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Unveiling of 16 Curb Appeal winner final landscaping htlp://www.wndu.coin/liome/headlines/Unveiling-of-16-Curb-Appeal... <br />annuals called fireworks ornamental grasses;' says Mark. <br />"We loved them when we first saw them, when we picked out plants at the <br />design center, but seeing them live and in action on our property, that was just <br />really amazing;" says Shundra Gilkie. <br />Seeing the difference is amazing. <br />"What we have accomplished here is definitely curb appeal;' says Mark. "It is the <br />first thing you see when you walk up to this beautifully restored home" <br />The transformation is drawing praise from community members who gathered at <br />a dedication celebration to take a closer look. <br />Mayor Pete Buttigieg is addressing the abandoned home issue in South Bend <br />with the initiative "A Thousand Houses in a Thousand Days;' he's thrilled this <br />home was saved. <br />"Well I think this sets a tone for the neighborhood;' says South Bend Mayor Pete <br />Buttigieg. "When you come up Sherman Avenue you see a home that someone <br />cares about, and that tells you that this is a neighborhood that somebody cares <br />about" <br />And the Gilkie Family is happy the 16 Curb Appeal helped make their old home <br />look new again. <br />"I think you can see it better now;" says Karmie Madison. "It looks nicer." <br />"it enhances the character of the home;' says Clinton Gilkie. "You tend to pay <br />closer attention to the details of the home and the craftsmanship.' <br />"It's hard to describe it in a few words but I would say casual elegance would <br />probably sum it up;' says Mark. <br />Casual elegance made possible with the 16 Curb Appeal. <br />Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station. <br />2 of i l.. 3/17/2016 1:52 PM <br />