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MEET THE TEAM
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TRÉS CHIC Christmas Close to Home Shindig Wrapping Party
COVER STORY The Doughmestic Housewife
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THE WISH LIST
TRÉS CHIC Home for the Holidays
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TRÉS CHIC Friendsgiving
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THE DISH Mary’s Little Sweets
IT LIST 12 Days of Christmas
SEE AND BE SEEN
THAT’S THE SPIRIT Apple Cider Cups
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3W MAGAZINE November and December Events
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This fall has been a very fun and busy event season in Northwest Arkansas! We kicked off August with the annual Color of Hope Charity Gala. Guests enjoyed an evening of live and silent auctions along with dinner and dancing while donning the color turquoise to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital. And who can forget the signature “Hopetini“ provided by Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse? It was delicious as always.
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August 2014 will always be remembered as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge month, and not only were we there to witness UA Chancellor Gearhart get doused by the local ALS Arkansas Chapter, we too succumbed to the challenge. What a great cause!
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1 Charity Challenge of Champions Matt and Courtney Kistler 2 Hope Cancer Resources Gentlemen of Distinction Bill and Nika Waitsman 3 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Carole Boyd-Haws, Jenn ifer Neccesary, Chancellor David Gearhart and Shannon Holley 4 Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life Cool Summer Homecoming Kyle Glass and Kate Sbarra 6
Later in the month we attended A Cool Summer Homecoming to benefit the Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life. With Arkansan and former NBA player Scottie Pippin as the guest speaker, the event raised awareness about the importance of hydration in sports. September started out tasty as ever with the Washington Regional Foundation’s Savor the Flavor event and Chefs in the Garden at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Local chefs like Steven Brooks of Cooking Today and Maudie Schmitt of Café Rue Orleans created delicious eats for guests to enjoy while mingling through the beautiful 6 garden. Donning big hats and seersucker suits meant it was time for Polo in the Ozarks’ benefiting Life Styles Inc., which celebrated 25 years on the NWA event scene. The Northwest Arkansas Charity Challenge of Champions took place the following week with golf and tennis tournaments at Pinnacle Country Club, and a VIP cocktail hour at the home of Courtney and Matt Kistler.
5 NWA Women’s Shelter Fresh Start Aaron and Sarah Ph ipps 6 Children’s Advocacy Center Sweetest Day Jolana Aibangbee and Stephan ie Abernathy 7 Lifestyle’s Inc. Polo in the Ozarks Kris Liggett and Bo Buelow 8 Tom Pagnozzi Charity Golf Tournament Kevin Thompson, Tom Pagnozzi and Scott Hancock 9 Arkansas Children’s Hospital Color of Hope Mike and Tracy Hook with Lisa Alden
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Motivation and encouragement were the messages at the ever-inspirational Susan G. Komen Ozark’s Pink Ribbon Luncheon. Guests were humbled by the words of Paralympian and Dancing with the Stars runner up, Amy Purdy.
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The first weekend in October was absolutely packed with fabulous nonprofit events. We attended a record-breaking six events in just one weekend. Among the non-stop fun, we tasted wine at the annual Restore Humanity’s Winetopia; enjoyed live and silent auctions at the Tom Pagnozzi Charity Golf Tournament; and witnessed a fashion show like no other at Hope Cancer Resources’ Gentlemen of Distinction.
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Over the next few weeks we honored the new inductees at Fayetteville Public Education Foundation’s Hall of Honor, and then joined the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter to Tailgate for the Kids before Arkansas and Alabama took to the field. The very next week we joined Junior Auxiliary of Rogers Bentonville for its ‘20s themed event— A Night at the Speakeasy and we enjoyed cocktails poolside with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County at their annual event Sweetest Day.
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The fall season has absolutely flown by. It’s hard to believe the next several events we’re attending will be holiday-inspired, but we truly can’t wait. It’s our favorite time of year. For more information about what’s 17 going on in Northwest Arkansas visit 3wmagazine.com — your calendar will be full in no time. t
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15 Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Chefs in Garden Chef Steven Brooks, Maudie Schm itt and Ron Cox 16 Susan G. Komen Ozark Pink Ribbon Luncheon Kathy Wetsell and Lisa Mayer 17 Restore Humanity Winetopia Michelle Fyfe, Kalyn Grimes, Katelynn Zoellner and Amanda Grimes 18 Centennial Bank Tennis Tournament Natalie and Keith Kaderly with Kirk and Sara Bockelman 19 7Hills Homeless Shelter Chill with the Hills Jon Woodward, Jonathan Martinez, Fred Hiatt and Karen Gray
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Ingredients 1 cup apple cider cloves sea salt cinnamon to garnish 1 oz salted caramel vodka caramel (optional)
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Cut off the top of your apple and use a melon baller to hollow out your apple. Now you have the perfect cup! In a glass, combine the heated apple cider and salted caramel vodka and stir. Line the apple cups with sea salt and pour the cider mix into your apple. Garnish with cloves and a cinnamon stick. If you have a sweet tooth, add warm caramel sauce on top. Viola! You have the perfect seasonal cocktail. Recipe by Melinda Acewicz 10
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f friends are the family we choose, then “friendsgiving” is a way to celebrate Thanksgiving, even if we’re far from our families. I was brought up in Northwest Arkansas, so I have more than my fair share of beloved buddies in the area. I asked a few of them to help me throw a festive fall feast. Friends were invited for cocktails, carousing and camaraderie on an enchanted autumn evening.
One of my pals for more than 20 years, Mallory (Gramling) Zaffaroni agreed to host. She and her husband, Matt, have the perfect setup for entertaining – a house in the middle of town complete with a cozy fire-pit, a spectacular view and an adorable golden-doodle named Tony. Mallory is an excellent cook and she shines as a hostess in her home. While the kitchen bustled and people arrived, Mallory was in her element hurrying through the house with baby Parker on her hip.
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Matt, Mallory, Parker and Tony Zaffaroni
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FLOWERS ARE ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA! FOR MY CONTRIBUTION, I BROUGHT A BOUQUET OF PEONIES AND ROSES FROM PIGMINT IN FAYETTEVILLE.
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D.I.Y. MALLORY’S MAGNOLIA WREATHS Supplies: • • • •
magnolia tree stems grapevine wreath floral wire hot glue gun
Instructions: 1. Purchase a grapevine wreath at the craft store. Choose a wreath that is smaller than your intended final product. Once the leaves are added, the wreath will be wider. 2. Cut short limbs off of a magnolia tree. *To add interest to the wreath, choose some with a lot of leaves and some with more buds. 3. Place a stem on wreath, making sure your stems are short enough to create a natural curve with the wreath. 4. Using floral wire, attach the middle of the branch to the wreath. Twist the wire together in the back to secure. 5. Continue adding branches around the wreath, securing any random leaves with hot glue. 6. When adding a bow, tie the ribbon first and then secure with hot glue. As winter progresses, additional adornments can be added and the possibilities are endless. The edges of the leaves can be painted with glitter or the entire wreath can be sprayed with metallic paint to transition the wreath to holiday. 18
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Mallory arranged the table with a natural grass runner, gourds and pumpkins in a variety of shapes and colors, mini pinecones, twinkle lights, mercury glass candlesticks and silver chargers to create the autumn ambiance. Fall-themed cloth napkins, heavy white dishes (always a classic) and vintage place cards completed the “tablescape.” 20
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Everyone brought something to share for our early evening gathering. Then came the eating...we began with wine and charcuterie. For the meal, we had a beautiful turkey, sweet potato casserole, macaroni & cheese, stuffing, rolls and pecan pie. 22
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...THE NIGHT ENDED WITH THANKFULNESS, FIRESIDE–OF COURSE.
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‘Tis the Season Shimmer Dress
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Nest Holiday Candle
THE INDEPENDENT
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vintage unsigned Weiss Aurora Borealis rhinestone bracelet & clip earring set
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tweed and leather men’s gloves by Dents
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Thatch constellation necklace
LOLA
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CRAIN BUICK GMC OF SPRINGDALE
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ROMANCE DIAMOND CO.
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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
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Madame Reve stackable bracelets
Montbrillant Datora Breitling watch
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TESORI BRIDAL & FORMAL
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Lights of the Ozarks
Start your adventures off on the Fayetteville Square Nov. 21, with the Lights of the Ozarks. Stroll through the beautiful lights and enjoy a hot cocoa from Savoy Tea Co. or a cupcake from Bliss Cupcakes.
Lawrence Plaza Ice Rink
Nothing says it’s the holidays like ice-skating outdoors with hats and mittens. So take the entire family starting Nov. 22 to the Lawrence Plaza Ice Rink in Bentonville or make it a romantic date sans kiddos with dinner and drinks at Press Room just down the street.
Utica Square, Tulsa
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Crescent Hotel
Head over to Eureka Springs Dec. 7, to enjoy the delicious and festive “Santa’s Brunch” at the Crescent Hotel. Stay in the haunted hotel a couple of nights and catch a dinner theater of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carole on Dec. 9, but don’t be surprised if you get a visit from the ghost of Christmas past.
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
Starting Dec. 8, climb aboard the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad for the Holiday Express excursion from Springdale to Johnson. Enjoy the scenic route while wearing your pj’s, singing Christmas carols and sipping hot chocolate. Tell the kiddies to expect a visit from Santa. Reserve your tickets now!
Silver Dollar City
During the entire month of December you can visit Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo. to see over five million dazzling lights, and 1,000 decorated Christmas trees. While you are there, enjoy a warm wassail and the live production of It’s a Wonderful Life. 35
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TOP 12 BEST OF ALL TIME There’s nothing like cuddling up fireside with a blanket and hot cocoa to watch your favorite Christmas Movies. And whether you prefer to laugh your way through the holidays or be filled with that warm and fuzzy feeling, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top 12 (because 10 just wasn’t enough) Christmas Movies to get you in the spirit.
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“I don’t know what to say but it’s Christmas and we’re all in misery.” Beverly D’Angelo as Ellen
“What’s that stench? It’s fantastic.” Jim Carey as the Grinch
“Merry Christmas, you filthy animal.” Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister
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“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around.” Hugh Grant as The Prime Minister
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” Tom Hanks as The Conductor
“You’ll shoot your eye out!” Melinda Dillon as Mrs. Parker
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“I just like to smile! Smiling’s my favorite.” Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf
“I believe... I believe... It’s silly, but I believe.” Natalie Wood as Susan
“Bah! Humbug!” Jim Carey as Ebenezer Scrooge
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It’s Christmas Eve! It’s... it’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more.” Bill Murray as Frank Cross
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” James Stuart as George Baily
“Don’t you believe in Santa Clause?” Dudley Moore as Santa Claus
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‘Tis the season for cocktail sipping, gift wrapping and merry making with friends! Trisha Logan (left), Jen Lewis (middle) and Christy Smith (right) made for three (very chic) elves in Trisha’s downtown Fayetteville shop, Shindig paperie.
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“BROWN PAPER PACKAGES TIED UP WITH STRINGS, THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS” One of the highlights of the Holiday Season is gift giving...and receiving. From finding the perfect gift for a special someone to spying your name under the tree, the whole experience is rather thrilling. When a present is packaged with love and care, it shows. Our favorite stationary & supply store, Shindig Paperie, is the ultimate one-stop shop for paper and packaging. 46
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Once you’ve purchased your favorite Shindig paper, Trisha and her team will work their gift-wrapping magic free of charge. If you’re into creating your own polished packages, you’ll need:
Specialty Gift Paper
Washi Tape
Gel Pens
Gift Tags
Tempered Steel Scissors
Ribbon
Friends & Libations
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CRANBERRY CHEER RECIPE BY JEN LEWIS OF COOKING FRESH
ONE SERVING ½ jigger of pure cranberry juice
1 tsp rosemary simple syrup
½ jigger of gin
Champagne float
1 tsp lemon juice
Cranberries & Rosemary for garnish
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Order custom stationery & stamps from Shindig by December 1 to receive before Christmas
Outfits provided by Lola Boutique, wrapping supplies from Shindig Paperie, cocktails by Jen Lewis of Cooking Fresh 52
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COVER STORY Holly with her children Taylor (4), Parker (6) and Sawyer (18 months)
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From “momagers” to “mompreneurs,” more and more women are finding new and creative ways to not only be home with their children, but also pursue their careers. Being a modern day housewife is not just about balancing work and family; it is also about women finding a way to have it all. 55
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Self-proclaimed “Doughmestic Housewife” Holly Thomas is a wife, stay-at-home mother of three busy children and the owner of a small but growing business run completely out of her home. The Doughmestic Housewife is an oasis of the cutest, tastiest, and most intricately detailed sugar cookies we’ve ever seen. And the actual (doughmestic) housewife, Holly, is a woman that (dare we say it) has found the secret to having it all. We sat down with her to talk work, family life and her love of sugar cookie confection. 57
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COVER STORY You’re a mom of three children under the age of 6, a wife, and a small business owner. How do you keep up? Truthfully I don’t, ha! There are many days I am up to my neck in diapers, dishes and cookie dough. All of these things are blessings so I do try my best to keep up.
When did you start making cookies and why? I offered to help with a baby shower and my responsibility was cookies. I googled cut out sugar cookie and taught myself how to make them. I took my first order the day of the shower, and the rest is history.
What inspires the creativity in your cookies? I get cookie inspiration from everywhere. From online clipart, to my kids’ books, there’s always something waiting to be made into a cookie!
It seems really tedious to create the intricate details of your cookies. How long does it take you to create one batch? The more detailed a cookie, the longer it takes. Cookies with multiple colors are also really time consuming – a simple batch can take an hour to decorate, while an intricate one can be a process over a few days.
Your popularity appears to extend past the world of cookie making. From the clothes you wear to the way you decorate you home, your 25k+ Instagram followers seem engaged in all of it. How do you think people relate to you? I feel like there are pieces of me that people from all walks of life can relate to. A cookie might be the initial thing that draws someone in; only to find out we have other things in common – like that I’m a wife, mom, daughter, friend and Christian. I think everyone can relate to one of those things. A cute cookie is always easy to relate to.
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What do you think it means to be a modern housewife and what do you enjoy most about it? To me, a modern housewife is pursuing my dreams while staying home with my kids. I’m able to pursue two dreams at once – becoming an accomplished cookie decorator, and building a business while staying home with my kids. I choose how much I want to work and I love that flexibility, but it’s a fine balance that I’m still working on. I love what I do, so I don’t consider it a job at all.
Do you think you have found a way to really have it all? I think everyone’s definition of having it all is different, but I would consider having a roof over my head, a family to love and take care of as well as my health and faith as having it all. I do feel very blessed to stay at home with my kiddos, yet have a successful business venture that I love and enjoy. I would encourage women to do what you love and work hard at it. However, there have been many nights that I’ve only slept for an hour, if at all. I’ve worked long hours to build my business on my own and people don’t see me catching up on dishes and laundry in my sweats, or downing coffee so I can keep my eyes open. 64
What is the message that you believe keeps people coming back, and has brought people from all over the globe to want a small peek into your life? I feel like genuine joy is contagious. I have always been a person that sees the glass half full. I really try to be encouraging and uplifting to the people I come across. Hopefully those people are coming back for a smile.
Do you envision pushing your business further? This is something we are considering and praying for God’s will in the situation. I do have plans to grow my business. I’ve tried to keep it under control by myself, and I have passed that point so be on the watch! You may see my cookies in your favorite store in the future, or you may just have to come visit me at my own cookie shop. My husband and I feel so blessed by all that has happened in three short years, but I want to make sure that I’m continuing to choose the best thing for my family as a wife and mom.
For now, how can we get our hands on some of these cookies? You can keep up with my Instagram to catch a flash sale to buy cookies. I will also be at The Little Craft Show on Dec. 4 and 5 at the Fayetteville Town Center so come see me! 65
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A Very Sweet Tradition
A candy assortment at Christmas is one of the delights of the holiday season. Anyone with a sweet tooth can appreciate the time, love and skill required to create delicious candies. But if you’re like us, you’re somewhat intimidated by the tricky, often time-consuming process of baking. Wouldn’t it be lovely to give the gift of handcrafted confections without spending hours in the kitchen? We have found the answer… Mary’s Little Sweets, a made-to-order bakery in Bentonville. Mary, the owner/chef, specializes in small, handcrafted, artisan desserts and baked goods like French macarons and personalized cake-pops. She is also adept at candy making and shared a few of her secrets with us. Wasn’t that sweet? Pun intended!
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Candies by
Candied Orange Peel
Spiced Caramels
Peel of 2 oranges, cut into ¼ inch strips
2 cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cups water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Additional sugar for rolling
1 ¼ cups corn syrup
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Place peels in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Heat on high until water comes to a boil. Drain peels. Repeat this process once more, setting the drained orange peels aside. Combine sugar and water in the saucepan and bring to boil over mediumhigh until the mixture registers 230°F on a candy thermometer. Add peel to the syrup and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer 1 hour or until peels are translucent. Do not stir, only swirl the saucepan to ensure peels are covered. Remove peels to a cooling rack and let sit for 5 minutes before rolling in sugar. Return to rack to dry for 4-5 hours. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Spray bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, allowing parchment to overhang on both ends. Combine cream, sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture registers 248°F on a candy thermometer. Immediately remove from heat and stir in salt, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Pour caramel onto baking sheet and let stand for at least 8 hours. Remove caramel using parchment sling and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into pieces and wrap in wax paper. Store wrapped caramels at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
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Chocolate Hazlenut Toffee 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cups sugar 1/3
¼ cup water 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ tablespoons gelatin
½ cup water
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered
½ cup cold water
cup hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
1 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
1 cup corn syrup
Liquid red food coloring
¼ teaspoon salt
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Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine butter, sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture registers 300°F on a candy thermometer. Stir in salt and pour mixture onto baking sheet without spreading. Let cool completely. Spread tempered chocolate over the cooled toffee and sprinkle with hazelnuts. Let stand uncovered for at least 2 hours. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
PEPPERMINT BARK 8 OUNCES WHITE CHOCOLATE ½ CUP CHOPPED CANDY CANES OR PEPPERMINT CANDIES Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a chef knife, roughly chop candy canes or peppermint candies and set aside. Place white chocolate in a glass bowl set over saucepan of simmering water (a double boiler) until melted. Pour melted chocolate onto a mixture onto baking sheet and sprinkle with candy cane pieces. Let stand uncovered for at least 2 hours. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Spray bottom and sides of 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray and dust with powdered sugar. In bowl of stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup cold water. Combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and ½ cup water in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat until the mixture registers 240°F on a candy thermometer. Do not stir. Slowly pour syrup over softened gelatin while whisking on low speed. Increase to high speed and beat 8-10 minutes until mixture is white and has tripled in volume. Beat in peppermint extract and pour into baking dish, patting with a silicon spatula sprayed with cooking spray. Drop 6-8 drops of red food coloring onto top of marshmallow and use a toothpick to create candy cane-looking swirls. Let stand uncovered at least 8 hours. Run a sharp knife in between marshmallow and baking dish to loosen edges and turn marshmallow out onto a cutting board dusted with powdered sugar. Spray the knife with cooking spray and cut 1-inch squares. Dust bottom and sides of each marshmallow by dipping into a bowl of powdered sugar. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. 69
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For Christmas, Mary’s Little Sweets offers made-to-order candy gift boxes that include an assortment of chocolate truffles, flavored caramels, pistachio cranberry bark, salted pecan drops and elegant cookies that will please anyone on your list. Order your box (or boxes – we’re not judging) by the first week of December to pick-up in time for Christmas. In addition to online orders, Mary holds macaron-making classes every month and invites customers into her home to buy baked goods and coffee at her Saturday storefront. For more information, visit www.maryslittlesweets.com. 70
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Make your list and check it twice with the help of The Wish List.
Shot on location at the Historic Pratt Place Inn in Fayetteville
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IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR... for celebrating, getting ideas and looking through pictures of Christmas décor. These three families (The Ragars, The Canodes and The Mac Naughtons) show us their personal style while giving us an inside look at their beautiful homes.
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The Canodes didn’t stop decorating with just the main living space of their home, they continued the good cheer into the kids’ rooms.
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Why not host a Christmas party as a way to say thank you for friendships, celebrating good health and the giving spirit of the season? The Mac Naughtons went all out by decorating to their specific tastes, including themed trees, and catering in delicious treats.
The Mac Naughton Home
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ON THE MENU grilled steak sliders with horseradish sauce Holiday turkey sliders with stuffing and cranberry compote antipasto chicken satays with peanut & teriyaki sauces stuffed new potatoes with pulled pork & cheese assorted cheese & crudite with crackers assorted cheesecake pops white & dark chocolate mouse
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MIX, MATCH AND BE MERRY WITH TRISH MCEVOY’S FESTIVE FINDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
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11 • 1 • 14 MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Held at Village on the Creeks, get ready to walk at this family-friendly 5k to benefit breast cancer research and help those dealing with cancer. For more information, please call 479.246.0002 or visit www.cancer.org.
11 • 1 • 14 BIG NIGHT AT THE JONES CENTER
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Don’t miss Northwest Arkansas’ signature event of the season. Enjoy an exclusive evening of fabulous foods, cool cocktails, decadent desserts and special entertainment benefiting The Jones Center. For more information, contact Kelly Kemp-McLintock at 479.756.8090 ext. 2119 or kkemp@jonesnet.org.
SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION
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CELEBRITY WAITER
12TH ANNUAL 5X5 AUCTION & JAZZ SOIREE
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., AND THE TEA ROSE FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
The 16th annual Scholarship Event is the principal fundraiser for the organization’s community initiatives. This green carpet affair includes dinner, live entertainment, live and silent auctions, dancing and “celebrity sightings.” For more information, please contact Keisha Hines-Craft at Keisha.HinesCraft@akapao.com.
11 • 4 • 14 EMPTY BOWLS LIFESOURCE INTERNATIONAL
Pick a bowl crafted by the Boston Mountain Potters Association and taste your way through different soups provided by chefs and caterers from area restaurants. Funds raised will help feed more than 1,200 families each month in Northwest Arkansas. For details, please visit www.lifesourceinternational.org or call 479.521.4000.
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Sunshine School & Development Center A Very Special Art Show Susan and Michael Sevart with Cyndi Bilyeu (center)
MARCH OF DIMES
Sample signature dishes from the area’s top local restaurants and chefs. The night is capped off with a fabulous silent auction and an exciting live auction benefiting the March of Dimes. For more information, call 479.751.5475.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS
This unique gallery event and festive fundraiser offers a special evening of competitive fun, wine tasting and jazz. Artists create one-of-a-kind miniature works in all sorts of exciting mediums, which will be auctioned off during this jazzy evening. Visit www.artscenteroftheozarks.org for more information.
11 • 6 • 14 SOCIETY PARTY FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
11 • 8 • 14 ART OF HOSPICE & ROCK THE BRIDGE CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE
Attend two different events on one amazing evening at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Begin in the Great Hall with an elegant black-tie dinner and wine pairings inspired by artworks selected from the museum’s collection. The after party, Rock the Bridge, will be a lively cocktail party held in Eleven featuring dancing and casino-style gambling. Find out more about both events at www.nwacircleoflife.com.
11 • 11 • 14 LOVING CHOICES BANQUET LOVING CHOICES
This banquet will include featured speaker Pam Tebow and will be held at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale from 7p.m. to 9p.m. For more details, please visit www.supportlc.org/events.
This is a recruitment and social event for interested parties to learn about giving to the Fayetteville Public Schools. For more details, visit www.fayedfoundation.org or call 479.527.3655.
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Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals to celebrate and honor those who give back to Northwest Arkansas. Call 479.575.0369 or visit www.afpnwark.afpnet.org for additional details.
NWA BOUTIQUE SHOW Come shop over 150 merchants featuring thousands of one-of-a-kind and custom items at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. For details, please visit www.nwaboutiqueshow.com.
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS
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Circle of Life Hospice Art of Hospice Mary McKinney and Ryan Langston
STARRY, STARRY NIGHT YOUTH BRIDGE INC.
Come enjoy a night of art, silent and live auctions of art and culinary pairings at the John Q. Hammons Center. For more details, visit www.youthbridge.com.
11 • 14 • 14 A VERY SPECIAL ART SHOW SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER
This event will be held at the Sunshine School & Development Center in Rogers from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Enjoy wine and food while perusing artwork by local artists and enjoying an art auction with artwork created by children from the Sunshine School. For more information, visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.
11 • 15 • 14 BUTTERFLY RACE THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
This event is a fun-filled race to help raise money to assist families in the payment of testing for children with genetic syndromes. The 3.1-mile race will take place in downtown Springdale. For more details or to register for the race, please visit www.butterflyrace.com.
11 • 18 • 14 LIGHT OF HOPE CASA OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Light of Hope is a national movement to light a symbol of hope for abused and neglected children who are under the jurisdiction of the nation’s family court systems. This year, CASA of Northwest Arkansas is holding a breakfast and a lunch to inform the public of their important mission. For more information, contact Julie Lolley at 479.725.2213 or visit www.nwacasa.org.
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During the holiday season, downtown Fayetteville is turned into a sparkling wonderland. The community gathers to celebrate and enjoys a parade, carolers and street vendors. For more information, visit www.thelightsoftheozarks.com.
11 • 22 • 14 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ST. JUDE GIVE THANKS. WALK. ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
A family-friendly 5k walk that takes place in over 90 cities nationwide the Saturday before Thanksgiving every year to benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases. Please visit www.givethankswalk.org for more information.
11 • 22 • 14 GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K RUN/WALK AND 10K Take a great cause and run with at the 10th annual Girls on the Run® 5k Run/Walk and 10k event on the Bentonville Square. Women, men, girls and boys of all ages are encouraged to participate. For more information, please visit www.gotrnwa.org or call 479.621.1692.
NWA FOOD BANK
The local food bank was established in 1988 by a group of concerned citizens who saw the need for hunger assistance in Northwest Arkansas. The NWA Food Bank serves citizens of Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll counties. For details, please visit www.nwafoodbank.org or call 479.872.8774.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Tea Rose Foundation of Northwest Arkansas Annual Scholarship Event Sonia and Darryl Spinks
11 • 24 • 14 ANNUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION AND LUNCHEON BENTONVILLE GARDEN CLUB
As the Bentonville Garden Club’s main fundraiser, this event includes a luncheon and silent auction with lots of goodies for everyone. Proceeds from this event go to an endowed scholarship to Horticulture students. For more information, contact Janet Hendren at janet_hendren@yahoo.com.
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12 • 6 • 14 O’ NIGHT DIVINE CHARITY BALL MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
The 21st annual Mercy Charity Ball is the premier black-tie event in Northwest Arkansas. More than 1,200 guests will enjoy a topnotch entertainer and an over-the-top after party. Proceeds from the Charity Ball will enhance health care services in Northwest Arkansas. For information, call 479.338.2990 or please visit www.mercy.net/northwestar/giving.
12 • 7 • 14 WINTER DREAMS TOUR OF HOMES JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by touring homes in Northwest Arkansas beautifully decorated for the season? To learn more, visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org.
Arts Center of the Ozarks Breakfast with Santa Tyler Johnson with Santa
as O’Night Divine Charity Ball Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkans Susan and Dr. Stephen Goss with Jewel
12 • 4 • 14 JINGLE MINGLE SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
The Jingle Mingle is an annual gathering that offers scholarship recipients and supporters a chance to usher in the holiday season. Please visit www.spsfnwa.org or call 479.750.4888 for more information.
12 • 6 • 14 MOONLIGHT MASQUERADE JUNIOR LEAUGE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Join us for a night of food, drinks, and dancing to benefit ending domestic violence in Northwest Arkansas. Visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org for more information about this fabulous event.
12 • 6 • 14 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TRAIN ARKANSAS MISSOURI RAILROAD
Spend the afternoon with Santa Claus and take a ride on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad. Proceeds benefit Northwest Arkansas children’s charities. Rides begin at the train station on Emma Street in Springdale. For details, visit www.childrenschristmastrain.org for more information.
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8TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town. They want you and your family to start the holidays off right by sharing a special breakfast and pictures with them at the ACO. For more information, please call 479.751.5441 or visit www.artscenteroftheozarks.org.
DECEMBER GALA The Peel Compton Foundation kicks off the holiday season with its annual unveiling of the Peel Mansion complete with a gourmet meal in the Carriage House. The mansion is decorated by the Bentonville Garden Club. For more information, visit www.peelcompton.org.
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