Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Architecture, Interior Design, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma City Orchestra League, Oklahoma City Real Estate, Symphony Show House 2011
Growing up, I frequently attended the annual Orchestra League Symphony Showhouse, and it was inspiring to see the architecture and creativity of the designers over the years. Of particular interest to me was catching a glimpse into some of the greatest homes that Oklahoma City has to offer. Undoubtedly I feel this has helped to form my initial interest to eventual career in real estate.
As a volunteer at last year’s showhouse on Lake Overholser, I enjoyed the experience of meeting so many people and I decided I wanted to offer myself this year to help.
Thousands of volunteers come together for this one event that brings in attendance from all over the state. It’s exciting to see that everyone from schoolchildren to senior citizens come out to support.
Months of work would not have been possible without my design cochairman Karen Smith, who is an accomplished event organizer for international museums and also World Cup Soccer. As a sort of freshman to the Orchestra League, I am grateful to have been teamed up with such an accomplished Co-Chair; we have worked well together and I have learned so much from her great experience in the field.
Karen Smith, my Design Co-Chair on left and Cindy Raby, Show House Co-Chair on right.
From busted pipes and floods, to blizzards, and all the logistics and inner workings of a 15,000+ Sq. Ft. home, it has been an education to say the least!
Events such as the Preview Party, the first viewing of the empty house by the public, to the Gala Black Tie Event held prior to opening day have helped the momentum to build as we prepared to open the doors to the public. The designers this year both new and seasoned have done an outstanding job again this year in the transformation of this jaw-dropping estate.
Table Setting at Black Tie Gala
I can’t wait to tour all my friends and family through the house, enjoy lunch in the Corner Bistro and share some of the memories I’ve made while volunteering for the 2011 Symphony Show House. My membership to the Oklahoma City Orchestra League was the first step in getting involved. I hope you will join me in supporting the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and music education by attending the show house, shopping in the boutique or perhaps buying any of the many furnishings available in the home.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Architecture, Home Tours, Interior Design, Lake Overholster, Oklahoma City Orchestra League, Symphony Show House 2010
A couple months back I was out for a long bike ride, there is a great route I really like that takes me around Lake Hefner and then around Wiley Post Airport to circle Lake Overholster and back again. I have always enjoyed the slow pace and sprawling homes with outstanding views of the lake on Overholster Drive. Much to my surprise and excitement I saw the sign up that one of the homes I had noticed for years was going to be the site of the 2010 Oklahoma City Orchestra League’s Symphony Designer Show House.
My wife and I have enjoyed touring previous homes but this one was of particular interest, not only because of it’s size, but it seemed to be quite the sprawling estate. I decided to research it a little more when I got home and found a registration form to volunteer on their site.
The video below gives you just a taste of what the finished product looks like. It is truly a site to see and there is something for everyone, with 7 bedrooms, 11/5 baths, 3 dining and 7 living areas its a bit overwhelming.
And yes, in case you were wondering, the home is currently for sale; asking price $1,900,000. When you consider you are getting almost 17,000 Square Feet of manicured grounds with mature trees, a pond, pool and outstanding craftmanship for just over $110 per square foot, it looks like one of the best deals around. You can see more details about this home here:
After working a couple of shifts and getting to know the house, I came to realize there is truly something for everyone in this home. With 38 rooms there is sure to be some you’ll love and some that you could live without. It has been a pleasure to see what some of the top designers from the state did to transform the space.
The show runs through May 16th, so there is still plenty of time to get out and see it, you won’t be disappointed. Did I mention that all the furnishings, including the accessories and original artwork are available for sale during the show? From the extravagant custom pieces all the way down to the flower arrangements, they are some great pieces and some at great prices. And most of the designers are on hand daily to discuss their work.
A few shots I snapped with my phone today:
