Phil Speer stands in the doorway of his greenhouse. The 8-by-20-foot interior is home to hundreds of bromeliads. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Phil Speer hands me a cutting from one of his bromeliad plants surrounding a tree in his Clear Lake-area front yard.
“Just try and kill this,” he said. “It won’t happen.” [Read more…]
Paintings by Todd White are showcased at a small cocktail bar just outside of Teffeny Caruso’s kitchen in her East End home. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Balmy breezes have replaced icy blizzards for Galveston transplant Teffeny Caruso. A Michigan native, Caruso moved into her historic home on the island’s East End only about a year ago. But she’s already deep into the heart of all things Texan. [Read more…]
Kara and Eric Wuellner were inspired by the tropical blue, green and deep rose tones of their home when it came to decorating for the holidays. Colors can transition easily from “homestyle” Christmas with the grandchildren to a more sophisticated New Year’s Eve celebration with friends. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
“Something different” could well be the motto for the personal and professional lives of interior designers Kara and Eric Wuellner. [Read more…]
Brenda Norwood’s West End kitchen is not especially large, but everything is arranged just where it needs to be for easy cooking or entertaining. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Strong bold lines, rugged stone, intricately carved wood, colored glass and elegantly worked metals define the culinary and dining areas of Brenda Norwood’s modern home in Pirates Cove. [Read more…]
The parlor of Ted Hanley’s 1914 East End Home showcases the many collectibles, from elephants and tea sets to crystal, that belonged to the previous owners, sisters Ethel, Mary and Mildred Boillin. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Flossie the pink flamingo stands almost 7 feet tall beside Ted Hanley’s front door in Galveston’s historic East End. She’s only a metal sculpture, but her bright smile extends a warm welcome to all who approach the 101-year-old home that has witnessed secret marriages, unbreakable sisterly bonds and an over-the-top tradition of hospitality. [Read more…]
Lynn Weeks and her husband, Richard, have the perfect vacation spot in their backyard. They transformed the once wooded area into a botanical wonderland. Photo by Kim Christensen
When Lynn and Richard Weeks moved to their house on 6.5 acres on Dickinson Bayou in 1983, it was basically surrounded by a wooded forest. [Read more…]
Alicia Cahill stands in the newly renovated kitchen of her Galveston home. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
It all began with a previously undetected leak in the decades-old kitchen plumbing. As the relatively new owners of their 1920s home in Galveston’s historic Denver Court area, Alicia Cahill and her husband, Chris, had discussed a kitchen redo, but this was definitely not the time. [Read more…]
Karen Craig tends to tomatoes in the backyard garden of her Bacliff home. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Although Karen and Bobby Craig’s Bacliff backyard is lush with blooming flowers and tasty vegetables, it’s the yard art that takes center stage. [Read more…]
Janet and Benny LeCompte watch a movie with their Labradoodle “Bailey” in their home theater room, which features a popcorn machine, animal print recliners and twinkling ceiling. Photo by Alysha Beck
Janet and Benny LeCompte moved into their Friendswood home two years ago. Although it wasn’t custom-built for the LeComptes, it was newly constructed by Sterling Builders and just waiting for the right family. [Read more…]
Helen Bashline worked hard to revive the gardens surrounding her 1920s era home in Galveston after Hurricane Ike hit in 2008. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Helen Bashline is the sort of person who likes things balanced, and that applies to her yard. [Read more…]