Show #301 — Unique Digs Explore unusual homes and the design

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Show #301 — Unique Digs
Explore unusual homes and the design dilemmas that come with them.
SEGMENT 1
Rustic Furniture From Rituals With Marty Frenkel
It's "a hunting we will go" — for furniture! Christopher takes a tour of Rituals in Los
Angeles, Calif., where the rustic furniture selection evokes the Old West and hunting
lodges. Store owner Marty Frenkel explains how their one-of-a-kind furniture selection
can help fill out any space.
Marty Frenkel
Rituals Store
756 N. La Cienega
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 854-0848
SEGMENT 2
Alan Hess, Photographer/Author/Architect
Rancho Deluxe author Alan Hess joins Christopher in the studio and shows off his photos
of homes in the Western motif.
Alan Hess
Phone: (248) 637-1584
Email: [email protected]
Book: Rancho Deluxe: Rustic Dreams and Real Rustic Living
By: Alan Hess and Alan Weintraub
SEGMENT 3
Home Tour With Thomas and Betsy Salm
It's off to Interlaken, N.Y., where Thomas and Betsy Salm invite us into their Federalstyle home from the early 1800s. Their décor proves that living inside a piece of history
doesn't mean you have to live in a museum.
SEGMENT 4
Barbara Butler and Butler's Playhouse Studio
Barbara Butler pays a visit to do a show and tell of elaborate and fantastic playhouses for
kids. A trip to the back yard reveals one of Barbara's creations.
Barbara Butler
325 S. Maple Ave. #37
San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (415) 864-6840
Web Site: www.barbarabutler.com
SEGMENT 5
Dome Dome on the Range With Creig Lasley
Creig Lasley, of Nevada City, Calif., gives a tour of his amazing "dome house" and
explains its creation and benefits. Back in the studio, Christopher explains how to
approach an L-shaped living space.
SEGMENT 6
Michael Jantzen and the House of Tomorrow
Michael Jantzen shows us his unique M-house in Gorman, Calif. Jantzen's metal home is
unlike anything you've ever seen: energy-efficient, eco-friendly and poseable!
Michael Jantzen
Phone: (661) 513-9901CL SHOW SEASON THREE
Show #302 — Hi-Kitsch
Learn how to make outlandish and fun design work in your home.
Segment 1
Victoria MacKenzie-Childs' Home Tour
It's a visit to the Aurora, N.Y., home of Christopher Lowell Show frequenter Victoria
MacKenzie-Childs. No surprise to find her living space reflects the Alice in Wonderland
charm that her company is known for.
Victoria MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs, Ltd.
69th St. and Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
Telephone: 1-800-640-0546
Web site: http://www.mackenzie-childs.com
Segment 2
The Creator of the Plastic Pink Flamingo, Donald Featherstone
The creator of the first plastic pink flamingo, Donald Featherstone, and his wife Nancy
join Christopher in the studio to share some hilarious pink flamingo photos from The
Original Pink Flamingo: Splendor on the Grass.
Book: The Original Pink Flamingo: Splendor on the Grass
Donald and Nancy Featherstone
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Telephone: +1 (978) 342-1222
Segment 3
Christopher Demo: Flamingo Table
To learn how to make this table, go to Step-by-step instructions
Keeping up the high-kitsch theme, Christopher shows how to make a table from plastic
flamingos and indoor-outdoor carpet. This table was inspired by the winner of the Pink
Flamingo Photo Contest in Fla., 85-year-old Patricia Duncan.
Segment 4
Christopher Demo: Tail Fin Bookshelves
Christopher demonstrates how to make the retro-style tail fin shelves featured in his
1950s-looking kid's room.
Demo Directions:
Begin with the upright pieces. Make a template from paper to create the curve of the
outer edge of the support, starting narrow at the bottom and curving outward at the top.
Cut the desired number of upright pieces from 3/4-inch medium density fiberboard
(MDF). It is recommended that there be one upright piece for every two or three shelves.
Mark the location of the shelves along the upright pieces. Cut notches slightly larger than
3/4-inch high (to accommodate the thickness of the MDF shelves) and slightly less than
halfway through along the back (or wall) side of the uprights. Cut shelves approximately
10 inches wide and desired length from MDF. Cut corresponding notches to match the
ones in the uprights halfway through the shelves. Interlock the shelves and uprights.
Attach to the walls.
Wood Promotion Network
Web site: www.beconstructive.com
Segment 5
Demo: Decoupaged Walls
Straight from The Christopher Lowell Show art department, Steven Lee Burright joins
Christopher in decoupaging photo copies of family photos onto a wall and then tablecloth
patterns onto a tabletop.
Demo Directions:
Wall: Have family photos copied at a copy center. Choose black and white, sepia or a
single color. Use water-based polyurethane to adhere the copies to the wall. Use a color
wash over the top if desired.
Tablecloth: Use the design from a tablecloth and have it copied at a copy center. Cut out
the design from the copy. You could also use motifs from wallpaper. Base-coat the wall
with desired color. Coat the back of the motif with polyurethane. Coat the portion of the
wall where it will be placed with polyurethane. Adhere the motif to the wall. Cover over
the motifs with polyurethane. Tint the polyurethane and wash over the entire wall.
Segment 6
Kitschy Furniture
Before we end with viewer mail, Christopher does a little show-and-tell of some unusual
furniture pieces, including a chair made from a VW bug, a gas pump TV stand and
another chair made from a shopping cart.
Automoda Love Bug
417 Roswell Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90814
Telephone: +1 (310) 837-5541
Web site: www.luvbug.com
Calphalon Pot Chair
Telephone: 1-800-809-7267
Web site: calphalon.com
The Original Shoe Chair
Susan Kotora
Horellas
480 S. Fair Oaks
Pasadena, CA 91105
Telephone: 1-888-577-5756
Gas Pump
Classic Couches
624 N. Main St.
Chadwick, IL 61014
Telephone: +1 (815) 684-5310
Web site : classiccouches.com
Ball and Glove Chair
Fine Custom Upholstery
8929 National Blvd.
Telephone: +1 (310) 837-5541
Web site : www.finecustomeupholstery.com
Show #303 – Bright Ideas
It's time to turn on your light-love!
Segment 1:
Lighting from the Plug Store
Christopher visits Lori Bush at Plug in Los Angeles, Calif., and gets the scoop on cuttingedge designs in home lighting.
Lori Bush
Plug, Inc.
8017 Melrose Ave.
Telephone: +1 (323) 653-5635
Segment 2:
Dressing Up a Lamp with Scott Jillson
Back in the house, antique lamp restorer Scott Jillson demonstrates how to make an Art
Deco-inspired lamp shade. Scott also brings in some of his own lampshades that are
inspired by various design movements.
Scott Jillson
163 Islington St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Telephone: +1(603) 431-9088
Web site: www.scottjillson.com
Segment 3:
You Did It!
It's off to Charlotte, N.C., for today's "You Did It!" segment. Newlywed Cheryl Ledford
managed to make the furniture she and her husband each brought to their new home work
together. She also shows off her impressive bar and porch makeovers!
Segment 4:
Demo: Tap Light Projects
Then, it's more bright ideas from Christopher as he demonstrates a fun project for those
battery powered "tap" lights.
Segment 5:
Demo: Veneer Lamp Shades
Christopher shows how to construct a box-shaped lampshade out of veneer wood.
Segment 6:
Zen Stone Lighting
Christopher then does a little show-and-tell of new and unique lamps from Lucifer
Lighting and Zen Stone Lighting. Finally, the show wraps up with a little viewer mail.
Zen Stone Lighting
40 Likely Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Telephone: 1-888-334-9168
Web site: www.shadesbycleo.com
or zenstonelighting.com
Lucifer Lighting Company
Telephone: 1-800 879-9797
Web site: www.luciferlighting.com
Show #304 — Color Me Christopher
On this show we learn how to muster up some color courage! Nothing more affordably
— and easily — changes the look of a room than new wall color.
SEGMENT 1
Decorating With Color and Texture: Home Makeover Before
Imagine yourself wearing the same drab, colorless outfit day after day, year after year.
Doesn't sound too exciting, now does it? Well, the same goes for your environment. The
number one fear when it comes to decorating is color. The reasons range from not
knowing what color to choose to fear of making a mistake. But when provided with
knowledge about color, the fears go away. For inspiration, Christopher shows us some
photos that are great examples of color in the home. They include color blocking for
separating spaces, bold colors in small spaces that change the dimensions of the room,
light beige that appears white when paired with dark trim color without being stark and
sterile, and monochromatic color. Next, we're off to an empty home with white walls
everywhere. In addition, the floor plan is very open with a large two-story center foyer.
The living room, dining room and family room open into the foyer and the faces of the
arches can be seen from all rooms. Where do you stop and start color? By using the same
hue values, Christopher will show how to layer color on top of color on top of color.
Book: Decorating With Color and Texture
By Ann McArdle
Color Healing Home
By Catherine Cummin
SEGMENT 2:
Breaking Color: Paint Layers in the Makeover Home
We see the home from the first segment painted in a palette of California-inspired colors
that brings out the architecture and creates a lovely layering of spaces. All are from the
same hue value, meaning that even though they are different colors, they all coordinate.
The honey-colored wood baseboard was kept the same; the spindles on the stairway were
left white, as was the trim in the rooms. The ceiling color (Cream of Mushroom) went
throughout the entire space. The foyer was painted Pumpkin Pie; the dining room was
painted Creamed Leek and a putty color called Potato was used in the family room. The
color breaks at the arches in each room. The green of the dining room is painted on the
face of the arch leading into the room. The opening arch between the living room and
dining room was painted the green from the dining room. While in a room, all you see is
the color of the room. Looking through the archways introduces another layer of color
from the next room.
Paint from The Christopher Lowell Designer Paint Collection
Web site: www.christopherlowell.com
Walls: Pumpkin Pie, Potato, Creamed Leek
Ceiling: Cream of Mushroom
Trim: Arrowroot
SEGMENT 3
Completed Home Makeover
Christopher returns to the home to describe how the painted walls look in the completed
makeover. Remember that wall color is just the background. There are six more layers to
come! Color is still the most economical way to bring warmth and drama into any room
of your home. When adding fabric, the light has something to bounce off and the depth of
the wall color doesn't seem as dark.
SEGMENT 4
Revolving Color Wall
Back in the studio, Christopher uses a room display with a rotating wall to show how
much a room can change just by switching wall colors. In the foreground of the vignette,
Christopher has placed a light gold leather chair, a wood cabinet and a honey-colored
side table with accessories containing turquoise, brown and yellow. The first wall color is
very a neutral, safe, light beige color. The wall accessories appear as a foreground
element against this wall color. In the next color, a deep moss green, the wall accessories
blend with the color and become part of the background. Because we've minimized the
contrast between the wood cabinet and the wall color, they eye focuses on the lightness of
the wood in the cabinet. The chair and side table appear lighter also. The turquoise vase is
less visible because of the similarity in color with the wall. Be sure to paint the ceilings.
You've heard it a million times: if your ceilings are white, it's like hanging a bed sheet
over the room. The final wall color is Lowell Lavender. This creates an exotic feeling.
The dark part of the wood grain in the cabinet becomes prominent. The foreground seems
more integrated into the background. The chair remains primarily the same but the eye
goes to the pillow color on the chair.
Paint from The Christopher Lowell Designer Paint Collection
SEGMENT 5
Color Energy With Designer Alexandra Stoddard
Then it's a visit from author and interior designer Alexandra Stoddard to discuss her
inspiration from color and nature. Alexandra has written 21 books and is inspired by
nature. Christopher was introduced to Alexandra when he read her first book, which
presented a very visual picture of home decor without images. Bringing colors from
nature into your home makes decorating foolproof. Color makes you happy (after all,
color is composed of wave lengths of energy!). People who are dreary live in dreary
environments. Alexandra showed the image of a kitchen in a New York apartment that
was filled with light, nature-inspired colors. Even the refrigerator was blue! In another
image, designed glass panels filter the light from windows. Alexandra believes every
room should have some yellow in it. Always remember the light when dealing with color.
Beautiful hand-blown glass has a fun, whimsical look. Alexandra brings her ribbon box
to clients and has them play. It inspires them. It helps Alexandra know what her client's
likes are. In an image she shows a stack of marbleized boxes all tied with ribbons.
Book: Open Your Eyes: 1,000 Simple Ways to Bring Beauty Into Your Home and Life
Each Day
By Alexandra Stoddard
SEGMENT 6
Room Recipe Cards
Christopher takes some time to review how to choose paint and high-ticket upholstery
items. He follows this with a helpful session on how to use the recipe cards from his paint
line.
Room Recipe Cards are no longer available.
The Christopher Lowell Designer Paint Collection
Show #305 – Industrial Living
Learn great ideas for industrial-style decorating!
Segment 1:
Spectrum Hobby Greenhouses
We get a tour of a Spectrum Hobby Greenhouse in the backyard. Christopher sets it up to
use as a shelter for a sushi lunch. Christopher used terra cotta stepping stones on the floor
with black polished pebbles in between. He used red and white checked floor pillows to
kneel on. The table was made from decking boards with legs attached and industriallooking wheels on the ends. The table was only about a foot high. Placemats were made
from Astroturf. White plates painted with bright-colored glass paint adorn each place
setting. An interesting centerpiece was made from graduated sizes of duct caps stacked
from large to small. Fresh flowers were placed in small tin buckets on the serving area.
Shutters from the hardware store were spray-painted silver, then suspended from wire in
each panel of the greenhouse. Moss-lined, half-round planters were hung from the top of
each shutter and filled with pansies.
Dick Hanning
Spectrum Hobby Greenhouse Co.
P.O. Box 5491
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Telephone: 1-800-724-2659
Web site: www.spectrumgreenhouses.com
Segment 2:
Craftsman Cottage Home Redo Tour
John Fox lets us into his modernized Craftsman-style home in Los Angeles, Calif.
Segment 3:
Rust Texturizing Effect
Back in the studio, Christopher demonstrates how to texturize wood surfaces with sand
and paint.
Demo Directions:
Prime the surface with non-porous stain-blocking primer such as Binn or Kilz. Let dry.
Mix black latex paint with water-based satin finish polyurethane. Paint two coats of the
mixture on the surface, letting it dry between coats. Allow to dry thoroughly after the
final coat. Sprinkle a little playsand over the surface. It will be used to block the spray
paint, so determine how you want the final surface to look. Use a dry paint brush to
distribute the sand over the surface. Spray over the sand with rust-colored spray paint.
Use a dust mask and spray in a well-ventilated area. Be careful not to blow the sand off
the surface with the propellant in the spray paint. While still wet, brush off the excess
sand. Brush the surface with orange shellac to blend the black background color with the
rust. Spray with polyurethane.
Segment 4:
Car-part Sculptures from Sean McNairy
Sean F. McNairy brings in his industrial-looking sculptures and then shows how to make
a metal candle holder.
Demo Directions:
Use safety glasses and gloves. Cut a piece of copper sheeting 17 inches long by 6 inches
wide. Place sheeting on a piece of scrap wood. Drill three one-inch holes with a hole
maker five inches from one end. File the edges of the holes with a metal file to smooth
them. Hammer the hole edges flat. Bend the sheeting through the center of the three holes
by placing it on the edge of a table and pressing down. Put another bend in the metal six
inches from the first one to form a triangle. It's best to use a tabletop that is open on the
sides. Clean the copper with a Scotch Brite scouring pad. Spray with antique brown aging
liquid. It will turn in about 10 minutes. Spray with polyurethane. Place candles through
the holes.
Segment 5:
Metallic-look Valance with Steven Burright
Straight from the Christopher Lowell Show art department, Steven Lee Burright joins
Christopher in making a wooden valance with a metallic look.
Demo Directions:
Construct a cornice box from plywood or MDF to fit the window. Apply a basecoat of
black latex paint. Form large upholstery tack-shaped pieces from polymer clay. Bake
according to package directions. Paint them black and hot glue them to the cornice along
the outer edges. Wet a sea sponge and sponge on some silver paint. Let dry. Coat with
orange shellac to add an aging effect.
For an aged metal look, base-paint the wood with bright aqua paint. Mix some of the
aqua paint with orange paint, and paint over the aqua.
Segment 6:
Industrial Black and White Photographs with Doug Hill
Douglas Hill instructs how to shoot artistic photos of machine parts and then frame them
with style.
Demo Directions:
Photograph objects against a seamless background. Overlap objects slightly when setting
up the composition. Zoom in so that only portions of the objects are visible. A nice look
is to have objects going out of the frame. This can be accomplished by cropping as well.
Mount photo on foamboard. Mount the foamboard onto a board of 3/4-inch plywood
previously spray-painted black. Mount the board onto a quilted-steel panel using Velcro.
Douglas Hill
2324 Mareno Dr.
Telephone: +1 (323) 660-0681
Web site: www.doughill.com
Show #306 — So You're Moving
Make that move to the West Coast easier with some great ideas from today's show.
Segment 1:
West Coast Rooms
Edie Cohen, author of West Coast Rooms, joins Christopher to look through some photos
of typical West Coast homes.
Book: West Coast Rooms
By Edie Cohen
Rockport Publishers, April 2000 Interior Design Magazine
Telephone: +1 (323) 965-5342
Web site: interiordesign.net
Segment 2:
Coast-to-Coast Move with Lisa Levin
While in the midst of moving from Ohio to California, Lisa Levin lets Christopher take a
crack at re-doing her new home. First, we take a look at what Christopher did with her
old home from the show "Interior Motives."
Segment 3:
Coast-to-Coast Move, Before
Christopher tackles Lisa's new, cavernous, white-walled home. Peering over moving
boxes, Christopher discusses how to make paint colors and furniture work together.
Segment 4:
Coast-to-Coast Move, After
When Lisa's all moved in, the whole place looks fabulous thanks to a full treatment of
Christopher's Seven Layers of Design.
Segment 5:
Christopher Demo: Updated Furniture Vignette
Back in the studio, Christopher takes a traditional room display and updates it with
several textured elements.
Segment 6:
Expressions Furniture Room Displays
Expressions Furniture representative Ronna Priest gives a tour of a room display set up to
typify East Coast, Midwest and West Coast styles.
Ronna Griest
Expressions Custom Furniture
401 11th St. NW
Hickory, NC 28603
Telephone: 1-800-544-4519
Web site: www.expressionsfurniture.com
Show #307 - Transformation
Christopher demonstrates the art of transformation on everything from glass mixing
bowls to ceilings with many unusual finishes.
SEGMENT 1
Minerva Smith and Steven Baer Mosaic Tile Supply
We begin with a tour of Mosaic Tile Supply in El Monte, Calif. Owners Minerva Smith
and Steven Baer discuss and demonstrate the art of mosaics and tile making.
Demo Directions
Mosaic Tile: Indirect Method
Seal board with shellac. Allow time to dry. Draw design on board with pencil or
permanent marker. Spray 3M Spray Mount around the outside edge of the design. Do not
spray directly onto the design. Lay shelf paper plastic side down onto board (overlap
multiple pieces for wider tables). Avoid wrinkles and bubbles. After shelf paper is set in
place, peel off backing paper to expose sticky side, which will now be facing up. Repeat
this process as necessary to cover a wider board. Cut tile with tile nippers and place face
down onto sticky surface to create the design. Remember that the pattern will be reversed
when flipped over. Make sure you leave a space between the outside tiles and the form to
allow room for cement to surround tile. Also, make sure that you leave at least 1/16th of
an inch between tiles. Mix Rapidset concrete per instructions, adding colorant if desired.
Pour onto board starting at center of design, and allowing it to gently spread out over tiles
out to the edge of the form. Gently shake board to release air bubbles and to allow cement
to reach bottom of board. For extra strength on larger pieces, add a piece of diamond-lath,
which you have purchased in a sheet and cut with shears to shape form, on top of the tiles
before adding cement. Cement will completely cover diamond-lath when done. Smooth
out cement flush with the edge of the form using a metal trowel. Clean up extra cement
and throw away. When concrete has set up, gently remove forms. Peel shelf paper up at
corners, then pull project off board. Turn over and peel shelf paper off parallel to surface.
This helps prevent loose tile pieces from separating. Scrub project with water and
stainless-steel brush to remove excess cement from face of project. If you have air
pockets or gaps, mix up a small amount of the same cement material and fill in areas with
a sponge float. Gently wash with a damp sponge until level and clean. Allow to dry
overnight. Scrub project with Scotch Brite sponge and Softscrub detergent. Rinse
thoroughly. Allow to dry. Using a paintbrush, seal the surface with sealant (Thompson's
Patio Luster and Sealer) and allow to dry.
Mosaic Tile: Direct Method
Waterproof wood surface with shellac. Allow to dry. Cut tile with tile nippers and glue to
wood surface. Allow glue to dry completely. Fill a bucket with tile grout and the color of
your choice. Mix with water until the grout has a thick peanut butter-like consistency.
Mix until completely smooth. If you are designing tile with a lot of space between the
tiles, you might want to add sand to the grout mix. This reduces the grout shrinkage. With
a rubber trowel, spread grout across the mosaic tile pushing at an angle to push grout in
between the tile pieces. Use the sponge float to wipe off excess grout, and allow to dry
for approximately 10 minutes. Using a wet sponge, wipe off any excess grout and smooth
entire piece. Allow to dry for approximately one hour in a cool shady place. A dull haze
will appear over the entire surface. Gently wash off the entire surface, rinsing the sponge
in clear water frequently. Continue this process until the surface appears clean. Allow to
harden overnight. The following day, scrub surface with Softscrub and Scotch Brite pad.
Using a paintbrush, seal surface with sealant (Thompson's Patio Luster and Sealer) and
allow to dry.
Minerva Smith and Steven Baer
Mosaic Tile Supply
10427 1/2 Rush Street
South El Monte, CA
Phone: (626) 279-7020
Web Site: www.mosaicsupply.com
SEGMENT 2
Guest Demo: Making Paint With Annie Sloan
Back at the house, Annie Sloan shows Christopher how to create some unusual paint
from colored powders, yogurt and eggs.
Demo Directions:
Add a teaspoon of powdered pigment to a dessert spoon of yogurt and mix together. If
this is too intense, weaken with more yogurt; if a deeper color is desired, add more
pigment. Use the same process for egg-yolk paint or egg-white paint.
Annie Sloan, Author and Interior Designer
Contact: Leigh Curtain
Phone: (732) 441-7077
Annie Sloan Shop
117 London Road
Headington, Oxford
Tel: 01865 768666
Web Site: www.anniesloan.com
SEGMENT 3
Guest Demo: découpaging Glassware With Annie Sloan/Metallic Foil Finishes With
Gary Lord
In another transformation demo, Annie Sloan returns to show us how to découpage
mixing bowls to create fancy serving dishes. Next, Gary Lord sings the praises of Aqua
Finishing Solutions, showing how to use their glazes for a textured metallic look.
Demo Directions
Cut out fish designs from découpage papers. Apply glue to outside of a bowl and arrange
the fish cutouts (you can apply a second or third fish and overlap, if you desire.) Next
apply sizing (water-based glue) to some of the uncovered areas on the outside of the bowl
and add the brass leaf on top of that, applying pressure to the leaf with a large, dry, clean
brush. Add sparkle paint and pearl paint to other uncovered areas, then apply blue chalk
paint over the entire outer surface of the bowl.
Book: Annie Sloan Decorative découpage: A Practical Guide
By Annie Sloan
Annie Sloan Shop
117 London Road
Headington, Oxford
Tel: 01865 768666
Web Site: www.anniesloan.com
Demo Directions
Apply two coats of AquaBond off-white for your base coat and allow to dry. Mix equal
amounts of AquaColors French red, black and dark brown together and mix them into
AquaCreme to make a glaze. Use about 30- to 40-percent volume of AquaColor to 60- to
70-percent AquaCreme to make your color. The more colorant you use, the more opaque
and darker your glaze will become. Apply the glaze mixture with a Whizz roller to your
surface, working a 2- by 4-foot section at a time.
While the glaze is still wet, take your rubber triangle comb and hold it at a 70- to 90degree angle to the wall. Pull it through your glaze. Slightly overlap areas so no glaze
area is left untouched. Repeat the previous step around your space. You will need to
clean the teeth of the comb with a rag as you work. Always start your new areas by tying
in with the old first. Allow to dry. Make up a glaze using AquaCreme mixed with a blend
of three parts AquaColor bronze and two parts AquaColor gold. Apply this glaze with a
rag. Rub the glaze onto the dried combing in a large swirling motion. Be sure to cover the
entire area with an even application of glaze.
Book: Great Paint Finishes for a Gorgeous Home
By Gary Lord
Prismatic Painting Studio
935 W. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Phone: (513) 931-5520
Web Site: www.prismaticpaintingstudio.com
Aqua Finishing Solutions
Manufacturers of AquaBond, AquaColor, AquaCreme
Phone: 1-800-270-8871
Fax: (561) 778-9653
Web Site: www.fauxfx.com
Whizz Rollers
Phone: 1-800-767-7038
Web Site: www.whizzrollers.com
SEGMENT 4
Guest Demo: Metallic Embossing Technique with Gary Lord
Another demo with Gary follows, this time to create an embossed look with a stencil and
Aqua Finishing Solutions.
Demo Directions:
Mount a stencil with tape. Trowel palette art material onto the stencil thick enough so that
it will be raised about 1/16th of an inch. Remove stencil while the material is still wet
(this creates your pattern). Let material dry thoroughly. To add a patina to the background
that will go underneath the foil, use AquaBond silver with a little black added and just
brush and scrub it onto the entire surface. This gives a hidden patina behind the foil
patina which does not transfer 100 percent. Let dry completely. Next roll on two coats of
clear size over the entire surface. Without the size, the foil will not be released onto the
surface. Apply metallic foil silver-side-up and smooth on with your hand, a clean rag or a
brush. Next, brush on a coat of AquaCreme, a clear vehicle with brown and silver added
over the entire surface, and blot with a clean rag.
Book: Great Paint Finishes for a Gorgeous Home
By Gary Lord
Prismatic Painting Studio
935 W. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Phone: (513) 931-5520
Web Site: www.prismaticpaintingstudio.com
Aqua Finishing Solutions
Manufacturers of AquaBond, AquaColor, AquaCreme
Phone: 1-800-270-8871
Fax: (561) 778-9653
Web Site: www.fauxfx.com
Manufacturers of Metallic Foil
Ritins Studio Inc.
170 Wicksteed Avenue
Toronto, ON M4G 2B6
Phone: 1-866-467-8920
Web Site: www.ritins.com
SEGMENT 5
Christopher Demo: Matchstick and Wood Panel Ceilings
Christopher transforms ceilings with rattan blinds and wood paneling. These treatments
are fabulous solutions for disguising those unsightly popcorn or textured ceilings and add
drama to a room.
Demo Directions for Wood Paneling
Using a variety of colors, paint the planks of the paneling. Paint each plank partially with
a different color (butter yellow, gray, terra cotta or white) keeping true to the lines of the
paneling and butting one color right up to the other. Let dry and lightly spatter stain over
the entire surface. Let dry and then glaze the entire surface one plank at a time, stopping
your brush where one color ends and another begins. Let dry and polyurethane the entire
surface. Let dry and use a Minwax pen to simulate lines where one color ends and
another begins. Frame the entire room with gold-leaf molding.
SEGMENT 6
Guest Demo: Three-Dimensional Stenciling With Jan Dressler
Stencil artist Jan Dressler demonstrates how to create 3-D maps for your walls.
Demo Directions
Lava Rock Wall
Paint the wall the desired background color and let dry. Affix a stencil to the wall with
spray adhesive or tape. Roll two coats of black textured paint over the top of the stencil.
Let dry and add light gray highlights with a stencil brush on the same edge of each lava
stone. Let dry and add random red highlights with a stencil brush on each stone. Let dry
and paint black holes on top of the red and then highlight each hole with white, again all
on the same edge. Remove stencil and shadow around the outside edge of each stone on
the same side to create depth.
3-D Map Wall:
Trace a copy of the desired map onto Mylar and cut it out to create your stencil. Paint the
wall the desired background color and let dry. Using the torn edge of a piece of cardboard
for the stencil, outline the area you will be using for this project with a brush and paint.
Then go back around the same line with a stencil brush and a lighter shade of the same
color to create a burnt-edge effect for the map. Add latitude and longitude lines within the
perimeter of the work area. Affix the map stencil to the wall with spray adhesive or tape.
Use textured paint on the stencil to create a surface that the plaster or drywall compound
will adhere to. Apply compound, creating a base coat. Build up from there to create
terrain such as mountains. Remove stencil while still wet and let dry thoroughly. Paint
stenciled area with earth-tone colors, and outline each map with a stencil brush and blue
paint (right on the wall) to simulate water. Names of places and directional indicators can
be painted directly onto the wall surface within the map area.
Jan Dressler
Dressler Stencil Company
253 SW 41st Street
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 1-888-656-4515
Web Site: www.dresslerstencils.com
Show #308 — Mass Market Magic
Learn how to make those large chain stores work for your design needs.
SEGMENT 1
Super-Store Shopping
Christopher navigates through Burlington Coat Factory and uses the "Seven Layers of
Design" to put together a great bedroom.
Burlington Coat Factory
Christopher Lowell Home Collection
Phone: 1-800-444-2628
Web Site: www.coat.com
SEGMENT 2
Mass-Market Room Redo With Michael Murphy
Back at the house, Christopher Lowell Show staffer Michael Murphy does a show and tell
of some mass-market displays. Michael demonstrates just how creative one can be with
furnishings from Cost Plus, Ikea and Target.
Cost Plus
Web Site: www.costplus.com
IKEA
Phone: 1-800-343-IKEA
Web Site: www.ikea.com
Target
Web Site: www.target.com
SEGMENT 3
Cheap Chic Sleep Master Bedroom Makeover, Before and During
Christopher looks through home-design photos and describes how to get similar looks
from chain stores. Then, Christopher shows the before and during stages of a bedroom
transformation. Employing merchandise from super stores, the project will turn the room
into an Asian-inspired space.
SEGMENT 4
Cheap Chic Sleep Master Bedroom Makeover, After
Christopher reveals the end result — a romantic, and extremely affordable, "Zensational" space!
SEGMENT 5
Window Treatment Demo From Cheap Chic Master Bedroom
Step-by-step instructions
Back in the studio, Christopher shows how to create the faux windows used in the Asian
room redo.
SEGMENT 6
You Did It!
We visit the Dallas home of viewer Sue Ritzman in a You Did It! segment. Sue had the
inspired idea to carry patterns from a single item in a room onto the walls and space
around it. Finally, Christopher ends with a little viewer mail.
Show #309 — Sew What
Learn sewing tricks and cheats.
SEGMENT 1
Needle and Thread Tips With Jane Nesbitt
Jane Nesbitt gives tips for getting started with a sewing machine and then shows a simple
demo on making pillows. According to Jane, you should feed the thread from the top so
that it won't twist, and change the sewing machine needle after each project. The most
often used needles are size 80 (European) or size 11. Clean the machine after each
project.
Demo Directions
Make an inner pillow from cotton fabric. Trace around the outside of a pie plate, and cut
out two pieces. Zigzag around using a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving a small opening.
Stuff with fiberfill. Close the opening by stitching on the sewing machine. Using a pizza
pan, trace around on two layers of felt fabric. Stitch in a circle using the pie plate as a
guide. Leave an opening for stuffing. Stuff the previously made inner pillow inside and
close the opening. Cut the outside border into fringe strips.
Jane Nesbitt
Pfaff Sewing Machine Co.
121 Chillingham Rd.
Garner, NJ 27529
Phone: (201) 262-7211
Web Site: www.pfaff.com
SEGMENT 2
Floorcloth and Pillows With Dianne Dunkley
No Sew Floorcloth Instructions
Dianne Dunkley, author of 2 Hour No Sew Decorating shows us more fun ideas for
pillows, plus a great "no sew" floorcloth project.
Book: 2 Hour No Sew Decorating
By Diane Dunkley
SEGMENT 3
"Lo Sew" Cube Ottoman With Slipcover, Christopher Demo
Christopher demonstrates how to build an ottoman and sew a do-it-yourself slipcover.
Demo Directions
Cut five squares of 3/4-inch plywood equal dimensions and, using wood glue and
finishing nails, secure as four sides and a top.
Cut four triangles from 3/4-inch plywood to support the legs. Attach them to each corner
of the bottom of the ottoman screwing from the outside edges. Screw the legs into each
triangular support.
Cut five pieces of 1-1/2-inch upholstery foam and glue to sides and top using spray
adhesive. Overlap the side pieces by 1 1/2 inches, the thickness of the foam. Cut the top
foam piece 3 inches larger than the top plywood piece. Cut upholstery fabric the
perimeter of the ottoman including the foam, plus 1 inch for seam allowance (the width
of all four sides added together) by the height of the ottoman plus 4 inches. Cut a square
of upholstery fabric 1 inch larger than the measurements of the top including the foam.
With right sides together, pin the side strip to the top square, pivoting the fabric at each
corner. Place pins perpendicular to stitching line so that the sewing machine can stitch
over them. Stitch around the top square using a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Stitch the side
strip closed. Turn the slipcover right side out and slip it over the ottoman. Pull the excess
fabric under the bottom and staple to the plywood underneath.
SEGMENT 4
Frosted Etched Charger Plates With Dawn Anderson
Dawn Anderson, author of Gracing the Table shows that sewing patterns can be used for
multiple projects just by making enlarged or shrunken photocopies. Dawn also makes
gorgeous frosted charger plates with stencils and etching creme.
Demo Directions
Cut out self-adhesive vinyl (contact paper) in a circle the size of the inner portion of a
charger plate. Using a leaf paper punch, punch out several leaves and press them onto the
border of the plate. Apply Armour Etch cream onto the border according to the
manufacturer's directions. After the appropriate etching time, rinse with water. Remove
punched leaves and inner circle.
Book: Gracing the Table
By Dawn Anderson
Web: www.voguepatterns.com
SEGMENT 5
"Pillow Casing" With Jan Jessup of Calico Corners
Jan Jessup, from Calico Corners, stops by to teach "pillow casing" techniques that can be
used for window treatments, tablecloths and place mats.
Jan Jessup
Calico Corners
203 Gale Lane
Kennett Sq, PA 19348
Phone: 1-888-213-6366
Web Site: www.calicocorners.com
SEGMENT 6
Re-Covered Ottoman With Saundra Conkling
Saundra Conkling demonstrates her re-upholstering technique of gluing layers of fabric.
Saundra Conkling
Little Jewels
Phone: (818) 761-3105
Show #310 — Clutter Cures
Learn ways to clear out the clutter in your home and life!
Segment 1
Purge Your Perch with Cleaning Expert Don Aslett
Clutter expert Don Aslett shows how to sort through and throw out those collections of
junk. Don suggests sorting into four boxes: Junk, Charity, Sort and Emotional
Withdrawal. As Don and Christopher sort through a box of household clutter, most of the
items end up in the junk box. The end of the segment doesn't mean that we have seen the
last of Don! He turns up throughout the show to share his cleaning and organizing
secrets.
Don Aslett Tip: Concentrated cleaners used in hospitals, hotels, etc., will soon be
available for household use. They take up less space to store, last much longer and work
much better.
Books: Clutter's Last Stand : It's Time to De-Junk Your Life!
Lose 200 Pounds This Weekend By Don Aslett
Telephone: +1 (208) 232-6212
Web site: www.donaslett.com
Segment 2
Storage Solution Products with Paul Rowan of Umbra
We get a visit from Umbra co-founder Paul Rowan. He puts together unique clutter-free
workstations using various storage devices on a budget of $200. In a typical artist's work
area we see thin curtain rods used for clipping papers and artwork. A large can is used for
storing blueprints or rolls of fabric, a ceramic vase for artist brushes, a ceramic threesectioned dish for sorting odds and ends and a flexible, colorful pencil cup. Rouding out
the vignette, Paul shows a stainless steel magazine rack that fits on the desktop, a multicolored striped placemat and a round storage bin that doubles as a stool.
In a more serious work area is a bulletin board that is a metal board on which you can use
magnets or push pins for anchoring. Also, in the same workstation are wire, wallmounted and chrome-plated storage baskets and Harvey Chan artwork. The desk has a
metallic clothespin clip for holding copy or notes and phone messages. The chair, by
Umbra, is called the Ah Chair. It is a new molded chair with a fabric-coated, sprayed
finish on the seat. Cans are hung on the wall for organizing. The artwork is framed in
aluminum for a modern, clean look. The chair has a terra cotta colored fabric coating.
Don Aslett Tip: How do you tackle spots, spills and stains around the house? Don says to
get to it immediately. Do it like the pros by blotting with a white towel. Don't scrub it,
just blot what you can immediately and then weight down a clean white towel on top of
the spot to absorb the remainder.
Don Aslett Tip: Buy a professional squeegee and a dollar's worth of Joy dishwashing
soap. It will last you a lifetime for cleaning windows. Add a couple of drops of Joy to a
spray bottle of water, spray it on the window and squeegee it off.
Paul Rowan
Umbra
40 Emblem
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M1S 1B1
Telephone: 1-800-387-5122
Web site: www.umbra.com
Segment 3
Designer Challenge with Eileen Paulin and Van-Martin Rowe
Two Christopher Lowell Show regulars go head to head in a designer challenge.
Christopher offers a challenge to Eileen Paulin, editor of Romantic Homes Magazine and
Van-Martin Rowe, interior designer. The challenge is to transform the same small space
into a craft room for Eileen and a pantry for Van-Martin. One thing to remember about
any space: if you cannot build out, build up.
Don Aslett Tip: Buy a cleaning caddy to cut out the clutter under cabinets.
Segment 4
Designer Solutions with Eileen Paulin and Van-Martin Rowe
Romantic Homes Magazine's Eileen Paulin rises to Christopher's challenge and turns a
cluttered closet in a cozy craft room. Eileen used chalkboard paint for the walls for
reminders and notes. She cut an IKEA table in half and skirted it to hide storage
underneath. On the table she stacked two CD towers joined together at the top with a
shelf for more storage. Cups and dowels also span the area between the CD towers for
storing ribbons, wrapping paper and hooks for scissors, Scotch tape, etc. Pockets hang
from the back of a work chair for storing cards, and a wall of framed paper strips offers
more organizing and storage area. The bare light bulb is covered with a shade from IKEA
that Eileen adorned with odd buttons, and the chain from which the bulb is suspended is
covered with fabric.
Van-Martin Rowe tackles the same space and turns it into a hidden pantry. Van-Martin
hides the opening with bookcases hinged and mounted on a slide. Wire stationery shelves
are mounted to the back wall and two rolling wire racks are placed in the front of them so
they can be rolled out of the way.
Don Aslett Tip: Purchase Turkish towels and stitch them into a tube. Fold the towel in
half for cleaning. This will give you 16 sides for cleaning. These towels can be tossed
into the washer and dryer.
Eileen Paulin
Associate Publisher/Editor
Romantic Homes Magazine
265 So. Anita, Suite 120
Orange, CA 92868
Telephone: +1 (714) 939-9991 ext. 212
Web site: www.romantichomesmag.com
Subscription Info:
P.O. Box 420661
Palm Coast, FL 32142
Telephone: 1-800-829-7830
Van-Martin Rowe, Interior Designer
2580 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA
Telephone: +1 (626) 577-4736
Table and CD Towers:
IKEA
Telephone: 1-800-434-IKEA
Web site: www.ikea.com
Book Cases:
Space X Doors - bookshelf with folding doors
Web site: www.spacexdoors.com
Segment 5
Christopher Demo: Nautical Side Table and Bookcase
It's ships ahoy as Christopher demonstrates how to build a nautical-styled shelf and side
table out of MDF.
Demo Directions:
First, make the columns with four large and four small rectangular pieces that are mitered
on the long sides to alternately fit together to form each octagonal column. The miter
angle is 22.5 degrees. To assemble the bedside table, start with a shelf as the base and
center a column on top. Glue and screw in place from the bottom. Stack octagons and
shelves, positioning the columns in the center of the shelves and nail or screw through the
shelf into the edges of the column. To make the decorative railing on the shelves, drill
holes in the shelves the proper size for the purchased spindles. Mount the spindles and
add a small piece of wood cut to the proper length and drilled to fit the top of the
spindles. Stain the project and gold leaf the spindles and trim under the spindles with gold
leaf as well. You can also order brass spindles and railing from Van Dyke's Restorers.
The nautical bookshelves are an elongated version of the bedside table with each shelf
supported by two octagonal columns.
Don Aslett's Tip: Buy good material for the best solution to cleaning. Purchase a good
nylon scrub brush and a wire grout brush instead of a toothbrush to do your cleaning.
They will last longer and do a better job.
Brass Railing
Van Dyke's Restorers
P.O. Box 278
Woonsocket, SD 57385
Telephone: 1-800-558-1234 (free catalog)
Web site: www.vandykes.com
Segment 6
You Did It!
Finally, we're off to Oceanside, N.Y., for today's "You Did It!" When Rossana Mayer
gave birth to triplets she suddenly had lots of time at home to come up with some great
decorating ideas.
Show #311 — Size Matters
In this episode, we discover fun ways to deal with small spaces.
SEGMENT 1
Great Ideas for Small Spaces
Christopher looks through photos of great uses of small rooms and storage spaces.
Books:
Making the Most of Small Spaces
By Anoop Parikh
Apartment Living: New Designs for Apartment Living
By Barbara B. Buckholz, Margaret Crane
Making the Most of Storage
By Debora Robertson
Big Ideas for Small Spaces
By Christine Brun Abdelnour
One Space Living
By Cynthia Inions, Andrew Wood
DK Home Design Workbooks: One Room Living
Out of Print
SEGMENT 2
Designer Challenge
Get ready for another Designer Challenge! Three designers each take on the same small
space and make it fun, fabulous and functional! We meet the three designers and show
the space they will transform.
SEGMENT 3
Joe Boxer and Umbra Design Challenge, Afters
Tony Zennetta uses an array of Joe Boxer products to make a practical bathroom for a
family of four. Umbra's Paul Rowan returns to transform his cramped quarters into a
kitchenette.
Tony Zennetta
Joe Boxer Home Collection
1185 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 1-800-533-8229
Web Site: www.joeboxer.com
Paul Rowan
Umbra
40 Emblem
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M1S 1B1
Phone: 1-800-387-5122
Web Site: www.umbra.com
SEGMENT 3
Cabana in a Box Design Challenge, After
The last challenger, Michaela Scherrer, creates a meditative area with an Asian-inspired
feel.
Cabana in a Box
873 Cumberland Rd.
Glendale, CA 91202
Phone: (818) 240-2315
SEGMENT 4
Hold Everything Store Tour
Christopher takes us on a fast-paced tour of the storage solution store Hold Everything.
Then Christopher revisits his Philip Stark room and explains the decorating ideas that
were inspired by those tiny Manhattan apartments.
Hold Everything
Web Site: www.willams-sonomainc.com/com/hld/hld_ret.cfm
SEGMENT 5
Hinged Expanding Bookshelf, Christopher Demo
Step by step instructions
Christopher demonstrates how to make a fantastic room divider/bookcase on wheels. The
end result is three units attached together by piano hinges, making them flexible and
portable.
B. Ware
Malibu Inc.
31265 LaBaya
No. B
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone: (818) 597-9977
Web Site: www.bwaremalibu.com
Cost Plus World Market
Penpoint Entertainment Graphic Design
620 S. Raymond St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (877) 736-0900
Web Site: www.penpoint.com
Stanley Works
480 Myrtle St.
New Britain, CT 06053
Phone: (760) 827-5806
Web Site: www.stanleyworks.com
Web Site: www.beconstructive.com
SEGMENT 6
You Did It!
Finally, we're off to Teaneck, N.J., for today's You Did It! Deborah Pelicot discovered
that a dollhouse was the perfect way to exercise her creativity while living in a tiny
apartment.
Show #312 — Seaside Chic
A favorite Christopher Lowell Show theme: coastal living!
SEGMENT 1
Seaside Interiors: Photo Inspirations
To begin today's show, Christopher looks through photos of beach- and ocean-themed
spaces.
Book: Seaside Interiors
By Diane Dorrans Saeks
SEGMENT 2
Seashore Guest Bedroom: Before
Christopher begins his seashore guest bedroom transformation by introducing us to the
room in its before stage.
SEGMENT 3
Seashore Guest Bedroom: After
Christopher takes us back to the guest room transformed into a seaside-inspired space. In
addition to building a great headboard, Christopher uses furniture from the owner's
former beachfront home to help create a real coastal feeling.
SEGMENT 4
Christopher Demo: Rowboat Hull Headboard
Christopher demonstrates how to make the rowboat-like headboard from his guest room
redo.
SEGMENT 5
Waterfront Homes From Coastal Living Magazine
Coastal Living magazine's Cathy Still Johnson joins Christopher to look through pictures
of waterfront homes and discuss what items really bring out that seaside look.
Cathy Still Johnson
Coastal Living Magazine
2100 Lakeshore Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: 1-888-252-3529
Web Site: www.coastalliving.com
SEGMENT 6
Sandbox Centerpiece and Tablescape With Lacey Howard
Lacey Howard from Coastal Living magazine puts together a couple of beach-inspired
tablescapes.
Demo Directions
Purchase a 24-inch by 36-inch poster frame for the base. Place a copper window box in
the center of the frame. Cut sections of wheat grass and place in the window box along
one side. Add play sand in the remainder of the window box. Randomly place seashells
in the sand. Add sand around the exterior of the window box in the picture frame. Place
more seashells in the sand. You could also embed votive candles in the sand. Use floral
tubes to hold water for single-stem Gerber daisies and push the tubes into the grass.
For a smaller version, press seashells into a Styrofoam ring form. They can also be
secured with a glue called Amazing Goop. Place a shallow pan in the center of the ring
and add wheat grass. Scoop play sand around the grass and place additional shells in the
sand.
Lacey Howard
2100 Lakeshore Drive
Phone: 1-888-252-3529
Web Site: www.coastalliving.com
Show #313 — Who's the Boss?
Learn how to keep that home office practical and exciting!
SEGMENT 1
Netflix.com Décor With Designer Cindy Furino
We're off to the Silicon Valley, where designer Cindy Furino helps Netflix.com liven up
their drab office cubicles.
Cindy Furino
Web site: www.netflix.com
SEGMENT 2
FrameYourArt.com With Al Marco
Al Marco from FrameYourArt.com explains how to buy art and how to frame it via his
Web site.
Company is no longer in business.
SEGMENT 3
Office Makeover With Flip-down Desk: Before and During
Christopher takes on the common dilemma of the home office/guest bedroom. He
transforms one such room into an exciting, practical and comfortable space complete
with a day bed and folding writing desk.
SEGMENT 4
Christopher Demo: Bed With Fold-down Work Surface
Back in the studio, Christopher shows how to make the clever desk-day bed used in his
home office room re-do.
SEGMENT 5
Office Makeover With Flip-down Desk: After
Christopher shows the completed home office with the flip-down desk cum day bed.
Cost Plus World Market Web site: www.costplus.com
401 11th St. NW
Hickory, NC 28603
1-800-544-4519
Web site: www.expressionsfurniture.com
SEGMENT 6
300 Incredible Things for Home Improvement on the Internet With Ken Leebow
Ken Leebow, author of several Internet guidebooks, stops by the studio for a little Q-andA. Finally, Christopher takes some time to answer viewer mail.
Book: 300 Incredible Things for Home Improvement on the Internet
By: Janet Pfeifer, Ken Leebow
Show #314 — Smell the Roses
It's time to pamper yourself a bit and enjoy the little things in life!
SEGMENT 1
Oceanside Home Tour
Eileen Paulin takes us on a tour of a luxurious, yet cozy oceanside home in Northern
California.
Eileen Paulin
Romantic Homes
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 939-9991 ext. 212
Web Site: www.romantichomesmag.com
Subscription Info.
P. O. Box 420661
Phone: 1-800-829-7830
SEGMENT 2
Portable T Houses
Architect Tony Gwilliam show offs the T houses made by his company, T House.
Christopher and Tony step into the back yard to check out one these serene structures
firsthand.
T House
PO Box 1235
Ojai, CA 93024
Phone: (805) 646-2421
Web Site: www.tonysthouse.com/body.htm
SEGMENT 3
Bamboo Fountain, Christopher Demo
Back inside, Christopher demonstrates how to make an inexpensive meditation fountain
with parts from a hardware store.
Demo Directions
Using a masonry drill bit, drill a hole in the side of the saucer close to the top edge. Snip
off the electrical plug from the water pump with wire cutters. Feed the end of the cord
through the hole in the saucer from the inside out. Replace the plug with a snap-on plug,
following the manufacturer's directions. Drill a 1-inch hole in the 4-inch-diameter
bamboo piece (base) approximately 3 inches from the top. Drill another 1-inch hole on
the opposite side slightly higher than the first. Cut the end of a 1-inch piece of bamboo at
a 45-degree angle (for a water spout) and drill a 1-1/2-inch hole midway on the longer
side. Drill two 3/8-inch holes on opposite sides of the spout an inch from the straight cut
edge. Place the water pump on the bottom of the saucer near the edge with the cord hole.
Push one end of the clear plastic tubing onto the pump output. Place the large bamboo
piece over the pump with the lower hole facing the center of the saucer. Feed the small
piece of bamboo through the holes in the 4-inch bamboo from the outer edge of the
saucer so the spout points toward the center. Position the large hole of the small bamboo
piece down facing the bottom of the saucer. Thread the clear plastic tube from the water
pump output up the large bamboo piece, through the hole in the small bamboo piece, and
feed about halfway down toward the spout. Secure the bamboo pieces by pushing the
bamboo cotter pin through the small holes in the 1-inch bamboo piece. Place river rocks
or stones in the saucer. Place plastic pots of water plants and grasses into the saucer in a
pleasing arrangement. Cut down the rims of the pots to the soil level using a utility knife.
Fill the saucer with water to a level just below the cord hole. Keep the water level above
the water pump. Lay bamboo reeds across the top of the saucer.
Orchids From Gallup & Stribling Orchids
3450 Via Real
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Phone: (805) 684-1998
Web Site: www.gallup-stribling.com
Bamboo From Loose Ends
2065 Madrona Ave. SE
Salem, OR 97307
Phone: (503) 390-2348
Fax: 503 390-4724
Web Site: www.looseends.com
Catalog: $12
SEGMENT 4
Memoryware Mosaic Table Demo With Lynn Mattson
Lynn Mattson returns with more of her tea cup sculptures. Then, Lynn demonstrates how
to create a mosaic-like tabletop covered with pieces of teapots, cups and saucers.
Lynn Mattson
Mattson Studios
Phone: (949) 495-2334
Web Site: www.mattsonstudios.com
SEGMENT 5
Indoor Garden Rooms With Sandi Reinke of Loose Ends
Sandi Reinke brings by some flea market finds and rustic antiques that really add a sense
of comfort to a room. Also part of Sandi's vignette is a wall made of faux bricks covered
with moss.
Sandi Reinke
Loose Ends
Salem, OR 97307
Phone: (503) 390-2348
SEGMENT 6
Tuscan Tablescape With Deborah Fabricant
Deborah Fabricant puts together a Tuscan-inspired tablescape.
Book: Stacks, The Art of Vertical Food
By Deborah Fabricant
Ten Speed Press
Deborah Fabricant
Home Entertainment Expert and Author
Los Angeles, CA
Web Site: www.stackitup.com
401 11th St. NW
Hickory, NC 28603
Phone: 1-800-544-4519
Web Site: www.expressionsfurniture.com
Stanley Works
480 Myrtle St.
Phone: (760) 827-5806
Web Site: www.stanleyworks.com
Web Site: www.beconstructive.com
Show #315 – Over the Top
Learn how to push the design envelope in your own home with fun ideas from this
episode.
Segment 1:
Home Tour of Magician Christopher Wonder
We enter the strange world of magician Christopher Wonder. Mr. Wonder has made
some truly shocking decorating choices in his home, including door knobs on the ceiling
and an electric chair in his living room. He finds unusual pieces at thrift stores and garage
sales. He uses unexpected items in unusual ways.
Christopher Wonder
1035 Sanborn Ave.
Telephone: +1 (323) 953-6320
Web site: www.angelfire.com/fm/wondershow/wonder.html
Segment 2:
Super Happy Bunny Vignette
From the SuperHappyBunny Company, DeEtte DeVille brings in a table shaped like a
Chinese food take-out carton and several other unusual furniture pieces and knickknacks. The neo-Amish chair and shelf are assemble-it-yourself furniture pieces.
SuperHappyBunny Co.
620 Moulton Ave., Suite #105
Telephone: +1 (323) 227-6423
Web site: www.superhappybunny.com
Segment 3:
Demo: UFO Table
Christopher makes a whimsical UFO table from giant salad bowls.
Segment 4:
Kid's Cadillac Bed Makeover, After
Christopher makes over a kid's room retro style! The highlight is a bed frame made to
look like a '50s Cadillac convertible. Fin tail bookshelves
SEGMENT 5
Demo: Kid's Cadillac Bed
Back in the house, Christopher demonstrates how to make the car-bed from Medium
Density Fiberboard (MDF).
Demo Directions:
Build two four-sided MDF boxes the width of the bed and measuring 12 inches high for
the base of the bed. These will be placed under the bed platform. Construct the frame of
the bed out of 2 x 4s that measure 38 inches wide by 78 inches long by 16 inches high to
fit a twin-size mattress plus the hood and trunk of the car. For the floor of the bed, screw
a platform of MDF or plywood to the top of the frame. Attach the frame to the two base
pieces, locating the bases where the front and back wheels of the car will be. Draw an
outline of the car side surrounds onto MDF including tail fins in the back, the bumper and
hood in the front and the front and back wheels at the bottom. The top edge of the sides
should be slightly higher than the top of the mattress with the fins extending slightly
higher still. Cut out two of the car side pieces. Cut a door in each side by cutting out a
square piece from middle of the sides. Attach the doors with piano hinges hung vertically
on the side edge toward the front end of the car. Attach the sides of the car to the bed
frame with wood glue and screws. Construct two four-sided wood boxes for hood and
trunk storage. Hinge the tops of the boxes with piano hinges. Secure the boxes to the car
platform and sides. Miter two square pieces of wood for the car grill and attach to a
mitered 2 x 4 support at the front end of the car. Sand and paint the car with bright,
glossy paint. Attach car door handles, chrome car mirrors, headlights and running lights
on the tail fins. Wire the lights to hidden battery packs under the car. Attach adhesivebacked chrome tape cut in a "V" shape to a piece of luan and mount to each tail fin. Trim
with quarter-round molding painted white. Use the same foil to define the hubcaps on the
wheels after painting the tires black. Attach plastic grid material to the grill area. Make a
fun hood ornament.
Segment 6:
Zooloose Furniture Collection
John Casey follows and presents a show-and-tell of cartoon-animal chairs made by
Zooloose. Finally, Christopher says good-bye with a little viewer mail.
John Casey
Zooloose Furniture Collection
440 South Lively Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Telephone: +1 (847) 734-9400
Web site: www.zooloose.com
Show #316 — This Show Must Remain Open
In this show, we learn some great decorating ideas from public spaces.
Segment 1:
Tour of Las Vegas Hotels with Gale Steves
We start out by touring a couple of Vegas hotels with Home Magazine's Gale Steves.
Gale Steves
Editor In Chief
Home Magazine
Telephone: 1 (212) 767-6810
Web site: www.homemag.com
Segment 2:
Christopher Demo: Lobby Pouf Ottoman
Christopher demonstrates how to make a "pouf" seat inspired by those often found in
hotel lobbies.
Demo Directions:
Cut two circles from MDF or plywood to the desired dimensions. Attach six screw-in feet
spaced equally around the bottom of one circle. Divide the other circle (which will be the
top of the seat) into equal quadrants by finding the center and drawing two lines at 90degree angles through the center. Attach support boards from plywood or MDF cut
approximately 18-inches wide along the quadrant lines perpendicular to the circle using
wood glue and screws from below. Glue and screw two additional supports from 1- by 3inch pine in each quadrant. Construct the cone-shaped, center back rest by cutting a circle
the desired dimensions (approximately one third the size of the seat circle) for the base of
the cone. Cut another circle slightly smaller in diameter, and cut out the center leaving a
doughnut shape and a circle. Cut 9 upright supports at a slight angle to achieve a taper.
Glue and screw them evenly spaced around the base of the cone. Attach the doughnutshaped wood piece to the top of the supports. Place the cone on its side on a sheet of craft
paper. Mark a beginning point on the cone and roll the cone along the paper, marking
both the top and bottom edges with pencil until the beginning point is reached. Cut out
the paper template. Transfer the template markings to wiggleboard and cut the shape.
Glue and screw the wiggleboard around the back rest. Upholster the back rest by cutting
upholstery foam in the wiggleboard template. Adhere the foam to the back rest using
spray adhesive and cover it with quilt batting. Cut upholstery fabric the shape of the
template, adding seam allowances to each side edge and extra fabric at the top and
bottom to turn under. With the right sides together, stitch the cone-shaped fabric along
the side edge. Turn right side out and stretch the upholstery fabric around the back rest.
Turn the raw edges under and staple the fabric to the inside top and bottom of the back
rest. Center the back rest on the seat and secure it by screwing it to the top circle of the
seat. Attach the top seat circle to the base circle by gluing and screwing from below.
Cut a strip of wiggleboard the circumference of the circles, approximately 18 inches
wide. Attach the wiggleboard vertically around the base, gluing and screwing to the wood
supports. Upholster the base by wrapping it with batting and stapling upholstery fabric to
the top of the seat and underside of the base. Cut a seat template from craft paper in the
shape of one quadrant of the seat. Upholster the seat cushions by cutting luan and
upholstery foam the shape of the seat template and gluing the foam to the luan. Wrap
each cushion with batting, cover with upholstery fabric, and staple to the underside of the
cushion. Place the cushions on the seat.
Segment 3:
Hawaiian Hotel Tour
We're off to Hawaii to visit two posh hotels. Susan Moss, designer for the Orchid,
explains how she incorporated tropical splendor into a formal space. Then at the Hyatt
Regency, Katy Britzman shows how she brought in the influence of local history and
culture.
Susan Moss
The Orchid Hotel
65-1235 Opelo Rd. #8
Kamuela HI 96743
Telephone: +1 (808) 885-5587
Katy Britzmann
Hyatt Regency
1571 Poipu Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
Telephone: 1-800-633-7313
Segment 4:
Surfas Store Tour and Tablescaping with Deborah Fabricant
We're back to Los Angeles as Deborah Fabricant, home entertainment expert and author,
goes on a shopping trip to a restaurant supply store, Surfas. Deborah then brings her
goodies back to the studio to create another fabulous tablescape.
Book: Stacks: The Art of Vertical Food
Ten Speed Press, September 1999
Web site: www.stackitup.com
Surfas Restaurant Supply
8825 National Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Telephone: +1 (310) 559-4770
Web site: www.surfasonline.com
Segment 5:
Guest Demo: Carrera Marble with Joe Fenzl
Joe Fenzl follows with a marbleizing technique that also adds the look of age. Italian
photo taken by Doug Hill.
Demo Directions:
Wet a chamois with water. Mix water-based glaze, lamp black and raw umber tint, water
and a little Flotrol. Add veining by dipping a pencil into the glaze and twisting the edge
of the pencil, dragging it across the painted panel. Remove some of the glaze with the
chamois, softening the edges. The background paint was gray so the glaze is consistent
with the color. Mix water-based glaze, white tint, water and Flotrol. Again, employ the
pencil technique with the white glaze mixture over the gray veins. Age the surface by
tinting water-based glaze with raw umber and dabbing minimally with a rag.
Joe Fenzl
Decorative Arts of Los Angeles (DALA)
15047 Hamlin
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Telephone: +1 (818) 997-0116
Photographer:
Doug Hill
Douglas Hill Photography
2324 Moreno Dr.
Telephone: +1 (323) 660-0681
Web site: doughill.com
Segment 6:
Tao Restaurant with Thomas Schoos
Christopher pays a visit to designer Thomas Schoos to discuss his work for the Tao
Restaurant in Manhattan.
Thomas Schoos
8618 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Telephone: +1 (310) 854-1141
Web site: schoos.com
Show #317 — First, Last, and Security
Overcome those design restrictions that come with renting a home or apartment.
SEGMENT 1
Month to Month Apartment Makeover: Before
Christopher takes on the apartment of someone who moved from the seaside to a town
area. He shows the space in the before stage.
SEGMENT 2
Guest Demo: Hand-Painted Silk Pillows With Michelle Newman
Michelle Newman shows us how to print on fabric to make hand-painted silk pillows.
The technique can also be used for room screens and curtains.
Michelle Newman
Textile Designer, Opulent Textiles
Fabric-painting workshops are available.
Book: Japanese Design Motifs From 4,260 Illustrations of Heraldic Crests
SEGMENT 3
Month to Month Apartment Makeover: After
Christopher returns to the apartment to reveal the results of the makeover. He swaps
some of the beach-inspired furniture with more classic styles, and accentuates different
rooms with curtains and various architectural elements.
Mirror
Lisa Morlan
Mosaic Artist
Tesserae Design
Phone: (949) 574-9259
Check Show #349 for demo directions.
Lighting
Illuminations
Phone: 1-800-621-2998
Web Site: www.illuminations.com
SEGMENT 4
Christopher Demo: Blu Dot Furniture/Making Corbels
Blu Dot rep John Christakos quickly puts together items from the company's easy-toassemble furniture line. Later, Christopher shows us how to make the corbels used in the
apartment makeover.
Blu Dot
1500 Jackson Street, NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: (612) 782-1844
Web Site: www.bludot.com
SEGMENT 5
Guest Demo: The Wonders of Design-a-Border Wallpaper With Susan Pickering
Rothamel.
Demo Directions
Using Design-a-Border paper, apply a tinted glaze. While the glaze is still wet, create a
pattern using a combing tool to pull through the glaze, removing some of it. Let dry.
Apply Duo Embellishing Adhesive to a rubber stamp and stamp designs over the paper.
The adhesive will dry clear, but tacky. Brush pigment powder over the stamped adhesive
designs or add silver leaf. Burnish with a sponge to remove excess silver leafing. The
excess can be reused. Draw swirls with a Krylon Leafing pen. Peel away the backing of
the paper and apply to the wall.
Susan Pickering Rothamel
Design-a-Border
USArtQuest
7800 Ann Arbor Road
Grass Lake, MI 49240
Phone: (517) 522-6225
Toll Free: 1-800-200-7848
Web Site: www.usartquest.com
SEGMENT 6
Penpoint Graphics
George Hernandez from Penpoint Graphics demonstrates how his company can take any
image and print it so that it can be applied to walls. Before saying goodbye, Christopher
sits down to read a little viewer mail.
George Hernandez
Penpoint Graphics
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: 1-877-736-0900
Web Site: www.penpoint.com
Show #318 — Second Time Around
Learn how to bring new life to those old objects!
Segment 1:
Salvage Purchases and a Visit to the Architectural Detail Store in Pasadena
Furniture maker Fred Balak visits Architectural Detail in Pasadena, Calif. There he
explains how to hunt for the hidden treasure from house scraps. Bring a note pad to write
down what you find. Also bring a measuring tape to make sure the furniture pieces will
fit your space.
Fred Balak
1308 Factory Place, Unit 413
Architectural Detail Store
512 S Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105-2606
Telephone: +1 (626) 844-6670
Segment 2:
Guest Demo: Magazine Holder with Fred Balak
Fred then joins Christopher in the studio to make a magazine basket out of table legs and
wood scraps.
Demo Directions:
Cut a box from old cabinet doors. Add the bottom to the box. From leftover cabinet
doors, cut side supports for the handle. Round the top of the handle supports and cut
notches so that the supports will extend down the sides of the box. Cut a carved stair
spindle for the handle. Glue it to the handle supports. When the glue is dry, screw the
handle to the supports. Cut four small segments from the stair spindle for feet. Glue and
screw the feet to the four corners of the box bottom. Apply basecoat the magazine holder
with brown paint. Distress the wood using a hammer, chain and small ax. Apply topcoat
with white using a dry brush. Let dry. Sand areas to bring the base color through. Wax
the entire piece.
Segment 3:
Vintage Living
We go to the Los Feliz, Calif., home of Hollywood sound recording artist Michael
Romaniello who accentuates his '20s-style home with vintage finds.
Segment 4:
Tattered Treasures with Lauren Powell
Next, Lauren Powell is in the studio to show her methods of restoring old linens by using
Fabric Mod Podge to applique fabric cutouts onto old linens. Then Laura puts together a
cornice board kit and covers it with vintage fabric.
Demo Directions:
Select vintage linens such as tablecloths, napkins and hand towels. Cut out the motifs
from the linens. Brush the backs of the motifs with Fabric Mod Podge. It will be very
thick. Adhere the motif to another piece of fabric. Add a coat of Fabric Mod Podge over
the top of the motif.
From a purchased foam cornice kit, cut the cornice front, top and return pieces to fit the
window. The foam cuts easily with a utility knife. Glue the pieces together. Wrap batting
around the cornice to soften the edges. Add the fabric and pull it to the back of the
cornice, and pin it to the cornice foam with T-pins .
Book: Tattered Treasures
By Lauren Powell
Sterling Publications, June 2001 Plaid Enterprises
Telephone: +1 (912) 634-992
Web site: plaidonline.com
Segment 5:
Christopher Demo: Coffee Table Makeover
Christopher demonstrates how to give an old coffee table a face lift using caning
material, plywood, leather strapping and Topbond adhesive.
Demo Directions:
Cut rattan caning material slightly larger than the top of the coffee table. Apply Topbond
adhesive to both the coffee table surface and the back of the caning. Wait until both glued
sides are tacky. Adhere the glued sides together. Trim the edges of the caning. Cut strips
of leather shoe straps and weave them into an open square pattern. Adhere with Topbond
glue. Add a little brown paint to water-based polyurethane. Brush the mixture over the
rattan and immediately wipe with a rag to stain the rattan.
Caning material:
P.O. Box 278
Telephone: 1-800-558-1234 (free catalog)
Rattan:
Loose Ends
Salem, OR 97307
Telephone: +1 (503) 390-2348
Fax: 503 390-4724
Catalog: $12.00
Web site: www.looseends.com
Segment 6:
You Did It!
The "You Did It!" segment features a visit to Lena Beechert in Medusa, N.Y. Lena gives
a tour of her home, which she managed to re-do while caring for her chronically ill child.
Last, Christopher answers a little viewer mail.
Show #319 — An Affair to Remember
Create spaces that inspire romance in your own home!
SEGMENT 1
Four Seasons Sunrooms
We begin by witnessing the fast-paced construction of the studio house sunroom. Ira
Messing joins us afterward to discuss the benefits of sunrooms and the different options
available.
Ira Messing
Phone: 1-800-368-7732
Web Site: www.four-seasons-sunrooms.com
SEGMENT 2
Condo Makeover, Romantic Style, With Eileen Paulin of Romantic Homes Magazine
Eileen Paulin from Romantic Homes magazine takes us to the home of Susan Garcia, an
expecting co-worker. Eileen shows how the staff of Romantic Homes made over Susan's
home to create a more family-friendly environment.
Eileen Paulin
Romantic Homes
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 939-9991 ext. 212
Subscription Info
P. O. Box 420661
Phone: 1-800-829-7830
Stencils
Say What Stencils
Phone: 1-888 882 6232
Web Site: www.madstencilist.com
Stencilists
Melanie Royals
Royals Design Studio Stencils
2504 Transportation Avenue
National City, CA 91950
Phone: (619) 477-3559
Web Site: www.royaldesignstudio.com
Constance R. Forrest, Psy.D.
Forrest Painter Design
226 Sherman Canal
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: (310) 822-3640
Book: Yes No Design
By Diane Love
SEGMENT 3
Guest Demo: Painting Porches With Susan Driggers
Back in the studio, Susan Driggers demonstrates how to paint leaf patterns on a deck.
Susan Driggers
PO Box 871026
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Web Site: www.designfaux.com
SEGMENT 4
Intimate Breakfast Room by Southern Living Magazine
Southern Living's Brad Kachelhofer puts together a romantic breakfast room display that
incorporates the colors of a rose bouquet.
Brad Kachelhofer
Southern Living Magazine
P.O. Box 62376
Tampa, FL 33662
Phone: 800-272-4101
Web Site: www.southernliving.com
SEGMENT 5
Christopher Demo: Floral Containers
Christopher creates a couple of fabulous floral containers out of bamboo and fruit. He
follows with a show-and-tell of an over-the-top bed vignette, complete with fake fur, big
poofy pillows and all the frills you could want.
Demo Directions
Cranberry Bamboo Vase
Select a straight-sided cylindrical glass vase. Cut bamboo stems the height of the vase.
Hot-glue them vertically to the outside of the vase. Hot-glue a cranberry to the top of
each bamboo step. Place floral clay around the bottom of a second cylindrical vase that is
smaller in diameter and slightly taller than the first vase. Press the tall vase into the center
of the bamboo-covered vase. Place floral foam in the center vase. Add water. Position
flowers, twigs and leaves. Place wheat grass between the vases.
Vegetable Arrangement
Layer cherry tomatoes, mini carrots and pea pods in a tall glass vase. Add water. Arrange
tall flowers in the vase. The vegetables will hold the flowers in place.
Rose Petal Bed
Deborah Kalifeh
Starr Kalifeh Designs
Suites at Market Square
1506 Captain O'Neal Drive
Daphne, AL 36526
Phone: (334) 626-1852
SEGMENT 6
Alfresco Tablescape by Calphalon
Calphalon's Chris Tracy shows alternate uses for their famed cookware; how about a
window box made from a fish-poacher? Finally, Christopher answers a little viewer mail.
Chris Tracy
Calphalon Cookware
12 Tower Office Park
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: 1-800-809-3575
Web Site: www.calphalon.com
Show #320 — On the Face of It
This episode is devoted to turning average surfaces into works of art. These treatments
are designed for style and durability.
SEGMENT 1
Sophisticated Surfaces
Christopher looks through photos of various surfaces treated with murals and faux
finishes from a book called Sophisticated Surfaces by Karen Aude. Then, in a field piece
he visits the Illustrated Cottage in Denver, Colo. The enchanting home of Nina Williams
has been captured in a book called The Illustrated Cottage by Nina Williams. In a tour of
the house, the decorating is detailed as a make-believe journey to Provence, France, with
historical characters from the region. Trompe l'oeil murals on the walls of the house
depict scenes from Provence and tell a story.
Book: The Illustrated Cottage: A Decorative Fairy Tale Inspired by Provence
By Nina Williams
Book: Sophisticated Surfaces: Ideas and Inspirations from Eighteen Professional Surface
Painters
By Karen Aude
SEGMENT 2
Cracked Plaster over Fabric Wall Finish With Joe Fenzl
Joe Fenzl returns to create a cracked wall treatment made from burlap and plaster.
Joe Fenzl
15047 Hamlin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 997-0116
SEGMENT 3
Upholstered Walls With Tom Gil
Thomas C. Gil demonstrates the fabric wall treatment used in Christopher's office
makeover. It's a great way to add texture and a little sound proofing to a room. Thomas
also shows how to complete a "sun-burst" fabric technique for a ceiling.
Demo Directions: Sunburst Ceiling
Find the center point of the ceiling of the room and screw a galvanized flange to the
center point. Screw a nipple pipe into the center of the flange. Work in small sections.
Measure the ceiling and triple the measurement for the amount of fabric. Using a 3/4-inch
pleat, hand-pleat the fabric. Hand-stitch the pleats together using a large needle. Move
back and forth through all the pleats at one end of the fabric. Attach the pleated edge of
the fabric to the center nipple using the thread that was used to secure the pleats. Wrap
the thread around the nipple. Take a few stitches in the adjacent fabric panel as well.
Arrange the pleats on the opposite edge. Staple the pleats to the edges of the ceiling.
Keep adding sections of fabric. Cover a circle of plywood with batting. Secure it to the
back of another flange. Wrap the plywood disc with fabric and thread the flange onto the
nipple of the flange that has been secured to the ceiling to create a "fabric button" to hide
the raw edges of the pleating.
Thomas Gil
(626) 201-4904
Web site: www.paddedwall.com
SEGMENT 4
Allied Glass Tile With Ann Sacks
Ann Sacks joins us to discuss the many uses for glass tile in your home décor.
Advantages of glass include reflective quality and expansion of the room. Subtle neutral
colors in matte or satin tiles enhance the space without overpowering it. They are
beautiful with metal or wood. There are also metallic colors that add depth and warmth.
Elongated tiles express a contemporary look. Tiles come in standard sizes or custom
sizes.
Ann Sacks
Allied Glass Tile
SEGMENT 5
Surface Treatment With Susan Driggers
Author of the book Painted Finishes for Walls and Furniture, Susan Driggers joins
Christopher to demonstrate a faux finishing technique of embossing and then marbleizing
a wall surface.
Susan Driggers
Plaid Enterprises
1-800-842-4197
Web site: www.plaidonline.com
Web site: www.designfaux.com
Product Info
Book: Painted Finishes for Walls and Furniture: Easy Techniques for Great New Looks
By Susan Goans Driggers
SEGMENT 6
Botanical Fresco With Reneé Sparks
Reneé Sparks adds joint compound to a common ceiling tile and adds silk flowers to
make a fabulous botanical fresco that looks like a slab of stone.
Reneé Sparks
Artist/Designer
Sparks/Bailey Productions
(770) 474-4470
Show #321 — Divine Do-dads
We celebrate those little embellishments that can really make a home.
SEGMENT 1
Tassels, Christopher Demo
Christopher shows how to make your own tassels — perfect for furniture, lamps and
more.
Demo Directions
Drill a hole through a large wooden bead. Paint a mini flowerpot with gold or silver paint.
Drill the bottom out of the flowerpot. Thread a piece of decorative gold cording through a
small jewelry finding. Loop the cording and feed it back through the jewelry finding.
Thread both ends of the cording through the wooden bead. Thread both ends of the
cording through the flowerpot with the top of the pot facing down. Cut a piece of braided
fringe about 16 inches long. Hot glue one end of the fringe to the gold cording. Wrap the
fringe around both ends of the cording until the end is reached. Hot glue the end down.
Drill out the center of a rubber drain stopper and thread it onto the two ends of the
cording. Push the stopper up into the flowerpot. Cut off the ends of the cording.
Book: The Tassels Book
By Anna Crutchley
Currently out of print
SEGMENT 2
Accessorizing With Trims With Lisa Morice of Niko Decor
Lisa Morice creates a French vignette that focuses on a variety of fabulous trims.
Lisa Morice
8584 Melrose Ave.
Phone: (949) 497-8335
Web Site: www.houles.com
SEGMENT 3
Divine Lincrusta Panel With Rob Young of Van Dyke's Restorers
Rob Young from Van Dyke's Restorers visits to demonstrate how to use a vinyl frieze
product called Lincrusta on the walls. Manufacturer's directions for application are
included with the product. Anaglypta wall coverings are also available from the catalog.
Rob Young
PO Box 278
Phone: 1-800-558-1234 (free catalog)
Web Site: www.vandykes.com
SEGMENT 4
African Tablescape With Lisa Shepard
Lisa Shepard, author of African Accents, stops by to show us how to make an Africaninspired coiled-cloth basket. Lisa also puts together a lovely table setting with more
African influences.
Demo Directions
Create a fabric tube by stitching right sides of fabric together. Use the Fasturn Tube
Turner to turn and stuff the fabric tube with fleece. Coil the fabric tube into the shape of a
basket. Hot glue the layers of coils together. Knot the tubes on opposite sides of the
basket. Add a fabric tube handle.
Book: African Accents
By Lisa Shepard
Union, NJ 07083
Web Site: www.culturedexpressions.com
Fasturn Tube Turner
Crowning Touch
Phone: 1-800-729-0280
SEGMENT 5
Lunares Accessories With Nima Oberoi, and Beauty and the Beads With Kelly
Lloyd of Romantic Homes Magazine
Nima Oberoi brings a variety of sleek aluminum objects, such as dishes, frames and
flower vases. Romantic Homes' Kelly Lloyd shows us how to dress ordinary objects with
beads.
Demo Directions
Hot glue fringe to the outside of a purchased glass cake plate.
Place clear beads in the bottom of a votive candleholder and embed the votive into the
beads.
Remove the flowers from plastic or silk stems and hot glue them to the sides of pillar
candles.
Embellish a crystal candelabra with silk flowers.
Hot glue a piece of ribbon with dangling fringe around a pillar candle.
Add hanging crystals to a white lace doily and cover a crystal glass.
Slip beaded bracelets around napkins for napkin rings.
Nima Oberoi
Lunares
174 Valencia St.
Phone: (415) 621-0764
Kelly Lloyd
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 939-9991 ext. 212
Subscription Info.
P.O. Box 420661
Phone: 1-800-829-7830
SEGMENT 6
You Did It!
For today's You Did It! we visit Pamela Czerwin in Oceanside, N.Y. Pamela loves
Christmas and every year puts together elaborate trees with her children. Lastly,
Christopher takes some time to read some viewer mail.
Show #322 — Primitive Chic
In this show we mix the rustic with the refined!
Segment 1:
Plantation Store Tour with Craig Olsen
Christopher visits with Craig Olsen, owner of Plantation in Los Angeles. Craig and
Christopher discuss how to make old, contemporary and unusual pieces work together.
Adding something old to a contemporary environment creates texture and a bit of history.
Inspiration comes from flea markets or magazines. Learn to train your eye to know which
objects go together. One bed in the segment was designed for Mel Gibson for the movie
What Women Want and another bed was seen in NBC's sitcom Third Rock From the Sun.
A small leather couch was featured in NBC's Will and Grace. Ottomans are very popular
for additional seating or for a coffee table.
Craig Olsen
Plantation
144 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036-2910
Telephone: +1 (323) 932-0511
Web site: www.plantationla.com
Segment 2:
Balinese Style Accessories with Kerry McManus
Back in studio, Kerry McManus stops by with some with great Balinese crafts and shows
how to incorporate them in a home setting.
Kerry McManus
Temple McManus Import Export
839 N. Sycamore Ave. # 12
Telephone: +1 (323) 464-1942
Segment 3:
Christopher Demo: Faux Bamboo Room Divider & Metallic Paper Wall
Christopher makes a faux bamboo room divider out of cardboard tubes from rolls of
fabric. Christopher follows with a demo of a wall finish made from layered metallic
paper.
Demo Directions: Bamboo Room Divider
Cut two slits in the top of the cardboard tubes from fabric rolls opposite each other. Cut
two slits in the bottom of the cardboard tubes the same way. To simulate the knuckles on
the bamboo, apply a bead of hot glue randomly along the tube. Using a brush, apply some
Flexall over the hot glue bumps, feathering it to a thin coat along the tube. When dry,
paint the tubes with beige-colored paint. Using MinWax Wood Stain Markers, add
shadow under the hot glue bumps. String lawn chair nylon strapping into the slits top and
bottom, butting the faux bamboo cardboard tubes next to each other.
Demo Directions: Contemporary Metallic Paper Wall
Beginning with a selection of copper, silver, bronze and gold metallic papers from Loose
Ends, pre-cut several different-sized squares and rectangles. Base-coat the wall with
neutral- colored paint. Spray the back of the squares with Super 77 spray adhesive and
glue the squares to the surface. Overlay smaller squares on top of the larger squares. Coat
the papers with polyurethane. Add additional coats of polyurethane.
Loose Ends
Salem, OR 97307
Telephone: +1 (503) 390-2348
Catalogue: $12.00
Segment 4: African Accents with Lisa Shepard
Lisa Shepard, author of African Accents, shows how to create African-like fabrics from
paint stamps. The process is called Adrinka stamping. Lisa also does a show-and-tell of
various African fabrics.
Demo Directions:
Using one of the patterns from the book, cut the design into a compressed sponge. Place
it in water to expand it. Mix and blend a variety of metallic and plain acrylic paints
together to give a shaded look. Mix in textile medium. Apply the paint to the sponge
design with a wood craft stick or paint brush. Stamp the design onto white fabric. Fill in
the design in an irregular way with a brush or craft stick. Let dry and stitch onto a desired
item, such as a pillow.
Book: African Accents: Fabrics and Crafts to Decorate Your Home (Krause Publications,
1999)
By Lisa Shepard
Cultured Expressions
P.O. Box 3643
Union , NJ 07083
Toll-free: 1-866-MUD-CLOTH
Web site: www.culturedexpressions.com
Segment 5:
South-of-the-Border Tablescape with Masako Takahashi
Mexican enthusiast Masako Takahashi puts together a vibrant tablescape inspired by
South-of-the-Border cultures.
Masako Takahashi
901 Lucille Ave.
Venice, CA 90291
Telephone: +1 (310) 822-8332
Segment 6:
Mirror from Auto Parts, with Artist Griffe Griffiths
Metal artist Griffe Griffiths returns to show off his fish-shaped coat hooks. Griffe also
demonstrates how he puts together his mirrors made from car brakes.
Griffe Griffiths
Griffe Decorative Metalwork
P.O. Box 608
Woodacre, CA 94973
Show #323 — Be Your Own Designer
Explore your personal style by becoming your own designer.
SEGMENT 1
Christopher's Seven Psychological Layers to Personal Creativity
Christopher explains his theory of the "seven psychological layers" that could help set
free your personal creativity.
Layer 1: Don't Second Guess: Choose Something
Layer 2: Don't Procrastinate: What You Hate, Decorate
Layer 3: Don't Back Down: Stick to Your Guns
Layer 4: Create a Safe Environment: Dare to Dream: Inspire vs. Overload
Layer 5: You're the Boss: Give it a Toss: Eliminate Clutter
Layer 6: Put Away Your Ego and Pretensions: Be Yourself
Layer 7: Lighten Up: Be Flexible
SEGMENT 2
Establishing Style With Diane Lane
Diane Lane, author of the book Yes/No Design discusses her methods for trying to
discover your own style. Christopher takes one of Diane's personality tests and the two
discuss Christopher's tastes.
Book: Yes/No Design: Discover Your Decorating Style With Taste-Revealing Exercises
and Examples
By Diane Lane
SEGMENT 3
Designer Round Table
In a Christopher classic we re-visit a designer round table session with Harry Segil, VanMartin Rowe, Francis Schultz and Alexandra Stoddard.
The Inn at Babson Court
53 Western Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-4469
Web site: www.babsoncourt.com
Alexandra Stoddard
Interior Designer/Author
1125 Park Ave., Suite 6A
New York, NY 10128
Van-Martin Rowe
Interior Designer
Van-Martin Rowe Design Studios
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 577-4736
Web site: www.vanmartin.com
Frances Schultz
Author/Style Correspondent
One PeachTree Battie Ave., Number 10
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 355-4413
Harry Segil
Artist/Designer
Harry's Fine Art Furniture
8639 Venice Blvd.
(310) 559-7863
Web site: www.harryartfurniture.com
SEGMENT 4
Ornamental Ironwork With Richard Emanuele
Richard H. Emanuele does a show-and-tell of his ironwork and discusses how he makes
pieces from clients' designs. Christopher Lowell Show staffer Dana Neillie joins
Christopher and Richard to demonstrate that metal work is something that your average
person can learn. Together, she and Richard put together an iron mirror frame.
Richard Emanuele
Emanuele's House of Iron
5245 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-5670
SEGMENT 5
Jan Dressler's House Tour
It's off to visit the Hawaiian home of stencil large artist Jan Dressler. Jan describes the
stenciling techniques she used in her condo.
Jan Dressler
253 SW 41st St.
Renton, WA 98055-4930
1-888-656-4515
Web site: www.dresslerstencils.com
SEGMENT 6
You Did It! The Inn at Babson Court
We visit Paul Jensen in Gloucester, Mass., in the You Did It! segment. Paul turned a 200year-old home into a New England bed and breakfast.
The Inn at Babson Court
53 Western Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 281-4469
Web site: www.babsoncourt.com
Show #324 — Hide and Chic
This show demonstrates the myriad ways you can disguise and transform the less than
beautiful areas of your home and surroundings.
SEGMENT 1
Romantic Terrace Transformation: Before and After
We start out the show with a great makeover. Christopher takes on a courtyard that's a
little rough-for-wear and transforms it into a romantic outdoor space. Stencil frescoes and
plants are used to create the illusion of a European vineyard. The steps are painted to look
like jewel-toned mosaic tile, and most of the remainder of the concrete terrace is painted
in a mottled green/brown/black to simulate shadows from the trees. One section is treated
with a stenciled area rug and topped off with a highboy wrought-iron table and stools
from Furniture.com. Next, the fence is converted into the focal point of the terrace. Two
sections have "views" painted on, and the third section of fencing is disguised with a
stenciled fresco of a water fountain, which incorporates a planter and a birdbath full of
floating candles from Illuminations. Container gardens from Ecke Ranch are tucked all
around the patio, adding height and symmetry. A colorful flower and candle chandelier
from Illuminations top the warm, inviting scene.
Wrought-Iron Table and Stools
Web Site: www.furniture.com
Candles and Chandelier
Illuminations
1995 South McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone: 1-800-621-2998
Plants
Paul Ecke Ranch
P.O. Box 230488
Encinitas, CA 92023
Phone: (760) 753-1134
Web Site: www.ecke.com
SEGMENT 2
Guest Demo: Steven Burright's Concrete Faux Finishes
Scenic designer Steven Burright shows us how he rescued and disguised the concrete
steps and flooring of the terrace makeover with a little paint and a few leaves.
Demo Directions
The clean concrete patio was painted with green cement paint. This type of paint can be
brushed, rolled or sprayed onto cement. Steven rented a commercial, medium-strength
paint spray gun and a compressor for this task.
Create a mottled effect on the patio by using large leaves, about the size of oak leaves, as
the template. Arrange the leaves randomly, focusing on one manageable area at a time.
Using spray paint in a contrasting shade of green, highlight lightly around the edges of
the leaves and stems. Using black spray paint, repeat the same process. Let dry and seal
with a cement sealer.
Mosaic Steps
Paint clean concrete steps with rust-colored cement paint. Use chalk to draw a mosaic
design, leaving space between each drawn tile to represent the grout. Paint the tiles with
different colors using American Accent spray paint sprayed into a container for brush
application. Use the black spray paint lightly around the architectural edges of the steps
to give them some depth.
SEGMENT 3
Guest Demo: Jeff Raum Creates a Fence Illusion
Muralist Jeff Raum demonstrates how he created the vineyard illusion in the courtyard.
The fence on the terrace was in three sections. On two sections of the fence, Jeff painted
two windows with beautiful hillside views. These windows flanked a water fountain in
the center section of the fence that had been stencilled by Jan Dressler. Jan detailed the
technique in the next segment. An old, wooden planter, which had been renewed to look
like stone, was placed beneath the faux fountain.The views and water fountain were
painted onto pieces of luan and mounted onto the fence. The fence was painted with Kilz
primer and two coats of exterior house paint, then disguised with a glaze dabbed on
horizontally for a stippled look. The luan was base-coated with a stone color paint. The
stone window frame was created with Art Deco sandstone, which was applied in two
thick coats.
Jeff Raum, Muralist
Jeff Raum Stencils
4950 Moorpark Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
Phone: (805) 523-0052
Catalog: $5
Web Site: www.jeffraumstencils.com
SEGMENT 4
Guest Demo: Courtyard Water Fountain Stencil With Jan Dressler
Jan Dressler returns to show us how to replicate her beautiful fountain stencil used in the
courtyard makeover. In this instance, Jan uses the same stencil that Jeff used in the
courtyard to beautify a kitchen view of a concrete wall.
Demo Directions
Fill the cracks with exterior spackling. Paint and sponge the background wall for a
textured effect. Apply exterior spackle over the entire stencil using a very wide blade tool
to get the finish as smooth as possible. Remove and clean the stencil. Let the spackle dry
completely. Reapply the stencil and stipple around the edges using a stencil brush. Be
careful not to get paint into the ridge. In building the design, follow the directions in the
stencil package for each successive layer. For a dimensional look, apply charcoal gray
paint around the edges.
Fountain Stencil
Jan Dressler
253 SW 41st St.
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 1-888-656-4515
SEGMENT 5
Christopher Demo: French Wall Plaques
Christopher demonstrates how to create a wall sconce that looks like a French antique.
SEGMENT 6
Guest Demo: Alan Isaacs — Beautifying With Stainless Steel
Alan Isaacs joins Christopher to demonstrate how versatile stainless steel has become in
decorating the entire home. We see a fireplace done entirely in stainless steel from mantle
to hearth. Alan demonstrates how stainless steel can be used with crackle-finished
cabinetry and discusses the many different colors and designs available for stainless-steel
countertops.
Alan Isaacs
Frigo Design
5860 McKinley Rd.
Brewerton, NY 13029
Phone: 1-800-836-8747
Web Site: www.frigodesign.com
Show #325 — Vanity Flair
In this show, we learn how to overcome those bathroom décor dilemmas.
SEGMENT 1
Down 'n Deco Bathroom Makeover: Before
Christopher looks through photos of fabulous bathrooms. Then, for today's room re-do,
Christopher takes on an Art Deco-inspired bathroom with a lot of potential.
Book: Bathing Spaces: Designs for Pampering Body and Soul
By Ali Hanan
Book: Eco Chic
By Rebecca Tanqueray
SEGMENT 2
Down 'n Deco Bathroom Makeover: After
Christopher shows the deco bathroom result, which is a very classy space with Art Deco
wall sconces, houseplants and a vanity.
SEGMENT 3
Christopher Demo: Art Deco Sconces
Back in the studio, Christopher shows how to neutralize inherited tile colors just by using
paint colors. Then he shows how to make the sconces from the Art Deco bathroom.
Demo Directions: Wall Sconces
Measure and cut a circle out of 3/4-inch plywood approximately 8 inches in diameter.
Saw the circle in half along the center. Cut a piece of 3/4-inch plywood 8 inches long by
3 inches wide. Attach the two half circles to each long edge of the plywood strip using
wood glue and finishing nails. Cut a strip of wiggle board long enough to fit around the
edges of the half circle. Glue and nail the wiggle board around the edges. Build the center
tier of the sconce the same way as the one above increasing the size of the circle by 2
inches. Repeat the construction steps for the top tier of the sconce making it 2 inches
larger than the center tier. Glue and screw the three tiers together. Pre-drill holes in the
top of the largest section of the sconce and insert screws. Mount to the wall similar to a
picture.
Demo Directions: Vanity Stool
Construct three six-sided boxes with each box 2 inches larger than the previous box. Add
four wheels or casters to the smallest box. Stack the three boxes with the largest one on
top. Secure each box to the others with wood screws. Upholster the top box for the seat
using upholstery fabric and batting stapled to the box.
SEGMENT 4
Four Seasons Sunrooms With Ira Messing
Ira Messing visits to show off footage from a glorious sunroom complete with a koi pond
and a tree growing through the ceiling!
Ira Messing
505 Veteran Memorial Hwy.
Holbrook, NY 11741
1-800-FOURSEASONS
Web site: www.fourseasonssunrooms.com
SEGMENT 5
Valentine's Day Bathroom With Eileen Paulin of Romantic Homes Magazine
Eileen Paulin pays another visit and puts together a beautiful bathroom vignette.
Eileen Paulin
Romantic Homes
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 939-9991, ext. 212
Subscription Info:
P. O. Box 420661
1-800-829-7830
Cabinets:
Kraft Maid
Web site: www.kraftmaid.com
Bathtub:
Thebathspot.com
1-800-422-2284
Web site: www.thebathspot.com
SEGMENT 6
Home Spa Pampering With Venetia Penfold
Venetia Penfold follows to discuss ways to pamper one's self with ideas from the book
Home Spa: Pamper Yourself from Head to Toe by Chrissie Painell-Markin. Then Venetia
does a little show-and-tell of aromatherapy products. Finally, Christopher reads through
some viewer mail.
Venetia Penfold
Carlton Books
4720 Boston Way
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 459-3366
Web site: www.nbnbooks.com
Book: Home Spa: Pamper Yourself from Head to Toe
By Chrissie Painell-Markin
Show #326 — Retro Chic
Learn how to work those "days gone by" into your home.
SEGMENT 1
Retro Bedroom Makeover: Before
Christopher tackles an ordinary room and transforms it into an Art Deco-inspired space.
He incorporates several pieces of furniture and architectural elements to help bring out
the retro look.
SEGMENT 2
Retro Bedroom Makeover: After
Christopher reveals the completed retro bedroom makeover. The highlight is a sleigh bed
along with a deco vanity.
Sleigh bed: Stroheim and Romann
31-11 Thomson Ave.
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 706-7000
Web site: www.stroheim.com
Lincrusta panels:
P.O. Box 278
1-800-558-1234 (free catalog)
Lighting:
Scott Jillson
163 Islington St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 431-9088
SEGMENT 3
Christopher Demo: Deco Vanity
Back in studio, Christopher demonstrates how to make the vanity from the Art Deco
bedroom.
SEGMENT 4
Craftsman-Style Kitchen With Cynthia Bennett and Classic Stoves With Windsor
Williams
We visit with Cynthia Bennett as she tells how she renovated a 1909 Craftsman-style
home, updating a 1970s kitchen. Windsor Williams brings a collection of his restored
classic stoves to the studio.
Cynthia Bennett
Cynthia Bennett and Associates Inc.
501 Fair Oaks Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-9701
Windsor Williams
Antique Stove Heaven
5414 S. Western Ave.
(323) 298-5581
Web site: www.antiquesstoveheaven.com
SEGMENT 5
Retro Lighting Masterpiece With Matthew Hellyer
Next, Matthew Hellyer shows how to create a lamp from a variety of antique elements.
Demo Directions: Create your own unique lamp
Use lamp pieces from flea markets, auctions, etc. Matthew started with the base of a floor
lamp that he cleaned with a wire brush and steel wool. Be sure to keep your lamp pieces
in scale. Stack pieces to build a unique lamp and adhere the pieces together with two-part
epoxy adhesive. Purchase a lamp kit from an electrical or hardware store and follow the
manufacturer's directions for installation. To paint the lamp, first use an automotive,
sandable spray primer. Then, use automotive engine enamel to spray shiny color. Apply
antiquing. Mix gold leaf metallic powder with water-based polyurethane and apply with a
brush. Add beaded trim to the lamp shade.
Matthew Hellyer
Peacock Lighting
1102 Â_ Front St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 755-2083
SEGMENT 6
Christopher Demo: Circular Coffee Table
Christopher demonstrates how to make his '70s-inspired table that looks like a funky
cluster of circles.
Show #327 — Born Again
Learn how to make the most out of what you've got!
Segment 1:
Paintbrush Sculptures with John Fox
John Fox joins Christopher to show how to make "brush puppies," animal-shaped
sculptures made from old paintbrushes. John also takes a moment to show off some of his
other sculptures made from ordinary household objects.
Demo Directions:
Start with three used paintbrushes. Remove the brush heads from two of the brushes.
Separate the handles in half lengthwise. These become the legs. On the third paint brush,
remove the bristles about a third of the way up the brush. Place the base of two pieces of
a brush handle onto the top of the pointed portion of the third brush. Drill through both
pieces. Place the other two handle pieces on the other side of the third brush handle. Drill
through. The third paint brush will be sandwiched between the legs. Place small dowels
through the drilled holes. The legs will be movable. Support the head of the brush with
the handle of a screwdriver, then glue the pieces in place. Snip off the ends of the dowels.
John Fox
Telephone: +1 (323) 664-2775
Email: john [email protected]
Segment 2:
Farm Country Kitchen House Tour
We visit the Tudor-style home of David Turner. David and his wife renovated their home
but were careful not to compromise its classic style.
Elements Furniture
Pasadena, CA 91101
Telephone: +1 (626) 356-9958
Segment 3:
Demo: Teacup Chandelier
Back in the studio, Christopher demonstrates how to make a chandelier from teacups and
an inexpensive hanging light.
Segment 4:
Gold Charger Plates with Renee Sparks
Renee Sparks visits the studio and shows Christopher how to make some very upscalelooking charger plates with polymer clay and gold leaf.
Renee Sparks
Artist/Designer
Segment 5:
No-Glue Linoleum from Nairn Floors
Kieran Fowley follows Renee to demonstrate a removable floor surface that is perfect for
rented apartments.
Kieran Fowley
Nairn Floors
206 Nance Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
Toll-free: 1-866-847-3841
Web site: www.nairnfloors.com
Web site: www.forbo-nairn.co.uk
Segment 6:
Wallpaper Projects with Tanszy Bailey
Tanszy Bailey shows us how to re-surface some flea market finds with wallpaper.
Tanszy Bailey
Artist/Designer
Show 328 — That's Entertaining
Learn great ideas for throwing sensational shindigs! First, Kurt Cyr visits to show some
quick and classy centerpieces. Then, Deborah Fabricant takes us on a tour of a tabletop
design expo. There we see the fabulous works of John Kipper, Rob Esterly, Patricia
Trachta, and Pamela Green. Back in studio, Deb joins Christopher to show off her
fanciful tablescape design for goddesses. Next, Michael Harris gives tips on how to plan
and throw the perfect party. The mother-daughter team of Audrey and Vivian Heredian
are next. They bring along examples of food and service containers for a fabulous picnic.
Then, Christopher looks through photos of great table settings. Finally, Christopher wraps
it up with a napkin-folding demo.
Deborah Fabricant
Stacks, The Art of Vertical Food
Ten Speed Press
Deborah Fabricant
Home Entertainment Expert and author
Los Angeles, CA
Web: www.stackitup.com
Book: Centerpieces Through The Years
By Kurt Cyr
Self published, available on his web site www.kurtcyr.com or call 1-877-KURTCYR
(587-8297) Kurt Cyr, Author and Interior Designer Web: www.kurtcyr.com
Michal Harris
Michal's Cuisine
11684 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-760-1178
Vivian and Audrey Heredia
McCharles House & Tea Room
335 South C Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: 714-731-4063
Fax: 714-731-9141
Web: www.mccharleshouse.com
Book: Perfect Setting by Peri Wolfman and Charles Gold
Beautiful Napkin Folding by Horst Hernich.
Show #329 — Living Outdoors
Bring the great outdoors to your home!
Segment 1:
Spectrum Hobby Greenhouses
Dick Hanning and Christopher look through photos of Spectrum Hobby Greenhouses.
They discuss the different designs that the greenhouses come in. One version that
attaches to the side of the house is priced at $2,800. A stand-alone greenhouse with a
sliding glass door is $1,200. They can be set up on grass, concrete or any level surface. A
straight-sided, stand-alone greenhouse with a peaked roof and sliding glass door is priced
at $950.
Dick Hanning
Spectrum Hobby Greenhouse Co.
P.O. Box 5491
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Telephone: 1-800-724-2659
Web site: www.spectrumgreenhouses.com
Segment 2:
Romantic Greenhouse and Candlescapes with Rita Capponi from Illuminations
Christopher goes out to the backyard to see a greenhouse that has been transformed into a
romantic outdoor setting. Find chandeliers at flea markets and paint them to create
wonderful focal points. Cluster wrought iron furniture into a conversation grouping.
Because there is no electricity, candlesticks at various heights are used. Plants are placed
on pedestals around the greenhouse. Then Rita Capponi from Illuminations joins
Christopher in the studio to demonstrate a number of ways to display candles.
Furniture:
Domaine Décor
Peter Willis
8155 Beverly Blvd.
Telephone: +1 (323) 782-9980
Rita Capponi
Illuminations
Telephone: 1-800-226-3537
Web site: www.illuminations.com
Segment 3:
Moroccan Dining Tent
Christopher returns to the backyard where he's created an exotic Moroccan-inspired
dining tent. Christopher began with a fabric tent provided by Tentnology and painted it
with exterior latex paint. He stapled fabric right from the bolt around the opening to the
tent and all the way around the inside. Around the exterior perimeter, he weighted the
tent flaps with 2 x 4s. The entrance is flanked by two elephant scupltures topped with
large fern plants. The top of the tent was painted blue to simulate the sky. Christmas tree
lights were hung around the top to mimic stars twinkling in the sky. Moroccan furniture
and accessories, including silk plants, complete the theme.
Tentnology
15427 66th Ave.
Surrey, British Columbia
Canada V3S 2A1
Telephone: +1 (604) 597-TENT
Web site: www.tentnology.com
Stroheim and Romann
31-11 Thomson Ave.
Telephone: +1 (718) 706-7000
Web site: www.stroheim.com
Segment 4:
Working Al Fresco to Create Great Outdoor Working Spaces
For the makeover, Christopher takes on his own corporate offices. There he transforms a
bland, rough, roof-top patio into a tranquil courtyard. He shows how to cluster plants in
containers at different heights and levels.
Bomanite Corporation
P.O. Box 599
Madera, CA 93639-0599
Telephone: +1 (599) 673-2411
Web site: www.bomanite.com
Furniture:
Furniture.com
85 River St., Suite 8
Waltham, MA 02453
Web site: furniture.com
Plants:
Ecke Ranch
P.O. Box 230488
Encinitas, CA 92023
Telephone: 1-800-468-3253
Web site: www.ecke.com
Lights:
Illuminations
Telephone: 1-800-226-3537
Web site: www.illuminations.com
Segment 5:
Creative Concrete with Chris Stewart from Bomanite
Back in the studio, Chris Stewart joins Christopher to show how they created the faux
sandstone flooring used on the roof-top re-do. The process involves bonding a concrete
overlay over the existing concrete. The slab is cleaned, then a quarter-inch thick concrete
layer is added. While it is still wet, the concrete is stamped with a template. The color
used was called Small Sandstone. The grouting is done later. Other textures include slate
and fossil-like textures or brick.
Chris Stewart
Bomanite Corporation
P.O. Box 599
Madera, CA 93639-0599
Telephone: +1 (599) 673-2411
Web site: www.bomanite.com
Segment 6:
The Art of Silk Botanicals from Trees International
In the final segment, Tanya Ramos from Trees International brings in some very realistic
fake plants. Tanya also uses synthetic flowers to create some beautiful arrangements that
will last a lifetime.
Tanya Ramos
Trees International
P.O. Box 738
Lavonia, GA 30553
Telephone: 1-888-873-3799
Web site: www.treesinternational.com
Show #330 — Mobile Home Makeover
Liven up the look of your mobile home with great ideas from this show!
Segment 1:
The Airstream Story with Bryan Burkhart
Bryan Burkhart joins Christopher to explain the history and design of the famous
Airstream trailer. His book Airstream: The History of the Land Yacht, co-authored with
David Hunt, talks about the inventor and how he developed the concept of the travel
trailer.
Book: Airstream : The History of the Land Yacht
By Bryan Burkhart and David Hunt
Chronicle Books, May 2000
Segment 2:
Bryan Burkhart's Restored Airstream and Jim Huff's Contemporary Airstream
We visit Bryan's restored 1963 Airstream trailer. Bryan brought it back to life with
elements in keeping with the trailer's original style. Then, we're off to New York to see
Jim Huff's 1954 Airstream. Jim restored his trailer with a very sleek, contemporary look.
Jim Huff
Wilsonart International
Telephone: 1-800-433-3222
Web site: www.wilsonart.com
Segment 3:
Christopher's Piano Room Makeover from KellyArc
Christopher shows how his studio piano room was remodeled with the aid of Justin Kelly
and the use of backlit photo panels. Justin chose images from his collection of 20,000
photographs, blew them up on transparent Duratrans material, and sandwiched them
between two pieces of glass. They are placed on the front of light boxes that are installed
floor to ceiling. Colored-glass squares are placed between the transparencies. Justin
features custom designing for any space.
Justin Kelly
KellyArc Company
43-01 41st. St., Studio 233
New York, NY 11101
Telephone: +1 (718) 707-9700
Web site: www.kellyarc.com
Segment 4:
Christopher's RV Dressing Room Makeover with Van-Martin Rowe
Designer Van-Martin Rowe takes us on a tour of his makeover of Christopher's wardrobe
RV into an Asian-inspired retreat.
Fleetwood Homes
Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Riverside, CA
Telephone: +1 (909) 351-3500
Web site: www.fleetwood.com
Web site: www.fleetwoodrv.com
Van-Martin Rowe
Pasadena, CA 91107
Telephone: +1 (626) 577-4736
Web site: www.vanmartin.com
Large-screen TV:
Circuit City
Web site: www.circuitcity.com
Piano:
Yamaha Musical Instruments
6600 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
Telephone: +1 (714) 522-9011
Web site: www.yamaha.com
Segment 5:
Manufactured Homes with Kathleen Montaldo from Fleetwood Homes
Back in the studio, Kathleen Montaldo from Fleetwood Homes joins Christopher to
discuss the new floor plans, building materials and available decorating choices of
manufactured housing.
Kathleen Montaldo
Fleetwood Homes
Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
Riverside, CA
Telephone: +1 (909) 351-3500
Web site: www.fleetwood.com
Web site: www.fleetwoodrv.com
Segment 6:
You Did It!
We end with a "You Did It!" story from Roseville, Calif. After many years, Pat Simmons
turned her old dark trailer into the bright, romantic home she'd always wanted.
Show #331 — Spiritual Spaces
Learn how to bring some calming décor to your home.
Segment 1
Thomas Schoos Studio Tour
Christopher pays a visit to the tranquil studio of Thomas Schoos. Back in his studio,
Christopher does a little show-and-tell of the various Asian-inspired items around the
studio house. Then, he discusses how to use fabrics to draw out that tranquil feeling.
Thomas Schoos
8618 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Telephone: +1 (310) 854-1141
Segment 2
Sanctuary Organic Office, Before
For today's room re-do, Christopher tackles a drab office and turns it into a workspace
designed for two people.
Segment 3
Sanctuary Organic Office, During Christopher shows us the office space in the interim
stage and describes how it is coming together.
Segment 4
Christopher Demo: Tonsu Plexiglas Divider
Christopher follows with a demo of the tonsu room divider/storage units used in the
office makeover.
Demo Directions:
Start by constructing a bookcase from 3/4-inch MDF or 3/4-inch plywood approximately
counter height by the desired length by a depth of 12 inches. Add a center shelf and a
back to the bookcase. Secure all pieces with wood glue and screws. Using 3/4-inch MDF,
build the next tier of the tonsu as a three-sided box with the back a foot shorter on each
end than the bookcase foundation. Both the height and depth of each tier should be
approximately 12 inches. Glue and screw all pieces together. Build each tier a foot
shorter on each end as the previous tier. Stack the tiers as a standard double stairstep
configuration with each tier centered on the one below it. Or stack the tiers flush with one
end and staggered at the opposite end. If desired, drill a 1-inch diameter hole in the center
halfway through the ends of each tier and place a wooden dowel between the holes to
hang magazines. The tiers could also be made deeper to accommodate square wicker
baskets for storage. Build two complete tonsu units. Position them back to back and slide
a piece of Plexiglas between them. Secure both units together through the Plexiglas with
screws. If desired, construct two more bookcase units, leaving one end open, and secure
them to the sides of the bookcase foundation in an "L" shape.
Segment 5
Sanctuary Organic Office, After
Christopher reveals the completed organic office designed to be occupied by two people
with privacy and plenty of storage.
McDowell Craig Office Furniture
13146 Firestone Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
Telephome: +1 (877) 921-2100
Web site: www.mcdowellcraig.com
Formica Corporation
15 Independence Blvd.
Warren, NV 07059
Telephone: 1-800-FORMICA
Web site: www.formica.com
NYSit4Less.com
Web site: www.nysit4less.com
Segment 6
You Did It!
In the "You Did It!" segment, we visit Gene and Gina Garner in Spring City, Utah, who
built a classic Italian-style home in a rural area. Last, Christopher closes by reading
viewer mail.
Show #332 — Christopher: A Day in the Life
You're invited to see what happens behind the scenes of The Christopher Lowell Show!
SEGMENT 1
Tour of Camp Christopher
Christopher goes through some intensive makeup and wardrobe changes to bring his
comedic characters to life. Next, our host takes us on a tour of "Camp Christopher," the
offices at Universal Studios where he and the producers plan out the show.
SEGMENT 2
Universal House Transformation Through the Years
Christopher shows how his house at Universal has transformed over the years.
He describes how to create the brick-wall look on the walls of the entry.
Demo Directions
Paint the wall surface with a base coat of the grout color. Let dry. Using masking tape,
tape off rectangle shapes to represent large blocks. If doing an archway, tape off smaller-
sized squares around the arch. Mix joint compound and two different colors of paint in
equal parts in a paint tray. Mix lightly to create a swirled effect with the two colors. Use a
large textured roller and roll the mixture onto a 3-foot square of the wall. Stipple with a
paintbrush or rag. While the joint compound is still wet, remove the masking tape. Move
on to the next section of wall.
Paint
Grout: Dried Rosemary
Tinted joint compound: Golden Waffle and Almond Paste or Blanched Avocado
The Christopher Lowell Paint Collection
Web Site: www.christopherlowell.com
SEGMENT 3
Universal Studios Lot Tour
Christopher takes us on a golf cart tour of the Universal Studios back lot. Then, we
witness how theChristopher Lowell Show crew shoots a day's episode. Quiet on the set!
Fleetwood Homes
Riverside, CA
Phone: (909) 351-3500
Email:[email protected]
Web Site:www.fleetwoodhomes.com
SEGMENT 4
The Christopher Lowell Show: From Lunch to Wrap
Members of Christopher's crew explain the different job functions they perform around
the studio.
SEGMENT 5
Outdoor Tents by Tentnology
Tentnology's Suzanne Warner follows by erecting a very sturdy tent for the crew's lunch
breaks. Suzanne and Christopher discuss how easy it is to rent or buy a large tent for your
own gatherings.
Suzanne Warner
15427-66th St
Surrey, BC V3S 2A1
Canada
Phone: 1-800-663-8858
Web Site: www.tentnology.com
SEGMENT 6
Show Q&A and Christopher's Bloopers
Back in the studio, Christopher takes a moment to answer viewers' questions about the
show's history and production. Finally, we're treated to a collection of bloopers and silly
moments from the past three seasons.
Show #333 — It's Only Natural
Incorporate organic elements into your home with inspiration from today's show.
SEGMENT 1
Landscape Makeover with Nicholas Walker
Soap star Nicholas Walker joins Christopher to discuss how his landscaping company
worked with our host to redo a courtyard and garden.
Nicholas Walker
Campion Walker Garden Design
1044 Palms Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: (310) 392-3535
Bourget Bros.
1636 11th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 450-6556
Web Site: www.bourgetbros.com
Desert to Jungle Nursery
Gary Hammer
32 W. Beverly Blvd
. Montebello, CA 90640
Phone: (323) 722-3976
Furniture
Whittier Wood Products
Web Site: www.forestlearn.org
F. W. Ritter and Sons, Co.
PO Box 45
S. Rockwood, MI 48179
Phone: 1-800-424-1949
Web Site: www.claypots.com
Lighting
Intermatic Inc.
Intermatic Plaza
Spring Grove, IL 60081
Web Site: www.intermatic.com
SEGMENT 2
Garden Art With George Little and David Lewis
We're off to Washington state, where artists George Little and David Lewis have created
an enchanting garden filled with beautiful plants that are actually made of concrete.
David Lewis & George Little
Little and Lewis
1940 Wing Pt.
Bainbridge, WA 98110
Phone: (206) 842-8327
Web Site: www.littleandlewis.com
SEGMENT 3
Guest Demo: Palm Tree Furniture From Decorazur With Jean-FranÃ§ois
Paccanari
Back in the studio, Jean-FranÃ§ois Paccanari gives a lesson in the palm-fiber furniture
that his company makes.
Jean-FranÃ§ois Paccanari
Decorazur
3450 Sacramento St., #107
Phone: (415) 885-3178
Web Site: www.decorazur.biz
SEGMENT 4
Van Dijk Carpets
Kaye Omeroid and Greg Freeman show us how custom carpets can work in conjunction
with organic fiber rugs. Christopher follows with a demo of how you can layer organic
rugs over not-so-nice carpeting.
Greg Freeman and Kate Omeroid
Van Dijk Carpet Inc.
2500 Donn Dr.
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: 1-800-222-9005
Web Site: www.vandijkcarpet.com
SEGMENT 5
Christopher Demo: Padded Headboard
Christopher shows how to create a padded headboard made from wood and rattan.
SEGMENT 6
Bolivar Tile With Sylvie Gil
Sylvie Gil and Christopher review how Bolivar tile was made over the entryway of the
Showcase House. Christopher answers a little viewer mail.
Sylvie Gil
Bolivar Tile
1 W. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 449-8453
Show #334 — Wild & Wooly Windows
Learn some innovative updates and treatments for your windows.
SEGMENT 1
Tricky Windows
Christopher looks through photos of window treatments he's done in the past. Then, in a
Manhattan Beach dining room, Christopher matches the look of a window to a nearby
China cabinet.
SEGMENT 2
Sheraton Window Treatment From a Manhattan Beach Dining Room
Back in the studio, Christopher discusses some of the most common window-treatment
dilemmas. Then he demonstrates how to create the cornice and shutters used in the dining
room window redo.
SEGMENT 3
Hawaiian Frosted Glass Window Demo With Sharon Agnew
Sharon Agnew follows with a fabulous technique for frosting windows using Krylon
Frosted Glass Paint to obscure the lower part of the view and preserve the sky and
mountain view.
Sharon Agnew
Krylon Frosted Glass Paint
Sherwin Williams Diversified Brands, Inc.
Krylon Product Group
1460 Midland Bldg.
101 Prospect Avenue, NW
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 1-800-247-3268
Email: askrylon
Web Site: www.krylon.com
Web Site: www.sherwin.com
SEGMENT 4
Glass, Brass and Photographs With Justin Kelly, Kelly Arc Company
Justin Kelly shows off some of his custom-made sliding window panels embedded with
photo transparencies. He also showed wall and table lanterns with photo slides.
Justin Kelly
KellyArc Company
43-01 41st. St., Studio 233
New York, NY 11101
Phone: (718) 707-9700
Web Site: www.kellyarc.com
SEGMENT 5
Window Wall Hanging With Katherine Koszyk, Home and Dreams
Katherine Koszyk, owner of Home and Dreams, presents some of her company's lifelike
landscape paintings.
Kathleen Koszyk
Home and Dreams
Company is no longer in business
SEGMENT 6
You Did It!
In the You Did It! segment, we go to the Chicago apartment of Alan Nelson. Even though
it's incredibly small, Alan turned his space into an upscale, metropolitan home.
Show #335 — Occasional Guest
Get some cozy ideas for your guest rooms from this episode.
SEGMENT 1
Great Guest Room Ideas From Las Vegas With Gale Steves
Christopher looks through photos of some fabulous guest rooms from the book A Home
for All Seasons. Gale Steves takes us to a couple of Las Vegas hotels to get some great
tips for pampering visitors. Padded headboards provide luxury without taking up space.
Leave a robe for your guests in the bathroom along with pampering spa products. Make a
fabric canopy by hanging drapery fabric from a short rod over the bed.
Book: A Home for All Seasons
By Meg Lesser Roberts, Steven Roberts, Brenda Cullerton and Maura McEvoy
Gale Steves
Editor in Chief
Home Magazine
Phone: (212) 767-6810
Web Site: www.homemag.com
SEGMENT 2
Decorate Guest Rooms With Consignment Pieces With Francesca de la Flor
Back in the studio, Francesca de la Flor brings along some examples of consignmentshop merchandise perfect for guest rooms.
Francesca A. de la Flor
Antiques on Fair Oaks
330 S. Fair Oaks
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 449-9590
Web Site: www.antiquesonfairoaks.com
SEGMENT 3
Betty Lou Philips House Tour
We meet interior designer Betty Lou Philips, who spared no expense when designing and
decorating her Vale, Colo., vacation home. Betty's only concern was that visiting friends
and family have a comfortable, relaxing retreat.
Book: French by Design
By Betty Lou Phillips
SEGMENT 4
Guest Haven With Home and Dreams owner Kathleen Koszyk
Kathleen Koszyk returns to do a show and tell of Home and Dreams' lifelike paintings of
landscapes, bookcases and fireplaces.
Kathleen Koszyk
Home and Dreams
Phone: 1-800-805-3696
Web Site: www.homeanddreams.com
Company is no longer in business as of Dec. 2002
SEGMENT 5
Sink in Antique Dresser, Christopher Demo
Christopher turns an old chest of drawers into a bathroom sink.
Demo Directions
Make sure the sink will fit the top of the furniture piece. Measure the depth of the sink to
determine whether it will fit within the top drawer area. Use the template that came with
the sink, and measure and mark so that the template is centered on the furniture top.
Trace around the template onto the furniture top. If necessary, you can remove the top of
the furniture piece. Cut out the sink opening by starting with a drilled pilot hole and
cutting around the outline with a jigsaw. Remove the back of the chest. Use a hole saw to
cut holes in the bottom of the top drawer to accommodate the drain plumbing. Cut out the
back of the top drawer to match the shape of the bottom of the sink. Brace the drawer
from front to back using pieces of plywood. Install the sink into the top of the furniture
piece according to the manufacturer's specifications. Install water-supply lines and drain
as appropriate, or hire a plumber to do the plumbing work. Attach the new faucet to the
new sink according to the manufacturer's instructions. Cut holes in the wood shelf
supports if necessary. Relocate the drawer slide into the lower drawer. Replace the
drawers back into the furniture. Build an optional mirror surround from plywood or MDF
by cutting two side pieces in a pleasing "S" curve shape slightly higher than the mirror
height.
SEGMENT 6
You Did It!
Christopher finishes up the antique sink demo. Then, in a beautiful You Did It!, we're off
to the Texas home of artist Ardis, who renovated her home with the salvaged elements of
a nearby convent. Christopher discusses what extra amenities can really make a
difference for your guests.
Show #336 — House Hub
We explore how to make the most of kitchens and other gathering places in your home.
SEGMENT 1
Kickin' Up the Kitchen Apartment Makeover: Before and After
Christopher looks through photographs of some gorgeous kitchens. Then he introduces us
to the kitchen he will be making over.
Book: Home Magazine: A Family Home
By Gale Steves
Out of Print
Flooring
Alloc
3441 S. Memorial Drive
Racine, WI 53403
Phone: 1-877-DO-ALLOC
Web Site: www.alloc.com
Dishwasher and stove
Jenn-Air
800 Hennepin Avenue
Phone: 1-800-JENNAIR
Web Site: jenn-air.com
Refrigerator panels
Frigo Designs
5860 McKinley Road
Brewertown, NY 13029
Phone: 1-800-836-8746
Web Site: www.frigodesign.com
Jan Dressler
253 SW 41st Street
Renton, WA 98055-4930
Phone: 1-888-656-4515
SEGMENT 2
Christopher Demo: Kitchen Shelves
Back in the studio, Christopher demonstrates how to make the shelves shown in the
previous kitchen redo.
Demo Directions
Lay out the design of the shelves with the largest shelf on top and the smallest on the
bottom. We used four shelves, and each shelf was 6 inches shorter than the previous
shelf. Cut the shelves out of 1/4-inch luan. Stack the shelves, then mark the holes to be
drilled for the threaded rods to go through. Drill through the shelves so that the shelves
will line up. The threaded steel rod is approximately 3/8-inch, so the holes need to be
slightly larger. To create depth for the shelves and camouflage the hardware, attach
pieces of 1-inch trim around the bottom of the top shelf. Arrange shelves in order. Push
threaded steel rods through the holes of all the shelves and secure with washers and nuts
under each shelf, being sure to level each shelf. The four center rods will be the longest,
extending from the top down through the lower shelf. Four more rods will connect the
second shelf to the top. And the third shelf will be suspended from the four outer rods.
Bolt the top shelf to the ceiling.
SEGMENT 3
You Did It!
Next, we're off to Indiana for today's You Did It! with Candy Sommers, who started her
own spa and salon inspired by the Greek gods.
SEGMENT 4
Merchandising a Large Kitchen: Before and After
Christopher takes on another large kitchen. With nothing but a little merchandising,
Christopher really makes this space work!
Bombay Company
550 Bailey Avenue
Ft. Worth TX, 76107
Phone: 1-800-829-7789
Web Site: www.bombaycompany.com
Calico Corners
Phone: 1-800-213-6366
3 Day Blinds
2220 E. Cerritos Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: 1-800-800-3329
Web Site: www.3day.com
SEGMENT 5
Guest Demo: Unique Food Presentations With Bob Blummer
Food artist Bob Blummer visits the studio to show some fun, alternative ways to present
food.
Books: Off the Eaten Path
The Surreal Gourmet
By: Bob Blumer
2401 Colorado Avenue
Suite 165
Phone: (310) 582-8820
Web Site: www.surrealgourmet.com
SEGMENT 6
La De Da Store
Finally, Eileen Paulin introduces us to an antique store called Old Edna Says, "Well La
De Da!"
Old Edna Says Well ... La De Da
Highway 227
San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: (805) 773-9008
Web Site: www.ladedaonline.com
Eileen Paulin
Romantic Homes
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 939-9991, ext. 212
Subscription Info
P. O. Box 420661
Phone: 1-800-829-7830
Show #337 — Zensational
Learn how to create a stress-free home environment using Asian influences.
Segment 1:
Meditative Environments Featuring Pictures From Books
Christopher looks at photos of rooms, which have a very meditative feeling, from three
books.
Book: Zen Style: Balance and Simplicity for Your Home (Universe Books, 1999)
By Jane Tidbury
Book: Asian Style (Flammarion, 2000)
By Gilles De Bure, Frederic Morellec photographer
Book: Eco Chic: Organic Living (Carlton Books, 2000)
By Rebecca Tanqueray
Segment 2:
Meditation Guest Bedroom: Before
Christopher shows the "before" of a Manhattan Beach small, plain bedroom about to be
transformed into a tranquil guest room. Back in the studio, Christopher looks through
tapestry and chenille paisley fabrics and discusses how they can be used to bring some
calm to your home.
Segment 3:
Meditation in a Box
Christopher does a show-and-tell of a few items that can really help create a "zensational" space. Then, Craig Olsen shows how to combine various cultures to create a
classic Asian-inspired room vignette.
Craig Olsen
Plantation
144 S. La Brea
Phone: +1 (323) 932-0511
Segment 4:
Meditation Guest Bedroom: After
Christopher reveals the completed guest bedroom.
Burlington Coat Factory Stores
Toll-free phone: 1-800-444-2628
Web site: www.coat.com
Web site: costplus.com
Loose Ends
Salem, OR 97307
Toll-free phone: +1 (503) 390-2348
Fax: +1 (503) 390-4724
Catalogue: $12.00
Calico Corners
Web site: www.calicocorners.com
Bombay Co.
550 Bailey Ave.
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
Web site: www.bombay.com
Robert Abbey Inc.
3166 Main Ave. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: +1 (828) 322-3480
Web site: robertabbey.com
Segment 5:
Antique Distressed Bed Cornice
Back in the studio, Christopher shows how to distress and finish the cornice featured in
the room re-do.
Demo Directions:
Prime the wood cornice with primer before distressing. Let dry. Sand the edges of the
wood to blunt them. Add putty to simulate layers of paint and fill in crevices to create
foreground and background. Distress the wood by hitting it with a crowbar, hammer, a
piece of wood with nails driven through and heavy chain. Poke and drag the nail tool to
create the look of wormholes. Apply basecoat of chocolate-brown latex paint. Work paint
into the distress marks. Let dry. Tint glaze slightly with gray paint. Apply the glaze over
the basecoat, and let dry a bit until tacky. Wipe off with a rag. The light color simulates
dust. Lightly brush black paint sporadically to highlight. Wipe off with a rag. The black
simulates the grime of an old piece.
Segment 6:
Calming Crafts with Dawn Frankfort-Yun
Dawn Frankfort-Yun joins Christopher to show how to make candles and various
potpourri mixtures.
Book: Calming Crafts: Relaxing Crafts to Inspire Your Creativity (Bristol Pub
Enterprises, 2000)
By Dawn Frankfort-Yun
Web: www.bristolcookbooks.com
Show #338 — Baby Boom
Learn great ideas for baby bedrooms from today's show!
Segment 1:
Baby Room Makeover, Before and During
We join Christopher at the home of an expecting couple where he decorates the nursery
so that it is adaptable as the child grows.
Segment 2:
Baby Room Makeover, After
Christopher shows us the dramatic results of the makeover of the baby room.
Paint:
Wall: Dried Rosemary
Trim: Arrowroot
Accessories:
IKEA
Telephone: 1-800-434-IKEA
Furniture:
Baby Depot
Telephone: 1-800-444-2628
Segment 3:
Christopher Demo: Cloud Shelves
Back in the studio, Christopher shows us how to make the cloud-covered shelves used in
his nursery re-do.
Segment 4:
Create-A-Toon Murals with Polly Sonnleitner and Screen of Silk with Melissa Steele
Create-A-Toon's Polly Sonnleitner brings in some of her company's mural kits. Then,
Melissa Steele demonstrates how to do silk screening from kits.
Mural Demo Directions:
Full instructions are included with the Create-A-Toon kit.
Silk Screen Demo Directions:
Full instructions are included with the Screen of Silk kit.
Create-A-Toon Murals
Tippra "Polly" Sonnleitner
376 Welhouse Dr.
Kimberly, WI 54316
Telephone: +1 (920) 735-6040
Web site: www.createatoon.com
Melissa Steele
Screens of Silk, Inc.
2421 Elder Mill Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Telephone: +1 (877) 718-9986
Web site: screensofsilk.com
Segment 5:
Victorian Triple Lamp Kit with Mary Maxwell and Baby Room Stencil with Susan
Pierce
Mary Maxwell follows with another kit; this one is for Victorian, beaded lampshades.
Then, Susan Pierce, a faux painter, shows how she did the stenciling around the nursery
shown in the earlier segment.
Demo Directions:
Directions for the Victorian lampshades are included with purchase of the kit.
Mary Maxwell
Heart Enterprises
P.O. Box 532
Roseville, CA 95678
Telephone: 1-800-398-4981
Web site: www.victorianlampshadesupply.com
Susan Pierce
Telephone: +1 (562) 594-6214
Web site: www.faux-finders.com/a faux painter.html
Nature's Vignette
Web site: www.naturesvignettes.com
The Mad Stencilist
Web site: www.madstencilist.com
Stencil brushes:
The Great Wall
881 Lockhaven Dr.
Los Altos, CA 94024
Paints:
Golden Artist Colors
188 Bell Road
New Berlin, NY 13411
Telephone: 1-800-959-6543
Web site: www.goldenpaints.com
Segment 6:
Baby Depot Tour with Deborah Fabricant
We're off to Burlington Coat Factory's Baby Depot where Deborah Fabricant gives us a
guided tour. Finally, Deb joins Christopher in the studio and brings in some items that
make can make a parent's life a lot easier.
Baby items:
Graco Curved Side 'n Back Sleeper
Web site: www.gracobaby.com
Safety 1st Clear Connection Baby Monitor
Web site: www.dmartstores.com/saf1stclearc.html
Slumber Bear
Deborah Fabricant
Home Entertainment expert and author
Los Angeles, Calif.
Baby Depot
Telephone: 1-800-444-2628
Show #339 — It's Always Something
Learn how to adapt your home to life's little challenges.
SEGMENT 1
Cottage by the Sea With Designer Michael Buchanan
We're off to Carmel, Calif., where Susan Alnes and her husband had some major
disagreements about how to decorate their new home. Fortunately, designer Michael
Buchanan saved the day and their marriage. Susan's style was more "cottage style," with
flea market finds. Her husband preferred a contemporary look. The coffee table in the
living room featured an old iron gate covered with glass. Wicker chairs in the living room
reflect Susan's taste. The hallway has an antique French desk over which hangs a portrait.
Susan displays her cookie jar collection in the kitchen. Accent pieces of French wall
sculptures satisfy her husband's style.
Michael Buchanan
Goralnick/Buchanan
306 E. 61 St.
New, NY 10021
(212) 644-0334
Web site: www.goralnickbuchanan.com
SEGMENT 2
Mars vs. Venus Office Makeover: Before and During
For today's room makeover, Christopher turns a 10- by 10-foot room into a '50s retroinspired "His and Hers" office space.
SEGMENT 3
Mars vs. Venus Office Makeover: After
Christopher shows us the finished office complete with Prouves shelves and a Plexiglas
divider to provide privacy and storage.
Paint
Office #1 Wall color: Baked Artichoke and Deep Lowell Lavender
Office #2 Wall color: Pumpkin Pie, Baked Artichoke and Clay Cotta
Ceiling: Smoked Trout
Furniture
McDowell Craig Office Furniture McDowell Craig Office Furniture
13146 Firestone Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
1-877-921-2100
Web site: mcdowellcraig.com
Herman Miller Inc.
855 East Main Ave.
PO Box 302
Zeeland, MI 49464
1-888-443-4357
Web site: hermanmiller.com
Accessories
IKEA
1-800-434-IKEA
Burlington Coat Factory
Lighting
Robert Abbey Lamps
(828) 322-3480
Web site: www.robertabbey.com
SEGMENT 4
Christopher Demo: Prouves Shelves
Back in the studio, Christopher demonstrates how to make the Prouves shelves used in
the previous office redo.
SEGMENT 5
Ergonomic Design With Cliff Levin of Sit 4 Less
Cliff Levin visits to discuss the need for proper ergonomics and do a show-and-tell of
some body-friendly furniture.
Cliff Levin
Sit4Less.com
8245 Backlick Rd.
Newington, VA 22079
(703) 339-1300
1-877-490-LESS
Web site: sit4less.com
La-z-Boy
1284 N Telegraph Rd.
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-1444
Web site: www.la-z-boy.com
Aeron Chair
Herman Miller Inc.
855 East Main Ave
PO Box 302
Zeeland, MI 49464
1-888-443-4357
Web site: hermanmiller.com
SEGMENT 6
You Did It!
We're off to Islamorada, Fla., for another You Did It! segment. Dana Hope had to create a
100 percent dust and chemical free home as a result of her environmental allergies.
Organic paints were used on the wall mural. The TV and stereo were recessed to
eliminate dust by reducing the number of surfaces. Dana decorated with washable silk
plants as well as natural plants, which filter the air. To add whimsy to the kitchen, she
used colorful knobs. Finally, Christopher wraps things up with some viewer mail.
Show #340 — Design Trek: The Next Generation
In this episode, we spotlight some new and upcoming designers.
SEGMENT 1
David Desmond Home Tour
We visit the Los Angeles home of lawyer turned designer David Desmond. David shows
us how he has exercised his newfound talents in his own apartment.
David Desmond Interior Design
1360 North Crescent Heights Blvd.
Phone: (323) 650-0492
Web Site: www.daviddesmond.com
SEGMENT 2
So You Want to Be a Designer? With Sherry Payne
Back in the studio, Sherry Payne joins Christopher to discuss how she got interested in
interior design and what organizations are out there to help you get started.
Sherry Payne
Sherry Payne Interiors
1000 E Walnut Street, #110
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: (626) 568-0194
Web Site: www.traditionalhome.com
ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
American Society of Interior Designers
608 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-6006
Phone: (202) 546-3480
Web Site: www.asid.org
FIDER (Foundation for Interior Design Education Research)
146 Monroe Center NW, Suite 1318
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2822
Phone: (616) 458-0400
Web Site: www.fider.org
International Interior Design Association
Web Site: www.iida.org
National Kitchen and Bath Association
Web Site: www.nkba.org
Interior Design Educators Council
Web Site: www.idec.org
SEGMENT 3
Furniture That Nurtures the Soul With David Shearer
David Shearer stops by to fill us in on the recent trend toward 1950s American design.
David brings by a few new pieces inspired by that era.
Gayle Schultz & David Shearer
Totem Design
71 Franklin Street
New York, NY 10031 Phone: (212) 925-5506
Web Site: www.totemdesign.com
SEGMENT 4
Living Room Redo With Designer Michael Buchanan
Michael Buchanan follows with a walk-through of a room vignette that he put together at
the Christopher Lowell Show house. Michael also takes a moment to explain how he got
involved in interior design.
Michael Buchanan
Goralnick/Buchanan
306 E. 61 Street
New, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 644-0334
Web Site: www.goralnickbuchanan.com
Crate and Barrel
Phone: 1-800-967-6696
Web Site: www.crateandbarrel.com
SEGMENT 5
You Did It!
For this episode's You Did It!, we see the home of Darlene Tompt of Huntington Beach,
Calif. Darlene took on her overpowering white walls and transformed her house into a
cozy space that she's very proud of.
SEGMENT 6
Woven Veneer Wall Panel With Bill Newkirk
Finally, Bill Newkirk demonstrates how he does his "woven veneer" wall treatments.
Demo Directions
Cut strips of different colored veneers. Weave the strips in an over/under pattern. Trim
the edges. Sand the edges smooth using 60-grit sandpaper. Frame the woven design with
wood mitered at the corners. Stain if desired.
Bill Newkirk
Newkirk & Sons
Phone: (818) 566-1608
Show #341 — Haute Interiors
Discover your own unique design style by taking cues from famous fashion designers.
Segment 1:
Room Redo with Kathy Ireland
Christopher welcomes former fashion model Kathy Ireland to the studio. They discuss
the furnishings and accessories provided by Kathy Ireland Worldwide, which are
currently featured on the Christopher Lowell Show set.
Book: Safari Chic: Wild Exteriors and Polished Interiors of Africa (Gibbs Smith
Publisher, 2000)
By Bibi Jordan
Kathy Ireland
Lifestyle Designer
Kathy Ireland Home Collection
Web site: www.kathyireland.com
Segment 2:
Clothes Heaven Shopping Trip with Larayne Brannon
Beware the "fashion police" when we visit Clothes Heaven in Pasadena, Calif. With the
help of Larayne Brannon, Christopher uses apparel from this vintage and slightly used
clothing store to compare getting dressed to decorating with his seven-layer system.
Larayne Brannon
Clothes Heaven
110 E. Union
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: +1 (626) 440-0929
Web site: clothesheaven.com
Segment 3:
Sophisticated Fabric on Surfaces with Robert Fischer
Fabric designer Robert Fischer creates dramatic images on fabric, which is then utilized
in furnishings and clothing.
Book: Sophisticated Surfaces: Ideas and Inspirations from Eighteen Professional Surface
Painters (Rockport Publishers, 2002)
By Karen Aude, Genevieve A. Sterbenz
Robert A. Fischer
Fischer 4 Profit
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Segment 4:
Christopher's Demo: Vintage Dress Shadowbox
Christopher follows up with a demo on how to build a custom shadowbox to display
precious items.
Segment 5:
Bob Mackie's Home Furnishings and Deborah Fabricant's Runway-Chic
Tablescape
Bob Mackie brings us home with his own line of home furnishings. Mackie's famous
fashion flair has been translated into stunning oriental rugs. Then, home entertainment
expert Deb Fabricant creates a Mackie- inspired tablescape full of glitz and glamour titled
"Runway Chic."
Bob Mackie Rugs
Oriental Weavers of America
Web site: www.owarug.com
Deborah Fabricant
Stacks: The Art of Vertical Food (Ten Speed Press, 1999)
Segment 6:
Clothing for the Home with Susan Frank
In-studio guest Susan Frank introduces clothing for the home. Updated cozies for vases,
martini shakers and wine glasses add color and style to any room. Susan demonstrates
how to dress up ordinary objects like flower pots, brooms and toilet brushes.
Susan Frank
Lush Life
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: +1 (858) 454-1431
Show #342 — Here to Stay
Learn how to incorporate classic designs and traditional styles into any home to create
instant staying power.
SEGMENT 1
Altars and Icons With Masako Takahashi
Masako Takahashi, author of Day of the Dead, (a celebration in the Mexican tradition of
All Saint's Day, Nov. 2, of the dearly departed) joins Christopher to discuss her book and
show us how to create a Mexican-style home altar in celebration of departed loved ones.
Images from the book Altars and Icons are also shown. A detailed in-studio display
reveals the humor and genuineness of this tradition.
Book: Day of the Dead
By Masako Takahashi
Book: Altars and Icons
By Jean McMann
SEGMENT 2
Flexsteel Furniture Factory Tour
Christopher visits the Flexsteel furniture factory in Riverside, Calif., which is known for
making durable, high-quality sofas. Flexsteel Industries has been building furniture for
107 years. Even today they offer a lifetime guarantee when you purchase one of their
sofas. Christopher discusses how to choose fabric styles that will allow for design updates
and still withstand the test of time. For versatility, choose a solid color for the upholstery
and add patterned fabric cushions. Small patterns also have the appearance of a solid
background. Cross-pollinate the upholstery by using the accent fabric in an upholstered
chair.
Flexsteel Furniture
Riverside, CA
Web Site: www.flexsteel.com
SEGMENT 3
Classic Wall Stripes With Melanie Royals
From Royals Design Studio Stencils, Melanie Royals joins Christopher to demonstrate
how to create monochromatic wall stripes that produce a classic look in any room.
Melanie adds stencils on top of the stripes for an even more striking design.
Demo Directions
Base coat the wall. Run painter's tape along the ceiling and the baseboard. Start in the
center and make a mark. Work from the center out. Melanie marked off 3-inch stripes to
the left and right of the center on the painter's tape top and bottom. Connect the points by
snapping a chalk line, or use a level if the space is small. Christopher suggests attaching a
level to a piece of wood. Use a white watercolor pencil to mark the lines (it will wash
away). Tape off the stripes. Apply tape to the entire strip. Taping is most important for
straight edges. Burnish the edges carefully so the paint won't leak underneath. Use
different paint finishes to achieve the striped look. Add a metallic paint to a water-based
varnish for the stripe. Mix equal parts of paint and varnish. Roll one stripe at a time. To
eliminate roller marks, stipple with a paintbrush. Let it dry before the tape is removed.
Apply a stencil to the nonmetallic stripes by using the same metallic paint/varnish
mixture. Make sure the brush is very dry and apply in a circular motion.
Melanie Royals
Royals Design Studio Stencils
2504 Transportation Ave.
National City, CA 91950
Phone: (619) 477-3559
Web Site: www.royaldesignstudio.com
SEGMENT 4
Lacquered Dining Chair With Joe Fenzl
Decorative artist Joe Fenzl joins Christopher to demonstrate how pinstriping adds an
Asian look to a classic dining room chair.
Demo Directions
Use quarter-inch flexible vinyl tape purchased from an automotive paint-detailing store.
The tape also comes in 1/2- and 3/4-inch sizes. The vinyl helps when stretching it around
corners. Place a piece of tape on each side of the area to be striped, making the stripe as
narrow or wide as desired. Joe used a leafing tape to silver-leaf one stripe. The tape
comes in copper, silver and gold. Between the pieces of tape, apply the leafing adhesive
and let it dry until tacky. Apply the silver-leafing tape and press into place. Remove the
tape. On another stripe, Joe used black paint and painted between the strips of tape. Don't
use a lot of paint. Go for a more antique quality. It doesn't have to be a solid line. Let it
dry before removing tape. On the chair, Joe taped off the upper edge of the wood,
following the curves of the chair. Joe mixed gold powder with linseed oil into a paste and
applied it with a rag. Remove the tape before it's dry.
Joe Fenzl
15047 Hamlin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Phone: (818) 997-0116
SEGMENT 5
Real Life Decorating With Linda Hallam
Linda Hallam, editor of the book Real Life Decorating, joins Christopher to discuss how
to decorate effectively during every phase of life, from post honeymoon to empty nest.
Linda Hallam
Shelter Editor
Better Homes and Gardens
Meredith Books
1716 Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (610) 395-6298
Web Site: www.bhg.com
Book: Real Life Decorating
By Linda Hallam
SEGMENT 6
Christopher's Marbleizing Technique on Countertops
Christopher reviews his marbleizing technique suitable for any surface. The demo also
features wood-staining techniques fit for kitchen surfaces.
Demo Directions
For laminate countertops, sand the surface slightly. Prime the area with Binn or Kilz
primer. These primers are designed for nonporous surfaces and will prepare the surface to
accept paint. Tape off a small area in an "x" pattern using blue painter's tape. Use three
colors that are close in hue. Christopher used a cream color as the lightest, a taupe color
and a putty color. Dip a single brush in all three colors. Working in a single triangle,
pounce the brush in a single direction, picking up single colors as you go. Keep adding
individual colors and work through the remainder of the triangle. A detailed videotape of
Christopher's marbleizing technique is available for purchase through the Discovery
Store. Add veining by dragging a pencil through the wet paint, twisting and turning the
pencil. Don't overdo the veining.
For wood surfaces, apply a generous amount of wood stain using a brush and stroke in
the direction of the wood to accentuate the grain. Let dry. For a natural look that won't
change the color of the stain, paint on mineral oil. Let it stand overnight. Keep applying
coats until the wood is no longer "thirsty." You could also apply olive oil. For a more
permanent surface, apply several coats of polyurethane, remembering to sand the surface
between coats with steel wool and remove the particles with a tack cloth.
Show #343 — Tropicana
Learn how to incorporate the classic tropical designs of Hawaii into everyday living.
Segment 1
John Paul Dejoria Home Tour
Construction supervisor Harry McDonald takes us on a tour of the Bali House designed
by John Paul Dejoria, the founder of Paul Mitchell hair products. The distinctly Balinese
design is enhanced by the use of many imported architectural elements. Solar power,
distilled pond water and edible plants make the home very environmentally friendly.
Back in the studio, Sabra Kauka, a Hawaiian studies teacher, greets us with a traditional
Hawaiian welcome ceremony.
Harry Mac Donald
P.O. Box 135
Paauilo, HI 96776
Telephone: +1 (808) 936-4895
Sabra Kauka
Lihue, HI 96766
Telephone: +1 (808) 246-8899
Segment 2
Hawaiian Fabrics and the Ancient Art of Kapa Cloth
Sabra Kauka demonstrates the ancient art of producing Kapa Cloth where tree bark is
pounded into fabric. Christopher demonstrates how to transfer these traditional Hawaiian
fabric designs into modern living.
Sabra Kauka
Lihue, HI 96766
Telephone: +1 (808) 246-8899
Segment 3
Hawaiian Style Show-and-Tell, Bambu Lei Shop Tour and the Kohala Loa Gallery
Christopher, with the use of the telestrator, discusses other classic Hawaiian designs and
shows how to add a tropical influence to any room. Next we visit Bambu Lei, a Hawaiian
vintage kitsch and collectibles shop. The tour is hosted by shopkeeper Linda Keane.
From there we proceed to the Kohala Koa Gallery where Robin Leonardi-Felig, gallery
representative, describes the methodology behind beautiful Hawaiian koa wood furniture
and carvings.
Book: Under the Hula Moon: Living in Hawaii
By Jocelyn Fujii
Out of print
Linda Keane
Bambu Lei
3327 Waikomo Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
Telephone: +1 (808) 442-2099
Robin Leonardi-Felig
Kohala Koa Gallery
P.O. Box 86
Hani, HI 96719
Telephone: +1 (808) 889-0055
Flowers:
Maui Blooms
300 Ohuaki Rd.
Kihei, Maui 96753
Telephone: 1-800-451-0618
Web site: www.mauiblooms.net
Segment 4
Parker Ranch
We discover the beauty of historic Parker Ranch. Curator Judy Apo describes how John
Parker, a New England sailor who jumped ship to start a new life on the island, built a
working ranch and haven for travelers.
Judy Apo
Parker Ranch
P.O. Box 458
Kamuela, HI 96743
Telephone: +1 (808) 885-2303
Segment 5
Christopher Demo: Reception Desk
Christopher's in-studio demo shows how to build an indoor/outdoor bar with tropical flair
used in the corporate office reception area.
Demo Directions:
The reception desk is boomerang-shaped with a base constructed of MDF. The higher
counter is balanced with a lower, desk-height counter below. MDF covers the front face
with wiggle board placed around the curved front edge. The front is covered with vertical
half-rounds of 4-inch-diameter bamboo. Flexible half-round molding surrounds the top
edge of the counter. Bumps of hot glue spread vertically on the edge replicate the look of
bamboo. The top of the desk was base-coated with persimmon paint, then gold-leafed and
sealed with many coats of polyurethane. Fiber optic lighting was hidden under the edge
of the top counter.
Segment 6
You Did It!
The "You Did It" segment features Hawaii resident Sharon Agnew who transforms her
efficiency condo into an elegant abode with Old World European flair.
Show #344 — Tenured Good Eyes
Learn how easy it can be to work with creative professionals in this designer round table.
SEGMENT 1
Working With Designers
Christopher offers the benefits of his own experience as a designer working with clients.
A lot of times it's more about time than money. The relationship of a designer to
members of the household is very intimate. Find out from designers how they like to
work, where they get their inspiration and how they relate to you.
SEGMENT 2
Guest Designer Round Table
Our guests discuss what makes a good designer/client relationship and how to tame
feelings of anxiety and intimidation. Designers Gigi Rogers, Kurt Cyr, Ann Fox and
Stanley Hura present their individual approaches to working with clients, from hiring,
firing and billing to how to uncover what the client really wants.
ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
American Society of Interior Designers
608 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-6006
(202) 546-3480
Web site: www.asid.org
Stanley Hura
Designer
Stanley Hura Designs Inc.
159 Madison Ave., 7H
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-1779
Ann Fox
Room Service
4354 Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 65225
(214) 369-7666
Book: Designers in Residence
By Ann Fox
Hearst Books
1-800-223-3089
Order code VCTV1
By Kurt Cyr
Self published, available on his Web site www.kurtcyr.com, or call 1-877-KURTCYR
(587-8297)
Kurt Cyr, Author and Interior Designer
Web site: www.kurtcyr.com
Gigi Rogers
66 Waverly Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 683-3363
SEGMENT 3
San Clemente House Tour With Stanley Hura
Stanley Hura helps shop owners Michelle Graham and Mario Santos with their design
dilemmas using his system of "home mathematics." Addition and subtraction of the right
pieces adds up to a fabulous look.
Stanley Hura
Designer
159 Madison Ave., 7H
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-1779
Santos and Graham
26850 Ortega Hwy. Suite G
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 487-9912
Web site: santosandgraham.com
Vista Window Film
1-800-345-6088
Web site: vista-films.com
Smith and Noble
1-800-560-0027
Web site: smithandnoble.com
SEGMENT 4
Room Redo With Designer Ann Fox
Designer and retailer Ann Fox likes to create comfortable environments with that put one
at ease. She specializes in shabby-chic flea market finds, mixing textures and patterns
with painted furniture.
Ann Fox
Room Service
4354 Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 65225
(214) 369-7666
Book: Designers in Residence: The Personal Style of Top Women Decorators and
Designers
By Victoria Magazine
SEGMENT 5
Kurt Cyr
Kurt Cyr discusses his work with celebrity and non-celebrity clients and how successful
relationships developed.
By Kurt Cyr
Self-published, available on his Web site www.kurtcyr.com
, or call 1-877-KURTCYR (587-8297)
Kurt Cyr, Author and Interior Designer
Web site: www.kurtcyr.com
SEGMENT 6
Atrium Designer Bedroom With Designer Gigi Rogers
In the studio, Gigi Rogers designs a dramatic bedroom featuring a variety of rich fabrics
and colors. Gigi believes that trust between a designer and client is extremely important.
She does not shop with her clients because of the potential for them to become
overwhelmed by choices. When there are budget constraints, it's important to move the
money around the room. It raises the level of taste in the room.
Gigi Rogers
66 Waverly Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 683-3363
Show #345 — The Good Life
A variety of designers and experts share their talents in this celebration of the good life.
SEGMENT 1
Guest Demo: Unique Sculptures and Furniture With Artist John Suttman
Former jeweler John Suttman introduces us to his fanciful and unique sculptures and
furniture pieces. John also creates ornate outdoor architectural elements like stair railings
and gates.
John Suttman
P.O. Box 27242
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Phone: (505) 831-4094
SEGMENT 2
Christopher Demo: Flea Market Metal Bench Makeover
Christopher demonstrates the restoration of a metal bench using products specifically
designed for metal stripping and refinishing. Then he shows how to stitch your own
fabric pillows.
Demo Directions
On bench supports, scrap off any rust with a wire brush and sandpaper. Paint on First
Step Metal Etch and Prep. Let it sit overnight. Scrape again with a wire brush. Wipe with
a rag. Rinse with water. Let dry. Prime with Rustoleum spray primer. Let dry. Paint with
any spray enamel. Work from left to right, top to bottom. Paint with liquid gold leaf.
Make pillows for the bench. Place fabric cut to the size of the pillow right side up. Pin
cording along edges. Pin seam bias tape along the edge of the cording. Pin a contrasting
square of fabric in the center. Stitch using a sewing machine. Cut a piece of fabric for the
back of the pillow. Place right sides together and stitch around edges leaving an opening
for stuffing. Turn right side out and stuff with a pillow form or loose polyfil. Hand-stitch
opening together.
Fabric
Stroheim and Romann
31-11 Thomson Avenue
Phone: (718) 706-7000
Web Site: www.stroheim.com
SEGMENT 3
John Landrum Bryant's Gallery Tour
John Landrum Bryant's gallery in New York City features "jewelry for the home," which
evolved from his actual jewelry line. Dramatic designs make everyday items like faucets
and door handles fanciful and practical at the same time.
John Landrum Bryant
36 E. 57th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 935-0999
Web Site: www.johnlandrumbryant.com
SEGMENT 4
Guest Demo: Creating the Not So Big House With Sarah Susanka
Sarah Susanka shares ideas from her book, Creating the Not So Big House, and suggests
how to redistribute space in your home for maximum comfort and satisfaction.
Book: Creating the Not So Big House
By Sarah Susanka
Taunton Press
C/o Haberman & Assoc.
119 N. 4th Street, Suite 405
Phone: (612) 338-3900
SEGMENT 5
A French Look at Life House Tour With Betty Lou Phillips
French country design expert Betty Lou Phillips takes us on a tour of her provincial home
in Beaver Creek, Colo., where comfort and function with a French twist abound.
Book: French by Design
Betty Lou Phillips
Web Site: www.gibbs-smith.com
SEGMENT 6
Guest Demo: Museum-Quality Plaster Finishes With Renee Sparks
Craft expert Renee Sparks demonstrates how to age and enrich plaster sculptures using a
variety of techniques to create classic antique looks.
Demo Directions
Aged and Worn Corbels
If the unfinished plaster corbels are chipped, repair them with a joint compound. When
dry, sand smooth. Base coat with burgundy acrylic paint. Let dry. Rub a candle over parts
of the corbel, which creates a resist. Paint over the corbel with cream-colored acrylic
paint. When dry, rub with a terry-cloth rag to remove the cream paint over the candle
wax.
Mossy Stone
Cover a resin decorative plaque with joint compound using a paintbrush. When dry, use a
chip brush to tap three different colors of green into the crevices of the design.
Terra Cotta Patina
Base coat plaster piece with terra cotta-colored acrylic paint. Mix plaster of Paris with
water, then tint with sage-green acrylic paint. Brush onto piece. Blot off with a rag.
Two-Step Porcelain Crackle
Base coat piece with sage-green acrylic paint. Apply a coat of the first step of the crackle
medium. The more you use, the bigger the cracks. You can add several coats of step one.
Apply step two coating. Rub a coat of dark-colored glaze over the top, removing any
excess glaze.
Renee Sparks
Artist/Designer
Show #346 — Home Focal Points
Learn how easy it is to create focal points in your home using things you already have.
Segment 1:
Tour of John Landrum Bryant's NYC Apartment
In his New York City apartment, jewelry and home accessories designer John Landrum
Bryant creates a fantasy home environment using dramatic murals, vibrant colors,
sculptures and dimensional wall hangings. Beginning with the entrance museum area that
celebrates all creatures great and small, murals show animals both on water and land in
procession. It sets the tone for the rooms in the rest of the apartment. John likes focal
points that echo one another, and he loves rich colors. Small and large objects around the
room convey a sense of discovery as your eye travels through the room. He also likes to
have a few little secrets that you don't see right away. In every major room there is a
"table and mirror" wall. They have dimension, like the bookcase that moves into the wall
to reveal another room. In the bedrooms, the beds steal the scene. A large, carved, canopy
bed in one room is flanked by a wall of carved doors, creating a warm, intimate feeling.
In another, a bed once slept in by Napoleon's sister takes center stage. Light sconces were
designed by John using a coral motif. The ceiling fixture also has coral along with
starfish and octopi. Large lion feet adorn the sinks and bathtub in the bathroom.
Christopher goes to his drawing pad to show some of the guidelines for creating focal
points in rooms. Generally, the eye should move from high points to mid points to low
points and back up to high points.
John Landrum Bryant
36 East 57th St.
New York, NY 10022
Telephone: +1 (212) 935-0999
Web site: www.johnlandrumbryant.com
Segment 2:
Personal Botanical Art with Guest Renee Sparks
Craft expert Renee Sparks demonstrates how to reproduce costly botanical prints with
inexpensive materials and common household items.
Renee Sparks
Artist/Designer
Segment 3:
Three Still-life Vignettes
Christopher dresses a plain wall and sofa table creating three distinctly different looks.
By using themed accessories, Christopher shows country, city and shore styles of
arrangements. The city style was distinguished by contemporary, black and white art and
accessories. The country theme has a well-traveled look, featuring botanical art, large
iron lamps and a plant.
Web site: artselect.com
Segment 4:
Christopher Classifies Arrangement Types with Guest Designer Mary Kenyon
With the help of the telestrator, Christopher shows images from the book Creative
Display Ideas for Your Home.
Christopher then reviews the arrangements shown and discusses why they work.
Designer Mary Kenyon joins Christopher and together they discuss some of her
outstanding work in the Pasadena Showcase House. The message is to make placement
deliberate. We see white fluffy towels displayed in the center of three shelves in a
bathroom. It's simple and poetic. It says luxury. The counter area is arranged with a tall
floral in the corner, and the eye moves down to mid-level and finally to objects under the
counter. In another still-life photo, the objects are displayed in conjunction with the
background. The graceful curve of the chair back pulls the eye up to the accessories
displayed on the shelves behind. In another picture, items on a shelf comprise a still life.
They are placed very deliberately, and when the human hand touches an item, it smiles.
All the objects are linked together by color and texture. And finally, a photo of a fireplace
shows black and white items such as black vases with white flowers, a grapevine wreath
and black wrought-iron candlesticks placed against a white background. Again, all are
linked by color and texture.
Christopher returns to the sketch pad to illustrate three types of arrangements. The first is
an asymmetrical arrangement that begins with the highest point on the left and swoops
down to the lower right portion of the area. The second is called a center arrangement and
swoops to both the left and right about three-quarters of the way down to the surface.
And the third arrangement is called a symmetrical arrangement where the items are
placed high on each side and swoop down to the center.
Designer from the Pasadena Showcase House, Mary Kenyon, joins Christopher to discuss
some of the accessory arrangements she has designed. Photos include different coloredglass vases on a windowsill and a mural painted on the inside of a tiny elevator with a
butler's tray carrying a tea set. In the studio Mary discusses a vignette featuring Asian
furniture and accessories punctuated with brightly colored vases in different sizes on
different levels. A small basket with knitting on the floor by the chair brings in a homey
feeling.
Book: Creative Display Ideas for Your Home
By Creative Home Series
Betterway Publications, July 1997
Mary Kenyon
Mary Kenyon Design
Pasadena, Calif.
Telephone: +1 (626) 795-0325
Pasadena Showcase House
Web site: www.pasadenashowcase.org/
Segment 5:
Christopher Merchandises Surfaces
Christopher demonstrates techniques used by retailers to make successful display focal
points. Christopher focuses on merchandising tables and sideboards. Accessories need to
relate to each other and be in scale with the size of the surface. On a small tabletop that is
used for display only (i.e., not a utilitarian table), Christopher uses a vase of flowers
elevated in the background, an empty iron vase and a metal plate placed vertically on a
plate stand. Each piece overlaps the other slightly. To turn the table into a utilitarian
arrangement, Christopher removes the vase of flowers and the lift, then moves the
remaining two objects to the back of the table to accommodate living space in the front.
On a sideboard, Christopher puts unrelated objects on lifts and levels and clusters them
together. In another arrangement on the sideboard, Christopher shows a decidedly
country look in an asymmetrical arrangement, a center arrangement and a symmetrical
arrangement.
Segment 6:
You Did It!
Christopher visits Douglas Walton who realized his lifelong dream of living in a museum
art gallery. He also tells how he overcame a speech defect that he experienced for the first
16 years of his life.
Show #347 — From Ordinary to Extraordinary
This show is a potpourri of ideas, designs and demonstrations featuring something for
everyone.
Segment 1:
Designer Christine Meissenburg joins Christopher to discuss French provincial style with
a modern twist.
Christine Meissenburg
The Louis Collection
1933 So. Broadway Ave.
Showroom LL42
Telephone: +1 (213) 763-5743
Web site: www.louiscollection.com
Segment 2:
Demo: Fruit and Bead Room Divider
Christopher makes a unique room divider out of beads and artificial fruit. Images of other
styles of room dividers are also featured along with fanciful fruit-shaped pillows from Oi.
Plastic Fruit:
Cadeau
24 Popular St.
Oakland, CA 94607
Telephone: 1-800-458-8664
Web site: www.cadeaugift.com
Fruit and vegetable pillows:
Oi
720 Clementina St.
Telephone: +1 (215) 468-0114
Web site: www. oipeach.com
Segment 3:
European Blooms with Floral Designer Anuschka Pashel
In a visit to the flower shop called Bloom in downtown Denver, Colo., we meet
Anuschka Pashel whose spectacular floral designs reflect her European heritage. Her
inspiration was her mother's garden. Now her influences come from the local produce
market. She likes to use only one type of flower in arrangements. She recommends
always cutting a flower stem at an angle using a knife.
Anuschka Pashel
Bloom
3152 Walnut St.
Denver, CO 80205
Telephone: +1 (303) 308-0343
Segment 4:
Photo Transfer with Blueprint Printables
Mary Jo Hiney, author of Fabulous Fabrics: Elegant and Innovative Techniques to
Embellish Textiles, shows us a photo transfer process that can be used to create your own
fabric designs. Directions for use are included with purchase of the product.
Book: Fabulous Fabrics: Elegant and Innovative Techniques to Embellish Textiles
By: Mary Jo Hiney
Sterling Publications, May 2000
P.O. Box 6205.
Los Osos, CA 93412
Blueprint-Printables
1504 Industrial Way
Belmont, CA
Telephone: 1-800-356-0445
Web site: blueprintables.com
Segment 5:
The Queen's Tea with Kelly Moran
Kelly Moran, author of the book Shelley Chintz: Unlocking the Secrets of the Pattern
Books, invites us to a proper tea party fit for the queen, as well as contemporary
variations for modern gatherings.
Book: Shelley Chintz: Unlocking the Secrets of the Pattern Books
By: Kelly Moran
Thaxted Cottage Publishers, limited edition April 2000
121 Driscoll Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Telephone: +1 (301) 670-0978
Web site: chintznet.com
Segment 6:
You Did It!
In the "You Did It!" segment, we meet Greg Flasik and Anthony Seeker of Pittsburgh,
Pa., who decorated their new home using many of Christopher's tried and true techniques
with warm, wonderful results. Christopher closes the show by reviewing a few challenges
and successes brought to us via viewer mail.
Show #348 — The Art of Being Clever
"You made that out of what?!" This show features smart solutions to everyday problems.
SEGMENT 1
Guest Demo: The Art of Paper Collage With Susan Pickering-Rothamel
Susan Pickering-Rothamel, author of The Art of Paper Collage, visits Christopher to
demonstrate some of her techniques for creating works of art and transforming flea
market finds.
Demo Directions
Select images depicting the same theme. Tear the edges. Brush matte-finish decoupage
adhesive onto the back of each image and the piece of furniture and adhere the images to
the furniture. If you're doing a tabletop, remember to face the images toward the edges so
they will be right side up. Tear pieces of handmade paper and adhere them to the
furniture in between the images. When dry, apply Pearl-Ex powdered pigment randomly
over the surface using your fingertip. Seal with polyurethane.
Book: The Art of Paper Collage
By: Susan Pickering-Rothamel
USArtQuest
7800 Ann Arbor Rd.
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 522-6225
Web site: usartquest.com
SEGMENT 2
Guest Demo: Room Redo With Larry Blagg
Designer Larry Blagg shows Christopher unusual sculptured pieces made from found
objects.
Larry Blagg
Blagg's
2901 Rowena Ave.
(323) 660-8354
SEGMENT 3
Guest Demo: Jeweled Lights With Saundra Conkling
Artist Saundra Conkling of Little Jewels shows how jewelry can dress up an ordinary
chandelier.
Demo Directions
Select jewelry pieces, such as necklaces, bracelets and crystals, from old chandeliers and
take the pieces apart. Find a used chandelier and refinish the metal as desired. String
beads from old jewelry onto wire. Use needle-nose pliers to bend the ends to keep beads
on the wire. Attach the wire to the chandelier. Swag sections of beads from one arm of
the chandelier to the other. Jewelry findings and lamp parts can also be used for
attaching. Use peacock feathers as well to dress up the bowls around the bulbs.
Saundra Conkling
Little Jewels
10603 Woodbridge
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
(818) 761-3105
SEGMENT 4
Guest Demo: Rice Paper Napkin With Adour Aghjayan
Learn how to entertain with style using modern rice paper. Adour Aghjayan shows how
to easily wrap wine bottles and gift boxes with terrific results. Adour also instructs us on
how to dress up any table with similar products.
Adour Aghjayan
Nareg International
2250 Winona Blvd.
1-888-677-8292
Web site: www.nareg-int.com
SEGMENT 5
Christopher Demo: Chinese Red Chest
In a very clever demo, Christopher starts with an unfinished wooden chest and
embellishes the basic style with wooden cutouts, bamboo and paint to create a one-of-akind piece.
Demo Directions
Start with an unfinished wooden chest. Make a template for the scrolled bottom
embellishment piece. Transfer the design to a piece of 3/4-inch plywood. Cut out the
piece and attach to the bottom front of the chest using finishing nails. Make feet for the
bottom of the chest using 3/4-inch medium-density fiberboard. Design the legs to reflect
a Chinese scroll design and cut out using a jigsaw. Add an oversized top to the chest
using a piece of plywood trimmed with molding mitered at the corners. Cut a wood closet
dowel lengthwise, not quite halfway through. Attach it to one edge of a piece of crown
molding. Cut a length of molding the size of the depth of the top through both pieces.
Nail the molding with the closet dowel facing upward to the top of the chest to resemble
handles on each side of the chest. Base coat the entire chest with primer. When dry, paint
the chest with deep-red lacquer. Use round doorknob shields and spray with gold paint.
Drill 2 holes about 1 inch apart through the doorknob shields. Attach eye hooks and put a
short piece of bamboo through for handles. Attach L brackets to the corners of each
drawer. Add brackets to the corners of the legs as well.
IKEA
1-800-434-IKEA
Web site: ikea.com
SEGMENT 6
Guest Demo: Paint Décor Ideas for Chairs With Debbie Garner
Debbie Garner from Creative Home and Paint Décor magazines shows us several
examples of chair remodeling. Debbie demonstrates the process used to bring an old chair
back to life.
Demo Directions
Measure the back and/or seat of the chair and add 6 inches. Use painter's tape to tape off
vertical and horizontal lines on desired fabric. Line up the lines on the letter stencil with
the tape. Use gold acrylic paint and a stencil brush to stencil the letters onto the fabric.
Follow the overlays of the stencil. You don't want to stack the words directly on top of
each other, so begin a new word in the center of a word so that the letters run off the
fabric on both the left- and right-hand sides. You could cut your own letters from fonts or
magazines you like. Blot the paint with a soft cloth or paper towel. You can also use
floral stencils on top of the lettering. Antique the wood of the legs of the chair.
Using black fabric and metallic pens, write words and letters across the fabric.
Debbie Garner
Creative Home and Paint Décor Magazines
1716 Locust St. #308
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-2871
Web site: http://www.bhg.com/bhg/crafts/index.jhtml
Show #349 — Outdoor Dynamics For Dummies
This show is devoted to creating livable outdoor spaces. Apply the same principles
outdoors as you do indoors with the use of fabric, upholstery and lighting.
SEGMENT 1
Gardens From the Soul With Guest Felder Rushing
Christopher welcomes in-studio guest Felder Rushing. The two review Felder's gardening
book, Pass Along Plants. Felder then demonstrates his very original technique of turning
old tires into outdoor planters.
Book: Pass Along Plants
By Felder Rushing
Garden Expert
Web Site: www.felderrushing.com
SEGMENT 2
Nature Calls — Upper Terrace
Christopher shows a complete outdoor patio makeover. It's important to create focal
points and furnish the space as you would a room in your own home. Groupings of
container gardens separate seating areas, hiding an unsightly fence and creating focal
points. A large hand-painted outdoor umbrella is another focal point and also adds height.
These market umbrellas can be purchased inexpensively, and you can paint them
yourself. A wood picnic table was purchased from Whittier Wood Products and given a
mosaic top by artist Dan Collins. Candles and holders on the tables and throughout the
space were provided by Illuminations. The grill was provided by Weber from the
Platinum series.
Daisy Chair
Furniture.com
Web Site: www.furniture.com
Weber Grill
Platinum and Summit Gas Grill
Phone: 1-800-446-1071
Web Site: www.weber.com
Picnic Table
Whittier Wood Products
PO Box 2827 or 3787 W. First Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: (541) 687-0213
Toll Free: 1-800-653-3336
Lighting
Illuminations
1995 South McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone: 1-800-621-2998
SEGMENT 3
Mosaics With Guests Lisa Morlan and Dan Collins
Lisa Morlan describes her technique for making spectacular mosaic mirrors. Dan Collins
demonstrates a similar process for making a mosaic tabletop, but points out the different
materials needed for working on a wood surface.
Demo Directions
Lisa Morlan's Mosaic Mirror:
Draw the desired design on tracing paper and transfer it to the mirror frame using
graphite paper on particle board. Paint the particle board with flat latex paint. Cut 1/2inch strips of stained glass (available at local stained-glass stores) by using a scoring tool
(glass cutter) and break off the strip. Prepare a number of them in advance. Using a
mosaic cutter, cut rectangular and triangular pieces from the strips. Be sure to wear safety
glasses. Lay out the mosaic glass pieces on the design. Adhere them to the mirror frame
using tile adhesive. Let dry 24 hours before grouting. Mix grout (add powder to the
water) and apply it to the tiles. After about 10 minutes, wipe with a damp sponge.
Continue wiping until all the powder is removed.
Dan Collins' Mosaic Table:
Use the material that contractors use in showers (Hardy Back) as a base and glue it to the
tabletop. The wood top of the picnic table expands with temperature changes, so it is
necessary to stabilize the top. Start with decorative whole tiles placed on a diagonal for a
strip down the center of the table. Adhere them with tile adhesive. Break 4-inch square
tiles in a variety of colors into pieces by hitting the back of the tiles with a hammer. Be
sure to wear safety glasses. Glue the mosaic tile pieces around the center design. Let dry
for 24 hours. Mix grout and fill in between mosaic pieces. Let dry for 10 minutes. Wipe
with a wet sponge. Continue wiping until all the powder is removed. Because this item
will be used outside, seal it with a sealer after 10 days.
Lisa Morlan
Mosiac Artist
Tesserae Design
Phone: (949) 574-9259
Dan Collins
Mosaic Artist
Web Site: www.dancollinsmosaic.com
SEGMENT 4
Cement Block Planter Demo
Christopher shows how to make a large planter from square hollow cement blocks. By
arranging the blocks in different configurations, the planter can become the focal point of
an outdoor space. Lighting and fountain elements can also be easily added.
SEGMENT 5
Landscaping for Dummies With Guest Philip Giroux
Landscaping for Dummies author Philip Giroux shows us how his book provides step by
step instructions to bring your dream garden to life.
Book: Landscaping for Dummies
By Philip Giroux
SEGMENT 6
Container Gardens With Guest Jack Williams
Jack Williams, author of The Flower Fields, demonstrates the proper techniques for
successful container gardening. Choose a large container so the plants' roots will have
plenty of room. Make sure there are holes in the bottom of the container for drainage.
Place an empty pot upside down inside a large container to take up some space. Select a
high-quality potting mix containing peat moss, Perlite and some bark. Add a slow timerelease fertilizer (18-6-12). The soil is very limited in how it gets nutrients. Plant high
plants in the center if the container will be seen from all sides. If it's up against a wall,
place the height in the back of the container. Then place mounding plants to fill in around
mid-level. Add draping plants to grow over the edges.
Book: The Flower Fields
By Jack Williams
Eche Ranch
P.O. Box 230488
Encinitas, CA 92023
Web Site: www.ecke.com
Show #350 — Global Warming
Hints of mystery and adventure influence this show featuring designs from around the
world.
SEGMENT 1
Safari Chic, Asian Style/Temple McManus Import Store Tour
Christopher starts by reviewing images from the book Safari Chic to introduce us to one
type of global design. And from the book Asian Style, Christopher shows examples of
Asian design influence that can be found in many mass-market stores. Segueing into an
Indonesian theme, we visit Temple McManus, an exotic store in Los Angeles. Owner
Kerry McManus discusses how to use their unusual objects and furnishings to bring an
international feel to a room without it being overwhelming.
Book: Safari Chic: Wild Exteriors and Polished Interiors of Africa
By Bibi Jordan
Book: Asian Style: Creative Ideas for Enhancing Your Space
By Jenny De Gex
Kerry McManus
Temple McManus Import Export
839 N Sycamore Ave # 12
(323) 464-1942
SEGMENT 2
Marriage of Cultures With Marc Reusser
Designer Mark Reusser meets Christopher in the studio to discuss how to mix and match
different design influences successfully.
Marc Reusser
Reusser Bergstrom Associates 1010 Mission Street, Suite 2
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-6761
Web site: www.rbadesign.net
SEGMENT 3
Office Reception Area Makeover: Before and During
We witness a dramatic office reception area makeover that features an Asian influence
and uses techniques and ideas that could be applied to any room.
SEGMENT 4
Office Reception Area Makeover: After
Christopher reveals the completed office reception area with an Asian influence.
Paint
Wall color: Pumpkin Pie, Deep Lowell Lavender, Baked Artichoke
Ceiling color: Smoked Trout
Trim color: Gold
Mirrors
Stanley Works
480 Myrtle Street
(760) 827-5806
Web site: www.stanleyworks.com
Furniture
Flexsteel Industries
PO Box 4607
Riverside, CA 92514
(909) 354-2440
Web site: www.flexsteel.com
Wall upholstery
Thomas Gil
Wainscoting
Bamboo From Loose Ends
Loose Ends
Salem, OR 97307
(503) 390-2348
Catalog: $12
SEGMENT 5
Christopher Demo: Jungle Doors
Following up with an in-studio demo, Christopher show us how he covered the
unattractive doors and added wainscoting in the hallways of the office using organic
textures.
Wainscoting Directions
Measure and cut strips of 1/4-inch luan to desired width. Using Top Bond adhesive, apply
a coat to both the surface of the luan and the back of the caning. Wait approximately 10
minutes until the adhesive is tacky. Adhere the caning to the luan, smoothing it to remove
air bubbles. When dry, trim the excess caning from the edges with a utility knife. Stain
the caning using wood stain. Apply a polyurethane finish to the wood stain and let dry.
Or make a stain from stain and polyurethane. Attach the luan strips to the wall at the
desired height, anchoring the screws into studs. Cut 4-inch-wide bamboo pieces in half
lengthwise using a table saw. Pre-drill holes evenly spaced into the bamboo. Finish the
bamboo pieces with wood stain and polyurethane. Position the bamboo pieces along the
top of the caning and attach through the pre-drilled holes to the wall studs with long
screws. Attach faux bamboo pieces to the wall along the bottom edge of the caning with
long screws through pre-drilled holes into wall studs.
For the faux bamboo, Apply a thick bead of hot glue around the half-round side of the
closet doweling at several places unevenly spaced to simulate the growth joints in natural
bamboo. When dry, spread a coat of Flexall over the entire surface of the closet
doweling, including the glue bumps, using a chip brush. While the Flexall is still wet,
brush through it in one direction to add a graining texture. Let dry. Apply the gold leaf
adhesive and let dry until tacky. Spread sheets of gold leaf over the adhesive and smooth
with a burnishing brush. Coat with wood stain and let dry. Finish with polyurethane.
SEGMENT 6
Guest Demo: Faux Bamboo With Steven Burright
Scenic artist and art department staff member Steven Lee Burright joins Christopher to
demonstrate how to simulate bamboo on a discarded chair.
Demo Directions
Apply a thick bead of hot glue around the upright pieces of the chair, legs and around the
edges. Do not space them evenly, since natural bamboo has a random growth pattern. Let
dry. Remove the top of the uprights of the chair back. Cover the end with hot glue. Brush
on a coat of Flexall with the grain of the wood. It adds texture to the wood. To reduce the
amount of texture, wet the brush and go over the Flexall to smooth it out. Let dry.
Replace the back rungs of the chair with real bamboo pieces. Paint with brown paint and
seal with polyurethane.
Show 351 — Flex Appeal
Dual function spaces and flexible fabric ideas help us grow and change within our homes.
Christopher shows how to convert everyday rooms into multipurpose living spaces filled
with storage, display and work areas. Christopher then uses the example of the office pod
room makeover to demonstrate how to create multiple spaces in one room. Four outside
workstations placed in each corner of the room creates an interior shared space, in this
case, a library. Artist Marianne Bernsen joins Christopher and demonstrates her
techniques of mixing paint and fabric with stunning results. Her painted fabrics can be
used as wall hangings, pillows, furniture and floor covers and shower curtains. We then
return to the pod room to see the final results. The addition of fabric and decorative items
brings the flexible work area beautifully to life. Christopher then demonstrates how to
build your own rolling room divider to create more definition and function in small
spaces. Michael Salvatore and Julian Widom share their apartment make over dilemmas
with us in the "You Did It" segment. Randy Fuhrman of Creative Concepts offers
thoughtful suggestions on how to entertain elegantly even when you're low on space,
time and money.
Marianne Bernsen
Bernsen Canvas Arts
2941 Toledo Place
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-881-4210
Sauder Furniture
502 Middle Street
Archbold, OH 43502
800-523-3987
Web: www.sauder.com
Flexsteel Industries
PO Box 4607
Riverside, CA 92514
909-354-2440
Web: www.flexsteel.com
Robert Abbey Inc.
3166 Main Ave. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-3480
Web: www.robertabbey.com
Consco
800-845-2431
Web: www.consco.com
Stroheim and Romann
31-11 Thomson Ave.
718-706-7000
Web: www.stroheim.com
NYSit4Less.com
Web: www.nysit4less.com
Web: www.costplus.com
Randy Fuhrman
Randy Fuhrman's Creative Concepts
2121 N. Bronson Ave.
323- 860-0900
Web: www.creativeconceptusa.com
And www.browniepts.com
Show #352 — Seven Layers
Christopher presents his famous user-friendly decorating system.
Segment 1
Seven Layers Overview
Christopher begins with an overview of his Seven Layers of Design, then describes each
layer throughout the show using the living room area of the studio house to illustrate each
layer.
Layer 1: Paint and architectural embellishments
Layer 2: Installed flooring
Layer 3: High-ticket upholstery pieces
Layer 4: Accent fabrics
Layer 5: Non-upholstered "work horse" furniture like tables and storage pieces
Layer 6: Accessories
Layer 7: Plants and lighting
Book: Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design
Stainless Steel Fireplace
Majestic Vermont Castings
410 Admiral Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2N6
Canada
For the nearest dealer, call 1-800-227-8683
Web site: www.vermontcastings.com
Segment 2
Layer 1: Paint and architectural embellishments
Layer 2: Installed flooring
Layer 3: High-ticket upholstery items
Layer 1 includes paint and architectural embellishments. Christopher describes how to
effectively choose paint colors. Layer 2 features installed flooring. The floor in the studio
house was installed by Alloc. It is a beautiful new wooden floor comprised of
interlocking panels in two different styles of wood for a wide-stripe effect. Christopher
reminds us that Layer 3, high-ticket upholstered pieces, should always be neutral for
flexibility. Arrange these pieces in the center of the room and leave the perimeter for
storage pieces.
Flooring:
Alloc Incorporated
3441 S. Memorial Dr.
Racine, WI
Telephone: +1 (262) 554-1541
Web site: www.alloc.com
Furniture:
Kathy Ireland Furniture Collection
Web site: www.kathyireland.com
Tile:
Allied Glass Tile
440 N. Wells St., Suite 310
Chicago, IL 60610
Telephone: +1 (312) 527-3514
Stainless Steel Mantel and Hearth:
Frigo
Frigo Design
5860 McKinley Rd.
Brewerton, NY 13029
Telephone: 1-800-836-8747
Web site: www.frigodesign.com
Paint:
Paint from The Christopher Lowell Paint Collection
Wall: Walnut Shell
Ceiling: Lowell Lavender
Trim: Potato
Segment 3
Layer 4: Accent Fabrics
Christopher shows how to update the look of any room with background fabrics in Layer
4. This layer includes area rugs, window treatments, accent pillows and small upholstered
pieces such as ottomans.
Duponi Silk Pillows:
Available at Burlington Coat Factory stores
Draperies:
Designed by Calico Corners of silk and sheer
Calico Corners
Telephone: 1-888-213-6366
Segment 4
Layer 5: Non-upholstered workhorses
Christopher discusses Layer 5, non-upholstered furniture pieces, providing surfaces and
storage, which are essential to any room.
Segment 5
Layer 6: Merchandising
Christopher illustrates how to "merchandise" or add accessories to a room, Layer 6. The
emphasis is on a few well-chosen large pieces rather than lots of small things, which tend
to create clutter. Use scale to create an inviting, uncluttered look. Place objects
deliberately in the room.
Segment 6
Layer 7: Plants and lighting
Christopher then walks us through Layer 7, plants and lighting, with spectacular results.
Be sure to light the entire area, not just the center of the room. Use uplights and
downlights, as well as task lights. As much light should come from the floor as comes
from the ceiling.
Chandelier and wall sconces:
Progress Lighting
P.O. Box 5704
Spartanburg, SC 29304-5704
Telephone: +1 (864) 599-6000
Web site: www.progresslighting.com
Plants:
Trees International
P.O. Box 738
Lavonia, GA 30553
Telephone: 1-888-873-3799
Web site: www.treesinternational.com
Show 353 — Host For The Holidays
Deck the halls with new tricks, techniques and treatments designed to help make your
holiday stress free. Christopher shows us a variety of uniquely decorated trees that can
also serve as gifts. Also in the studio are two holiday icons, a snowman and a champagne
bottle, which feature simulated falling snow and festive floating bubbles. Throughout the
show, still photos of celebrity trees are featured. Jack Williams of Ecke Ranch treats us to
a tour of a spectacular poinsettia ranch in Southern California. New flower colors like
pink and purple have been developed at Ecke Ranch. Back in the studio, Christopher uses
multipurpose decorative cubes to decorate the mantle using the all important "lifts and
levels". An Ecke Ranch poinsettia adds the holiday touch.
Next Christopher demos how to use a triangle basket kit (now available in craft stores) to
make an unusual hanging ornament. "Instant Gratification Cards" author, Genevieve
Sterbenz joins Christopher for an in-studio demo of homemade holiday cards. Designer
Stanley Hura demonstrates how to make ornaments from cat food cans. Stanley also
shows how to wrap any leftover box with inexpensive paper and ribbons to cover the tree
with beautiful "presents." Author and decorating expert, Carol Sterbenz, joins
Christopher to demonstrate how to make decorative icicles with glitter and tooling foil.
Associate editor of "Southern Living" magazine, Ellen Riley shows Christopher how to
decorate a tree with materials harvested from the garden all year long. Genevieve
Sterbenz returns to show us how to turn ordinary ornaments, fake fruit and silk flowers
into gleaming decorations. Stanley Hura also returns with a gourmet tree and gift basket,
along with other creative gift ideas. Carol Sterbenz shows us how to add a guilded finish
to plain candles. Carol also shows us how make our own holiday garland. Ellen Riley
presents a fast, easy and beautiful holiday table made with flowers, leaves and fruit and
vegetables. Christopher closes the show with holiday themed viewer mail.
14 Sutton Place. S.
New York, NY 10022
212-753-3809
Jack Williams
Paul Ecke Ranch
P.O. Box 230488
Encinitas, CA 92023-0488
760-944-4060
Web: www.pauleckepoinsettias.com
Book: Instant Gratification Cards : Fast & Fabulous Projects
Genevieve and Carol Endler Sterbenz
Sterbenz & Sterbenz
300 East 56th St. Apt. 12H
New York, NY 10022
212-754-6008
Gigi Rogers
66 Waverly Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 683-3363
Email: ggrogersdsign
888/ 252-3529
Web: www.coastalliving.com
Trees International
PO Box 738
Lavonia, GA 30553
888-873-3799
Web: www.treesinternational.com
Ornament American Art Clay Co., Inc. (Amaco)
Web: www.amaco.com
Ellen Riley
Southern-Living Magazine
2100 Lakeshore Dr
To Subscribe: 205-877-6152 or fax 205-877-6504
Web: www.southernliving.com
Show #354 — The "You Did It!" Awards
The spotlight is on viewers who had the courage to transform their homes and their lives
with the first annual "You Did It!" awards.
SEGMENT 1
Party Posture With Randy Fuhrman of Creative Concepts
"Most Inspirational" Award
Randy Fuhrman of Creative Concepts helps set the stage for this glamorous event. Randy
provides spectacular hors d'oeuvres and charming themed center pieces.
Randy Fuhrman
Randy Fuhrman's Creative Concepts
2121 N. Bronson Ave.
Phone: (323) 860-0900
Web Site: www.creativeconceptusa.com
Web Site: www.browniepts.com
The first award category is "Most Inspirational." Julie Greer, Robin Wilma and Gloria
Allen started their own decorating business in a strip mall. Karen Domino-White
reinvented her own style after fire devastated her home. Candice Schooley redecorated
her home after the death of her fiance. Doing the work herself helped Candice through
the grieving process and inspired her to open her own decorating business, where she
could provide encouragement to others.
Angel's Crossing
7071 Village Parkway
Byron, CA 94514
Phone: (925) 829-2247
Web Site: www.angelscrossing.com
Co-owners Julie Greer, Gloria Owen, Jaquie Binther and Robin Wilma
Book:
The Paris Apartment: Romantic Decor on a Flea Market Budget
By Claudia Strasser
Candice Schooley
Mariposa Designs
106 Pebble Court
Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: (334) 990-3506
Web Site: www.mariposadesigns.com
SEGMENT 2
Best Use of Small Spaces Award
In the "Best Use of Small Spaces" category, Leslie Ann Knight maximized her onebedroom apartment by turning the living room into her home office. Laura Schilling
bought a small house and knocked down all the walls, creating one large living space.
Sherri Stevens successfully met her goal of making her mobile home look like anything
but.
SEGMENT 3
Best Use of a Limited Budget
"Best Use of a Limited Budget" features Barb Michael, who decided to build a home in a
Morton farm building. She then decorated with antique farm items. College student
Jeremiah Jordan, with the help of two friends, decorated his off-campus housing using
readily available materials, like cut potato stamps, duct tape and Christmas lights. Clara
Daughtridge turned her basement, patio and garage into a beautiful new master bedroom
suite and game room.
SEGMENT 4
Best Use of Color
Shelia Farmer is the first entry in the category "Best Use of Color." The bold colors now
found in her home reflect her own newfound flexibility in other areas of her life. Sharon
Markee changes the looks of her rooms multiple times, mostly for the fun of it! Jou Jou
Prochaska wanted bright primary colors in her first new house. She fills her home with
original artwork done by the whole family.
SEGMENT 5
Best Use of Theme
Jodi Woodsmith of Fresno, Calif., took a fixer upper and turned it into a fairytale cottage.
Her inspiration came from the colors of Disneyland. Susan Furness of Fond du Lac, Wis.,
wanted her home to reflect the English tudor-style as a tribute to her husband's heritage.
Her inspiration came from old castles. Gabrielle Wheat of Shawnee, Kan., created an
Australian pub atmosphere for her basement game room.
SEGMENT 6
Spirit of the You Did It! Awards
And finally, Mark and Leslie Maddox of Northport, Ala., are awarded the coveted
Golden Paintbrush award for best exemplifying the Spirit of the "You Did It!" awards.
Mark and Leslie fearlessly painted their Alabama home with indescribably bright, vibrant
colors that vary from room to room. They admit their taste may not be for everyone, but
they are proud of their work and love their home.
Show #355 — Entrance Clearly Marked
This show focuses on the front door: how to get to it and how to get through it.
Segment 1
Yard Entrances with Eileen Paulin
Christopher first looks at inspiration images of entrances from the book, Porch Style.
Eileen Paulin, editor of Romantic Homes Magazine, joins Christopher to show an outdoor
entry display.
Demo Directions:
Eileen's outdoor display featured dropcloths that were shirred onto rods attached to the
porch arches. They were tied back on the sides. She placed a fountain and wrought iron
furniture at bar stool level on a patio area. A sisal rug was placed under the table and
chairs. Outdoor candelabra hold several candles. A hanging copper lamp in the shape of a
star casts an interesting light. A Cimarron Fire Dish runs on a propane tank and provides
heat if necessary. Metal floor lamps define the perimeter. Vinyl lattice planters and
archways are maintenance free. A portable outdoor umbrella can be moved around to
provide shade.
Book: Porch Style
By Barbara Ballinger Buchholz
Eileen Paulin
Orange, CA 92868
Telephone: +1 (714) 939-9991 ext. 212
Subscription Info:
P.O. Box 420661
Telephone: 1-800-829-7830
Cimarron Fire Dish Company
Telephone: 1-800-675-0049
Web site: www.firedish.com
Segment 2
Manhattan Beach Foyer Makeover, Before and During
Christopher takes us on a tour of a very tall foyer area to be made over. The foyer is a
two-story space and features several large windows at both the lower and upper levels. In
the "during" phase of the makeover, Christopher started with paint, a deep wall color
called Pumpkin Pie. The ceiling was painted with Cream of Mushroom. Closet doweling
and inexpensive wood brackets were added to the walls near the ceiling for hanging
fabric panels between the windows.
Segment 3
Creating a Foyer Where There Isn't One
Christopher addresses a problem that many apartment dwellers experience where the
entry door opens directly into the living room.
Segment 4
Manhattan Beach Foyer Makeover, After
Christopher unveils the completed foyer makeover. With furnishings and accessories, the
foyer is now more than a pass-through. It can actually be used as living space. Sheer
white fabric panels were hung from ceiling to floor between the columns of windows.
Two upholstered chairs and a crackle-finished chest furnish the area. A center round table
is used to hold a dramatic floral arrangement. An area rug is placed under the table.
Lamps focus the light downward. Bombay Company provided an urn and pedestal
combination with a tall Kentia palm. Another urn with plants was placed halfway up the
stairway.
Paint:
Wall: Pumpkin Pie
Trim: Arrowroot
Urn and pedestal:
Bombay Company
550 Bailey Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Telephone: 1-800-829-7789
Segment 5
Awnings with Joe Belli, Professional Awning Manufacturer's Assn.
Awning expert Joe Belli joins Christopher to talk about how to dress up the outside of
your house using custom-made products that feature a wide variety of colors, shapes and
sizes.
Joe Belli
Chairman, Professional Awning Manufacturer's Association
Telephone: +1 (562) 402-8335
Web site: www.ifia.com
Web site: www.awninginfo.com
Segment 6
Topiaries for Entrances with Samia Rose Topiary
Owner of Samia Rose Topiary and author of the book, The Topiary, Pat Hammer joins
Christopher in the studio to show how to build your own plant topiary sculptures to
enhance any landscape design.
Demo Directions:
Obelisk Topiary: Use a small obelisk frame. Start with an ivy planter and place the frame
into the pot. It may seem out of scale, but it won't be. Wrap a long vine of ivy around one
of the outside edges of the frame and anchor it at the top. Ivy requires some sun, so leave
it outside about 25 percent of the time. Make a couple of topiaries and rotate them from
indoors to outdoors. Keep them in the shade and soak them well to keep them moist.
Maintain the shape by pruning.
Patricia Hammer
Samia Rose Topiary
Artist/Owner
1236 Urania Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024
Telephone: +1 (760) 436-0460
Web site: www.srtopiary.com
Show #356 — Cinema Chic
Add a touch of Hollywood-style glamour to your home.
SEGMENT 1
Area Store Tour
Reproducing the famous Dunbar furniture line is the Area Store in Los Angeles. Owner
Bil Wilson gives us a guided tour full of classically styled pieces.
Bil Wilson
Area Store
601 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Phone: (323) 934-8474
SEGMENT 2
Old Hollywood Marquees With Robert Berger
Author of the book The Last Remaining Seat Robert Berger joins Christopher to talk
about his study of spectacular old movie houses.
Book: The Last Remaining Seat
By Robert Berger
Berger/Conser Architectural Photography
2118 Wilshire Blvd. #752
Phone: (310) 822-8258
Web Site: www.bergerconser.com
SEGMENT 3
James Oviat Building, Featuring Cicada Restaurant
A visit to the famous James Oviatt Building in Los Angeles introduces us to Cicada
restaurant, which features dramatic glass décor. Stephanie Haymes made the most of the
original space when she created the restaurant.
Stephanie Haymes
Cicada Restaurant
617 S. Olive St.
Phone: (213) 488-9488
Web Site: www.cicadarestaurant.com
SEGMENT 4
Red Square Restaurant Tour/Christopher Chandelier Demo
Another glamorous destination is Las Vegas. Red Square restaurant, inside the Mandalay
Bay Resort and Casino, inspires Christopher to demonstrate how to transform a
chandelier into a dramatic fixture with fabric cascading from the ceiling down to the
dining room table.
Demo Directions
Bend a length of copper pipe around a circular object. Bend a second length of copper
pipe into a slightly larger circle. Cover both pipes with foam pipe insulation. Use double
the measurement of the circumference of both circles and cut this length of fabric. With
the right sides together, stitch the fabric into a tube. Turn the tube right side out and slip it
onto each pipe circle. Adhere the ends of the pipe together using Topbond adhesive.
Hang the smaller ring from a hook in the ceiling with two pieces of ribbon. Stitch side
hems into four lengths of decorator fabric. Hand-tack the top of the lengths of fabric
equally spaced around the small ring. Let the fabric fall loosely, then tack to the inside of
the large ring hung below the small ring. Pull the fabric toward the four corners of the
room and let it puddle on the floor.
Brian Knoll
Red Square
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 632-7407
SEGMENT 5
Tour of Dragonette Decorative Arts
Dragonette Decorative Arts celebrates the best of mid-century style. Owner Patrick
Dragonette explains how the work of movie designers inspired the look of this period.
Patrick Dragonette
Dragonette Decorative Arts
750 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Phone: (310) 855-9091
SEGMENT 6
Christopher Demo: Art Deco Sleigh Bed
Back in the studio, Christopher demonstrates how to make an alluring Art Deco sleigh
bed. In closing, Christopher reads some viewer mail.
Show #357 — Best of Pampering Spaces
This episode is devoted to revisiting one of The Christopher Lowell Show's most popular
themes: ways to pamper ourselves.
SEGMENT 1
Inspirational Photos/Manhattan Beach Master Suite Makeover: Before
Christopher shows us examples of beautiful bedrooms featured in the book Boudoir. A
stark master bedroom/bathroom inspires Christopher to create a home spa environment
where the bathroom is an extension of the bedroom. Treat both spaces as one space.
Book: Boudoir
Out of print
SEGMENT 2
Manhattan Beach Master Suite Makeover: During
Christopher walks through the master bedroom and bathroom space in the interim stage
and explains how the rooms are tied together using color.
SEGMENT 3
Manhattan Beach Master Suite Makeover: After
Christopher reveals the completed master suite makeover. Storage pieces are added, and
the strategic placement of the bed is considered. Paint also warms up the bathroom. The
bedroom wall colors are used again, but in a different combination. The stunning final
product features new architectural elements, window treatments and the unique position
of the bed at an angle in the room. Lighting and plants soften the look of the bathroom.
Focal points around the bathtub double as storage areas.
Paint
Christopher Lowell Paint Collection
Walls: Steamed Oatmeal
Trim: Navy Bean
Web Site: www.christopherlowell.com
Phone: 1-800-444-2628
Calico Corners
Phone: 1-800-213-6366
PO Box 278
Phone: 1-800-558-1234 (free catalog)
Web Site: www.vandykes.com
Loose Ends
Salem, OR 97307
Phone: (503) 390-2348
Fax: 503 390-4724
Catalog: $12
Catalogue: $7.00
SEGMENT 4
Christopher Classic: Parisian-Style Bedroom Makeover
Christopher takes us back to a classic presentation of a Parisian-style bedroom makeover
Molding and fabric create shelving and storage, as well as focal points behind the bed and
around the sliding glass door. Unique furniture pieces add drama and fun.
Stencils
Jeff Raum Stencils
4950 Moorpark Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
Phone: (805) 523-0052
Web Site: www.jeffraumstencils.com
SEGMENTS 5 and 6
Hollywood Glamour
We revisit another classic presentation of Hollywood glamour inspiring an apartment
makeover. The monochromatic contemporary look features crown molding, flowing silk
and architectural columns to fill the space with timeless, retro-Hollywood style.
Show #358 — Best of Savvy Surfaces
This show features surface ideas from the past, along with new savvy suggestions.
Christopher begins by introducing us to the surfacing materials used in this year's
makeover of his home. The house now features stainless steel, glass, wood paneling and
lots of faux finishes. Next, Christopher shows us, in his corporate office makeover, how
to add removable surface treatments to walls and doors. Watch as Christopher invents
innovative treatments to resurface an outdoor cement patio floor. Rice paper is used by
Bretta Jolly and Kaveri Singh to create an unusual wall treatment is this "Christopher's
Classics" demo. Next, revisit a segment with decorative arts expert Joe Fenzl who shows
how to create a distressed antique finish on crown molding. In another "Christopher
Classic" we learn how to make our own wallpaper with help from Pat Niehaus, The Wall
Doctor. Next, Katie Nelson covers walls with fabric using liquid starch.
PO Box 278
800-558-1234 (free catalog)
Web: www.vandykes.com
Loose Ends
P. O. Box 20310
Salem, OR 97307
Phone: 503-393-2348
Fax: 503-390-4729
Web: www.looseends.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Catalogue: $7.00
Lights
Robert Abbey Inc.
3166 Main Ave. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-3480
Web: www.robertabbey.com
Bretta Jolly and Kaveri Singh
Artworks
3569 Gladiola Drive
Calabasas, CA 91302
818-224-3712
Joe Fenzl
Decorative Arts of Los Angeles (DALA)
15047 Hamlin
Van Nuys, CA 91411
818-997-0116
Show #359 — Best of One Room Wonders
Revisit your favorite "One Room Wonders" from the past.
SEGMENT 1
Asian Office Makeover, Before and During
Christopher creates a Japanese-inspired work space in a small room with a beam
diagonally dissecting one wall and no windows.
SEGMENT 2
Shoji Screen-Inspired Light-Surrounded Desk
Christopher demonstrates how to design and build a work area surrounded by illuminated
panels to bring light into the space.
SEGMENT 3
Asian Office Makeover, After/Modern Kitchenette
Christopher reveals the final Asian-inspired office, complete with mirrored wall, built-in
shelving and the shoji-inspired desk. Christopher then shows a modern kitchenette he
created in an average closet space.
Loose Ends
Salem, OR 97307
Phone: (503) 390-2348
Catalog: $12
Formica Corporation
15 Independence Blvd.
Warren, NV 07059
Phone: 1-800-FORMICA
Web Site: www.formica.com
NYSit4Less.com
Web Site: www.nysit4less.com
Phone: 1-800-444-2628
Progress Lighting
101 Corporate Drive
Suite L
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: (864) 233-3776
Web Site: www.progresslighting.com
IKEA
Phone: 1-800-434-IKEA
Web Site: www.ikea.com
Frigo Designs
5860 McKinley Rd.
Brewertown, NY 13029
Phone: 1-800-836-8746
Web Site: www.frigo.com
In-Sink-Erator
Phone: 1-800-558-5700
Web Site: www.insinkerator.com
SEGMENT 4
Philip Stark One Room Manhattan Apartment, Before and During
The work of famed architect Philip Stark inspired Christopher to create multiple living
spaces in just one room. In this classic, first seen in Season One of The Christopher
Lowell Show, Christopher creates distinctly different living areas and maximizes the
available space. This segment features the before and during stages of the room.
SEGMENT 5
Philip Stark One Room Manhattan, During and After
Christopher continues his tour of the makeover of the one-room Manhattan apartment,
showing the during and part of the after stages.
SEGMENT 6
Philip Stark One Room Manhattan, After
Christopher shows the completed one-room apartment. The living room offers a
surprising amount of guest seating, while the bedroom features soft, inviting upholstered
surfaces.
Show #360 — Best of Special Occasions
In-home entertaining tops the list of requests for this collection of Christopher's classic
special occasions.
SEGMENT 1
You Did It!
But first, in a brand-new, "You Did It" segment, join Glenda Smith of Buckley, Wash.,
and friends for what they call "Miss Muffit's Tea Party." The whimsical gatherings have
become a family tradition.
SEGMENT 2
McCharles House Tea Party
Beautiful desserts and other treats are featured in a modern interpretation of a classic tea
party with Vivian and Audrey Heredia from the McCharles House and Tea Room.
Vivian and Audrey Heredia
McCharles House & Tea Room
335 South C Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-4063
1-888-My Cup of Tea
Web site: www.mccharleshouse.com
SEGMENT 3
Martini Lounge Makeover: Before and After
A former home office room is vividly transformed into a martini lounge, perfect for
entertaining.
Furniture
IKEA
1-800-4343-IKEA
Fabric
Calico Corners
1-800-213-6366
Lamps
Lamps Plus
1-800-782-1967
Web site: www.lampsplus.com
SEGMENT 4
Superbowl Party With Susan Nash From Southern Living Magazine
Next, revisit a super Superbowl party, where Southern Living's Susan Nash presents
clever ideas for easy decorating, cooking and serving. She starts off with a fun invitation
written on the front of a paper bag filled with treats, like a snack mix or popcorn, and tied
together with a narrow ribbon. Susan stores all the flatware, serving pieces and napkins in
a wicker picnic basket perched on top of a canvas director's bench. Inside the basket,
napkins are folded like pennants woven onto chopsticks, plastic flatware is tied together
with colored raffia, and paper plates are punched with holes around the edge and woven
with more of the colored raffia. Flower arrangements in shiny new pails are made with
fresh flowers and fruits. Wicker baskets lined with plastic bags are used for icing down
beer. You could also use small, ice-filled pails scattered around so guests don't have to
travel far for a refill. Sweatshirts of the teams playing are given away as door prizes. The
food for this Superbowl party consists of Southern fried chicken with comeback sauce,
homemade shrimp pizza, bib pecans, chips and brownies. Beer is served with a napkin
folded and tied onto the bottle with raffia. When finished, pull the bottle out and put
another in. For those who don't drink alcoholic beverages, there is a great Southern-style
mint tea. For those folks who like to see the real thing, Susan has created an emergency
basket filled with things you might need like wipes, trash bags, plastic flatware, bug
spray, mints and candies.
Demo Directions
Soak oasis in water and cut it to fit snugly into galvanized bucket.
Arrange flower stems closely together in oasis.
Tie tops of stems together using colored raffia to form a ball-shaped arrangement. Fill in
edges with moss. Arrange fresh fruit on top of moss around base of flower stems
attaching with wooden florist picks if needed.
Susan Hawthorne Nash
Southern Living Magazine
2100 Lakeshore Drive
To Subscribe: (205) 877-6152
Web site: www.southernliving.com
SEGMENT 5
Moroccan Dining Room Makeover: Before and After
A neglected dining room is updated with a Moroccan flair. Old existing granite and metal
elements are brought back to life. The addition of a fabric canopy hanging from the
ceiling, along with distinct accessories, creates breathtaking results.
Paint
Wall and ceiling color: Clay Cotta
Trim: Navy Bean
Accessories
Cost Plus
Web site: www.costplus.com
Fabric
Waverly Fabrics
Web site: www.decoratewaverly.com
SEGMENT 6
Edible Monuments Display From the Getty Museum With Marcia
Reed/Christopher's Paint Can Tablescape
See some "ultimate tablescapes" when we visit Marcia Reed from the Getty Museum in
Los Angeles, who shows the edible monuments exhibit. Many tablescapes were shown as
sketches in books. This is a living art done by fine chefs across the country. Finally,
Christopher uses empty paint cans to display and serve food in home-entertaining grazing
stations.
Marcia Reed
The Getty Research Institute
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100
(310) 440-7335
Web site: www.getty.edu/research

Show #301 — Unique Digs Explore unusual homes and the design

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