Attention art lovers: Matty Adler, Echelon Custom Homes designer, will be displaying his work in the months of February & March at MIXX, “an exciting new American Fusion restaurant” in Rehoboth Beach.
Matty has been showcasing his work since 2001, appealing to art collectors in the U.S. from California to Maine, as well as across the pond in England and Belgium. His paintings are currently available for purchase in Delaware at Java Beach in Lewes and the Blue Moon in Rehoboth Beach. Matty describes his style as “pop art with a interjected sense of humor“.
Meet our own Matty Adler for “Meet the Artist Brunch” on Sunday, February 20th, 2011 starting 11AM at MIXX restaurant, located at 26 Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach.
I spent the first week in St. John, USVI to celebrate the wedding of my best friend Chad and his lovely wife Alena. I was honored to serve as best man. There were over 30 people from Rehoboth Beach there for the wedding. With a group that large we took over any spot we went to and we had a great time! We spent one day boating throughout the British Virgin Islands including a trip to the Baths in Virgin Gorda. One of the most fun and relaxing vacations in years!
The Wedding Party
Bride & Groom
Groomsmen
St. John
2010 Lifesaving World Championships were held in Mamora Beach, Egypt. I was honored and proud to be one of the twelve selected to represent for the United States in this year’s worlds championship. The Lifesaving World Championships consist of beach and pool events. My main events are on the beach. I compete in beach flags, the open 90, the 4×100 relay, rescue race and taplin race.
Out of 72 competitors in the beach flag competition, I placed 5th in the world. I was very excited about this accomplishment.
Me & my trainer Harrison
The USA National Team
Winning a flag
In the heat
Dana, Harrison and me
The rescue race
The pool
The medal winners
Egypt was truly an amazing experience. I was glad to see that part of the world. Even though my favorite part about this trip was the competition, visiting the pyramids was breathtaking.
I’m so grateful to have this opportunity to compete and build friendships throughout the world. Being part of the US team over the years has allowed me to see the world, experience different cultures and find life long friends.
Holding the Pyramids
Just another day at pyramid
Me at the Pyramids
My buddy Rayli from South Africa
Palace street
The camel
Our tour guide
Beautiful sunset
The 14th Annual Cottage and Town Awards presented by Rehoboth Beach Main Street were held on Sunday, November 7th 2010 at the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Sponsored by Echelon Custom Homes, the program is a celebration of preservation and renovation in downtown Rehoboth Beach, DE. It recognizes residential and commercial property owners who contribute to the charm, beauty and ambiance of Rehoboth Beach through preservation, restoration, new construction, and landscaping. The aim is to celebrate and thank those who have had a significant visual impact on our community.
The winner of the New Home Construction Award went to the Holland residence for their home at 105 New Castle Street built by Echelon Custom Homes. The home was designed by Tim Tice with interior and exterior selections made by Matty Adler. This upscale beach cottage complements the surrounding homes, while providing the homeowner with unique living spaces. The whimsical landscaping and flower boxes enhance the home’s distinctive charm. According to the award from Rehoboth Beach Main Street, “A number of factors went into this award, not the least of which was respect for the site and preservation of its trees, including the magnificent pine at its front entrance. Elsewhere, the large volume of the home is hidden in a series of connecting cubes which disguise the size of the place including a set of bedrooms hiding under its roof.”
Other categories included:
- Residential Preservation/Renovation – 33 Park Avenue
- Commercial Renovation – The Rehoboth Beach Museum
- Commercial Preservation – Café Azafran
- Landscape Renovation/New Plantings – 217 Stockley Street
Best Residential Preservation - 33 Park Avenue
Best Commercial Preservation - Rehoboth Beach Museum
Best Commercial Renovation - Cafe Azafran
Best Landscape Renovation - 217 Stockley Street
It seems commonplace to just naturally paint the drywall in your new home. Some people might ask, “what else would you do with your walls if you didn’t paint them?” There are several eco friendly alternative to just normal painting. Standard paints and other adhesives in your home contain VOC’s or volatile organic compounds. These VOC’s will off gas over time and compromise the indoor air quality of your home and can lead to health issues if the house is not properly ventilated. Some paint manufactures such as Sherwin Williams (www.sherwinwilliams.com) , Benjamin Moore (www.benjaminmoore.com) , and Mythic Paints (www.mythicpaint.com) have developed Low VOC or No VOC paints to meet the demands of today’s green conscience consumer. This is a good step toward better indoor air quality and healthier homes, but can we do better? I think we can…
We have a home currently under construction in which we are using a combination of clay paints and American Clay to cover the drywall. You have to re-think your standard methodologies in terms of building sequencing, but it is well worth the effort when you witness the results. The first coat of the American Clay wall material was applied today and already the interior of this home seems to be transformed. What is American Clay and what are the advantages to using American Clay? American Clay Earth Plasters are a natural, environmentally friendly way to finish any interior. Non-toxic and made in the USA, these plasters are an alternative to cement, acrylic and lime plasters, offering superior color, richness, texture and depth not found with other finishes. All American Clay finishes contain no VOC’s and are have a wide range of finish treatments and color options. See the attached pictures of our craftsman applying the base coat for the Loma finish – in another week the final coats will be applied and the house will be ready for doors and trim. If the clay finish does not fit into your budget you can opt for clay paints instead – BioShield (www.bioshieldpaint.com) offers a line of clay paints that get applied just like paint but contain no VOC’s and look great. We are using both products in this home currently under construction and can’t wait to see the end results.
To listen to the full interview about Echelon Interiors on WGMD Radio 92.7 click on the link below:
ECHELON INTERIORS on WGMD
www.echelon-interiors.com
I currently have a showing of my paintings on display at Camp Rehoboth at 37 Baltimore Ave in Rehoboth hanging through this Saturday August 21st. If you haven’t had a chance to see it please stop by and check it out.
Those pieces not sold are available for purchase.
Groundbreaking – the beginning of an exciting build process.
The Echelon Team & The Anthonys
Matty christens the lot with champagne
Cheers!
Echelon Custom Homes & designer Matt Adler featured in Gordon & Associates Outlook Spring 2010 issue.
click on the link to read the full issue G & A Spring 2010
