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2019 The Palmer Centennial House 288 Lincoln Parkway Buffalo, NY 14216
2019
   T W E N T I E T H D E C O R AT O R S ’ S H O W H O U S E

     The Palmer Centennial House
288 Lincoln Parkway • Buffalo, NY 14216
2019 The Palmer Centennial House 288 Lincoln Parkway Buffalo, NY 14216
2019 The Palmer Centennial House 288 Lincoln Parkway Buffalo, NY 14216
GENERAL INFORMATION
                        The Palmer Centennial House

Admission:            $25 at the door
Dates:                Saturday, April 27 – Sunday, May 19
Hours:                Monday & Tuesday: Private Tours Only
                      Wednesday: Closed
                      Thursday & Friday: 10 AM – 12:30 PM and 6:30 – 8:30 PM
                      Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM
                      Sunday: Noon – 4 PM
Gift Shop:            After your tour, visit The 1919 Emporium to purchase unique gifts
                      and items created by local artisans and crafters. The 1919 Emporium
                      is located in the garage behind the house.
Cafe:                 Wegman’s Grab-and-Go Café will include limited non-perishable
                      items inside The 1919 Emporium.
Decorator Sales: Many of the items in the Show House are for sale. To make a purchase
                 or inquiry about an item, visit the Decorators’ Sales Desk located in
                 the kitchen.
Public Restroom: There are no public restrooms.
Emergencies:          In the event of an emergency or injury, please notify a Show House
                      volunteer so we may be of assistance.
Photography:          Photography is allowed within the home this year so we encourage
                      you to capture your favorite moments and share your thoughts and
                      inspirations on social media with #jlbshowhouse19.

         To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, please observe the following guidelines:
                            • Please use railings when walking on stairways.
                      • There is no smoking in the Show House or on the grounds.
          • Food and beverages are not permitted in the Show House or in The 1919 Emporium.
                             They are permitted on the Show House grounds.
                  • The Show House is not wheelchair accessible and there is no elevator.
                    • Infants and children under the age of 10 are not permitted entry.
             • Please wear comfortable shoes as the walkways include bricks and cobblestones.
                  For more information visit www.jlbuffalo.org or call (716) 884-8865

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2019 The Palmer Centennial House 288 Lincoln Parkway Buffalo, NY 14216
Brief History of the
                    Palmer Centennial House

   The Junior League of Buffalo and The Buffalo           The Arts and Crafts movement had begun in
News warmly welcome you to the 20th Decora-            Britain and flourished in Europe and America
tors’ Show House.                                      around 1880 to 1920. It represented traditional
   The Palmer Centennial House, located on the         craftsmanship using simple forms, often depict-
corner of Lincoln Parkway and Chatham Avenue           ing medieval or romantic or folk-style decora-
in North Buffalo, originally comprised three           tions. The roots of this style of architecture how-
adjacent plots, and were part of the                   ever date back to 1851 and the “Great Exhibition
extensive tract of land known as the Rumsey            of the Works of Industry of All Nations”, when
farm, acquired by Bronson C Rumsey in 1862.            over the course of 144 days 6 million visitors
Later the land was part of the vast site used for      viewed the exhibits at the splendid Crystal Palace
the world famous but short-lived Pan-American          outside London, England. Some considered the
Exposition, toured over the summer months of           exhibits delightful: others thought they were
1901 by 8 million visitors.                            excessively ornate and artificial, and somewhat
   The Palmer Centennial House was built for           vulgar, as well as being indifferent to the qualities
William J Palmer, who had emigrated from               of the actual materials used. The more discrimi-
Cheltenham, England in 1854, at age 19, to             nating viewed them as an indictment
become a gardener in Buffalo. By 1910 when the         of the state of British design – which exemplified
house was designed, Palmer was recognized as a         the way mass-production had somehow dehu-
pioneer in the floral industry. In his early twen-     manized the work.
ties he had purchased lots in the City of Buffalo         As such, the Arts and Crafts movement was a
and later bought land in rural Lancaster, and          reaction against a complacent middle class who
built many greenhouses to support his thriving         could ignore the appalling consequences that
floriculture business.                                 industrialization and factory labor inflicted on
   After acquiring the land, which, following the      the poorer members of society.
death of Bronson Rumsey in 1902 had passed to             The Palmer Centennial House, today largely
Rumsey’s sons and daughters, and had then been         true to its original design by Ulysees G Orr, is a
purchased by the Nye Park Company, Palmer              great testament to the skill of the architect and
commissioned Ulysees G Orr to design his new           his appreciation of the materials incorporated in
residence on the street known as North Lincoln         the design.
Boulevard. The three-storey house is a fine ex-           The current owner purchased the house in
ample of the Arts and Crafts style of architecture,    1996 and lived there with her family for the next
which acquired its descriptive name in 1887.           22 years.

  A full history of the Palmer Centennial House is available at www.jlbuffalo.org and www.buffaloah.com.
2019 The Palmer Centennial House 288 Lincoln Parkway Buffalo, NY 14216
Welcome to the Palmer                                             Darwin Martin Restoration. All of
Centennial House,                                                  the projects selected have greatly
the 20th Junior of Buffalo/ Buffalo                                benefited our community and a
News Decorators’ Show House.                                       list of previous beneficiaries can
Since 1981, the Junior League                                      be seen elsewhere in this program.
of Buffalo has collaborated with                                   Once again in 2020 we will look
The Buffalo News in presenting                                     forward to awarding the proceeds
Decorators’ Show Houses, raising                                   from this Show House to a worthy
more than $4.1 million for the Western New                         community project. Without the
York Community. Thank you for being here             support from visitors like you, this incredible
today and for helping us to continue this great      ability to continue to give would not be possible.
tradition which brings together the incredible          The Junior League of Buffalo is celebrating
talents of decorators, landscapers, contractors,     100 years of service in Western New York this
and artisans in WNY. Whether this is your first      year. In 1919 we were established according
time or if you are one of our long time attendees,   to the principle that women could and should
we know you will be inspired and awed by the         make a meaningful contribution to society. Our
beauty of this house!                                organization of approximately 500 active and
    We would also like to thank our community        sustaining members have been investing in the
collaborators, sponsors, and volunteers for their    welfare of Buffalo’s children, families, neigh-
collective support in transforming this space        borhoods and heritage. Through voluntarism,
and bringing it to life for our visitors. This       fundraising, and advocacy, the Junior League of
transformation would not have been possible          Buffalo improves the quality of life for residents
without them. In 2018, the Junior League of          of WNY. We applaud the tireless efforts of our
Buffalo awarded a grant of $215,000 to the           Show House Steering Committee for their com-
Westminster Economic Development Initiative,         mitment to this project and for providing the
Inc. from the proceeds of our 2017 Decorators’       leadership to ensure its success. It is part of our
Show Home, the August Feine House. The sig-          mission to train women to be effective leaders
nificant expansion of WEDI’s West Side Bazaar        as well dynamic and impactful volunteers in our
will promote economic growth, job creation           community. We at the Junior League work to
and retention and family income improvement.         transform lives and transform spaces through
It will provide a tangible self-sustaining, food     our work with a variety of partners, providing
economies program that empowers low-income           opportunities for immediate improvement
entrepreneurs to start and grow a business.          in our community or by fostering long term
Ultimately these entrepreneurs will serve            systemic change.
affordable, socially relevant cuisines to a             We thank you for supporting Show House
surrounding community that is culturally rich,       2019, our signature community fundraiser,
yet economically depressed.                          which will enable us to continue to positively
   The other community projects funded               impact lives in Western New York.
through the years include beneficiaries as
diverse as Massachusetts Avenue Project, Torn        Rosanne Braxton
Space Theatre, Hospice Buffalo, Jericho Road,        Junior League President 2017-2019
The Museum of Science, Gerard Place and the

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2019 The Palmer Centennial House 288 Lincoln Parkway Buffalo, NY 14216
Good taste is always in style

   Since 1981, The Buffalo News has been a proud
      presenter of the Decorators’ Show House.

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2019 The Palmer Centennial House 288 Lincoln Parkway Buffalo, NY 14216
A Welcome Message from The Buffalo News

               Meet the Palmer Centennial House
             The Buffalo News is extremely proud of its longstanding
          partnership with the Junior League of Buffalo and we are
          delighted to present the 20th Decorators’ Show House:
          The Palmer Centennial House.
             As you visit this historic house today, know that your
          donation will be used to support meaningful projects in the
          Western New York community. Since 1981, the collaboration
          between the Junior League of Buffalo and The Buffalo News
          has raised over $4.1 million for projects that benefit our
          community by aiding those less fortunate, supporting
          education and literacy initiatives, or highlighting our unique
          cultural heritage.
             Proceeds from the 2017 Show House were awarded to
          the Westminster Economic Development Initiative, Inc.
             Our commitment to the community extends far beyond
          the Show House. Each year, we use our resources to help make
          Western New York a better place to love through initiatives
          like Kids Day, Books for Kids, Cradle Beach Camp, and our
          News Neediest Fund, to name a few. The success of these
          longstanding events reinforces our belief that by investing in
          our friends and neighbors, we are investing in the betterment
          of Western New York.
             Thank you for visiting the 2019 Decorators’ Show House.
          We hope you enjoy your tour and leave knowing that your
          contribution will be used to build an even stronger community.
            Warren T. Colville
            Publisher & President, The Buffalo News

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37 Years of Junior League of Buffalo and
   The Buffalo News Decorators’ Show Houses

           1981: The Larkin House           1991: The McLean House
           Project Beneficiary:             Project Beneficiaries:
           Endowment of Waterfront          Buffalo Zoo
           Performing Arts Concerts         Waterfront Performing
                                            Arts Concerts

           1983: The Ransom House           1993: The Birtches
           Project Beneficiary:             Project Beneficiary:
           Cybernetic Light Show            Hospice Education Center
           in Lafayette Square

                                            1995: E.B. Green’s Robert
           1985: The Bassett House
                                                   Donner House
           Project Beneficiary:
                                            Project Beneficiaries:
           Central Referral                 Kleinhans Music Hall
           Services Inc.                    Waterfront Performing
                                            Arts Concerts

           1987: The Kellogg House          1997: The President’s House
           Project Beneficiaries:           Project Beneficiaries:
           Restoration of                   EPIC (Every Person Influences
           Buffalo Lighthouse               Children)
           Cybernetic Light Show            Compass House Shelter for
           in Lafayette Square              Runaway/Homeless Youth

           1989: The Appleton               1999: The Buffalo Sem
                   Mansion                         Larkin House
           Project Beneficiary:             Project Beneficiary:
           Tiff Nature Preserve             Theatre of Youth
           Education Center

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More than $4.1 million raised and returned
           to the Buffalo community

           2001: The Schoellkopf-Vom               2011: The Bayliss-Oshei
                   Berge Manor                            Residence
           Project Beneficiary:                     Project Beneficiary:
           Buffalo Museum of Science               Jericho Road Ministries
           Hall of Astronomy

           2003: The Miller Mansion                2013: Knox Farm
           Project Beneficiary:                           Summer Residence
           Child and Family Services               Project Beneficiary:
           Haven House                             Massachusetts Avenue Project

           2005: The Century House                 2015: The Edward H. Webster
           Project Beneficiary:                            House
           Darwin Martin Restoration               Project Beneficiary:
           Corporation                             Torn Space Theatre

           2007: The Silverthorne                  2017: August Feine House
                  Mansion                          Project Beneficiary:
           Project Beneficiary:                     Westminster Economic
           Gerard Place for Single Parent,         Development Initiative, Inc.
           Homeless Families

           2009: E.B. Green’s Wallace
                  Estate
           Project Beneficiary:
           Darwin Martin
           Restoration Corporation

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 “         home is where
           one starts
           from
             ~TS Elliot

  Thank you to the women of Junior League
  for investing in Buffalos' Historic
  Residential Architecture and Community
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                                                   Prospective Students & Families Are Invited
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We would like to welcome and thank you                New York community. It is our mission to train
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ue the great tradition of the Junior of Buffalo/      bring this home to life to be great leaders. As
The Buffalo News Decorators’ Show House.              dynamic and impactful volunteers in our com-
Whether this is your first time or if you are one     munity, the Junior League of Buffalo not only
of our long time visitors, please know that we are    transforms spaces like the Palmer Centennial
grateful for your attendance at this, our 20th        House- we transform lives.
Decorators’ Show House. As you tour the home             Since 1981, the Junior League of Buffalo
today, you join the over 300,000 visitors since       has collaborated with The Buffalo News in
1981 who have enjoyed the beauty and creativity       presenting 19 Show Houses, raising more than
exemplified by                                                                        $4.1 million. In
our incredible                                                                        2018, the JLB
local decorators.                                                                     awarded a total
Without their                                                                         grant of $215,000
unique talents                                                                        to the Westmin-
this       project                                                                    ster Economic
would not be                                                                          D e ve l opm e nt
possible.                                                                             Initiative from
   This house is                                                                      the proceeds of
situated in the                                                                       our 2017 Dec-
section of the                                                                        orators’ Show
City of Buffalo                                                                       House. All of the
which was once                                                                        funds generated
host to the Pan American Exposition and               through the Show House proceeds provide op-
which was later developed as Nye Park.                portunities for either immediate improvement in
This neighborhood is one of the very few              our community or help to foster long term sys-
which was created in conjunction with                 temic change. The ticket you have purchased to
the original design plan for Frederick Law            be here today will help us to generate funds for a
Olmsted’s Delaware Park neighborhoods.                deserving community project or organization
This beautiful space was originally the home          which will be awarded in the Spring of 2020.
of William J. Palmer, a prominent local florist          We hope you are inspired by each and every
and an original founder of Florist’s Telegraph        beautifully designed space on your visit today and
Delivery, commonly known as FTD.                      take with you some ideas for transforming your
   We hope you will enjoy all of the 34 interi-       own home. Please be certain to visit the 1919
or and exterior decorated spaces in the Palmer        Emporium boutique which features items for sale
Centennial House which has been impeccably            from over 40 local vendors. You are welcome to
refurbished this spring. Please be sure to note       come back to the Boutique at any time during
the incredible character of this home with its arts   Show House open hours.
and crafts details, its 111 windows which flood          We know that your visit here will be an en-
the home with natural light, and its stunning         joyable one as you experience the charm and
original woodwork. Through the combined               elegance of this incredible home.
efforts of the decorators and our volunteers we
have brought this home back to its original glory     With deep gratitude,
and we are proud to share it with you.                Your Show House 2019 Co-Chairs
   With more than 400 active and sustaining           Mary Jo Hunt, Renee Kassem
members, the Junior League of Buffalo is current-     and Colleen Seminara
ly celebrating 100 years of service to the Western

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FLOOR PLANS
                               FIRST FLOOR

1. Front Garden - James Wieczorek - Seasonal Landscaping
2. Powder Room - Sharon Kostek, Joann Sees, Kyle Roskwitalski - Visionary Baths & More
3. Entry Hall - Laura Wax & Kristin Ertel - L2K Design
22. Living Room - Laura Fulciniti - Buffalo Wallpaper & Paint
23. Parlor - Karen Bialkowski - Interiors of WNY
24. Sun Room - Mark Taylor - Mark Taylor Interiors
25. Dining Room - Ray Bialkowski - Kittinger Furniture
26. Doggie Den - Ann X. White - White Design
27. Conservatory - Michelle Peller White, Carol Schaper, Julie Deuble, Karen Mattoon,
      Darlene Ellis, Barb Reformat - Interior Design Association of WNY
28.   Kitchen - Aaron Mach & Rachel Cook - Empire: Custom Kitchens & Countertops
29.   Outdoor Kitchen - Michelle Cortese-Manfredo, Domenic, Philip and Nick Cortese
30.   Side Porch - Cathy McGovern - Trillium Courtyard Florist
31.   Pool Area - Wendy Bailey, Chris Wilson, Ashleigh Corcimiglia -
      Arthur’s Home Furnishings
32.   She Shed - Barbara Fitzpatrick - The Queen Bee
33.   Dog Pen - John Higgins & Kelly Dixon - Elmwood Pet Supplies
34.   Living Wall - Sue Napier - Napier Nursery
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FLOOR PLANS
                          SECOND FLOOR

4. Art Loft - Rosemary Zobel, Jennifer Nassivera, Liz Angelbeck
5. Sitting Room - Timothy Aaron - Timothy Aaron Creative
6. 2nd Floor Sunroom, Right - Traci Ackerman, Red Disk Studio - Philippa Radon,
   Philippa Radon Design
7. Master Bathroom - Rosemary Zobel, Jennifer Nassivera
8. Master Bedroom - Julie Dana - The Home Stylist
9. Office - Erin Kent - Erin Kent Interiors
10. Wellness Room - Sandi Borowoski, Therese Smith,
    Sara Raniero - Eaton Office Supply
11. Closet - Creative Storage
12. Potting Studio - Michael P Design + Room
13. Bathroom - Homestone Tile Gallery
14. Hemingway’s Havana - Debra Townsend, Lisa LaRusso - Frontier Central HS
21. Open Porch - Karen Bialkowski - Buffalo Interior Design

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FLOOR PLANS
                         THIRD FLOOR

15. Landing - Sandra Reicis - Villa Maria College
16. Guest Room - Julie DeAngelo - Bridge Interiors
17. Closet - California Closets
18. Aviation Adventure - Robin Reback - Reback Interiors
19. Art Loft Annex - Rosemary Zobel, Jennifer Nassivera, Liz Angelbeck
20. Bedroom - Special Spaces

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Rentals that make a home

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We Put the “Fun” in Fundraising!                          Community Assistance
The Junior League of Buffalo is not only known for our    Every year, the Junior League of
good work in the community – we are also known for our    Buffalo distributes Community
outstanding fundraising efforts!                          Assistance Grants to
                                                          organizations in Western New
Our signature fundraiser – the Decorators’ Show House –
                                                          York that can address a
takes advantage of the area’s fabulous architecture
                                                          demonstrated need in the
and top-notch design community to transform a local
                                                          community and contribute in a
home into a “show house” for the public to enjoy for
                                                          substantial way to the quality of
several weeks. Since 1981, the Junior League of Buffalo
                                                          life in Western New York.
has collaborated with The Buffalo News to present 20
Decorators’ Show Houses, raising over $4.1 million for
the Western New York community.

                                                          Celebrating 100 Years:
                                                                           1919

1919                     1921
JLB was founded. First
                                                           1932
                         JLB purchased the Thrift
gift was purchase of                                       JLB established a dental
                         Shop for $1.00 from
sewing materials for                                       clinic at Children’s
                         the Red Cross. It was
Children’s Hospital.                                       Hospital.
                         the first League Thrift
                         Shop in the country and
                         a continuous source
                         of revenue for JLB’s
                         charitable gifts until it
                         closed in 2006.

                                                                                      1953
                                                                    JLB helped finance the
                                                                    purchase of a custodial
                                                                        home for the WNY
                                                                            Cerebral Palsy
                                                                   Association (now known
                                                                        as Aspire of WNY).
Grants & Scholarships
                                                  Celebrate with Us!
    Our grants have helped in a wide
    variety of ways – from purchasing             Members of the community are invited to
    supplies and funding field trips, to          celebrate our birthday with us by attending our
    helping to implement educational              special Centennial events, purchasing from our
     programs.                                    selection of limited-edition Centennial
                                                  merchandise, or sharing a personal tribute of
    To help commemorate JLB’s 100                 what JLB means to your organization.
.   years of service, scholarships to local       Visit jlbuffalo.org for more information on how
    high school graduates who                     you can get involved.
    demonstrated leadership within their
    school or community were awarded
    from the League’s 1919 Fund.

    Looking Back, Looking Forward
    – 2019

                                                        1990’s
                                                        JLB introduced its award-
                                                        winning, internationally
                                                        acclaimed LEAF (Learning,
                                                        Empowerment and Family)
                                                        initiative to address the
                                                        needs of economically
                                                        and educationally at-risk
                                                        families.

                                                                                     2011
                                                                           JLB developed the
                                           1980’s                      LifeCoach mentorship
                               JLB provided needed                         program for single
                             funds to the WNY Child                   mothers at high risk of
                               Care Coalition for the                poverty in collaboration
                            establishment of the Toy                      with the Northwest
                             and Equipment Lending                        Community Center.
                                             Library.
            1969
            JLB provided volunteers
                                                                                             2019
            and a $50,000 gift to help                         JLB plans Day of Service on June 8th.
            establish the Theodore                                  Over 100 volunteers expected to
            Roosevelt Inaugural Site.                                donate their time and talents in
                                                                  support of community non-profits.
SPONSORS
     The following individuals, organizations and businesses have been
       instrumental to the success of Decorators’ Show House 2019.
                  Their generosity is greatly appreciated!

Partner & Media
        Sponsor

   Show House
      Sponsor

       Program
       Sponsor

       General
       Sponsor

         Ticket
       Sponsor

 Energy Source
      Sponsor

          Café
       Sponsor

Wellness Room
      Sponsor

     Landscape
       Sponsor

    Sneak Peek                  Seminara
       Sponsor                   Family

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Welcome Home!
            The 2019 Junior League Show House

     The Palmer Centennial House
      Stunning brick residence with an updated state of elegance.
 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms and 3 more spacious rooms and bath on
3rd floor. Amazing paneled dining room with beamed ceiling and lead-
 ed glass. Two 1st floor sunrooms/solariums and beautifully updated
          kitchen overlooking lovely yard with in-ground pool.
   Gleaming hardwood floors & spectacular woodwork throughout.
                      Call for your private showing!

                                               Susan D. Lenahan, CBR CRS
                                               Lic. Associate Real Estate Broker
                                               716.864.6757 Cell
                                               susielenahan@gmail.com
                                               www.susielenahan.com
     431 Delaware Avenue | Buffalo, NY 14202
ROOM
                                        1
  A LASTING FIRST IMPRESSION

                                                         Decorator: James Wieczorek
                                                         1120 Bullis Road
                                                         Elma, NY 14059
                                                         716 675-9000
                                                         JWieczorek@SeasonalNursery.com

No matter                                                           will develop a
                                                                    warm, earthy
how beautiful a                                                     patina. Season-
home’s interior                                                     al Nursery’s use
may be, the                                                         of computer
first impression                                                    generated,
of a welcoming                                                      three-dimen-
entrance sets                                                       sional render-
the tone for                                                        ings facilitates
the personality                                                     comprehensive
and ambiance                                                        understanding
found inside. Our fresh take on the           of any project. Whether it is a foun-
classic, straight hedge maintains             dation planting, privacy screening,
the traditional sense of privacy and          or even an overall master plan
enclosure; the curved hedge leads             that includes hardscaping, patios,
the eye to the front door, inviting           outdoor kitchens and fire features,
us inside. Careful placement of               this technology is key to confidently
upright junipers and flowering trees          moving forward with any outdoor
creates the illusion that the house           project. James has been a designer
is set further back from the street.          with Seasonal Nursery for nearly
Custom steel planters flanking the            a decade. His love of nature and
entrance portico are filled with              passion for plants are reflected in his
vibrant flowers and lush foliage that         innovative designs that his clients
can be changed with the seasons.              love (and their neighbors envy). n
These impressive planters can be left
outside all year long, and with age

                               RESOURCES

                           Seasonal Nursery & Garden Center

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2
                                      ROOM

  LISA’S PARTY POWDER ROOM

                                                 Decorator: Sharon Kostek,
                                                 Joann Sees, Kyle Roskwitalski
                                                 3689 California Rd,
                                                 Orchard Park, NY 14127
                                                 716 667-2700
                                                 skostek@visionarybaths.com

This room is de-                                            clean ability. To
                                                            complete the look,
signed in memory                                            the Brizo Virage sin-
of our friend and                                           gle handle facet in
coworker, Lisa Miller.                                      Brilliance Luxe Gold
Patterned black and                                         finish is the jewelry
gold wallpaper are                                          of the room, adding
reflective of Lisa’s                                        a touch of elegance.
stylish and classic                                         Two gold framed
fashion sense. We                                           tear drop mirrors
carried the white                                           complete the look
ceiling color down                                          and represent the
to give the small                                           tears shed for our
space an illusion of                                        friend who is greatly
more open and a less                                        missed by all who
vertical, cramped                                           knew her. Look
feel. The Kohler one                                        closely and you
piece Tresham toilet and coordinat-        will see a golden dragonfly, letting
ing Barclay pedestal sink provide a        everyone know Lisa will always be
traditional look and provide easy          with us. n

                                  RESOURCES

      Faucet and Accessories: Brizo         Mirrors: World Market
      Toilet & Shelf: Kohler                Paint: C2 Paint
      Pedestal sink: Barclay                Plumbing and Installation
      Wallpaper: Target                     Assistance: Eric Hazard

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                   ALLURING ENTRY

                                                         Decorator: Laura Wax,
                                                         Kristin Ertel
                L2K Design                               1225 Niagara St,
                                                         Buffalo, NY 14213
                                                         716 961-9511
                                                         lwax@l2kdesignllc.com

The Hall was                                                    and metal will
                                                                enhance the
designed to create
a luxurious entry                                               space acting as
into the home                                                   a grand piece of
with a comforting                                               art and creating
feel. The custom                                                depth while
bench, positioned                                               giving you a
in the center of                                                chance to take
the entry hall acts                                             one last look
as place to sit and                                             before you walk
enjoy the beauty                                                out the door.
of the sunroom                                                  The existing
and living room                                                 coffered ceiling
while also acting                                               will remain the
as a place to sit                                               wood tone, and
and slip on a pair                                              the ceiling will
of shoes. Bold                                                  be painted a
jewel tones and rich textures will                              bold blue accent
create a dramatic setting as you           color. Gold chandeliers with pretty
enter the home. A large custom             glass accents will add just the right
floor mounted mirror made of wood          amount of sparkle in the space. n

                                    RESOURCES
  Upholstry: Pfeiffer Upholstry            Lighting: Anzalone Lighting
  Wall Covering: MDC Wallcovering          Plants: Botanicus
  Painting: Salerno Painting               Custom work: Wilcox Designs and Fabrications
  Artwork: Buffalo Canvas                  Carpet: Interface
  Custom Mirror: Steel Crazy
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                                        ART LOFT

                                                            Decorator: Rosemary Zobel,
                                                            Jennifer Nassivera &
                                                            Liz Angelbeck

Buffalo is home to creative, talented artists whose artwork graces Show House
hallways. All artwork on display may be purchased and taken home on the same
day. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted at the Decorator Sales desk. Be sure
to stop in Room 19, The Art Loft Annex, where more beautiful, unique art is
available for purchase. n
                                PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

Eric E. Adams             www.paintyourwallswny.com                   contact@pywwny.com
Monica Angle              Monica@monicaangle.com                      mangle62@gmail.com
Jozef Bajus               www.jozefbajus.com                          jozefbajus@hotmail.com
Michelle Capizzi          mcapizzi@mac.com
Karen Carlton             www.karen-carlton.com                       karencarltonart@gmail.com
Will Cavanaugh            willcavanaugh@hotmail.com
Laura Cott                www.lacottfineart.com                       laura@lacottfineart.com
Paulette Crooke           www.williamsvilleartsociety.org             paulette.m.crooke@gmail.com
Enid Edelman              www.enidedelman.daportfolio.com             eedelman@roadrunner.com
Peter Fowler              www.peterfowlerstudio.com                   peterfowlerstudio@roadrunner.com
Eileen Graetz             On Instagram: eileengraetzphotography       egcoyote@verizon.net
Dot Keller                brusheswpaint@gmail.com
Elaine Kessel             www.elainekessel.com                        elainekessel@gmail.com
Elizabeth Leader          www.elizabethleader.com                     ealeader509@gmail.com
Erin Long                 www.erloart.com                             erloart.erin@gmail.com
Wendy Caldwell
 Maloney            www.wendycaldwellmaloney.com                      currentdesign@aol.com
Michelle Marcotte   www.michellemarcotte.com                          marcotteconsulting@gmail.com
                    www.sayitwithvegetables.com
Karen Matchette     kdmdrawings@gmail.com
Susan Miller        www.SusanMMillerArtist.com                        millersusan750@gmail.com
Barbara Rickard     www.BarbaraRickard.com                            brickard55.5@verizon.net
Laird Robertson     On Instagram: winder3rd                           wlaird.robertson@gmail.com
Stephen Russ        www.StephenMRuss.com                              smruss1@verizon.net
Robert Seivert      rseivert@millingtonlockwood.com
Carol Case Siracuse www.carolsiracuse.blog                            csir@me.com
Evette Slaughter    www.evetteslaughterstudio.com                     evetteslaughter@gmail.com
Rachel Stenclik     Rachel.stenclik@gmail.com
Robin Strauss       www.etsy.com                                      Robin.glasswork@gmail.com
Muhammad Zaman www.zmnart.com                                         zahin716@gmail.com
The above list represents names of artists available at press time.
                                             RESOURCES

           Electrical: Scherer Electric Paint: C2 Paint Painting: A-Ok Painting, Joseph Derrick

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Proud to support Junior League of Buffalo
   & the 2019 Decorators’ Show House.

www.tsacpa.com            716.633.1373

                                            FLORIST . WEDDINGS . EVENTS . GIFTS

                                                82 Elm Street, East Aurora, NY 14052
                                                  (716) 655-4484 . (800) 541-0574
                                                     www.flowersbynature.com
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                 SURFACE DETAILS

                                                            Decorator: Timothy Aaron

             Timothy Aaron                                  310-927-1655
                  Creative                                  timothycreative@gmail.com
                                                            Instagram @timothy.creative

                                                that entire expanse. Mirrors, sofa
You see black but this space is                 & chairs, accessories add multiple
about texture. It begins with the               layers while the original art pieces
charred wood wall, known as Shou                act as the final layer bringing all the
Sugi Ban, with                                                          room’s textures
its surface that                                                        together. The
is undulating,                                                          wallpaper,
organic and                                                             titled “Idle
yes, black. That                                                        Diversions-A”,
color moves                                                             is a new Red
up across the                                                           Disk wallpaper
ceiling and                                                             design inspired
down the                                                                by Charles E.
adjacent walls                                                          Burchfield’s
enveloping the                                                          doodles. The
space in a matte finish. The rug with           artwork are original pieces by Laura
it’s warm woolen fibers compliments             Cott of LaCott Fine Art. The brass
the wall color. The light fixtures              lighting and forged metal (table
have sleek surfaces in a bright tone.           legs) are by Emerson James Inc.
The warm wood finish of the table               This room would not have been
tops is juxtaposed by the cold hard             possible without the partnership of
surface of the steel legs. The whim-            Red Disk, Laura Cott, and Emerson
sical wallpaper creates pattern along           James. Thank you. n

                                  RESOURCES

              Lighting & forged metal: Emerson James. EmersonJamesInc.com
              Artwork:LaCott Fine Art. LaCottFineArt.com
              Wallpaper: Red Disk, Traci Ackerman- founder. RedDiskStudio.com

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                          AN INSPIRING,
                 C R E AT I V E WO R K S PAC E …
        Decorator:                                                     Design coach
   Traci Ackerman                                                      & color guru:
 Founder, Red Disk                                                     Philippa Radon
                                                                       of Philippa Radon Design
      716 863-9141
         tackerman@                                                    716 860-3531
   reddiskstudio.com                                                   philippa@
                                                                       philipparadon.com

Our creative work                                                  Our space showcases
                                                                   ‘Idle Diversions,” a
space is the perfect spot
to set up a working                                                wallpaper designed by
‘command center’ to                                                Red Disk, inspired by
start and end each                                                 Charles Burchfield’s
day. This personal-                                                doodles. We chose a
ized, contemplative                                                custom color palette
space is conducive                                                 to support the overall
for mapping out daily                                              artisanal theme of the
schedules and routines,                                            space…handcrafted,
and a comfortable                                                  artistic, high quality,
environment to hone                                                and locally produced.
professional skills and                                            Charles Ephraim
artistic endeavors.                                                Burchfield created
This space is a reflec-                                            thousands of doodles
tive, private hideaway,                                            during his lifetime. He
boasting windows that                                              explained, “It should
connect with the ever                                              not be assumed that
changing moods of the season. Our de-                              such doodling has
sign promotes a schematic that reminds           no value: true most doodles are trivial
us of how nature constantly inspires and         and meaningless, or worse, boringly
stirs the imagination.                           repetitious. Nevertheless it can be a form
The curated color pairings from the              of subconscious thinking in visual terms.
full-spectrum C2 Paint line, render a            Some of my most useful abstract motifs
peaceful palette for mindful contempla-          come from such seemingly idle diver-
tion. The furnishings support the “less          sions.” His symmetrical doodles, which
is more,” clutter free concept, promoting        provided the inspiration for the Red Disk
clearer thinking and environmental               wallpaper design, have the appearance
awareness, without compromising                  of curious creatures about to hop off the
comfort.                                         paper. n

                                         RESOURCES
 Paint: C2 Paint                                Handcrafted basket: The Sparkwork Studio
 Wallpaper: Red Disk                            Rug: David Tiftickjian and Sons
 Metal framed chair: Kittinger Gallery          Hand crafted desk and stool: Norman Cramer

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                                   VINTAGE
                                                       Decorator:
                                                       Rosemary Zobel
                                                       Jennifer Nassivera

                                                                        bathroom is a
Little has changed                                                      charming space.
in this room since                                                      Fresh paint and
1910, when the                                                          fabric update the
residence was de-                                                       room, along with
signed by architect,                                                    three stunning
Ulysses G. Orr in                                                       pieces of art. The
the Arts and Crafts                                                     result is a time-
style. The bath-                                                        less room with its
room today looks                                                        marriage of old
much as it did                                                          and new. While
when the house                                                          some accessories
was built, with the                                                     are period, others
addition of crown                                                       are modern, adding
molding. The most                                                       to overall interest.
interesting feature                                                     Keeping the room
is the subway-tiled                                                     light and bright to
shower, with its wrap around, body                     maximize its size was the dominant
shower spray. Although small, the                      design plan. n

                                       RESOURCES

    Art: Meibohm Fine Arts                             Paint: C2 Paint
    Carpentry: Craftsman’s Touch                       Painting: A-Ok Painting, Joseph Derrick
    Carpet: Tiftickjian & Sons, Georgetown Plaza       Window Valance: Maggie Mays
    Electrical: Scherer Electric

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Fashion Like
Noohere Else

                   Blake Lively’s dress available
                     exlusively at ANNARLETTE

        3959 MAIN STREET, AMHERST, NY
ANNARLETTE.COM | @ANNARLETTE | 716.833.7000
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                       MOODY BLUES
     A SERENE AND ST YLISH BEDRO OM

                                                            Decorator: Julie Dana,
                                                            www.thehomestylist.com
           The Home Stylist
                                                            716 912-1581
                                                            julie@thehomestylist.com

This Master                                                           makes you not
                                                                      want to get out
Bedroom is dark,                                                      of bed. The large
moody, and                                                            gray rug, perfect
maybe a little                                                        blue chair and
mysterious. A                                                         lovely dresser
color palette of                                                      make sure the
gray and blues                                                        room functions.
evoke a cozy                                                          Julie Dana,
dreamy space.                                                         owner of The
Abstract art                                                          Home Stylist,
hung on a grid                                    has been professionally decorating
keeps the room modern and fresh                   and staging homes since 2002. She
with small pops of color. The wall                specializes in Do-it-yourself plans
treatment is watercolor and ink spill             that the homeowner can do step
technique that adds to the moody                  by step as their budget and time
feeling of the room. Layers of bed-               permit. This is her 6th Decorators
ding give the room a softness that                Show House. n

                                   RESOURCES

           Paint: C2 Paint                            Design Team: John Dana, Carolyn Scheer,
           Painter: Scheer Painting Company           Kimberly McAtee
           Art Work: Julie Dana

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                               AN OFFICE
                               IN THE TREES

                                                                 Decorator: Erin Kent
                                                                 North Tonawanda, NY
                                                                 14120
                                                                 716 998-3647
                                                                 erinkent75@yahoo.com

Working                                                                  blending
                                                                         beautiful greens
from home isn’t
stressful in this                                                        and pops of
beautiful, nature                                                        wine. When not
inspired office.                                                         working at the
Taking a lead                                                            Hammary desk,
from the colors                                                          one can enjoy
found in the                                                             sitting in the
trees, the walls                                                         beautiful accent
are covered in a                                                         chair, with a
moss green hue.                                                          book, or glass of
The ceiling tree mural, further aids                 wine. Custom window treatments
in bringing the outside in. The hand                 frame the windows and help soften
woven area carpet is like a piece                    the space. The green wall color is
of abstract artwork for the floor,                   also very on-trend, for 2019. n

                                     RESOURCES

          Furniture: Arthur’s Home Furnishings       Paint: C2 Paint
          Area carpet: Markarian Rugs                Ceiling mural: Bogue Art Studios
          Lighting: Anzalone Electric                Art: Rider Frames & Gallery

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A SPACE TO UNWIND AND REVIVE
                   F R O M DA I LY S T R E S S O R S

                                                             Decorator: Sandi Borowski,
                                                             Therese Smith, Sara Raniero
                                                             180 John Glenn Drive
                                                             716 691-6100
                                                             sborowski@eatonofficesupply.com

The Eaton                                                          chaos and
                                                                   technology.
Design Team                                                        Paying attention
has designed a                                                     to one’s mental
Wellness Room                                                      and emotional
for the Palmer                                                     needs, from
Centennial                                                         the daily grind,
House, for the                                                     is becoming
Junior League                                                      an intricate
Show House                                                         part of the
2019. Incorpo-                                                     many amenities
ration of wood,                                                    businesses are
metal, earth and air, is the focus of          now offering their employees in
design in the space, with attention            order to accommodate these
to creating an area for relaxation             important needs. n
and to unwind from the everyday

                                    RESOURCES
 Furniture: Hon & Rejuvenation      Pillows: Jessica Raniero
 Lighting: Ikea                     Green Walls/Moss Walls: Botanicus - kodonnell@botanicus.com
 Paint: C-2 Paint                   Wall Mural: Olee Creative - diana@oleecreative.com
 Painter & Wall repair: Josh Pike   Custom Wood Work: Ike Smith
 Fabrics: Mayer & CF Stinson        Sponsor: BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

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                 MAKE ROOM

                                                       Decorator: Diana Augspurger
                                                       634 Linden Avenue
                                                       Buffalo, NY 14216
                                                       716 871-1474
                                                       sales@creativestoragebuffalo.com

Given our                                                          Putting things
diverse inter-                                                     at our fingertips
ests, it’s no                                                      gives us the
surprise that                                                      opportunity to
we would all                                                       review, enjoy
value a room                                                       and actually
dedicated to                                                       use them rather
organizing                                                         than just own
special projects,                                                  them. This
personal col-                                                      outcome is the
lections, family                                                   signature of a
momentos and items for                                             truly successful
personal improvement.                                             storage system. n

                            RESOURCES

                Ceiling Tek: Stretch Ceiling, Richard Naswinter

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POTTING STUDIO / SITTING ROOM

                                            Decorator:
                                            Michael P Design + Room
                                            1400 Hertel Avenue
                                            Buffalo NY 14216
                                            716-939-2692
                                            mpd@room-buffalo.com
                                            info@room-buffalo.com

                 R  ecreating architectural elements
               from atriums and greenhouses to design
              a modern potting studio / sitting room. n

                         RESOURCES
                             room buffalo

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HO MESTONE
 tile gallery
    REFRESHING BOTANICAL RETREAT
We s t e r n Ne w Yo r k’s L a r g e s t S e l e c t i o n o f F i n e Ti l e & St o n e

HO MESTONE
 tile gallery
We s t e r n Ne w Yo r k’s L a r g e s t S e l e c t i o n o f F i n e Ti l e & St o n e

                                                                                                               Decorator:
HO MESTONE
 tile gallery
                                                                                                               Homestone Tile Gallery
                                                                                                               4401 Walden Ave.
                                                                                                               716 651-0987
                                                                                                               karen@homestonegallery.com
HO MESTONE
 tile gallery

        H   omestone Tile                                                                                              The design of this
        Gallery is proud                                                                                               bath was inspired
        to be participat-                                                                                              by the beautiful
        ing in our 10th                                                                                                wallcovering
        Jr.League Show-                                                                                                selected from
        house! Karen                                                                                                   local paper maker
        Mattoon, Karen                                                                                                 Red Disk. The
        Redman and                                                                                                     dogwood (de-
        Kathleen Geiger                                                                                                signed by Charles
        are the design-                                                                                                E. Burchfield circa
        ers on this years                                                                                              1921) was selected
        project along with                                                                                             for its bold beauty
        Sherry Collins                                                                                                 and promise of
        from Signature                                                                                                 spring ! ! n
        Designs !

                                                                                           RESOURCES

                                         Paint: C2 Paint                                        Wall covering: Red Disk
                                         Light fixture: Anzalone Lighting                       Rendering: Kathleen Geiger
                                         Window coverings &
                                         accessories: Sherry Collins

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                   HEMINGWAY’S HAVANA
                                                                                Decorator:Frontier Central High School:
                                                                                Co-designers and Team Leaders
                                                                                Debra Townsend & Lisa LaRusso
                                                                                4432 Bayview Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075
                                                                                dtownsend@frontiercsd.org
                                                                                llarusso@frontiercsd.org
                                                                                Twitter Frontier Int Design@FalconShowHouse
                                                                                Instagram www.instagram.com/frontier_interior_design/

                                                                                             The palm-framed
    Havana, Cuba,                                                                            bookshelves, a
    once the Paris of the                                                                    Hemingway neces-
    Caribbean, inspires                                                                      sity, are appointed
    this period-rich                                                                         with some of the
    space, when                                                                              author’s favorites.
    American author                                                                          Vintage sea bearing
    and icon, Ernest                                                                         accents give the
    Hemingway, called                                                                        viewer an “Old Man
    Cuba his home and                                                                        and the Sea” feel, in
    the Cuban people                                                                         this 50’s maritime
    called Hemingway                                                                         aesthetic. Frontier
    “one of their own.”                                                                      students produced
    Creamy shades of alabaster, reveal layers of                      the paintings and beautiful Bermuda
    time, through our faux distressed Cuban                           Blended furniture pieces, unique to this
    plaster technique, invented for this year’s                       house. We are also pleased to present,
    Show House. Warm mahogany stained                                 Cuban Painter Abdiel Bianes Gongora,
    wicker, reminiscent of the veranda at                             Fiber Artist Karen Sienk and Photogra-
    the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, is ready for                          phers Debra Townsend, Lisa LaRusso and
    sultry-tropical afternoons, relaxing with                         Phil Pantano. As you design this season’s
    the latest Hemingway novel and a cup of                           outdoor entertaining space or your next
    Cafe Cubano. Two cozy window seats,                               “Havana Nights” get-together, take note
    stacked with pillows and draped in net-                           of the ideas we packed into Hemingway’s
    ting, frame the windows which accentuate                          Havana. Thank you to all of our Frontier
    our Barkcloth-inspired accent fabric. Did                         and local supporters who have made this
    you notice a certain polydactyl friend                            project possible! We could never do it
    enjoying the late morning sunshine?                               without you. n

                                                      RESOURCES
Frontier Central Teachers Association, Medaille College, Frontier    Premier Coffee Roasters, Havana Cabana, Key West, Esther
PTSA, Frontier Alumni Association, Frontier Yearbook Club,           Kowal, Thomas Gilmartin, Russell Arrigo, Michael Arrigo,
Frontier Bookstore, Frontier Staff and Family, Picture Your Walls,   Mark Gillen, Artists: Karen Seink, Abdiel Bianes Gongora, David
DOS on the Lake, C2 Paint, Talking Leaves Books, JOANN               Carlson, Taylor Fillenwarth, Kristin Bonuomo, Audrey Swanson,
Fabrics, Hemingway Rum Company, Key West, The Ernest                 Alanna Swanson, Adrianna Conrad-LaFord, Marissa Bure,
Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West, Buffalo Cigars,                 Phil Pantano, Debra Townsend, Lisa LaRusso
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                   LOST IN WONDERLAND
             A W H I M SIC A L C H I L D R E N ’ S P L AY SPAC E
            W I T H A N A L IC E I N WO N D E R L A N D T H E M E

                                                                       Decorator: Interior Design Program
                                                                       240 Pine Ridge Rd.
                                                                       Buffalo, NY 14225
                                                                       716 961-1843
                                                                       reicis@villa.edu

The design                                                                     decorative items
                                                                               that set the
for the third                                                                  stage for a very
floor landing                                                                  special occa-
celebrates                                                                     sion. Sitting at
the unique                                                                     the table is the
qualities of                                                                   much loved
the space with                                                                 White Rabbit,
a whimsical                                                                    as a one-of-
transformation                                                                 a-kind, hand
that captures                                                                  knit version.
a moment from the favorite Lewis                        Homage is paid to ‘Through the
Carroll children’s story, Alice in Won-                 Looking Glass’ with a collection of
derland. This fanciful children’s place                 period style mirrors. The mirror wall
is a play on scale, staged to resemble                  also includes a vintage accent table
the Mad Hatter’s famous tea party.                      painted to match this fun vignette. A
The table is custom fabricated in the                   clever twist on indoors and outdoors
Villa Maria College Art Shop by the                     is achieved with birch tree wallpaper,
Interior Design students and dou-                       nature décor in the windows and a
bles as a light source on the landing.                  fused glass butterfly art installation.
The chairs are classic Philippe Starck                  Other playful elements include a
Ghost Chairs - child sized. The table                   mural of the Cheshire cat and a selec-
scape includes vintage tea cups and                     tion of hand replicated, original book
coordinating hand crafted, fused glass                  illustrations, framed and displayed
plates, together with other                             on the art wall. n
                                          RESOURCES
White Rabbit: Diane Addeo                       Contributors: Mindy Robins, Emma Massimi, Markisha Harris,
Glass Work: Illumination Stained Glass Studio   Bridget Schiltz, Sister Ann Therese Kelly, Katie Kirkpatrick, Siera Rogers,
Paint: C2 Paint                                 Samantha Levreault, Taylor Grodesky, Julia Siergiej, Constance Strother,
Table Fabrication: Jesse Walp                   Katherine Amershadian
Tea Cups: Veronica Ryskalczyk                   Faculty Advisor: Sandra Reicis

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                       BE MY GUEST

                                                         Decorator: Julie DeAngelo
                                                         2395 Grand Island Blvd.
                                                         Grand Island, NY 14072
                                                         716 481-6964
                                                         facebook.com/
                                                         BridgeInteriorsGrandIsland

                  B   e my guest in this sexy and luxurious
                  guest bedroom. Surround yourself with the
                  different patterns and textures while you
                  take an afternoon nap on the queen sized
                  bed with custom head board and pillows
                  supplied by Colvin Draperies. Later on
                  curl up with a glass of wine and catch up
                  on your favorite show over in the sitting
                  area and admire the beautifully refinished
                  dresser artistically done by Adornment. n

                                  RESOURCES

      Colvin Draperies: Tammy Davis         Adornment: Patricia Folts
      Certa Pro Painters: Charlie Bickel    Paint: C2 Paint

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          HOSPITALITY CENTER

                                       Decorator: California Closets Design Team
                                       2914 Walden Avenue #400
                                       Depew, NY 14043
                                       (716) 651-9393
                                       kagee@calclosets.com

             A hospitality center in Milano Grey finish
              with Pietra accents & aluminum framed
               satin glass doors awaits your arrival! n

                          RESOURCES

                     The California Closets Design Team

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           AVIATION ADVENTURE

                                                        Decorator: Robin Reback Janiak
                                                        Interior Designer
              Reback Interiors
                                                        716 830-0483
                                                        rebackinteriors@yahoo.com.

Buffalo’s rich                                                size of 3’ 6” x 5’
                                                              sits atop a black
aeronautical his-                                             crocodile embossed
tory comes to life                                            bull hide illumi-
as framed photos                                              nated by a richly
of World War II                                               colored stained
planes flying over                                            glass lighting fixture
Niagara Falls adorn                                           which served as the
the deep orange                                               designer’s inspira-
painted walls.                                                tion for the color
Books on aviation                                             scheme. A pub
and travel enlight-                                           table which repeats
en the younger                                                the Buffalo nickel
generation, telling                                           head motif, along
stories that have                                             with two black
been forgotten. Featuring an unusu-          leather bar stools, is perfect for a
al new billiards table, covered in a         quick snack or a cold beer. The focal
neutral gray felt, “The Bantum” is           point of the room are the two floor
designed to appeal to today’s youth          to ceiling bookshelves featuring a
with only two pockets - similar to           fabric backing in a stunning arts and
hockey, lacrosse and soccer. Buffalo         crafts pattern. Aeronautical artifacts
nickel sites with exposed finger             and memorabilia add visual interest.
joint construction are reminiscent           Travel through time in this unique
of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright            game room which explores the
- a perfect addition to any Buffalo          world of aviation. n
home. The Bantum with its small

                                     RESOURCES

 Billards table and pub set: Gary Pools     Upholstered bookshelf panels: Diane Sweeney
 & Leisure, Todd Schupbach                  Ceiling fixture: Shanor Lighting, Linda Pollier
 Crocodile embossed bull hide:
 Garrett Leather, Michelle Nasca
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                                    ART LOFT
                                           ANNEX

                                                        Decorator: Rosemary Zobel,
                                                        Jennifer Nassivera &
                                                        Liz Angelbeck

Named as the                                                            with Damask,” a
                                                                        hand silkscreened
“Queen City of                                                          wallpaper by local
America” at the                                                         company, Red Disk,
turn of the century,                                                    is featured in the Art
Buffalo was one                                                         Annex in a custom,
of the largest and                                                      C2 Paint color pal-
most prosperous                                                         ette. The wallpaper
cities in the US.                                                       field is “804 Sheer,”
It was a golden                                                         which coordinates
age for American                                                        with all the trim/
architects, whose                                                       crown molding in
creativity was                                                          the space. The Dam-
commissioned and                                                        ask is “995 Ferrous”
unleashed, mak-                                                         and buildings are
ing the city their                                                      represented in Nova
canvas. Roycroft artisan, cartoonist                     Color Antique Silver. The ceiling
and illustrator, Karen Matchette                         and remaining walls were painted
captures the beauty and celebrates                       with “964 Chit Chat” to add a touch
seven of Buffalo’s iconic and archi-                     of warmth and luminosity to the
tectural gems! “Queen City Toile,                        space. n

        The Art Loft Annex features works by local artists, a list of which can be found on Page 26.
                All artwork on display may be purchased and taken home on the same day.
                   Cash, check or credit cards are accepted at the Decorator Sales desk.

                                         RESOURCES

     Carpet: Tiftickjian & Sons, Georgetown Plaza       Painting: A-Ok Joseph Derrick
     Electrical: Scherer Electric                       Wallpaper: Red Disk
     Furniture: Coocoou                                 Wallpaper Installation: David Roach
     Paint: C2 Paint                                    Window Fabric: Window Décor Distributing

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                 TEDDY AND TOYS

                                             Decorator: Special Spaces Buffalo
                                             PO Box 775
                                             Williamsville, NY 14221
                                             716 320-0565
                                             Info@specialspacesbuffalo.org

A room filled                                                      Special Spaces
                                                                   Buffalo creates
with classic,                                                      custom dream
timeless and                                                       bedrooms for
beloved toys.                                                      kids living
From the giant                                                     with Cancer.
Teddy Bear,                                                        Existing solely
Jack in the                                                        on donations
Box and Barrel                                                     of time, talent
of Monkeys,                                                        and treasure,
this bedroom is designed for a               Special Spaces Buffalo volunteers
boy or girl or anyone who is a kid           create spaces like this to bring
at heart. Primary colors give the            comfort to children and their
room playfulness and simplicity.             families during challenging times. n

                               RESOURCES

                            BOGUEART STUDIOS
                            Furniture: Ashley Homestore
                            Paint: C2 Paint

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   BUFFALO BREEZE BALCONY

                                                         Decorator: Karen Bialkowski
                                                         5363 Transit Rd
                                                         716-204-4040
                                                         karen@interiorswny.com

      Welcome to the Buffalo Breeze Balcony inspired by Buffalo’s
          waterfront. Bright shades of green and blue welcome you to
          enjoy your morning coffee or a relaxing evening cocktail. n

                               RESOURCES

                              Pillows: Pleats & Shades

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wegmans.com
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BEAUTY, IMAGINATION AND ORDER

                                                     Decorator: Laura Fulciniti &
                                                     Edie Burke
                                                     2917 Bailey Ave.,
                                                     Buffalo, NY, 14215
                                                     716-838-2500
                                                     Buffalodecor@gmail.com

 A soft neutral                                               of fabric import-
                                                              ed from England
pallet transforms
the space, ushering                                           add the finishing
it into the pres-                                             touch. Icy acrylic
ent day. Updated                                              accents sparkle
period appropriate                                            against brass detail
wallpaper envelops                                            and a repurposed
four of the five                                              upholstery piece,
walls. The fifth wall,                                        wrapped in an
not to be                                                     embossed textural
ignored, is frosted                                           experience, fills the
in metallic paint                                             corner of the room.
from the south of                                             A warm wool car-
France. A luxurious                                           pet completes the
faux throw embrac-                                            ensemble providing
es the curve of                                               the foundation
a timeless Lee Jofa piece and               for this tranquil and contemplative
embroidered pillows constructed             retreat. n

                            RESOURCES

                                   Farrow & Ball
                                  Cowetan & Tout
                                    JF Fabrics
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                                   PARLOR

                                                           Decorator: Karen Bialkowski
                                                           5363 Transit Rd
                                                           716-204-4040
                                                           karen@interiorswny.com

Travel is essential for                                       terms of colors, patterns,
                                                              fragrances and most
creativity and growth.                                        importantly, lifestyles.
As you travel you seek                                        The more multifaceted
out beauty and inspi-                                         our cultural vocabulary
ration, which then                                            is, the more rich and
influences design. It is                                      vital our design language
travel and the immer-                                         becomes. The room
sion in other cultures                                        will reflect a diversity of
that revitalizes our                                          styles and influences. n
vision and inspires us in

                                    RESOURCES

       Wallpaper Install: David Roach          Window treatment fabric: JF Fabrics
       Floor Refinishing: MP Caroll Hardwood   Drapes and Pillows: Pleats & Shades

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                              THE SUN ROOM
                                                                     Decorator: Mark Taylor
                                                                     66 Oakland Place,
                          Mark Taylor                                Buffalo, NY 14222
                            Interiors
                                                                     O. 716 881-0120
                                                                     C. 716 830-8984
                                                                     mtaylorinteriors@msn.com

   Big, bold                                                                     as only Mark
                                                                                 Taylor can de-
   indigo and                                                                    liver. A veteran
   white stripes                                                                 of Buffalo’s
   from Stout                                                                    interior design
   Fabric enliven                                                                community,
   cushions and                                                                  Mark is proud
   curtains in The                                                               to be partici-
   Sun Room.                                                                     pating in his
   Exciting pat-                                                                 13th Deco-
   terned fabrics                                                                rators’ Show
   & wallpaper                                                                   House cele-
   bring a current                                                               brating over 25
   yet traditional                                                               years in busi-
   flair to the space. A mix of comfort-                 ness. Specializing in residential and
   able furnishings made for relaxing                    commercial design, using period an-
   complete the lively, sunny room.                      tiques, contemporary furnishings or
   Large windows with panoramic                          something in between, every project
   views of the gracious backyard are                    is executed with careful attention to
   dressed to allow the room to fill                     detail ensuring a beautiful, timeless
   with warm light. A touch of pale                      design. Mark is pleased to collabo-
   blue paint draws the eye upward.                      rate with Bailey & Harris Architects
   Classically beautiful, always timeless                to offer full circle design services. n
   and fresh and executed with a twist
                                             RESOURCES

Furnishings & Accessories: Mark Taylor Interiors,        Lighting: Anzalone Electric, Linda Anzalone
Webb Exchange, Matt Webb                                 Paint: C2 Paint, Tom Hill
Fabric & Wallpaper: Interior Design Resources,           Show House Fish: Elmwood Pet Supplies, John Higgins
Stout Fabric, Thibaut Wallpaper                          Wallpaper Installation: Rainbow Paint & Wallcovering,
Rendering: Patricia Bailey, Bailey & Harris Architects   David Roach
Upholstering: Paul’s Decorative Services, Paul Elniski   Electrician: Scherer Electric, Michael Scherer
Window Treatments: Custom Décor inc., Lynda Young        Design Team: Philip Kuznicki, Nancy Schmittendorf,
Window Treatment Installation: Brian Wilkinson           Linda Matt, Beth Swift, Nikki Burkhart, Amanda Hudson.
Carpets: Markarian Rugs, Jeff Markarian
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              A MODERN TAKE ON
            TRADITIONAL KITTINGER
                                                             Decorator:Ray Bialkowski
                                                             4675 Transit Rd
                                                             716 876-1000
                                                             rb@kittingerfurniture.com

      Surrounded by elegant transitional chairs, this handcrafted American
      Walnut dining table with a waterfall edge and diamond book-matched
      top blends modern design with traditional craftsmanship principles.
       Complimenting the existing wood in the room is a Mahogany chest
             of drawers with a bleached Classic Heirloom finish. n

                                      RESOURCES

Hardwood Floor Refinishing: M P Caroll Hardwood   Window Treatments: Pleats & Shades
Chair Fabric: Thibaut Design                      Rug, Artwork and Accessories: Interiors of WNY

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