Drab to Fab • Home Profile
Interior designer Amanda Webster transforms an Amelia Island condo into a work of art. One word: vanilla. That’s all interior designer Amanda Webster, ASID, needed to describe the beige walls, ivory trim, tan floor tiles, cream carpet and white popcorn ceilings of the oceanfront condo in Amelia Island she was hired to make over. Even [...]
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One Step at a Time
The Schwartzes thought it would be more cost effective to add a second story to their existing house than purchase a new model double its size. But after working with an architect to draw up plans, they soon realized remodeling wasn’t the best solution.
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Love Thy Neighborhood
For Bonnie and Terry Dennis, restoring a century-old mansion in Avondale was a matter of civic duty. Affectionately known as “the White House” by area residents, the Colonial Revival home has been featured in the book Jacksonville’s Architectural Heritage and has earned recognition from the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission. Take a peek inside.
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Garden Party
Vibrant decorations for the perfect gathering Channel the warmth of spring and summer into charming outdoor party scapes that pop with bright colors, floral accents and shabby chic décor. First, decide which furniture pieces will comprise your entertaining area, and don’t discount sturdy pieces from inside. “For a special event, you can bring indoor furniture [...]
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Keep Your Plants Looking Tip-Top Through The Spring & Summer April If you did not fertilize the lawn or landscape plants in March, then now is the time to do it. Use a time released granular or organic granular fertilizer, carefully following label instructions. Fertilizing is not necessary if the size and condition of your [...]
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Chef Tom Gray’s Seared Tuna Recipe
This past March, Jacksonville Magazine hosted a competition featuring eight of the city’s top chefs battling it out for the dining pleasure of more than 150 guests. Two teams of four chefs apiece created an amazing menu of four courses, each paired with wine. If you weren’t fortunate enough to be among the diners that [...]
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