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Text by Mary Forsell •
Produced by Carol Hicks Bolton •
Photography by Matthew Millman
(a) Designer Carol Hicks Bolton (of the famous Homestead and Friends store) hosts
three generations during an annual family festival at a former winemaking
cottage on her Texas property. Adults, from left to right: Carol, husband Tim,
matriarch Rose Hicks, Robin Chesser, Janet Proch, Cathy Chesser, Tom Proch, and
Emilie Bolton. Kids, left to right: Augusta Bolton, 7, in wagon; Ezra Proch, 11;
Caleb Chesser, 15, on guitar; Mac Bolton, 11, on violin, left; Asa Proch, 4, on
drums; and Beecher Proch, 14. (b) The program cover for the pet parade and
children’s concert features paper scraps dyed vivid red and subtle sepia. Buckle
Diecuts, Ellison.
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(c) Bell-shaped “cowgirl chandelier” by Laura LaSala incorporates
lingerie lace, an old belt, and tiny cowbells. All furniture, Carol Hicks Bolton
for EJ Victor. Pillows, Carol Hicks Bolton. Floor lamp, Binky Fay Morgan,
Homestead and Friends.
defining moments
(d) Detail of silk rosette and brooch on chandelier.
Fabric, Carol Hicks Bolton. Diecuts, Ellison. (e) Rose and Bill Hicks’ wedding
portrait against a background of lace. (f) Carol (standing, center) with
sisters Cathy (far left) and Janet and their mother, Rose.
time out
(g) Asa rests on a chair designed to look like an old carpetbag. Flanked
by framed needlepoint, scrim petticoat panels have edges deliberately left raw.
“We tried to make it look like someone cut up their pantaloons,” says Carol.
“It’s very rustic yet theatrical.” Panels, drapery rods, Homestead and Friends.
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