TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
Another area downstairs that had a major facelift was the master bath. They extended it into a breathtaking space full of natural lighting. A soaking tub sits nestled under a gold chandelier and an oversized shower with multiple showerheads. Christy’s makeup area was thoughtfully placed under a window to maximize light. The bathroom addition also allowed the Youngs to add a closet space for both, perfectly designed from finishes to layout with either Jeff or Christy in mind. Upstairs, the girls’ [Mary Claire and Sarah Jane] former hangout space was remodeled into an area for Christy to work, wrap presents, or simply relax. The adjoining storage space has fun multi-color print wallpaper and navy barn doors to give the room character. They designed built-in storage, desk areas, and a comfortable seating area to make the space functional. Throughout the house, the Youngs used a neutral backdrop that allowed them to layer fun, bold colors with the furniture and art, helping to further combine the traditional bones of the house with the fresh modern updates. Just before the renovation was complete, COVID-19 happened. “When COVID hit, I said to my contractor, ‘Please don’t leave me in the middle of this,’ which he never did, but the entire downstairs was still under construction, and both girls had moved back [from college]. My washer and dryer were hooked up to a sink in the middle of the construction zone. We contacted the city, and they allowed construction to continue.” Luckily, the job was able to be completed that year. Since completion, the family has been able to spread out and enjoy the space. They have plenty of room to gather and plenty of room to entertain. The days of it being “the girls’ house” are long gone as “the Young’s house” has truly combined the families into one and continues to foster new memories for everyone to enjoy.
One of the Youngs’ favorite artisits, Poteet Victory, hails from nearby Idabel, Oklahoma. Jeff first met Poteet in 1999 when Poteet was a patient at Jeff’s satellite dermatology office in Idabel. Shortly after their first meeting, Poteet brought two art pieces to Texarkana for Jeff to view. Jeff immediately purchased both contemporary Native American pieces. Over the years, their friendship grew and Jeff purchased several more pieces. Poteet’s art now hangs in Jeff’s home, office, and cabin at Little River. In the early 2000s, Poteet began to change gears and paint more abstract pieces. Shortly thereafter, he painted MLRN MNRO (Marilyn Monroe), which became the first piece in what was later named his Abbreviated Portrait Series. These paintings are “hints” of a person rather than full on portraits. “Jeff and I first saw this series on a visit to Poteet’s gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and immediately fell in love with it,” said Christy. The original pieces hang in his gallery. Numbered and signed prints are available to purchase. Christy confessed, “I secretly purchased a WL E NLSN (Willie Nelson) print, which was one of our favorites, and gave it to Jeff for Christmas several years ago. Since that time, we have purchased 15 more prints in the collection. I believe there are three that we do not have yet, but hope to acquire in the very near future.” “It is really fun when guests come to the house and try to figure out who the subject is in each portrait. While some are easy to guess, others take time to figure out. We absolutely love these pieces, the beauty they add to our home, and the conversation that they bring to any gathering!” Read more about Poteet Victory in “TXK Roots” on page 74.
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