to the grandchildren’s toys. An elevator adjacent to the powder bath provides easy access to the
upstairs if needed.
A healthy mix of antique and modern makes up the front foyer. A stately table
topped with a 1960s-era lamp and Jan Barboglio vase (a gift from designer
Garrity) was purchased at former Governor John Connally
’s auction. A contemporary painting by Cookie Ashton overlooks it all.
A curvaceous chair dressed in blue velvet sits by the front door, snatched up
from a New Orleans antique shop. Dubbed the JFK chair, the piece graced the
screen in Oliver Stone
’s 1991 movie of the same name.
Contemporary acrylic pieces by Dallas artist Christopher Martin line the
staircase wall, leading to a landing and step-up to the master bedroom suite.
Here, the Fargos comfortably sleep
“like moles in the pitch black” thanks to motorized shades outside of the bedroom window that the couple
triggers at night.
Beautiful abstract metal art by Houston artist Alan Alldredge caresses one wall
of the master bedroom while a sinuous row of mirrors occupies another. Two
ultra-comfortable Ralph Lauren chairs in linen mingle with sumptuous draperies
and bedding in Barbara Barry fabrics. A tuck-away office to one side is
separated by a sleek, swept-back curtain.
The master bath is just as peaceful with earthy colors and a white, clean-lined
sink and bathtub contrasting with brown molding and cabinetry. A window seat
provides an interesting architectural feature, both beautiful and functional. A
piece by San Antonio artist Marissa Star graces a wall.
A vanity area, utility room and two more bedrooms round out the upstairs with a
computer nook and gameroom leading to a clean-lined guest bedroom in fresh
linen shades.
“We are very happy here,” says Billie. “We had great people working with us to make everything come together.”
The only thing that didn’t cooperate fully was Mother Nature. Hurricane Ike was bearing down as the
Fargos moved in to their new home. While possessions took up residence, they
opted to hunker down at their daughter
’s house.
The new house escaped unscathed, but their neighbor’s garage wasn’t so lucky.
“ I went over and rang the doorbell and said, ‘This is the probably the worst first impression anybody’s ever made, but it’s my tree that went through your garage,’” recalls Billie. “How’s that for an introduction?”l
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