fyi-This is in Virginia, ACC country, which must be why they think sports decor is unusual.
On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 7:56 AM, Badrish <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > <http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Man-Cave-7.jpg> > This > is the man cave of Chris and Jennifer Mikell in Hampton Roads Crossing, > which boasts a collection of sports memorabilia Chris has collected since a > young age. > Cave sweet cave Published 6:20pm Wednesday, June 1, 2011 > By Janice Powell > > There really are only two kinds of houses, those with strong personalities > and those with little or none. This isn’t about architecture or the actual > design of the structure, but the feeling you get when you cross the > threshold — where you find the personality or you don’t. > > Sometimes the personality is so evident, it seems one can know the family > just by looking around. Other homes, often exquisitely decorated and > furnished, tell nothing about their occupants. Outsiders could wonder who, > if anyone, actually lives there. > > Clearly, the choice of furniture, fabric and color help to define the feel > of a room, but the real personality of a home comes from the people who live > there. > > Are the accessories, books and wall décor simply objects selected because > they fit with the style of the room, or do they have a special meaning for > the family? A photographic reminder of a trip or vacation, books on a > favorite hobby or historical figure, or a piece of artwork selected from a > local art show help give a home true personality. > > Or sometimes, there’s a wild boar’s head sporting a jaunty fedora with a > band of Florida Gators football game ticket stubs mounted on the wall. > Strong personality indeed! The “Man Cave” of Chris and Jennifer Mikell in > the Hampton Roads Crossing neighborhood of North Suffolk is the envy of the > neighborhood. > > It’s not a garage full of mechanics’ tools or antique car parts, nor is it > a giant media room with oversized leather lounge chairs and movie posters. > > Instead, the Mikells have created in their third-floor “loft” a tastefully > decorated, cozy room that reflects his Florida roots and their mutual > passion for their alma mater, the University of Florida, and Gators > football. > > The walls are painted a muted brown, allowing the orange-and-blue framed > Gators posters to carry most of the color in the room. Their sports > memorabilia has been carefully edited, showcasing only the best of the best. > > There’s a full-size bar, built by Chris, and comfortable seating for > friends and neighbors to congregate comfortably on game day or movie night. > > Behind the bar is an old mirror, framed with coasters from bars and > restaurants near and far — he’s been collecting them since he was about 4. > It’s an inventive, whimsical way to showcase his ever-growing collection. In > homage to his hometown music heroes, the mirror is flanked by two rare and > classic Lynyrd Skynyrd tour posters. > > Sports jerseys are carefully aligned in a closet, along with autographed > soccer balls, hockey pucks and football helmets. > > The Mikells have created a comfortable and classic “Man Cave” that will > stand the test of time and their mutual decorating styles. > > Now about that boar’s head. > > *Janice Powell is owner and lead decorator at Powell Home in Suffolk. > Think your home has what it takes to be featured in Suffolk Living? Email > [email protected].* > > *Read this at: * > http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2011/06/01/cave-sweet-cave/ > > -- > GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! > 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions > 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions > 2008 National Football Champions | > Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), > Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- Helen Huntley (727) 823-3801 www.helenhuntley.com -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
