Indholdsfortegnelse for July - August 2013 i Victoria

Choosing a decorating style for your house is a very personal decision. Some of my friends grew up in homes furnished with priceless heirlooms passed from generation to generation. As they moved into their own dwellings, and because the price of genuine antiques was beyond their acceptable budgets, they used reproduction pieces with much success and pleasure. Some preferred a more contemporary aesthetic and live happily with very modern pieces and trendy colors. Other friends embraced the traditional looks familiar from their childhoods. In this issue, we visit the captivating residence of Janie Willis, a homeowner schooled at a young age in the antiques trade. Her mother and business partner is well-known Atlanta dealer Jane Marsden. Janie’s home is filled with treasured pieces collected over many years and is accented…

“SO MANY OF THESE PIECES ARE sentimental. THEY REMIND PEOPLE OF THEIR CHILDHOODS, THEIR PARENTS, OR THEIR GRANDPARENTS.” —BOB PAGE, CEO, Replacements, Ltd. “I LOVE SEEING THE JOY OUR PIECES BRING. SOME OF OUR CUSTOMERS CRY WHEN THEY FIND THEIR cherished pa_ erns.” —LISA CONKLIN, Public Relations Manager, Replacements, Ltd.…

I worked in retail at the May Company throughout my high-school years. My parents were immigrants, and we could not afford a lot of extras. So at an early age, I got a part-time job to earn spending money and to help pay for clothes. I was assigned to the ladies’ dress department, and I learned the art of display, salesmanship, and how to be courteous to our clientele. Because I have a good eye for color, I was called upon many times to help advise customers on selecting clothing that complemented them. I developed a good work ethic, and I learned to use my time wisely and to make choices that were empowering. I loved helping people look their best, a skill that has translated to my professional career…

No matter that Jessie Davidson hails from Chicago. When it comes to creating the inviting spaces for which she is best known, the interior designer thoughtfully refers to the grace of Southern culture. “It’s that wonderful mix of old and new that gives you a deep feeling of comfort and warmth,” she explains. “The timeless tradition to hold on to family heirlooms—the art of entertaining and hospitality—is still very much alive in that part of the world.” Inspired at a young age, Jessie tuned in to the inherent charms of her grandmother’s well-worn antiques and beloved vintage treasures, the very elements that today contribute a depth of richness to the rooms she designs professionally. In turn, she brings a soulful and livable sense of age to her own home with…

“Summer—we all have seen— A few of us—believed— A few the more aspiring Unquestionably loved … .” —Emily Dickinson…

Built by German-Jewish immigrant and cotton mogul Samuel Hermann in 1831 during the prosperous Golden Age of New Orleans, the Hermann-Grima House is one of the city’s most storied residences. Although the Hermann family lost the dwelling during a severe economic decline, the magnificent estate continued to thrive after esteemed Judge Felix Grima acquired it in 1844. The last remaining Grima son inhabited the home until 1921, and in 1922 the Christian Woman’s Exchange purchased the property and converted it into a rooming house for women. This pioneering organization managed the operations and finances of the house and eventually opened consignment shops throughout the city to further provide monetary support and accommodations for women seeking independent-living options. By 1971, these industrious ladies—known today as The Woman’s Exchange—had meticulously restored the…

Robin Molbert’s innate gift for spotting exquisitely crafted treasures is a priceless legacy passed on to her by two generations of remarkably creative women. Her maternal grandmother, an eccentric but extremely talented seamstress, survived the Great Depression by transforming the gauzy filaments of her imagination into stunning haute couture ball gowns. Robin’s mother, with little more than a love of art, a level head, and a keenly discerning eye, built a thriving career as an antiques dealer in New York City. “Our home was like no one else’s in the neighborhood,” Robin recalls. “Paintings would appear and then sometimes disappear. I’d fall in love with objects and beg my mother not to sell them: a blown-glass wig stand with tutti-frutti colors spiraling up the middle, a cobbler’s bench with a…

Greek Caprese Salad Makes 6 servings 1 (8-ounce) package whole feta, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 cup assorted Italian olives 3 cups fresh heirloom cherry tomatoes, cut into halves and quarters 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Olive oil for drizzling Grenache vinegar for drizzling Garnish: fresh oregano leaves On a serving platter, arrange feta, olives, tomatoes, and cucumber. Season with fleur de sel and pepper. Drizzle with desired amount of olive oil and vinegar. Garnish with oregano leaves, if desired. Serve immediately. Tomato and Herb Tabbouleh Makes 6 servings 1 cup water 3/4 cup bulgur wheat, rinsed 3 tablespoons lemon-infused olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 cup finely chopped…

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Garden Stars Indomitable dahlias rule in Kathyand Ed Whitfield’s garden. The variety, type, and color of flowers include…

Setting the table is no ordinary affair at San Francisco’s Period George, with its elegant medley of etchedglass goblets, porcelain soup tureens, sterling-silver tea sets, motherof- pearl flatware, and other finery for dining. Like the multicultural Richmond District neighborhood it calls home, the store abounds with prized finds from around the world—Japanese Imari and Old Paris porcelain, Bohemian glass from the Czech Republic, German majolica, and English creamware. Owner Donald Gibson’s affinity for tableware took root at an early age. “Ever since I was a small child, I have loved cooking and life around the table, as well as the connections with others that they inspire,” he says. His ultimate goal is to cultivate a community whose members share a similar passion. To forge that connection, Donald carries merchandise for…

“The Cherry Dress and its origins are something of a legend,” explains Lauren Martin, consignment manager at The Woman’s Exchange of St. Louis, a beloved notfor- profit organization situated in the heart of Ladue, Missouri. Founded in 1883 and still going strong after 130 years, the exchange is dedicated to helping those in need lead productive lives through their own industry. Serving as a supportive marketplace where women can earn a living by selling their own handmade goods, the first location quickly expanded to include a tearoom, a resource library, and an educational facility offering classes in sewing, needlework, cooking, chair caning, and other domestic arts. “We know that the original seamstress, Mrs. Dresser, started making the Cherry Dress in the 1950s,” notes Lauren. “Since then, there have been two…

When my clothes dryer broke recently, I time-traveled to another era. It was the reassuring one in which my mother and other post–World War II brides were satisfied with what they had in life—a healthy family, a Cape Cod– style house, and a nice backyard. In grassy areas near most homes stood an emblem of 1950s America: the clothesline. Back then, this ordinary cotton rope, stretched tautly between wooden poles that stood like protective pillars, defined a woman’s domain. Our yard belonged to my mother and she to it. Every morning, it was a destination—a place she had to be if the day was going to go We had a washing machine but no dryer, so clothing had to be placed on the line first morning if it was to…