GLEN ELLYN INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY
24th ANNUAL HOUSEWALK
Friday, MAY 9th, 2008
10:00 am to 2:30 pm and 5:00pm to 9:00 pm
Make this annual event part of your
Mother’s Day weekend traditions!
Presale tickets are available at the
following locations:
Cabs Wine Bar & Bistro – Glen
Ellyn
Fuschia – Glen Ellyn
Knickers of Glen Ellyn
Schmid’s of Glen Ellyn
Sign of the Whale – Glen Ellyn
Toms-Price Furniture – Wheaton
Or call Laura Eskilson at
630.858.5336
Ticket donations will be $30.00
through May 8
Tickets can be purchased at the
homes on May 9 for $35.00
Special thanks to:
Ray & Kathy Whalen, Ray Whalen
Custom Builders for underwriting our expenses
Denny McNaney, Florida Trade Graphics for printing the Housewalk program
Hal and Mary Plass, Plass
Appliances
Jean True and True Cuisine for
the food display in each home
The Park Family Foundation
Karen Lindquist who sketches the homes for the homeowners
Marci Myers who frames the sketches
And, of course, our gracious homeowners
Featured
Homes:
The
Kreiling Home: 386
Main Street
Gold Sponsors:
The Bendigkeit Bunch - Koenig Strey/GMAC
Realtors
Ladesic & Scott Custom Builders
Floral Designs: Green Branch
Situated in the heart of downtown Glen Ellyn, this stunning farmhouse welcomes you with award winning Victorian gardens and landscaping. History states that the home was originally built for Thomas and Rebecca Hoadley in 1898. Thomas Hoadley owned the first shoe store in Glen Ellyn - ironic how close this home is located to the shoe store in Glen Ellyn today! This home has not lost any of its original charm even though it has been renovated to meet today's needs. The homeowners preserved many of the historical features including leaded glass windows and original woodwork. The wood floors throughout the old part of the home are the original fir and are in beautiful condition. The gourmet kitchen was designed by Drury Design with entertaining in mind. It opens to the family room and window-lined breakfast room, which are all part of the addition to the home. The new sun porch looks out on to the rear yard that has become a secluded outdoor living space with multi-level deck and patio area. The upstairs bedroom remodeling maintained the look of the original home with matching trim and turn of the century style. Not to be missed is the lovely master suite with the ceiling opened to reveal the turret roof. The adjoining sitting room and master bath were converted from a smaller bedroom. The master bath has vintage style cabinetry, fixtures and tile floor and can be closed off with French doors. You will be amazed at how the renovations and the shabby chic decorating add to the character and charm of this beautiful home.
The
Crisman Home:
715 Crescent Boulevard
Gold Sponsors:
Pattie Murray - Koenig Strey/GMAC Realtors
Floral Designs: A Florist Garden
This wonderful “West Coast Contemporary” on Crescent Boulevard, which was originally built in 1982 as a one-of-a-kind split level, may be one of the most interesting and beautifully renovated properties you have ever seen. The new addition, which included a complete façade transformation, was completed in 2006. The owners of the home brought inspiration from the Seattle area where they lived for several years. The interior blends Modern European and Prairie styles. Each room showcases the owners’ personal style and attention to detail. These include custom metal stair railings, functional custom cabinetry, accents of bright colors and the use of light and dark contrasting materials throughout. This home has exceptional natural light due to the large windows and open architecture. The entire backside of the home is open to an award winning shade garden which boasts a stunning koi pond and reclaimed bluestone pavers from the former front garden. This home tour will conclude with a leisurely stroll through the shade garden which is home to some of the most beautiful oak trees in Glen Ellyn.
The
Bennett Home:
739 Duane Avenue
Gold Sponsors:
The Bendigkeit Bunch - Koenig Strey/GMAC
Realtors
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Interior Decorating: Dion Group – Renee Dion
Urn Your Keep
Floral Designs: Expressions of Wheaton
Gorgeous limestone beautifully showcases this 1896 Story Book Colonial home that was lovingly restored and expanded in 2004, improving upon its original splendor. This home’s old world charm and authentic features have been expertly integrated with today’s modern architectural amenities. Expert craftsmanship stands out throughout the home with the restoration of original floors, layered crown moldings, luxurious appointments, and artistic stone and tile placements. Interesting to note is the home was constructed in 1896 as a wood sided Dutch farmhouse. The signature limestone exterior and porch were added in 1936. At that time, the home was featured in the March 1936 Glen Ellyn Gazette with the headline “Stone Can Give New Character to Modern Home”. The article reported on the then-popular homeowner trend of upgrading and expanding their home. The enclosed front porch is charming and genuinely reflects the home’s character captured with the 1936 renovation. Reclaimed and renovated furniture pieces, along with custom furnishings, reflect the owner’s personal preference for eclectic French country decor. A beautifully preserved pre-civil war chair and several Biedermeier-styled reproductions create harmony between old and new in the foyer and adjacent sitting room. The stunning Drury Design kitchen is organized around a central workstation and dining concept combining an elegance that satisfies the owner’s love for entertaining with casual space that complements the family’s active lifestyle. The sophisticated yet cozy master suite features a fireplace and a doorway to a stone balcony overlooking the patio. The bluestone patio exterior is a perfect place for gathering in the summer and the striking bluestone fireplace carries outdoor entertaining well in to the fall.
The
Plass Home:
905 Jenna Court
Gold Sponsors:
Kathy Quaid - Prudential
Spengel Realty
The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn
Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Bank & Trust
Floral Designs: A Passion for Detail
With its gracious brick and stone exterior, the Plass home, custom-built in 2005, features a combination of French Chateau and Tudor Revival architectural styles. The home features a grand entrance with a 10 foot high arched doorway made of 3 inch thick solid mahogany leading to a Palladian entrance alcove where the swept stone grand staircase will immediately stand out. All interior design is the work of the homeowner and features streamlined neo-classical details. The main floor is warmly lit by oversized windows, many featuring iron mullion work. The home speaks to the owners’ penchant for welcoming family and friends with its many entertaining spaces, including a gourmet French Country kitchen with multiple workstations and a stone patio with a fire pit. The basement features a generously-sized bar, gaming stations, full kitchen and wine cellar. This definitely is a home you won’t want to miss.