace.

Above: The kitchen was gutted to make way for custom cabinetry and new stainless steel appliances. Right: The new back porch addition evokes the feeling of the part

beach home, part Cracker cottage property. The back porch now overlooks the generous overgrown garden of native plants.

Despite the neglect, the home’s resilience shone through. “The

windows, the siding, the screens, the floors, the ceiling were all

original,” says Lynda. “They’re made from cypress or heart of pine.

It’s indestructible.”

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“It’sbeenheresincethe1930s,atleast,”saysLynda. The coffee table was a couple of dollars, as were the chairsandcredenza.Ifthecottagecarriesamantra,itisrecycling.OldbecomesnewunderLynda’scleverhand. Toupdatethecottage,theHughesremovednon-load-bearingwalls and the lowceiling, addinganunexpected freedom to thesmallspace.Theelectricsystemwascompletelyreplacedandanew2.5-ton air-conditioning/heating system and on-demand waterheaterwereadded. Thefloors coveredbypaintor carpet,were stripped to theiroriginal charm. To add depth to the narrow living area, Lyndainstalledalargewindowframerepurposedasamirror. Inthebathroom,thecommodewasswitchedfromitsoriginalhighlyobtrusivelocationinfrontofthedoortoamoredemuresiteoccupiedpreviouslybyacloset. “Thebathroomfloorwasrotted,sowereplacedandre-tiled

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thefloorsandwalls,”saysLynda. To reglaze the original clawfoot bathtub,Lyndacontactedalocalcraftsmanthat,aschancewouldhave it,happened tobebuilder JoeAltonThomas’ grandson. She crossed paths with theThomasfamilyonyetanotheroccasion,thistimeatabeachsidegaragesale. “IstartedtalkingwiththisladywhotoldmeshewasbuildinganddecoratingaKeyWestcot-tage,”saysLynda.“WhenItoldherIwasrestor-

ingone,ourconversationcontinued.Sheturnedouttobetheoriginalbuilder’sdaughter!” From Thomas’ daughter, Lynda received aphotoofthebuilder.ThepictureofThomasasayoung man now takes pride of place in the airylivingroomofthehousehebuilt85yearsago. The kitchen, although small, was gutted tomake way for custom cabinetry and new stainlesssteel appliances. Beyond the kitchen, the Hughesadded a 10x20-foot light-filled back porch that

Right: If the cottage carries a mantra, it is recycling. Old becomes new under Lynda’s

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overlooks the generous garden characteristically overgrown with nativelandscaping. Theworkwasindeedalaboroflovefortheretiredcouple.LyndaandsisterDebbie scrapedandstrippedpaint forweeks. Lynda’shus-bandClifford toiled through the electrical, plumbing and trimwork,andbuiltthetidydeckwithbenchesbythekitchendoor. TheHugheshavelefttheirimprintinthecarefulrehabilitationandtastefuldecorationofthequaintcottage,butthehouse’s futureremainstobewrittenby itsnextowner.Lyndawouldenjoynothingmore thanplayingmatchmakerforthecottage,introducingittoanewownerwhowouldappreciate thehome’suncompromisingcharacterand itsenviablelocation. “It’sanopenstoryrightnow,”saysLynda. Inearly2010LyndaHugheswillentertaininquiriesaboutthecot-tage.Forinformation,contactherat770-546-4088.n

Above: The Hughes have left their imprint in the careful rehabilitation and tasteful decoration of the quaint cottage, but the house’s future remains to be written by its next owner.

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ll-natural” “locally-grown” and “pesticide free” arealltermsthatyoumayseeappliedtoproduceat your local supermarket or farmersmarket. Andwhileallofthesetermsmayimplyacertainlevelofcarefortheproductortheenvironment,noneofthem,singularlymakeaproduct“organic.”OnlythosefoodsthataregrownandprocessedaccordingtoUSDAorganicstandardscancarrytheofficial“organic”label.Andwhilethestrictnessoftheseguidelinesmaymakeorganicproducehardertofind,italsomakestheextraeffortwellworthit. TheNationalOrganicProgram(NOP)isacertificationprogramadministeredbytheUnitedStatedDepartmentofAgriculture(USDA)thatrequiresallorganicfoodstomeetstrictgovernmentstandards.Thesestandardsregulatehowfoodsaregrown,handledandprocessed.Anysingle-ingre-dientfoodthatmeetsthecriteriacancarrytheUSDAlabelof100%organic. “Organicproduce is grownwithoutanyantibiotics,hormones, pesticides or other harmful chemicals,” saidRichard Hendry, operations manager of Nature’s MarketonApolloBoulevard inMelbourne.“Theyuseallnaturalfertilizers,whichactuallyputmorenutrientsintothesoil,andthosenutrientsmaketheirwayintotheproduce.”

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At left: Organic bulls blood beets and red radishes from Blumenberry Farms, and cherry tomatoes and yellow squash from Lady Moon Farms- both in Florida. Produce from the farms is harvested and delivered to Brevard County by driver Bud Parrill of Global Organics Specialty Source, Inc.

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“Andthesechangesjustmaketheproducetastebetterthancommercialproduce,”Hendrysaid,“Morenutrientsmeanthattheproducehasadeepercolor,afirmerfeel,andwhenyoubiteintoit,ittastesthewayitissupposedtotaste.Anorganicorangereally tastes likeanorange.Anda tomatotastes likea tomato.Somecommercialgrowersdotheleastamountofworkthattheypossiblycanandgrowthingsasquicklyastheycantoproducethemaximumyield.Andiftheircropisn’tgrowingwell,theyaddpesticidesandotherthingsthatimpacttheplant.Andyoucanendupwithaproductthatlookssimilarbutitdoesn’thavethesamenaturaltaste.” Anyonewhohastackledthechallengeofgoingorganic intheir own home gardens knows that the process does requirework.Athome,thetemptationtousejustalittlebitofpesticideorfast-actingfertilizerissometimestoohardtoresist.Organicfarmersarestrictlyforbiddenfromutilizinganyofthosequick,butharmful,methods. “Thecertificationprocessiscarriedoutbythirdpartycerti-fiers,”saidAaronKruger,anemployeeofSunseedFoodCo-opinCapeCanaveral.“Andit’sprettystrict.Itdoesn’tjustsaythatthegrowerscan’tusecertainsubstances,buttheyhavetogoforatleastthreeyearswithoutusingthosesubstancesbeforetheyevenbegintoplant.” “Anditisn’tjustthegrowingoftheproducethatmustbe

Above: Organic produce is inspected on the back dock by Produce Manager, Chris Calvert and Debbie Davidson before it’s made available inside for customers at Sunseed Food Co-op in Cape Canaveral.

“Organically grown means that the pro- duct was produced without the use of any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides.By purchasing organically-grown produce you are contributing to a cleaner, less polluted environment and increasing the long-term fertility of our soils.

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Above: “To earn the organic label, the entire handling and processing of the product must be monitored, too. Our suppliers are organic certified as well.” Aaron Kruger of Sunseed Food Co-op.

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monitored,” Kruger said. “To earn the organic label, the entirehandlingandprocessingof theproductmustbemonitored, too.Oursuppliersareorganiccertifiedaswell.” InBrevardCounty,someorganicproduceissuppliedbysmall,localareagrowers.Butthestringentguidelinesforgrowingorganicandtheshortgrowingseasonsmakelocallygrownorganicproducedifficult to comeby.Retailers use severalmajor organicproductdistributerstosupplytheirproducts. “Wewouldlovetobeabletogetallofourproducelocally,”Krugersaid“Butthatjustisn’tfeasiblewithproduce.DuringtheFloridagrowingseason,wearegoingtohavealotofFloridagrownstuff.Butinordertostockthingsthataren’tinseason,oursuppli-ersprovideproductsfromotherorganicfarms,bothdomesticandinternationally.”

Above: “We have just about anything you can get in a conventional restaurant, including fish and steak and other meats. But we use only wild caught seafood instead of farm raised and all of our meats are organic.” Dustin Barnes of The Jungle Organic. Right: Customers can sample the

fresh soups made daily from seasonal organic produce.

“Our goal is to bridge the gap to help people real-

ize that eating organic does taste just as good,

or better than, a more conventional diet, but it is a lot better for them, and

for the environment.”— Dustin Barnes, Owner,

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“Whenpeoplelookatthewholeprocess, it is easier for themtounderstandwhyorganicproducecostsalittlemore,”saidRonniBlumenthal,VicePresidentofAdministrationforGlobalOrganicSpecialtySource,Inc.,oneofthemajororganicproducesuppliersinthestateofFlorida. “Thefarmersgrowtheproductsunderstrictgovernmentstan-dards,whicharemonitoredbyoneofthethirdpartycertifiers.Asa supplier, our facility and processes are monitored, as well.AndwemusthavethecertificationsofALLofourfarmsandtheabilitytotraceeachitembackprettymuchtothefarm,row,andeventhetreeorplantthataproductcamefrom.Butthebenefitsofthiswholeprocessarewellworththeeffort.” “Aspeoplearebecomingmoreconcernedwiththeirhealth,moreandmoreofthemaretryingorganicproduceandoncetheytasteit,theyreallylikeit,”saidKurtNall,whoownsAppleseedHealthFoodStoreinRockledgewithwifeReneMaas-Nall.“Organicprod-ucts arenot sprayedwith chemicals andpesticideswhich is abigthing,becausemoreandmorepeoplearegettingconcernedaboutingestingthingslikethat.Butitisalsomuchbetterfortheenviron-ment.Harmfulchemicalsfromtypicalcropproductionbuildupinthesoilandgetintoourwaterways.Organicfarmerscareabouttheenvironmentandtakethetimetodothingsinahealthierway.Andit’simportanttometosupportthefarmersthataredoingthat.” “TheNationalOrganicProgram(NOP)requiresthatfarmers

Above top: Signature dishes from The Jungle Organic include: Homemade fettuccini noodles in a basil pesto and light cream sauce, Caribbean Mahi with fresh mango salsa, and a black bean and rice burrito with sautéed peppers, onion and mushroom served in a whole wheat tortilla. Above: Organic produce available at The Jungle Organic.

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respectthenaturaleco-systemsandwildlifewhichiswhytheyareso careful about how they use the land, irrigate their crops, anddiversify the fields after each planting,” Blumenthal explained.“Theyalsomonitorthewaterrunoff,howtheypreservewetlandsandotheradjacenteco-systems,andevengosofarastohandpickbugsratherthanusingbigpesticidesprayingmachines.Theyhavesmalleryieldsbuttheymakethattradeoffforthehealthbenefitsandthesustainabilityoftheearth.” “Oneofthegreatthingsaboutthegreenmovementisthatithasbroughtawarenesstowhatorganicmeans,”saidDustinBarnes,whoownsTheJungleOrganicRestaurantandMarketinIndialan-tic,withfiancéLeaDiGiovanni.“Peoplearerealizingthatorganicdoesn’tnecessarilymeanvegetarianand that itdoesn’tmean justnutsandgrainsandtofu.Itismoreabouthowsomethingispro-ducedandhowitishandled.” “Manypeoplethinkthatiftheyseethewordorganic,thatitis

n Appleseed Health Stores and Cafe1007 Pathfinder Way, Suite 110, Rockledge, 631-1444

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n Nature’s Market with Juice Bar and Deli701 S. Apollo Boulevard, Melbourne, 254-8688

n Sunseed Food Co-Op6615 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral, 784-0930

Above: Sun Harbor Nursery offers Earthboxes as a way do-it-yourself gardeners can grow their own at home.

How does yourorganic garden grow?

The NOP organic designation does not apply to gardeners that grow produce for their own consump-tion. However, the Brevard County Extension Service suggests these tips for organic vegetable gardening at home.

Amend the Soiln Before planting, amend the soil with organic matter such as compost, manures, coffee grounds etc.

Fertilizingn Use organic fertilizers which are plant, animal or min-eral based. These are generally slow release and can’t burn the plants.n Liquid seaweed (ex. Maxicrop) makes a great foliar spray for plants that produce food. Spray both sides of the leaves until they drip. Spray weekly for vegetable plants and monthly for fruit bearing trees, etc.

Methods of Insect Controln Insecticidal soap. n Ultra-fine Horticultural Oil.n To control caterpillars use Bt. (Bacillus Thuringensis)n Mechanical controls such as Agrofabric row covers, staking or caging plants and sticky traps.

Weed Controln Mulch, mulch, mulch.n Corn gluten is not only a natural preemergent herbicide but it is also a great source of organic Nitrogen.n Vinegar has been found to kill annual weeds.

Excerpted from “Organic Vegetable Gardening Tips for Florida.”

Call the Brevard County Extension Service offices 633-1702 or visit their website. http://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu/ and search on organic gardening to read the com-plete document.

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goingtobesohealthythattheyaren’tgoingtolikethetasteofit,”Barnessaid.“Ourgoal istobridgethegaptohelppeoplerealizethateatingorganicdoestastejustasgood,orbetterthan,amoreconventionaldiet,butitisalotbetterfor them, and for the environment. We have just aboutanything you can get in a more conventional restaurant,includingfishandsteakandothermeats.Butweonlyusewildcaughtseafoodinsteadof farmraisedandallofourmeatsareorganic.Wealsomakefourdifferenthomemadesoupsfromscratcheveryday,madewithwhateverorganicproduceisinseason.” “We opened our restaurant in 2003 because this isthewaywe liveandthewaywe like toeat,”Barnes said.“Butwealsoliketheideathatwearesupportingthesmallorganicfarmersthataredoingtheirparttohelpprotecttheenvironment.”n

Above: “Earthboxes are an excellent way to grow organic vegetables at home” said Sandy Ball, Manager of Sun Harbor Nursery. “You are working in a container, which allows you to avoid any chemicals that may already be in your home gardens. You just use organic soil, fertilizer and pest control methods and you have the best possible growing environment for your organic produce.”

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A simple coat pattern is the canvasfor artist’s couture creations

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tthenewFloridaTechCenterforTextilesnamed inherhonor,RuthFunkstandssurroundedbyanarmyofelegance,acouturecorpsofmannequins silentlymakingexquisitefashionstatements. Ruth’sarmyisclothedinthecolorful,elegantcoatsofherowndesign,thenucleusof“CoatCouture,”theRuthFunkCenterforTextileArts’openingexhibition. The textile arts center, neighboring Florida Tech’sEvansLibrary,openedinAugustof2009toaddaliberaldashofartisticspicetothetechnicaluniversity. “Themuch-anticipatedcenterenrichestheuniversity’shumanitiesprogramsinwaysweneverdareddream,”saysFloridaTechPresidentDr.AnthonyJ.Catanese. With3,000-square-feetofexhibitionspace,plus2,500moreforcollectionsstorage,thecenterisindeedajewelinFloridaTech’scrown.Itisoneofahandfulinthenation,andtheonlycenterinFloridadevotedtoshowcasingtex-tilesandtheirplaceinworldculture.

Left: Ruth Funk, artist, designer, teacher, collector, author and philanthropist. Now with a textile museum in her name and a coffee table book, this dynamo, well into her ninth decade, radiates the exuberance of youth.

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Thedynamobehind thecenter’sbirth isFunk, artist,designer, teacher,collector, author and philanthropist. Although well into her ninth decade,Ruthradiatestheexuberanceofyouth. “Forgetoctogenarian; thinkparagon.RuthFunk,creatorandcollector,stitcheswithonehandwhileshakingtheworldwiththeother,”notedworldrenowned textiledesigner JackLenorLarsen inhis foreword to “Cloth andCulture,”Funk’snew,andintoxicatinglyhandsome,bookaboutheruniquecouturecreations. Augustof2009wasamemorablemonthforRuth,forinthatmonthnotonlydidthetextilescenteropen,buthercoffeetablebookhittheshelves.Thebookmesmerizesreaderswithajourneythrough25yearsofFunk’sbrillianthandcraftedgarmentsandfiberart. This 280-page, 400-color-image love poem to textile arts features thehighlydetailedjackets,eveningcoatsandjewelrythatRuthhandcraftedfromrareandrecycledtextilesshediscoveredinhertravelsandforaysintoantique

Florida Tech’s Evans Library, opened in August of 2009 to add a liberal dash of artistic spice to the technical university.

The word couture, which today evokes luxury and high fashion, is actually derived from the Latin consuere, which means simply “to sew together.”

Using an ancient, timeless and universal garment – the coat – as her means of expression, Ruth Funk has sewn together not only cloth, but also a cultural melding of old and new.

Funk’s couture coats highlight the re-markable decorative fabrics created by indigenous peoples from Japan to Guatemala, fabrics that are the inspiration for Funk’s designs.

The pieces displayed alongside Funk’s wearable art were chosen to demonstrate this inspiration.

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andinteriordesignshops. “Everygarmenttellsa story” isRuth’sworkingmantra,onethatisrepeatedinallofhercreations. Like her wearable designs, Ruth’s lifehasbeenamixtureofserendipitycombinedwithjudiciouschoices. As a child growing up in Texas, shewould sew clothes for her dolls, but as anadult,herpassionfortextilesremaineddor-mantasRuthpursuedseveralcareers. “I didn’t have time to sew, but I wasalwaysconsciousoffabric,”shesays. After earning her master’s in fine arts

fromTexasWoman’sUniversity,sheoptedfor an extra year of studies atMilwaukee-DownerCollegeinordertobecomearegis-teredoccupationaltherapist. “This profession gave me an excellentexposure to many of the handcrafts anddiscoveryofhowthingsaremade,”explainsRuth in the catalog forher “Fashion,FunandFantasy,”anexhibitionofherworkattheMaitlandArtCenter. AlargechunkofheradultlifewasspentinNewYorkCity,withtravelsthroughoutEurope,AsiaandAfrica.DuringasummerinProvincetown,Massachusetts,Ruthstud-

Above: “Cloth and Culture,” Funk’s new and intoxicatingly handsome book about her unique couture creations. Right: A scrap of fabric can spark a dramatic design. Friend and artist, Vera Sattler provided the glass drops that adorn this design.

“Forget octogenarian; think paragon. ruth Funk, creator and collector, stitches with one hand while shaking the

world with the other.” — Jack lenOr larsen

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Above: As canvas, Ruth primarily relies on the square-cut loose-fitting pattern of kimono legend and on the ingeniously simple

Othello coat pattern.

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iedwithabstractexpressionistHansHoffman.Anothersummer,shewasofftoNantuckettostudysilk-screenandblockprintingonfabrics. Duringthe1960s,Ruthconcentratedonjewelrydesign.Heracumenwithsilverservedherlaterinlife,whenshedesignedjew-elrytocoordinatewithhertextileart. For three years, Ruth was the director of education at theAlbanyInstituteofHistoryandArtandpartownerofAlbany’s327,acontemporaryartgallery.AtRussellSageCollegeinupstateNewYork,shetaughtinthefineartsdepartmentandwasdirectoroftheschool’sinteriordesignprogram. It was only after retirement in Florida, however, that Ruthfinallyreconnectedwithherchildhoodpassionforcloth. “IcametoFloridadraggingmyfeet,”saysRuth. “Myhusbandwasagolfer.Itoldhimthatanywherewemovedwouldhavetohaveanartmuseumandasymphony.” In Brevard, she found the cultural camaraderie she craved,aswellasthetimetostartsewingagain.Therewasneveragrandmasterplan.Arthappened. “Ijuststartedputtingthingstogether,”saysRuth.FriendsatBrevardArtMuseumtooknotice. “AsIstartedmakingmoreclothes,friendsstartedaskingmetodofashionshows,”saysRuth. Ascanvas,Ruthprimarilyreliesonthesquare-cutloose-fittingpatternofkimonolegendandontheingeniouslysimpleOthellocoatpattern.

“Your first response to textiles is that you want

to touch them,” says ruth. “i usually start

a piece because i love a particular fabric.”

Above left: Ruth recycled the pink and black silk coat from a dress she found in a thrift shop. Despite its $3 price tag; Ruth recognized the pedigree in the fabric of designer, Jim Thompson. Above right: This “William Morris” jacket was inspired by a set of postcards a friend brought back from the Victoria & Albert museum in London.

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Fromthesebasicshapes,shebeginstosculptincloth,usingasaguidetheintuitionshehashonedthroughdecadesofdesignexperience. “You have to make it go together, whether it’s a coat or aroom,”saysRuth. “Eachpiecehasitsownlife.”Textiles’tactilequalityservesasspringboardforthedesigns. “Your first response to textiles is that you want to touchthem,”saysRuth.“IusuallystartapiecebecauseIloveaparticu-larfabric.” Ina thrift shop,RuthhappeneduponadeliciouspinkandblackThaisilkdress.Despitethefactthatthedresswaspricedatjustthreedollars,Ruthknewtherewasplentyofpedigreeinthesilk.ThefabrichadbeendesignedbyJimThompson,whosingle-handedlyrevivedthesilkcottageindustry. Ruth“recycled”thebeautifulfabricintoajacket,embellish-ingitwithribbons,rosettesandbeadsandeventhe“frogs”fromtheoriginaldress. For her “William Morris” jacket, Ruth began with a set ofpostcardsafriendbroughtassouvenirfromtheVictoria&AlbertMuseum.Eagertopayhomagetothegreat19thcenturydesigner,Ruthembarkedonafancifulcoatthatwouldincorporatethepat-ternsonthecards. “Atthetime,youcouldn’tgetanyWilliamMorrisfabric,so

Above top and above: African mud cloth, upholstery fabric, Chinese silks, Belgian lace and IKAT fabric are embellished with shells, coins, earrings or any other object Ruth feels blends in harmony. Textiles tactile quality serves as springboard for the designs.

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Ihadtotransferthemallontocloth,”shesays.“Iworkedallsummerjusttransfer-ring.” ThethoroughlyBritishpatterns,outlinedquilt-stylebya“trellis”ofblue,areenhancedbyvinesofrattail,thepolyesterbraidingpopularinthe80sand90s,andaburstofsilkleavesgiventoherbythelateBarbaraAnnBarber,aMelbourneinteriordesigner.Hun-dredsofFrenchknotsarethetinyEnglishflowersthatspillacrossthecloth. “Itmakesforaunifyingstatement,”saysRuth. Ascrapoffabriccansparkadramaticdesign.Africanmudcloth,upholsteryfabric,Chinesesilks,BelgianlaceandIkatfabricareembellishedwithshells,coins,earringsoranyotherobjectRuthfeelsblendinharmony.Friendssuchasstained-glassartistVeraSattler,whoprovidedtheglassdropsforoneofthecoats,keepRuthwell-suppliedwithamyriadofbaubles. “I’mnotapurist,”shesays.“Iputtogetheranythingthatworks.” After attending Florida Tech’s “Dreamweavers” textiles exhibit in 2003, Ruthbecame interested in donating her collection of textiles, books and journals to the

Above: Tools of the trade. Right: It was only after retirement in Florida that Ruth found time to reconnect with her

childhood passion for cloth.

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school,togetherwithagiftof$1.25milliontohousethecol-lection. “It is my dream come true to have a center for worldtextileeducationandspecialexhibitions,”saysRuth. “My vision is to elevate textiles as an art form to beenjoyedandappreciatedforgenerationstocome.” The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts’ collectionincludeshandmade textiles,garmentsandaccessories fromAfrica,CentralAsia,China,India,JapanandtheAmericas.Rotatingexhibitionsfocusonthecollection’sartistic,techni-calandculturalsignificance. TheCenterisopenfrom10a.m.until4p.m.TuesdaysandSaturdays.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,call674-8313orvisithttp://textiles.fit.edu. “ClothandCulture”isavailableattheRuthFunkCenterforTextileArtsandatbookstoreseverywhere.n

Above: “The much-anticipated center enriches the university’s humanities programs in ways we never dared dream,” says Florida Tech President Dr. Anthony J. Cantanese.

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The history of the RV in America is a century old. The first camping trailer, the custom built Pierce-Arrow “Touring Landau,” was produced in 1910.

It came equipped with bathroom facilities, luggage racks, sinks, and a back seat that converted into a bed. Luxurious, and expensive for its time (base price of $8,250), it fulfilled the desire to explore the outdoors in comfort.

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Foragrowingnumberofindividuals,couplesandfamilies,owninganRV,or“RVing”isaway–thebestwaysomesay–tonotonlyexplore,buttocamp,totravelandtolive. LifeinanRVcanbeacarefree,nomadicexistenceconnectingyouwithnature,reconnectingyouwithfamily,orintroducingyoutoanewsocialnetworkofcrosscountrytravelers.AndwithmodernRVs,youcangojustaboutanywhereintop-of-the-linestyleandcomfort. “Youeitherloveitorhateit,”saysDaveMitchell,GeneralSalesMan-ager,ofGiantRecreationWorld inMelbournewhohasbeensellingandowning RVs for more than 30 years. “I can’t imagine staying in a hotelroom. You can’t take a 30 minute shower, but you will have what youneed.” RVownerscanalsohavewhattheywant. TravelinanRVallowsyoutobringallthecomfortsofhomewithyou.Whydealwithacrowdedairplanewithnolegroomwhenyoucanstretchoutincomfortasyoucrossthecountry?Whystayinahotelwhenyoucanhaveyourowncomfortablekingsizebedwithluxurioussheetswaitingforyouattheendoftheday? “Totaltranquility,”saysDickOktela,whopurchaseda40-footFleet-

life in an rV can be a carefree, nomadic

existence connecting you with nature,

reconnecting you with family, or introducing

you to a new social network of cross- country travelers.

Above: Dick and Gladys Oktela are well-positioned to head out on another adventure in their 40-foot Fleetwood, Excursion. Their maiden voyage took them across the country to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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woodRV in June this year. “Peace and tranquility.There isnothing toworryabout.Youcanlockthedoortoyourhouseandjustgo.” DickandGladysOktelaarenostrangerstocampingortofunmotor-izedvehicles.TheOktela’shadaslideincamper“whenthekidsweresmall”andtookitcampingonthesouthshoreofLongIsland.Nowthekidsaregrown,withkidsoftheirown,andtheOktela’s,nowretired,areenjoyingsometimebythemselves. “We’ve had the motorcycles, the boat, a plane…but Gladys alwayswantedanRV,”saidDick. Gladys,whohasalwaysenjoyedtheoutdoors,hadbeeninterestedingettingamotorhomeforyears,butDickwasn’tsoldontheideauntilhevisitedSuncoastRVinCocoawithfamilymemberswhowerelookingtobuy.After learning about today’s options forRVs,hewashooked.Theiroptions include a roomy, double-door refrigerator, a gas stove, a double

Above top: Dick wasn’t sold until he learned about the amenities modern RVs had to offer. Theirs include a roomy double-door refrigerator, a gas stove, Corian countertops and more. Left: Why stay in a hotel when you can enjoy your own comfortable king size bed after a long day on the road?

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Main RV typesn Class A – the biggest, like a big bus. Owners

like the convenience of being able to move

around the RV while driving. Many tow an extra

vehicle that will be their transportation once

they reach their destination.

n Class B – looks like a big van, with cooking

facilities, a small refrigerator, and a sleeping

area in the back.

n Class C – a cross between Class A and B.

looks like a traditional motor home that drives

like a van, with a sleeping compartment above

the driver’s seat.

n Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels – must be

pulled behind another vehicle. Some find this

convenient because once you reach your des-

tination, you can unhook your car and explore.

There is no access to the trailer from your pull-

ing vehicle. Above top: Once parked, the kitchen, bedroom and living and dining areas slide out to make an even larger living space inside the RV. Above: The Oktela’s enjoy

playing cards and spending time together in the evenings on long trips.

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sink,Corian®countertops,aroomybathroomandakingsizebed.Onceparked,canopiesareunrolledtospreadaperimeteroftran-quil shadearound themobilehome.Thekitchenarea,bedroomareaandliving/diningareaslideouttomakeanevenlargerlivingspaceinsidetheRV.StoragecompartmentsundertheRVopentorevealanotherflatscreenTV,stereoandBBQgasgrillforoutdoorentertainment. TheOktela’smaidenvoyage(RVspeakforthefirstbigtripinyournewRV)tookthemtotheBalloonFestivalinAlbuquerque,NewMexico. “Ihadalwayswantedtogothere,”saidGladys.Andsotheydid. For three weeks they traveled across the country and backagain.Justthetwoofthem.Andtheylovedit. Marriedfor46years,theyspentaboutfivehoursadaydriv-ingandspenttheireveningsinRVparks,sittingacrossthediningtablefromeachother,playingcards…andtalking. “Wejustdon’tdothatwhenwe’rehome,”saidMr.Oktela. Theyalsometalotofinterestingpeoplealongtheway,whichisanotherattractiontoRVing.RVdealershipsplanelaboratecamp-ingtripsfortheirclientscompletewithVegas-styleentertainment,premiumcateredfoodandmeet-and-greetevents. FornewownersBobandBonniePruett,justdrivingintoanRVparkprovidestheopportunitytomakeafewnewfriends. “Peoplewillwatchyouwhenyoupullintothecampground 352165

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andoffertohelpyoubackin,”saidBonnie.“Everyoneisfriendlyandwantstohelp.” ThePruett’schosea36-footFifthWheelTrailer(theWyomingmodel).AFifthWheel isatowableRVthat isdesignedtomountovertherearaxelinthebedofapickuptruck. Whiletheydon’thaveaccesstothetrailerwhiledriv-inglikeyouwouldinamotorhome,theyareabletoparktheir trailer, unhitch their pickup truck and drive theirtruckaroundtown.Mostmotorhomeownerswill towacartousewhentheyparktheirRVforthenight. The Pruetts plan to do more weekend trips whenBonnie retires nextmonth.Asmembers ofGiantRecre-ationWorld’sGoldClubtheywillbeabletoattendmonth-lyclubcampingtripsalloverthesoutheast.WhenitcomestosocializingattheRVpark,RVingseemstoserveasthegreatequalizer.Itdoesn’tmatterwhoyoupullupnexttoatanRVpark–youautomaticallyhaveatleastonethingincommon:RVing. “Youmighthave amilliondollars inyourpocketoryourrigmightbetheonlythingyouown,but itdoesn’tmatter,”explainsMr.Pruett.

Above: Bob and Bonnie Pruett chose a 36-foot Fifth Wheel Trailer. This is a towable RV that is designed to mount over the rear axle in the bed of a

pickup truck.

“we travel on the spur of the moment,” says Mr.

lockwood. “we used to go to i-95 and then say, okay,

north or south?”

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n Basement: The storage area below

the floor of the RV, accessible from the

outside. Basement storage usually refers

to storage in a Class-A or Class-C motor

home.

n Caravan: A group of three or more RVs

traveling together. Like a miniature ver-

sion of a 16-wheeler “convoy.”

n Dinghy: A car or other vehicle that is

towed behind an RV. Also known as the

toad.

n Full-Timers: RVers who live in their RV

year around.

n Hula Skirt: A skirt placed on the back

bumper of a motor home to stop debris

that is thrown from the rear wheels from

damaging vehicles behind the motor

home.

n Motor home: An RV built on or as an

integral part of a self-propelled motor

vehicle chassis, combining transporta-

tion and living quarters in one unit.

n Pull-Through: RV campsites that allow

vehicles to drive straight in and hook up

without having to back in.

n RBR: Really Big Rig.

n Slide out: An option in many RVs

where a portion of the unit can expand to

create more room in the RV.

n VBR: Very Big Rig.

From www.holidayworldhouston.com and www.petesrv.com

Intro to RV lingo:

Above: In their early 50s, the Pruetts feel like some of the younger RVers out there. They enjoy being able to park their trailer, unhitch the truck and drive around town.

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Once the slideouts are extendedon their trailer, there is anincredibleamountoflivingspaceandthefifthwheelisconsideredthemost“livable”oftheRVsforthatreason.Intheupstairsareaisakingsizebed,adresser,washer/dryerunitandfullbathroom.Inthedownstairsareaisakitchenwithanisland,adiningtablewithfourchairs,acomfortablesleepersofaandtwoswivelreclinersnexttoafireplace–perfectforwatchingtheirflatscreenTVonchillynightsinthewilderness. In their early 50s, the Pruetts feel like some of the youngerRVersoutthere.72-year-oldBillLockwoodwasatruckerearlierinlife,butthegood-naturedmansaysheneversawanythinguntilhestartedRVing. Backinthe1980’smosthotelswouldn’ttakepetsandtheLock-wood’sfoundawaytobringthemalongfortheride.Foralmost30years,theLockwoodpetshavetraveledcomfortablyalongsidetheirowners,traversingthecountry. The Lockwoods moved to Florida from Connecticut in the1990s andnow spend fourmonthsduring the summer travelingthecountry,andtakeshortertripsduringtherestoftheyear.Insidetheir33-footSeaBreezemotorhome,thedriverandpassengerseatslook likecushyrecliners.Aflat screenTVhangsabove thehugewindshieldandaqueensizebedfitscomfortablyintheback.

Above: Back in the 1980’s most hotels wouldn’t take pets and the Lockwood’s found a way to bring them along for the ride. For almost 30 years, the Lockwood pets have traveled comfortably alongside their owners, traversing the country.

Above: When they are ready to hit the road, the Lockwood’s load up their two cats and Patch, their 9-year-old Parsons

Jack Russell Terrier.

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Whentheyarereadytohittheroad,theLockwoodsloaduptheirtwocatsandPatch,their9year-oldParsonsJackRussellTer-rier,whoboundsplayfullyfromreclinertocouchtoqueensizebedtolaps.TheyareabletovisittheirgrandchildreninTennesseeandConnecticutonawhim,takeoffforaweekendofcamping,orheadoutwestforamonthtotakeintheviewattheGrandCanyon. BillandJoycetakeafreewheelingapproachtolifewithanRV,neveroverplanningatrip. “Wetravelonthespurofthemoment,”saysMr.Lockwood.“Weused togo to (highway) I-95and thensay, ‘Okay,northorsouth?’” WhiletheyhaveownednumerousRVsovertheyears,theyarehappiestinaClassAmotorhomebecauseitallowsaccesstotheentirevehiclewhiledriving. “We can just get into the RV and don’t have to worryabout anything,” said Lockwood. Carefree, stress- less travel iswhatalotofRVownersenjoythemostabouttheRVlife. Withincreasingairlinefeesanddecreasinglegroom,theRVcanbeasolutiontogettingwhereyouwant,whenyouwant.Oritcanbeaboutjustenjoyingtheride.You’llhaverecreationalmaga-zines,websitesandsocialclubstohelpyouonyourway.Itmighttakealittlelonger,butitsoundsalotmorecomfortableandwhyrushanyway;lifeisahighway.n

Above: RV travel might take a little longer, but it sounds a lot more comfortable, and why rush anyway; life is a highway.

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KEEP ORPITCH IT

STORE IT

Keep and pitch. Every three months, Cro-

swell and her kids systematically go through

their rooms and decide what stays and what

goes. The practice keeps the possessions

from getting out of control.

Move into storage. Put away items in

question. For older kids, a little time with-

out the item will show them they’re ready to

give it up. For younger ones, there might be

things they haven’t grown into yet that are

simply in the way.

Become “other-oriented.” If the kids

haven’t been using something, Croswell

asks them to think about how the item could

be meaningful to someone else if they gave

it away.

The profit motive. If altruism isn’t enough

motivation, offer to hold a garage sale and

use the proceeds toward the budget for a

room redesign.

DONATE IT

SELL IT

Sometimes getting ready

to design a teen’s room is

the hardest part. De-clutter-

ing and choosing what stays

and what’s been outgrown

can be hard for anyone,

especially kids who haven’t

yet learned the discipline of

letting go.

“If you walk in and are

overwhelmed in their room, chances are they are, too, and

they don’t know where to start,” says interior decorator

Michelle Croswell, co-owner of Home Sweet Home Designs

with Donna Williams.

Croswell, the mother of two teens and two preteens,

offers tips for helping kids clear out the clutter:

n between the child’s room decorated to suit a parent’s tastesandthefirstapartmentliesthatspaceuniqueuntoitself:theteenroom.Here’showfourspacesjuggletheneedtoexpressayoungperson’spersonalitywithintheconfinesofafamilyhome.Accommodating a hobby Apeekinsidethis16-year-oldboy’spersonalspaceleaveslittlemystery–makethatnomysterywhatsoever–aboutwhatconsumesmostofhissparetime. Twobicycleshangfromhooksonthewall,alongsidesevenbikewheelsmountedonwheelhangers.TherearepostersofcyclistLanceArmstrong,medalsdisplayedoverthedesk,andbikepartsstoredinbinsonthebookcase. Butthegoaloftheroomisn’tsimplytocelebrateahobby.Instead,it’sallaboutfunction. Jos–shortforJosiah–gotseriousaboutcyclingthreesummersago,followinginthebiketracksofhiscyclistparents.Butoneunfor-tunatesideeffectwasthebike-relatedclutterthatthreatenedtocon-sumehisroom.HisparentscalledinprofessionalorganizerRobynMilan,whohadworkedinotherareasoftheirhouse. Shestartedbyseparatingtheschoolzoneoftheroomawayfromthebikefunction.Thedeskhadbeenbythewindow,primerealestatethatwasgettingcrowded,soshemoveditacrosstheroom.Whilesheoftenmeetswithresistancewhenshesuggestsrearrangingfurniture,Milansaidshe’sneverhadaclientaskthatitemsbemovedback. Still, she does nothing without the clients’ OK – especiallyimportantiftheroombelongstoachildwhomightotherwisefeelnoownershipoftheorganizationandlittleinclinationtokeepitup.

Above: This space is all about function for a 16-year-old cyclist. When bike-related clutter threatened to consume his room his parents called a professional organizer.

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Previous page: Bold colors and more space mark a teen girl’s room designed by Riitta Ylonen, ASID. The dramatic room

features two red and two black walls, anchored by a bold graphic bedspread featuring black flowers with splashes of color

against a white background. The teen chose the color scheme and found furniture pieces she liked at IKEA. Ylonen designed the work center with modern lines and maximum function and

organization. The Twilight series of books provided inspiration for the design and sits prominently on the desk.

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Perhapsmostimportantwasthebikerepairspace,aclearedareainthecenteroftheroom.Choosingthecolorandpositionofthearearugwaseasy.“Ithelpsmomtonotseethegreasespotsfromthebikes,”Milansaid. HavingthatspaceavailableintheroomisworthafewoildripstoJos’sparents.“It’sbetterforthefamilybecausehe’snotconstantlyinthegarage,”Milansaid. Toprovideeasyaccesstowheels,Milanusedhangersfromabikeshoptomountthemonthewall,andaddedwhitepanelsunderneathtokeepthelookmorelikeahomethanastore.“Hecanjustgrabawheelonthewayout,”shesaid. Bikeparaphernaliawas inpiles, soMilan started separating it.Toolswentinbins.Helmetsgethungonthewall.Seatsgettheirownspotonashelf.Shoesgoinanorganizerbythedoor. “The smaller you break it down, the more they’ll keep itorganized,”shesaidofkidrooms.Milanprefersbinsoverdrawersfor

Left: Organizer Robyn Milan started by separating the school zone of the room away from the bike function. The desk had been by the window, but she moved it across the room. Above: Bike tools and seats get their own bins and spots on a shelf.

But the goal of the room isn’t simply to celebrate a hobby. instead, it’s all about function.

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theireaseofuse. Insteadofanendtablebythebed, shestackedcratesforanurban,workshopvibe. Tokeeptheroomfrombeingallaboutcycling,otherelementsoftheteen’spersonalityshinethrough.FlagsfromScotlandandEnglanddecoratetheceiling,symbolsofhisheritageandremindersoftimethefamilyspent livinginGreatBritain.Alongsidebikerepairtools,there’sroomontheshelvesforacricketbatanddrumsticks. To accommodate the myriad of friends who visit toloungeandchat,abeanbagchaircanunfoldintoaqueen-sizedfutonformoreseating.Friendscanleavemessagesonthewhiteboardbythedoor,andJoscanclipnewspaperresultsofhisracestopostonthebulletinboard. “It’sdefinitely something thathas a lotofhim in it,andstillletshimbeakid,sonandstudent,”Milansaid. Time for a change Boldcolorsandmorespacemarkateengirl’sIndianHarbourBeachroom,designedbyRiittaYlonen,ASID. Ylonen,state-licensedinteriordesigner,certifiedFengShuiconsultantandownerofFinnDesignInc.,regularlyupdates thehome for the family.Theclient’sdaughter isjustbeginningherteenyearsandhadoutgrowntheroom’sprevious look in pinks and lime green; dominated by acanopybedcoveredinpillows. Now,theroomfeaturestworedandtwoblackwalls,tiedtogetherbyaboldgraphicbedspreadfeaturingblackflowerswithsplashesofcoloragainstawhitebackground.TheteenchosethecolorschemeandfoundpiecesshelikedatIKEA,settingthetoneforthemodernlook.Ylonenthencreatedfloorplansdisplayingseveraloptionsforthelayoutandpullingtogetherapolisheddesign. She had a work center made in red, omitting backpanelssotheredwallsshowthrough.Thedesk,withkey-

board pull-out and light valance above and across withintegratedhalogen lighting, isflankedbybookcases thatfillthewall,fromdoorwaytocorner.Blackcarpetwascutandsurgedintoadozencirclestodotthewoodfloor. Ononewall,aframedposterofEdwardandBellaofTwilightfameprovidesafocalpoint.TheTwilightseriesofbookssitsonthedesk,beneathanotherTwilightposter. Inapossiblenodtothemanyscenesinthebooksthat

Above: On one wall, a framed poster of Edward and Bella of Twilight fame provides a focal point. A black and white

storage unit holds bins on shelves and provides a built-in TV stand. Right: Fathead wall graphics provided inspiration for a

BMX-enthusiast teen’s room.

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takeplaceinforests,Ylonenusedfabricfeaturingbirchtreetrunksonawhitebackgroundtomakeslidingpanelsforthewindow.Thesamefabricisrepeatedasavalanceoverthebathroomwindow. There’splentyof storage, includingwhite end tables,ablackandwhitestorageunitandbinsonshelvescutintothebuilt-inTV stand.Decorativewhite shelveswith redinsetshangoverthebed. Ylonenavoidedstructuralchanges,knowingthatmoreupdatesarelikelyinstoreforthegirlinherlaterteenyears.Inthemeantime,it’saroomfitforavampiress–oratleast,ayoungfan. Playing up a theme Surfingwas so“in”a fewyears ago forone teen sonwhoseparentsareclientsofMichelleCroswellandDonnaWilliams.The interiordecorators, ofHomeSweetHomeDesigns,workedwithhimtocomeupwithanewlookto

Above: Kyle had a collection of autographed posters and photographs from races he’d been to, and decorators Michelle Croswell and Donna Williams framed them creating an artful composition on the wall.

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replacethesurfingtheme. Likemany inhis age group,hehad a goodidea of what he wanted and he’d already donesome looking online. A BMX enthusiast, KylehadfoundFatheadwallgraphicsdepictingridersthatwouldmake ahigh-impact statement.Cro-swellandWilliamsmeasuredtoensuretherewasadequatewallspaceforthelife-size,peelandstickfigures,andthenworkedadesignaroundthem. Becausethefiguresweresoeye-catching,theykeptthewallsaneutralcolor.Theyfindcalmwallstobeagoodfoilforateen’smorecolorfuldécor. “Mostpostershavesomuchcolor,wedidn’twantanythingthatwassooverwhelmingthathecouldn’tgointheretorelax,”Croswellsaid. Kylehadacollectionofautographedpostersandphotographsfromraceshe’dbeento,whichthe decorators had framed to create a cohesivelookandmoreofanartfulcomposition.Thecarewillalsoservetoprotectthecollection. Lightingconsistedof justanoverhead light,which proved inadequate for nighttime reading.CroswellandWilliamsaddedabedsidelamp,andanotheratthefootofthebed.Acorkboardsystem

onthewallgavehimroomtopostitemsofinteresttohimwithoutclutteringasurface. TheyfoundBMXbeddingonline,andaddedvideo rocker chairs to complement the gamingsystemintheroom.Anotherimportantaddition:attractive storage, in the form of leather cratesfromTJMAXX,toholdvideogamesandacces-sories. Easy-to-use storage goes a long way towardhelpingkidskeepclutterundercontrolandcreatemore useable space. “The biggest thing that allteenswantintheirbedroomisfloorspace,”Cro-swellsaid.Eveniftheyhaveseatingareas,thekidsend up on the floor talking or playing a boardgame.

Room to grow ForKyle’soldersisters,Momselectedthefur-nishingsthatwouldlastthroughdifferentteenagephases combined with storage solutions to helpthegirlskeeptheirspacesinorder. Linens for both girls’ rooms were custommadefromthesamefabric.Raspberrypinksandbrightgreensaddenergytotheneutralwallsandwhitefurniture.

For Kyle’s older sisters, Mom selected the furnishings that would last through different teenage phases and still provide necessary storage solutions.

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Dispensing with a bulletin board, onedaughterusesaposterasbackgroundforsticky-notereminders.Whenshetiresofthelook,shecanchangeouttheposter.Anotheroptedforamagazineholderonthewalltokeepclutterfromovertakingthesurfaces. Storage is key for young girls, Croswellnoted, particularly because of their love foraccessories.Someideas:Placeicecubetraysinadrawertostoreearrings,andaddastandonadressertokeepnecklacesineasyreach.Jewelryboxesaddmorestorageandhelpdecorate,aswell. Shadow boxes mounted on the wall letkidsdisplaythingsthatareimportanttothemwithout taking up needed space. Additionalstorage, such as cubbies in the closet, keepitemsoutofsight. Best of all, the room will be easy – andinexpensive – to update in a few years. Achangeofbeddingandaccessorieswillquicklycreateanewlook. “There’s not a lot of stuff in there, butit provides for their needs,” Croswell said.“There’saplaceforeverythingandeverythingisinitsplace.”n

Above: Storage is key for young girls Croswell noted, particularly because of their love of accessories. Jewelry boxes provide storage and help accessorize as well. Additional storage, such as cubbies in the closet, keep items out of sight.

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Software solutions to organize your albums and pictures

Story by Jimi Gonzalez • Photography by Dave Potter

Left: Mother-of-three, Lisa Andrade of Suntree works on organizing her family photos electronically. Although Lisa has several traditional photo albums she has also created her first digital album using pictures taken on a recent family cruise vacation.

s computers become a greater part of our lives, it seems like more of our posses-sionsarestartingtotakeupgigabytesratherthanspaceonashelf.Considerthatourpersonalmediadefineswhowearejustasmuchastheclothesthatwewear.It’senoughofachallengetoorganizeyourcloset,butwhataboutyourharddrive?Photosoffamily and friends are a perfect example of digi-talmediathatrepresentsanimportantpartofourlivesthatneedtobeeasilyaccessedandarchived.

Oneadvantageofdigitalphotographyisthatpeoplearetakingmorepictures.Usinghighqual-ity digital cameras, simple point-and-shoots, andcellphones,weare continuallydocumentingourlives to share with others. There is also the con-stantinfluxoffriendssendingdigitalpicturesovere-mail,onCD-ROMs,orpostingthemonsocialnetworkingwebsites.Withoutthecostandprocessofdevelopingfilm,digitalpicturesonlyrepresentspaceonaharddriveatafractionofthecost.But

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afteracoupleyearsofdigitalphotography,youcanquicklyaccumulate abunchoffiles that arenamed something like“IMG_3341.jpg.” Sure, you canorganize pictures in fold-ersonyourharddrive,butwhatifyouwantedtofindeveryphotoofyouryouandyourspousetogetheronDuvallStreetinKeyWest? You’dhave to remember theyears youvisit-edKeyWest,whatyounamedthefolders,andthensearchthrougheachofthephotos. Thankfully,digitalphotographyisatechnologythathasmaturedovertheyearsandfeaturessomegreatsolutionsfromorganizationtoediting,sharing,andarchiving. TwoprogramsthatarecommonlyusedtoorganizephotocollectionsareGoogle’sPicasa(free,PCorMac)andiPhoto($79 packaged with iLife, Mac only). Besides giving you

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Above: As you upload pictures, specialized software utilizes facial recognition technology to identify when a photo contains a specific person’s face. If your camera is GPS enabled, Picasa and iPhoto will extract the location of where the picture was taken and organize the photos on a map.

Organize your pictures electronically by indi-vidual person, places, or dates and events.

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photoeditingtoolssuchascroppingandredeyeelimination,bothcanquickly tameyourcollectionandorganizephotosefficientlybyusinghigh tech intelligence. For example, asyouuploadpictures, the softwareutilizes facial recognitiontechnologytoidentifywhenaphotocontainsaperson’sface. Whilesortingthroughyourpictures,enterthenamesofthepeopleinthephotosbyclickingonaboxcenteredovertheirface.Afteryouhavedonethisacoupletimes,thesoft-warewill start to identifypeople automatically andask foryour confirmation. While the technology isn’t perfect, asyouapprovethephotos,thefacialrecognitionbecomesmoreaccurate.Peoplecanalsobeaddedmanuallysincethefacialrecognitionsoftwarecurrentlyhastroubleidentifyingpeopleiftheirheadsareturnedtothesideoroneoftheireyesisnotvisibleorcovered. If your camera isGPS enabled,Picasa and iPhotowillextractthelocationofwherethepicturewastakenandorga-nizethephotosonamap.Ifyouwanttoreviewthephotosof your trip toCalifornia, clickon the cities youvisited toquicklylookatpicturesofwineriesinNapaValley,thetrolleycarsinSanFrancisco,andthebeachesalongthePacificCoastHighway.IfyourcameradoesnothaveGPStechnology,thisinformationcanalsobeenteredmanually. When you first upload photos, they will be organizedbasedonthedatestheyweretaken.Foranadditionallevelofcategorization,photoscanalsobe“tagged”withsearchablekeywordsthatyoudefine.Multipletagscanbeaddedtoanyphoto.Forexample,photosfromanafternoonspentwiththekidsinCocoaBeachcouldbetaggedwithwordslikesurfing,summer,nature,family,sandcastles,andswimming.Whenyoucombinefacialrecognition,GPSlocation,anddatesandtagstoyourphotos,eventhemostunwieldyphotocol-lectioncanbequicklyorganizedoveracoupleofdedicatedweekends.

Above: Picasa technology enables the user to view all the photos from a trip or event in a collage format on the screen. It will access a folder of photos and display them in a random format for the user to further organize, remove etc.

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Once you have your digital photo collection undercontrol,youmaywanttoshareyourmemoriesonawebsiteforotherstosee.PicasaandiPhotobothhaveonlinesitesthatallowyou to upload your photos directly from the software. ManypeoplealsousethewebsiteFlickr.comtosharephotos.Sharingyourphotosonlineallowsyourfamilyandfriendstoeasilyviewanddownloadyourphotos.Becauseyoumightnotwantevery-oneontheinternetlookingatyourpictures,privacylevelscanbesettoonlyallowcertainpeopleorgroupstoviewyourphotos.Thesewebsitesarealsoagreatwaytobackupyourphotosintheeventofaharddrivefailureorcatastrophicdamagetoyourhomeandpossessions. Ifyoustillprefertolookatpicturesinaphotoalbum,they’vecomealongwayfromthedaysofthreeringbindersandmagneticphotopages.ThroughwebsitessuchasShutterflyandSnapfish,youcancreatehighqualityphotoalbumsthatareprofessionallybound and printed on glossy pages. Using their online tools,

Above: Lisa Garoust of Melbourne, another mother-of-three, has plenty of traditional albums that preserve family memories. She also recently created her first album using Shutterfly. Above right: In descending order-examples of photo albums created using online tools. Lisa’s album-the

middle album- is filled with images of waterfalls and sunsets in a variety of layouts.

n Picasa – picasa.google.com

n iPhoto - www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/

n Flickr – www.flickr.com

n Shutterfly – www.shutterfly.com

n Snapfish – www.snapfish.com

Web sites forphoto editing

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youcanselectbookthemes,choosepagebackgroundcolorsorpatterns,addbordersforpicturesandwritecaptionstocreateadigitalscrapbook.Photoalbumsofallsizescanbeprintedfromsmallpocket-sizedbooks tohardcovermasterpiecesworthyofthefinestcoffeetables. Thesephotoalbumsareeasytocreateandcanbeusedforavarietyofpurposes, frombragbooks forgrandmothers, familygifts,orcorporateportfolios.LisaGaroustofMelbournehasacollectionoftraditionalphotoalbumsbutrecentlystartedcreat-ingalbumsusingShutterfly.HerfirstbookisfromarecenttriptoHawaii and is filledwithdramaticphotos ofwaterfalls andsunsets in a variety of layouts with informative captions. Thephotoalbumsyoucreatearestoredonlineandcanbereprintedinthefutureiftheyarelostordamaged. Another great way to share your digital photos is to viewthemonyourtelevision.Ifyouarehostingaparty,videowall-paperofyourtravelsareagreatwaytobreaktheiceandgenerateconversationamongyourguests.ThereareanumberofdifferentsolutionssuchasAppleTV,Windows7MediaCenter,Xbox360andPlaystation3whichconnecttoyourhomenetworktodisplayphotos in an animated slideshow. Many new Blu-Ray playersalsohaveaUSBinputwhereyoucaninsertaflashdriveloadedwithphotos. LisaAndradeofSuntree is amotherof threeandexplains

“...digital photography is a technology that has matured over the years and features some great solutions from organization to editing, sharing, and archiving.” – JIMI GONZALEZ

Above: Facial recognition at work. A screen shot from Picasa displays a variety of images while a column on the right hand side lists the people it recognizes that appear in the photos.

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thatshe“createdalotofphotoalbumsforourfirstborn,thenextchildhadfewerandthephotosofouryoungestareallonthecomputer.”But theiryoungest isn’tcomplaining,andhelovestoviewpicturesusingaPCthatisconnectedtotheTVinthelivingroom. That makes me recall childhood memories of pouringthrougholdpicturesofmyfamilyinmygrandparent’sphotoalbums.Withdigitalphotographyandpowerfulorganizationsoftware,it’sexcitingtothinkofthedynamicwaysthatchil-drenwilllookthroughfamilyphotosintwentyyears.Gettingorganizedmighttakealittlediscipline,butthesooneryougetyourphotocollectionundercontrol,thesooneryoucansharememorieswiththoseclosetoyou.Digital Photo Frames Many modern kitchens and living rooms have digitalphotoframes;aLCDscreendisplayingaslideshowofdigitalpictures.Theyhavebeenavailableforanumberofyearsbutsomeearlyadoptersofthetechnologyweredisappointedwithpoorimagequalityandadifficultprocesstoaddphotos.Newmodelsfixtheseproblemswithimprovedimageresolutionandwirelessnetworkconnectivity. Digital photo frames are available in a wide range ofprices,butit is importanttoselectamodelthatdisplaysthehighestimageresolutionpossible.Adigitalphotoframewithalowresolutionwillmakeyourpicturesappearpixilatedandblocky.Manynewunitsincludeawirelessnetworkconnectionthathelpstokeepimagesupdatedbydisplayingphotos fromyourhomenetworkordown-loadingpicturesfromyouronlineFlickrorPicasaaccounts.n

Jimi Gonzalez is the vice president of sales and marketing for Island Systems and Design in Rockledge. He also recently became a LEED AP. Contact him at 638-9966.

Above: Lisa Garoust’s youngest child, Camden, is captured in a digital photo frame she keeps in her kitchen.

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henNewYorkerCarlinLongconsideredtheexcitingprospectofowningarest- rantinFlorida,heenvisionedanidylliclandscapeofpleinairdiningamidstthestars. Hewasinforarealitycheck. InNovemberof2004’shurricane-intensiveyear,LongandpartnerJimmyBaker,anOrlando-basedSouthwestAirlinesflightattendant,packedtheirbagsandheadedsouthfromtheBigAppletostartNoshandGanacheinthefledglingEauGallieArtsDistrict. Thecouplehadfallenforapieceofthehistoric1926GinterBuilding,strategicallylocatedacross fromtheEauGallieCivicCenterandjuststepsfromtheBrevardArtMuseum.TheywerehighonenthusiasmabouttheirnewhomeinBrevard,butjustatadinexperiencedaboutthesunshinestateanditseclecticresidents. “Wethoughtwewouldservefoodoutside,thatis,untilwemettheFloridians,”saysLong.“Itwastoohot,ortoohumid,ortoobuggy.Unlesstheweatherwasperfect,theydidn’twanttobeoutthere.” Thepartnersthenknewtheymustshifttheirfocusfromtheirrestaurant’sgenerous“secretgarden”toincludeNoshandGanache’sindoorspace. Fortunately,Longwastherightmanforthejob.Long’scareermayhaveveeredhereandthere,butfoodhasalwayskepthimontherightpath. “Theonlyconsistencyinmyprofessionallifehasbeenthekitchen,”saysLong. Afterworkingasakitchenandbathdesigner,hetaughtinteriordesignatthepres-tigiousParsonsSchoolofDesign. BecauseLongcouldn’tmake the rentmoneywith just a teaching job,hewouldcater-waiter,cater-bartend,wasacatering-captainand,eventually,heownedhisowncateringbusiness;FeteAccomplie,mothertoNoshandGanache. Itwasn’tuntilNoshandGanache,however,thatLongthedesignerandLongthe

Clever name, fabulous food, quality chocolates – and a secret garden

Story by Maria SonnenbergPhotography by Dave Potter

Opposite page: “We began the journey as a chocolate shop that happened to sell food to today’s Four-Palm eating establishment that offers excellent chocolate.” Carlin Long

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chefwouldatlastblend. Longadmitsthespaceat1540HighlandAvenueseemedperfect. “When I first walked into our space, replete with paisley-patterned leaf-motifcarpet,whitewallsandapurpleceilingwithblackbeam,allIsawwasahigh,concreteceilingandahomeforthe300-poundcastbrasschandelierthatIhaddraggedaroundforsevenyears,”saysLong. Thechandelierremainsastherestaurant’sfocalpoint.ThefixturewascoveredingreasysootwhenLongandBakerpurchaseditfromaNewJerseydealer. “Weassumeitoriginallyheldglasscontainersofkerosene,”saysLong,whoknowslittleelseaboutthecherishedlights,exceptthattheymighthaveoncegracedalong-gonetheater,givenitscherub-and-maskmotif. Longactuallylikedtheexistingcarpet,soeschewingallthedesignrulesheoncetaught,quicklychosewallcolors. “Isteppedintothenow-defunctCarolinaFabricsandstumbleduponthemonkeyfabricthatpulledallthecolorstogether,”hesays. Evenmoreimportantly,hemettalentedDianeOsten,theseamstresswhowasabletotranslateLong’sfabricvisionintothree-dimensionalreality. Themonkey fabric that is the restaurant’s trademarkwas stretchedoverpadded4’x10’insulationpanelsthattothisdayfirmlyadheretothewall,thankstoindustrial-qualityVelcro. “Iteliminatestheechocanyonside-effectsomanyoftheseoldhigh-ceilingedspaces

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have,”saysLong. LongandBakerhavenevertriedtohidetherestaurant’spetitesize,preferringinsteadtoplayupitspreciouscoziness. “There’snowaytomakeapostagestamplookhuge,”saysLong. “Weknewthisspacewasreallysmall,sowewantedtomakeitintothislittleinti-matejewelbox.” Atnight,duringoneofNoshandGanache’sCandlelightRepasts,thelittlerestau-rantdoesindeedshimmerandglow. Consideringtheroughtimeallrestaurantsarefacing,NoshandGanache’spopular-itysurprisesevenLong. “Oursuccessisdependentonacombinationoflogic,stubbornnessandstupidity,”saysLong. “Webegan the journeyas a chocolate shop thathappened to sell food to today’sFour-Palmeatingestablishmentthatoffersexcellentchocolate.Inourkitchen,wemakefood,but inourdining room,we sell an experience, andeverydesignelement, fromdescriptiontoservicetopresentation,mustsupportthatexperience.”n

Nosh and Ganache is located at 1540 Highland Ave. in Eau Gallie. Telephone is 254-1451. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. A “Terrace Menu” is available Thursdays through Saturdays, beginning at 6 p.m. “Candlelight Repasts” begin at 6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays in the indoor dining room.

Left and above: Partners Long and Baker have never tried to hide the restaurant’s petite size, preferring instead to play up its precious coziness. The space is decorated with paisley-patterned leaf-motif carpet, and wall panels covered with a monkey print fabric. The cast brass chandelier remains a focal point.

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A look ahead:Cultural, design and entertainment events on the Space Coast

EntertainmentJANUARY 8 – 31

You Can’t Take it With YouTheHenegarCenterfortheArtspresentsYou Can’t Take it With You. This playrelates the humorous encounter betweenaconservative family, theSycamores,andthe crazy household of Grandpa MartinVanderhof.Criticshaveadmiredthewittyone-linersofthisoverthetopcomedy,butthemoralofthestoryisaseriousone:Findin yourself the courage to do with yourlifewhatyoureallywanttodo. Matineeandeveningperformances.Fordetailscall723-8698orvisitwww.henegar.org.

JANUARY 12

Groovaloo: NBC’s Superstars of DanceTheKingCenter for thePerformingArtspresentsahighenergydanceperformancefeaturingjawdroppingdisplaysofphysicalability,avibrantmusicalscoreandpower-fullyspokenpoetry.Youwillembarkonajourneythroughthediverseworldofhip-hopdanceastheysharetheirexperiences,struggles,hopesandtriumphs.Theshowbeginsat8p.m.Forticketsandinforma-tion call 242-2219or visitwww.kingcen-ter.comorwww.groovaloo.com.

JANUARY 16

Brevard Symphony Orchestra Subscription ConcertTheBrevardSymphonyOrchestrapresentsSingin’ and Swingin’ POPS concert withOrlando-based crooner Michael Andrew.HewillperformanassortmentofmelodiesfromGeorgeGershwin,FrankSinatra,TonyBennettandmanymore.Thereisamatineeand an eveningperformance. For ticketsand information call 242-2219 or visitwww.kingcenter.comor www.michaelandrew.com.

JANUARY 16

Vivace Society Pre-concert Brunch and Dance SamplingBrevard Symphony Orchestra’s VivaceSociety(Professionalsages25-55),isoffer-ingapre-concertbrunchandswing-danc-ingdemonstration.Theeventwillbeginat11:30a.m.priortotheSingin’andSwin-gin’matineeconcert.ThereisnocostforVivace Society members, guests will be$15.Forinformationcall242-2024.

JANUARY 19 – 24

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South PacificTheKingCenter for thePerformingArtspresentsRodgers&Hammerstein’sSouthPacific.Thisbreathtakingnewproductionhascreatedasold-outsensationonBroad-way. BasedonJamesMichener’sPulitzerPrize winning book Tales of the SouthPacific;theshowfeaturesmusicbyRichardRodgers, lyricsbyOscarHammerstein IIandabookbyOscarHammersteinIIandJoshuaLogan.Performancesareat2p.m.

or8p.m.Forticketsandinformationcall242-2219orvisitwww.kingcenter.com.

JANUARY 27 – 28

The Power of Music; a Founders FarewellThe Melbourne Community OrchestrapresentsaconcertattheMelbourneAudi-torium. The program includes classicaland contemporary classics plus excerptsfrom motion picture and Broadway pro-ductions.Theconcertisfrom7:30p.m.–9:30p.m.Fordetailscall952-9949orvisitwww.mcorchestra.com

FEBRUARY 4

B.B. King & Buddy GuyTwoluminousartistsuniteforaspectacu-larnightofblues.B.B.King,thereigningKing of the Blues with Lucille his trustyguitar, will be singing and playing withrelentlesspassionthemusicthathasstoodthe testof time.BuddyGuy incorporatesa unique style all his own, often dubbed“ChicagoBlues.”Guy,playsslowsmolder-ing blues with his distinctive vocals per-forming more unpredictable and creativeinterpretations of blues, rock, soul andjazz. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Fortickets and information call 242-2219 orvisitwww.kingcenter.com.

FEBRUARY 6

Brevard Symphony Orchestra Subscription ConcertThe Brevard Symphony Orchestra pres-ents Scandinavian Serenades at the KingCenterforthePerformingArts.Selectionstobeperformedwillinclude:EinojuhaniRautavaara-CantusArcticus(ConcertoforBirdsandOrchestra),JeanSibelius-ViolinConcerto,Guestartist:PhilippeQuintonviolin,andCarlNielsen-SymphonyNo.2,

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Above: Lorna Meaden is a high fire porcelain ceramic artist who pushes her work and surface enrichment to the limits. See calendar listing for details about her upcoming class.

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The Four Temperaments. Performancesareat2p.m.and8p.m.Forticketsandinformation call 242-2219 or visit www.kingcenter.com.

FEBRUARY 16-17

A Chorus LineInanemptytheatre,onabarestage,cast-ingforanewBroadwaymusical isalmostcomplete.For17dancers, this audition isthe chance of a lifetime. It’swhat they’veworkedfor-witheverydropofsweat,everyhour of training, every day of their lives.TheKingCenter for thePerformingArtsbringsyouAChorusLine,themusicalforeveryonewho’severhadadreamandputitallontheline.Forticketsandinformationcall242-2219orvisitwww.kingcenter.comorwww.AChorusLine.com.

FEBRUARY 25-26

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the DanceLordoftheDanceisamesmerizingblendof traditional and modern Celtic musicanddance.Thestoryisbaseduponmyth-icalIrishfolkloreasDonDorcha,LordofDarkness, challenges the ethereal lord of

light,theLordoftheDance.Theactionisplayedoutover21scenesonagrandscaleofprecisiondancing,dramaticmusic,col-orfulcostumesandstate-of-the-artstagingandlighting.Performancesareat8p.m.atTheKingCenterforthePerformingArts.Forticketsandinformationcall242-2219orvisitwww.kingcenter.comorwww.lord-offthedance.com.

Art ExhibitionsTHIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Art & Indulgences Walk Culture, shopping, and entertainment inthe casual setting of historic DowntownMelbourne.Enjoythenewestartexhibitsand street culture while eating, drinkingand socializing. Attendees will have thechancetoenjoyspecialdiscounts,servicesandentertainment.TheArt&Indulgenc-esWalkswillbeheld the thirdFridayofevery month from 6-9 p.m. There is nocost toparticipate. Formoredetails call722-6000.

THROUGH JANUARY 17

Tools in Motion: Works from the Hechinger CollectionTheBrevardArtMuseumpresentsalighthearted exhibition of witty and thought-provoking artwork, inspiredby tools andhardware, explores metamorphosis andmagic transforming utilitarian tools intoworks of imaginative power. For detailscontact the Brevard Art Museum at242-0737orvisitbrevardartmuseum.org.

THROUGH JANUARY 29

Wildlife Flora & Fauna ExhibitionThe Brevard Watercolor Society presentstheirannualFlora&FaunaexhibitattheMerritt Island National Refuge visitorcenter. Theexhibitwill featureworksbytheBrevardPorcelainArtists.Fordetailscall544-8888orvisitwww.brevardwater-colors.org.

JANUARY 30 – APRIL 24

Speaking with Thread: The Narrative of TextilesThe Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts’first exhibit of 2010 begins Jan. 30 andruns throughApril 24. This exhibit fea-tures textiles that present stories throughtheirimageryandsymbolism.Objectsondisplay include Persian carpets, ImperialChinese robesandEuropeanembroidery.ThemuseumisonthecampusofFloridaTechinMelbourne.Formoredetailscall674-8313orvisithttp://textiles.fit.edu.

FEBRUARY 5 - 28

Jewelry ShowThe Fifth Avenue Art Gallery will hosttheir 6thbiennial jewelry show featuringthejewelrydesignsofseveralFloridagold-smiths.Therewillbebeautifulhand-madeone-of-a-kind jewelry works of art at thegallery.TheexhibitopensonFriday,Feb.5from5:30-8:00p.m.Lightrefreshmentswillbeserved.TheshowwillrunthroughFebruary28.FordetailscallLoisMittle-manat259-8261orvisitwww.fifthavenue-artgallery.com

FEBRUARY 19

Unmasked Silhouettes: The Art of Timothy M. ParkerLoPressionismGalleryandChristmasCot-tage present Timothy M. Parker’s work.Theartistusesameldingofbody,mindandspirit.Everythingisconnectedandentwined,evoking positivity and beauty of life, love,andnature.TheexhibitrunsthroughMarch18.JoinusfortheopeningreceptiononFeb-ruary19thfrom6-9p.m.duringtheFridayArts & Indulgences Walk in downtownMelbourne.Thereisnochargetoattendtheexhibit.Fordetailscall722-6000orvisitusonlinewww.lopressionism.com.

Art ClassesJANUARY 9 & 23

Glass Bead MakingTheBrevardArtMuseumSchooloffersaBeginner Glass Bead Making Workshop

Above: Coming soon – in February to The King Center for the Performing Arts.

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Jan9andJan23,10a.m.to2p.m.Costfor the class is $65, $50 with discount,and a $25 supply fee. Under the direc-tionofBrettTam,studentswilluseahotheadtorchandsoftglasstolearntomakelampworkbeads.Varioussurfacedecora-tiontechniqueswillbeexplored.Nolamp-working skills required. All skill levelswelcome. Completed beads will be yoursto keep. Tools and glass will be provid-ed. Fordetailsandto registerpleasecall254-7782.

JANUARY 9, 13, 20, 23, FEBRUARY 17, 20 & 24

Mosaic ClassesLouAnnWeeksofTheArtGalleryofVieraisofferingmosaicclassesmultipledatesinJanuaryandFebruary.TheSaturdayclass-esareheldfrom1:30to5:30p.m.andtheWednesdayclassesarefrom5–8p.m.Thecostis$70fortheclassand$30formate-rials. Allmaterialswillbeprovided,andtheclasssizesare limited. Learnmosaicsand create something wonderful for yourhome décor. Pre-registration is required-callWeeksat794-8157oremail lweeks@louannweeks.com. Online registration isavailableatwww.louannweeks.com.

JANUARY 16 – 17

Watercolor Portrait WorkshopLinda Neal leads a watercolor portraitworkshopatTheArtGalleryofViera.Theworkshopwillbeheldfrom9a.m.to4p.meach day, and all levels of experience arewelcomedforthis2-dayclass.Pre-registra-tionisrequired.Call890-1415fordetailsand to register. The Art Gallery of Vierais located at 5410 Murrell Road, In theHomeCenterinViera.

FEBRUARY 6 – 7

Lorna Meaden Porcelain and Inspiring Surfaces The Brevard Art Museum school offersthis workshop for those driven to learnnew ceramic techniques to take theirwork to thenext level. In thisworkshopyouwilllearntomakespoutsandhandlesfrompatterns,Mishimadecoration,andtocreatewheel-thrownandalteredporcelainpotsonandoffthewheelthathavevolumeandfluidityofline.Theclasswillbeheldfrom9a.m.–4p.m.SaturdayandSunday.Cost for class is $275or$250with earlyregistration.Callfordetails242-0737orvisit www.brevardartmuseum.org/school/workshops.

FEBRUARY 18 – 19

Uncommon Threads: Guest Lecturer in TextilesThisguestlecturer,MelindaWatt,associatecurator, Department of European Sculp-ture andDecorativeArts and supervising

curatoroftheAntonioRattiTextileCenteratTheMetropolitanMuseumofArt,pres-entsafreelectureentitled,TheBiblical“It”Girls:FemaleHeroinesinEnglishEmbroi-dery.Formoredetailscall674-8313orvisithttp://textiles.fit.edu.

FEBRUARY 27

Glass Bead MakingAn Intermediate Glass Bead MakingWorkshopbyBrettTamattheBrevardArtMuseum School. The workshop will befrom10a.m.to2p.m.Thecostforpartici-pationis$75,$60withdiscount,anda$40supplyfee.Usingahotheadtorchandsoftglass studentswill explore someadvancedtechniques including working with pow-ders, fuming techniques, encasing coppermesh and hollow beads. One beginnerworkshop or previous lampworking skillsarerequiredforthisworkshop.Fordetailsandtoregistercall254-7782.

Home & GardenJANUARY 15

Winterland FestivalComeenjoytheeveningandcoolweatherwith family and friends 6 to 9 p.m. onJanuary 15 on Friday at Fifth’s, Winter-land Festival in the Park. Indialantic’sNancePark(cornerofA1AandWavecrestAvenue) will come alive with sounds oflive music, unique vendors and a chil-dren’splayarea.Aselectionof irresistiblefoodandbeverageswillbeavailable.Thehighlightof the festival is thechilicook-off.Thisfreecommunityeventhasalltheingredients for merrymaking. For moreinformation visit www.fridayatfifth.comorcall508-6936.n

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Above: Nautilus by Lou Ann Weeks of Art Gallery of Viera.

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