CityView Magazine

26 | November/December 2016 For the Christmas season, notes of holiday whim- sy are found throughout the kitchen but they never overshadow and only compliment the elements on display year-round, which include gis from friends and family heirlooms. A spectacularly unique pre- served floral arrangement is displayed on the island, which Ann Marie purchased from one of her favorite shops, Bougainvillea Boutique in Atlanta. Bougain- villea produces arrangements of all size and color, and only use real materials. eir work has also been featured on Oprah Winfrey's Favorite ings list. In juxtaposition to tall arrangements and sump- tuous drapery, a delightful antique blue pie safe with original punched tin is in the corner of the breakfast nook. Made in the late 1800s, it belonged to Marian's great grandmother. "I grew up looking at it," said Marian lovingly. Her father refinished the piece along with a corner cabinet, given to Marian by a close family friend, which is neatly tucked into an adjacent corner. Marian's favorite element, and arguably the focal point of the kitchen is the Marie Antoinette Italian stone range hood. e frieze is decorated with floral and ivy carvings which frame an eye-catching mar- quis medallion mosaic backsplash. Harold recount- ed the laborious process of installation: "I had to support that thing with jacks," he laughed, but the work created a lovely space for Marian to cook. "Let me tell you what," said Harold. "She is a great cook." e backsplash encircling the remaining counter space is an intricate wavy mosaic tile in cream with dots of onyx. Harold, ever the builder, said with admiration, "at tradesman had to be very, very patient." In All Seasons Behind every door, surprises await. From a spar- kling and spacious master bath with fluted columns to the Lorraine blue marble fireplace in their bed- room, the Kidds have created layer upon layer of interest with furnishings and structure. On any given day, one may find Marian in her well-appointed laundry room. Complete with sleek red appliances and a whimsical chandelier, the Kidds found a way to elevate the ordinary to extraordinary. "I told Harold I had to have some- thing to make me feel pretty while I do laundry," she laughed. e Kidds approach home construction, and life, with the same good nature that allows Marian to find fun in household chores. With patience, care and grateful, God-loving hearts, they built a home that shines as a celebration of the happy life they have made in Fayetteville, and Harold says so him- self, "Fayetteville has been good to us." CV From top: Holiday treats and treasures; Marian's great grandmother's blue pie safe; Italian stone range hood; the master bedroom with blue marble fireplace.

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