Calcote Home Gallery: December 2007

John and Linda Calcote had more than their own family in mind when they remodeled their Hollister lake house.

By Nichole Lemmon; Photos by Edward Biamonte


John and Linda Calcote from Memphis made Branson a second home. The couple enlisted the expertise of Jeremy Carter to style their home and for some holiday season flair.	The Calcote's dining table has room for a crowd; couples come five-at-a-time to use the home as a retreat space.
Season's Décor: All the Christmas decoration colors are drawn from existing décor so that everything harmonizes.	Walls of books and warm furniture choices were reflections of the couple's desire to create a space for their guests with Shepherd's Haven of Rest Ministries to read and relax.
At Christmas, the banister mimics the tree to unify the look and feel. Carter says the more ornamentations on the garland, the merrier.	Even the kitchen's bar has enough space for lots of visitors.
Linda refers to the master bedroom as nostalgic, and this is the only with furniture the couple brought with them to Branson.