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Family photographs on color canvases decorate
aqua walls in the family room. Tray ceilings
add a touch of drama. Vibrant pillows adorn a
plush, oversized sofa – found while vacationing
in Savannah, Georgia – that is accompanied by a
faux fur ottoman. Angie used wine corks to frame
the fireplace, adding a playful touch to the room.
Her creativity is displayed everywhere you look.
Quirky art pieces – like the penny covered torso
Angie created – add elements of surprise.
“This seems to be the place where everyone
gathers the most,” Angie said recently while
standing in the kitchen. Bright orange walls are
decorated with family mementos and art created
by her grown children, Cruz and Remington.
Distressed cabinetry boast stylish hardware. Stools
are tucked under a spacious island brightened
by pendant light fixtures. Tile countertops
are complemented by a tin backsplash while
mismatched, upholstered chairs surround an
angled farm table that plays host to many family
gatherings. A door leads out to the covered “boho”
porch that provides an optimal view of the lush
landscape, including the inviting pool and a garden
that her son Cruz planted as a Mother’s Day gift
a few years ago. Angie loves the round, hanging
bed with pillows, which is one of their favorite
spots to relax. Colorful cotton scarves are used to
frame the space. A playful chandelier accentuates
the ceiling that features a whimsical sky motif.
The lower level is full of fun and surprises. A
story wall showcases brightly painted canvases
highlighting special family moments. The theater
room is revealed by a “magical” bookcase that
doubles as a secret door where only one book
unlatches it.
Obviously, music plays an integral part of their
lives, so it was fitting to have a space dedicated
for rehearsing and creating. Guitars and a flat
screen television line the wall in Mark’s rehearsal
man cave. Comfortable seating is provided by
an accent chair and sofa. Empty frames add a
creative display to the charcoal walls.
“Our home is colorful and quirky but feels
warm and inviting,” Angie reflected. “Colors are
mood changers. There nothing stuffy about our
home, and it is a true representation of who we
are as a family.”
40 EXTOL : AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018