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A Tropical Paradise

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H32 Bauhaus on the Prairie

At Home with the Smiths

H7
Editors Letter
H8
DIY

Faux Brick Faade by

artist Nic Roewert

H12 Home Dcor Makeover

Old World Vintage
Placemats

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Entertaining

Perfecting the
Backyard Bash

H24 Landscaping

Going Native with

Beautiful, Hardy
Prairie Grasses

H26 Neighborhood Profile

Ralston:
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H42 Room

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Art of Alan Tubach

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where my brothers and myself would pester
my dad for tickets for amusements rides for hours. With all the spinning and bouncing we
were eating every bit of cotton candy, salt water taffy, and corn dogs we could get our hands
on. Oh, and that amazing fireworks display over the lake once it got dark. What a perfect
way to end a perfect day.
What was also special: It seemed like there was always something new to see or eat when
we gathered. Id like to think I learned something from those great times: Even amid great
traditions, you need to mix in some new stuff, too.
As you gather with your friends or family this year, try something new, whether in your
decorating or cooking. Goodness knows: There are tons of ideas out there and all sorts of
tutorials to walk you through every step.
This issue I tried something new since I like to entertain, so check out my DIY project. We
also have some beautiful and unique homes that I would say are quite the unexpected!
Also, I hope you enjoy our two features on how to make your outside spaces more enjoyable
for the summer. Youll get some great ideas both for having a great time in your backyard and
for making your landscape better prepared to handle this fickle and sometimes downright
harsh Nebraska weather.
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OmahaHome: d.i.y.

Faux Brick Facade

Artist Nic Roewert sculpts beauty beyond the studio.

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N THE STUDIO, ARTIST Nic

Roewert dwells in a world where particular attention is paid to line, form,

texture, and color. Those same attributes
come into play with this clever DIY project, a faux brick facing for his kitchen island
in the West Omaha home he shares with
his fianc, Brandi McDonald, and their
infant son, Asher.

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And its all constructed of simple pieces
of 1 by 4 pine.
I love taking a material like steel and turning it into something organic, says the artist
known for his sculptural wall art and furniture, and I wanted to see if I could have that
organic feel translate into this project. I was
going for a bit of a 70s retro feel, he adds,
but I didnt want to take it too far. I didnt
want it to look like something straight out of
an episode of The Brady Bunch.
Heres what youll need to duplicate the
look of his faux brick faade:
1 by 4 pine
Two colors of stain (Roewert chose
classic gray and walnut)
An angle grinder with a soft metal
flap disc
Sandpaper or an electric sander
And heres how he did it:
1. Using the angle grinder with a soft
metal flap disc, bevel the outer, forward-facing edges of the pine.
2. Cut each board into 7-inch sections
3. Bevel the remaining forward-facing
edges created in the process of cutting
the wood.
4. Apply the stain that you want to be
the surfaces primary color and then
sand down to expose the grain. Avoid
staining the beveled edges. Well see
why in a moment.
5. Apply the secondary stain and repeat
the sanding process.
6. Apply the primary stain one more
time and sand back accordingly.
7. Affix the bricks to the drywall with
construction adhesive.
The multiple stains and sandings, Roewert
says, are the key to creating a natural, variegated look, one where the wood grain really
pops. Sanding the beveled edges to remove
almost all of the stain creates the illusion of
grout. Not happy with the color? Just sand
away and start again.
Roewert was so pleased with the results
that he now sells his creation by the brickfoot online in the stain combination of the
customers choice.
I really like how the bricks take on a different personality based on lighting or the time
of day, he says, but the main idea is just to
have fun with creativity. OmahaHome

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OmahaHome: home decore makeover

by sandy besch-matson photography by bill sitzmann

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Old World
Vintage
Placemats

ECOUPAGE IS MAKING A

comeback (Or, maybe it never

left?). For me, its always made
for an enjoyable art project. And, if done
right, decoupage can be used to create some
very cool home dcor.
The following project took a little longer
than expected. Honestly: Youll need some
patience and the good part of a weekend.
But I think the results are worth the trouble.
SUPPLIES:

Wood
Mod Podge glue and sealer
Sandpaper
Several photos of your choice
Stain

DIRECTIONS:

1. Youll need four, 14x14-inch pieces of

wood. At Home Depot, they cut your
wood to size for free.
2. Sand each piece and round the corners.
3. Stain both sides and let dry. I used
a dark walnut color so my pictures
really stood out.
4. After the stain has dried, follow
the directions on the bottle of Mod
Podge. I used "Matte" Mod Podge
from Hobby Lobby.
5. Lay everything out first prior to
gluing. Use a small sponge applicator
to put a thin, even coat on the back
of each photo.
6. Once finished with both front and
back, re-apply the same stain again
to give it a more aged look. I used a
soft, dry rag. After the surface was
completely dry I went over it with a
high-gloss sealer.
My theme was food. I thought it would be
fun to have a picture of the dish on the front
with the recipe on the back.
These mats should be great conversation
pieces, not to mention the fact that I will
have several good recipes looking me in the
face for years to come.
Have fun with your projects and please
send us your own ideas. Wed love to feature
your creation. OmahaHome
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OmahaHome: entertaining
by robert nelson

Perfecting
the
Backyard
Bash

Think big. Be creative.

A little extra work could
make a big difference.

ATTRACTIVE BUG CONTROL

The smell of DEET can drive away both bugs and

guests. You could argue that in this chemicals-first,
ask-Nature-later kinda world, weve forgotten
that there was stuff mosquitos didnt like
long before we made stuff for them not to
like. Chief among those natural repellents
are some very attractive and easy-to-grow
plants. Lining your patio with marigolds
can help keep bugs away, for one. Also,
lemon grass is a great option because it helps
jazz up your Thai food, too. Of course citronella. Catnip is also an effective bug repellent
if you dont have cats, for which it will have a
very different effect.

AWN DARTS HAVE THEIR

appeal: Lively competition, deadly

projectiles. Throw in some burgers
and chips and a few dime-store solar lights
and you have the basics of a basic backyard
party.
But settling for the basics wont cut it for
special events. And really, even for the simplest affairs, theres no reason not to make
your backyard space more inviting for fun
and fellowship.
With this in mind, here are a few ideas
for taking your outdoor ambiance to the
next level:

OUTDOOR TENT WITH

INDOOR FURNITURE

Sometimes we forget we have nice furniture

in the house thats not bolted to the floor. It
can feel odd taking the living room outside,
but at least for one evening, it can create a
cheap, comfy hangout for numerous guests.
The key to pulling off the outdoor living
room is creating a border for the space with
some sort of canopy. Simple, quick-assembly
gazebos can be purchased for around $150.
Obviously, though, youll want to get the
furniture back inside before you turn in for
the night. Rain clouds love to visit after the
party ends.

OUTDOOR SPEAKERS

LANTERNS

If youve ever visited Mexico during the holidays, youve likely seen streets lined with luminarias. Simple to make, these paper lanterns create a soft, glowing light for a beautiful and
intimate atmosphere. Get brown paper bags, crumple them up a bit, and fill them with several
ounces of pebbles, sand, or most anything to hold them down. Put in tea lights and voila!
Beyond luminarias, there are many other types of handmade lanterns that are as inexpensive
as they are lovely.
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In the age of iPods, smartphones and

ubiquitous headphones, people sometime
forget that gatherings still need amplifiers
and speakers. If you want speakers outside
and you plan to keep them outsideyoull
want to get speakers specifically made for
the rain, snow, sun, bird bombings, etc.
Whether youre looking for indoor or outdoor speakers, audiophiles will always tell
you the same thing: When putting together
a sound system on a limited budget, spend
your money on speakers first. Good speakers
make the system.

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Those little lawn javelins only entertain for

so long. So, then what? Bridge? You need to
go past individual games and create a sporting event. There are some outdoor game kits,
but its just as easy, and more fun, to assemble
your own Olympic competition. For starters, bocce is a necessity. If you dont have
bocce balls, just improvise with most any
balls you have in the garage. (Toss softballs
and a golfball, for one). Croquet, badminton,
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A Tropical
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From the lake at Hawaiian Village south
of Papillion, the Kielians semi earth home
takes on a very different look. From this angle,
perched on the lakes high bank line, its more
like some contemporary cliff dwelling. Thanks
to the one-story-tall water feature Mike built
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< houses foundation. Amazingly, the extensive water feature was a first-time project
for Mike 12 years ago. The falls took him
a couple months to build, his wife says. It
quickly became a labor of lovewith a bit
of obsession thrown in.
He was pretty focused on that once he got
started, she says. It was his masterpiece. The
whole family got involved with it, too. It was
a major project for us all.
To match the developments playful
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themselves. Most notably: The Bumba

Shack, a thatched hut that sits next to the
water where friends and family can gather for
drinks and socializing.
This exotic feature, which Mike constructed as a surprise gift to his wife, is
homage to a beach bar the family enjoyed
while on a vacation to Tortola in the British
Virgin Islands.
The Bumba Shack kind of speaks to the
whole mood of the place, Roseanne says. Its
fun, its casual. Its just a very easy livin kind
of place. OmahaHome
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by robert nelson

Going
Native

LIATRIS (GAYFEATHER)

One fun way to track

down some unique native
plants: Just see what plants
are mentioned in the pioneer
diaries and literature of writers such as Willa Cather and
Mari Sandoz. The gayfeather
is long-lasting and easy to
grow in your garden.

You need not

leave the Prairie
to create a beautiful,
hardy landscape.

HE GRASS IS ALWAYS greener

on the other side of the Atlantic

Ocean. To wit, Midwesterners,
particularly Nebraskans, have always had a
low opinion of the regions native flora. But
outsiders often have a different opinion.
Take aronia (or chokeberry), for example.
Most settlers wanted nothing to do with the
trees or the fruit. But, some German immigrants appreciated the tart flavor. Some even
sent plants back to Germany. Hybrids were
made. Now we drink descendants of our
native chokeberries every time we have a
Welchs Grape Juice Cocktail.
People tend to think of native plants as
only weeds, says Kathleen Kue, an associate horticulture specialist with the UNL
Extension Office for Douglas and Sarpy
counties. But there are countless wonderful, hardy species. The chokeberry. It was met
with distain. Now its in everybodys juice.
The point here: If you want a low-maintenance, water-sipping landscape that will last,
Kue says, you should go native.
With that in mind, here is a collection of some of Kues favorite native species that you can easily reintroduce to an
Omaha landscape:

BUTTONBUSH

PAW PAW TREE

The buttonbush is both old-timey Nebraska

and futuristic. The flowers are really funky
and fun, Lue says. They kind of look like
spaceships.

Yes, there is a fruit tree native to Nebraska.

The paw paw fruit tastes like a cross between
a banana and a mango, Lue says. Theyre
surprisingly delicious.

J.S. Peterson
@ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

ARONIA (CHOKEBERRY)

As the common name suggests, the berries

can be astringent, Lue says. But, as in the
Welchs cocktail, they can be very tasty when
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ONFIRMING THE POPULATION OF any given city

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< of the year, Ralstons population is estimated at almost 7,000 people. But on that
remaining day, July 4 to be exact, the city
bursts at the seams when as many as 50,000
people swarm to the place known as the
Independence City.
Carrying on that patriotic theme, the
Fourth of July parade route wends its way
along Independence Avenue, the honorary
label of Miller Avenue. And the mini park
downtown is named Independence Square.
Ralston Mayor Donald Groesser explains
that the Independence label has dual meanings. Sure, the towns star-spangled Fourth
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of July parade and surrounding events are

crowd-pleasers that make the city the third
largest in the state that day, but theres more.
Omaha was positioning itself to annex
Ralston in 1964, but the town had other ideas.
A deal was struck where Omaha agreed to
leapfrog Ralston so long as the suburb did
not itself expand to the magic number of
10,000. State law mandates that Omaha may
annex any burg with a population below that
number without putting the issue to a vote
by that communitys people.
So I have my little pilgrimage downtown
every four or eight years, says Groesser, who

is serving his fifth term and has been in office

for 18 years, just to reaffirm the deal and to
repeat that handshake with each new mayor
elected in Omaha.
The same kind of casual, handshake aura
defines the very nature of the close-knit community that has retained its distinct, smalltown vibe even as the metro has grown around
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OmahaHome: neighborhood profile

by david williams
photo provided by the frank and velma johnson ralston archive museum

Lake Living
Sans the Lake

ID YOU KNOW THAT the land upon which sits the Ralston

Arena was once a lake? Or that the hill above it once held a
magnificent castle?
Newspaperman George L. Miller of the Omaha Heraldwhich would
later morph to become the Omaha World-Heraldis considered the founding
father of Ralston. In 1887 he built a sprawling, 17-room mansion at what is
now the northeast corner of 75th and Oakwood streets.
An almost accidental lake followed in 1892 when an exploration for oil,
minerals, or water turned up water. Lots and lots of water.
A dike was constructed and Seymour Lake, named by Miller for his friend,
Nebraska Congressman Horatio Seymour, was born. A resort-style club, park,
and beach house soon grew around the lake and it became a summertime
playground that drew crowds far and wide. In the off-season of those prerefrigeration days, an ice-cutting operation operated on the lake.
The castle burned down in 1898, and the only remaining echo of the lake
is a story that is told in cobblestones. The ancient pavers of South 70th Street
just east of 72nd Street mark the winding road that once girded the lake that
dried up in the 40s.
The Arts and Crafts-style home built in 1914 on the site of the castle is
today owned by Susan and Larry Forman.
They raised six children there and now have 15 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild, which means the property has been known to host some
big-time family picnics, but none bigger than the one on Independence Day.
My father took one look at the place before we bought it in 1979 and said
that we were investing in a money pit, Larry says. And he was right, but this
is like a piece of history that deserved to be saved.
Susan agrees. The lake may be gone, she says, and its not like we
could just pick up this house and move it to Cape Cod. Its been a great
home for us and we joke that it is our favorite lake housejust without
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< Many of my current and former music students came

to the parade and chanted Ladonna! Ladonna! as I passed
by, she says. It was such grand fun!
Many of the local businesses have roots that run
equally deep.
A crashing cacophony of 7-10 splits have been heard at Scorz,
the local bowling alley, since the 50s. A quintessential corner
hangoutthe ancient Village Barmay have a snazzy, new,
and hip logo, but the everybody-knows-your-name atmosphere
remains the same.
And then theres the tacos. Since 1976, Marias Mexican
Restaurant has been a magnet for margaritas and a
hub for habaneros.
Michael Sanchez, son of the restaurants titular founder,
Maria, goes all in when it comes to Ralston boosterism.
Hes chairman of the Ralston Chamber of Commerce and
is running for a seat on the city council. But what about his
mother? Does Maria have a plan to retire any time soon?
My mom will probably one day be the Mrs. B of
Ralston, he says, riding around the restaurant in a little
scooter, just like the late, iconic entrepreneur associated

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Nebraska-Omaha mens basketball, the
arena football Omaha Beef, and morehas
changed the citys landscape in more than
just a literal way. It is the anchor for an ambitious, 20-year development plan that Mayor
Groesser dubs The Hinge.
Think of 72nd Street as a hinge, Groesser
says. The east side of the street is Omaha,
and we cant do anything about that. On our
side of the street, picture a lake, parks, new
businesses, all with a new, beautiful gateway
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< A lot of our friends
say it looks like a commercial
building or a strip mall, says
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that. To each his own!
The 4,200 square foot
home was built in 2010 and
was designed by Jon, the
owner of the branding firm
Corporate Three Design. Jon
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he first put pen to paper in
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The couple share the space
with their children, David
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The imaginative materials
used throughout the project
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they are integral to the success of the contemporary
scheme.
Common cinder block
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stripes of contrasting brick
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below exposed steel beams
of the roofline that have now
taken on an organic, earthy
patina. Rolling barn-like
doors of walnut evoke a little
bit of country while also
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fields of contrasting color.
Add to that gently dappled
concrete floors below an
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rugs, and the foundation
is laid for a country home
loaded with surprises.
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problem. Remember, form
follows function in the
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stairs leading down to a utility room so that, when lifted
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< clean space accented by marble baseboards

and window trim.
Everybody always talks about the kitchen
triangle pattern when it comes to kitchens,
Donna says, but taking two extra steps to
get to the fridge is a small price to pay for the
uncluttered look we sought.
The home has no load-bearing walls, and
the roof is instead supported by a series of
massive pillars. This design element allowed
maximum freedom in terms of an open floor
plan. Jon further capitalized on this by mixing
and matching the heights of the walls. The
central space is defined by floor-to-ceiling
surfaces. Within the bedrooms, closets are
left open on top to distribute light and to
create interesting sight lines.
Two wells on the property fuel a geothermic heating system and radiant floor heat
keeps the place toasty even on the most bitter
of winter evenings. The pool is heated by the
same technology.
The look we were going for, Jon says, is
part Bauhaus, part Palm Springs desert-style."
The flat roof contributes to the desired look
and its lines mirror the plains surrounding
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And we wanted really low maintenance,
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< driving the truck back and forth until

we can get out. And Jon does all the

mowing himself.
I have mowing down to five hours now,
he adds. If I didnt have to make little crop
circles around all of the trees it would be
even easier.
The interior is certainly dramatic, but
Jon also had an eye to outdoor living in his
design. The property that features hundreds
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of saplings also boasts a swimming pool

and a full soccer field. Thats where Suzy, a
recent Papillion La Vista South High graduate who will play in the fall at Missouri State
University, honed her skills. Thats when she
wasnt camping on the roof with friends under
a canopy of stars.
This home is something that Jon always
wanted to do, says Donna, even if we are
out here where few people ever see it.

That is, except when the couple who love

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EFORE 1986, RESPECTED

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his Normandy-style stucco home in Dundee.
The light was mostly artificial, maybe a bit
dungeony. It wasnt at all ideal studio space,
especially for an artist known for the vibrancy
of his work.

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In fact, as Tubach realized later, the basement environment gave a bit of a brownish,
earthy tinge to his earlier paintings. Basically,
the work during his subterranean phase didnt
pop like it does now. Even the horizon line
was different because of the high windows.
The work created down there many times
had much higher horizon lines and tended
to be a bit darker, Tubach says. Sometimes
an artist doesnt realize how much his or her
work environment impacts their work. It can
be profound.
In 1985, Tubach left his home space for an
8-month residency at the Bemis Center for
Contemporary Arts. There, in a gray-floored
space overlooking a dark alley, his art took
on a grayer tone. Bricks began to show up
in his work.
The next year, Tubach asked his good
friend, noted Omaha architect Jack Savage, to
help him with his light problem. The solution:
An airy, two-story, 700-square-foot addition to the back of the Tubach home with
a balcony, a floor of handmade tiles, and,
most important, a two-story bank of windows
on the north side of the house that bathes
Tubach's workspace and easel in ample,
gentle, natural light.
The rooms walls are lined with dozens
of Tubachs distinctive works. Most of his
creations imagine a sort of nexus between
the architecture, art, people, and landscape of
towns and cities throughout the United States
and Europe. He has created more than 950
paintings exploring the United States, 350 of
them representing Nebraska. (Dozens can be
seen in public spaces in Omaha. Tubach has
painted works for the Omaha Symphony,
Opera Omaha, and the Joslyn Art Museum,
to name a few).
Most of those images were created in this
studio in this light. Many seem to shimmer
in the light in which they were created. The
paintings are vital and bright. They are a
reflection of his studio.
My palette suddenly shifted to the surroundings, Tubach says. Sky blues, lots of
trees. More subtle changes suggested by the
rust-colored tile floor. Even the colors and
shapes of the place insinuated their way into
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OmahaHome: transformations
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Adding
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< For one: They longed for a powder

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sink window that complete the clean lines
of this beautiful kitchen.
Casual entertaining involving the pool
and their wonderful kitchen has transformed
their residence into a more updated and
welcoming home. OmahaHome

Its everything you want in

your home from its fresh
architectural style and
detailing, to the simplicity
of its lifestyle-driven
functionality and a classic
timelessness that feels as
perfect for your life today
as it will in the years to
come. Its also why Curt
Hofer & Associates is
the areas most inspired
high-end homebuilder.
Imaginatively conceived,
flawlessly executed let
Curt Hofer & Associates
create and build your new
custom home.

FRESH.
SIMPLISTIC.
CLASSIC.
It begins with an idea.
Please contact Curt
Hofer & Associates at
402.758.0440. For an
appointment, visit
curthofer.com or see
our Ideabook at
houzz.com/curthofer.

2332 Bob Boozer Drive | Omaha, NE 68130 | Phone: 402.758.0440 | www.curthofer.com