Kitchen islands have been a huge trend for years, and for good reasons: not only are they a natural gathering place and essentially the focal point of the home, but they’re also extremely practical as they can be tailored to suit all your family’s needs. The most important thing to consider when designing an island … Read more
On a private 12-acre lot near Jenks, you’ll find this week’s Showcase Home: a Victorian-style mansion that looks straight out of a storybook. “(This home is) history rooted with modern conveniences,” said Joshua Anderson, the agent representing this home. “(It is) a hidden gem in the Tulsa suburbs with the privacy of a 5 acre … Read more
Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Family features) There are few better ways to gather and enjoy the great outdoors than in a beautiful backyard kitchen. Backyard kitchens allow you to entertain and dine outdoors with ease. They also add value to your home, encourage healthier eating, reduce out-of-pocket spending and save energy. From modestly modern … Read more
Thomas and Marylu Gouttierre planted bee-friendly flowers on their Midtown property to attract and feed important pollinators. They just didn’t expect that they would move into their house, too. “If you put your ears against the wall, you could hear the buzz,” said Thomas Gouttierre, dean of international studies and programs at the University of … Read more
This week’s flagship home in south Tulsa is a private estate in the style of Italy’s Tuscan villas. Built in 2012 by Matt Means, this well constructed six bedroom home has its own gated entrance leading to a large circular driveway with a waterfall, offering its residents and their guests the ultimate in privacy. This … Read more
Warm weather means more time to relax outdoors. For homeowners lucky enough to have outdoor entertaining spaces, spring and summer offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fresh air under the sun or the stars. Families in particular have learned in recent years what works in their garden and where there is potential for improvement. … Read more
Anyone who knows Joan Pieper knows that she loves old houses and antiques. When her husband Tim mentioned that it might be fun renovating an old house when he retires, she jumped at it. “I said, ‘Oh, I have the house for you.’ That was almost two years ago.” The retired speech therapist and her … Read more
personnel report Oakdale, a grand 1880s home owned by Floyd artist Susan Icove and retired emergency physician David Lander, will open its doors to the public for the first time later this month during the 2022 House and Garden Tour. Organized by the Floyd Center for the Arts, visitors can tour a total of five … Read more
The number of professionals working remotely skyrocketed in 2020 as companies were forced to close their offices to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As the world transitions from the pandemic phase to an endemic phase, many office workers are also returning to their offices. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that 59 … Read more
From Amy Burger Special to Postal Shipping Stylist/salon owner Steve Lacy’s spacious downtown loft perfectly reflects his personal style and the things he loves. He moved in less than a year ago and since then has spent a lot of time making the rooms feel right at home. Located in the Bankers Lofts building, it … Read more