Northside Woman - April 2016

APRIL 2016

BUILDING

SWEET THOUGHTS Saying 'thanks' with Gratitude Goodies

CLEAN SWEEP A sparkling home to welcome Spring

Women Habitat for Humanity fueled by woman power

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DEVON MCKENNA/PHOTOSYNTHESIS ATLANTA

Suzanne Pacey

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SHE GIVES BACK Helping families find affordable, safe housing is the mission of Habitat for Humanity, and the daily focus for Jennifer Taffe and Colleen Brouillette who work at the North Central Georgia chapter.

{ 10 } WOMEN IN BUSINESS

From her home basement to corporate

boardrooms, Diane Campbell’s gift

basket business, Gratitude Goodies,

has found its niche in the business world. { 18 } GOOD EATS

After just one year in business, Wilbur

and Rudy’s Farmtable has become the

social center of Milton providing

residents a place to eat, shop

and gather at the Birmingham Crossroads.

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GOOD BOOKS Pick your spring reads from our list of award-winning books from some of your favorite authors (and a few promising newcomers!)

Jennifer Taffe and Colleen Brouillette help encourage and empower women to build homes through Habitat for Humanity in the North Central Georgia region.

Read more on page 6.

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HER STYLE What’s new for 2016? Update your spring look with Victorian trends, flat mules, fringe, plaids and marled knits as part of your fashion collection.

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NORTHSIDE MAN Calling Dr. Dolittle! Dr. Stewart Colby of Windward Animal Hospital cares for “clients” from pit bulls to porcupines...and most other creatures big and small.

{ 24 } TAKE FIVE

Celebrate the return to warm weather

and open windows by giving your

home a good spring cleaning.

Start with these simple tips for a quick

clean sweep. { 26 } ASK THE VET Dr. Stewart Colby offers advice

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Building Dreams

she gives back

Habitat for Humanity fueled by employee passion

By CANDY WAYLOCK

Colleen Brouillette, top and Jennifer Taffe on the site for the newest home built by Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia.

the Women Build program aims to remove the intimidation factor for women and make them realize that they can build, too. I think some women sell themselves short,” she said. “They do not realize until they are on a Habitat for Humanity site that they can hammer and nail. Plus t’s a glorious spring day in Atlanta, and Colleen Brouillette and they find out that it’s actually really fun!”

Jennifer Taffe are hard at work changing the lives of yet another For Brouillette, her involvement with Habitat for Humanity began family. As employees of Habitat for Humanity-North Central more than a decade ago as a student at the University of Georgia, Georgia, every day is a good day when it ends with someone a step where she was involved in the campus closer to becoming a homeowner. chapter helping to write newsletters and On this March morning, the home organizing fundraisers. After graduation, being built will soon house a single mother the transition to a paid position was a and her three home-schooled children, natural progression. who will find a haven in the security of a “The experience [at UGA] inspired supportive neighborhood. me to look for a nonprofit job when “I love working with families and I graduated and, fortunately, Habitat seeing the difference that having a home for Humanity-North Central Georgia of their own makes in these families’ lives,” was hiring,” said Brouillette, a former said Taffe, who is on her 10th build since resident of Alpharetta who graduated joining Habitat for Humanity just under a from Milton High School. year ago.

Ten years later, she is winding This three-bedroom, three-bath home in down her career with Habitat, having Woodstock has special significance for Taffe recently accepted a job with the Centers and Brouillette, as it is being built primarily for Disease Control and Prevention with an all-female crew of volunteers as part where she will work as a health of the Women Build Program. communications specialist. But she The program is a national initiative of takes with her the memories of helping Habitat for Humanity, but this March was the m. build nearly 130 homes, and bringing kickoff build for the North Central Georgia gra pro ld Bui n rch Wome Volunteers form the Ma more young people into the organization chapter and coincided with International over her tenure.

Women’s Day on March 8. A second Women “I am most proud of the fact that I was able Build home is scheduled for May. to play a part in changing the lives of over 100 families,” said Brouillette, The Women Build program seeks to empower women and make who worked primarily with corporate sponsors. “I am also proud of the them feel confident and comfortable on a construction site, explained role I played in working with our Youth United program.”

Brouillette. The homeowner was also at the build, helping to build her own home and adding “sweat equity” to the project.

“Since construction has typically been a male-dominated field, ► See SHE GIVES BACK, Page 8

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she gives back ▼ SHE GIVES BACK, Continued from Page 6

PHOTOS BY SUZANNE PACEY/STAFF

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The youth program is composed of 10 high school Habitat for Humanity clubs and campus chapters throughout North Central Georgia, involving more than 300 high school students who participate in Habitat builds.

“I feel proud knowing that I have helped to further Habitat for Humanity’s mission through the next generation. Now I am passing that torch on to Jennifer, who will continue working with our Youth United program after I am gone.”

Taffe began working for the Roswell-based Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia in July 2015, following an internship with the Atlanta chapter.

“I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit organization when I graduated from college, and Habitat is such a well-known and respected organization that it seemed like the perfect place to begin my career,” said Taffe, a Marietta native who graduated from UGA in 2015.

While her business card says “Administrative and Marketing Assistant,” Taffe says she wears a number of hats around the office, including fundraising, working on sites, coordinating logistics such as transportation and food, and updating the website.

But the part of her job she loves most is educating volunteers on the work of Habitat for Humanity.

“So many times people come on site with the misconception that Habitat is a homeless ministry and they will be building a home for someone who does not have anywhere to live and is coming in from downtown Atlanta,” explains Taffe.

Instead, she says, many of the homeowners are from communities the homes are being built in, and include people you meet every day in schools, at the grocery store and in service professions like law enforcement and health care services. “[Our homeowners] include all the unsung heroes of the community that truly do make the community function,” said Taffe. “[Our volunteers] learn that there is need everywhere, even in their own backyard. The more awareness there is, the more good can be done to help.”

Taffe said in affluent areas, such as the north metro Atlanta area, there are few reminders of the need for affordable housing.

This is where nonprofits, such as Habitat for Humanity, help close that gap.

“There’s a [general] lack of awareness from the community regarding perceived need,” said Taffe. “Many people assume just because they don’t see a need it must not be there — but many times the need is just as great in affluent areas.”

She said the goal of Habitat is to be a “hand up” not a handout, and to provide longterm solutions for their clients to improve their living situations. Prospective homeowners go through a rigorous selection process, completing classes in homeownership, and help to build not only their own homes but also homes for others for “sweat equity.”

“Habitat for Humanity seeks to improve not only the immediate circumstances of people’s lives but also aims to create long-term solutions to impact generations to come,” said Taffe. “This is why Habitat was so appealing to me, and why I think it is so well respected not only nationally but internationally as well.” ■

Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller in Americus, Georgia. Since its founding, Habitat for Humanity has built over 1,000,000 homes around the world.

In January 2006, the affiliates in North Fulton, Cherokee, Forsyth and Dawson Counties merged to form Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia in order to address the growing housing need in the region. Since its founding, the chapter has built more than 260 homes, 100 of those in North Fulton. For more information about Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia, or for volunteer opportunities, visit http://habitat-ncg.org

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The goal of de gratitude

women in business

Forsyth entrepreneur finds success with gift basket business

By CANDY WAYLOCK

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PHOTOS BY SUZANNE PACEY/STAFF

iane Campbell’s inner business compass always pointed to “entrepreneur.” She earned a degree in communication design, dabbled in woodworking, drafting and gourmet foods, and at the point in her life where her kids were grown, looked to start a business that combined all her loves and interests.

“I transitioned from being at home with [my three daughters] to starting the journey of self-discovery, selfimprovement and entrepreneurship,” said Campbell, a New Jersey native who moved to Forsyth County in 1991 with her husband, Dan. “I wanted to blend my love of food, design and gratitude into the world of business.”

She founded Gratitude Goodies in 2009 – just as the economy was headed into a tailspin, taking many small business with it. But Campbell saw the economic challenges as a speed bump, and knew success would come in small steps, not giant leaps.

“I knew that it would take time to build my business so I began [Gratitude Goodies] in the basement of my home,” said Campbell. “[From the beginning] the higher goal of gratitude is still the motivating factor driving my business today.”

Gratitude Goodies specializes in gift baskets primarily for corporate clients, covering the gamut of expressions from “Thank you,” to “Congratulations,” to “Let’s celebrate,” and nearly anything else the customer can think of — and Gratitude Goodies can deliver.

Campbell says the baskets can be personalized for each client, and she works closely with her clients to come up with the right look for their company.

“It can mean custom ribbon, custom design elements like our signature custom truffle boxes that we design in house with special software,” she noted. “We are mindful of what a corporate client would want [since] corporate clients want a corporate look. “ Through word of mouth and a reputation for quality products, Gratitude Goodies was soon “bulging at the seams,” said Campbell. After four years, the business moved from her basement into an industrial space, and expanded to a staff of four (eight during peak times).

“Our growth has happened faster than we expected and we are pleasantly pleased with it,” Campbell said. “I found the keys to growing the business in a challenging economy relied on networking, building relationships, and above all, delivering a quality product at a fair price.”

Today, Campbell said it’s not unusual to be handling thousands of gift baskets during the holiday season and throughout the year, with businesses ordering from 100 to more than 1,000 baskets in a single order. She also gladly fills individual orders for baskets, although the company does not have a retail

Personalized truffle boxes.

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Diane Campbell with finished Gratitude Goodies baskets ready to ship to customers.

presence.

Baskets can be delivered locally, regionally and nationally, and her clients include nearly every sector of the business world.

Like the customers she serves, Campbell said the core value of any business is client retention and client appreciation. She knows her clients send baskets in gratitude to their employees and customers, and Campbell understands that importance.

“When we walk through the door with a beautiful sweet or savory gift basket we call it the ‘shock and awe’ moment,” Campbell says. “Recipients are shocked they were thought of in such a beautiful way, which is always followed by an ‘awe,’ they thought of me! It’s always a win-win.”

Campbell said starting a business is “not for the faint of heart.” She said while success came relatively quickly for Gratitude Goodies, there were many hiccups along the way that required a level of toughness to continue moving forward.

Hiring Marian McMichael as her business manager in the first year of business was one of her best decisions, she adds, since McMichael has a strong business background.

“Nothing can fully prepare you for entrepreneurship though,” said Campbell. “It requires an ‘all in’ attitude that carries an ebb and flow of emotions and highs and lows.”

women in business

Looking forward, Campbell said she’s thinking big when it comes to Gratitude Goodies.

“The desire to become the largest gift company in the industry is never far from a conversation in our planning meeting,” she said, with a laugh. “But in the seven years we have been in business, we are where we wanted to be, but are always looking forward and ahead. The sky is the limit!”

For more information about Gratitude Goodies, visit their website at http:// www.gratitudegoodies.com. ■

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StyleSlam at the American Craft Show F

Atlanta stylist, Jill Veysey, right, blends art and vintage style to highlight a fanciful collar of felt succulents created by Danielle Gori-Montanelli.

PHOTOS BY SUZANNE PACEY/STAFF

or over 70 years, the American Craft Council (ACC) has been championing American artists who create contemporary art in several mediums. The ACC is a nonprofit organization that promotes appreciation of contemporary art all over the nation by connecting with local art institutions, educational institutions and emerging artists.

In turn, the ACC hosts wholesale and public craft shows. The public can attend four fabulous shows of juried art that feature over 200 American artisans, including 25 from Georgia.

The American Craft Show locations are San Francisco, St. Paul, Minnesota, Baltimore and Atlanta. In March, the Cobb Galleria hosted the Atlanta show. It was an attentiongrabbing gathering of American artists who create high-quality wearable art in silk, leather, felted wool, glass, enamel and other fibers.

In 2016, the ACC added another aspect to the craft show. The goal is to encourage the public not to just come and look at the arts and crafts, but to understand how the various wearable pieces can be incorporated into everyday wardrobes. The Style Slam invites local stylists and models to highlight the melding of wearable fashion and art. During the three-day celebration of all things handmade, local fashion stylists “slammed” the various booths that featured wearable art, meaning they looked for their favorite pieces to highlight on their live models and mannequins.

When the stylists were ready for their big reveal, Grant Whittaker, ACC’s style ambassador from Minnesota, emceed a spontaneous fashion show. A stylist in his own right, Whittaker interviewed local stylists and asked why they chose to feature individual pieces of art worn by their models and mannequins. Show attendees were encouraged to view the dialog and enjoy the live fashion event in the middle of the main display hall.

Elizabeth Morgan Spiegel is an ACC patron and an enthusiastic model for this

year’s Style Slam. Originally from Arkansas, Spiegel has loved art all her life. Her favorite aspect of ACC is seeing the creativity of the various artists every year. Atlanta stylist Shaye Strager perused the various booths and chose an opera-length necklace in antique gold tones for Spiegel to wear. The threedimensional Italian leaves on the necklace created

by Paz Sintes look akin to barbed wire, but the secret is the material used in creating it. Italian cottonlurex-polyamide-linen is embroidered and hand stitched to create this dramatic, ultra light necklace.

Soft, huggable and snagproof, the jewelry was a complementary contrast to the seemingly delicate coral tunic with ruching at the sleeve and waist worn

by Spiegel.

Atlanta stylist Jill Veysey, who sports a retro style and loves anything vintage, chose to highlight a collar of colorful succulents made of felt created by Danielle Gori-Montanelli. Paired with a vivid green floor-length vintage dress in a goddess style and updo, her model looked like a fanciful forest fairy.

Ann Vincent is a Buckhead artist who is fairly new to the wearable art industry, but her wares show a deep knowledge of various dying techniques. An art major and a former interior designer, her artist’s eye helps her create truly unique scarves, vests and coats. Silk and merino wool are dyed and shaped to create real works of art that can be worn casually or to gala events.

Lest you think this event is only for the fashion forward looking for that particular statement piece, the American Craft Council also hosts artists who create furniture, interior décor, toys, musical instruments and ceramics.

Robert Patterson, a Milton artist who had a booth at the American Craft Show, was recently featured in the Milton Herald for his work in wood forms.

Don't miss next year's show in Atlanta. Check out http://craftcouncil. org/shows/2017 for details and times. If you need help deciding what great statement jacket, necklace or scarf to add to your wardrobe, I would be happy to help you look your personal best. ■

Grant Whittaker, left, Style Slam ambassador, and stylist Shay Strager, middle, discuss some of the wearable craft pieces worn by ACC Patron and model Elizabeth Morgan Spiegel, right, at the American Craft Council show at the Cobb Galleria.

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By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI kathy@appenmediagroup.com

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ook lovers and movie fans have long had much in common, and nothing better illustrates the undeniable bond between the two camps than the 2016 Academy Awards. No fewer than nine nominated films were either adapted from or inspired by books, including all five nominees in the Adapted Screenplay category — “The Big Short,” “Brooklyn,” “Carol,” “Room” and “The Martian.”

This year’s Best Picture and Best Actor categories were similarly filled with adaptations. “The Revenant,” with 12 Academy Award nominations, the most for any film this year, was based in part on a novel by Michael Punke. “The Danish Girl,” with four nominations, was inspired by David Ebershoff’s novel. And “Steve Jobs,” which credits the 2011 Walter Isaacson biography of the same name as a major source for the screenplay, earned Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress nods.

Literary-minded moviegoers have long had much to love from Hollywood, as Pat Conroy proved time and again. Prior to his death March 4, four of Conroy’s 13 books had been made into movies, including a pair of Oscar-nominated films, “The Prince

To Kill a Mockingbird

By Harper Lee Conroy’s passing wasn’t the only recent death to rock the literary world. When Lee died Feb. 19, it was front-page news everywhere, thanks to her masterpiece published in 1960 and voted “Best Novel of the Century” in a Library Journal poll. Generally understood to be inspired by racial attitudes in Lee’s Alabama hometown, Monroeville, readers may be interested to know that, from Atlanta, the real-life model for Maycomb is just 265 miles, as the mockingbird flies.

Gone With the Wind

By Margaret Mitchell Suffice it to say that, whether you are an Atlanta native or not, this book should be required reading for residency anywhere in the greater metro area. Then, when you’ve finished all 1,037 pages — and you truly will drink in every last page — go visit the Margaret Mitchell house and maybe Mitchell’s Oakland Cemetery gravesite before ordering your copy of the 70th anniversary ultimate collector’s edition of the movie.

Forrest Gump

By Winston Groom Whether you love or hate the movie, there’s no denying it’s just plain fun to stand in the same spot where so much of an iconic motion picture was filmed. You can do that the next time you’re in Savannah. Just find Chippewa Square and, while the actual bench Tom Hanks occupied with his box of chocolates is in the Savannah History Museum, you’ll know you’re in the right spot by the tour guides circling round and round, telling their “Forrest Gump” tales to movie lovers hanging on every word.

of Tides” and “The Great Santini,” as well as “The Lords of Discipline” and “Conrack,” based on Conroy’s memoir about teaching in a two-room schoolhouse on a South Carolina island.

With one of the great opening lines of literature — “My wound is geography.

It is also my anchorage, my port of call.” — “Prince of Tides” also gave us a 1991 movie with seven Academy Award nominations, directed by Barbra Streisand and starring Nick Nolte.

Author Pat Conroy Filmed largely in South Carolina, readers interested in retracing their favorite characters’ cinematic steps don’t have to go far with this revered Conroy book. Many scenes were shot in Beaufort, Fripp Island and Charleston, all just a day trip away.

If you’re a reader waiting on 2016’s Oscar-nominated bookbased movies to come to Redbox, we hope to tide you over with this list of other popular flicks born from best-sellers. As an added bonus, we’ve focused on films and/or books set in – or at least fairly close to – the Atlanta area.

The Help

Cold Sassy Tree

Wise Blood

A Walk in the Woods

Fried Green Tomatoes

The Color Purple

By Kathryn Stockett While the book and movie are set in Jackson, Mississippi, the author currently calls the Atlanta area home and occasionally speaks to groups here. And what a story Stockett has to tell. After being rejected by 60 agents, “The Help,” her first novel, went on to sell over 10 million copies and spend 100-plus weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list. In addition, the 2011 film adaptation garnered four Academy Award nominations.

By Flannery O’Connor Lovers of literature have access to a nearby jewel that, for any O’Connor fan, must be visited. Watch John Huston’s take on “Wise Blood,” or just curl up with O’Connor’s “The Complete Stories,” winner of the National Book Award. Then visit Andalusia two hours away in Milledgeville. O’Connor’s final home – where she wrote many of her short stories and other works, and where she lived with her mother from 1951 until her 1964 death – is open for self-guided “walk-in” tours Thursday through Sunday. Public access to Andalusia began in 2003.

By Fannie Flagg Though the book, “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café,” was set in Alabama, the movie was filmed in Juliette, Georgia, about 70 miles south of Atlanta. A comedydrama nominated for two Academy Awards, “Fried Green Tomatoes” is one of those laugh-out-loud, muchbeloved movies – and books – that readers will want to revisit over and over because Flagg’s funny, chatty style can’t help but put us in mind of home, wherever that may be.

By Olive Ann Burns Another must-read for area residents, “Cold Sassy Tree” is a historical novel based on a fictional place that looked a lot like Harmony Grove, Georgia.

In 1904, two years before Burns’ book begins, Harmony Grove was renamed Commerce, but fans of the book and movie will only think “Cold Sassy Tree” every time they pass signs for Commerce along that Dawson County stretch of I-85. Another repeat read for book lovers in Georgia, and everywhere.

By Bill Bryson If your only introduction to this work is the 2015 film starring Robert Redford and Nolte, run — don’t walk — to get a copy of Bryson’s hilarious 1998 travelogue about his attempt to walk the Appalachian Trail with his old buddy Stephen Katz, starting at the trail’s southern terminus, Springer Mountain, Georgia. Read the book, drive to the visitor’s center at Amicalola Falls State Park and see how far you can make the 8.3-mile approach to Springer.

Especially if you’re thinking about the book and chuckling every step of the way.

By Alice Walker Winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, this book was set mostly in rural Georgia by a writer who was born in Putnam County in 1944, the youngest of eight children. The 1985 movie, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Oprah Winfrey in her film debut, earned 11 Academy Award nominations. “The Color Purple” may literally be a far cry from “Gone With the Wind,” but both books and, later, films demonstrate just how rich a literary heritage we have in our own backyards. ■

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Road, and will celebrate its first anniversary in May. It is located in the old Buice General Store, which opened in the 1930s and closed in the 1980s.

Ryan Bowersox says he feels the building belongs to ontained within the comfort of Wilbur and Rudy’s the community and he is grateful to be part of its revival.

Farmtable are a host of memories of a store that “This great old building is a gift to everyone. Curtis first opened more than eight decades ago and has Mills is the owner of the property and from the beginning found renewed life as the social center of Milton. we shared his vision of making the corner great again Every morning, regulars gather for coffee, and the and preserving this old building for another 80 years and day is filled with shoppers looking for unique handcrafted future generations,” he said. items from local vendors, organic, locally-sourced food in Opening Wilbur and Rudy’s Farmtable was an idea the European-style market, or a light lunch in the cafe. On that Ryan and Beth “bounced around” for the better part many evenings, live music and wine tastings draw crowds of six years with no particular location in mind, until a after the business hours are over. fortuitous visit to Milton presented their path.

Named after the two “rambunctious” sons of owners “We were first introduced to Milton in June of 2014 Ryan and Beth Bowersox, Wilbur and Rudy’s Farmtable while traveling to sunflower fields in Alpharetta for family is located at the Birmingham Crossroads on Hickory Flat pictures,” said Ryan, a native of Wyoming who moved to Atlanta in 2001 after graduating from college in Michigan. “We passed the building that is now Wilbur and Rudy’s and fell in love with the building and the area.”

He and Beth, who grew up in Snellville and worked in the mortgage business for years, had an idea of blending the craft markets they loved into a little place of their own. The former general store was the perfect setting.

They signed a lease within two months, and four months later the couple opened a small Christmas store, selling trees and a few other items to “test the market” before going all in with a renovation of the entire building.

In that short time, they learned the ideas the community had for a new business, and soon set to work planning for Wilbur and Rudy’s.

“The ‘aha’ moment happened once we really learned what the community wanted and how we could be the vehicle for that,” said Ryan.

The couple began full renovations on the building in February 2015. Three months later, on May 16, Wilbur and Rudy’s officially opened as an organic coffeehouse, café, market, gift shop and wine shop with weekly wine tastings.

Ryan said the market sources from as many farmers in north Fulton, Cherokee and other nearby counties as possible, and prefers to buy within a 50-mile radius of the store when possible.

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The cafe does a bustling business in organic coffee drinks, pastries and light fare throughout the day.

Milton built, he said.

“The business started out as a means to sell products but has morphed into something much greater,” Ryan said.

“Milton is such a unique area. It feels like stepping back to Mayberry and [our] goal is just to enhance that sense of community.”

The most successful part of the business is something the couple originally never planned for – the coffee shop.

“But many customers came in and said what the area really needed was a coffee shop,” Ryan explained. “With some extra space to spare, we decided to open an organic coffeehouse that hand roasts daily. And, boy, are we happy with that decision.”

Regular customers gather as soon as the doors open, grabbing their personalized mugs from pegs on the wall to serve themselves and take their places among a choice of cozy seating options throughout the store.

While the compliments are constant, Ryan said the most meaningful are those that come from people who remember the Buice General Store and appreciate the new changes that keep the character of the building intact.

“The renovation was quite extensive [but] the bones are all the same,” said Ryan. “A huge effort was done to not change the building and keep it as original as possible.”

The building was brought up to current code, from handicap to safety upgrades, along with new floors, light fixtures, wiring, bathrooms, HVAC, decks and other primarily cosmetic changes that will keep it structurally

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The facade of the building has remain nearly unchanged since opening as a general store 80 years ago.

sound for another eight decades.

Members of the Buice family have visited Wilbur and Rudy’s and often get emotional when the memories of the past come back.

The best story, said Ryan, was when the great-granddaughter of Doyle Buice came in and related the history of the old pecan tree in front of the store. Doyle had a single pecan in his pocket, and told his young granddaughter that he wondered, if they planted that pecan in the dirt out front, would it grow. And grow it did. Customers are invited to hang their personalized coffee mugs on the wall to use on each visit.

“It is now a 60-year-plus-old pecan tree that is thriving!” said Ryan.

“Stories like this are priceless and that is why this old building is so important to the community. We love being a part of something this special.”

Looking ahead, Ryan and Beth have a few plans under consideration, including the addition of a small restaurant for lunch and dinner service, and an expanded social calendar to bring in large-scale music events to compliment the host of smaller events.

Lastly, they are in the process of cleaning up the entire 7-acre parcel for more space options for weddings, birthday parties and other large events.

But, as they’ve done since the beginning, the couple will work with the community to build the perfect plan.

“It was a long road with a lot of hard work along the way and worth every sacrifice,” said Ryan. “Being a part of this great community is so fulfilling ... [and we] promise to keep making it better and better.”

For more information about Wilbur and Rudy’s Farmtable, and for a calendar of events for their one-year anniversary, visit www.farmtablemarket.com. ■

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he styles for spring 2016 follow the soothing elements of the colors of the year. Light pink and blue pastels encourage softness, comfort and serenity.

The styles and silhouettes this season encourage the same. Flowing silhouettes, low heels, lace and fringe encourage slow, meandering walks in the gentle spring weather.

Whether you prefer solids or prints, there is something to help you celebrate the newness of the season.

Victorian influences:

Ladylike spring styles are finally here! Lace, ruffles and fluid silhouettes add grace and the juxtaposition to skinny jeans. Wear it head-to-toe or dabble in this feminine trend with a work blouse with ruffles, or a lace maxi for a wedding or beach trip.

Flat mules:

When the warm weather arrives, but you still have the desire to wear your oxfords, choose a flat mule. For instant trendiness, add them in light pink or blue to your springtime wardrobe.

This shoe is not for professional wear, but is great for dressing up a casual outfit. This silhouette is best with slim ankle-length pants or ultra wide-leg pants in flowing fabrics. Great for hiding your imperfect toenail polish, but make sure your heels are not dry or cracked.

Fringe:

It’s not just for suede and it’s not going anywhere. Fringe was hot last fall and it continues to be found on everything. Skirts, shoes, handbags and jewelry incorporate this trim that creates fluid motion with just the wave of your arm. A great addition to your casual wardrobe this spring and beyond.

Oversized plaids:

To keep yourself on-trend this season, look for oversized plaids in light pastel tones. Plaids are appropriate for spring professional wear in oversized windowpane pattern in a slim ankle pant, or a buffalo check

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Marled knits:

In loose silhouettes and lighter colors for spring.

What is a marled knit? According to http://www.classiceliteyarns.com, “Marled yarns are formed by twisting together plies of different colors.

The result is a single strand of yarn with multiple colors winding around one another. Marled yarns can be made from any number of plies — two, three, four, etc.

“The color effect in a marled yarn is determined by the kinds of colors used together. Yarns that combine colors that are close together on the color spectrum, say grayed-out blues and purples, will have a subtle, blended look, while others that use colors with strong value (light/dark) and color contrast have a vibrant, jazzy appearance.”

The Spring 2016 fashion trends with flowing silhouettes and pastel colors remind us to seek a respite from demanding schedules and lifestyle.

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Chestatee, Colby has overseen the care of lions, tigers and bears, not to mention a collection of other critters great and small.

Northside Man: Dr. Stewart F.M. Colby, DVM Small and Exotic Animal Veterinarian City of residence: Sandy Springs Hometown: Richmond, Virginia College: Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Virginia, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia Family: 12-year-old son, father and mother in Richmond, two older sisters and, as he said, “I would include the staff that I get to work with!”

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As the only veterinarian at his clinic, Windward Animal Hospital, Colby never has a dull day. With a background in small animal medicine and surgery with extensive experience in avian and exotic species, he treats and sees all types of creatures.

From cats and dogs to porcupines and zebras, if you can name it, Colby has probably seen it in his Johns Creek office.

Usually, the animals belong to clients.

Occasionally, however, they’re injured or abandoned wildlife people drop off, knowing Colby and his staff will do all they can – at their own expense – to save every life possible.

In addition to animals he treats in his hospital, Colby believes, in order to do good work, he must get hands-on with a variety of creatures. So he works in conjunction with the Georgia House Rabbit Society of Marietta, helping to rehabilitate abused and abandoned rabbits in need.

He also lends his knowledge and expertise to the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega, where exotic animals find respite and care. While at

A love of science and biology, seeing the passion and love that people have for their pets, I wanted to do my part to help with that relationship and help extend their loved ones’ lives. I truly have the best job, career and people to work with that anyone could have.

You seem to offer general veterinarian services in addition to highly specialized treatment of wildlife. Can you describe your practice?

Our practice is made up of about 40 percent dogs, 30 percent cats, 15 percent rabbits and the rest is comprised of a long list of all types of other animals from birds and reptiles, as well as exotic species. This is just one of the many facets of care and treatment provided by my clinic.

In addition to your practice, what programs and zoos in the area do you offer veterinary care?

Above and beyond the standard veterinary services provided for all kinds of domestic pets, birds, reptiles and exotic animals are treated as well. I also dedicate time to oversee the health of all of the zoo animals at North Georgia Zoo and Wildlife Wonders.

Tell me about a unique or interesting experience you have had at work?

The most recent that comes to mind is regarding the highly publicized Gwinnett

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At this point Georgia House Rabbit Society took possession of over 150 of the rabbits themselves and was committed to finding them forever homes.

After the story went public of the massive rabbit rescue and the excitement died down, the work still continued on. The rabbits came to Windward Animal Hospital in groups. Each rabbit was thoroughly examined, spayed or neutered. Every health issue was treated such as mites, skin infections, hock injuries, bite wounds, dental issues, abscesses and much more. When GHRS was full, Windward Animal Hospital made room for 30 of the rabbits until they could be placed in homes. The health care did not end there; many of the rabbits required extensive continuing care. I was able to save 11 rabbits from being euthanized, which took around-the-clock care and dedication from the staff members at Windward Animal Hospital.

On your website, I see you accept donations. How are you compensated for the care you give to wild animals that are dropped off?

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Since Georgia has a mild winter and plenty of rain most years, many of the fleas don’t die. Their eggs can live through mild, cold weather resulting in an explosion of new fleas as soon as any weather conditions are right. Also, if you see fleas on your dog, you have an infestation. Most of the time you won’t see the majority of the fleas that bite your pets, but if they go outside they are exposed to fleas. So the answer is yes, use flea prevention all year in Georgia.

We found an orphaned baby (bird, rabbit, fawn, etc.). Can you take care of it?

The answer is yes, but these babies are not orphaned 99 percent of the time. The mothers do not stay with the babies on purpose and only come back to feed them, depending on species, a couple times a day. If you take the young, you are making it an orphan with your actions alone. Please leave it or return it to where you found it so the mother can care for her offspring. I know many people will be concerned and want to watch over the babies waiting for mom to return. If you can see the baby then mom can see you and will stay in hiding until you leave the area. ■ Dr. Stewart F.M. Colby, DVM Small and Exotic Animal Veterinarian at Windward Animal Hospital

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he decorating process of a room requires several steps. Selecting wall and trim colors along with the placement of furniture, choosing the perfect rug, embellishing the space with lamps and artwork are integral steps in creating the perfect space.

One of my favorite steps in the process is decorating free standing bookcases and built-ins. I believe it makes a big difference in the space to have well-appointed bookcases, whether they flank a fireplace or adorn a side wall. Allow me to share some tips to achieve a great look. Eliminating some of the shelves particularly in built ins' will add some depth and freedom for creativity. Remember that while symmetry and balance is important spacing shelves evenly is not necessary.

I often suggest painting the back walls of the bookcases with a contrasting color, or using textured wall coverings such as grass cloth, both options make a very custom

design statement. Shelves may be adjusted to accommodate the size and shape of the objects being displayed. When beginning to place accessories I always start with some artwork leaning or hung on the back walls, this adds dimension and interest by pulling the viewers eye into the “Shelf Scape”.

Enjoy the process of placing your favorite treasures and collectibles on the shelves. Books always need to be present in a bookcase, they can be stacked vertically and horizontally often providing a perfect elevation for an object of art. Greenery is also a nice touch, avoid using artificial ivy cascading over the shelves opt instead for very clean shaped topiaries. Small lamps are a welcomed addition, often outlets are installed in the cabinetry below the shelves and simple holes can be drilled at the back of the shelves to drop cords from view. The soft illumination will be sure to enhance and make a dramatic affect.

Books shelves allow you to tell a visual

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Spring Native Plant Sale Also April 2. The Chattahoochee Nature Center’s annual fundraising plant sale features native plants for any situation. Horticulturists and master gardeners will be on site to answer questions. Blooming native azaleas, trees and shrubs, woodland plants, butterfly hosts, garden plants and more. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. www.chattnaturecenter.org ‘Menopause The Musical’ Through April 3. Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra – and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats and more. This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s has had millions of women worldwide laughing for 14 years.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 www.cobbenergycentre.com

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Forsyth Senior Expo 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth County Senior Services will host the 14th annual Forsyth Senior Expo. Free admission to the event with vendors from home care, senior living, legal services and more. Free health screenings, prizes and refreshments.

Forsyth Conference Center, Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming. forsythco.com Race to Change Destinies 5K 8 a.m. Redeemed Christian Church of God King’s Court Chapel hosts a 5K run/walk to fund mission outreaches, free clinics, clothing drives, homeless shelters and more. Participants will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag. RCCG King’s Court Chapel, 9435 Willeo Road in Roswell. $25 race fee. www.runsignup.com

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Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting 2:15 p.m. The DAR Patriots of Liberty Chapter will help attendees determine if they are descendants of Revolutionary patriots and how to begin the process of substantiating their lineage. Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. annellejones88@gmail.com

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Roswell Historical Society’s Theater Night at GET 5:30 p.m. Georgia Ensemble Theatre performances continue through April 24.

The Roswell Historical Society will host its annual theater night fundraiser at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre. This year’s production is “Yesterday and Today!” The show takes the incredible music of the Beatles and personalizes it with stories and perspectives of audience members.

It's a nostalgic musical celebration with laughter and tears and personal stories.

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Dream Big Special Needs Dance 6-9 p.m. At least 200 special needs people will enjoy a formal dance with all the fun of a high school prom while parents enjoy an evening of respite care while watching a movie. Those between the ages of 17-30 with special needs are invited to enjoy an evening of dancing and fun. Tickets are $10 and include complimentary digital prom photos. Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church North Campus, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. mountpisgah.org/events/dance

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Georgia State University Jazz Showcase 7:30-9:30 p.m.

The Sundays on the River concert series kicks off with Georgia State University’s notable jazz ensemble band, directed by Dr. Gordon Vernick, which will debut with an evening dedicated to authentic jazz with a Georgia twist. Hear them perform while enjoying a “Chastainstyle” picnic and sipping libations.

Reserve your seats now for this evening of inspiration, musical excitement and rhythm and blues performed by Georgia’s future musical stars. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. www.chattnaturecenter.org

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The Second Annual Roswell Azalea Festival Numerous activities through April 30.

Events will take place throughout Roswell as organizers pay tribute to the beauty of Roswell during the springtime and to the abundant azaleas, a native Georgian flower. www.roswellazaleafestival.com Joe Gransden and & His Big Band 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Joe Gransden and his 16-piece big band, along with special guest star Francine Reed. At just 42, Gransden is renowned for the hard bop approach of his trumpet and a singing voice that has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. $20 to $30. www.get.org RUMC Job Networking 12:30 p.m. Employers from throughout greater Atlanta will meet in person with possible candidates for their job openings.

Over 30 employers are expected to attend with well over 1,000 job openings. Companies include Ackerman Security, Hire Dynamics, Snelling and others. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell www.rumcjobnetworking.com

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High Tea at Bulloch Hall 4 p.m. Enjoy the rare occasion to have high tea at Historic Bulloch Hall as delicious tea sandwiches and sumptuous desserts are served by ladies in period attire. Cost: $45 per person. Reservations required.180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. www.bullochhall.org Property Brothers Discuss New Book 7:30 p.m. Jonathan and Dew Scott, stars of the HGTV show, “Property Brothers,” will discuss their new book, “Dream Home:

The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House,” during the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. www.atlantajcc.org

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Alpharetta Food Truck Alley 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns on Old Roswell Street with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area come out with a variety of great eats. awesomealpharetta.com Roswell High’s ‘Into the Woods’ Through April 17. Roswell High School’s Musical Theater will present their spring musical, “Into the Woods,” in the school auditorium. Reserved seating tickets are available online. 11595 King Road, Roswell.

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Inaugural Atlanta Bird Fest Presented by the Atlanta Audubon Society, activities will continue across the metro area through May 15. The event will feature exclusive, bird-centered field trips, workshops and speakers, culminating in a closing reception May 15, the Centennial celebration of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s International Migratory Bird Treaty Act. www.atlantaaudubon.org

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Opening Day Celebration, Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market 8 a.m. – noon. Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for wonderful fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors. Ribbon cutting at 8 a.m. then the festivities begin. www.roswellfam.com Autrey Mill Unplugged 9 String Theory will perform virtuoso acoustic world music on domra and guitar at the Autrey Mill Unplugged concert series. 7 p.m. pre-concert gathering in the Summerour House, complimentary light refreshments. Concert at 8 p.m. at Warsaw Church, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. www.autreymill.org Bryan Adams in concert 8 p.m. Multiplatinum recording artist Bryan Adams will be in concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com Roswell Ghost Tour Celebrates Azalea Festival 8 p.m. The Roswell Ghost Tour will give away free azaleas after the Saturday night walking tour. Tour prices are $15 per adult and $10 for children ages 12 and under. www.roswellghosttour.com The 31st Annual Georgia Renaissance Festival 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., through June 4. An interactive arts and entertainment festival

combining outdoor theater and circusstyle entertainment with an arts and crafts marketplace and jolly olde English pubs set in a 32-acre recreation of a 16th century English village. Located just south of the airport on I-85, Exit 61. www.garenfest.com

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The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund’s Walk For Their Life 5K 8:30 a.m. The fourth annual PCRF Walk For Their Life 5K, hosted by the PCRF Atlanta Youth Committee, is an opportunity to walk or run on behalf of children who are battling cancer in Palestine. $25 for adults, which includes a T-shirt, water and snacks after the walk; children 8 and under free. www.facebook.com/Atlanta-ChapterPalestine-Childrens-Relief-FundPCRF-192885764079587

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Earth Day Festival 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Milton’s annual festival offers sustainability information and inspiration on building a green community. Family booths, educational groups, entertainment and foods. cityofmiltonga.us Relay for Life of Roswell 4 p.m. to midnight. Join in the fight against cancer at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Roswell. Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell. www.relayforlife.org/roswellga

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Van Morrison in concert 8 p.m. Van Morrison, one of the most prolific recording artists of our time, will be in concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com

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‘My Fair Lady’ Through May 22. This Lerner and Loewe 1957 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical is based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play, “Pygmalion,” and is the basis for the 1964 Academy Award-winning film. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St. 8 p.m. $25.

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Feel Beautiful Today Fashion Show 11 a.m. Feel Beautiful Today, which helps cancer patients and survivors at 15 local hospitals, will host a day of hope and fashion. Polo Golf and Country Club, 6300 Polo Club Drive, Cumming. Tickets are $25 with all proceeds benefiting FBT and Abba House. www.feelbeautifultoday.org

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