Morello Home, 608 Peddie Head Docent – Hillary Parr-Cobb Florist – The Empty Vase One would expect a garden designer/ contractor to have a stunning home and David Morello doesn ’t disappoint. It was a labor of love, however. When Morello first spied the original 1930s bungalow, the home was in desperate need of renovation. Morello took the interior down to the studs and started afresh. Today the six-room bungalow is Morello ’s castle. The ceilings vault to an impressive 12-foot height. The walls provide a backdrop to the owner ’s art collection and tailored furnishings. The exterior of the cottage-style house sports Craftman windows, custom screens and doors, and an integrated porch. This comfortable castle was featured on the cover of Houston House & Home in 2008, in the Houston Chronicle in August 2009 and in Better Homes & Gardens in February 2010. Burleson Home, 615 E. 16th St. Head Docent – Bill Baldwin Florist – Darlene’s Flowers Sue and Bob Burleson’s new home—which has often been mistaken for a beautifully renovated old one—was designed by architects Newberry, Campa Design Studio and built by Kerry Galvin Homes. The house combines Prairie, Arts and Craft, and Craftsman-style architecture. It has gently pitched overhanging gable roofs, open eaves with exposed rafter tails, wood brackets and squared stone columns supporting a front porch. The porte cochere is one of the owners ’ favorite features. A sunny side yard is ideal for productive gardens. The rear yard is shaded by three grand magnolias. High ceilings grace three bedrooms, the dining room/library, and a spacious great room/kitchen where “the cook gets to be a part of it all.” This home was featured in the February 2004 issue of Builder as one of five homes in the U.S. that best reflects the particular style of the region. Eastman Home, 935 Harvard Head Docent – Barb Waugh Florist – Central Market When searching for a new home, Anna and Brad Eastman wanted a place that was both family friendly and great for entertaining. In this two-story, 1918 house they found the perfect space for five humans and two dogs. From the outside, the home ’s most noticeable assets are its porches, the large original wraparound on the front and an 800-square-foot screened-in addition on the back. The latter has become the favored place for holiday dinners and neighborhood parties. Renovations, most recently by Harrison-Kornberg Architects and Don Broman Construction, included enhancements to the kitchen and baths, the addition of a mud room, wet bar, laundry room, and shelving in the master bedroom and living room. The interior is furnished with a mix of antiques and “comfortable contemporary cottage” pieces. The master bedroom and bath is enhanced by trompe l’oeil painting.

Rodgers Home, 629 Heights Blvd Head Docents – Joy Stapp and Kathy Butler Florist – Jana’s Flowers Anne Rodgers has long appreciated the “diversity and funkiness” of the Houston Heights and wanted her 1920s “Airplane Bungalow” to remain true to its roots. She purchased the home in 1987 and lived there for 10 years before contracting architect Jay Baker and builder Marcel Barone of the Southampton Group to help with renovation. In keeping with Anne ’s goal, only 200 square feet were added to the home. Most of the rooms and many of the features remain original: the heart-of-pine floors, large double-hung sash windows with wavy glass, full-front porch, and even a basement. The original owner worked at home and wanted client access separate from his residence; hence the two front doors. Today the home is beautifully furnished with a mix of antiques and contemporary pieces that reflect Anne ’s classic and timeless style. Interestingly, no children have ever lived in this house, which may explain the well-preserved floors and woodwork.   Glassell Home, 1409 Allston Head Docent – Katy Bomar and Diane Easley Florist – Sketch by Albert This 1904 pier-and-beam Victorian cottage was a dancehall in the 1930s and ‘40s, then converted to a residence some time later. The home has had a number of owners over the years, and has been renovated numerous times. It was with an eye for fine art that Curry purchased the home in 2003. She added a master bedroom and media room, bringing the existing garage and apartment together under one roof. Gems from the original house include the 11.5-foot ceilings, the moldings and windows in the guestroom, office and front living area. Modern pieces have been mixed with antiques to create an interior that could be described as “elegant eclectic comfort.” Look for a Lalique chandelier, an Italian mirror, pink 1950s Hollywood chairs, art by Larry Bell and McKay Otto, and David Graeve sculptures. The exterior features numerous decks and an oversized swimming pool. Curry and her kitchen were featured in Modern Luxury Houston magazine.

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