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By Lori Johnston A guest bedroom where blue color palette is used. Inside When you’re paying for the view, a vacation home doesn’t need to have fussy decor or over-the-top interiors that distract from the lake setting. “That’s the reason why they’re buying the house,” said Alicia Mooney- Macchia, owner of Alicia Mooney Interiors, an interior designer at Lake Oconee, Ga., and throughout metro Atlanta. “What you want to do is walk in the house and look straight back at the view.” Heavy fabrics and details such as fringe on furniture are out, replaced with clean lines, linen fabrics and neutral colors, she said. Still, vacation homes don’t have to be shabby or suffer from the bare-bones look of a college apartment. Lake home style can enhance the serene environment while maintaining functionality for friends and family. “The layouts are more efficient and effective,” said Dan Jones, owner of Jones and Jones Premier Builders and president of the Lake Oconee Builders Association. “There’s not as much wasted square footage. Obviously, openness is a contin- uing trend, and less walls.” Carol Morrison, who owns a vacation home with husband Ken on the 10th hole of the Harbor Club golf course at Lake Oconee, said they used minimal window treatments to keep the house open and emphasize the view. The desire for openness even extends to decisions about placing stair rails so they don’t obstruct the view. Dennis Chamberlain, owner of Stair South, based in Eatonton, Ga., said his company situates iron rails horizontally (allowed by local building codes), instead of vertically, both inside and outside the home. “If you’re sitting on your porch and looking onto the lake ... you can look horizontally and see more,” he said. Builders, interior designers and homeowners shared other ways to decorate vacation homes with the scenery in mind: Using nautical decor You don’t want to get seasick at your lake home. If you want to give a nod to the water setting and participate in the nautical trend in homes and fashion, Mooney-Macchia advises against creating a “lake room.” Instead, keep it simple. She accessorizes with nautical items, such as old oars or glass fishing floats and buoys covered with netting. Or a throw pillow could have a nautical or water motif. Making space for guests Requests for bunk-bed rooms are rising, especially as grandparents seek to accommodate multiple grandchildren during weekends and summers. “One of the neat things we’ve done is bunk rooms,” Jones said. “You know you’re going to be loading the house with people. Instead of a bedroom with a queen or king bed, put bunks.” He adds that the main thing to consider is ceiling height — at least 9 feet is optimal. Stair South recently was installing bunk beds out of solid ash in Bert and Trudy Hene’s home at Harbor Club. The downstairs room will have seven beds. The couple first owned a three-bedroom, 2 bath villa, or condo, at Lake Oconee, but lifestyle F E A T U R E S last year they moved into a five-bedroom, 4 { bath home there. “We have three children and we outgrew the condo. We have five grandchildren now,” said Trudy Hene. “We just knew that we wanted something bigger, that if all the kids came, and grandkids, we would have enough room for everybody.” The Morrisons’ home, built in 1996, underwent a two-year renovation project, using DreamBuilt, a custom homebuilder and general contractor at Lake Oconee. With guests in mind, they also reworked the third level of the home, turning it into two master bedrooms, said Ken Morrison. The changes also included making the basement friendlier for entertaining, including a wine cellar and theater room. Going big While much of the time is spent outdoors, homeowners are placing a greater emphasis on creating large spaces for themselves and their guests to eat indoors. Chamberlain is seeing an increase in requests for massive tables that seat 12 to 16 people. The Henes have a custom 12foot table at their lake home. “We had it made to look like a picnic table, but it’s real heavy wood,” Trudy Hene said. Working in wood Whether the interior design style is modern, traditional or transitional, vacation homeowners often use wood elements indoors to reflect their love for the outdoor surroundings. Incorporating cedar beams or placing tongue-and-groove boards on the walls and ceilings in keeping rooms, living rooms and master bedrooms are two popular ways homeowners add natural elements. In lake homes, though, the MONDAY, JULY 30, 2012 vacation homes should be all about what’s outside Bert and Trudy Hene’s Lake Oconee home is featured in Atlanta, Georgia. Stair South is placing stair rails in a horizontal format to emphasize the views at Lake Oconee. The sitting room of Ken and Carol Morrison’s Lake Oconee home. Ken and Carol Morrison’s Lake Oconee home is featured in Atlanta, Georgia. — MCT photos The living room of Ken and Carol Morrison’s Lake Oconee home. The sitting room of Ken and Carol Morrison’s Lake Oconee home. Stair South recently was installing bunk beds out of solid ash in Bert and Trudy Hene’s home at Harbor Club. When you’re paying for the view, a vacation home doesn’t need to have fussy decor or over-the-top interiors that distract from the lake setting. Here, a view from Bert and Trudy Hene’s Lake Oconee home. The deck view of Ken and Carol Morrison’s Lake Oconee home. wood is painted with a whitewashed look. “It’s not going to be overwhelming. It’s not going to feel like a rustic log cabin,” Mooney-Macchia said. Another option, which can be more affordable, is using bead board, which adds wainscoting as a detail in rooms of the house. Matching the scenery Neutrals keep the attention on the view, and grays are the new neutral, Mooney-Macchia said. She brings in bold splashes of orange and blue through pillows and other accessories. Homeowners find that water-inspired hues can add to a home’s soothing setting. “I think the best thing that you could say about it is when we have guests that come, they just totally, totally relax,” said Carol Morrison, who used a blue color palette in her guest bedroom. “Everybody we’ve had that’s ever come to spend the night there, they’ve all thought that this is the most peaceful, relaxing stay that they’ve had.” — MCT Whether the interior design style is modern, traditional or transitional, vacation homeowners often use wood elements indoors to reflect their love for the outdoor surroundings. Incorporating cedar beams or placing tongue and groove boards on the walls and ceilings in keeping rooms, living rooms and master bedrooms are two popular ways homeowners add natural elements. In lake homes, though, the wood is painted with whitewashed look.
Gymnast Jonathan Horton was just 10 when he had that first Olympic moment. “I remember watching the 1996 Olympic Games and ... the women’s gymnastic team,” he recalls. “It came down to Kerri Strug _ she had to land her vault _ and she did it on a broken foot. I just have this perfect memory of seeing them on the awards podium with gold medals ... the national anthem playing, and that was the moment I realized ... it’s time to commit myself to this idea of the Olympic Games.” That memory comes at you not from NBC, ESPN or Sports Illustrated, but from a video of Olympic athletes-including Horton, swimmer Ryan Lochte, soccer star Heather Mitts and paralympic basketballer Matt Scott-on Ralph Lauren’s website. These days, fashion websites are looking pretty darn sporty, as designers catch the Olympic spirit, creating gear for athletesand fans. Lauren, an official outfitter of the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, has designed uniforms inspired by vintage pieces worn by American athletes at London’s 1948 Summer Games. You’ll find consumer versions online, plus profiles of Olympic hopefuls. Stella McCartney worked for more than two years on Great Britain’s team uniforms, collaborating with KUWAIT: Getting back to school will be even more fun this year as Centrepoint launched its ‘Back to School’ and ‘Summer Collection’ with children’s favorite characters! A beautiful flow of colors streams through Centrepoint’s new summer line ranging from trendy outfits to fashionable and colorful accessories, from stylish summer footwear to fun and bright outfits for kids and to sum up with beautiful gifts ideas for your loved ones. An array of school related items including trolley bags, backpacks, lunch kits, water bottles, pencil cases, wallets and color pencils have been designed in exclusive theme based fun characters! Looking to capture the imagination of kids and make the new school year an enjoyable and memorable one, Junior’s reveals an exciting and new ‘Back to School’ collection for children aged 3-16 years. Featuring some of the latest and greatest from the world of action-heroes and animation, the vibrant collection is designed for style, safety and functionality. The young ones can now own school bags, water bottles, stationary pouches and lunch boxes that sport their favorite cartoon characters. The stylish light- Adidas on technical performance pieces, footwear and accessories. Giorgio Armani is dressing Italian athletes. And Puma enlisted Cedella Marley, a designer (and daughter of reggae icon Bob) to create uniforms, podium and ceremony wear for the Jamaican Olympic team. “Puma got that right ... hooking up with a legendary Jamaican,” said team member (and world’s fastest man) Usain Bolt. Some gear (or replicas) are available to spectators, too, along with merch from other brands. What are you waiting for? On your mark, get ready, shop! Ralph Lauren turn Olympic jeers to cheers Ralph Lauren caught flack from politicians earlier this month when they learned his Team USA gear was made in China. In response, Lauren pledged to make his 2014 Olympics outfits in America, and “lead the conversation” to increase manufacturing in this country. But you can’t question his desire to cheer the athletes on. He’d already created Ralph weight bottles are available in pleasant colors, have pop-up and screw-on lids as well as enhanced rubber-grip options for easy handling. For the young super-hero buffs, Junior’s offers a complete collection of school-related products branded with popular characters such as Spiderman, Batman, Ben 10, Hot Wheels, Power Rangers and Avengers. Sports enthusiasts can avail the BTS series featuring Soccer favorites FC Barcelona, Manchester United and not to mention the top-gear F1 specialists Ferrari. The line-up for girls is colorful and trendy featuring fantastic products with the latest animation blockbuster Brave, as well as the popular Barbie, Dora, Hello Kitty, Lulu Caty, Princess and Minnie Mouse. To add value to the learning experience, Junior’s has in store educational toys for preschoolers to the primary level which includes alphabet and number grid mats, analytical learning centres, toy laptops and white boards. Also available are microscopes, telescopes and other material to enhance the school-going experience. Centrepoint is also stocking up formal and sports uniforms along with formal school shoes from the Bare Feet, Dash & Pablosky Collection. The formal uniform range for boys includes white shirts and long pants whereas for girls the range includes pinafore dress and blouses. The sportswear range for boys comprises of track pants, white T-shirts, hooded vests and shorts and for girls the range includes blouses, hooded t-shirt, leggings and jog pants available in colors such as white, black, navy blue and grey. Splash adds a touch of fashion to the simplest looks goes chic this summer with a color burst. The Summer Collection promises to bring a dramatic makeover to your wardrobe. It recre- lifestyle Lauren Rally, an interactive cheering center where you can upload a message to athletes to be aired as they arrive in London. For each message submitted, he’ll donate $1 (up to $25,000) to the U.S. Olympic Committee; at ralphlaurenrally.com. —MCT Centrepoint unveils ‘Back to School’ surprises Batman bags ates the magic of lazy days and dreamy nights in extremely wearable pieces, filled with an ecstatic range of colors and styles, the collection is breathtaking with its versatile and trendy feel. The exciting Back to School collection from Lifestyle features an array of bright and stylish yet durable and essential bags and accessories for children aged 5 to 18 years old. There are also colorful ranges suiting all budgets. The “Value Pack” range is a five-piece set featuring a rucksack, lunchbox, flask, pencil case and kit bag; all at an affordable prices of KD 8.900. Available in two different styles; there is something for him and for her. The lunch bag range features a mixture of bold designs and minimalist prints perfect for making a style statement in the school canteen- price start from KD 2.500. Additional ranges include Crush on Wheel which is perfect for aspiring boy racers, Kimmi Junior, Happy House, Minmie and Nici, which all include beautiful bags, quality lunch boxes and a pretty yet functional array of stationery to get kids organised for the term ahead. The themes focus on the loveable hero superman, cars and pirates - cool favourites for the boys. Ranges for the older ones include Espirit, Jansport, I Love NY, as well as exclusive rucksacks from the Polo Club. Lifestyle’s Back to School collection is bright and fun as well as being practical and reliable. Kids can fill them up, hang them from their peg and cart them around school and they will still endure the journey home each day without so much as a zipper out of place. Shoe Mart the region’s leading retail haven for shoes & bag’s have launched a unique ‘Back to School’ Campaign this season for every little boy and girl. The great selection of school bags features a colorful and vibrant range of backpacks as well as rolling bags available in different sizes to fit your child’s needs. To kick off the school year in style, girls can choose from the simple yet elegant selection of Mary Jane and pumps, while boys can choose from a number of comfortable casual shoes, slip-ons and moccasins adorned with buckles or straps. There is also a wide selection of sports shoes for boys and girls. A vivid range of colors and cartoon characters are seen on various school bags in the range. We are sure that the ‘Back to School’ range will have every little customer of ours happy and the Shoe Mart giveaway would be an ideal keepsake. For the latest in the ‘Back to School’ and ‘Summer Collection’, walk into Juniors, Splash, Shoe Mart & Lifestyle located in Centrepoint showrooms at Al Rai, Fahaheel, <strong>Kuwait</strong> City, Salmiya, Hawally, Fintas and Jahra and discover a whole new range of school essentials for your little ones this season. MONDAY, JULY 30, 2012 Fashion designers catch the Olympic spirit Jimmy Choo’s Van in Union Jack printed denim; look for the Union Jack line at select Jimmy Choo boutiques and jimmychoo.com. Sprinter Usain Bolt models one of the Jamaican Olympic team’s opening ceremony uniforms, designed by Cedella Marley for Puma. The Cedella Marley for Puma collection l send the men on Jamaica’s Olympic team into the 2102 London Olympics opening ceremony clad in a lightweight, short-sleeve button-front shirts in army green with black accents at the shoulders, a black skinny tie and an embroidered Jamaican flag patch on the right breast. — MCT photos U.S. Paralympics team member Jessica Long chills in Ralph Lauren Blue Label’s Team USA jersey tank, and fleece jacket and Polo Ralph Lauren’s Team USA silk belt, $85; at select Ralph Lauren stores and ralphlauren.com. Jamaican track superstar Usain Bolt, right, and hurdler Shevon Stoddart will compete in Cedella Marley’s race gear. Consumers can buy her black/yellow medal podium track jackets and stylized pants at select Puma stores and shop.puma.com. Swimmer Ryan Lochte stands with a Polo Ralph Lauren beach towel, and Team USA polo,; at select Ralph Lauren stores and ralphlauren.com. Ralph Lauren outfits today’s Olympians and tomorrow’s, with this Toddler Girls’ Team USA Olympic Ruffle Dress, sizes 2T to 4T at Bloomingdale’s stores and Bloomingdales.com British athletes will compete and march in gear from Adidas by Stella McCartney, plus for consumers, she’s got a line of ‘Celebrate GB’ pieces, including this waterproof Cape; at select Nordstrom stores, Adidas Sports Performance stores and adidas.com.
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