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MAYJUNE 2015
Always Local Always Beautiful
BROWNVILLEShort on Population Long on Culture
AT HOME WITHThe Carles
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial Meets Rustic
LIFE AT THE LAKE IS BETTER
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EDITORIALExecutive Editor
DAVID WILLIAMS
Managing Editor
ROBERT NELSON
Contributing Writers
ELENA KERWIN
JEN LITTON
TOM MCCAULEY
CREATIVECreative Director
JOHN GAWLEY
Director of Photography amp Interactive Media
BILL SITZMANN
Senior Graphic Designer
KRISTEN HOFFMAN
Graphic Designer
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Contributing Photographers
BARRY COHN
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MayJune 2015
VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 3
H32 H20
H26
FEATURES
H20 At Home With the Carles Everything in its Place
H32 Life at the Lake is Better The Walvoord Family Motto
H40 The Knotty Pallet Industrial meets rustic in these clever designs
DEPARTMENTS
H9 Editor Letter Celebrating Spring
H10 Statements Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
H16 Trending Reverse Nostalgia
H18 Home Smarts Insurance The Calm After the Storm
H26 Neighborhood Profile The Spirit of Brownville
H44 Transformations Elena Kerwin Our Home Our Way
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OmahaHome
ACCOUNTSPublisher
TODD LEMKE
Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor
SANDY BESCH-MATSON
Vice President GREG BRUNS
Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing
GIL COHEN
Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor
GWEN LEMKE
Branding Specialists KYLE FISHER
GEORGE IDELMAN ANGIE HALL
Sales Associates JAMIE COLE
JESSICA CULLINANE DAWN DENNIS
ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART
OPERATIONSVice President of Operations
TYLER LEMKE
Event Director ERIN COX
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Distribution Manager MIKE BREWER
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All versions of OmahaHome are published bimonthly by Omaha Magazine LTD PO Box 461208 Omaha NE 68046-1208 Telephone (402) 884-2000 fax (402) 884-2001 Subscription rates $1295 for 6 issues (one year) $1995 for 12 issues (two years) No whole or part of the contents herein may be reproduced without prior written permission of Omaha Magazine excepting individually copyrighted articles and photographs Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted however no responsibility will be assumed for such solicita-tions Best of Omaharegtrade is a registered tradename of Omaha Magazine
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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MAY DAY IS CELEBRATED in many parts around the world While the tradi-
tions and stories surrounding this rite of passage into a new season vary from culture to culture most share a common bondmdashthe use of flowers
With Motherrsquos Day right around the corner my own tradition has been to pot my flowers for spring Shown below is something very easy and quick I put together just before Easter to spruce up and add some color to my front entry
Need some color inspiration Inside this issue of Omaha Home you will get to peek inside two great homes Both are warm and cheerful with special splashes of color Thanks to the Carle and the Walvoord families for allowing us to share your beautiful spaces with our readers
And donrsquot forget Fatherrsquos Day Looking for something different to do Check out Omaha Magazinersquos Fried Food Festival the day before Fatherrsquos Day down on the river at the Storz Trophy Room
Happy springtime
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ldquo May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day
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OmahaHome
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ALL IN THE FAMILYA mother-daughter design team
shares their creative processWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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ITrsquoS YOUR HOME PROTECT IT
8 YEARS IN A ROW
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
15_POG20_BESTOFOMAHA_HOMESECTION_PIANO_ADindd 1 31915 1012 AM
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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EDITORIALExecutive Editor
DAVID WILLIAMS
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ROBERT NELSON
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ELENA KERWIN
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VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 3
H32 H20
H26
FEATURES
H20 At Home With the Carles Everything in its Place
H32 Life at the Lake is Better The Walvoord Family Motto
H40 The Knotty Pallet Industrial meets rustic in these clever designs
DEPARTMENTS
H9 Editor Letter Celebrating Spring
H10 Statements Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
H16 Trending Reverse Nostalgia
H18 Home Smarts Insurance The Calm After the Storm
H26 Neighborhood Profile The Spirit of Brownville
H44 Transformations Elena Kerwin Our Home Our Way
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OmahaHome
ACCOUNTSPublisher
TODD LEMKE
Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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MAY DAY IS CELEBRATED in many parts around the world While the tradi-
tions and stories surrounding this rite of passage into a new season vary from culture to culture most share a common bondmdashthe use of flowers
With Motherrsquos Day right around the corner my own tradition has been to pot my flowers for spring Shown below is something very easy and quick I put together just before Easter to spruce up and add some color to my front entry
Need some color inspiration Inside this issue of Omaha Home you will get to peek inside two great homes Both are warm and cheerful with special splashes of color Thanks to the Carle and the Walvoord families for allowing us to share your beautiful spaces with our readers
And donrsquot forget Fatherrsquos Day Looking for something different to do Check out Omaha Magazinersquos Fried Food Festival the day before Fatherrsquos Day down on the river at the Storz Trophy Room
Happy springtime
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ALL IN THE FAMILYA mother-daughter design team
shares their creative processWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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ITrsquoS YOUR HOME PROTECT IT
8 YEARS IN A ROW
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H24 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom
As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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EDITORIALExecutive Editor
DAVID WILLIAMS
Managing Editor
ROBERT NELSON
Contributing Writers
ELENA KERWIN
JEN LITTON
TOM MCCAULEY
CREATIVECreative Director
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Director of Photography amp Interactive Media
BILL SITZMANN
Senior Graphic Designer
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VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 3
H32 H20
H26
FEATURES
H20 At Home With the Carles Everything in its Place
H32 Life at the Lake is Better The Walvoord Family Motto
H40 The Knotty Pallet Industrial meets rustic in these clever designs
DEPARTMENTS
H9 Editor Letter Celebrating Spring
H10 Statements Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
H16 Trending Reverse Nostalgia
H18 Home Smarts Insurance The Calm After the Storm
H26 Neighborhood Profile The Spirit of Brownville
H44 Transformations Elena Kerwin Our Home Our Way
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OmahaHome
ACCOUNTSPublisher
TODD LEMKE
Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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tions and stories surrounding this rite of passage into a new season vary from culture to culture most share a common bondmdashthe use of flowers
With Motherrsquos Day right around the corner my own tradition has been to pot my flowers for spring Shown below is something very easy and quick I put together just before Easter to spruce up and add some color to my front entry
Need some color inspiration Inside this issue of Omaha Home you will get to peek inside two great homes Both are warm and cheerful with special splashes of color Thanks to the Carle and the Walvoord families for allowing us to share your beautiful spaces with our readers
And donrsquot forget Fatherrsquos Day Looking for something different to do Check out Omaha Magazinersquos Fried Food Festival the day before Fatherrsquos Day down on the river at the Storz Trophy Room
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ALL IN THE FAMILYA mother-daughter design team
shares their creative processWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H10 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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ITrsquoS YOUR HOME PROTECT IT
8 YEARS IN A ROW
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H24 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom
As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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EDITORIALExecutive Editor
DAVID WILLIAMS
Managing Editor
ROBERT NELSON
Contributing Writers
ELENA KERWIN
JEN LITTON
TOM MCCAULEY
CREATIVECreative Director
JOHN GAWLEY
Director of Photography amp Interactive Media
BILL SITZMANN
Senior Graphic Designer
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VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 3
H32 H20
H26
FEATURES
H20 At Home With the Carles Everything in its Place
H32 Life at the Lake is Better The Walvoord Family Motto
H40 The Knotty Pallet Industrial meets rustic in these clever designs
DEPARTMENTS
H9 Editor Letter Celebrating Spring
H10 Statements Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
H16 Trending Reverse Nostalgia
H18 Home Smarts Insurance The Calm After the Storm
H26 Neighborhood Profile The Spirit of Brownville
H44 Transformations Elena Kerwin Our Home Our Way
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OmahaHome
ACCOUNTSPublisher
TODD LEMKE
Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor
SANDY BESCH-MATSON
Vice President GREG BRUNS
Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing
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Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor
GWEN LEMKE
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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MAY DAY IS CELEBRATED in many parts around the world While the tradi-
tions and stories surrounding this rite of passage into a new season vary from culture to culture most share a common bondmdashthe use of flowers
With Motherrsquos Day right around the corner my own tradition has been to pot my flowers for spring Shown below is something very easy and quick I put together just before Easter to spruce up and add some color to my front entry
Need some color inspiration Inside this issue of Omaha Home you will get to peek inside two great homes Both are warm and cheerful with special splashes of color Thanks to the Carle and the Walvoord families for allowing us to share your beautiful spaces with our readers
And donrsquot forget Fatherrsquos Day Looking for something different to do Check out Omaha Magazinersquos Fried Food Festival the day before Fatherrsquos Day down on the river at the Storz Trophy Room
Happy springtime
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ALL IN THE FAMILYA mother-daughter design team
shares their creative processWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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8 YEARS IN A ROW
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H16 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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EDITORIALExecutive Editor
DAVID WILLIAMS
Managing Editor
ROBERT NELSON
Contributing Writers
ELENA KERWIN
JEN LITTON
TOM MCCAULEY
CREATIVECreative Director
JOHN GAWLEY
Director of Photography amp Interactive Media
BILL SITZMANN
Senior Graphic Designer
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BARRY COHN
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VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 3
H32 H20
H26
FEATURES
H20 At Home With the Carles Everything in its Place
H32 Life at the Lake is Better The Walvoord Family Motto
H40 The Knotty Pallet Industrial meets rustic in these clever designs
DEPARTMENTS
H9 Editor Letter Celebrating Spring
H10 Statements Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
H16 Trending Reverse Nostalgia
H18 Home Smarts Insurance The Calm After the Storm
H26 Neighborhood Profile The Spirit of Brownville
H44 Transformations Elena Kerwin Our Home Our Way
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OmahaHome
ACCOUNTSPublisher
TODD LEMKE
Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor
SANDY BESCH-MATSON
Vice President GREG BRUNS
Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing
GIL COHEN
Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor
GWEN LEMKE
Branding Specialists KYLE FISHER
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Sales Associates JAMIE COLE
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ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART
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TYLER LEMKE
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All versions of OmahaHome are published bimonthly by Omaha Magazine LTD PO Box 461208 Omaha NE 68046-1208 Telephone (402) 884-2000 fax (402) 884-2001 Subscription rates $1295 for 6 issues (one year) $1995 for 12 issues (two years) No whole or part of the contents herein may be reproduced without prior written permission of Omaha Magazine excepting individually copyrighted articles and photographs Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted however no responsibility will be assumed for such solicita-tions Best of Omaharegtrade is a registered tradename of Omaha Magazine
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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MAY DAY IS CELEBRATED in many parts around the world While the tradi-
tions and stories surrounding this rite of passage into a new season vary from culture to culture most share a common bondmdashthe use of flowers
With Motherrsquos Day right around the corner my own tradition has been to pot my flowers for spring Shown below is something very easy and quick I put together just before Easter to spruce up and add some color to my front entry
Need some color inspiration Inside this issue of Omaha Home you will get to peek inside two great homes Both are warm and cheerful with special splashes of color Thanks to the Carle and the Walvoord families for allowing us to share your beautiful spaces with our readers
And donrsquot forget Fatherrsquos Day Looking for something different to do Check out Omaha Magazinersquos Fried Food Festival the day before Fatherrsquos Day down on the river at the Storz Trophy Room
Happy springtime
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ldquo May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day
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ALL IN THE FAMILYA mother-daughter design team
shares their creative processWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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EDITORIALExecutive Editor
DAVID WILLIAMS
Managing Editor
ROBERT NELSON
Contributing Writers
ELENA KERWIN
JEN LITTON
TOM MCCAULEY
CREATIVECreative Director
JOHN GAWLEY
Director of Photography amp Interactive Media
BILL SITZMANN
Senior Graphic Designer
KRISTEN HOFFMAN
Graphic Designer
RACHEL JOY
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BARRY COHN
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VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 3
H32 H20
H26
FEATURES
H20 At Home With the Carles Everything in its Place
H32 Life at the Lake is Better The Walvoord Family Motto
H40 The Knotty Pallet Industrial meets rustic in these clever designs
DEPARTMENTS
H9 Editor Letter Celebrating Spring
H10 Statements Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
H16 Trending Reverse Nostalgia
H18 Home Smarts Insurance The Calm After the Storm
H26 Neighborhood Profile The Spirit of Brownville
H44 Transformations Elena Kerwin Our Home Our Way
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H7 |emspbestofomahacom
OmahaHome
ACCOUNTSPublisher
TODD LEMKE
Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor
SANDY BESCH-MATSON
Vice President GREG BRUNS
Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing
GIL COHEN
Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor
GWEN LEMKE
Branding Specialists KYLE FISHER
GEORGE IDELMAN ANGIE HALL
Sales Associates JAMIE COLE
JESSICA CULLINANE DAWN DENNIS
ALICIA SMITH HOLLINS JUSTIN IDELMAN JESSICA LINHART
OPERATIONSVice President of Operations
TYLER LEMKE
Event Director ERIN COX
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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MAY DAY IS CELEBRATED in many parts around the world While the tradi-
tions and stories surrounding this rite of passage into a new season vary from culture to culture most share a common bondmdashthe use of flowers
With Motherrsquos Day right around the corner my own tradition has been to pot my flowers for spring Shown below is something very easy and quick I put together just before Easter to spruce up and add some color to my front entry
Need some color inspiration Inside this issue of Omaha Home you will get to peek inside two great homes Both are warm and cheerful with special splashes of color Thanks to the Carle and the Walvoord families for allowing us to share your beautiful spaces with our readers
And donrsquot forget Fatherrsquos Day Looking for something different to do Check out Omaha Magazinersquos Fried Food Festival the day before Fatherrsquos Day down on the river at the Storz Trophy Room
Happy springtime
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ALL IN THE FAMILYA mother-daughter design team
shares their creative processWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H10 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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8 YEARS IN A ROW
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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DEPARTMENTS
H9 Editor Letter Celebrating Spring
H10 Statements Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
H16 Trending Reverse Nostalgia
H18 Home Smarts Insurance The Calm After the Storm
H26 Neighborhood Profile The Spirit of Brownville
H44 Transformations Elena Kerwin Our Home Our Way
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OmahaHome
ACCOUNTSPublisher
TODD LEMKE
Publisherrsquos Assistant amp OmahaHome Contributing Editor
SANDY BESCH-MATSON
Vice President GREG BRUNS
Executive Vice President Sales amp Marketing
GIL COHEN
Senior Sales Executive amp 60Plus in Omaha Contributing Editor
GWEN LEMKE
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All versions of OmahaHome are published bimonthly by Omaha Magazine LTD PO Box 461208 Omaha NE 68046-1208 Telephone (402) 884-2000 fax (402) 884-2001 Subscription rates $1295 for 6 issues (one year) $1995 for 12 issues (two years) No whole or part of the contents herein may be reproduced without prior written permission of Omaha Magazine excepting individually copyrighted articles and photographs Unsolicited manuscripts are accepted however no responsibility will be assumed for such solicita-tions Best of Omaharegtrade is a registered tradename of Omaha Magazine
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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MAY DAY IS CELEBRATED in many parts around the world While the tradi-
tions and stories surrounding this rite of passage into a new season vary from culture to culture most share a common bondmdashthe use of flowers
With Motherrsquos Day right around the corner my own tradition has been to pot my flowers for spring Shown below is something very easy and quick I put together just before Easter to spruce up and add some color to my front entry
Need some color inspiration Inside this issue of Omaha Home you will get to peek inside two great homes Both are warm and cheerful with special splashes of color Thanks to the Carle and the Walvoord families for allowing us to share your beautiful spaces with our readers
And donrsquot forget Fatherrsquos Day Looking for something different to do Check out Omaha Magazinersquos Fried Food Festival the day before Fatherrsquos Day down on the river at the Storz Trophy Room
Happy springtime
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ldquo May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day
-IRISH BLESSING
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ALL IN THE FAMILYA mother-daughter design team
shares their creative processWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom
As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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VOLUME 5 bull ISSUE 3
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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MAY DAY IS CELEBRATED in many parts around the world While the tradi-
tions and stories surrounding this rite of passage into a new season vary from culture to culture most share a common bondmdashthe use of flowers
With Motherrsquos Day right around the corner my own tradition has been to pot my flowers for spring Shown below is something very easy and quick I put together just before Easter to spruce up and add some color to my front entry
Need some color inspiration Inside this issue of Omaha Home you will get to peek inside two great homes Both are warm and cheerful with special splashes of color Thanks to the Carle and the Walvoord families for allowing us to share your beautiful spaces with our readers
And donrsquot forget Fatherrsquos Day Looking for something different to do Check out Omaha Magazinersquos Fried Food Festival the day before Fatherrsquos Day down on the river at the Storz Trophy Room
Happy springtime
SandySandy Besch-MatsonContributing EditorOmahaHomeSandyBeschomahapublicationscom
ldquo May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day
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ALL IN THE FAMILYA mother-daughter design team
shares their creative processWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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ITrsquoS YOUR HOME PROTECT IT
8 YEARS IN A ROW
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doors
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H24 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom
As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
15_POG20_BESTOFOMAHA_HOMESECTION_PIANO_ADindd 1 31915 1012 AM
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H28 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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MAY DAY IS CELEBRATED in many parts around the world While the tradi-
tions and stories surrounding this rite of passage into a new season vary from culture to culture most share a common bondmdashthe use of flowers
With Motherrsquos Day right around the corner my own tradition has been to pot my flowers for spring Shown below is something very easy and quick I put together just before Easter to spruce up and add some color to my front entry
Need some color inspiration Inside this issue of Omaha Home you will get to peek inside two great homes Both are warm and cheerful with special splashes of color Thanks to the Carle and the Walvoord families for allowing us to share your beautiful spaces with our readers
And donrsquot forget Fatherrsquos Day Looking for something different to do Check out Omaha Magazinersquos Fried Food Festival the day before Fatherrsquos Day down on the river at the Storz Trophy Room
Happy springtime
SandySandy Besch-MatsonContributing EditorOmahaHomeSandyBeschomahapublicationscom
ldquo May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day
-IRISH BLESSING
OmahaHome
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ALL IN THE FAMILYA mother-daughter design team
shares their creative processWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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ITrsquoS YOUR HOME PROTECT IT
8 YEARS IN A ROW
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
15_POG20_BESTOFOMAHA_HOMESECTION_PIANO_ADindd 1 31915 1012 AM
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H10 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
IF YOUrsquoVE HUNG out at The Lounge a sophisticated eatery at the Magnolia Hotel or sampled the fare at the newly-renovated
Jams yoursquove experienced the unique design stylings of Anderson Interiors an Omaha mother-daughter design duo
Lindsey Anderson has been helping her mother Lori Anderson with design since she was 4 years old when she would tag along to the Designer Showhouse project ldquoWhen she went off to college and decided to go into interior design it was not a surprise to anyonerdquo Lori says
ldquoI had always worked with her so it just fell into placerdquo Lindsey adds
The two are enmeshed in their work-ing relationship and both hold degrees in interior design from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ldquoBeing a mother-daughter team we donrsquot have much of a filter on expressing our likes and dislikesrdquo Lori says
ldquoSometimes my taste will be exactly the oppo-site of my motherrsquosrdquo Lindsey says but they
donrsquot let opposing views hinder their creativ-ity ldquoWersquore both always asking each otherrsquos opinionrdquo Lori says
It is this effortless exchange of ideas that allows them to design spaces that they describe as ldquotimeless not trendyrdquo
ldquoOn a daily basis we are constantly bouncing ideas off each otherrdquo Lori says
Because they work in so many genres it is hard to pinpoint one signature style that could encompass their body of work They currently have at least 20 different design projects on their plate ldquoRegardless of whatever style a client might be after we can hit any lookrdquo Lindsey asserts
When meeting with a client about a new project Lori says that determining how a potential space will be used is the first piece of information she seeks
ldquoThe function is probably the first conversa-tion we havehelliphow the space will be used in a residential situation by the family If itrsquos a hospitality situation what are the goals for the businessrdquo gt
Lori and Lindsey Anderson of Anderson Interiors
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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ITrsquoS YOUR HOME PROTECT IT
8 YEARS IN A ROW
siding
doors
windows
garage doors
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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Anderson Interiorsrsquo Latest Project The Burlington League Gastropub at 10th amp Mason
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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ITrsquoS YOUR HOME PROTECT IT
8 YEARS IN A ROW
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doors
windows
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H14 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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03
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05
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H16 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
WE ENJOY TRAVELING THE GLOBE EXPLORING CITIES TOWNS AND CULTURES-Lori Anderson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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8 YEARS IN A ROW
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H16 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H24 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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lt ldquoItrsquos a process of getting to know each otherrdquo Lindsey says
Lindsey explains that gathering images of ideas the client desires is crucial in their research ldquoOne personrsquos idea of modern might not be my idea of modern so it helps to see pictures of what lsquomodernrsquo means to them or what lsquotraditionalrsquo means to themrdquo
Lindseyrsquos extensive research on every proj-ect and knack for hunting down new trends online or out and about has served as a revi-talizing boost to a business that has devel-oped a burgeoning client base for residential commercial and hospitality design for more than 25 years
ldquoWe snap pictures a lot when wersquore traveling and bring it back to our clientsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoLindsey has found a lot of things that I never would have even thought of or found until she brought them to usrdquo Lori says
The two keep a library of ideas on hand that they gather while they are out absorbing the world through travel They love getting away from their Rockbrook Village studio to scout for ideas ldquoWe enjoy traveling the globe exploring cities towns and culturesrdquo Lori says gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H28 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspStatements
lt Their sweet spot for rest and relaxation is Southern Californiarsquos Del Mar where they enjoy the sand sun and strolling local art markets
ldquoOur creative inspiration comes from every-thing around us It may be something we see on a walk or a detail on a historic building or a specific weave in a textile on a fashion runwayrdquo Lori says
Completing a project is a rewarding moment ldquoMy favorite part of the process is the end result when I see people using the space enjoying the space and being comfortable in the spacerdquo Lindsey says
Their attention to detail creates a fierce cus-tomer loyalty
ldquoOur clients become clients for years and years and yearsrdquo Lori explains ldquoIrsquove had cli-ents that Irsquove done the home they live in and theyrsquore getting to be in their 50s and 60s You watch their kids grow up and they starting
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H16 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom
As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
15_POG20_BESTOFOMAHA_HOMESECTION_PIANO_ADindd 1 31915 1012 AM
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom
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Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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to think about downsizing I end up doing their second house or condo toordquo
ldquoWe make a bond with the familyrdquo Lindsey adds
Many times their clients will repeatedly call upon the expertise of the Andersons to spruce up their living spaces ldquoWe might not hear from them for a year but the process never really endsrdquo Lindsey says
ldquoIt seems that yoursquore always adding to a space or then they decide to do an addition onto the house or they decide to finish another roomrdquo Lori says
The duo have formed a solid partnership that no doubt learns lessons along the way while also strengthening the special bond only a mother and daughter can have ldquoWorking together is not effortless but we are both creative hard-working and love what we do Lori says We are very fortunate to have thatrdquo OmahaHome
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WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
the garden The droning hum of a darting bumble bee
Call it reverse nostalgia that odd sensation that sweeps over you when the realization hits that in the passing of only a few short months you will look back at your own enact-ment of a frozen-in-time scene like this one and ache for the sights smells and sounds painted on the canvas of Spring the season when all was new againemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H24 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTrending
THE EARTHY AROMA of freshly dis-turbed loam The slight but oh-so sat-isfying stiffness of the joints earned in
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H17 |emspbestofomahacom
THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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From Design to Installation
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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THE SPRING STORM season has the potential to introduce the most unpre-dictable of problems for homeowners
We checked in with Lisa and Regi Powell of Powell Insurance a Farmers Insurance agency for their best advice on how to navigate the process if you home sustains storm damage
THE MOST COMMON MISTAKE
Lisa ldquoAutomatically turning in a claim Every claim stays on your record for three years even if you end up later saying lsquoNever mind itrsquos not worth collecting on it after my deductiblersquo Many people may not under-stand that it is still counted as a claim We recommend getting an estimate outside of the insurance process in order to make the best decision about whether or not to proceed with an actual claimrdquo
Regi ldquoThis is also important because claims frequency can effect your premiums even your eligibility When in doubt talk to your agent first Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquo
HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND YOUR PROPERTY
Regi ldquoEach state has a different statute of limitations on claims Get a good estimate from a reputable contractor That cost is reim-bursed in the process if a claim is indeed later filed You wouldnrsquot want to find much later on that for example you have water problems from a damaged roof Now yoursquore faced with bigger costlier issuesrdquo
Lisa ldquoWater is one of the things you should be most concerned about as a homeowner It is stubborn persistent If you donrsquot fix a roof after a storm over time water leaks or damage may occur This water damage may not covered it you didnrsquot take the proper steps to repair the original storm damagerdquo
OKAY SO NOW ITrsquoS TIME TO MAKE REPAIRS
Lisa ldquoWe have what we call a Preferred Provider programhellipa list of trusted con-tractors A lot of companies have similar programs The financial relationship is still between the homeowner and the contractor but those that make it onto our list have gone through a thorough vetting process Theyrsquove jumped through a lot of hoops to make the cut and be on that listrdquo
Regi ldquoAnd donrsquot forget some of the sim-plest tips when making repair decisions Talk to your friends and neighbors What great experiences have they had with contractors Who do they trust If some guy shows up in your driveway offering to do work check his truckrsquos license plate If itrsquos from Florida or Alabamahellipwell there are a lot of storm-chasers out there and they like any business can be all over the map in terms of ability reliability even honestyrdquo
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H18 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspHome Smarts
THE CALM AFTER THE STORMSpring weather can be traumatic
but your insurance experience doesnrsquot have to beWORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H24 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom
As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H28 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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WHAT DOES MY INSURANCE COMPANY NEED TO KNOW
Regi ldquoKeep them updated throughout the process Your contractor may point out for example that you need to replace a skylight after say some hail damage But if that sky light wasnrsquot identified in the original adjusting process it causes problems later If additional damage is found letrsquos be sure to get that into the claim so you will be paid accordinglyrdquo
Lisa ldquoWhich is a good reminder to take a comprehensive approach to any claim Our adjustors are trained to inspect the entire property Do you have a pool A tool shed Ask your claims adjuster to inspect your entire property not just the roof or siding An adjuster may often find damage you didnrsquot know existedrdquo
AND BEFORE THE STORM
Lisa ldquoPerhaps our most important role is to make sure you have the appropriate type and amount of coverage along with deductibles that work for you before a storm hits before an auto accident before a firerdquo
Regi ldquoItrsquos just human nature to believe that bad things will never happen to you but therersquos a reason we send update offers and call people to review policies Thatrsquos one of the tougher parts of this jobmdasha homeowner learning too late that their policy didnrsquot meet their needsrdquo
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lisa ldquoThere are so many factors that go into recovering from storm damage We recognize that itrsquos a stressful time This is your home It is important to youhellipand itrsquos important to usrdquo
Regi ldquoIt is really gratifying to help people through these things Just like being in an auto accident storms can be traumatic and you may have more important things to worry about than the roof over your head This is what your insurance agent lives for When in doubtmdashand especially if yoursquore in any way confused about the processmdashcall your agent Thatrsquos what wersquore here forrdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H28 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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WHEN YOU FIRST pull up to Zach and Courtney Carles home off 192nd and Dodge in Elkhorn you might think
ldquoWow they have a really nice houserdquo
Youd be right
But when Courtney greets you at the front door you wont enter one of those cavernous McMansions that embodies the worst aspects of American housing over the past couple decades
Instead youre welcomed into a home that balances light and dark friendly and ambitious modern and traditional Think natural stone chimney hardwood floors and a purple chalkboard wall for the oldest daughter The place is gorgeous yet understated and slightly quirky like George Clooney
ldquoOrganized chaosrdquo is another way to put it The Carles will repeat that phrase several times over the course of our walkthrough
Zach a pharmaceutical sales specialist and Courtney a nurse are the parents of four active children Izabella (4) Camden (7) Jaxson (11) and Olivia (14) Dolls action figures sports gear LEGOs stuffed animals art homework and digital devices abound As the family grew the Carles realized their old house simply couldnrsquot keep up They needed a place to organize the chaos
So a few years ago they started working with Greg Frazell of G Lee Homes This proved to be a wise choice As a father of five Frazell understood the organizational challenges a large family faces
One of the most vital issues Food Both Zach and Courtney spend a lot of time travelling around Omaha for their professions and have little time to visit the grocery store so Frazell sketched up what he thought would be an ample pantry
ldquoI told him to go back to the drawing boardrdquo Courtney chuckles The original design was half the size the family had envisioned gt
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE(And a Place for Everything)
WORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H21 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H22 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H24 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H25 |emspbestofomahacom
As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
15_POG20_BESTOFOMAHA_HOMESECTION_PIANO_ADindd 1 31915 1012 AM
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H28 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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3 Years in a Row
lt Frazell took it to heart Honeycombed with shelves the pantry as built could pass for a small food bank Industrial-sized cereal boxes loom high overheadmdashtelltale signs of a Costco membership
The rest of the house follows suit maximizing every nook and cranny of interstitial space to keep clutter at bay Clothes shoes toys and the attendant supplies of modern life seem vacuum-packed into cubby holes It all looks simple enough (ingenious things often do) but the overall effect is one of logistical brilliance
With the familyrsquos potential morass of physical matter under control the house is free to breathe Indeed if a house can be said to flow this house flows A cozy entryway beckons you past the home office where a sliding barn door offers solitude and into a living room capped by a 20-foot-high ceiling Echoing the myriad storage elements throughout the house the living room is checkered with windows that offer a perfect view of summer storms
From there the house spills into an open-concept kitchen where a granite-topped island sink splits the flow into two branches One course leads to the three-car garage and the other to the pantry and dining room which is recessed from the kitchen and vaulted like a nave Hung from the apex a stunning chandelier flashes bits of sunshine at the visitor This placement is strategic hung in the entryway the chandelierrsquos beveled tears might look gaudymdashlike an earring worn by a Godzilla-sized Elizabeth Taylor But above the dining room table the fixture brightens the space without ostentation
The spacious living roomkitchendining area serves as the nucleus of the house Itrsquos custom-built to encourage interac-tion between the Carles their kids and the innumerable neighborhood children who breeze through on any given day The neighborhood is a tight-knit community so itrsquos crucial for Courtney to be able to pursue her passion for cooking while still getting to hang out with everyone gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Izabelle Jaxson Camden and Olivia Carle
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
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SHARING WHAT WE KNOWCOMMUNITY IS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H28 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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lt In fact besides Elkhorn Public Schoolsrsquo reputation for a rigorous education the frenzy of youthful activity is what initially drew the Carles to the neighborhood two years ago
ldquoWe loved that there were 5000 kids running around the streets when we pulled inrdquo Courtney says
With sometimes up to nine extra kids in the house bath-rooms were a key design consideration Brothers Camden and Jaxson share one as do sisters Izabella and Olivia Nobody has to fight for a sink Downstairs Mom and Dad have what could pass for a spa with its huge echo-chamber shower presidential bathtub and hexagonal flooring a throwback look yoursquod expect to find in a home in Dundee not out here on the edge of cornfields
ldquoWe didnt want it to age or succumb to whats trendy nowrdquo Zach explains tapping the tile with the heel of his shoe ldquoWe like the white subway tilesrdquo
This urge toward practicality and timelessness sums up the philosophy on which the house is built
As does the sign in the pantry entryway ldquoTodayrsquos Menu Eat it or starverdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspAt Home
Zach and Courtney Carle
Olivia finds a quiet moment
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As much as we read books and take classes we learn the most from each other This is how we grow So that one day we can pass on all that wersquove learned We filmed stories that show this and other values of community Watch and share at WhyCommunityMatterscom
COMMUNITY IS
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H28 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H26 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H28 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF
BROWNVILLEShort on Population
Long on CultureWORDS BY TOM MCCAULEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN AND JAY TALLMON
George and Eva Neubert of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum
The Flatwater Folk Art Museum
Antiquarium Owner Tom Rudloff
ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H27 |emspbestofomahacom
WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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ldquoBILLY THE KID STAYED HERE ONCE HE WAS GOING TO ROB THE TOWN BUT WHEN HE REALIZED WE HAD NO MONEY HE WENT TO MISSOURIrdquo -George Neubert
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WHATrsquoS THERE TO do in Brownvillerdquo wonders Tom Rudloff owner of The Antiquarium Book Store and Bill
Farmer Gallery in Brownville ldquoNot much Seven museums five art galleries a theatre a concert hall an arboretum a winery and three bookstores So not muchrdquo
Maybe you havenrsquot heard of it Maybe yoursquove been meaning to get there Maybe yoursquove already fallen in love with the place
Regardless Brownville might be Americarsquos only town of 130 residents that a 1200 word article can hardly begin to synopsize
Seventy-eight miles south of Omaha Brownville is anchored like its own his-toric steamboat the Spirit of Brownville in the windblown hills above the Missouri River Valley Itrsquos one of the few places where you can wake up on the water (River Inn Floating BampB) shop for curios (Gypsy Jackrsquos Antiques amp Oddities) buy rare books from a self-confessed ldquocrazed grammarianrdquo (The Antiquarium) sip locally crafted wine while touring pre-Prohibition era under-ground brewing caves (Whiskey Run Creek Winery amp Vineyard) ponder the horrors of frontier dentistry (Dr Spurginrsquos Dental Office Museum) and purchase a fine broom (Country Brooms Everlasting)hellipall in the span of a few hours
Founded in 1854 by Richard Brown Brownville fell prey to the boom-and-bust cycle that crippled countless frontier towns Within 20 years the town had acquired a flatboat ferry flour and lumber mills two newspapers a telegraph line a high school a medical college three brickyards and the promise of a railroad connection Then things fell apart The railroad went bust The county seat moved to nearby Auburn In 1880 the population hit its high-water mark of 1309
A 1903 fire and multiple floods destroyed several buildings along Main Street almost destroying any hope of revival
ldquoBilly the Kid stayed here oncerdquo says George Neubert former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art and current curatorowner of the newly opened Flatwater Folk Art Museum ldquoHe was going to rob the town but when he realized we had no money he went to Missourirdquo
Thatrsquos not the end of the story Brownville lay dormant Slowly driven by arts crafts niche entertainment historical preservation books local restaurants museums and the sublime geography of the river valley the town began to flourish again albeit in a more contempla-tive meaningful way
Irsquove been meaning to visit for several years When I finally do come down to explore the village which is supposed to have the most vibrancy per square inch than anywhere else in the state Irsquove chosen the wrong day Almost everything is closed Mondays
So instead of entering galleries and historic buildings I walk around admiring the well-preserved architecture peering into dark-ened windows and scribbling As I press my cheeks against a glass bulletin board to read the schedules a grey minivan captained by a senior couple rolls up behind me gt
The Brownville Flea Market
ldquoWHEN YOU CONSIDER A TOWN OF 130 YOUrsquoVE GOT MORE THINGS HAPPENING CULTURALLYmdashPER CAPITAmdashTHAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN NEBRASKArdquo -George Neubert
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H28 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
Brownville Concert Series
The Silver Anniversary Season
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS
A FIVE-TOOL PLAYER IN baseball is defined as one who can hit for average hit for power run field and has a great arm For a quarter century now the Brownville
Concert Series has proved its prowess as a five-tool (cabaret Broadway jazz classical and bluegrass) MVP in the musical world with an internationally acclaimed line-up of artists On the bench ready to pinch hit is even the occasional rock act
All this from a town with a population number that hovers at the ldquovery superiorrdquo level of IQ quotients (130)
Celebrating its silver anniversary in a quaint refurbished church the series has long been a regional magnet for cabaret-style intimacy where audiences get up close and personal with the visiting musicians
ldquoOur artists know how to charm an audiencerdquo says Jan Chism Wright who describes her role as chief volunteer and bottle washer ldquoAnd theyrsquore not whisked away to a waiting tour bus that has its engine already running the moment the show is over either They mingle They chat They sign autographsrdquo
The remainder of the 25th Anniversary Season boasts such notables as KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Their show Sullivan and Harnar Sing Sondheim won gaga reviews in New York and Stephan Sondheim himself is said to have echoed the sentiment when he attended one of their gigs Also coming up is Ronny Cox whose unforgettable ldquoDueling Banjosrdquo scene was seared into your memory in the 1972 film Deliverance
The building itself is one of the stars of the Brownville Concert Series
ldquoThatrsquos one of the great things about this place Chism Wright explains ldquoThe hall is such a small cozy venue It creates a warm personal space in the best traditions of the very finest cabaret venues The repartee with the audience is tangible relaxed natural Every evening is an audience-participa-tion performance because they sing directly to you not at a crowd And the artists love it too This kind of intimate interaction with audiences is what they live for and it shows in their performancesrdquo
lt ldquoAre you an architecture studentrdquo says the amiable man behind the wheel
ldquoNo Irsquom writing an article about Brownvillerdquo
ldquoOh we thought you might be an architectrdquo the woman says ldquoA bunch of UNL students have been coming down here for a class project Is this your first time Do you want us to show you around Wersquoll drive yourdquo
Being the kind of person who accepts rides from strangers I enter the van
Moments later Irsquom now friends with George and Eva Neubert owners of the Flatwater Folk Art Museum Flatwater special-izes in art ldquothat doesnrsquot have a label next to itrdquo George explains As a former director of Lincolnrsquos Sheldon Museum of Art he knows art art history and curation And he believes that the most exiting work is what goes on outside the mainstream
ldquoTherersquos an authenticity that I found in a lot of folk art that the thousands of MFA students producing wonderful well-sculpted products didnrsquot have the kind of angst that true folk art had Plus itrsquos one of the most ethnically diverse collections in Americardquo gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
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Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
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lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt But why Brownville
ldquoWhen you consider a town of 130rdquo George says ldquoyoursquove got more things happening culturallymdashper capitamdashthan anywhere else in Nebraskardquo
Across the village on the hill at 309 Water Street in the historic Nebraska State Teachersrsquo Association building Tom Rudloff rsquos Antiquarium contributes heavily to the cul-tural fabric here
After nearly 40 years as Omaharsquos de facto den of intellection the Antiquarium relocated to Brownville in 2008 The new place contains over 150000 rare and used books and is mod-eled after the famed Long Room of Dublinrsquos Trinity College Library Despite moving to a little-known town bordering the state of Missouri the Antiquarium still attracts visitors from around the world seeking what they wonrsquot find anyplace else Together with the Brownville Concert Series (see related story) the Antiquarium is making this village a global destination spot
ldquoThe scenery is lovely and so is the airrdquo Rudloff says ldquoAt least before the nuclear plant blows apart Do I sound cynical Irsquom a loudmouth thatrsquos what I am At 76 howrsquos it going to get me in troublerdquo
I ask what the store hours are
ldquoWe donrsquot have hoursrdquo he declares trium-phantly Then popping up from his chair he glides over to the old-time hand-cranked cash registers and returns with a more definitive answer which he reads aloud
ldquoOpen 9 or 10 most days some days as early as 730 sometimes as late as 11 or 12 We might close at 430 or later sometimes midnightrdquo
Itrsquod be a good idea to call first Continued on page H50 gt
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Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
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lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
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NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
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CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
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NER
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Best Home Cleaning Service
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2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
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on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H36 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The Secret Room
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
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Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H32 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Scan the page with the LayAR app to view more photos of the Walvoord home
FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H35 |emspbestofomahacom
Thank you Omaha for voting us Best Garage Doors
Since 1963
4023318920 middot wwwnormsdoorcom
Better Doors at Better Prices
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H36 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The Secret Room
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84 REASONS TO BUY REDGET 0 INTEREST FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS
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$205 per month
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Budget Blinds of Omaha
Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road
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The Best in Custom Blinds amp Window Coverings
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Design
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM
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Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
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Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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FINDING YOUR WAY home from a friendrsquos house normally isnrsquot much of a chal-lenge for kids old enough to navigate a
neighborhood without adult accompaniment That doesnrsquot change the fact that things were at least for a brief time about a year ago a little iffy for the Walvoord children Ava (6) Jackson (8) and Olivia (10)
After the familyrsquos move last July parents Timmery and Brandon joked that their kids were in danger of paying an unexpected visit on the neighbors by inadvertently stumbling through the wrong front door some evening It just goes with the territory when a family relocates by moving literally right next door
No lumbering moving trucks for this clan It was an old fashioned bucket brigade of friends and neighbors who schlepped the familyrsquos belongings a few paces to the South to get them situated in their new place one that offers a dramatic view of the waters of Mallard Landing a lakeside development near Valley gt
WORDS BY DAVID WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN CONCES
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H33 |emspbestofomahacom
lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H35 |emspbestofomahacom
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so you wonrsquot have to pay for the repair work yourself
2015 Winner
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B2B OMAHArsquoS
lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H36 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The Secret Room
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom
84 REASONS TO BUY REDGET 0 INTEREST FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS
glenwoodfarmequipmentcom
209 Coolidge St bull Glenwood IA712-527-3155
$205 per month
MODEL Emax 22-4WD60rdquo Mid-mount mower Loader Hydrostat Drive WAC see dealer for details
SERVING OUR CUSTOMERS SINCE 1961
Budget Blinds of Omaha
Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road
402-933-9559 bull budgetblindscom
Residential amp Commercial Solutions
with industry leading pricing and customer satisfaction
The Best in Custom Blinds amp Window Coverings
FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS
Build
Design
KloosKuttersKlooskutterscom4022104692
Manage
lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM
Molly Maid of
Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs
402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom
each franchise independently owned and operated
Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels
Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home
Specializing in
Fireplace Makeovers
709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)
wwwclaxtonfireplacecom
Allied Member ASID
Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800
Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels
Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800
Specializing in
Fireplace
Makeovers
709 N 132 St bull claxtonfireplacecom
Add a fireplace to any room
Omaha Millard Bellevue Ralston LaVista Elkhorn Gretna Papillion Carter Lake Council Bluffs
4023990202wwwnhapartscom
310 S 72nd Street
We Are Omaharsquos Appliance Repair Specialists
FREE
SERVICE CALL
when we repair
NEED SERVICE NOWWersquore on the way
DOING IT YOURSELFGenuine parts for
all major brands
KAREN JENNINGS
Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013
Top Individual Producer for CBSHOME 2009-20124022906296 | karenjenningscbshomecom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom
To Find Out More
CALL4023423491
or go online fashioncleanerscom
Let Fashion Cleaners help keep you WARM with
FREE dry cleaning
service right to
YOUR DOOR
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
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lt ldquoWe were looking at other lake-living places around the areardquo explains Timmery ldquobut the kids really made the decision for us because they didnrsquot want to switch schoolsrdquo
While the move may have been an easy one what led up to it was anything but A true labor of love for the Walvoords the home was designed and constructed by Brandon with the help of Timmeryrsquos father a builder
ldquoYou learn a lot of things when you build your own homerdquo says Brandon in declining to single out any given project task as having been a particularly vexing obstacle ldquoOf course there was thehelliprdquo he adds as his voice trails off before yielding to a chuckle ldquoNo letrsquos just leave it at you learn a lot of thingsrdquo
The lake itself is at the heart of the design for this 5700 square foot home one inspired by a French-Country-meets-modern motif rendered in neutral shades and outfitted in casualcontemporary furnishings From the sandy stretch of private beach up to the house it is a zig-zagging one-two-three-level ascent past handsome landscaping interrupted midway by a gurgling water feature An expansive wrap-around patio area the site of countless ldquodining outrdquo evenings is partially nestled below a first-floor deck topped by another above The elevated orientation of the lot and home in relation to the water tricks the eye into perceiving the lake-facing facade to be even more imposing more towering than its three levels would otherwise suggest gt
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H34 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Olivia Ava and Jackson refuel for summer fun
From Design to Installation
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lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H36 |emspomahamagazinecom
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
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Sun 1pm-6pm
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friedfoodfestcom
beer gardens bull live country music bull fun zone
June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom
Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
wwwEliteGlassServicescom
BACKSPLASHES CABINET GLASS FURNITURE TOPS HANDRAILS SHELVING MIRRORS SHOWER DOORS TRANSOMS
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Have Storm Damage
CALL NOW
402-896-3639
Call us for a FREE ASSESSMENT402-896-3639A+ PREFERRED
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
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ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
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South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
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Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
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BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
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Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
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offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
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NER
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NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
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From Design to Installation
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B2B OMAHArsquoS
lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H36 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The Secret Room
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84 REASONS TO BUY REDGET 0 INTEREST FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS
glenwoodfarmequipmentcom
209 Coolidge St bull Glenwood IA712-527-3155
$205 per month
MODEL Emax 22-4WD60rdquo Mid-mount mower Loader Hydrostat Drive WAC see dealer for details
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Budget Blinds of Omaha
Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road
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Design
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lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
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Sun 1pm-6pm
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June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
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Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
lt ldquoThe upper deck is amazing for watching fireworks and they seem to go on foreverrdquo Timmery says in gesturing to the sweeping vista far in the distance that forms the ridge line looming over the Elkhorn River Valley
Back inside Olivia appears to have gone missing She is discovered in what might be Brandonrsquos crowning achievement in the homersquos designmdasha room hidden behind a bookcase
ldquoI want to be a teacher somedayrdquo Olivia explains as she conducts lessons for Ava in their double-super-secret straight-outa-Hogwarts space ldquoThis is my favorite room in the houserdquo
Not to be outdone Ava begins a tour of her room (the site of the occasional giggle-infested slumber party) with what is an entirely self-evident declarationldquoPinkrdquo she says of the space that is a veritable explosion of lavender mauve fuchsia and everything in between ldquois my favorite color Isnrsquot is just beautifulrdquo gt
ldquoTHE UPPER DECK IS AMAZING FOR WATCHING FIREWORKS AND THEY
SEEM TO GO ON FOREVERrdquo -Timmery Walvoord
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H36 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The Secret Room
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom
84 REASONS TO BUY REDGET 0 INTEREST FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS
glenwoodfarmequipmentcom
209 Coolidge St bull Glenwood IA712-527-3155
$205 per month
MODEL Emax 22-4WD60rdquo Mid-mount mower Loader Hydrostat Drive WAC see dealer for details
SERVING OUR CUSTOMERS SINCE 1961
Budget Blinds of Omaha
Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road
402-933-9559 bull budgetblindscom
Residential amp Commercial Solutions
with industry leading pricing and customer satisfaction
The Best in Custom Blinds amp Window Coverings
FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS
Build
Design
KloosKuttersKlooskutterscom4022104692
Manage
lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM
Molly Maid of
Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs
402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom
each franchise independently owned and operated
Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels
Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home
Specializing in
Fireplace Makeovers
709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)
wwwclaxtonfireplacecom
Allied Member ASID
Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800
Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels
Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800
Specializing in
Fireplace
Makeovers
709 N 132 St bull claxtonfireplacecom
Add a fireplace to any room
Omaha Millard Bellevue Ralston LaVista Elkhorn Gretna Papillion Carter Lake Council Bluffs
4023990202wwwnhapartscom
310 S 72nd Street
We Are Omaharsquos Appliance Repair Specialists
FREE
SERVICE CALL
when we repair
NEED SERVICE NOWWersquore on the way
DOING IT YOURSELFGenuine parts for
all major brands
KAREN JENNINGS
Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013
Top Individual Producer for CBSHOME 2009-20124022906296 | karenjenningscbshomecom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom
To Find Out More
CALL4023423491
or go online fashioncleanerscom
Let Fashion Cleaners help keep you WARM with
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YOUR DOOR
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
108th amp MapleNext to Bag-N-Save
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HOURS Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
presented by
friedfoodfestcom
beer gardens bull live country music bull fun zone
June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
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Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
wwwEliteGlassServicescom
BACKSPLASHES CABINET GLASS FURNITURE TOPS HANDRAILS SHELVING MIRRORS SHOWER DOORS TRANSOMS
Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
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Maidscom
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Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
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Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
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For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H37 |emspbestofomahacom
84 REASONS TO BUY REDGET 0 INTEREST FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS
glenwoodfarmequipmentcom
209 Coolidge St bull Glenwood IA712-527-3155
$205 per month
MODEL Emax 22-4WD60rdquo Mid-mount mower Loader Hydrostat Drive WAC see dealer for details
SERVING OUR CUSTOMERS SINCE 1961
Budget Blinds of Omaha
Visit our Showroom middot 13815 Industrial Road
402-933-9559 bull budgetblindscom
Residential amp Commercial Solutions
with industry leading pricing and customer satisfaction
The Best in Custom Blinds amp Window Coverings
FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS
Build
Design
KloosKuttersKlooskutterscom4022104692
Manage
lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM
Molly Maid of
Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs
402932MAID (6243)cathytichymollymaidcom
each franchise independently owned and operated
Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels
Add a Fireplace to ANY ROOM in Your Home
Specializing in
Fireplace Makeovers
709 N 132nd St (next to Lindley Clothing)
wwwclaxtonfireplacecom
Allied Member ASID
Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800
Fireplace Refacing | Custom Mantels
Call for a FREE Estimate 402-491-0800
Specializing in
Fireplace
Makeovers
709 N 132 St bull claxtonfireplacecom
Add a fireplace to any room
Omaha Millard Bellevue Ralston LaVista Elkhorn Gretna Papillion Carter Lake Council Bluffs
4023990202wwwnhapartscom
310 S 72nd Street
We Are Omaharsquos Appliance Repair Specialists
FREE
SERVICE CALL
when we repair
NEED SERVICE NOWWersquore on the way
DOING IT YOURSELFGenuine parts for
all major brands
KAREN JENNINGS
Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013
Top Individual Producer for CBSHOME 2009-20124022906296 | karenjenningscbshomecom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom
To Find Out More
CALL4023423491
or go online fashioncleanerscom
Let Fashion Cleaners help keep you WARM with
FREE dry cleaning
service right to
YOUR DOOR
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
108th amp MapleNext to Bag-N-Save
402-763-2218wwwJackmanECigscom
HOURS Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
presented by
friedfoodfestcom
beer gardens bull live country music bull fun zone
June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom
Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
wwwEliteGlassServicescom
BACKSPLASHES CABINET GLASS FURNITURE TOPS HANDRAILS SHELVING MIRRORS SHOWER DOORS TRANSOMS
Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years
wwwhometownroofingcom
Have Storm Damage
CALL NOW
402-896-3639
Call us for a FREE ASSESSMENT402-896-3639A+ PREFERRED
CONTRACTOR
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
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wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
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lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
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South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
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BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
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Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
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Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
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offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
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NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
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3 Years in a Row
lt As dusk approaches in dappling the lake with a kaleidoscope of shimmering reflec-tions the boing-boing-boing of basketballs echo throughout the neighborhood in com-peting with the boing-boing-boing of Ava and Olivia bouncing on a trampoline down on the beach both sounds now competing with Jackson as he drains 3-pointers into an electronic arcade-style hoops set-up ldquoThirtyrdquo he proudly replies when asked what his record is for consecutively made shots ldquoCrsquomonrdquo he beckons as we head downstairs to his first-floor bedroom ldquoLet me show you my drum setrdquo
Hey isnrsquot lake living supposed to be the pic-ture of placid serenity How about a little peace and quiet
ldquoThings can get a little noisy around here with the kidsrdquo Brandon says with a smile Or was that a grimace
ldquoJust wait until we get the boat out if you want more noise adds Timmery in nodding to the dock that is the launching point for a you-name-it array of splashy aquatic fun
An oversized work of art made by Timmery hangs in the kitchen She constructed it of dis-carded palate pieces and painted it in a wash to achieve a weathered rustic vibe before then printing big bold letters that spell out what could easily be the Walvoord family motto
ldquoLife at the Lakerdquo Timmery reads from the words on her creation ldquois Betterrdquo emspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H38 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
Thank Youfor voting us Best of OmahaTM
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Central Omaha amp Council Bluffs
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each franchise independently owned and operated
Fireplace Refacing Custom Mantels
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Specializing in
Fireplace
Makeovers
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Add a fireplace to any room
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We Are Omaharsquos Appliance Repair Specialists
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when we repair
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all major brands
KAREN JENNINGS
Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013
Top Individual Producer for CBSHOME 2009-20124022906296 | karenjenningscbshomecom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom
To Find Out More
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
108th amp MapleNext to Bag-N-Save
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HOURS Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
presented by
friedfoodfestcom
beer gardens bull live country music bull fun zone
June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom
Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
wwwEliteGlassServicescom
BACKSPLASHES CABINET GLASS FURNITURE TOPS HANDRAILS SHELVING MIRRORS SHOWER DOORS TRANSOMS
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OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
KAREN JENNINGS
Standing Tall For YouJennings Team ndash Top Producing CBSHOME Team ndash 2013
Top Individual Producer for CBSHOME 2009-20124022906296 | karenjenningscbshomecom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H39 |emspbestofomahacom
To Find Out More
CALL4023423491
or go online fashioncleanerscom
Let Fashion Cleaners help keep you WARM with
FREE dry cleaning
service right to
YOUR DOOR
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
108th amp MapleNext to Bag-N-Save
402-763-2218wwwJackmanECigscom
HOURS Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
presented by
friedfoodfestcom
beer gardens bull live country music bull fun zone
June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom
Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
wwwEliteGlassServicescom
BACKSPLASHES CABINET GLASS FURNITURE TOPS HANDRAILS SHELVING MIRRORS SHOWER DOORS TRANSOMS
Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years
wwwhometownroofingcom
Have Storm Damage
CALL NOW
402-896-3639
Call us for a FREE ASSESSMENT402-896-3639A+ PREFERRED
CONTRACTOR
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H40 |emspomahamagazinecom
Dan and Lori Weber with their sons Corey (left) and Casey
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
108th amp MapleNext to Bag-N-Save
402-763-2218wwwJackmanECigscom
HOURS Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
presented by
friedfoodfestcom
beer gardens bull live country music bull fun zone
June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom
Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
wwwEliteGlassServicescom
BACKSPLASHES CABINET GLASS FURNITURE TOPS HANDRAILS SHELVING MIRRORS SHOWER DOORS TRANSOMS
Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years
wwwhometownroofingcom
Have Storm Damage
CALL NOW
402-896-3639
Call us for a FREE ASSESSMENT402-896-3639A+ PREFERRED
CONTRACTOR
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
WITH EACH CLICK of a customerrsquos ldquoorderrdquo button a Bellevue couple is transforming cluttered spaces across the nation into visions of organized neatness
all with a twist of style
ldquoI love storage and I hate clutterrdquo says Lori Weber one half of the online design duo behind Knotty Pallet
The idea for their business began out of necessity more than a decade ago Lori and her husband Dan who are both retired Air Force musicians converted a crate that was used to ship CDs into a conversation piece for their kitchenmdasha suspended wine rack
As wine lovers they needed a place to store their bottles and glasses ldquoThe wine bottles just fit right in the little pallet nooksrdquo Lori says ldquoso Dan cut it in half and we just suspended it from there and wersquove had it for 12 yearsrdquo Out of necessity grew the roots of a creative business idea Soon after friends requested the couple make them a wine rack too ldquoWe like repurposing things We were like scavengers We would find pallets here and thererdquo she says gt
THE KNOTTY PALLETIndustrial meets rustic in these
clever designsWORDS BY JENNIFER LITTON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL SITZMANN
A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK PALLETS ARE REALLY BAD BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY SOMETIMES MADE OF NICE OAKrdquo-Dan Weber
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H41 |emspbestofomahacom
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
108th amp MapleNext to Bag-N-Save
402-763-2218wwwJackmanECigscom
HOURS Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
presented by
friedfoodfestcom
beer gardens bull live country music bull fun zone
June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom
Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
wwwEliteGlassServicescom
BACKSPLASHES CABINET GLASS FURNITURE TOPS HANDRAILS SHELVING MIRRORS SHOWER DOORS TRANSOMS
Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years
wwwhometownroofingcom
Have Storm Damage
CALL NOW
402-896-3639
Call us for a FREE ASSESSMENT402-896-3639A+ PREFERRED
CONTRACTOR
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
Each day after returning home from the three-day festival the Webers worked fever-ishly through the wee hours of night in cre-ating more items to sell ldquoWe were just like little cobblers out in the garage making more stuffrdquo Dan says ldquoWe knew were kind of on to somethingrdquo
He says they draw a lot of inspiration for their designs from open-ended custom requests ldquoThey donrsquot really know what they wantrdquo beyond the ldquocan you help me organize thisrdquo basics ldquoThen we sit down and come up with a designrdquo based on those needs
Lori admits that a number of her favorite designs come almost by accident just like with the wine rack that started it all ldquoThatrsquos what we strive forrdquo she says ldquoThings that look cool yet serve a purposerdquoemspOmahaHome
lt Lori eventually learned when choosing her materials how to pick the diamond in the rough ldquoYou just kind of become a pallet snobrdquo Lori says ldquoA lot of people think pal-lets are really badrdquo Dan adds ldquobut they are actually sometimes made of nice oakrdquo
They soon moved on to larger pallet proj-ects such as designing a base for a granite countertop island in the kitchen and a handy shoe organizer for their neighbor Each item is stained and finished with three coats of environmentally friendly polyurethane ldquoEverything is basic and simple and it has little nooksrdquo Lori explains
The whole family gets involved Dan does the majority of the construction with help from their two sons while Lori handles the business side of things The companyrsquos almost overnight popularity has made Danrsquos head spin ldquoIt was just all of the sudden order order orderrdquo He says ldquoWersquove been growing and growing Right now wersquore about three weeks out with our ordersrdquo
After the Knotty Pallet featured a booth at the popular vintage goods festival Junkstock their social media took off ldquoI remember my heart just going lsquoba-boomrsquordquo Lori says ldquoWe went from 400 likes on Facebook to 2500 overnightrdquo All of the attention literally crashed her Facebook page ldquoIt was a real eye-openerrdquo she says
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H42 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspFeature
The wine rack that launched a business
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
108th amp MapleNext to Bag-N-Save
402-763-2218wwwJackmanECigscom
HOURS Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
presented by
friedfoodfestcom
beer gardens bull live country music bull fun zone
June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom
Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
wwwEliteGlassServicescom
BACKSPLASHES CABINET GLASS FURNITURE TOPS HANDRAILS SHELVING MIRRORS SHOWER DOORS TRANSOMS
Serving Omaha Council Bluffs amp Surrounding Areas For Over 45 Years
wwwhometownroofingcom
Have Storm Damage
CALL NOW
402-896-3639
Call us for a FREE ASSESSMENT402-896-3639A+ PREFERRED
CONTRACTOR
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Discover The Vaping Experience
108th amp MapleNext to Bag-N-Save
402-763-2218wwwJackmanECigscom
HOURS Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 1pm-6pm
presented by
friedfoodfestcom
beer gardens bull live country music bull fun zone
June 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H43 |emspbestofomahacom
Visit Our shOwrOOm10327 Chandler CirCle la Vista ne (402) 630-3436
wwwEliteGlassServicescom
BACKSPLASHES CABINET GLASS FURNITURE TOPS HANDRAILS SHELVING MIRRORS SHOWER DOORS TRANSOMS
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wwwhometownroofingcom
Have Storm Damage
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MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H44 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
THE FIRST TIME that I drove through Fairacres I fell in love with the neigh-borhood and instantly knew that my
husband John and I would one day make our home there Only a few years later we found the perfect house a Mid-Century two-story home that needed a complete renovation
The residence came with a gorgeous European crystal chandelier that had been retrofitted for electricity It became my favorite element in the space and served as something of an inspiration to guide me in the broader design task ahead gt
OUR HOME OUR WAYDesignerrsquos Dream House in FairacresWORDS BY ELENA KERWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER TIERNEY amp BARRY COHN
MEET THE DESIGNERElena Kerwin Allied ASID
Design Gallery
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Transformations is a regu-lar feature of Omaha Home that spotlights a recent proj-ect by a local ASID interior designer The copy and photos are provided by the designer Homeownersrsquo names may be withheld for privacy
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H45 |emspbestofomahacom
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
lt Other major influencers were our art collection and one-of-a-kind heirloom collection of vintage traveling accessories amassed from many global wanderings And we both love entertaining so these multiple themes acted as our starting point The canvas for much of the work would be a sleek Parisian motif where white walls are generously accented with moldings as the backdrop for the artwork and surrounding furnishings Additional crystal chandeliers above streamlined furniture completed the look one of a timeless European vibe that is at once classic and eclectic in evoking the best of world design
Carrying on that idea the entry area is executed in a time-honored diamond pattern of black-and-white marble to accen-tuate the French doors that we felt were perfect for a sense of the dramatic blending with the understated
For the living room we selected a Barbara Barry sofa and chairs that employ natural colors but in multiple textures so as to add visual interest The accent tables are a mix of espresso finish brass glass faux paint and antique mirror When taken together the surfaces reflect a mash-up of Moroccan Art Nouveau and modern classic styles all framed by an antique secretary and miniature chair that belonged to Johnrsquos family
Every room needs a statement piece and ours is an Asian-inspired Indochina Century Furniture cocktail table Besides being a beautiful object in its own right it grounds the space and acts as a balancing agent against a nearby masterpiece work by Fernando De Szyszlo perhaps Perursquos most noted artist
The adjacent formal dining room was mainly designed to show-case the aforementioned chandelier The Drexel dining room set came from the Dalliance collection which is described as a timeless design with hints of glamour The vintage-inspired reclaimed wood sofa table showcases the travel theme by housing a collage of art by local artists from their favorite vacation places gt
MAJOR INFLUENCERS WERE OUR ART COLLECTION AND ONE-OF-A-KIND HEIRLOOM COLLECTION OF VINTAGE TRAVELING ACCESSORIES AMASSED FROM MANY GLOBAL WANDERINGS
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H46 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
From Design to Installation
3709 S 138 Street middot 402-330-7676wwwrainbowartisticglasscom
Rainbow ARTISTIC GLASS
amp DESIGN
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H47 |emspbestofomahacom
wwwCindyForeheadcbshomecomCindyForeheadcbshomecom RachelSkradskicbshomecom 11213 Davenport Street | Omaha NE 68154 4026974056
It has never been more important to have the right agent
Check us out at wwwpateralandscapingcom
4027065679
Custom Landscape Design amp Installation Tree Planting bull Ponds amp Waterfalls
Paver Patios bull Retaining Walls bull Fire PitsOutdoor Lighting bull Maintenance
a perfect landscape
FREE ESTIMATES
Exclusively atTHE LINEN GALLERY AT REGENCY COURT
402-399-5242wwwLinensandDowncom
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H48 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspTransformations
402-575-0102bigbirgeplumbingcom
Happy times or crappy times
we are your plumbers
Locally Owned amp Operated
4028893986a2ocontractingcom
RoofingGuttersDecks
M14114 U S DOT 732686
Omaha bull 402-291-2490wwwjimsmovinginccom
ldquoWE PAD THE FURNITURE NOT THE PRICErdquo
Quality MovingProfessionals
Serving theMetro Area For Over 45 Years
Free EstimatesCompetitive Rates
InsuredLicensed
bull Household amp Office Movingbull Assisted Livingbull Pianosbull Gun Safesbull Packing Servicebull Moving In Iowa amp Nebraska
Thanks for voting us Best of Omaha 10 years in a row
friedfoodfestcomJune 20 2015 bull 1ndash6 pm bull Free Admission
Lewis amp Clark Landing bull 345 riverfront dr
presented by
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
Thanks for Voting Us Best of Omahatrade
84th and 1st St Downtown Papillion
402-331-9136
Call now to receive your free estimate
FIRST PLACE TEN YEARS IN A ROWThank you for voting us ldquoBest of Omahardquo the last decade We appreciate your continued support for local businesses
South of Dodge
402-558-8600North of Dodge
402-493-5887
Maidscom
3712 S 138th St Omaha NE bull 402-342-4951 bull acmerugcleanerscom
Let Our Family Work For YoursServing Omaha Families for 87 Years
Rug amp Carpet Cleaning
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
lt The black and white kitchen was a major reconstruction the floor was completely gutted and replaced with our favorite Carrara-honed marble with black granite diamond decorations The same marble was used in the backsplash and the counters were done in absolute black granite to complement the butcher block that came with the house The breakfast nook was updated with black fabric and finished with red black and white pil-lows made and signed by a local artist
The final touches were the Louis Ghost arm chairs by Philippe Starck Never afraid of strong statements the bold accent color here was a vibrantly striking pop of red
John and I are very pleased with the results and itrsquos somehow very strange to write about our place this way for a magazine After all we just call it ldquohomerdquoemspOmahaHome
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H49 |emspbestofomahacom
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lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
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ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
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4028919887
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Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
MayJuneenspbullensp2015emsp| H50 |emspomahamagazinecom
OmahaHomeenspbullenspNeighborhood Profile
lt From page H30 On my most recent trip to Brownville I end the day with a burger at the Lyceum Cafeacute a dinerbookstoregallery that serves as the village focal point On this Saturday evening waitress Ashley Robertson zigzags between dining room cash register art gallery and kitchen balancing six huge plates while still moving and greeting people by name
ldquoIrsquove loved the tiny town ever since I began working here eight years agordquo Robertson says ldquoIf you are a person who loves nature his-tory and homes with character Brownville is the perfect town My two kiddos and I enjoy walking down to the river walking the Steamboat Trace Trail and the Whiskey Run Creek Trail which is an absolutely gorgeous little trail especially in fallrdquo
During the summer Robertson and her family attend the Brownville Village Theatre listen to weekly live music spon-sored by Whiskey Run Creek eat treats at the local ice cream parlor enjoy Fourth of July activities and search for treasures at the Brownville Flea Market
Everyone Irsquove met has mentioned the flea markets Theyrsquore a huge deal shutting down Main St for three days while tourists and vendors flood the town This year the 59th Annual Spring Flea Market runs May 23 ndash 25 Over 260 antiques amp collectibles dealers food vendors artists and craftspeople will attend this yearrsquos events If you want to stay the whole weekend you have 11 accommo-dation options including places called The Actorrsquos Residence and Gypsies Nook Look out for the 60th Annual Fall Flea Market which runs September 26 ndash 27
If Billy the Kid came back to Brownville now hersquod find plenty to stealemspOmahaHome
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LOVES NATURE HISTORY AND HOMES WITH CHARACTER BROWNVILLE IS THE PERFECT TOWN-Ashley Robertson
FIRE bull WATER bull STORM
ldquoTreating Your Home Like Our Ownrdquo
Licensed Insured amp CertifiedLocally Operated amp Family Owned
wwwCarlsonRestorationcom8626 lsquoIrsquo St bull Omaha NE 68127
4028919887
Before
After
INSURANCE REPAIR SPECIALISTS
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
BECAUSE PAINTING IS PERSONALTM
INTERIOR amp EXTERIORampamp EEEXXXTTTEEERRRRIIOOORRRPAINTING
Scheduleyour FREE
estimate withCertaPro Paintersreg
today
402-493-5358omahacertaprocom
2627 N 90th St 402-392-2090 omaharentalcom
Lawn amp Gardenbull Tillersbull Aeratorsbull Power Rakesbull Lawn Edgersbull Mowers
Other Productsbull Tent Rentalsbull Truck Rentalsbull Moving Equipmentbull Carpenter Toolsbull Painting Equipmentbull Plumbers Toolsbull Sandersbull Concrete Toolsbull Propanebull Party Suppliesbull Wedding Supplies amp More
MAIDSbull Weekly Biweekly Monthlybull Special One Time Cleanings
amp MOREbull Steam Cleaning Carpetsbull Upholstery bull Tile amp Groutbull Wood Floor Rejuvenatorbull ldquoHouse For Salerdquo Cleaning Specialist
Same day and weekend availability See additional discounts and pricing info at
maidsandmorecom 572-6243
Stephanie amp Jim LovelyWe started Maids amp More here locally to
offer you a professional affordable service from people you can trust
ldquoOmaharsquos Complete House Cleaning Resourcerdquo
THANK YOUfor your Best of Omahatrade votes for
Best Home Cleaning Service 7 Years in a Row
WIN
NER
rsquoS C
IRCLE bull 2010 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
WIN
NER
rsquoS CIRCLE bull 2011 bull WIN
NERrsquoS
CIR
CLE
Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids amp More
2009
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
Itrsquos everything you want in your home ndash from its fresh architectural style and detailing to the simplicity of its lifestyle-driven functionality and a classic timelessness that feels as perfect for your life today as it will in the years to come Itrsquos also why Curt Hofer amp Associates is the arearsquos most inspired
executed ndash let Curt Hofer amp Associates create and build your new custom home
FRESH SIMPLISTIC CLASSICIt begins with an idea Please contact Curt Hofer amp Associates at 4027580440 For an appointment visit curthofercom or see our Ideabook at houzzcomcurthofer
2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha NE 68130 | Phone 4027580440 | wwwcurthofercom
For additional information 4022555750 4 wwwjasperstonedevelopmentcom
mdashmdash A Curt Hofer Company mdashmdash
180th amp Military RoadBennington
220th amp Schram RoadGretna 4 Miles North of I-680
on US 75
As Expansive As All OutdoorsAs intimate as a private retreat As close to ideal as your imagination can take you As close to civilization as you want to be yet as far away from ordinary as you can get Welcome to Jasper Stone Development Premier Acreage Lots
Your Dream Begins Call Today
Just off Blair High Road (Hwy 133) on County Rd 37
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row
402-493-1350PellaOmahacom
Visit your local Pella ShowroomOMAHA 9845 S 142ND ST
A Better Window and Door Replacement Experience We Promise
3 Years in a Row