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…I HAVE THE BEST OF INTENTIONS BUT SOMEHOW, I CONFESS, THE SPRING CLEANING DOESN'T GET DONE. I Art By Scott Mattern COMING CLEAN • BY MARIA STIEGLITZ 18 HOME don't believe in spring cleaning. After all, if you clean your house regularly, there's no need for a big to-do come April. On the other hand, if your vacuum cleaner only gets together with the floors on special occasions, you may have some catching up to do. Which is why I spent o...…
…desk. Big trouble. Worse than washing windows, more difficult than floor waxing, more time consuming than cleaning the woodwork, would be the task of uncovering this desk's surface. For ages it has been layered with envelopes, papers calendars and things that I don't know where else to put but, because of their sen- timental value (wedding invitations) or functional potential (colored chalk). I cannot throw away. However, the time had come. No...…
…R e ax Rocking chairs ease the stresses and strains of modern life. 5 OC Ke 1 'thing pretty? If you aren't, maybe you need to slip into the cradle-like embrace of an old-fashioned rocking chair. America's favorite piece of to-and-fro furniture is cozy and promotes tran- quility, and there's nothing better for a bad back or a grouchy disposition. In fact, it could save your life. Ac- cording to E. R. Tichauer, professor of human factors at ...…
…A Rocker • CUSTOM LAMINATES • INNOVATIVE DESIGN • EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP • QUALITY INSTALLATION "Manufactured On Our Premises" 3149 HAGGERTY ROAD WALLED LAKE, MICHIGAN 22 HOME (313) 624.7300 verted during the rocking chair craze. But the telltale line of the addition to the shortened leg gives them away. • The platform rocker is slightly more formal than the Boston rocker and is characterized by an upper that is attached to a stationary l...…
…Newton. Hand-crafted custom sofas in the look, ength & style you want. ere's how to decorate your home with the furniture that says something about your style. Come to Newton Furniture. We'll custom-build the sofa, chair, sectional, loveseat or sleep-sofa in the fabric and style you choose. Our showrooms have hundreds of finished styles on display. And our great wall of fabrics shows all 1,200 designer pieces. Of course, all of our guarantees...…
…Grandma's House Continued from Page 16 Get a grip on yourself and a rebate of up to '35. Express yourself with any of Delta' kitchen, lavatory or bath faucets, in dozens of styles and finishes, and Delta will give you a hand putting them in: $10 toward the installation of 1 faucet, $20 for 2, $35 for 3! Installation must be performed by your professional Delta plumber before June 30,1989. So, call toll-free now, for the rebate coupon, ou...…
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…DANIELLE PELEG ART GALLER The Leading Gallery in Contemporary Israeli and International Fine Art Raphael Abecass Ben-Avran Dafna Co hen Amram Ebgi Erte Ruth Faktor Fredrick Ha Don Hatfield He Nen g Cynthia Knapp Peter Max Vicky Mo ntessinc Morclech Zina Rot Crosswinds Mall • Suite 103 4301 Orchard Lake Road • West Bloomfield 626-5810 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-6; Sun. 12-5 …
…A BLEND OF TRADITIONAL if CONTEMPORARY 386 N: TelegraphRoad PONTIAC 3384110 Immortalize your loved ones with portraits of distinction. Commissions by Paul A. Louis in his unique medium of silver 8c black. Select commissions accepted, beginning at $250a SPR!NG '89 29 …
…V ade In the luxury home market, builders create homes that fulfill your fantasies. I aS S CS BY LISA BRODY I he sweeping grandeur of Tara. The shimmering opulence of the Carrington mansion. The sumptuous, romantic hedonism of any — and all — of the bedrooms in Dangerous Liaisons. And, oh, the staircase Rhett carried Scarlett up .. . Grandeur. Luxury. Romance. Tradi- tion. These are no longer the echoed memories of a long-gone era but t...…
…A marble hallway surrounds the sunken living room of this home. The two-story ceiling height gives the boldly colored room even more dramatic impact. SPRING '89 31 …
…4 11- 0Poimili3O0 Th m ..11111 1111111 s '"•••"-- ....k MI1111111111 tlIfiltil 1. **4 - I • .•••jir . ■ Above: In this home, the wall of fieldstone contains a fireplace and niche. Its rough texture contrasts with the smooth, shiny floor and contemporary decor. petitive market, with a lot of people vying for a very small populace who demand expert workmanship," notes one builder. Builders who want to stay in business have to prov...…
…People want glittery master oath- rooms with two-person whirlpool tubs, steam showers, fireplaces, nooks for TVs, adjacent exercise rooms and separate his-and-her walk-in closets. In today's household where both spouses work, people want to un- wind when they come home. Any lux- ury that helps them unwind is selling. Marcie Lipsitt, buyer/sales manager at Herald Wholesale in Oak Park, concurs. "People can turn their showers into their own indi...…
…u. 4• • foyers and in fireplace surrounds. Ceramic tiles are everywhere, from the bathrooms in grays, white or bone with accent stripes of blue, black, green and burgundy, to the kit- chen, where tiles are featured on countertops, floors and backsplashes. Oversized, 12x12 tiles are exciting in foyers and kitchen floors. Faux Marmi, a ceramic tile simulated to look like marble, comes in breathtaking colors and incor- porates the best features ...…
…Our talented interior design staff knows how to make your wishes a reality. Pieces you can mix and match, many fabric and color choices, handsome woods and lacquers along with room-making accessories. /-/ , 0 0 00,0,,O.:,00N00.0 r Furniture and accessories always 20% off Daily 10-9 Sunday 12-5 Tel Twelve Mall 12 Mile & Telegraph Southfield 354-9060 SPRING '89 35 …
…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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…style of mixing several different chintz patterns in a single room. Born and raised on Staten Island, N.Y., he's too robust to look British, but he dresses the part (navy doublebreasted blazer, gray slacks, loafers) and affects an upper crust pseudo-British accent. What makes Buatta charming and likeable instead of overbearing and insufferable are his lively sense of humor and his penchant for poking fun at himself. "My mother abhorred dust," ...…
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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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…I I Interior designer Barbi Krass of Colorworks Studio uses dramatic colors to contrast with the lovely lake view. BY DEBBIE SKLAR 42 HOME …
…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...…
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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...…
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