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Alabaster Promenades New HomeGoods (JeVante Shropshire / Bham Now)

Are you excited about new home decor? Well, get ready! According to the Shelby County Reporter, HomeGoods is opening the second Shelby County location in Alabaster on Thursday, February 10th! Keep reading for more information on the grand opening.

HomeGoods is a part of TJX Companies, the same corporation that brought you TJ Maxx. HomeGoods has been providing the U.S. with its eclectic selection of home decor from around the world since 1992. HomeGoods offer many different styles of home goods and decor pieces such as cookware, furniture, artwork, bathroom accessories, patio decorations and so much more.

The Alabaster HomeGoods will open right before Spring rolls around. This HomeGoods location can be found in the Alabaster Promenade, right next to the newly opened Five Below. On Thursday, February 10th, HomeGoods will open its doors to the public starting at 8AM that morning and will close at 10PM that night. Their normal business hours will begin to take place that Friday.

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Clokey House also known as 68 Dunmore Road offers the best of both worlds to prospective homeowners: luxury country living with towns and cities in close proximity.

his magnificent home was architect designed and built in 2010 for the current owners to an extremely high specification where the focus is on luxury modern living and on maximising the stunning natural environment.

The thoughtful and creative design has produced a property that presents the owners with the opportunity to experience an impressive lifestyle where modernism blends naturally with homeliness and where inside living flows smoothly to the outdoors.

This is an energy efficient property with under floor heating on both levels, additional fibre glass ceiling insulation, roof insulation and uPVC double glazing with e-glass.

Clokey Houses reception hall is decorated in contemporary walnut with an open tread staircase a well welcome into this very special home.

The cloakroom offers plenty of storage space and if youre looking to go up in the world, literally provision has been made for a lift shaft.

A laundry room comes complete with a single drainer stainless steel sink with a separate provision for tumble dryer. The room is plumbed for a washing machine and also has built-in cupboards and additional shelving.

Looking for a dedicated place in which to relax? Youll love the open plan games area which is more like a music room, study, gym and games room. With feature lighting, its bound to make an impression on homeowner and visitor alike.

There are two bedrooms on the ground floors of similar size. Two come equipped with walk-in wardrobes and sliding patio doors for views overlooking the garden.

One of these rooms comes with an en suite shower space, fitted with walk-in shower, basin, low flush WC and heated towel radiator.

The second bedroom could be used as a home office, offering plenty of space and gorgeous views in which to feel inspired.

The family bathroom is also downstairs this luxury suite comprises an extra-large inset bath with shower over, basin with feature lighting, WC, towel radiator and a blessing in a bathroom an inlaid full length wall mirror.

Clokey House has plenty to entertain guests and we feel the guest suite, also on the ground floor, will impress.

With similar views, the luxury bedroom comes with a dressing room built-in robes and shelving as standard plus an en suite for maximum privacy and comfort.

To maximise views and privacy, the main living areas and master bedroom are on the first level whilst the bedrooms on the ground level open out through French-style doors to the garden.

Moving upstairs youre greeted to spectacular views of Slieve Croob before being guided into a snug/sunroom. The feature floor to ceiling glazing log burner conjures up nights watching the stars from the comfort of your own home.

The kitchen, which incorporates the dining space, comes with a superb range of bespoke painted units, quartz worktops and a one-and-a-half bowl sink unit with water filter. There is a four-ring induction ceramic hob, made for cooking, plus dishwasher and two yes, two double ovens with integrated grills.

A larder fridge ensures theres plenty of room if youre entertaining while the walk-in pantry will home your non-perishables as we all as a frost-free freezer and pull-out vegetable racks.

Sitting in the dining area offers glimpses of Spa Lake youll feel the wonder of the outdoors, indoors thanks to folding doors which lead to a covered veranda for al fresco dining. But just in case you get a bit chilly, theres a double-sided tunnel gas fire with remote control.

Two steps will bring you to the upper lounge, again where views over the surrounding countryside come as standard.

Theres an additional guest toilet on this level.

The principal bedroom, like the downstairs guest suite, has a dressing room with ample storage, plus an en suite bathroom with inset bath and twin vanity basins.

This innovative layout is continued outside where there are a variety of terraces and balconies surrounded by neat and compact gardens which form a spectacular backdrop to the tree canopies, fields, lake and mountain range.

The Spa area is only 15 miles from Belfast and at the same time is surrounded by popular tourist attractions and leisure opportunities such as National Trust properties, Royal County Down Golf Club, sailing clubs, beautiful forests and stunning beaches.

Whilst close to all these attractions, Clokey House is positioned far enough off the main road to provide privacy, peace and seclusion without feeling isolated as all the amenities of a village and small market town are close by and there is a bus route at the end of lane.

Clokey House offers that rare combination of luxury living and location. An opportunity to view should not be missed. The asking price is 465,000. For more information or to book a viewing contact Bennett Estate Agents on 028 9066 4347 or see bennettestategents.com

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Le Sud is one of many neighborhood restaurants in North Center. | Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

North Center, a sprawling and historic neighborhood on the citys North Side, contains the communities of Roscoe Village, St. Bens, and Bricktown, and several major cultural corridors, including Lincoln Avenue and Roscoe Street. Its also home to some of Chicagos best neighborhood restaurants, live music venues, pizzerias, taquerias, Asian restaurants, German beer halls, kebabs, vegan brunches, and more. Here are 16 spots diners wont want to miss.

As of January 3, the city has mandated that those ages 5 and up be fully vaccinated and masked at public places indoors while not actively eating or drinking. For updated information on coronavirus cases, please visit the city of Chicagos COVID-19 dashboard. Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.

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January 24, 2022 By Marisa Olsen

Over the weekend, Brian Moys Nomai opened its doors to debut at Derby Street Shops in Hingham. Long awaited by the South Shore, shoppers, residents, and visitors now have access to a stellar new American and Asian-inspired cuisine dining option. Nomai transports guests away, to a new and modern culinary experiencea sparkling gem for South Shore food lovers and diners.

The space is large and inviting and the restaurant is named for a crimson-color Japanese maple tree with serrated edged leaves. Throughout the space, four impressively large 18- foot replica Japanese Maple trees are planted and displayed, which almost serve as lighted pillars or beacons throughout the site, leading your eyes upwards to the massive, vaulted ceiling.

Brian Moy grew up in the restaurant business, often working in his fathers Chinatown restaurants, China Pearl and Ho Yuen Ting. Years later, Moy would open up his own venture, creating modern and inventive Asian-inspired restaurants, Shj and Ruckus in Boston. Moys team includes Culinary Director Jason Hua, whom Moy met and befriended at Boston University, and Executive Chef Bradley Yard. Hua most recently has been the Executive Chef and Managing Partner at The Dutch in New York City. Hua was also part of the opening team at Uni. He Studied at the Culinary Institute of America and went to Europe to hone his craft at The Fat Duck and then interned at Jean-Georges in New York City. Yard is hailed most recently from Park City, Utah where he served as Chef de Cuisine of Handle.

Moy is excited to bring his first suburban concept to Hingham. Nomais menu is fresh, exciting, and eye-catching, tempting you to try every dish and return time and again. The menu is designed to be sharable with small plates and larger entrees with a goal of being communal. Items are organized by raw bar, snacks, appetizers, vegetables, noodles and rice, fish, meat, and dessert. Think of homemade silky tofu, created by Brians dad with black truffle; a juicy, tender Rib Eye with triple-fried French fries; a secret fried chicken; orange chicken wings with Kogi, a fermented rice seasoning; fresh sashimi; and other Asian-inspired flavors and playful foods, such as Char Siu crescent rolls with black pepper and mozzarella cheese. Thoughtful, inventive cocktails such as Winter Strawberry in Japan with Haku Japanese vodka and Iichiko Shochu or a Gogo 75 with gin, sake, pear, kiwi, yuzu, and champagne are lovely ways to start your dining experience before you delve into wine, beer, sake, and an extensive Japanese whiskey list. Justin Park of the Hawaiian Bar Leather Apron serves as the Creative Bar Director.

The restaurant seats 130 guests, and Moy plans on having an outdoor patio in the warmer season. The restaurant is lofty and inviting as well as urban and cool, with a large u-shaped warm wooden bar, minimalist booths, a dining room, back bar, and semi-private dining room. The space is vaulted with pale white oak wooden planked ceilings and round lantern-inspired light fixtures, which float about the room. A large, round centerpiece chandelier anchors the back of the restaurant space, above the arresting Nomai trees. The walls are composed of modern and contemporary black and gray brick and a gritty and industrial plastered speckle, making Moys tasteful eye of curated collected art pop. The space was designed by Boston design firm, Sousa Design Architects.

Brians personal love for art and fashion are visible throughout, adding a personal element to Nomai. Sought-after American artist KAWS collectible art, as well as fashion, and his favorite cookbooks sit prominently on open wooden shelves. A large and impressive Shepard Fairey is displayed proudly on a wall, which shows off the famed artists signature mural-esque style of work of his wife. Moy also brought along a souvenir from his beloved Boston restaurant, Shja mythical monkey creature that is thought to be frisky and mischievous, and fond of alcohol. (Perfect for us.) The monkey theme is echoed by a portrait of a Shj monkey by local artist Marcus Sebastiano in the back of the space, and on the custom wallpaper in both restrooms. Patrons will get a kick out of the wallpaper, featuring cheeky monkeys, sipping out of vodka bottles, enjoying dirty martinis, and may even potentially spot a red bra camouflaged in the jungle greenery. How could you not have fun at Nomai? We certainly did, and we cant wait to return.

Nomai94 Derby St, Hingham, MA 02043(781) 385-7983Currently open for dinner service nightly

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A $22 Million Versailles-Inspired Mansion Owned by Mervyns Department Store Founder Sells in 11 Days (Private Atherton Estate)

Even by Bay Area standards, the whiplash-fast sale of a Versailles-inspired mansion in the countrys most expensive zip code is incroyable.

Listed just 11 days ago for $22 million, the 2003 Atherton home went into contract on Monday, according to Redfin. Given the quick sale, the property may have sold for more than the asking price.

Mervin Morris, founder of Mervyns department stores, bought the property, on a bit more than one acre, in 2000 for $6.5 million, according to public records. Since he planned to tear down the home built in 1964 by Joseph Eichler to build his new French chateau-style home, he offered previous owner, interior designer Sue Olson, not just $1 million above her asking price, but also any materials she wanted to salvage.

The redwood siding was set aside for an Eichler home on the Stanford campus, she told the Almanac News at the time, and she planned to recycle as much as she could.

Morris bulldozed the rest and hired architect Andrew Skurman, who has offices in San Francisco and Paris, to create a bespoke home inspired by Ile-de-France in Versailles, according to the listing notes.

Parquet wood floors and intricate millwork are among the French-country features, as well as the mansard roof with arched dormers. In the center of the U-shaped homes limestone entry courtyard sits a statue of an escargot.

The main level has more than 7,000 square feet and includes a great hall with a wet bar hidden in an armoire, an 18th-century French fireplace mantel and 13-foot-high vaulted ceilings accented by a lantern-style fixture that Morriss wife, Rosyln, bought on a trip to Paris with Skurman, the architect said in a video tour of the home. Typical ceiling heights on the ground floor in Atherton are only 10 feet high, he said.

Referring to the hallways as galleries, and pointing out the voluptuous door mouldings and several octagonal rooms, he also acknowledged areas where his design could be updated. The new owner could remove a small wall between the kitchen and the formal dining room, which has upholstered walls and a customized closet for silver serving pieces, to make one big living-dining area, he said.

The main floor also has four en suite rooms, three of which are set up as bedrooms and one as an office, and a powder room with a separate primping area. The second floor has an 800-square-foot guest/staff quarters with an en suite bedroom and separate living area.

The largely one-floor layout makes sense, given that Morris was 80 when he bought the home. He died at 101 last summer. His wife of more than 60 years died in 2016 and public records show the home has remained in family trusts since that time.

It also has a separate four-car garage with an electric vehicle charging station, which Skurman said could be converted to a guest house with a smaller garage, given that the estate has room for more cars on the concentrically patterned cobblestone motor court.

Unlike many homes at this price point in the South Bay, the home lacks a pool. It does have a large recessed spa off its limestone back patio, as well as a sculpture garden, a rose garden and a flower arranging room.

The expansive outdoor space can be accessed throughout the main level viawhat else?French doors.

This is the house for a Francophile, Skurman said.

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Heres an idea that will light up the LED light bulb: home remodeling plans that save energy and money. Despite the upfront investment, investments in green remodeling often wind up paying for themselves. They can also improve home value. Here are a few of the best green remodeling projects to embark on.

In an at-times brutally cold environment like Chicagoland, the quality of your homes insulation can mean the difference of hundreds of dollars. Attic air sealing is a common way to invest in this, but look into insulation for light fixtures, outlets, and switches, which can sabotage otherwise effective insulation plans. Outright replacement of windows with Energy Star-certified glass can be pricey, but depending on the age of your current windows, can absolutely pay for itself within a few years. A federal tax credit for insulation is available to help bring down the cost.

From laundry machines to refrigerators to water heaters, energy efficient options are bountiful in 2022. The Energy Star label is generally a strong indicator that youre on the right track, but for prioritizing investment, consider some research into the best bang for your buck to start off with.

This could be the winter to invest in a smart thermostat, the best of which provide many customizable options to make the most, as in, least, of your HVAC needs. Program your smart thermostat to automatically adjust temperature at certain times. Remote control from your smartphone provides maximum flexibility, and is a great pure measure of convenience.

For the truly ambitious green remodelers, the allure of solar paneling is hard to resist. In the right situation, solar panels can cover a large portion or eliminate your monthly electricity bill, but they also come with a steeper upfront installation cost. Many factors must be evaluated to determine if this will pay off for you, including: the amount of sunlight your home receives, the size and orientation of your roof (south- and west-facing roof panels generate more energy in the Northern Hemisphere), and any available incentives, rebates, or tax credits that may be available in your area. While the upfront cost is steep, it has become more affordable in recent years, and financial incentives for them are steadily increasing solar panels are worth a look.

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Investing in Historic Preservation

Homes that have stood for hundreds of years lend themselves to a slow process of restoring one feature at a time.

The previous owners of the Costas Andover home did most of the restoration work on the farmhouse in the 1990s, rewiring, plumbing and insulating the house before restoring the plaster walls. The Costas expanded the living space in the barn, restored the exterior and increased the energy efficiency of the house. The couple spent $600,000 to $700,000 on their projects.

We added a tavern room in the barn with paneling that a woodworker found and installed for us from the interior of a 1780s house, Mrs. Costa said. The original floor of the attic in the principal house was in good condition, so we removed that and installed it in the tavern room, too.

The exterior of the property needed work, so the couple hired painters to slowly remove peeling lead paint to preserve the old growth wood underneath, Mr. Costa said.

We installed a geothermal heating system because the house had used 4,000 gallons of oil a year for heat, Mr. Costa said. Now we burn zero oil, and the house is completely comfortable year-round. We add steam humidification for the winter.

Owners of historic homes rely heavily on the expertise of contractors who specialize in antique properties, said Steven White, a real estate agent with William Raveis Real Estate in Marblehead.

Experienced restoration experts do their best to retain what they can of the original structures and materials, Mr. White said. If they cant retain something, theyre usually able to replicate it, often by using salvaged materials.

At Mr. Danes Marblehead home, contractors were able to match windows and find roof shingles to complement the existing architectural shingles and meet the requirements of the historic preservation commission. The Danes replicated the plants in the garden to match historical records, replaced and stained the clapboard exterior, and reconfigured the kitchen and den for easier flow when entertaining. Mr. Dane said they spent approximately $700,000 over many years on renovations.

Our biggest project was the third floor of the house, which needed major structural repair, Mr. Dane said. It took us four years to renovate and reconfigure the space and repair the 18-inch-wide pine floors. We exposed the wood beams that support the roof and were allowed to add skylights because they arent visible from the street.

Thirty years ago, the Steines invested about $150,000 on an addition for their Connecticut home and replaced their roof twice during their ownership.

Weve invested as much or more money than we expect to retrieve when we sell the property, said Mr. Steines.

Their first project was to replace their asphalt roof with a cedar roof and to replicate the original 12-over-12 windows for a unified exterior.

We researched the pieces that we wanted to look authentic and found people who could make items that look as close as possible as the original items, said Mrs. Steines. When we added the addition, we used new materials rather than faux antique, but we wanted it to match the original design features, so we made sure to have the wide plank floors the same width as the planks in the original part of the house.

The Steines also found original moldings from the same period as their home to replace the interior trim around the windows and doors.

The beamed ceilings had been painted and stained, so we had those cleaned up, Mr. Steines said. We have three working fireplaces and the center chimney had to be taken down and rebuilt brick by brick.

The investment of time and money into preserving a historic home has a value that can be hard to quantify, Mr. Steines said.

When you own a house like this, you get the sense youre just passing through, Mrs. Costa said. Its a privilege to live here but its also a responsibility to respect the property and its past.

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Ace Mold Remediation Irving, is a Texas restoration company that brings many years of experience to every mold removal project that it takes on. Thats why the veteran mold removal technicians at the company realize that the key to executing a successful mold remediation project is doing a thorough inspection to start the process. This is because the same conditions that are causing the mold growth in one home may be completely different than what is causing a mold issue in another. That means each mold remediation job has to be custom planned around the particular circumstances regarding the mold growth in each home. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions when it comes to mold removal. A proper inspection helps the company come up with a mold remediation plan that will not only eliminate even the most stubborn mold growth in a home but also ensure the homeowner that the mold problem will not come back.

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According to the company representative, its also very important to be proactive in getting any mold growth problem in a home handled right away. He says, Mold can be hazardous to your health, so you should get an inspection ASAP if you suspect mold or smell something funny in your home! Protect your familys health and safety. It can be especially troublesome to those in a home that are allergy sufferers, have asthma or other upper respiratory problems, and you certainly dont want young children breathing in mold spores over a long period. It was also pointed out that while most people recognize mold as being an allergen, some forms of mold are pathogenic and can become the source of both mild and serious infections. The company representative also pointed out that in addition to the health problems caused by mold, nuisance fungi growth can also cause much damage around a home that can lead to expensive repairs and item replacements. The long-term presence of mold on such surfaces as wood and drywall often necessitates complete replacement and mold also can ruin fabrics & upholstery and the items that are found inside any boxes that it is present on.

Customers that have taken advantage of Ace Mold Removal Irvings experienced mold remediation services have written reviews that have expressed a high level of satisfaction with the results. Brian John stated, This mold removing company did a great job eliminating decades of moldy insulation from the attic. They went above and beyond to ensure that the areas were cleaner, and the quality test that came back was cleared of mold. I Would recommend them. The many glowing reviews the company has received were also the subject of a recent press release that can be seen here at https://www.pressadvantage.com/i_story/48745-ace-mold-remedation-company-in-irving-tx-gets-excellent-reviews. More information on the companys prompt and efficient mold removal services can be obtained by calling them, sending them an email, or by visiting their website.

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