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Karen says the cement balls have been painted different colors through the years.
The 3,000-square-foot home blends seamlessly with the grounds that are spread over two city lots. Myriad shrubs and blooming plants keep company with trees and large camellia and azaleas that were planted 50 to 60 years ago. The serene setting is spiced up with driftwood, sculpture, colorful metal art, a bottle tree, outdoor furniture and a goldfish pool.
Inside, modern and post-modern furnishings are consistently maintained to compliment the home’s design. Sleek Danish and Swedish furniture and splashes of red, orange and yellow keep the ‘50s and ‘60s vibe going. Both the Riemanns are devoted to art and are especially loyal to local
artists. All art forms are represented and displayed. There are paintings in various media, mobiles, stained glass, fabrics, weavings, photographs and much more. Local artists include J.J. Foley, Clive Pates, Carmen Lugo, Mark Landis, Karen Kehen, Rusty Wolfe, Ben Prisk, Sarah Hewes, Doris Riemann, Ronnie Broussard and John Seymour.
The house curves around the back garden with banks of windows uniting inside with outside. The family
room also has an indoor garden that adds to the home’s natural feeling. This feature is original to the house; it’s a patch of dirt that’s part of the outdoors. “You can put a hose in it to water the plants and the water goes straight into the dirt without getting the floor wet,” Ted said.
THE ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL signi cance of the Gulfport home of Ted and Karen Riemann is obvious from the moment you rst see it.
Built in 1949 by local architect, Milton Hill, the home is clearly inspired and in uenced by the work of Frank
Lloyd Wright.
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