Theatrical Gestures
To the Johnses, work and play are one and the same. Ben is CEO of Scout Ltd., a company that encompasses two home décor importing and manufacturing businesses, Bungalow and Park Design. Deb, design director for Bungalow, also runs Get Dressed Wardrobe and Home, a consulting business, and Fifi, a thrice-yearly international boutique for private clients.
   So, whether they’re using the pool house as a showcase for Fifi or a Green Acres-themed benefit for Hurricane Katrina, one thing’s for sure: a splendid time will be had by all.
   “This can be a high-pressure town, so Ben and I created an environment that doesn’t take itself too seriously,” Deb says. Like the main house, the guest quarters are a distillation of Deb’s unique design vision: a lighthearted balance between old and new, refined and funky. “We want our kids and guests to know that they can relax and let their hair down here.” 



(j) Laminated cardboard doll suitcases from France offer decorative storage. (k) Tucker, 17, with Rascal and Bear. “Our kids enjoy being surrounded by colorful stuff,” Deb says. “They work really hard in school, so this place provides a balance for them.” (l) On the upper floor, festive paper lanterns hang from the beams beneath a stairway.

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