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September 2007 Contents
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FALL 2007 | HOME www.fresnomag.com Visit our showroom at 5783 E. Shields in Fresno 559.294.7007 cabinetconnection.com Welcome to your Masterpiece! SEPT_2007_Mag_104.indd 4 8/22/07 8:09:51 PM
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FALL 2007 | HOME www.fresnomag.com With our complimentary design service and everyday best pricing, we work with you to create a masterpiece of your own. Cabinet Connection specializes in new construction, remodels, offices, and entertainment areas. This is your special invitation to visit our ...
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FREE 1-YEAR DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION www.fresnomag.com | 559.233.7687 | ONLINE! Read Fresno Magazine 1. Go to www.fresnomag.com 2. Click "Subscribe" on the navigation bar 3. Click "1-Year Digital Subscription" 4. Register 5. Each month you will receive a link via email to your subscription ENJOY!!! ...
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FALL 2007 | HOME www.fresnomag.com ThisViewshouldbeYoursThisViewshouldbeYoursThisViewshouldbeYoursThisViewshouldbeYours HWY 168 Bretz Rd. BlueCanyonRd. SHAVER N
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t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s 12 19 33 Home Story:Take a Walk on the Wild Side Choosing Cabinetry Eco-Friendly Spaces full force. Best of Fresno's Home & Garden Winners Gardening Solutions 12 19 21 23 33 FEATURE ARTICLES 23 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4, FALL 2007 HOME AND GARDEN Awards PUBLISHER Cactus ...
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5 5 9 . 2 7 1 . 5 3 0 0 FRESNO'SPREMIUM BOAT, RV, AND MEGA STORAGE FACILITY ABETTER WAY TO STORE IT!ABETTER WAY TO STORE IT! SEPT_2007_Mag_104.indd 9 8/22/07 8:11:44 PM
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Fifty giant oleanders trimmed as peacocks with pink and white blossoms on the extended tail feathers line the driveway of a magnificent 12-acre estate owned by Linda and Dr. Kevin Lester. Topiaries featuring a tall giraffe, a race horse in full stride and leaping dog are meticulously trimmed ...
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FALL 2007 | HOME 13www.fresnomag.com that perfectly reflects the curves of bronzed dancers. A man holds one of these dancers above his head by one outstretched arm. AChinnoieserie Country French chest can be seen on another wall displaying painted gold elephants and giraffes acting as focal ...
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A wall of glass windows gives a stunning view of the huge lawn, the river and a manicured island. A white filigree metal bridge is used to cross from the home to the island. The sides of the bridge have metal cutouts of various fish which were painted by Kevin Lester's sister, artist Donna ...
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vibrancy. The high, vaulted ceiling of white washed oak lends breathability to a room featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. The windows allow for a miraculous view of the river and second island, called "Rough Island". The island has high bamboo trees and native plants, a delightful place for the ...
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in a warm, coral print, echoing the style of the kitchen's wallpaper. Slipper chairs, covered in a leopard print reaching the floor, surround a smoky glass-topped game table. Nearby is another table made from a tree trunk with elephants carved around the base. The Lester's transformed their ...
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| h o m e s t o r y | We'll do the BEST job possible! Or a full money back-guarantee 559-299-4920 Vitaliy Nebyshinets, Owner Certified Licensed Insured Carpets Upholstery Tile Stone SEPT_2007_Mag_104.indd 17 8/22/07 8:20:57 PM
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Lighting and Home We Clean Rugs from Around the World! Hand Washed Oriental Rugs and Repairs Prestige Fabric Care3021 W. Dakota Ave., Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93722 (559) 230-1285 http://prestigefabric.com SEPT_2007_Mag_104.indd 18 8/22/07 8:21:24 PM
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FALL 2007 | HOME 19www.fresnomag.comwww.fresnomag.com CLASSIC CABINETRYBy David Rubenstein of Cabinet Connection Photos Provided by Cabinet Connection W ith good planning you can make the right cabinetry choice that will ensure you'll enjoy your kitchen, bath or office for years to come. While ...
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www.fresnomag.comwww.fresnomag.com Design: Designing your project can often times be detailed and cumbersome. Designers who charge for their service should be able to provide on-site measurements, perspective drawings, detailed floor plans, creative suggestions and an opportunity to make simple ...
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FALL 2007 | HOME 21www.fresnomag.com HELPER By Jim Parks HGTV HOMEOWNER THE GREEN WAVE IS COMING! Get Ready, EcoFriendly Products for the Home are on the way -and That's Really, Really Good News There's a TV newsroom saying that goes, "If it bleeds, it leads." It means that the most dramatic ...
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www.fresnomag.comwww.fresnomag.com "In the real world, we have to rely on the public asking for it, insisting on it, demanding it, agitating for it, and hoping that the architects specify it in their drawings..." 22 FALL 2007 | HOME wood products off the assembly line -and the rest of the ...
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HOME AND GARDEN Awards If your walls could talk... who knows what they'd say?! But when it comes to our homes and gardens, Fresno has spoken loud and clear. We give you your top picks for the Best of Home & Garden, in everything from Best Lighting to Best Landscaper. And the winners are... ...
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Join us as we present awards to all winners and sample the Best of Fresno Dining on Wednesday Nov. 14. For tickets and sponsorship information visit fresnomag.com or call 559.233.7687 SEPT_2007_Mag_104.indd 25 8/24/07 10:29:36 AM
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Michael Hogan Daniel Klingenberger SEPT_2007_Mag_104.indd 26 8/22/07 8:25:16 PM
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| c a l e n d a r | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY GUARANTEE REAL ESTATE at Fort Washington PRESENTS Your local resource for buying, selling or building a home. REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE SEPT_2007_Mag_104.indd 27 8/22/07 8:25:22 PM
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28 FALL 2007 | HOME www.fresnomag.com FABULOUS LAKE VIEW Exquisite custom 4BR/4BA in gated LakeVan Ness. Gourmet kit, formal DR, LR & FR. Terracedbkyrd, perfectforentertaining.286372 $1,795,000 COPPER RIDGE 4BR/3.5BA, crown moldings, ceiling fans, a isolated bedroom w/separate entrance private ...
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FALL 2007 | HOME 29www.fresnomag.com | r e a l e s t a t e m a r k e t p l a c e | SEPT_2007_Mag_104.indd 29 8/22/07 8:25:36 PM
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30 FALL 2007 | HOME www.fresnomag.com $1,489,000 BEV CONTINO Broker Associate, CRS Direct 650-4BEV seeme@bevcontino.com Palm & Shaw5047 North Palm, Fresno, CA 93704 www.guarantee.com RUTHIE MCLEOD Broker Associate, Realtor Direct 281-2300 ruthie@guarantee.com SHERRY L. MONTEMAGNI CRS, GRI, ...
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| g a r d e n i n g s o l u t i o n s | Gardening solutionsSeptember by Leonard Ichimoto Septemberisthestartofthefallvegetable planted this time of year. You can purchase young plants or seeds through December. If you've taken care of your summer vegetables, they are still producing. If you to ...
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34 FALL 2007 | HOME www.fresnomag.com A common question homeowners ask is, "how big does this tree get?" The question they should be askingis,"howfastdoesthistreegrow?"Manytypes of trees are slow-growing and can take upwards of seven to 10 years before providing adequate shade. Chinese pistache ...
