…The primary suite sitting room in the Blair-Lee House features a crystal chandelier and the type of elaborate drapery treatment for which Buatta is known. 8 ar HaAse Rebor , W hen Mario Buatta and Mark Hampton, two of the country's pre-eminent interior designers, were chosen to redo Blair House, in Washington, D.C., they worked with a set budget and a set of instructions. With a $5.5 million budget — not an extravagant amount to redecorate...…
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…Ardn'tect's eS 1 Architect Irving Tobocman designed his Birmingham home with classic simplicity yet contemporary elegance. BY SUSAN WEINGARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY GLENN TRIEST I f you call on local architect Irv- ing Tobocman to design a house, be prepared. There is never any doubt that he is the boss; it is his way or the highway. "I do custom work," Tobocman says, "just like a tailor. But don't tell me how to sew on buttons or how many stit...…
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…L ake Living couldn't be better," believes one Oakland County couple whose lovely home sits nestled between a variety of trees and dark blue waters. "Living on a lake in the summer is wonderful as expected, but the winter is a fabulous surprise with a starker beauty," said the owners. The residents chose West Bloom- field builders Nosan and Cohen to design the contemporary home, which was built in 1987. They also commissioned interior designe...…
…standing black glass closet doors with a reveal set in ivory, that Krass designed herself. "We wanted an unusual treatment," she said. "We wanted something dramatic." A foyer bench designed and fabricated by Frank Jager is covered in B. Berger fabric in a black and khaki textured stripe. The foyer floor, in salt and pepper ceramic tile, is by American Olean and gives a clean and contemporary appearance. Hanging above the stairs in the foyer is...…
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…Of The Home BY ALYSSA GABBAY 11 11 here's no question about it, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Where else does everyone in the family get together to snack, to schmooze, to ponder life? Where else can you feel totally comfortable in your bathrobe and slippers at seven in the morning? And where else is that essential in- gredient of life — food — prepared? But in order to live up to its role, a kitchen has to meet many demands. Since ...…
…Above: Tradizione di Snaidero kitchen has white lacquered wood cabinets with brass pommels; left: White and yellow Linea kitchen in laminate and woods. Both kitchens available at Eurostyle Ltd. "Ci' t • SPRING '89 47 …
…If you're looking for a more tradi- tional kitchen, you'll probably want wood cabinets. First manufactured on a large-scale basis about 35 years ago, wood provides a warm look. Cherry, oak, pear and hickory are all woods used frequently to make cabinets; each can typically be stained to almost any color, light to dark. Wood cabinets are usually coated with a polyurethane finish so they don't have to be waxed, just wiped clean. Some cabinets of...…
…r .. ) .(t 4 ----- „.i: -, .. --,....,....- 4row., ow so .10 , White kitchen with contrasting pink tiles and black appliances. Interior design by Gagne and Gagne Interiors. Photo by Beth Singer; left: Janice Morse of Designs Unlimited designed this white kitchen to serve as a backdrop for the owners' collectibles. Photo by Matthew Scher. e SPRING '89 49 …
…a ayes I What's new on the market? Here are the latest products that take a nautical turn. ANCIENT ART Marine blue limited edition "Idilios" sculpture is a modern example of pate de verre, an ancient art glass form that heats and molds bits of pure colored crystal into various shapes. Daum Cristal France first exhibited pate de verre in 1906, and today is the only company that still makes it. TOP BRASS SHELL COLLECTION "Shells" print co...…
…COINIDO ANI 111 azi- Aeaiezt./ Activities are plentiful at Orchard Place Condominium! Leap into action and play on our two new professional tennis courts that are adjacent to the club house and swimming pool. Take a dip or just relax in our heated swimming pool with a large deck area for enjoying a barbeque, a picnic or even a game of shuffle- board. And keep trim by taking advantage of the modern exercise room in the club house. vices beg...…
…Hal Rossen, senior vice president of Prudential Bache, enjoys working and living on the waterfront in downtown Detroit. BY CARLA JEAN SCHWARTZ H al Rossen has an international panoramic view from his win- dow. When he wakes up, he can see Windsor, Belle Isle and the Ambassador Bridge. Downtown living offers Rossen a spectacular vista, luxurious amenities and a ten- minute commute by car to his office in the Renaissance Center, where he is s...…
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…Urban Scripps, the newspaper magnate; Mrs. Hugh Dillman, widow of Horace Dodge; and Mrs. Fred Fisher of the Fisher Body Co. Today the building still attracts pro- minent business and professional people. Esther G. Edwards, sister of Motown founder, Berry Gordy, lives in the building. Rossen notes there are other Jewish residents in water- front apartments. The private drive on Jefferson Ave. leads visitors to the brass, framed doors where the...…
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…CUSTOM CLASSICS Continued from Page 34 layer plastic laminate. Corian comes in three shades of white in a shiny finish, or in black, green or maroon simulated granite. Occasionally, real granite is also used for counter tops. Top-of-the-line appliances are de rigueur. Frequently, European appli- ances and hardware are requested. "The European market is bringing in equipment that is built-in with a more high-tech, clean look," according to Ol...…
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…The Corvette Bed FROM D.D.R. PLASTICS ers of national stature," project direc- tor Michael Coughlin explains the choice, adding that the men were paid for their work. Their job was complicated be- cause the pair did not have access to the furnishings they would use for their part of the project. During the restoration work, these items were stored in a D.C. warehouse and it was difficult, if not impossible, to even get a glimpse at everythin...…
…The Space Program Continues. T en years ago California Closet Company has gone before, once again. The garage. With launched the custom closet system,. Made the same kind of premium product we've installed with the finest European hardware. The best in over 710,000 closets worldwide. And with woods. Installed only by professionally trained the same welcome reception. n7C3TLI technicians. And backed by the best guar- Expand your worlds. Talk ...…
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…C ds For the swings, slides and jungle gyms young children love, parents need to instill outdoor safety habits. BY JEAN SCHAPPET ommy, did you see me? I am a jet! I flew up to the slide, and soared down the fastest! I even used my landing gear! Aren't you so proud of me?" When preschoolers play, the last thing they are concerned with is their own safety. As parents, we hope to instill in them some good play habits that will protect them whe...…
…walk the younger one around it at a safe distance. Be reasonable. Don't walk 20 feet from the swing or your child may think you're taking him for a hike! Four to six feet from the fur- thest reach of the swing occupant is sufficient. Show your child how the swing moves, explaining that it moves for- ward and back at the same speed. Let him touch the foot of the swing occupant to feel the force. Have your child recite with you, "I don't walk to...…
…Child's Play LINDA HAYMAN GALLERY L L 71w Linda Hayman Gallery 1 Art Poster Co. features original Art and Photography at affordable prices... plus thousands of Posters to fit every decor. Look for the new exparuled Linda Hayman Gallery! Art Poster Co. coining thissiititi ner. ART POSTER CO. La Mirage Mall 29555 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield 358-0830 66 HOME Some children will also want to hold onto the sides of the slide t...…
…LAKE which can be removed from the twig- like body. Also on the upper level is the powder room with floor base and crown molding in black glass, free- form vanity with brass sink and tam- bor black glass front and curved doors in tam bored glass. In the back of the house is the master bedroom, which was design- ed with many different angles in mind to give the owners a variety. For ex- ample, at one end of the room is a fireplace with a 30-in...…
…0\ I Whether you're moving two blocks or 2,000 miles, the following tips will make it easier. lir here's little doubt that Americans are on the move. Whether moving from an apartment to a home, apartment to apartment, or home to home, moving is no simple matter. With careful planning, however, your transition can be done in an organ- ized and efficient manner. The follow- ing moving tips are provided by the National Association of Realtors....…
…available free at the post office, to magazine publishers and organiza- tions with which you are affiliated. Most magazines request four to six weeks' notice. Provide change of ad- dress notice on credit card bills and leave forwarding instructions with the post office. Let your friends and neighbors know of your new address. This also is a good time to request help you may need with packing and moving. If you are moving yourself, schedule a m...…
…NEW FROM EUROPE Revolutionary Convertible Mobile High-Chair • Heavily padded vinyl seat. • Adjustable tray. • Six position height adjustments. • Tip resistant base with casters. • Easily disassembled for travel and storage. • Seat can be used without stand. Luxury is standard at PEREGO Regular $149 99 NOW $119 99 SAVE $30 CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY At Simsbury, we bring you better Several different high-chairs available at Baby'n Kids Bedr...…
…ARCHITECT Continued from Page 40 completed an 11,000 square foot house on a ten-acre estate in Texas. While many of the homes he designs are large, Tobocman says there is no such thing as a minimum size lot. His own 2,800 square foot house in downtown Birmingham sits on a small lot. Tobocman designed his house with the help of his wife Laurie, who decorated the interior. "Our house is a great showcase and has been a fabulous selling tool," L...…
…Architect cy,p22opEmni13 sownons Custom Glass Architecture: • Solariums • Sunrooms • Hot Tub Enclosures Wood or Aluminum Rafters, Shade Systems, Repairs. 363-9055 3315 Union Lake Road • Commerce Twp. 72 HOME Comfortable clutter best describes the room where Tobocman loves to work at his own drafting table. Oak book cases house many of Laurie's treasured books, including her com- plete set of the Oxford English Dic- tionary. It also h...…
…Four New Exclusive Custom Luxury Homes Now Available Not Too Big...Not Too Small...Not Too Far... But, Oh, So Elegant, That's Franklin Ravines. 1luu eeeeeeul lllll 11 1 '1111111111111111111111 Id . . v rIII!, Op Ni IC: I BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOLS * Two Story Foyer * Oak Doors and Trim * Circular Stairway * Jacuzzi Whirlpool * Large Studio * Large Steam Shower Franklin Ravines is a 40 acre, 1 1/2 year old community, already estab...…
…Kitchens Continued from Page 48 you, ceramic countertops should be considered. Big in California for years, ceramic tiles are just starting to catch on here thanks to their "authentic" look and to the fact that a hot pot won't damage them. condominiums "'" topm,,* 4 44 4114 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH RANCH CONDOMINIUMS NATURAL FIREPLACE/WET BAR SKYLIGHTS/VAULTED CEILINGS WHIRLPOOL TUB/1st FLOOR LAUNDRY ATTACHED GARAGE/BUILT-IN APPLIANCES FARMINGT...…
…ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS the ATHERWOOD SENIOR SUITES WITH SI;HVICI-S It's great to have friends when one is young, but indeed it is more so when we are getting old. When we are young, friends (like everything else) are a matter of course. In the old days we know what it means to have them." — Edward Greig The Heatherwood is an established senior citizen apartment complex which can offer you the opportunity to make new friends. Our expevi...…
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…Flowering trees are showy symbols of spring. The only difficulty is choosing from among the many varieties. Popular pink flowering trees, from far left: Crabapples, Oriental Kwanzan Cherry, Oriental Weeping Cherry, and Redbud. Photos by June Hicks. BY JUNE HICKS I f anything gives hope to winter- weary gardeners, it's watching the fuzzy buds slowly develop on magnolia trees. Although these buds form in late summer/early fall, they don't re...…
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…6TONTMIEF, David and Lindsey Rossman meet the Borson triplets - Jodi, Allison and Ilana. It's the beginning of a friendship that could last a lifetime. That's because there's so much more to Stonebridge than just quality homes. There's sidewalks where children can play, get- togethers where neighbors can meet and talk and West Bloomfield schools where education is still a priority. At Stonebridge, every day is the start of something beautiful...…
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…THIS ISSUE 60P SERVING DETROIT'S JEWISH COMMUNITY JANUARY 6, 1989 / 29 TEVET 5749 Peres Takes Heat For Devaluing Shekel Jerusalem (JTA) — Finance Minister Shimon Peres has come under criticism, less than a week after he took office, for the decision-making pro- cess that led to the surprise nearly 8 percent devaluation of the shekel Tuesday. Israel's central bank stopped sell- ing foreign currency on Saturday, in an effort to stem panic, a...…
